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The Delta independent., 1906-06-29
Officers 4 the III District Csls
W.C1.u.

President, Mrs.. Fairbanks, Aontrose
Wee Pres, Mn. 0sbosne.
Cor. Secretary, Nm. Couklin, Delta.
Rec. Z" M1. Dingman.
Treasurer, Mrs. n. J. Corey. Oaathe.
GenI. Ssc'y. Miss Perry. Csdarsdge.
L. 7. L. Sec'y, Mrs. Fisher. Hotchkiss.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
DOWN IN "ARKANsAw. !"
A Former Audrain Man Tells of
the People and Crops.

EDITOR MESSAGE: am in Ar.
kansas, the State which is a stand.
ing joke among people who were
never here. But to me, it looks
good" Crops were never better.
Corn will make from 80 to so bu.
per acre, and they have a seventy
million dollar cotton crop made.
and almost ready for market. The
people are becoming more pro.
gressive, aud l anticipate a great
future for Arkansas.
Please notify me when my sub
scription to the MESSAGE expires
as would as well be without a
shirt as without your paper.
Yours very truly,
r. A. NEsBITT.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
TALKING RAILROAD.
Proposing to Come From
Iowa Again.
It's an Electric Line-The
Terminus to Be at Mexico

Fairfield, Ia, July IS. "A meet
ing was held last evening at the
Jefferson club rooms to listen to
the reports of Mr.. F. BOozer, and
Civil Engineer j. W. Andrews of
New York City, who represent
the various bonding companies as
to the prospect of an interurban
railway. Mr.. Boozer reported
that this line Of rail way would
commence at Linby, on the Mil
waukee road in the northwestern
part of this county. and run thru
Fairfield, Birmingham, MI. Zion,
KeOsauqua, Memphis, and ending
at Mexico, Mo. Mr.. Andrews,
representing the bonding cOmpan-
les, has agreed to furnish the
means for fnanciering the enter
prise and says that the road from
Fairfield to KeOsauqua would be
built this year, if the sum of
100000 could be raised between
KeOsauqua aud Fairfield $4,000,
Birmingham $11, 600, Mt. Zion
$4,000, and the balance to be
raised by Keosauqua. Keosauqua is
at present circulating a petition
for a 5 per cent tax, Birmingham
is doing the same, and Union
township is raising a 3 per cent
tax. 1t is proposed that Fairfield
and Fairfield township should also
vote 3 per cent tax, which would
bring in little over SAG, 900, leav-
ing but $4, 900 to be raised for the
preferred stock. In payment for
this tax, this company, which is
incorporated as the Iowa and Mis-
souri Power Traction company will
furnish electric lights, heat, etc.,
for a greatly reduced rate. An.
other meeting will be held at the
opera house next Friday night,
when the concluding arrangements
will be effected. Mr.. Andrews re-
turns to New York City next Sat-
urday, aud upon his report the
money will be forthcoming if our
people will do their share.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
This Is After Somebody.

On one point in the following
the Farber Forum lashes somebody
deservedly in the following:
1t is not generally known, but
the McCunes at Vandalia are the
heaviest taxpayers in Audrain
County. They give in to the as
SCISSOR more money than any other
individuals. After the last assess
ment was made, they sent word to
the assessor that the list was
wrong. 1t was returned 10 them,
when they increased it by $4,000,
which they said had been over
looked in the original assessment.
Honesty is not at a premium in
Cuivre Township. Do speak in
hastei There are exceptions. l
know of one man in Farber who
lives off the interest of his money,
and he gave in to the assessor only
$1,000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Company's officials to carry out
their contract, aud hold them
blameless in this gross outrage.
Resolved that we invite every
free and untrampled American
newspaper to give these resolu-
tions the fullest publicity, that the
people may be fully advised of the
conditions which confront them.
Immediately after the action of
the committee, officials of the
West Shore Railroad removed the
banners, depositing them in the
commissary car. Fifteen minutes
later, at 4:30 o'clock, the train
pulled out Of Buffalo on its way to
New York.
During the afternoon, while the
officials of the roads we're confer
ring with Messrs. McDouough and
Rubey over the banner dispute,
Senator Dave Ball made a short
speech, in response to demands.
He said, in part:
Bryan will carry every State
south of Ohio and West of the
Mississippi" he declared. He
will carry Missouri by 100, 900, and
he will carry New York. We peo.
pie of the West want New York to
be with us for the greatest man on
earth. Well elect him without
you, but we want you with u.s."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
Zebra Runs Amunck.

VIM. Henderson, the keeper Of
the zebras with the Hagenbeck
show which exhibited in Mexico
last Friday, was seriously hurt by
being dragged by one of the ami
mails while here. The zebra is n
mean and hateful ''cuss" and
kicked up Friday morning when
some of the show horses were
brought into his presence. Hen
derson jerked one of the zebras to
make it behave aud it started and
ran with him, he having the rope
around his wrist. He was dragged
against several tent pegs and the
right side of his face was peeled,
the bridge of his nose deeply cut,
one of his fingers broken, wrist
sprained and other cuts and
bruises.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
Long Continued Service.

Our Bean Greek correspondent
hands US this item:
AT the executive meeting of the
Mission Board of the Bear Creek
Association held in Montgomery
City our pastor, R. E. McQuie,
was elected for the sixteenth time
as missionary and that by a unani-
nous vote. The Central Baptist
editorially says: There is
scarcely a person in sympathy
with the Baptist work in Mont
gomery county but who knows him
thru his devotion to the cause. He
has friends everywhere.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

There is a railroad FIVE miles
long in Indiana, between Albany
and Louisville, Ky, that charges
but one cent a mile for the trip. 1t
cost more to construct that road
than it cost to construct the avere
age railroad. They built a bridge
across the Ohio River one mile
long. Why don't they charg'
mOrei The answer is easy. The
road is paralleled by Il street car
line that charges hut one cent a
mile,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
No Crowd at the Chautauqua.

Here's a comment we are not
surprised to see, taken from the
Vandalia Leader. Let's not invite
anything like it another year:
Mexico people evidently take
more interest in horse race than
they do in a chautauqua. 1t is
possible, however, that all the peo-
pie who attended the Fair Thurs
day were visitors. Anyway, there
was no crowd at the chautauqua
and the standing room only"
sign was hanging out every day at
the Fair.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
Investing in Canada Lands.

This item is quoted from the
Farber Forum:
Senator Biggs returned home
Saturday from his trip to Canada.
He is very much delighted with
the country up there aud purchased
another section of the land. He
says Ben Reighley has 16O acres of
good land. g. II. Biggs purchased
a half section up there. He says
g. Fl. Biggs and G. A. Shotwell
are we'll pleased with their invest
ments and are getting along fine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
Ringing Bros. Great Shows.


The most imposing wonder of
amusement growth to-day is the
circus. The greatest development
of the idea is due to Ringing
Brothers. To-day it takes eighty
five cars to transport their enOrm-
GUS enterprise. The tents alone
cover ten acres of ground space,
and the largest canvas will com
fOrtably seat $4,000 people. In
the meuagerie tent are sheltered
forty elephants aud los cages,
dens and lairs, A baby elephant,
American born, is the priceless
pet of this department, Six hun
dred and seventy-five horses are
carried, and the men, women and
children employed aggregate l ,280.
To move this stupendous institu-
tion each day without delay or
onfusiOn indicates most won
derful system. Military chiefs at
home aud from Other countries
have studied aud landed the won
derful discipline that peryades the.
Ringing Brothers shows aud pro-
uounce it the best governed amnse-
ment institution 10 the world.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
Said of a Mexico Citizen.

We quote the following item
from the Santa Fe Record:
Geo. P. Haley, a practical opti.
clan, Of Mexico, Mo-, has fitted
many of our citizens with glasses
the past few days. He comes well
recommended, handles strictly high
grade goods at moderate prices
and will continue to solicit busi-
ness in Monroe and adjoining
counties.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

]. N. Frost and little son, Mar
tin, of Gillian. Mo-, were in Mex
leo last week and paid the MES
SAGE a cali. The family used to
live here; Mrs, Frost is sister
of Mrs. ]. H, Salllee of this city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

We overlooked the point last
week in mentioning the Benton
county, Wash, Fair, that @. G..
Baker, formerly of this county, is
president.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
BRYAN BANNER DOWN.
{. B. Ellis of Audrain
Helps ReSOIute.
ID. A. Ball of Pike Makes a
Speech-"For The Great
est Man on EARTH.

|
The Jefferson Clubs special, from
st, Louis, conveying 375 MissGur
Democrats to the Bryan home
coming at New York, was held VI
at Buffalo four hours to day be
cause of the demand for the Wes
Shore Railway officials that thu
Bryan banners be removed from
the sides of the train.
The railroad company finally
won by force Of circumstances, but
in the words of Senator D. A.
Ball, of Pike county, Bryan has
won thousands of votes as a result
of the imperiOus attitude of the
railroad corporations" b"
The first intimation that the
Bryan banners were a bar to a
speedy passage to New York, was
at $3.50 O'Clock this morning, just
after crossing the Canadian border
at Niagara Falls, when Station
Agent G. w. Griswold, of the
Erie Rrilroad sent word to Director
John p. Mcdonald that the ban
ners must be removed before the
Erie Railroad, would undertake to
haul the train over its line.
No banners of any description
can be attached to a car of this
company nor any foreign car
hauled over its lines" was his or
der.
Director McDonough replied:
Tell Mr.. Griswold that those ban
ners stay on the train OR the train
stays right here"
H. M. Dressell, city passenger
agent of the Wabash railway of
st. Louis, then put in an appear
ance. To Agent Griswold he
said:
These cars are the property of
the Wabash railway Company, and
the banners are the property of
the st. Louis Jefferson Club.
Don't you dare lay hands on
them"
The agent returned to his Office
and the train proceeded to Buffalo
in time for an early dinner.
WEST SHORE TAKES UP FIGHT.
Mr.. Mooney appeared and said
that there was a possibility that
telegraphic orders would overtake
them before the arrival at New
York. In that case you will, of
course, have to remove the ban
ners, " he said.
Director McDonough then said:
IF those banners come off, it
means that you uncouple the en-
gine, and we go to New York over
another line."
Mooney conversed with the head
officials of the road at New York
City by long-distance telephone
not once, but twice-and pleaded
in vain that the train be allowed
to proceed. Mr.. Dressell, in stat
ing the facts to the party, said he
believed there was no other course
but to yield.
Never, on your life," declared
Senator Rubey. We'll stay here
until Lake Erie freezes over before
we'll yield an inch. There are
other roads that lead to New York.
Come with me. We propose to
hoid The wabash Railroad to its
conti act, which was to deliver this
train, banners and all, in New
York City
Starting off across the Mazoo
tracks, he was closely followed by
Messrs Dressed and McDonough,
They visited several railroad offices
aud reinrued to their waiting
frieuls in the marooned train
All hands were called together for
a conference
Senator Rubey called the assem-.
bly, to order,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Mrs. I. j. Eeton aud little son,
John, visited the family Of f. NJ.
Eeton at BoswOrth. Carroll county,
recently Fine crops up that way.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Ed. G. 0ffutt of Mexico took ex-
animation for teachers certificate
at Fulton last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
Farm Insurance

All who want Fire and Light
ming and Tornado insurance should
come to see mel can write you in
the Phenix Of Brooklyn, the great
farm insurance company, on most
reasonable terms.
JOHN W. HOWELL, Agent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

All the papers got 1. M. Will
liams' initials wrong last week.
He lives in west Mexico and his
initials are I. NJ. not J. M. or
something else. He won first pre-
MUM for best draft stallion any
age or breed at the Mexico Fair
aud second premium for best
coach stallion any age or breed.
He has some fine horse stock.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

r. A. Herman sold a residence
in this citv to j. q. Seitz for
$4,000. Mr., Seitz owns a large
farm southwest of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

BlantOn Fowles, out southwest
of Mexico, has 62 acres of corn
that he thinks will yield an aver
age of 60 bushels to the acre.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Capt. Green has bought the Paul
M. Hudson property in north
Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Meryl Steele, the little sou of
A. ]. Steele of this city, was play
ing circus the other day and fell
and broke his arm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Frank Simpson, at Venice, is
very sick. Recovery doubtful.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Thomas Riley, at Martinsburg,
has bought Mrs. Rogers residence
on the Frankford road in Pike
county for So, 500.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Money to loan on real estate Sc
curity. ]. W, HOWELL.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Rev. j. Q. Partee, pastor of the
Baptist church at Vandalia has re-
signed. He has a call to the pas
torate of the Baptist church at
Nevada.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Mrs. Onie Beal and two chill
dren, Garth and Clark, are at
Grand junction, Colo, and will
remain thru the winter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Old papers for sale at this
office.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

In the Tug of War" between
Audrain and Boone counties at
the Centralia Fair last week Au-
drain county was the winner.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Our good friend w, T. Lott was
over from Venice last Thursday.
He says they haye had plenty Of
rain down that way and the corn
crop prospect is fine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Rev. E. E. Bradley, who has
been in rather poor health for some
time, finds, we are told, that he
must give up his pastoral work,
which takes in the fields of Beaver
Dam, New Hope, LittIeby and
Union. Hope he may soon be
able to take up the work again.
Miss Carrie Lee, formerly of
this city, was married a few days
ago in Kansas City to MIR. Edward
b. Moseley, Jr., of Waxahatchie,
Texas. The wedding was at the
home of the BRIDES uncle, Mr..
John Jones. Mrs. M. L. Jones
of Mexico was one of the wedding
guests.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

R. l.. Coakley Of Pueblo, Col.
is here on a visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Coakley, near
Rush Hill. Mr.. Coakley is look
ing we'll aud enjoys the West.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Maj. Rolla Mclntire has sold
bis interest in the military academy
at Jackson, Mo-, and will return
to Mexico to make his home. He
has bought an interest in the Mis-
souri, Printing Co. of this city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

G. E. Cook of near Santa Fe
tells the MESSAGE that he raised
ten acre. of wheat this year that
yielded 1926 bushels to the acre. At
65 cents per bushel his crop would
be worth $21. .12% per acre.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06

Miss Betha Humphries of this
city has been elected to the posi-
tion of substitute teacher in the
Mexico public schools. Miss Hum
phries is a bright young woman
and worthy of this imnortant place.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-09-06
n HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. ~
Dr.. Rex Hancock has established
n dental Office aU LtddOnia.

Dr.. Rex Hancock has established
u dental office at LtddOnia
Thomas Riley, at Martinsburg,
has bought Mrs. Rogers residence
on the Frankford road in Pike
county for So, 500.
r. A. Herman sold a residence
in this citv to j. E. Seitz for
$4,000. Mr., Seitz owns a large
farm southwest of Mexico.
Meryl Steele, the little sou of
A. j. Steele of this city, was play
ing circus the other day and fell
and broke his arm.
Mrs. Onie Beal and two chill
dren, Garth and Clark, are at
Grand junction, Colo, and will
remain thru the winter.
Rev. j. Q. Partee, pastor of the
Baptist church at Vandalia has re-
signed. He has call to the pas
torate of the Baptist church at
Nevada.
In the Tug of War" between
Audrain and Boone counties at
the Centralia Fair last week Au-
drain county was the winner.
Maj. Rolla Mclntire has sold
his interest in the military academy
at jackson, Mo-, and will return
to Mexico to make his home. He
has bought an interest in the Mis-
souri, Printing Co. of this city. |
R. l.. Coakley of Pueblo, Col, |
is here on a visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Coakley, near
Rush Hill. Mr.. Coakley is look
ing we'll aud enjoys the West.
Our good friend w. T. Lott was
over from Venice last Thursday. |
He says they have had plenty of
rain down that way and the corn
crop prospect is fine.
Miss Betha Humphries of this
city has been elected to the posi-
tion of substitute teacher in the
Mexico public schools. Miss Hum
phries is bright young woman
and worthy of this important place.
G. E. Cook of near Santa Fe
tells the MESSAGE that he raised |
ten acre. of wheat this year that
yielded 1926 bushels to the acre. At
65 cents per bushel his crop would
be worth $21. .12I per acre.
Rev. E. E. Bradley, who has
been in rather poor health for some
time, finds, we are told, that he
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-01

Covinyton was first arrested last
 lupe on two indictments, one chdrs- ;py him with receiving money from l cook to influence his vote on the state capitol bill and the other cnars- inp him with receiving brlbe ln connection with the Felsenthal blll' He was acquitted on the flrst chafse after the jury had been out for three days. and Prosecuting Attorney lhho' ion then nolle pressed the second 1h- dictment, stating that this was no stronger a case than the state had lh the state capitol case. In the case which was tried Judge Lea had 1n- structed the jury that man could not be convicted on the testimony ot accomplices. unless there WAS other evidence. independent of this, prov ing or tending to prove the soilt oi the accused.
 few months ago Covington was 1gH1n lnulCleu LII t"o Sii'e' 9N"'
 of these indictments charged hlih with accepting bribe ill connection with tbe Arrenta remuneration bill. The other charged him with consplr- ino with Senator Toney and senator putt to use their influence in support of the Argenta bill. These cases are still nendins. and no action has ever been taken.
 If is understood that another mem Der of the general assembly was lh- d;cted by the grand jury Tuesday, but he has not yet been arrested. u ;s exnected that the arrest will be made today.
 No witnesses connected with the poodle inquiry appeared before the grand jury yesterday, the entire ses- Sion being devoted to the consldera- tion of other cases. It is expec1ed' however. that other witnesses Will he called within short time to tesEl. fv in regard to the alleged boodling.
 Senator H. K Toney, who, it was reported, appeared before the grand jury Tuesday, declared yesterday that his visit to the city was not for tne purpose of appearing before the crand fury. and that he did not tesl- fy before that body at that tune. Representative Witt, who was also in the city Tuesday. denied yesterday that he had been at the court house, as had been reported. l>
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-01
MEETING OF WAREHOUSES;.
Sunday School Institute at Morrilton
 Attended by Many.

Morlilton, June 1.-The district in- cluding Morri!ton, Conway, Russell vile, Atkins, Plumerville, Springfield, Dover. London and Conway mission, in the Arkansas conference, Metho- dist Episcopal church, South, is hold ine a Sunday school institute here this week. The welcome address on last evening was delivered by Key. J. w. Keithly, pastor of the M. E. church here.
 A large number of delegates and visitors are in attendance. The pro gram today included short but 1n- structive talks from Rev. George Me Glumphv. Rev. I. W. Hughey A. M. Gibson. Rev. J. W. Williams, J. C.. O'Neal Rev. A. B. Williamson, Rev. T H. OBryant, Prof. J. D. Clary, J.. A Bost and Rev. R. w. Mckay. The nroeram tomorrow will include ad- dresses by Rev. I. B. Stevenson, Rev. F. S. H. Johnston, Mrs l.. B. Mcclure, Rev T. R. Ennis, Rev. D. H. Colquette. Prof NJ, J. Russell, J. F. Munday ana Rev T. D. Hammons. The institute will close tomorrow evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-01
SOCIETY NOTES.
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Enioyabie German.

A delightful german was tendered their many friends by the Messrs. Maurice and Edgar Reinberger Thurs day evening, May 31, at St. Joseph's hall Many new and beautiful figures were introduced by Maurice Reinber- ger and Miss Mildred Buck, and by Edgar Reinberger and Miss Estelle Lindsay, who so gracefully led the german. As the merry dancers whiled away the hours to the strains of Miles orchestra, frequent visits were made to the punch bowl, and, at the proper time, dainty refreshments were served. After Home. Sweet Home all agreed that the Messrs. Reinber, ger were the most royal of hosts and that the evenings pleasure would long finger in the minds of those for tunate enough to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-01

State Fair Association of Central Ar kansas. H. I. Bucckley presided over the meeting and c. o. DeVore acted as secretary. It was decided to hold q fair some time in the month of October of each year. Efforts will be made to make if one of the most at tractive enterprises of the kind ever held in Arkansas.
 Permanent officers of the a.ssocla- ton were elected as follows: Henry Ellinasworth president: John Pur- year. vice president; A. H. Bacus, treas11rer: G. w. Beebe, secretary
 The following men signed for mem bersbip in the association: w. H. Nichols. o. r. Mozzy. H. l. Buckley, I Crane, C. o. DeVore, J. R. Welis' I T. Smith. c. R. Marsh, J. w. Walk CT and T. w. Hutson.
 G, w. Beebe gave an interesting talk on "The Laws Governing Falrs' and was followed by H. l. Bueckley, who urged that the funds held by the association of last year be turned oV- or to the new organization.