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Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
KILLED IN TEXAS.
Former Mexico bcy Muir
dered Shot from
Ambush.
Citizens Rally and Chase
Down the Assassin Shoot
Him to Death.

Mr.. Blake Cauthorn, born and
raised in Mexico. the son of the
late Ben Cauthorn, was murdered
in cold blood near Del Rio, Texas,
few days ago. The dispatches
below, takenfrom the metropolitan
press, give some of the particulars.
The news was received in Mex
leo last Saturday morning Ross
Cauthorn, his brother here, left at
once for Del Rio. The burial was
at San Angelo, Texas. Tuesday.
Blake Cauthorn was % years of
age. He leaves a wife and two
small children. Mrs. Cauthorn
was formerly Miss Edith Hamil-
ton of this city and was the daugh-
ter of Mr. j. r. Hamilton, who
formerly lived here but who now
resides at San Angelo.
The mother of the murdered
man resides here, Mrs. Ruth eau
thorn, also two sisters, Miss EN-
ma aud Mrs. Y. J. Williams, and
brother, Mr.. Ross Cauthorn A
brother, Alfred, resides in Ore
gon.
Blake Cauthorn was man of
highest honor, a man whom every
body loved and esteemed. All here
extend deepest sympathy to the
bereaved relatives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
- YOUR NEIGHBoRS y

Frank Bruce is down in Texas
looking around"
Mrs. l.. II. Jasper is visiting
relatives in Illinois,
Attorney p. a. Cnllen is in
Oklahoma on business.
l.. II. Jasper is down in Okla
bona looking after his farm.
Mrs. Vaughn Crawford is in st,
Louis at the bedside of her grand
mother who is very sick.
J. P. Jesse, down toward Mar
tinsburg, made the MESSAGE q
very pleasant call last Saturday
Miss Eta Crawford of this city
is enjoying a visit with the family
of A. j. Winscott in COlumbii
this week.
Mr.. Dave Atkinson and TIVE
daughters, Misses Isabel and Vir
| ginia, of MeCredie. visited j. M
| Atkinson aud family in this city
this week.
Capt. j C. Gorham. travelling
salesman of Texas. brother o
Mrs. P. d. Wilkins, southeast o
this city, will visit here latter par
of this month.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

Dallas, Tex, Dec. "a. Il.
Sibley. a white man, was shot to
death at Del Rio, in Valverde
County, Texas, last night by a
mob, who surrounded him in a
house in the suburbs of Del Rio
and opened fire on the house when
Sibley refused to come ont and
surrender. Coroner Griner took
possession of the body.
Sibley was accused of having
murdered B. M. Cauthorn and j.
w. Ralston, two rich ranchmon Of
Del Rio, in the hope of robbing
them of "a 900.
Sibley first went to Ralston's
ranch, it is said, and negotiated
for the purchase Of a herd of sheep,
but made no payment on them.
He then went to Cauthorn's ranch
and sold the same sheep to eau
thorn, receiving a check for
81 900. Cauthorn started for the
Ralstou ranch to get the sheep
late Friday evening. He was
found dead in his buggy yesterday
morning.
Sibley went to Del Rio and told
Ralston's sons that their father
had gone to Kerryille. He depos
tied the $4,000 check with the
First National Bank, of Del Rio
intending, it is supposed, to draw
the money later.
The finding of Cauthorn's deaG
body yesterday morning started {
search for RalstOn. The fact that
he was last seen in Sib
ley's company led the searching
party to believe that Sibley hat
murdered both him aud Cauthorn
Ralston's body is supposed to hav,
been hidden by Sibley in a cav
near the ranches.
Sibley was not known here.
Mr.. Cauthorn was from Mis-
souri,, where his family is one o
the oldest in Audrain county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
Found Dead in Bed.

Mrs. Calvin Eldred, three miles
S. E of Laddonia, was found
in her bed last Friday morning.
She did not arise at the expected
time and her daughter, Mrs. John
Greenberry, went to call her, MAX
ing the discovery of her death.
Mrs. Eldred was recovering from
serious illness, from which she
had been suffering for a month OF
more, and.was up sitting around
the day before. Blood eliot on the
heart is thought to have caused
her death.
Funeral service held at the home
and the remains shipped to Hi
nois Sunday for burial. She was
aged about 60 years The hus
band and daughter, Mrs. j. F
Greehberry, survive her
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

Mexico, Mo-, Dec. 4, 1906
Madame Regent: We are glad to
report that the repairs on the
Court House have advanced to
such a stage that the workmen are
now ready to begin on the Rest
Room.
Members of this committee have
from time to time visited the
Court House to note the progress
of the repairs. Mr.. Meyers is al
ways most courteous to us and is
interested in the various sugges-
tons offered by the ladies, yet ac-
cepts or rejects them as the prac
tical or impractical nature of these
suggestions appeal to his expert
enced eye.
The County Court has decided
to open the blind window on the
south but not the one on the east.
This gives the Rest Room two
large windows on the south. AS
these windows are quite high from
the floor and the walls are very
thick, Mr.. Meyers will take out
sufficient brick from under the
window stills to make large and
commodious window seats in the
recesses thus formed.
The radiator will be between
these windows, and to the right of
the first window will be a writing
desk attached to the wall by hinges
so that when not in use il will bC
out of the way.
Extending the entire length OF
the north wall will be a seat will
lockers underneath for the safe
keeping of packages, etc., which
ladies may wish to leave, In th
southeast corner will be arranged
rack on which to hang wraps
hats, etc
The entrance to the room will b
at the northwest corner of 1t, ani
the door will open against til
north wall
Across the east end of the ROOF
there win be a partition whic
will have two entrances. and di
vision wall will separate the lava
tory from the toilet room
The committee is anxious to hav
the Rest Room opened as soon 4
possible. aud will do all 10 the
power to accomplish ID
Respectfully submitted
Mrs. Fl P. Warden, Chm.
" j. A. Guthrie
/" 7. A. Wiuans
E. A bearing
"R, " Montague
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
For Cata1og app1yto
S, p. EMMONS, Mexico, Mo.
What The Teachers Want.

Montgomery City, Mo, Dec, 1.
Montgomery County Teach
ers' Association in session here
petitioned the representative elect
from this county and senator elect
from this district to use their in
huenee aud all legitimate means in
tie next Missouri general assembly
to bring to pass a law establishing
uniform county supervision thru
out the state Of Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
Surprised Their Friends

Mr.. Grover Stuart of near Rush
Hill aud Miss Hattie Carver of
near Benton City drove to Mexico
last Sunday afternoon aud were
quietly married at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. @. M. Aker.
1t was a great surprise to their
many friends. Miss Carver is a
beautiful and accomplished youna
lady whose host of friends join in
wishing her and husband a happy
successful journey thru life
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

Evangelist Brown is holding IA
great meeting at the Mexico Meth
odist church. Prof, curry, the
singer, leads the choir In spite
of the unfavorable weather the
large audience room is filled every
night. There hayesbeen a dozen
or smore conversions and many
others are seeking the Savior. 1t
is a great meeting, and before it
is thru hope the old town will feel
its influence in every corner.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
Levi Poor of Broken Bow, Neb.
is visiting Mexico friends.

Joseph Norman of Farber failed
10 get renewal of saloon license at
Farber few weeks ago and then
bought a drug store at Laddonia
The Laddonia Herald limited that
a Farber dive was to be moved to
Laddonia aud that it would no be
welcomed. Mr.. Norman claims
that he was obliged to resell his
drug business at Laddonia at a
great sacrifice on account Of the
publication and has entered suit
in the cireuit court against tht
Herald for $1,000 alleged dam
ages.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
WHY NE

Getga piece Of the earth VIII lie it
is going around. We have some
of the best bargains in Audrain
County farms. fine investments ia
Texas, are agents for "a, 900 acres
as rich as the valley OF the Nile
and can be bought on easy terms,
Call aud see us.
2w Lakenan & Barnes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
THAT crest ROOM"
An Interesting Statement-WOrk
Progressing at the Court House.

EDITOR MESSAGE: The Mex
leo, Mo. >" chapter of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
desire to thank the local press for
the interest they have taken and
the favors granted this organiza-
ton. The following article will
explain to the public the cause for
the delay in establishing the Rest
Room in the Court House.
Rosamond Guthrie,
Secretary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

G.. w. Sparks, father OF Mrs.
Ed. Machin, near Martinsburg,
left. Monday for Spokane, WASH,
to be with relatives for a year or
more. Mr.. Sparks was one of the
early settlers on Middle Lick Greek
this county. The MESSAGE will
visit him weekly during his absence
in the West.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

Justain Cave, cousin of DR..
E. S. Cave of this city, died atHhis
home in Galloway county last Fri
day. He was an old citizen of "the
Kingdom" and was one of the gold
seekers to California from Gala
way in 40.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

The Elks held memorial service
at their hall last Sunday for two
of their deceased members, d. A.
Mcmillan and Chas. Hill Rev. A.
w. Kokendoffer delivered a touch
ing and appropriate address.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
A Surprise Wedding

Miss Myrtle Barrett of.this city
surprised her many friends Mon
day afternoon BY getting married
The happy groom is Rev. r. L.
Stewart Of Cisco. Texas, Rev. O..
Nj. Aker performed the ceremony.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs Stewart left for their
future home in Texas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

All in this section are greatly
grieved to hear of the awful muir
der of Blake CauthOrn in Texas.
His father, Ben Cauthorn, was
for some time County Collector of
Audrain, and everybody loved him
for his uprightness of character
and happy disposition. The son
was his true counterpart.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

Frank Smart at Laddouia suf.
tered a broken leg, just above the
ankle, last Monday morning while
arranging goods in Matthews &
Sons store. "A barrel of stock
food fell against him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

The city will place fifty dollars
in the United Charity fund for the
bpuefit of the poor
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06
Granted Marriage License

County Recorder Kendall last
Saturday granted the following
couples license to marry:
Grover Stuart and Hattie Gar
yer, Benton City; j Taylor and
Miss Abbie Jones, Benton City;
o. c. Castleman and Miss Name
Stone, Martinsburg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-12-06

Mrs. Jesse Scobee is recovering
from an attack of fever.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
NEw-CENTURY CLUB OFFICERS.

The recently elected officers Of the
New Century Club and the reelected
Board of Directors were installed, yes
terday afternoon, with due ceremony.
The clubhouse was gay with flowers,
fitting setting for the tastefully
dressed women who filed it. The
president of the corporation, Mrs.
Danforth, installed her fellow officers
in a witty speech and equally fitting
and witty we're the remarks Of the
incoming club president, Miss Lucy
Bancroft. The retiring president, Mrs.
Kent, also made a graceful little speech
and was presented by the executive
board with a handsome bouquet Of
roses and vase.
At the close of the ceremonies Prof.
Paul Morton Pearson Of Swarthmore
College gave a sketch Of Joel Chan
dler Harris and read several selections
from his works. He remarked that
literature in the South was only a
growth since the Civil War, but now
each locality has its guide to point out
and interpret its characteristics and
happily these are preserving for us
images of phases Of life that are pass
ing, or that have already passed away.
OF these none better represent the
characteristics and superstitions of the
negro than Joel Chandler Harris.
By request, Mr.. Pearson gave also a
characterization of Mark Twain and
recited an extract from "A TramT
Abroad" This was followed by
social reception in the parlors, where
refreshments were served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
EXERCISE EOR WOMEN
For tho Majority the Form Mos, Available
ia Walking.

rot hNN mHiufltN the FORM Most Available
ia Walking.
Kate Upson CLARK ln Leslie'a Weekly
GO But Walking tires me- too much.
The doctor SAYS ! must not be- long at
q time on my feet Tho handsome
woman who made this remark was o
feet g inches tall and weighed Dos
pounds. She had carriages and auto.
mobiles, and never walked q step when
she could help it. Ashamed Of her
size. and determined to present a
fashionable appearance, she laced her
self horribly. 10 was more evcusahle
m her than in most women, but one
could we'll understand, after looking
az her small waist and shocking
amplitude above and below the waist
line. why she could not nhenr her
weight on her feet. Apparently born
with a stronger constitution than most
women, and intended by nature TO be
robust and healthy, she had been
petted and indulged by her wealthy
husband, and had neglected whole
some exercise until she had entirely
lost the grace Of figure which had dis.
tinguished her in girlhood. Their
diseases had set in-the heart
stomach, kidneys simply could not
keep their places and do their worl
under the strain Of her "armor-sided'
clothing, and the increase Of he
adipose tissue. She spends most o
her time in bed and is under the con
stant care Of a doctor. With foui
beautiful children, she is able 10 sel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
DANGER IN THE MARKET.


Writing on the food question in the
June Delineator, Mary Hinman Abel
makes the statement that "Dirt in
contact with food Is doing more harm
than all the preservativea and coal tar
colors, for in the popular understand
ing of that word, dirt covers dust and
all that is in it.; all that results from
contact with insect or other animal
life, and whatever Is breaking up into
simpler compounds under the actions
of bacteria, or what is decayed,and
diseased. The tuhercle bacillus is
known to exist i'm street dust. The
tetanus or lock jaw bacillus ia also
found, and many others of local origin.
How many cases of sporadic" ty-
phoid fever are due TO infected food,
is not easy to say. The sources of
disease are often very difficult Co
trace, but fruit that has been gathered
by dirty hands, oarted through dusty
streets in open baskets or brought
long distances in open freight cars,
stored in market cellars repeatedly
sorted by the huckster and exposed
for sale, after a polishing on q dirty
coat sleeve, has had at least a chance
of dangerous germs gathering, for In
all dirt are countless organisms, and
some of them are harmful to men.
"What is TO be done to remedy these
conditions that exist TO greater or less
extent in all our cities and townsY'
Mrs. Abel asks, and answers "Wg
must have-1. Better market in.
spection and cleaner streets. .. Better
| protection for food in transit anc
when on sale, with careful screening
to keep out dust and insects. 3. The
consumer must be better instructed a.
to the danger Of infected food an,
come to feel citizens responsibilit.
for improving conditions. 4. Fruits
and vegetables must be properly
cleansed in the kitchen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
TAKING CARE OF THINGS
By Lillian Mason.
MIsrsn or nor WI HorTIrs.

MISUSE OF HOT WATER hofIiES
Severe burns have resulted from
using defective hot water bottles or
bags and this has preiudiced some
people against them. Now the hoi
water bag, il in perfect order, is
great friend in many ailments. Il
conforms to the surface on which 10 Is
placed ard is often moro effective than
hot soapstones. But the rubber hags
do not last we'll unless given good care
and many are lost through ignorance.
To keep ono in good order for a long
time never fill it with water any hot
ter than can be borne by the fingers.
Fill the bag but little over half full
then set IL on your knee and press
down to let the steam escape before
putting in the stopper. As this re-
moves the pressure made by the steam
the bag will be more pliable and there
will be less strain on It, After using
drain IL and hang upside down for a
whilc, put in the stopper and it is
ready for use when wanted. If these
precautions are not taken the sides
will stick together and in pulling them
apart TO fill the bag little places will
break and the bag will leak. If the
bag has already begun TO stick together
put a little hot, weak ammonia solu.
tion in and let stand awhile, then with
the handle of a wooden spoon press tn,
sides apart carefully. RENE ember that
when a rubber bottle or bag has beer
used once It should never be folded
over and allowed to stay in that man
ner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
rwo sILvrR ro1isHEs.

Mix one-half ounce of prepared
chalk, two ounces of alcohol and two
ounces Of ammonia. Bottle tightly
for the ammonia will evaporate.
Shake we'll before using and apply
with a small piece of flannel and rub
with another cloth.
For another silver polish buy one
pound of whiting, which should cost
about five cents at paint store, and
sift it into a good-sized bowl through
a piece of cheese cloth. Add four
ounces Of spirits Of turpentine, two
ounces spirits of wine, one ounce Of
spirits of camphor and one-half ounce
spirits Of ammonia. Mix the polish
until of creamy appearance, when il
is ready to bottle. Keep tightly
corked and rubber shoppers, such as
come in ammonia bottles, are best.
When used shake the bottle we'll and
pour a little into a saucer. Apply
literally with a soft cloth, set aside
to dry, then rub the polish from the
silver with a dry cloth and polish
with a chamois.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17

lor and social rooms, billiards, bowling
alleys. shuttle boards and other games,
receptions, entertainments and concerts.
@ The Physical Department-Ih The as
sociation gymnasium, baths and nata-
torium and athletic field.
3. The Educational Department-Ihe
association night school for employed
men, reading room and library, educa-
tional clubs practical talks and lectures.
4. The Religious Work Department
The big Sunday afternoons for men,"
Bible study clubs, shop Bible classes, &c.
8. The Boys Department Social
rooms. reading room, educational classes
for employed boys, entertainments, liter
ary society, receptions, special clubs,
gymnasium classes, &c.
6. Special Features-One hundred dor
mitories for young men who are away
from home cafe, restaurant, Dutch
kitchen. &c.
Statistics we're given showing what
other cities have done, as follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17

The sailor suit is always in demand.
Il Hlls a need more perfectly than any
other yet devised, and, while it shows
variations from one season to another,
essentially remains the same. The
little model illustrated is one OF the
latest and prettiest and can he made
from the light weight serge and HAN
mel that are so sturdy and so desirable
for all seasons, also from linen, cham
brsv and other washable materials.
In this instance. however white linen
Is trimmed with bands of blue.
The suit consists Of the blouse, the
skirt and the body portion The body
portiou is smoothly fitted and faced 10
form the shield and the skirt IS at
tached 10 its lower edge, the two being
closed 40 the back, while the blouse
is closed at the left OF the front be-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
Hnnnr Ten snnInl.

The Happy Ten Social had its an
nual meeting on Tuesday evening at
the residence Of Miss Eleanor Gordon,
7O6 Lombard street. The time was
passed in singing and playing games.
A musical programme was given by
Misses Marie Paris and Sara Burke.
Solos were sung by Misses Cathrine
Connolly, May Hughes, Mary Nc
Iaughlin and Anna August. The Off
GERS elected were as follows: Eleanor
Gordon, president; Cathrine Con
nelly, vice president; Sara Burke,
secretary; Marie Paris, treasurer
Edward Gordon, chairman Of execu-
tive CON mmittee. Refreshments were
served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
c1rAN1Na pArrrrn wA1Is.

Sometimes a delicate wall paper is
soiled, but the pattern is so pleasing
that one wishes to keep il on another
season. To clean it buy a loaf of
bakers bread, selecting the kind that
is overraised and is made without
shortening. Break it into suitable
pieces and rub the walls with a down
ward stroke only; when you have
finished, a row Of small black crumbs
will have fallen round the edge Of the
room, and the paper, unless in very
bad condition, will be made free from
finger spots and dust marks. OF course
the walls should be we'll brushed or
rubbed with a broom covered with a
cloth before the bread treatment
begins.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17

almost nothing Of them. She auif .
pain almost continually ana takes tons
of medicine,
There are thousands Of we'll to-do
women In America who are more or
less like this one. Tho blessed house
work, " which ia the most wholesome
exercise in the world. is handed over
by them 60 servants. 10 spoils hands
and finger uaila but 10 brightens the
complexion, IL done under right CON
ditiona, and vastly improves tho
general health. Tho teacher, the
atenoerapher, the seamstress all who
pursue u sedentary occupation cannot
usually do much homework. Some Of
them find the moderate nse of a wheel
good for them hut the vast majority,
especially Of middle aged and elderly
women, must rely chiefly upon walk-
ing for the quiokeninu outdoor breath.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17

kettle set iu another Of boiling
water, and let stand away from the
range TO heat and melt the wax.
Change the water several times, and
when the wax mixture is warm and
we'll combined add one cup of ann
monia such as is sold I'm bottles for
household use. Heat the mixture care
fully i'm the double pan and apply IL
as hot as possible. Rub In, let dry,
then polish with a weighted brush
covered with a WOODEN cloth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
CARE OF UMBRELLAS.

When brought in out of the rain let
the umbrella stand with the handle
down and partly spread open, and let
it dry in that position. The water
will then drip from the edges of the
frame and the cover will dry uni
formly. If the handle is left upward
the water runs to the top of tn UNI
brella and the moisture is retained in
the lining under the ring long enough
to cause the covering to became
tender. Never leave a silk umbrella
will stretch and grow stiff and this
will make it crack.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17
THE PRODUCE MARKET.

Strawberries from Maryland of the
Loretta variety were seen in the
wholesale market this morning for
the first time. They sold at y to 10
cents per quart and we're eagerly
sought.
Nearby grown beets sold readily at
10 cents per bunch.
Asparagus took a drop from 20 to
10 cents on a count Of the large
quantity in the market.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17

The following generous donations to the
cause have been made at different times:
Studebaker Brothers Co. of South
Bend, Ind, 5000 600.
Miss Helen Gould to Brooklyn Naval
Association, S4l5,O00 and SS50,O00 for
Railroad Associations.
Frederick Marquand, Brooklyn,
$500 600.
J. B. German, Albany, New York,
sl25,OO0
John Wanamaler, to Philadelphia,
over 100000 and recently contributed
100000 more for three buildings; One
for India. China and Corea.
Albert Curtis, Worcester, Mass, $4,000
William r. Dodge and family Of New
York have gwen over 5000 900.
David Sinton of Cincinnati, $4,000.
James Stokes of New York has erected
building for Paris; one for Rome, anc
another for st. Petersburg and besides
has given over $50 900 to the New Yorl
/ Associations.