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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

Marcus Daily and Henry Willard no
tn died on the same day. These two
men, whose careers had such a simil
arity, passed away within few miles
Of each other. and almost at the sam
time Both were born abroad com
ing to this country while still boys,
and both won fame and wealth in the
great Northwest, which they did mu
Ch to develop. Both were milliOnair"s
at the time Of their death. Willard, n
ted as newspaper man. railroad
builder, and fnanyicr, was born in Gc
rmany. and ran away from home at
an early age. coming to Illinois, whc
re his first work WAS done as news
paper reporter and correspondent. II
is career Is briefly stated as follows
Reported the LincDln-D Douglas debate
:. Reported the first Lincoln cam
paign. War correspondent, the civil
war Foreign correspondent Of Amer
lean newspapers. In 1861 owned New
York Evening Post and Nation. In
1875 president Oregon Steamship Co
mpany Receiver OF Kansas Pacific
Railroad Company. Completed in ~
70 the Northern Pacific Railroad
President Northern Pacific Railroad G
Ompany. President Edison General
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
Jonah r. r. Leonard.

Jonah F. Il. Leonard. who received
10000 votes as the candidate OF the
United Christian party for the presi-
dency of the recent election. is an Iowa
farmer of sturdy character and ire
proachable life. In the neighborhood
Of Arnsworth, where his property is
located he Is highly respected AMI
popular Mr.. Leonard Is native OF
Pennsylvania. His parents removed
to Kansas in 1856 and his father was a
free soiler. At that time the recent
candidate for president was "a and was
a participant in the many border Skin
mishes that followed the agitation The
elder Leonard was personal friend OF
John Brown and his son shared his
enthusiasm. After the war. through
which he fought with an Illinois regi-
ment, Mr.. Leonard settled in Iowa
and has lived quietly in that state ever
since. lie had been a Republican. but
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
a CLEAN SHAVE.
Tho sanitary Barber Il Next on the
List

Tho Sanitary Barber L, Next on the
The question of strict regulations
for barber shops has received much
attention by sanitarans, but only in
n few instances have the health au-
thurities had the moral courage to-
adopt and enforce rules which must
of necessity meet with great opposi-
ton, and in many instances bring
ridicule upon those who promulgated
them. In fact, remarks tho Philadel-
phia Medical Journal, even the medi-
cal profession. represented in the
Americal Health Association. is not
averse to enjoy little tilt at the ex-
pense of one OF its members who per-
ennially hammers away at this subject
with commendable persistency. Bar
bars and hairdrcsscrs are public ne
ccssitics. and the public has right to
insist that their work he performed
according to sanitary principles. Any
one who patroniZes II barber whose
establishment IL open to all corners
runs great risk OF becoming infected
with diseases from the razor. shaving
brush, scissors. clippers. comb or hair
brush having been used previously on
a sick or convalescent person, espe-
cially those suffering from diseases of
the skin or scalp. BARRIERS and hair
dressers should be required to wash
their hands with soap and use nail
brush Immediately after attending to
IA customer; the razor, clipper or scis-
sors should be dipped in boiling water
or a disinfecting solution. while the
use of the shaving brush should be
entirely abolished and wads of wood
cotton substituted. To the general
practitioner the necessity OF such re-
strictions is self-eyident, but the gem
"ral public needs instruction. Such
instruction, however, il slow and in
effective unless obligatory rules are
enacted. making It a sort OF compul
sorry education. 1t Is stated by a med
zeal authority who has made this sub
JeCt one of his life objects that he
once treated "A man who was covered
with specific eruptions, and that the
patient went from the Doctors Office
directly to the barber. As this also
happened to be the doctors barber the
lightning struck home.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
n CbaIfIy DiSparcb.

A CHASTITY dispatch is that from Ber-
lin about the interesting target prac-
tice" going on at the imperial military
grounds, where the experts are test
ing the capacity of the latest Mauser
model. AS targets, says the dispatch,
several hundreds of pauper corpses
are being used" and it goes on to
bullets upon the bodies. If the CORE
spondent had taken the trouble to in
form us how many "huni reds of pau
per corpses" constitute the daily sup
ply OF Berlin and vicinity, he would
have added little to the veTi-simili-
tude of this extraordinary tale. That
such an experiment might be made
upon one or more dead bodies Is con-
Ceivable and would be proper means
OF ascertaining the actual effect of the
bullets. But the several hundreds
carries the tale into the region Of the
grotesque. 1t may be suggested. how
ever. that the German military author
tiles would not hesitate to carry eN-
periments Of this kind to any extent
possible. The way in which the Ger
man troops in China are described as
shooting Mauser bullets into living
bodies does not indicate any super
live Chinaman be considered the equiv
alent of a dead German for expert
mental purposes
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
The younGcSf ID. ID.

Rev. Morgan Wood. pastor of the old
and fashionable Plymouth Consrega-
tional church OF Cleveland, O., is max
ing a phenomenal record in the theo-
logical world. Although but 33 years
old, he has been honored with the de-
gree Of Doctor Of Divinity-the young
est man in the country to have receiv-
ed such an honOr-and has made a
national reputation as lecturer. Rev.
Morgan Wood is the son OF Rev. +. NJ.
Wood, a Methodist minister, Of Pitts
burg, Pa He received his education
in the public schools and high school
of that city, where he had an eXtraor-
binary record for brightness. After
ward ne attended Mt. Union College
and Yale and Boston universities. His
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

union; he helped welcome Lafayette to
the state in 1924; he participated in
the celebration OF the semi-centennial
or American independence in 1926 he
was a United States senator from 1S47
to 1893, and was colleague and per
sonal friend OF Webster, Clay. Benton
and Calhoun; he Is the only survivor
OF the 100 men who sat in the senate
during his term: he is the only living
member of the Bowdoin college class
Of 1879, which included Longfellow.
Hawthorne and John c. Abbott Mr.
Bradbury has lived In Augusta for
SiNty-three years. over half century
in the house which he now occupies
From Jackson TO Bryan he voted for
every Democratic presidential nomi-
nee. He has never tasted liquor or
tobacco and today is able TO attend
to his considerable correspondence
without the aid of an amanuensis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
ketOI from Pearl.

The arrival of DR.. Kahn who has
plorers in the Arctic regions, brings
news of Lieutenant Pcarys exp di-
ton later than any other. pointing to
the belief that his summers work has
been only moderately successful. This
is shown by the fact that he is prob
ably wintering at Fort Conger, whore
he would scarcely be II he had at
tanned the Pole during the summer.
His surveys, however had been con
Quoted successfully, and win MI mp
many vacant spaces in the north polar
map.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29


and leisurely, remaining for some time
in most of the large cities he visited
and studying the customs OF the peo-
Pile. The new minister is taller than
the average Corean, with a military
figure and carriage that might have
been acquired in West Point, an intel
lectual face and the grace and man
ners of man of the world. lie is cul-
tivated, erudite and familiar with the
his tory and traditions of the occi-
dent as well as with those Of the orr
ent. lie is, I'm word, a broad gagged.
well balanced man, who may be ex-
pected to administer his legation in a
way credtable to his country and
acceptable to this government. to gain
social position denied to his pre-
decessor and to WELD a moral influence
MIR. We failed to exert.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

erected there May 10, 1891, by a Chi
cago newspaper.
The center of population is the CEN
ter of gravity of the population OF the
country each individual being assumed
TO have the same weight. The method
of determining that center is as fol-
lows: The population of the country
Is first distributed by square de-
greeS,' as the area included between
consecutive parallels and moridians is
designated. A point is then assumed
tentatively as the center. and the cor
rectiOns in latitude and longitude to
this tentative position are computed.
In 1890 the center was assumed to be
at the intersection OF the parallel of 81
degrees, with the meridian OF Sc de-
grees west of Greenwich. This would
have made the center of population of
the United States just two miles due
north of Seymour. in Jackson county,
Ind. From this assumed base the veri-
fcatious were made and the true cen
ter was located.
The movement Of the center has
been steadily westward. On the ac-
companying map its uuwavering
march toward the west, with occasion
al dips to the south and the north. is
shown. In 1890 it was east Of Balti-
more twenty miles. In ten years it
had moved forty miles westward. The
annexation of Louisiana brought it
south and west. and in 1920 it was
sixteen miles north of Woodstock Va.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
Widener May BE Senator.

p. A. b. Widener, the millionaire
street railway magnate, is credited
with coveting a desire to represent
Pennsylvania in the United States SEN
ate. and it is said that his candidacy
will be Endorsed by Mayor Samuel II.
Ashbridge of Philadelphia. 1t is ad-
mitted that Mr.. Quay's chances to be
elected senator by the new legislature
will be slender, and it has been known
is not anxious to see Quay go back to
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
Rich 0Oidot0 DiIappeGrs.

Despite all efforts Of the police no
traces have been discovered of Mrs
Mary Taylor the aged Brooklyn widow
and supposed miser. who is said to be
worth in the neighborhood OF 500, 900
They are still working on the theory
that the old woman has been spirited
away by persons familiar with her cir
cumstances, who seek reward for her
release. Annie, the professional nurse
who was attending Mrs. Taylor, still
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
RrIeY'I BeSf POemI.

Home Folks" the title OF ]. Whit
comb Riley's new book OF poems Is
taken from the first poem, a poem in
the old familiar dialect, unctious and
rich. 1t voices the sentiment felt Of
every man. that There's no place like
home" for TO every man-no matter
how we'll he has Jared in the great
world, no matter what honors have
fallen to his share; despite the riches
that may have come to him; the So
.iety OF the great, the applause Of
tities-comes the feeling OF longing for
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

II Sir Michael Hicks fills his old
position as chancellor of the exchequer
in the new cabinet the unpleasant duty
Of inflcting the extra taxes to pay for
the South African war will fall upon
him. He is a total abstainer from
the use OF tobacco. Sir Michael. unlike
Mr.. Chamberlain, is never to be seen
in the smoking room OF the house. His
favorite place is the members tea
room.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

labor organizations in America. Bet
ter than anything else, these two un-
ions prove The power and the benefits
Of organized labor,
When Lieutenant Governor Timothy
Woodruff of New York visited Dame
mora state prison recently he asked to
be locked in a lark cell, the extreme
form OF punishment at the prison Be-
fore he had been there a full minute
he asked to be freed, saying that he
had experience enough for a lifetime.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

In 1910 the pioneers OF the west
brought 1t north, and in 1850 II had
moved south again. Texas had come
into the union. The growh OF the
great west had switched 1t back to the
north in 1850 and it was near Chilli
Gothic, Ohio. War reduced the rupula-
ton OF the south in the decade be-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

tween 1860 and 1870, and the center
moved north near to Cincinnati. In
another decade it had cleared Cincin-
natl in its westward progress, and in
1870 1t had settled in central southern
Indiana.
The past ten years has carried the
center westward about twenty miles.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
90 Open Parliament.

It is said that the prince OF Wales
will probably represent the queen at
the reassemblng OF the new parlia-
ment In February. The occasion wOuld
prove OF great interest and there would
be something fitting in the fact that
the future king should be thus asso-
ciated with the first parliament Of the
twentieth century. His royal highness
first took his seat in the house OF
lords on Feb. :. 1863. He wore the
splendid scarlet and ermine ducal
robes over a general uniform.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

10 years ana dld
not feel inclined to
a gain undertake
the duties OF the
ONCE. Finally he
was guaranteed a
salary OF 5000 a
year and agreed to
continue. The To-
connective engineers
and fremen have
the reputation Of
having the two
most conservative
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

ty board OF education. Tuesday. says
the Dublin Courier 1t was reported
that two of the culUrcd teachers OF tho
county had been put under bond to ap-
pear at the January term of Laurens
Superior court to answer to the charge
of false swearing as to the number of
pupils taught in their schools during
the year 1900.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
OUR POPVZACION
GINGER 1900.

Since 1890 the center Of population Of
the United States has shifted little to
the north and little to the west. 1t
is still in the state of Indiana, not far
from Columbus. the capital OF Bar
tholomew county in the southern cen
trail part Of the state On the old pivo-
tai point arises monolith monument
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
Without q Country.

George W. Smallcy. the New York
correspondent OF the London Times.
writes in a sueoriug vein to that paper
upon the American governments atti-
tudp toward China. Mr. Smallcy is an
American by birth. who during a long
residence in England developed an
affection for English institutions and
ideas. He contrived, nevertheless. to
make himself so unpopular with Eng
lishmen who have way of diSliking
men who abuse and helittlc their own
country that London became uncom-
Portable a. place of abode. So he
came to New York and began publish
ing his librls ON the United States by
cable. Ridicu,cd in his former home
and de-piscd in the country OF his
birth, Smallcy is rather to be pitici,
lie is now man without a country.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

ulties, his interes,
in current events
as lively rs ever.
DIR Hauer is spend
ing his old age in
c a | IN enjoyment
and soothing re-
Prospect. lie is
surrounded by his
children. his grand
children and his
gre lat granichil-
dren, who lovingly
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
He Vofed for JacESoo.

James w. Bradbury of Augusta. Me,
ex-senator of the United States, re-
Gently celebrated his ninety eighth
birthday. The career of this venerable
statesman covers period OF American
history uncxampled in the expert
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
A9ed Lutheran DiJine.

Rev. DR.. Daniel J. Hauer, who has
Just celebrated the ninety fourth ami
versary of his birth at his home in
Hanover. Pa. is the oldest Lutheran
minister in America, With perfect
health, in full possession of all his fac
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

been there now but
that he was needed
at home. where he
Is one OF the Core
an kings most
trus ted advisers.
The new minister
belongs to the pro-
gressive party in
his native land and
is one of the most
influential states
men OF the hermit
kingdom" He has
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

before him. About ten years ago he
went to Berlin, where he studied with
Felix Schmidt. He possesses a rich,
resonant barytone voice, which taken
with his artistic rendering OF the later
music has brought him rare praise
from continental critics.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

ence OF any other
man. He was born
in 1902 and conse-
quently is able to
give personal rec
objections of the
war of 1912, being
a lad of 10 when
that struggle was
In progress. He
was IS years old
when Maine was
n IpittpI ., Al.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

1t is said that when. the other day
James Mcneil Whistler. the artist, was
asked by Henry James what the Amer
leans thought of him, he replied:
They say am conceited and that my
clothes don't fit" Really, now" said
James, Il think they were quite mis-
taken about the clothes"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

I'ldIlNtS are SUN
residents of that
city. Mr.. Van
Ewyck is one of
the brightest of the
brilliant group of
young musicians
which Milwaukee
has produced. He
studied with all
the best teachers,
and gave promise
very early of hav-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

Lord Salisbury, in speaking OF the
social side OF English political life the
other day, said that there is really
very little OF IT, He has mover so
much as spoken to John Morley and
never even saw MIR. Parhell.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
Destined f5e nerr,mac.

Colonel John NJ. Brooke the de-
signer OF the Merrimac and conse-
quently father OF the modern steel wal
ship, is nearly an Octogenarian. having
recently celebrated his seventy-ninth
anniversary of his birth. He still holds
the professorship at the Virginia Mil
itary institute, to which he was ap-
pointed at the end OF the war
A curious contradiction in the char
acter of the late Professor Max Null
Ter, philosopher, profound scholar,
writer and thinker, was that he was a
deplorable snob. His reminiscent s
show his pride in having been per-
sonally acquainted with many mem
bers of royal and other so-called noble
families When given the empty hon
or of right honorable" he made no
secret OF the fact that he valued II
more than his learning and scientific
fame.
Shake, old limpy," was the con-
gratulatory telegram sent by Senator
Scott TO Mark Hanna on election
night The Ohio boes has been known
as "old limpy" by his intmates since
rheumatism took hold Of him
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
PETER A. B. WIDENER.

III Ell 4, Is. WIUFNEN,
the senate. The mayor will control %
representatives. and two senators in
the new legislature and without these
Quayis fight would be useless, 1t is be-
lieved that a deadlock would follow in
an attempt to elect Quay.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

Or, Stanton Colt, the leader of the
ethical culture movement In England.
ia an American and a graduate Of Am
herst.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

Nine. Patti. as she is still best
known, has a great silver bat fitted
up in her travelling car. The doors
of the car are opened by golden keys.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
SAYINGS and DOINGS
Metz niniSfer from Corca.

In place OF bizarre and eccentric "
Pom Chin Corea will soon be repre-
scented in Washington by Prince Min
Tong Whan, who would have been
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

The old home Of Stonewall Jackson
in Lexington. Va. is now tenement
house. and the dwelling which once
sheltered one family comfortably now
swarms with a large number Of fami-
lies. The SUNDAY school in which
General Jackson taught the negroes is
still furnishing
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

ANTICIPATE HlH l'N
wants and brighten the evening of his
days with their affectionate sollcitude.
The aged clergyman was born in the
famous old town OF Frederick, Md.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
REV. MORGAN WOOD. d. D.

REV. MORGAN WOOD, ID. ID.
charges have always been successful,
as Or. Woods personal magnetism has
endcared him to his congregations.
He has had churches in New Orleans
La; Bloomington, H.; Detroit, Mich;
Toronto, Can, besides his present
charge Much of his time is in de-
mand in popular lecture courses
throughout the country.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

A woman may have faith In a man,
but she seldom believes more than
half he says.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
Wins Fame in Berlin.

Arthur Van EwyCk, who made u
great stir in Berlin musical circles re-
Gently, is Il young Milwaukeean whose
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29
A Veteran Labor Leader.

Frank p. Sargent has been reelected
chief of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Firemen. He has already served
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29


Electric Company Chairman in 1889
of the Northern Pacific directory.
DAILY was native of Ireland, came I
the United States at the age OF l3
years, settling in California His first
work was at digging potatoes. and for
years he earned his living as day
abOrcr. When he died his holdings
were as follows. Capital represented
by him, 500 O0C 600. His personal
wealth, So 600 900 Copper interests
represented, $4,000 600. FIRST price
paid for his copper mine. s35 900. III
5 annual wage roil paid, $1,000 600
His horses cost 81 10000 His work
Of art cost Sau0.OOO. His private
car cost $4,000 His hotel cost $500
600. His personal living cost per an
mum, $4,000 His annual income vas
approximately $500 600.
The will Of T. H. Eddy. the patent
lawyer, leaves $40 600 to X. II. T.. Pur-
ter son ~ General Porter. and $50 900
To the city Of Portsmouth. n H.. for
the erection Of an equestrian statue OF
the general. The b"qucst became
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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

ana nurthwdrd about soycn miles
There is no reason to believe that II
will not continue on its course with
the sun and shift To the north until II
settles near Chicago. there to remain
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-11-29

MRS. NNttN TAYLOR
(Wealthy BroC -'vn Woman Whose
Disappearance i Shrouded in Mys-
tery)
maintains she knows nothing of her
patients disappearance.