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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-31
BY MINERNA cLYcE M,cuLLocH.

BY MINERVA CLYCE M'CULLOCH. .
Much has been said about the
almost impossibility of saving a
Jail bird; of the futility Of Chris
tian effort for the legal outcasts Of
our land. / have no patience with
such fears, for faith should be
built upon the Masters assertion,
All things are possible with God, "
and "All things are possible to
him that belleveth, " aud in the
hope that this may encourage some
faithful worker to toll on, tho the
conflict be hard and drcary, /
write this true story from facts
which were given me by Mr.. Leigh
ton, one of the workers in the Wes-
leyan Mission in the East End of
London.
The place referred to as odd
Mahogany Bar" was one of the
most notorious saloons in London,
having dance hall attachment of
the very lowest character and Sc
cret trap doors leading to dark
subterraueau chambers. 1t was
purchased by the Wesleyan church,
converted into a mission, and Mr..
and Mrs Leighton put in charge.
When we visitsd it, some weeks
ago, l could not help feeling some
what queer as we were conducted
thru one small door after another,
down steep and winding stalrcases,
into damp. moldy and dark rooms,
where dreadful crimes had been
committed. This once vile and
wicked place is now rcso-
nant with the praise of God and Il
veritable beacon light to such men
as the subject of our story.
John Garvin was one of the
most notorious thieves and rob
bers that ever lived in London. He
was born in the penitentiary,
trained in the school of crime, and
spent half of his life in prison. Yet
the only man that ever really low
ed him won his heart and led him to
love and serve Christ with a most
beautiful faith and joy.
Yes, was born iii prison, /"
said Garvin sadly. MY mother,
you must know, was a terrible wo-
man, and was doin' time for re-
ceiving stolen goods. l suppose l
was about four years old when
first remember seeing her. They
took me to the prison, and lifted
me up and said that was my own
mother whom l could see thru the
gratings. ] have heard folks talk
about a mothers love, but l never
knew much about it till l came to
the Old Mahogany Bar and you
were so kind to me. l think"-
and there was soft light in his
eyes as he turned toward Mrs.
Leighton and a catch in his breath
as he spoke-''I think l should
like to call you mother, if you
wouldn't mind,
Mrs. Leighton didn't mind. She
had nursed him thru a weary ill
ness, and, like every one else who
came to know him in their latter
days, had learned TO love him. So
ever after he spoke of Mr. Leigh
ton as father aud Mrs. Leighton as
mother. But man who first saw
HE mother through prison bars,
and whose first and last impress
sions Of her are summed mp in the
words a terrible woman" has a
story to tell, which the follower Of
Christ will do well to heed.
John Garyin, said Mr.. Leigh
ton, discovered early in life that
every man s hand was against him,
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of each mouth, the Wabash will
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ticulars call on nearest ticket
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!. NJ. Richards. Tiki. Agt
Mexico, Mo.
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hand against every man His moth
err was constantly in prison, and
the little urchin lived meanwhile
on the streets aud lodged in coal
cellars, empty cases or barrels, any
how, anywhere, just as he could
slip in for the time being. School
was out the question, save
that school of vice which flourish
ed at every street corner. OF this
school lac was an apt pupil, and
before seven summers had passed
over bis Arab head he was sharp
enough to win regularly at gam
bling and could nick with the best.
Before he was nine the inside of
the prison was familiar to him.
Seven days for gambling was fol-
lowed by twenty-one days for the
same. Then came two months,
three months, followed naturally
by fifteen months for shOpliftiug
There was grim humor about
Garvin's next move wheu e came
out of prison. From drfymg So
ciety he became its defender. For
the next few years he was more or
less with the emphasis on the lrss)
in Her Majesty amy. After three
months in the militia, he deserted
and enlisted in the Third SuI1y
Regiment at Winchester He was
arrested for deserving the militia,
got six months. This gave him
time to reflect on the indiguity
with which an uugraleful country
treats its brave defenders, aud on
his release he manifested his con
tempt by deserving his regiment.
The law, with a fine impartiality,
gave him six months for that also.
His next term was sixty-siX days
for making away with his kit. No
wonder he said; AT this time it
seemed us if the devil possessed
me: \ second time | made with
my kit, aud got severe sentence,
with fourteen days pack drill. l
then deserted once more, and
when caught was read out on
Queens Parade, sentenced to II
months, and to be discharged from
the army. Out of the army at
last he came with the character of
a rogue and vagabOnd,am so end
ed chapter which he rightly de-
scribed as one of pure deviltry. l
was worse than ever after l had
done with the army Garvin sOr-
rowfully confessed. This one ac-
crpts with reserve, for pure devil
try is a record not easily beaten.
But as | followed this reckless
child Of the devil and of England's
boosted civilization, l found that
he had spoken the truth; there
were still deeper depths,
"Garvin next appeared in the
old aud dishonorable profession of
highway robbery. AT Winchester
he was sentenced to twelve months
for robbery with violence. On his
release he joined band of clever
cracksmen aud soon learned how
to put up big jobs But the tees
were too quick for him, and the
hardened man was sent to penal
servitude for five years. Now here
is a peculiar side light on Garvin's
character. During the whole time
he was in prison there was only
one black mark against him, and
this for fighting a man who had
bullied the couyicts. His good
manners were reserved for prison,
however, and the whole game was
played as soon as he was free. A
job. was arranged at More Street,
Hackney, but the 'coppers'an the
tees heard of it. He was caught,
tried and got seven years in the
pen. Despite all the advice and
help, when he came out he turned
to the old life as a dog turneth
to her vomit.' For burglary at
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Terms Of Subscription.
FROM LONDON.
Anent "FrOm Prison to Par
adise."

The following was written by a lady
well remembered in Mexico, Mo. 1t will
interest all her old trends herel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

The religion Of Berlin Is music. In
no other city does the divine art hold
its votaries 50 completely. The pre-
dominating talk in the home, the
street, the parks, everywhere people
congregate. is music Wagner, Mo
zart. Handel. Mendelssohn, all the
great masters, are the idols Of the
populace. Then when it comes to
symphony effects they never tire Of
discussing the military bands Of the
empire Every regiment has a band
Of 90 men and there are some 500 Ia
the army. all OF which play h the
capital before the members are mus
tered out of service. Ali bands are
good. many excel, and some are won
derfully proficient. So the Berlin ear
is attuned to the march, quickstep,
waltz, dirge and the national an
thems, and II anything is distressing
II Is to find dlscord where harmony
should be the only sound given out.
The opera they fairly rave over To
instance how deep is the attachment
one need only state that, If the two
sultry months are excepted, 1t is put
on at the Royal Opera House every
night In the year. Sundays included.
Seven o'clock is the hour fixed for
beginning the opera in Berlin, and
when It is unusually long 6:30 o'clock.
Evening attire is tabooed, the only
persons fashionably attired being
visitors SO the spectacular and bril-
liant scenes in the boxes, on the floor
and in the galleries Of London, New
York and Paris are wanting IN Ber-
lin. Say what they may, it is dis
tinct loss. for the privilege OF Viewing
an elegantly attired assembiaga is
relished by cultured persons. If Ber-
lin Is deficient here it excels other
wise The opera is magnifcently
staged. the choruses are full and sym
pathetic, the solos superbly rendered,
and the orchestra Of so evolves mel
ody which captivates the senses.
The Royal Opera House is not so
large as the Metropolitan in New
York but is much gTander- The inn
perial box is in the first gallery in the
rear facing the stage. It is three
times the size Of the other boxes.
Surmounting It is the royal coat Of
arms wrought In gold and decorated
In yellow. The general treatment OF
the ceiling. walls and boxes is red.
The Kaiser reflects the musical tastes
Of his subjects In being inordinately
fond Of the opera Every chance he
has to attend he is certain TO avail
himself Of it. AS he is the busiest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
oLD.TIME sILLIARD TABLE.
Was Owned by Louis XIV and the EN-.
peror Napoleon

Was Owned by Louis XIV and the En-,
peror Napoleon l.
There is a billiard table in London
at the present moment that can boast
OF a lifetime Of two. centuries and a
long acquaintance with men who have
made history 1t belonged originally
to Louis XIV, passed into the posses
sion Of Napoleon l. and now in its old
age has come into the hands 81
Messrs. Orme & Sons, and is on exhi
bition in Soho square. This celebrated
table is smaller than an English table
The body of the table is block OF
oak. weighing 10000 pounds. covered
with cloth of electric blue. The
frame Of the table is Of rosewood, and
she six perhaps the most
striking feature Of the table-are re
productions In bronze Of queer. hidious
old gargoyles, When the ball falls
into the pocket the lower jaw Of the
gargoyle drops, and the ball is found
10 its mouth. Il is a clever piece Of
ancient mechanism.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
MIehlaan Has GOOD Men.

University OF Michigan Is enjoying
unusual prestige in athletics. In the
Two great departments Of college
muscle, football and track work. the
young men al Ann Arbor seem TO be
snpreme 10 the west and they eleanly
sefeated Yale. Harvard and others re-
Gently In the only meeting they have
had with the eastern collegians in
track events Forecasts OF the forth
coming intercollegiate track meet Of
he west. which win be held on Decora-
ion day. are unanimous In conceding
he banner 10 Michigan. which in that
event viii make IT'S third successive
victory EARLY dreams about football
are also rosoate on Michigan pillows
and ouinous elsewhere In baseball
Michigan viii apparently finish sec
tnd 70 Illinois. which has an excep-
ionally strong team. doubtless the
5est college team in America and
5ne that ls better than most Of the
Amor league mines All in an. Michi-
gan has a bunch Of young men these
Jays who do things"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

den Linden is now kept clean by a
corps Of men and is no longer a re-
ceptable for debris. The dirty road
reserved for eluestrians has been
made smooth sand course for those
fond Of the exercise. At last Inter
den Linden corresponds with Berlin
in general
The Brandenburg gate separates
the principal park from the lower end
Of Inter den Linden. There are three
roadways beneath the arch, but the
central one is reserved exclusively
for the Emperor The sgure Of Vic.
tory iperched on its top originally
faced the park When Napoleon took
the city he had it taken down and
carried to Paris. When he surren-
dered in 1915 the Prussians regained
possession and returned it to Berlin
When it was placed on the gate it was
made to face the Inter den Linden
instead of the park
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

man in the empire these opportuni-
ties are none 700 frequent
The Kaiser is immensely popular.
Wherever he goes he is affectionate-
ly greeted Neither the King Of Eng
land nor the President OF the United
states receives more sincere homage
from the masses than the ruler who
abruptly cut short the public service
Of Bismarck Men eriticise his acts.
but are intensely devoted TO his per
son. He tries to meet this sentiment
half way and in so doing has come
to be regarded as the most demo-
cratic ruler Of the house OF Hohen-
zollern.
Berlin has an Anglo-American Club
whose purpose is to foster friendly
relations with the great American re-
public. Its president is the proprie-
tor OF the leading hotel Of the city
who has emphasized his fondness for
the United States by making an
American woman bis FIRST wife and,
some time after her death. taking a
i'd one from our country. he is
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
-uvsz CI~~ 04~

Two thousand persons, comprising
the entire population OF Melazgerd, a
town In Asiatic Turkey, eighty miles
southeast Of Erzerum. we're killed by
an earthquake shock on April 20. The
town is a mass Of ruins, not a house
being left standing. In addition 400
houses in neighboring villages were
wrecked by the same shock. Melaz
gerd is a fortified post, and the en-
tire garrison was buried in the ruins.
The British foreign ONCE received
some details from the British consul
at Erzerum regarding the recent
earthquake at Melazgerd. according to
which a strong earth shock. lasting
thirty seconds, was felt in the morn
ing of April 20 throughout the entire
district between Lake Van and the
Russian frontier, and as far west as
Kharput. The town Of Melazgerd,
consisting Of 500 houses, was de-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
sIa RIna E.avorabIe 70 corbstt.

~ ntH8 EaNtIauic 70 NVIDctt'
BY inducing Champion Jeifries TO
meet h.M in a twenty four foot ring,
The full limit prescribed in the Queens
berry rules, Jim Cprbett secured an
advantage which win stand him in
good stead, viewed from any point
His heetness Of foot, combined with
his long range method Of milling and
bis general ring cleyerness, win make
him a discult subject for Jeffries to
catch in - large a ring Corbett.
however should not be censured for
demanding a space twenty-four feet
square In which to try to wrest the
championship title from the grasp OF
The present holder, as he adhered to
The rules In his demand A match
we'll made is half won is an old adage.
and one which Corbett evidently had
10 mind when the much talked Of
match was finally ratified. II was
pleasing TO note that Jeffries con
sented without unnecessary palaver
10 the space demanded, thus showing
The confidence he has in his ability 70
.atch Corbett over any distance OF
padded platform flooring before the
expiration Of the twentieth round The
ring in their first encounter was about
twenty feet square. and It took Jeff-
rles nearly twenty-three rounds to
corral Corbett long enough 70 admin
lster the knockout blow BY com
pairing the number Of square feet in
that ring with that in which the com
Ing fight will be contested. and by re-
ducins the limit Of rounds 10 be fought
from twenty-five 10 twenty. and figure
he number Of rounds. twenty-three.
which Jeffries required TO win, II
would make Corbett appear a sure
winner Comparisons. reductions, and
agurlng. however, do not win fights.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

Articles Of agreement for a finish
eght between Jack Root and George
Gardner for the light heavyweight
championship Sunday july s. have
reached Chicago from Harry Mccoy
of Brisbee. ArIz, representing the
Douglas Carnival Amusement Athletic
company.
The company offers d purse Of $1,000
Of which 81 600 is 10 be equally divid-
ed between the fighters for training
expenses. Il also agrees to post a
forfeit Of $4,000 to guarantee pulling
on the contest
The conditions are acceptable to
both men. but they viii not sign unless
the $1,000 forfeit Is placed in the
hands OF parties other than those
named hy Mccoy. q Douglas CArizl In
stituilou.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
ouaIIfIeatIons &c vIaorous.

President Hadley Of Yale. President
Smith Of Trinity college and President
Raymond Of Wesleyan are to select
the holders of the Rhodes scholar
ships from Connecticut. The present
plan is not to make any appointment
until the. fall of 1904 Two cuaifca.
tions viii be demanded Of the stu
dents who apply for the scholarship.
A candidate must have passed two
years at a college CT university and
must be a good student Besides this,
he must be Of pleasing personality.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
OWN MUCH PAYING STOCK.
Municipal Ownership FIOurlshlng In
Many EnaIish Towns.


Many English Towns.
In discussion Of municipal socisl-
ism the Liverpool Daily Post uses
some interesting facts from the ex-
perience Of English towns, which may
be tersely stated Bath owns its hot
springs and has extended the grand
pump room at a cost Of s150000. Har-
rogate draws large income as propri-
etor Of baths, gardens and theaters.
bennington owns baths and pump
room. Southport draws ST. 800 a year
from pleasure boats. toboggan and
"aeriai flights" Brighton owns pa
vilion and an aquarium. Nottingham,
Bir- ingham and Wolverhampton
clear altogether $1s9. 500 a year cult
waiting sewage farms. Colchester owns
an oyster fishery Brsdford operates
a hotel. Plymouth owns theater and
d hotel. Birkenhead maintains Jerry
steamers to Liverpool at q profit Of
$4,000 a year York owns the Foss
canal. and Manchester, with $25,006.r
900 stock, is principal owner Of its
ship canal Bradford has wool-testing
machinery. Leicester, Liverpool and
Bradford manufacture stone from
clinker. Towns. 22S in number, net
$2.760.000 per annum from markets,
and Lancaster. Chester and Lincoln
own race courses.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

one OF the most progressive OF men
and IS such an admirer Of America
that every year he comes over to
meet his friends and to learn what
Yankee genius has evolved since his
last visit He is self-made, too He
began without dollar and, though
only in middle life. is worth several
millions.
In my second visit to Berlin the
change most noticeable was in the
Transformation Of unter den Linden,
its most celebrated thoroughfare,
was disappointed with It in its un-
tidiness and It's unslshtly accessories
on arst view. Papers we're neng
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
BEAUTIFUL AMP WELL KEPT
is THE GERMAN CAPITAL
Love Of Music Characteristic Of the Bsrlners-Pre-
sentaton Of Opera Delight-Unter den Linden One
Of the Most Perfect Of Thorougkiares
lspeeIal correspondencel

about everywhere; there wCie ugly
looking booths and advertising pillars
TO dlsfgure the roadways-for there
are two-and in the center was the
broad promenade. with dirty benches
and sloyenly occupants. A filthy road
way for equestrians completed a pic
ture repugnapt 10 those who prize
cleanliness and good taste. And this
in th4 capital Of the cleanest country
on tRs globe and in its most attrac,
tive quarter.
Strangers marveled why Berlin,
splendid every other way, was so wo-
fully lacking in caring for its histori-
cal avenue and wondered why the
burghers We're SO jealous about keep
ing every other section looking pre-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

J Edward Addicks. who recently
withdrew from the senatorial fight in
Delaware. WAS born in Philadelphia
and is well. versed in tho history of
the Quaker city. One of the figures
of the past that he most admires was
the brilliant Judge Peters, who lived
at Belmont mansion and whose wit
made him famous. One of the stories
Of Judge Peters that he sometimes
tells relates to- the presentation to
the jurist by lawyer of his only son.
This is my al. the lawyer said, in
making the introduction Your avl?"
Peters returned. He is your last.
too, no doubt, though I can't well call
him a strapping fellow"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
sLEpT N RooM VIC coapss.
Negress Stabbed Kid Carson When
He Approached Her Bed.


He Approached Her Bed.
A negro longshoreman. known along
the East river front as kid Carson, =
was stabbed in the heart, IN the tene-
ment at 142 Cherry street, New York.
BY Grace Hasbrook. negress, and
died almost instantly.
Tae woman told the police that Car
son had visited the home OF Ernest
Bullen and his wife, with whom she
lived. but had gone from the house
when she retired at 10 o'clock. AS
she was falling asleep, she said, she
saw the man approaching her bed,
and she reached to a nearby mantel
for an open clasp knife and jabbef
him with it, He fell to the floor with
a groan and she went to sleep. When
she awoke she saw his body on the
floor The knife blade had penetrated
his heart.
She told Bullen about it and the lat
ter called in Policeman Gibbons, who
arrested her To Coroner Golden
kranz she declared that she did not
know at the time that the man had
died and while thinking what she had
best do she fell asleep and slept until
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
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stroyad and much havoc was wrought
in the surrounding villages. Col
Khalil Bey, commanding the garrison
Of Melazgerd, with his whole family,
three officers and eighty soldiers per.
ished in the ruins. Lieut. Col Tayib
Bey whose family persisted. became
insane.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25
HoNoREO ~ HIS covNTRyMEN.
T. P. o'connor Reelected President
Of Irish National Leanttey

T. P. o'connor Reelected President
Of Irish National League.
Thomas Power O'Connor, who has
been reelected president of the Irish
National League, is the noted Irish
statesman, journalist and author who
has sat in parliament for the Scot
land division Of Liverpool since 1865.
Mr.. OConnor, who is so familiarly
and so affecuonately known as "Tay
Pay" is 55. At Is he was a b. A.
and senior scholar ia history and
modern languages at Queens College,
Galway. Mr.. O'Connor went to Lon
don in 1870. He was the first editor
of the London Star, the London Sun
and the London Weekly Sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

sentable and negleeting that which
had first claim upon their pride.
These criticisms finally reached the
inner reeesses. Of royalty at Potsdam
and the Kaiser hestirred himself with
the result that the eyesores which
defaced the capital SO long have been
removed. Now the central promen-
ade is hanked on either side by lawns
and flower beds and painted benches
and is a restfm and pleasing retreat.
with the four rows OF lindens furnish
ing protection from the sun. These
lindsls are old and stunted and are
not to be compared with the kind at
Hamburg, where the light yellow flow
ers and heart-shaped leaves Of rich
green make a handsome tree. UnteT
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

Louis Hasselriis. the Danish sculp-
tor, viii make the statue which is to
commemorate the three hundredth an
niversary Of the first printed edition
OF Hamlet" Danish scholars and lit
erati took the lead In the movement
for monument to Shakespeare.
which will be erected fn, or near Elsi-
more. Queen Alexandra Of England. q
Dane by birth, has taken deep inter-
est In the project and other royalties.
including her parents. are also giving
ala.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-06-25

tie Of champagne over the bow Of
the torpedo boat destroyer Worden,
named after her uncle. Rear Admiral
John Larimer Worden. Miss Worden
was formerly a member Of The
Chinese Honeymoon" company and is
now playing in The Runaway" Her
voice was trained in Europe, and she
has sung at Berlin and other Euro
pean centers.