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Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Some seem to claim that when
Folk denOunces boodlers and allies
of corruption he is denouncing the
VIII ole Demoratic party. We don't
see it that way. Folk only con-
demns a few men. He condemns
the boodler and says boodler is
not a Demo crat but a thief, Folk
thinks that to condemn corruption
lists is to exalt Democracy. That
is where he stands. There are $780,
600 Democrats in Missouri. These
he is not condemning; onlya few
fellows who have sold their honor
and the honor of the State and who
would gladly keep the way open
that they may pursue further acts
of venality.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
TIE GRIM REAPER
I'M

Mrs. j. Ed Buckner aged 39
years died at her home in Jefferson
City last Sunday of lung trouble.
The remains were brought to her
old home in Auxyasse for inter-
ment. Deceased wasa cousin to
Frank Kelso of Mexico.
; Mr.. Alb. Stephens, aged SO years
and IL days, died last Friday and
was buried Sunday at Browns
Station. Rev James Bradley Of
Mexico preached the funeral Mr..
Stephens was the father Of Ian
Stephens, the auctioneer, At Mar
tinsburg, and of Joe Billie Steph-
ems, the teacher, of near Worces-
ter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
The Candidates.

The Candidates for the county
Offices will meet the people, in a
spe aking tour, at the following
places:
Thompson, Monday, March %.
Fox, Tuesday, March 20.
Burnham, Wednesday, March 30.
Pisgah, Thursday, March 81.
Macedonia, Monday, April 4.
Friendship, Tuesday, April 5.
Rowena, Wednesday, April 6.
Moline, Thursday, April Z.
Beagles, Monday, April IL.
Laddonia, Wednesday, April ID
Farber, Thursday, April IA.
Vandalia, Friday, April 10.
Pleasant, Plains, Monday, April
IS.
Carter, Tuesday, April 10.
Hall, Wednesday, April 20.
Edwards, Thursday, April 81.
Martinsburg, Friday, April p.
Benton City, Monday, April 20
jackson, Tuesday, April, 26.
Beaver Dam, Wednesday, Apri
q.
Cant, Thursday, April %.
Mexico, Friday, April 30.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Norman j. Colman, Lieute nant
Governor with Gov. c. II. Hardin
in 1874, Secretary of Agriculture
in Cleveland's first administration,
and the first man to hold that office,
editor of Colman's Rural World
and for fifty years Democrat, is
hearty supporter of Joseph w.
Folk for the next governor of Mis-
souri,.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The Paris Appeal comments:
Gov. Dockery, stung to the quick
by the criticisms and Indignation
occasioned by the st. Louis pri-
mary outrages, throws off the
mask and takes the field against
Folk. His reflections on Folks
democracy are simply reiterations
of the battle cry raised by Halves
and Butler in order to divert at
tention from the real issue. When
the governor throws his army Of
appointees into active participa.
ton upon one side of a fractional
fight he should patiently endure
the criticisms that are bound
to follow. His TRADE against Mr.,
Folk will ultimately react upor
himself.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The jefferson City Tribune is
published in a town which is not
ed as headquarters for the polite
ians which are against Folk for
Governor. The Tribune does not
often read the riot act to these
men but it had a very sensible ed
itorial in Saturdays paper which
ended with this sound advice:
aThere is but one satisfactory solu-
ton 10 the gubernatorial problem
Il We can not reconcile our yieWPts
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

In the race for Governor so far
Folk has 81 delegates not count
ing the eight contested delegates
from st. Louis county and three
contested delegates from New Ma
dri3, which would make him 4S;
Reed has 25 delegates; Halves has
Ill, from st. Louis City, all con-
ties ted.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
Telephone Meeting.

There will be a meeting Of all
parties interested in country tele-
phone lines in Audrain and adj
joining counties held in Mexico,
Mo-, Saturday, April End, at 10
O'Clock a. M, at the Court House.
All lines centering in Mexico, Rush
Hill, and Laddonia are especially
requested 10 be represented by at
least one delegate. 1t.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The st. Louis grand jury in
dicted eight policemen and one
committeeman, John j. LaYin, last
Thursday, charging them with in
timidating voters at the Democrat
ic primary the Saturday before. OF
course everything passed off quiet
ly at that primary!
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
SHERIFF.

WE are authorized to announce Frank
James candidate for Sheriff. subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary.
WE are authorized 10 announce II. =.
Middleton a candidate for Sheriff, sub
ject 20 the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary.
We are authorized to announce Price
johnson a candidate for Sheriff, subject
90 the action Of the Democratic primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

CUPTD,S CAPTURES

Mr.. F. q. Berry of Monroe Co.
and Miss Grace Heller of Audrain
wero granted marriage license last
week.
MIR. VIM. Prior aud Mrs. Cora
Wright were united in marriage by
DIR. j. b. Hawkins in this city one
day last week.
Mr.. John w. Plat of Matthews,
Indiana, and Miss Elizabeth Arm
istead of Mexico, Mo-. were mar
ried in Denver, Colo, recently.
Mr.. August Weber, DR., and
Miss Ollie Powell were united in
marriage last Friday, Rev. A. w.
Kokendoffer pronouncing the eere-
mony. They will reside in this
city.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage Of Mr.. Oscar Il. Martin to
Miss Bette Worley at the BRIDES
home at Moline, April 4th, at 3: 80
O'clock p. m. The MESSAGE ex-
tends congratulations IN advance.
Mr.. Joseph R. Morris, ex-
deputy Sheriff Of Cuivre township,
this county, and Miss Margaret
Fl. Kennedy Of Fulton were united
in marriage in this city yesterday,
Rev. A. A. Wallace officiating.
The MESSAGE joins their many
friends in extending congratulatoin
and best wishes.
In this city last Sunday after
noon at the home Of the BRIDES
aunt, Mrs. j. M. Beam, Miss
Grace Heller Of near Moline and
Mr., Forrest Berry Of Monroe
county were united In marriage,
Rev. A. A. Wallace officiating.
Only immediate relatives of the
contracting parties present. This
is most worthy young couple, and
the MESSAGE joins their many
friends in extending best wishes
for their future happiness.
A quiet wedding-at 8 O'Clock
on the 22nd inst. Mr.. Geo. A
McLin and Miss Minnie Irion at
the house of the officiating min
lister, Rev. H. 3. Truck. pastor of
the Baptist Church in Mexico.
The~groom is an industrious young.
man, employed on the farm Of
Butler Guthrie, south of Mexico,
and the bride is a daughter of Mr..
Iriou, a, prosperous farmer, who
lives about 5 miles northeast Of
this city. The friends of the
young couple wish them many
happy years together.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Seems to us there was a Demo
cratic victory in the south part of
the State last Saturday. Give the
people chance and that's the way
they put it up.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Give the people a chance to help
pick the State nominees, and the
Democratic voters will stay by the
ticket, ali right. But the voters
are unusually wrought up over a
few crooked matters this year, and
ycn better give them the full show
ana square deal they are asking
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

President Roosevelt has ruled
that the pension department shall
grant service pensions" to ali
soldiers of the Civil War who
have reached the age of 62. The
pension is six dollars a month. 1t is
increased again when you reach
the age of 6j, and when you are 10
years old the grant will be twelve
dollars a month. Congress is
looked upon to pass a bill to en-
force the order, as there is siren
nous objection in certain quar-
ters.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The piano recital at Hardin Col
lege last Friday night by the pu-
pills of Prof. Guerne and Miss
Reed was greatly enjoyed by all
present. You are always repaid
for visit to Hardin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Maurice Phillip, son Of hrs. 4,
Phillip d Mexico, was last week
nominated By the Democrats for
the Prosecuting Attorney at
st. Joseph It is stated
that he made The best race Of any
man ID The convention
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

In Livingston county Folk in
the primary had more votes than
Reed, but the convention manipu-
lated matters so that a majority
delegation of Reed men will be
sent to the State convention. That's
turning down the people again.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

In Howard county 1900 Demo-
cratic voters petitioned the central
committee for a general primary,
for the selection of the various
State officers, but the proposition
was turned down. There is
much indignation among the vo-
tiers as a result.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Once before the Doodle question
was before the Democratic party.
In 1876 the cry went out all over
the nation, turn the rascals outP
On that issue Samuel j. Tilden
was elected President of the Unit
ed States"
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

They are after Roosevelt for that
service pension" order. The
Question is il be hasn't usurped
Just a little too far legislative au-
thority. Maybe the pensions
should be allowed, but there is an
important principle involed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The grand jury indicted nine po-
lice Indians" in st. Louis, but
what did Dockery's board of police
commissioners dot Not many ras'
Gals would volunteer to indict
themselves.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Mike Peck OF Youngs Greek
vicinity is the owner Of three ewes
which recently gave birth to ten
lambs. All'ILging but one at last
reports. Hen soon have a flock Il
that rate Of multiplication.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The Mexico Cornet Band has
elected the following officers: Di-
rector, A. j. Winscott; business
manager; 7. j. Null; secretary
and treasurer, Fred Cordner.'
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
THURSDAY. MARCH "a, 1904
County charlottesville Pri-
mary May z, 1904.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

WE are authorized TO announce Orlan-
do Hit as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic primary.
WE are authorized to announce John
u. Orear a candidate Tor Prosecuting At
torney, subject 10 the action Of the
Democratic primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
JUDGE WESTERN DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce Baker
Barnes a candidate for Judge of the Wes-
tern District of Audrain, subject to the
actionof the Democratic primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

The Doodle case against Senator
Matthews at jefferson City was
dismissed this week. John A. Lee
said he accused the wrong man.
Matthews is a Republican.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
Home Seekers Excursions

On the first and third Tuesdays
Of each month, the Wabash will
sell round trip tickets TO many
states and territories at rate Of ont
fare plus 800. For further par
ticulars call on nearest ticket
agent, or address
1. M. Richards. Tiki. Agt.
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Parties desiring membership in
the Laddopia Rush Hill-Mexico
Union Telephone Co. can get in by
application to secretary Of above
company,
b, a. FEUTz Rash Hill, NO.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce Walter
Burch q candidate for Representative,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. F, W. Cowan ex-
tend an invitation to everybody
for their Easter Opening, March
.26 and 20.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Whether your roof, gutter or
pump wants repairing, call up
phone 438 or
w. G.. Burks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
The Preacher and Politics
BY RT. REV. FREDERICK BURGESS, D. D.,
Bishop OF Long Island. -

HERE is tendency keep the preacher within certain lin
it's You stay the drawingroom along with the ladies' men
say We will go into the world and attend to business
and politics. Nevertheless the topics of the pulpit must be
taken from the things which the peoples hearts
would not for moment encourage enatonasm or political
eectoneering in the pulpit but would rather have an
occasional lapse into bad nudcousness than to have
the preacher fail to touch the lives of men.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

statecrat FORM there beneath all the eernas prnc-
of truth and for the preacher dive down beneath surgne
perhaps d and bring the pearl of great price Renle-
Der that there certain things which the Christian preacher will
He will preach His voice will be always
when the passions Of anger and greed nation the pulpit
will belong the Prince of Peace War may have c
he may approve but preacher of Jesus Christ he proclaim
only the Christmas dng Nor will he enter into the of
politics 1t not his business decide whether Tammany
whether democrat of republican, conquer given election No. his
campaign lasts all the and he struggle bring those prn-
pes of honesty and charity of purity and family integrity and of po
courage which make the good citizen whether he be democrat
republican The life and strength nation consist in its politics
but in those truths which lie beneath politics.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

In Carter county Folks major
ity was $50. Musgrave carried the
county for Secretary of State.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Weasel seized upon Bat who begged hard for his life NO
no. said the Weasel Il give to birds Birds cried the
4 am bird Mouse Look my body" And
off that time few days later she fell into the clutches of another
Weasel who unlike the former had stronger anpaty Mice than
The Bat cried for mercy NO said the Weasel no mercy
Mouse But said the Bat you from my wings that
a BIRD" Ard 50 she escaped that time well
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Capt. O. T. Allen will be q
candidate for the legislature.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

All kinds of tin, sheet iron and
pumps and wove doors at
w. G.. Burks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Dockery Dickery Dock has fixed
his clock.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24
ABDRAIN COUNTY COURTS
oiRoUIT COURT.


Meets third Monday ia January,
fire. Monday in June and third
Ondsss il September.
COUNTY COURT.
First Monday in February, first
Monday ID May, first Monday in
August and first Monday in Nov
ember.
PROBATE COURT
Second Mohday in February,
sgeoa 5 ia May, second
Mono ~ AaguoA abd second
Mond u Noyemhd Adjourned
termi are held ieaIl sfiy ths second
Mondays ii 5annars March Anvil.
Jone July September. Octobo
and December.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

Entered at the Postofiice at Mexico,
Mo-, as seeond-class matter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-03-24

John Beal, Editor and Proprietor
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
Market Letter.

Kansas City,Mo., Dec. IA, 1904.
The best price for beef steers this
week was paid today, at s6.35, Some
steers and heiieis mixed. yearlings,
sold at s5. So yesterday, but outside OF
that, few sales have reached $3.50,
aud most have been from 81. .25 to S5.
25 They were steady Monday, slow
yesterday and weak to 10 cents lower
today, Good heavy COWS sell the
seme as week ago at 81. 90 to S3. rs,
medium to common ones on down lc
1925. Gamers are dull. Bulls sell
at 81. % to s2.75, for feeders, good
fat ones $500 to sS rs. Veals are
firm, So 25 to s6 25. Not nearly as
many stoekers and feeders are coming
the last week as formerly, but demand
IS fairly good, and prices are higher
than ten days ago, ranging from 50 90
to s4.O0, a majority of sales between
sS 80 and 90 rs. Enough feeders
still have confidence in future beef
cattle market to clean up supply of
feeders from day to day at present
strong prices.
1t Is reported that packers are now
satisfied with the price OF hogs, and
will not try to force any mnch further
reductions. for fear Of stopping them
from coming. They have set out TO
fill their cellars with $3.50 hogs, and
want the runs to keep up until this Is
accomplished On the other hand many
arguments favor an advance IN hogs
soon. Market is to 10 lower today,
a little below week ago, top $3.50,
bulk Of sales S4,40 to s4.66 for weights
above 200 pounds, light hogs and pigs
80 to $40.
Lambs and muttons are Is to 20
cents higher. Choice native lambs
sold that $3.50 yesterday, and 20
pounds Western lamos at 90 05. Fed
Western yearlings sell at IS. rs, straight
wethers S4.75, native ewes s4.75. All
around the market is best it has been
this season. Thin sheep are much
wanted, but hardly any coming.
M. T. Slusher, OF Lexington, Mo-,
had in load Of hogs the 9th that sold
at satisfactory prices.
j. A, RICKART,
l.. S. Correspondent.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
School Notes.

In the last six years the number Of
children Of school age has increased
only 1888, while the number enroll
ed in the chools has increased AZ. s57.
This indicates that the schools are
getting better hold on the people and
that the children are in the schools
more than they were
Within six years the number of vol
ums in the school libraries of the state
has increased from 1863, 900 to 466, 900.
This is an increase Of 1S0 per cent.
The value of these libraries has in
creased iu like proportion.
The amount of money expended for
teachers salaries IN Missouri has in.
creased just SO = per cent in the last
six years. This Is a gratifying increase,
but it is pot IN keeping with other
expenditures. The people are expend-
ing more proporlionately for school
houses and school equipment than
they are for theachers' salaries. The
increase in the amount spent annually
10 the last six years for all school pur-
poses has been SO per cent.
As an evidence Of the willingness
Oi the people to support good schools
and also as an evidence of the lncreas-
ing interest in the schools, the average
levy for school purposes in the entire
otate for the last six years has increased
from 49 TO SO cents, an increase of
more than 25 per cent,
Every arrangement has been made
for an excellent session of the State
Teachers Association at Columbia,
Dec. 27.29. Every teacher should
use the cheap holiday rates and this
opportunity to see the plant OF the
greatest state educational institution
in the Mississippi Valley.
The topic on the program of the
State Teachers Association that will
attract much attention and cause most
discussion will be "The Training and
Licensing Of Teachers. DR.. Hill and
Supt. Darlington will discuss it Tues
day q, M, Dec. q.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
Death Of Allen Wainwright.

The st, Louis Republic Of Wednes.
day reports the death of Allen Gano
Wainwright, at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Pendleton, 10 st.
Louis, Tuesday. Mr., Wainwright
was well known to the older citizens
Of Lexington, having been reared here
and lived here until several years
after the war. Besides the daughter
referred to, be leaves two sons, DR..
Allen G. and Robert, both of st. Lous.
MIR. Wainwright was born 10 Paris,
Kentucky, sixty three years ago, re-
moved in early boyhooa to Lexington,
Mo-, served through the war under
General Shelby, was elected city
marshal just after the war, removed
to Richmond, thence to CarrOllton,
and thence to Marshall About
twenty years ago he became connect
ed with the Strauss Saddle Company,
Of st. Louis, and at the time of his
death was travelling for the company.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
tuberculosis Ia Hogs.
L. S. Correspondent.

Very little interest is manifested in
regard to the prevalence of tuberculo-
sis among hogs, but 1t is becoming a
very important disease, and measures
calculated to reduce its prevalence
should be taken.
Statistics furnished by meat iuspec-
tors at the various abatJoirs, aud pub
lished in the last three reports Of the
Bureau OF Animal Industry, indicate
lhe general prevalence Of the disease
as we'll as show that it Is becoming
more prevalent.
The figures indicate the number Of
posl-mortem inspections and the nun.
Der Of caroaSSes condemed at Official
abattolrs.
In 1900 about 2S, 42S,996 hogs we're
inspected; 4,379 entire carcasses and
l,O6l parts were condem. d.
In 1901 about "a, 72O,4S2 hogs we're
inspected; $3.50 entire carcasses and
"A parts we're condemned
IN 1902 about 25,siL7sl hogs we're
inspected "A, ,927 entire carcasses and
4 .oa eaas we're coatemed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
Public Art Exhibition

The Lexington College for Young
Women has on exhibition IN the
Traders Bank representative collec-
tion of pieces done 10 the art depart
ment of that institution during the
last half session. There are several
pieces done il oil and a larger number
done in water colors, besides many
exceedingly handsome specimens Of
china painting. There is an India
ink sketch by Miss Cora Bliss; oil
paintings by Misses Gori1, Bliss and
Jackson; water color by Misses Moore
head, Berrie. HoagIand and Hoyt;
china by Mrs. White aod Misses Hurd,
Cunningham, Berrie, Jackson and
Hoaglaud. This collection is attract
ing much attention, and is well
worthy Of visit Of inspection The
art departmental Lexington College
ds being largely patronized and is
doing excellent work.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
Wellington and Vicinity.
(BY LEALlIA.)

AAA AAAaeAA@A@Afl
II. G. Willie was IN Kansas City
Monday
Mrs, DR., j. W. Mann was in Lex
ington Monday.
James L. Kinkead was up from
Lexington on business Monday.
Born, on Thursday, December Stb,
to the wife of Edward Jeude, boy.
George Chamberlain was over from
the Greenton vicinity on business
Friday.
h, d. Kite shipped two car loads of
live stock to Kansas City from here
Monday.
The new electric plant at the Daisy
mine, it is thought, will be in operation
BY January 1st.
Mesdames J. W. Loekhart and H +.
Il. Dueobert were shopping in Lex
ington Saturday.
The big Christmas tree and enter
tainment at the German church will be
held on Sunday evening, Dec 25.
Herman Karow's mother, Mrs. Julia
Karow, aud sister, Mrs. Minnie Bas-
sett, of Kansas City, are visiting here.
Thomas Mahan IS suffering with a
sprained ankle, the result Of fall
while feeding his horses Monday
morning.
DR.. j. W. Mann has had the interior
Of his drug store rearranged, adding
much to its appearance, and in the
future will heat the room by furnace.
Owing to the low stage of water and
the formation of Ice along shore and
in numerous bars now visible in mid
stream, the ferry boat has been unable
to cross the river since last Sunday.
Lee Strodtman, Of Independence,
who 1t seems is wholly satisfied with
his new home there, came down Sun
day aud it is said with the assistance
of his good friend, Cupid, was trying
to form co-partnership with one Of
our citizens, but the result of the con.
fsbulatiOn has not been made public.
We trust, however, be can arrange
matters so as to come back to old
Wellington to dwell after all.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
Mrs. sedwlck Dead.

Died, Thursday night, at the res
idence of her son, Mr.. Geo. Sedwick,
on Third street, Mrs Mary Elizabeth
Sedwick, aged II years Mrs. Sed
wick had been Ill only since Sunday,
her death being due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Sedwick was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs, Joel Jacobs, aud was
born in Howard county December 20,
1927. Later she moved to Ray county
where she was married TO George
Sedwick at Richmond. Later they
moved to Liberty aud from there they
came to Lexington. Mr., Sedwlck
died 10 1887 and since then Mrs,
Sedwick has made her home with her
son, Mr.. George Sedwick, of this city.
Mrs. Sedwick is survived by three
sisters and two brothers, Mrs DR.
Mosby, Mrs Dr. Kice and DR.. Perry
Jacobs, Of Richmond, Mo-; Mrs Mel
vina Murray, Of Liberty, Mo-, and
Edward Jacobs, of California, state.
Mrs. Sedwick was member Of the
Christian church and the funeral SER
vices will be conducted by Rev r. B.
Briney, probably Sunday afternoon
at the house.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-17
N. W. A. Elect Officers.

Lexington Camp No. 1852, NJ. W..
of A. met 10 regular session Tuesday
night, December l3, and the follow
ing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Oswald Winkler, V. c.;
De. H. O. Stokes, W. A.; M. Braede-
hoft, banker; W. P Roach, secretary;
Drs Ryland and Weedin, examiners.