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Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
SALOON ROW.
One Man Dead and Another
Injured.

Brookield, Mo Dee. S.-John
a. Howard, an insurance agent,
shot aud fatally wounded j. L.
Gordon and slightly injured Joe
Pitman shortly after 6 o'clock last
night. Gordon was the proprietor
of the saloon where the shooting
took place and Pitman is porter
in the place. Howard got into Il
row with the porter. After shoot
ing him thru the hip, Howard
turned his revolver on Gordon,
hitting him twice, one bullet, Il 80
calibcr, passing thru his lower
jaw and the other took effect in his
right breast. After Gordon was
shot he fired five shots at Howard
but did not hit him. Howard was
arrested and taken to Jail.
Gordon died this afternoon
Howard, the prisoner, came here
two years ago from jacksonville
Ky, where it is said his relatives
are well-to-do people. He is a.
bout 80 years of age, of good ap'
pearance and well educated. Ii,
had been drinking heavily for sew.
eral days when he committed tn,
deed
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

w. G. Hicks, who married Miss
Lizzie Marmaduke, of this city,
and was afterwards divorced from
her, was killed in an elevator ac-
cident at Chicago one day last
week. Hicks tried to board the
elevator on its descent from a third
story building when it was already
full, and was told to keep off, but
being partially deaf, did not hear
and was crushed instantly as the
elevator shot downward.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
Stole a Horse.

The following good story is
from the Jefferson City Tribune:
While the question of reforma-
ton of the prisoners in the State
penitentiary is being discussed, a
reminiscence of Gov. "Bob" Stew
art comes in very nicely, and if
followed it would rid the peniten-
tiary of all the hardened criminals.
Here is what the Governor did:
When he was Governor, being
under the influence of liquor, he
visited the penitentiary. He ask
ed the first convict he met what he
did to bring him there. The fell
low promptly answered Nothing"
To the same query every prisoner
gave nearly the same answer,
At length he came up with an
lrishman whose term had nearly
expired. "Well, Pat" said the
Governor, what did you dof"
The lrishman looked him squarely
in the eye and said: "Be jabers,
Governor, l stole a horse" The
governor turned to the warden
and said; Turn this man out OF
here instantly. I'll be id if III
have a thief in here corrupting
the morals of those honest fellows
who have never done nothing"
And he signed his pardon that
day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
CelIulOid Comb Burned.

Friend, Neb., Dec. 20. Miss
Villa Burger, a teacher in the
public schools, was seriously burn
ed here as u result of n celluloid
side comb in her hair igniting.
The young woman was standing
near red hot stove. Nearly all
the hair was burned from her
head.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

The Farber Forum says: A
company of Vandala citizens, s.
d. Ely, j. o. Terrill, Henry
Sparks and D. w. Hughes, has
been organized to manufacture a
washing machine, the invention of
the last named. Col. Hughes has
the credit of being the inventor of
the corn planter, but just why
this useful piece of farm furniture
did not make II million for him we
are not informed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
Mercury Routed.

In this locality last Thursday,
week, the thermometer showed l.
degrees below zero, and Sunday
following it was ten below, but
last Friday the drop was to 21 be-
low-the coolest in December in
years. This starter for winter,
what may we expect later ont
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
"Messaee" Readers.

The following are late new sub
cribers or renewa to the Mes
SAGE.
j. A. Potts.
w. H. johnson.
S. Morton Roberts.
Felix Arnall.
Rev. j. j. Dillon.
Eugene Dyson.
Mrs. E. A. Collins.
n. +. Hodge.
G.. G. Heizer.
j. d. Morris.
Rev. }. w. YOhe.
Miss Anna Culbertson.
DR.. 7. j. Basket.
+. H. Shadwell.
j. ID. Kendall.
J. P. Gibbs.
l. NJ. Calhoun.
G. l.. Fairburn.
Sherman Jones.
l.. T. ShOOtman.
r. w. Wilcoxen.
E. p. Wade.
Mrs. E. III. Shelly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
rrr,,.nn..n'. Indifference 10 History.

A story is told about an English ac
tor once travelling through "A beautiful
country in the vicinity OF Lookout
Mountain. and the rest OF the com
pany were occupied in admiring the
scenery. M. Englishman had provid-
ed himself with a magazine. and had
read industrlously ever since entering
the train. At last they came to spot
Of more than historic interest. and
prodding up the Engllshman, they ex-
claimed: why, look here, man. A
great battle was fought here" He
looked out lazily. "Where1' he said
why, right out there" The English
man surveyed the mountain scenery q
moment in disgust. What n silly
place to have battle" he said. an6
went on reading,
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
County Central Committee

The coming primary is being
discussed and candidates are be-
ginning to "show up" An early
primary or late primary, that's
IL question with all. The following
compose the Audrain Democratic
Central Committee, who will soon
be called upon to settle this ques-
tion and the rules to govern the
same:
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

n Macon paper says that "Un-
Gle Jimmie Simpsons obituary
was unavOidably crowded out last
week. Uncle Jim was a mighty
good man and we are sorry that
we could not print the notice of
his death sooner"
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

T.. =. Wade, who located at
Linn Creek, Mo-, over year ago
and who month or two since Wis
tied Mexico relatives and friends,
is now at Rochester, Montana, for
a season. He orders the MESSAGE
to his present address.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

1t turns out that Roy Dye, son
of John Dye, formerly of this
county, was not guilty of forgery,
as charged at Hannibal recently.
The father testified that the son
was authorized to sign his name
to bank checks, and that ends it.
Glad the young man was able to
clear himself.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Apple of my eye" breathed
the ardent youth, gazing at the
beautiful girl. "But | thought
you just said | was Il peach!" she
giggled. Then he went around
to ask pa if he could preserve her.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Principal Basil Brewer and his
assistants, Mr.. Clark Mccall and
Miss Lena Petty, are making a
great success with the Rush Hill
public schools.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

William Vivion, of near this
city, is mentioned as probable
candidate for county collector. He
is a good fellow and a thoro Dem
Ocrat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

The Middlctowu Chips thinks it
should not he spelled Xmas, any
more than Christian should be
spelled Xtian.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

j. G.. Edwards, II son of j. p.
Edwards, between Thompson and
Centralia, will go to the Philip
pines to teach.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Last Friday was II cold day for
the fag-fiag day to the people
within the territory embraced by
the Louisiana Purchase.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

DR.. Scott S. Brown, local
dentist, of Chillicothe, Mo-, fell
on an icy pavement, stiking his
head with such force as to produce
concussion of the brain, which
caused his death. He was 81 years
old.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

r. X. Laddrum, lately II light
ming singer out at Armstrong
No., is now helping in the tele-
graph office in LaddOnia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Charles Winkler, of Rush Hill,
will attend Gem City College, at
Quincy, H.. next term.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Last Friday was the coldest day
for early December for many Il
year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS.

\ Christmas like it used to be!
n That's the kind would gladden. me.
= kith and kin from far and near
y Joining in the Christmas cheer
y Oh, the laughing girls and boys!
4 Oh, the feastng and the joys
"A Wouldn't it be good to see
Christmas as it used to be?
\ Christmas as it used to be-
y Snow bending bush and tree,
= Bells a-jingling down the lane,
y Cousins John and Jim and Jane,
z Sue and Kate and all the rest
Dressed UP in their Sunday best,
n Coming to the world of g1ee
Christmas like it used to be.
Christmas like it used to be-
z Been a long, long time since we
= Wished, when Santa Claus would come,
\ You a doll and a drum,
z You a book and sled,
Strong and swift and painted red;
\ Oh that day of jubilee!
e Christmas like it used to be-
\ Christmas like it used to be-
n 1t is still as glad and free
e And as fair and full of truth
z To the clearer eye of YOUTH
z Could we gladly glimpse it thru
Eyes our Children'S S children do,
"A In their JOY time we would see
4 Christmas like it used to be.
Z Nixon Waterman.
Naez~xaez@exae2aez
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Hon. j. A. Potts, of this city,
is vice. president of the State Fair
Board.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Mrs. Catherine Bruce, of this
city, has been i'll with typoid few
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

1t is said that good way to
dry up cow is to dry up her
feed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Potatoes are being shipped to
the United States from Ireland.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

F. M.'Squires has moved from
Martinsburg back to Benton City.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26
Days now getting longer.

Last Saturday was the shortest
day of the year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1901-12-26

Albert Harrison is making 1
splendid county collector,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23

died, who its inha bitants could be re
lied upon as correspondents, and what
would be the probable expense of an ex-
haustive study from the standpoint OF
plant introduction. This object has
been attained and is embodied in a mass
of notes and piles OF publications and
note books. The secondary aim was to
purchase and import for trial such prom
ising seeds and plants as were suited for
culture in various parts Of the United
States. The material thus purchased
has not all come in yet, but the main
part has been distributed, or will short
ly to be sent ont by the department 10
the various experiment stations and
private experimenters for trial and re-
port. Over $50 different purchases were
sent in from the various countries, each
purchase accompanied by careful notes
on it's culture and the climatic soil condr-
tions to which the plant or seed was
best adapted. The annotated list has
been in part published or is in proc IS of
publication by the section of seed and
plant introduction. 1t covers a wide
range of horticultural and agricultural
plants suited to variety of conditions,
from the tropical surroundings of Porto
Rico and Hawaii to the Arctic climate of
Alaska Washington Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
IN THE WINTER.
(BanSon'S Plaster Is Pains MaStsr)

For coughs and colds Benson's Porous
Plasters are on incomparably better rem
edy than any other-external or internal.
Their medicinal properties enter the skin
and go straight to the seat Of the disease.
They relieve and cure ''seated" cold
without disturbing TIE system Or upsetting
the stomach. Cough mixtures often nau-
seate. Bensons Plasters are medicinal in
the highest degree, and quickest to act.
Placed on the chest or back or on both
at once in serious cases, the good effect is
feltimmediately. The congestion yields, the
cough abates and the breathing improves.
Lung or bronchial affections or kidney
disease, are cured with the least possible
suffering and loss of time.
Benson's Plasters are UNNECESSARILY SUI
perior to Belladonna, Strengthening, Cap
sicum or any other combination in plaster
form. They are also preferable to ONT
ments, liniments and salves.
Benson's Plasters have received JJty.f0e
highest Awards over all competitors; and
more than 5000 physicians and druggists
have declared them to be one of the few
trustworthy household remedies. For sale
by all druggists, or we will prepay postage
on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of Csc. each.
Be sure you get the genuine. Accept no
imitation or substitute.
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
The Cudahy's Wealth,

The Cudahy family which has been
brought into national prominence by the
sensational abduction vi Edward Cuda-
hy's young son. Edward. .Jr., at Omaha,
belong to the class of Chlcagoans which
the rapid growth OF industry has raised
to great wealth and influence. The
head Of the house is Michael Cudahy,
who was formerly the able and busy
par timer of P. D. Armour in the days
when the packing interests were growing
at their most rapid rate. The four
brothers, Michael John, Patrick and
Edward, began their career in the pack
ing line with their father, a man OF good
old Irish stock. Industry and thrift
were his watchwords, and his cores,
ponding methods were the forces which
nodded the business lives ofhis four sons.
1t is estimated that the Cudahy wealth
amounts to $15,00O,000 in the aggre
gate. Their plants are in Kansas City,
Milwaukee, Omaha, Nashville, Los
Angeles and Wichita. They owe much
of the petroleum industry in California
and it is said that they realized $3,0O0,-
900 on the recent sale of their oil proper
ties in Indiana. When Michael Cudahy
r, til ed from the Armour house he estab.
lished the plant now in operation at
South Omaha and capitalized it for
$7,5OO,O00. AS an industrial organic r
Mr.. Cudahy's genius is surpassed by
few men in America. His younger
brot her John is the most commercially
daring member OF the family. A few
days ago he was temporarily ecIipsed in
b great land deal, but he soon recover.
ed his former brilllance and is now the
possessor of as great a fortune as that
which he lost. Patrick Cudahy has q
genius for business detail and tor man.
agement Edward the father of the
youth who was stolen, first went tc
Omaha as manager OF his brothers new
ei,terp prise in that city, but is now hi:
partner. Mrs. Edward Cudahy, moth,
Of young Edward, who was amost
Frustrated by the abduction OF her boy
was formerly Miss Murphy of Milwau
kee. She is prominent i'll church worl
and in society in Omaha, and has numer
Gus friends and acquaintance in Chica
go. The Cudahy residence in Omaha i
handsome dwelling in the Fashionable
quarter OF the city.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
Endorsed by Clergymen'

Gentlemen: Some personal experience
enables me to heartily recommend the
use of Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Liniment. For external application in
cases Of sprains and bruises it is unques-
tionably excellent. 1t takes hold and
gives relief. This is not a guess, but a
word of testimony.
EDWARD HAYES, D. D.
DR.. Halves was for many years pastor
Of the First Church, Burlington, Vt. His
testimony is the testimony of all who
use the Arnca and Oil Liniment. 1t
never fails to give satisfaction. Sold by
all druggists at rs and so cents bottle
c. {. BINGHAM, w. B. EASTMAN
FLINT Bros, F. 6 LANDRY,
STANDARD DRUG STORE, STILES DRUG Co
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23

ficer killed in the war between the United
States and Spain.
CT. Alvord, jr., the defaulting note
teller of the First National Bank, of
of New York wasWednesday sentenced
to 10 years Imprisonment.
Senator George F. Hoar, soon after his
return from Europe last fall, presented to
the first parish OF Plymouth piece of
the threshold of the old church at Delft
Haven, from which port the Pilgrims
sailed in August 1920. This piece of
stone, measuring about SKIP inches, has
been inserted 10 the floor of the new
church at Plymouth in front OF the gal
ltry. A bronze tablet near by is inscribed
with the facts.
A frog hatchery is to be started on the
outskirts OF Ware, Mass, by the Mass
achusetts Frog company. There is to be
growing demand in colleges for frogs
to be used in the study OF natural his
tory, and this company is going to en-.
deavor to supply this demand, and has
already made arrangements to supply
Harvard, Amherst, Williams, TUFTS, Phil
lps.Andover and Yale. The company
was recently organized nnder the laws of
Maine.
William Mcdonald, Phi. D., professor
of history and political cilence at Bow.
dom college, has been called to the chair
OF history at Brown university.
The American board of missions has
received cable despatch from Constan-
tinople announcing the death on January
II OF Rev. DR.. Elias Riggs, the oldest
missionary OF the board. DR.. Riggs had
been in the service SO years. He was
born in New Providence, N. j., November
1S 1910
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
Presentation of Account.
MARTHA HARRIS, ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, S.
In Probate Court. held at the probate Office
in St. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 7th
day of January A. D. 1901.
b. d. Hartshorn, administrator upon
the estate of Martha Harris late OF
Danville, in said district, deceased,
presents his administration account for
examination and allowance, and makes ap-
plication for decree OF distribution and
partition of the estate OF said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court. that
said account and said application he referred
to a session thereof, to I've held at the probate
office in said St Johnsbury on the Goth day
of January A. D., 1901, for hearing and de-
cison thereon: And it is further ordered
that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three
weeks successfully in the CALIFORNIAN,
newspaper published at st Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, If any they may
| have, why said account should not be allowed
| and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
A Great Seed Collection.

A most remarkable collection of rare
economic plants and seeds is now being
worked up by the department OF agricul-
ture. Barbour Lathrop of Chicago, with
David G. Faiichild as assistant, recently
completed tour OF the world, covering
a period of two years and embracing
travels which amounted to explorations,
and Mr.. Lathrop has given the results OF
the expedition, undertaken at his own
expense, to the farmers Of the United
States through the medium OF the section
of seed and plant introduction of the de-
partment OF agriculture.
The expedition left New York on Dec.
81, 1898, and returned last tall, having
visited in order the following countries,
and sent in from each living economic
plants and seeds tor cultivation by
American farmers and horticulturists
Jamaica, Grenada Barbados, Trinidad
in the West Indies Venezuela, Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru, Chill, Argentine, Braz |,
in South America; Portugal, Tyrol and
Bohemia in Austro- Hungary; Italy,
Egypt, Amboina, Banda, Lombok, Bali,
Moluccas, Ara and Kei Islands, Tenim-
Der archipelago and New Guinea in the
Dutch East Indies; Hong Kong, Canton,
in South China; the Philippine Islands,
Bankok Sam; Sweden and Finland, in
Northern Europe.
Many thousands of dollars
have been spent by Mr.. Lathrop
upon ills expedition, and he has
put into it some of the best thought of a
practical man who is alive to the general
wants of his countrymen. He intrusted
the technical part of the work to his as
sstant, Mr. Fairchld, who was detailed
by Secretary Wilson from his position III
charge of the section of seed and plant
introduction. The botanist of the expe.
oition was laid up with malaria in the
MoIuccas and with typhoid in Siam and
Ceylon, and Mr.. Iathrop had to &c
twice to Carlsbad, but the expedition
has been brought to successful conclu
sion, and the farms of this country are
the bene6ciaries. The trip was primarily
planned by Mr.. Lathrop to be one of re
connossance. The object, in the frs
place, was to find out what each countr,
offered in inducements for exploration
work, how it should be entered and stu
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
Christian EndeavOr Prayer Meeting.

Topic for Sunday, Jan. 81, " Missions
Resolutions" Rom. i. 14-16.
DAILY READNGs-MIsSIoNARY REsoLU-
TONS
Jan. 21. Studying the fields. John iv. 81
Jan. %. Sending my gifts. Prov: Iii. Q,
Jan. %. An acceptable substitute. Matt.
tx. 81. SO; Acts iii lie
Jan. "a. Working here can Matt. xxi.
$3.50; John TX. A. [22.
ian. 25. Giving 1.-THE. Gen. xviii 12-
Jan. 26. personal response. Acts XVI.
Jan 81. Missions aE nS: resolutions. ROM ia H. +
SCRIPTURE VERSES.
Ps. xxi III; lisa. ii. "a; Jer.
XXI. 1884; Luke x. 2; John xvii. 20,
81; Eph. i 20 %; Phil. ii. oil; Rev.
v. 9, 10; xi. Is.
LESSON THOUGHTS.
The mere knowledge that the earth
still contains some unevangelized por-
tions fixes upon each one of us the re
sponsibiIity to take or send the gospel
there, just as clearly as Paul's vision di.
rected him to go over into Macedonia
and help.
Unless some remained at home, the
others could not go abroad to carry the
gospel message; yet the obligation OF
missions rests upon all alike. Then let
those abroad be the representatives also
OF those at home, and those at home be
the faithful supporters of those abroad.
SELECTIONS.
"The morning, cometh." soul-inspiring
message!
Sent fort h in love from heavens far distant
height
Yet listen Men who wait, these words
hear also:
The morning of Gods everlasting light
Will bring to some a darkness deep and
awful,
A heart.dt pairing. agonizing night
Then, whilst ye wait and watch, be working
Give warning to that darkness d awning
o, tell OF him whose beams are lite-creat-
ing [sky.
The sun who shineth yet in mercy's
Every member OF the church must be
taught that instead OF forever remaining
babe in Christ" to be nursed by the
church and nurtured by the pastor, he
himself is called and ordained and sent
by the voice of God, as full grown mis-
sionary to every unsaved man, woman,
and child about him, and to the ends of
the earth.
"As man thinketh in his heart, so is
he" Intense conviction means intense
activity. When every Christian becomes
a light-bearer. not only will the dark
ness rapidly pass away, but the glorious
period will be speedily ushered in, when
1.-THE wilderness and the solitary place
shall be glad for them; and the desert
shall rejoice and blossom as the rose, "
and "the earth shall be full of the kno WI
edge of the Lord, as the waters cover the
sea-"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
Commissioners Notice.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Mary Fitz-
patrick late of ST. Johnsbury in said district,
deceased, and the term of six months
from the Sd day of December, 1900, being
allowed by said court to the creditors of
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
we will attend to the duties of our appoint.
ment at the late residence of the said Mary
Fitzpatrick in st. Iohnsbury in said district.
on the est day of January and the 25th day
May next at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, on
each OF said days.
WILLIAM II. PRESTON
CHAS. P. CARPENTER.
Commissioners.
St, Johnsbury, Jan 4, A. D. 1901.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-01-23
Commissioners Notice.
JOSEPH FARRAR'S ESTATE

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex.
anime, and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate OF Joseph
Farrar late OF Walden, in said district
deceased, and the term of six months
from the 21st day of Dec, A. d. 1900, being
allowed by said court to the creditors of said
deceased, to exhibit and prove their respec
tive claims before us: Give notice that We
will attend to the duties ofour appointment al
the d. cling house of the late JOSEPH
Farrar in Walden in said district, on the
3Oth day of january and the 22nd day o
June next, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
on each of said DAYS.
GEO. T. EASTMAN,
ORVIS Fits,
Commissioners.
Walden, Jan. d, A. D. 1900.