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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

on the hundred dollars Valuausn. Pro-
vided, the aforesaid annual rates for
school purposes may be increased, in
districts formed by cities and towns. to
an amount not to exceed one dollar on
the hundred dollars valuation, and In
other districts 10 an amount not to exc
coed siNty-tiNe cents Oh the hundred dol
lars valuation, on the condition that q
ajority of the voters who are taxpayers,
voting at an election held to decide the
question, vote for said increase. For the
purpose Of erecting public buildings in
counties, cities or school districts, the
rates OF taxation herein limited may be
increased when the rate of such increase
and the purpose for which 1t is intended
shall have been submitted to a vote Of
the people, and two thirds Of the quail
fed voters of such county, city, or school
district, voting at such election, shall
vote therefor. The rate herein allowed 10
each county shall be ascertained by the
amount Of taxable property therein, ac-
cording to the last assessment for state
and county purposes, and the rate al
lowed to each city or town by the number
Of inhabitants according to the last CEN
sus taken under the authority of the
state, or Of the United States; said re-
striction as to rates shall apply to taxes
of every kind and description, whether
general or special except taxes to pay
valid Indebtedness, now existing, or bonds
which may be issued in renewal OF such
Indebtedness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Queer questions come over the tele-
phone to the newspaper offices. Here
was one that the man who CHANGED
to answer the phone had put up to
him the other day:
Say" began the unknown seeker
after the truth, do you-do you re-
member who 1t was that killed Abel?"
why, Cain, of course" replied the
newspaper man, who put in several
years at Sunday school Who'd ju
suppose?"
We'll" observed the man at the
other end in an annoyed tone, "doggon
II amt gone and made fool o. my
self. Course It was Cain, now that
you mention 1t, but l made a two to
one bet with a fellow that twas
Goliath, and now I'll have to go with
out a new overcoat, reckon, this next
winter. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
A LITTLE TOO PRIMITIVE
Shower Bath Arrangement Something
Of Shock 20 the
Participant.

August Belmont, at dinner in Sara
toga, praised the seaside towns OF
New England.
But some Of them," he added. ARE
a little too primitive. remember a
story about the primitive town OF
Rockford. Rockford had a rough bath
ing establishment, with a shower bath.
You stood in your bathhouse and
pulled rope and a deluge of cool wa
ter descended from the ceiling.
We'll, lady visitor stood one day
in her bathhouse, ready for the show
err. She pulled the rope and braced
herself, but no shower followed. She
gave the rope another tug. when the
gruff voice Of the sailor proprietor Of
the establishment sounded from aloft.
"'Stand a pint more to nor-east,
num- It said, If ye want to get the
full force
And the Mortified lady, looking up,
saw the old sailor frowning impa-
tiently through a hole in the ceiling
and fitting a barrel of sea water for
the shower"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
INFLUENCE OF THE MOTHER
Well to Remember That She Is Ever
Model Of Behavior to the
Children.

It is hard for a young mother, who
has not yet overcome the hayward
tendencies Of her own youthful nature,
to realize the influence she exerts
over her little one. She is constantly
surrounded by critical imitators who
copy her morals and manners.
AS the mother is, so are her sons
and daughters. If family of children
are blessed with an intelligent moth
er, who is dainty and refined in her
manner, and does not consider It nee
essary to be one woman in the draw
ing room and an entirely different per-
son in her everyday life, but who is a
true mother and always tender,
charming woman, she will Invariably
see her habits of speech and perfect
manners repeated In her children.
Great, rough men and noisy, busy
boys will always tone down their
voices and step quietly and try to be
more mannerly when she stops to
give them a kind word and a pleasant
smile. For a true woman will never
fell to say and do all the kind, pleas
ant things she can that will In any
way help to lift up and cheer those
whose lives are shaded with care and
toll. The mother of today rules the
world of tomorrow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
Men and Women.

Joseph Vogel, Chicago's champion
dishwasher. met and defeated Mrs.
Mary Nelson, Clark Station, Ind,
champion, in contest for the middle
west championship. Vogel washed
and dried 200 dishes in 10 minutes
and 10 seconds. Mrs. Nelson's time
was Is minutes
1t has become known that Prince
Tsai Hsun Of China is coming to Am
erica the latter part of September to
buy two dreadnaughts for the Flowery
Kingdom, and will be the guest Of
Washington for several days.
Though George Rowland of Apo
naug, r. l., has lived within 20 miles
of Newport for 67 years, he paid his
first visit TO that city recently, and
incidentally saw warship for the
first time.
Grown Prince Wilhelm, in accord
anee with the precedent set in the
case of his grandfather. has been
made record magnificentissimus of
the University OF Koenigsburg. He
was formally invested there with inn
posing ceremonies, He wore gold
embroidered silk robes.
Self.knowledee cures self-love.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

DR.. John Wells Buckley, oldest ply
stefan In the District of Columbia,
died after a brief illness, During the
civil war he was surgeon in charge
of the Patent Office hospital, and was
one Of the first physicians to examine
President Lincoln after he was shot,
remaining with him until he died.
Lemons may be, kept fresh for
weeks by burying them in dry saw
dust.
Bring up your children in the way
they should go, but it won't be long
before they want to go the way Of
the auto. and aero
People who lie are always pun
ished in one way or another"
That's right"
"You know Of incidents which bear
out my statementY'
"One. / used to exaggerate the
size of my fortune when talking to a
girl / used to call on before was
married"
And she discovered that you We're
lying and despised you ever after
ward?f
Thee were nearly 5000 entries at
the international horse show. recently
held in Londc
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
The Rival Firms.

Two rival safe makers were once
arguing as to the merits of their re-
spective safes for withstanding fire.
Said the first: During great fire
which occurred some time ago, chic
ken somehow happened to get into
one of our safes, and when taken out
1t was alive and unhurt'
"Oh," sneered the other, that Is
nothing! During a fire chicken got
into one of ours somehow, and when
taken out it, was found standing on
enc leg--frozen to death. Washing
ton Times.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
PROPOSED BY NATURALIZATION
TENTH coNsTllTULloNAL AMEND


MENT.
Providing for the prohibition of both
the manufacture and the sale Of intox-
icatlng liquors In the state Of Missouri,
save and except that Intoxicating liquors
may be manufactured In the state and
sold In the state for medical, scientific
and mechanical purposes, and providing
further that wine may be manufactured
In the state and sold In the state for sac
ramental or religious purposes.
Proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ton of Missouri, TO be submitted to the
legal voters Of the state of Missouri for
their approval or rejection at the regular
general election to be held on the eighth
day Of November, A. ID. 1910, and pro-
hiDiting the manufacture and the sale OF
intoxicating liquors except for medical,
scientific and mechanical purposes, also
excepting wine for sacramento or relig
ious purposes, to-wit:
Be il enacted by the people of the State Of
Missouri:
Section 1. Prohibition.-The manufac-
ture Of intoxicating liquors shall be and
is hereby prohibited in this state except
for medical, scientific and mechanical
purposes. The sale Of intoxicating liz
uors also shall be and is hereby prohib-
tied in this state except for medical sci
entific and mechanical purposes. The
manufacture or sale of wine for sacra-
mental or religious purposes shall also De
eXCeDted.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
The Retort Courteous.

Now" said the suffragette orator,
sweeping the audience with her eagle
eye, Il see Mr.. Dobbs sitting down
there IN the third row-a man who
has condescended to come here to-
night and listen to our arguments. He
has heard what I have had to say,
and l think we should like to hear
from him, and get a mans view of our
cause. Mr.. Dobbs, tell us what you
thinks of the suffragettes."
"Oh, c-c-couldn't, mammalian"
stammered Dobbs. Il rur-really c.
couldn't. Thu-there are ll-lul-ladies
pup-present. "-Harper's Weekly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
Experience Teaches.

Sure, and OF t'ink 1t pays to be
honest, afther ALL" said Pat. "Ot
troied thot phoneyweight business in
my grocery sthore lasht year, and OF
losht money by ut"
How so? Did you get found outT'
asked his friend.
mo, sorr," returned Pat. "Oi made
the mistake of film me weights wild
lead, so thot livery mon thot come to
me for wan pound of sugar got twinty-
three ounces to the pound.
Weekly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Jason and Samantha were in the
department store elevator when it be-
came stalled between floors.
"Now don't you get all pannicky,"
admonished Jason. ''We'n git started
agln as soon as repairs is made"
"But-but what in the world has
happened?" inquired the frightened
Samantha.
"Nothin much" said Jason, care
lessly, most likely the elevator shaft
has snapped in two"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Inquiring Tourist: Would you call
this a tough town."
Stray Native: "Toughl Say stran-
ger, when we have old home week
here detectives all over the country
come here and pick out just whom
they want. Puck.
Mildred; "Since our engagement
Gearge has become perfectly devoted
TO me. Do you think he win continue
to love me when / am old?"
Clariee: Really, dear, / can't say
but youth soon know"-Ch Chicago Trib-
une.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
OPENING for Antloues

A large quantity Of eighteenth cen
fury furniture was burned in the
Brussels exposition FIRE. Grand Rap.
ids will take notice.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
Abb for Tariff.

IAN operation win cost you $780,"
"And is it absolutely necessary?"
You can't live without it."
"Say, doc, the high cost of living
can't all be blamed on the tariff, can
it?'-Phlladelphia Ledger.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

1t is a shame for people who have
in their, lives a consciousness of love
and character and courage, to fall in
to the wasteful folly of unhappiness
about the unimportant.,-Mar De-
land.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

An optimist believes in mascots; a
pessimist believes in hoodoos.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
Not Now.

He lit his cigar with a $40 bill
Was his pocket depleted?
Not through losing this bill, for iJs
value was nil;
It was still unreceipted.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

But the pure food laws do not make
any provisions for love that is adul-
terated with filthy lucre.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Girls who carry watches in the
belts are guilty Of wasting their time.
Some girls can stand a man who is
dissipated II his fortune isn't
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

The poorest education that teaches
self-control is better than the best
that neglects it.--Sterling,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Lewis Single Binder gives a man what
he wants, a rich, mellow-tasting cigar.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

No man tastes pleasure truly who
does not earn it by previous business.
Chesterfield.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

A plat Of heaven gives no proprie'
tary interest in the place,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Before enterprise and industry
every barrier must yield.-Platt,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13
STATE OF MISSOURI,

1, Cornelius Roach Secretary Of State
Of the State of Missouri. hereby certify
that the foregoing is a fun. true and
complete copy Of the nine joint and con-
current resolutions OF the Forty-flfth
General Assembly OF the State OF Mis-
souri, OF the proposed amendments to the
Constitution Of the State OF Missouri:
also, OF the two amendments to the Com
stitution proposed by initiative petition
to be submitted to the qualified voters OF
the State of Missouri at the general cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday, the eighth
day of November, 1910.
In testimony whereof. / hereunto set
my hand and affiX the Great Seal OF the
State of Missouri. Done at office In the
City Of Jefferson. this 9Th day Of Sep.
TENDER, A. d. 1910.
[SeSLl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

mo; she married me."-Houston
Post.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

A bad liver is sometimes the result
of a good one.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

DEFIANCE STARCH. OUNCES Psss.S :,
other Btarchas only II ounces-same price and
"DEFiANcE" 10 SUPERIOR QUALITY
IMPORTATION never before made public win
enable you To safely increa Sc your income at home
on small capital. Invaluable during hard tiuaes
Mailed free, cleveland \ Co., 50 Congress Street,
Boston, Mass
w N IL ar InIms NO Ao-1o1n.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

W. N. ", sT. LOUIS, NO. 42-191o.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

A FLAVOR that ~ used the same - leaaon
or vanilla by dissolving graduated sugar ia
water and adding Maplefne, y doiiciOaa syrup n
made aud syrup better than maple. alhpi6lna
IL sold By Erocefa. Send &c stamp for snmpia
and recipe book. Crescent Mig. Co. asatlla
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-10-13

Cape Charlottesville st. Louis
Methodist conference adjourned to
meet next year at Kirkwood.
The following appointments were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-26
Open Season for Democracy

The Wisconsin Democracy is in the saddle
Members of the State Central Committee
Gently held meeting III Milwaukee and they
were all in optimistic frame Of mind. They all
agree that the Democrats of the State must
adopt strongly progressive platform for the
next campaign
That the tariff legislation and Alrichism are
principally responsible for the growing dis
content among the Republicans of the country.
That it is toward the Democratic party that
these disconnected will turn for relief
That the election of Democratic Congressman
in strong Republican districts in Massachusetts
and New York recently demonstrates this.
Unless all signs fail the Democratic party will
sweep the country in the fall elections for
Congress and then if the victory is followed up
the party will be in fine trim for the Presidential
campaign two years later.
But whether or not it is encouraging and
reassuring that the popular trend is now to-
wards Democracy. We do not deny that the
country has prospered under Republican rule.
But Democracy is the life of the republic and
so long as a large percentage of the people
are possessed by Democratic spirit, our insti-
tutions will be safe Sometimes we become q
little skeptical of popular government, but so
long as the people return periodically to De-
mocracy there is no danger for that is return
to first principles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-26
Beggar Children.

B Persons taking their walks on west Franklin
street in the evening usually set upon by a
anaH boy who implores them TO help the bind.
He does not beg for himself for he has two good
eyes and never fails to see promising victim.
He begs for man who stands by IN mute ap-
peal Many persons who pass take pity and
bestow aims, feeling that they are doing the
Lords work in helping the helpless.
But are theyg The blind man is object OF
charity and it is all right to help him. But
What of the boy He is being trained in the
art of begging. He is fast becoming profes-
sional beggar and with child it is not far
from begging to stealing. This boy is being de-
stroyed and sacrificed for the benefit of the
blind man and the authorities have moral
right to hold off and allow the sacrifice to
be made.
We do not mean to attack this particular case.
We do not know the the boy. There
may be extenuating circumstances. We are at
lacking a custom, for custom it is here and else
where to use children beggars for the bene-
iii of adults. 1t is vicious custom and not to
be tolerated We plead for the children. 1t is
sinful and contrary to public policy to allow
them to be condemned to a life of beggary
which means their decentralization. We hope
that the police will investigate the case noted
and all such cases. A child s life is too valu-
able for such wanton sacrifice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-26
The Farmer 3 Mistakes.

The Eastern Shore boasts we believe, that
it is the garden spot Of Virginia.. 1t is GER
tainly garden spot all right and each year
produces vegetables in vast quantities for mar
ket And it In close to the Northern markets
and has such an advantage of climate that every
trucker should have gown rich.
And yet we are informed by tho Northamp-
ton Times that there are hundreds Of families
in this favored territory THAT can scarcely
make both ends meet. The reason given by
our contemporary is that these farmers devote
their operations TO the money crop and pur-
chase most Of their supplies fom abroad.
We know nothing Of practical farming, but az
q bushes proposition it is plain as a, b, that
farmer cannot afford to buy that which he
can raise his own farm. The main ad-
vantage which the farmer has over the city
man Is the reduced cost Of living. The city
man must pay rent for the house in which he
lives, unless he own the house, and even then
the taxes and interest on the investment are
almost as much as rent would be, sometimes
more. Then he must pay cash for water, gas,
ice, and al his provisions. The city man with
an average salary has little left, after he has
paid these expenses together with the cost OF
servants hire and the like.
But shelter for the farmers family costs lit
tie from year to year and the outlay for water
light, ice and servants hire for the household
is less Now II he can produce on the farm
enough provisions for man and beast, his hv-
ing expenses will be triting when compared
with those Of the city man, and the profits on
his money crop will be as much gain, after
deducting enough for clothing and incidentals
And the clothing bill in the country is neces-
sariy smaller than in town.
Farmers who do not follow this rule will make
mockery of the suggestion, but there are farm
ers who do live by the rule and they pros
porous. When farmer purchases corn, hay
bacon or any farm product he pays first of al
the cost of production with the producer pro
fit, then the middle man s profit and finally the
freight. That is a fact which cannot be de-
MED and that fact should be sufficient to con
vince any sensible farmer that he can produce
cheaper than he can purchase.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-26

8 Governor Hughes has been tucked away where
politics cannot interfere with him, nor he with
politics. We do not say that President Taft
has designedly retired him. but the fact speaks
Tor itself. Mr.. Hughes viii soon go into that
seondition designated by Cleveland's famous ex-
PRECISION.
But what Is lost to politics will be gained to
The judiciary. Governor Hughes Is an able law
yer and man of high character. Mr.. VIM. J..
Bryan objects to him on the score that he Ia in
sympathy with exploiting corporations" the
friend Of Rockefeller and an opponent of the in
come tax But he is an honest man for all
HAT and he has given abundant evidence that
I'll personal views viii not prevent him from be-
ing Just judge
IS Mr.. Hughes may be friend Of the rich, but
q New York correspondent says that when he
accepted the nomination for Governor he con-
Aded to friend that his entire fortune did not
exceed $45, 900. Out Of this amount the Gov
amor spent nearly $4,000 in the first two years
~ served.
The Governor receixes- from tho State only
no 900 year and is not permitted under the
CONSTITUTION. to add to his income by practicing
his profession or engaging in business OF any
Mind.
u His salary as justice of the Supreme Court
Wiu be $500 He could earn more than that
by practicing in the courts as a corporation
Hhwyer. In spite of Mr.. Bryan's objections we
fhink that the country Is to be congratulated
that the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench
ii to be filed by Charles f. Hughes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-26
Cuba.

Cuba is again in the public eye. There is
trouble a-plenty and more in sight Some of
the natives are at outs with the administration.
1t bids fair to be worse by and by when the
inevitable hard times come to the laborers in
the rural districts, and the negro element is al
ways to be reckoncd with
Aside from all this there are Americans, and
Cubans too of the upper class, who are anxious
to have Cuba annexed to the United States.
These probably make as much trouble as they
dare and the recent visit of General Wood has
stirred I'D that element and given them Ell
enlargement. For our part, we have never be-
lieved that the Cuban republic could survive.
We have yet to be convinced that those people
who have the revolutionary germ in their blood
are capable of sclf-government. We are willing
that they should be given every chance and
Uncle Sam should stand by as their friend But
it would not be friendly, it would be heartless
and cruel to stand by until the revolution has
actually begun and many lives sacrificed. AS
soon as Uncle Sam is honestly satisfied that the
Cubans are going to ''revolute" he should step
in and prevent the row That would be act
of friendship and of common humanity.