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Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
PoIlcG MatrOn Many Years.

Mrs. Abbie Jackson of Boston is
about to take her first vacation in
thirty years. Mrs. jackson has been
a police matron all these years and
has become locally famous for her sue
cess in managing refractory prisoners.
She has a happy way of getting on
with hardened women, of whom 10000
have been under her care. She has
been frequently commended by the
police commissioners for her success
In saving the lives of sick or injured
by prompt and skillful attention.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
secular sunday School.

In England and America the term
"Sunday-school' has definite mean
ing, and is exclusively used to denote
a place of religious teaching. In Ger
many, however, the race for CONNER
cial supremacy has led to the estab-
llshment of Eunday-schools at which
mechanics are given practical instruc-
ton In their trades There is, for ex-
ample. a school for masons, at which
the students, many Of them mechanics
who work during the week, spend sew
eral hours on Sunday morning in learn.
ing the higher branches of their craft.
Similarly there are Sunday-schools
for tsilors, ironmongers, bookbinders.
and followers Of other trades--even
BARRIERS and blacksmiths.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

in any form or In grippe. A course OF Per
runa is sure to correct all these conditions.
II is an ideal spring medicine. Peruna
does not irritate-it invigorates. 1t does
not temporarily stimulate lit strengthens.
1t equalizes the circulation of the blood,
tranquilizes the nervous system and reQu-
lates the bodily functions. Peruna, unlike
so many spring medicines is not simply a
physic or stimulant or nervine. 1t Is a
natural tonic and invigorator.
If you do not receive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use Of Peruna. write
at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving o full
statement of your case, and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, Ohio.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Takinu No chanceo.

During the civil war orders had
been issued to kill all bloodhounds,
as these used to be kept for hunting
slaves. One day a soldier, selling a
poodle, was carrying it off to execu-
ton in spite of the heartrending APP
peals Of its mistress. Madam" he
said, 'our orders are to kill every
bloodhound" But this is not a
bloodhound" ..'Well, madam" said
the soldier, as he went away with 1t,
I'VE cannot tell what it will grow into
If we leave it behind"
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
HAS A SAY.
The School Principal Talks About
Food.

The School Principal Talks About
Food.
The Principal of a High School in
a fourishl1g CALI. city says:
"For % years worked in the school
with only short summer vacations.
/ formed the habit of eating rapidly,
masticated poorly which coupled with
my sedentary work led to indigestion,
liver trouble, lame back and rAeuma-
tism.
Upon consulting physicians some
doped me with drugs, while others
prescribed dieting and sometimes
got temporary relief, other times not.
For 10 years l struggled along with
this handicap to my work. seldom laid
up but often a burden to myself with
lameness and rheumatic pains.
1.-TWO years ago met an old friend,
a physician who noticed at once my
out-of-health condition and who pre-
scribed for me an exclusive diet OF
Grape.Nuts, milk and fruit.
II followed his instructions and in
two months felt like new man with
10 more nChNdChNct luNhLuulA6m Ut
liver trouble and from that time to
this Grape-Nuts has been my main
food for morning and evening meals,
am stronger and healthier than have
been for years without trace of the
old troubles.
Judging from my present vigorous
physical and mental state / tell my
people Methuselah may yet have to
take second place among the old men,
for feel like / viii live a great many
more years.
80 all this remarkable change in
health / am Indebted to my wise
friend and Grape-Nuts and / hope the
Postum Co. win continue to manufae-
ture this life and health giving food
for several centuries yet until / move
to world where indigestion is I'M
known" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich,
ASK any physician what he knows
about Grape Nuts Those who have
tried Il know things,
There's q reason
Look IA each pkg Cor the famous
little book. erhe Read @ Weilvllls.e
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
K. c. s. Almanac for 1904.

The Kansas City Southern Railway
Company's Annual Almanac 10 now
ready for distribution. It contains Z &
usual monthly calendars, many useful
household hints and information con-
corning the country in Missouri. Ar
kansas, the Indian Territory, Texas
and Louisiana. Write for copy to
s. G. Warner, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent X. c. s. Ry., Kansas
City. Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
oauaht AIIlaator WIth q EIshIIne.

While deer, duck and quail shooting
have been better this season in the
neighborhood of Titusville than in
several years, Rockledge, Stuart and
a few other places seem to have the
expert fishermen. But 1t takes a MeT-
rift fisherman to catch alligators. We
are told that few days ago a seven
foot alligator was caught with a fish
line. The line was set and baited with
a mullet, for trout. The alligator took
the bait and the hook fastened itself
In his throat. Had the line been a
rope or chain It would have been
twisted apart or the hook torn out.
The. alligator tired himself out and
was easily taken by slipping a rope
over his nose, securing his clippers,
and towing him ashore, where he was
killed with an axe.-East Coast AdVo-
cate (Titusville, Fla.).
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue.
Large OF. package only cents.
Fulfilled His Own Prophecy.

Some years ago one Albrecht Schtol
founded new sect in LODI, Russian
Poland, and in order to substantiate
his reputation as a prophet he prophe-
sled the year, month and day of his
death. The fatal day at length ar
rived, and expectation ran high among
his followers, for the prophet did not
look like dying, but at the stroke Of
midnight he shot himself, thus fulfill
ing his prophecy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Weakness Of the uzer.

In st. Petersburg an odd little story
is told illustrating the Gags lack of
self-confdence and decision. "Nicho-
las, you are complete idiot" a near
relative of his majesty's was heard to
exclaim, one day, after a reception in
the course of which the czar had as
sured at least a half dozen men, ex-
pressing widely opposed opinions, that
he quite agreed with them. "You are
perfectly right, my dear. l quite agree
with you" the car replied quietly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
More JournaIIatIe AmenItles.

A Kansas newspaper contains the
following fraternal greeting to his
esteemed contemporary who has Just
commenced the publication Of a rival
newspaper: "A dreamy-eyed duck
from the dark wilds Of the way-back
east has reached town with a hand
press and a shirt-tail full of type and
proposes to start a rival paper. His
hide will soon be added to those al
ready hanging on our back fence
Unidentified.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
MlaAr cALL nlM IAok.
Rear Admiral Walkers Quiet Rebuke
slIsneed Pert Youth.

oNaNgcN FeFh Noutus
Rear Admiral John G. Walker de-
votes more time to canal matters than
TO fashion plates and could hardly be
called spick and span in the civilian
clothes he wears at his work. A
stranger would be far more likely to
take Admiral Walker for a country
man than retired army officer. His
long whiskers are Of the type so popu-
lar with rural dramas, and his rolling
walk might well be taken for the
movement acquired by following
pillow.
A brusque young man In search Of
the canal commission encountered Ad-
miral Walker In corridor of the Cor
coran building in Washington and
asked pertly:
Can you tell me where l will find
Walkerw
"Yes," Admiral Walker replied.
'Just como with me-"
The dapper young fellow followed
Admiral Walker into his ONCE. The
Admiral took a seat behind his desk
and invited the young man to sit
down.
well, what can do for your" Ad-
miral Walker asked Of the young man,
who began to sQuirm uneasily in his
chair.
Il am Walker" the Admiral contin
ued. John G. Walker is my full
name, but you might call me Jack for
short"
Unable to summon up enough voice
to apologize, the young fellow rushed
out Of the office without saying Q
word.-New York News.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
No omnsr for $4,000.

The $4,000 in bills which figured in
the bribery cases attending the cleo
ton of Senator Clark by the Montana
legislature still re aims a part of the
archives of that state. The man to
whom 1t was given as bride never
claimed It; the briber or brlbers have
not asked that 1t be returned and
there is no channel by which the
state can appropriate it as part of
the public funds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

Col. Amasa A. sprague, who died a
few days ago in East Greenwich, r. l.,
was brother of Rhode Islands war
governor. William sprague. The broth
ers we're at one time among the most
noted men in America. About the time
of the civil war they we're worth close
to s2O,00O,O00, an enormous fortune in
those days. Their cotton and print
goods establishment prospered until
the crash came In 1873. They had
made investments Of doubtful stability
and they failed for sS,500,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
eoodRy

Two whispered words-"G ood-byel For
Eivef"
ger dun brain thFo6 loSa e then ,s1,
fast,
OF how, and where. and wien
They two might meet again.
Good-byel Her qnickened heartbeats ten
OF nerves not made Of steel,
Yet still and cold she stands,
No word, no lookl
Well, twas best that they 80 parted,
FOR lying tongues had broken faith and
trust.
Good-byei Forgiying eyes sought hers
That only sought the ground.
a moments pause, In which hearts
life passed away,
And then retreating footsteps fen upon
her ear.
A closing door. a Woman's sob.
And she was beaconless
Upon q sea Of pride and doubt.
GOod-by foreYeFmorei
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
YouthfuI champIon swimmer.

Miss Maggie Anderson Scott is the
champion woman swimmer of Eng
land. Only fourteen years old, she
holds the coveted trophy, the Per
petual Challenge Base, which accom-
panies the gold medal and the title
of woman champion of England for
swimming one hundred yards. She is
the youngest person who has ever
held the trophy, and established a
new record in the contest.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Opportunities for coiored Men.

President Merrill of Fisk university
points out that the well-educated and
competent negro doctor mas an amaz-
ing opportunity amorg the 100000 OF
his race. President Merrill knows Of
twelve negro doctors in Nashville
alone all doing we'll and six Of them
amassing property. He reports also
that it is easier for a colored physi-
clan to build up a self-supporiing prac-
tice than for the white doctor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

Henry r. Edmuds. president OF the
philadelphia board Of education. says
half the public school pupils OF that
city are suffering from Ills brought
on by overstudy. The principal evils
resulting. he Gays. are nervous affec-
lions and defective eyesights both
largely traceabie to excessive home
atudy and the croWding u too many
branches into the elementary grades.
He champions the abolition Of after
noon classes and the Niplng out Of ail
home aludy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Trees and Lluhtnlnq.

An ancient Swiss proyerb advises
people during thunderstorms to avoid
the oak tree. to ny from the fir and
to seek the beech tree. which is safe.
Statistics showed that out Of eighty
trees struck by lightning in a forest
district hfty-six we're oaks, twenty
four frs and larches, but, though
there were seventeen beeehes. not a
single one suffered.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Insist on GETTING Il.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch. This is because they have q
stock on hand Of other brands containing
only IL OF. in a package, which they wont
be able to sell hrst, because Defiance con
tains 10 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 10 OF. instead Of ~ OF. for
same money 2 Then buy Defiance Starch
REQUIRES no cooking
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Polar Explorers Handlcapped.

The trouble about making a dash to
the pole is that the explorer knows
he must retrace every step of his la
borious progress before he can be safe
again. He may find that he has sufi-
Client strength to push on to the pole
by heroic efforts, but he must use
that strength in getting back to his
nearest depot Of supplies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

ls Erecting Fine Drinking Fountain.
James B. Duke, president Of the to-
baeco trust, has begun the erection at
Raritan. N. j., Of what he expects TO
be the finest public drinking fountain
in America. II is TO be located on his
extensive preserves, few miles from
Plainheld, and will cost about $50, 900,
with a bronze statue which Mr.. Duke
purchased In Italy for S25. 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Mans Adyantaue.

When a man gets tired cut and i'll
he goes fishing, returning shortly
with three wall-eyed pike, restored
health and a blister on his nose.
When a woman feels that way she
hangs around the house and cries
if anybody looks at her. It must be
lovely to be a man.-chicago Record.
Herald.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
AIlens In Germany.

In 1900 there were $4,000 strangers
living in the German empire. of whom
100000 we're Austro-Hungarians, S.
600 Dutch, $1,000 Italians, $4,000
Swiss, $4,000 Russians and nearly 49,
600 Americans. The total population
was 55.5S7,00 The total German
emigration during 1901 was 22,O73 lin
1900, 22,S09), of whom 1900 went via
Hamburg and $500 via Bremen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

A Partisan hairdresser received an
ofter a few weeks ago of S0lb. OF hair
FROM q convent near Tours. This
represented the tresses OF nearly 500
novices, who, upon entering the con-
vent were Obliged to have their locks
cut on.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
MARCH, APRIL, MAY.
Week Nerves, Poor Digestion,
Impure Blood. Depressed
Spirits.

The sun has Just crossed the equator on
its yearly trip north. The real equator is
shifted toward the north nearly eighteen
miles every day. With the return Of the
sun comes the bodily ills peculiar to spring
With one person the nerves are weak an
other person. digestion poor; with others
the blood is out of order; and still others
have depressed spirits and tired feeling.
All these things are especially true Of
those who have been suffering with catarrh
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Was Wlth commodore Penny.

The sole survivor of Commodore
Perry's expedition to Japan is Prof
John S. Sewall of Bangor theological
seminary. Prof. Sewall is now en-
gagged in writing book, giving a com
plete history of the expedition and its
rpsulta
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

Frederick Tanning Aver OF Lowell,
Mass.. has just given 100000 70 four
charitable institutions 50 that city.
o. this sam $4,000 goes to the Old
Ladies Home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

Hon Mayor of St. Joseph Michigan writes:
Medicine Co Columbus,
win the confidence OF the public in need Of reliable medicine know
catarrhal difficulties You have large number grateful patients IN
this who have
praise above al other medne PerunG has barf
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

The Best Results In starehlns
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for same
mQney-no cooking required.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Litter for Carrying Wounded.

A new form Of litter for carrying
the wounoded has been devised by
Mrs. Chadwick, wife Of the captain
who commanded the flagship New
York 10 the Spanish war. It Is a
simple arrangement Of straps and
slings supporting broad canvas seat
and weighs only three and half
pounds
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

PUTNAM FADELESs DYES color
more goods brighter colors, with less
work than others.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Statue with Eyeglasses.

Only one marble statue of the hui
man figure with eyeglasses is known.
1t is one of the gems of the Vatican,
the Sleeping Ariadne, and was dis
covered in 1903.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

The largest painting in the world,
exclusive Of panoramas and CYCLIC
ranas, Is IN the grand salon Of the
Doge'a palace At Venice. The paint
ing Is elghty-fonr feet wide BY thirty
iolIr feet nigh.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
penee Ponulatlon Of Lanan.

Japan has 255 people to the square
mile; China-usually considered the
most densely populated country in
the east-has only 2S6.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
WIqgIe.stlcE LAuNDRY BLUE

Won't spin, break, freeze nor spot clothes
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth Of
any other blnlng. If your grocer does not
keep 10 send Toe for sample TO The Laundry
Blue Co, - Miehigan Street. ChicaRo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
WorId's LARGEST eIaeier.

The Muir glacier in Alaska, is the
largest in the world. 1t is equal in
size to all tho Alpine ones put to-
gether, and covers 1000 square miles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
YELLOW CT,

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large OF. package, 8 cents
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow7
Then use Defiance Starch. It viii ke0p
them white--16 OF. for 10 cents
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

AFREE SAMPL n S Sa sa at ' Fs@
Weakness vim be ssut u any lady on request This
medicine a new discovery, and never iala 20 cure
the very cases OF womb trouble II very ehgt
time III home ire atment that cannot pQsei.
bly, harm nnyoue Doctors everywhere feeimlneud
II Write TODAY for trea sample, 70 ~. hearlsa
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ugo.-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, N Y, Feb. Il 1000
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Defiance Starch

should be in every household, none 30 good,
besides OF. more for 10 cents than any
other brand Of cold water starch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

All Up to Date Housekeepers
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it
Is better, and 4 OF. more OF It for same
monav
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the beat, 10 o. Tor 10
oants. Once used. alwAYs naad.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28
Christian Endeaver Hotel.

At St Louis. NO, is the place to stop
when visiting the Worlds fair. Write
them for terms.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28


GIRs.B ERrE LENNox East 4th St. Dixon Ill"
AAO ofohwith
SA eonl which wall prove @ Ts'1 s Lynn Mass
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-28

Look IA each pkg Tor the famous
little book. eThe Read o Walvllle.e
Smyrna times., 1904-04-20
READY FOR COUNTY w.c.T.U. CONVENTION
Large Delegation Will Go to Wyoming To-
morrow Where Program Will be Rendered.

Large Delegation Will Go to Wyoming To.
morrow Where Program Will be Rendered.
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers, president of
the Kent county Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, accompanied by
Mrs. L. M. Price, Miss Annie Sutton,
Mrs. Charles G.. Ross, Miss Irene
Roberts, Mrs. John L. Truax, Mrs.
george Hall, Mrs. W. F. Dunn, Mrs.
W. B. Grant and others will leave to-
morrow morning for Wyoming to at
tend the Kent County W. G. I. U.
Convention. Mrs. Smithers will pre-
side and make the presidents annual
address. There will be an interesting
program rendered, which will incluue
among it's excellent features an adj
dress tomorrow evening by Mrs
Cora E. Seberry of New York, nation
al organizer and lecturer, on "Who
Shall Take the CoDseque nces?"
Smyrna times., 1904-04-20
PRETTY WEDDING ON MT. VERNON STREET
Miss MabeIIe Hudson, Daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Hudson Webs Mr.. Howell

The beautiful and spacious home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Hudson was
the scene of a very pretty wedding at
one o'clock this afternoon when their
daughter Miss Mabelle Hudson was
united in holy wedlock to Mr.. Henry
Dayton Howell, of Middletown. The
wedding was attended by a hundred
and fifty or more invited guests. The
parlor, where the ceremony took place,
was beautifully and artistically deco
rated, the color effects being pink,
white and green. The bride and
groom stood under a bower of ferns
and palms, and were united in mar
riage by Presiding Elder W. G..
Rooms, assisted by the Rev. Robert
Watt, d. D., pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church. The impressive ring cere.
mony was used. The bride was be-
comingly attired in a suit of white
crepe de chine over white taffeta,
trimmed with pearls and real lace.
She carried brides roses. The maid
of honor was Miss Elizabeth New
comb of Camden, n. j., who wore
white Paris muslin trimmed with lace
medallions and carried pink roses.
The ring bearer was little Miss Eliza
beth Hudson of this town, and the
ribbon bearers were Misses Helen
Hudson and Katherine Hudson OF
Smyrna. all of whom were sweetly
gowned in white. Miss Bertha J Price
played the wedding march.
The groom was attended by his best
man, Mr.. Harry Plouze Of Cam
den, N. j., and the ushers were: Mr.
Leon Devalanger, of Middletown
Mr.. Albert Massey of Dover; and Mr.
A. Baynard Fowler and Mr.. Home
D. Hudson of Smyrna. A reception
followed Immediately after the cere
mony, during which a collation. wa
served under the direction of Catere
George NJ. Stevenson. Many tool
the opportunity 20 view the present
of the bride, which were numerou
and handsome, there being pro
fusion of cut glass, silver, china ant
other useful articles. With the bes
wishes and congratulations of thei
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Howell left o
the AS train north for a weddiD
trip, after which they will reside i
Middletown, where the groom is ell
gagged in business.
Smyrna times., 1904-04-20
GOOD OMEN FOR UNION REPUBLICANS.
Chairman BabcOck Selects Senator Alice as
Member Of Congressional Committee.

Chairman BabcOck Selects Senator Alice IS
Member Of Congressional Committee.
The probable victory of the Addicks
faction, when the two branches of the
Delaware Republican party knock at
the door of the National Convention,
is foreshadowed by an event that took
place Monday. Chairman Babcock, of
the Republican Congressional Com
mittee, selected Senator Alice as the
States representative on that body.
1t is customary for the State delega-
tons to elect their own representatives
on the Congressional Committee, each
State having one member of Congress
on it. But as there was tie, Alice
and Ball each voting for himself, the
matter had to be referred to Mr.. Bah
cock. He has decided in favor of MIR.
Alice on the ground that the Union
Republicans cast vote so much lar
ger than the so called Regulars at the
election of 1902 that they are entitled
to the place. Mr.. Babcock's sctio n
was taken from the practical aud un'
sentimental standpoint of the politi
clan, and is regarded in Washington
as a good index of the way in which
other politicians will argue when thu
anti-Addicks Republicans bring ur
their claims at Chicago.