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Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
May His Shadow Increase.

Let every boy and girl read and
ponder well the following from an
exchange;
There was boy in college and
he was about to graduate. He
wrote back to the farm for his
mother to come. She replied that
she could not do so. She said her
clothes were worn out and she had
no money to buy new ones for that
occasion. She had already turned
her skirt twice, and it was ragged
on both sides. The boy said come
on anyway. The poor old woman
went in her best, which was not
stylish. The commencement was
held in a fashionable church. The
son was prouder of his mother
than of his honors. He walked
down the aisle to the center Of the
church and saw her into one of the
best seats. There were tears in
her eyes and she burst out weep
ing when her son pronounced the
valedictory. The president pin
ned Il badge on his coat. The
young man left the stage and went
directly to his mother. He took
off the badge and pinned it on her
dress. There We're tears in his
eyes. Then he bent over her and
kissed her wrinklcd face. The
boy animated by that kind of pride
will make man who will be an
honor to his country and to his
God. Such a boy is the glory OF
our King. May his number in
crease until the shadow of his love-
illness covers the whole world.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Why Jester Changed His
Name.

New London, Mo-, , July 2O.-ln
the trial of Alexander Jester for
the murder of Gilbert Gates, today,
William Roudebush of st. Louis,
for the last thirteen years a special
examiner for the pension bureau,
produced the original papers of
Jester, alias William A. Hill, who
was an applicant for a pension be-
fore the department. The jury
retired from the room to permit
the counsel to argue on the intro
duction of the papers.
The State said it wanted to show
by the pension papsrs that the
prisoner had tried to separate him
self from the Alexander Jester who
broke from the Mexico, Mo-, jail
and i'll trying to cover the crime of
1871 he took the alias, William A. =.
Hill.
In the course of the discussion
there was read Il letter from Jes-
ter in which he tried to explain
how he assumed the name Hill
He said his fathers name was Hill
and when he was * years old
his mother was married TO man
named Jester.
The pension papers which were
read to the court by Attorney For
rest give some of testers history.
1t appears from the papers that he
married Delilah Jester probably in
the JO's. She went to Kansas and
died i'll 1873. On June Is, 1870,
he swore he had married Juda
Reynolds in Texas, from whom he
secured divorce at Norman, Ok.
i'll 1894. Two years later he
married Margaret +. Brown.
In answer to Il series of Qucs-
tlons su omitted to Jester by II
Clay Evans, the commissioner of
pensions, Jester said that he had
three children, while he is believed
to have had at least eight living at
the time; he mentioned only one
wife, while court records show
him to have married three times
These papers also establish tn,
prisoner age, which is close tt
a years, not 50, as Jester says.
Jester listened to the reading OF
the papers without change OF
countenance. The entire evidenc,
was admitted in evidence and wa,
read to the jury.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
SwindIer Caught.

This item taken from the Mid
dletown Chips:
Will q. White, formerly of Mid
dletown, but who has been buying
stock in Slick for several years,
came near being swindled ont of Il
large sum of money recently. A
stranger giving his name as VIM.
Bowman, of Illinois, appeared in
Slick and bought of Will two ear
loads of fat cattle, giving in pay
ment check on Il jacksonville III. ,
bank. The fellow shipped the
stock Immediately, but in getting
the check cashed Will found that
Bowman was unknown in Jack
sonville, and certainly had no mon
ey in the bank. William lost no
time in wiring the st. Lonis stock
yards, and succeeded i'm stopping
the pay for the cattle, after they
had been sold at somewhat of a
sacrifice. The fellow Bowman
was also run in, and, when asked
by Will what he meant by buying
the cattle in that way, cody re-
piled that he meant to beat him
out of every cent of the money.
Bowman is in the Lincoln county
Jail, and will undoubtedly pay an
extended visit to jefferson City.
VIII loss will be about $400.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

surgeon-hc told me that Donna Julia
would call on me to apologize for her
brothers mistake, and to ascertain IL
! was carefully nursed.
Donna Julia soon entered, accompan-
led by her duenna. started with sur
prise and delight as beautirA girl of
about II entered the room and greeted
me as "Scnor Americana" in the soft
est and sweetest of tones.
Donna Julia made many apologies
for the brothers almost fatal mistake.
Don Manuel de Monza had fed to his
ranch with Isabelle who dared not re-
main with Julia lest she should be
kidnapped by Don Pedro during her
husbands absence. Don Manuel was
collecting a sufficient number of serv-
ants to resist any attack on the part
{ Don Pedro.
Cn discovering Isabelle's fight Don
Pedro started in pursuit. But not
having force enough he hired number
IT Indians, who murdered him for re-
ih"hG To pay sum of money they re-
iutcd before Joining the expedition.
On hearing Of the death OF his father.
rowaIdly Garcia fed. dreading De Mon
"a anger; and when Isabelle returned
She found herself In possession OF her
fortune, Rs by Don Pedro's death II re-
vcriCd to her
Long before my wound was healed
Don Manuel and his bride returned to
Mexico, and | soon became intimate
With the cavalier whose first meeting
"ndrd so unpleasantly. Our congenial
i'rtcs made lis the best OF friends, and
row we are like brothers.
ANOTHER tie has drawn us together.
liy The time my first wound was healed
| bad received n more dangerous ono
from Donna Julia. But when informed
# my love for her she undertook to
ac"l the wound by marrying me.--New
York Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Boy Murderer II anged.

Hartford, Conn, July 90
Charles b. Cross, the lS-year-old d
boy murderer, was executed at
the Statec prison, Wethersfeld,
just after midnight this morning.
Cross killed Mrs. Sarah G. King,
GO years old, who had aided him,
near Stamford, November I, 1899.
He was addicted to the cigarette
habit, his parents and grand par
ents were eDileptic or weak mind
ed, and strong effort was made
to save him from the gallows as a
moral degenerate and not response
BILE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Shoots Himself.

Moberly, Mo-, July 19.-At a
bout s O'Clock this evening John
Ginrich shot himself in the head
with a revolver. He was at one
time watch inspector for the Wa
bash railroad, and is well known
to all railroad men running into
Moberly. He regrets that he did
not end his life. Ginrich is sepa-
rated from his family, and this
and dependency on account of his
business misfortunes were the mo-
tives for the deed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
The War Tax.

The platform adopted at Kansas
City favors "thc reduction and
speedy repeal of war taxes and II
return to the time honorcd Demo
cratic policy of strict economy in
governmental expenditures. y
This is an important pledge for
the war taxes are becoming to be II
very heavy burden. The Arkan-
sas Gazette says that the govern
ment inhictS Il fine upon the riti-
Zen--
When he sends II telegram.
When he draws check.
When he becomes a member Of
a corporation.
When he transfers his stock.
When he insures his life or his
house.
When he assigns his insurance
When he makes a note to raise
money for the payment of his tax
es.
When he buys a money order.
When he executes Il lease.
When he sends Il paid telephone
message.
When an indemnity bond is Civ
en-.
When a bill of exchange is
drawn.
When the citizen executes an in
strument necessary in the sale OF
merchandise on change.
When he ships good by freight
or express.
When he clears n vessel and files
IA manifest.
When he buys II ticket to go a
broad.
When he executes II power of at,
torncy.
When he buys proprietary med,
icincs.
When he chcws gum.
When he uses amy perfumes or
his wife indulges in cosmetics.
When II note is protested.
When Il Warehouse receipt i,
given.
When merchandise is entered at
a custom house.
These taxes are being felt by the
people. Under Republican poll
ties, corporations escape the bur
den which falls upon those least II,
BILE TO bear it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Prof. j. N. Cross.

Said by the Montgomery City
Standard:
j. n. Cross, one of the live
teachers of Audrain county, chmn
down from Mexico Wednesday and
looked in on the institute in ses-
sion here. He was one of the cx-
aminers selected bv Congressman
Clark to conduct the competitive
examination for appointment of
cadet to Annapolis. Mr.. Cross
once run newspaper for some
years, and is up-to-datc all along
the line.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Killed by the Cars.

Slater, Mo-, July 2l.-Stcwart
I. Thompson, about 20 years old,
son of John w. Thompson, II far
mcr living near this place, at
tempted to board Il freight train
on the Chicago and Alton last
night near independence, Mo, and
fell between the ears. Both his
legs were cut off above the knees.
He died this morning and his re-
mains We're brought home for bur
ial.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

A good story Is told Of Sir Walter
Scott. II seems that he was far from
being Il brilliant scholar, and at school
he was usually at the head OF the other
end of his class. After he became fa-
nous, he one day dropped into the old
school to pay visit to the scene of HIS
former woes, The teacher was anxious
to make good Impression ON the
writer and put the pupils through their
lessons so as to show them to the best
advantage.
After awhile Scott said: But which
Is the Ounce? You have one, surely?
Show him to me-"
The teacher called up a poor fellow,
who looked the picture Of woe, as he
bashfully came toward the distinguish
ed visitor.
"And you are the dunce2" asked
Scott.
Eyes, SIR" said the boy.
"Well, my good fellow" said Scott
here is a crown for yon for keeping
my place warm"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Former Mexico Lady.

The Kansas City Times says:
MRS. h. s. Better, 80 years old,
and the mother of six children, was
struck by an incoming freight
train near her home mt Centropolis
yesterday morning at 6 o'clock and
instantly killed"
Mrs. Better was Il resident of
Mexico II number of years ago and
will be remembered by many of
our older citizens.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Panic at a Funeral.

Cleveland, o., July l0-At Chat
field, o., this afternoon lightning
struck II church in which funeral
was in progress. The edificc was
filed to the door and II panic en-
sued.
Twenty-Five persons We're injur-
ed, three, it is believed, fatally.
Many women tainted. I'm the eX-
citemcnt the coffin fell from its
supports to the floor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26


rafhncss, nearly slew thee aR an ennis
sary Of Don Pedro dc SaltilIo, Donna
Isabelle cntrcatcd that some one should
look after tho body as soon as possible
for she dreaded lest it should be dis
covered In the grove and her hight be-
come known before she could make
good her escape.
Il committed thee to the care Of
Donna Julia, my dear Manucls only
sister. Since thou hast acquitted thy
self OF all completely with Don Pedro
thy treatment shall be that of an hon
ored guest"
The priest told me of the union and
flight of the lovers, implorlng me to
keep secret my adventure in the walk
and grove, as my story might afford the
means wherewith to trace out their
hidlng-place.
Late in the day l sank into a pro-
found slumber, which lasted until the
next morning. Father Ignatius soon
came to me. and, after Bathing and
dressing my wound-he was an expert
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Sugar is the highest in price it
has been for nine years. Postage
stamps remain ai the same figure
as last year, and thr postal system
pays better wages than the sugar
trust. All this leads Appeal TO
Reason to suggest that it might he
better for the pcopl" if the gov
crnmcut had control of the bust.
ness of the sugar trust for Il sea
son
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Sentenced for Bigamy.

West Plains, Mo-, July 10.-E.
II. Edminston, a magnetic healer
of Clinton, who married Miss Rose
Buchanan in this city last month
while having wife in Vernon
County, was sentenced to two
years in the pcnitcntiary for big
amy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The American Lawyer says that
the Kentucky Legislature doesn't
believe in the didn't t-know-it-was-
loaded" excuse, as it passed an act
some time ago which reads as fol-
lows: ut shall he unlawful for
any person to fire or discharge at
random any deadly weapon, wheth-
er said weapon be loaded or un-
loaded"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
Killed in a Runaway.

Lee Monroe, aged %, was killed
by being thrown from buggy by
Il runaway horse at Fulton last
Thursday. In the fall his head
struck a post, fracturing the skull.
Young Monroe was nephew of
q. p. Gregory, of this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The great Mayo tobacco works
at Richmond, Va, have been
closed by the tobacco trust that ac-
quired the property about a year
ago. The reason assigned is that
the same products can be made at
less expense by enlarging another
factory, saving the entire set of
officers, foremen, heats, lights,
power and many operatives,
What is lost to the workers in loss
of employment will be saved to
the trust for dividends.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

There We're but $500, 900 people
in America when this century open
ed. France had five times as
many people; Germany and even
Austria had four times as Ameri-
cas- population; Italy had three
times as many and so had Great
Britain. Even Spain had double
our number of people aud little
Portugal was almost our rival in
numbers. We have more people
now than any European nation ex-
cept Russia which alone leads us.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

A prominent representative of
the Beers in this country denies
the report that thousands of Kru-
gers people are preparing to emf
CRATE to the United States. He
talks hopefully of Boer prospects
and the future of the South AT
rican Republic.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Fred b. Kent, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. l.. Kent, of this city, won
the Annapolis cadctship appoint
ment at Montgomery City last
week. The young man is grad
uate of the Mexico public school
and has a bright future before him.
He is being congratulated on every
hand.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Do you know the difference be-
tween "Buifalo Bill" the eX-scout,
and Teddy Roosevelt, the vice
President nominee! Well, "Buffa-
10 Bill'has II big show but Roose-
welt has no show at all.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Snow fell for a few minutes at
Marshall, Mich, last Friday dur
ing the course of II hard wind
storm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

A beautiful cave, lined on all
sides with zinc ore, has been dis
covered in the Katherine A. mine,
near Cartersville. The mine is
owned by Ex-Governor W. j..
Stone and Colonel M. c. Wet
more
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

c. &. Lucas, of near Santa Fe,
called on the MESSAGE last week
Mr.. Lucas is one of the thrifty
farmers of that section. He says
he has l6 acres of wheat that will
average Is bushels to the acre.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Logan Bybee, just west of Mex
leo, has made near $500 this sea-
son on strawberry and blackberry
crops. There is money in the
raising of small fruit.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

A man in Andrew county who
saw the bottom of the Belgian
hare industry in sight, sold Il few
of his rabbits and invested in Bel
gian draft horses.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
MRS. HOPKINS & BROOKS

Headquarters for Stylish Milli-
merry in Mexico. See our ladies'
and children's hats; they will
please you. We take pleasure in
trying to please our patrons.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

1t is thought that Mexico may
become the permanent meeting
place of the Riverside Scripture
Institute.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The S. w. Lovclady Horse Co..
of the Indian Territory, will have
an auction of 80 head of one and
two year old colts-mares and
horses-in Mexico next Saturday.
An opportunity to buy some good
young horse stock.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Mr.. William johnson. an cncr-
getic young business man of Kan
sas City, and Miss Myrtle Hall, of
Mexico, were married last Thurs
dav.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The Vandalia Mail and Express
says: A revival meeting will be-
gin at the Baptist church next
Thursday night. The pastor will
be assisted by Rev. Porter, an able
and eloquent preacher of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

\ coal oil lamp explosion at the
Globe Hotel last Friday night
caused enough scare to call out the
fire department.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The Angora goat is said to be
clearing the undcrbrush from the o.
zarks so that revenue officer can
see still fifteen or twenty feet IL
way,
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Farber is going on boom.
The Forum says that fifteen new
dwelling houses are to be erected
in that town at once. The mining
business at Fmber is proving Il
big thing for that place.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The pigeons j. ii. Glandon, of
this city, let fly Sunday, July ID,
belonging at South Bend, Indiana,
arrived home safely the afternoon
of the same day. The distance
from Mexico to South Bend is be-
tween $50 and 400 miles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

&. Il. Showers sold mule to j
w. Dowcll last week that measured
~ hands in height. The price
was $40. Beat the Audrain mule,
will YOU.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

After G9l ballots at jefferson
City, James +. Hazel, of Monitcau
county, was last week nominated
for Judge of the fourteenth judi
cial district.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

A new lodge of Hoo-lloos will
try to keep jefferson awake till the
legislature meets again.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The Mexico Gun Club meets
regularly and is making II record
for itself T.. b. kcath has been
wearing the medal for the past few
days for the best marksman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Joe Silver, the old Rocky Noun
tain miner, made two speeches for
Democracy in Mexico last Satur-
day. lie travelled over Dakota and
Minnesota in 1896 making speech
cs for Bryan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The Epworth League convention
of the Hannibal district is in ses-
sion at LaddOnia this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

a reunion of the Dudley family
was held last Thursday at the home
of j. +. Dudley, north of this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Charles Cough, charged with
apprOpriating hogs belonging to
his neighbor, is out OH $500 bond.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

J. r. Saunders has leased the
union depot hotel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

There are 2j1 childen of school
age i'm Laddonia school district.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Miss Annie Rosamond, niece
of Mrs. ID. NJ. Price, of near Wor-
ccstcr, this county, was married
recently To Mr.. John Gibbons, II
former resident of Monroe county
but now of Wasacatchcc, Wash.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

An unusual oyc-straln may likewise
seriously threaten the function OF tho
short sighted eye. Writing or reading
In the waning light Of evening, or un-
usually lOng-cOntInucd application to
work. is tu be avoided.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The Confederate Veteran ASso-
citation of Audrain, Galloway, Cole
Boone, Harvard, Monroe, Mont
gomery and Rails counties will
hold its reunion this year Aug.
29th and Both at their grounds
three miles south of AuXvaSSr.
Hon. W. II. Kcnnan, of Mexico,
is president of this association.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Matthew Arnold, who suffered from
the disease Of the heart referred TO,
namely, dilatatiOn Of the organ, pre-
cipitatcd a fatal Illness by playfully
yaulting low wall in front OF tho
hous" nt which he was staying.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

As soon ~ the short sightcdness ~
noticed. II should be checked by giving
m" eyes nearly absolute rest. Glasses
win usually enable a child TO play
with his fellows. which is always to bc
r",0uragcd. The general health is to
hc looked after when for any cause Il
M lowered. since the progress OF the
local dlscas" is always affected by tho
general state Of health,
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

a Royal Fratclnal Union has
been organized in this city with y
members. II. {. Strpplcman is
Chief Councillor; q. II. Graham,
Nicc-C Councillor; j l.. Quisrnbcrry,
Treasurer; II. |. Matthews, Chap
lain.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Mr.. Bryan has given out IN IN
terview on the Chinese situation,
in which he states that the best
guarantee of safety the Govern
ment can give Americans in China
is to convince the Imperial Gov
crnmcnt that the United States is
not party TO the land grabbing
scheme.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

when It has been definitely nsccr-
tanned that the defect Of the eye Is not
Incoming worse, but Is either station
airy or improving, work may be re-
sumcd within limits decided upon by
the physician.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26
SHORT-SiGHTEDNESS,

Mynpla, or -sightedness. is an
affection due to an clongation OF tho
cSchall \ person so affected must, in
order to read, bring the page close to
the eye, otherwise the image Is focused
at point anterior to the retina. Tho
common age at which myopia appears
is between seven and fourteen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

Frequently, but not always. the child
who suffers from myOpia Is somewhat
below II normal standard of health.
Too constant application to books, or
perhaps more accurately, too little re-
laS1ii'n in play and in outdoor games.
tends to make the clongation of the eye
greater. The defect in sight frequent
ly prevents the sufferer from engaging
IN @uca games, and thus the physical
impcrfcction feeds on itself"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

\ physician has recently remarked
resemblance between myopia and GER
tain disease of the heart. In both dis
cases the walls of the organ affected
are stretched beyond their normal lin
its, aud aS a consequence are thinned
and weakened. In both diseases the
wcll-bcinR of the sufferer depends in
n large measure on the amount of rest
given the affected organ. Unusual ex-
crtiOn, or n sudden or prolonged strain,
must in both cases be carefully guarded
against.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-26

The fact that the defect IL capable
uf being progressive one demands Sc
rioua consideration ON the part OF the
parents. \ child who. on account Of
this difficulty, is unable to play games
with his sChoolmatcs, requires unusual
attention lest he NOPE. 1t Ia also
necessary to prevent more than n lin
dcGarred from other things, he is In
clncd To do more reading than the
eyes can well bear
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-09-28
LACLEDE HOTEL CASE.
Judge Sets the Jury's Verdict
Aside.

The Fulton Circuit Court was occu-
pied pretty much all last week in the
trial Of the case Of the Dickson Brick
Co. VS.. S. J. Curtin, known as the La
clede Hotel case. The Dickson Brick 90.
sued for $1,000. Curtin claiming contract
price at 81 30. but admitting some ex.
ira work agreed 10 amounting TO several
hundred dollars, and claiming damages
for defective work The jury returned a
verdict allowing the Dickson Brick Co.
q .S52-50 for extra work, over the con
tract sl1 300, and also allowing Mr.. Cur
lin damages to the amount Of s962.25,
which. after crediting the judgment
with s7,400 previously paid, left him in
debted tothe Dickson Brick Co. about
$500. Judge Robbins set the verdict
Of the jury aside, not being able to APP
prove same. and rendered judgment
giving the Dickson Brick Co., s405l,
with interest from date Of Judgment,
and ordering property TO be sold 10 sat
isfy said judgment. And from this both
plaintiff and defendant prayed an APP
peal, which was granted.