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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
peath FoILeMa : pare.

Winona. Minn.--A Fourth OF
July stunt caused the death Of Roy
vansIclslen. aged II years. at a pic.
mic park near here. The park Is ilIu-
minated BY an electric light tower
100 feet high and vansichIen, follow.
INK a dare from companions. climbed
70 The top OF the structure. He came
IN contact with > I've wire and his
corpse was hurled 70 the ground. strik.
ms Oh rocks which nlutilased Il badly.
The accident was witnessed By three
hunarcd PERSONS
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Admiral Evans to
Command Pacific Fleet

Washington, July 5.--Rear Admiral
Robley d. Evans, commanding the At
lantic feet, who has been selected as
commander OF the Pacific armada, is
making preparations for the voyage.
1t is proposed that the battleships
shall start in the latter part OF Aug
ust or early in September, cruising
down the coast OF South America,
through the Straits OF Magellan and up
TO San Francisco.
1t is probable that the ships will
stop at South American ports. not only
to coal. but to pay friendly calls. Ad-
vantage will be taken OF the oppor-
tunity to practice officers and men
in squadron, division and fleet forma.
ton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

The removal Of the ban OF official
secrecy at this time from the projected
movement is to some extent due to the
recent authorized statement OF Wis.
count Aokl. Japanese Ambassador,
that his country would not regard IL
as a menace to herself II the United
States chose to send the feet 20 the
Pacific. The plan has been under con-
sideration since long before the San
Francisco incidents occasioned talk OF
possible diplomatic troubles with ia
pan. It is stated that those incidents
have been satisfactorily settled or are
In course OF amicabie adjustment and
the relations between the two govern.
ments are undisturbed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
DEATH IN VOLCANO.
Lake Of Boiling Water Sweeps Over
Vaidivla Province In Chill.

Valparaiso, Chili.--A volcano which
has appeared in La Union district Of
the Province OF Valdiva stopped the
course OF the Papasuin river with an
Immense stone dam.
An extensive lake soon formed. the
waters OF which filed the valley up to
the crater. Soon after the water be-
gan to boil, and as It continued 10
rise It's pressure swept the dam away,
inundating the neighboring country.
Everything living was killed. Four
teen corpses have been found among
the steaming debris. The new volcano
lies close to MOcho Puyehue and Pill.
Ian VOLCANOES.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
FRISCO JAps SUE.
Ask Damages for Smash Up Of Their
Places Of Business.

San FTaneisco-suit against the
city and county Of San Francisco
was hied In the superior court for
the recovery OF s2.575. for damages
said to have been sustained by the
proprietor Of the Horse Shoe restaur.
ant and Japanese bath house at
Eighth and Folsom streets on May
%. when a row caused by an attack
by labor union men on two nop-union
men who we're eating ia the restau.
rant, resulted in the fronts Of the two
places being smashed by stones and
clubs.
The suit was brought in the name
OF }, Timoto, proprietor OF the bath
house.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

chard, knowing OF the blowing up of
the Bunker Hin and Sullivan concen.
traitor in 1893; OF the explosion in the
Vindicator mine and OF the blowing up
of the Independence depot: OF the
killing of Lyle Gregory. and of the
explosion at Bradley's residence In
San Francisco. accused himself Of hav-
ing committed the crimes and the
murder Of IL men. when in fact he
had little or no personal connection
with any OF them.
Orchard Was Miles Away.
Witnesses have sworn that Orchard
was not at Wardner on the day the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan concentration
was blown up; that facts connected
with the Vindicator mine tend to the
conclusion that the explosion was &C
cidental; that while Orchard may
have been present when the Independ-
ence depot was destroyed, Steve Ad'
ans was In fact the man who was EN-
ployed by the mine owners to blow
up a piece OF useless property, but
that blunder resulted in loss OF
life: that Lyle Gregory was murdered
at the instance OF the United Mine
Workers and not OF the Western Fed.
GRAFTON. and that Orchard, possessing
n mania for boasting OF the commits
sion OF great crimes, was lying when
he said he was connected with the
bomb at Bradley's house.
Evidence has also been introduced
TO show that both Orchard and Simp-
kins had personal motive for killing
former Governor Steunenberg and
/ that Slmpkins' motive was the strong.
er OF the two In that he was sub
ject 70 unjust punishment and torture
at the hands Of negro troops called IN
by the association In 1899. Further
evidence as to the explosion at the
Bradley house is yet TO come. Deposl-
tons from Mr.. Bradley will be intro
duced. They were made recently IN
San Francisco. Bradley swears that
the explosion was due TO an accumu'
lation OF escaping gas and that the
owner OF the house secured tudg'
ment for damages against the gas
| company uciufc jury anu AutNhNh
that an appeal TO the superior court
resulted in a confirmation Of the find
ing Of the jury In the lower court
simpkins' Presence Not Denied.
The defense has not attempted "a
deny the presence Of Jack Simpkini
In Caldwell. In company with Orchard
shortly before the murder OF steunen
berg. and the evidence as to the treat
ment Of simpkins shortly before the
murder OF stsunenberg and the evi
donce as TO the treatment OF Simp
kIns by the authorities while no wal
in the bull pen indicates that the de
Tense does not intend 10 Clear Simp
Ixins by participation III that crime a
an accessory before the fact II hal
been repeatedly stated. as a matte
OF current report that counsel for th'
defense knew OF the whereabouts 0
simpkins. who has been q fugitive
since steunenberg's murder.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

New Yorks-Paul Kelly, who was
arrested in San Francisco. was
the motorman Of the elevated express
train which. during the rush hours one
morning In September, 1905, was
wrecked on the curve a. $50 street
and Ninth avenue. The second ana
third cars plunged into the street and
six persons we're killed and many 9TH
ers injured.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Broke Record for Green rro.,sr.

Chicago.--Highball. Memphis,
Tenn. trotter. at Libertyville, Ill.
broke the worlds mile REGARD for
green trotters. Highball's time for the
first heat was 2:06h. He also won the
second heat and race in 2:OS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Failed 70 pepesIt $4,000.

Buffalo. n. VA warrant was is.
sued for the arrest Of Winthrop u.
Broad. general sales agent for the
Federal Sugar Refining Co. OF New
York. II Is alleged that the proceeds
of large consignments Of sugar worth
about $1,000 have not been deposited
to the credit Of the Federal Sugar Re.
fining Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
oftIesrs Voluntarily Retired.

washingtons--The navy department
announced the following volunteer re
tirements under the personnel act:
Captains Charles Grimes Boatman and
William Henry Beehler, commandant
OF the naval station in Key West, and
Commanders William 8. Halsey
Frederick w. Cofin and Arthur W.
Dodd
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
seareh }. ?. Moroan's Yaoht.

vcnsce.-The customs authorities Of
this port recently searched ]. Pierpont
Morgan's yacht Corsair. which IL lying
In this harbor. the government having
been Informed that 3 number OF pic
lures from the strosEi collection were
concealed on board.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

Oklahoma City, okla.---J. n Mad.
dox. a deputy United States marshal
was shot and killed and Or. r. a.
saupper. another officer, was probably
fatally wounded when they ralded q
Joint near Forum. James Ellsworth.
proprietor Of the plant. Is under az.
rest
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
100 EarthauaI.e peeIaIen.

San Francisco. cal.---An important
legal point developed By the earth.
Quaks Of 4 year ago was settled when
Judge seaweli decided that contractor
and property owner were put on 1
level b. the act OF God and neither
could recover from the other 10 cases
Of mlalortunea resulting from me
earthquake
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Two Men kIIIsd 81 Dynamite.

Danbury Gonzales Metikos and
sta calcon, iaborers on a reservoir In
course OF construction, were killed BY
nn explosion Of dynamite which was
strnek BY a steam shovel.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

Atlanta, Ga---Judge Newman. IN the
United States circuit court granted a
perpetual injunction. restraining the
state OF Georgia from collecting taxes
on the franchise Of the Georgia Rail
way and Banking CO.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
FRANCIS MURPHY DEAD.
Expires at Home Of His Daughter In
California After Lingering illness.

Los Angeles. Cal.-Francis Murphy,
the noted apostle of temperance, Is
dead. The end came peacefully at the
residence Of his daughter in this city,
where for three weeks he has been III.
For more than a week all hope OF
recovery had been given up and the
one effort which physicians made was
TO sustain life until members OF his
family could reach here from the East.
The immediate cause OF death was
diabetes.
At his bedside were his devoted wife
and his son, Thomas Edwin Murphy OF
Philadelphia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
aovsrnmsn, erant. Amns,ty.

Rome--It was announced that the
government granted amnesty TO all pO-
1itical and press offenders with the ex.
eeptlon OF anarchists. on the occasion
u the centennial, July (, Of the birth
OF CaFibaldi.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
sentsnesa for WIfa Murdsr.

Peoria Ill.-Cnaries Murray, who
shot and killed Nellie Murray. Oct 2.
1906. because she refused to return
home with him. was sentenced to
twenty-five years in the penitentiary.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Reception for American Officers

La Rochelle, France.-The munich
pality Of this town rendered an Official
reception to the Officers of the Amer
lean cruisers Washington and Tennes.
see. now lying In the roadstead at La
Palice. Special fetes we're arranged In
honor Of the American visitors.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Tsaas Town storm SWEET.

n Paso, Textile town Of Merkel.
Texas. was partly destroyed by a
Elorm. Al least \ dozen dwellings
aud many barns and outbuildings were
biown from their foundations and some
q them destroyed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

Scent rate where passengers have
neglected to purchase tickets at sta
tons that are open for the sale OF
tickets at least half an hour before
train time.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
Emmett Dalton /. ParoIsd.

Topeka. Kas.-0o Governor Hoch has
granted a parole OF four months to,
Emmett Dalton. the former bandit.
now In the Kansas penltentIary.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11

Akron. os-EIiram J.. Ayers. the IN.
4enfor OF giant powder. died here.
nrea 81 years He manufactured
giant powder here In the 'los. drying
q es he rooi Of his workshop.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
EInht.Iiour paY h Franna-

Paris--The bill fixing the maximum
time for labor in the mines At eight
hours per day was passed b. tle
chamber ofsdepallea.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1907-07-11
eeucasors Drowned while canoeIpc.

IE8UfNFVFW bEVWU9N WWiFU OHHueIHBF
East Northneld. Mass. Philip X
Green. instructor Of English and math-
enaticz. and Prof David Durward. as
einient IN the agricultural department
at the Mount Harmon School for Boys.
N4r drowned while canoeing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

touch of color to the otherwise immaculate
white gown.
EMPIRE ROBES A-GLITTER
Particularly striking are the Empire robes OF
net, chiffon or lace, and, strangely enough, some
times all three materials are employed on one
garment.
regal toilette designed for society matron
fashioned of fine Brussels net, with insets of
Chantilly lace that extended from the deep Dor
der to within a couple of inches of the waist line
The lace at the foot was mounted on foot
border of dull panne velvet, the paillettes
shading from the palest pink to deep, rich wine
hues, thus emphasizing striking pattern
The petals stood well ont from the surface and
graduated in size they neared the waist. The
top of decollete bodice was edged with velvet
and softened by folds of dull rose chiffon. The
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

several rows Of shirrings. The corsage is made
somewhat full, with bretelles and sleeves of net.
The girde is of antique yellow satin with buckle
of brliants and topaz. The slip worn beneath is
maize-colored silk.
The centre illustration showns gown of net
combined with Chantilly lace, heavily studded in
jet. The upper portion of the skirt is crossed in
squares with jets the size of dime at the inter
sectng corners.
Another simple model is shown in the last
sketch of gray chiffon, the only establishment
being the medallions of narrow gray velvet in
darker shade, with studdings of paillettes and a
tiny frll Of chiffon also edged with them.
MARJORIE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

gown was veled first in rose colored chiffon, then
in silk of darker hue
Chiffon robes are similarly treated with insets
of lace, yelled in one or more colored chifons are
worn over slips of cloth of gold or silver, which,
however, comparatively few women can afford
to buy.
Some OF the handsomest transparent robes are
those studded with jet, the brilliant kind that
surpasses the colored sequins, so far as richness
is concerned
Gray chiffon has been much used this winter,
embellished in pailettes in three and four shades
of gray, also in cut steel and in gold beads.
If woman is willing to take the trouble she
can make herself stunning net or lace gown by
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

cover in gilt cardboard hearts, which hide their
edges.
Partners for the dainty valentine supper given
last year were found by matching cards that the
hostess pinned on the guests Dante hunted
till he found his Beatrice, John Alden captured
Priscilla without any trouble for Miles Standish
was nowhere TO be seen, Jack and Jill were soon
mated, and the whole company of historic lovers
marched to the dining room. There was moth
ing of the "honey and rose leaf character to
the lunch, though the followers of Cupid are
popularity supposed to be able to subsist on such
viands, and all did justice to the sandwiches,
salads, cake and ices.
There were heart-shaped ices and the place
cards were decorated with cupids and true lovers
knots, while cluster of Bride roses were in a
slender vase on a centrepiece embroidered with
lovers knots in palest blue The favors were
heart shaped boxes filled with bonbons and the
covers painted with fat little love gods. Old
fashioned candy kisses We're strewn over the
table, and were green candy pickles, supposed
to be the especial diet of love-sick youths.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

the heart shooting match the card game of hearts
with heart-shaped favors for prizes completes a
delightful evening.
SCHEME OF TABLE DECORATIONS.
A table arranged for st. Valentines feast
that would be original as it would be dainty
might be planned in this way, the idea meaning
to convey Dream of Love-" Have the dec
orations pink and blue and gold, Have upon a
spotless white cloth of damask centrepiece out
lined in the shape of heart in either smilaX
or southern moss. Have this caught at intervals
by alternate pink and blue ribbon bows Sit
ting in the centre of each bow place china
cupid.
Valentines are the pretty place-cards. at each
place, all different, and combining the colors
pink and blue in some way, if possible. Slender
runners of smilax may trail their way across
the white cloth between the places, artificial pink
rosebuds being wound with every other runner,
and forget-me-nots with the ones alternating
These runners fasten at the edge of the table
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10
UMbat's T2ew I'M tbe UWorl0 OF Dress

letted frock. Heretofore wealth of labor has
been expended in decorating tulle with all man
ner of glimmering particles, which by one even
ings festiyity is reduced to rags, Riotously ex-
travagant did this perishable quality render the
majority of gowns of this description, but now
that a strong Brussels net is employed the span
ged gown may be counted upon to withstand
a reasonable amount of wear and tear. Very
lovely is a cream net, embroidered in silver and
opaleseent spangles, arranged in wide border
at the hem, above which heavy cross-lines give
the Empire character, The upper portion of th'
skirt is strewn with tiny sprays of leaves. The
waist and sleeves have ample garniture,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

White Chantilly lace or net, tinted unevenly
with the faintest rose-pink, makes charming
dancing gown for debutante.
Bound edges are on many new Paris gowns.
Allover lace trimming has the raw edges bound
with bias satin or velvet Overlapping cores
are bound with another material in the same
color, etc.
Lace wells or those of net must be of the same
shade as the dominating color of the hat. Ecru,
brown, mulberry, smoke gray and white and
black Tuxedo and lace wells are those which are
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

art for the bordered chiffons with their garlands
of flowers show such blendings of tint and shade
that they are above the criticism of even a master
of color The patterns infinite, suiting every
taste and fancy, On one hand we have Louis
XIV design, decately handled, with bowknots
and fragile garands, bit of green, blue and
even brown being introduced with great deftness
of arrangements, while again We shown fam
boyant border of English violets, festooned with
knots and bows of blue ribbon, all on back
ground of black.
At last the right material has been generally
adopted for the foundation OF the elaborate pail
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10
ISg



lNyNMsNI "V" at the bottom. Buttons may be
- either plain mother-ofpear enamel or
moonstone. Some of the younger men
still affect gold buttons, though it is doubtful
whether these are the best taste for evening
wear. This years waistcoat is snglebreasted; 1t
is in some cases of soft white silk but more ire
quently and in better taste is in pique. The
vogue of silk is probably over What little Is
now used is dull finished
Jeweled buttons are not observed on evening
waistcoats, though they are extensively worn by
the younger set with dinner coats on the gray or
slightly tinted waistcoats which are now worn
with informal evening dress The formal evening
wastcoat is frequently bound with narrow white
braid The "V" opening is made as long as pos
sble its length naturally differing with the figure
of the wearer.
The shirts for evening wear are nowadays
made of linen pque, fine ribbed or with an IN
conspicuous figure. In several cases it is OBJ
served that the figure of the shirt front matches
with that of the waistcoat. Many fine and novel
fabrics of cotton and linen used for the pur-
nose very smart shirt is made with the Dody
of white silk, which, besides allowing the coat 10
slip on readily, by reason OF its light weight ana
softness, contributes to the close mt when Is so
Ses;rabIe in an evening coat. Careful men, how
ever will probably object to shirt made OF any
thing but the finest linen. The cuff may have
corners either round or square; the cum Is mar
row and linked with moonstones or pearls The
obtaining evening collar this year is extremely
high in front, breaking outward slightly at the
top.
The London fashion of black embroidery on
white gloves is sparingly employed here. Most
Of our men cling to the white kid with points in
conspicuousy embroidered.
Waistcoats worn with the dinner coat are
made in linen or silk of gray or black and white
Much more latitude is allowed with dinner thar
formal evening dress, and many men take advan
of ko indu in little individual fanCleS
particularly in the matter of shirt studs anC
waistcoat buttons The buttons worn with th'
dinner waisteoast are generally gold or moon
stone, though turquoise buttons are sometimes
seen, and occasionally one catches a not alto
Rether pleasing glimpse of amethyst or rubies.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

advocated by milliners who cater to the smart
set.
Union suits of silk and wool, or all wool, are
advised by prominent physicians, because they are
more conductive to health and that with the
fashionable princess gown they are essential. The
union suit makes for greater freedom and grace
of movement and at the same time conforms
to the latest style ideas regarding outer gar
ments, which is strong evidence that Dame Fash
ion is not the unhygienic person she is so often
depicted
In printed chiffOns one enters the realm of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

colored beads with here and there CLINT of
gold, used as high lights in outlining the flowers
and in the centres.
A TRIO OF DECOLLETE TOILETTES
The first sketch shown on this page is ring
dot net trimmed very simply, with Lierre lace
as border on the skirt and small V-like vest
on the corsage The top of the skirt is put into
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

niture and breakable articles have been re-
moved. In the centre of the screen is pant
ed, or made of paper and pasted on, large
red heart In turn, guests are blindfolded and
placed in front of the screen, in direct line
with the heart, having first been given small
bow and arrow with which to try at hitting the
mark Three chances are given each one and
favors in the shape of hearts are awarded ac-
cording to the merit of the shot.
Here is another equally attractive way of shoot
ing hearts:
Give each guest an arrow with card attach
ed upon which his or her name is written. Have
large square of white cloth pinned upon the
wall Near the centre of the square fasten a
small red velvet heart. Blindfold each guest
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10
For the Modern
Beau BrulnH7e/

He newest waistcoats are cut "V"-shape
with collar, and buttoned with three
buttons, opening in a small reversed
"V" at the bottom. Buttons may be
either plain mother-of-pearl, enamel or
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10
HOW THE ARROWS ARE MADE.

The arrows, which make pretty souvenirs, may
be made from large turkey feathers. Strip the
quill bare within two inches of the tip. Cut
off the end of the quill and split the merest
fraction of an inch. Insert small, round piece
of cork with pin thrust through it. Secure
the cork in the quill by wrapping tightly with
thread Gid the entire quill-pin and thread,
For decorations, make large bow covered with
evergreen crossed by arrow cut fom paste
boad and covered with gold or silver paper
large pasteboard heart covered with evergreen,
and having few scarlet flowers berries near
its center, makes pretty decoration. Following
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10
Vows and Valentines

morning. said the foorwalker, ieao'
d ing over the counter in order to be
- better able to talk to the girl behind it,
gg9Tq "IIow do you feel on this lovers day,
6---S eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

HE valentine heart party is a novel and
pleasing entertainment within easy
reach of all. A large screen covered
with white muslin is placed at one
and of tba noon, from which all fur
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

in turn and have them attempt to pierce the
heart with their arrow The person planting
the arrow in or nearest the heart may be award
ed fist prize of a small bisque Cupid to the
owner of the arrow farthest from the mark,
give penwiper made of heart-shaped leaves of
felt.