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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21

tons. had fainting spells, bloatei,
and could hardly stand the pain in my
left side. My husband insisted that l
try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and am so thankful did,
for / am now a we'll woman. l sleep
better, do all my homework and take
long walks. Inever fail to praise Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
my good health. Mrs. ]. M. REscH.
1900 West Broadway, Louisville, KY.
Since we guarantee that all testino-
malls which we publish are genuine, is it
not fair to suppose that IL Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has the
virtue to help these women it will help
any other woman who is suffering In a
like manner?
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operationjs necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia T.. PInlbam
Medicine Co., CONFIDENTIAL LYNN.
Mass. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held In strict confidence.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
CCopyhshi. IeII. BY w. J. Watt q Coz
SYNOPSIS. ..

on Misery creek Sally Miller lnds
George LescOtt. a landscape painter. UNI
conscious. Jesse Purvy of the Holman
clan has been shot and Samson Is sus-
pected OF the crime. Samson denies II.
The shooting breaks the truce in the
Hollman-South feud. Jim HOLMAN hunts
with bloodhounds the man who shot Pur-
Wy. The bloodhounds lose the trail at
Spicer SOuth's door. Lescott discovers
artistic ability in Samson. While sketch
ing with Lescott on the mountain, Tama-
rack discovers Samson to a jeering crowd
of mountaineers Samson thrashes him
ana denounces him as the "truce-bus-
ter who shot Purvy At Vile Nc
Cager's dance Samson tells the South
clan that he "a going to leave the
mountains. Lescoit goes home TO New
York. Samson bids Spicer and Sally
farewell and follows. In New York Sam
son studies art and learns much of city
ways. Drennie Lescott persuades Will
fred Horton. her dilettante lover. to do a
mans work In the world. Prompted by
her love, Sally teaches herself TO write.
Horton throws himself into the business
world and becomes well hated by preda-
tory hnancicrs and politicians. At BO-
heInian resort Samson meets William Far
hish sporty social parasite. and Horizons
enemy.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
CHAPTER XII.


One afternoon, swinging along Fifth
avenue in his downtown walk, Sam
son met Mr.. Farbish, who fell into
step with him, and began to make
conversation.
by the way, South" he suggested
after the commonplaces had been dis
posed of, you'll pardon my little pre-
varication the other evening about
having met you at the Manhattan
club?"
why was it necessary" inquired
Samson, with a glance of disquieting
directness.
Possibly, it was not necessary,
merely polite. OF course" he laughed,
every man knows two kinds of
women. It's just as we'll not to dis
cuss the nectarines with the orchids.
or the orchids with the nectarines"
Samson made no response. But
Farbish, meeting his eyes. felt as
though he had been CONTEMPORARY
rubuked His own eyes clouded with
an impulse of resentment. But it
passed, as he remembered that his
plans involved the necessity of win
ming this boys confidence.
At the steps of a Fifth avenue club,
Farbish halted.
Wont you turn in here" he sug-
gested, land assuage your thirst?"
Samson declined, and walked on
But when, a day or two later, he
dropped into the same club with
George Lescott, Farbish Joined them
in the grill-without invitation
by the way, Lescott," said the
interloper, with an easy assurance
upon which the GOODNESS of his re.
ception had no seeming effect, ''it
won't be long now until ducks are
flying south. Will you get off for your
customary shooting?"
I'm afraid not" Lescott's voice be
came more cordial, as a mans will
whose hobby has been touched. There
are several canvases to be finished
for approaching exhibitions. | wish
/ could go. When the first cold winds
begin to sweep down. get the fever
The prospects are good, too, l under
stand"
The best in years! Protection in
the Canadian breeding fields is bear
ing friiit. Do you shoot ducks, Mr.
South?" The speaker included Sam
son as though merely out Of deferenct
to his physical presence.
Samson shook his head. But hC
was listening eagerly He too, knew
that note of the migratory "honk'
from high oyerhead.N
Samson" said Lescott slowly, al
he caught the CLEAN in his friends
eyes, you've been working too hard
You'll have to take a week off, anC
try your hand. After you've changed
your method from rifle to shotgun
you'll bag your share, and you'll come
back filter for work. must Arrange
it,
''As to that" suggested FarbIsh
In the manner Of one regarding thu
ciyilities. "Mr. South can run doWl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21

to the Kenmore, I'll have a card nanAs
out for him.
Don't trouble" demurred Lescott.
coolly, 81 can fix that up"
1T would be a pleasure" smiled
the other Il sincerely wish I could
be there at the same time, but I'm
afraid that, like you, Lescott. shall
have TO give business the right of
way. However, when hear that the
flights are beginning, I'll call Mr..
South up, and pass the news to him."
Samson had thought 1t rather singu.
lar that he had never met Horton at
the Lescott house, though Adrienne
spoke of him almost as of a member
Of. the family. However, Samson's
visits we're usually in his intervals be-
tween relays OF work and Horton was
probably at such times in Wall street.
1t did not occur to the mountaineer
that the other was Intentionally avoid.
ing him. He knew of Wilfrod only
through Adrienne's eulogistic descrip-
tions, and, from hearsay, liked him.
The months of close application to
easel and books had begun to tell on
the outdoor man in a softening of
muscles and a slight, though notice.
able, pallor. The enthusiasm with
which he attacked his daily schedule
carried him far, and made his progress
phenomenal, but he was spending
capital of nerve and health, and George
Lescott began to fear breakdown
for his protege. He discussed the
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
CARE FOR CHILDREN'S
Hair and Skin With s8uticura. Moth
ing Easier. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify the
skin and scalp, the Ointment to
soothe and heal rashes, itchings, red
ness, roughness, dandruff, etc. Moth
ing better than these fragrant super
creamy emollients for preserving and
purifying the skin, scalp and hair.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21

of combat. / had nerved myself for
ridicule"
What have done now?" inquired
the girl, with an innocence which
further disarmed him.
"The queen can do no wrong. But
even the queen, perhaps more par
ticularly the queen, must give thought
to what people are saying"
What are people sayIng?"
The usual unjust things that are
said about women in society. You arc
being constantly seen with an uncouth
freak who is scarcely gentleman.
however much he may be a man. And
malicious tongues are wagging."
The girl stiffened
Il won't spar with you. know that
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
swiss Want New National Hymn.

Switzerland is seeking a new ma
tional hymn in place Of "Rufst du,
Mein Vaterland," which is sung to
the tune of my Country 'Tis Of
Thee" and God Save the King" It
is said that there is some intention
of adopting patriotic song, beginning
Hell dir. Mein Schweizerland." but
whether this is to be sung to the same
tune or new one is to be evolved for
1t is not yet known.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
Zoo Lona q Be EntlreIx vaIld.

Oliver Knox read some published
letters in breach-of-promise suit, and
laughed. This idiot wrote to the
girl that he would love her always"
he commented. Now contend that
always is the longest word In the
dictionary, and no wise man ever uses
It." mo" retorted his discerning wife
"and no wise woman would believe
him II he did"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Louisville, KY" think if more suE-
fering women would take Lydia E.

IPinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound they
would enjoy better
health. / suffered
from a female trou-
bic, and the doctors
decided 1 had a
humorous grow tn
and would have to
be operated upon,
but / refused as / do
not believe in opera
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21

If Ones Sufficient, Why Proceed?
"a word to the wise is sufficient,
and" began the village bore.
Then let it go at that" snarled ].
Fuller Gloom, who is blessed with
mean disposition.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOD
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and Graduated Eyelids; No Suarting-
Just Eye comfort. Write for Book of the Rye
BY mail Free. Murine BYE Remedy Co. Chicago.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21
Slow DeIlverv.

Mrs. Gotham-Who spoke at the
dinner tonight, dear?
Mr.. Gotham-Well, one of the speak
ers was the owner of that big depart
ment store"
mo wonder you're late, then
Why"
Il happen to know his delivery is
awfully SLOW"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-21

For many generations Perth, and not
Edinburgh, was the capital of Scot
land.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-18

Europe. This work was accomplished
In cooperation with the United States
Commission. appointed by President
Wilson.
The evidence secured by the COM
mission has been published by the
Congress of the United States and will
be the basis of State and Federal leg
islation in solving the problems, In
national way, OF rural finance, pro-
duction. distribution, and organization.
1t Is doubtful whether SO much valu-
able flrst-hand material on the sub
jects of agricultural credit and of agri-
cultural cooperation in general has
ever before been brought together. in
any language. as in this volume of
evidence"
Trade And Municipal Investigations.
The Congress has also conducted a
commercial expedition to Latin Amer
lea that has helped in establishing ties
of friendship and which made a prac-
tical investigation of finance and COM
merce in the interest of the extension
OF American trade. 1t later assembled
the American Commission Of Munic-
ipal Executives which participated in
the International Municipal Congress
Of 1914. in London, and thereafter
mado an investigation OF municipal
efficiency in European cities.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-18

semi of peace shouid
be held where the rayage- marks or
war have been so well coneealed in
the rebuilding of the new city. Tho
glories OF peace and human progress
are exemplifled here where the men
and women of the North, East. West
and South of our Reunited country
can assemble tc blazon them where
tho peoples of the whole world can see
and profit by the lessons they teach
blazon them where the war-racked
peoples Of the old world can look up
from the ruins OF their homes and
end in them relief for their suffering
and Inspiration and strength to NEE:
the heavy burdens that the coming
years will place upon them.
Work OF The Congress.
The Southern Commercial Congress.
the organization that is arranging for
this meeting in Charleston. Initiated
the movement in the United States for
the investigation Of agricultural or
ganization in European countries The
result was the assembling Of the Amer
lean Commission composed of sixty
eight members. rcpresentins twenty
nine states, the District Of Columhla.
and four Canadian provinces. which
made an Investigation of agricultural
organization in eighteen countries OF
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-18
Initiated at Chattanooga

As a movement, The Southern Conn
mercial Congress sprang full grown
from the Southern Commercial Secre-
taries' Association at the annual meet
ing of that organization in Chat
tanooga In 1908. which decided that
there were certain conditions existing
in the South and outside Of 1t that
could only be met by a union of effort,
and, further, that IL such a union of
effort did not exist. State by State.
throughout the South, then, without
waiting for the slow process OF graz
ual unification a meeting should b
held to declare that such union aid
exist. The organization was subse.
quently established in Washington on
December s. 1908, with the full dig
nifty of its name and its purpose, and
was Incorporated under the law1 OF
the District of Columbia, July ~,
1911. The clear Judgment OF the men
who started the movement Is cs l-
firmed by the fact that in seven years
the words THE Southern CoumsscssI
Congress" have become known
throughout the nation. the influence Of
its efforts for union have been kslf
throughout the South. while II Is acO
recognized as practical force ao7
good, both acre and abroad.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-18

Of society can never be attained by
constructing its institutions in con-
formity with the standard Of war; but
the sword and the torch have been
eloquent In vain.
"a thousand battlefields, white with
the bones of brothers are counted as
Idle advpcates of justice and human
ity. Ten thousand cities, abandoned
to theeruelty and licentiousness Of the
soldiery: and burnt. or dismantled. or
razed to the ground, plead In vain
against the law OF violence. The river.
the lake. the sea, crimson with the
blood Of fellow citizens, and neigh
bors and strangers. lift up their voices
In vain to denounce the folly and
wickedness of war. The shrieks and
agonies, the rage and hatred. the
wounds and curses of the battlefield.
and the storm and the sack, scatter
in vain their warnings throughout all
lands
"As the ages have rolled away, how
ever, society has lost its military char
acter, but the administration Of gov
ornment and the spirit of rulers have
remained the same. The people have
changed. but the great. permanent In
stituuons of society partake not of the
sams now spirit.
'eFhc sword is still the sceptre Of the
moharoh. the casque OF the warrior
his favorito crown.
sGoscrnments. instead Of being tho
fountains Of peace abroad and OF
happ.Gess at home. tend to become
Instruments OF misery and injustice
ia the hands OF rulers. This state OF
things stiil prevails: for experience
teslifies that. If the law Of war be no
longer the fundamental law Of Eu-
ropcar society, 4 Is still the funda-
mcntal law OF their governments.
"The interest and happiness of the
people are hostile to war; and. II lcf;
10 themselves. however. ignorant and
gneducatod. they would scarcely ever
make war. Even the most ignorant
states ~ society contain In themselves
t;aa clements OF peaoe.
"It ia only through education. how
cver that the people can exercise
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-18

the foreign commerce OF the Southern
Statos was emphasized; the fourth
meeting Of tho series planned for l9l4
and held at Muskogee. Oklahoma, was
devoted to a review Of the problems Oh
Agriculture, Immigration. Public Eii-
cheney and Foreign Trade rs they
relate to the future economic develop
ment OF the South.
The NTH and last Of this series OF
meetings Will be assembled in Charles
ton, South Carolina, to celebrate "The
Victories OF Fifty Years of Peace In
the South, and to plan schedule OF
constructive activities for the future.
Grlmky's birthplace.
Charleston, where this great meet
Ing will be staged is the birthplace
of Thomas s. Grimky, one OF Americas
most brilliant advocates Of peace. who
helped to establish the American
Peace Society in 1928.
1t was this son OF the South who
said in 1882 that. "The greatest OBJ
joction TO war IS not so much the mum
ber Of lives, and tho amount of prop
erty it destroys. as its moral influence
on nations and individuals. 1t creates
and perpetuates national jealousy, fear.
hatred and envy 1t arrogates TO it,
self the prerogative of tho Creator
only to involve the innocent multitude
in the punishment of the guilty few.
1t corrupts the moral taste, and hard
ems the heart: chorishes and strength
ems tho base and violent passions, de-
stroys the distinguishing features OF
Christian charity its universally, and
its love OF enemies: turns into mockery
and contempt tho test virtue OF Chris.
tians, humility. weakens the sense OF
moral obligation. banishes the spirit
Of Improvement. usefulness and beney-
olence, and inculcates the horrible
maxim, that murder and robbery are
matters OF state oxpediency."
Law OF Violence.
Among the many eloquent pleas for
the abolition of war that this early
citizen Of Charleston uttered. Grlniky's
famous denunclation Of the law Of
violence" is possibly of greater value
today than when it was written nearly
ono hin dred years ago.
"Wm," he said. us the law OF vio-
lence, peace the law Of love. But
governments seem t9 be successfully
organized only whea a4rone for the
destruction Of others.
I'VE might imagine, If history at-
tested not to the reverse. that an ex-
pertinent OF four thousand years would
suffice TO prove that the rational ends
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-18

wholesome control over their rulers
who would have them engage in war.
Education is the most efficient and
lasting means for revolutionizing So
ciety But the whole scheme of edu-
cation must be in its elements. prac-
tlce and influence, decidedly. un-
ehangeably peaceful"
Charleston An Example.
Charleston, where clustering tradi-
tions of the Old South have given
birth TO the highest ideals and ambi-
tions of the New South, is a most APP
propriate place for this great peace
meeting Of Americans. Here beside
the tomb of Calhoun and under the
protection of the modern guns of old
Fort Sumter-here where the first shot
of the civil War was flred--will be
celebrated the achievements of the
re- united country.
Looking back to the Charleston that
was bhghted by the Civil War-to that
city which the anger of war-mad-
dened enemy laid waste-and compar-
ing it with the Charleston of today
which proudly points to the successful
development OF it's magnificent deep
water harbor. its great modern coal
ing piers. splendid system of docks,
and efficient Navy Yards. is found a
worthy example of the economic re-
habilltation that is building "A Great
er Nation through Greater South"
Charleston OF Today.
In 1860 the population of Charles
ton was less than 4o.o0o--today it ex-
ceods $4,000. The inbound and out
bound commerce annually passing
through the Port OF Charleston reaches
the total value of nearly $4,000, 600,
while the citys total banking resources
nearly ss0.oo0.0oO Tho
manufacturing Industries Of CharleF-
ton support a total capital lnvestmen.
of nearly $4,000. 900. create new
wealth In annual products valued at
about $4,000 600. and maintain an
annual payroll Of over s4.5OO.oo0.
Charleston is awake TO the
spirit Of the times" and Il
is thus eminently fitting that this
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-14
FRANCE PAYING IN CASH.
OmciaIIy Denied That She L. Orfer-
Ing 10 settle In Treasury Bills

Denial has been made In Paris by the
Havas Agency that the French Govern
ment has in the past or proposes In the
future to make payments for any goods
purchased in this country with treasury
bills. The agency states that the French
Government intends 20 pay in specie at
the right price for everything that It
buys.
The statement issued by the agency is
as follows
"On several occasions since the begin
ming OF the war certain foreign news
papers have claimed that the French
Government had in various cases eff
tected payments for deliveries OF goods
ordered by the Government in treasury
bonds. We are authorized TO deny that
information.
in no circumstance, whether n be In
the case Of purchased contracts made IN
France or abroad, has the payment been
effected In treasury bonds. Certain
manufacturers had declared in tho hope
OF thereby causing favorable action on
their proposition, that they would expect
payment in treasury bonds I'm every
case they We're notified to withdraw their
proposition thus made.
1.-THE French Government intends 10
pay in specie at the right price for what
ever II orders or buys"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-14
BLAMEES ]. s. AGENTS
FOR FORCING JUDGE OUT
Col. McGraw Says Dayton Got
Place After a Frameup
or Jackson.

PARKERsnURo. w. Va. Feb. 1S.-The
Congress committee that Is inquirins
into tho acts Of Federal Judge Aston Il.
Dayton heard charges to-day that OK
Judge John Jackson of West Virginia
was bounded from office by alleged EVIL
dence produced by Federal secret service
agents during the Roosevelt administra-
ton. Tho Government detectives got
alleged evidence connecting the Judge
with a woman, Col. John T, McGraw.
Democratic National Committeeman
from West Virginia, testified.
1T was proposed 70 Judge Jackson
that he resign or facts of his private
life would be made public" testified Col.
McGraw.
Attorneys for both sides agreed to-
day TO keep the name of the woman
secret The witness said that he went
TO Atlantic City and gathered proofs of
Judge Jackson's innocence, but that be-
fore he presented them "the element of
chivalry IN the Judge prompted him TO
resign" csstl
The day following Judge Jackson ;
resignation Aston q. Dayton, then q
member of Congress, was appointed
Federal Judge to succeed jackson. the
witness said
Hugh L. Bond. chief counsel OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, called on
President Roosevelt in behalf OF Day
toms appointment. according TO the testi-
mony. II was sworn TO also that the
Baltimore and Ohio once offered Judge
Jackson $4,000 II he would resign the
Federal Judgeship and Join the rel
roads legal STAFF.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-14
POINT TO S5,ss2,551 PUZZLE.
American Finance stockholders
want Deacit Explained.

Minority stockholders OF the American
Finance and Securities Company. led by
Alfred 8. Wright Of Philadelphia, prom
Use TO raise some interesting questions
for the management 10 answer az the
annual meeting OF the company in Jer-
sey City tomorrow. They want "a
know why the company has deficit
which. they assert. amounts 20 s90l,7ss.
instead OF the surplus OF $500 ,55l
shown by the company's report on De-
cemher 81, 1913.
The dissatisfied stockholders say that
through reimbursement and negligence
there were losses OF nearly $1,000, 900
There are hints that the courts may be
asked TO compel the company TO make
an accounting. II Is charged that the
directors have sold one OF the most val
liable assets OF the company. tho Empire
Lumber Company. to one OF the directors
at rtdlcuously low figure. Another
charge Ia that the directors took from
the treasury money 10 pay the dividends
on the preferred stock OF the New Jer-
sey Steel Company. a subsidiary. caus'
ing the impression that tho dividend
had been earned and disposlng OF $780,
600 OF the preferred stock.
The American Finance and Securities
Company's main office Is in Philadelphia
II was formed to finance and develop
properties of other companies