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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

it was not till an appreciable interval OF
time had elapsed that she withdrew
it gently and asked him whether he
would take second cup.
And after breakfast was over he
wickedly retired to a favorite posi-
ton Of his in the garden, from which
he distinctly saw Felicity go down on
her knees beside the rosebush, and
after patting the earth. remove every
sign Of blight or other marauder from
the two pale green leaves 1t now
boasted. .f
1t was a glorious September that
year.
merely mention this in passing, be-
cause 1t really would not have mat
tered to them, believe, If the weather
had been absent altogether.
Her mother had PASSED away early
In June, and soon after they went
abroad. I daresay the really large
things, those l mean that loom big
and cannot be ignored, such as custom.
house oficials, hotel prOprietors
French garlicability and German ap-
petites, were forced upon their notice,
but the less obtrusive things, such as
weather, would certainly be outside
their combined consciousness.
They came home in September, and
the morning after their arrival Nor
daunt entered the breakfast room with
one hand held behind his back.
"Guess what l have here, darlingf"
he cried, gayly.
"An appetite for breakfast" was the
prompt reply.
Clever child" said he, sitting down
beside her and finding all beauty re-
fiected in her face. Don't you want to
known"
"of course do. Tell me-" she an,
swered, leaning her head against him
what will you give me for it?"
Greedy boy!" she said, laughingIy,
as she Kissed him. "Show met"
He held MP before her a spray Of
creamy blossoms which filled the air
with their delicious fragranca. Then
having fastened It in the bosom Of
her gown, he drew her tenderly into
his arms and whispered;
M queen OF rosasi ny Fal:site
PerpetuelIe'
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

Williamsport. Pa.-Miss Sarah Ann
Damant of this city is 100 years oil.
She will be the central figure of a
reception 10 be given by the ladies'
OF Christ Episcopal church, of which
she Is a member.
Notwithstanding her great age Miss
pamant's mind is sim keen and alert.
and she reads the daily papers and
uDto-date periodicals, converting In
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

licity. True, her husband was not in
the habit of kissing her; kisses had
not been included in the programme
Of welded life which they were rather
YEARLY sitting out, and that might ac-
count for the pertinaceous way in
which that stray one remained in her
memory. But then she had never
wanted him to kiss her! She would,
in fact, have been seriously against
such proceeding had he suggested
it. Perhaps its suddenness had robbed
1t of its unpleasantness, for she could
not honestly say that she had dis
liked It.
But there was more than that.
1t had altered her attitude towards
Mordaunt. She found 1t harder than
she could have believed possible TO
keep up the cool friendliness and in.
different politeness which had hither-
to marked her intercourse with him.
She could no longer meet his eyes
with steady frigidity; that absurd kiss
kept coming between, and her lids low.
cred in spite of her and her cheeks
grew rosy. 1t was most vexatious!
And sometimes-but this thought
she was ashamed to meet even in the
strictest privacy-she had an insane
wish that he would do 1t again!
Clearly a kiss was a very dangerous
thing to trifle with.
1t had affected Mordaunt, too, she
was sure. His face was not now
really half so sad as she had thought
it that day.. and there was a little
demon of mischief in his eyes, whose
smile was so dreadfully infectious that
she was afraid of meeting it for fear
of disgracing herself forever, by join.
ing in.
Now life felt fuller and grander,
and nature seemed to encourage her
to rejoice and be merry, with its ten
der green leaflets and spring flowers.
She paid surreptitious visits to the
rosebush; she watered it regularly;
she turned faint with anxiety over the
mystery Of that tiny swelling. Would
it turn out indeed to be a bud, or
was 1t the last flicker Of life and
would the tree die? She had a super.
stitious feeling that her whole future
happiness depended on that swelling's
ultimate development.
One day when Felicity was presiding
at the breakfast table, picture OF
dainty freshness and cool composure
her husband remarked that the rose
bush he had been so anxious about
did she remember?-the one just out
side the porch-had unfolded two
leaves, and he felt confident that II
would now do well. And there is nc
shadow of doubt that he appreciated
to the full every shade of feeling that
chased across his wife's tell-tale face as
he spoke, the sudden alarm, the over.
whelming relief, the hot shame at that
relief; none were lost or misunderstood
and when he quietly and confidently laid
his hand over hers as it lay on the table
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
Cards.

II cards are to be the amusement,
hearts will be the game, with heart
shaped score cards, punched with
round holes all around the edge, the
tally is kept with candy hearts, in
which a ribbon is tied through a hole
and then tied to the large heart. Read.
ing the notices with which these cards
are inscribed adds much to the amuse-
ment Of the company.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
A Fortune Wheel.

With very little trouble a heart
shaped target of white muslin may be
prepared with a heart painted of
green on the outside, one of black, a
third of yellow, fourth blue, fifth red.
This will look like a series Of hearts.
Fasten the target against the wall and
give each guesVa fate" card.
When the arrows are shot the color
upon which they hit determines the
fate of the Shooter. The bows and ar
rows may be purchased at a toy store,
or one bow and a half a dozen arrows
may be made at home and will answer
instead Of one for each person.
When the arrow strikes the green
heart, the fate" card indicates that
Love and riches wait, ween,
Him or her who hits the green"
SHOULD your arrow pierce the blue,
Love is on the wing for you"
"She who passes colors all
Has lovers many at her call"
nIy ''LoveIess. weeping little maid,
II the arrow pierces red"
Unto the black,
Nary a smack"
HE who pierces one and all,
His chance to wed is very small"
Thus each ones fortune is deter
mined In very effective manner and
causes, much merriment One, two
or three trials may be given, at the
discretion of the hostess Madame Mer-
ri a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
Old Churches of New York.

HE First sPreSby-
terrain church Of
New York inhab-
its a structure
that dignifes low
er Fifth avenue;
one of the few
churches in Goth
am that rival in
beauty the best
English examples.
People who have
seldom entered it
ora Iaanlu FntnR
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
VALENTINE FROLICS
GAMES AND MENUS APPRoPRI-
ATE FOR THE OCCASION.
A Valentine Party la Denmark-A
Card Party Plays Hearts-A De-
lioious and Suitable Menu
Fortune Wheel.

Each year finds old st, Valentine be-
coming more popular; hostesses well
come February the 14th, as It gives an
opportunity for especially pretty and
novel entertainments. If one cares to
peer into the annals Of history, It will
be found that nearly every country
has its own legends and customs Pc
culiar to this ancient patron saint
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
Miss Roosevelt's Relatives.

HERE are In New
York a host OF
relatives by mar
riage and cousin.
S hip of Mis- s
r o o S e welt, but
only a few of the
nearest are ex-
pected to be pres
ent at the we'd
ding on the seven
tenth. Foremost
among these are
the two auntS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
The roosevelt Wedding.

HE ebb and flow
OF things, the al
formation of grave
and gay in a
great city, came
after the imDTos-
sive and beautiful
military funeral
for GEN, Joe
Wheeler, W h e u
Alice Roosevelt
and her hance,
young Longworth,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
I'M THE METROPOLIS
A LIST OF RICH MEN THAT BE-
LIEvE IN WORK.
THE POLITICAL FIELD
Nicholas LongNvorth Good Example
Roosevelts Have Some Money and
Large Families-Found and En-
rich Roosevelt Hospital.
- Ew YORK

EW YORK. - The
papers have not
yet ceased to have
fun with the S10,-
100000 deputy po-
lice commission
er, but they will
get used to him.
1t is moi so
strange for a very
rich man to be in
politics in Goth
am. You do not
have to go back
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

stitch, the scalloped. border in button.
hole with picots. Silk, fax, thread, OF
embroidery cotton are the materials to
be used for working according to the
foundation to be ornamented.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15


Sulzer has a faith
err who is wealthy
and Congressman
Rupert comes of
a family of many
millioned brew
ers. Herbert Par
S o n S congress
man and county
chairman, is very
rich and married,
b e sid s, tn e
daughter of Hen
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

tame 70 town shopping and otherWise
disporting themselves. LODgworth is
himself good example OF the wealthy
RAN In politics. Miss Roosevelt's
father may now be so considered,
though not disgraeefully rich. In fact,
When Theodore Roosevelt left Har-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
BORDER: EMBROIDERY.
The Design Here Given Is Suitable
for Almost Any Purpose Where
This Width Is Needed

This pretty border of pinks is suita-
BILE for almost any purpose for which
a border Of this width is needed. The
flowers and leaves are worked in SATIN
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
Damaged.

This notice is shown in the shop Of an
English grocer "Notice-The credit
department Il closed for TspairA."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
VALENTINE QUOTATIONS.
Some Sentiments Culled Here and
There That Are Considered APP
propriate for This Season.

"Oh, maiden, gentle and good looking,
1 beg to ask, art fond Of cooking?
My ardor burns-canst make good breadi
Well-bred-good bread!-wilt thou me
wed?"
And In that twilight hush, God drew theiI
hearts
Indissoubly close. For what is love
But His most perfect weaving?"
And all hearts do pray God love her"
Love is not love which alters when It al
iteration finds"
Gods love and peace be with thee"
True love is but a humble, low-born thiLd
And has it's food served up in earthen ware"
II take you as gift that God has given.
And l love you"
II arise from dreams Of thee"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

Safer at Work.
Some men find 1t easier to stand ad-
varsity than prosperity.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
Wealthy Congressmen.

o n G r E SSMAN
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

81 arise from dreams Of thee"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

Love is not love which alters when It al
teration finds"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
nd in that twilight hush, God drew theh

Indissolubly close. For what is love
But His most perfect weaving?"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15

"And all hearts do pray God love her"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-15
Gods love and peace be with thee"

True love is but a humble low-born thiEa
And has its food served up in earthen ware"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Mcintyre and Heath,

It is said that there are no "black- face' comedians better than Mcintyre and Heath For years patrons of vaude- vile have felt that their names were synonymous with drollery and spontane- ous fun. So popular are the comedians, indeed, that Klaw and Erlanger decided that they should become stars. "The Ham Tree' was written for them and will be offered at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night.
 The book of the show is by George " Hobart and the lyrics and music by William Jerome and Jean Schwartz. Mr. Mcintyre will play the part of a porter of a livery stable, Alexander Hambletonian, who is induced by Henry Jones Heath) to give up his job and become an end man in a minstrel troupe, The company comes to grief and the minstrels have to walk home On the way they discover a richly spread picnic feast and are persuaded to adopt the gorgeous disguises of a Rajah and an Indian Princess, in which gaudy attire they go to New York and have many funny adventures.
 The company includes w. c. Fields, the comic juggler; Frederick V. Bowers, Jobyna Rowland, former leading lady with James K. Hackett; Carolyn Gordon, Belle Gold a clever portrayer of "coon" type; Forrest Huff and David Terrence.
 The stage picture will contain all the clements associated with the more pre- tentous productions of Klaw x Erlanger, a large chorus, pleasing scenery and cos tunes and a series of specialties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
ILLINOIS WINS IN
 BIG DRAINAGE SUIT
SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT MISSOURI HAS FAILED TO PROVE THAT WATERS OF RIVER WILL BE POISONED.

Washington, February 20.-The famous case of the state of Missouri vs. the state of Illinois involving the right of the city of Chicago to divert it's sewage into the Mississippi river through the Chicago sanitary canal and the Illinois river, was decided by the supreme court of the United States in favor of Illinois. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion of the court, which was that Mis- souri did not prove it's case There was no dissatisfaction.
 This case has long been in controversy between the states, and grew out of the complaint made by the people of Missouri and especially of St. Louis, against the turning of the sewage from the city of Chicago into the Mississippi river through the canal, the Desplaines river and the Illinois river The suit originated in the supreme court because 1t involved a controversy between states. The complaint was made by Missouri and in its bill It charged that the diversion of the sewage was calculated to have an injurious effect on the health of the peo- pie of the towns on the Missouri side below the mouth of the Illinois river. The declaration was made that 150O tons poisonous. unhealthful and noxious mat ters were discharged daily through this channel into the Mississippi with the result that the water CT that stream would be poisoned and polluted and rem dered wholly unfit for domestic and drink ing purposes, also that 1t would render entirely worthless the water works sys- tenn of St. Louis and other towns and cities below the mouth of the Illinois on the Missouri side. A perpetual in- junction was asked.
 In its answer Illinois denied the con tention of it's sister state, alleging that with 300 thousand cubic feet of pure water from Lake Michigan being turned into the channel every minute the waters of the Mississippi would be vastly improv- | ed notwithstanding the presence of the sewage matter at the head of the drain | age system. The case has been before | the court for several years. Much time | was consumed in taking the testimony, | and with one exception the record is | the most volunlinous ever filed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
MISSIONARIES FEAR NO
 IMMEDIATE DANCER
Some Unrest Is Evident In Interior of China, and the Government Will
 Protect Foreigners.

Richmond. Va, February 20.-A cable message has just been received by the secretary of the mission board of the Southern Baptist convention here from Dr, R. J. Bryan, missionary of that board in Shanghai, China. which says:
 "No apparent danger"
 The secretary of the board has also received a letter from the department in Washington which the secretary says in- dicates that nothing Is known which would justify the immediate and general withdrawal of missionaries from the ter ritory
 The letter also adds:
 This government is disposed to afford every protection in its power to its citi- zens in China"
 The letters which come from the mis- sionaries show that there is state of unrest but they do not seem to be alarmed about conditions. One person in writing from Yang Chow says:
 'The great anti-foreign feeling will probably show itself for a while, though we have not felt much of it in Yang Chow"
 Another in writing from Canton says:
 Things are in a somewhat disturbed state politically and robbery is very com mon, but we have been kept in peace."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
FELL DOWN STAIRS
Mystery of Death of Actress Proves
 Not So Mysterious.

New York, February 20-The police of New York were called upon today to in vestigate the death of Gussie Hart an actress 50 years of age who died in cab while being taken to her home by several companions.
 Inc matter at first was reported as possible murder, and several arrests were made. It developed(, however, that the woman had fallen down a flight of twen- ty steps at an uptown cafe, where she friends Her skull was fractured and friends He rskull was fractured and she was hurried home. Suspicion was aroused by the fact that those who were with the woman left her house after summoning a physician. The coroner to- night discharged all who were arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
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"The Rajah of Bhong."

'"The Rajah of Bhong" which was per petrated at the Jefferson theatre yester- day afternoon and last night, was the weakest, dreariest specimen of its kind that has visited Birmingham this season It was introduced to an unsuspecting public as musical comedy. There was no music and less comedy. It would be distressing to enumerate the good quail ties which '"The Rajah of Bhong" has not. A speciality by the Elmore sisters was a ray of light in the darkness, but all the rest was gloom-a deep. i'm penetrable night that enwrapped the stage and oppressed the audience. In conclusion, let it be said that the prices were reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
JAPANESE EMPEROR
 KNIGHT OF GARTER
Ceremony of lnvestiture Is Conducted By Prince Arthur of Connaught
 as English Representative.

Tokio, February 20.-The impressive cer- emony of the investiture of the Emperor of Japan with the British Order of the Garter took place this morning in the presence of about eighty high personages- The entire party headed by Prince Arthur of Connaught, who brought the order and the British ambassador, Sir Claude Me Donald, and members of the embassy, and others Only those personages who were specially invited were permitted to be present
 An hour after the ceremony of investi- ture the Emperor visited Prince Arthur of Connaught and expressed a him his grateful appreciation of Great Britain's s friendship. A grand banquet was given at the palace tonight in celebration of the occasion, at which ancient court dances over a thousand years old were given by the courts exclusive artists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
"Down the Pike"

Rain last night kept some people away from the Bijou, but Johnny and Emma Ray entertained an audience of fair pro- portions in Down the Pike" The at traction for this week at the Bijou is in some respects the best of the year at that popular playhouse. No better comedian has been seen here recently than Johnny Ray, in his particular field, while the chorus is the most attractive that the Biou has had this season. The girls are unusually good looking and they can also sing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
BOX PARTIES.

box party this evening to see MT. Drew in De Lancey." The party will occupy all of the lower boxes and after the theatre will be entertained at an elaborate supper at the Hillman. The decorations will be in purple violets and jonquils. In the party will be MT. and Mrs Solon Jacobs, MT. and Mrs. T. H. Aldrich, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Eugene l.. Brown, MT and Mrs. Frank B. Fowlkes, MT. and Mrs. H. $. Matthews MT. and Mrs. w. H. kettig, Mir and Mrs Frank Grider, Mir. and Mrs
 Bradley Saunders, MT. and Mrs. Jack Johnson, MT. and Airs. Henry B. Gray,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
NO EVIDENCE TO SUSTAIN.
Negro Claimed Discrimination Because
 No Negroes Were on Jury.

Washington, February 20.-The supreme court of the United States today affirmed the decision of the court of criminal ap- peals of Texas in case of Rufus Mar fin vs. the state of Texas. Martin, who is negro Is under sentence of death on the charge of murdering C. L. swack- halmer at Fort Worth in 1905. He ap- pealed his case to the supreme court on the charge that he was discrimlnated against In his trial, in that no men or his own race were summoned to sit on the tury. Justice Harlan, who delivered the opinion of the court, said there was no evidence to sustain the charge of race discrimination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
DEPARTMENT RELIEVED.
News From Drydock Dewey Had Been
 Awaited With Anxiety.

Washington, February 2O.-News of the safety of the drydock Dewey brought to the Canary Islands by the tug Potomac was received with great relief at the navy department. where the officials had been making every effort for the past week to conceal feeling of apprehen- sion for the safety of the big structure.
 The Photographer of the department has been plotting the course of the dock as revealed in the wireless dispatches and cables since it left Chesapeake Bay. and 1t appears that while it started off at a good speed, averaging about 100 miles per day, something must have happened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
JUROR IS BETTER.
Twiees Incident Elaborated in Gaynor
 Greene Trial.

Savannah, February 2o.-Juror Samuel R. Patten, whose indisposition necessf- tated a recess in the Greene-Gaynor case yesterday. was very much better today and the trial of the case was resumed.
 Testimony given by Assistant Engineer E. R. Conant in regard to a difnculty which he had in 1892 with Capt. A. J. Twiggs. when the latter struck him. and testimony given by Captain Twiggs in reference to an interview which he had with John F. Gaynor in Savannah in 1891
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

lately to so greatly reduce this average. The fact that nearly month has been consumed in making about a thousand miles, indicates that either heavy head winds and adverse currents have been encountered or that accidents have hap pened to the towing gear. The dock is believed to be now about 900 miles from Gibraltar, and if all goes well from now on it should pass into the Strait inside of fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
BATTLESHIPs ASSIGNED.
Vessels Will Proceed to Gulf Cities fol
 Mardi Gras.

Washington, February 2O.-Rear Admir- al Dickenson commanding the coast de- fence squadron has telegraphed the navy department that the vessels of that squad ron left Key West yesterday to visit cities as follows
 To participate in the Mardi Gras cele- bration next week. flagship Texas and tor pedo boats Porter, Dupont and Blakely for New Orleans; Monitor Nevada and torpedo boat O Brien for Mobile; Monitor Florida for Pensacola, and the Monitor Arkansas for Natchez
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
GRANTS WRIT OF ERROR.
Patterson Contempt Case Must Go Bo.
 fore Supreme Court.

Washington, February 20.-Justice Brew CT of the supreme court of the United States today entered an order granting a writ of error in the contempt case of United States Senator Patterson. The case grew out of the publication of a car- toon of the Colorado state supreme court in the Rocky Mountain News of which MT. Patterson is the proprietor Fol the state court held the senator to tn contempt and assessed a fine of against him.
 The writ granted by Justice Brewe made supersedas and the order S, all proceedings in the Colorado court the collection of the fine. The case ;, be reviewed by the full bench of the preme court.