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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
NOT DEAD YET.
A Combine Gets Some
"Sage" Advice.

a rumor was circulated in Wall
street down in New York the 9th.
er day, for the second time within
a week, that Russell Sage had died
suddenly. Mr.. Sage himself was
one of the first to be informed
that he was dead. He immediate.
ly quoted Mark Twain. by saying
the report was, at lepst, prema-
ture.
In speaking of the giant rail
road combination in the North
west, Mr.. Sage, while more kindly
disposed to the project than he
was few months ago when it
was first undertaken, did not fail
to utter a warning to promoters
that they go slow for fear of the
effects such gigantic deals are
likely to have on the public mind.
This combination of the six
great railroads of the Northwest is
an experiment." said the aged A.
nancier. ut will be necessary
that it be watched, and watched
very carefully. 1t may have to be
modified very essentially to abide
the enmity which it is certain to
arouse.
1.-THE danger lies in the effect it
will have upon weaker lines. II
will compel them to struggle hard.
er than ever to get along, and one
of the weapons in the possession
of the weaker lines is an appeal to
the State Legislature. The roads
in the combination run thru nine
teen different States and Terrific
ries and the promoters of it have
to look out for adverse Legislation
from any or all of the nineteen
State Governments.
"If this combination is not con
Quoted conservatively, the next
thing will be great public excite
ment, resulting in local Legislation
-wiping out franchises possessed
by the combination roads in vari
Gus States. A combination OF
this sort throttles competition anC
the people don't like it. The mer
at the head of it will have to be
more careful and conservative tC
avoid the dangers | have pointed
out"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Glucose Honey Is Barred.

Chicago, H., Nov. IA car
load Of glucose honey, under the
guise of "pure clover honey" has
been condemned by the State Pure
Food Inspectors and barred from
the market. An analysis of the
"honey" showed that it contained
from 80 to GO per cent of glucose.
The consignee had the choice of
selling it as a glucose mixture or
of sending it back, and he chose
the latter course. at the same time
cancelling other orders. Glucose
honey is not regar ded as an injur'
ious mixture, but is worth only
about one-fifth as much as real
honey.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
LAWLESSNESS.
Inviting a Situation Not Far
Removed From An
archy.

Lincoln, Neb. Nov. lj.--In his
newspaper w. j. Bryan denouuces
the refusal of Governor Durbin Of
Indiana to honor the requisition
of Governor Beckham of Kentucky
for the return of w. l.. Taylor as
IA dangerous precedent, inviting a
reign of lawlessness, and not far
removed from anarchy. The Goe-
bel assassination, Mr.. Bryan says,
was purely political act, partici-
pated in by Republicans and two
Republican governors refused to
surrender Taylor for trial.
IF the reasons presented by
Governor Durbiu are sound, then
it is perfectly safe for a Republi-
can to kill any Democratic execu-
tive and flee to Il Republican State
and if Democratic governors act
upon this same principle, it is safe
for Democrat to kill Il Republi-
can official and then flee to Dem
ocratic State. In other words, the
position taken by Gov. Durbin, if
accepted as n precedent, invites n
reign of lawlessneSs and ought to
alarm the friends of law and or
der, regardless of political aflilia-
tion.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
PennsylvAniA In Carolina.

Pennsylvania is to have a beautiful
building at the South Carolina expo
sition which opens in the fall, Its CEN
tral attraction will be the old Liberty
bell surrounded by an elaborate civic
and educational display. 1t will be con-
structed OF stan, with tower dome and
columns OF dazzling whiteness. The
tower, over 100 feet high, will be one
Of its features, duplicating the tower
on Independence hall. The ample dome
over the exhibition room In the build
ing will be beautifed with electric
bulbs, and will mount powerful
searchlight, which will illuminate all
the exposition grounds. Surrounding
the building will be terraced garden,
400 by 200 feet in area, with a mini
ature lake at one end. Twenty thou
sand dollars is the estimated cost
Pennsylvania Grit.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Run Down BY a Dog.

Kirksville, Mo-, Nov. 12.-On
the evidence of small dog,
George Isair has been sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary on
a charge of stealing 5000 from
James Reed, cripple. The dog
followed lsair along ravine to
his home. Officers followed the
track and arrested Isair. The dog
went with the officers to Reed $
home and refused to be driven
back. On the stand Isair said the
dog had trailed him mercilessly
since the commission of the deed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
"Sawsiety" Editors.

The following naughty slash by
the Centralia Courier:
Mark Twain says that each of
the places where folks go after
death has its Advantages" Heav-
en- for climate and hell for socie-
ty." Will the Mexico "Sawsiety"
editors please take due notice and
govern themselves accordinglyP
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Stick to Yer Kniffin,.
BY TACITUs HUssEY, DIES MONIES, IOWA.

Didn't keer fer circses with clowns jokes old and funny
oss had charms fer him. with good chance of
losin money;
Camp meetins "A bore ALSO I've often heerd him say
Not that he feared to catch relgion-but materially stad
away.
lie had faith in any bank but safely slowed his cash
In safe place he knowd of earn' financial crash
Sez he: "Id rather hustle round dressed in my workn
togs,
And make Dutchmans per cent, Jest lendn' corn
ter hogs"
Never football game; but heerd it was tumble
OF fclers ghtn fer ball with many rough an tumble;
Some picers he had of em bareheadcd in the sun,
All daubcd with mudies like his hogs-that done sech
things fer fun!
Had fer Collin folks, hammern' balls around
A huntin' holes to put 'em in-an which they seldom
found;
Didn't keer fer politics Gov ment wheels might slip their
cogs
He viewed sech things with camness-and on lend
in corn ter hogs!
Rch7 Wenow the people say he's the richest man about;
Horses an fccdin stccrs-wcah promoters without
doubt.
Had ambition thaa-way, but pcarcd to his whim
To plan 1t so that he could buy all land adjinng him
An then in explanation said: Ef have land yer see
Ter raise more ter feed more hogs twoud be
wealth fer me;
Fer idle lives an livn' high an active brain befogs
SO keep from gittn lonesome by lendn hogs!"
Git my INTEREST," Bet do! Have good security!
Take four months shoat in spring, yer him off
yer
Fer market i'll the winter fer three hundred pounds pork
Jest death its easiest kind of work
Keeps a-grown while sleep, dreamn of your weaths
increase,
An the trick is done easy that seems as slick as
grease!'
The man who makes of it don't rum but calmly
Along concenratn all his mind lenn corn ter hogs!"
lkehc best Of earthly things the critters eat;
Fer every of corn thrown down git in meat;
They mind me much of know who at my idces scof:
For when they feed at public cribs git both feet in the
trough,
De' Why, of course | must That is mans fate they
say;
Fer men outye their usefulness they better then away!
SO picked ont this eptaph from Il list OF cpilogucs;
Here lies the man who jest got rich by lcndin ter
hogs! "
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Tricks In Railroad Trs mo.

In theory freight cars are permitted
10 run through foreign roads to their
destination on the condition that o.
their arrival they shall be unloadeI
promptly and started on the journey
home, In practice the freight agent is
apt to use the cars that are most han
dy regardless OF their ownership. An
agent at Minneapolis would hardly
think twice before filling up Maine
CENTRAL freight car with a consignment
for Manitoba. The agent at Manitoba
would not suffer pang Of conscience
when he found himself stufing the
sam" car with a cargo Of supplies for
waco Tex Thus are begun the wan
d"ring of car which. II n were not
for the car accountant and his memor-
anda there would be- no end Aims
lees Magazine
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The Centralia Guard comment
ing on the saloon question says;
Our opinion is just as it has al
ways been; that the drinking man
and not the saloon pays all the
bills, from the distiller's profit to
the saloon keepers profit and all
the trimmings combined, Yes,
the saloon does him good and all
the poor dupe has at the finish is
a badly deranged set of internal
improvements and the remnant OF
a "ouce fat" purse.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
"SALOON PLAY ROOMS"
Training the Children to the
Alcohol Habit.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 16.-
The second days session of the
National w. c. Y. L. opened to-
day. a telegram from the Cana
dian w. G. T. L. in session was
read, and also II message from
Mrs. Frances j. Barnes, and "A
cablcgram from Lady Henry Som
erset of England, conveying greet
ings.
In talk on "Purity" Mrs. Hell
en- l.. Bullock of New York said
that 200,0 children were arrest
ed every year in the United States.
She made ,he statement that there
are in Chicago, on one street,
twenty saloons that have play.
rooms for children, fitted up with
toys and everything tending tC
child amusement and where n chile
is also served with alcohol candy
and where in many instances
drink is furnished.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
RELIEF CAME.
An An swer to the Plea Of
a Horse.
Don't Abuse The Faithful
Animals That Serve
You.

Too many people are abusive OF
the horse and of their other stock.
We have seen it on the streets of
Mexico and have observed it in
other places of this county. In
the thickly settled centers they
would not let you, if they found
you out. 1t does not pay in dol
lars and cents, of course it does
not, and many people would do
better if reminded occasionally
Find reminder" in the follow
ing-meanwhile don't starve your
horse this winter, even if feed Is
scarce and costly:
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 13.-ln
Humane Agent Rickseeker's mail
Wednesday afternoon, was the fol
lowing letter:
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Crushed B.n.ath shsko.perean Ideal

What | feel is that the poetic drama
has for two centuries and more been
crushed beneath the weight OF the
Shakespearcan ideal, says Stephen
Phillips in the Critic. Poets have tried
TO write like Shakespeare. and critics
have urged them on, not recognizing
that, though his matter was for all
time, his form, his technique was for his
own age and no other. 1t needed
Shakespeare, and no lesser man, TO in
fuse any permanent vitality into the
measureless complications OF the
Shaekspearean drama. often think
that the art OF the Elizabethans was
typical Of the Anglo-SaXon genius, as
described by Lord Rosebery-the ge-
MUS for 'muddling through somehow" :"
Shakespeare breathed upon chaos, and
chaos quiyered into immortal life But
even his great contemporaries seldom
or never performed the same miracle;
and all subsequent attempts to initiate
It have ended in disaster, Or am
wrong? Can you name play on the
Shakespearean model. wr'ten since
the restoration. that has any real life
In ity
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The Kansas City Star used the
following item from the MESSAGE
last week: A Worcester, Audrain
county, correspondent asserts that
some folks think the story that
Jeff Atkins tells about getting a
crock of butter that was six or
more years old out Of an unused
well sounds fishy, but it is Il fact
and the butter had retained its
natural color aud odor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Height or waves.

Some interesting details as TO tho
height Of waves recorded on the east
coast of Scotland have Just been COM
municated 10 the Institution OF Civil
Engineers by William Shield. the en-
glneer at the Peterhead harbor works,
where the records were taken. During
a storm from the southeast veering
to east st-soutneast. the velocity OF the
wind rose from 81 to SO miles per
hour within the 36 hours. The waves
carefully measured by Instruments
were found to be irregular both as to
height and length, but wave after wave
passed, having its crest quite un-
broken, fully 22 feet G inches above
the saltwater level. Assuming the
troughs to be as far below the still
water level as their crest was above
1t. the height of the waves would thus
be i5 feet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
AudTain Courts.

CIRCUIT CoURT- Bird Monday in
January, lst Monday III June,
Sd Monday in September.
COUNTY COURT-lst Monday
in February, lst Monday III May
lst Monday in August, lst Monday
in November.
PROBATE COURT-2d Monday il
January, ID Monday in March, q
Monday in May, I'd Monday ii
September.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Dear Mr.. Humane Ag-
ent: | am a poor, forlorn
old horse. Many people
pity me for my abject and
detected look, but some
how no one seems able to
do anything for me, and
knowing you to be a kind
and merciful man, | thus
appeal to you in my dis
tress.
"TheSears, with their
burden of toll and hard
ships, hang heavily upon
me, my infrmities and
pains bear me almost to
the dust. l feel forsaken
and alone in this great
throbbing city, yet toiling
on day by day. | fain
would lie down and yield
mp the life that the Great
God Giver gave to me.
Can you do something for
mes
Fl am owned by IA col
ored man named jackson,
who does whitewashing.
He is now doing ii job at
the Punch and Shear
Works Company. Today
| stood ont in the cold, pit
iless rain-no one saw me
have a mOuthful to eat or
drink.
"a kind d-hearted employe
led me in the shed. He
spoke kindly to me and
placed some old bags on
my back. God bless him.
"I am sick and weary
and tired of living and |
entreat you to have me
put to a painless death.
II heard some men sing
ing once and the refrain
was, God pity a poor old
tramp and | can say
with heart throbbings aud
bitter tears, God pity a
poor old horse "
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Frank James, the once notori-
Gus bandit and brother of Jesse
James, announces that he will go
on the stage. James declares that
he is trying to live right in the
latter years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Seven OF the largest sugar refneries
on Bayou Teche, in st. Mary parish,
decided to discontinue the use of coal
In the manufacture Of sugar and sent
to New Orleans an agent to contract
for the erection OF the necessary oil
tanks. They will use Texas oil In
future in manufacturing and refining
sugar, Among the refneries in st
Mary that have already decided to
abandon coal for oil are the Lafayette,
Segura, Adlene and Raceland, with the
Bolrgeueries, Patterson, and Nc
Bride & Nichols sugar houses These
refneries use sl50,000 worth OF coal
annually. 1t will cost S35 900 to adapt
their furnaces for the use of oil in
stead, but 1t Is estimated that less
than $4,000 worth OF fuel oil will do
the work OF sl60,000 worth OF coal.
II Is thought that one-third OF the
Louisiana sugar plantations will use
oil instead OF coal this year. The
number would be larger but for the
fact that the plantations had made
their contracts for coal for the sea.
son, before the full value of Texas oil
was shown. II is probable that by
/ next season all the sugar plantations
in Louisiana will be using oil instead
of coal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

VIM. Monogan, in the eastern
part of the county, has sued the
G. & A. railroad company for al
legged damages to his fields by fires
started by locomotives belonging
to said railroad company. His
suit is for $40.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Farber Forum: The Mexico
MESSAGE is now two years old, a
splendid paper, and is growing in
grace. Editor Beal has establish
ed the MESSAGE on a firm founda-
ton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

When the Fifty seventh Con-
gress meets no Populists or Silver
Republicans will be found in the
Senate, aud the lines will be close
ly drawn between the two old par
ties,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Martinsburg Enterprise; Here ;
to the Mexico MESSAGE, which has
entered upon its third year. May
each year bring its editor brighter
prospects and more friends. The
MESSAGE is worthy of its calling,
and, we are glad to know, is ap-
preciated
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Albert LOTHIAN, of Elkton, Md

Albert LOTHIAN, Of Elkton, Md.
while dreaming, met with a pain
full accident that he will not soon
forget. He had borrowed a shot
gun for the purpose of going after
rabbits. When he retired he car
ricd the gun to his room and plac-
ed it alongside of his bed, In his
slumber he began to dream of the
game that was in store for him
Unconsciously he picked up the
gun and fired, The shot entered
his right foot, 1t is thought the
member will have to be amputated
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Centralia Courier: The Mexico
MESSAGE is a three -year-old beau
ty. Clean, newsy, fearless, pro-
greSsive. it deserves to live and
prosper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Japan has a population of over
Al ,OO0,0 900 people but can't boast
even one plutOcrat or millionaire.
In this she is better off than the
United States.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

New York Justice sets aside ver-
diet of $500 in damage suit for
death of child, saying the dam
ages are fixed at such a low figure
as to shock the moral sense"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Henry Sannebeck, formerly of
Mexico but now of jefferson City,
while cutting meat the other day
cut deeper than he bargained-cut
his thumb off.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Rev. VIM. Huff, formerly con-
nected with the Regular Bapsist,
of this city, moved his family to
Liberty, Mo last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

According to the Courier, a. b.
Chance, of Centralia, is going to
take Il chance at putting in a tele-
phone line between Thompson and
Centralia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

A Sister of Charity at Ludlow,
KY, prevented a panic among
forty pupils while the school build
ing was burning. She marShaled
the little ones, led them in prayer
and held them in check until relief
arrived,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Senator Vest believes the Re-
publicans will pass the ship subSi-
dy bill: that Roosevelt is an eX-
treme imperialist, aud that there
is no hope for relief from trust
evils under the Republican admin
istratiOn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Origin Of tho Y. NJ. &. A.

II was during n walk across Black
friars bridge on Sunday evening in
May. 1874, that George Williams and
Edward Beaumont both clerks, de-
cided to call meeting to consider the
advisability Of forming "a society for
improving the spiritual condition OF
young men engaged in the drapery
and other trades" AS a result OF the
call thirteen clerks met on the evening
Of June 6. 1874. in what was then
George Williams hedroom-and II
ever a proof was needed that l3 IL not
an unlCky number the subsequent his
tory Of tho Y. VI. G. A, which was real
ly started at that meeting, furnishes
IT. II was n draper's clerk, known as
"Smithy." who on that occasion sug-
gested the name by which the society
has ever since been known A few
weeks larger meeting was held and
the association was formally organ
ized.-London Express
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

John Jackson, colored, white
washer, was arrested on the charge
of cruelty to animals, and the
horse was killed next day.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The Courier-Journal (Henry
Watterson's paper) and the Mes
SAGE one year, 81 80.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Criminal prosecutions are to be
commenced against one hundred
fraudulent oil companies in Texas.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

New York State had fall of
snow last week, drifting from one
to six feet deep in places.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Ned Grange, near Laddonia,
has public sale today and thinks
of moving West.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The Nj. Nj. A. foot ball team
and the st. Louis Manual Train
ing team will contest in Mexico
next Thursday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The Mexico Christian Church is
laying plans for the erection of a
new house of worship.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21
Price of hogs going down.

Christmas comes on Wednesday
this year.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Audrain county gets $5,052 36
taxes from the Wabash railroad
this year.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The Forum says that Farber
capital is invested in the Texas oil
fields.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Rhoden Coons, of near Hutchi-
son, will locate in California.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

7. b. Buckner, the Kansas City
attorney, is predicting early peace
and harmony among the turbulent
factions of Democracy in his home
county. jackson. Mr.. Buckner
was formerly Prosecuting Attor'
ney of Audrain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

The MESSIAH and Twicc-a- Week
st. Louis Republic, both one year,
only $l.7j IT,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-21

Robert Sorrell has moved back
to this county from Kentucky.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-02-16
LATEST EXECUTIVE AND
LEGISLATIVE NEWS FROn BOiSE.

senator Turner OF Bannock hus in-
froduced bill to establish til. Acade-
my Of Idaho vt Pocatelio.
The bill requiring liquor license to
be issued for the year, aud not less, IL
likely 10 become law.
Both branches OF the legislature have
Strengthened ttoIr traces and are pull
Ing along the Jordan legislative road.
The number Of house bills have cross
ed the 1913 mark.
Gov Hunt has approved the bill pro-
viding for the printing Of the supreme
court decisions. The attorneys OF the
State will appreciate this new law.
Swectser, OF CAssia county. has in-
troduced bill for the construction OF a
bridge across Snake river, giving his
county an outlet 10 the railroad. He
nsks for an appropriation Of 5000 to
build II.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-02-16

The little town Of Newton, Utah. had
novel case before IT, just'cc of the
peace last week. A cltlycn of the town
was arrested and tried for huRglnx his
VIE. Think os man buKginr his wife
giving offence ~ the consrrvators o'
'oe peace sud dignity Of town!
bnt u wac this way: The husband
mad been called from home on business
ana when be rUturned found his home
qusrant'nctl on account Uf small lH'x.
h'- wife rushed out In the yard to Tell
MN, and somc nelghbor saw him hug
"er at the saeeting, and reported him
ana had him arrested. The Justice WAS
human; he had y wife of his own And
knew OF no punishment for n man mute
y expressing his love for his wife IN
"me OF great trouble like y small pox
Quarantine.