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The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19

Mexico City. April IL Details Of
thc destruction wrought by the great
earthquake Of last Sunday and Mon
day are reaching this city already.
4 message from Acapulco today CON
frmcd the story of the total destruc-
ton Of Ayutla. The jail and hospital
collapsed. but the prisoners and the
patients were taken out safely. Fac
,ories throughout the district are I'm
ruins and thousands of workmcn
will suffer greatly from the loss of
Of their homes and enforced idlencss.
The postoffcc, telegraph office and
barracks at Ayutil wcr" totally de-
:royad
Selcians college I'm Santa Julia.
which was supposed To nave been
earthquake proof, collapsed. The
roof above tn" second -FOUR fell in
when seventy students were in tn"
building. Although the structure prac-
tlcally fell to pieces not one OF the
students was injured. Many OF the
students were left Cling,ng 10 the
beams. The teachers, with a number
OF pupils had left the building After
he shock search was made Of the
.uins, and those within the building
tnken out. In co!lapsing the roof was
supported on one side by beams, icav-
ing a space where many Of tho stu
dents found means Of escaping death
or injury.
The death list continue 10 grow.
Among the dead are many members
of prominent Mexican families. In
the state of Guerrano and elsewhere
along the Pacific coast tno greatest
property loss occurred. In the vicinity
Of this city severe loss w.s suffered
by the Mexican Clay Manufacturing
Company, an American concern. Tho
damage 10 the company's works viii
amount to $4,000. No great damage
was done in Mexico City.
Los Angles, Cal. April a7.--George
Mitchell, president OF the LaDichu
Mining Company, whose properties are
located il. Mexico. thirty mile from
Chilpancingo, today received news
from Acapulco dated April 10th tell
ing the damage done by earthquake.
The message says: This city and
vicinity visited by an earthquake. No
damage or loss at Marquis. 80 news
from I,31)icha yet
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19

New York, April 15,-The Rev. c.
F. Aked, who comes here from Liver
pool 10 accept call from the Fifth
Avenue Baptist church in this city,
arrived here today on the steamer
Carmenia.
Mr.. Aked said that the only COM
ment he cared to make on his mis-
sion to this country was that he felt
he had delayed his coming to Ameri-
ca ten years too long.
Z am forty-two years old now.
should have come here ten years ago.
While my work at Liverpool has fill
ed my time acceptably [ think [ could
have made more of my time here
come to Amerca with great anticipa,
ton of the possibilities before me-
When a newspaper clipping in which
he was alluded to as "Rockefeller's
new pastor" was showed to Mr..
Aked by a reporter, he said: Il know
nothing of Mr. Rockefeller. 1t is not
fair [ can't talk about him. | think It
is very hard to keep calling that
church 'Rockefellers church. Why,
he is not a member 1t is a powerful
and influential church without Mr.
Rockefeller. He is q seat holder and
he'ongs to a church in Cleveland"
Mr.. Aked said that his Liverpool
Rockefeller. Jr.. was connected with
the Fifth Avenue church. He replied:
Yes, [ knew. Young Mr.. ROckefel-
Ier is a member of the church, a trus-
tee, and the leader of the bible class"
Mr. Aked said this his Liverpool
congregation was probably the most
cosmopolitan in the world, but he ad-
ded that no distinction would be made
in the Filth aVenus church. The poor
stranger will be welcomed just
as heartily as the richest man or Wom-
an in the congregation, the minister
said MY message is ministry Of
reconciliation
Other arrivals on the Carmania in
cluded a party Of twenty-six headed
by Bishop Kelley of Savannah and
Bishop Stanley Of Fargo.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
CONGRESS OF ID. A. II.
Features Of Days Session Were the
Dedication of the Memorial Portico
and the Collection of Contributions.

Washington, April 17.-The featm es
of todays proceedings OF the CONT
mental congress of the Daughters or the
American Revolution were the dedica-
ton of the memorial portico at the
memorial continental hall and the cci-
lection of contributions to swell the
continental hall building fund To-
night the delegates were given Iecep-
ton at the library Of congress.
Practically the entire afternoon ses-
sion was devoted to the announcements
Of the contributions to the building
fund by the various state chapters.
Great interest was taken IN the pro-
ceedings and when unusually large
contributions were made the delegates
cheered Already the organization had
accumulated a fund of s25G,QG0 for this
purpose and it is believed that with
today's contributions there will be
nearly enough to pay for the building.
The congress will elect officers to-
morrow and Mrs. AcLeans friends are
making the Cia II that sufficient votes
| have been pledged 20 re-elect the pres
ident general. despite the fact that her
candidacy has not been endorsed by
| the New York state delegation. There
| is also much activity in the camp Of
the insurgents who will present can
| didates for all the offices in opposition
to the administration or McLean's state
| The National Society Of the Children
| of the American Revolution, kindred
organization, which is also holding its
annual convention here. will make its
| annual pilgrimage to the toni of
| Washington at Mount Vernon tomor-
row. Mrs. Fred T. Dubois, of Idaho,
national president, has requested many
of the daughters of the American Rev
olution to accompany the children on
this trip. The exercises of the day will
be held at the tree planted by meE-
bers of the society several years ago
and a wreath will be placed on General
Wash iRgton's tomb.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19

mote the great purpose Of advocating
the peaceful settlement of inte-na-
tiOnal misunderstanding a purpose in
which the Norwegian people take such
lively interest"
The king Of Italy sent this mes
sage:
Cordial thanks for the courtesy Of
your invitation The good things
which the arbitration and peace con-
gress promises by the illustriOus ben
able TO bring to pass notably and
speedily the realization Of their high
est ideals
The president OF Switzerland cabled
the following:
i am very happy for this OpDOr-
tuntty to assure You OF the interest
| have in the work in which the con-
gress is engaged and TO express to
you my most sincere wishes for the
success OF your work.
At the morning session held in
Carnegie hail the peac" conference
adopted its resolutions or platform,
recommending among other things
that the hague conference shall here
alter be a permanent institution.
Among the participants in the de-
bate today was William J. Bryan. He
was very brief
Il came here to see that the one
idea which [ regarded as the most
important of all, was carried out, and
that was that all disputes, not subject
to adjustment by diplomacy, should
be referred to the international arb1-
tration. This has been incorporated
in the resolutions just as it was adopt
ed by the interparliamentary union
in London last July when twenty-six
nations were represented. [ regard
this as long step toward the elimina-
ton Of war; The resolution was
adopted unanimously.
Another banquet was given at the
hotel Astor where Andrew Carnegie
presided over the tables where upward
of 700 guests were seated
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
Arrested on Suspicion.

Richmond. Va, April 17.-Geor@e A.
Creekmcre. alias George \. Aye vas
arrested here today on suspicion O. be-
ing the man wanted for various rob-
berries of jewelry from Fifth avenue
residences in New York. He was mas
querading as a second lieutenant il
the United States secret service He
claims now to be waiter by occnpa-
ton. and to have come here to wed
a Richmond girl. He is being held for
Identification by New York officers.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
Young Man Was About To- bc Con-
demned For Writing BlaclSnaHing
Letters.

Rome, April 17.-Excitcment was
caused in the neighborhood OF st.
Peters today by a youth of -. who
attempted 10 commit suicide with Il
revolver at the entrance OF tho sacristy
Of the Cathedral. He was taken 20 -
hospital seriously wounded. The
pope, when he heard tho news. gave
orders that Inquiries be made regard
ing the reasons for the young mans
action.
The would-be suicide explained at
the hospital that he had partaken OF
the communion before the shooting.
A letter was found on the young man
saying he was going % Kill himseR
because while drunk he had been ia
ruced TO write some blackmailing let
-ers in the interests OF others. This
act had been discovered and he was
about 20 be Condemned for It.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
President BoniIla Lands in Mexico.

Mexico City, April 17.-President
Manuel Bonilla Of Honduras was laEd-
ed at Salinas Cruz. Mexico. from the
United States gunboat Princeton today.
President BoniIla is expected to come
directly to this city. He left the Hon
duran port of Anapala last Saturday
aboard the Princeton after having en-
tered into an agreement with Presi-
dent Zelaya Of Nicaragua. and Presi-
dealt Figuera Of Salvador si1at he
shouaa quit Central America.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
ONE WAS KILLED.
Three COivictS Attempt to Escape
From Penitentiary.

Raleigh, n. c., April 17.-In an at
tempt to escape from the state peaitR-
tiary today by three young coavicts,
one of them, G. T.. Scruggs, was killed
by the guard. Jack Williams and
DoSd Wilson were recaptured. Fke
neh were from Guilford county and
were serving sentences of five years
eaeh for larceny and forgery.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
death LIST CROWS
Destruction Of the Town Of
AyuItaCOnfiTmGd
FACTORIES ARE IN RUINS
And WOrkmen Will Suffer From
Enforced IdIeneHS

Jail and Hospital at Ayulta Collapsed
but Prisoners and Patients Were
Taken out Safcly-CollCgc i'm Santa
Julia Fell 10 Pieces, but Not 70 stu
dent Wa~ IIuTt-AmCriCan Com
panN's Plant Damaged To Extent OF
$4,000.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
PEACE CONGRESS
Closes Deliberations With an
Elaborate Banquet
600 GUESTS WERE PRESENT
Peace Tie Ideal Raised AIoft by
the Speakers

American Flag, Surrounded by Flags
OF Other Countries Hung From the
WaH-Cablcgrams from Foreign
Rulers Opened Observation-Disclosures
ton Adopted at Session Rec
Ommcnding That The Hague Con-
ference Shall he Il Permanent IN
>titutiOn.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
To Convey Cabinent Officers

Washington, April 17.-By direc--
ito nof the president the armp trans
port, Summer, now at Newport News,
has been ordered 20 Washington TO
convey to the opening OF the James
town exposition neu week the cab
met officers and nunper Of other
officials.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
REPORT UNTRUE.
story Concerted by Some Enemy Of
DR. Patterson.

Greensboro. n. c., April 17-it de-
yeloDed today that the report from
Liberty. N. C., last night that Dr.
R B. Patterson, OF that place had kal-
ed his wife. was wholly untrue. The
story. it seems. was coneocted by sozae
enemy of the doctor. and spread brosf-
east. Liberty is 20 miles from Green's
bFc.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
Earthauake In Russia

Askabad. Russian TranscaspIaa Ter
ritory, April IA severe unduIatery
earthquake occurred her" at 1925 p.
m. today and lasted FIVE seconds
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
HIS POSITION UNCHANGED
Jerome Will Oppose in Every Possible
WAY the Release Of ThaW on Bail.

New York, April 17.-Clifford w.
Hartridge tonight, after Russell \.
Peabody had had talk with Harry <.
Thaw in the Tombs prison, made pub
lie the following letter:
"Messrs, Hartridge and Peabody:
Dear Sirs: Please continue as my at
torneys Of record.
Very sincerely.
HARRY X. TIIAW."
Lawyer Hartridge had no comment
TO make on the letter
Although District Attorney Jerome
returned to his Office from a visit to
his home in Lakeville, Conn, today
no move yet has been made toward an
application for Thaw's release.
Daniel O'Reilly Of Thaw's counsel
called on Mr.. Jerome this afternoon,
but lie said that the matter of bail for
Thaw was not mentioned. Mr.. Jerome,
in speaking of the case, said that his
position is unchanged from what it
was Immediately after the jury report
ed a disagreement, namely: that he
would oppose in every possible way
the release OF Thaw on bail.
When questioned about the signed
statement issued by Mrs. Nesbit-Ho1-
man, mother of Mrs H. K. Thaw, yes
terday, Mr.. Jerome said he had read it
'I can't youch for some of the thing
said by Mrs. Holman because I do not
Know about them said the district at
torney. "but I can assure you that
when she said she had furnished the
district attorney no information for u.s.
in connection with the trial Of Thaw
ne spoke the truth. Mrs. Holman
never gave us any information"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
NOT ONLY PURE

But of fsA strength aAd the finest
aavor In Baue RibbsR EeMsn. Tell
yeHr dealer you want it. and none
sther
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19
NOT BROUGHT IN GOOD FAITH

Next Friends Induced TO Loan Their
Names for U~c in Suit for Account
ing of Property mir. Mary Baker
G.. Eddy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19

New York, April 17-The first col-
venion of the national arbitration
and peace congress came to ALI end
tonight after a three days session
with two large banquets, one at the
Hotel Astor and the other at the Wal
d0rf Astoria. The event Of greatest
interest was the decoration Of An
drew Carnegie with the cross of the
legion of honor by the French gov
ernmert represented by Baron DIES
tourhelies de Constant in apprecia-
zion Of his work for peace and his
gift Of the palace at The Hague.
Baron D'EstOurnelIes Constant an
nOunced in his address at the Wal
Sorf- Astoria Banquet that the cross OF
Commander Of the Legion of Honor
had been conferred by the French gov
ernment on Andrew Carnegie and then
proceeded to the banquet at the Hotel
AStOr where the decorations was
formally presented to Mr.. Carnegie.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-04-19

ASlOF Wncfe Ine decorations was
formally presented to Mr.. Carnegie.
New York, April 17.-Peace among
all peoples, a peace that would be
lasting, if not, indeed, eternal-that
was the ideal raised aloft, to be fol-
lowed by all nations, by the speakers
tonight at the dinner at the Waldorf
, Astoria Hotel, arranged to close the
deliberations of the peace congress.
The American flag hung from the
wall at the head of the dining depart
Aent, and around it We're suspended
the flags of the other nations with here
and there banners bearing the coats
Of arms of the countries that will
take. part an the next hague confer
enGe and that have taken an active
part through the citizens in the pres
ent congress The floral decorations
on the tables were roses and carna-
lions.
After a reception in the Astor gal
letS, the 600 guests who included both
MEN ana women passed into the ban
suet roem. AS the company entered
the hall, Kremser's "Old Netherlands
Hymn OF Thanks was sung by the
ehsFaA members of the Trubinstein
club. 9he singers, all young women,
stool IN the upper balcony and while
i. Singing they waved the flags Of all
1atiOns Then while the guests were
seating, the chorus rendered the
peace festival hymn Spectators oc-
cunded the boxes in the balconies, and
bV the time speaking began every
convenience for listening to the ad-
dress had been taxed.
Former Mayor Seth Low of New
NoEk, the presiding officer at the din
ne. was attended by those who had
been requested to speak.
feature of the dinner was the dec
Grafton Of the various tables by coun-
tries and states to represent the asso-
CiatiOn of all nations sitting in har-
nony.
The national costumes of some Of
the foreign delegates were strongly
C06SEIaSJ0O W1Iu lIe USUAL
sound in the American dress suggest
ing the international meaning of the
occasion. The brilliant gold brOcated
coats of two educational delegates
fron India, as we'll as their gold strip
ed turbans, contrasted with the dress
Of the delegates from China and
seemed to emphasize the rich color
; ing Of the banquet room.
Archbishop Ireland, of st, Paul,
said grace at the opening of the din
aer.
The reading Of cablegrams from for
eigR rulers opened the exercises.
Fren she king of Norway came this
message:
II beg you to bring my best greeting
to- tAe national arbitration end peace
eSaarSss, whose work hope missy FRO
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Stole Watches.

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Leo
Yates about 3 o'clock locked up
her house and went calling.
During her absence Tom Moss,
son of Pate Moss, went to the
home, gained entrance through
locked door and when he lett
the house Mrs. Yates sgold
watch and chain aud Mr.. Yates
gold watch were in his pockets.
Mrs. Yates soon returned
home and when she saw one of
her rings on the floor, she
thought it strange and caused
her to examine the dresser,
when to her amezement she
found the house had been looted
during her absence.
City Marshall John W. Steph-
ems was notified and it took him
only a short time to find the
burglar.
Richard johnson saw Tom
when he left the house and that
made it easy for the officer who
found Moss and then found the
watches hid in a baby buggy in
his brother Aaron's home.
Tom fessed up and was sent
to the Paris Jail next morning
to await action of the August
term of Circuit Court.
A man may humiliate others
but can disgrace only himself.
Aaron is regarded as an hon.
est. hard working man and
Toms meanness will effect only
himself.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Starving.

A cartoon which sizes up the
Chinese question perfectly, is
going the rounds of the press.
1t showsJohn Chinaman stand.
ing with a bill: Ordered 1000, 00O
rifles, also great expenditures
for increase army. In his left
hand is: Appeal to the world
for help for 100000 starving
Chinese. The Lord helps those
who help themselves and the
u wi helps his own.
Ii China is able TO Increase her
army, she Is able to take care Of
starving people and should be
made to do so.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
COaran For State Leader.

Representative Couran, of
New Madrid County, is one of
the clear.eyed, silver-tongued,
keen-minded members of the
Lower House at Jefferson City.
II he enters the contest for the
State leadership he will be a
worthy political foe to the man
who beats him. Conran is sup
ported by Oliver of Pemiscot.
who has a good head and much
eloquence in speech.
Both men are openly opposed
to the political policies of His
Excellency, the Governor.
This fact will mean that Cou-
rams candidacy will at once
find fierce opposition.
Whatever the outcome, the
contest will be observed with
uncommon interest, since 1t is
the very first outline cf the
Democratic plans for 1908.-St.
Louis Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
BY VOTE OF no TO 10.
General Appropriation Bill Passed House
Carrying Supreme cOnrt Item

Jefferson City, May 4.-The
general appropriation bill which
passed the regular session OF
the Legislature and which was
enormously enrolled and thus
became invalid. was passed by
the House yesterday afternoon
bya vote of 10 TO 10. This
bill carries 1904, 8i6.46 for the
new supreme court building,
which iem caused the fight
which was made on the bill tor
ENDORSEMENTS. The following
memb,rs voted against the dill
on fua passage: Dale, OF Cen
try. Huck. Iuglish, KiDmett,
Noyes, Summons, Willard, Con
ran, Click aud Emerson.
The bill carries a total Of
So 63l,2,9 81 from the different
funds, of which 81, Alb, 320.2l is
from the general revenue fund
and 1927, S89. 81 from the snec-
ial funds. Of that amount
$500 OOO is the county insurance
tax for 1907 and 1908 and $780,
600 road fund tax on futures,
making a total of 81, 100000 not
vet collected. This amount
taken from the total amount
appropriated leaves $2.611, 209..
81 to be paid out of funds on
hand.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Good Showing.

Here is a good showing for
carelessness and recklessness.
The Interstate commerce acct
dent bulletin says; The rec
ord for railroad accidents for
three months is frightful.
Twenty thousand eight hundred
and ninety four people were
killed or injured. That beats
the SpanishAmerican war badly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Difficult Operation

A very delicate and difficult
operation was performed on
Mrs. William Hays of Indian
Creek, at Monroe City Hospital
Monday.
The operation was performed
by DR.. j. r. Hull, assisted by
Drs. Brown, Sweeney and DR..
Corley, who was the lady's at
tending physician.
I, now looks as though Il e
sending away from home Of
patients for surgical work, was
a thing of the past, for the SIM
Pile reason, the work as readily,
as perfectly, and much more
conveniently can be done at
home among home people and
friends.
The work of the hospital and
its success, has past the exper'
mental stage and now stands
forth equal to any.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Rouse Jones.

William E. Jones one of the
old and prominent citizens of
Rails County and his neighbor
and friend of years standing,
Miss DoIlie Rouse we're mar
ried at the home of Rev. H. W.
james by him, in this city Sun
day afternoon.
The friends Of each who know
them well, think they have
done a wise thing.
The DEMOCRAT exrends con
Oratulations and we'll wishes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Tickle Me.

You tickle me and I'll tickle
you while we both use Monroe
County Missouri for a door mat.
In substance, the DEMOCRAT
made the above statement per.
tanning to Joey Folk and Jimmie
Cotton before the special cleo
ton for special session.
Latest advices from Jefferson
City show: Judge Evans Is off
of the slate for State Demo
cratic Committeeman. Joey is
boosted by Evans, Cotton & Co.
tor the presidency over Bryan
and for work done during session
for joey by Jimmie, Cotton is to
have Joey's support for govern
or.
Now you Bryan men what do
you think of thatP
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Spent Money.

The Missouri Legislature
voted an appropriation of $lS7,
600 for a supreme Court build
ing and expressly forbade the
committee of which Joseph W.
Folk was a member, to exceed
that amount. The Committee
expended 1904, s16.56 and j. Il.
Whitecotton voted to pay the
OIL. We now see why "OUR
Governor needs me" to assist
him in proposed legislation, for
up to Saturday except making a
noise, that is a IL the tail.to.tne-
kite. kite-to-the tail had done.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09

1.-THE ,mocSatic House
leader" is Evans sthe Jefferson
City correspondent of the Kan
sas City Star and Times. " He
Is the leader of the Third House,
that is the lobby."-W. ]. Stone.
So you readily see some one 8
dividing honors with Mr. Cotton
of Monroe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09

with the soft plastic material
by moulding it into figures with
her fingers and some of them
showed clearly that a little
practice and technic teaching
would make her an artist of no
mean ability.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09
Extra.


Whatever the Democratic
Legislature did or left undone
at the extra session, it is re-
sponsible to the people for it's
acts.
Whatever Joseph Wingate
Folk, by the grace of three per
cent of the Republican vote,
became governor of the state
of Missouri, the Democratic
party is not responsible for.
The Democrats of Missouri
$4,000 strong, refused to stamp
Mr.. Folk with it's approval by
its Franchise, ard Mr.. Folk at
no time in his game of politics
has branded himself as, Little
as plainly as be did when he
called an extra session for the
purpose of boosting his politi-
cal chances.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09

Do you wear diamonds? II
so prepare au explanation for
Governor Folk wants to know
where they came from. He
thinks the Kansas City police
have too many of them and de-
mands an Investigation. Won
der what he will prescribe for
the peoples breakfast, next.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-09

Col. E. S. Boulware returned
to Perry last week from a trip
to Canyon City, Texas, He re-
ports that the Panhandle Coun
try was visited by a three days
snow and a freeze while he was
Observation-Disclosures. Texas
may be a good place to sell
land in, but