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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

A Middletown fellow lost his
watch and resorted to the water
witch" idea of findingit. He stuck
a half dollar in the end of switch,
and when he passed over the spot
where the watch was hid under
pile of dirt, the half dollar drew
the end of the switch directly to
the ground. This theory is rs sen
sible rs the water witch" perform
ance. The man dug in the dirt
and found his watch; the wafer
hunter digs in the dirt aud gets
water. But for IA genuine fish lie,
here is one from the Chips that is
"A good one: "Thc fishermen Of
this ncighborhood have been work
ing an old time method of catching
fish. They wade in the creeks and
feel under rocks and tree roots.
The fish grab their fingers when
presented to them and the fisher in
turn grabs them thru the gills.
The scheme works successfully.
DR.. Nutter caught six in this way
a short time ago, that weighed in
the aggregate twenty pounds, and
that, too, in only a few hours
| time"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
A Life in the "POt."

New York, July IA life was
in the pot" when four men sat
down to play poker on the banks
of Passaic River today. None of
them, however, as they jested over
the game, dreamed of it. The men
were on an outing near the village
of Signac. They were Edwin Koch
John Herzig, Frank Stopung and
Henry Sonner. They walked n.
long the bank until they reached Il
point opposite the Independent
Club. Then they sat down to
rest and one suggested game of
poker.
What fOr!" asked Koch.
"Oh, for Matches" another
answered, and so they used match
es for chips.
Let go over to the boathouse, "
someone suggested presently.
What will we cross the rive
in!" asked another.
Wen play a jackpot, and tn,
man with the lowest hand viii
swim over and get IA boat" said ;
third, and SO it was arranged.
Koch lost. When the other.
saw that he really meant to pa!
the bet and swim over for the boa
they urged him not to. The.
pointed out the danger and begge
him to cross by the bridge. III
prided himself on his swimming
however, and plunged into th
stream, first tying the key of tn
boathouse around his neck.
He was within ten feet of tn
opposite shore when his compar
ions saw him throw up his hand
and sink.
1t was many hours before h
body was recovered.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
Elder Meigs on China.

Holden, Mo-, July 12.-Elder
Frank Meigs lcctured here on Chi
na last evening. He was mis-
sionary in that country thirteen
years ago, and believes its people
should rule their own country. He
said that he could buy a sewing
machine in China for $15 which
would cost So in America because
of the protective tariff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
THE HITCHING RACKS MUST co.

Mexico's Il town of business. did YOU say!
Cause it is, hut then it has way
OF catching all the trade
BY dealing in first grade,
And making all its institutions pay.
But to make city flourish, make it grow
We must rid it of bac don't YOU know:
Else we'll have "bactcria,"
And typhoidmaaria;
So the hchng racks around the square must GO
In the center of pretty, busy town
Such unhealthy usagcs should he put down.
When Council next shall meet,
They will vote Il cleaner street,
Where my lady fair can wear her trailing gown
Horscless carriages coming sure but slow;
And Old Dobbin's days numbered all know
But until the time he's not
Tie him i'm Il vacant lot
For the hitching racks around the square go
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

The Modern Woodmen lodge of
this city will give a S20 china ice
cream set to the most popular girl
of Audrain. Votes will cost ten
cents each; on sale at r.. ID. Wor-
rel $ jewelry store. Contest closes
on the day of the big Woodmen
picnic, August 10th.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
Knife in His Eye.

New London, Mo, July -. --
ArIl" Luke, II young man living
near town, was struck in the eye
with II sharp ease knife today
thrown ut him in jest by the little
daughter of Ed. Holt. The blade
cut the iris and pupil. lie proba-
bly, will lose the eye.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

The bubble has burst at Cape
Nome. The gold fields have prov
ed desert wastes, and murder and
suicide are almost of daily occur
renee. Smallpox has appeared,
and typhoid is almost epidemic.
John Beagles, of this county, is at
the Cape, but he found employ
ment which pays much better than
digging for gold which cannot be
found.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
Joe S. Mcintyre.

Said by the Vandalia Mail and
Express:
Joe Mcintyre, of Mexico, was in
Vandalia Saturday Ell route to New
London, where he is engaged in
the Jester trial which commenced
Tuesday. He is one of the bright
est young legal lights in the State
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

Centralia, Mo-, July Ill. M.
Bush, Il young business man of this
city, was married last evening to
Miss Bessie Wade, also of this city.
The Rev. Mr.. Erlang, of Columbia,
ofliciated.
DR.. w. L. johnson, of Warrens-
burg, Mo-, was married at high
noon today, to Miss Edna Young,
at the home of the brides parents,
north of this city. The Rev. Mr..
NOvelett Otficiated.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
Struck by Lightning. L

Upton, Mo. July l1.-W. p.
Harmed, G. p. Tutt and G. A.
Lee were struck by lightning yes
terday afternoon at the formers
farm, southeast of Bunceton. For
several hours they seemed to be
dead, but all have regained Son
ScinnSncSS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

The Democrats, Populists and
Silver Republicans have fused on
State ticket in Nebraska. The
ticket is all Populist except Old
ham, Democrat, candidate for At
torney General, and Gilbert, Silver
Republican, candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor. Oldham mar
ried in Mexico and is well rcmem-
bered in Audrain county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
Samuel T. Steel Dead.

Marshall, Mo. July II Samuel
Il. Steel, 7S years old, was found
dead in his bed here this morning.
He was q member of General JO
Shelby's command in the Confeda-
rate army. He was born in this
county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

V. Il. Mendcnhall, of the Mar
tinsburg Republican, was elected
as delegate from the Ninth district
to the Republican national league
convention to be held in st. Paul.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

II. u. RiXey, formerly of this
city, Labor Commissioner of Mis-
souri,, has been made member of
the executive committee of the
National Association of Officials
of Bureaus of Labor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

Mrs. Joseph Maxwell and daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie, just east of town,
gave Il most pleasing entertainment
to gOodly company of young
people last Thursday evening.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
THE GOLDEN :.
" RULE OF JUSTICE.

On independence Day mt Kansas
City on the opening of the Nation.
al Silver Republican Convention
Rev. DR.. Biglow offered the fol-
lowing prayer:
"Our Father who art in heaven.
May Thy spirit of truth preside o.
yer the deliberations of this con-
vcntion. If we have any claim
upon Thy favor, or any right to
call Thee Father, may il he be-
cause we have not and will not
knowingly tramplc upon the right
of any of Thy children.
"llallowcd be Thy name. May
the rcvcrcnt heart find Thy pres
cncc everywhere and seek to work
in harmony with the eternal laws
of that moral government which is
supreme above the nations.
"Thy kingdom come. May we
speed its coming 10y making the
acts of our legislatures accord with
the mighty forces which make for
and peace.
"Thy will be done on earth rs it
is done in heaven. May we prove
the sincerity of our faith 10y pruc-
ticing in senate chambers the lofty
prrccpts which we profess in the
sanctuary.
Give lis this day our daily bread.
We ask not for the bread of others.
Give us the bread that is ours by
right of useful labor. May the
claims of Justice br so completely
satisfied in the laws of the land
that all may have bread; that the
starving millions may he fed, not
by the hand of charity, but by the
labor that wears no chains and
knows no master.
'Forgivc IL our debts aS We for
give our debtors. Save uS from
that cgotism which magnIlirS the
faults of others while blinded TO
our own. In the name of eternal
justice grant us only that measure
of liberty which We grant 10 the
weakest Of our ucighbors.
lead us not into temptation.
In this hour when we stand 1T the
parting of the ways grant us the
moral courage to turn our backs
upon the aIluing visions of the
Kingdoms of this world and their
glory, remembering that righteous
ness alone cNaltcth II nation.
"DcIivcr MS from evil. Now,
when the chains are being forged
and golden padlorks are being
fashioned for our lips; now, when
men are forgetting the faith of the
fathers to put their trust in the
might of armies and the might OI
fleets; now, ere the choice goes hl
forever, save us from the greed
that turks behind the sanction %
law, save us from the thrice ne
cursed murder which kills in th'
name of the Prince of Peace.
ron this day of freedoms hirtI
we swear allegiance to the lIhcrt,
which our fathers purchased will
50 great a price. Before the 81
cred altar of our fathers God W.
pledge renewed devotion to th,
principles which have mad" tit,
flag we love the emblem of the up
pressed 10 all iho world. In tina
solemn day which comes 10 me-
and nations, when the seeds of on
sowing shall have borne fruit au,
the destiny shall appear ~ "
have shaped il, forbid that "
Shall have to point for justlliratio
TO thrones and uItars founded upo
the bodirt of om' f"lIowmcn; but
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

Claude and Selsus Cunningham,
nine miles southwest of Mexico,
will have a public sale of stock and
farm implements tomorrow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

j.. A. Swartwood, of this city,
had a valuable mare bitten by a
snake while out on pasture last
week. The whole body of the
mare was affected by the bite, but
she has recovered.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19
Municipal Ownership.

Chicago, July l2.-Thc railway
commission of the city council has
declared in favor of II modified
form of municipal ownership of
street railway properties and in
favor of II form of compulsory ar
bitlTtiom in labor disputes which
would make street railway strikes
impossible. The commission agreed
that street railway strikes are such
IN interference with public bust
ness that the municipality is juSti-
fled in taking steps to prevent
them. While no plan was selected
formally, the opinion was that all
grants of franchises should have Il
clause providing for compulsory
arbitration.
1t committed itself to munici-
pal ownership, so far rs the track
age and other parts Of Il street
railway plant actually in aud a
part Of the street are concerned
II did not decide in favor of mu,
nicipaI ownership of rolling stock
power houses and other parts oi
the plants, and the question OF
municipal operation did not come
up AT all.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

j. A. Gilliland, of Laddonia,
has a clock aged 12O years. 1t be-
longcd to his great grandfather.
The clock has wooden wheels. 1t
keeps as good time as it eyer did.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

The merchants of Vandalia give
s. in cash every Saturday to the
person who comes the greatest
distance to that town to trade.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

In Marion county, Ark, an en-
tire family of nine persons died
from eating toadstools which they
mistook for mushrooms.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

w. j. Rixey, who has been in
business in Mexico for thirty
years, will close out. Failing
health the cause.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

Ex-P President Harrison thinks
the administration is "playing fast
and loose" with the people on the
trust question.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

Miss Lena Bolts, of this city,
has been elected to fill vacancy
in the Vandalia public school.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

County School Commissioner G.
III. Bruce RECEIVERS very slowly
from his late illness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

"Splint" Barnet, of this city, is
training a fine horse for Ralph
Orthwein, of st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

st. Louis is moving for the es-
tablishing and operating of mu-
nicipal lighting plant.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

DR.. J. T.. Wallace, lately located
at Cant, has moved to Spokane,
Washington.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

It's thought that Missouri un-
der the new census will be entitled
to three new Congressman.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-07-19

II. M. Gill will start n pipe fac
tory in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
c0NY HiGp, 22; GARDINER, 10.
Visitors No Match for the Valiant cony Nigh
School Nine.

Cony High found an easy thing in Gar
diner High. at the Driving Park grounus
yesterday afternoon. and had not the
slightest difficulty in scoring at will. The
pitchers were too heavy for the catchers
at times. and that was partially respon-
sible for the large number Of errors.
The most notable feature OF the game
was the work of Craig in the seventh in
ming. With the bases filled and the men
all striking around, Craig stole from
third farther than the law would allow
and when the bali was thrown back to
the pitcher. sprinted like an automobile
and was across the home plate before
Gardiner had recovered from her sur
prise The score:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

Tho black dog that is daily seen riu-
ing on the seat of the American Ex-
press team in this city. seems alnlos'
worthy of an extended character
sketch. His life borders on the roman
tic. Tramp is his name and well Pc
slowed Tramp was found runnins
about the streets Of Augusta py one
Of the policemen. about three months
ago. and as he apparently was hotIe
less and friendless the warm heart oe
meath the brass buttons took pity on
him and he was taken to the Expie '
Office. and there he has made his nome
over since Tramp" is full or soou
nature and always ready for 1rone.
It is one of his delights to chase aiter
the Pullman, at night. barking az q
rate that would frighten anything pu'
train. He may be seen any oay'
perched on the wagon seat. Which po-
sition he holds with proud, yet soou-
natured air.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
4 GREAT RECORD.
Hard 10 Duplicate Il In Augusta.

Scores Of representative citizens OF
Augusta are testifying on the following
subject. Such a record Of local en-
dorsement is unequaled in modern
times. This public statement made by
a citizen ia but one Of the many that
have preceded it and the hundreds that
will follow 1t. Read 1t:
Mrs. B. Bonney Of II Weston Place
savs: "Doans Kidney Pills and Doan's 8
Ointment are very wonderful remedies.
Nv knowledge Of Doans Kidney Pills
dates back some years. 1 was induced
to get a box at c. X. Partridge's Old
Reliable drug store, opposite the post
office. and its use proved SO effective
that ii led me to buy a box of Doan's
Ointment. Here again the most
miraculous powers of Doan's remedies
was apparent. / would not dare to be
without them in the house. 1 am glad
to recommend such valuable remedies.
Their great value cannot be ques-
toned"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Milburn Co, Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
SuaaIe Sill.

The street parade which will be
given In Augusta. June 18th, by Buff
falo Bilrs Wild West, will contain as
prominent features representative
horsemen Of Uncle Sans new colonial
possessions. including Filipinos. Ha-
waiians and Puerto Ricans. all in the
costume worn in their own islands.
As these people have recently become
a part Of us, their first appearance will
doubtless attract the Interested atten-
tion OF our people.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

That all the business men along Wa
ter street, were pleased with the de-
ciSion of the railroad commissioners In
regard to the proposed electric railroad,
goes without saying. All seem to be
desirous for the early construction of
the road
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

a supplemental telephone book
has been issued from the local
office that is OF the great
est value to the subscribers N the
cities of Hallowell. Gardiner and Au-
gusta. The book contains all the new
subscribers that have been added to
the company's lines. But with the new
book comes new rule, which, though
at first may cause the public some ~
tie vexation. will eventually result IN
better service, If possible. The new
rule is that all subscribers are to be
called by number and not by name. as
is the present custom. The exchange
has now grown so large that the opera
tors cannot keep the numbers OF oVo
subscribers in their heads. The ne"
rule is to be put into operation at
once and will result in better satistac-
tion to the subscribers when It Is 1ail-
ly in working order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

The island travel. does not begin to
a great extent until after the school
graduations, Then the young men
throw aside their boks and their
thoughts turn from Cicero to sea
hreezea
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
Special Advertisements.
Small advertisements not

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines (thirty words) coming under
the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE. TO
LET, LOST. &c, will be inserted two
times for IS cents, three times for IS
cents, one week for so cents, two weeks
for IS cents and one month for H.50. AD-
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mall
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

Augusta people are much pleased
that the school OF instruction for The
officers Of the End Regiment is to be
held in this city, week after next.
over 40 officers from all parts Of the
State will be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
A Communication.

Editors Kennebec Journal:
In your edition Of Saturday last ap
peared an article clipped from an
evening paper published in another
city which does a grave injustice to
good citizen of my town. 1t is evident
that the report was sent out under a
Misrepresentation of the facts. In this
article the statement Is made that Off
GERS of the Society for the Prevention
IL Cruelty to Animals visited the home
of f. NJ Douglass, of Litchfleld, seized
a horse belonging to him, arrested
Mr. Douglass. took him before trial
Justice and secured sentence for him
Of 80 days in jail. Now the facts are
that while Mr.. Douglass was summon
ed before a trial justice on some ones
complaint. the hearing completely ex-
onerated him. He has. 1t is true. a
lame horse WHICH he has had in the
pasture for some weeks in the hopes
that he would recover from cut re
ceived while at work on the ice. The
officers. after learning OF the facts. ad-
vised him to keep the animal there n
while longer before taking any steps to
kill him Mr. Douglass Is a good citi-
zen. humane man. and this statement
Of facts is Justly due him.
ORAMANDAL SMITH.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

AT noon Wednesday. Miss Cora Nc
Cutchen of Augusta, and John Deering
Of Cambridge, Mass, were united in
marriage by Rev. A. A. Lewis of Gar
diner, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Thomas Of this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
Band csNcSrt.

This Olympia band will give an open air
concert In front of their band room,
Northern avenue. Friday evening The
following Is the program:
March, The Debut
Andante and Waltz. Budding Flowers
March, San Juan
Schottische. "Saucy Lou
March. "Carolus.''
song and Dance. Schottische, Pretty
Pauline"
Andante and Waltz. The Brook"
March, Susan Jane fby request,
Finale, America
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

The bicyclists are out in full force,
these warm. pleasant evenings. One
young man. who was descending Win
throp hill at high rate of speed. last
evening. ran against stone and came
to grief. A broken saddle and lame
leg were the results.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

Sarah E.. widow Of the late Luther
Stone, formerly Of this city, died in
Worcester, Mass. Monday night. The
remains will be brought here. this af-
ternoon, for burial in the family lot in
Riverside cemetery, East side.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

A boy, who had been fishing at one
Of the wharves. walked proudly up
Water street, last evening, with an eel.
about three feet long, dangling from
a string.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

c. s. I1iChborn will be unable to
serve as the president of the local Old
Home week organization. He informs
the Journal that the pressure Of other
duties will prevent his acceptance Of
this position, though he appreciates
the honor conferred. and is heartily in
sympathy with the movement. AS the
kennebeC county representative on the
State organization, he has already
been active in the work. His inability
TO take the leadership of the local or
ganization will cause the duties Of the
presidency to devolve upon d. d.
Sewall. first vice president
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

There was a break in the sewer
pipe on Bridge street, yesterday, which
crew OF men Were busy repairing.
great amount OF earth had to be dug
away before the damage could be at
tended to.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

The Cushnoc Social CLUB elected these
officers, last evening: President, Hen
ry T. Morse; vice president, James M.
White; treasurer, Frank b. Haskell;
secretary, U. Rogers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
CONY HIGH.

stolsn T. Fyn5 D6ubc
pIays-F'lynt. Trask. Bases on balls
BY Williams, 5; by Demmons, 4; Hit by
pitched ball-By Williams. /; by Dem
mons, 4. Struck out-By Williams, 5; by
Demmons g. Passed bals-Russell. 4;
Roach. 5. Wild pitches--By Demmons. /.
Sacrifice hits-Craig. Beane kinsman,
Trask, Maxcy. lime, hours. Umpire,
John Grant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

The remains of William Bickmore.
the inmate OF the Insane Hospital
whose dead body was found at the Hal
lowell boom. were taken to Thomaston,
Yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

Bussell & Weston's display Of sep
arate skirts. shirt waists and lawn
wrappers, is far beyond anything they
have ever before attempted They took
particular pains in selecting choice
patterns that are not likely to be
duplicated
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07
New Advertisements To. .Dav.
Local Matters.
The Journals Telephone CalI-lss.,,
The Difference.

On, dainty little maid Of six.
VINO gives me kisses, kiss for kiss
Whdt greater, more enhancing bIiss
iiad rate been kinder with her tricks,
Ia interfere with no one. I'd
omit nor make a single year
"a simply shift the burden, dear.
Ana differently our packs divide.
Instead Of YOU at six, and
At forty, ! would thus cOnnfye,
fou twenty-onc. ! twenty-five
The years sum up the sarne-but. nv,
Edwin l.. Sabin, in Judge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

AL the stated convocation Of Cushnoc
X. a. Chapter, No. 43, to be held In
Masonic Temple. this evening, action
Will be taken on the proposed amend
ment to the bylaws
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-07

The meeting Of the city government
Saturday evening. promises 20 be of
unusual interest. The Electric Road
Will probably ask for a location Of its
lines through the streets and in addi-
uon to that the appropriation bill will
probably come up for a veto