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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Pe-fu-na Creating National Sensation in the Cure
of Chronic Ailments of the Kidneys.

Major T. H. Mars, of the First Wiscon-
sin Cavalry regiment, writes from 1425
Dunning street, Chicago, ILL.,, the following
letter:
"F'Or years ! suffered with caEarrE of
the kidneys contracted In the army.
Medicine did not help me any until g
cOnIrade who had been helped by Pc
runa advised me to try II. bought
some at once, and soon found blessed
relief kept taking II four months,
and am now well and strong and feel
better than have done for the past
twenty years, thanks to Peruna. -
r. II. Mars.
At the appearance of the first symptom
of kidney trouble, Peruna should be taken
This remedy strikes at once the very root
of the disease. 1t at once relieves the
catarrhal kidneys of the stagnant blood,
preventing the escape of serum from the
blood. Peruna stimulates the kidneys to
excrete from the blood the accommodating
poison, and thus prevents the commissions
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Found a Friend.

Valley City, N. Oak, July 27th.-
Mrs. Matilda NJ. Boucher Of this place
tells how she found a friend in the
following words:
For years l suffered with a dizzi.
ness in my head and could get moth.
ing to cure me till about two years
ago, when l was advised to take
Dodd's Kidney Pills. These pills
cured me before had used the whole
of the first box, and haven't been
troubled since.
I'm January Of this year I had an
attack of Sciatica that made nae
almost helpless, and remembering
how much Dodd's Kidney Pills had
done for me before, sent and got
some and began to take them at once.
I'm three weeks was well, and not
a trace of the Sciatica left, and have
been we'll ever since.
"Dodd's Kidney Pills have certain
Iy been of great benefit to me. have
found them a friend in time OF sick
ness, and will always recommend
them to every one suffering with the
troubles that bothered me-"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
UNIVERSITY OF NoTRE DAME,
Notre Dame, Indiana.

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Notre Dame Univers-
ity, one of the great educational institu-
tions of the West, which appears in another
column of this paper. Those Of our read
ers who may have occasion to look up
college for their sons during the coming
year would do well to correspond with the
President, who will send them catalogue
free of charge, as well as all particulars
regarding terms, courses of studies, etc.
Private rooms are given free to students
of the Sophomore, Junior or Senior years
Of any of the Collegiate Courses.
There is a thorough preparatory school
inconneetion with the University, in which
students of all grades will have every OPP
portunity of preparing themselves for
higher studies. The Commercial Course
intended for young men preparing for
business, may be finished in one or two
years according to the ability Of the student.
st. Edwards Hall, for boys under thirteen,
is a unique department of the institution.
The higher courses are thorough in every
respect, and students will find every OPP
portunity of perfecting themselves in any
line of work they may choose to select.
Thoroughness in class-W ork, exactness IN
the care of students, and devotion to the
best interests Of all, are the distinguishing
characteristics Of the University of Notre
Dame.
Sixty years of active work in the cause
Of education have made this institution
famous ali over the country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
A Proper Bath,

This is a story told on Mr.. George
A. McNutt, the Chesteraeldian pas
senger agent of the NJ, Il. & T. R'y:
In his travels through Nebraska he
stopped overnight in a small town and
registered at the hotel pointed out to
him by the conductor as the best in
town. In the morning he wanted to
take a bath and consulted the pro.
prietor about it. The proprietor
shouted back to the rear: Here,
Tom, this here gent wants a bath.
Bring the fixin's." Tom soon appear
ed, carrying cake of yellow soap,
a towel and a pick. What's the pick
for?" asked George. why" said the
proprietor, you'll have to dam up
the crick."
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
ST. MARY,s ACADEMY.
Notre Dame, Ind.

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of St. Mary's Academy,
which appears in another column of this
paper. We do not need to expatiate upon
the scholastic advantages of st. Mary's for
the catalogueo of the school shows the scope
of work included in its curriculum, which
isof the highest standard, and is carried out
faithfully In the class rooms. We simply
emphasize the spirit Of earnest devotion
which makes every teacher at St. Mary g
Loyalty strive to develop each young girl
attendant there into the truest, noblest,
and most intelligent wOmanhood. Every
advantage Of equipmentin the class rooms,
laboratories and study rooms, every care in
the matter of food and clothing, and eX-
ceptionRl excellence OF classic conditions
all these features are found at st. Mary's,
in the perfection of development only to be
obtained by the conservation of devoted
lives TO educational Christian work, in q
spot favored by the Lord.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
PICKING OUT THEIR cAREERs.
Children Begin In These Days az Soon
az They Talk.

az They Talk.
A group Of FIVE Brooklyn children,
cousins, we're playing In the nursery
a few mornings ago, the eldest per-
haps 10 years OF age and the young
est, the only boy, nearly 8. Their
mothers are club women, alert and
intelligent, and these youngsters had
heard much discussion Of the new
woman" and of advanced" topics
mentioned in addresses before the
clubs. They had absorbed more of
the information than their parents
realized, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
On the morning in question the chill
dren were talking over what they had
heard and the oldest said: "Well,
everybody's got to be something now
adays. Mother says you can't be just
humdrum and comfortable and sit
around home any more. Must have
career. shall be a musician. Peo-
pie will come to hear me play and will
clap and give me lots of 'plaws"
81" said Jeanette, shall be a
sculptress. / already make very nice
things in clay modelling at school"
'Proudee!" yelled the others.
mo l amt. I know my limmut-
tations, as mother says when she
reads a paper. But / know what
can do! So nowl"
Marie thought she would be an &C
tress or a teacher, she had not de-
cided which, only that she would
know a lot" and wear a long gold
chain"
"I'll be a p1eesman," piped up lit
tie brother. "Nen If you amt good I'll
ketch you an you'll be sorry. Mats
ALL"
Dear little Marjorie, years old,
who had many dolls to care for, sat
contentedly in her little chair rocking,
huGging her baby doll and grooming
a "bye-low" to 1t. She had not spoken
and was asked to contribute her idea
Of g career to this symposium. She
| glanced up, puzzled look on her con-
tented little face. Yes, heard you
! all talkin'," said she with sigh. Then
her usual happy expression returned,
she lifted baby doll to her shoulder
close under her chin and said: I'm
just goin' to be a mother with a nice
| family o. chil'ren"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

There IS more CatRrrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
until the last few years supposed to be incur
able. For a great many years doctors pronounced
Il local disease. and prescribed local remedies,
ment pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catRrTh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls
Toledo Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market. IL is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful Il acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. They
offer hundred dollars for any case fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
COMFORT.

much pain IN my back; Ne
time went on / could hardly
endure IL I could not stand
except for q few moments at
a time F; j grew weak and
exhausted / could not even
do light houssWoFk I could
not stoop or bend my head
ached severely ; ! was In pain
from my head down TO my
heels ; centering IN the kid
neys n was q heavy. steady,
Rickening ache ] could not
rest nights, and got up
mornings weak and tired. /
thought I was about done
for, when I saw Doan's Kid
ney Pills advertised. Within
q week after commencing
their use I began 70 improve,
and from that time on rapidly
grew better. / used FIVE
boxes IN ali and was cured. ~
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
The Time 81 Awakening.

Our Katy publications are decidedly
interesting and tend to show how a
shrewd business man may make
money The possibilities ara great
along the line OF the NJ, X & +, Ry.,
and we shall be glad to mail you sew
eral attractive pamphlets bearing on
business chances IN Missouri, Kansas
Indlan Territory and Texas Address,
KATY COS wainwright Bldg. St.
Louis, No.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Recently a neighboring pastor was
preaching to the children In our
church. After asking many questions
and impressing on the minds Of the
children that they must be saved from
sin he asked the question, What is
SIM" A bright little fellow, six years
old. quick as thought replied, Chew
ing, smoking, curslng and tearing
your pants. The Homiletic Review,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Remembered Many Friends in WIN.

Col. Blanton Duncan, a wealthy Ken
tuckian, who died in California recent
ly, left peculiar will. Twenty-one
Kentuckians are named as legatees,
among them being Col. John B. Castle
man. Senator ]. C. S. Blackburn and
Alb All Sam, Chinaman Of Louisville,
who long had been firm friend Of Mr..
Duncan. Each of the legatees receives
$1,000. The total number of legatees is
sixty-eight, some of whom live in Eu-
rome
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
KIDNEY

Aching backs arc eased.
Hip, back, and loin pains
overcome. Swelling OF the
limbs and dropsy signs
vanlsh.
They correct urine with
brick dust sediment, high
Icolored pain in passing,
dffbhling, frequency, bed
wettiBg. Doan's Kidney Pills
remove calcull and gravel
Relieve heart palpitation,
sleeplesness, headache,
nervousness, dizziness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Good Newspapers Accomplish.

This is a recently expressed opin-
ion of Congressman Littlefield Of
Maine: IF it were not for the news
papers the jobs which would go
through congress are terrible to con.
template. If there were no newspa-
pers at all don't believe would be
willing to trust myself alone in the
house Of representative for fifteen
minutes"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The height of Mount Etna. the IA
nous volcano of Sicily. has long been
fixed at lO,S6e feet It's height has
recently been more accurately meas
ured by trigonometrieal processes and
the exact elevation is found 70 be
10,T55 feet The main crater has a
width Of l,79s feet and depth Of s26
feet
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of De-
fiance Starch is fast taking place Of
all other brands. Others say they
cannot sell any other starch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Protect Russlan Industry.

The Russian government is deter
mined to foster industry at any cost.
A bill has recently been drafted by a
special commission which makes 1t IL
legal in future for government orders
of any kind to be placed abroad, I'M
less It can be conclusively shown that
the articles required are not produced
in the Russian empire at all.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
says ne saw Asla. from AnaerIsa.

Judge James wickersham Of the
Nome district returned to Nome in
February from a trip Of scientific In
vestigation to Cape Prince Of Wales.
Standing on a piece of ice three miles
from the shore, at Cape Prince OF
Wales, Judge wickersham could look
across the Behring straits and view the
continent of Asia.-Tacoma Core
spondence Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Col. William F. Cody, better known
as Buffalo BILL" has given to Capt.
Charles Christy, an old comrade in
the early scouting days, ranch Of
leo acres on the Shoshone river, near
the national park in Wyoming.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
New French Lighthouse.

The newest lighthouse on the French
coast shows a beam visible at dis
lance Of thirty-nine nautical miles in
clear weather. 1t is situated on the
Isle Verge, off the French coast, to
the northeast of Ushant, the lantern
being 244 feet above the sea level.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
A HeInous onense.

A sentence was once pronounced by
a Scotch Judge with the following &C.
compartment: "Ye did not only kill
and murder the man, and thereby take
away his valuable life, but ye did
push, thrust or impel the lethal weap.
on through the belly band of his regi.
mental trousers, which were the prop
erty Of his majesty. Glasgow Even
ing Times.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys simply
because it cures cataTrh wherever located.
IT you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q,
full statement of your case and he will be
pleased TO give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. o.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Irrigation in the south.

In Texas and Louisiana there are
now more than one hundred canals
and pumping stations, each capable of
flooding a thousand acres of rice.
These are owned by irrigation COM
panies, which supply the water as
needed to the rice farmers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Eagle. to Draw AIrshlps.

A German genius thinks he has
solved the problem of steering bal.
loon. He says an eagle has sufficient
strength to draw a balloon and he has
shown in a pamphlet how the bird can
be harnessed and hitched to an air
ship. 1t does not appear that he has
shown how to steer the eagles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Go Witheut Head Covering.

The fashion of going hatless has
prevailed in summer for such a long
period since it was introduced at New
port that 1t has come to be regarded
as much part of summer dress as a
straw hat used to be.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The United States sent to England
405,7OS head of cattle in 1901-55, 494
more than in the previous year; while
Canada, with SS.211, sent 1928 fewer
than in 1900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
nlr PrIco PnId for Poem.

The highest price ever paid for a
poem was 5000 golden crowns paid to
Sannazaro by the citizens of Venice for
his eulogy on their city-a poem Of
six lines only.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
ssnslhIa Housekeeners

viii have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one.third more for
the same money, but also because Of
superior quality.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Dealers say that as soon as q GUS
toner tries Defiance Starch II is Inn
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. It can be used cold
Or boiled.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The British postal department, in
conjunction with the Belgium govern
ment, is having made a telephone
cable to connect the two countries I'M
der the North Sea.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
MANN OpportunltIea.

II the average man we're as prompt
to seize his first opportunity to do
good for himself as he is to take ad-
vantage of his best chance to make
fool of himself he would grow blase
over brilliant successes.-Los Angeles
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
MANY CHILDREN ARE slcKLY.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York, cure Summer Complaint,
Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms At
all Druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
How did you think the bride
looked?" "Oh, remarkably we'll
groomed."
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Accurate aim with the guns Of the
new French cruiser Jeanne dare has
been found impossible owing to the
excessive vibration of the vessels
hull
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe-
rior to any other, is put up 16 ounces
in package and sells at same price
as 12-ounce packages Of other kinds?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Chinese Actors to visit Europe.

In consequence Of the great success
in Europe of Sada Yacco's Japanese
theatrical troupe, a Chinese company,
consisting of forty-ive members, is
about to visit the principal European
cities.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Mrs. James Beck Of si4
West WbitesbOro Street,
Rome, N. Y, says: ~ was
troubled with my kidEeys for
eight or nine years; had
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Montgomery, the famous hymn
writer, required but a single afternoon
to prepare one of his magnificent par
aphrases of the Psalms.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes it
next to impossible to sell any other
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
speed Of AutomOb u,

The new law in New York for the
regulation OF automobiles permits
speed OF eight miles in cities and viii
lagos and twenty miles in the eoun-
4r,g
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
81. MARY'9 ACApENlY

One nile Wogt Of Noro Dame univeFuity.
Most beautifully and BEAUTIFULLY located. Conducted
BY the Sisters o. the Holy Cross Chartered ISIS En-
lOying 4 national patronage. Thorough Engiish,
ulkalical, Scientific and Commercial Courses, adj
Vnncoa Chemistry and Pharuacy. Regular 0ol-
togiAts Degrees. Preparatory Department trains
pnpilh for regular special or collegiate courue8.
Physical Laboratory well equipped.
The Conservatory u MuEle n conducted ON plans
Of the beat ConserVatoFlee. The Ar Department 10
modelled after Leading Art Schools. uihim Depart
mant for children under twelve years. Physical
Culture under direction OF graduate Of Dr. sarEents
Normal School Of r by Bical Training
Tho hoat modern oduaat onal advantages for nttiaE
young Women for iives Of Usefulness. The constant
growth q the Academy has egaln neceaslteted the
erection OF additional 0no buildings with latest
HYrienio equipments. Moderate coat New school
year begins septeinbenSth. Mention this paper
For catalogue and special information apply %
Aotfo Dame, indiana.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Lewis "Single Binder" The richest
quality cigar on the market at straight SC.
Always reliable. You pay 10c for cigars
not SO good. Lewis Factory, PeOria, Ill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
EllGAIIlNAL,
THE UNIVERSITY Of NOTRE DAME,
NOTRE DAME, INDIANA.

FULL COURSES IN Classics, Letters, Eco
Monies and History, Journalism, Ar, Setence,
Pharmacy, Law, Civil, Mechanical and Eiee-
trical Engineering, Architecture.
Thorough Preparatory and COMMERCIAL
Courses.
Rooms Free 20 all students who have com
pieted the studies required for admission into the
Sophomore, Junior or Senior Year OF any OF the
Collogiata Courses.
BOoms TO Rent, moderate charge 20 students
over seventeen preparing for Collegiate Courses.
A limited number OF Candidates for the Ecele-
aiastcal state will be received at special rates.
81. Edwards tiali, for boys under - years, is
unique IN the completeness OF its equipment
The Goth Year will open september Y. AsuSs
Catalogues Free Address u. o. Box ISL
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Az Your peaIer for AIIenIs Foet.Ease.

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Swollen, Sore, Hot. Callous.
Aching. Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
Shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and
shoe stores 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

W hich are
sure to follow
if the poisons
are allowed
foreman. It
gives great
vigor to the
heart s action
and digestive
system, both
of which are
apt to fail
rapidly in
this disease.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Iowa Farms 50 Per Acre Cash,
lance \ crop TIL paid. MULHALL. Sioux City, 1
WIN PaInt NIth Cheese.

1t is said French artists are endeav.
oring to revive a recipe given 100
years ago for painting with cheese,
D'Arcet discovered that the Indians
used milk to dilute their colors in or,
namenting the walls OF their cabins
and he evolved a formula with cheese
instead of milk. / trust, if this yarn
is to mRteriRlize in this locality, the
artists will not use Limburger or
Roquetort. Something less strong
would be more agreeable in our art
galleries.-Boston Herald.
Mrs. VVinGIovy's Soothing Syrup.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

There Is a dearth Of policemen IN
London. It IS said, partly owing TO the
withdrawal OF Feseryists for second
period Of service il south Africa.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

10 Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets An
druggists refund moneyif itfails tocure. ESQ.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Boast not, and the world knows
not who you are; boast, and it de-
spises you for what you are.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Smokers find Lewis "Single Binder"
straight SC cigar better quality than most
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Mrs. Anderson, a prominent
society woman Of Jacksonville,
Fla, daughter of Recorder Of
Deeds, West, says: ssx4S
~ " There are but few wives and
mothers who have not at times en-
dured agonies and such pain as only
women know Of wish such women
knew the value of Lydia u. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t
is a remarkable medicine, different in
action from any other / ever knew and
thoroughly reliable,
81 have seen cases where women
doctored for years without permanent
benefit who were cured in less than
three months after taking your Vege-
table Compound, while others who
were chronic and incurable came out
cured, happy, and in perfect health
after thorough treatment with this
medicine. / have never used it myself
without gaining great benefit. A
few doses restores my strength and
appetite, and tones up the entire
system. Your medicine has been tried
and found true, hence fully endorse
it, Mrs X. A. ANDERSON, 225 Wash
inRton st., Jacksonville, Fla. - $4,000
forfeit u original Of Sb0Us tssnMonai pSo0iHg 8sHu-
fHeR0ss carrot Be Prodsced
The experience and testimony
OF sOme OF the most noted women
of America go to prove, beyond
q question, that Lydia II. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound will
correct all such trouble at once
ny removing the cause, and re-
storing the organs TO o healthy
and normal condition.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Sanaer 4 q coed Iine % lfe,i Cartaic kidney,
Bladder nd UrluarY tropblss viii D9sns kldneI Pills
Tier eenqnef the meet siubbora cases.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
nuRnlo RIIrs oenorosity.

Mrs. PVinalOW's Soothing Syrup.
For children tsething, softenB the gums reduces IN
hAmmaton, Allays palm, cures wind colo. CSC bottle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-24
DUTCH COUNT is FOUND DEAD
Peculiar Ending in San Francisco 0

hofndNtic SaTeeT.
San Francisco. Aug. 24.-Count Won
Asperen Van Der Neede, of an old
Dutch family, died of heart disease a:
Ocean Beach Saturday night, and his
body was found yesterday morning. The
count had earned his living here for
five years as nurse in the hospitals,
but for the last three months had been
out of work and lived in cheap lodg
ing house.
According to his friend, DR.. Alvey the
count came from one of the noblest
families in Holland, had been a leu
tenant in the Dutch army, and q globe
trotter. Five years ago he started
around the world, leaving his wife, who
is said to be wealthy in his native c'oun-
try. couple of years ago she obtain
ed divorce from him. and since then
he has been making his own living. He
was said by all who knew him % be
a man of culture and refinement, speak
ing English and French with the flu
ency of his own tongue.
The personal effects of the dead man
consisted of a purse containing nickel
and three tie pins, a crest beautifully
incased in walnut, a picture of an un-
known woman of rare beauty, and 4
newspaper clipping of a highly sant-
mental poem.