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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
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| WORLDS FAIR FAR BEYOND EXPECTATIONS s
Verdict of New York Writer Who Spent Week at the
8 Exposition at ST. Louis July.

The Worlds Fair at st. Louis IL
now in the midst OF it's splendid sea-
son. Colossal, complete, cosmopoli-
tan. It commands the attention OF the
world as no other enterprise OF the
present year. From all nations there
are pilgrims coming to this shrine,
and from all our states and territories
there is a constantly growing throng
OF visitors. United States Senators,
Governors Of States, men eminent in
science, art and letters-all express
unqualified admiration for the EXPOSE
lion and free acquiescence in the oft
repeated statement that this is by far
the greatest and best universal expo
sition ever held.
During July a well-known magazine
and newspaper writer from New York,
Mr.. Addison Steele, spent week at
the Worlds Fair, inspecting the
grounds, buildings and various attrac-
lions as thoroughly as was possible in
that limited period. Returning home,
Mr.. Steele published in Brooklyn
Life the following appreciative COM
ments on the Exposition:
In the expressive language Of the
cay, st. Louis has the goods" had
expected much of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, for l had kept in
touch with the making Of it from its
very inception, five years ago; but
after nearly a week Of journeying
through this new wonderland l must
confess that in every essential par
ticular it is far beyond my expecta-
tons. The biggest and best it was
meant to be and the biggest and best
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

vance you the money 10 exercise your
option, on the condition that you do
SO when II drops to 20. You will de-
posit the stock with me and place II
in a pool TO be handled at my discre-
ton. As an evidence of my good
faith now offer you IS for your stock
eight points more than the market
price. After meeting the Morris
claim this will leave you a balance Of
100000"
General Garden looked into the
handsome face of the young man who
calmly made this proposition. For
some moments he was silent, but the
old hopes awoke and the courage Of
youth came back.
IL will follow your advice, Mr..
Blake" he said, firmly. my one am
bition is to insure the happiness Of
my daughter You must be sure Of
your ground and am content to rely
on your judgment. l therefore ac-
cept your original offer, Mr.. Blake,
and will sign an agreement to that
effect"
bldht NultNu n AHbAA bubhA AAheANS
and, in General Gardens presence, die.
tated the terms of the contract,
duplicate copies of which were signed
and witnessed.
II should be pleased and honored,"
said General Garden, as he arose to
go, ito have you accept the humble
hospitality of my temporary home.
II you have no other engagement, dine
with us on Thursday evening"
II have none, and shall do myself
that pleasure. Until then, adleu, Gen
eral Garden"
James Blake shook hands with the
general, and turned and entered John
Burt's private office.
Its all right, John!" he exclaimed,
with the enthusiasm OF a boy. You
couldn't have managed 1t better your
self. have his option and contract
which gives us absolute control. He's
a dignifed and at times a crusty old
gentleman, but he stood in proper
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

Garden, with some eagerness, nor
have l mentioned my good fortune in
consequence of that change"
And your good fortune is what,
papa?" asked Jessie, without lifting
her eyes.
"a much more important position
has been awarded to me, with cor
responding increase in emolument,"
replied General Garden with more OF
dignity than OF pride. Jessie threw
her arms around her fathers neck
and spoke tender words of congratula-
ton.
I'VE will talk no more Of money
and other gloomy things" she de-
-clRred with laugh which brought the
roses TO her cheeks. II am going TO
play for you.
Listen TO this, papa!" She ran her
fingers over the keys of the piano.
The liquid notes swelled into the In
toxicating melody of a gypsy dance
and quivered with the trilling Of birds
among the trees. For half an houT
Jessie played. Then she began a spiT-
dted recital of her eXeriences abroad.
She mlmicked the staid old German
professors, and the general laughed
until the tears coursed down his
cheeks.
General Garden made an early APP
poiatment with James Blake and was
promptly admitted TO the private Of
hcs of the famous operator.
"If you have no objection, general, ="
raid James Blake, after the usual COM
m0nplace remarks which preface bust
ness transactions, explain the exact
status Of this block OF L. & o. stock"
There Is no secret about IT," re-
Piled the former banker. "A number
os years ago became convinced that
the L. & o. railroad had a brilliant
future. I purchased fifteen thousand
shares on speculation. Then the panic
swept the country. Not dreaming that
my bank would be involved, decided
20 protect my l.. & D. stock and &C
eordingly bought It in at hfty, pay
ING the sum Of 100000 in cash. Then
the crash came and my bank weGS
under with the others. Randolph Nor
Eis Was my principal creditor. Mr.,
Arthur Norris consented, as per
sonaI favor, TO lend me two hundred
thousand dollars on the stock, In
terest and other charges have since
accumulated until Mr.. Morris has now
. claim Of s24sy 900 against the stock
eat what price does Mr.. Morris pro
pcse to sacrifice the stockg" asked
blake
@At tWenty-six."
James Blake made q rapid calcula
don On writing pad,
Il have proposition 70 make you
General Garden" be said. = viii "a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

Why do birds live so much longer
than mammals, which are often a hun
bred times their size? Possibly, among
other things, because they have beaks
instead Of teeth. ALI carnivorous
beasts become weak and liable to star
walton, as their teeth drop out or
break. Neither are the herbiYorous
animals In much better case Old
horses would probably die Of starva-
ton If Wild, for their teeth would fan
them; indeed. in some stony countries
old horses have to be killed because
their teeth are worn awayfb cropping
grass close to the rock, Rodents con-
stantly die from injuries to teeth. But
a BIRDS beak neither wears out nor
drops on, and as Il constantly swal,,
lows fresh grit 10 aid IN grinding food
IA the gizzard that needs no repairing
sllher
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

awe of the famous firm Of James
Blake & Company"
did General Garden say anything
about his daughter?" asked John,
with anxious eagerness. HAS she re-
turned from Europe"
81 think the fair Jessie. is in New
York at this very moment" said
Blake, smiling as he noted the fash
of Joy in the others eyes. I'm not
supposed to know that he has a
daughter, and you cautioned me to
be very careful to say nothing which
might arouse his suspicious. But he
invited me to dine with him at the
Bisnop residence on Thursday even.
ing"
"Of course, you accepted, Jim?"
81 should say did" laughed Blake.
How would you like to take my
place, John?"
Very much, jim" There was a
wistful, far-away expression in the
deep gray eyes. 81 must wait a time
yet-not long, l hope"
Never mind, old man." said Blake,
heartily, Il hope you may live to dine
with her million times, and that in
future years an old chap named Blake
may occasionally be permitted ia
have seat at the table, and that he
may be surrounded by a new and in
creasing generation Of sturdy young
John Burts and fair and radiant little
Jessie Burts."
Thank you, Jim returned Johr
Burt, his expressive face aglow with
pleasure. when that happy day
comes you must bring Mrs. Blake enc
the children with you"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
SET THEM ON EACH OTHER.
selllserent Callers Fooled by Quick
Wltted Newspaper Man.

selllgerent Callers Fooled by Quick
Wltted Newspaper Man.
Representative Brownlow of Ten
nessee tells that once he was running
a country paper during campaign
times and was printing lighting"
language every week. One day, just
after the paper was out, a big man
armed with a club, walked into the
sanctum and fercely inquired If the
editor was in. The frightened Brown
low had wit enough to answer that he
was not but that he would go out
and hunt him up He started for the
street and at the foot of the stairs
met another irate fellow, who asked
"Will l find the editor of this dirty
sheet upstairs?" yes, said Brown
low. hes up there at his desk iusl
itching for fight" The second maj
went up and Brownlow disappeared
Which whipped the other is not re
lakeland Brownlow didn't go back
during the day to find out,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
How the Waiter Lost a Tip.

At one of the Kansas City hotels
where the colored walters give espe-
cially good service, but always expect
adequate remuneration for the same
from the guests, waiter was espe-
cially ofieious the other day in serv-
ing a man from whom he expected a
liberal tip. When the meal had been
served and he was standing on at one
side, eagerly looking for an opportu-
nifty to be Of service, he said to the
guest:
Didn't 20 have a brothah heah last
week, sah?"
mo" said the one addressed, 81 be-
iieve not"
well" continued the waiter, "theh
was a gem'man heah at nah table
what looked ye'y much like you, and
he was 80 well pleased with the serv-
ice that he gave me 80 cents when he
left"
The guest had by this time finished
bis meal, and as he arose he said to
the expectant seryitor:
Come to think of It, Sam, that was
my brother that was here, and guess
he paid you for the whole family. He
may be back again in week or two"
Kansas City Journal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

Infinite variety, and as q rule the full
moneys worth is given. The enor-
nous Jerusalem and Boer War con-
cesslons are not on the Pike.
Il Is q case of dine at the German
Pavilion and die at the exposition. In
a beautiful Moderne Kunst building
adjoining Das Deutsche Haus the best
food and the highest prices on the
grounds are to be found, the table
d'hote lunch and dinner costing two
and three dollars, respectively. There
IL also a la carte service. Everything
considered, the prices are not Excess
sive, and at least one meal should be
taken there for the experience. An
other should be taken at the Tyrolean
Alps, either outdoors or in the gor-
geous dining-room in the mountain
eide. The best French restaurant Is
at Paris, on the Pike. Lower in prices
and In every way admirable are the
two restaurants conducted by Mrs.
Rorer in the pavilions Of Cascade
Gardens. The east one has wait
resses and no beer and the west one
walters and beer. For a bit of lunch
Germany, France and England all
offer delicious pastry in the Agricul-
tural building. These are not free
ads, but time-saving tips for the trav-
eler. There are no end of restaurants
to At all purses on the grounds.
tried nine Of them and nowhere found
the prices more than they ought to be.
AS matter of fact, for neither food
DOR lodging no one need pay any more
at St Louis than he feels that he can
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

Breaking Old Ties.

On the Thursday afternoon follow
ing his interview with General Car
den, Blake strolled into his favorlte
club. He was chatting with Kingsley
when Arthur Norris arrived, and at
the first opportunity led Blake to a
secluded corner.
"Padon me, old chap, don't often
talk business after hours" apologized
Morris; you viii excuse me for men
tioning a little stock matter, won't
your"
Certainly, Morris. What's up?"
Morris looked cautiously around
and dropped his voice to a whisper.
"once in while get hold of a good
thing, and I've got one now" he be-
gan. There's going TO be boom in
l. q Oh"
''Yes7 What makes you think so,
MorrIs7"
@CaWn't 50 into explanations, cid
chap, but you buy a little u & o,
When It drops below 20 II VIII take
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
HAS FAD FOR PHOTOGRAPHS,
Thousands Of Negatives Made For
Millionaire August Belmont.

Thousands Of Negatives Made For
Millionaire August Belmont.
Among rich Americans perhaps
none is so fond of being photographed
as August Belmont, James r. Keene
being a close second. One New York
photographer. whose patrons are most
Iy wealthy men, has made thousands
Of negatives for Mr.. Belmont in the
last few years One OF the largest
single orders for prints from old mega
tives ever received by this photog-
rapher came from Mr.. Belmont himself
soon after the death Of his wife. It
included a good print from every mega
tive in which Mrs. Belmont appeared.
The photographer never guessed how
many photographs he had taken for
Belmont till then; he found that they
numbered nearly a thousand.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
Church and School Tor Indians.

Mother Katherine Drexel of Phila-
delphla, founder and head Of the Or
der of the Blessed Sacrament, COM
posed OF nuns who devote their lives
to the uplifting Of the Indian and ne
gro, has offered 100000 Of her own
private fortune with which 70 build
a church and school for the Indians
Of the Winnebago, Neb., reservation.
The only condition is that the Indians
consent and this Father scheil Of
Homer, Neb. has obtained.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
AneIent Phases corrupted.

Ancient Picts In England were
called by the Celtic word 'pehta" o.
fighters, This was Latinized into Pic
ii. So, too, Barbary Of the aneien
maps is a monument to the miscallinf
OF the Berber tribe by the Greek wore
signifying barbarian" Even the leg
end Of the victory Of Guy of Warwicl
over the dun COW is assailed by ruth
less etymologists, who insist upon It
derivation from his conquest over tn
rDena gau,s or Danish settlement,
the champions gates. The Celti,
words alt maens are responsible 10
many s'old man. crags upon sea coasts
and among mountains. They mean
however. ''high rock"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

1t is. The exposition, rumors notwith-
standing, is quite finished.
One Of the greatest, and certainly
one Of the most agreeable, Of my many
surprises was the extreme beauty Of
the main group of buildings. For the
simple reason that the camera does
not exist which could take in the
vast picture as the eye sees 1t, the
early views of the group--a bit here
and a bit there-gave a scant idea Of
the scheme as whole. Nor did the
early views Of the ten individual
buildings which make up its compon-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

evening falls. The best scenic rail-
road yet devised affords several fine
glimpses Of the Alps and there is a
very graphic exposition of the ODER
ammergau passion play in the little
church. The Cliff Dwellers' conces-
sion also looks very realistic at night
fall. 1t is elaborate in arrangement
and the counting, snake and other
dances by the Southwestern Indians
make it another Of the Pike shows
which should be taken in by ALL In
Seville there is an amusing marionette
theater and some genuine Spanish
dancing. For the rest the Pike offers
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25

afford, and yet be well fed and housed,
II he will use ordinary common sense
in making a selection out of the
abundance offered.
Hot? Yes, but on the two hottest
days of the summer at st. Louis
suffered no more from the heat than
in New York before leaving and after
returning. Every day Of the seven
there was breeze at the fair grounds
and it was always possible to find a
shady spot. The nights were cool and
comfortable.
ADDISON STEELE.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-08-25
CHATTER xx.-continued.


you remember that was speaking
Of the remarkable success OF a west
ern man, named Blake7 Well. here is
. letter from him! This is wlpt he
writes;"
New York, June 2.
Dear Sir-I am informed that you
hold an equity in ten thousand shares
OF the L. & o. railroad company.
have customers who are interested in
this property. and represent them In
negotiations now pending. II is pos
sible your interests may be conserv-
Cd by comforting with me on this
matter. shall be pleased to meet
you at your earliest convenience. To
n gentleman OF your experience an in
junction 10 secrecy is unnecessary.
Awaiting the pleasure OF a confer
ence in my office, and trusting that 1t
may result TO our mutual advantage,
remain,
VERY truly yours.
JAMES BLAKE,
president, James Blake & Co."
"That is odd, isn't III" said Jessie.
The generals face glowed with pleas
ure. do you own ten thousand shares
of stock in a railroad, papa?"
Il own an equity in that amount of
stock in an alleged railroad" he said,
with a grim smile. "An equity is some
thing yoI think you own. and hope TO
realize on, but do not expect to- Do
not bother your head about it, pet.
From whom is your letter."
From Mr.. Morris. He wishes to
call some evening this week"
"Ah, um-m," The general cleared
his throat and appeared to be concern
ed only indirectly. Suppose you in
VIte Mr.. Morris to take dinner with
us Wednesday evening"
Il have no engagement for Wednes-
day evening" said Jessie. carelessly,
II will write and ask him to call at
that time"
IL have not told you of the change
in Mr. Morriss affairs" said General
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A Texas cotton expert estimates the
crop of that state at 100000 bales.
and insists that the growers should
receive not less than ~ cents a pound.
Admirers OF the British aristocracy
win have an opportunity this winter
10 60 on a yachting tour OF the Medit-
erranean IN company with real lords.
Russia prepares to make formal pro-
test against the seizure Of the destroy
err Ryeshitelni in the hRrbor OF Che.
foo as a violation Of China's neutrali-
ty.
Mrs. Florence Maybrick probably IA
on the way to the United States from
Antwerp, and It is said she proposea
to sue for property worth $1,000, 600
which she signed away immediately
after her conviction.
Judge Parker's secretary announces
that the candidate did not depart from
his manuscript while making his
speech Of acceptance. aud that the
only reference to the gold standard ex-
pressed was contained In the publish
cd reports.
The Russian squadron which ned
from Port Arthur has been scattered
% the four winds by Admiral Togo.
Some Of the ships took shelter AZ
Kiao-chou. some at Shanghai. some In
The Saddle Islands, while stili others
are said TO have returned crippled "a
Port Arthur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-16
CHICAGO GRAIN AND pRoyrsroNr.

CHICAGO. Sept i5.-snow in the Cana dian Northwest and reported decrease in among @ % the sanse. today that sarnes sSs wheat market upward. At the close De- cember showed a gain of lk9ihc; corn was down Bc; oats off A@Ac and pro-
 At the outset sentiment in the wheat pit was weak. largely in sympathy with a sharp break in corn. the non- appearance of pre- dicted heavy frosts being the depressing in- fluence affecting corn Some of the weak ness was possibly traceable to the esti- mated size of the crop as given out by two we'll known trade journals. The figures in both instances made the total yield about 10000. 900 bushels an amount considerably larger than several previous estimates When trading began a lot of long wheat opening loss in December of h@hc at l.lsh @1.t3N. and May unchanged to Nc lower at .15& 61.16. After December had sold off to l.13% and May to 1.15% the market rallied on covering by shorts before the end of the first half hour all the open ing loss had been regained. Later there were advices from Winnipeg claiming poor threshing re'urns semi-offcial report from Russia indicated a crop of spring wheat. wintery weather in the extreme Northwest a decisive bull influence and December advanced to 1.15h and May 10 17%. The market was nervous late in the day. Bearish Argentine news brought out considerable selling. which resulted in a ,, moderate reaction The close was firm
 
 at .1s% 01.l7. Clearances eauale,i eI. 900 bushels. Primary receipts were 731, 400 bushels. aeoinst 924.0 900 a year ago. Min neapolis. Duluth and Chicago reported 45s cars. against 7l9 last week and 656 a year ago.
 precipitous decline in corn occurred at the opening as result of heavy realizing sales. The cause of the active selling was the general belief that for the second time the crop has escaped serious damage by frost. the reports from tho country indi- eating that little harm has been done dur ing the night. Covering by shorts caused a temporary rally toward the middle of the session. but the advance was not we'll held, further profit taking sending prices down near the low point Primary receipts corf- tinue heavy. December opened mkc to 1k 61%c lower at 51% 15IA. held within the opening range and closed aat 52M @52k Receipts. 3sS cars. 2s contract grade.
 The demand for oats was small and val ues were a shade lower. December opened bTHc lower at a2R a B, sold between 32b and 3S and closed at 32% 932%. Receipts, 101 cars.
 Selling by pit traders on the break in corn caused an easier feeling In provisions Trad ing was small January pork closed 5@7hc higher at .I2 .77M 912 80: lard and ribs each shade lower at 7.17h and 6650 6 .67h respectively.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat, 39 cars; corn, 533 cars: oats. 131 cars; hogs, 15.000 head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-16
An Outing fin South Dakota.

Vermillion Republican.
 We were down with the rest of the South Dakota crowd at Riverside last week The Milwaukee people provided a cheap rate and furnished a ball game and a sermon for entertainment divine had come frora far Chicago to preach to we'una and tl c soulless corporation stood behiscsr his pay for the engagement. The next morning the papers reported that while big crowd attended the game the diamond not one appeared to listen to the clergyman, and finally he took a trolley back to the city. Now this was really too bad. too bad. Ar rived at the park. we looked for something resembling our little Dakota meetin' house or a preacherfied lookin' chap. and not seein either we driftcd along with the rest of the worldIn's to the ball game. Preacher leads to heaven. ball leads to-pass the sweet