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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

A resident in the northwest part
Of town gives the MESSAGE 4 great
song because we and the other
newspapers Of the eity.and not one
Of the preachers, he claims. have
ever said a word against Sunday
base bail. AS far as the MESSAGE
l. concerned be is greatly mistaken.
We At least have never let any of
our space for advertising Sunday
base bali and on more than one
occasion we have lamented the
fact that we have Sunday base
bail in Mexico, especially when It
interEeres with the peace and quiet
Of persons residing in the neigh
borhood Of the grounds. There
may be a law against 1t. too.
Above complainant says there 10.
bnl be says the officials refuse 10
.nsoree It. II true. lst him swear
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
Cancer Cured

This is TO certify that we have
been cured of Cancer by DIR. {. F..
Edmonston, of Columbia, No.
No money paid until completely
cured. May ].
HARVEY REED, Mexico. Mo.
RIP. TlNsLEY, Thompson, No.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
Married Last Night.

The MESSAGE announces the
marriage last night, at s o'clock,
of Mr.. Conrad Schut.e to Miss
Alice Miller. at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ru-
dolph Miller, Rev. Weltke, of the
Evangelical church of Wright
City, Mo-, officiating. A large
number OF relatives and friends
Witnessed the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schultz will reside In the
neighbcrhOod just northwest of
Benton City. This paper joins
with their many friends ia wishing
them long life and happiness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Morris Frcst & Go. of Pittsburg,
Pa. want to ship us, in a plain
sealed case with no marks or brands
70 indicate the contents" four
quarts of their Private Stock
Whisky" for 800. we to sample
it. and then IL we do not like iii
taste to send the slobbers back and
they will pay express both ways.
Well, now. what do you think Of
tbatf
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
FISHER DISTRICT

II. G. Fisher aud nephew, Rob.
ert Fisher, made a trip to Mexico.
Robert purchasing a new set of
harness.
Walter Drake visited Mr.. e..
Henderson Sunday.
James Harlow went to Contra.
liza to visit his brother.in.law. +.
DAVIS.
X. b. Kerr was in Mexico last
week.
Mrs. Henry Fisher visited her
daughter. Mrs. Elmer Beamer of
Rowena. last week.
Wm. NJ INDY was through here
buyin fat stock.
Bob Miller and family visited
Forest Clements and wife Sunday.
John Clements of Mexico visit
ed his son. Forest. last week.
Our Mems work goods are well
sewed, made full. and of the best
quality for the money.
-RICKETTS a. EMMONS ID. q. Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

j. b. Smelser Of Cuivre town
ship plants bis formal announce
ment ia this paper as a candidate
for Sheriff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
One Way Colonist Fares Via
the Wabash r. r.

On sale daily March / to Apr.
80, 1908. Only $3.50 to many
points in Arizona, California,
Idaho, Mexico, Oregon, Utah and
Washington. Stop-overs permitted
at certain points.
For information call on or
address
l. n. RICHARDS.
Agent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Local option cannot become eff
fectiye in Audrain county under
the late election until some time 10
June. The County Court must
make order of publication Of the
result of the election, 20 cover four
weeks. after which the law becomes
onerafiye
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

The Initiative aud Referendum
are to be voted on this fall among
the constitutional amendments.
Briefly they work as follows. The
Initiative gives the people a right
TO make laws. Suppose for ex.
ample there was a demand through
out the state for dog tax, but
the legislature should fail and re-
fuse to pass such law. The PEG.
pie by petition could have the
question submitted to a vote and
IL a majority voted for II II would
become the law 10 spite % the
Legislature. This is the Initiative.
The Referendum works just the
other way. Suppose for example
the Legislature should pass a Law
giving prosecuting attorneys a
ten year term aud suppose the
people were opposed to this. by
petition they could get the ques-
ton submitted 10 q vote and wipe
the law of the statute books. The
Initiative would be used 10 secure
good laws and the Referendum "a
do away with bed ones.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Bryan is in favor OF the work Of
the coming campaign being done
by volunteers. No contributions
from the trusts. Let the people
make their own campaign aud pay
for il. then. in case Of success,
they will be under no obligations
to the peoples despoilers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

And now q scientist comes for
ward aud says that cheap whisky
can be made out of rags. We
have always heard that whisky
would make rags. but this is the
first we have heard Of rags max
ing whisky.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
Democratic Central Committee.

The Andrain County Democratic
Central Committee will meet in the
grand jury room IN Mexico court
house Saturday. March 28. at 2 p.
M, to arrange for the selection Of
delegates to the State convention
TO be held at jefferson City Nav
%.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Rev. Father O'Leary Of ST.
Louis leetured at the opera house
in this city last Thursday night oD
the "Glories Of Ireland" Mayor
4. ID. Graham introduced the
speaker. Stereoptican views were
given and a number Of ST. Louis
yocalists rendered Irish songs.
There was a large attendauc" and
the evening was highly eDlo, I'd by
ali
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Here is a nut for our Republican
friends to crack. II a tariff pro-
tects our wage workers against the
cheap labor of other countries why
are wages higher in Canada than
in the United States! Canada is
a free trade country too. Now,
honor bright!
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

See how they are renewing for
the MESSAGE. Eight or ten new
subscribers this week. too.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Congressman Sutherland said
the other day that this country
never experienced a panic before
like the one we have just passed
thru. Never before in the history
of the country did all the banks
suspend cash payments at once.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
For Salei

Two male Poland China pigs
sired by Meddler's Pride. Fin,
fellows. A bargain. Come and
them.
j. Z. HoDGE, Rush Hill, No.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
For Sale

\ good drug business in Mex co,
NO. Failing health reason for
selling. Inquire at MESSAGE Office.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

out a warrant. and let's have a
test Of the matter. That viii set
tle II.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
POWELL FORD
,ome are plOWinR for corn.

Some are pl0wing for corn.
The missionary service conduct
ed by Bro. Reavis was well attend.
ed at Sun Rise last Sunday. Mr..
Robertson, the singing evangelist,
was there. The special music was
highly appreciated.
Mrs. Earl Carter and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Carters's mother, Mrs. Gill
of Mexico.
Mrs. VIM. McMurtry entertained
last Sunday sheF nephew, Harold
MePheeters aud his friend. Eugene
Holmes, both OF Mexico.
VIM. Mason sold aud delivered
some fine cattle last Saturday
Mrs. James Powell spent Tues
day with Mrs. Romans OF Mexico.
Mr.. LysIe Of Beaver Dam neigh
borbood il moving onto the Dan
billiard farm Of this vicinity
John Sullivan OF Mexico was In
oar midst last Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Would the panic Of 1898 have
come had Benjamin Harrison been
elected' Certainly. The panic
had already started and plates were
prepared on which to print the
bonds that were afterwards issued
in Cleveland's administration.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Dave Sullivan OF this commnni-
~ i to become q resident Of De-
troIl. Mich.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

The brewers seem TO be able TO
tell some whoppers, but the big
gest they have told lately is the
one found on that big poster they
have put up in public places
all around over the state declaring
that "Kirksville Went Dark When
She Went Dry Kirksvllle seems
to be greatly in debt. but it ap.
pears that the saloon regime help
ed get her there. As far as going
dry is concerned local option does
not go into effect in that town uu-
Ill away next summer. The sa.
looms are still in control. Phil
anthropic aud liberal folk. can't
they keep the town from going
dark at least while they have full
swayi
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Tux MESSAGE IL authorized 10 ANNOUNCE
che following named candidates for the
various offices 10 be filled az the Demo
cratic primary:
FOR STATE SENATOR.
EUGENE W. STARK
Of Louisiana, Mo.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
c. r. CLARK
FOR SHERRY
FRANK JAMES
J Is. wOOLERN
!. g. SMELSER
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

Tie VsDdslia Mail editorially
says: 1t is a foregone conclusion
that Mexico will vote dry at the
election to be held this summer.
AS Nr. Million said in a recent ad.
dress here. Mexico business men
are not fools" The county out.
side OF Mexico has spoken. The
county seat has some obligations
to the county at large. Then, too,
Mexico is supported by the very
people who said Saturday that
they were in favor of local option.
Mexico business men will hardly
dare TO force a thing upon the
country surrounding. The Mail
has confidence in the people OF
Mexico, and expects them TO do
the right thing by Vandalia, and
other towns 10 the county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

A large stock OF new Ingram
Carpets and Rugs. Get our prices,
-RICKETTs 4 EMMoHs d. g Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-03-26

FoR SALE--FnlI Plymouth Rock
eggs az miles north Of Mexico.
Phone Hickory q.
Mrs. II. J HARRIS.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-12-11
PRESIDENT
TO CONGRESS
Message Read to Both
Houses of National
Assembly
LEGISLATION CALLED FOR

Financial Standing of the Nation De-
cIared Exccllent-ControI of Cor
porations, the President Thinks,
Should Be Left to the National
Government-Labor Leaders Come
In for ritcism-Respect for Law
Vital to the Wel-Beine of Country.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-12-11

Real progress toward self-government
is being made in the Philippine islands.
I trust that within generation
the time viii arrive when the Philippines
can decide for themselves whether Il is
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-12-11
Urgent Need of Reform.

Our present system, or rather no sys.
TEN. works dreadful wrong, and is of
benefit to only one class of people-the
lawyers. When a workman is injured
what he needs is not an expensive and
doubtful lawsuit but the certainty of
relief through immediate administra-
tive action. No academic theory
about freedom of contract" or "consti-
tutional liberty to contract" should be
permitted to interfere with this and
similar movements.
Pending a thoroughgoing investiga-
ton and action there is certain legis-
lation which should be enacted at once
The law. passed at the last session of
the congress granting compensation to
certain classes of employees of the gov
eminent should be extended to include
all employees of the government and
should be made more liberal in its
terms There is no good ground for
the distinction made in the law be-
tween those engaged in hazardous oc-
equations and those not so en-
gagged. The terms Of the act pro-
viding compensation should be made
more liberal than in the present
act. A years compensation is not ade-
quate for a wage-earner's family in the
event of his death by accident in the
course Of his employment And in the
event of death occurring. say ten or
eleven months after the accident. the
family would only receive as compen-
sation the equivalent Of one or two
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-12-11
The Navy.

approve the recommendations of
the general board for the in
crease of the navy. calling especiali
attention to the need of addi-
tional destroyers and GOLFERS, and above
all of the four battleships. 1t is desr-
able to complete as soon as possible a
squadron of eight battleships of the best
existing type.
1 most earnestly recommend that the
general board be by law turned into
general staff. There is literally no ex-
cuse whatever for continuing the pres
ent bureau organization Of the navy. The
navy should be treated as a purely mill
tary organization. and everything should
be subordinated to the one object OF Sc
curing military efficiency. A system
of promotion by merit, either by selec-
ton or by exclusion. or by both
processes. should be introduced. 1t is out
OF the question, IL the present principle
of promotion by mere seniority Is Kept
to expect to get the best results from the
higher officers. Our men come too old.
and stay for too short time, in the high
command positions.
Nothing better for the navy from every
standpoint has ever occurred than the
cruise OF the battle fleet around the
world The Improvement OF the ships In
every way has been extraordinary. and
they have gained far more experience
in battle tactics than they would have
gained II they had stayed in the Atlantic
waters The American people have cause
for profound qualification, both in view
OF the excellent condition OF the feet as
shown by this cruise. and in view OF the
Improvement the cruise has worked In
this already high condition- I do not
believe that there is any other service In
the world in which the average OF char
acter and efficiency in the enlisted men
Is as high as is now the case in our own.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House, Tuesday. Dsesnbsr
q iSoG
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-12-11

call particular attention to the Ter
rltory OF Hawaii. The Importance Of
those islands is apparent and the need
OF Improving their condition and de-
veiopinE their resources is urgent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-12-11

The power OF Injunction is a great
equitable remedy. which should on no
account be destroyed. But safeguards
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-08-12

Any formal statement that Secre-
tary Taft might have made with refer
ence to his nomination for the presl.
dency would have been colorless as
compared with the simple statement.
Il am inexpressibly happy" No other
impromptu comment could have meant
more. For, after all, the feeling of a
man who has achieved such an honor
able distinction, has earned Il and
won it in spite of almost malicious
opposition. but who has kept his faith
and his heart and his cheer OF counte-
nance. may be better left TO the popu-
lar imagination
Naturally, Mr.. Taft is very happy,
and in this happiness the Republican
party should share in an unusual de-
gree. Even those Of the Democratic
faith should be patriotic enough 10 be
glad that the Republican party has
done 30 well.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-08-12
ON A BRUISED REED
REST DEMOCRATIC HOPES OF
ELECTiNG A PRESIDENT.
Party Already Confesses Defeat When
II Admits That II Depends for
Victory on Desertions from
the Enemy's Ranks.

II Is declared to be the intention of
Bryan TO steal the Roosevelt livery TO
serve his party. Mr.. Bryan is not built
right to wear it, and the first voice to
tell him so doubtless will come from
the White House. The livery may be
handed down, but it will go to a man
who will make proper use OF It, and
who has some garments OF his own
to add to the supply.
Word comes that the Democrats dur.
ing the campaign will praise Roose-
veit and damn his party. They will
say that their candidate is the logical
successor OF the man now in office.
There's no logic in 1t, and the party
OF defeat confesses at the outset that
having no reserve strength it must de-
pend for victory on the forlorn hope
OF desertion from the ranks of the
enemy.
Mr.. Roosevelt has been called a
radical; doubtless he is one. but
there has been a leayen Of conserva-
t'sm in all his radicalism, and the Re
publican ship in entering new seas has
had a firm hand at the helm. The So
condemned the president without stint.
1t has not hurt him, nor has it lost to
the Republicans the conservative vote.
For conservatism it takes not sec
onds thought to choose between
Rooseveltism and Organism.
The masses of the Republicans be-
lieve in the advanced policies OF the
party. They want progress, but they
also want an assurance that the path
doesn't lead to deadfull. They will
hardly be induced to follow q man who
has stolen their guides clothes.
The Democratic party always has
had capacity for laundering. Pos
sibly 1T Is not the part of wisdom to
give advice, but II Mr.. Bryan and his
friends desire to hurry the day of the
presidents advent into the campaign
as special pleader for the cause Of
Mr.. Taft, they will continue to claim
that Organism is simon pure Roose-
veltism.
The president cares little for prece-
dent, provided he thinks the people
won't growl at little smashing of
rules honored by time and nothing
else. 1t would be sheer Joy for him
to get a chance to use the big stick
on certain Democratic pretensions.
Roosevelt is Republican. Progress
sive policies are the party policies,
and they have place in the partys
pledges. The president is not going
TO sit idle at Oyster Bay while these
policies are filched. The Democrats
apparently are about to give the pres
ident a challenge to take the field.
They hope he won't accept it, but
challenges never lie long at the Roose-
welt gate. The coming campaign
won't be altogether tame.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-08-12
CoverIet as Curtains.

This is the day when the proposition
OF old lamps for new is not such an
unreasonable one. The passion for
things antique Is growing all the time
and those who started collecting rare
old bits ten years ago now find that
their property has increased twice in
value. With this passion, too, there
occurs a wonderful ingenuity in find
ing new uses for rare old bits Of
needlework that used to be hidden In
some urfrequented corner. One evil
dence of such talent for modern ap.
plication is the role which has been
assigned one woman to beautiful old
blue coverlet which was made by her
great-grandmother. This coverlet,
which is fringed. has been hung as a
portiere and SO well does 1t harmonize
with the old mahogany pieces around
1t that those who sec 1t all wonder
why cedar chests all over the country
have not been ransacked for such
pieces.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-08-12
CARE OF soFr.wooo FLOOR.


A soft.wood floor can he made just
as attractive and al easily kept clean
as q hardwood moor. according to SUI
burban Life. I have used the follow
Ing method with success on my floors,
First, the floor must be thoroughly
cleaned. then planned smooth and the
cracks filled. An excellent preparation
for filling cracks Is made as follows,
Put some sawdust In n dish, and pour
enough boiling water over It to cover
1t. and let 1t stand until 1t il almost
pulpy. stirring occasionally. When
the sawdust has reached this stage.
put II over a IRE and boil until IL Is
about the same consistency as good
paste. Strain off all moisture. and add
enough thin glue-water to soften u lit.
tie. Press this into the cracks be-
tween boards and let II harden. The
next step Is TO so over the surface OF
the floor with good. ready prepared
wood-filler, which may be bought OF
any dealer in varnishes. When the
filler has dried. apply several coats
OF floor varnish. To keep such floors
clean. all that Is needed Is a daily
brushing over with broom. over
which there has been slipped cheese
cloth bag, and an occasional wiping
over with linseed oil. applied sparing'
ly, and rubbed In with the grain Of
the wood.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-08-12
BEST FORM OF WHiTEwAsH.
German Preparation 10 Declared e
Be Waterproof.

A formula for whitewash which
can be applied to lime walls and which
afterward becomes waterproof, so as
to bear washing. is given by German
paper Researcher OF Munich, mixes
together the powder from three parts
of silicious rock (quartz), three parts
OF broken marble and sandstone, also
two parts of burned porcelain clay
with two parts OF freshly slaked lime
still warm. In this way n wash Is made
which forms n silicate IL often wetted,
becoming after time almost like
stone. The four constituents mixed
together give the ground color. to
which any pigment that can be used
with lime is added. 1t Is applied quite
thickly to the wall or other surface.
let dry one day and the next day fire..
quently covered with water, which
makes It waterproof. This wash can
be cleansed with water without losing
any OF its color; on the contrary, each
time II gets harder, SO that 1t can even
be brushed, while its porosity makes II
look soft. The wash. or calcimine, can
be used for ordinary purposes, as well
as for the finest painting. A so-called
fresco surface can be prepared with It
In dry way.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-08-12
INVOICE THAT is NEEDED.
Wisdom in Securing Statement Of
Country's Natural Wealth.

Inc president has called for an in.
voice or the natural resources of the
United States. He wants the informa.
ton before the first OF January for
use in connection with possible con.
sressional action regarding the con-
servaton of these resources Such
an invoice is fundamental If 1t is
properly taken and the statistics are
grouped as they should be the report
Will be one of the most important and
valuable documents ever published by
the government
The phrase natural resources" has
been pleasing thing to conjure with.
But there has never been any adequate
attempt to define the words in ex.
press terms. Books have been written
upon different features OF natural
wealth. Some of these give a pretty
good idea of the extent of these re.
| sources. There have been estimates
OF the amount of coal or iron or gold
or silver. There have been descrip.
tons of the vast areas covered with
forest
what is now proposed is careful
and concise invoice taken for bust.
ness purposes and with definite end
in view. Our natural resources have
been sufficiently exploited for rhetor-
ical effect. There are few people, pos
sibly no one at all. with any real
knowledge about the extent and char
acter of such national wealth.
An accurate statement will be valu-
able as check upon lavish OUTLAWS in
the future. such as have marked the
river and harbor bills for many years.
If there had been certain knowledge
OF scientific value available for con
gressional information many thou
sands of dollars wasted in useless
improvements" might have been
spared. The importance OF knowing
Just what there is to conserve is evil
dent The invoice Shouts precede the
adoption OF any comprehensive plan
for large OUTLAWS. It's accuracy should
be unquestioned.