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Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-13
Leasing Public Lands.

At the recent stockgrOwers' conventions held in Portland, most of the prominent stockmcn strongly advocated the cstab- lishment of some system for the leasing of the public grazing lands. It was set forth that there are something over half billion acres of remaining pnbli: lands in the western graz ing states and territories; that only minor proportion of lhiS can be irr1ga ed by the gOvern- ment; that the remaining must forever remain arid and unim- proved, and suitable only for grazing purposes and that there fore, to avoid conflict among StOckm and Overgrazing and trampllng to death Ol the grasses the land should be classified and the stOc'imen allowed 10 lease them from the gOuernment, inci- dentally provid ,ng q large annual income, which could be used for irrigation works.
 This enterprlSing proposition appears a highly attractive one to the casual observer. StOck- men would without question gladly pay from one and one half to in some cases five cents an acre annually for d five or ten year lease. Very possibly the government might obtain five or ten million dollars a year in- come from this land. It would undoubtedly be an excellent rev enue provider.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-13

Aa,sr,i'ing rates furniuhsd on application.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-13

The Official Paper Ot Apache Count
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
An Unkind Question.

It was shortly after the house COM
mittee of the Democratic club promuls
gated a resolution that evening dress
should be worn by members and visi-
tors who dined or paid evening visits
to the club, that Tom Dunn, the for
mer sheriff, fell into a library arm
chair one night.
Mr. Dunn's own garb would have
passed muster at Marlborough House,
so he looked around upon the throng
In confidence and content.
There came a certain man Of bust.
ness to the club that night who wore
an evening suit which was violating,
expensive, and correct in detail.
But he did not look comfortable.
Pride kept him quiet for a few mo-
ments, at the end of which pride
caused him TO ask:
How do you like it, Tom3"
"It's immense" said Dunn; ''why
don't you buy it!"-New Yerk Tele
graph.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
MUCH THE SAME THING.
Sailors Were Not Compelled to At.
tend Divine Service, But

Sailors Were Not Compelled to At.
tend Divine Service, But
Sir Philip Burne-Jones, who has
written a book in praise of America,
is a relative Of the poet Kipling. The
collection of paintings that Sir Philip
showed in American in the course Of
his visit included a portrait of Kip
ling, and as he stood by this portrait
one day, the young man said: Kip
ling talked about the sea while was
painting him. He was enthusiastic
over a weeks cruise he had once
made on a battleship. He described
the battleship's Sunday morning ser.
vice. 1t was a very we'll attended SER
vice, every sailor not on duty being
there, and after it was over Kipling
said to one Of the jackies: Are you
obliged to attend these Sunday morn.
ing services? 'N-no-o,' said the sailor,
not exactly obliged, but our grog
would be stopped if we didn't"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

bring you no assistance. AS soon as
convenient, will give you more COM
Portable quarters. Now that you are
here, you may spend the night with
me-"
Seating himself at a desk, Peter
Burt wrote two letters, and sealed
them. He then opened a huge, iron
bound chest, and for half an hour
was busy with its contents When his
work was ended, he quilted the room
without so much as a glance at the
silent figures on the floor. John net
him at the gateway.
Here are your instructions, John"
he said. GO to your room and select
such tribes as you can carry in your
saddle-bags. You must make Ply
mouth before daybreak. This letter is
addressed to a man in Plymouth.
Here is a ring. Show him this ring
with the letter. Stay in his house
all day, and start for New Bedford
about ten o'clock tomorrow night.
You must arrive in New Bedford be-
fore daybreak, and go to the address
on this letter. When you find 1t show
Captain Horton the letter and the
ring. He will put you on board the
Segregansett, which sails for the
South Pacific in three days from now.
This third package you will not ex-
anime until we'll at sea. Here is
money. Enter the house and make
no unnecessary noise. l will saddle
your horse and wait at the barn"
The sky was ahame with lightning
as John stood once more by the old
mans side. The rumble Of thunder
told Of the near approach Of the tenn
pest.
John" said Peter Burt as he
grasped the boys hand in his, II fee
no sorrow save the pain of temper
airy parting. l shall see you again
my boy; shall clasp your hand IN
the vigor OF your manhood, when sue
cess has crowned your efforts, anC
when your happiness is complete. Ok
not write TO me or attempt to com
municate with me, or with anyone
until you are rich and strong enough
to meet your enemies on eQua
ground. During these coming year
let money be your ambition. You liV,
in an age when money is the god o
the material world. Understanding
has been granted to you, and whel
you apply yourself 20 the struggle tn
thrill OF knowledge will perVade you
You have received a ken of thi
worlds affairs, so that can say Il
you IN the language Of Isaiah: I wil
give thee the treasures OF darkness
and the hidden riches OF secre
places Rest secure in that promise
] have abiding faith In It, and hold n
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
CONDENSED rELEGRAMS

, A monument to Emile zola has been
unveiled at Montmartre.
It Is reported that General Fock
was wounded IN the battle at Kin
Chow.
Mrs. Laura Joyce Bell. comic opera
singer. the wife of Digby Bell, is dead
Ia New York
An American woman makes a bal
loon ascension with Archduke Saliva,
tor at Vienna.
The championship baseball game
between New York and Brooklyn,
played In Brooklyn Sunday, was not
interferod with by the police authori
ties.
Advicss at Toxic indicate that the
japanese win follow up their victory
at Kin-Chow by marching on Port
Arthur as soon as the troops ire
rested.
The Government win make tests To
ascertain whether the ripr d IN
Hampton Roads are OF sufficient sts.
bility TO warrant the erection Of a tar
Tesa there.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
DRIFTING SUBMARINE MINES
MENACE TO WORLDS SHIPPING

haiwei, about seventy.five miles dis
tant from Port Arthur. The waters In
the vicinity of that place are travers-
ed by vessels of all nations bound for
Tientsin and other Chinese ports on
the gulf of Pecnili. 1t is an infamy
that all these vessels sailing the Yel-
low sea should be exposed both now
and for years to come to the risk of
sudden and total destruction because
Russia and Japan are at war.
Years efter the war is over it is
probable that from time to time ships
will be sunk by accidental contact
with the mines which are now being
set adrift. Floating mines may get
into the ocean currents and be carried
half around the world before striking
a hull. For the next ten years mer-
chantmen may be in fear Of the
waters not only in the vicinity of Port
Arthur and east of Asia but every
where In the path of the Kuro Siwo
drift which sweeps across the Pacific
ocean.
The good navigator can by the aid
of his charts avoid rocks and reefs.
BY the aid Of his barometer he can
even dodge typhoons; but the best
navigator has no hope against the
floating mine. The utmost vigilance
will avail him nothing against this
new danger. 1t will be with him a
simple case of luck whether he hits it
and sinks or misses it and swims.
The status Of submarine mines L.
the most important unsettled ques.
ton Of international law. 1t should
be settled, before the war is over, by
the Intervention of neutral nations
seeking pledges from the belligerents
The only way to settle this question
is to provide by common international
consent that no mine shall be laid
outside the three mile limit, and that
all mines laid within that limit should
be so securely fastened that they can
not drift away.-Chicago Tribune.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

and take you along with your murder
in grandson"
"open my door at your PERIL" said
Peter Burt sternly. "Show me your
authority, and you can enter my
house. This house is my castle, and
no man has ever entered it without
my consent"
Growing threats, the men retired.
In minute they returned, armed
with a log. Used as a battering ram,
1t was hurled against the heavy oak
en- door. For a time the stout frame
resisted, but with a crash the jamb
gave way and the door few open.
With an oath and a call to his COM
panion, the larger of the two rushed
In.
As the man crossed the threshold
the patriarch's left arm few out, and
the corded fingers gripped the reck-
less intruder by the throat. The sec
ond man hit the old farmer a glancing
blow with the butt end of a revolver.
with a catlike movement, Peter Burt
wrenched his opponents forearm.
WIN a CIg VI pam AhS mon hACpbNN
the weapon to the floor. Before he
could guard himself Peter Burt dealt
him a hard blow on the face, and
gripped him by the neck as he reeled
against the wall.
Holding the two men at arms
length, Peter cracked their heads to-
gether, and then dragged them into
the room, where the lamplight fell on
their faces. The protruding tongue
and the blood-surged face Of the one
who had led the charge caused Peter
Burt to relax his hold, and the man
fell limp to the floor. A glance
showed that his companion was sense
less, and the old man stretched him
out on the carpet.
Peter Burt produced a coil Of rope
from a closet. and with the dexterity
Of a sailor bound the senseless meA.
He then proceeded to revive them.
Il have not gagged you" said Pc
ter Burt, as he stood over them, "for
the reason that your cries would
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
KuropatkIn a Crack Shot.

Gen. Kuropatkin is a crack marks
man. When he was minister of war
during a tour of inspection he visited
Sebastopol and strolled with the com
mandant along the boulevard, where
there was shooting saloon. His host
invited him to a contest and the min.
lister accepted, each to fire ten shots
with a revolver at fifteen PAGES. the
target being about the size of a small
cigarette case. With a revolver the
general put all his ten shots into the
target, and when a similar target was
put up ten PAGES farther of he re-
peated the performance with the rife.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
cHAPTER NINe-contlnued.


Two warm arms we're clasped
around his neck, face wet with tears
nestled for a moment on his shout
der, and she kissed him twice, with
the live kisses that come from the
heart of a woman whose affection has
passed the mysterious border that sep
arates friendship from love.
Goodbye, John; God bless you and
guard you"
Goodbye, Jessie: good.bye!"
He watched her as she faded away
from him and disappeared beyond the
vines which shaded the veranda.
Under the aIched naples where he
had walked with Jessie so many
times. and down the sandy road
where they had lOitered in summer
days now gone forever, John Burt
urged the horse along. It was two
miles TO Peter Burt's, and he soon
reached the gloomy old house. A fig.
ure stood by the gate. John rode for
ward and recognized his grandfather.
you did we'll 20 come home, my
boy" said the old man, whose deep,
calm voice held an anxious note.
Something has happened, and my
soul has been calling you since dusk.
Ride TO the graveyard and I'll follow
you. II isn't safe to talk here"
In the far corner of the old grave.
yard John Burt hitched his horse and
turned TO meet his grandfather. The
old man seated himself on the grave
of the pioneer Burt who. two hundred
years before, had dared the dangers
of the wilderness.
Now we can talk" he said. Tell
me what has happened"
Quickly John Burt related the Incl
dents Of the tragedy.
The old man made no sign during
the recital, and was silent for min
ute5 after John had ended.
He deserved 20 die, and II was
written that he should perish by VIC
lence; but his blood is not on your
head" began the old man calmly.
Murder, in the sight of God. is in the
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

heart-aot In the hand. II am"
Peter Burt's voice broke, and
shudder swept over him; but he con-
'trolled himself. and continued:
my boy, will you take your grand
fathers advice?"
Il will, grandfather wilt" re-
piled John firmly.
ut is written In Gods word; II
thou faint Gin the day of adversely.
thy strength is small; for a just man
fRIleth seven times and riseth up
again." said Peter Burt, laying his
hand on Johns shoulder. God has
willed that you shall be His instru-
ment in great undertakings, and it is
decreed that the events of to-day
shall not be a stumbling-block to your
feet. You are now to go out into the
world, and though you may know it
not, God will guide your footsteps. 1t
were folly to imagine that this I'M
provoked quarrel points to your un.
doing. It is the sign that you are at
once 20 depart from fields you have
outgrown, TO take up your work in
that broader sphere which is waiting
you Something has whispered to me
that you should go to California, To
days event is the sign that you go
now. You will start tonight. my boy,
and God will be with you. Hush!
hear the hoofs Of horses!"
The old man jumped to his feet
@'Omcers are coming!" he said in a
low voice. 81 will meet them. Re
main here till l return. Hold that
horse by the nose lest he whinny."
AS John sprang to the horses head
the old man vanished in the dark
ness.
Peter Burt entered the rear door Of
mis- house and was in his room when
the tramp of steps was heard, fol
slowed by loud knocking. The old man
waited awhile, as II dressing. He
then lighted a lamp and stood in the
hallway. The pounding had been re-
peated at intervals, and gruff voices
were heard in impatient conversation
'who's there?" demanded the old
man.
ave are ofdcers OF the lew, Mr..
Burt" a voice declared. wye are af,
Ter John Burt. your gra96son, who
mas killed a man."
''HaVe yOu a warrant fOT his arrest,
or a search warrant?" demanded the
old man. "show me one at the win
dow and / viii open the door. II you
have none, begone, and let me rest In
peace"
a conference followed, and a grufi
voice rose in anger.
let Hs in. Old man. Il Numbered.
warrant or no warrant, let us in, OF
~ God wen poun4 your door down
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

Some years ago writer on intcrna-
tional law and the rules of war said
The shadows of Kertsch and Cron-
stadt are planted thick with Internal
machines. 1t is possible to go too far
in this direction" To-day the deeper
as well as the shallOwer waters in the
vicinity of Port Arthur are thickly
sown with deadly submarine mines,
most Of them planted by the Russians,
have been going "too fast and too far
in this direction"
Neither Russians nor Japanese can
be asked to give us the use of mines,
but neutral nations have a right to
demand-and should demand-that
submarine explosives shall be set in
such a way that they will not be, dur
ing the continuance and after the ter
mination of the war, of menace to
ships of trade sailing under neutral
flags in neutral seas.
So long as they are at war 1t is
equitable for the Russians and Japa-
nese to plant submarine mines any
where in their own or their enemy's
waters, within three miles of the
shore. But belligerents have no more
right to place mines under or on the
surface of the high seas than they
have to shell neutral ships on the high
seas.
When mines are planted, they must
be anchored so securely that tides OF
storms will not uproot them and carry
them out to sea. They must not be
thrown into the sea in the expectation
that they will drift down towards the
ships of an enemy's feet far off shore
and send them to the bottom.
1t is reported that the Hatsust
was sunk by a submarine mine tel
miles off Port Arthur. There should
have been no submarine mine there
The London Times correspondent saw
mines floating six miles from Wei
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
BEFORE THE
PUBLIC EYE
oIFTEp ARTIer AT ELEvEN.
Youthful Musical Prosidy Is the Tax
oF 4 ondon,

Youthful Musical Prosidy ls the Tax
Of London
Franz Won Vecsey is the talk Of
musical London at present. 1t has
been said that his first appearance
here is likely to be as historical as
the first appearance OF Joachim in
1874. At the age Of eleven he is not
only a matured artist, but can chal-
lenge the most brilliant virtuosi on
their own ground. There is no trace
of effort in his playing, so that he
must be physically very strong. In
Franz Won Vecsey has nothing, it ap-
pears, to learn, and in respect Of in
depreciation but very little. DR.. Jo-
achim is at present giving him atten-
ton. He is a remarkable artist
What a few more years may hold in
store for him it is impossible to say.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
Rents House For / Cent.

Anthony Suda, Of st. Louis, lives In
a house for which he pays a rental Of
one cent month. This rental ii
charged by his employers, the Lecou
tour Bros. stair Manufacturing Com
'pany, and suda's task is that OF acting
as Waterman at the factory, almost ad
joining his home. The Lecoutours
state that they charge suda one ceni
month rent for the house in ordel
that he would be entitled to thirty
days notice before eviction in th'
event the property passing into othsl
hands.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
New Idea In Wedding Presents.

A rather unsentimental but decid-
eddy convenient method of making
wedding presents has been devised
by a leading jewelry Arm. BY adopt
Ing this plan it is not even necessary
to exchange the wedding present, nor
need duplicate presents be sold. A
purchaser pays in at the office the
amount that would be devoted to the
buying OF a present. Then the firm
notifies the bride or bridegroom-elect
to whose credit the payment has been
made that they are entitled to that
credit with the firm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
Rich Deleoatss to Convention.

Ex-GOv, Crane. who heads the Mas.
saehusetts delegation to the Republi-
can national convention, &c -eputed to
be worth s1,OOO.OO0. Twelve of his
associates are rated as miIlianaires
and the total listed wealth OF the en-
tire delegation is S82, 653, 600 There
are two millionaire delegates from the
same state TO the national Democratic
convention-Col W. A. Castor. 81 $780,
600, and w. L. Douglas, sl.250,0O0-
and the entire listed property OF the
delegation foots up 70 g4,205,0Oo
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
AM Had 40 Beoln,

Apropos of the success in London
Of William s. Gilbert's new play, THE
Fairys Dilemma" 1t is related that
two countrymen had been attending
the courtroom where the famous
librettist prebides as country magis-
trate. Said one of them: This ere
Gilbert is a good sort o. chap, they tell
me-" ooh, yes" said the other. "You
wouldn't think e 'ad wrote plays for
the theayter, would yer?" "P'raps
not" answered No. /, but we all ave
our beginnings, you know"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
Poultney Bluelow to Lecture.

Poultney Bigelow has Just been ap-
pointed lecturer at Boston University
Law in the department Of foreign rela-
lions and colonial administration. He
will deliver his first lecture next win
ter. Mr.. Bigelow is now on the eve
of starting on a long cruise and will
visit the east and west coasts OF
Africa and also the east coast Of
South America. He expects to gather
material for further chapters in his
book ON colonies.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
Helped Negotiate Good Treaty

Tyee Dick. well-known member
Of the Puyallup tribe OF Indians Of
Washington, has just died at Taco
ma. He helped to negotiate and was
present at the signing OF the Medicine
Creek treaty with Gov. Isaac Stevens
in 1854. 1t was this treaty that ended
a long series of bloody and disastrous
battles between the whites and In
dams OF the region now included In
the states of Washington and Oregon
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

A rural conseript during the civil
war appeared before the board Of en-
rollment and desired to be exempt
that he might return TO his country
home.
What are your claims?" asked the
doctor.
II am entirely dependent upon my
mother for support" was the innocent
reply.
The members of the board smiled,
and the doctor replied.
~ am happy to assure you, my hon
est hearted friend, that the govern
ment is prepared 70 at once relieve
your mother OF so unsuitable a burden
and assume your entire charge and
expense during the next three years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
ro oompIste rurI.Iah RaIIroad.

The Ottoman government proposes
to award contracts in the near future
for the work upon the continuation OF
the Hedjaz railroad, OF which 1852
miles. from Damascus southwark,
have already been built.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

spicuous in the Republican politics
OF the state, being allied with former
Senator McComas and other leaders
Mr.. Stone is 40 years Of age and has
a wife and three children. He is per
sonally very popular and has the rep
utation of being loyal to his friends
and conscientious in business.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
ro Ertend AfrIean RaIIway.

The German government has under
taken to extend the Usumbara rail
way, in East Africa tnow completed
to a distance OF sixty miles) 70 Mount
Xilmaniero. ITS miles beyond
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

Colorado, her native state. Mrs.
Decker whose home is at Denver, is
an ardent advocate Of equal suffrage.
The women who are antagonistic to
this policy opposed her election at
the late convention Of clubs, but with
out avail.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker, who was
elected president of the General Fed
Grafton Of Women's Clubs, is one of
the leading club women Of the coun-
try, She has been vice president Of
the National Federation, and also has
been at the head Of the federation in
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
WILL LOOK AFTER CONVENTION
William F. Stone sergeant-at-Arms In
Republican Gathering.

william F. Stone, sergeant-at,arms
of the Republican national convention,
who is now making preparations for
the gathering, is collector of customs
at Baltimore, Md, and has been con.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09

He plays as though his art absorbed
him, and as though he could not help
it. He wears a white sailor suit and
light blue socks.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-06-09
Chicago.
CArrtr-Prime steers.
Kansas City.

CArTIE-Native beef steers. ,S4. so as. so
Fair to good ............. .$3. $50 4.75
StockeFs and feeders. -. SO. OO@4.7O
Butcher COWS. ............S 81. 25@4.50
Heifers ...............S 2.OOd5.a5
Gamers ..................S .0O@2, 40
Calves ....,.....,....s 81. 50@4 rs
Bulls ..............Ss.OO@4.OG
Hoas-Heavy ......,......, "a. 5o@4. go
Mixed .........'......,, IA. 4594. IS
Light weights. ........... S4 OO@4.4S
Bulk of sales. ............&.40 @4.55
SHEEP-Lambs.. ............ S4.35@5 &c
Muttons HUMANITARIAN, 2.0O@5.25
Stockers ................ so. 00@4. 50