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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
That Man Again.

He came into the office with an
apologize air and tiptoed to the desk
OF the sallow hireling with the wilted
collar, holding his head perked to one
side as he progressed, giving himself
the appearance of one coyly bent
upon mischief OF sorts
IL do not wish to interrupt YOU" he
said to the hireling, but rather
clever thought came to me this morn
ing, and | imagined you might be
able to convert It into some kind OF a
POPULARITY, so to speak. 1t Ia In the
nature of a conundrum. and is to this
effect: What is the difference be-
tween a heroic soldier who has been
captured by the enemy and who In
the dead OF night, leaps upon horse
and endeavors to make his escape.
and potter who executes a special
order for Mr.. Joseph Labberty?"
who is this man Labberty?"
"Oh, he ia simply a fictitious char
acter.
And this moving picture here
what did he"
AS | said, sir, 1t is merely sug-
gestlon ] am making, and | do not
care to have 1t analysed 30 critically.
The answer to It is that one makes
dash for liberty and the other makes
a dish for Labberty, but | shall with.
draw my offer to permit you to use
It."
And out OF the misty depths OF tho
valley came a shudderlng gust OF
wind like sigh drawn from the
depths OF an anguIshed soul.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
TO SAVE OLD FRIGATE

The Constellation was at the Ports
mouth navy yard until March, 1862,
when she was sent to the Mediter-
ranean under command of Commo-
dore Henry X. Thatcher, where she
remained for the next two years.
From 1865 to 1867 she was receiving
ship at Norfolk, and from 1867 to 1870
receiving ship at Philadelphia. In
1871 she was practice and gunnery
ship at Washington. and then sent to
the naval academy at Annapolis.
For several years she has been re-
ceiying ship at the Newport station.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
write a New England novel.

To write a New England novel
Take Boston, a man and maid.
And start with an crudite chapter
ON calling shovel spade.
Work In something soulful and earnest.
Such What Is the why"
And mix with the briny sea breezes-
And dried apple pie.
Make all OF your characters drawing
In dialect HtiitCd. but quaint
Put most OF them into Eyeglasses;
And make them say HASN'T not
"hain't"
Your hero might rush to the army
And try hard to die
Mix this with the Mall and the Common
And dried apple pie.
70 write New England novel
Don't overlook history's aid.
Use Washington. Webster and Henry,
Work in n heroic brigade
or statesmen and scholars and sages
Who say at is -
And don't forget anyone's accent
Or the dried apple pie.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
BIRTHSTONE LIST is REVISED
National Retail jewelers. Association
Make an Official Announce
ment.

Kansas City, Mo.--The American
National Retail jewelers. association
here, after endless requests from
numerous sources, decided officially
upon the following revised list OF
birthstones; January, garnet; Feb
ruary. amethyst; March, bloodstone
and aqua marine; April, diamond;
May, emerald; June, pearl and moon
stone; July, ruby; August, sardonyx
and peridot; September. sapphire;
October opal and tourmaline; Novem-
Der. topaz; December. turquoise and
lApis lazuli.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29

Yes" said the returned traveller.
pointing out the place on the map.
1T was right here that slipped OFF
the mountain. and 1t was right here
that stopped sliding"
Man alive!" we exclaimed you
pointed at Switzerland first, and then
indicated Greece as your stopping
place."
We'll" he answered, anyhow
felt as IL there was only a grease spot
left when | lit"
And when We explained cur provo
cation to the Judge. he made the man
pay the fine that had been assessed
against us for striking him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
Are the Germs Afrald2

II see" said Mrs. Meddergrass.
who was reading the local paper.
that the carpet in the hall OF con-
gress is Jest full of germs | wonder
why none of the congressman is
s;ck?"
You bet them germs know their
business" asserted Mr. Meddergrass.
applying more tallow to his boots.
you bet they DO They amt goin' to
tackle none O. them congressman.
That's why they hid in the carpet"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29

Two cups Of brown sugar; one cup
butter: three eggs, one level tea.
spoonful OF soda dissolved in five
Tablespoons Of sweet milk; one tea.
spoonful each Of cloves, cinnamon,
allspice and nutmeg. Three cups
flour; one cup chopped raisins. Drop
from a spoon in pan and bake
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
Preserved Cherries.

Stone the cherries, preserving every
drop of juice. Weigh the fruit, allow
ing pound for pound for sugar Put a
layer OF fruit for one OF sugar until
all is used up; pour over the juice
and boil gently until the syrup begins
to thicken. The shortstemmed cher
ries or the Morellas are the best for
preserves. Sweet cherries will not do.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29

him gently and exlaimed: What a
pity that so young a man should
soil his soul with such a crime" He
turned and fed from her presence in
stantly and his successor, finding her
at prayer. came quickly behind her
and accomplished her execution.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
PRIZE FOR FLYING DEVICE

ured mile course, was under consider
alton. Strict inquiries were held into
every incident and the causes sscer-
tained wherever possible.
With regard to the recruiting OF
the flying corps" the colonel said the
eighteen hundredth application had
Just been received.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
Leaves Much 10 Charity.

Hackensack. N. J.-Several hundred
thousand dollars is left to religious
and charitable institutions by the will
OF John G. Lyle of Tenafy. N. J.,
which has been filed for probate here
Mr.. Lyle was for years a partner OF
the firm Of Lord G. Taylor OF New
York. The bulk of the estate, which
aggregates many millions. is left to
the widow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29

What became Of those phono-
graph. you sent TO the cannibal IsI-
auds. loaded with sermons" We asked
oil the member OF the missionary
board
The cannibals thought they we're
soufe new form OF missionary and
tried to eat them, and now they arc
sending cmissarics With requests for
pepsin pills"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29
To Save Mattinu.

To save your mating, make a COW
err OF outing flannel to slip over your
broom when sweeping. This will be
found to take up the dust easily and
saves the mating much wear
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-08-29

Adversely corrects the census of
your true friends. Prosperity only
multiplies hypocrites, as the sunshine
brings out the gnats.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
CHIEF TO ARRIVE
TODAY TO ATTEND
c. A. R. MEETINGS
Commander Trimble to Have
Escort to Annual En-
campment.

Judge II. NJ Trimble, OF Princeton,
ILL.,. ccmmander-in-chief of the G. A. r.,
will arrive In Washington this after
noon to attend she forty-fourth annual
encampment or the Department of the
Potomac, @. \. r. He will be met at
the station by Col. John McElroy and
Col o. H. Oldroyd.
The encampment will be held at
G. A.. X. hall tonight. banquet will
be held by members OF the department
at Arlington tomorrow night in honor
of Commander5n-C Trimble. The
department Cohncil OF administration
will meet Friday night at o'clock at
headquarters to discuss matters Of bust
ness.
This week, beginning with the services
held at the First Congregational Church
last night, will comprise series OF
veterans meetings.
The Lincoln birthday celebration at
tractcd a large audience last night.
Congressman Charles L. Fuller de-
c'arcd that II Lincoln were alive he
would never approve the expenditure of
S:.pn,0o0 10 mere monument to his
fame. Others who spoke were T. r.
.Insbcrry. Martin 3. MaUCen, Carl C.
Anderson. AMI Major Thomas II. Nc
Eec. The Invocation vas pronounced
~ the Pew. H.. n. Couden. chaplain
Of the House OF Representatives.. Will
liam Wall Whiddit sang "A Thousand
Years, NV own Columbia and led
chorus singing IN several patriotic
songs. Mrs. Agnes Wheeler gave a
patriotic recitation. Col. John McElroy
presided.
rhe birthday Of Lin,o and of Fred
eric; Douglass was celebrated last night
by the ColUrcd Netara Army and
Navy Union at the Cosmopolitan Zap.
ttst Church. Addresses were made by
Congressman William Sulzc-, Assistant
Attorney General w. II. Lewis. DR.. ]
y. Ross. the Rev. Sterling n. Brown
the Rev. 4. G. Garner. Mrs. Julia NJ
Layton. Thomas Waller w. p. Frisby
| lIr. .. p. w. Drew, and the Rev. $ G
| Lamplins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Death Claims Noted I.
Character of Capitol

John Brown, colored, laborer under
the STgeant-at-Erms of the Senate,
died at his home here last night, and
with his passing there departed one of
the most interesting OF the attaches
about the Capitol. Brown, who was a
former slave, was six feet and three
inches in height, and was often pointed
out 10 visitors by the guides. He had
been about the Capitol as a laborer
since 1865. He served through the war
as n soldier, but somehow or other
never could remember the name of his
captain, his major, or his colonel.
At one time in his career Brown was
drum major in colored band, and
when he put his drum majors shake on.
by reason of his great height, he looked
like a giant.
Some years ago, when Col. Dick
Bright was sergeant-at-arms Brown got
sick and feeble. He was told that his
services were no longer required
Sorry, boss" said Brown, but |
can't go. ies' can't afford to be fred"
So he stayed on the payroll until his
death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
FIGHTING ICE FLOES,
APACHE TRIES TO
REACH UPPER BAY
Conditions on Chesapeake
Declared to Be Worst
in Years.

Fighting her way through heavy ice
and rapidly moving foes, the revenue
cutter Apache is endeavoring to beat
her way up Chesapeake Bay today as
far as Crisfleld, Md. The same trip was
undertaken by the Apache yesterday,
but without success; the heavy ice bat
tered the vessel down the bay, and at
times she could not keep Roadway or
Point No Point, opposite the upper shore
of the mouth of the Potomac, she en-
countered a jam yesterday, and was
forced to drop back to Smiths Point
for SAFE anchorage during the night.
Captain Carmne reports that ice con-
dittOns in the bay and its tributary riy-
ers are the worst ever known. even "a
the Oldest inhabitants among the marin
ers and fisher folk. Navigation of the
bay above Smiths Point is impossible
except ;S, for the biggest and most power
iul steamers. All small craft are help
less. No relief Is in sight, and il NAV
again.
Ice conditions are the worst in years
along the entire coast line from the
Chesapeake northward, and vessels OF
me Revenue Cutter Service are expert
encing the biggest season of rescue work
tney nave ever encountered.
me cutter Gresham, cut the tug
Ice In Vineyard sound, and towed them
INTO Vineyard Haven. Many other YES
sells are ice bound in Long Island sound.
~ NJ: Foote, general manager of the
Postal Telegraph and Cable system,
wired Revenue Cutter headquarters this
morning that the cable ship, Mackay
Bennett, rescued the crew of the
schooner Caledonia. which was found
Water-logged and "iced-up' off Sable Is
land. The Mackay Bennett tried to tow
the schooner into port, but she capsized
In a gale last night, the weight of ice
on her sails and rigging, making her
top-heaVy. The vessel was cut adrift
when she turned turtle, and is a serious
menace to navigation.
The Cutter 1taSca has blasted out the
the three mast5 of the unknown sChoOn-
er, which sank thirty-four miles off
Cape Romano, in the pathway of ocean
traffic.
The Cutter Woodbury. rescued a tug
and two schooners caught in the ice
and rendered helpless in Fox Island
Th0rofare, off the Maine coast. All three
vessels were taken into Stonington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Northeast Citizens Act
On District Measures

Resolutions lisapproving of bills pend
ing in Congress looking to requiring
=, al consideration on deeds in the trans
fer 70 real estate: the transfer of the
control of the water " orks from the
War department to the Commissioners,
and giving the commissioners the right
to extend public highways at the eX-
pcnse OF abutting property owners. were
passed by the Northeast Washington
citizens Association at meeting last
night in the Northeast Temple, II. be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
northeast.
W. $. ErAnson introduced the res0lu-
tions disapprovlnz the bill on real
value" and w. ]. FrizZell introduced
the other resolutions. DR. Starr Par
son, chairman of the SCHOOL committee
az the association, recommended a cur
few law.
W. :. Lang, chairman Of the commit
tee on parks and spaces, read a report
that this committee Gisapproved Of the
BIN before Congress, making a park out
of Mt. Hamilton. The committee favors
instead a park being made Of tho old
GraCeland Cemetery, at Fifteenth and
II streets northeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
BISHOPS PLAN TO
MAKE RICH TO TOLL
STARTS DISCUSSION
Michigan Prelate Says
Righteousness Cannot
Prevail Now.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-With Judge
Gary, of the Steel trust warning his
wealthy associates that IL they do not
reform they will be reformed by the
mob" and President Taft asserting that
political emotionalists would hurry rs
into a French revolution" the remedy
for unrest suggested by the Rt Rev.
c. ID. Williams, Episcopal bishop of
Michigan. was widely discussed today.
The bishop told the Women's Henry
George League last night that 1t was not
drunkenness that led to poverty, but
poverty that led to drunkenness. Jus
tlce and righteousness cannot prevail"
he said, $50 long as we have people en-
joying wealth they did not earn and
toiling not. Put them to work for the
benefit OF mankind. II is getting to the
point, where. the people. realize that a
social conscience is needed, and n gen.
eral awakening is coming"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
BREAKS UP A BAD COLD
in JUST A FEW HOURS
Most effective and harmless way to
cure severe cold and end
all Grippe misery.

There is not one grain of quinine in
Pape's Cold Compound, which, when
taken every two hours, until three con-
secutlve doses are taken, will surely
end the grippe and break UP the most
severe cold, either in the head, chest,
back, stomach, or limbs.
It promptly relieves the most miser-
able headache, dullness, head and nose
stuffed up, feverishness, sneezing, sore
throat. running of the nose, catarrhal
affections, soreness, stiffness. and rheu-
matte twinges.
Pape's Cold Compound is the result
of three years research, at a cost OF
more than fifty thousand dollars and
contains no quinine, which we have
conclusively demonstrated is not effect
i've In the treatment of colds or grippe.
Take this harmless Compound as di-
rected, with the knowledge that there
is no other medicine made anywhere else
In the world which will cure your cold or
end Grippe misery as promptly and
without any other assistance or bad
after effects as a 25-cent package of
Pape's Cold Compound. which any
druggist in the world can supply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Mephisto Ruled at
Saengerbund Carnival

At the annual "Narren Carneval," or
"fCols' session." OF the Washington
SaerCerhumd last night, Mcphistopheles,
in the person of President Albert Lep-
per, ruled with Miss Olga Lossau and
Miss Bertha Nails acting as attendant
'imps' at the 2lubhoVse, 3l4 street
northwest.
Commissioner Rudolph, Samuel Com
r"rs, Christian HcuricE. and Fra"k
Claudy responded TO the summons Ct
Mephisto for speeches. A letter o. re-
get vas read from Simon Wolf. In
MephistC's council were Herbert Ley,
George Pitt, and AdClph Levy.
The original songs were written by
II. ClaL6y, Hugo Schulza, William
Sc hefer, A. Braun"r, and Richard
Erauner The cartoon cover of the
souvenir song book was designed by
c. X. Bergman
From the ArioI Gesangvereir a large
delegation, headed BY, August schwarz,
presented 'Mopnisto' Lcpper with I
foolsCap of large size.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
NEW STREET PLANS
FOR ALEXANDRIA
Chamber of Commerce. at Largely Attended Meeting, In
dorses Resolution to Be Presented at Tonights Meet
ing of the City Council

els l.. Smith, Gardner l.. Boothe, Ver-
non Ford, and James r. and Harry r.
Cation, the directors. 1t is probable that
Judge Barley will take the matter under
adviseInent.
AS result of an explosion of kero-
sene lamp in the boarding house at sol
Cameron street, Mrs Mary Mullings re-
ceived painful burns, shortly after 7
o'clock last night. The blazing oil set
fire to the furniture and carpets of the
rooms, with loss of about $3.50
Preparations for the celebration of
Washington's Birthday in this city are
being made by Alexandria Council, Fra
ternal order of Americans. 1t is pro-
posed to give a musical and literary en-
tertainment, followed by a smoker, Oil
that date. ADDRESSES will be made by
several local speakers, including DIR.
j. l.. Allison.
Funeral services for Charles Travers,
whose body was found in his room on
South Royal street yesterday, beside
partly filled bottles of carbolic acid and
laudanum, will be held from 723 Duke
street at o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
the Rev. w. +. Watson officiating.
Burial will be made in Bethel Gene
terry. Coroner s. b. Moore issued a GER
th.cate of death from suicide, but re-
fused to make public the contents of a
note, said to have been found in the
room. The wife of the deceased is at
present confined in the Alexandria Hos
pital suffering from the effects of a
recent operation, and has not yet been
apprlsed of her husbands death.
--
The funeral OF James b. Allison will
be held from his residence. First and
Fairfax streets, at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, the Rev. \. G.. I.uttrell Of
flciating. Burial will be made in Bethel
Cemetery.
A meeting of Samaritan Rebekah
Lodge. l. .. .. r.. will be held in their
hall on North Columbus street this
evening at which time a class Of candi-
| dates will be initiated and other bust
ness transacted.
Accused of exceeding the speed limits
in an automobile, F. V. WheatleY. a
chauffeur. was arraigned in police court
this morning and fined $40. Although
denying that he was proceeding faster
| ted that his specdometer was out OF
order.
The will of William G. Plaskett was
admitted to probate in the circuit court
in vacation this morning. The deceased
| leaves his entire estate to his wife
Mrs. Irene l.. Plaskctt. She is also
named as executrlX, without bond.
court the following have been con.
| frmed as directors of Osceola Tribe OF
| Red Men: A. J. Butcher, Frank L.
Entwisle, and Henry Callan.
| A fair and bazaar will be held by the
women of the Methodist Protestant
J Church, beginning tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Lincoln and Douglass
HOnored in Speeches

The 1O3rd anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln was celebrated at the
Cosmopolitan (cOlOredD Baptist Church
last night. The ninety-ffth birthday of
Frederick Douglass was also celebrated.
Congressman William Sulzer of New
York was the principal speaker. Others
speaking were:
Assistant Attorney General w. II.
Lewis, DIR. l. N. Ross, pastor of the
A. NJ. l.. Church; the Rev. DR.. Sterling
N. Brown, Of Howard University; the
Rev. DIR. A. C. Garner, pastor of the
Plymouth Congregational Church: Mrs.
Julia M. Layton, Attorney Thomas
Walker, Attorney w. =. Frisby, the
Rev. Simon +. w. Drew. and the Rev.
g. q. Lamkins
A musical program was given by she
Washington Conservatory of Music, the
Cosmopolitan choir, and a quartet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Man Hurt by Fall
Still Unidentified

Unconscious and unidentified, the man
who received fractured skull by fall
ing last night at Twelfth and c streets
northwest is still in a critical condi-
ton in the Emergency Hospital. The
physicians hold out practically no hope
Tor his recovery.
John Bonifant, of Rockville, Md, told
the police that the injured man Is a
blacksmith with shop somewhere in
know his name. The sheriff of the
county was notified early this morning,
but up to later hour this afternoon
no reply had been received.
While it was thought for a time last
night that the man might have been
assaulted, the police learned from per-
sons who saw the accident that the man
fell on the pavement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Six Months Sentence
For SWindling Women

Brought back from Maryland prison,
where he had served four months, John
Daily received sentences totaling six
months on his pleas of guilty Of swim
ding three women by a fake adYeT-
Using scheme. On Daily's appeal for
clemency, Judge James l.. Pugh prom
Used TO investigate and take action later,
Three years of continuous drinking was
Daily's excuse for his action.
Two of the three women, Miss Laura
Cadman, of 1928 Eleventh street north
west. and Miss Matte l.. Matthews, of
HIP F. street northwest, whom he vic
timized, told of paying him $3.50 each
on his representations that he would
furnish and place for them advertising
cards in the Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis street cars. Daily told the
court that he also secured 81 from
Mrs w H. Daily, of 1913 T. street
northwest, on the same representations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Compromise to Settle
Power Press Dispute

The proposed hearing before the Sen
ate Printing Committee last night was
postponed on account of a suggestion
of a compromise. THIS suggestion was
made at a conference between Director
Ralph, of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. and officials of the Plate
Printers Union. Tho proposal Is that
the power press be used for printing
:hc backs OF bills and the hand press
for printing the fronts. Negotiations
are. under way on the compromise. If
it Is agreed to, the SmoOt printing bill
probably will be passed this session.
In the meantime, the Treasury Of
ficlals have conferred and decided TO
defer action Oh the Installation of power
presses at the bureau.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Miss Reside SoIoist
At Symphony. Concert

Under the direction of Heinrich Ham,
mer, the Washington symphony Or
chestra will present the fourth concert
of its tenth season at the Columbia
Theater on Tuesday, February q. at
4A5 o'clock. The, soloist will be Miss
Elizabeth Reside, of this city.
Miss Reside is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard s. Reside, and has
always been prominent in the social
life of this city. But, with the idea of
making a name for herself on the. OPP
cratic stage, she has given up society
and devoted her entire time for the past
chosen profession, The orchestra will
be heard in the Overture to "Rienzi,"
Wagner: "Rouet d'Omphale," Saint
Saens, and "Rondo Infinito," Sinding.
Tickets are on sale at T. Arthur Smith s
agency, 1927 + street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-13
Lumber Rate Ruling
By Commerce Court

The Commerce Court overruled the
Interstate Commerce Commission in its
decision in the Chicago lumber repara-
ton case. The commission reduced the
freight rate on lumber from Chicago
to the Pacific coast from So cents to 10
cents per 100 pounds, but refused the
lumber shippers reparation on past
shipments on the ground that the eX-
cess rate had, in the final analysis. been
paid for by the ultimate consumer in
the increased price of lumber.
This decision was the result of a
clear misapprehension of law" de-
clared Judge ATchbald's opinion today.
The decision today was on the de-
murrer of the commission. The case
will now come up for final adjudication.