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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Canny Kitchener.

It was Just when some Of US ex-
pected the peace settlement, that a
worthy dean--a most reverend gentle
possibly slylyi thought he could
steal a march Oh Lord Kitchener. He
telegraphed efrom the Orange River
Colony, saying: AS am acting as
chaplain and conducting divine serv.
ice in very many camps tomorrow,
may ask if the hymn, Peace. Perfect
Peace would not be a most appropri-
ate one to give out to be smg?" And
the great TX" wired reply: please
yourself; but l think Onward, Chris.
tian Soldiers quite as good. LON
don Telegraph's War Correspondence.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
oreatest Of An Truants.

Berlin lays claim to the distinction
of having the champion truant of the
world. He is a boy of 10. Nothing
could make him attend school, and it
finally BECAME necessary to send him
thither each day in charge of police
man. This lasted for week or SO,
and then he began to run away from
home at night so that the policeman
could not find him In the morning. To
stop this practice he was locked up.
One night he jumped from the win
dow in the room where he was CON
fined and landed in the street. thirty
feet below, with his skull and most Of
his ribs broken.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
An Unfortunate cOmparIson.

Lord Hopetoun, formerly governor
general Of Australia, once spromlsed
to procure for an English friend an
egg Of the emu, the Australian os-
'trich. The emu's egg is Of considera-
BILE size and this particular one hap
pened to arrive when the consignee
was away from home. His game
keeper never saw such colossal egg
before, but he concluded that It had
been sent for purposes Of incubation.
His report to his master ran thus:
Tn the absence of your Iordship l
put It under the biggest goose / could
find"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Meanlna o. &c "PoInta.n

The interrogation mark or point
(?l was originally a q" and an 20,
the latter placed under the former
They were simply the first and last
letters Of the Latin word 4QUsstiO.
So. too, with the sign of exclamation
or interrogation (D, In its original
purity Il was q combination Of go and
20" the latter underneath. as in the
question mark. The two stood for
10" the Latin exclamation Of Joy
The paragraph mark is a Greek 'p,'
the initial Of the word paragraph. The
early printers snployedsa dagger q
show that word or sentence waf
Questionable and should be cut out
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
e4,a22, 10 for Pens ana PeneiIa.

The census bureau has issued re-
port on the Manufacture Of pens and
pencils in the United States for 1900.
Il shows that total Of ts.6Tl.Tll was
Invested in thih manufacture ia the
aiay-nye establishments reporting Tor
the UIited states The value o. tho
products Il returned II st.a2s, i49 (
wages. e1.Isa. tos; natarialg used min
aapailea, heignl and fuel "a ,1sy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
MIpasr wouLp gE ALDsRMAN
City Of Boston May Have Four-Foot
Representative.

Representative.
The smallest man In Boston wants
to represent Ward in the Common
Council. The boom began as
Joke. 1t may end by creating four
foot city representative, Fred " Nc
Donald, OF Charlestown.
Young Frederick has seen exactly
twenty-five summer suns come and go
over the top of Bunker Hill. He
attended school, flew kites and spun
tops like the rest Of the boys in
Charlestown, but unlike them he re-
fused to grow.
Forty-eight inches was Frederick's
height when he appeared before the
registration commissioners and claim
ed the distinction of being a voter.
He wore knee breeches and his chin
came to the top Of the railing, but he
succeeded in convincing the officials
that he was twenty.one.
On election day boylike person APP
peared in Precinct 4, smooth faced
rudy checked youngster, in the same
knee breaches that had startled the
registration officials Mcdonald was
the smallest voter that had ever
marked ballot in Charlestown.
The little voter was straight demo-
crat, but the dignity which he as
sumed was too much for the humor
of the big democrats of Precinct 4.
Somebody said: "We'll send Freddie
to City Hall, knee breeches and all"
The joke was forgotten by all save
the boy.
He thought about it, and the more
he Thought the more City Hall seemed
a possibility. He began to cultivate
the democratic leaders.
When they dropped into his place
Of business on Chelsea street, he
listened gravely to funny stories; he
even told them himself; he talked
ward politics until the wise ones be-
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Many ancient documents have been
discovered in tho exploration Of the
sand covered towns OF Chinese Turke-
stand. They consist Of writings on
Wooden tables, and are sealed and
tied when found, the sand having pre-
served them in excellent condition.
Even the ink with which they were
written is still black and easily read.
II is believed that. these documents
will throw much light on the life and
customs Of the people that formerly
lived in this desert. The script in
which they are written Is Of kind
still known in India.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
70 Honor Famous oeoraIano.

It was suggested to the commits.
sion for the selection Of two Geor-
giana, whose statues are TO be placed
in the national hall Of fame, that only
one name be selected as long as Gen.
John B. Gordon lives. No living man
can have his statue in the hall. DR..
Crawford B. Long, the discoyerer of
anesthesia, according 10 loyal Geor.
CLANS, was chosen as the first Geor.
gian and the commission adjourned
without selecting second, in &C
cord with the suggestion.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Less Than u Hours to Hst Springs,
Arb. Via iron MountalE Route.

Tho new train which was inangu-
rated November Sth, leaving st. Louis
$40 p. M, and arriving Hot Springs
q. M. makes the run in less than
twelve hours. which beats All previous
records between these points Re
turning train leaves Hot Springs
7:sO. p, M, arriving St. Louis 7:Ss
a. m. Thoroughly up to date equip
ment. For tickets ana further infoF-
mation write any agent Of the Iron
Mountain Route. or H. G. Townsend.
1gsnesol passenger and ticket ggent.
S. Louis,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Cured Them Of a Bad IIabIt.

A minister in a nearby town on a
recent Sunday surprised his audience
by reading the following notice from
the pulpit: THE regular session Of
Sthe Donkey club will be held as usual
after the service. Members will line
up Just outside the door, make re-
marks and stare at the ladies who
pass, as is their custom" But they
didn't that Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Tied Leas of Deer.

The apron strings of Mrs. J. H.
Stineford of Bewerbank, Me-, came
in handy one night recently in tying
the legs of deer her husband had
wounded but not killed. The animal
got caught in the underbrush and was
unable to go further. Hastily remov-
ing her apron, Mrs. Stineford tied the
animals legs and then ran and notified
her husband.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
lntoxlcatlnn nesne.

Among the peasants Of southern
ItaIy. Sicily and Sardinia curious
malady has been noted by physicians,
which Is caused by eating beans One
OF the most remarkable effects OF the
malady Is a species OF intoxication re-
sembling that produced by alcoholic
drink. In some eases persons predis-
posed to the malady are seized with
the symptoms of intoxication IL they
pass a field where the bean plant is
in flower, the odor alone suflcing to
affect them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Annnr fnr l(nhnILk.

Herr Kubelik has been presented
by the directors OF the Philharmonic
society with the highest distinction
which they can give, namely. the
large gold Beethoven medal. The
only two living yiolinists with whom
the Bohemian artist shares this honor
are NJ. Ysaye and DR.. Joachim.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Postmaster ]. c. Ralph of Southwest
Harbor, Me-, has an odd curiosity in
the shape Of an ak blade dug up in the
Stoddard grounds at Manset with a
large treeroot through the eye, pro-
truding with large rootlets two feet or
more on each side of the opening,
showing a big growth of the material
after it had strung the ak ION as a
trophy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Not Bio for the West.

In Colorado the Denver Union water
company, at distance of about fifty
miles from Denver, is constructing a
dam which will be 227 feet in height
and form barrier to reservoir of an
area of S74 acres. containing 26,O0O,-
100000 gallons, Big figures, these!-
New York Tribune.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

It takes eighty men to make Ger
man doll. Each man makes a small
portion Of the doll, but IT is the same
bit ALI the time and 1000 dozen dolls
can be made in a day In some OF the
big factories. After the men finish
the body portion Of the doll the WON
ems work begins. They paint and
dress the dolls.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Memorial to Susan 3. Antony.

A bronze medallion of Susan B. An.
thony is to be presented to Rochester
University and placed in the woman's
room, as a memorial of the service
done by her in opening the univer-
sity to women. A tablet similar to
the one to be presented to Rochester
has been placed in Bryn Mawr.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Lanai Point 10 settls.

, A Hartford, Conn, boy was stealing
apples few days ago and the woman
who owned the fruit chased him of
her premises. In his hurry to get
away the boy fell and hurt one Of his
wrists. Nov his father has brought
suit against the woman for damages.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
women's SHOOTING Record.

A women's shooting record has
been established in Switzerland by
Nine. Chamot. the weil-known hero
inc OF the Picking siege. She recently
won the oak-leaf garland at a shoot
ing match at Sion, in the Canton Va
lsis. This is the first time that q
woman has won this distinction in
Switzerland.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
rheumatism Cured in a paX.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neural.
gia radically cures in l TO days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and myster-
ious. 1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits. 75c and 81 at drug
gists. Write for advice, giving symptoms,
to DR.. ]. A. Detchon, Crawfordsville, Ind.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

The hair on the heads of most Of
hundreds OF thousands Of dolls IL
made from the hair of the AnEOFa
goat. This product is controlled by
an English syndicate, and after the
hair is prepared it is sent to Munich
and made into wigs by girls.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
HOw's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
Df CAtarrh that cannot be cured by Halrs CattArh
Cure. F.J. CHENEY q CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
We. tho undersigned, have known F. J. cheney for
the last IS years and believe him perfectly honorable
IN all business transactions and financially able 70
carry out any obligations made BY their frm.
WEST q fRUAx, Wholesale DRUGGISTS, Toledo, o.
WALpINa, KINNAN MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
RtBts, Toledo, o.
HGfa Oatarrh Cure 10 taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and Inucoua surfaces Of the
gyatem. Testimonials sent free. Price use per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
HAlIn Family Piiie ARD the beat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
RoyaI.Flush His Death Warrant.

Heart failure, Induced by the draw
ing OF royal flush in game OF
poker, caused the death OF Joseph Mu-
ratio at Hazleton Pr MuFalto gave q
shout when he saw his hand. Then
he was seen to waver and the next
moment dropped on the floor Iifeless.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
InIlammatorr Rhannatlsm curad n 3 Dav

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind, says
"My wife had Inhammatory Rheumatism
lin every muscle and joint her suffering
swollen almost beyond recognition; had
been in bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians, but received no benefit until
she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism.
1t gave immediate relief and she was able
to walk about in three days. am sure II
saved her life" rs cents at druggists.
Have your druggist order It,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Preferred the Earthquake.

A father, hearing an earthquake in
the region of his home. sent his two
boys to a distant friend until the peril
should be over. A few weeks after
the father received this letter from
his friends: please take your boys
home and send down the earthquake"
Glasgow Evening Times.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
rhe aLIumanItarlahr seet.

The Humanitarian" were a small
sect in London, founded by Mr.. Kas-
parry, German Hebrew. Their prin-
ciples, set forth on "The Fifteen Doc
trines OF the Religion Of God" written
in 1866, include pantheisn and trans
migfation of souls.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Whitman King IS the proud posses
scr Of the most ancient legal pager
among the Kings Of South Raynhana.
Mass II is ia the form OF q deed.
drawn up BY Philip King and sarelel
Hall. bearing the date Of 1923 and
signed ~ Gov. MlnINa bradford.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
of 3 Promlnent EamlIY.

Arabella Kenealey, now writing
Syndicate" romances, is the daughter
Of the famous DR.. KenealOy, once
member Of parliament and attorney
for the Tichberne claimant. Her
brothers are newspaper men.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

A prominent Cleveland t0hiol mo
torist holds a unique record. He has
been arrested thiFtyseven times for
exceeding the speed limits of yRrlous
cities and towns.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Laruest Hennery on Earth,

Petaluma, Cal. is the largest hem
nSfy in the world. Every person 10
town is in the poultry business in
some form. Last year 100000 dor
en- eggs and 10000 dozen of poultry
were shipped from the town, the
principal market being San Fran,
cisco
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

u Defiance Starch" does NOT
please you. return ii to your dealer.
II It does you get One-third more for
the same money, 1t win give you
satisfaction. and win not stick TO the
iNoB
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
kaIoor pIsllkeo Waoner AaugIe.

The kaiser has entered q new 1ald
a. q musical critic, and has offended
the Wagnerites by declaring that he
does not care for the music Of their
master because 1T is too loud"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Aetonished the Bishop.

The first Duke of Wellington once
received letter from G. ]. Loudon, a
horticulturist, asking permission to
see the Waterloo beeches at Strath.
Heldsaye. -Mistaking the signature for
&c. J. London" and beeches for
bBeeches, the duke gravely wrote 20
the bishop Of London. TO the great as
constituent Of that good man, that his
Waterloo breeches had disappeared
long ago"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Paupera ln the urltlsn IaIes.

At the end of March, the latest
month for which figures are available,
the number of pauperS relieved in
England and Wales was lower IN pro-
portion to population than at any pre-
Vious period. The ratio was 21.S per
1000 Of population. as against 21.9
last wear
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Mother oray's Sweet Powders for Chlldren.

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Bowels and Destroy Worms Over 9O, 900 tes-
timonials. At all Druggists, Csc Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Leroy, Y.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
shIp Win Proud Record.

The Columbia. which sailed from
Boston In September, 1877. was the
frut ship that carried the Stars and
Stripes completely round the world
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Mexloana VICAR American cIothes.

Msxloans Wear American Clothes.
The adoption in Mexico OF Ameri-
can styles in clothing has been very
marked in recent years. Well-to-do
Mexicans are discarding the old
"charro" suits, high sombTeros and
pointed shoes for American style
clothing, hats and shoes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Poem Pleas.e German PeopIe.

Prof Francke of Harvard, who has
been working on the big Germanic art
collection, has written a poem which
has greatly taken the public fancy Of
the German people.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
WI WRITTEN ON pooR.
Strange Method ty Which Miner Lsft
ask Inetrttetiona

There is fortunately no provision in
the law as TO the exact nature Of the
parchment on which will should
be written. 1t has frequently hap
pened that property worth large sums
of money has been distributed in &C
cordance withsthe wish of the former
owner as result of directions left in
the most accidental manner. Wills
that have proved valid have been
found carved on the trunk Of trees,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
NeMnnaner pLeturea ValuahIe.

The newspaper picture of Thomas
Miskell, boy missing from his home
at BroohlIne, Mass led to his discov-
cry In the interior Of the state, where
he had secured employment. He was
returned 70 his parents.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Al You Druggist Tor Aliens Foot.Eass.

~ tried ALIENS FOOT EASE recently,
and have just bought another supply II
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation In my feet which was
almost unbearable, and would not be with
out q now. Mrs. w. j. Walker, Camden,
N. I.n Sold BY az DEuRRists, go.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

TTUW =" w MIMI y WITWT-T
The intelligence Of people may be
gagged By askinn them 70 make q
circle on paper with pencil and
noting in which direction the hands
moved. The good student in a
mathematical class draws circles
from left to right. The inferiority
Of the softer sex as we'll as the male
ounces is shown by their drawing
from right TO left Asylum patients
do the same. London Family Doctor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

II you don't get the biggest and
best it's your own fault. Defiance
Starch is for sale everywhere and
there is positively nothing to equal
II In quality or quantity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
AAPPV WOMEN.

Oack nau great deal OF trouble
with the secretions, which were ex-
ceedingly variable, sometimes excess
sive and at other times scanty. The
color was high, and passages we're ac-
companied with a scalding sensation.
Doan's Kidney Pills soon regulated
the kidney secretions, making their
color normal and banished the infiam-
nation which caused the scalding SEN
sation.. j can rest we'll. my back is
strong and sound and feel much bet.
ter in every way"
For sale by all dealers. price so
cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo. N. Y
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 80
cigar The highest prica Sc cigar to the
dealer and the highest quality for the
smoker. Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
slnoapore Dwarf a Curloalty,

Singapore possesses a curiosity in
the shspe OF Chinese dwarf, who
is barely forty inches in height and
Is endowed with fine gray beard.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is
none to equal 1t in quality and guam
tity 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE no
WOMEN.

Don't hesitate to write to Mrs
Pinkham. She win understand
your case perfectly, and Will treas
YOU with kindness. Her advice
Is free, and the address is Lynn
Masss No woman ever regretted
having written her, and she has
helped thousands.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Defiance Starch is put up 10 ounces
IN q package. 10 cents. One.third
more starch for the same money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, 10 cents. Try it now.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Try me Just once and I am sure
70 come again. Defiance Starch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19
Lahor 81 Maklnn ! DOH.

Carpets can be colored on the floor
with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-19

Mrs. Wlnslou'a Soothing Syrup.
,r children teething, uofiens the gums, reduces IN
mmatlon ailaya pain, cures wind colo. 25c bottle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-31

r1gft to call themselves rree MEN WINE
toiltng like slaves. There are certain
stock arguments. the same as there are
certain stock soups. and the man who
uses them will always find listeners
and believers. created feeling Of
discomfort within twenty four hours,
and within iorty eight hours there was
strike on that took every man out Of
the works. 1t was a surprise and a
hard blow to the owner He had me
arrested for melting trouble. but a law
yer who was down on him took my
case for nothing and carried me
through Then he fell back upon va.
grancy, but l had $40 in cash, and it
wouldn't hold again. He had consta-
bic threaten lne in order to drive me
away. but didn't scare.
The old chap didn't give in until he
saw there was no other way for him.
Then he sent for me and offered me
$50 to gHt the men back into the shop.
They had been out Il week when he
made the offer and We're beginning to
realize that they had been too hasty |
y
looms and local charity and called an
other meeting. There are stock aryu-
ments to bring on strike and others
to call it Off. didn't take anything
back about slavery, the rich growing
richer, the poor poorer. capital grind
ing labor into the dust, etc, but I
praised the Workmen for having shown
the world that they could not be treat
ed like black men in the cotton fields
and advised them to return to their
tools. Next morning the works We're
running full handed again, and l start
ed out to meet with further adven-
lures. believe l could have kept those
men out for month. but having got
even with Old Pomposity I had moth
Ing further to gain. He was at the
factory gate as l passed it, and such
Was the change in him that he even
waved me a farewell" NJ. QUAD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-31
THE WELL CAvED IN ON THE FARMER
WHO WAS DIGGING IT.

owner of the works was a fat, pomp-
Gus man, who imagined himself great
er than the president. and though |
spoke to him ciYilly enough he gave me
and ordered me off the premises. |
couldn't go fast enough to please him.
or didn't, and as he happened to be a
Justice of the peace as we'll as capt
talist he had me arrested AS IA vagrant
and sent me to jail for twenty days.
1.-THE iailc was a decent man, and I
got along all right, hat felt it my
duty 10 get even with Old Pomposity.
He had 80 men IN his shop, and they
Were working only nine hours and had
good pay. There was nothing what
ever for one to kick about, but as soon
as got my liberty / started a little
scheme. l got hold of a crowd of about
twenty in saloon after working hours
and broaehed the subject of eight hours
q day and 10 per cent more wages.
They ali smiled nj first, but it wasn't
long before some Of them We're growl-
ing, Next day at noon l made little
speech at the gate, and | followed that
by another little speech at night.
Il made out that Old Pomposity was
draining the lifeblood of his workmen
80 enriah himself a'al. that they had no
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-31
On the Safe Side.

Uncle Primus. carrying an armful os
groceries, stood outside the gate watch
ing cautiously the movements of two
or three yard dogs ON the inside The
lady of the house appeared on the front
gallery and said: Come in, Uncle Pri-
mus; come in. The dogs won't bite
YOU"
With broad grin lighting up his
cheerful face. Uncle Prmus replied, Il
knows dey won't bite me, mssus,
cause l sho' amt comm in."-Lippin-
colts Magazine.