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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

en- being ostFacised for what the stern
er sex would denominate "welching
on debts incurred at the card table.
Old ladies', middle-aged ladies' and
young ladies are all infected with the
gambling virus, The games played In
good" society are not child's games
by any means, and checks running
into the hundreds and sometimes
thousands of dollars are required to
settle the score at the end Of the
game.
Not only are these whist tables go
ing during the week days, but Sun
day afternoons are devoted to the Sc
ductive game. This disregard for the
American Sabbath was brought into
Washington by the foreign diplomats,
who set the pace in q good many
things for the smart set here. Count
ess Cassini, who presided for a num-
Der Of years over the Russian en-
bassy, was instrumental in introduc-
ing continental customs in Washing
ton to the horror Of the church-going.
Sabbath-loviDg people. She had card
parties on Sunday afternoons with
champagne suppers and Russian ciga-
rettes.
At the Austrian embassy there 10
the same wide open sort of perform
ance on Sunday. There cards at all
times are the favorlte means of diver
sion. II a dinner or dance is given
there are always card rooms open
where those so inclined can try their
luck. The favorite game in diplomatic
circles, strange to say, is the old
American game of draw poker. The
foreigners take to this game with
avidity because they can get quick
action for their money, much quicker
than they get at whist and other more
fashionable games. The gambling in
Washington is not confined to the
women by any means. Despite drastic
laws against it there are some smash.
ing big games of poker going on
among statesmen whose names are IA
miliar to the whole country. Most Of
these games are played with the
bride off, and checks in five figures
are needed in settlement.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
FoR LEE I'LL COOK.
Encourage the children 80 Learn How
to Cook and Teach Them Neat
and Careful Ways.

Nearly every little girl wants to
cook. At very small cost she cum
be QUILTED with little pans. rolling
pin and pastry board. II possible pro.
vide her with low shelf in the PAN
try and have a stock of flour, sugar,
fruits, mixed spices and all things
needed in making cakes, pies, bread,
ETC., especially for her. She should
be taught to keep her utensils in per-
feet order and cleanliness. Mother
will have to show her how to measure
and compound the various articles and
regulate the heat Of the oven for her
The following recipes have been in
use for years and the material used
In each article is so small that II the
little cook should have an occasional
failure, the loss in material would
be slight. A spoonful is the unit Of
measure used and in sugar or flour
a spoonful means a heaping one. A
pinch Of anying is all one can take
between the thumb and fore finger.
LAYER OF PLAIN LOAF CAKE.
Sift three tablesponfuls -four and
one level teaspoon baking powder TO-
gether into pan ready for use. Put
one tablespoon soft butter and two Ia.
blespoons white sugar into a mixing
bowl and stir with a tablespoon until
smooth and creamy. Then add two
tablespoons sweet milk, stir again, add
two tablespoons Of the sifted -four
mix well, stir in one well-beaten egg
and one-half teaspoon vanilla, then
the rest of the -four. and turn into
three well-greased pans. Three or five.
pound lard pail covers make nice Jelly
tins. Bake in a quick oven and turn
out, bottom side up upon a clean cloth,
and spread with whatever filling pre-
ferred..
THREE GOOD FILINGS.
Beat the white of one egg until stiff
then add slowly two tablespoons each
Of sugar and grated coeoanut and
spread between the layers and on the
top. For a chocolate filing place a
small bowl or cup in a kettle of boil
ing water and in 1t put one-half
square Of chocolate, one and one-half
tablespoons sugar and stir until melt
ed; then add one tablespoon milk and
few drops of vanilla. Boil five min
utes, stirring well. Spread between
the layers. For a cream filing stir
together one teaspoon -four, one table
spoon sugar and one-half well-beaten
egg. Add four tablespoons milk and
few drops of vanilla. Place >in a
pan of boiling water and stir until
thick. Spread between the layers and
glaze the top with half the well-beaten
egg and sprinkle with sugar.
FRUIT CAKE.
Make a cake like the above, omit.
ting one-half tablespoon of sugar and
adding one tablespoon molasses, one
half teaspoon mixed allspice, nutmeg,
cinnamon and cloves, and one table
spoon each of finely chopped citTon,
raisins and currants Bake slowly in
one loaf.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

that they made it their permanent
home after they had left public life.
Ex-senators and ex-members of the
house can be met with by the score
on Washington streets. Most of them
are wealthy or have dropped into
good departmental practice so they
can live in the best circles and keep
up their old acquaintance made when
they were part of the government.
There are a great number Of widows
of former officials and senator's who
have elected to make Washington their
permanent home. Mrs. Mark Hanna
is to become a permanent resident
here, leaving her beautiful home in
Cleveland, where she and her distin-
guished husband lived for so many
years.
Besides Mrs. Hanna, there are liv-
ing here a great part of the year, Mrs.
Hobart, widow Of the late vice presi-
dent, and Mrs. Payne, widow of the
late postmaster general. Mrs. Dan
Manning, widow of President Cleve-
lands first secretary Of the treasury
also spends part of the winter here.
Other widows of distinguished men
who now make Washington their per-
manent home are: Mrs. Stanley Mat
thews, whose husband was an associ-
ate justice of the supreme court; Mrs
T. Dewitt Talmadge, Mrs. John Hay
Mrs. John A. Logan, Mrs. NJ. S. Quay
and Mrs. Phil Sheridan.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

and for extra help necessary to keep
up these buildings, enough each year
to pay the interest on $35,00O,0OO. IL
one-half of that $35,0O0,000 was spent
in the erection of suitable buildings.
every department would be we'll
housed and ample room would be az
forded for half a century to come. As
Il Is, thousands of government clerks
are compelled to worsS every day in
unsanitary and often dang yous build
ings while the general government In
paying out this enormous annual sum
for rents.
The visitor to Washington only sees
the few big buildings that are the
show places Of the city, and he thinks
that they are where all the govern
ment business is transacted. II VILE
surprise him to learn that great part
Of the work is done In make-shtft
buildings. It is rather startling TO md
out that the treasury department Is
scattered about in six buildings; the
war department In nine buildings; the
post ONCE department in Ave; the ag-
rieultural department In 20; the de-
partment of commerce and labor In
six; the department Of Justice In six
and the district government In nine
buildings There is an annual outlay
for rent OF these buildings Of s350,000
ana an outlay for extra help, light
and fuel Of s297 600. waklng total
annual expense to the government o.
sgAT. OOA
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
They Never Meet.

80 you've been calling on Mr.. Gay
mans daughter for over a year. It's a
wonder he has never asked you your
Intentions"
We'll, you see never get to his
louse until after eight and I always
cave before two in the. morning.
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
New Lounging Robe.

Upon some Of the prettiest of the
new lounging robes the pretty fash.
ion Of indicating a girdle by means
Of tueks. or by stirring. is varied BY
thousand treatments. Sometimes
the girdle outlines boast high points
directly in-ffont and IN back, given
By tucks. these very tucks, perhaps,
i-sat rsith odd medall.Ons Of lace.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
obeying Orders.

scribbles-Pennibs doctor has or.
dered him to rest for six months and
ander no circumstances to use his
brains.
Dribbles-PCor fellow! How does he
manage to pass the time?
Scribbles-He writes dialect poetry.
Chicago Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

Merchant Ito applicant)-Yes, ad.
Fertised for a boy. Where did you
work last7
Boy-At Blanks store.
Merchant-Why did you leave therei
Boy-I got fired for being too
prompt.
Merchant-That's queer. Promptness
. an admirable trait.
Boy-Yes, but the boss said l was
100 prompt about goin' home even
ngs.-Chicago Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Just Possible.

"They say" remarked the boarder
who peruses the scientific notes in pat
mt medicine almanaes, that eating
)eans Injuries the eyesight."
Possibly" rejoined the scanty-hair-
ID bachelor. 81 understand there is a
constantly growing demand for spec
acles in Boston. Chicago Daily
News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
GOSSIP
SECRETARY TAFT PREFERS TIE
WOOL SACK.
AND NOT THE PRESIDENCY
How the Fever of Gambling Has
Taken Hold of Society Woman
Foreign Residents Eager for
American Game.

.SHINGToN. - It
is pretty we'll I'M
derstood that Sec
rotary Of w ar
Taft will accept
the place upon
the supre m e
bench to be made
vacant by the re-
tirement of JUS
tice Brewer, al
though he h a 8
made no public
announcement of
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Thoneht e 3 ChnlIenpe.

Pinto Pete-What ID sagebush Sam
Ihoot the sky pilot fer?
Bunchgrass Bill--It 'uz mistake.
rh' parson turned to him sudden like,
IN says, solemn: "Air you prepared
ier meet yer God?" An sagebrush up
IN plugged him without stoppin' ter
,hihk it might be Jest some religious
dee he wuz springin'. cleveland
leader.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
EXPERIMENTATION.

stan'in' roun' de corner
An compiainin' OF his luck
He's bout de mos unfortunate
OF any case rs struck.
II ain because he's gone keen broke
rs sympathizin' 30.
IT'S cause he jes' STAINS roun' an kicks
Instid o. shovelin' snow.
OF co'se some fus' class people fms
Dat Fortune gwine TO frown.
But disposition is de thing
Dat hobs folks up or down.
De man dat works kin rise again,
In spite Of any blow,
But dar's no chance for dem dat kicks
Instid o. shovelin' snow.
Warrington Star.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Reason Enough.

willie Pillman's parents must have
Known he had the measles" said the
school principal. why didn't they
teep him home instead of sending him
o school to infect all the rest of the
children this way?"
"Willie's father is a DOCTOR" replied
Willie's Observation-Disclosures Press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Not Always Provident.

NCLE SAM is not
the most proyi-
dent old fellow in
the world. He is
apt some times to
be carried away
by the penny wise
and pound fool
ish practice. For
instance, right in
this city he is
paying in rent for
buildings needed
for public service
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Attracts as Place Of Residence.

He attractions OF
the capital city
as a place Of res
idence are grow
ing more and
more. There are
a great number
of residents in
Washington who
were at one time
part of its official
life and W h o
grew so much in
love with the city
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Kind to Her,

He-And is your father a kind par
ent2
she-Why, yes; have to think he
is when / remember what he did to
the last man who asked me for my
hand.-Yonkers Statesman.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
The fashionable Vice.

HERE is a fever
of G a m b Ii n g
among the society
women of Wash
ington, those in
official, diplomat
ic and private
life. Ministers of
the Gospel are
preaching against
the craze, which
seems to have the
society butterflies
in its grasp. Now
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

"Have you any captains OF industry
IN your slater" asked the Ohio man.
mo, sab" replied the KentucLian,
nothing but 'colonels. sab. Chicago
Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Probably Strong.

$50 that is DeVere the great natural
st poet? l suppose he has written
some beautiful things on flowers?"
Il don't know about that, but once
'ead sonnet he wrote to an onion
hat was peach. "-Milwaukee Senti-
nel.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
european Customs introduced.

HESE whist clubs,
it Is claimed, are
demOralizing So
eiety. The WON.
en- have the gamb
I / n & I e v 9 T.
Friendships have
been ruined, for
there Is no such
thing as friend
ship when It
comes to for
giving a gamblins
debt. There are
~ AZ ofHeiai NOM.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Wanted TO Know

"And many Christians were stabbed
n the arena"
MAJ"
"Well?" asked ma, stopping her
reading.
Does 1t hurt to get stabbed in the,
arena ?"-Houston Post.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Handioanpad.

First Artist-so you can't sell your
picture? What do you call IL?
Good Advice"
Second Artist-Ahi No one ever
wants that--CasselPs Journal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
OH!

Miss Elder believe people are be.
ginning to call me an old maid.
Miss YOunger-Oh, no, dear!
Miss Elder-Thank you, dear-I-
Miss Younger-They began that
years ago.-Cleveland Leader.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Headed Him on.

"You wouldn't marry man Just be-
cause he was rich2"
''No; but ia reject one just because
10 was Houston Post.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
The General PLANT

Each man doth in his heart recits
This simple, egotistic song,
81 find it easy to be right;
Why are so many people wrong7"
Washington Star.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12
Ode 70 Spring.

Oh, gentle spring. you are the thing,
For forcing leaf and bud;
But oft, alas! 1t comes to pass
Oh, spring, thy name 10 mud.
Chicago Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

- owe my life 10 that man"
''FPom what did he rescue youfs
sAn automobile salesman. r-Judge,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-04-12

rall founded rumors q Otieiai Wom-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24

Senator Platt would not specify his
reasons for. not visiting the president,
but plainly intimated that he was dis
satisfied with the frequent, consulta,
tions held between the president and
various minor politicians from New
York. The president has sent for many
Of the younger political set and con-
ferred with them about various state ate
Platt. and he has reached determine
tion not to visit the president until he
is requested to do SO.
Senator Platt said he had given no
thought to the selection OF a chairman
Of the state committee to succeed for
mer Governor Odell.
When asked whom he preferred for
chairman Of the state committee. SEN
ator Platt said he would be perfectly
Dwight, ex-Lieutenant Governor Wood
ruff OF Representative j. Sloat Fassett..
He made it plain that one of these three
men will be finally chosen as his can
didate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24

Auditor Benson Of the commission
testified that an arrangement existed
whereby the commission purchased post
age stamps at their full value. He de-
clared that each government made a
profit of 40 per cent. He could not
explain how this was possible and the
conclusion to examine Chairman Shonts
was reached. Mr.. Benson could not ex-
plain under what law the United States
could handle postage stamps at a profit.
Senator Morgan closely questioned
mony, but elected no additional infor-
nation beyond the bare statement that
formerly Friction existed between the
| United States and Panama over the
matter Of postage stamps and that a
treaty was arranged and made opera
tive by which this was removed and
both governments were enabled to han
die stamps at a profit to each Of 40
per cent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
Of yesterdays hearing which made sen.

Of yesterday 8 hearing which made son
sations.
been selected as a :" victimp of s Fads
and Fancies, said on the witness stand
that he refused to have anything to do
with the scheme the moment he learned
that "a paper like Town Topics was
behind it. -
Then there was read in open court
letter written by Judge. Deuel. on the
official letter paper Of his court to Mr..
Gerry, in which Deuel. the vice presi-
dent Of the Town Topics Publishing
company, lauds that journal and speaks
of Colonel Mann as savior Of man
kind. Colonel Mann was all attention
markable letter, in which he was called
"a man with purer, more magnanimous,
generous, humane heart than the writer
had ever met before or SINCE and ga
man who had been entertained by the
crowned heads and titled nobility of
Europe
Thereby it was announced that there
existed in the office Of Town Topics
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24

a list Of names Of men Of whom nothing
but words OF praise were permitted to
appear in Town Topics. It is expected
that this list in full win be put in evil
dence.
There was another sensation when
Colonel Mann, president &C the Town
called earlier in the day BY Mr. Jerome
to explain how he came to borrow $780,.
900 from William K. Vanderbilt and
why Mr.. Vanderbilt returned to him
his notes and Town Topic stocks which
Ca;anel Mann had given as security.
Colonel Mann shed genuine tears.
They were not very plentiful, it is true,
but he did weep when he spoke of Mr..
Yanderbilt's kindness to him and said
he could harbor no ill feeling against
Linn even when the last time the colonel
asked him for another loan .Mr. Wander
bill refused it.,
The courtroom was again crowded
Not all those who clamored for ailmis
sion could be accommodated. Society
was represented in full force.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
Wash Goods

We have been fortunate in keep
ing away from the commonplace
weaves and are showing some excel
lent fabrics for your consideration.
Carpenters have their eyes on our
big basement section and we pro-
pose to make rapid selling Of much
desirable merchandise and have less
stock to move about during the al
teration period. Pick yours from
the fine, fresh, full stocks today.
Dress Ginghams, large assortment
Of eaa sayss sp pes sss g. Sc Sac
Percales, SO inches wide, light and
dark grounds. AL new spring pat
terms. The 1870 grade. a.
/ Special, a yard yC
Fine Zephyr Dress Ginghams, plain
and fancies; the regular 10c zk
quality. Special, a yard. -. ~
Basement
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
SHONIS TO FACE
A STAMP INQUIRY
Canal Commission Deal with Pa.
mama Is in for a Senate
Airing.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The senate In
teroceanic canal committee will ask
Chairman Shonts to explain certain
postage stamp transactions between the
canal commission and government Of
Panama. No date has been fixed for
his appearance, but the chairman will
be examined at the first opportunity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
.PLAII WILL SHUN
The WHITE HOUSE
Says He viii Not Call on the
President Unless Sent
For.

journal Special Service.
Washington, Jan. 24.-tI will not go
president sends for me, said Senator
Plat. yesterday. 81 have not been
there since I returned from Hot Springs,
and I am not going until special re-
quest is made for my presence. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24

Rather than handle this
stock and reinstall it elsewhere
we prefer to make rapid sell
ing of this very desirable as
sortment Of up-to- date head
wear and make decided and
sweeping reductions to accom-
plish this end. Prices have
been placed at startling low
ness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
Well Made 49,.
p. - ,
= Furniture

Hardly necessary to tell you our
prices are the very lowest. They
have been so for many years, as you
well know. Rather difficult to pick
out few special bargains among so
many, but we mention two for your
consideration. Two roads to economy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
ANTS COL. MANN
As SHINING SAINT
letter by Judge Deuel. in Hap
good Trial Praises Town
Topics Owner.
Journal Special Service.

New. York, Jan. 24.-The defense in
THE trial of Norman Hapgood, editor
LOT Golfers Weekly, charged with hav-
Ing criminally hbeled Judge Joseph NJ.
Deuel. of the court of special sessions,
brought out three things at the close
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
Underwear

Odd garments in men s and won1-
ems winter underwear at sacrifice
prices. Strictly high quality and
worth much more than we have
marked them. -s..s.'.-...- ...., ......,....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24

Hoodwinks the Ocuhst. Madden Eye
Medicin cures eyes. (Don't smart.) Csc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24
Colored China Silk
This Rocker. $l.o8

Thursday place sale "a pieces Of colored China silks
colors very best qualities You will find these
materials very acceptable for the making dressing sacque
draperie fancy work anything requiring dash Of
color effectiveness They regular half-doIar 90
grades. Sale price, yard aOSl
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-24

4 Mems heavy fleece lined and der
by ribbed, blue and brown colored
shirts only, while they o.
last, at ~
Mems heavy natural wool and
camel hair, also few DR.. Wright's
celebrated wool fleece shirts only,
regular $1.O0 values, -n->
Women's fine peeler cotton, rib
bed, heavy fleece vests only, 90
your choice, each .........O2C=
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-04
On Hallowe en-.

One Of the jolliest occasions enjoy.
ed by the young folks yet this season
was had Wednesday evening, when
over half a hundred guests spent the
evening at the spacious Archer home
on North Main. The rooms were beau
tifully lighted with jack o'lanterns
and yellow shaded electroliers, which
added beauty.
The dining room was especially at
tractive. Long ropes Of yellow paper
were brought from the mantles to the
table and fastened in butterfly bows
la the center of the dining table was
a huge pumpkin, filed with rosy
checked apples, the whole was nestled
in a bed Of crimson maple leaves
which suggested strongly the occa-
sion.
In one corner a real ghost, with
n jack o'lantem head, showed the
way to the majestic booth where in
real gypsy dress, Mrs Ural G, Ste.
phenson, read present, past and fu'
ture.
Lovely games made the hours fly
quickly. Misses Pence, Robinson and
French gave some piano selections
little Lorena Brush and Georgia Ar
cher sang a number of catchy little
songs that made happy hit. Little
Gertrude Winterringer played somt
very pretty piano selections tha'
won much praise for her.
Those present were Miss Om'
Hannon, Mabel Johnson, Joe Roth
hammer, Bessie Brush, Clara Crane
Vaughenie Marshall, Hattie Robert
son, Venarta Pence, LA Harton, Myr
tie Holt, Margaret Neis, Mildred Wei
Ter, Grace Hatch, Theresa Pitcher
Meta Harmon, Garnett Cody, Mau,
Cody, Dorcas Mcbride, Clara Ne
Bride, Mrs. Stephenson, Bessie Sryg
ley, Rosella French, Helen French
Allie Edmiston, Beulah Calute Leon
Brush, Grace Orr, Gussie Orr, an,
Messrs Burgess, c, Il. Dufield, I