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Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

rcsentative Of II friendly power (too
friendly. 6. Wencral ellison,
another representative, slightly
secondary but still prominent. 7.
Charley Oregon, another repre-
sentative. knows better but can't
help it. s. Villagers. Taxpayers,
Trumpcters, Sightscers, Toadies,
Cockneys, East Indians. Austria
lians, Canadians, New Zealanders,
Royal Flunkies, American Funk
les, Bradley Martins, Vandcrbilts,
Astors, Etc.
1t must be read to be appreciat.
ed and cannot be reproduced in
plain prose. The characters of
Joe Chamberlain, Michael Hicks
Beach, Gen. kitchner, Edward
VII, Whitelaw Read, Minister
Choate, Gen. Wilson and Charley
Clark of the Oregon are pictured
to the life. Our sympathies are
especially aroused for poor Char
ley Oregon"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Our Tax Rate.

The Courier and Farmere' Fav-
orite are discussing the reasons
why so many Illinoisans arc com
ing to Missouri TO settle, Let us
suggest, says the Shelbina Demo.
crat, that the difference in tax
rates may have something to do
with it. Under good Republican
rule i'll Illinois they levy 30 cents
on the 800 to carry on the State
government, and the Governor
says they have u hard time to
squeeze thru at that, and with
half Il million Of income from the
Illinois Central Railroad thrown
in, and no State debt, while under
the bad Democratic management
of Missouri 10 cents on the 800,
without any half million from a
railroad, runs the State govern
ment. In other words, it takes
five times the levy in Illinois that
it does in Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
+. Il. JESSE,
District Deputy.

Bursting of = Hose Causes Commotion
In Dstroit.
When a Second avenue man waters
and enjoys the work as pastime says
the Detroit Free Press. The one here
referred to was having a particularly
good time taking aim at the dandelion
tops, training the stream on them and
knocking them off. His wife came by
way OF the house to visit with him
and cheer him on In the good work.
Just as she made the turn by the steps
the hose burst through a spot that had
been weakened by dragging over the
ground and the gushing water first
blinded her for the time, while 1t pro-
ceeded to take the curl out OF her
crimps. 1t is unnecessary to add that
she let out a terriffic scream, or that
her husband turned suddenly to see
what had happened. In so doing he
whirled the nozzle with his body, and
this time the water went all over her
with impartiality. There were two
screams in rapid succession. The cum
fuddled worser half threw the stream
above her head, and 1t went merrily
through the wide-open window Of the
next door neighbor. That window went
down with q slam that sounded like
the explosion Of a giant firecracker and
shook the block. AS a preverse fate
would have 1t, the best fellow OF the
neighbours daughter was calling Just
at this time. II 10 unfortunte that he
is excitable and nervous. Even stoical
philosopher will make some sign when
banged Unexpectedly In the ear with
streak Of cold water moving at the
rate OF sixty miles an hour. He jumped
to within a few inches Of the ceiling,
gave a very fine imitation OF war
whoop, and then tried to jam that win
dow through the foundation. He had
been told forty times Just how the ac-
cldent occurred. how accidental 1t was.
and how sorry the perpetrator Of the
cold douse Is, but the girls eyes twin
Ele with suppressed mirth whenever
they meet, and as long as this is the
case he is figuring to get good and
even with the man that practiced on
him as though his head were dande-
lion top.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Trustees Sale.

Whereas Title G. Owings and Lycurgus
G. Owings, her husband, on the 18th day
OF April, 1899, by their certain deed OF
trust, duly acknowledged and recorded In
the deed OF trust records OF Audrain
county. Missouri, In book 10. page as,
conveyed tothc undersigned trustee tho
following described real estate, situated
in Audrain county, Missouri, to-wit:
Lot two (2), In block four az, Broad
waters Addition to Mexico, Missouri.
Which said conveyance was made in
trust to secure the payment Of certain
promissory note therein described. and,
whereas said note is now due and un-
paid. Now, therefore, l, the said trustee,
at the request OF the legal holder Of said
note and by virtue OF authority in me vest
cd, will, between the hours OF o'clock
n. M. and o'clock p. M, on
FmDAY, THE 2lsT DAY or FEBRUARY,
A. d., 1909,
at tho east front door Of tho Court House
In Mexico, Audrain county. Missouri, sell
the above described property at public
auction TO the highest bidder for cash TO
satisfy said debt and costs of executing
| this trust. !. G.. LAkENAN,
| Trustee
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

w. j. STONE is endeavoring to
persuade the Audrain county com
mittee to reconsider its action
sometime since and order a vote
on the senatorial question in this
county. We believe w. j. speaks
too late. He opposed general
primary, where all the Democrats
of the State could have II voice,
and we have been wondering what
he wants with anything along that
line. Mr.. Stone speaks of pas
sion aud strifc-it looks very much
to us like that is just what he is
trying TO stir up i'll this district.
w. j., keep to your own woods.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
An Operetta.

IT is founded on fact, too, and
we pronounce it the richest thing
of the season, the best piece of
satire that has appeared in many
years.
We refer to Will NJ. Maupin' S
burlesque, yet truthful, article on
the coronation of Edward VII. ,
which appeared in last week S
Commoner. 1t includes Il truth.
full exhibition, too, of our govern
ment's toadyism toward England
The article is in the real Shakes
perian style and is equal to SOME
of the best productions of the i'm
mortal bard of Avon.
We would give a "pretty" tc
see it presented on the stage. The
title is "The Men from Over Yon
der" The characters are; Nee
the Seven Times, son of hi
mother. 2. jay Chamberlain, t,
wise one who knows bow to max,
market for war gods. 3. Bichae
Micks- Heach, who has to raise thu
money and manufacture excuses
A. Kitchenhim, officer Of the Roy
al Guards, a cable expert to tn,
throne. 5. Writeraw Leads, rep
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Circuit Court Cuttings.

John b. Gregory VS.. j. 5.
Jones; plaintiff files motion for
new trial.
William Monaghan VS.. G. 4 a.
Ry. Co.; by consent dismissed at
cost of plaintiff.
c. ~. Creigh ct al VS.. j. r..
johnson; plaintiff files notice that
they will make application for
change of venue.
Fairbanks, Morse 4 Co. vs.. &.
Nj. Basket; the jury found for
plaintiff on the first count for
$7J.43; second count for $47. %;
the jury found for defendant on
the third count and for defendant
on his counter claim for s.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Laundry Names.

Among all the laundry names that
I've seen in New York" said visit
Ing laundryman from the west, the
two that please me most both begin
with the same letter. N. One Is Nep-
tune, the other Niagara. That was
certainly a felicitous fancy that sug-
gested the name OF Neptune for a
laundry: carrying with 1t. as 1t does,
the idea of tho ocean for washtub.
the waters OF all the seas to wash in.
and OF old Father Neptune for the
laundryman. Nothing small or mar
row about that; but nevertheless like
the other name better. Niagara. you
know. suggests a limitless flow OF
fresh, clean water, constantly re-
newed; a cleansing, purifying flood
from which things must come out
clean and wholesome. Now. there's a
name for laundry that means some
thing, and It's got the get-up-and-gei
in it, too. thought I had a pretty
good name on my laundry, but It's
weak and feeble compared with that;
and when I get back there I'll have {
little job for the sign painter."-New
York Sun
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
ELEVEN PERSONS DEAD.
Another AufuI Fire In st.
Louis.

st. Louis, Feb. 10.-The worst
loss of life from fire ever recorded
in st. Louis, with one exception,
occurred Sunday morning al $40
o'clock in the destruction of the
Empire apartments 2100-2 Olive
street.
The blaze had evidently started
long before the first alarm was
sent in. In causing a loss esti-
mated at $50, 900 the fire snuffed
out eleven lives, most of the vic.
tins being found, after the flames
were quenched, III their rooms, in
their beds even, suffocated by the
smoke.
The loss of life was the greatest
in the history of the city, from
such a cause, with the single ex.
ception of the great Southern Ho-
tel fire.
The scene of the fire was the
Empire Hotel, run as bachelor
apartments, tho known up to a
year or so ago as one of the worst
of the questionable resorts of the
city.
Gabriel Sturgeon, of Columbia,
saved himself by jumping, His
back was strained.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
AMERICAN FLUNKIES.
Kiss Edwards Hand and
Walk Out Back
wards.

London. Feb. 1.-The first le.
wee of King Edwards reign took
place at st. James Palace today.
1t was a brilliant show and was
attended by mobiles, Government
officers and others. No women
were present.
Allison Armour of Chicago aud
Curtis Brown of Boston, wearing
knee breeches aud silk stockings
with little swords hanging at their
sides, were presented to the King
by Ambassador Choate.
The Americans, after kissing
King Edwards hand, made Their
exit, walking backwards.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by James +. Green and
posted before A. B. Cluster, a Justice Of
the Peace, In Salt River township, In Au-
drain county, Missouri, on the 10th day
of February, 1902, the following described
property. to-wlt: One sOrrcl horse, Is
hands high, about Is years old, left fore
and left hind foot white, appraised at
SEQ. Appraised by j. Hord Davis, Noble
Barnes and j. Is. Mcdonald. Wv
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Grand Lodge Officers.

Grand Master Joseph G. Fina-
gin and Grand Secretary John ID.
Vincil will visit the two Masonic
lodges of Mexico Friday night,
Feb. II, and will give lodge of
instruction Friday night and Sat
urday, and confer the third degree
on two candidates Saturday night.
All Master MasOns are cordially
invited to be present.
+. Il. JESSE,
District Deputy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Mexico Market.
THE OFFER STILL OPEN.
Testimony Causes Judge to seem
Have Convulsisos.

Testimony Causes Judge to Seem to
Have Convulsinss.
Mr.. W., a prominent Hebrew. who
saw an accic Mt, and afterward took
much interest in suit for damages
by the injured person, was approached
by Mr.. H., the defendants lawyer. who
was also a Hebrew and o friend Of
his and asked why he t-ok such an
interest against him in that case. He
answered that the claim was Just and
ought to be paid. The next day on the
trial OF the case, having testified for
the plaintiff, he was questioned
by his friend. the attorney. as follows:
Question: Mr.. W., haven't you taken
good deal OF interest in this case?"
Answer: Yes, sir" QUESTION: Have
you not been telling arc nd that you
knew this plaintiff would get a YER
dict?" Answer: Il have made this
statement to but one person-that was
to you, Mr.. H." Question: well. sir.
haven't you even offered to bet a Butt
of clothes that the plaintiff would win
this case?" Answer: well. did
make that offer to you Mr.. H.. and the
offer is still open" The Judge quickly
turned his face to the wall. but seem
ed taken with q sudden CONFUSION.
The verdict was for the plaintiff
Case and Comment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
COUNTY TREASURER

We arc authorized to announce
JAMES BRADLEY
candidate for County Treasurer, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic primary
April 20.
We are authorized 10 announce
MISS LEILA SALLEE
= candidate for County Treasurer, sub.
icct to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary, April 20.
We are authorized to announce
HARDY DOOLIN
D candidate for County Treasurer, sub.
iect TO the action Of tho Democratic pri-
mary, April 60.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
COUNTY COLLECTOR

COUNTY COLLECTOR.
We are authorized TO announce
WILLIAM VIVION
as q candidate for County Collector, sub
ject to the action OF tho Democratic pri-
mary, April 20.
We arc authorized to announce
ALBERT HARRISON
as O candidate for County Collector, sub
ject TO the action OF the Democratic pri-
mary, April 20.
We arc authorized TO announce
J.. AMOS HARRIS
a candidate for County Collector, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic primary
April 26.
We are authorized to announce
J. HORD DAVIS
n candidate for County Collector, subject
TO tho action OF the Democratic primary
April 30.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
Well Said.

HE DOWllnP brec0 llncS TcduS
the following lesson for our broth
er up at Centralia. It's Il kind of
review lesson and is well put;
j. Kelly Pool of the Centralia
Courier does himself no credit and
Governor Stone no good by his
constant abuse of Champ Clark.
He seems to be utterly beside HIM
self with rage, which would ap.
pear to be an evidence that Gov
crnor Stones course to the Senate,
like the course OF true love, is
not running smooth.
Nobody believes Mr. Pool $
charge that Clark ordered "a snap
Congressional Primary" The
truth is that the Congressional
primary this year is two weeks
later than it was in 1896. That
year it was on April H. This
year it is about the usual time aud
more notice was almost
four months. Why doesn't j.
Kelly jump on Judge Shackleford,
his own Congressman, in whose
district primary was ordered for
April 4 or )! Why doesn't he
jump on Judge Cooney, whom he
helped elect to Congress in the old
Seventh, and in whose district, the
new Seventh, convention has
been called for March 10Th, on
about six weeks notice! 1t would
really appear that Bro. Pool had
better set his own political house
hold in order before he undertakes
to dictate to the Ninth district.
Nor is it true, as he alleges, that
Mr.. Clark objected to Governor
Stone or anybody else being voted
for for Senator in any county i'll
the district. What he did object
to was the first and second choice
trick in the counties of the district
and he was right in so doing. 1t
will be a cold day when the Stone
managers permit second choice in
counties which they are sure Stone
can carry.
Clark was not the originator OF
early primaries in this district.
The first early Congressional pri-
mary was in 1896 and was precipi,
tated by the action Of the friends
of Hon. Sam b. Cook, in Audrain
Brother Pool will not help Gov
ernor Stones chances by jumping
on NJ. X. X. Biggs, who is honor
ed, respected wherever he is known.
Another thing is pertinent here.
Last summer, Mr.. Clark happened
in Centralia. The next issue of
the Courier contained a splendid
notice of him, winding up with
the declaration that nothing ex-
cept death can prevent his going
to the Senate in the next ten
years"
So Clark and Pool are agreed
that Clark ought to go to the Sen
ute. It's merely a difference OF
dates. Why, then, should Bro.
Pool take it SO previously because
Clark is going in 1909
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice IL hereby given that letters OF
administration on the estate of A. X.
Yancoy, deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned by the Probate Court of
Audrain county, Missouri, bearing date Of
Feb. 6, 1902. All persons having
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 precluded from any benefits
from said estate, and IL such claims be
not presented in two years from the date
Of said letters they shall bc forever
barred.
W. q. WILKINS,
Administrator.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

w. b. STEVENS, secretary of
the Worlds Fair committee at st.
Louis, said in a speech the other
day: "Missourians are all right,
and we are going to show the
world. Among our sons are many
men of renown. After 20 years of
Statehood Missourians are just be-
ginning to admit that they can
breed their own Governors. We
stand in the head rank in all
branches of industry. 1t wasn't a
month after Congress had made
the Worlds Fair n certainty be-
fore our prestige became manifest.
What Missouri will gain i'll the es-
innate of other States and coun-
tries thru the Worlds Fair is mi
nor in consequence to the elevat-
ing influence it will have upon the
5000, 900 people within its bor-
ders. The greatest of all inter-
national EXpositions is now build
ing"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

WE are afraid the bribery dew
ilment being unearthed i'll st.
Louis started with the lobby at
Jefferson City. OF course, st.
Louis should have elected clean
men to the House of Delegates,
but Missouri should elect clean
men to the Legislature, too. That
permit from the State capital to
consolidate the street railway in
terests in st. Louis was the start
of the mischief the Worlds Fair
city is now digging up.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

THE paper sock has now become
a mercantile commodity. 1t is
hygienic in that it is a sure pre-
ventive of cold feet. 1t is not
Numbered. When you get thru
with one pair you toss them into
the waste basket and get another
from your sock book.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
message" Readers.

The following are subscribers
or renewals to the MESSAGE lately:
j. w. Howell.
7. 7. Morris.
w. 7. Reighley.
Z. r. Hagan.
J. w. Atchison.
J. G. Hagan.
S. NJ. Roberts.
DR.. w. +. Cornett.
w. G. McCune.
S. G. King.
B. F. Miller.
Galloway Bros.
Will Dowell.
Mark Meyers.
James Walden.
Brice Anderson.
James Coons.
T. j. Ecton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

THE st. Louis Mirror says that
the Worlds Fair cannot be held
in 1903-a presidential election
year with possibilities always of
tightening mp of business, there
fore the Mirror wants the big
show postponed until 1905. What
did the MESSAGE prophesy'
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

j. f. SIMS announces as a can
didate for re election us County
Court Justice in this issue of the
MESSAGE. Judge Sims has made
Il most able official, and will most
likely have no opposition.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
COUNTY RECORDER L.

Wa are authorized to announce
s. L. KENDALL
alcsndidatc for County Recorder, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic primary
April 20.
We are authorized TO announce
CLIFTON T. JESSE
Az candidate for County Recorder, sub
ject to tho action of tho Democratic pri-
mary, April rs.
We arc authorized to announce
]. T. WILLIAMS
as a candidate for County Recorder, sub
ject 10 the action OF the Democratic pri-
mary, April %.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

THE Cedar City Chronicle says
that the drug store smashing
which took place in that town last
week twas only the natural result
of Il long series of petty law viola
tons" Thought that was it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

The County Court, in settling
with commissioners last week,
found very little opposition to the
present system Of working roads,
and will continue the system, both
as to road work and poll-tax.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

THIS timely remark from an cX-
change: Buzzards are somewhat
nasty birds, but they are never
caught standing around on the
sidewalks splitting out their filth
for clearly women to walk in.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

Providence threw the Philip
pines into our lap, tho we paid a
good round purchase price, and
the cost keeps piling up and the
trouble multiplying. Funny capel
of Providence.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

The city council has put an or.
dinance on its passage placing the
saloon license back to where it
once was. That's right; good
crops are expected the coming
season.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

BRYAN's Commoner gives this
recipe for making Imperialism:
Dissolve a keg of powder in a bar
rel of blood and throw in a hand
full of hypocracy for seasoning.
Drink while hot.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
rrsnp,us Cures Consumptles.

A Dayton. O.. man claims that ne
has conquered consumption by lead
ing q nomadic life. Twenty years ago
his doctor told HON he could not live
six months. Then he set out to roam
over the country. After all these
years Of wandering he claims to be
cured and has returned to his home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

THE MESSAGE this week an
nounces Quincy James as IL candi-
date for reelection as sheriff.
Quincy is II popular fellow, u most
able official, and will most likely
be nominated without opposition.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized TO announce
WILL ii. MORRIS
a candidate for Circuit Clerk subject To
the action of the Democratic primary
April III.
We arc authorized TO announce
j. G. BUCKNER
II candidate for Circuit Clerk. subject u
the action Of the Democratic primary,
April NJ.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

A recent purchase Of a 81 palm. SICK
iy and frail, carried IN Its train a de-
mand for 81 jardiniere and IS H.
bourette. The fire must now be kept
up nights for It. and every time the
owners husband passes the palm hs
shakes n fist at it.--Atchison Globe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
PROBATE JUDGE

We arc authorized to announce
w. w. Bolts
candidate for Probate Judge of Aud
rain County, subject TO the action Of the
Democratic primary, April 70.
We are authorized to announce
c. T. ALLEN
a candidate for Probate Judge OF Audrain
county, subject To the action Of the Dem
ocratic primary, April ri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
COUNTY CLERK .

COUNTY CLERK.
We ARE authorized to announce
a. ID. BLEDSOE
candidate for County Clerk, subject To
the action Of the Democratic primary
April 20.
Wa arc authorized To announce
=. 4. LOCKE
~ u candidate for County Clerk, subject
TO the action OF the Democratic primary
April 70.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

TIE MESSAGE this week au-
nounces Hardy Doolin, of Linn
township, a candidate for County
Treasurer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

DE ARMoND will be in the race
for United States Senator. VIII
be an inactive candidate he says.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

TIE County Court ordered a
vote on county school supervision
at the April election.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

THE MESSAGE subscription list
keeps lengthening out.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13

The MESSAGE and Twice a. Week
St. Louis Republic, both one year,
only $1.7j. If.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REPRESENTATIVE.

REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized TO announce
RHODES CLAY
as a candidate for Representative Of An.
drain county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, April 26.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
FLOUR.
MADE BY THE.
MEXICO ROLLER
CUSTOM MILLS,
list Grade, 0. <. Patent.
I'd Grade, Straight Patent
Sd Grade, Standard.
4tl Grade, Eagle.

Special price made on 500 TBS OF
over. Highest price paid for
grain. Exchange with the farm
ers a specially. Full stock of mill
feed on hand. Satisfaction guar
anteed or money refunded.
EUGENE E. JONES, Manager
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-02-13
SHERIFF.

SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce
QUINCY JAMES
candidate for reelection as Sheriff Of
Audrain county, subject TO the action of
the Democratic primary, April &c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-15

One of the best popular price at
tractons Of the season will be the
Krause-Paylor big company headed
by the popular and versatile actor,
Jack c. Taylor. Their engagement is
for one week, commencing on Mon
day, May 12
This company is recognized as one
of the best dramatic organizations en-
tour and has received the endorsement
Of the press and public in every city
where they have appeared. A fine
list Of plays is presented by this COM
pany, produced with special scenery
and effects and with every attention
to details. Incidental to the plays
number OF high class specialties are
introduced between acts.