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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

short time; but little increase could
be made In AustriR's 100.
Total Strength Of Three, i,4%A
The total strength OF France, Rus.
STA and Servia combined In land ma
chimes is at the present 1,443. Ger
many's and Austria's is less than one
half as great-670 1t must be borne
in mind that these figures include all
fyable machines owned by the gov
eminent, and many Of them are old
rebuilt machines that were new from
three to four years ago, but they are
none the less serviceable for some
purpose. There are more old ma.
chimes In the French equipment than
in any other country. Russia's equip
ment being the newest
Germanys dirigible strength is the
greatest, and Austria's is very i'm
portant Ten Zeppelins were recent
ly ordered by the latter country, but
have not been delivered. Combined
the dirigible forces OF Austria and
Germany total at least 20. These in.
clude two zeppelins in Austria and
eight in Germany, varying In cubic
meter capacity from 1900 to $4,000
French DIrisibIes Fast.
France has an excellent fleet OF
dirigibles, however, some Of them be-
ing exceedingly fast, and besides hold
ing the diriglble speed record, French
military dirigibles hold the worlds du-
ration records hours and 10 min.
utes. This record was recently made
by the 5000 cubic meter LAdjutant
Vincenot, breaking the record OF "a
hours So minutes previously held by
a Zeppelin OF $4,000 cubic meters ca
pacity.
But France lacks the weight carry.
ing dirigibles OF Germany, having but
one Of the Zeppelin type-the Spiess.
Just how powerful the combined air
ship fleet OF Germany and Austria will
prove can only be matter OF contec-
ture, but the first spectacular event
of the war, the destruction OF a Yep
elm by Roland Garros, the pilot who
flew in Chicago in 1911. augurs Ill for
the success of these monster dirigi-
BILE balloons in actual warfare.
Needless to say, no one knows
even nations whose spies are sup
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Big Stone Bounded on lrIshman, but
Killed Polander, Who Couldn't
Stand Much"

Representative Michael L. Conry OF
New York used to be employed in the
coal mines Of Pennsylvania. One
morning as he was going to work he
met another Irishman all fixed up IN
his Sunday clothes
What's wrong?" asked COpry.
"Nothin' wrong" answered the other
laborer.
But what's happened2"
"Nothin's happened. A mans got to,
show some respect for the dead"
What dead?"
"oh, that Polander l worked with
died yesterday"
What did he die Off"
"A rock fell and hit him"
you don't say! How big rock was.
itY'
ooh, three or four tons, maybe
Them Polanders cant stand much. !
purity near got hurt myself yester-
day"
How was that?"
THE rock that killed the Polander
hit me FIRST but luckily II bounced off
st. Joseph News-Press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
French Continue Invasion.

revenge.
French Continue Invasion.
The inhabitants Of Altkrich, which
the French troops captured after o
fight Friday, received the victory with
great rejoicing. The older men EN-.
braced the soldiers as they entered
the town. After the place was cap.
tured the French proceeded to Null.
hansen, which they entered without
resistance.
Gen. Joffre. commander OF the
French forces, issued the following
proclamation:
After A years of sorrowful wait.
ing. French soldiers once more tread
the soil OF your noble country They
revenge. For them, what emotion IL
calls forth and what prile to com.
plete the work which they have made
at the sacrifice of their livesi
THE French nation unanimously
urges them on, and in the folds of
their flag are inscribed the magic
words Right and liberty. Long live
Alsace! Long live France!"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

posed TO get the information-how
many military machines OF one form
or another are now In commission for
actual war service. The only really
practical way TO estimate the aero
strength OF nations is to follow the
aero-military progress Of each coun-
try as close as possible through
every available source OF information
for three or four years. week to week
and day to day.
1t is impossible to give the figures
badly after few days research. And
it is very amusing TO read the vari-
GUS statements on this gripping sub
iect, and 10 note the guesses made in
various quarters.
II We sum up the qualities of the
various aeroplane fleets, we will find
that France has the largest, but that
a number Of old machines are in
Guided
On the other hand We find In Ger.
many an unusually high percentage
OF upto-date machines in the aero
plane corps. The pilots are well
trained, hardened men, II We are TO
Judge them by their exploits and the
tests thai they must pass to obtain
their brevets
Russia has an equipment consisting
OF fully 80 per cent Of machines, not
more than two years old, and her
daring oficer-pilots fly like yeritable
Cossacks OF the air.
Austrian aviators have recently dis.
tinguished themselves and won much
credit for their excellent work. which
previous TO the Vienna meeting, was
not highly appreciated. Yet Austria's
pilots and aeroplane equipment are
/ not considered to be OF the highest
class, but that they will prove potent
in the present emergency is. however.
I certain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

Z. PERCY Noel, editor Of Aero and
Hydro. In this the aeroplane and the
dirigible will play spectacular parts.
To say that. combined, they can swing
victory into defeat or defeat to vic
tory, would probably not be too ex-
trayegant, yet the real value OF aero
equipment Of the most complete and
efficient kind available remains 10 be
learned by actual service. Which ma
tons aerial forces will prove the
strongest can only be guessed.
Numerically. France and Russia
combined are stronger aerially than
Austria and Germany united. The
great air battles will, undoubtedly be
between these countries: France and
Germany opposed, Russia opposed TO
Austria and Germany, with Servia's
small equipment on the defense
against Austria Great Britain's
aero-hydroplanes, land machines and
dirigibIes probably will not cross the
channel for land fighting.
England TO Be a Factor.
In the naval battles We shall see the
heFOnyurOb OF france and England
united against the smaller equipment
OF Germany and Austria. with Rus
sia's principal hydro equipment close
TO her own shores on coast defense
duty
France is, undoubtedly. supreme as
far as her numerical strength Of land
machines is concerned. She could,
within few months, add 10 her pres
ent quota Of 745 land machines, 25O
20 400 others and the pilots TO man
them. But Russia's equipment Of $50
land machines could not be increased
by privately owned planes, as aero
plane ownership In Russia is a gov
eminent monopoly. Germany could
add 200 machines and pilots TO her to
tai of $50 land machines within Z
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

himself justified in making 10 her.
The woman. Of middle age and well
dressed, stormed into the embassy and
loudly demanded that some means be
found Immediately for her convey
ance home She announced that she
mad $4,000 francs in cash and insisted
on II being used to insure her trans
portation.
Very well. said Major Henry, you
can take your $4,000 francs and go out.
side and share it with those Amer.
cans who have not even the money TO
buy piece Of bread"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
FRENCH OCCUPY CITY OF
HOLMAN, PARIS is TOLD.

Paris.-It is unofficially announced
that holman. a city 40 miles south
west of Strassburg, in Alsace- Lorraine
has been occupied by the French.
holman (also spelled Colmar) is a
city with a population of 10000 on the
Ill River, and almost directly north
French are said to have occupied Sat
urday. holman was ceded to France
by the peace OF Ryswick in 1897 and
restored to Germany by the treaty of
Frankfurt in 1871
In a French official statement con-
corning the invasion of Alsace by
French troops and the occupation of
Altkrich and Mulhausen, it is asserted
that the French losses were not excess
sive, while those of the Germans were
very serious" Also that Mulhaus-
en- was occupied in less than an hour.
The French minister of war gives
the following official account of the
occupation of Mulhausen, in Alsace.
Lorraine, by the French Saturday
Populace Welcomes Troops.
During the march from Altkrlch the
NaANAA AOANNo pdsScN tut
earthworks and defenses of Mulhaus-
en-; the populace came out from the
town and in a frenzy of delight vel
coined the French troops The cav
airy galloping through the streets
pursued the German rear guard. The
French established themselves north
Of Mulhausen.
"Rout is the only word with which
to describe the German retreat The
French loses were not excessive
when the result is considered. The
occupation Of Mulhausen, the great
industrial and intellectual center of
Alsace, will reyerberate throughout
Europe.
THE Germans retired in the direc-
ton Of Neu-Breisach. The whole of
Alsace Will arise against them and
aggravate their position"
Gen. Jofire, who has received con
gratulations Of the war department
addressed proclamation to Alsace,
saying that the French soldiers were
the first workers in a great task of
~-NNNJ~NN~~N-r-~NS~~ .~-~-No~OoNONo
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
coNsTiTuTIoNALisTs HAVE WON
A MORAL VICTORY SAYS CAR
BAJAL's MINISTER.
HE URGES TRANSFER OF RULE
carrsnzlstas, However, Must Mako
Concessions or Flight Their Way
Into Capital, as the War
Party 10 in Control.

Mexico City! Mexico.-Gen. Velasco
minister of war; issued proclama,
ton to the people OF the capital de-
filming the position OF the federal army
in the present crisis. He appeals to
the constitutionalists to recognize the
army as an institution supporting the
legal government and not as a parti-
san body He maintains that his army
was loyal to President Madero until
iuerta was declared his successor
The proclamation promises the
loyal support Of Gen. Velasco to any
government the constitutionalists
may establish. providing the transfer
be made in accordance with the rights
OF life and property. 1t says also that
the present government. legal, though
transitory, is anxious to transfer
power to the constitutionalists, who
have won a moral, though not a mill.
tary victory.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Mob Trails Neuro SLAYER.

Memphis, Tenn.-A mob is beating
the bushes OF Nonconnan, eight miles
south OF Memphis, in search OF Jim
Buford, negro, who killed w. b. FL
more, a deputy sheriff In the hunt
for Buford, two negroes who offered
resistance TO the posse have been
killed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
REPR0VED By U. S. CONSUL
Selfish American Woman Has $1,000
for Passage Home and Demands
Conveyance.

Paris.-There has perhaps been no
better indication OF the unselfishness
and charity with which Americans
generally have accepted the hard lot
Imposed on them than the exceptional
conduct Of one woman at the embassy
and the retort which Major Henry felt
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

your medicine had done for her and 10 :
tried it Itmade me strong and beaIthI.
and our home is now happy with hahn
boy. ! am very glad that took Lvdis
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
do all can to recommend it. Mrs A
B. BoscAMP, 504 E. Howard Street
Creston, Iowa.
Tons of Roots and Herbs
are used annually in the manufacture
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, which is known from ocean 70
ocean as the standard remedy for
female ills.
For forty years this famous root and
herb medicine has been pre-eminentlv
successful in controlling the diseases Of
women. Merit alone could have stood
this test of time.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE COmpOundwill help you,write
to Lydia E.Pinkham MedicineCo.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass. for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman.
and held in strict confidence,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
GERMAN LOSSES 10000 81.
FRENCH, $4,000, REPORT.

London.-A great battle has been
fought for the control of Mulhausen,
a town of $4,000 inhabitants in South
Alsace, and won by France. State
ments are published with reserve that
the German lost 10000 men and the
French, Is 900. Telegraphing from
Paris. Il correspondent says the entry
of the French into Alsace was an his
toric event. On Friday at midnight
the French edvance guard brigade ar
rived at Altkrich, a town defended by
strong field works and occupied by a
GermSn brigade.
Serious Loss Infected.
The French attacked with masnifi-
cent ardor and an infantry regiment
in furious charge carried the Ger
man trenches. There was brisk
fight at the front lines. The French
bayonet charges put the Germans to
flight and they retired in disorder
defended, but they abandonded 1t and
evacuated the town.
A regiment of dragons pursued
the Germans in the direction of Wall
helm and Tagolpeim.
Serious losses were infected. A
colonel and seven officers OF the pur-
suing forces were wounded The
night enabled the Germans to escape.
The French afterward entered Alt
krich and the old Alsatin city gave
them an enthusiastic welcome At
dawn the advance guard brigade con
tinued their march. Cavalry found at
the outposts Of Mulhausen, but Sat
urday afternoon the scouts encaunt-
cred the field works with which the
Germans protected the town.
News Announced in Chambers.
These were abandoned at o'clock
The columns debouched before Null
hansen. The Alastians ran out the
French flag In less than an hour Null
hansen was occupied. At the some
time cavalry crossing the town pur-
sued the German rear guard, French
outposts have established themselves
north of Mulhausen.
The invasion of Alsace was an
nCunced in Chambers. The news was
received with Joy in Paris. Evidently
the action Is more than frontied Skin,
mish or as an engagement such as has
hitherto taken place. 1t seems posi-
BILE that a general French advance is
impeding
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Veterinarians Adjourn in London.

London.-Following adjournment OF
the international Veterinarian con-
gress which has been in session here
since Monday, the American party OF
surgeons planned TO leave immedi-
ately for the United States.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Turks Move to Aid BULGARIA.

Athens (via London) Large Turk
ish forces have concentrated on Bull
garian territory near Feredik in the
vicinity Of the River Maritsa. They
are moving apparently in the direc.
ton Of Thrace and Bulgaria by agree
ment with Bulgaria.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Floods In Southern Texas.

Austin, Tex.-Flood conditions pre-
vail over a large part of South Tex
as. In some localities IA inches OF
rain has fallen during the last three
days. Many bridges are washed out.
The crop damage is heavy.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Fighting on caIIfornIa. Renort

San Francisco Cal.-Residents Of
San Mato suburb OF this city re.
ported at l:l5 a. IN. detonations re-
sembly cannoding off the coast. San
Mateo is seven miles inland but a
strong breeze from seward made five
reports clearly audiable.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
That for His First wlfe's COOKING.

i wish you could learn to cook as
my first wife did" he complained.
III you had the ability my first hus-
band possessed" she replied "our in
come would be sufficient to enable us
to hire the best cook in the country"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Another shib Goes rhrouoh canal,

Panama Canal Zone.-The steamer
Advance successfully made a round
trip test trip through the Panama
Canal from Colon TO Miraflores Lake.
The steamer Chistobel made the same
trip last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
GERMANS OCCUPY LIEGE;; FRENCH
CAPTURE ANOTHER Big CITY

London.--The admiralty has an.
nouced that one of the cruiser squad
rons of the main fleet was attacked
by German submarines. None of the
ships was damaged. One German s..b-
marine was sunk. No details were
given as TO the place at which the
fight occurred.
The submarine sunk by the British
fleet was the U-15, which was built
in 1912 and displaced 900 tons. She
carried a crew of ~ men.
Rotterdam.-A fierce battle is rag
bridge over the river, which was re-
built by the Germans for their ad-
vance, was repeatedly destroyed by
Belgian shells.
The German regiments. the Nine
teenth and Twenty-ffth. were moved
down by quick-frers. The 1000 beds
in the Dutch Red Cross hospitals are
full OF wounded Germans. Wounded
men are being sent to Alkmaar.
London.-The occupation of Liege
by the Germans is confirmed in a dis
patch received here from Brussels.
Ten thousand of the Kaiser's troops
now occupy the city.
Rome.-Austria cruisers bombarded
Antivari, Montenegro, destroying the
wireless station, according to advices
brought to Bari, near Brindisi, by
steamer.
St Petersburg. Russian troops
have penetrated drought the valley
of the River Styr, which rises in Aus
tria Galicia and flows into Russia,
and have entered Austrian territory,
driving and Austrian posts before
them.
Washington.-The German foreign
office has notified Ambassador Gerard
that all German ports have been
mined. 1t is reported that the Eng
lish Channel has also been mined, but
by whom the report does not say.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
1000 Germans Stranded.

Glasgow, Scotland.-The days sail
ings of the steamships of the Anchor,
Milan and Donaldson lines were can.
celed and abcdt 1000 Americans and
Canadians who booked their passages
are left stranded here.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Fugitive Prisoner Taken.

Aurora Mo,-William Siler a fugi-
tive from the Arkansas State Prison
at Commins was arrested at Aurora
after being recognized by man who
had known him in Baxter county. Ark.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Italians Indorse PropoaaI.

Rome.-The Italian government
gave Endorsement to Presidents VIII
sons proposal of mediation and It was
stated that Italy would do everything
in its power to bring about media
Gon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

Huntsville, Mo.-John Reese, "a
years old, struck his father, Thomas
Reese over the head with a steel kit,
killing him instantly, after a quarrel
at their home.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Falling Coal kIIIs puouoIn Mln.r

Duquoin Ill.-Eugene Jackson a
coal miner was killed when he was
caught under fall of coal. His Wild
ow and five children live In st Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
A MIRACLE

PA. are there any miracles nova
days."
Yes. heard Of one last night. A
young man who had inherited a mil.
lion decided not to 80 TO New York 10
spend IT,"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Appeals to the Prees.

Gen. Velasco asks the radical press
and the constitutionallsts to ponder
the conclusion before permitting ha-
tired and vengeance to battle the coun-
try in blood, thereby inviting Ameri.
can Intervention. The proclamation
calls upon the people who favor a
peaceful rendition to fly white flag
from their houses and from their
places OF business.
Members OF the old Madero con.
gTess, known as the "renovadores,"
telegraphed Gen. Carranza, begging
him to define explicitly his position
regarding the transfer OF the provi-
sional government, explaining that
public sentiment in the capital is
Overwhelmingly in favor of peace. and
asking his assistance to prevent fur
Their bloodshed.
The war party is in control and Is
being backed up by Provisional Presi.
dent Carbajal. and unless concessions
are made Gen. Carranza, 1t seems,
must fight his way into the capital
Ell Sol, the organ OF Gen. Carranza,
published a proclamation calling upon
all the inhabitants OF the city to meet
In front OF the statue OF Columbus in
the Paseo de la Reforma and demand
the unconditional surrender OF the
Carbajal government.
Gen. Medina Barron has been ap-
pointed commander-in-chief OF the fed
eral forces in the capital.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
His SuppoBitlon

Il suppose" he said, 1t would be
useless for me 10 ask you to be my
wife"
1T would she replied, II that's
Your style Of going about it,"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
WOMAN WEAK
and NERVOUS
Finds Health in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Creston, Iowa. 81 suffered with 90
male troubles from the time cam No. 80

womanhood until l
had hl taken Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Com pound. I
would have pains if
l overworked or
IF ! ted anything
heavy, and l would
be SO weak and ner.
vous and in so much
misery that | would
be Frustrated. A
friend told ,no -
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

The first war OF the air is to be
fought in Europe. The supremacy OF
Europe, perhaps of the entire world.
may be decided for many years to
come before the conflict ends. writes
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
All He Knew About II.

The Judge called the next case and
said TO a tramp who was ushered in:
Where were you born?"
Sir!" said the tramp.
Where were you born?"
Yer honor, / was born where me
mother use ter live"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13

placed anywhere, at
tracts and kilIt Al;
niss. Neat, clean, or
namental, convenient
cheap Lasts All
season Made Of
metal, cantspillortiF
over will not soiI or
l nJure anything.
Guaranteed effective
All dealers or6sent
express paId for Gi.Oa
A Va Hrank ~ -
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
Missed Il.

$50 Jack is engaged. is he? And IS
Fanny the bride.to-be?"
No. She's the tried-to-be."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
At NeMnOrt.

so your daughter is down and out?'
yes; she took the count. Chi
cago Journal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-08-13
DAISY FLY KILLER
ROCK COULDN'T FEAZE HIM

HARoLD sonERs. 100 D.K.ib Ave-, Brooliyp, n. 7.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-04-08
LYNDON

Charles Chayer is at home from
Bates College for the Easter vacation
Miss Julia Stuart of st. Johnsbury
has been visiting her grandmother,
Mrs. Steples the past 10 days.
Miss Margaret Converse of Calais
who has been visiting her friend,
Miss Alice Bancroft the past week
returned home Monday.
Mrs. Arnold Aldrich of Cambridge
is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Allie Warner is at home from
her school at birmingham, Mass, for
the Easter vacation.
Mrs. Kate Hill returned Saturday
from a visit to her sister at Cole
brook, N. H.
Rev. G. A. Hall returned Saturday
from a two weeks trip to various
parts of Massachusetts. His child
rem, Lois and Norman, who accom-
panied him remained with relatives at
Boston for a longer visit.
The Methodist choir have prepared
line musical program for next Sun
day evening. The entire evening SER
vice will consist of appropriate Eas-
ter exercises. Services to commence
at z O'Clock. There will also be
special Easter music at the morning
service.