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The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
SUN RECORD OF COLORADO.
Sunshine Is Averaged Officially by
the Weather Bureau.

Colorado Springs. Colo. April S-Nsne-
ty-one per cent Of sunshine is the aver
age officially recorded by the Weather
Bureau Of Colorado Springs for the month
Of February. On thirteen Of the twenty
eight days there was 100 per cent Of sun
shine; there were eighteen clear, five
partly cloudy and FIVE cloudy days. The
average temperature was si.J degrees. For
March the record is about 20 per cent.
January enjoyed s. per cent of sunshine.
with mean temperature Of GIG degrees
There were twenty clear and eleven partly
cloudy days IN view Of the number %
storms which have crossed dorado in
their path across the continent during
the last two months, this record for mid
winter weather is the more remarkable.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
FAKE MUTE TALKS
AS lib TAKES ETHER
Police Resort to Novel Third
Degree Experiment.
WHAT AM I TALKING ABoUrT"

Emphatic CALCULATIONS Prove Power
Of Speech Of AbIe-bOdied Young.
Man Who Was Arrested for Beg
giag an HObOken-His Talking
Ability La Of the Highest Class.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
BATH OF ANCIENTS
ALWAYS A LUXURY
EMOderns, Especially Ameri-
cans, TyrOs in Wash Act.
LIQUID SOAPS USED LONG AGO

I'VE, of the Present Day, Just Begin
ming 10 Appreciate Use OF UnEuents.
Soap Is the Evolution of Economy.
MIX Popular as a Bathing Fluid.
Emperor Bathed with Subjects.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04

heart I attended my first political meet
ing right after I came OF age. IN thirty
minutes the gas was turned or. and
went through q window into an alley.
have been going to conventions. at
tending caucuses. watching Al the polls.
and voting with Unbroken regularity ever
since"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04

said I would not take $1,000 for the per
sonal profit I had derived at that famous
meeting Of Republicans
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
Emnernr Rnthed ,vfth suhfecfs-

The Encients also made their public
baths places for social assembiage and
amusement. everybody patronized them
meanest OF his subjects. and even the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
HOW TAFT KICKED THE KETTLE

An irresistible impulse impelled me
to ask this stately gentleman (Horace
Taft younger brother of President
elect Taft if he had ever suffered any
of the indignities commonly inflicted on
a younger brother by his elder--if he
had ever been told to "go home and not
tag along after his s'big brother" for
he is five years younger than the judge.
ooh, yes" he replied; II remember
very well how on one occasion the
boys went out to boil molasses and the
older brothers tried to send the young
sters home. Bill was detailed to per-
form that kind office for me-. He
chased me around the fire with great
zeal, and I was almost in his clutches
when 1 bethought me to jump over in
stead of waiting to go around the big
blaze. 1t was too big a spring for so
small a boy and 1 kicked the kettle
over and the entire supply of molasses
was lost in the mes."-Mitchell Man.
nering in the February National Mag
aZine.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
LOS ANGELES SUNDAY HERALD-JUNIoR SECTION

show what kindly heart he had. IL
i remember Alright, it was at the bat
tie of Bull Run that a young volunteer
on guard, who had lost considerable
rest, fell asleep at his post, was tried
by court-martia1 and sentenced to be
shot. His mother was almost frantic
about her boy, and besought friends to
intercede for him, but to no avail. As
q last resort some one suggested to her
to go to the president and apply for
pardon; there was no time for delay:
'She went, stated her case to the
president and he wrote out a pardon,
saw to it personally that it reached the
officer in charge of the sentenced sol
der in time to stay the execution, and
saved her son.
DO you think when that man was
boy he would have been afraid to do
what he thought was right, even If he
had to appear in a suit that was
darned at the elbows?"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

and since, took board and used
piece of charcoal for a pencil to do his
ciphering. He studied In any spare
time he had. He was big, strong
hoy who worked hard, starting in at
manual labor when quite young.
THE whole of his schooling did not
cover one year of his life, and when
little chap thought nothing of having
to walk four or five miles daily to
reach school and as many miles to
return. But he persevered and got the
education he started in for, and be-
came a lawyer, noted for his honesty
and fair dealing. When 1 saw him he
was on his way to Washington to be
inaugurated president of the United
States.
when he attained his high position
his stepmother told friend of hers he
was the best boy she had ever known,
and she had a son of her own, too.
HE was one of the best presidents
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
LAFAYETTE, HOBG0BLIN
FOR MARIE ANT0lNETTE

MARIE ANTOINETTE plotted with
Nl some of the boys and girls at
ANA Versailles to organize fete
champetre in the gardens. one which
should be quite different from any the
court had seen before. Usually such
parties were very formal, the minuer
and the quadrille were danced, and the
children were made to CODY the stiH
gallantry of their elders. Marie An
toinette decided that at her fete the
guests should go either as gobilns or
as nymphs. She asked young Lafay-
cite to help her with her plans. "But
what will the lords in waiting say to
this?' asked the boy doubtfully. AND
your majesty's own ladies' OF the
court?"
The queen laughed and shrugged her
pretty shoulders. who cares?" said
she. "As long as Louis is king shall
do what pleases me-"
of the proposed fete they were horri-
fed. Unbend sufficiently to dress as
COLLINS and nymphs? Never!
The night of the queens fete came,
and the beautiful gardens of Versailles,
famous for their statues and fountains,
flowers and groves. presented singu-
lar sight. A hundred elves and fairies,
COLLINS and nymphs danced in and out
about groups of strangely dressed peo-
pie who were neither in court costume
nor in real masquerade. They had tried
to humor the queens whim without
parting with their dignity. and the re-
suit was a curious spectacle. tall, stin
COLLINS with white, powdered wigs,
stout wood nymphs glittering with
Jewels. with their arms and Threats
bare. Never had the French court felt
SO absurd, but never had the children
of the court enjoyed themselves &,
thoroughly. They played games about
the dignified groups scattered over the
grounds until the latter were quite
ready to believe that the day Of elves
and fairies had really returned.
The boy marquis led the reveis. 1t
was he who swooped down upon the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

stately mistress of the robes and bade
his band of hobgoblins carry her off to
a summer house on the edge of the
woods and keep her a prisoner there
while tho sang her the latest ballades
of the Paris streets. 1t was he who had
ring of fairies dance about the lord
chamberlain until that naughty per-
son was so dizzy he had to put hands
to eyes and run as rapidly as dignity
would let him TO a place of safety.
The boy took his orders from the beau
tiful queen of the fairies, Marie An
toinette, who. more radiant1y lovely
than ever, sat on a rustic throne, and
sent her messengers to the different
groups in the gardens. Beside her stood
the young king, laughing and admiring
the ingenuity of her plans.-From la
fayette: The Boy of Versailles" in st.
Nicholas
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

mo, sir; ! do not believe he would,
and am glad you told me that story.
for l shall wear my old suit and tell
what 1 know of Bunker Hill"
"All right. l thought my grandson
had too much good sense to miss an
opportunity such as Judge Strong Of
fers for a few patches or darps on an
old suit of clothes"
Reuben's mother darned and pressed
the suit so neatly l guess no one no.
ticed the darns when he wore 1T. At
least no reference was made to them
by his classmates. He did not win the
first prize, but the second fell to his
lot, brand new SIS gold piece from the
Philadelphia mint.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

we ever had. His term was in very
trying time in the history of our coun-
try, when brother was arrayed
against brother"
Hold on, grandpa; now I know of
whom you are telling; it was Abraham
Lincoln!"
''The very same; in my day he was
sometimes called Honest Old Abe or
THE RailAsplitter." The centennial of
his birth is to be observed on next
February r."
who was Nancy Hanks, grandpa"
1.-THE mother of President Lincoln.
have one more incident to tell to
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
THE LITTLE BOY WHO MOVED

The fairies missed him when they came
To play their evening game;
They searched the old red farmhouse
through.
They called aloud his name.
They even looked inside the barn.
But vain their Questing proved
So they made up their elfin minds
The little boy had moved.
Kris Kringle missed him when he came
Upon his reindeer ride;
He hunted for him high and low.
But not a trace he sDied
But still he keeps lookout sharp
To find him If he can
The little boy who went one day
To live inside man.
'-McLandburg Wilson in Judge.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
JUNIORS. APPRECIATE
THE HERALD PRIZES

Dear Aunt Laurie:
/ received my check for 81 and I
thank you very much for it. 1 intend
TO buy drawing material with it. There
was a mistake in the Sunday Herald
last week. Helen Howelrs name was
under my drawing and my name was
under her drawing.
/ send in a drawing this week en-
titled "A Day at the Beach, l bought
some black ink which 1 used. Thank
ing you again.
6UELAH HOLIOWELL.
I am sorroy the mistake in names
was made. Buelah, and will see that
you get proper credit for your work
hereafter.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
received the one dollar which you
sent me for my prize letter, and l
thank you very much for it. l went to
Los Angeles on February 81 to the
South Dakota picnic and had a very
nice time, and while there I bought me
two nice books called Franks Cam
paign" and candy Grants Pluck by
Horatio Alger. I am always going to
keep them to remember Aunt Laurie
and the Herald Junior by. Some day
I'll try again. Your nephew,
ALVIN FORTY.
Garden Grove. Cal.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
received my check for 81 as prize
for best drawing, and thank you very
much L was very surprised when
mamma came into my room Sunday
morning and asked me if l had ever
seen that picture before. l had not
expected the prize I was pleased with
your letter, too, and will surely try
again. Thanking you again, remain
your loving niece,
EDITH HIGGINS.
Pine school, A6 grade. Age u years.
1245 Locust avenue, Long Beach.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
/ received the prize book and was de-
lighted with it, / have read some of
Many many thanks to you. Your low
ing niece,
HELEN MARIE BURGE.
Washington school, B3 grade. Age s
years. Ocean Park.
Dear Aunt Laurie
received the check Saturday, Febru-
airy 27, and 1 wish to thank you for it.
Wishing great success to the Herald
Junior, / remain your loving niece,
BEULAH MILLER.
112 Detmon street, Los Angeles.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
I received the lovely birthday book
you sent, and want to thank you for
it. 1t is the first time 1 have ever tried
for a prize, and l am very proud of
getting one. Your nephew,
Aqua. CLARENCE HOAG.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

The Lenten time Is coming
The time for sacrifice
Some folks will give up candy.
And everything's that nice!
Some won't eat meat on fast days.
All will keep Lent some way;
Some grownup folks are planning
TIC go to church each day!
But as I'm very little
I have another plan
To keep the sacred season
I'll tell you II can.
It's this: Instead Of trying
To learn TO do without
Good things to eat, I'm going
To scatter smiles about.
And just do all I'm able
Toward helping every one
Deny myself i'll temper
Till Lenten time is done!
Perhaps twill come so easy
This kind Of self denial
That smiling may grow into
A habit after while!
AMY sMITi
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
Prizes Come
With Effort

schooIboy with Wornout Coat Learns
the Lesson of indifference to Paltry
Matters in Hearing of Lincoln's
Early Poverty and Struggles for an
Education
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

i uAnB heh finally been decided
6oH iaz ths uresentation of the an
|sssI Hlas by the cadets of the Mis-
6aEI. zIiliiAry Academy. 1t looked
-. ttna as il the play would be
aax bad this year, owing to the
|nAniEskv q MAnAger Waterman to ar
4iIss J dste agreeable to the Acad-
|n7 aan Mr.. parnaby, who viii again
eIIsas ths company and stage the
Eks II win be recalled that last
bears DroAnetion by the Academy
|inlz Mr. nafnaby's direction was
|In4sist86ly ne best local production
|rzz seen ID Mexico If not the best
=rzs5ed play of this character
|aqae Essn here. Mr.. Darnaby has ar
|aissAa u Stage military play of a
|lighAE standard than last years bill,
|4na I'll isave In day or two for
|EhIzzze where he will arrange for
Epas scenery and the proper ef'
le6 making this the most preten
|iaH ngIAKinB ever made in local
w. u thb State. One hundred peo
We ri 6e used and seen on the stag
|auIiHH 1IIs third act when thriller
|NIlI s. Witnessed in the big battle
seems 5n an probability the prodnc
lI0a III be seen In st. Louis undei
|lhS auspices of the school there. fol
'6zI the presentation here on Apri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

m Moxico Ledger took no ac-
&iSz pant III advocating the selection
4 particular site for the gov
EN- building. The personal
afa'Ea 4 The writer was the Maths
a.Ia inst Wept Of Coatsworth's Lum-
h9F afs|. one block from the public
saazf6. When this site was turned
6oHa. e would have been bad taste
l1r zIa writer to protest against the
building Being erected somewhere
eIaA Thafa Is difference between
I,<lIEEHainE fDr a proposition Of this
cE 1zer to go on your own ground
of IL your own street and protest
lhs against its going on some ones
elza sfonnd, or some ones else
asfAst Mexico is too small a town
fSe EAe exhibition of this spirit. Any
f1Ea 6f any city is too small Tor
tHak kind Of feeling. Surely some
uf he plptestors have not looked OF
<h.s matter from this view point.
Hhan fair contest is closed Il
zIleaIa be closed. Those who are dis
aH,zaizted should not protest against
slss success Of tie more fortunate
x4a Mexieo Ledger wants the gov
AlaMeak building and wants \
f|ezk away II we cannot get it nex'
d18z 10 the Ledger office, we wan
Ii als5z1a Vhere else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25
SCHOOL HEAD WHIPS THE
TEACHER; GETS FINED

Columbia, Mo-, March 19.--ln the
office of j. S. PauIey, Justice of the
Peace In Cedar Township, Boone
county, John Gilbert, president Of the
School Board in the Tandy district,
south of Columbia, paid $f1.1o, this
representing the pleasure he got out
Of blackins the eyes of T. E. Smell, a
school teacher.
Gilbert readily pleaded guilty to
the charge of disturbing tie peace
and paid a IS fine and costs. Gilbert
is as quick to make friends as he
is to fight, for he poured water to
wash the blood from SnelPs face, and
the two shook hands to plight their
friendship anew after the trouble.
Albert Gilbert, 1S years old, and
his seatmate became mlschieyous
Smell tried to butt their heads to
gether. Albert would not bulge, and
the boys face struck on the desk u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

THE business men of Mexico
should work together for the best
interest of the community and when
ever they can't have everything their
own way. they should look pleasant
and congratulate the other fellow,
AN of the churches and all Of the
schools and all of the other public
buildings Of every character cannot
be located in the same part OF the
city. Everybody cannot be next door
to the city hall, court house or the
postoffice. When these buildings
are scattered around in different
parts of the city the proposition is
balanced up so that the entire town
viii grow and prosper and become a
city. We have too much pickering
and fuss in Mexico about matters
that should be adjusted in friendly
and business-like way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

| |.||
{3{H hsf NE location of the post
lleA esasla 70 have been settled con-
|a&lsN lef us do away with all the
|asalI Izlaction that may have crept
10 our hearts, because the site we
|vored was not chosen, and smile
EaIn, Me4isp iss growing city. The
|ylslon pf tlxe public buildings shoul
made no That no particular sec
Ma Il more favored than another.
Euth Mexico has Hardin College, the
|,Alepara. fair grounds and the Home
4 Aged Women East Mexico has
NJ zfsAh School the Missouri Mill
w Aeademy. ne Mexico Brick
|lans ard some Of Of the churches.
TEST Maxicq now has the Federal
kildine. Christian church. Ice and
|old Storage Plant, Mexico Bottling
Forls ind shoe Factory. Did 1t eve
seux d sea thkt North Mexico with
bly, <is EiI'olk Stove Lining Co. has
Eherwiza bsen oompletely overlooked
! The distflbhtian Of good things;
|d tAat 6ynn ,he old cemetery re-
Ibina aa eye'porp and II might be
park d beautiful proportions, shady
|alke ard rolling lawns. AS the
|sy pluEfaase1 other buildings Of
bone ii iaqe Isaportance are sure to
4 eresfet. ai0op6 them the carne-
h iihfnsy 1'hse 81 course must hav
eehtFNi IoeasIou. but 1t should be
! nj northern part of Mexico. so
|naf those realaents living In that
|actiou III 4hH eiiy may have some
|ila& Ii NaiNt NJ with pride. Pretty
A;oasIsA tatkbiting, the use OF
ss Ilanznef III the anvil chorus, and
|elfishnesa arp 81 the few counter
|'r'iAAls thot work. against progress
Ind the npbuilalng OF the city. Such
|icayune persobalisies are alone for
|Ae nartow anf sluggish. Mexico Is
|oiag b DO a city. regardless of any
|lemant that should attempt to "stem
|ha tsda Lat rs unite our inter
|ass rather than seek cliques and live
|n5Y Tor d efAater Mexico and grand
l. 4udfaln county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

IN spite Of the conflicting reports
as to the actual existence of hostil-
titles between Nicaragua and Saliva
dor, the general opinion seems 10 pre-
vail that clash is imminent. The
five Central American republics agree
to refrain from hostilities and to sub
NIT any quarrels between themselves
to arbitration. 1t is evident that the
United States and Mexico will take
whatever action may be necessary to
convince the Nicaraguans, and Incl
dentally other Central Americans, tina
the peace act Of 1907 must be lived
up to. The Navy Department is CO.
operating with the State Department
and is prepared 70 send marines to
Nicaragua on short notice. A whole
some lesson of this kind would be an
excellent thing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

THE government has appropriated
$4,000 and purchased site for the
postoffice in Mexico. Is it possible
that we are going to fall out among
ourselves and drive this proposition
out Of townf The friends Of all the
sites had every opportunity to pre-
sent the facts and make their prices
reasonable before the selection was
made. Everybody had a fair show.
We suppose every town has a few
professors. or course, It is natural
that some will be disappointed on
occasions Of this kind. We should
all learn how to look pleasant and
take our medicine with smile when
we can't get all we want all the
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25
ARRESTED CHARGED WITH
THEFT FRIDAY NIGHT

Charged with taking gun and
some money from Mr.. Douglass, of
the livery firm Of Douglass & McIn-
tire Friday night, Ray Bass (Col.) Is
under arrest awaiting the action of
the county authorities. He emphati-'
cally denies being guilty. Ray has
been considered one of Mexico's most
trusty colored citizens and his char
acter heretofore has been above
reproach. Ray has story of the af-
fair to tell and in every detail he
gives pretty straight account of his
whereabouts at the time the rob
berry is claimed to have been committe
When the robbery was done young
fellow sleeping at the barn claims
TO have awakened and seen Bass
with gun in hand going through
Douglass clothes. Seeing the gun
the boy says he was afraid to move
and waited until the robber had de-
parted before turning in the alarm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25
EMMONS 8 SONS SALE
or sHORTHORNs SATURDAY

The s. p. Emmons and Sons short
horn bull calf sale was held Satur-
day Afternoon at the Emmons home
in southwest Mexico. A large numbe
Of interested buyers were present and
the cattle brought poor prices.
There were six high class bulls to
be disposed of from the great EN-
mons herd. Mr.. Emmons is one OF
the largest breeders Of shorthorns IN
the West and his offerings are Away
the best the field affords.
The calves sold were the remain
der OF 40 Mr.. Emmons raised the
past summer. The cattle were auc'
toned off by Jas. Ford and brought
the following low prices:
i Chief Prince, red bull, W. W. John
son, Mexico, NO., $72.50.
No. 2. Strawberries Diamond, re'
roam bull, H. o. Rickamps, Moscow
Mills, $50.
No. 8. Victoria Monarch, red DUH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

G.. w. Cunningham, Benton City, $S5.
No. 4. Prince of Hazelland, red
bull, Ben Keller, Ethelyn, Mo-, $50.
No. 3. Violets Gloster, red bull,
Jas. Simms, Mexico, Mo-, $45.
No. 8. Scotchman End, roam bull,
s. P. Carter, Mexico, $47.5o.
Many buyers were present from a
distance and the Fulton train was
held 10 minutes for the Callaway
county men present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25
R. M WHITE, EDITOR AND PROrRlEroR.l
Vol. Ii.

years under the Government and in
Washington. He began as Depart
mental clerk, served as secretary un-
der three presidents. Cleveland, Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt, and afterwards
held three cabinet portfolios. ending
with the secretaryship of the Treas
ury, varying his experience as chair
man Of the Republican Presidential
Campaign Committee in 1904.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

IT would be impossible to locate
the Mexico government building or
any other proposition Of that charac-
ter satisfactorily to everybody in Mex
leo. There are a dozen different
sites which would not be objection
able. The site chosen is one Of the
handsomest, one Of the best located,
and one Of the most convenient to
the public that was offered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

ELSEWHERE in this issue OF the
Ledger will be found an illustration
and descriptive article OF the new
Monroe county infirmary to be locat-
ed In the vicinity OF Paris. Mexico
is in need of such an Institution.
The Audrain county court is a pro-
gressive body Of conservative men
and when they can see the county fl
nances in such condition as to war
rant an expenditure sufficient to
erect building of this character
they will most likely do so.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25
ont. His nose bled on his clothing

front. His nose bled on his clothing
and mark was left on his face.
Albert's father went to the school
house early the next morning to talk
the matter over with the teacher. A
few words brought blows and both
the teacher and the director say that
two black eyes were the result.
The School Board met and voted
the president out of order when he
attempted to chastise the teacher. All
three went to the Justice Of the
peace and paid $5 fines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

THE Columbia (Mo.) Herald edi-
torially says: 1T begins to look like
Mexico will have an electric road.
The Ledger talks about the expected
improvements every day. When Bob
White talks, the people of Mexico us
ually listen for he always has some
thing to say. He is now giving the
most Of his attention to the Colum-
bia extension.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25

THOSE Interested in Mexico hav-
ing Savings G Loan Association
should express themselves by signing
a subscription paper Immediately. De-
tails of this enterprise must be closed
up Immediately, or the proposition
will be abandoned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-03-25
MAN AND WIFE DIE IN
cALLAWAY COUNTY
Prominent Old Settlers Of the King
dom Of Galloway Related to J. A.
Guthrie of This City.

Only week interviewed between
the deaths Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing
Guthrie, old and highly esteemed cit
liens of Cedar township. Mr.. Guth-
rie, aged 81 years, died at his home
just west of New Bloomfield Thurs
day afternoon of last week, and Mrs.
Guthrie, aged 79 years, died at the
same place Thursday morning of
this week. Mrs. Guthrie was Ill at
the time Of her husbands death.
Mr.. Guthrie was a brother of ].
A. Guthrie, of this city.