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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
Missouri Doings
DIsoLosEs cRuELTY To INsANE.
Mlssourlan Extracts Woman's Teeth
for Biting Him During Paroxysm.

MiaRoHTlan Ehtracte Womano leeth
for Biting Him During Paroxysm.
Kansas City, Mo: At Saturdays
session OF the Missouri conference OF
Charities and Corrections, which be-
gan its fourth annual meeting Friday
night in the Public Library, DR.. Z. c.
Runge, the president, said that no Ian
guage was strong enough to describe
adequately the cruel treatment of the
insane patients in the almshouses Of
Missouri we shall not handle this
subject with kid Gloves said DIT.
Runge, who is superintendent of an
asylum in st. Louis for the insane.
we cannot say too much"
DIT. Runge's remarks were caused
by a story told by Prof. G. A. Elwood
Of Columbia, No, who has been inves-
tigating the almshouses of the State.
Prof. Elwood said that a woman pa
itent In the insane ward Of one OF the
almshouses had bitten the superin-
tendent one day while in a paroxysm.
The superintendent, he said, had
thereupon ordered all the woman's
teeth extracted and It was done. The
story was received in silence.
Prof. ElwOod reported conditions in
81 almshouses in the State, but none
Of them individually or by name.
These, he said, contain 1895 inmates
-567 males and 46S females-of
which number about IS per cent are
negroes. Only three of the aims
houses are modern in construction. so
far as sanitation is concerned. Thir.
ty-five receive insane patients and
have 175 Of that class. Thirty.two are
under the lease system" DR.. Elwood
said, which means that the inmates
are rented out to work for others.
Rev. c. c. Stahman. superintendent
of the Children's Home In st. Louis,
reported that his institution had.
housed 357 children this year, 80 few.
err than in 1902, and found homes for
most of the number.
DR.. Stahman said that he had more
applications for children from people
who wished to adopt them than he
could I'LL. I'VE now have, l think"
he said. 80 applications for curly
haired. brown-eyed girls. We can't
I'LL that order"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
Leapsd From Runnlnu Iii.

Sullivan. Mo-; VIII Yankey. pris-
oner IN charge Of Perry Ives, Dep
uty sherifl Of Crawford County,
jumped from the westbound passenger
train here Sunday forenoon IN an ef
fort 70 escape. He was captured az.
ter q lively chase. Yanley was ar
rested at Valley Park after a strug-
gle. ak men being required to hand
clif him. His son was arrested sever
q days ago on tie charge of stealing
nogs. The Esther appeared on the
road, holding % the olacers with 4
syn and releasing the son. noth then
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
Quarrel over Old erudne.

Flat River, Mo-; John Barry and
Dave Snow, miners, living at Elvins,
one mile from this place, quarreled
Sunday over an old grudge. Barry
received four bullets in his head and
body from revolver in the hands of
Snow. Two of the shots struck Barry
in the face, one in the left side near
the heart and the other in his arm.
Barry may recover. but his condition
is Berious.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
stfaMberrY oroMera 80.

Monett, Mo: Representatives from
IS strawberry associations met here
last week and formed cooperative
union of all the associations OF SCUM
west Missouri The following perma-
nent officers for the ensuing year we're
elected: b. f. George Of Pieree City,
PRESIDENT Dr. Z. S. Beale OF Republic,
secretary. A uniform price OF ~
cents a quart for picking was made.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
Samuel A. pxnart.

Lancaster, Mo-: A. telegram has
been received announcing the death
Friday night of Samuel A. Dysart at
his residence in Phoenix, Ariz., from
perintoitis, aged GO. The deceased was
a resident of this place from 1868
till 1894, when he removed to Phoenix.
He held the oflces Of prosecuting at.
torney and county treasurer Of this
county, and was editor ana proprietor
OF the Lancaster Excelsior for many
years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
Ground Plan of Hound.

Of house that might be suggested, the
accompanying plans of ground and
upper floor are probably as conven-
lent as any that could be suggested.
This house is "a feet by % feet, and
10 feet high to the roof, and it had no
cellar. This, Of course, could be
added, If desired. at a small increase
of cost. 1t would be well to construct
a veranda along the front, and this
should be not less than Eve feet wide.
The front hall allows ample room for
a hat rack, and clothes closet may
be built beneath tho stairs. Should a
cellar be required the closet could be
doneaway with, making room for the
cellar stairs. It would be well to have
sliding doors between the dining room
and sitting room. The kitchen, it will
be noticed, is the largest room on the
lower floor, and can be used for din
ing room in the wi,5ter season If de-
sired. The height or the ceiling down
stairs is nine feet, and of the upstairs
eight and one.half feet.
The upper story is divided into
three good-sized chambers, each open
ing into the hall. There is also
small front room, which may be used
as a sewing room o. study as desired.
The cost of such a house as is sug-
gested depends much upon the interior
finish. The following hill of material
is based on current prices:
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
CHAPTER XIII.
"That Girl of Johnson's."

THAT Girl of Johnson's."
Dora was standing at the we'll at
Dolores old home with her husband,
waiting for Dolores and Charlie Green,
who had gone at the girls request to
the opposite mountain. It was
strange freak of Dolores, but with the
usual simple scquiescenoe in any wish
Of hers they had gone, and here Dora
and her husband were waiting for their
return at the girls old home.
But it was not the home Of the
girl'sNremembrance. The garden was
In fine order and the fence well built;
no longer did the gate swing on i.S
rusty, rickety hinges. The enterpris-
ing chickens were scratching among
the shrubs at the back of the house,
but not chicken dared show fits face
at the front of the neat little house
where Jim Lode and Cinthy lived
the two young pepole who had always
had a kindly thought for its former
mistress.
Dora was standing at the we'll
watching her husband as he swung
the bucket down among the cool
shadows, her sweet face, grown more
womanly and holding a deeper mean
ing in every delicate line. She stood
on tiptoe to look down and follow the
flight of the bucket, but even standing
so she scarcely reached to his shout
der. She turned her pretty head on
one side as a bird might do, and said,
with an air that convulsed her hus.
band, though there was deeper and
more tender meaning to her words
that be would not let her know he un-
derstood.
1.-The course of true love never did
run smooth--and look at that poor
bucket, Hal You are fairly beating
the life out Of It against the sides of
the we'll"
Poor thing!" said the big fellow, in
a tone that implied scant sympathy for
the luckless bucket. "Yoh had better
say that Charlie is eating his heart
out because your cousin will not love
him, Dot. Is she never going to be
good to him for his faithfulness, dear?
He deserves a good life and good
woman, Dora; even your cousin cannot
deny that"
Don't talk of Loire as though she
we're heartless, Harry" Dora said,
softly, with one Of her swift wistful
glances up to his face. "Lorie is not
like other girls"
The other two having passed down
out of the settlement, followed by the
half scornful eyes of the men at the
tavern, crossed the rotten bridge over
the river and assembled the opposite
mountain slowly among the bent
bushes and mysterious mists that
held in their hiding the snares of
death and the pitfalls that lay in wait
ing
Thar goes tibet gal o. Johnsing's."
Tom Smith said, with a rough break
of laughter in his deep voice. What
en- Their world she's goin' over yander
fer beats me holler."
Coin ter say her prayers over her
feyther's grave, reckon" joined in
Hiram Sadler, coarsely, but the an
swering laughter on Smiths lips never
passed them as Jones turned his indig-
nant eyes upon them, removing his
pipe from his lips to make reply.
"Et pears to me-" he said. slowly,
with an emphasis that hushed their
mirth, tibet ye might hev gained a
mite o. respec an Kindly feelin' arfter
all these years sence Johnsing died.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
CHATTER xxlI.-contInued.


Yes" he said, gently, Il know he Is
dead, Dolores. but after death all
things are made straight. He knows
now better than he ever could have
known from your telling, and I know
he has forgotten us"
There were sweetness and solemn
ity in the young mans voice as ne
bent above the beautiful cold face that
caused Dora to catch her breath in
sudden comprehending Of the depth
Of the kindly heart, as he slowly re-
peated, the touch on the girls hands
very tender, the light in the loving
eyes entering into her very soul:
d" There Is no death. what seems 50 is
transition;
This life OF mortal breath
Is but "A suburb OF the life elysian,
Whose portal we call death
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
RestsuI simpl,eltv

a new house which has just been
erected In Western city IL an ex-
ample Of modern simplicity ID the way
Of deooratioR- Beauty Of colors Ia
carpets and wall paper has been
sought and beauty Of line a furniture.
but there isvery little Of whas We cali
bric-a,s.ac, and II some Of the rooms
there are no pictures bnt plaster casts
shove The mantels and IA tho larger
wail spaces L Is a reIleg 70 70 mn
uncluiiared rooms ana have 4 eha5es
e fhlnf ~ read without the disiiuo.
non Of pictures ana rhlsaNAfe
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Aurora. Mo-. Nick Davis, Fred
Brown. Henry Putney and Goldy os-
borne are IN jail at Galena. stone
County, charged with the assassina-
ton Of Fuggey Price. gambler, who
had skinned them ln 9 Grape Eame.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

New York is just like sodom of
old" declares the lady who is known
IN Zion City as Mother Grinwald. II
don't believe You can find ten Just
men In t." Well, there's Russell
sage. Tor one.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Troy, Mo-. The Jury ia the case Of
Albert Schneider Of ST Louis. Who
waa tried n the Circuit Court here
iaat week On charge Of barglarzins
the residence 81 n. n childero last
March. una unable Is agroe
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

A Russian newspaper has struck
Uncle Sam sharp blow on the wrist
by making disparaging remarks about
his navy. But the old man has not
noticed the slap.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Germany wants to dig the Panama
canal. The man who is looking for a
sure thing to bet on will make no
mistake in acting in accordance with
the tip" that she won't.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Joseph Letter Is paying his debts at
the rate Of half a million dollars
year, but what credit is it to man to
pay his debts when he makes half a
million a year?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Will the New York clergyman who
advocates euthanasia in the case OF
hopelessly incurable and suffering pa
dents kindly indicate what he expects
% do with the existing statutes re-
sarding homicide?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Il Is said that swamp mud, when
suitably prepared, makes a good sub
atitute for coal. Thus far, we believe,
no swamp mud trust has been organ
aEed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

II Russia should deem it necessary
20 call on France for aid in the little
unpleasantness that is likely to occur
In the far East the reform in the Brit
Ssh army win not have been made too
soon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

YES. Ann IS 4 8 and Mary "a Nov,
Ann's beau Is a. oid as Mary was
Ween Ann lacked six years d being
- "a as her beau nov q. ard the az.
fetfc8 between AIMS age and that
~ ser hesr q onasayenfh q her
f HoH GA q h8f
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Those Northwestern university Co eds
may be willing 70 give up cream pufls
and chocolate cellars but II they are
like other girls il Is going to take q
nuperhupan effort to Wrest their
fndges away from them.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Several carloads Of splendid scenery
accompanied by Sir Henry Irving have
arrived in New York preparatory to a
tour of the country.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

The British soldiers discovery that
he could get intoxicated by eating
charges OF cartridges containing cor,
dite giyea q new danger TO war. The
devil has evidently been at work dur
LAG the summer trying to evade the
canleen law
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
HOUSE TO COST $500
Elk Rooms AND 4 HALL IN The
STRUCTURE.
For Small Family Such Building is
the Most Practical That Could BE
pevIsed--Ths Costs In Detail.

o. P.-Win you kindly publish plans
of small dwelling house containing
six rooms and a hall shall build the
house myself and would like to have
the job completed for about six hum
bred dollars outlay.
Ans While there are many styles
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Lord Rosebery's remark that you
cannot prevent storm by sitting on
the barometer" is one that Mr.. Nor
gan will fully appreciate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Patti says that her coming tour is
positively her last. OF course. No
Patti farewell tour would be genuine
lacking this announcement.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

And yet this youngest Of all Brit
fish cabinets isn't so doocid young. Fiji
ty-One isn't a juvenile average age, by
any means.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

It will not take argument to prove
that the defaultIng Princeton bank
cashier was respected and trusted by
busineBs men.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

The Chicago professor who wants
TO see prayer meetings enlivened by
an occasional college yell seems to be
a good subject for fervent prayer
himself.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

II Japan cannot get into scrim-
mage any other way some lively foot
ball team might accommodate il.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

The sultan declares that the Mace
DOMAIN rebellion has been entirely sup
pressed, and oh, how he hopes he's
right,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Elderly gentlemen who wish TO get
married should Join the United States
senate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

There are even some girls who do
not think that It is a terrible crime
for the right young man to kiss them.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Paris, not satisfied with her reputa.
ton for race suicide, has adopted the
motor baby carriage.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

We cannot understand why the re-
ported illness OF the Sultan OF Turkey
should give rise to alarm"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

II may be. of course. that no charm
ing young widow really wants David
Bennett Hill.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

There are several old men in the
Senate, however, who can't marry
young wives--just yet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Bankers who NEEDLE with the buzz
saw Of speculation must expect to get
hurt
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

There Is no doubt that the ship
building trust was ingulfed in a sea Of
SIS own making.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

As to the other bRttleships. the Mis-
Nouri proceeded TO SHOW them" her
heels.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Every girl Is fond Of a love story
s3hcn the right man tells It TO her.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

Lou Dillon, l5sk, insists that the
mare = stan the better horse.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19

NWTIN " TVt TIIEV VUIHT IITTUl'
81 do pear ter me I 20 might keep
yer mouth shet 81 ye ken only say
sech splteful thengs lee only got
these ter say ter ye sadler, an ter ye,
to- epith-ef " kyan't say kiad
ihengs o the Sal o Johnsings arftsr
eli shes done Az still doln' fpr ua
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
THAT GIRL # JOHNSON'S
BY .JEAW Kate LVDLVl
Ailff9r y n . cirI'f Mv9." n.

Of by strs., smith
the oHee Of the Librarian Of Congress- wahnon D. C.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-11-19
Upper Floor plan.

Doors and windows. $3.50
Outside steps ......4.......... 600
Painting Observation-Disclosures. 5000
HARDWARE. nails and building paper $3.50
Ahcloehtals .'s'.s...........,..... gi.O5
Total .........%..... ........ $4,000
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-30
REVOLUTION GROWING.
Uprising in kansu Province, China,
Threatens to Be as Disastrous as
That of Two Years Aoo,

Victoria, B. c.. Jan. 27.-The steam
ers Athenian and fremont arrived yes
terday from the orient, having both
sailed from Yokohama and arrived
within an hour Of each other.
The steamers bring further news of
the revolution in Kansu. One CORE
%spondent telegraphs to the Shanghai
papers from Lashekow to the effect
that unless Tung Fuh Slang is sup
pressed the powers will soon find
themselves face to face with a bigger
revolt than that of two years ago. Mis-
sionaries are already beginning to leave
the threatened district.
A correspondent of the Shanghai
Mercury in kanau wires:
A crisis Is imminent and the officials
are powerless. Ghe taotai is suppressing
hension unless Tung Fuh Slang is sup
pressed.
Messrs. Rydbig and Soderstray, mis-
sionaries who have reached Shanghai
from Sinan, in interviews given to a
German daily paper at Shanghai re-
affirm the statements in last nights
dispatches that Tung Fuh Slang will
lead his army to Singan, where he
will endeavor to make his capital and
place Pu Chuna, who has been pro-
claimed emperor, on the throne. They
add that everything points to the fact
that Tung Fuh Slang has government
support.
Pekin correspondents also tell of the
threatened outbreak in the northwest,
and credit Yung Lu, the real ruler OF
China" with being behind the move-
mem
The rebels, 10000 to 5000 in num-
Der. have taken possession OF many
II towns.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-30
E~x-CONFEDS
Henry Watterson Speaks to the Toast,
abraham Lincoln"

-
New York, Jan. 2S.-The thirteenth
annual nqu of the Confederate
Veteran camp of New York, held last
might at the Waldorf-Astoria, was
made memorable by eloquent eulogies
OF the great figures OF the south and
the north during the civil war, declared
by men who themselves had fought in
the armies opposing them.
Charles Francis Adams of Massachu-
sets, a soldier of the union respond-
ed to the toast of Robert E. Lee" and
colonel Henry Watterson, a soldier OF
the confederacy, paid tribute to the
character of Abraham Lincoln.
The third toast to jefferson Dav is
was responded to by William Hepburn
Russell, formerly of Missouri, and now
commissioners of accounts of New York
city.
Upwards of 500 comrades OF the camn
end their guests We're present and the
presence OF many women lent brilliancy
to the banquet.
Commander Henry E. Owen presided,
with Mayor Low at the right and Col
onel Watterson at his left.
Inc opening toast to The President
and TIE Army and Navy Of the United
Sta~es-a Prince Among the Rulers of
n World, and But the Servant of a
free People, was drunk standing
amid great applause, the orchestra
rendering Hail. Columbia"
Inns was followed b. the toast to
G>'ieral Lee, Mature Made Him and
Ihen Broke the Mould"
The flnal toast of the evening was to
The Silent Brigadier," all rising and a
Hugler sounding taps"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-30
TOO MUCH G~ovERNEsB.
Fourteen-Year-oid Boy Leaves His
Fathers Home,

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Percy Ingersoll has
arrived in South Chicago on the coal
tender of a freight train. Percy vim
d!cates his name and bellies the manner
of his arrival in that he is not a. genuine
hobo" but the 14-year-old son of one
OF the wealthiest residents Of Manitoba
He comes honestly by his name, be-
cause he is in direct line of descent from
Lord Percy Somebody, and until a year
ago he generally arrived at places re-
mote from home in a palace car in
company with a g%overness and a gov
erness' poodle dog in a little red jacket
Such, at least, is the account Percy
gave of himself at the South Chicago
police station yesterday, II when a
telegram from the station to the chief
OF police of Shea Lake, Man, inquir-
ing into Percy's family connections,
brought back the assurance that Percy
was the son of a reputed millionaire
William r. Ingersoll of that place, there
seemed no reason to doubt other state
ments made by the youthful wanderer
I ran away from home a year age
because I got tired of living IN a coun.
try town. he said, land because my
family were too strict with me. I got
tired of being watched. Everywhere ]
went there was somebody to go along
with me and look after me.
"A year ago they sem me on a pleas.
ure trip to Quebec with my g~overness
l hated the governess. She was a fussS
old maid, and when we got about fifty
miles from home l Sneaked away from
her and her poodle dog in a red jacket
and started out on my own hook to see
the country"
Word has been received from the
father Of the wanderer that money
would be telegraphed by the police tc
defray he expenses of sending hin
back to his family.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-30
WANTED THEIR PROPERTY
Adopted Child Tries to Poison Her
E~enefactors,

Corning, n. Y, Jan. 2S.-A remark
able story has Just come out regard
ing Nellie, the l3-year-old adopted
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac b
hnlseiy of this city, who was recently
sent TO the home at Bingllamton as ar
incorrigible.
The girl has been administering poi
son to her parents with the hope o.
killing them so she could secure thei1
property. Mrs. kniselay is now a help.
less invalid as a result.
Ihe girl was adopted when 3 years
old and reared with care and tender
ness. Her misbehavior dates back
three years, when she ran away anG
was found in Addison.
Later she stayed away from home al
night and then was caught stealing
small sums of money. Lately Mr.. anG
Mrs. kniseley AVE frequently beer
made very i'll after eating and the
health OF both has been seriously i'm
paired.
AT one time they ate canned meal
n We're poisoned, and the doctors at
tributed it to the canning. About tha,
time a neighbor told the Kniseleys that
Nellie had said when her parents were
dead she would have their property
and that h had given them a dose
which ought to kill them.
they remembered then the girl ask !
ing who would get their property II
they both died. They We're again made |
SICK after eating, and about, that time !
that a package Of rat poi
son had disappeared. |
They charged the girl with putting
poison in their food, but she protested r
she was eating the same food the,
were. She then told a girl companior /
that she was going to give them an.
other dose and run away to Pennsyl-
The CIR was hen sent to the home
since going there she has writer
nome admitting that she tried to kill