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Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Our Friends on the Shelf

WIN. HAwLEY SMITH, the author
and lecturer, at the Opera House
Monday night, the fourth in the
series of the Mexico Lyceum course,
proved one of the best entertainers
this city has heard for years,
He was introduced to the au-
dlencc by our own wcllknown
author, Mr.. j. n. Basket, who
was most happy and timely in his
brief remarks and himself displayed
talents that would well grace the
lecture field.
VIM. Hawley Smith took for
his theme the advantages of the
proper study Of literature, rcfcrr-
ing to our best books as "Our
friends ON the shelf" that never
tire us by staying too long or in
truding at inopportunc times.
He is rare "clocutionist" of the
natural type and gave ludicrous
illustrations of the overdone in
that much abused line. lie is an
ardent admirer of vim" Riley and
gave selections from him.
The Evolution of Dodd" one of
Mr.. Smiths works, shows his deep
interest in the common people" ms
represented by the neglected
school boy, and should be read by
all, especially by every teacher
He gives indications of close
touch with Horace Mann, the
schoolboy's benefactor.
Taking it all in all he made such
impression for good upon his
hearers rs will not soon be for
gotten. The Mexico Lyceum
management is to be congratulated
upon securing SO excellent an at
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Trustees Sale.

Whereas Charles Henderson and Ncry
f.. Henderson. his wife, by their certain
deed Of trust dated the 3lst day Of Deem
Der lS0S, duly executed and delivered and
ecurdcd in III" Recorders office Of Au-
drain county. Missouri, in book 10, at
page 5O9. conveyed to the undersigned
Trustee the following described real cs-
tate. situate in Audrain county. state of
Missouri. that is to say: The north half
6 - of the northeast Or "a of the north
east or. t.. Of section twcnty-cight C?s),
township hfty-onc (jD. range nine tH)
west. containing 20 acres more or less.
For the purpose of securing the paymcn
of II certain prOmi>Sory not" in said d"cd
of trust described. and whereas
default has been made in the payment OF
interest on said note and the taxes on
above described real estate,
now therefore at the request
of the legal holder Of said note |. the
trustee mentioned in said deed of trust.
by virtue of the power and authority in
me vested by the said deed OF trust and in
conformity to the provisions thereof, will
ON Friday, the LIST day Of February. 1901,
at the east front door Of the Court House
in the city of Mexico, in Audrain county,
Missouri, lctwccn the hours Of 9 O'Clock
in the forenoon and ) O'Clock in the after
noon of that day, sell at public auction to
the highest bidder all Of the above de-
>crihcd real estate. to pay the said prom
iSSOry note and interest accrued thereon
and the costs and expenses of executing
this trust. T. j. WILLIAMS,
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

SENATOR TOwNE, of Minnesota,
made great speech in the United
States Senate the other day, a
speech that promises to become
historic. 1t was a plea in behalf
of the FilipinOS. The 1000 sign
ers of the petition presented by
Teller recently, he declared, We're
peaceablc tradesmen, merchants,
lawyers, teachers, mechanics and
artisans in Manila, and they spoke
the sentiments and aspirations of
the Philippine people, in asking
for independence and self-govern.
mcnt. Senator Towne thinks our
motto in the Philippines should be
Loot and Glory.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

RHODES CLAY has offered sub
Stltute for his tax bill in the Leg
islaturc. If he can draw the meas
ure so there will be no requirement
for a Constitutional amendment or
Constitutional Convention it will
save costs and in that degree bet
ter please the people. Another
thing, the law, without a Consti-
tutional amendment, might 60 in
to effect at once, with an cmerg-
ency clause. Lets get at a tax or
a license on franchises as quickly
as possible.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
LONDON COACHES.
Those In Queen Eiizibeths Time Were
Strange Monstcw.

Those In Queen Eiizlbeth's Time Were
Strange Monstcr.
Riding was the only alternative to
walking dt the beginning OF Eliza
beth's reign, and lady never rode
without six or seven serving men to
carry attire suitable to all contingent
cies, and the means to repair a toilet
which might suffer on the journey. To
diminish this cost coaches came into
use. They were introduced in 1900 by
Dutch coaChman of the queen; but
we are told "a coach was a strange
monster in those days, and the sight
of it put both man and horse into
amazement; some said it was a great
crabshell brought out of China. and
some imagined IL to be the pagan
temples in which the cannibals wor-
hiped the devil" But at length these
doubts were cleared and coachmaking
became substantial trade. So rapid
was the increase Of coaches that In
1901 an act of parliament was passed
to restrain the excessive and super
iluous use of coaches within this
realm" In spite of this innovation
no method could be devised which
made locomotion pleasant through
streets which were alternately tor
rents OF dirt finding their way to the
Fleet ditch, and thick deposits of black
mud, which furnished ready weapon
10 any one who wished to express dis
"a, 81,
picture London without either cabs
or omnibuses. Bishop of London, in
Cornhill Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

Rhodes Clay, of Audrain, is
working for law in the Legislat-
ure providing for 2-ccnt fare on
the railroads. While the question
was up in the House the other day
one of the members offered pc
tition of > 900 machine men in the
Springfield shops objecting to the
passage of the law. Clay respond
ed: 1.-THE gentleman from Wolfe
says he protests for 1000. | ask
the passage of this bill in the name
of people of the whole state. ="
Hurrah for Clay!
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Trustees Sale.

Whereas. James II. Woods aud Mollic
+. Woods. his wife. by their deed Of trust
dated the 9th day Of April, \. u. 1892, and
recorded in the Recorders Office Of rAu-
drain county. in the State Of Missouri, in
Book 10. page 2eG. conveyed to the under
signed in trust to secure the payment Of
a certain prumi>sury note in said deed of
trust described the following described
real estate, situated in Audrain county.
State Of Missouri, to-wit:
All that part OF the northwest quarter
and that part of the southwest fourth 90
of the northeast quarter uf section three
90. township fifty 500. range eight ~
west. lying south of the Saint Louis.
Kansas City and Northern Railroad NOV
called the Wabash RailrOadJ and more
particularly described as follows: Begin
at the southwest corner Of the northwest
quarter Of section three C}D, township
fifty OjOD. range eight tSJ west. and run
east on center line of said section three
60, township fifty tiOi. range eight (SJ
west. 50 chains to the intersection Of said
line with the Railroad and from said
southwest corner Of section three CD,
township fifty t1W, range eight c~J west,
run north IS and 9i-lOO chains ON west line
Of said section to the Intersection Of said
line with the Railroad. containing 4Si,
acres.
And whereas default has been made in
the payment Of said note and in tn" con-
dtions Of said deed of trust. now, there
fore nt Inc rpuIIpSt tf the lpunl holder of
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Unworthy of the Least Mercy.

We live in hopes of witnessing the
day when not an omnibus or road car
will remain to affliCt the eyesight, OBJ
struct the progress, destroy the nerves
or try the temper OF the long-suffering
Londoner. There is not the smallest
occasion for enderheartcdness in the
matter. There never was a threatened
institution less deserving OF sympathy
than the LondCn bus. II IS not even
as if it were cood OF its kind From
its nature the bus must necessarily be
slow, clumsy, space-nliins, titc5ome. 1t
need not. however be the aAom,nably
lighted AID atro2ously ventilated Cor
unyentilateD veAitle which IN point Of
fact It IS ii snort, the bus as we
know II is lrln2ssible aid incorriglble,
Westminster Gazette,
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

IT is beginning to be observed
that the office is seeking the man
and not the man the Office under
Gov. Dockery's administration.
AS n splendid proof of this, the
case Of s. j. Buckner, cashier of
one Of the banks of this city, who
was appointed State Bank Exam
iner by Secretary of State Cook,
but who declined the place, is cit
ed as only one of a number of in
stances in point. Hope this glad
day is here to stay.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

RHODES CLAY wants to hear
from his Audrain constituents re-
garding intended road legislation
over at jefferson City. He says
that every Legislature that con-
vcnes feels called upon to tinker
with the road law and he would
like to get it fixed this time so
this tinkering can be ended. You
will be interested in his commune
cation regarding this subject pub
lished in this issue of the MESSAGE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

THE Farmers Mutual Insurance
Company is one of MeXicO's most
prosperous institutions and has
the confidence of the public in ev-
cry part Of the county. We are
glad to note these facts, and may
this company prosper more and
more. The present directors of
the company are: w. IL. Ken
nan, j. F. Llewellyn, w. l.. Fowles,
Walker Pollock, J. w. Trimble,
j. F. Griffee, j. \. Abbay, b. r.
Cauthorn, j. a. Glandon, 5. p.
Emmons, A. X. Luckic and X.
NJ. White.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Mother BIRD In Hat.

The slashing articles which have APP
pcared on the subject of feathers as
articles of feminine adornment remind
one of a woman who met a small boy
carrying a nestfu of eggs. you
cruel, wretched boy" she cried, how
could you have the heart to do such a
horrid thing? No doubt the poor
mother is now breaking her heart for
the loss Of her eggs" oh no she
cent care" said the small boy. NOV
Ing cautiously out of reach, "she amt
80, the chance, You've got her in your
hat"
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

The whipping post won't do.
Have to make it more severe, any
way, The negro whipped at Full
ton for stealing and who comes to
Mexico and goes to stealing again
either did not get the stripes thick
enough and heavy enough-or the
whipping post won't do.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

parity with gold" and it appears
that the measure will pass, too.
That's the old Greenback party
doctrine. No Populist could hold
n more radical view. Do the Re.
publicans really think that the fiat
of the government can make Il 80
cent dollar" worth one hundred
cpntSe
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
INCOME OF A KING.
The Kabuka of Uganda Has smallest In
come.

Probably there is no monarch living
and, nomindlly at any rate, ruling a
large Kingdom who has SO small an in
come as has the "klbuka" or king, Of
Uganda who receives an annual sum
Of $3.50 from the British government.
Actually, Of course, Uganda Is a British
possession, and is administered entire
ly hy British officials, under the con-
troll of the foreign office, but in name,
at least, the kabuka is still the ruler OF
the country. The king is only quite a
boy at present, and so soon as he at
tains his majority, on the completion
of his eighteenth year, he will have his
allowance increased to fl 800 a year,
no mighty allowance on which to
maintain the dignity of a reigning
monarch. In addition to this annual
pension the king Of Uganda has receiv-
ed from the British government a
grant of $50 square miles Of land as a
private garden surely one of the
most extensive gardens to be found
anywhere in the world. This system of
granting land to the leading natives
has been very largely adopted by the
British in Uganda, and all the kings
family, together with the principal
chiefs of the various tribes, have re-
ceivcd tracts of country ranging from
IL to so square miles. for their own
particular use In connection with this
annual allowance to the king Of Cgan-
da it is interesting to note the fact
that at the present time the British
treasury is providing pensions for sew
eral other dusky mOnarchs and their
relatives. Among these are the sultan
of Zanzibar, one or two rulers of minor
Indian native states, the ex-king Of
Benin, and eXKing Prempeh of Ash
anti, in addition to relatives Of Ceta-
wayo OF Zuzuland. Thebaw Of Burmah
and the late lamented Lobergula Of
Matabeleland.-Gold Penny Maya
zine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

OUT at Pasadena, California, a
plan has been originated to use the
suns rays for heating the boilers
of stationary engines. 1t will do
away with the requirements for
fuel of any kind, A giant reflect
or will he made to throw old Sol $
rays just where heat may be re-
quired, a great invention for the
new century already.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters If
administration on the estate Of Aucr"tc
Shell. deceased, have been granted to- the
undersigned by the Probate Court Of Au-
drain county. Missouri. bearing date Of
claims against said estate are required to
exhibit them to me for allowance within
one year after the date of said letters or
they may be prccludcd from any benefits
from said estate, and II such claims be-
not presented in two years from the date
Of said letters they shall be- forever
barred. j. X. SHELL,
Administrator
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

One of the bills is nothing more
than the present law, commonly
called the contract system," with
few changes, the chief of which
are, first, compensation to be al
lowed road commissioners; second,
reduction in age of inhabitants liza
BILE for road tax from 60 to 80
years; third, increase in minimum
poll tax from 81 80 to 800 and
maximum tax from So 90 to Sc 90,
likewise making time for labor on
road not less than two nor more
than six days if tax not paid i'll
money. The other bill is practi.
cally the old law known as the
School district PLAN, which was
in force prior to the passage OF the
present law, with also a few alter
ations. In it additional safeguards
are thrown around the overseer so
as to prevent misuse of road funds
and insure their expenditure for
road purposes strictly. One change
prevents him from using his own
teams other than to work out his
own tax; another requires receipts
for every amount expended by HIM
to he filed with annual settlement,
etc.
From the above it will be seen
that it is left to each county to say
which law it will adopt. | find
that practically only about one
half of the counties of the state
attempted to put in force the law
passed by the last Legislature; that
is, the present law. Many Of those
counties that are using it seem to
be of the opinion that it will prove
Il good law with the above changes,
while others, and especially those
which refused to appoint commits
sloners or to in any way bring it
into use, are persistent in demand |
ing the old law. AS IL result |
personally believe the adoption of
both, as above outlined, is the best
solution Of the problem. If in the
future any county should become
dissatisfied with the one it adopted !
then Il change could be made by
that county.
Certainly it is time to have the
law i'll such condition that every
legislature which cOnvenes will not |
feel that it is its duty to alter the
same. | am somewhat undecided !
as to whether the power should be
given the county court to adopt
the law or whether that power
ought not to vest in the people, as,
for example, if such law after be-
ing adopted by the court ought
not to be ratified by the people at
an election. However, believing
the county courts as Il rule express
the sentiments of the people, pos
sibly such a ratification would not
be necessary.
Owing to the importance of this
road question and my limited
knowledge of it, | have taken this
method of making known our pres
ent intentions here and to any and
all persons in our county interested
in the same to write me freely in
regard thereto should they so de-
sire, in order that | may more in
diligently vote upon the matter,
as well as if possible truly repre-
sent my constituents. Especially
do | ask the road commissioners to
consider the matter and if they find
any criticism of this plan to make
known the same to me at once.
Thanking You for your valuable
space and with regards, permit me
to remain,
Yours obediently,
RHODES CLAY.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

THAT thrcc-fourths jury decision
last Saturday under the new con
stitutional amendment is claiming
considerable attention over the
State.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

THE MESSAGE subscription list
is rolling up grandly in the yicin-
ity of Laddonia. You see we were
raised down that way. Occasion
ally II prophet has honor in his own
country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

Australians are migrating in large
numbers to South Africa on account
Of the drouth in western Queensland.
1t is estimated that not less than
$4,000 900 worth of stock has been
lost by drouths during the past sevsn
years
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

MoBERLY has adopted an ordin-
ance increasing the salaries of city
officials. Don't tell this to the
Mexico Ledger.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

taken away.
Are we much
wiser than the
h c a I II c II ?
Thousands of
childless
" o III Ell are
not as they
suppose un-
der Natures
ban. but are
suffering from
a disc ascd
condition of
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

In the East childlessness is considered
a curse from the gods. 1t is a pathetic
sight to see some childless Hindoo
mother PROSTATE before an idol, implor-
ing that the curse of childlessness may be
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

THUS Republican Congress is
moving for the adoption of a law
to maintain the silver dollar ut
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
GLOVE SALE...
First of Special Shovel Them
Out Sales!


Largest Glove Stock in Mexico, at
less than regular cost.
Ladies' regular 81 90 Kid Gloves
shovel 'cm out price 4sc.
Ladies' Fleece Lined Kid Mits,
worth $l.0O. at 4Sc.
Ladies' fleece lined kid mits,
worth Zoe, at 3Sc.
Children's fleece lined kid mits,
worth 1Oc, at Doe.
Ladies Jersey fleece gloves,
worth poe, go at Zoe.
Childrcn's yarn mits, worth 1jc,
go at &c.
Special.
20 dozen men $ and boys gloves,
sold all over town at 2Jc, our
price, to shovel 'em out, ljc.
20 dozen mems assorted gloves
and mits at wholesale cost.
You know every merchant in
town who sells Esendiath' 5 wa
terproof and steam proof horse
hide gloves gets 81 90 and 81 %
for them; our price zoe.
See our window for Start
ling Bargains.
The Black Flag,
North Side Square, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31

traction for the appreciative class
of our citizens.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
Going West.
E. S. WILSON, Ticket ACT.

GEo. J. CHARLTON. c. S. CRANE.
G. =. and r. a. {. G.. p. and ia. Wab.
Il ARy.Chcago III Ry.St, Louis Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-01-31
A Living Fountain.

The following is an editorial
from w. J Bryan's Commoner.
1t will thoroly enlist the attention
of every MESSAGE reader who
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-05

blage at close range. again and again
bowling his Acknowledgements to the
tremendous cheers from 10000 throats
Then he turned and shook hands with
Vice President Roosevelt. while an
other great cheer went up a. the two
central figures. Mckinley and Roose.
welt. stood out above the crowd.
Now again deep hush fell upon
the assemblage as the president and
the chief justice advanced to the CEN
ter OF pavilion. The president re-
moved his hat and then he raised his
right hand. In the intense stiffness.
family could be heard the solemn
words OF the chief justice and the
measured response OF the president.
taking the oath to maintain inviolate
the constitution and laws OF the Unit
ed States. He spoke In strong
voice. easily heard BY those near the
front of the stand. His face looked
very grave as the oath was pro
nouncel. There was no demonstration
ms he concluded the rath and began
his inaugural address. following
which a luncheon was served In the
room OF the senate committee on mil
ifary affairs. The return to the White
House was along the same route as
the morning parade.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-05

$500 for a single room for the day Ia
a hotel near Pennsylvania avenus3
and Fifteenth street, while ordinary
second story windows have been regU3
lar!y held at from $25 to $50 and sim
gle chairs in store windows from 81
up.
The splendid avenue never looke0
in better condition for a great parade
The entire length of the route. lined
with human faces, was sea OF color.
The national colors were everywhere.
At the instance of the decorations
committee the householders along the
line Of march had avoided all chear
decorations and gave the preference
TO the red. white and blue at all points
What might have been an overplus a
color was fortunately tempered by z
soft and almost imperceptible haze
a precursor Of spring in this climate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-05
GREAT CROWDS ATTEND.
FSoulous Prices Paid for Windows
Along the Line Of March.


The crowds began to gather on the
.trcets early with the hope that the
dav would be better than the leaden
skies early promised. by o'clock the
government departments that had
been turned temporarily into barracks
for visiting troops began to give up
their occupants. who streamed TOWARD
pennsylvania avenue from all direc'
tions.
The hotel crowds began to put
themselves in evidence about an houi
later. while from the very early morn
ing hours each Of the dcpots confirm
uted n STEADY but ever-tncreasins
stream Of tourists to the CROWDS al
reodv on the streets. Military and
civic organizations that had been ae
,,vea en- route poured in with IN
cre,sinr rapidty. The sound OF bands
6,,od the air as troops and marching
o,,hs ono after another swung into
popnsvlvania avenue at quickstep
hurrying to the quarters in nope q,
h,sty breakfast before setting out io'
.oi,. rendezvous. whence they were
"a fo,, in line for the big parade.
several thrifty colored teamster'
evidently had borne in mind the posi-
bility contained in the side street lo'
some time past and early in the morn
sng score OF wagons appeared or
eide streets just on Pennsyivan.s
ayonue with elevated tiers OF seat
"o,,h,c of accommodating from ~ Z
90 people each. These s'a'S , ..,'
s,ctioncd on satisfactorily al Ia,'
..,as The prices Of window seats II
~. .o,sos and stores along the iins
:, - u,rch reached an almost fann'o"'
". within the past week. II Is re
norted that one wealthy senator pa"