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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
VAST CROWD STONES FOREIGN
OFFICE DEMANDING VEN.
GEANcE ON CHINA.
INFLAMED BY FOUL MURDER
Killing Of Diplomat stirs cutlery over
Policy Ahroad-Attacks Govern
ment for Treatment Of Cali
fornia Dispute.

Tokio.-The assassination Of M0rti-
arc Abe, director OF the political bu.
reau of the japanese foreign Office,
has infamed the masses. and dra-
matte chapter in the history OF the
new Japan was written.
Fifteen thousand persons gathered
in mass meeting i'm iIibiyl park. cali
ing for military action against China.
A majority of these marched Co the
foreign office and clamored for adu 9,
sion. They demanded the dispatch
of troops to China to take such meas
ures as were necessary 70 obtain sat
isfaction for the killing OF Japanese,
at Marking, or failing this the resig-
nation of the minister of foreign AZ.
fairs, Baron Nobuaki Maxine
The speakers deuOuuCtl the ampti.
ness of japanese diplomacy in con-
nection with California and China,
and insisted that the insult TO the
japanese flag at Nankinr should be
wiped out. The manifestation was
clearly an explosion OF popular re.
sentiment against the ministry In its
treatment OF the California and Chi
nese questions.
Profiting by the lesson Of the riots
which followed the conclusion Of
peace between Russia mad Japan, the
government reduced the risk OF vio-
lence by refusing to allow a sing .
soldier or policeman at the scene.
The manifestants, many OF whom
were students, were orderly during
the early part Of the proceedings \
score of agitators, including a CIR,
decried japanese diplomaCy, and de-
clared that it had never contributed
10 the upbuilding Of the empire, and
had always ended in failure They
declared incidents in China were IN
bearable.
Suddenly the cry 10 march on the
foreign office was raised, and there
was a general stampede, many per-
sons barely escaping being crushed,
The crowds surged through the
streets, headed by the gesticulating
leaders. and reached the foreign Of.
fee, TO find that the high iron gates
were locked.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11

Jefferson City.-State Game and
Fish Commissioner Jesse b. Jones, In
pursuance of his policy of inaugural
ing a strict observance of the game
and fish laws of the state, announced
the selection of ten field deputies,
who will be charged with seeing that
the laws are enforced in the districts
assigned to them. The deputies
named are: John Finnerty, Kansas
City; c. II. Branham, Orrick, Ray
county; Charles Courtney, Agency,
Buchanan county; Charles +. Barker,
Napton, Saline county; Col. Charles
f. Yates, Joplin, Jasper county; NJ.
J. O'Conper and W. +. Mounts, St.
Louis; John r. Lett, Charleston, Mis-
sissippi county; George T. Barker,
Eyerton, Dade county; John l..
Whealan, St. Louis.
Frees Convict to Aid Wife.
Jefferson City.-A parole was grant
ed by Gov. Major to Wiley Weaver,
who was sent to the penitentiary 81
months ago from Reynolds county TO
serve FIVE years for shooting his wife
III " 1T vi Jtdiouogs NtdNtl SUES W
Sacramento. Cal, where he will be
given employment by Sturgeon
Styles, brother of Mrs. Weaver. Mrs
Weaver, who recovered from the eff
fects of the gunshot wound, appealed
to the pardon board to release Weav-
er upon condition he will give 20 per
cent of his earnings toward the sup
port OF their two children. Weaver
shot himself after shooting his wife,
but inflicted only flesh wound.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
COURT HOUSE, CITY HALL, JAIL,
AND HIGH SCHOOL AMONG
BUILDINGS DESTROYED.
THIRTY BLOCKS ARE IN RUINS
Fire Starting In Negro Cabin Is
Famed by 4o.Mile.5r.Hour Wind
ind Is Soon Beyond Control Of
Firemen and Volunteers.

lot Springs, Ark.-Fire which
started I'm the southeastern sec.
ton Of Hot Springs swept a path Of
destruction seven blocks wide and 10
blocks long, destroying many Of the
principal hotels and public buildings.
The loss s. estimated at more than
S10,ooo.00o So far as can be learned
no persons have been sacrificed in
the flames, but many animals were
burned TO death.
A gale of 80 to 40 miles velocity
famed the flames and swept them
through the L-shaped valley In which
the city Is situated. and all efforts of
the Hot Springs FIRE department and
that Of Little Rock. which arrived by
special train, 10 check the ourush
were unavailiug
The fire. which started in a negro
cabin, slowly died out at the foot Of
West Mountain. the southern extrem-
ity Of Hot Springs
Hurry Call fer Outside Aid.
The fire started on Church street,
east OF the government reservation
and army and nary hospital. Sweep
ing enthusiastically. it burned fierce
~, rapidly destroying the frame build
ings and shacks in the district.
When the rising wind shifted and
swept the flames in the direction Of
the business and hotel region the city
officials sent hurried and urgent APP
poals to Little Rock for aid.
The fire burned west on Malvern
avenue. destroying the Park hotel
and numerous wholesale houses.
Post Office Is Destroyed.
Again the gale shifted and the fire
was swept south, leveling the new
high school. post office, Auditorium
theater and Ozark sanitarium.
Other buildings destroyed were the
Moody and Princess hotels, Garland
county court house, city hall and the
new city Jail.
The inmates Of the Ozark santa
rum. which was destroyed, were all
safely moved to the St. Joseph in
frmary.
-llAbuEA no GdSudfltS NNiV itpOi u
ed many persons were injured or
slightly burned.
With the destruction of the water
and light plants the city was plunged
in darkness at nighfall but for the
glare Of the destructive flames.
More than so blocks OF buildings
had been destroyed and the fire rap
idly approached the main business
district OF Central and Ouachita ave
nues.
A supreme effort OF the fire fight
ers 10 divert the flames away from
the city's most preteItious residence
district met with success. 1t was the
purpose OF the fremen TO sidetrack
the flames toward a suburb OF South
Hot Springs.
When the wind again veered dyna-
mite was used TO good effect in keep
ing the flames away from the Central
avenue district. and the fire seized
upon South Hot Springs as its prey.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
J. D. BACKS MORAL MOVIES
Theatrical Company Financed by Ma
tional Vice Commission TO Work
in New Orleans Slums.

New Orleans, LA theatrical
company of 20, backed financially by
John d. Rockefeller and the National
Vice Commission, arrived here to
stage a big moving picture play in
"Storyville," New Orleans tenderloin.
The play, which is by Charles II.
London, is to show the life of white
slave from the time of leaving high
school until she enters brothel.
The segregated district here is 10
city squares wide, and as many long,
and is known as "Storyville," after
the Alderman who had the disreputa-
BILE houses segregated.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Claimed to Be 14s: Dies.

Jefferson City-Richard Hoops, d
negro who died at Usage City, eight
miles east of Jefferson City, claimed
to be 143 years OF age, and, while no
one here Is able to dispute his claim,
the older residents of Cole county
who knew hi msay that hee undoubt-
eddy was more than 100 years Of age.
He claimed that he was at Yorktown
when CORVALLIS surrendered in ISL
being a child at that time.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Counties to Get Road Money.

Jefferson City.-The total estimated
length of the inter-county seat roads,
for which the state will give SIS a
mile for dragging, is 11.7S1 miles, ac-
cording to figures obtained from w. s.
Hawkins. assistant highway commits
sioner. There are 40 of these roads
In Missouri and State Highway Com
missioner Buffum is preparing to dis
tribute the money among the several
counties for their improvement. The
last legislature appropriated s225,OO0
for dragging inter-county seat roads
during the years 1913 and 1914.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
BILL" WANTS WAR
Oklahoma Congressman, Backed by
Texan, Would Wipe Huerta From
Face of the Earth.

Washington, d. C.-Characteriz-
ing President Wilson's Mexican policy
as futile and foolish" Representa-
tive alfalfa Bill" Murray of Okla
homa demanded of the house that this
country follow the usual doctrine OF
protection Of our citizens lives and
property abroad"
Murray's fiery oratory raised a sud
den storm of war-talk." Representa-
tive Garrett of Texas declared that
he "as a Texan would fight to the
last any effort to recognize Old Huerta
or any of his crowd"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Hero Of Gettysburg Dies.

Fulton.-Elijah p. Blankenship, 81
years old, a veteran of the Conieder'
acy and member of Picketts brigade
at the battle of Gettysburg, died al
his home near Calwood. Blankenship
was one of the two Confederates VINO
scaled the fence that circled the Get
tysburg hill behind which the feder'
ais had thrown up their intrench'
ments.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
SUSPECT INJURED BY TRAIN
child's Bank Stolen by Murderer Of
Woman and Baby Found on
Negro Hit by Train.

Omaha, Neb-Mrs. Rasmus Pc
terson and her 2-year-old child,
living near Fremont, were murdered.
their bodies being discovered the fol-
lowing day. Robbery was the object
and childs saving bank, No. 1895,
was stolen.
Joe Waters, negro, was found
near the railroad tracks near South
Omaha, fatally injured. He had been
struck by a passing train. In his
pocket was a childs bank, No. 1895.
lie claimed he had found the bank
before he died.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Runaway Ennlne Kills Two.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-Fireman
William Belts and Brakeman T. Scott
were killed and Brakeman George
Miller was injulc I when a rurav ay
engine left the track Of the Idaho
Northern extension Of the Oregon
Short Line.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
eunboat TO Puerto Plata.

Washington.-Fresh reports OF a
new revolution in Santo Domingo have
sent the gunboat Des Mines churn-
ing across the Caribbean from tie
Venezuelan coast TO Puerta Plata.
The state department has unofficial
information that Puerta Plata, Sa-
mana, Sanchez and Susa, all sea ports,
have been closed, ostensibly 10 pre-
vent the reyolutionists from getting
materials OF war
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Reward for Hammers Stay err.

Jefferson City.-Gov. Major has IS
sued a proclamation Offering a reward
of 5000 for the murderer of j. c. Ham
mems, who was killed in Cedar county
Aug. H. In his letter the governor
says that much of the evidence in his
possession points to Floyd Hammers,
son of the dead man, suspect. The
younger Hammers has disappeared.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
sehooIairl. Il. is MISSING.

understanding the first Jay
of high school not to her liking, Elsie
Repoigel, a pretty black-eyed maiden
of IA, told her seatmate that she was
going" and has not since peen 10.
Gated. She had just returned from
the hall of the schoolroom, where she
had an interview with man unknown
to the school officials.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Trains colllds- Three Hunt.

Fredonia, Kama Frisco rear-end
collision occurred at Fredouia when
an extra freight on the track was
struck uy a through freight as it en-
tered the yards, completely demolsh-
ing the engine and five cars
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Sons Of ]. c. Harmon Held.

Springfield.-Sensational develop
ments in the mystery surrounding the
murder, on Aug. 10, of j. c. Harmon
wealthy farmer living near Dunno.
gan, came when three of the deau
mans sons were arrested while they
were conducting an administrala. 5
sale of Hammons property. The prs
oners are Arthur, Bert and oscar
Harmon. They are accused OF nav
ing knowledge of the murder by 'heI
brother, Floyd Harmon, of ], c. Ham
mon"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Would Be British Subject.

Coaticook, Quebec ASSERTING that
there is not chance Of his being d.
ported from Canada within six months
and probably not at all, Harry X.
Thaw agreed to give up his publicity
campaign al the urgent advice OF his
lawyers, and is considering arrange
ments whereby he may become a
British subject
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
8 Negroes Smother in Cell.

Harlem, TeX.-Eight % II young
negroes placed in a dark cell consist
ing Of planked walls, feet s inches
long and feet l inch wide, smoth-
cred to death at the Harlem state con-
vict farm
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
$4,000 Fire at Ava.

Ava.--Half of the north side of the
public square here was swept gy fire
that did $4,000 damage. The build.
ings consumed consumed included
those of the Bunyard Produce com.
pany, McReynolds Wagon company
and the Barnes and Singleton lypres.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Tries to Save Sister, Both Drown.

Little Rock, Ark.-When Jack
Boone, years old, saw his sister
Dorothy, aged 8, struggling beyond
her depth in the Arkansas river, near
here, he went 10 her assistance. Both
were drowned.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Jap official is Stabbed.

Toxic, Japan.-An attempt was
made 10 assassinate Moritaro Abe. d.
rector Of the political bureau of the
japanese foreign office, He was
stabbed in the abdomen and is suffer
ing from a severe wound
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Bethel Raptlsts Elect.

Palmyra.-The seventy-ninth an.
nual meeting OF Bethel Baptist associ.
alton elected the following officers
for the coming year: Moderator, Rev
J. Thames, Palmyra; assistant mod
orator, Rev. J. Z. Chappell, Hannibal;
clerk, r. N. Gilbert, Hannibal; treas
urer, b. NJ. Proctor, Monroe City
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Heat Drives Birds TO Ice.

Sedalia.-English sparrows, almost
as thick as they could stand, were
perched upon cake of ice on The
public library lawn. AS fast as the
ice melted they uuenched their thirst
The water also was used for bathing
by the birds
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Warrensbura Has Bio Fire

Warrensburg.--A block OF smar
business houses in southeasJ War;
rensburg was swept by fire, cau.g s
Il loss of several thousand dollar
mill, feed store and large STORAGE
barn stocked with hay and grain. ..o
grocery stores and several sm. r
houses were destroyed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
az es7 Auto licenses in Stat.

Jefferson City-Up to date 35,9ST
automobile owners in Missouri have
taken out licenses from the secretary
of state. The total number of IL
censes issued last year was 24,379. OF
the licenses issued this year 9,Z45
were to residents OF st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
dad" Spanked Tanao Dancer.

Philadelphia-An angry father VINO
objects to the tango turned an open
air party into near riot when he
pulled his daughter from the arms OF
a young man, turned her across his
knee and gave her a sound spanking.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
seIph Chosen Postmaster.

Washington,-The nomination Of
Colin NJ. Selph to be postmaster OF
St. Louis was sent 20 the senate ard
confirmed. There had been a dead
lock over the postInastership since
shortly after Wilson's election.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Ends Life By RItlna Dynamite.

Melrose, Mont.-Joseph Labister,
aged 50, 4 pioneer prospector, com
mitted suicide in his cabin, near Mel
rose, by biting a dynamite cap, the
explosion Of which drove a piece OF
copper into his brain and broke his
neck.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Western Fuel CO. ls lined.

San Francisco.--Judge Maurice T.
Dooling in the United States district
court ordered fine Of $1,000 imposed
on the Western Fuel Co. and directed
the Imprisonment Of David c. Nor
cross, secretary Of the company, Tor
contempt because of the refusal to
produce the compauys books before
the federal grand jury
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Miss Wilson to Wed Nov. Is.

Windsor, Vt-The wedding of Fran.
els Sayre and Miss Jessie Wilson has
been announced by Mrs Woodrow
Wilson. The date will be Tuesday,
Nov. 25, and the ceremony Will take
place in the White House.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
Fishery Drainage Contract.

Elsberry.-The Fishery drain.
district, composed of 10000 acr.. .,
bottom land adjacent to this ,.,. ...
Lincoln and Pike counties. b.. .
contract for the excavation of d.,.b.a
and laterals and main canals q, ..[
Callahan Construction compau, ~.
Kansas City. The amount of m. c,r
tract is approximately $3.50 600
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
BANKER AND $4,000 GONE
Fort Worth, Tex, lnstitsion's Affairs
Ordered TO be Investigated by
U. S. District Attorney.

Washington, d. CA defalcation
OF $4,000 in the State National Bank
OF Fort Worth, Tex, was reported to
Thomas p Kane, acting comptroller
OF the currency, by National Bank Elk.
aminer Van Za?dt.
The shortage will not affect the SOL
yency Of the bank.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11

Harrisburg, Pa.--William Beidle.
man. nearly 80 years old, died here,
after a fast Of SO days, during which
time be ate but two small pieces Of
toast. His fast was due to grief at
the death Of close relative.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11

Springield.-The danger OF IRE IL
the business district of this city, due
to the drought and small supply OF
city water, is considered so critical
here that Mayor George w. Cutler has
detailed special fire patrol OF eight
men to watch the business district
each night.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
One KILLED. Eioht Hurt.

Abba, la.-One person was killed
and eight hurt when a tornado tore
down the tent Of the Yankee Robin.
son circus. Edward McConyille, y
years old, was struck on the head by
stake and killed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Montaontery Is Dry

Montgomery.--Every saloon '
Montgomery is closed, the t'5'
perience OF the kind the io"2
ever had in its history OF 60 ye. -
T'.e fight has been gcing on Tor !I- 81
in the courts and at the polls.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Woman Not Shot 10 ne..b

Clinton.-State's Attorney WI.u
the sheriff and two surgeons r,r,.
that Mrs. Mackinson, who was ,.u..
dead near her sons home, was n.
shot to death, but probably was s...
by blow on the head with hamu.r
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
PaImyra,s Water supplx Er,.n..--

Palmyra.--Palmyra is facing n IT,,
ter famine for the first time in il. a..
tory. The city draws its water ....
ply from two sources, the biz pn...
spring in the center of the CITY ..t
North river. The spring gave ,.,
some weeks ago and now the riy r
dry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11

Columbia, S. C.-Fuur bandits are
reported to have held up, shot and
robbed a psymaster Of $1,000 at The
power plant being constructed at Tarr
Shoals, % miles north of here, Blood.
hounds were sent to the scene
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Beer Inspection Fees increase.

Jefferson City.-Speed Mosby, stat,
beer inspector, collected in license
fees for beer inspection for the mnoth
of August. s5s,9s2s6. This exceeds
the collections for the same month
last year by s3,556.3O This indicates
that the beer consumed. in Missouri IL
on the increase, he says.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Montgomery Has Ice EamIn..

Montgomery.-This city is expert.
encing a serious ice famine. With the
thermometer above the 100 mark hot.
test and dryest weather for many
years, the local plant is ont Of CON.
mission and the ice dealers were IN
able to get a supply from the larger
cities.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
Johnson County to W0rk R0ads,

arrensburg.-Oct and 7 were
designated by the Johnson co...'
court as the dates on which 10 "'.A
on the roads, in lieu Of the Two d'' 30
set by Gov. Major, when It was 70"
hot and dry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
sIeepwslker Wcdsed in Ship Portfolio

New York.-John Steel, walking in
his sleep aboard the Oceanic in mid
ocean, wedged himself in portfolio.
Officers iassoed his feet as they dan
gled out the side OF the ship and
pulled him on deck.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11
ssh, 500 for Gram Of RadIum.

Berlin.-The Prussian government
paid SS7,5OO for on gram Of radium
for a public hospital.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-09-11

Macon.-Addison Strobe, a your Z
business man Of Macon, was found
dead in the second story OF his store,
He left a widow and two small ehii.
dren.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-01
PROPER PLACING OF Feather
AIsrette Must Be Correct, or Wearer
Will Give It the Unwished.For
Fantastic Touch.

II you are not careful, the erratic
feather or aigrette will become fan.
tastic. and that is a term to be shun.
ned by well-dressed women.
The angle of the feather is now q
thing to be conjured with. It marks
the professional touch with chic, with
individualism. with success; 1t stamps
the amateurs with failure.
Aigrettes are now placed anywhere.
A small cluster of fronds can be ad.
justed in front, with a sweeping line
toward the back. The same ornament
can be placed on the under line of .
brim. held in position by q cabochon
or q stiff necktie bow of maline.
Brush feathers or aigrettes have un.
limited possibilities They stand
straight up in front on many Of tho
new Russian toques. At the side. too.
they give fashionable charm.
The fountain" aigrette decorates
the small turban or the large hat, I'm.
der the brim. and points downward. It
also forms a front outstanding decora-
lion Of jeweled fillets for the evening
couture.
Long single feathers resembling
question marks and snaky lines are
placed at the sides Of small hats,
sweeping in peculiar, almost gro.
tesque lines above the main portion
Of the hats.
Ornaments Of feather in all kinds
Of disks. brushes and fantasies" are
placed where spots of color are need
ed. Brims and crowns are used indis.
criminately. and the unusual effects
are the result
Don't think for one moment that q
feather must be placed in one line or
at one angle. The line Of adjustment
ID erratic-but charming just the sama