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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
The rext afternoon az the two v.r,

The Eext afternoon as the two were
practicing together. Mr.. Danielson
asked, in a matter Of fact tone:
How would you like to go north
and study music, Liza"
She raised her eyes frankly. This
was one of her attractions. She never
showed embarrassment or self-con.
seriousness.
Il used to Tow Id ike to learn
things right much she said, simply,
but moneys been scarce, an since
paws been sick I've done give hit all
up"
There was wisttuincss IN her
voice which he TOOK instant advan.
tage Of
"If you could arrange to 20 north
with u.s." he said. eagerly, you would
have a chance to learn everything. My
mother would look after you, and"
Hits too late now, an there's
other things"
What"
At this moment Mr.. Lowery came
up. With him was a young man in
rough costume.
Excuse the interruption, Daniel.
son." said Mr.. Lowery, but want
you to know my friend. Norton.
You've heard me speak of him-my
guide among the Keys; saved my life
of Anclote and nearly lost his own"
Mr.. Danielson advanced cordially.
He had heard many stories of this
brave guide and was glad to meet
him.
But before he could grasp the hand
a little figure sprang before, and Liza
cried:
"Oh. Bob, we didn't 'spect you fore
orange pickin!" Then turning about
and with shy air of proprletorship,
Hits my Bob"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

A stray chicken wandered aimlessly
about small clearing. Now he stop
ped to peck at bright pebble, then
hoped forward to examine a bunch
Of tussock grass. Then a grasshopper
attracted his attention. And all the
time he was getting farther away
from home. At last he paused on the
bank of dark creek and looked about
curiously. 1t was new world to him.
Near by a long, black object lay, half
embedded in the sand. After watch
ing 1t few moments he hoped near
er. Then came a quick fash and
swapping OF teeth; the chickens short
drama was over, and the alligator's
tail slid back into the sand, and his
half closed eyes resumed their air
of sleepy unconsciousness.
Overhead magnolias and live oaks
mingled their branches. while here
and there rose the stately trunks of
royal palms. Beyond the creek, and
stretching away for hundred miles
to the south and west, were the Ever
glades. In the distance cleaned the
blue waters OF Lake Okeechobee. To
the east was a wilderness, to tho
north almost twenty miles OF almost
impenetrable jungle. And in the midst
the little clearing, lonely and wild
and ugly. For, except where the log
cabin stood near the center, the trees
had been merely girdled, and now
rose white and Ehostly, their gray,
skeleton arms creaking and groaning
with every passing breeze Among
them were long ridges of sweet pota-
to vines, and, nearer the cabin, few
clumps Of gumbo and banana stalks.
The cabin had but two windows,
small openings, which were closed
with boards when It rained. Near one
OF these a young girl was preparing
compile. In the stove behind her was
the inevitable kettle Of hominy. AS
she worked, the girl occasionally
broke into snatches Of negro melody
or old-fashioned hymns, her fresh,
young voice floating out into the for
est and bringing quick responses from
the hooking birds and warblers.
Two men were working their way
through the thick masses of palmet-
10. Suddenly they paused to listen.
What voice." one of them ex.
claimed. "A backwoods nightingale"
ut must be old Dobson's daughter"
said the other. Il was here five years
ago, and she was then the widest
and happiest little thing ever saw
a beautiful child with wonderful
voice"
Again the clear notes floated out to
them. AS they died away the first
speaker drew a long breath.
What an acquisition she would be
to my chorus" he said.
His companion laughed.
There you go again. Never fine
voice but you must be Covetous-
the penalty Of being a theater man
ager, suppose"
A few moments later they emerged
from the palmetto. AS they crossed
the clearing the young girl left the
window and appeared in the doorway.
For an instant she merely looked
curious, then glow OF recognition
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

twelve, but paw says what he don't
know bout gators amt worth takin'
lessons on"
But Mr.. Lowery looked doubtful.
II remember Cleb," he said, but
it strikes me that he would be q
rather small chap in case of emer-
gency."
Paw says Cleb can get away with
most anything"
Very well, we'll try him, Of course:
it is thirty miles to the nearest set.
Element where guide could be found.
Now, suppose We so in and have a
talk with your father"
An hour later Cleb came in. a small,
freCkle-faced boy, with quick, sharp
eyes which seemed to take in every.
thing. Soon afterward appeared Mr..
Lowery's man with the camp equi-
page.
Il suppose we can have the old
camp site by the Creek?" Mr.. Lowery
inquired.
"Suttingly, suttingly:" responded
Mr.. Dobson, heartily. You all act
JNSN iiht you was " uO1lt ali utiD
yourselves. There's RATS of garden
sass an melons spilin."
Before night the camp was ready,
and late in the evening the two men
with their young guide went down to
the creek for a preliminary brush"
with the alligators. And it did not
take long to discover that the girls
praise of her brother was justifablc.
Before many days the two men ex-
pressed themselves as perfectly sat
isfied with his services.
As the days went by the relations
between the house and the camp grew
moro intimate. Mr.. Danielson was an
found the voice of the young girl fully
! as attractive as alligator hunting. Day
after day he listened to her singing,
making comments, suggestions and
often accompanying it with his own
trained voice. And the more he listen.
ed the moro he was resolved to take
her back with him to New York.
II would like the training of such
voice, he said to Mr.. Lowery she
will make a grand woman some day. If
only her language was not so barbar.
GUS"
But in time even her language grew
less harsh to his ears. And her eyes
were so brown and deep, so frank
and open. What mattcred few oddi,
ties of expression?
One day Mr., Lowcry took him to
| task
You must go slow, Danielson," he
said, warningly. You are only
twenty eight, and Liza is no ordinary
sirl. But you know the impossibility.
For moment his companion made
no reply, then he said:
Yes, | know the impossibiity.
have convinced myself of it a dozen
times. The girl is absolutely ignor
ant, cracker in the extreme sense
of the term, while | am what books
and money made me. And yet" after
a long pause, AS soon as | convince
myself OF its absurdity | am sure tc
begin to make plans to take her north
and give her an education"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Divorce was established in Germany
in 1875. From 1881 to 1885 the yearly
number OF divorces was about 5000,
while Of late years it exceeds 10000.
In England divorce was established in
1857. During the years lS6SlS62 the
annual number was about 200; in 1894
about $50; in 1898 about $50. in Aus
tria. where only non-Catholics can
apply for a divorce, the number of de-
mands for divorce increased 25 per
cent in four years, and in Belgium
about 20 per cent in four years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
TO PHOTOGRAPH IN coLoRs.
Swiss Amateur Said to Have Discov.
cred Process

cred Process.
A dispatch from Geneva to the Lon
don Chronicle says: A Swiss ANA.
teur photographer, NJ. Adolphe Cart
Ler. residing at Bcrnc, has, it is said,
discovered the secret of color photog-
raphy after a number of years of ex-
periments. The inventor takes his
photographs on glass. porcelain and
paper, and in any color; the best re-
suits, however, being obtained from
blue, red and yellow. His productions
on glass are veritable pictures, being
true to nature in every detail. Even
the shades of ColorinG in rose are
easily distinguished in the photograph
The photograph of landscape, viewed
from distance. resembles a painting
Some of the holder COlors give better
results than the Quieter ones. and NJ.
Gartner is at present occupied in
remedying this partial defect. The
secret lies in the bath" and in tsY
developing process for the photos,
IL is stated. are taken with an orGi-
nary camera. MANY Continental firms
are taking great interest in the dis
covery.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Midsummer Sadness.

Tho torches of the hce-halm light
The Copse2 dense with briar:
The yellow primrose strcakS the night
with its illusWe fire;
But all, the rus" Of Gucenly head
Lies dropped and dead!
The beds within the garden CLEAN
With red nasturtium gold;
The poppy-Cu cups Invite to dream
The rainbow dreams Of old;
Yet, sweet, there is Il shudowy bliss
We seem to miss!
Still, though our hearts cannot forget
How June once sung and shonc.
Let us have done with vain regret.
And, joyous, journey on.
TreadinE the harvest-colored land
Hand 'Claspcd in hand!
Clinton SCollard.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Naturally Indionant.

At certain military post just after
taps one night detail was called
for from one of the companies to
bring from the married quarters to
the guard house one of the men who
was beating and abusing his wife.
The first sergeant of the company
called for Corporal Walters and Pri-
Yates Spicer and Carney 10 form the
detail The first two Immediately
rose from their cots ard prepared for
duty, but Carney was apparently
sound asleep, although but a moment
before he had been swapping yarns
with his "bUnkie.' The sergeant or
dered Spice to wake him, when Car
ney got to his feet with the Disguised
protest:
why don't you wake some one who
isn't aslcep2"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
He Dropped the Subject.

He was talking 10 the pessimistic,
sharp.tongued damsel.
Have you noticed" he asked. that
as general thing, bachelors are
Weather than married men?"
Il have" she replied.
How do you account for 1t" he in
quired.
The poor man marries and the rich
one doesn't" she answered. "A man
is much more disposed TO divide moth.
ing with a woman than he is TO divide
something"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
And lauahed Tremendously.

He was an ardent but economical
lover. and had been counting her for
three months.
When do you think, dearest" no
said, as they sat near the moonlit win
dow one evening. thai the moon ap-
pears at its best?"
Il think" she replied, that the
moon always looks the loveliest when
one is returning from the opera"
He took the hint.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

i've brought my friend, Mr. Daniel.
son, down to try alligator hunting
tell him your father is probably the
best gator guide in south Florida"
The girls face cloudcd
Paws in right pore shape" she
said. He was lost in the Everglades,
an got the shakes pow'ful bad |
low he can't do no more guidin' for
right smart"
The men looked at each other in
perplexity, seeing which, the girl
FASTENED 10 add:
"Cleb can guide you all better'n
anybody 'Ccpt paw. He amt but
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Boy Didn't Know.

A teacher was instructing a class OF
boys, and had spent half an hour try
ing to drive into their heads the diff
ference between man and the lowe,
animals, but APPARENTLY with little sue.
cess.
Tommy" he said. coaxingly to a
little chap, do you know the differ.
ence between say, me and pig, or
any other brute?'
No replied Tommy. innocently,
but another teacher standing by
laughed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
The Thorn and the Rose.

Mrs. Tomperton-Ive got the dear
est old darling of husband that ever
Happened He has an awful temper
and about once month he gets mad
and tears up my best hat.
Miss Singleton-And you call him
4 dear old darling after that? How
can you?
Mrs. Temporton-Well you see, he
always has a fit of remorse next
day and buys me better one.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Arqument Easily Settled.

Two old friends meet after separa.
ton of many years.
Time flies says one. "but, after
all, you are not so bald as | expected
to find YOU"
Bald! should say not. Look in
the glass yourself. I've more hair
than you have"
More hair than | have? That's alb
surd. perfectly absurd! Let's count
en-"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
She Couldn't Forgive Him.

"Who is that man your wife cut
dead on the street yesterday"
That's one of my best friends.
Mary is a little prejudiced against
him because he happened to be n
registrar in one of the election booths
some time ago and was obliged to
ask her how old size was"
Didn't she tell him?"
Tell him! Certainly not"
But why not?"
Because she knew he knew"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

lnasmuCh as a corruption fund of
100000 for use in the city council has
been discovered in Havana there APP
FEARS TO be some mistake in the re-
Lcrts that the Cubans are not fitted
to conduct "A modern, upto,date gov
,rnmont.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

The best way to cure indigestion Is
TO remove it's cause. This 10 best done
by the prompt use of DR.. August Koe-
nigs Hamburg Drops. which regulate
ths stomach in an effectual manner.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Worth OF "A Compliment.

Most compliments sound something
like this: They say he is thief, but
he never stole anything from me. 1t
may be because | have watched him
closely. but so far | have never miss
ed anything" When you feel that
your friend deserves praise. why pay
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
A. Midnight.

Tell me, glowing stars on high,
DO perish when I die?
Or shall l be ever II
VIII my spirit have re-hlrth
And regain the things Of worth
When my dust returns TO earth?
Ye too perish We too fall:
Flash a moment then the pail;
Is that typical OF all?
Boundless depths OF glowing spheres,
chanRcless in the changing years.
Seem to negative our fears.
Yet your chargeless is all changel
Fleeing, nyiny on, We range
Through the vortex vast and strange.
other creatures other men.
cling upon you. live-and then
DO they die and live again"
Nathan Haskell Dole. in New England
Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

A druggist Is held in a recent deci-
sion in Pennsylvania not to be guilty
of negligence in selling to customers
proprietary medicines in the packages
and under the label Of the proprietor
or patentee without making an anal
ysis Of the contents.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
whore tn. Boy. wer. Lucky.

As a man and his wife were passing
a school, a flying SNOWFALL hit the wife
Of his bosom In the neck. He was en-
ragged, and justly. and turning to the
schoolboys, shaking his fist in anger,
he cried: ITS lucky for you. you
rascals, that you didn't hit me-"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Mascagui is learning lot of new
things concerning the advertising
methods of American managers. His
artistic soul might rebel if it were not
tor tn" handsome profits that are ac-
crulng
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

A lot of Swiss bicyclists are coming
TO the United States through the Ca
madam border. The whole people will
low have IA chance to do some maneu-
Tcring.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

came to her face. Before they had
time to speak she sprang down the
steps with outstretched hands.
MIR. Lowry, for all the worl'!" she
cried, her eyes sparkling with pleas.
ure. Hits mighty pleasant to see
you roun again. Paw'll suttingly be
glad"
And shall be glad to see him."
said MIR. Lowery, heartily. I'VE have
had some rare hunts together. But
how you have grown, You were only
a little girl when left" Then, nod
ding toward his companion. he said:
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

stat of enumcrators in New Jcr-
sey is asking each family in Essex
county. Have you Bible of your
own The question should be added:
Il 50, do You know where it Isl"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
CRrnsgie's Priyntc Library.

Mr. Carnegie has taken steps for tho
formation of private library at Ski
DO castle. The work OF selection has
been entrusted to Lord Acton, profess
sor of history at Oxford The library
will probably number 5000 volumes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

The coal operators insisted that
there was nothing To arbitrate. and
the President responded ON behalf of
the people that there was also moth.
ing To burn. With the one supplied
the other will follow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Rev. Benjamin De Costa of New
York, who is reported to have describ-
ed Newport as a cakcwalk ornament.
q! with divorce, has evidently studied
THO literary style of the iuimitable Mr..
WattCrsun.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
For Memorial to Bish op whlppis.

Dean Slattery Of the Cathedral OF
Our Merciful Savior at Faribault,
Mimi, has sent out a circular letter
soliciting funds for completing tho
tower of the cathedral as a memorial to
the late Bishop Whipple.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

There is something in name. Colo,
mel u. Il. Hogshead OF Staunton. was
The Virginia delegate at the meeting
OF the National Liquor Dealers asso-
citation at Washington. Mr., Tank
was not present by name. but he was
wen represented.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

One magazine has received 10000
unsolicited manuscripts within the
year or course, the burden OF re.
turn postage fell on unappreciated
genius.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
In the WRONG Office.

Actress-You are a divorce lawyer,
understand?
Lawyer-Yes, madam; | secure d..
vorce without publicity.
ACtress-Uh-I'm in the wrong OF.
fee. Good day, sir.-New York Week.
ly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

81 owe my whole life to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores GOV cred my body
| seemed beyond cure. X. b. b. has made
me a perfectly we'll woman. Mrs Chas.
Hutton, Berville Mich
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Mexico has lost its case before the
Hague tribunal, but it should feel
some satisfaction in making the sue.
cessful claimant take so large a sum
in Mexican dollars.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Hall Caine has no complaints to en-
ter against the sleeping car system in
this country. II is averred that he
hangs up his hat and turns in with
his clothes on.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

lust stand in the middle of Main
street and hullcr Carrie Nation,"
Then listen to the rapid slamming of
saloon doors the full length of the
street. Houston (TCXasl Post.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

California will produce 100,000,OO0
pounds Of prunes this year, which is a
tip to married folks not to break up
housekeeping. Wait until the season
when the crop fails.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

A Syracuse gentleman named
O'Connor is accused by a widow OF be-
ing engaged to both herself and her
mother that's one way to solve the
mothCT-in-law problem.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

The Women's Federation at Toledo
discussed the ideal woman. Can't tell
you anything about 1t until the model
arrives.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Mrs. Burton Harrison advises wo-
men to talk politics in the family
circle. But Mrs. Harrison should I'M
dcrstand that there are times when
the masculine worm will turn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

President Eliot of Harvard says
gambling is vice of savages. The
gcntlemanly Fiji islanders in Wall
street will please take notice.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Religious conditions in Chicago must
be peculiar when clergyman's mind
turns to the invention of bullet-proof
vest.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Mary MacIanc received 100 offers
of marriage while she was in the East.
No wonder Mary thinks the East is "A
crazy old place"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

New Jersey should change her coat
of arms and should adopt as the cen
terpiecc of her new one an octopus
couchant
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Col. Taylor of Chicago has fallen
heir to castle in Germany. He will
find that ii costs more to maintain it
than a castle in Spain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Sir Thomas Upton is going to
shorten the Shamrock. She will be
short enough at the conclusion OF the
race.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

Flowery Fields-W'y did yer leave
ger wife, William?
Weary William-Oh, she wuz Eighty
lad chanreable. Useter hide her peck.
etbook in a different place most every
time: never seemed ter care how
much trouble she made me.-Leslie's
Weekly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

II is difficult to persuade yourself
that a man is liar when he says
nice things about you
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

It's a woman's privilege to change
her mind, even when she promises to
obey.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

There is nothing small about Mon.
tana, where a man is accused Of Of
fcring a bribe of $500 900.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

1tchiness Of tho skin, horrible plague Moss
every body afflicted in one way or another
Only one safe, never failing cure Deans
Ointment. At any drug store. 60 cents
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

1t appears probable that President
Castro will have to do it all over
again. SO tiresome,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

II is simply wasting man like Mr..
WI to take him back to China and
hold him there.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

The grip germ has made its annual
temperance aud is playing to big
business.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
THE HUMOR OF LIFE
JOKES AND JEsrs, ORIGINAL AND
SELECTED.

Her Choice for a Birthday Present
Filled Both Requirements - How
Cruel, Thoughtless Wife Drove Hus.
band from Her.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Nothing Certain

SIS ii possible, miss, that you do
not know the names Of your best
friends?"
Possible? Why, of course 1t is.
90 not even know what my own name
may be a year or two hence"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
Expensive and Handsome.

DOrothy's Papa-"So Tomorrow
your birthday, Ell? Well, well! must
give you a nice present, Come, now.
choose one as handsome and expensive
as you please"
Dorothy-'I will take Jack Harduppe.
please, papa, dear"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27

While the fool ponders the wise guy
acts.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-11-27
THE WAYS OF LOVE.
BY FRANK II. SWEET.

toop,r,sht 1902 by pAlL. sron1 punLlsnlse con.Asrl