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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-20
TWO BIG GOVERNORS
VISIT SENATE FLOOR
Cummins OF Iowa and Van SAINT Of
Minnesota Exchange Greetings With
Members Vi Upper House.

The personal side in Official Tairs was
strongly shown in the Senate yesterday.
Two governors of Western States. who'
have been much in the public eye in the
past year. were on the floor. They were
Gov A 3. Cummins. the Iowa tariff
revisionist, who came to Washington 10
confer with President Roosevelt on this
and other political subjects. and Gov.
s. r. Van SAINT. of Minnesota, whose
participation In the Northern Securities
merger case attracted great attention
Governor Cummins came into the Sen
ate chamber Just before the session
convened. tie was escorted by Senator
Deliver. and remained until after the
opening prayer Both then went TO the
Republican cloak room, where the gcv-
ernor held an informal reception
Governor Van SAINT came into the
Senate as the reading Of the journal
was in progress. He took a seat next to
Senator Clapp. of his State. and they
had a short chat as the business of the
session proceeded.
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Watched Legislator.

A bill granting 10 the State OF Mime
sofa certain lands for forestry purposes
was called up by Mr.. Nelson as soon as
the calendar was reached The gov
ernor had the satisfaction Of seeing the
bill passed by the Senate before he left
Ex-senator lilly Mason. of Illinois,
who came to Washington ca Supreme
Court business, was on the floor OF the
Senate and had quite a reception from
his former colleagues His rOtund form.
so familiar in the Senate in past years,
was noted with apparer;. interest by
visitors in the galleries, as ne passed
from one Senator to another, shaking
hands
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MERCHANT MARINE
AND THE CANAL
Senator Hanna's Plea for
Both Projects.
UNITED STATES HOLDS ACE
Eloquent Address Before the Guests at
Banquet of National Board
of Trade.

Senator Hanna's speech. in which he
said the business interests of the couu-
try demanded a merchant marine and
the building of the Panama Canal. and
that both should come together, was a
feature at the banquet of the National
Board OF Trade. held last night at the
New Willard. which aroused principal
interest
Senator Hanna was presented by G.
Stuart Patterson, OF Philadelphia, the
toastmaster. as representing in the Sen
ate 'emphaticalI5r the business interests
of this country
Speaks for the Canal
After speaking in strong advocacy Of a
merchant marine. Senator Hanna said:
THE Panama Canal. the greatest
work ever undertaken in the world, has
fallen to the United States to do. What
object have we in cutting the continent
in two at the expense Of 5000 900 600?
Surely not for strategic purposes only;
nor for the people along the shore. The
canal is for business purposes, and with
it we must have a merchant marine.
with our great natural resources, ma
tional endOwments, and our cosmopoli-
tan people, time viii not wait Progress
Is the word. We have been foremost IN
humanizing and Christia nizing the
world why do we not be foremost In
its commercial and economic policies
If 1 properly diagnose the tone and spir-
It of the time we are prepared TO ad-
vance. At this moment we are on the
firing line Let us not get behind any
trees. A new era opens and, gentle
men. we hold the ace
Presidents Congratulations
Following Senator Hanna. Secretary
Cortelyou spoke. He conveyed mes
sage of cordial good wishes and hearty
congratulations 70 the Board of Trade
from President Roosevelt. who sent his
regrets that engagements OF long stand
ing prevented him from attending. Sec
rotary CortelyOu outlined the work Of
the Department OF Commerce and La
Dor, which he said would work in har-
mony with the National Board OF Trade
Speaker Cannon was introduced and
spoke Of the commercial development OF
the United States. other speakers were
Governor Van SAINT Of Minnesota. Rep
resentative W. p. Hepburn OF Iowa, and
Representative Robert Adams. jr.
At yesterday afternoons session the
principal matter of interest which came
up was the Endorsement Of the Govern
ment's crop reports. For years the &C
curacy Of the Government reports has
been bone 81 contention in the board
meetings, Blu. by their action yesterday
the board gave expression that the
crop reports are deserving Of IEvor-
able recognition and acceptance as rep
resenting all the facts obtainable
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Jim Quinlan bought a horse Of
X E. Robinson for $40.
Will Berrey bought two sows
from J. M. Richardson for 500.
On Thursday, February Is, at
4 O'Clock in the afternoon, the
spirit of Mr.. James Steward took
its fight, passing away to better
world above Two sons and three
daughters survive him. Mr.Stew-
ard was quite old and feeble, aged
about rs years. He was buried at
Mt. Ziou church, Friday. We sym
pathize with those left here to
mourn.
Henry Weaver bought corn
from Linn Cauthorn at 40c per Blu.
Tom Arnall was in Laddonia on
business.
Mr.. Read Massey aud Miss Es-
telle Bybee, both from Monroe
county, were united in marriage
Wednesday evening. We extend
congratulations to the happy cou-
pie.
Cbas. Tanner bought two sows
from Frank Dowell at 81 per head.
Also three cows for 1856.
Ed Robinson is home from Iowa
where he has been railroading for
several months. Glad to see him
among us one more.
The Weaver Brothers have rent
ed the old Judy farm.
Frank Dowell will moye to Yer.
non county this week. Regret to
see him leave us.
Luther Goodrich is happy-he
finished gathering corn Wednes-
day.
Ed Duty from Powell Ford was
the guest of r. l.. Robinson Sun
day. His team scared and ran
away, thru a fence, tearing the
tongue out of his sled and tearing
up the harness.
John Bybee from Skinner will
move to the old Steward farm east
of Moline.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Mrs. r. H. Mcdonnell and
daughter visited in Mexico Satur-
day.
Mrs. John Wiseman has return
ed to her home in Centralia after
several days visit to Q. Boone and
family.
Mrs. Simon Lander returned to
her home south of Mexico after
weeks stay here.
j. Considine and G.. E. Sims
were in Ceutralia Saturday.
P.S. Morris was here from Mex
leo Monday.
Mrs. j. G. Daniel and children
were guests Of j. 7. Cogswell and
family Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs, S. D. Edwards and chill
dren have gone to Higbee to spend
the week with relatives.
Mrs. e. G.. Spence has been on
the sick list.
Misses Mayme Sullivan and
Charlotte Jesse spent Sunday in
Mexico.
Miss Ped Harrison of Mexico
will visit Mrs. r. FL. Brown this
week.
Mrs. E. F. Elliott was in Mex
leo Friday.
Spencer Smith and family formerly
of Waukee, Iowa, moved to their
farm recently purchased three
miles south of Thompson. We well
come Mr.. Smith and family to this
community.
The assistant engineer of NJ.
w. of Moberly was here in inter-
est of the Wabash Saturday.
Reuben Tin sley is here from
StanbeFPy.
g. G Wilson shipped one car
load Of hogs to ST. Louis Monday,
A. Wagner was here from Mex.
loo Monday eve,
We are plea sed to state that the
Wabash has raised the salary Of
our Station Agent, ] D. Carter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
CHRONIC DISEASES

Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Consumption, Dialects, Bright's
Disease, Potts Disease, Jackson's
Disease, Rheumatism, Gout, Drop
sy, Paralysis, Cancers, Tumors,
Piles, Running Sores, Fistulas,
Goitre, Ruptures, Deformities,
Worms and Tape Worms, all dis
eases of the Stomach, Heart, Liv-
err, Bowels aud Spleen, Diseases
and Undevelopments Of the Sex
ual Organs, Kidneys, Bladder and
Rectum. Diseases peculiar to the
female sex, ovarian aud womb
troubles, general female weakness,
whites, barren conditions, irregu-
larities, diseases of the nervous
system, chorea, st. Vitus, erysipe-
las, catalepsy, all diseases of the
blood and skin, scrOfula, syphilis,
letter, salt rheum, boils, carbun.
cles and all the various forms of
so-called eczemas; all deep seated,
rare, lingering and complicated
diseases of long standing are
treated scientifically by the most
modern, up.to-date methods aud
positive, permanent cure is guar
anteed in every case taken for
treatment by DR.. Domnitz. The
Doctor came here from st. Louis,
highly recommended, and will
make this his future home, wish
ing to retire from city life. He
has made chronic diseases a life
study, is graduate of four medi.
cal colleges of this country and
Europe, with an experience of 80
years, and his reputation as
scientific specialist in chronic dis.
eases is well established all over
this western country. You can
not make mistake by calling or
sending for DR.. Domnitz, as he
has made the most wonderful
cures on record and is very rea-
sonable in his charges. The prin-
cipal feature about DR.. Domnitz is,
by which he is best known, that he
is honest with his patients.
Offices: Over Fredenhall & Will
kin's Store, N. E. Cor. Square,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

NETGHBoRHooD NEWS
w. ~
POWELL FORD.
tier still clings to us.

Winter still clings to us.
w. o. Florence has traded hio
farm for one in Iowa and will
move there about the first of April.
Mr.. Randall gets MIR. Florence's
farm.
The entertainment at Carter
schoolhouse last Friday evening
was well attended and the exer-
cises were good,
Jas. p. Powell bought corn from
the Ray brothers, paying 80 and
3jc per bu.
Miss Leila Whitley is attending
Sproul Academy.
+. b. Cook has been entertain
lug two Of his brothers from Iowa.
Mr.. Clay Hamilton and sister,
Miss Lena. were guests in this vi
ciuity last Sunday.
b. F.Doan is preparing to make
an addition to his house.
Abe Whitley has sown oats.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
COLLECTOR.

We are authorized to announce \. Lar
imore q candidate for County Collector,
subject to the action Of the democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce James
w. Hall candidate for County ColIec-
tor, subject 10 tho action Of the Demo
cratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Thos
f. Roden a candidate for County Coilec-
tor, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary
We are authorized 20 announce Frank
p. carter candidate for County COlIcc-
tor, subject to the action Of tho Demo-
cratic primary,
We are authorized 10 announce Wal
lace II. McCuc a candidate for County
Collector, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
MARTINssuRe,

Again the death angel has come
aud taken another loved one from
us, Mrs. l.. A. Bird The short
year she,spent among MS won
many dear friends, in fact all who
knew her loved her Oar only
comfort is, we know that our loss
is her gain. Her husband has the
sympathy Of the entire community,
We are glad 10 learn that the
sick Of our town are improving.
We regret to learn that Mr. and
Mrs. Strain win leave "a about two
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
Agriculture for the Schools.

Columbia, Mo-, Feb. 20,-The
authorities of the Missouri Agri-
cultural College have agreed upon
plan by which it is proposed to
introduce the study of agriculture
in every high school Of the State.
The idea is unique for this coun-
try.
AS a part of the plan the faculty
has decided to accept agriculture
taught in high schools and normal
schools as credit for entrance. This
means that the study viii for the
first time be put on the same foot
ing as law. medicine and other sci,
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
MoLINo
Andrew CauthOrn is qu

Andrew CauthOrn is quite sick.
Mrs. Kittie Clements who at
tended her father in his illness will
return to her home in Slick.
Mrs. Lee Barnes who has been
with her son, Noah, at Kirksville
came home last Saturday, her son
coming with her as far as Mexico
where he will remain short time
under a DOCTORS care.
Mr.. Shadwell who is teaching
Long Branch school received the
sad news last Sunday Of his moth
er's death. She died at her home
in Fulton and was buried in Wells
vile cemetery. Mr.. Shadwell start
ed Immediately for Wellsville.
Ira Sharp Of Kansas City visited
his parents on Youngs Creek last
week.
Mrs. Forest Weaver who has
been sick is better now.
AS Mrs. Morley and son Arthur,
were going to Mexico last Satur-
day the hind surrey wheel slipped
off of a culvert. When it struck
the bank it broke every spoke in
the wheel. The occupants were
carried on to town by neighbors.
We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Ed
Atchison's death, She had gone
to Hannibal for treatment. She
was taken to Barry, Ill.,, for bur-
ial.
Miss Bette Worley is visiting
relatives near Williams burg and
MeCredie,
Several of F. @. Heizers family
had the grip last week. All are
some better at this writing.
John Ellis and family spent the
day with &. Middleton and fam
lily last Sunday.
Mrs. Bozart is quite i'll,
Green Hutchison win move near
Madison, Monroe Co., in a day OF
two,
VIM. Brenton bought a. room
house Of Bert Berry aud moved il
8 miles to his farm.
Mrs. G.. I. Schieffer received
word that her mother was very
poorlyi hope she will soon be bet
ter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
STROTHER.
VIM. Kindred was in Paris Fri
day on business.

VIM. Kindred was in Paris Fri
day on business.
No more cases of measles.
Mrs, Walker is reported some
better thi week.
Mrs. r. l.. Vowel was in Santa
Fe last Thursday trading,
Mr.. Mattingly and family will
move this week to the farm he has
rented near Paris.
Services at the First Baptist
church next Saturday evening,
Sunday morning and night by the
pastor.
Miss Altye Bsemon left Satur-
day for Kansas City where she has
accepted a position as operator for
the Home Telephone Co.
The Strother school observed
Washington's birthday by having
recitations, dialogues, songs, ETC.,
which were enjoyed by all present
LIE Turner bought a span 81
horses from Oscar Kindred last
week for $l75, and Oscar bought
span from a party near Goss fol
! $3.50.
VIM. Reid will move this weei
to the Henderson place, and For
est Berrey will move on the farm
now occupied BY Mr., Reid
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

A State primary and Joseph w.
Folk for Governor is the prevail
ing talk of our people at present.
Quite number of our citizens
attended the meeting of the Demo
cratic committee at Mexico last
Saturday.
Rev. w. H. Hook of Mexico
preached at the Christian church
at this place last Saturday evening
and Sunday morning.
Mrs. Sarah Ridgeway left the
first of the week to visit her son,
Frank, who has recently returned
from Lamanda Park, CAL, and re-
sumed his duties as station agent
for the 9. & A. Ry. at Indepen
dence, Mo.
Rev. P. II. Taylor and family
left Tuesday for their new home a
California, Mo.
Roy Parish came in last Sunda!
from Pueblo, Colo. Says be think
"Old Missouri" is good enough
for him.
A large per cent of our peopl
attended DR.. Oornett's sale a
Worcester Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Walter Burch announces this
week as a candidate for Represen-
tative. He is a graduate Of the
Columbia law school, is young
man of fine talents, thoroly hOu-
est--has the Jeffcrsonian qualifica-
lions. Consider his claims we'll
when you come to make up your
ballot.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

The Bellhower Telegram uses
this passage Of Scripture at the
head of its editorial column: Let
love be without discrimination. Abb
hor that which is evil; cleave to
that which is good (" Very appro-
pirate just at this time when good
men are SO apt to lose both their
heads and their reason in political
contention and controversy. Keep
the advice Of the scripture, and
then don't forget our adyiee-keep
sweet
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
RUSHHILL.

G. E. Casper shipped three
loads of sc hogs to st. Louis Mon
day.
Mrs. Baehr is suffering intense
~ with dropsy and heart trouble.
She recently had two cancers re-
moved from her breast, but the
doctor says the poison Of the can
GERS had gotten such a deep hold
on the system that there can be
nothing done for her.
c. E. Casper bought a load of
hogs from VIM. Atchison last Sat
urday at DC, and shipped them to
st. Louis.
Everybody moving.
The six months of the Rus hill
schools closed Friday, Feb. 10th.
Our school is progressing satisfac-
t6rily and the interest is good. The
utmost harmony prevails and all
are enthusiastic over the progress
of the school. One year has been
added to the high school course,
making eleven years now in the
course, eight in the grades and
three in the high school. The
senior class consists of four boys
and three girls forming an unus-
ually strong class. Miss Margaret
DeLaporte, teacher Of No. l, was
absent last week on account of
sickness. Mrs. Luther G. Mccall
acted as substitute. The examin'
ations for the month closing are
reported as being uniformalIy salts
factory altho there were some fail
ures. No. 3 received the banner
also holiday, for the most regu
lar attendance.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25


The MESSAGE last week con-
tanned this statement: There is
much talk over at Fulton, we are
told, that the jury which tried But
Ter there two weeks ago was brib-
ed We are assured from Fulton
that there is no such talk there, at
all, and if there is it is merely
idle and speculative and no foun-
dation for it whatever. We cheer
fully make the correction. That
jury had hard task-not many
would have wanted their place,
forced to serve by the mandates of
the law-and as far as we know
they acted with the highest mo-
tives and with the dictates of hon
est cOnsciences. Idle talk and
criticism should cease. 1t is toe
often carried abroad and magni'
fed. The MESSAGE disclaims any
desire to criticise the motives o.
that jury; fact is had we been on
of them possibly we might havr
agreed to the same verdict the!
did.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
County charlottesville Prl-
mary May 7, 1904.
PROSECUTING ATToRNEY

WE are authorized TO announce Orlan'
DO Hit az a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, subject to thc action Of the
Democratic primary.
WE arc authorized 10 announce john
d. Orcar candidate for Prosecuting At
torncy. subject 70 the action Vi the
Democratic primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

leaving her house morning look for food told her
d bolt the door and open who did not give password
plague Wolf and all his trbeW Wolf who hanging
Goat heard her words and when she gone
nj tapped and initiating her said "A plague the
his tbc He made that the door would be opened
Kid whose suspicious aroused bade him show his
BEARD and ne should be admitted directly.
Is
q IA word
3 %
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Miss Emma Hall, after spending
some weeks visiting her sister,
Mrs. VIM. Moser, and family here,
has gone to Montgomery City.
Miss Margaret Torreyson spent
several days in Laddonia last of
the week.
Mrs. s. L. McGrew is suffering
from a fall in which she sprained
her wrist badly.
School began Tuesday with
Prof. Black as principal. Miss
Peery will teach Room No. 2.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Martinsburg has lost two per-
sons of great moral worth recently,
Prof. f. c. Douglass and Mrs. l..
4. Bird.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

The Cole county Democrats de-
cided on a primary to vote for all
the candidates from governor
down.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Considerable agitation on in
Congress in regard to the parcels
post law. We understand the ex-
press companies of the country are
fighting the measure, teeth and
toe-nails. The new law would
force the express companies to
come down in their extortionate
charges on small articles, cut
down their robber tariff, that's all
that is hurting the express compa'
MES.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Rufus jackson is Il candidate
for County Assessor, He is the
son Of j. b. jackson. His grand.
father was Judge James jackson,
who was the first Representative
of Audrain County. The family
has been prominent in the history
Of the county since its organiza-
ton. Rufus jackson is honest,
capable and worthy. He solicits
your support.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Mexico loses splendid citizen
in the death of Major IL. A, Rick
etts. For years he was one of the
moving spirits of the town aud he
will be missed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

The Columbia Herald says that
the newspaper or public speaker
among Democrats who engages in
the abuse of good Democrats IS
unworthy of public support.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
BEAN GREEK.

Claude Bybee sold 80 head OF
sheep to John Smith at 81 per
head. Bought 25 sheep at the
Newk irk sale Saturday, reselling
the m to l.. II. Jasper at 81 20 pro-
fit.
l.. II. jasper bought ITO sheep
in Mexico Saturday; last week a
colt from VIM. Hesterberg for $50,
also stack of hay for $12.
John Smith bought So sheep at
Newkirk sale in Mexico Saturday.
Kit" Ellington moved to the
j. T. johnson farm near Mexico
Friday and will work for Mr..
johnson at $25 per month.
We were misinformed last week
as regards Ted Selb renting the
Randle farm. Mr.. Randle has
traded his farm to Mr.. Wagner
for land in Iowa, then traded his
land to Mr.. Florence for his farm
here known as the VIM. Powell
farm.
Chas. Tanner and Harry Day
have rented Mr.. Wagoner's farm,
giving half the Gro p for tillable
land and 81. 80 per acre for grass
land.
Bill Mollet of LaddOnia deliver
ed a fine sheep to Joseph Mongler
Saturday.
Chas. Robinson is moving to his
farm near the school house which
Kit" Ellington vacated last week.
A 1O-months old child of Tom
Owens and wife died Saturday Bur-
Sunday in the German cemetery.
That man in making his girl a
present of the MESSAGE paid us a
compliment which we greatly APP
preciate. Thanks, and now, Miss
Cora, it is our hearts desire and
great aim to keep you posted as to
the dOings Of this last acquisi-
ton to your long list of admirers.
Shannon Willingham made q
business trip to Centralia Satur-
day. Being detained over Sunday
he spent the day very pleasantly
in the company of his old friend
Miss Cora Hickerson.
We can't hear thru our friends
from our friend at Centralia. Hope
she arrived home all o. K. ant
met with no accident. But think
she might write to her relatives, Sc
they can make us wise.
Rev. McQuie preached here Sun
day. Theme, Temptation OF
Christ" Leading thoughts: A
Christian should always let his
mind revert to the Scripture when
E tempted. The world does not be.
long to Satan, therefore he was {
usurper in his last temptation Of
: the Savior. No need of improve
t ment in the old Gospel. Old shil
> Of Zion needs no repairs, Bro
Nc is a deep thinker, pleasant talk
' err, aud his sermons are greatly ap
4 preciated by all, both saint ant
sinner.
' We were glad to see Riley Kysa
s out Saturday, but he says his foo
h pains him considerably yet.
G.. B. WiIliugham has pun
q chased mail boz on the R. F.. D
t route, thereby putting hilnsel
more closely in touch with the out
side world
L. ii. Jasper il in Sc. Louis o
re business and expects to purchas
m wire at wholesale price for hi
TT farm.
u The school seems to be.a rendez
70 yous for what has been dubbe
Y the throw 'em high club Bette
g desist. boys, before you have gon
ae too far.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Democracy does not believe in
kings, nor "bossism." Give the
people a chance.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

Columbia, Mo-, by a vote of 469
to 1lj voted to own her water
works and electric light plant.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
THOMPSON.

w. n Cant ond wife we're en-
teptaiued by ] VI 0wings and
wife 10 Centralia recently
G, q. Msffert Of Centralia was
here sunday
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

This State belongs to the people.
Let the people, and not the pro-
fessional politicians, say who all
the nominees shall be.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

On May 7th every Democrat in
this county will have an opportu-
nifty to vote whether he wants a
chance to vote for the nominees
for State officers. OF course you
will not vote to disfranchise your
self in this matter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized 10 announce Walter
Burch candidate FOR Representative,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

They say boodling is not the is
sue. What about lobbyingi The
lobby has been an issue in this
State for the last twelve years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-02-25

If the Missouri plan proves a
success it is thought that otLer
state agricultural colleges will fol.
low the example.