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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
DANGER IN SMOKING
SOME POINTERS FOR USERS OF
THE WEED.
Abnormal Heat In the Mouth q Men.
ace to Health-EVen Lungs and
Stomach May Be Affected, Espeek
ally In the Hot Weather.

Speaking of the smoking habit, do
you know have made what seems to
me to be an important discovery and
| was reminded OF It Just now by q
remark some fellow made in connec-
ton with the heat Of the smoke we
suck into our mouths through a pipe
stem or the end Of a cigar" said q
user of the weed to a New. Orleans
Times-Democrat. Few persons who
smoke have failed to comment on the
fact that smoking is often very pain.
full on account of the heat in the sum.
mer months, and not a few smokers
OF my acquaintance cut down the
quantity OF cigars or cigarettes smok-
ed during this season of the year.
Many men Of a peculiarly sensitive
temperament will redden in the face
under the influence OF the heat con.
tanned in a cigar. OF course, the
smoke Is cooled somewhat before II
reaches the mouth, cooled in the pro-
cess of sitting through the cigar or the
pipe stem. But each draw increases
the amount of heat in the cigar or
pipe stem. That's why cigars often
burn the fingers a bit when there is
yet a good smoke left.
But all this is said by the way Of
leading up to the point l want to
make. Smoking nearly always makes
us thirsty. Drinking beer is a good
thing for the extravagant smoker in
the summer months. 1t acts as a sort
of counter-irritant. The heat in the
mouth and throat, which is one of the
immediate and direct results Of smok.
ing, is a menace, in my judgment, to
the health Of the man who smokes too
much. If the heat should be confined
to the mouth and throat 1t would be
bad enough. Even then it would seri
ously interfere with digestion and pro.
'duce other bad results, probably in.
juring the teeth and gums. But it
does not stop here. At least am con
vinced 1t has not, in my own case
Some part of the heat gets into the
stomach and lungs. 1t Is not neces.
sary that we should swallow the
smoke in order to bring about this
result. The air we breathe becomes
heated in passing through the mouth
and on into the lungs; that is, it is
heated to a point above the normal
and Of course anything that is in the
least abnormal is not good for the
system.
at is just these little influences,
| resulting in almost inappreciable alb.
normalities, that are the most danger.
Gus to the human system, because we
are less apt to shy around them. We
notice and dodge the big dangers. We
encourage and invite the small ones
1t is just so with the matter of heat
which comes from the cigar or the
pipe. That this heat can and often
does injure the human system l am
thoroughly convinced. OF course, do
not mean to say that all men are in.
fluenced as am, even among those
who use tobacco quite as extravagant.
ly. Many men are, no doubt. There
can be no question, at any rate, about
my own case and it may not be amiss
to mention the rather singular fact
that my stomach has been more affect
ed by the heat than my lungs"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Insist on Getting Il.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have stock on hand of other brands
containing only IL OF in a package,
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains 16 OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of - OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Monument 10 spanlsh MARTYR.

Geneva has granted permission to
a number Of Spanish literary and po-
litlcal men TO erect a monument in
that city to Michael Servetus, the
Spanish theologian, who was burnt as
a unitarian hereto by order Of the
magistrates Of Geneva at the instiga-
ton Of John Calvin. The monument
Is to be unveiled next October on the
350th anniversary Of the burning.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
81 FREE MEDICAL ADVICE
NO TNONIKNNI b
Clever Scheme Of pressmakers.

Two young women of Paris, finely
featured and formed, travel around
the fashionable resorts of Europe and
liTe at the best hotels. They are al
ways SO well dressed that people in
quire where they procured their cloth
ing. This is why they are sent abroad
and French company of dressmakers
pays all their expenses. The young
women are well-behaved and at times
are attended by a maid.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
seeretary Shaw a Hard Worker.

A young clerk in the treasury de-
partment went in to bid Secretary
Shaw good-by the other afternoon,
saying he was going on his vacation.
How long?" asked Mr.. Shaw. "Thir-
ty days." was the clerks reply. Great
Scott" exclaimed the secretary.
Thirty days! Why, I've only had three
days real loafng time in twenty-five
years. Good-by. Hope you have a
Pood timeo
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
How,s Thla7

1 We ofer One Hundred Dollan Reward for any
llase Of Catarrh thnt cannot DO cured By Halls
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, O
We, the underlined, have known r. j. Cheney
tor the last ~ years and believe him perfectly hon
prable In all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any obligations made by hs arm.
WALDINo, KINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hairs CetaTTh Cure IL taken internally, acting
areotly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
fystem. Testimonials sent free. Price 10 cents per
bottle. Sold by all DruRRista
TAKE Hall'a Family PIlla for combination.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
A Elnner CInck.

A novelty in the way Of an alarm
clock has been perfected by an Amer
lean jeweler 1t is about the size of
a hazelnut It is made to wear on
the finger. The alarm is not a bell,
but a sharp pin, which pricks the
finger at the time the man or woman
wishes to rise.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Reform In Italian pri.ons

In accordance with the law for the
abolition Of chains in Italian prisons,
which came into force recently, the
chains have been struck of from $50
prisoners in the Ancona gaol. The
ceremony is said to have been accom-
panied by most moving scenes, many
prisoners sobbing loudly for sheer
happiness at the relief from their
burden.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
overworked Liis nBest Manu.

It is generally supposed that the
services OF a best man at a wedding
end with the close Of the ceremony
and the departure OF the happy pair,
but It seems not. Bridegroom Of two
months has Just utilized his best man
again, this time to serve divorce pa.
Ders on the bride.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Imnnrtnnt 20 Mn4h.ra-
Seek New EIshInn eround,.

AS the seal fishery In the Behring
sea has been a failure this year, the
Canadian sealers are turning their at.
tention to the Falkland islands, in the
South Atlantic, where seals are stated
to be plentiful.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Plttsburu steeI ProduotIon-

The production of steel at Pittsburg
IN 1901 equaled half that Of England,
was more than that of Germany, twice
that OF France, Ave times that Of Rus
sia or Belgium, and twenty-five times
that Of Spain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
The Elret chrlstmas card.

In 1914 It occurred to Mr.. w. G. T.
Dobson, R. A., to make a little sketch
symbolical Of the seasons Joys, aud
send 1t to a friend. The latter was
30 delighted that next year Mr.. Dob
son Autographed his card and sent out
thirty copies.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Cultivation Of Tea

More than $4,000 acres Of land In
the Indian possessions of Great Brit.
ain are devoted to the cultivation Of
tea, nine-tenths Of the area being in
Assam and Bengal. Production is of.
hcially estimated at 191 $500
mounds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Kansas WorkIna overtIme.

Two crops Of strawberries and the
second yield of early apples is the
reported record Of Kansas during the
past season. What's the matter with
the Sunflower State?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

There has been a decrease Of 1.5 per
cent in the population of the Isle of
Man since 1891. At the last census
1t was 54.752.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Successful HUNTING Trim.

$50 you had a successful hunting
trip" "Eminently successful. We
didn't bring back any game, but no
body was shot by any of the other
members Of the party."-Washington
Star.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
neatha In Erennh Army.

The French Minister of War de-
clares that the mortality of the
French army is nearly four times
that of the German army. This he
attributes, not to the ineficiency of
the French military surgeons. but to
the ravages of tuberculosis, the NAL
ady Of France" and to typhoid fever
and scarlatina.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

When my little girl had eczema many doctors
failed 70 cure her. 1 found the medicines that
did. will send the prescription on receipt OF 80
cents Louis Kanne ,628 Penn Ave. ,Pittsburg Pa,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
orIuln Of Gazette"

The earliest newspaper was pub
lished in Venice and called a gazette
from the name Of the coin for which
II was sold.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
More Flexible and lasting,

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is none
to equal 1t in quality ana quanuty, 10
ounces, 10 cents. Try It now and save
your money.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
RlnnsInn the Danube.

In Roumania there is a custom Of
publicly blessing the River Danube
on Christmas day. A large cross Of
ice is carried before the procession.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
Irrlnated lands In AmerIea.

The irrigated area of the United
States is 7.51O.59s acres, Of which
Colorado contains 1.611.271 and Cali
forniR l,446119.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

IN letter 70 The Peruna med1ctN0
Co., he says:
STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, q
Dear Sirs:-E have hRd occasion -
use your Peruna medicine IN my fam
lily for colds, and II proved to be an en-
ceHenf remedy. I have not had So
caSion to use IL for other ailments.
Yours very truly,
w. M. Lord.
II will be noticed that the Ex-9OVs
ernor says he has not had occasion -
use Peruna for other ailments. The
reason for this is, most other ailments
begin with a cold.
Using Peruna TO promptly cure colda.
he protects his family against otheB
ailments.
This is exactly what every other
family in the United States should do
keep Peruna in the house. Use it for
coughs, colds, la. grippe and other
climatic affections of winter, and there
will be no other ailments in the housol
Such families should provide them
selves with a copy of DIR. Hartmann
free book, entitled, Chronic Catarrh.s
Address DIR. S. b. Hartman, Presidents
of The Hartman Sanitarium, COluns
bus, Ohio. All correspondence holA
strictly confidential
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

CDR. David Kennedy's FHVortts Remedy,
Rondout n. " cured my serous kidney trouble. gained
~ pounds" 3 Wardel, huntsville, n. j. Bottles %
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

Write MURINE EYE REMEDY Co., Chicago, II
your eyes are sore or infamed, and get OCulista
Ldyice and free sample MURINE. ltcures all eyeiB.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

EnTE permanently cured No dts or neFvouHness ana
INST days use OF DIT. Klines Great Nerve Restor
e SEND for ERE "a 81 90 trial bottle and tTeatiss.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01

Defiance Starch IL guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded ~
ounces, 10 cents. Try IL now.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-01
BE True 70 Self.

Be rue 70 SELF.
Life Is a crucible. We are thrown
into II and tried.--Chanin.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
t ennessee State News
To Test the Coal OIL Act.

A bill was filed in the Chancery
Court in Nashville last week to test
the constitutionality of the act of
1899, which made the Office of coal
oil inspector a salaried position, and
abolished the fee system. The bill
is filed by Hugh Petit of Memphis.
MIR. Petit was commissioned coal
oil inspector of Shelby county by
Gov. McMillin in 1899, and was re-
appointed February 3, 1902. The
complainant claims that during his
administration he paid over to
Comptroller King 36,504.70, which
was the total fees collected by him
on inspections. Of this he received
$6,3S0 as salary. The payment of
the collections vas made by Mr.. Pet
tit under protest, he asserts. He
now seeks to recover the same on the
ground that the act Of 1899, which
abolished the fee system, as it APP
piled to the Office of coal oil inspec-
tor, was unconstitutional. Previous
to the passage of the act of 1899,
oil inspectors received all the fees
for inspection collected by them.
Upon the result Of this case depends
many thousands of dollars, for it af-
fects every inspector in the State.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19

were disappointed. Whilst our hus-
bands and brothers are examples of pa
triotism, she would say to her country
women, we must be patterns of indus
try She did not hesitate to wear
brown dress and speckled apron when
receiving fastidious and elegant vis-
itors at Morristown. 1t was said after
ward that she acquired her inveterate
habit of knitting in her zeal at Valley
Forge to relieve the barefooted men
around her. On every fair day she
might be seen walking through the rude
streets of the town of huts with basket
in her hand Entering the hut of SER
geant, she found him dying-on pallet
of straw, his wife beside him in the an
guish of final separation. She minis
tered to his comfort with food prepared
by her own hands Then, kneeling, she
earnestly prayed with her sweet and
solemn voice for the stricken couple.
All day long she was busy with these er-
rands of grace, or in the kitchen at the
stone house, or in urging other women
to lend a helping hand. And when she
passed along the lines of the troops she
would sometimes hear the fervent cry:
God bless Lady Washington or Long
live Lady Washington Well, indeed,
might the men feel that they could fight
to their very last drop of blood with a
commander whose wife, who was for
merly the belle and leader of her set
among the danes and damsels of Vir.
ginia, was not ashamed to be seen darn
ing his and her own stockings!"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HANNA,
Senator Foraker Says II Mr. Hanna
Should Die the Country Would
Lose Great Statesman.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 13.-Just as res
olutions, passed almost by unanimous
vote, were adopted by the Ohio Re-
publican League convention, late Fri
day Afternoon, indorsing President
Roosevelt's nomination for the presi-
dency, Gov. Herrick arose, and in a
broken voice. announced the desperate
condition of Senator Hanna An i'm
pressive silence fell on the assem-
blage, which was followed by the in
PRODUCTION Of Senator Foraker, who
spoke most feelingly of his colleague
in the senate Senator Foraker said
that while there had been differences
Of political nature between Mr.. Han
ma and himself, they had all been
fought out in the open, and he only
had the most sincere admiration and
respect for him. He added that If Mr..
Hanna should die, the country would
lose one of its greatest statesmen and
leaders.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
Early Celebrations
THE origin Of Washington's birth
Il day as a holiday is stated as fol-

day as a holiday is stated as fol-
lows; On February %, 1888, a
number of gentlemen met in New
York tavern to celebrate the great gen.
erals birthday, They then agreed to
assemble in future on that day, cele-
brating it with odes and toasts. WASH
lngton's ascendancy shortly after to the
presidency gave new zest to the "an-
nual," so that In time 1t became general,
and finally grew into legal holiday"
the people demanding it from custom.
The first public celebration of Wash
ington's birthday occurred on February
II, 1854, and the anticipated occasion
was thus alluded to by the Pennsylvania
Packet of February II, same year:
Wednesday last being the birthday
of his excellency, Gen. Washington, the
same was celebrated here by all the true
friends of American independence and
constitutional liberty, with that hilarity
and manual decorum attendant on the
sons Of freedom. In the evening an en-
tertainment was given on board the
East India ship in this harbor, to very
brilliant and respectable company, and
a discharge of 13 cannon was fired upon
the joyful occasion"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONS,
Statistics of the Pension Depart-
ment of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Co. for Four Years.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Statist,cs
compiled by the pension department
of the Pennsylvania railroad show that
in the four years the organization has
been in operation $1,224,OS7 has been
expended for the relief of those enti-
tied to consideration. The report
gives the following yearly distribu-
tions: 1903, s359,374; 1902, 1926, 6,4O3;
1901, s292, 2,29O; 1900, $244,O1s These ex-
penditures do not include the cost of
the departments operation, which is
paid by the company.
In the four years operation of the
pension plan s,126 employees have been
retired as pensioners from the active
service of the company. OF these, 527
have died. OF the total number re-
tired, 426 were between the ages Of 65
and So years. Of the total number re-
tired, 34S were retired upon their own
request, and with the approval of the
employing officer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S CAR.
1t Was Shipped From Omaha to the
Worlds Fair on LincOln's
Birthday Anniversary.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 13.--The Union
Pacific railroad, Friday, shipped the
Lincoln car to st. Louis, where it will
become part of the Lincoln museum
at the Worlds fair. The car has been
placed in condition to be moved and
it was decorated in memory of the
birth of the martyred president. 1t was
recently sold to concessionaire for
the st. Louis exposition. The car is a
historic one, it having served as the
private car of President Lincoln dur
ing the civil war and carried his re-
mains to Springfield for burial.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
Child and Mother Burned.

While standing before the fire
warming her hands few days ago
the dress of the little 5-year-old
daughter of Joe McGee, who lives
near Martin, caugth fire. Mrs. Nc
Gee attempted to extinguish the
flames, but did not succeed until the
little one was dangerously burned
on the head and back. Mrs. McGee
was also burned about the hands,
but not nearly so severely as the
child. 1t is thought the accident
will not result in the death of either,
as they we're getting along nicely at
last accounts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19

TARIFF AND RECIPROCITY
Discussed By Gov. Cummins at the
Annual Lincoln Day Banquet.
Given BY the Minneapolis Flambe eau
Club, and Was Listened to
With Great Interest.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 13.-Gov.
Albert B. Cummins of Iowa was the
principal speaker Friday evening at
the annual Lincoln day banquet given
by the Minneapolis Flambeau club at
the Hennepin County Republican as
sociation. Five hundred sat down at
the festive board and listened atten-
lively to Gov Cummins on "The Iowa
Idea"
Gov. Cummins' speech was a general
discussion of national issues, but the
portion related to tariff revision and
reciprocity was listened to with great
interest. Gov. Cummins said:
"The time came at last when it was
seen, and at last understood, that
through wise and patriotic system Of
import duties we had utilized our own
resources and held our own markets
until we were prepared to invade with
our surplus the markets of every coun-
try in the world. 1t was felt that we
had entered upon the stage of the
WI III o uhdii duu IluJ hCHCClOl III VIC
must be recokened with every turn Of
diplomacy in the paths of peace or in
the fields of war.
"The trouble between associated en-
ployes and associated employers has
reached point where it must be dealt
with by the government in calm,
comprehensive way The rights Of
both must be recognized, and when
recognized, must be protected and pre-
served"
In speaking of reciprocity, Gov. Cum
Minis said:
1--WE want to sell Canada the things
we must buy. I appeal only for a ne
gotiation. l have been accused of be-
ing in favor of free trade with Canada.
This accusation is as baseless as false
hood and malice combined can make
it. But do believe that we should
cultivate more friendly relations with
Canada and the northwest"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
LAWRENCEBURG TENN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1904.
Knoxville Street Car Deal.

The Knoxville Traction Company
and Knoxville Electric Light and
Power Company formally passed
from the control of the Railway and
Lights Company of America to
Ford, Bacon & Davis of New York,
last week. The new owners control
street railways, gas and light prop
critics in Nashville, Little Rock and
Birmingham. No price was given
out. G. H. Harvey, general mana
ger of both old companies, was elect
ed president of the two new COM
panies. Large Improvements are
promised in the way Of new cars, in
creased power house, trackage, etc.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-19
Japanese Steamer Sunk.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The Japanese
legation Friday evening received the
following dispatch, under date Of To-
kio, February IL:
1.-TWO small Japanese merchant
steamers, Zensho, Maru and Nakon
Oura Maru, while on their way to
Otaru { port on the western coast
of Yezo island) from Sakata { a port
on the northern coast of the main Is
land of Japan, were fired on February
II by four Russian men-of-war off the
coast of Aomori prefecture, and the lat
ter was sunk while the former had a
narrow escape.
"The Russian men-of-war are still
seen off the western coast Of Yezo
island. They are supposed to be the
first-class cruisers which have been
shut up at Vladivostock and tried
some time ago to join the main squad
ron at Port Arthur"