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Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
AMERICAS FIRST GEORGE.
How lie Sometimes Tried to Run Away
from His Admirers.

Washington was not churlish, but
served that develops at times into a
longing in a man whose life is spent IN
public. He quilted the MaComb house
on the morning OF Aug. 80, 1890. The
servants were instructed to steal away
at dawn, to have the carriage and lug
gage over the ferry at Paulus Hook
by sunrise. BY candlelight, Mrs.
Washington. the children and the sec
retaries assembled in the morning
room. The president appeared pleased
with his stratagem. lie was enjoying
his prospect of concealed departure.
Immediately under the window sud
denly struck up on the still morning
air the blaring, vigorous notes OF an
artillery band. From the highways
and byways scurrying people APP
pcarol To witness his first step out
side the door thousand goggllng at
fectionate eyes watched, "Thcre!"
cried the general, in half-comic de-
spair--I cannot think altogether dis
pleased-"it's all over; we are found
ont. Well, well! they must have
their own way" 1t was the general"
they waited to see, not the president,
They lined the roadway from house to
barge. recording every movement in
observant brains. "a distinguished
man can never know which OF his au-
dience is to be his biographer. 1t may
be one OF the "supers" on the stage
rolling of the carpets.) The thunder
OF artillery could not drown the living
shout that rose from the threats of the
people as Washington was borne of
with the rise and fall of the oars
cleaning in the cheerful sun. His
voice trembled as he babe the as
sembled crowd farewell. Though chary
OF appealing to it, the love of the peo-
Pile never failed 10 move him deeply,
-Harpsrs Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
THE DAYS OF QUILL PENS.
An Accomplished Schoolnaster's Won
derful Effects in FlourIshes.

An Accomplished Schoolmaster's Won
dcrful Effects in FlourIshes.
The art of cutting a quill by adept
"quill-drivers" was dying when first
began schooling, says Notes and Quer-
les. Steel pens had been known for
some time, but were not in general
use. The goose quill pen died a hard
death as commonlyused writing
tool. My first schoolmaster was
first-rate hand at cutting a quill, and
he could use it with wonderful effects
in flourishes. 1t was his boast that he
could fill the first page of a lads
school book with name, age, date and
flourishes-in which were depicted
wonderful swans and other birds-in
such fashion that none but experts
like himself could tell where the quill
pen was taken from the paper for
fresh dip. My last master could
neither cut quill nor use one with adj
vantage. Quilts as pens remained in
use in some houses as the only writ
ing tool up to dozen or twenty years
ago. Those who can cut a decent
writing quill are now few. People
used to ask for "a quill pen," or "a
quill" when they wanted a pen, and
both steel and quill were always called
pens" buyers asking for fine or other
"nibs" or 'nebs." Nowadays nearly all
ask for "nibs" when they require pens.
The word pen has almost dropped
out OF usage, except to express the pen
and holder combined. Persons in
variably ask for a box Of 'nibs," ap-
pearing to lose sight of the fact that
nib" or "neb" is point and that the
points of pens alone are not to be had.
One would think that in these days OF
much schooling teacers would define
pen" from point" or nib" but.
they, too, ask for "nibs" when they
mean pens" Children only know
pen as a holder and pen combined.
They ask for "nibs" or pen nibs," and
asked II they do not mean pens" the
reply is: mo, nibs!"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
A SOCIALISTIC CITY.
Where the Municipal Ownership Ex-
tends Even to the Cemetery

tends Even to the Cemetery.
Huddersfeld. a city of Yorkshire,
England, is perhaps the best illustra-
ton OF city governed on socialistic
ideas TO be found anywhere in the
world. Every municipal monopoly Is
operated for the benefit OF the citizens
gas, street cars, waterworks, electric
lighting, markets, abattoirs, sanitari-
ums, lodging houses and even the
gives these particulars: In 1872 the
gas works were taken over, the OBJ
ject being to reduce the price of gas
and increase its use by the poorer
classes. To this end the department
introduced penny-in-the-slot meters,
which have been so well received that
about one-ffth OF the population Is
now supplied In this way. When the
meter Is used stove Is supplied and
fixed free of charge. Not one penny
need be invested, except for the thirty
feet Of gas sold for cents. This is
great boon to the poor, who find 1t
difficult to save enough to purchase
httings outright. Stoves alone may
be returned at 10 per cent of cost price
per year, and the department has its
own stores containing styles to suit the
poorest or the most fastidious. The
price of gas has been steadily reduced,
until now 1t is shillings 9 pence (66
cents) for lighting and 2. shillings t49
ecnts) for heating and trade purposes.
lnded, the city has been so considerate
CT public welfare in every way that
practically the whole population con-
sumes municipal gas"
Electricity is supplied in much the
same way, and throughout the princi-
pal OF monopolization is carried into
effect wherever practicable and posi-
ole. As everybody seems to be salts
fed with the results obtained, Hud-
dersfefld fay properly claim to be the
model socialistic town.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
No Subject Colonies.

w. II. Hearst, president of the
National Association of Demo
cratic Clubs, has issued an address
to the country which! should b,
thoughtfully and prayerfully con
sidered by every voter. 1t is III
appeal for a revival of old-tim,
American patriotism. You will
notice that he would catch the ca,
not alone of Democrats but of all
the people. Here is the address
"All Democratic clubs and sOci.
cites are earnestly requested to as,
semblc on the Fourth of July, and
all patriotic citizens, regardless OF
past party utilization, are urged tc
Join with them in Il new pledge OF
fidelity to the Republic as the IA
theirs made it. Let the people OF
the United States unite in then
various cities, towns and villages
in demonstration of the conf
dence they feel in the form of gov
eminent under which the nation
has grown to its present greatness,
The danger which threatens the
country is real and imminent. 1t
seems appropriate, therefore, that
citizens who believe that the Dec
laration of Independence is not
merely an academic document
should meet together on this day
and give voice to the national SEN
timent that all men are created
free and equal, and that there
must be no subject colonies under
the American flag"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Died Rather Than Lose n Hat.

Joseph Pribanicz, aged Sc. OF Hoef-
lein, Austria, a man who has always
been considered to be in a normal state
of mind. was travelling by train when
his hat was blown off and carried out
OF the window. With scarcely mo-
ment's hesitation Herr Pribanicz
opened the door of the carriage and
jumped after it. He fell down the rail-
way embankment and remained in
sensible for some time. When he came
to his first thought was for the lost
hat. He dragged himself, although Sc
verely wounded up the embankment
again, and crept on to the rails to get
the hat. At this moment an express
train came round the curve, and be-
fore the injured man could escape he
was caught by the engine and dragged
for distance of some so yards. This
foolish man died fearful death rather
than lose hat worth about 5s.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Scented water for the Table.

If society has not perfected the art
of dining it is surely not far from it.
The latest fad for the dinner table is
scented water for the finger bowls.
Great care should be taken in seeming
the water. To be correct the odor
must be exceedingly faint. Verbena
leaf is refreshing, and occasionally one
leaf is left floating on the water Of
each finger bowl. When natural flow
ers and leaves are scarce and one has
not a private hothouse or conservatory
to draw from perfume tablets are used
for this purpose. II scented flower
is used in decorating the table, perfect
taste requires that the water in the fin
ger bowls be of the same perfume as
the flower.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Five Deaths.

A. G. Stockton died at his home
in Farber last Friday. He had
been in failing health for year
A sister resides in this city, Mrs.
Thomas Hulen.
The beloved mother of T. F.
Roden, of this city, died in Okla
homa last week and was brought
to Mexico for interment. Funeral
services over the remains were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father J J. Dillon.
Mrs. John Beam, aged 46, living
northeast of Santa Fe, died last
Sunday. a rupturcd blood vessel
the cause of her death. The hus-
band and two children survive,
Miss Elsie, aged Is, and Il little
son, aged six. Deceased was Il
member of the Presbyterian Church
and highly respected lady. Flu
neral services were held ut South
Fork church, Monday conducted
by Rev. J. Il. Travis.
Thomas Mallory, aged 50, died
ut his home near Youngs Creek
last Sunday. The remains were
Inferred at Long Branch Rev. w.
b. Craig preaching the funeral.
Deceased was an uncle of Mrs. Joe
Wcimrr of this city. y daughter,
Mrs. James Todd, resides at Row.
ena, and another daughter, Mrs,
Colcy Moore, resides in the
Goungs Creek ncighborhood. Mr..
Mallory was Il member of the Bap-
fist Church and lived an eXemrla-
ry Christian life.
Capt. David A. Hiner, in his
Goth year, died at his home in this
city last Thursday. His trouble
was Bright'S disease. Deceased
was, IA native of Ohio. In 1869 he
purchased large farm on Youngs
Creek, this county, where he moved
his family. He was Il river pilot
from boy II years old till two
years ago, when he was compelled
to give up the service on account
of failing health. Capt. Hiner pi-
lOtcd the steamer that took Gen
Grant to the Battle of Shiloh.
Grant was at Savannah, Il few mi
les below Shiloh, on the Tenncs. e
river, when the battle opened, and
he went to the fight on the steam
er Tigress. Capt. Hiner was II
prominent Mason and an upright
citizen. Funeral services over his
remains were conducted by Revs.
5. ID. butcher and X. NJ. Deane.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Fuel Cubes from Cuim,

Hazletcn (Pa.) Spec. Philadelphia
Record: The fine coal dust or "culm,"
which has heretofore been considered
worthless. and lies mountain high
around the breakers OF the Lehigh re-
gion, is now being shipped to tide
water at the rate OF about twenty car
loads per day. At point near New
York firm has undertaken to manu-
facture the stuff into fuel cubes OF
"briquettes," and while the success Of
the enterprise is not yet assured, a
ready sale is being found for the lin.
tied product OF the plan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
State Democracy.
THREE NOMINATIONS .EBY
RECLAMATION.
D0CKERY, COOK AND CROW.
Work of the Convention Fin
ished up With a Night
Session.

Democratic Convention in SEES
sion at Kansas City yesterday nom
mated a. Nj. Dockery, of Gallatin.
for Governor by reclamation.
John A. lee, of st. Louis. was
nominated for Lieutenant Governor
on the third ballot, all candidates
at that stage withdrawing in his
favor.
:. b. Cook, of Mexico, got the
nomination for Secretary of State
by acclamation. Rhodes Clay. of
this city, placed Mr.. Cook in nom
nation.
f. c. Crow, for Attorney Gen
eral. was nominated by acclama-
ton. He will succeed himself in
this office.
r. p. Williams was nominated
for State Treasurer.
a. o. Allen was nominated for
State Auditor.
a candidate for Railroad Com
missioner will complete the NOM
nations.
Temporary chairman Cowherd
made a rousing speech upon the
opening of the convention Tues
dav.
The members of the new State
Committee for the Ninth District
are Ed Glenn, of Pike county. and
W. Il. Gupton, of Montgomery
county.
The MESSAGE will publish the
full platform next week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

SPEAKER HENDERSON put him
self down against the appropriation
for the Worlds Fair ut st. Louis,
but he had to give in to national
sentiment. The Senate's unani-
nous vote for the enterprise fixed
Henderson. He was compelled Ia
sit and see the house vote the APP
preparation by account of l27 to -.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Few Women from Japan.

A Japanese woman, said by the New
York Tribune to be the first who ever
applied for naturalization papers in
this county, surprised Samuel d. Ed
lex, the clerk Of the United States Cir
cult court, in the Federal building,
when she appeared before him, for
woman who wants to take out papers
Is always an object Of curiosity. She
said she was Miss Mine Harada, and
she signed her name in a firm, legible
hand She gave Toxic as her native
place. An Interpreter was necessary
to explain the terms OF the oath by
which she was required to renounce
her allegiance to the emperor OF Japan.
In the rest of the questions she got
along well. She Is SO years old and
unmarritG, Miss Harada took out her
first papers. She has been In this
country six years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

IT appears that the Beers are
beaten. Roberts has entered Pre-
toria, and the event makes Eng
land regard the war rs practically
at an end. The two little republics
appealed to America in vain
Chamberlain says that not shred
of their former independence shall
remain, This Republic could have
decided otherwise. The action of
the administration at Washington
III the matter puts America to
shame.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

REPRESENTATIVE RICHARDSON,
of Tennessee, offered the following
resolution in the House Democratic
caucus and il was adopted:
Whereas, there is known to be II
large and growing surplus i'll the
Treasury, over and above the ne
ccssities of the government arising
from the taxes levied and collected
under the war tax act of 1898;
therefore, Resolved, That we favor
the reduction of the tax provided
for in said act, and we do not think
the present session of Congress
should adjourn until said taxes
shall have been repealed as to GER
tain articles and reduced as to 9th
ers, until there is n total reduc-
ton in the aggregate of at least 30
per centum, We pledge ourselves
at all times to support amy measure
or measures providing for such
reduction Before the campaign
is over the Republican managers
will be sorry they let Congress adj
journ without reducing the war
taxation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

ST. LOrIS gets the appropriation
by Congress of s., 1000, 900 to aid in
preparing for the Worlds Fair.
Senator Cockrcll's interest i'm the
matter brought the action hoped
for, and he deserves II vote of
thanks from the whole State of
Missouri and the entire West. II
is proposed to make the exposition
the greatest ever held on earth. II
will be great thing for Missouri,
so let the work begin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

THE st. Louis Star estimates
that the street ear strike in that
city has cost the employers, en-
ploycs and other interests between
$22, O00,O and $23 ,OOO, 900.
Some are beginning to wonder if
city ownership of the street rail
ways would not bring about far
better average state of affairs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Talks With People.

Gins w WI SolIlSs
w. II. Morris: This world we
live in is mighty hard to beat;
We find thorn with every rose,
But amt the roses sweet!
s. Mcdaniel: | delivered a load
of wheat here from my farm near
LaddOnia this week. Saved enough
il ] miss crop this year. Think
every farmer should try to raise a
little wheat.
George kabrich: | was thru
Macon, Linn, Livingston, Charlton
and Carroll counties last week. 1t
is Il country mostly of big red
barns. Crops fine. Met many of
the German farmers. They have
well kept farms and are maxim &
money.
p. p. Collier: Oregon has gone
Republican and they accuse me of
anticipating the event, and hence
the reason that ! am planning
to move to that state. But no,
Mexico and Audrain county are al
right, and | regret to leave the
State.
T. j. Spratt: | left Audrain in
1870 and have since lived in Cali
fornia. That is "A great state but
| still love grand old Audrain
During this trouble in the Philipp-
ines, when the Missouri boys came
our way, | have always hunted for
All Audrain boy and when | found
him treated him like prince. |
am here watching Il case in the
Circuit Court and am truly glad to
see this splendid County again.
Prof. French Strothcr: ! am
here on visit from Virginia. |
like Missouri but | like my native
Virginia better. But very many
of our people are poor. The ricl
are all right and getting richer
Another failure we have-we don't
have the high standard of ncwspa.
pcrs You have in Audraiu. We hav,
but one paper in our county,
won't say more. Wish we coulC
add another with the high mora
tone of the MESSAGE.
Anti Liquor Man: \ few day,
ago the st. Louis Republic announ
ced IL gift of 5000 by Adolphu,
Busch to complete the Parker Hos
pital at the State University. MOI
satisfied with debauching politics
society, the navy and army, the
saloon would subsidize our educa,
tiOnal interests. The audacity OF
the whiskey and beer seller knows
no limit. They would put theiI
vile hands on everything sacred
and blight it with death and ruin
Ed. w. ii. Hook: | preached
at the New Hope Christian church
last Sunday morning and evening
to large and appreciative audiences
am holding a series of meetings
in Rush Hill this week. | go from
there to Benton City where prcacl
regularly the second Sunday in eacl
month. Next appointment at New
Hope first Sunday in July. Dinner
on the ground. Preacher and
brethren want it to be red letter
day for the church. All invited
Come with well filled baskets and
spend the day with us.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

IMPERIALISM costs, but we must
have it, and with it we have already
caught the lcprosy and the bubonic
plague. Both diseases have devcl.
opcd in San Francisco-brought
from Hawaii and the Philippines
This bubonic plague killed "a 900,
600 people in Europe in 1916. That
would be II third of our population.
Suppose it should break out in this
country in good earnest!
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
a Dancing Procession.

A peculiar. but famous. dancing pro-
cession annually takes place at Echter-
mach. In Belgium, France and Ger
many excursions are organized to the
title Luxembourg town. whose church
Contains the remains of St. Willibrord.
The pilgrims to EchternaCh execute in
certain rhythm what is called the
dane, of the "leaping saints" 1t takes
the form of advancing three steps,
making step backward. advancing
three more steps. and so on. 1t is in
his quaint way that the procession,
N which ten thousand persons take
part each year. starts from the bridge
n the Lure. the place of assembly, to
&c church. The Ball Room.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
te~d Their Soldiers Well.

The British soldier Is the best fed
.rdividual Of his class in Europe. He
lCc!yts Tor his daily ration l6 ounces
ot bread. - ounces Of meat, ounces
o; rice. s ounces OF dried vegetables.
10 ounces OF potatoes, and once a week
week he receives two ounces OF salt.
four ounces OF coffee and nine ounces
Of sugar.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

FAMINE and contagion are still
rampant in India. 1t is suggested
again that Britain look n little
more after her perishing millions
in that quarter of her possessions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

Hon. Clinton n. Howard, of
Rochester, New York, President
Prohibition Union of Christian
Men.
Mr.. Howard is prominent in the
councils of the Baptist Church in
his State. No man in the United
States has come to the front more
rapidly than Mr.. Howard.
Mr.. Howard speaks at Prohibi-
ton State Convention in Mexico
Thursday evening, June II.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

Trouble is on i'm China. Interna.
tional crisis is looked for. Russia
is playing a big hand. Chinese
Boxers making the trouble. Good
excuse for the imperialists to EN-.
courage the trouble and take China.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

EX-SpEAKER Reed is still soured
over our mcddling in the Philipp-
ines. yellow bellies at - "A head"
and imperialism-Rccd spurns to
think of it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

MEXICO wants an Old Settlers
Reunion this fall If the old set
tiers and boys of fifty ago will
unite in earnestness, we can have
IL
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

The grand jury here reported IL
true bill against Jas. Carvel for
grand larcency; also a bill against
Leslie Clay for assault with intent
to kill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

lN Slapping public sentiment in
the face by reporting against the
election of United States Senators
by direct vote, which was recently
endorsed by more than two-thirds
of the House, the Senate Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections
sought to let the Senate down easy
by accompanying that report with
another i'll favor of the Hoar bill
for amending the present law SO
that after IA failure to elect II Sena-
tor in six ballots, a plurality vote
of n legislature shall elect Sena-
tor The lioar bill is merely Il
compromise. Public sentiment de-
mands the election of Senators by
direct vote and the demand will
sooner or later, have to be met.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

The st. Louis Republic says that
John krenhall, Of Mexico, Mo-,
was frightfully beaten by the street
ear strikers. No one here seems
to know Krenhall,
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Policemen and Spcctaclcs

New York Evening Post: An I'M
usual application has been made to
the police board by Patrolman George
w. Rogers of the Gates avenue station,
Brooklyn, who wants to wear eye
glasses. The lids of the policeman's
eyes are inilamcd, and the strong wind
affects his eyes greatly. This is a new
question for the board to decide. Some
sergeants, captains and oJher officers
use glasses on desk duty, but no pa
trolman has ever worn them on patrol
duty, 1t is hardly thought that if the
policeman got into a fight he might be
dangerously hurt by his glasses being
broken. Rogers has been a policeman
twelve years. The board has referred
his case to the police surgeons, who
will examine Rogers and report his
condition to the board
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

Native cattle in st. Louis yeSter-
day were firm, Hogs higher. The
top for cattle was 81 60. The top
for hogs was $j.O1%
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

THE Prohibition convention in
Mexico next week will be II noted
event. Some of the most eloquent
platform speakers of the country
will be here. The public is urged
to attend the sessions of this con-
vention. No harm can befall; on
the other hand you will be likely
to hear some good thoughts and a
few pleasing mind teasers.
Let Mexico and the adjoining com
munity honor the convention and
the speakers with their presence.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

Mrs. K. Brawner, of Laddonia,
was Il business visitor of this city
Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Mexico Market.

Corn. per bushcl, 40 to II
Hay, per ton. 800 to 81. 30
Oats, per bushel, %
Wool, per pound, 21%
Hams, per pound, 10 to -
Shoulders, per pound, 6 to I
Bacon sides, per pound, 9
Butter, per pound, IL
Chickens (hens), per pound D
Eggs, per dozen, 8
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07
Let Us Help You

Our Millinery offer
ingS the next two
weeks will eclipse any
thing we have ever
offered. Why? Be-
cause we bought from
a large importer a
large line of Flowers,
Etc, at about accents
on the dollar. The
prices we are making
will surprise you.
ALSO A LARGE LINE
of Boys and Girls
Waists, Shirt Waists,
Etc, at less than half
price, to close out at
once.
The Black Flag,
North side Square, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

Richard Edwards is shipping
bailed hay from Thompson to the
st. Louis market.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-07

DR.. Rays Renovator, for the
liver.