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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11
Connecticut Republicans Hold Their
State Convention and Heartily En-
dorSe the Present Administration.
The Platform

NEW HAVEN MAY t-AFTER "
DAYLIGHT
eNe CONVENTION CLEARED UP
PORT AT THE OPENING CONVENTION
-
TIE CONTEST OVER THE
WAS the CHIEF MATTER DECIDED sy
a UNANIMOUS VOTE IN
L. M ulLMAN, THE
CLERK OF SEATS IN r.e
'S"'S"-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11

ieff has telegraphed to the emperor as fol-
lows
During the night OF May e-l0 railroad
communication with Port Arthur was re-
stored. The telegraph line is being re.
paired"
BoMBARDING PORT ARTHUR.
London. May 1.-THE TOXIC corre-
spondent OF the Morning Post. cabling
under date of May 10 says that a high
angle bombardment OF Port Arthur is
proceeding.
NO REQUEST FOR GUNBoAT.
London, May 1l.-Earl Percy, under
foreign secretary, replying to a question
In the house OF commons today said that
the British consul at New Chwang had
not asked for a gunboat for the protec-
tion OF British interests there In view OF
the possibility OF an attack by brigands.
New Chwang being In the theatre OF
war. his msjesty's government some time
ago took the only step possible In re-
auesting the belligerents to safeguard
the interests OF British subjects. The
Russian government promised that all
precautions would be taken. Should the
Russians retire from New Chwang he
the secretary. did not suppose there
would be any protection for British ufe
or property against brigandage until the
entry OF the Jnpanese into the town
RUSSIANS ATTACK ANU.
Seoul, Corea. May lo-l:ao D. m.-De-
layed)-A Russian force. estimated to
number 200 men, is attacking Antu. about
90 miles southeast OF wiju, Corea. The
small Japanese garrison OF that place
Is fighting fercely.
Continued on paxa Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11

Antung May via Seoul Corea May An official report Of
casualties at tebatte of the Yau shows list Japanese
killed and 20 wounded and wounded On tl.
Russian side 1862 the field AK wounded
are IN Japanese hospitals and 1873 taken prisoners
Most of the Russians who at Hamatan west of
Cheng where the japanese charged the Russian guard
wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11
5000 TO CALIFORNIA AND RETURN
FROM CHICAGO, Ill.

Via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale April 2sd to May ist In
elusive. Good TO return until June soth
For further information apply to ]. p.
Elmer. @. y. A. Chicago. Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11
ANDREW ). PITCHES
Westminster and Eddy Sts., Providencs.
j. A. ROBINSON. Mgr.

Court expert In handwriting. Anony.
nous writing carefully examined. Strictly
confidential
rs Westminster street, Room G.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11

Cheoo May IAn unofficial Japanese dispatch has been re-
in Port Arthur
ioo May II-Adra Togo reports the 9th of Nav
explosions have been heard coming vicinity Port
out their cause has not been ascertaned The impression
mere that the Russians despng ability to defend Port
Arthur are destroying their ships before evacuang the place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-11

A DRIFTING that newspaper ad-
vertisins will sell goods--th
q.cstion OF how much ewspaper
ldvertising you should do becomes
one OF how much goods you can
.Iiord TO sell. That's all there Is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
THE WINDSOR HOTEL,
MEXICO. MISSOURI.
|EYervthing UD to Date and Modern,
DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETs.
Members Invite All Gubernatorial
Candidates to Visit Mexico Com
mittees on Invitation. Recep-
ton Etc, Appointed.

A meeting OF the members OF the
Mexico Democratic Club was held IL
the Council chamber Of the city hal
Saturday night for the purpose Of lay
ing out plans for the coming cam
paign.
President r. d. Rodgers presided
and A. J. Wainscott was elected sec
rotary.
Captain j. G. Buckner moved that
committees of three each be appointed
on invitation, reception, arrangements
and finance, and that the committed
on invitation be authorized in the
name OF the club to invite Messrs
Folk, Reed, Halves, Cant, Williams
and any other candidates for the CUB
ernatorial nomination TO address the
club at convenient dates. The motion
was carried and President Rodger'
will announce the committees during
the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
r. YOU sATIsFIEDi
If Not What Better Proof Can Mex.
leo Residents Ask Fort

This is the statement OF a Mexico
citizen.
The testimony OF a neighbor.
You can readily investigate it.
The proof should convince you.
John Umstead, carpenter, Of Depot
St, says; "For twenty years have
been subject to attacks OF backachei
some Of them very severe. When at
their height, trouble with the kidney
secretions existed, have no doubt in
my mind but that my kidneys were
o~yer-exclted or weakened. | can not
tell how many different remedies
took or how many makeshifts l en-
ployed, but l do know that Doan''
Kidney Pills, procured al Buckner 8
Whitney's drug store have given me
relief and in a shorter time than any
medicine / ever used. | honestly
think II Doan's Kidney Pills were uni
yersally known backache and kidney
complaint would cease to exist
For sale by all dealers. Price soc
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's-anC
take no substitute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
DUDES HEADS BUMPED.
Attempted to Flirt With Mrs. Van
studdiford and Cora Tracey at
Theatre Entrance.

PlrrsBURG, PA.,Feb. 1.-Grace Van
Studdiford and Cora Tracey, as they
left tho Nixon Theater last night,
were accosted by two PittsbuTgefs,
who attempted to tlirt with them. The
women walked along Mentour Way
after having made their exit from the
stage entrance. Charles Van Studdi'
ford, the leading lady's husband, can't
out Of the front entrance with Harry
E. Shepard, treasurer Of the "Ret
Feather Company.
The fllrts doffed their hats and ask
ed the women II they had any dates
The star turned to her husband ant
said:
"Here are two persons who would
like to see YOU
"No, no, madame, We were speaking
to ycu,n said one OF the dudes.
Charles Van Staddiford walked u
close to the men aud demanded "Wha
do you wants'
sits none Of your business" retort
ed one Of the strangers.
Van Studdiford grabbed each o
the men by the shoulders and bumpet
their heads together almost hart
enough to break their skulls. Th'
members Of the company went on L
their hotels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
LIVE o MARKETS.

The receipts on the st. Louis live
stock market Tuesday were made uI
of: Cattle, 5,0l6; hogs, 6,597; sheep,
/ 1884; horses and mules, $50.
Beef and butcher steers sold from
$3.50 to "a 90; butcher heifers from
g.. 30 to $425; butcher COWS from 81 81
20 $3.50; veal calves from 81. so to 81. 90
stockers and feeders from 1910 to
1915.
Hogs Good butcher and heavy hogs
sold at a s5(d5 90, fair to good medl.
um weights and packers 81 so(64 95,
lights above $50 lbs. average s4.s0Cq
(d4.95 under $50 lbs. average s4.2s
6d46O, pigs under 100 lbs. $1,000
4.45, and roughs and cIlls at $4,000
400. The bulk Of the hogs weighing
$50 lbs. or more sold at s4.75(d4.9
against "a. 1904 s. on Monday.
Sheep-Lambs and ~yearlings 81. !
5 IS. Mutton 50 1904 so. Bucks and
culls 81 5O(d3. 90.
Horses-Supply very liberal and
demand fairly brisk.
Mules-Arrlvals are enough to
supply demand. Prices r practical
y the same as a week ago.
j. III. Scott, Fennewald Bros, and
Frank Goodson were well known Au-
drain county, Mo-, shippers on the
market yesterday with cattle.
A double deck Of the ''Starr" Mex
ican yearlings we're on sale to-day that
averaged 65 lbs. and sold at $500.
Lewis, johnson s. Co., marketed
from Audrain county, Mo, a load Of
255-lb hogs that sold at s497i.-Live
Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
POISON, PISTOL AND Gas CON.
TRIBUTED TO SUICIDES END
AT KANSAS CITY.
TIE VICTIM is LUTHER EEVcoHB,
Went From Ramona, Kas, to Kansas
City to XIII Eimself-Leavesa
Letter Addressed to His
Relatives Gives
No Cause for
Suicide.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, Jan. 3l.-Luther
IS. Newcomb, son OF T. L. Newcomb,
a real estate dealer OF Pomona, kas.
committed suicide at the Merchants
Hotel some time this morning. Tue
dead man was found on the bed, aftel
the door had been broken open, and
on the table lay a package OF NOR
phine, OF which a part had been used,
The gas Jet was turned on. Closer
examination showed there we're tive
bullet holes through the heart. 4. l.
Newcomb, the father OF the dead
man, was formerly publisher OF the
Pomona Enterprise, and the son,
Luther S. Newcomb, vas at one time
editor. Newcomh vas 30 years Of age
and unmarried. 4
Shortly before midnight OF Saturday
Newcomb went to the Merchants
Hotel aid called for Room No. "6S.'
Room $685. is on the third floor, and
apart from other roomers. This fact
shows the suicide was premeditated.
The mar had no baggage. He i'm
mediately went to bis room and came
down later TO register. He went oul
for a while, returned and went to bis
room again. He was seen about the
hotel before breakfast hour yesterday
and went to a drug store across The
street.
No o about the hotel had heard
the shots. At 4 O'Clock in the after
noon Proprietor Richie ordered the
door to Newcomb's room broken open
He had been dead seven or eight hour
when found.
Duputy Coroner Goble was notified
OF the suicide and ordered the bod
sent Wagner's undertaking rooms
Newcomb had a few dollars in hi
possession and also the following
letter intended to reach his fathers
family at Pomona:
LET me sleep In gentle peace. Lee
death relieve me of my cares and woes
the inequalities OF life. l wish for NJ
public ceremony " my remains.
am q Woodman, but as l have nevei
been an attendant at lodge and insured
as a matter Of principal and business
| do not consider myself worthy o
their attention.
1.-THE little family circle in which
my truest affection is wrapped-th'
dearest Of all is mother-the trues
friend her boy has. But a few year
and we will all sleep where little sis
ter is. She now has peace. Bury M
where you please. II In my life | hav'
done aught that has injured any OF IN,
friends, / ask them to forgive me.
my ambition was to be aereat MAJ
with a great mind for the sake o
thinking great thoughts and dolnI
noble deeds
"Dear ma, when the train comes
will be with you In the leaf and In tn
blade, and with the songsters OF tn
prairie, and my-mind will be with yo'
ever, for this is the soul. Mamma
papa, sister, / am happy, and ! Sent
you many kisses"
LUTHER"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Run Down By Maddened Cow

Mrs. Brice Edwards was trampled
by a maddened COW on Jefferson
street, near the railroad crossing Mon
day afternoon. The COW was in charge
Of parties whose names could not be
learned and was being driven from
the south. Mrs. Edwards was cross
ing the railroad tracks and became
the victim OF the animals maddening
rush. Prompt assistance prevented
serious injuries other than a bad
scare. Mrs. Edwards was carried to
the Office Of the La Crosse Lumber Co.,
and medical attention summoned. 1t
was found she had suffered painful
bruises about her knee and ankle. A
carriage was ordered aud she was
driven to her home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Yours truly,
Rnha Ground Hog.

II. W. DEfUE q %.
P. S.-Geo. w. Robertson sells Devo'
Ready Paint.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Judge +. r. Jesse.

Elsberry, Lincoln County. Democrat
Frank r. Jesse, Of Mexico. vas here
Monday. lie isin the ace for Circuit
Judge Of the eleventh judicial district.
-Mr. Jesse is well known In this county
having canyassed it six years ago and
carried 1t over that well known and
eminent jurist, the late Judge E NJ.
Hughes. He has the endorsement Of
the Audraln county bar; is a young
man amply qualified to fill the Office TO
which he aspires.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
STOCK NOTES.

d. NJ. Pendleton, OF National Stock
Yards, Ill, a prominent horse anc
mule buyer was In this city Saturday.
J. ]. Day, Of st. Louis, bought
several medium classed horses at this
place Saturday.
Lee Bros. have purchased OF Harri,
son Field two extremely nice horses
at fancy prices.
Mules sold fairly well at John #,
Harrison's sale north Of Centralla
Tuesday. Among those who attend.
ed the sale from this city we're ]. t.
and Willis johnson, S. J.. Sanford
Lock Nolan, Frank Carter and All.
Barnes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04

Where there used TO be a feeling of
~uneasiness and worry In the household
when a child showed symp oms. OF
Group, there Is now perfect confidence
This is owing to the uniform success
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in
the treatment OF that disease. Mrs.
NJ. l. Basford, Of P~oolesYille, Md In
speaking of her experience in the use
Of that remedy says: II have a world
Of confidence in Ohamberlain's Cough
Remedy for l have used it with per
feet success. My child, Garland, is
subject to severe attacks Of Group and
it always gives him prompt relief
For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Circuit Court Notes.

Frank Armistead VS.. Matte ARMS
tead; divorce granted plaintiff; also
custody OF children.
Hause ct al VS.. McCowen ct al; con-
tinued for want Of service.
City Of Laddonia Va. VIM. Harris
trial court, verdict OF guilty, fined s25;
motion for new trial.
Harmon VS.. La. & Mo. r Il. Co;
change Of venue TO Randolph county
allowed.
State ex rel Card well VS.. WIN. Stuart
ct al; jury returned verdict for plain
tiff for 81, 56S. IS.
Duncan & Myers VS.. Stocks; plain
tiff files motion for new trial.
State vs.. Lewis Mason, COL, parole
extended.
P. E Locke ct al VS.. Unknown
Heirs, George Morehead ct al; title
perfec ed by limitation.
Ella Fegan VS. J.. r. Fegan; cause
dismissed.
Martha Jenkins VS. John jenkins
cause dismissed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
HON. CHAMP CLARK.
Extract From One Of His Most Popular
Letters to the Country Press.

1 put in part OF the holidays lectur-
ing in the States OF New York and
Vermont, and l met a great many
Democrats. Whether or not it proves
anything, they almost Invariably
talked with confidence about elect
ing a Democratic President this year.
New York Democrats are very enthu-
siastic on the subject. While they diff
fer as to their candidates they insist
that any good Democrat can carry the
State. While from time TO time the
metropolitan papers have a good deal
to say about the harmony between
Governor Odell and Senator Platt, the
people say it Is a cry Of harmony
where there is no harmony. While
these two illustrious statesmen In
public are falling on each others neck,
in private they are seeking the pom
lard into each others back with all
their might. The wish and prayer OF
every good Democrat will be, more
power to their armsl'' 1t is stated
and believed 10 New York that Odeil
aspires to the unusual honor OF a third
term in the Governors chair. Evil
IDENTIFY Benjamin knows a good thing
when he sees it. Democrats say II the
lGovernor is nominated for a third
term he will lose the state by 100000
This. may be too rosy a view OF the
situation, but not too rosy II he gets
the nomination In spite OF Senator
Platt. There are plenty OF people
now living who remember what hap
Ipened in 1882, when Arthur forced
Folger on the party, and he lost the
state by $4,000. Senator Platt sup
ported Folger loyalty; it was the
Blaine Republicans who revolted and
applied the knife to Secretary Folger
of the treasury. But it may turn out
that Blaine Republicans, or Feather
heads" were not the only Republi-
cans who understood the art of bolt
ing and applying the knife. AT ans
rate and for some reason New York
Democrats hail the new year jubilant-
ly and confidently.
The Vermont Democrats are the
most remarkable set of Democrats in
America. With them ''hope spring:
eternal In the human breasth and nc
mistake. They haven't carried thu
state within the memory Of the oldest
inhabitant, and yet they are enthu'
siastic, patient, courageous and as
true to their political principles a
the needle to the pole. They cant
be bought or seduced from their ale
glance. They are Democrats not IRON
the hope of reward, but because they
love the great party andits principles
with undying affection. II ! were al
rich as Rockefeller or Carnegie, ]
would present every Vermont Demo
crat with a gold medal.
When l lectured at Barre, the Dem
ocrats Of that delectable city gave mt
a banquet. i never heard a more en-
thusiastic set OF speeches in my life
Long live the Democrats OF Vermont
Special Washington Letter,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
GRANTS EIGHTEEN DIVORCE
Minister Appears as Woman's Counsel
in Case.

MACON, Mo-, Jan. 30.-Thls was di,
vorce day In the Adair Circuit Court.
Twenty-Five cases were on the docket.
Four we're continued or dismissed.
Eighteen cases were heard, and DEGREES
granted in less than two hours.
In one instance a minister appeared
on behalf OF a lady plaintiff and con-
Quoted her case as well as any lawyer
could have done.
Judge Shelton began on the divorce
docket shortly after 8 O'Clock and
everything on 1t was cleared up by 10,
in time for him to catch his train to
Macon. 1t was his most expeditions
record on divorce proceedings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04

The Mexico LEDGER is OF the opln-
ion that 'joint Debates between can
didates for Governor OF Missouri
would not result in any good to the
Democratic party. 1t is all right for
Democrats to meet Republicans on
the stump and discuss the principles
OF the two parties, but when il comes
to candidates for Governor In the
same party "jOining in debate il
would result in furnishing ammUni-
tion 10 the enemy. We trust those
who are ambitious for Office will re-
frain as far as possible from quitting
the Democratic party ia a hole. II
the candidates for Governor Of Mis-
souri, have I oissue challenges We would
suggest that they select as weapons"
bare knuckles, stuffed clubs or blad-
ders and go cut IN the alley and tight
IL out. The rank and fife Of the Dem
ocfatic party have q right 10 expect
that the canvass for Governor will be
conducted, to some extent, at least,
along dignided lines. Remember 1894
when Missouri went r. publican
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Welcome AZ Sunshine

after a long storm is a feeling
lief when an obstinate pItileS
has been driven away by Aliens
Balsam. Only people who have
cured Of throat-ache and sore luI
this remedy can quite realize
the feeling is. There is no oplr
the Balsam; It's good effect is +
and lasting. Take a bottle hon
Hau
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
REV. WALLACE FAILING.
Aged Minister and Father of Dr.
c. Il. Wallace, Is Gradually Grow
ing Weaker.

Rev. ]. W. Wallace, Of Indepen-
dence, Mo-, father OF DR.. Charles II.
Wallace, Of St. Joseph, suffered a
stroke Of paralysis several weeks ago
and be Is reported to be growing
weaker steadily.
Reverend Mr.. Wallace is one OF the
Oldest Presbyterian ministers in the
State. During the past fifty years he
has been preaching to small congrega'
lions In the country.
DIR. Charles Wallace Of this city has
just recovered from a rather severe
illness. He was at his Office Wedres
day for the first time in several weeks
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04

liz the death Of Mr.. J. Nj. Harrison
Audrain county loses one Of its most
substantial, conservative and highly
respected citizens. Mr.. Harrison has
been among the most prominent Of
those who have developed Missouri
and helped make it one Of the most
desirable places to live In there is.
His death was sudden and came as a
shock to this community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
PREPARING FOR NEW 81,
Clearing Away the Old Cstt.
on the Site Of the New st,s'

A large force Of Alton carl
are tearing down the old NJ
sheds on the site Of the propos.l
cago q Alton railway station /
ferson street. The old lumbs,
is torn down, is loaded into n
will be conveyed to Booth, NJ
will be utilized in the building
houses.
Thig work does not mean thai
will commence at once on M
station, yet it Is rumored M
plans for the new building hs,
approved by the Alton and that
will commence on the new str
as soon as the weather will allo,
The sheds which are now beIr
mantled were erected about il
live years ago by W. II. walla
have been used continuously a,
yards since, Nearly all shlpn,
live stock from this point 0,
Alton have passed through
yards.
The yards In the rear Of Lee
Livery Stable will now be U
stockman and the passing Of
Wallace yards will work no pa
hardship at the present time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Chicago Near Bankrupt.

Chicago, Jan. 3l.-Personal 4
suits amounting TO s3S, $3.50, 95l
pending against the city of Chi
according to the report Of the
Attorney, John +. Smulskl made
lie to-day. The Council, the lie
ture, aud finally the people are al
ed to for relief. Sidewalk iDI
caused the majority of the suits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04

r. 2. HOPKINS is in receipt Of a let
ter, asking to have an exhibit made
In Mexico so that the mineral resour-
ces OF Audrain county would be eK-
hibited at the Worlds Fair. This com
munication has been very properly re-
ferred to the Mexico Commercial Club.
Audrain should have a complete ex-
hibitiou at the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04

IT is currently reported in Mexico
that Circuit Judge Houston johnson
will not be a candidate for reelection.
1t is also reported that Attorneys
Cook and Ball, Of Montgomery coun-
ty, will withdraw from the race.
Madam Rumor adds to this report
that Montgomery county's candidate
for judge will be Judge Barnett. This
would leave the race between L. r.
Jesse, OF Audrain county, and Judge
Barnett, of Montgomery. The votes
from Lincoln and Audrain would nom-
mate. Judge Hughes was from Mont
gomery county; Judge johnson is also
from the same county. Everything
else being equal it would look as
though Montgomery ought TO give
way to one OF tile other counties In
the circuit. We cannot remember
when Audrain county had the Circuit
Judge. The Democrats Of Audrain
are Of the opinion that Mr.. +. r.
Jesse should be the next Circuit J Judge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Sale Under Deed of Tru

Whereas. George T. Bruce and bis
Nancy NJ. Bruce. by their deed OF trust
November %, 1900. and recorded in d
Trust Book %, page 1853. In the Reed
once OF Audrain County. Missouri. CON
the following land to r. p. Hopkins IN
to-wit:
One hundred and twenty Gao feet Oh
east side OF lot numbered TWENTY-FIVE \
city survey numbered forty-1ve t40 4
City of Mexico, Missouri. more partid
described as follows: Begin at the soua
corner of the intersection OF Aardin and
lnson streets. run thence south one BY
and twenty ue0) feet. thence west oneh1
and twenty (1D) feet, thence north Cd
dred and twenty (1sG feet, thence eal
hundred and twenty Qs0 fet, to the
Of beginning.
Which said conveyance was made }
10 ecure the payment of one promlsson
in said deed OF trust described; and Wa
said note remains due and unpaid, defaul
ing been made.
Now, therefore, l., r. p. Hopkins, Truss
the request of the holder OF said note @l
by said deed of trust. viii. under the pos
me vested by said order of said court !
said deed OF trust, and by the law +.
cases made and provided. expose sac
for sale to the highest bidder, for cash :
east front door of the Court House in NJ
Audrain County. Missouri on
Friday, the 9th Day of February,
1904,
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock a. N
O'Clock D m OF said day TO satisfy sad
OF trust.
tbs Tru
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-02-04
Charged With Disturbing the Peace.

James and Dan billiard prominent
farmers, north of this city were
arrested Friday on a warrant charg-
Ing them with disturbing the peace OF
their brother, John. They were
acquitted at their trial before Squire
Bass Saturday. The trouble arose
over the settlement OF the estate of
their father, the late Robert billiard.
John has been on unfriendly terms for
sometime, be resides near Fulton and
visited his brothers on business reIa-
tiveito the estate affairs. Trouble ensu-
ed, John was ordered to leaye the place
and he came to town and swore out
warrents.