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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Some Cash; Some News.

John II. Baker Of Moline renews.
John Doergo advances his sub.
scription date.
j. w. Atkins gets Ms to move
his subscription date up Il year.
r. NJ. Hanna near Santa Fe has
our thanks for renewal favor.
NJ. II. McCue renews for his
daughter, Mrs. j. j. Browning, at
Paris, Mo.
Il. l.. Robinson at Monitor,
Okla, sends us dollar for the
MESSAGE for n year.
Miss Mamie Il. Hanna, who
Grt' her mail IN route out from
Perry, rrnews for this paper.
John w. Ellis OF near Moline
orders the MESSAGE 10 him at
FuyeIte where lie is attending col
lege.
Farley Campbell OF Crestou,
Mout., who owns fine farm near
Moline, this county. is II new
MESSAGE reader.
p. G. Ackerman, who until re.
Gently received the MESSAGE ut
Hoxie. Kansas, now gets tie paper
at Selden, that State.
A. j. Hood of Fort Collins. Colo.
formerly of this city, brother of
Mrs. c. A. Witherspoon of Mexico,
is new reader of the MESSAGE.
Joseph Armstrong, on route 4,
Mexico, was in Monday and left a
dollar to renew for this paper.
he said it was very dry in his
neighborhood. In some places the
dust in the roads was foot deep.
John +. Davis who recently
located at Eldorado Springs, Mo-,
is now at Fort Scott Kan, where
he gets the MESSAGE. We under
stand that Mrs. Davis is back to
Mexico, not improved in her
health, we are sorry to report.
o. 5. Washburn, formerly of this
county, for several years past 10.
Gated mt Pueblo, Colorado, has
moved back to Missouri aud now
resides at Bowling Green. He Or
ders the MESSAGE to his late ad-
dress and in a short note adds
this postscript, "All's WELL"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

b. G.. Berry delivered some s.. rs
hogs that were contracted last
spring.
j. G.. McGee and family drove to
Shelbina last week to visit relatives.
After passing through the white
oak strech abont Paris they were
surprised at finding such beautiful
praire country in Northern Monroe
and southern Shelby. They saw
great meadow after meadow vi the
finest red clover about ready for
the second cutting, while the large
ricks of the first cutting made them
wonder why our people do not SOW
red clover, instead of failing so
mnch with timothy aud experiment
ting with alfalfa. II is dry aud
dusty there like it is here, and as
here, there is some fine coru and
much that is medium aud poor.
Miss Calie Berry has been sick.
but is better.
Madam Rumnr says there is tn
be n We ldng East UT us this we TX.
Arthrr Yeager has bought the
NJ. +. Parsonage in Rowena, where
he now lives. Price paid $500.
Arthur Neill started Monday for
Quincy to attend the Gem City
Business College. Misses Jennie
Neill and Ella Holloway went the
same day to attend the Synodical
College in Fulton.
Miss Mary Miller is taking a buss
mess course in Columbia.
Mrs. Bryon Reed is threatened
with typhoid fever.
George Will Robertson, sick
with typhoid fever, is but little
improved.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Hall in Trouble Again.

Asa Hall, who was released from
the penitentiary some time ago,
got into trouble sgain this week.
lie fell in with II couple of young
toughs who came here from Kan
ssa City aud one hight last week
they planned to break Into Blum's
Dry Goods Store. But their plans
failed some way and Saturday af
ternoOn the three boys fell into the
hands of officers. They confessed
their intentions aud were fiued $40
each. Halls fine was stayed aud
the other two boys were allowed to
hustle themselves out Of town and
never come back. Hall is regard
ed as being feeble minded aud he
may find place in the institution
at Marshall for such'as he.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Some Fool Stunts.

Columbia, Mo. Sept lS.-The class
rush between the sophomore and
freshmen classes at the university
will end the hazing season to.
morrow night. The freshmen,
though more numerous on the en-
rollment books, will probably turn
out in numbers about equal to the
sophs.
Freshmen have been put through
many stunts this fall. Bashful
lads have been made to propose to
girls passing by on the street,
others have brushed upper class
mems clothes and BACKED boots.
Still others have wal bled songs un-
der the windows Of girls boarding
houses. made orations aud Civ en-
high-school yells. Others have
been compelled to run a gauntle
Of thirty or forty paddles as 9
penalty for not wearing caps.
Columbia, Mo, Sept. GA
detective from Kansas City is at
work here hunting the authors Of
threatening letters received by
James Klumpp. a freshman, from
Rich Hill. Mo-. who was kidnapped
aud hauled nearly to Cehtralia.
and then released on the road.
bound and gagged, Sunday morn
ing.
Klumpp was commanded to
leave $50 under a bridge near town
on Monday night, and build fir,
TO show he was carrying out in
structions. Klumpp was robbed
of S. and a stick pin by the fou
men who kidnapped him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
A Debating Club.

The Mexico High School boys
have much pleasure each year aud
reap great benefit flOm training in
their debating society. They
tackle questions that would puzzle
the brains of a Congressman. Last
Monday night they wrestled with
the question. Resolved, Tna,
President Roosevelt was justified
in the action he took in the
BrOwnviIle affair" The affirma.
tive won.
The new officers of the club are:
President, Ray Pitts.
Vice. president, Charles Liebler.
Secretary, Chaslie Crews.
Treasurer, Pool Harrison.
Sergeant, Roscoe Copman.
Attorney, Paul Hassler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Sturgeon Street Fair.
EDITOR MESSAGE:

EDITOR MESSAGE:
Will you announce in your pa.
per that on Thur sday, October L,
1908, Senator w. j. Stone will
speak in Sturgeon ut 1870 p. m.
Free barbecue and basket dinner.
Every body invited.
On Friday, Octobar 2, 1908,
Annual Street Fair-Horsc, Mule
aud Colt Show. Band concert at
night.
Sturgeon would be glad to enter.
tain you on these dates.
j. Ii. LIGHTNER.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Ever hear Swanger?
W. C. 7. U. Convention

The tenth annual convention Of
the w. c. T. U. .of the 18th dis.
trict met the 18th and 18th inst at
Vandalia.
An interesting program was car
ried out and most of the unions in
the district were represented.
Among the visitors were Mrs.
Carrie l.. Stokes, State president;
Mrs. Lora s. La Mana, State Press
Supt.; Mrs. Georgia Blackwell
State Supt of Flower Mission.
All were loud in praise of
Vandalia's hospitality.
The following officers were
elected; President, Mrs. Oceola
Lane, of Mexico; Vice president,
Mrs. Nellie Boles, of Auxvasse; Cor
Sec, Mrs. Nellie McWilliams, of
Mexico; Rec. Sec, Mrs. Lizzie
Clark OF Vaudalia; Treas, Mrs.
Kate Peterson. Of Mexico.
The delegates attending from
Mexico were: Mrs. Nellie McWil
liams. Mrs. Mamie Fowles, Mrs
Sallie Miller, Mrs. Lizzie Campbell
aud Miss Eta Barrett.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Hear j. E. Swanger,
WhitecOtton Makes Speech.

Monroe City, No. Sept. 2l.-A
Bryan and COwherd club was Or
ganized here Tonight. r. s.
McClintoc was elected president aud
j. w. Cox secretary. There are
seventy-three charter members and
it is believed that the club will
number 400 within a few days.
j. II. Whitecotton, who WI tn.
drew from the race for Governor,
made a rousiug speech.
II am now as earnestly for w.
S. Cowherd as was for David A.
Ball before the primary" he said
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Some small boys undertook to
smoke a squirrel out of tree in
VIM. Mason's pasture last Sunday
and set the woods on fire. The
fire got into a young apple or
chard and many of the trees were
killed and injured.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Mrs. w, j. Baker of uear Ben
ton City is in st, Louis where, we
understand. she underwent an OPP
Grafton recently for cancer Scores
of friends hope for her early restO-
ration to health,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

We would be glad to hear from
our Rush Hill and Laddonia
correspondents oftener. Our Cant
correspondent. too, where is hei
Send items in early in the week.
We can then always get them in
time to handle them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Father J. J. Dillon Of this city
returned from Laddonia Monday
where he held an interesting mis-
sion service at the Catholic church
for several nights last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Rev. Guy l.. Roger and. wife,
formely of this county passed thru
Mexico Monday enrOute to Louis
Vile, KY, where they enter the
Seminary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Miss A una Kirkpatrick Of this
city left Tuesday for Omaha,
Neb.. where she teaches in a deaf
and dumb school.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Rev. A. =. Bureh Of Kansas
City will hold a revival meeting at
Nav Hope Baptist Church near
Thompson soon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

A long distance telephone SER
V r,. has been installed in the Ii
brary room a. the court house.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

A. G.. Azdell arrived home last
week from a pleasant visit at
Petoskey, Mich.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Pierce are the
proud parents of a new son, born
Sept. 10.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
Its Affairs Reorganized- Officers
Elected-PlanS to Build
the Road.


Tuesday in special session at the
offices of the company in this city.
The officers as we'll rs the directors
were actively at work thruout the
day, and much business OF impor.
lance was transacted.
Mr.. Matthias Crum. one of our
very best citizens. was elected
president; w. w. Bolts. Judge of
the Probate Court of Audrain
county, a gentleman ct the highest
standing aud we'll known to all our
citizens, was elected treasurer, and
r. +. Race, auditor and fiscal
agent of the company, who has
been hard ut work assisting in re-
organizing the affairs of the com
pany, was made II director.
s. l.. Robson, who Inns done so
much in bringing the road up TO a
place where it is now believed it
will be built and who was the pres.
ideDt and general manager of the
company, remains as general man.
ager.
Much praise is due Mr.. Robson
in the work accomplished.
G. w. Gather will remain as
secretary.
The company's debts were pro.
vided for with the exception Of about
$1,000, which is secured by bonds
Of the company. Steps were taken
to retire the $1,000 bonded in.
debtedness, which when accom-
plished will leave the company in
god condition financially.
The company has about % miles
of private right Of way, aud this
is complete with two property ex-
ceptions, aud "a. 900 yards of dirt
have been moved, which means
that about one third of the grading
is completed.
They also hold the franchises for
building the line in Audrain, Mon
roe and Rails counties and the
franchise for the city OF Mexico,
aud they will take up the Columbia
line with interested persons at
once.
The grading and other property
of the company amounts to about
$4,000, over and above the right
OF way, franchises, etc.
There is no stock outstanding as
q gift or in payment for right of
way, and under the new plans the
company now holds 6.S62 shares,
out Of the original capital of
$500 shares. In other words,
there is no water in the stock aud
the plan of sale as we'll as the price
of the shares will no dOubt invite
capital.
II was agreed at the directors
meeting to offer shares at $25 fol
80 days, aud it is hoped that suffi,
cient funds may be raised to com.
plete the enterprise.
However, the future work de-
ponds on the sale of its securities.
A strong financial committee was
appointed. The plans of the com
pany will be outlined in detail at
a meeting Of the citizens to be
held in Mexico soon.
The proposition Of building the
line to Columbia was thoroly eau.
vassed and the company's officers
will take the matter up at once
with citizens of Columbia ant
Boone county, and with their ait
as well as the earnest effort OF our
citizaus it is confidently expected
that the line will be built from
Columbia to Mexico, Moline. San
Ia Fe, Perry and points north.
The road will carry Height a
well as passengers, and will b
modern aud tlrst-class in every re
spect.
Mrs. T. B. Hassler is hom
q. nN-l-a
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
Very Low Rates

will September l October 81 1908. via the
CHICAGO ALTON X. II.
range the territory which the
reductions apply extends far the Pacific Coast
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

A. K. Luckie is in Sioddard
county on business.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Mrs. T. B. Hassler is home
from a visit 10 friends in oklaho-
ma.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Miss Grace Hatcher is recover
ing from an attack OttyphOid fever.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Robert Crews is at Creole 81
Colorado. where he thinks of 10.
eating.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
1t Will Pay You

well investigate these ticket bargains and the sopover privileges
attractive aud direct which purchasers entitled
Complete particulars will be promptly furnished application to
H. +. Mathews Ticket Agent. {. A X. r., Mexico, Mo-
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24

Rev. w. NJ. White of this city
is assisting in a revival meeting at
the Christian church in Monroe
City.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-09-24
SWanQer.

John Swanger, the
most entertaining ora
tor in Missouri, at Mex
leo Sept. 20.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
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New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Reduction in Size Up Again-Pub-
Hcity Resolution TOted DO1cn.

Baltimore Nav s-The first resolution looking
toward the reduction the size of the General
Conference of the Methodist Church was offered at
to-days sitting of that body. It was offered by
Judge G L. Lincoln of the Troy On. " Confer
ence and was referred the committee on tenn
poral economy This subject comes up at every
session Of the General Conference, and always Gre
ates extended discussion.
Judge Lincoln's proposition is to reduce the mem
bership to FIVE hundred delegates equally divided
between the ministers and laity.
An effort was made to secure reconsideration of
resolution voted down yesterday. permitting the
presence Of the memberssof the conference at the
mittees The attempt was defeated, however. thus
the committee on episcopacy. which is the only
questions pertaining 10 the bishops.
In his remarks in opposition to open meetings
of the committee, DR. Buckley, the chairman.
details had become of public knowledge the result
would have been most undesirable, and he init
mated that he could not conscientiously continue
as chairman OF the committee should its meeting
be thrown open.
Bishop William T. Burt, assigned to Europe
presented report of his work in that field for the
last four years. In it Bishop Burt also criticised
the Roman Catholic and Greek churches. deClar
ing that the latter had become degenerate and
corrupt and devoid of the spirit of evangelical
Christianity" and that the evils of the Greek
Church are multiplied and emphasized in Roman
ism. but with this difference, that the latter is
Jesuitically aggressive"
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
PRAISES p. S. c. METHODS.

To the Editor The Tribune.
Sir. In view Of the criticism that has been d.
rected from time to time against the Public Ser
rress nv appreciation OF the work done in con-
nection with Edison company by Commis-
sioner NJ r MaItbie Of the Public Service Com
mission For number of years there has neen
great deal Of discussion and dispute between
the New York Edison Company and the oonsum-
ers who own private plants to whether break
down service should be furnished by the Edison
company or not The consumers claimed that this
should be furnished without charge. while the
Edison company refused furnish il at any
price or Al q prohibitive price. Commissioner
both sides had conferences with both sides end
through mis- mediation equitable arrangement
as arrived At which 10 changed rext year
if II proves advisable This work has been OF
great value TO the Of private plants, and
will. believe. also he of great value to the Edt-
son COMPANY. and II accomplished merely by
the use of 2 little common sense and in listening
TO what each side The Conrn1s ssioner
ts using fhe same methods arrive at other
solutions of disputed questions and his fair
ness is manifest 70 everybody who has anything
that some equally satisfactory solution will he
obtained. writing rhs letter because BE-
Iieve that IN the methods adopted ny the Public
Service Commission in this instance Vsy is
pointed out for all similar procedure
P r MOSES
New York. May & qos
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
DIR. RAINsFoRD MUCH IMPROVED.
On His Way to Africa to Hunt, Says His
Wife on Return from Europe

Mrs William 5. Rainsford. wife Of the former
rector OF St Georges Protestant Episcopal Church,
arrived here yesterday the White Star liner
Baltic. Or Rainsford left his charge three years
ago because OF i'll health and has since lived
abroad
..T,r Rainsford could not stand year ago said
Mrs Rainsford. but he is able To walk about now
,,nassisred left him Marseilles. where he took
slow steamer for Africa He will hunt ga NE
there with party Of friends II will he 4 Ions
while before he is able To live in a city as he
cannot stand the noises. lie has beer living in q
ouiet place in Scotland since his illness
Mrs Rainsford met at the pier ny her son
and wen. TO her home in Connecticut.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
SIR PURDON CLARKE TALKS ON ART.
Tells of Difficulties in Making Museum Use
full to Teachers.

Str Caspsr Purdon Clarke told the New York
Schoolmasters' Club last night In the Hotel st
Denis Of the difficulties 70 he overcome in making
the Metropolitan Museum Of Art of actual benefit
70 teachers and their pupils In contrasting the
Museum ~ Art conditions with those in the
American Museum OF Natural History ne said:
In Museum of Natural History there Is
large staff Of men with exact knowledge. There
Is difference of opinion. No one will declare
that blueiay is 2 crow In museum. how
ever. there must Of necessity he = difference OF
opinion regarding the relative merits value Of
a object of There is subject more in
tangible than art And opinions are constantly
changing When 7 student ws had 70 tint
Now III. rule = far possible
the other wav The representation must bs
coarse in execution We have set apart room
for the teachers. II will hold shout so pupils
and furnish lantern slides for illustrations
Could assemble Of our collections
representing subject tne museum would be
Of far greater Instructive value This scattering
OF branch of is due 70 the strings attached
10 bequests. The conditions are often ridiculous
and sometimes bsquests must he refused
The director of the American Museum Of Nat
uraI Historv. Dr. Il c Bumpus gave Illus
nection with the public school system.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
THE FORESTRY SERTTCE.
Senate Hill Treat 1t Generously
Agricultural Bill.
From The T-tt-lus Bureau

Washington. May a--The Senate devoted an
other day TO the consideration of the aEricult
ural appropriation bill. and finally. ~ = late
hour agreed to vote on the sure at O'Clock
Monday. This made the third day Of debate
on the forestry appropriation contained in the
hilI. senator Teller concluding his long attack
and Senators Lodge. Nelson and Snoot defend
II the btll and the Forest Service, Senator
Clark. Of Wyoming. also attacked the spprapria
tiou for forestry. There seems to he little doubt
to the consensus of opinion IN the Senate.
and while 4 few Senators are violently opposed
the service large majority approve Of it
and are determined to treat it generously-
Senator Sr7oot occasioned considera be a1uSs-
rnent bv quoting from the letter of one Of the
most bitter opponents of the Forest Service, one
Parker who modestly declares that Il have
probs bly, done this nation more good than any
other man in The country
Earlier in rhe day the Senate defeated the
Rurkett resolution. providing that tomorrow.
May 10, shall he celebrated mothers day."
by referring the measure 10 the Judiciary Com
mittee.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
FOUR BArTLEsHIPs, SAYS scHIEY

Eby IsIefraph % The Tribune
"sna May s.-Admiral 6chiey, who with his
~ s guest II the home OF General Charles r.
- .-se'son, OF this city, in interview to-day
-~0 ne approved President Rooseveirs recent rec
-, s-ooanon TO Congress for four bsttieships. and
1sfed that the demonstration the Atlantic feet
making In Pacific waters will have q powerful
- - Doth al home and abroad.
ne cruise Of the feet has been a revelation 10
- countries, and TO people wen. I"
-, Aoinlrzl schley. 1T will have the effect at
ST.. oi stimulating enthusiasm for our navy. The
$50 OF The navy is the surest guaranty OF
.n i believe the people want fl kept powerful
-sh TO De not only q sure defence. but guar
of peace well.
al. "iese that IL Is better 10 build four battle
a. ahd need but two. than IL is to build but two
a.. p ~ noIf believe must incur expense IN
.....a< soter, and that long nations CON
Is thes are peace is largely q matter of
N -Ana cent?"
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
EVANS CONGRATULATED
oscial Action ny Navy Department at hno
of His Career Afost-

Washington Ma q-Coincident With the halilrE
so4r ~ Admiral Evans'- flag Al San Francisco 10
6sr tfe srrirE Secretary Of tie NavE. Nj New
t-~--- -1sde public rhe correspondence Wnlch ms
ussssd be-ueer The admiral and the Navy DeE'sI =
nnen IN authorization Of that occurrence incluolhe
sn EXPRESSION of TIE Presidents regret
through Secretary Metcalf. that the admiral has
chllged 70 ask for detachment, 7no conveying
congratulations his successful voyage ano WEI
uz fnr hin The greedy recovery Of his hsaith
Admiral EvarF n q letter transmitted by Secr>
tsry Eetcalf is directed 10 proceed 10 his nome
making stops Il such points as may suit ms con-
In this letter Secretary MetcaIf con-
graduates admiral the successfai terrnins-
ton IF this last du-y in your naval career afoar
snd eomTnends him for the high state OF efnciency
o. the command On the hauling down OF his flag
On April 2 Admiral Evans, in scknow lodging the
receipt Of 1Ife order detachinE him from and
q the feet. said.
oeslre 70 express the pleasure which II gives
M 70 md in these official orders the department 8
e.o.s1s'ulafions upon performance Of duty with
IL hset and iJs conmendarion for the state Of
.lc1encT O. the feet and my appreciation OF its
...1on n expressing this congratulation and com
u,-aosfion the order which brings end
ny lons service afoat in the navy Of my country.