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Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Missouri Gas for Rich HII.

The citizens OF Rich Hill held
jubilee In advance on account OF the
fact that Missouri natural gas was
turned into the city gas mains. For
20 years this city has paid $3.50 per
1000 cubic feet for artificial gas, which
was Ave times the price they will pay
to use the natural article. A fran
chise was voted a year ago to busi-
ness men of that city. who incorpor.
ated the Rich Hill Natural Gas com
pany, with a paid up capital Of Sl2,-
600. They have drilled in hve big
wells In the Elgert field, Ave miles
west OF town. laid the pipe line and
attached to the city mains.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

BY rare presence OF mind, Chester
Pollard. four years old, saved his sis.
ter, three years old. from drowning
in a pond on the farm OF George Nord,
near Licking, Texas county. The Pol.
lards reside In st. Louis. and the fam
ily has been visiting In Texas county.
The children waded into a pond on
the Nord farm, and little Margaret got
beyond her depth. Her little brother
seeing her fioundering about in the
water tossed the end of whip to her,
She grasped II, and held on with all
her strength. Then the lad pulled her
ashore, Just as the members OF the
family. attracted by the cries OF the
children, appeared on the scene.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Jewels Found by Postal Card.

NJ. c. Rosenheld Of st. Joseph,
whose jewelry store window was
robbed recently OF $1,000 worth OF
diamonds In plain sight OF hundreds
OF people. has found his jewels. The
jeweler received a card postmarked
in Kansas City. II read: Come 10
1912 Jones street. Tell the man who
yon are and you can get your dla-
moEAJ." Rosenfeld. after comforting
with the police, did as the note direct
cd and discovered his diamonds had
been pawned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Woman Lobbyist Registers.

jefferson City.-Half a dozen per.
sons, one OF them a woman, registered
as lobbyists. Emma h. Knell OF Car
thage writes down her purpose as OPP
position TO all legislation inimlcal to
burial associations. Geo. A. McClel.
Ian of Springfield is looking after
matters concerning lighting compa.
nies. The other four represent organ
izations Of stationary engineers and
are concerned in a measure requiring
such engineers TO be licensed. They
are p. T. Keller. William A. Robbie.
Charles T. Parkinson and w. J. Nor
gan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Bill Prohibits FavorItIsm.

Jefferson City.-Senator Humphrey
introduced a bill intended to prevent
discrimination by public service cor
porations. The bill prohibits any
street railroad. water, gas or
electric light company from collect.
ing or charging any persons more or
less for service than any other per-
son by the use of any device what
ever. except to give free service TO its
employees. or TO companies or corpora.
tions OF like character. and to patrol
men. mail carriers and firemen. The
penalty 20 a fine Of from $50 10 $1,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
ExpIosIon Endanoers Lives.

An explosion. cause unknown, blew
out the entire front OF the two-story
Sparks building at MoberIy. DIR. Car
son Davis and wife were asleep when
their apartments on the second floor
were filled with smoke and flames.
Mrs. Davis. in her nightdress, was
carried to a place of safety by a po-
liceman. Her husband alsO escaped.
The $4,000 clothing stock OF Ash 4
Thompson. who occupied the first
floor, is a total loss.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
HAD AWFUL WEEPING ECZEMA.
Face and Neck Were Raw-TorribIe
itching, Inflammation and Soreness
All Treatments Failed.
cutleura Proved a Great Success.

Eczema began over the top OF my
ear. 1t cracked and then began to
spread. had three different doctors
and tried several things. but they did
me no good. At last one side Of my
face and my neck were raw. The
water ran out Of II so that had To
wear medicated cotton, and II was sot
inhamed and sore that ! had to put
a piece Of cloth over my pillow to keep
the water from II, and II would stain
the cloth a sort OF yellow. The &c
Zemaitched so that II seemed as though
/ could tear my face all TO pieces.
Then began to use the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. and II was not more
than three months before II was all
healed up. Miss Ann Pesrsons, North
field. VT, Dec. 10, 1907"
Potter DRUG 3 ch0m. Corp. Sole Props. Boston,
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
sehoelboys Are Opposed.

Jefferson City.--Members OF the leg.
islature may expect trouble when the
high school boys and girls Of Missou-
ri learn OF resolution introduced In
the house Thursday morning prohib-
iting secret fraternities, sorrorities
and other societies in the public
schools Of the state. The bill has the
Endorsement OF the boards Of educa-
tion Of Kansas City and St. Joseph.
Mr.. Gossett offered II in the house
and Senator Mayer introduced II in
the senate. The bill forbids any pupil
Of a public school TO join any society
under pain Of expulsion, and requires
the school boards TO enforce the act.
Youthful lobbyists from the high
schools Of the three great cities OF
the state are expected here 70 oppose
the bin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Decides for Stree, Railway.

According to the views expressed
by Judge Graves, in an opinion filed
in division No. OF the supreme court
a city cannot divest a street railway
company OF unused track and poles
except through quo warranto proceed.
ings. The Fourth and Arsenal street
railways in ST. Louis was abandoned
more than IL years ago. Some two
years ago the city started TO tear up
the track and cut down the poles, but
was halted with an Injunction from
the circuit court. Although a ma
jority OF the judges of division con-
cur in the finding the case will be
transferred to the court in banc.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
GAVE HER DADDY AVIAN
Little Ones Innocent Remark
Ieft the Deacon oasplna.

Every Sunday some one thre \
button into the contribution box OF
little church. The annoyed pd
confided to his wife that he susped
the button thrower TO be stingy
Deacon G., who had so strongly d
posed his 'call' to the pastarate. bI
that he dare not accuse him OF II 70
lack OF evidence.
At church "sociable" that week
some one suggested the playing OF
games. Deacon @. had Just partaken
Of oyster soup at some one elses ex-
pense and felt warmed and expansive.
why not play Button. button
who's got the button?' he inquired OF
waiting children.
"oh, yes!" exclaimed his youngest
daughter with enthusiasm. And you
lend us the button. papa" Then she
drew back, timorously. Unless You
want TO save II for next Sundays con-
tribution." she added. considerably.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
State officer, 70 Get pay.

jefferson City.-"The ghost will
walk" for several members of the su-
preme court a dnother state officers
and employees. as a result of resolu.
tion adopted in the house and senate
this morning. authorizing the auditor
and treasurer 10 pay salaries to these
officials in advance of the passage of
the appropriations act. No opposition
developed to the resolution in the SEN
ate, but Mr.. Lloyd. OF st. Louis. chair
man OF the appropriations committee.
spoke against 1t in the house.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Lord Northclife. the great English
newspaper proprietor, was so i'm
pressed by the attractiveness Of the
gray squirrels In American parks that
he took home a number OF pairs to be
liberated In England. II he is per.
mitted TO land them 1t may still hap
pen that In a country where they are
strangers, and where. therefore. their
natural enemies have not developed.
they may become as great a nuisance
as the English sparrow here and the
rabbit In Australia. Transplanting
animals is always somewhat risky.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Three Jolly Days In Clinton.

The Boosters committee OF the Mis-
souri, DrummeSs' association, headed
by Billy Leach of st. Louis and A. d.
Kemper OF Kansas City. is arranging
for their annual meeting in Clinton,
June "a, 20 and 26, The first day,
"Drummer's day" will be devoted to
the Mardi GTas parade by the 1900
members OF the association. The sec.
ond day Merchants day. will be
either n trade carnival or a flower pa,
rade. The third day will be Farm,
ers' day"
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Plan d RevIsIen Rsaehed.

Jefferson city--After discussing the
bill providing for the submission of
"a constitutional amendment as to
whether school dinti4cts can es-
tabllah fund for pensioning teach
egn. the house committee on constitn-
lsonai amendments was unable 20
agree The bsIi was presented BY
Representative Droste at the request
Of the ~. Louis board Of educaslon,
pr0f. Eyanb Of st. Louis and Prof,
Marin Of Kansas City appeared laf
ne bill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
House Passes First Bill.

Jefferson City.-The house passed
the first bill of the session Thursday
afternoon. II was introduced by Mr..
Hesseltine and amends an act deal.
ing with insane persons so as to per
NIT a husband or wife TO act as guar
dian II one or the other becomes in.
sane, providing that should either the
husband or wife subsequently obtain
a divorce. the divorce shall operate as
a revocation OF his or her appoint
ment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Paid Witness to Leave Town !

In the Eial OF damage suit against
the st. Joseph Street Railway COM
pany in the circuit court. Mrs. Taylor
Buewn, witness. testified that John
II. Van Brunt. general manager. gave
her 500 in order to get her out OF the
country so she would not appear ct
the trial. Mrs. Brown said she and
her husband were sent to salem, Ore,
by Van Brunt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Hearing on Court Bills.

Jefferson City.-A public hearing
on the municipal court and Juvenile
court bills will be held by the
senate committee on judiciary at
1880 o'clock next Tuesday. Senator
Fields. chairman OF the committee.
has extended an invitation to all per-
sons interested. either for or against
the bills. TO attend.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Drew Another,s Perslon.

w. J. Taylor. an aged man who
lives near Arnica, Polk county. is in
jail at Springfield. charged with draw
ing the pension of a veteran of the
same name for several years past.
The prisoner. II is charged. In some
manner unknown to the federal au-
thorities, got possession OF the dis
charge papers Of the real Taylor. ap-
pliued for and was granted a pension.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Professors to Learn Farming.

A local grange OF the Patrons OF
Husbandry has been organized at the
University Of Missouri. Its members
are students in the college Of agri-
culture. members of the faculty and
their wives. The roll includes about
75members. The grange is a national
organization Of farmers for the bet
terment OF country life. DR.. A. Ross
Hill. president OF the university. and
Mrs. Hill are among the members.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
An artist who left PhlladeIphIa 4

An artist who left Philadelphia 40
years ago to make name and fortune
for himself has returned to this eonn.
Try from Paris at the age OF SO 10
marry the sweetheart OF his youth,
she having oblIgingly waited for him.
He told her be would not return until
Ne hmd succeeded. from which II may
BE- assumed thar be considered Il more
desirable for her 20 marry the artist
than the man But oh. how allow
those Phiiaaelphlans arsi
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
school Supervision sIII May Pasa.

Jefferson City.-SeDator McDayid's
bIl providing for statewide supervis-
lon OF public schools was ordered en-
crossed Thursday afternoon by q vote
which indicates 1t will pass. An
amendment was attached to the bill
under which city schools are exempt.
For more than twenty years the
school teachers of the state have in
vain urged such a law.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

A young woman passenger rescued
from the Republic wore a cloak over
her night dress and shoes without
stockings. but clasped lightly in her
hands a bunch OF violets that she had
fingered long enough 10 save. Con.
slider the possible romance involved In
that Incident,
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
House coneurs in Statute Revision.

Jefferson City.-After fighting over
the plan OF revising the statutes. as
recommended by the joint committee
on revision. for an hour. the house
Friday concurred In the senate reso-
luton employing the West Publish
ing Company for S25,OO0 and six
Missouri lawyers. This was the plan
recommended by the committee.
Three Of the lawyers are TO be Sc
lected by the house committee and
three by the senate. The vote was
81 to 33.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

The regents OF the University Of
Minnesota have ordained that all con.
tracts with members OF the faculty
shall expire when teachers reach their
siXty.fifth birthday Next June. IL Is
said. half a dozen old gentlemen will
call the class roll for the last time. un.
less they have before followed the eG.
ample OF their president, DR.. Northrop.
and sent In their resignAiinns.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Pension School Act Killed.

Jefferson City.-At last a plan Of
revision Of the Missouri statutes
has been agreed upon BY the sen
ate and house committees Jointly.
Under the plan suggested by Gov.
Hadley and approved by the judges
OF the supreme court, the West Pub
fishing company Of st. Paul IL em.
'ployed for s25.gO0 20 DO a large part
OF the work OF revision.
Besidss this. six Missouri lawyers
sye 70 be employed 10 assist ~ thn
ok. Three are 70 be egnpleyed b.
2 sana'e and three By the house
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

"Do you approve Of The plan
teaching pupils TO box?"
Not unconditionall.'," replied
country pedsgogue, remembering
husky 1s-yearolds. Might be
right. though. II you'd authorize
teachers TO carry guns;"-Phlladelp
Public Ledger.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
a MlssourI veteran Dead.

Isaac Talbot, 65 years old, died
suddenly at Lexington OF heart dis.
ease. He was member Of the Sol.
diers' home IN Leavenworth. Kan.
and was visiting friends and relatives
there. He was resident OF Lexing.
ton SO years before entering the Sol.
diers' home,
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

"Aerogram" is a fairly good word. II
signifies wireless message. Science
has added many words To the Ian.
Euage within the last few years. a
Rip Van Wrinkle. returning to-day,
after 20 years sleep. would have much
Go learn I'm the way OF coamon speech
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

OF the 20 new smallpox patients
found dt Liberty by DR.. Adcock. sec
rotary OF the state boasd OF health.
nine are townspeople. The city
===sicols have been ordered closed ia.
definitely. All the cases are very
light
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

II these men who pretend 10 deter
mine the height Of mountains keep
varying the figures, some Of them are
likely TO prove scientifically that
Pixies Peak Is a hole in the ground.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
LaWYsr klIIa Nenro cIIent.

Walter Mabrey. ex-representative Of
Montgomery county, shot and instant
~ killed a negro named BruneF Ste
Pins At Wellsville. that county. Ma
brey, who is an attorney, had been en-
ployed by the negro to defend him in
case of assault with intent 10 KILL
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
For MIssourl RobberIso.

Thomas Winters and John Murphy,
said 10 be postofIice robbers. for whom
the government offered a reward OF
s.. 900, were arrested at Hale recently.
They are charged with lootlng the
postolfices In Linneus. Marcellne.
Hale, Utica and MOoresyille. all In
Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

During the year ending last month
there were 1856 new electric plants put
into operation In the United States,
Canada and Mexico, which makes the
total 54gS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

New Member Of state Normal Board.
Gov. Hadley has announced that he
win appoint DR.. L. J. Schotield. Repub-
liean of Warrensburg. u member Of
the board OF regents OF the State Nor
NAL school in Warrensburg. He Is to
succeed ]. 7. Anderson, Democrat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

More than 100 ears Of cattle passed
through the Springfield yards bound
for the market In Kansas. City and ST.
LonIs. The cattle movement Tor the
spring Is expected 70 Be large.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Maaaurn to Bar Pump ouns.

Jefferson City.-A bill presented BY
Mr. Prather, OF Taney county. in the
house. prohibits the use OF automatic
OF repeating shotguns or pump" guns
in hunting birds. The penalty ranges
from SIS 10 $50. The carrying Of such
a gun in the woods or fields will be
prIma facie evidence of guilt. accord
inE 10 the measure.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Funny thing about our withdrawal
from Cuba is that the new republic is
now able to have all the cock fights
aud bull fights It wants. and we don't
dare TO say word.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Boxes for cigar and cigarette ends
have been placed in Berlin cafes and
public buildings by a charity organi.
zation. and enough money Is expected
from the sale OF this class OF refuse
60 feed and clothe l.72S children dur.
ing the winter months. What becomes
Of the stumps is a secret fortunately
kept from the smokers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

A Wisconsin woman who broke her
arm set It herself Next thing the pub
lie hears from woman OF such self
resource as this will be that she
closely examined a cut on the back Of
her neck
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

A 81. Joseph Telephone Stock increase
The Citizens Telephone company Of
st. Joseph has filed statement With
the secretary Of state increasing its
capital stock from 100000 10 sa.-
OOO. 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Howe TIrls9

We oasF one Hundred Do!lars Reward d
eAse Of catAFrh that cannot 10 cured by
CAtafsh Cure. A
RJ. CHENEY a 90, nd
We. the undeFsiEned, have known " j.
ior The last IS yeAra. and believe htn psFfsc
otable h al business transactions and hl
ablo 70 carfY out any obiifetians made By hia
WALnfhd. kINNAN a MAAvIn.
Wholeaaie DrlAEgtatR TOO
Hsii's CAtaFTh Cure n takan Internally,
dlTsetiy upon the blood and mucous surfaces
eyutnm. Testimonials aGnt fnee. TTioo 70 eco
bottis. Sod by an DHlgEEtA
TAke HAli's Family Pills ios eouaiipatton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
The Board Of equalization Meets.

The state board OF equalization con-
yened at Jefferson City recently. Gov
vernon Hadley was elected president
OF the board and Mr. Gordon, state
auditor. secretary. The work before
the board win require At least two
months time for consideration.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
House passes cross eIII.

Jefferson City.-The house Friday
passed the Cross bill. increasing the
Jurisdiction Of the St. Louis and Kan
sas City court Of appeals TO include all
cases involving as much as $4,000.
II is contended to relieve the con-
gested condition Of the supreme court.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Col. John /. Martin a LobbyIst.

jefferson City. Feb. z7.-Col. John
/. Martin OF So. Louis. chairman Of
the Missouri Fraternal Congress 'Insur-
ance societies. registered as legislar
tive agent to work for the minimum
rate bill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
ReauIate. crlmInal AppsaIs.

Jefferson City.--A bill regulating
the appeal Of criminal cases was the
first measure TO pass the Missouri
state senate. The measure was In
troduced by Senator Oliver.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

The spelling reformers have put out
another list OF mangled words. Where
is the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO the English Language?
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

The management Of the steam roads
entering Paris Is considering n prop
osition 10 electrify all lines for some
considerable distance into the suburbs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
ROUGH sTuFFINa.

The Tiger--It was bad enough to bA,
cut on in my prime. but to be stuffed
by an amateur taxidermist is really
too hard to bear!
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Wireless telography has been win.
ming victories that have made II ia.
nous the world over.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

The wireless heroes are having
poetry in bulk written about them. But
that is among the penalties Of all
greatness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
New Cedar County Judos.

Gov HadIey has appointed William
r. Allen OF Eidorado Springs presid,
Ing Judge OF the county court Of Cedar
county, vice a. r. Todd, resigned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Lewis' Single Binder straight &c ciaap
made Of rich, mellow tobacco. yonr
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. III.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Alligator" Is merely another form
OF the Spanish "ef lagarto." the llEaru
Shakespeare classed the alligator as a
fsh.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

A man without thought for the to
ture must soon have present sorrow.
--confnciua.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

II thou speakest what thou wilt,
thou shalt hear what thou woulde
not-Bias.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

silcnce isn't always golden. some.
tines it is an admissiOn Of guilt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04
Important fo Raothara.

Examine carefully every bottle ID
CAsToRIA n safe and sure remedy foi
infants and children, and see that Il
Bears the ~ <<~xs
signature of zEZzZESs
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

Daily health hint: Do not attempt 70
dispute the right of way with deter.
mined woman armed with hat pin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-04

ONLY QNE -lffOAO OuINrNr..
Iaat y LAXATIVE BhOMO olIiNINr f<.,kl ~,
esss sns " Usss q II n Wi ss. ySy ssd tia woIa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
VIEWS AND VARIETIES.
Clever Sayings.

1T was thought for a time that the
bridegroom had failed to- appear.
Horrors" "But he was there. only
lost IN the shuttle. so to speak. "-Phii-
adelphia Bulletin.
Mr.. Green Gn eD-Well. Maria, IL
the shoe fits, wear it, Mrs. Green
How absurd. Henry. You know I new
er wear a shoe that fits me. | always
wear a size smaller.-Chicago News.
THE great west. sir; The great west.
You ought TO come out among US and
see itl'' Thank yoI. old nina. but I
prefer TO stay quietly at home and
hear it!"-The Bellman.
Tommy-Pop, how would you define
a gambler? TOmmy's POp--Well, my
son. d mans wife thinks he's n gam
bier il he loses, and his friends think
he's a gambler il he wins.-Philadel-
phia Record.
AIabelABut you don't seem to grasp
my meaning. IN try to make myself
a little more plain. Marion-Dont 90
anything rash, dear. one Is foolish 70
interfere with the work OF nature
Rochester Democrat.
The university student blew a cloud
of smoke from a monogramed cigar
cite "AIl rot about US fellows indulg-
ing Ia luNuries," he said I'm bored tones.
why, I have to come to Rotations IN
a machine OF the % model yet. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
I'm an actor out Of employment.
Can you give me work on your farm 2
was YOU IN vaudeville or IN the le-
gitY' What difference does that
nake?" a heap. A. day on farm
ain't no Commute sketch. '-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
do you think a college education
paws y' You bet IL does. Ny son
graduated last year and has been hired
at a salary OF S24 a week 10 go back
and train the varsity basketball team
next season."-Chicago Record-Herald.
yes. Il took me all OF five minutes
to really get my ballot marked the
wav wanted il. 1 never vote straight
anyhow. I'm sure to always split my
ticket" q see you are sure to split
your infnitives, too."-Chicago TIL
bune.
say. paw" said little Rollo. why
do they call George Washington the
father Of his country % Il dunno, I'M
less IL was because his country kept
him hustling to keep Il out Of trouble,
and then came TO look at him as a
sort of old fogy whose advice didn't
amount to much, anyhow. washing
ton Star.