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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
UNCLE CALHOUN SPOKE OUT
Answer No Doubt Truthful. But by No
Means What the Orator
Desired.

Booker r. Washington. congratulate.
ed by a New York reporter on the
success he has made of his life. said
with a smile:
II suppose | must be modest and
declare that luck has had much to do
with my progress. or otherwise I'll be
In Senator Dash's shoes.
Senator Dash of Talapoosa prided
himself on his rise from the bottom,
for Senator Dash in his youth had
worked with the colored men in the
cotton fields.
Boosting at a political meeting
about his rise, the senator singled
out Uncle Calhoun Webster among his
audience and said:
~ see before me old Calhoun Web.
ster, beside whom, in the broiling
southern sun, | toiled day after day
Now. ladies and gentlemen, | appeal
TO Uncle Calhoun. Tell us all, uncle
was |, or was | not, Il good man in
the cotton field"
"'Iu' wuz a good man, senatah,
the aged negro replied: 'yo' wuz
good man, TO- a faCk; but yo' sut'ny
didn't work much"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
The Winning Candidate.

Two candidates for the same office
came into a certain town n day.
The one called at a house where q
little girl came to the door. Said he:
"Sissie, will you please bring me a
glass Of water?" Having brought the
water. he gave her some candy and
asked: Did the man ahead Of me
he give you money" Yes, sir; he
give you candy" Yes, sir" Then
he gave her a nickel and said: Did
gave me ten cents" Then, picking
her up, he kissed her and said: Did
he kiss you?" Yes. sir. and he kissed
mamma, too"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Scven.year-old William had become
the proud owner of n pet pig. and in
sisted upon having all the car OF IL
himself. After n few weeks. as the
pig did not seem to thrive, his father
said to him !:
william, I'm afraid you are not
feeding your pig enough. 1t does not
seem TO be f~attcning at ALL"
Il don't want him to fatten yet"
William replied, knowingly. I'm wait
ing until he gets to be as long as I
want him. then I'll begin to widen
him out."-Tit- Bits.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
Schurz Was Sure of Him.

Carl Schurz Vas dining one night
with a man who had written a book
of poems. so called, and who was
pleased with himself.
The poet was diSCoursing on the
time.worn topic of politics of the men
who take office.
~ consider politics and politicians
beneath my notice." he said. Il do
not care for office. | wouldn't be a
senator or cabinet officer, and | doubt
II l could be tempted by the offer of
the presidency. For the matter of
that, | would rather be known as a
third.rate poet than a trst-rate states.
man"
well, aren't you?" Schur1 shouted
at him.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
He ChuIdn't See.

Little Jacks father was the teacher
OF the Sunday school class of which
Jack was a ncw member. He had been
told that as this was his first Sunday
he would not be asked any questions
but he must pay close attention just
the same
So, on the way home his father
asked him who 1t was who killed
Goliath.
Il don't know, | was sitting on the
back scat and couldn't see" was the
ready answor.-FrOm Norman l..
Mack's National Monthly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
Reason for Strange Names.

A little colored girl appeared on
one Of the city Fairgrounds the other
day, accompanied by two pickanin.
MES, who, she explained, were cousins
of hers, visitors in Newark. What
are their names" asked the young
woman in charge of the playground.
aida Overture Johnson and Lucia
Sextette Johnson" the girl answered.
"You see their papa used to work for
Q opera man."-Newark News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
On the Senators.

Tho wit of Bishop Seth Ward
amusCs Nashville frequently.
Bishop Ward. in company with two
senators. came forth from q Nash
vile reception the other day and En-
tered Il waiting motor car
"Ah, bishop said one of his com
panions. you are not like your mas
ter. He was content to ride an ass"
Yes. and SO would | be-" Bishop
Ward answered, "but there's no such
animal to be got nowadays. They
make them all senator's"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
You Can Rely on Resinol to Do Its
Work Quickly and Perfectly.

Have been troubled with dry Ec-
zcma for several months, and have
tried many different remedies, but |
have gotten more relief and better re-.
Resinol than all other remedies. VIII
gladly recommend it whenever and
wherever | can.
a. T.. Hatch. DDS. Cleveland, Ohio.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
Iryina 10 console.

"My son remarked the stern
parent, when | was your age | had
very little time for frivolous diver.
sions."
We'll" replied the young man, you
didn't miss much. Believe me, this
gay life isn't what II looks 10 be-
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
MISSOURI STATE s.
CAPITAL ITEMS
NOTES THAT ARE OF INTEREST
TO MiSSOURlANS.
Brief Mention Of Matters as They
Occur at jefferson City,
Official and other.
wise.

jefferson City.-Gov. lladloy in his
annual Thanksgiving proclamation de
Clares that Missouri and her citizens
have much to be thankful for during
the past year, and the requests that
the people cease their usual avocations
and Thursday, November "a, return
thanks to Almighty God for the bless.
ings that they have enjoyed. The
proclamation in part follows:
The president Of the United States,
in accordance with appropriate custom
that has come down to us from the
beginning of our national life, has
designated Thursday, November "a, as
a day Of Thanksgiving and prayer.
Il feel that the people Of Missouri
can appropriately join in the observ'
ance of this occasion. During the year
past nature had brought 70 us a boun.
.iful return from farm and field: labor
has been generally employed at fair
wages; business has been both ac.
tive and prosperous. We have en-
joyed a freedom from lawlessness and
public disorder. Our laws have been
generally satisfactorily observed, and
impartially enforced, without resort to
extreme or unusual efforts. Our pub.
lie service has been efficiently con.
Quoted, and free from scandals or
abuses; the public health has been
safcguarded and improved; our public
schools have furnished adequate op.
portunity for an education. while the
conditions of life have furnished an
equal opportunity for success and
achievement"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
Scant Pasturace.

IT am afraid the moths Will get into
my bathing suit" said Maude.
ut would a shame" replied May
mie. "The poor things would starve
to death"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
THE TRIAL OF
JESUS
Sunday School Lesson for Nov. II, 1910
Specially Arranged for This Paper

Lesson Text-Matthew a6:57-6s. Memory
verse "a.
Golden Text-'~who. when he was re-
vfled, reviled not again. Peter ?:23.
Time-Friday morning OF the Crucihx-
Ion, continuing from between 1 una Q
o'clock until after sunrise.
Place-The palace of the High Priest.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

The days of chivalry are not past. A
lady entered our Office the other day
and We took our feet off the desk.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Notwithstanding practically every
state in the Union is ~follosing our
lead in the hunt for home seekers
the report of Commissioner Curran
says Missouri is in a particularly ad.
vantageous position to-day compared
with other states. With fine crops
and a splendid year all around, and
with ~droughts and poor crops in many
Of the states Of the Union, the time is
especially opportune for her to take
advantage of these conditions and fill
up her vacant land with good farmers.
To do this we suggest sufficient appro.
priation 10 provide lecturers, equipped
with stCropticons and slides showing
actual Missouri scenes. together with
literature for distribution at each
point.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
Home Vaudeville.

80 You used to be on the stage?"
"Ycs'm; and | done a splitting
sketch"
well let's see what you can do in
the way of a wood splitting sketch"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Lewis Single Binder &c cigar equals
h quality most Zoe cigars.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Some people are too fresh-but the
same thing can't be said of eggs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

What Murine Eye Remedy Does to tho
Eyes is to Refresh. Cleanse, Strengthen and stiuu.
late Iiealthful Circulation. hrumoting Normal
Conditions. Try Murine in your Eyes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24
Had Been Done.

"T never saw such Il versatile man
he can do anything"
why stop at 'anything""
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Many a guilty mar escapes because
he is so small he goes right through
the net.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

1t isn't every ball player who can
make q hit on the stage.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE TNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large . OF. package, 5 cents.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Bluefsh-So Shad thought he'd get
into society by coming to the sea.
shore. did he?
Bass-Why, yes. They had him for
dinner at De Wealth's the first day.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

The Missouri supreme court upholds
the long and short haul statute in
overriding a motion for a rehearing in
the suit against the Missouri Pacific.
The ruling disposes of the case and
sustains the statute, which prohibits
railroads from charging more for the
shipment of freight for a short dis
lance than for a longer distance. The
railroad may appeal to the United
States supreme court.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

Charles Grow OF St. Joseph applied
to the supreme court for a writ of
quo warranto against the circuit
judges of ST. Joseph 70 prevent them
from exercising the functions OF jury
commissioners. The proceeding is a
friendly one. The case follows the
taking OF the census in St. Joseph.
Ten years ago the census gave St.
Joseph more than 100000 population,
The census this year shows that it has
less than 100000. The Legislature
passed q law making the circuit judges
jury commissioners and adding $1,000
e year to the salaries. The Law was
made to apply to cities OF 1000
population and less than 100000.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-11-24

The attorneys for the big packing
companies, against which custer pro.
ceedings are pending in the supreme
court OF Missouri, withdrew their de.
murrers to the petition OF Attorney
General Major and filed answers. in
which the constitutlonality of the anti.
trust laws of the state is attacked.
They ask that the court dismiss
Majors petitions. The attorney gen.
erai will file a reply TO their answers,
after which the supreme court viii
hear arguments il the matter,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
HARDIN PLEDGE
DAY WAS ONE
OF EXCITEMENT

Saturday was pledge day for the
Hardin sororities and as result the
college lawn Monday. was the scene
Of various stunts by the neophytes.
Uptown the girls being initiated call
ed for stoves at the shoe stores and
did other foolish things figured aus
embarrassing as a preliminary to their
jauDt on the goat.
The Beta Sigma Omicrcn pledges
are: Misses Elsie Bush, Martha Rid
er, Flossie Deaver, Flora blackwell,
Augusta Burgendal and Helen San
derson.
The Phi Mu pledges are Misses In
dAa Hines, Enora Waller, Beulah
Rarr, Gladys Long and Theresa
Beets..
The Gamma pledges are: Misses
Mary Wilkerson, Harriet Purcer, Ma
ry and Ruth Colbert, Ruth Chestain,
Kathryn Smith, Josephine Mckee, Ma
vine Colman and Mary Sears.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03

4 zREFERRINC to uor chanr CLARK
laoel of Copgress from This die.
zst and tbo navt oroo,,ov - tba
Nss of Renresantativas ,ba Kan.
i CITY Star aditorio,iv savs. .uon
anp Clark pood Damr..,,at Minor.
Il Leader In tbo IIonse nrohahlv
next Sneaker 10 a. .,roa,, IN Con.
ston Hall to.r,ght IL viii no
:. m wo.,r 'tl l 'On's"'' ne wni ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03

be complimented on the smoothness
with which every plan was carried
out. Mexico likes the Maccabees and
we hope they like us. Come again.
fhere will be banquet at the Rim
90 Hotel tonight for the Maccabees.
The banquet in homer of the LAZY
M22eabees at the Ringo Ho, Ell, Tues
day evening, was a delightful a'feiF
a' Was largely attended An elegaD
course dinner was served; the menu
cerds were very tasty, bearing On
heir front page a llkenecs Of Mns.
Sommers, the State Commander.
A telegram was sent from this
city Tuesday by Wallace Bassford,
private secretary to Champ Clark.
Cclgrsa man from Che Ninth District,
stating that former con
cerning the conduct of several post
masters in this section who have. il
i5 alleged, violated the civil service
law by being too active in politics
should be considered as formal charg
es.
Mr.. Clark will also post notices of
fering 500 reward for the arrest and
conviction of anyone caught boodling
In this district. He states he has
information that Doodle win be used
in an attempt to defeat him. rhe
postmasters at Louisiana, Center,
Frankford and st. Charles are the
ones accused.
The sessions of the Kings Daugh-
ters' State Convention Wednesday
were taken up with routine business.
Quite number OF out-of-town mem
ber are present and enjoying the
sessions.
Miss Emma Glazebrook, of ST.
Louis, State secretary, is presiding
at the meeting Miss Libby, of New
York, first vice-president of the Ma
tional organization and one Of the
founders Of the Kings Daughters
with Miss Greenwood, State repre-
sentative of the Order in the Nation
al Council are upon the platform.
Add Program
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
JUDGE SUTTON FAVORS
COUNTY HIGHWAY ,,ENGI-
NEER--A BIG SAVER
JUDGE OF THE COUNTY COURT
WHO HAS SERVED WITH AND
WITHOUT A HIGHWAY ENeiN-
EER SAYS THE OFFICE is A
GREAT MoNEY.sAVER.

"The Highway Engineer saves his
salary and more for the county ev-
cry year since he has been in office
when there was no Highway Engin-
eer and has also served since and he
knows whereof he speaks.
"The office has always proved a
great moneysaver for the county, .
he continued. "In everything he
buys he Is in a position TO get it for
less than under the old system as
he buys for the entire county. |
believe that il every man who was op
posed to the office of Highway Engin'
eer would inform himself concerning
the actual fact he would vote not to
abolish 1t.
"Mr. Wakefield pays all expenses
from his salary which comes from the
general revenue and not from the
road fund. This in itself is saw
ing. There are countless other small
as well as large matters in which he
saves"
81 have no personal interest in the
matter. ! only have an interest as a
taxpayer and citizen who Is inter
ested in good roads. | know this IS
far the most economical way to build
and repair bridges The old way Of
letting these bridges to the lowest
bidders was very unsatisfactory. The
bridge men won't bid against one
another. Besides If some one dont
look after this work the county will
be imposed upon.
"If you will figure his expenses out
you will find he is the poorest paid
man in the county. Besides this, the
laws OF 1909. Sec 1852, says in
counties that vote to abolish High
way Engineer, the surveyor shall be
exofficio Highway Engineer and per-
form the duties of Highway Engin-
eer and receive from SO to $5 per day
for his services. While the surveyor
win not have quite the authority, his
pay will be as much OF more than tn
Highway Engineer. We employ the
Highway Engineer by the year with
the privilege to discharge him any
day has work is not satisfactory. The
surveyor is elected for four years,
surveyor is elected for years, while
he may be ever so incompetent yet
the law says he shall be Highway
Engineer regardless OF qualifications.
"Two of the members of our next
court will be the men of experience,
al of them are business men and
am sure will save the county every
dollar they can. So my advice is, put
1t up to them and let them employ
whom they please" )"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
October 80. 1910.

October 80, 1910
To the Editor Of the Ledger:-
Thinking you would like to hear
from this western part Of the county
what the people think of the office Cd
highway engineer, write you.
was opposed to the office Of high.
way engineer, but since fnyestigatin
the matter I'think the farmers gel
inore direct benefit from this office
than any other office la the county.
| have been asked, does Wake
fields salary comes out the road
fund? No, 1t comes out of the gen.
eral revenue of the county and not
out. of the road fund.
Now, Mr.. Editor, the tools and
the lumber and material the highway
engineer purchases by the car load
for roads and the reduction he gets
price more than offsets his salary
which rs a saving to the people.
Now, MIR, Editor, under the old
system the surveyor Of the county ac
ed as highway engineer and was
paid by the day and it cost the coun'
ty about $s per day. including team
and board
Now the county highway engineer
is paid a salary, and he pays his
own expenses. asked one man why
he was opposed to office Of high
way engineer. Well, he said he new
er saw the engineer do anything on
the road and he wasn't going to vot7
for him. Now, this man is going 70
the poles on the Sth OF November am
cast an intelligent vote.
think the present system of work
ing the roads and building bridges
with the highway engineer as gener
Al manager is the best system we ev
or had.
n My VIII SnN
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
X GENERAL NEWS NOTES y

The departure of Paul Webber, one
of the partners i'm theMeNico Agen-
cy for the Ford motor car and who
left Mexico, Mo-, for Mexico, Mex,
Unexpectedly some time ago, has re-
suited, 1t is alleged, in his partner, r.
F. Moore, filing a petition in bank
ruptcy in Judge ID. p. Dyer's court i'm
st. Louis.
Mr.. Moore was forced to make this
move because number of accounts
against the firm were being pressed
against him. He has a letter from
Webber stating he intends to go to
South American and settle and not re
turn here Mr. MoOres liabilities are
about $350O His assets in outstand-
ing debts amount to about $3.50.
The Lady Maecabee Rally clo7ed
Tuesday after an open session Mon
day night that drew an immense
crowd and closed with dance in the
Elk's ball room. The meeting was
a great success and Washington
and fIolllster Hives have sustained
their regulations as being ideal hos
tesses. After an auto ride with May
or Potts and +. A. Morris, the meet.
ing closed Tuesday Afternoon
In the competition for the llrgest
number Of members from any one
Hive In attendance the following
shows the results: Washington Hive
"A; Hollister Hive Al Moberly Hive,
20; and Jefferson City Hive, H.
The meeting In every detail proved
nost successful and the drill work of
the May A. C. Sommers team of st.
Louis, and the Magic City team were
features of the rally. Mrs. Sommers
and those who assisted her should
'-S----e---
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
DANISH cATARRH
Breathe Hyomei for Two Minutes,
and stuffed-Up Head VIII Vanish

If you want to get relief from ca
tarrh, cold in the head or from an
Irritating cough in the shortest time,
breathe HYoMEI (pronoune 1t High
o-me).
1t will clean out your head in two
minutes and allow you to breathe
freely, awake or asleep.
HYOMEI will cure a cold in one
day, IL will relieve you of disgusting
snuffles, hawking, splitting and often
sive breath In week.
HYOMEI lis made chiefly from ell
calyptus, soothing, healing, germ
killing antiseptic, that comes from
the eucalyptus forests OF inland Aus
tralia, where catarrh, asthma and col
sumption were never known to ex
ist.
HYOMEI is pleasant and easy t
breathe. Just pour a few drops intt
the hard rubber pocket inhaler
breathe 1T, and cure is almost Ger
| tain.
A complete Hyomei outfit, includ
ing inhaler and one bottle of HYO
MEI, costs only $1.OO at druggists ev
erywhere and at Otis Purdys. /
you already own an inhaler, remem
Der that you can get an extra bottl
of HY0MEI for only so cents Fo
free trial sample write Booths Hyo
mel Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
No. 35

Having been a lifelong Democrat
and always Interested in the success
Of the Party, | was disappointed aud
ohagrined ait the defeat of Missouri
Democracy in 1908. Immediately
thereafter | began to advocate organ
ization OF the party for the redemp-
ton of the State. The Kansas City
harmony meeting of January Sth, 1917
participated in as lit was by represen-
taaave Democrats from every county
in Missouri, exerted widespread
influence and has been of lasting ben
eflt TO the party
Repeated and insistent requests
from Democrats of every section OF
the state, and a sense of duty to
Democracy, induced me to become
a candidate for the Democratic nom
nation for the United States Senate.
For five months past, have made a
strenuous campaign of the State,
having visited eighty odd counties, an
made over two hundred speeches. My
motives have been subjected to attael
and criticism by inuendo and tnsinua-
tious to such an extent that my pa
thence and resolution have been taxed
almost beyond endurance. Having,
however, made pledges to harmony
and cooperation at the Kansas City
Conference, ! have submitted to
many indignities, exasperat'ng aus
they were, and have through trying
campaign of five months devoted my
time and effort almost exclusively II
Exposing the fallacies Of Republican
policies and championing Democratic
principles. My own candidacy has
been to very great extent put in
the background or entirely ignored.
The campaign is now drawing to a
close. Having done what | could 10
aid the cause ofDemocracy by my
voice, and by all the means within
Imy poWer. submit my candidacy fol-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
REFERRING to The contest

"hfERRlNG to the contest in
Democratic party in Missouri
Ue United States Senate, the Lex
|e0R tMo) lntelligencer editorially
r" Francis sentiment and sup
appears to be growing in every
|"'ef of the state. 1t is natural
y should be SO. Simplicity,
aW'Ny and dlrectness-the nervy
~les have given him his sue
III business are bound to win in
''"s run in politics as well. Sar'
h, ||pI' muendo, and violent denunei
~ W. attract attention--(so will
.vs'th)-but. they do not prove
'EntE win over anybody, build vi
plSS discourage opposition ol
=" excite lasting admiration; fol
.Oper second thought we are bour
'V''A5 That all Of this ds but pom
us le our malevolent impulses"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-11-03
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF MISSOURI

the Democratic nomination TO the So
Der judgment of the voters of Nils
souri,. Membership In the United
States Senate entails great RESPONSE
bilities, and in a very high honor
worthy of any mans ambhion. My
qualifications for the office, my sim
cerity in advocating Democratic prin-
eiples, my ability to look after the
material interests OF Missouri and TO
urge the improvement of the naviga-
hle rivers of Missouri and of the Mis-
issippi Valley; my desire 70 aid in
the development of the resources and
In strengthening the political, com
rlercial and financial power of this
section can be best attested by the
lrecCrd | have made in public and pri-
yate life during the forty-four years
/ have lived and labored with and for
the people of Missouri,
1t would have given me great pleas.
ure to visit every county and every
township in the State, but time has
not permitted, If it had, could
rot have become more familiar with
the instincts Of the patriotic citizen
ship of the State, better acquainted
with their material interests, nor
more sincerely desiirous to promote
their welfare. Public office is a
4 -.