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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
TOO SMALL:
new IN DESPAIR

Chicago, ILL.,, April 16.-Chairman
Harry S. New. of the republican na-
tional committee. regrets that the ma
t!onal convention was scheduled for
Chicago. He has been trying to get
the desired seating capacity in the Col
iseum. and has given it up in despair
and disgust. The convention hall cam
not be brought up to the promises Of
the local committee. he says. and he is
of the opinion that Chicago should not
have been selected.
The demand for seats is abnormal.
Mr.. New hears much disappointment
on the part of persons who consider
themselves entitled to Il fair view of
the proceedings, but who will not get
nearer the convention than the side
walk.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
WIFE IN
NAME OkLY--DlvORCE

Ironton. Ohio. April 16.-An astound-
fig denouement of the marriage OF
Lieutenant George Richards. United
States navy, n Frances Mills. daugh-
ter of former Senator Mills, of Texas.
was spread upon the records of the
county court of common pleas today.
Lieutenant Richards filed a suit pray
ing for the annullnent of their mar
riage OH the ground that since their
union in Washington. December %,
1898. Mrs. Richards has peTsistently re-
fused to be any more to- him than wife
in name only. Richards complaint was
that she had told numerous persons
that she had a prematrimonial under
standing with the lieutenant by which
she was to be absolved from being his
wife in fact.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
BROKER PAYS BACK
BANKS MONEY LOST m
CASHIERS PLuNGlNG

Chicago, April 16. - Charles w. Gil
lett. a broker at 115 Adams ST.. has
paid $22,500 to the directors of the
First National bank of Seymour. Wis.
in settlement of a suit started against
him to recover nearly $500 300 lost In
speculation by a ~defaulting cashier.
The suit, which was to have come to
trial today before Judge Lands, will be
dismissed under the terms of the set
tlement. 1t is said to be the first time
In the history OF this country that
money Illegally paid out by the cashier
of q national bank has been recovered
from a broker.
Thomas Coghill. the defaulting CASH
Ter, nov Is serving a five-year sentence
In the federal prison at Leayenworth,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
JOLLY JACk|ES GIVE
BIG SHORE PARADE
Officers and Sailors of Atlantic
Fleet Receive Tremendous
Welcome at San Diego.

San Diego. Cal, April 16.-The second
days stay of the American battleship
fleet in this port was made notable by
landing the largest force Of marines
and blue jackets ever seen in a shore
parade in any part of the United
States. Five thousand men and officers
were brought in from the ships. a dis
lance of some two miles. or Is miles
by way OF the harbor entrances, and at
2:30 p. m. began a march of a mile and
a half from the water front to the city
park, where the set ceremonies of San
Diego's official welcome to the feet are
being held.
The landing Of his great force Of
men entailed a a amount of work,
as they all had to De sent away in
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
PULLING FOR BRYAN;
he NEEDS HAIR CUT
Man Who Lost Bet I'm 1895 Has
Not Visited the Barber
Since.

Macon, Mo. April 1..-If Bryan or some
other democrat is elected president of the
United States this year Uncle Thomas
Benton Robertson, of this city, will i'm
mediately hike to a barber shop for A
shave and a hair cut. Then he will draw
on a Quincy bank for 500 which has been
lying there to his credit since 1896.
When Mr.. Robertson read Bryan's
tcross of gold speech that stampeded the
democratic convention in Chicago in 1896,
he threw his hat III the air and shouted
"Glory!' His cousin. Charles Winfield.
of Quincy. ILL.,. suggested that there
might be a slip between the cup and the
N~ebraskan's lips.
Don't you believe it," said Robertson.
"That mans going to be president. I'm
so sure of it that l will agree here and
now never again to shave or cut my hair
until he or some other democrat is presi-
dent"
"Pshaw!" said Winfield. you're only
talking, but I'll tell you what III do. If
you keep that pledge III give you $500 the
day a democrat is elected and will de-
post 500 to your credit at Quincy"
Robertson was only Sc then and was tall
and fine looking man. He was more than
ordinarily careful about his personal APP
pearance. and Winfield did not think he
would run the risk of becoming an oddity.
But the Bryan admire; accepted the
challenge, and has faithfully kept his
compact.
Allowing one shave a week at 10 cents
and eight hair cuts a year. Mr.. Robertson
figures he is $780, 40 to the good forAhc !.
years. but he confesses he would greatly
enjoy the luxury of lifting the boycott
against the BARRIERS.
"Tf you get this story up right, and
don't stretch it too bad" said Mr.. Rob
ertson. I'm going to send Mr.. Bryan u
copy Of the paper. and ask him il it amt
about time 1 cut my hair. I'm going to
put 1t directly up to him.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
LOST $500
Bayins Medicine when nixht rooa
Was Needed.

naytn9 Medicine When Right Fooa
Was Needed.
Money spent for %'tonics" and "bra.
GERS" to relieve Indigestion, while tho
poor old stomach is loaded with pastry
and pork. Il worse than losing a pocket.
Dol containing the money.
II the money only is lost It's bad
enough, but with lost health from
wrong eating. it is hard to make the
money back.
A Mich young lady lost money on
drugs but is thankful she found a way
to get back her health by proper food.
She writes:
II had been a victim of nervous dvs.
pepsia for six years and spent three
hundred dollars for treatment In the at
tempt to get well. None Of it did me-
any good.
FINALLY I tried Grape-Nuts food.
and the results were such that. if Il
cost q dollar a package, 1 would not
DO without 1t. My trouble had been
caused BY eating rich food such a.
pastry and pork.
THE most wonderful thing that ever
happened to me, I am sure, was the
change in my condition after I began
to eat Grape-Nuts. l began to improve
at once and the first week gained four
pounds.
Il feel that I cannot express myself
In terms that are worthy Of the benefit
Grape-Nuts has brought to ne. and you
are perfectly free to publish this !ettsr
II 1t win send ome poor sufferer relief.
10 has come to me-"
Name given By Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read, The Read -
MELVILLE" 4 pkuL ~Thers's Q -.
con-"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23

small boats towed by the ships steam
launches and tugs.
Promptly at noon the first boats
cleared away from the port gang ways
One company of marines and our COM
panies Of blu Jackets were furnished
by each ship. making a total landing
force of eight companies. These COM
"a marine division. and first, second.
third and fourth ship divisions. The
commanding officer of the parade al
Captain Seaton Schroeder, of the battle
ship Virginia. A band Of 70 players,
furnished by the ships, accompanied
each of The five divisions.
Speeches at Park.
The ceremonies at the city park,
which were held late in the afternoon,
included formal addresses of welcome
by Governor Gillette and Mayor For
ward. Admiral Thomas replied briefly
to each of these and accepted from the
local committee, in custody for Rear
Admiral Evans. the golden key to the
city.
Admfrals Thomas. sperry and Emery
will be decorated with gold medals
commemorative of their visit. A medal
also was prepared for Captain Ingersoll.
to be received for him by Lieutenant
Chandler. of the Connecticut.
Tonight there will be another illum-
ination of the fleet and q ball in honor
of the laval officers at the Hotel Del
Coronado. The officers do not disguise
the fact that they are extremely glad
to be back among the home folks
once more. They are looking forward
to all the festivities along the Pacific
coast with the keenest relish. Dancing
tonight and again Friday appeals
strongly to the Younger officers.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
Limitations Of the Teaohers' Profession

Limitations Of the Teachers Profession
From the April Scribner: We ara
90 %nsocia and stilted that 1t would
seem we ived in mortal fear Of inspec-
ton at close range. We are too prud-
ish to be truly human. too lacking in
ment out of the follies of life, and so
prim as to n ourselves overwhelmed
and paralyzed by a sense of the Inn.
propriety Of everything that falls OUT
side u straight laced course. We ara
too d%ogrnatic to be agreeable compan-
ions: too didactic, too instructive, too
prone to impart Information to stand
on q rive INC take footing with our
friends: we prefer to give. We are too
sensitive to accept philo%sophically our
share of h worlds rebuffs: too meek
to be selfrespectfng: too subservient to
supertors to possess independence Of
character. We are too bookish and un-
practical to bear our proper part in
turning the wheels of social progress:
20 out OF harmony generally with the
instincts and needs of society that for
the most part 1t washes past us. leav.
ing US stranded high and dry like fos-
sils on the deserted shoreline Of an
ancient sea. AS far as taking an ac-
tive part in the doings OF society il
concerned we meet the late Professor
Wilbur Jackman's Characterization Of
tho modern college student-we are IA
%innocuous ~ a flock Of sheep on q sun.
ny hillside In April"
Again. our professor fosters a devo-
ton to methods and petty devices. It
has lately reached such a point that
every slightly different way Of doing
q thing IL labelled with a name Of its
own. Our pedagogical books and ar
ticles literally swarm with these
meteorological ghosts. until it ia a
discerning intelligence indeed. that can
distinguish the real entities from the
non-entitiss; the shadow from the
substance.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
%BATTLESH|PS AGAIN
IN AMERICAN WATERS
The American Battleships Cast
Anchor Off sar Diego, CAL,
for First Stop. .
San Diego, Cal. April 1s. -. The feet
was sighted at 10:30 Il. III.

San Diego. Cal. April 16. - It's long
and notable cruise through the south
err seas and the changing c!iines Of the
western hemisphere ended. the Amo1e
lean battleship fleet. now INNS.
diate command OF Rear AdmiraA Chas.
M. Thomas, returns to home waters to-
day. 1t cas- anchor Off Coronado beach
this afternoon.
The four days scheduled stay OF is
ships will be marked by q ceaseless
round Of gayeties. Dinners. dances.
picnics for officers. free theaters. wild
west shows. fruit and good things to
eat for enlisted men are included In the
long and variegated program. Califor-
MIA cities have impationtly awaited the
coming of the ships and their joy now
knows no bounds.
Serve Oldest Wine in World.
Jim Jeffries and Governor Gillett will
both keep open to the officers and
men OF the fleet In Los Angeles after
the ships drop anchor in San Pedro bay.
Jeffries will receive the tars in his EN-
porium OH Broadway and serve beer at
Is cents u bottle. Governor Gillett will
eliminate the festivities in LOS Angeles
at the Alexandra hotel with a banquet,
ut which the oldest wine in the world.
costing $50 q bottle. will be served.
After this banquet. which will be
given on the first night in Los Angeles.
general committee being the hosts In
aid of the governor, the amOus Jerez
sherry. Of the vintage of 1880. will have
become extinct. All there is OF 1t In the
world will be served at this banquet.
Through the 17S years 1T has been pre-
served 1t has improved steadily in quail
ity. Today 1t is hardly q wine at all.
but an essence of n deep rich ole and
III exquisitely pungent flavor.
Leaving San Pedro and contiguous
ports early Saturday morning. April %.
at s o'clock the fleet will arrive at Santa
Barbara in the afternoon and enjoy the
pleasures of that harbor until Thurs
day, when they will go to Santa Cruz
for a stay from Friday until Monday.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
TAUGHT MARRIAGE IS
SIN, COURTS AND WEOS
FIRST Man SHE MEETS
Unusual Romance Lies Behind
Union of Washington Girl
to Philadelphia Man.

Philadelphia. Pa. April r.-Back OF the
marriage OF Miss Ada Pratt, of Washing
ton, and B. Franklin Hoover. of Phila-
delphia, lies a story of unusual romance.
Miss Pratt lived until she was q years
old without forming the acquaintance of
q nan. She was born and raised in a
community OF women taught to believe
that marriage was a sin. She was bound
by teaching and belief always to remain
single. She married the first man TO whom
she ever had been introduced. She did
more than half the counting herself.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
In Plain Terms.

1.-THE ignorance OF many persons
touching the good old Angio-Saxon'
speech we hear so much of in the mag
her Of the faculty of Princeton. 'is
most amusing at times. A member Of
the bar in Philadelphia, a man moro
remarkable for the vigor OF his adj
dresses to juries than for his learn
ing, was not long ago commenting on
the proceedings Of the other party to
q suit under trial.
ct do not know what gloss said he.
my learned friend may put upon this
matter. but I will not mince my words.
I denounce This thing in plain. down.
right Anglo-Saxon English as a me-
farious and preposterous transaction OF
the most unprecedented kind"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
fermentation.

See. dear. I burn upon this April hill
The letters I ave treasurer for so long.
The day runs over with the bluebdrds'
The buoyant wind blows delicately chill.
Twisting tho clean. bright flames that
ave their will
On our hearts' record. whirlins for Q
Gray wraiths OF paper whereupon I'm
waver the words that shake my spirit
Herein I prove mo worthy Of your trust.
Leaving our letters not to mold ana
lust,
Nor. after mo, ravished Of alien eyes:
But changing them through Ore and the
springs
Swift alchemy nto fair, growing things.
So nave the hearts Illustrations made
me wise.
Elisabeth whiting In April Century.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
BIGGER PENSIONS FOR
WIDOWS ARE AsslIaen

Washington, Auril 1.-THE House of
Representatives adopted the conference
report on the special pension bill grant
ing increases of pensions to widows OF
soldiers n sailors. The report was also
adopted by the Senate and now will On
to the president for signature. In pur-
suance Of their flibustering plans the dem.
ocrats forced a roll call on the bill. all
hough they voted as a unit for it and
the report was agreed to unanimously.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
LEADING q
TO PAY FINE OF 500

Washington. April 16.-Robert N
Harper, president of the Washington
chamber of commerce, q drug manu-
f%acturer. today was sentenced to pay
a fine Of 500 for manufacturing and
selling an alleged mislabeled pharma-
ceuticai compound. President Roose-
welt a insisted the prosecuting officer
demand = Jail sentence. This was the
first conviction under the pure food
drugs law.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23

London. April l6.-The county coun-
Gil has issued an ordinance f%orbidding
children attending the county council
schools to play games in which kissing
forms a part. Teachers are instructed
to see that such games are discon-
tinued. The reason for the prohibition
is contained in the sentence of the or
dtnance reading:
ION medical grounds the practice is
considered undesirable"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
GETS W
SEVERE SETBACKS
ASSAULT AND BATTERY!

Cleveland. Ohio. April TO-
Police Judge Levine today held
that kissing is assault and bat
terry. when the kissing is OBJ
jectionable to the maid. On that
charge he fined j. Gideon s25
and costs and sentenced him to
80 days in the work house.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
JULIA MARLoWE WILL
NOT PLAY AGAIN UNTIL
GOOD NAME is CLEARED

New York, April 1s.-Julia Marlowe
will not play again until she is cleared
today that she did not feel we'll enough
TO appear behind the footlights while
she is resting under the suspicion cast
uDOn her.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23
CONFESSES He
POISONED HER

Chicago, April N~.-Francisco Niccolozo,
under arrest in connection with the death
by poison Of Mary Renda. four years ago,
confessed today he purchased the poison
that killed the girl and placed it in the
flour used for making the bread.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23

Pettis's Eye salve for use
relieves tired or overworked eyes. stops
eye aches. congested, ialame.l or sore
eyes. All druggists or Howard bross
Buffalo. N. Y.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-23

Mark Twain in his lifetime has earned
$700.0 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
Sheriff's Sale.

by virtue and authority Of special eX.
ccutiOn issued from the Office 81 the Clerk
Of the Circuit Court Of Audrain County
Missouri, rcturuable az the June term.
lGIs, Ot said Court, and 10 me directed In
favor Of &. +. Clark, executor of estate Of
John u. Gregory, deceased. aud against
Sarah provinces, have LEVIED upon and
seized all the right, title, interest ami
claim OF the said Sarah provinces Of, In
and 10 the following described real estate,
to-wit: - feet oil Of the east side Of lot
Sand ~ feet OF Of the west side Of lot In
block No. ., Ladd's Addition 10 the City
Of Mexico, all lying and being In the
said County. aud State Of Missouri; and
will. on Friday, the 18th day Of June,
a. ID. l1s, III being the 23rd day Of the
Circuit Court OF said County,, between
the hours Of o'clock IN the forenoon aud
. o'clock In the afternoon Of that day. at
the Court House door, In the City Of Mex
leo, County ~ AudrHin. aforesaid, sell
the same, or so much thereof as may be-
required, at public vcndue, 10 the highest
bidder for cash In hand tsubject 10 all
prior liens and iudgmentsJ, 20 satisfy said
execution and costs.
PRICE JOHNSON,
sheriff Of Audraln County, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
CTI1CAGo&MToN RY.
rlMrI15rAplp
lin effect Nov. II. 1917

un effect Nov. Il, 1907
EAST BOuNn-
Train, Leave
No. %. Daily The Early Bird"
for Peoria, Springfield,
Bloomidton and Chicago 2:l5 IN
No. 90. Daily, The Night Hawk"
for st. Louis............. 3:l9 n
No.li2 Ex. sun. Local Freight
for ROUdhuuse. ...........7:.D q m
No Il Daily Mo State Express
Springfield, bloomington
and Peoria 2:ui IN
No. %. Daily. Midday Special for
ST. LOuls,....... 49,. ESQ m
No. 10. Daily, THE Hummer" for
Springfield and Chicago lO:A0 p m
WEST BOUNp--
No. %. The Early Bird for K. C. 1900 m
No. rs. Daily" The Night Hawk"
Kansas City .......:.... 2:5a am
No. 7. Daily, The Hummer for
Kansas City ,...:........ $500 m
No. lis. Local Freight for
N 81. Daily. the Midday Special"
for Kansas City,. l2:45 p m
''' Kansas City a:O3 m.
SoUTm BOUND
No eli Daily Jefferson City Mail
and Accommodation. .....7 90 N
No 2l3 Exc. Sunday, jefferson
City Accom-. ......,..,.'.3OO p IN
TRAINS ARRIVE.
FROM THE EAST
No IFS Tx sun Local Freight from
hOOdhOuse ....,.....,.....3 ~ y N
No ia ex Sun Local Freight from
Slater ......,...4 20 p IN
JEFFERSON CITY BRANCH.
FROM THE SOUTH
NO.2lO jefferson City Mail and
accom- ok Sun ........,.i2;30 p m
No ere Daily, Jefferson City
Accommodation. ..,.,,...9 20 y m
Il. f. MATHEWS.
Tiki. Agt., Mexico. Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
Ryan Flies the Coop,

The following item is from the
Nandalia Mail:
Ever since John ThUlr was elect.
"a Justice of Peace John Ryan, the
one time Democratic Nabob on the
North side, has been disgruntled.
Thole has not allowed Ryan as
much pie" as he wanted hence
he proceeded to disturb the har.
mony of the North Side Democ-
racy. Despairing of intimidating
Thole, Ryan put on his best feath.
erS Wednesday and proceeded To
Chicago to confer with the COP.
managers. We wish him we'll.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
THE MESSAGE
THURSDAY, JUNE %, 1908.
Died at Salisbury.

VIM. a. Clement died suddenly
at his home at Salisbury. Mo, last
Monday night, week.
Deceased was born and raised
near Santa FEE and married Miss
Katie Stewart, who is sister Of
X. II. Stewart, of Mexico, aud of
7. |. Stewart, Of near Moline.
X. II Stewart attended the funcr-
al from here, which was preached
Wednesday by Rev Bassct of
Salisbury.
Deceased had been in i'll health
for three or four years, but two
or three weeks before his death had
been unusually we'll. He lived in
Mexico - or 30 years ago and af-
forwards resided for time in Okla
homa. He was born in 1853. y
brother. Alex Clement, lives near
Worcester, this county, sister al
So, Mrs Mollic Sumner, rasideS in
this same neighborhood. y broth.
er, John Clement. recently moved
from Mexico 10 .Carrollton Mo.
Deceased was good Christian
man, had no enemies. and made
friends wherever he went He was
a memberof the Modern Woodmen
and that order had charge of the
burial ceremonies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
Late Real Estate Deals.

The firm of Geo. w. Adams &
Son have recently made the follow.
ing real estate deals:
The Miller farm of 2j2 acres
near Bellflower, Mo-, to Austene
4 Northcutt, of Centralia, Mo.
The Inflow farm in Audrain county
to DR.. X. q. Adams, of Huntsville,
Mo.
\ farm near Middletown for
Earl Carter to j Il. Scitz for his
butcher buiness in Mexico.
j. =. Ashury farm in Galloway
county, Mo-, to John Kciscr x Son
for their grocery business in Mex
leo, Mo
Mr. Miller will move to Contra
lia to reside. DR.. Adams will re-
main in Huntsville and rent his
farm. Mr.. Carter will conduct his
butcher business through his agent
Mr.. Owens. Mr.. Asbury will re-
move to Mexico and conduct his
grocery store and Mr.. Seitz will
give his attention to his three
farms
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25

The thief who got that money at
the Wabash depot the other day
pried open the window to the Office
while the agent, II. T.. Mears, was
out of the building viewing the
flower parade. The exact amount
missing is $2l6.4O. A watch was
also taken from the cash drawer,
dropped on the floor and tramped
on and ruined.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
Bargains by Lane & Coons.

Small stock of merchandise in
Mexico for sale or will trade same
for farm stock, new and parties
doing good business; also see.
tions land in Panhandle, Texas, to
trade for Audrain County land;
several good pieces of Mexico prop
erty for sale or will exchange for
land. Any property you have for
sale list it with Land 4 Coons. If
YOU are a purchaser see them, they
will save you money. Office over
W. l.. Craddock's Book store.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
Married Last Saturday.

Miss Nav 0frutt. formerly teach
or IN the Mexico public schools,
and Mr.. Henry Brightwell of Lew.
iston. Mo, were married at the
home of the brides parents in this
city last Saturday morning, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Ofutt, Rev. w.
NJ. White officiating. Only i'm.
mediate friends of the family pres
ent.
The happy couple left immediate.
IS for their home in Lewiston. Mr..
Brightwell is a prominent business
man of that city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
Executors Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that letters OF
upon the estate OF An
drew ID. ErlsmRn, late OF Audrain county,
Missouri, deceased, have been granted
the undersigned by the Probate Court OF
Ing claims against said estate are FeQulr-
ed 10 exhibit them 70 Us for allowance
within one year after the date Of said let
tiers or they may be preeludsd from bens-
fits OF said estate; and II such claims are
not exhibited within two years from the
time OF the pub ication OF this notice they
will be- forever barred.
MARY ELIZABETH ERIaMAN,
Christian w. ERIsAAN.
Executors.