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Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
THIEVES LIKE THE POLICE.
At Least Such Is the Case as Reported
in England.

CONTRARY to what you might ex-
pect," said a veteran Of the detective
force, "thc professional criminal has
not that animosity toward the police,
and particularly toward the detective
service. which their natural antag-
onism Of interests might be supposed
to create. The professional thief re-
gard> his occupation as legitimate
business and ours as another. lie
takes a tolerant and philosophical
view Of the matter if the opposing in
tcrCsts clash.
MANY a criminal run down and
captured by relentless pursuit has
lightenCd the monotony Of a long rail.
road journey for detective who has
caught him hundreds of miles away
from the scene Of his crime and j.: tax.
ing him home. II hehas been caught
before by the same man. even though
il was years ago, he is likely to treat
his captor as an old acquaintance, if
not friend. Itisto the detectives that
the professionals go when they want
a little favor done. railroad fare or a
little money to help them through a
period Of poyerty,"-London An
swers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
Cupid's CAPTURES

The wedding ceremony by Rev.
KIM. Deane with Miss Susan, his
daughter, and Mr.. Chauncey c.
Shaw, of Palestine. Texas, as the
contracting parties, took place at
st. Paul's church last Monday
The fair bride wore her mother's
wedding dress in just the style it
was made years ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Alonzo White, -, fell into
tub of hot water at the Sedalia
wooden mills last Friday and was
scalded from his feet to his chin,
a large quantity of skin being
peeled off when his clothing was
removed He lived until Sun
day, when death ended his suffer
ing
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

SCHOOL Supervision in this cOun-
~ was defeated by Il vote of 97S
for to SD against. 1t seems that
a majority of the people did not
and would not-un derstaud the
question.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Among the feathers certificates
recently issued in Ozark County
was one to boy only twelve years
old ,Glennie Harrison,a pupil of the
Gainesville public schools. He
made good grades in all of the
branches in which he was exam
ined.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

The MESSAGE will publish an in
terestng letter next week from j
w. Middleton, formerly of Rush
Hill, now manager Of the Journal.
Tai ua, III.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

The Monroe City Democrat uses
this kind of an item: We we"e
sorry to learu Saturday that john
Yates and family who reside south
east of the city are afflicted with
"the scratches"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
COUNTY RECORDER

COUNTY RECORDER.
We are authorized to announce
5. T.. KENDALL
a candidate for County Recorder, subject
tc the action of the Democratic primary
April 2G.
We are authorized to announce
CLIFTON r. JESSE
as candidate for County Recorder, sub
1cct to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary, April 26.
We are authorized to announce
j. II. WILLIAMS
as a candidate for County Recorder, sub
jcct to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary. April 2G.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
"McsSage" Readers.

The following are subscribers
u renewals to the MESSAGE lately:
n. Hughes.
Chas. Anderson.
G. b, Horton.
J. =. Bass.
j. w. Robinson.
Miss Eliza Sneed,
Miss Ethel Thornburgh.
j. V. FAIRIES.
l.. w. Mccoy.
G. w. Kinder.
r. r. Landrum.
w. n. Maxwell,
Frank Rouse.
Mrs, Mary Beagles.
q. a. Frank.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Hon. w II .kennen will repre-
sent the ex-Confcderates of Aud
rain at the ex-Confederate reunion
to be held at Dallas, Texas, latter
part of this month.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

The County Board of Equaliza-
ton, composed of the members of
the County Court and the County
Assessor and Surveyor, is III ses-
sion this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
The Banquet Habit

A curious thing is digestion,
"Tis fraught with power complete
Whenever there's anything biz
to be done
We all get together and eat.
Washington Star.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

The annual temperature for
most of the region north of the
Missouri river in Missouri is 4S
degrees; Of the lagoon country
in the Southeast, GO degrees, and
of the remainder Of the state 81
degrees.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
COUNTY COLLECTOR.

COUNTY COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM NINION
AS n candidate for County Collector, sub
1ect to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary, April 70.
We are authorized to announce
ALBERT HARRISON
as a candidate for County Collector, sub
jcct to the action Of the Democratic prl-
mary, April ri.
We are authorized to announce
l.. AMOS HARRIS
a candidate for County Collector. subject
to the action Of the Democratic primary,
April 70
We are authorized to announce
j. IIORD DAVIS
II candidate for County Collector, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic primary
April %.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
The Witnesses Who Lie.

When a man has suit in court, he
always believes that the witnesses on
the other side swear to one lie after
anothcr.-AtchisOn Globe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Rev. DR.. j. II. Pritchett, well
known in this city, where he was
locat ed for two years, has been
elected president of Central College.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Make up your mind to vote for
the best men at the county prima-
ny. Let no man dictate your hon
est vote and convictions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

The body of Bert Grossly, VIII
died at the Globe Hotel in this city
last week, was not claimed by the
relatives. He was a poor man sick
and away from home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
COUNTY CLERK.

COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
a. d. BLEDSOE
a candidate for County Clerk, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary
April 26.
We are authorized to announce
=. T.. LOCKE
as a candidate for County Clerk, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
April %
We are authorized to announce
JAMES Nj. BARNES
candidate for County Clerk, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
April 26.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

DR.. j. j, Porter, pastor of the
Mexico Baptist church, has been
called to the pastorate of the Bap.
fist church at Joplin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

VS.. Walter has entered suit in
the Audrain Circuit Court against
his wife, claiming cruel treatment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
For Sale or Exchange.

Stock of General .Irrrhand, ,
for sale or exchange for lane.
Box 3l2. Mex o., No.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COUNTY TREASURES

COUNTY TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES BRADLEY
a candidate for County Treasurer. subject
to the action Of the Democratic primary
April 20.
We are authorized to announce
MISS LEILA SALLEE
candidate for County Treasurer, sub
icct to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary. April 20.
We are authorized to announce
HARDY DOOLIN
Il candidate for County Treasurer, sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary, April 20.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce
w. w. Bolts
n candidate for Probate Judge OF Aud
rain County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary, April 70.
We are authorized to announce
c. II. ALLEN
a candidate for Probate Judge Of Audrain
county. subject to the action of the Dem
ocratc primary, April 20.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Fred Luckie, of San Francisco,
Cal lis here to see his mother, Mrs,
John Luckie, who is very i'll.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

G.P Moore, of Youngs Creek Vi
entity, has moved to Butts, Boyd
County, Neb.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
The Black Flag, West Side Square
Out of the Mouth of Babes

"Thcy say that ! have cut a tooth, "
Said the babe with mournful glcc;
"But if they'd only tell the truth
They'd say the tooth cut me-"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

THE candidates are keeping
sweet; they are good fellows. The
campaign prevaricator will not
come from among them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
OILS! OILS!

Best black oils, per gal .........,.. l5c
Castor machine oil, per gal~.,....u30c
Dccring Harvester oils, per gal SOC
These prices are 80 to 30 per cent
less than others ask for same
pno1S
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
SHERIFF.
y HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. q

Mrs. j. w. Rouse, i'll with rheu-
matism, is much better.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
WIRE GOODS
Fly screen wire, per pard

............9c, Zoe, lie, l2c and be
Screen doors. Zoe up
Window screens, screen frames,
ect., full line and lowest
prices, also n fun line of pump
fixtures, chains, tubing, buttons.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Frank Rouse, at Higginsville,
Mo-, is a new reader of the MIS-
SAGE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
a seven inch fall of snow in
Pennsylvania this week.

Nicholas Snecd, in the west part
of the city, is reported very ill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Otis Purdy was in st. Louis this
week to consult specialist for
stomach trouble.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
HARDWARE SALE!

Our line of Staple Hardware is larger than
ever and prices lower. All goods containing
iron or steel are advancing rapidly, our prices
don't show the increase.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

The Democrats carried Kansas
City in the election Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
GARDEN SEEDS.

Choice, fresh seed lc per paper
for 10 days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Educate Your Bowels With Casolre.s.
Ca Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
ioc, s6c. II C. c. O. fail, druggists fund money,
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Ed. w II. Hook is at Lancaster,
Kan, where he breaches Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

CIRCUIT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
WILL II. MORRIS
a candidate for Circuit Clerk subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary
April q.
We are authorized to announce
j. c. BUCKNER
candidate for Circuit Clerk. subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary,
April "a.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

County school supervision was
beaten by majority of IA.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
Don't Do It.

Never call a man a fool; he may be
foolish enough 10 resentit.-ChiSgo
Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
FARMERS, ATTENTION!

We are trying to save.you money, and want
you to help us help you. Every dollar you spend
at home is that much kept home. We take your
produce same as cash and pay more than 9th
erS. Don't fail to try us if you have not, and be
sure to call at our new stand. We have lots of
new goods at prices lower than in the past.
Remember we are The Peoples Store
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10

Bolts .............................111lc each up
Nails, all sizes .......................3Iac lib
Barn door hinges, pair.......~......50c
" ball bearing,
worth $l.00, at .............60c pair
Barn door rail, per foot .....,........~4c
Hooks and staples, heavy.........,....2c
Hasp and ................"...2c
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-10
Did the drouth kill all the frogs,
tooH Who's heard one this ycar2

If you are sick, see Dr.. Pattcr-
son at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
MANY CENTURY RUNS.
Record of New York Cycle Associ-
alton Is "Top N otcher."

New York, Jan. 1S.-F'ive thousand one
hundred and forty-three century runs, a
total of GA. 300 miles covered in install
mentS of 100 or more miles at time, is
the record of the members of the Cen
fury Road Club association. This record
includes one ride of twenty-Six cOnsecu-
tive centuries, one of ten, one of eight,
one of seven, two of five, five of four,
forty-six of three and 229 of double
the c. a. C. A, in tabulating the CEN
fury records of the members to January
has included only active members in
good standing.
In this list of premier century riders,
the leader is Harry Early, whose record
is p centuries. Next in order are: Gus
Egloff, 203; Isaac Gillette, 191; D. NJ
Adee, 116; c. II. Fessenden, 113; Paul
Thomas, 103; c. p. Staubach, 100; w. H
Anderson, 80; Henry Welt, 80; F. w.
Hyde, n; Miss ]. C. Yatman, rs; F. A.
Myrick, SO; w. H. LANCE, SO; ]. L. Nc
Cormick, IS; T. J. Moore, 81; Miss NJ.
Cast, So; John Simpson, So; w. New
land, 81; and r. M. Brigham, So Four
hundred other members have records
from 40 down. During 1901 the members
of the association rode 1,129 centuries,
so materially when the final reports are
made up on February l, up to which
date century bar application, with their
accompanying evidence, may be filed,
that the present annual club record of
1928 centuries, established by the c. r.
G. association in 1900, may be exceeded
and a new mark set. The centuries of
1901 included three quadruple, sixteen
triple and SO double centuries, probably
turtles ever ridden in a single year by
club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
STORY ON TIM DONOVAN.
Case of Deficiency in Military Tactic,
Recalled.

Now that Tim Donovan has landed the
appointment as chief of police of the
city of Topeka, it is in order to tell d
funny story about him.
Some years ago a city official died,
and the police force in a body was sum-
moned to appear in full dress uniform
and white gloves to attend the funeral.
Tim Donovan, as sergeant, was in
charge of the squad.
Tim was not very proficient in mill
tary tactics, but he knew what he want
ed his men to do. He lined them up i'll
front of the house where the funeral was
being held. and when the time came to
view their late conrade, had them file in
through the front door of the house
and out at the back. Then Tim wanted
to. get them back where they started
from, but he couldn't think of the neces-
Sary order.
Mini he said, ''attinshunt'' Then he
hesitated. His military training showed
him no way out. So he exclaimed in a
voice of stern command:
Fall in where We fell out and go
nOrthi''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
FIXED THE FAMILY.
Grape-Nuts Set Them Right.

1t is better to have a food epidemic in
a family than an epidemic of sickness.
A young lady out at Hibbing, Mimi,
tells about the way Grape-Nuts won her
family. She says, when recovering
from typhoid fever my doctor ordered
Grape Nuts Breakfast Food. I gained
four pounds the first week. and, as the
package was kept on the table for me,
the whole family started to eat the new
food.
We soon noticed a difference in my
younger brothers face which had been
pale and bloodless and who had been
suffering from chronic Inflammation of
the stomach. In short time he began
to eat so heartily that we all remarked
about it, and before long he got so he
could eat anything without the least
bad effect.
We often eat Grape-Nuts dry as we
would candy or nuts, and it has a rich
er taste than when soaked in water. The
best way is to put on some good, rich
cream.
My sister found that after we began
eating Grape-Nuts she had a much
greater supply of milk for her babe
We have quit eating hot bread and
meat for the evening meal and take in
place some nice Grape-Nuts, with
cream, and a little fruit and have all
improved greatly in health.
Please don't publish my name" Name
can be given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek. Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18

T. s. Kirkpatrick is mentioned by his
friends also as prominently candidate
for the appointment of minister to
France"
Dennis Hope has retired from the fight
for councilman in the Fifth ward.
Strange as it may seem, Mr.. Hope lost
hope. He came to the conclusion that
his business interests would not permit
him to make the race. The other can
didates are Samuel T. Howe and John
G. Hewitt.
Burton e. Burton have gracefully sur
rendered their booth near the front en-
trance at the exposition, and the space
will be occupied by the silver statue
Burton sanatory milk exhibit was re-
moved so that it would not be exposed
to the fumes of tobacco.
Lawrence Journal: About the nervi-
est bluff that has been made in long
time is being run by the Topeka joint
lists who threaten to sue the state for
liquor taken from them by the officers
Imagine a horsethief bringing suit
against the man he stole the horse from
to recover the value of the hOrSe!"
Arthur Capper was in Wichita Thurs
day, and praised that town considerably
to the Wichita newspapers. Mr. Capper
says Wichita has the finest municipal
park in the state. Evidently Mr.. Capper
forgot about Chesney park, Central
park, Cages park and some of the other
magnificent resorts" near Topeka.
Not locomotive passed over the
Santa Fe turntabEe at the roundhouse
Friday, on account of the breaking of
the center plate by the heavy weight
of one of the large engines A new one
was cast by the Capital Iron works and
water service men were on duty last
night getting the table in shape again
Ex-Judge J. L. Eldridge is selling
quite rapidly his book on What Think
Ye of Christ" and other sketches, all in
rhyme. The book is well printed and
neatly bound The publishers are the
Abbey Press, New York Many of the
lines relate to patriotism and temper
ance. Many of the poems, "Katurah
Brown" "A Song of the Mosquito" and
others are humorous.
David Nation, ex-husband of Carrie,
publishes a column letter in a Medicine
Lodge paper to refute the charge of
Mrs. Nation that he knocked down"
some of the receipts of The Smasher's
Mail" David should subside. He has
ceased to be a factor in Carrie Nations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
STANLEY DID 1T.
Governor Undoubtedly Secured
Crum's Victory.
Flenniken and McGrath Will Be
Topeka Deputies.

The appointment of L. S. Crum as
United States marshal is now attributed
to Governor Stanley's influence. 1t is
now admitted that Governor Stanley
went to Washington especially to help
Crum. Immediately after the governor
called on the president in the interest
of Crum the appointment was an
nounced by the president.
Parties who claim to have Informal
ton from Washington still insist that
Senator Burton, while appearing friend
ly to Crum on the surface was really
opposed to him, but did not dare to do
it openly. If it is true that Burton was
doing all he could to land Crum, it does
not speak we'll for his influence in
Washington that the appointment was
held up until Governor Stanley went to
Washington, taking with him a bundle
of endorsements of Crum, and PERSONAL
ly asked for Crums appointment The
Emporia Gazette in commenting on the
appointment says:
ut is very likely that Governor STAN
ley had a great deal to do in securing
this appointment. Governor Stanley is
in Washington and yesterday appealed
to the president in behalf of Crum.
Senator Burton has been trying for
three months to get this job done. 1t
is an unlucky coincidence for Burton
after the governor asked for 1t. Stanley
has the right kind of luck to make a
good senator. His luck is based on
character Kansas would do well to
send that kind of a man to the senate.
1t may be we'll to note in passing that
Crum and Major Hood have been politi-
cal friends for the last twenty years
and Major Hood has been one of CrumS
strongest supporters in the fight
State Treasurer Grimes, Senator Bur-
tons representative in Topeka, is very
positive that the senator has always
been pushing Crum's candidacy as hard
as he could with the exception of the
time when the pension agency contest
was pending.
IF I thought for a minute that any
of my friends was playing double with
anybody, would say that sort of thing
didn't go with me-" said Mr. Grimes.
IF Senator Burton had not been in
favor of Crum 1 would have known it.
There hasn't been a minute that Bur-
ton hasn't been loyal to Crun. The man
who makes a statement to the contrary
either is ignorant of the facts or he is
wilfully incorporating them"
Mr.. Crum has already selected his
deputies. Frank F'lenniken, formerly of
Emporia, will succeed Don F. Willis
acquired a reputation as a criminal
hunter when he was sheriff of Mitchell
county years ago. and later was presi-
dent of the Farmers Alliance when it
was at its height, will be deputy for
the Topeka division. Charles Biddle of
Coldwater, will be deputy for the Wich-
tia division, and c. ]. Drew of Burlin-
game will be deputy for the Fort Scott
division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
Supports Neither Stephens Nor Guy

More trouble is brewing among the
Topeka colored Republicans over the
appointment of a minister to HaytL
Topeka has two candidates for the
place. J. H. Guy and Edward Stephens,
but notwithstanding this fact the To-
peka Plaindealer, the negro organ,
comes out with a big article supporting
a New York colored man for minister
to Hayti The friends of both Guy and
Stephens do not like it. J. H. Childers,
editor of the Plaindealer, is himself a
candidate for recorder of deeds for the
District of Columbia, and this may ex-
plain the action of the Plaindealer. J.
r. Grassland, of ST. Joseph, who start
ed out after the recorders Office, switch
ed his boom to the post of minister to
Liberia and he has already landed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
REACHES SUPREME COURT.
w. J. Hughes Not Satisfied With De-
cision in II. d. Lee Suit.

Litigation in which a receiver is ask
ed for the H. D. Lee Mercantile COM
pany, Salinas big wholesale house, has
reached the supreme court The suit
was brought in the Salina county dis
trict court over a year ago by w. ].
Hughes, who owns stock in the COM
pany. 1t is not brought because the
company is not well managed and is
not making money, but because Mr..
Hughes alleges that he is not getting
a square deal in the way of dividends.
He claims that the company has been
making about % per cent net profits
annually but that the salaries of the
officers have been doubled and some of
the stockholders are allowed to draw
out money which is charged to "Over-
drafts instead of dividends being de-
clared.
stockholders in the company and was
it's treasurer until October, 1897, when
he withdrew and soon after started
rival business of his own. He had $780,
900 of stock in the Lee company, and he
claims he has been kept from finding n
market for it. One dividend was de-
clared Immediately after Hughes with
drew, but he says there have been none
since, although the capital stock of the
company has been increased from $780,
900 to $3.50, 900, and Mr.. Hughes claimed
it had on hand at the time the suit
was commenced $160,000 in undivided
profits. He sues for an accounting and
a receivershiD.
The district court of Saline county
found for the defendant and the case is
now appealed. Hughes is represented by
J. S. Dean, United States district at
torney, John d. Millikin of Mcpherson,
and David Richie of Salina. The suit
was filed in the supreme court by Mr..
Dean. The Lee company is represented
by ex-Speaker S. ]. Osborn. T. L. Bond
and Wilson & Wilson. of Salina, and
Judge Carver of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-18
TRY TO FIX RATES.
Railroad Men to Hold a " Big Talk -
on Freight Situation.

st. Paul, Jan. 1S.-The transcontinen-
tai freight bureau has issued call to
II lines it includes for session in Port
land, February Is, at which more than
1000 questions will be taken up. There
is a strong probability that transcon-
tinental rates as a whole will be dis
cussed and possibility that the bureau
may decide upon important reduc-
lions.
The Northern Pacific, the Great
Northern, Burlington, Santa Fe, Union
Pacific and other lines in the west will
be represented.
Suggestions have been made from
time to time indicating that some of
the interested lines would be willing
to reduce through rates should it be
possible to secure joint action. The at
titude of the Northern Pacific and
Great Northern is said to be unfavor-
able.