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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
MISSOURI sTATE NEWs.

Thompson, Noted banker, Deaa.
William II. Thompson, president Of
the National Bank of Commerce, and
one of the greatest bankers in America,
died of kidney trouble at his home, 1887
Lindell boulevard, in st. Louis. He
was treasurer Of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition Co, and was inter-
ested In a number of financial institu-
lions all over the country. He was
director of the United Railways Co.,
director Of the Iron Mountain railway,
a director Of the American Central In
surance Co, and a prime factor in the
National Lead Co. Al one time, be-
fore he entered the Worlds fair direc
tory, he was president Of 10 corpora
tions and director in 80. Mr., Thomp-
sons fortune is conservatively esti'
mated at more than 100000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
TRAPPINo a RHINocERoe.
Story Of Traveller Of How the Big
Beast Was Captured and
Brought to Hamburg.


A traveller with three Dutch hunters
had some exciting adventures in the
Transvaal country, few months ago.
In attempting to capture a rhinoceros.
They came upon a big two-horned
fellow suddenly one morning, and mad
to climb a tree to escape his horns.
The animal made for the tent Of the
party, a short distance away, but
system Of simple defense, OF wire
brush, foiled him, and he made on.
A pit was dug In the swamp, and a
nice fat native, which is calculated
to make almost any rhlnoceros hungry,
sent out to decoy the prey. Soon after
they heard the shrill notes of the So
called rhinoceros bird, which is In
variably found in the company Of the
beast. 1t is asserted that the bird
constitutes himself the sentinel of the
numbering behemoth, and that its cries
are uttered to warn him that danger
Is near,
THE native came through the clear
ing with the old fellow in tow, having
had about 80 feet the start" says the
traveller in telling the story to the
Philadelphia Press, land when the two
passed our mound he had lost five feet
of that although running like creased
lightning. The rhinoceros was a big
one, unusually black, and ran with his
snout down and tail erect.
I'VE cheered the native to encour-
age him, and away the two went up
the trail we had tempered with. Had
the race been ten rods longer the ma
tive would have had to leave the path
to avoid death. AS he neared the pit
he ran along the right-hand edge of 1t,
while the rhinoceros Numbered along
the center. He was within dozen feet
Of the heels of the runner when his
feet let go Of solid earth and pitched
him head first into the pit.
I'VE heard him grunt from where
we stood, and IL was plain that his
tumble had knocked the breath out OIL
him. AS he struck he rolled over or
his right side, and when we reached
the pit he was helpless. When he go
1t through his thick head that he ha:
been fooled, he was the maddest bsas
in all Africa, but it was too late foI
action.
1--WE had come prepared for just sucl
a job as we now had on hand. Tn
monster must be got aboard the barge
but we were in no hurry to begin
We got our ropes and chains ashore
drove stout stakes where they woult
be wanted, and moved the barge u
the lower end Of the bluff.
"By this time it was dark, and "
! tied the old fellows legs together an
, left him. After breakfast next morn
, ing we began work. we first hobble
our prisoner, and then hoisted him Gu
of the pit. The first thing he did wa
, to make rush, but it was failure
! I'VE got purchase tackles on hin
and led them away to trees and stake
and by these means we checked hill
, up, or warped him along as we willet
! All we had to do was to keep clear {
: his wicked horns. By noon we ha
n him aboard the barge, one-half {
4 which was given up to him.
( I'VE had managed his capture will
d out infiicting an injury. He was LAM
q ed In Hamburg without piece Of ski
). missing His age was estimated at
" years when captured and he was CO..
@ sldered good for so or 60 years more
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
Remove Ink rom q oarpet.

AS soon as the ink hes been spilled
take up a. much as you can with q
sponge, then pour on cold water re-
peatedly, still taking up the liquid.
Next rub the place with a little wei
oxalic acid or salt of sorrel and wash
II on Immediately with cold water
then rub on ammonia water. This will
not be safe to try on carpets Of deli,
cate fabric or color. 1t should be test
ed FIRST on corner or any small cut
ting left over.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
THE BEST UNo1E-MAN.

OF all the uncle-men I've get,
The very best OF all the lot
Is Uncle Joe. He amt like some,
That holler at me; BILLY, come
And tell us what you've learned at school,
And DO you know the Golden Ruler
And what is six times eighty-three8
What towns are on the Caspian seal :"
Mol Uncle Joe. be says: Wen. Dick.
/ really think you're looking sick:
You're studying too hard. maybe,
SO you just come and so with me =
And then we have some fun. and -
think lot OF Uncle Joe.
--Boston Globe
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
Accidentally ItiIIed Brother.

While shooting at a target in the
woods near Thayer, Clarence Curran
bhot and instantly killed his 15-year-
old brother, Justin. Justin had gone
down to see where he had hit, and had
started back, when Clarence fred at
the target. The 0all struck Justin in
the heart, and he died without speak
ing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
shot VIC, ISiIled lIImuelf.

While in a drunken rage, Charles e.
Bose, Of st. Louis, shot his wife in
the neck, inflicting a probably fatsl
wound, and then sent bullet through
his own brain. The couple had quar-
relied over a $4,000 inheritance. The
tragedy took place before Mrs. Eliza
beth R. Wubecke, the woman's aged
mother.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
stabbed IIIm.eIf Dol TraIn.

Locking himself in the toilet-room
OF a west-oound Wabash train, Will
lam Schiller, Of Saline county, Neb,
stabbed himself repeatedly with a
pocket-knife. He defied the train crew
and passengers who tried to enter the
room to assist him. When the train
arrived at Chillicothe the door was
forced, and Schiller was carried to an
ambulance and taken to st. Mary's hos
pital. The kind attention he received
soon made him penitent, but he gave
no reason for the attempted self-de-
struction. He will recover.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
Intoxicating sd. LouIs Police.

Judge James u. Withrow has in,
structed the st. Louis December grand
Jury to make thorough investigation
OF the 81. Louis police department,
with the object in view Of bringing in
dictments against such officers and
subordinates, of the service as may be
found to have violated the laws.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
NeIghbors Prevent Mans Suicide.

William Hall, aged 80, residing on
Commercial street, Springfield, at
tempted suicide by cutting his throat,
but thu cries Of his wife brought
neighbors, who prevented him from
succeeding in his effort. However, at
this writing, Hall is in a serious con-
dition and may die.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
content the .Lidr Law.

William T. Kessels and Jack Carey,
st. Joseph saIoon-keepers, kept open on
Sunday, and were arrested. The sa-
Ioonists have provided fund to take
both cases to the supreme court, in or
der to test the validity of the Andriano
saloon ordinance.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
Fnrmer IIiIIed in RnnnMnr

Eads Davenport, aged 20, a farmer
eight miles north Of Warsaw, was
thrown from his wagon in runaway
and killed. His daughter, Mrs. Will
lam Ferrier, who was in the wagon
with him, was severely injured.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
A CLEVER TRICK PUZZLE.
How Bits of Cardboard Can Be So
Manipulated as to DO Sur
prising Things.

To perform this, you will need only
a piece of paper, or cardboard, and
scissors. Cut out II slips, three inches
long by one-quarter of an inch wide,
and place them on table so as to
form six perfect squares, as shown in
the illustration, though Of course the
slips are not to be numbered. We show
them numbered to aid you in the solu-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
SLIPS LAID OUT FOR THE TRICK


ton. Some Of the strips will slightly
overlap others.
The puzzle is to take away five slips,
and have three perfect squares left.
In a company Of boys and girls a
prize may be offered for the quickest
solution. They may all look at the
one figure as you have formed It on
the table. says Good Literature, or you
may furnish each member of the COM
pany with II slips, and offer the prizs
to the one who WIN FIRST form the
original figure, and then the three
squares by taking away the five slips.
The solution is accompanied by TAX
ing away slips 2, 2, ., IL and II, and
yoN will have the three squares left,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
New sOuthwestsrn Branch.

The first railroad engine ever run
into Pennington. N. NJ, went there
recently on a new branch Of the DEN
yer & Rio Grande railway from Du-
range, Col. The new road, which is
go miles in length, win open up a
6ne fruit country to Colorado mar
kets.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
On Prnsainn Road.

AID railway employees In Russia will,
hereafter, be examined once In Ave
years For those no longer considered
physically qualified, pensions wiz b
provided or other places found.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
KIcIted An Month by Horse.

]. e. Ferguson, a farmer near Chilli
Gothic, was kicked IN the mouth by a
horse. The upper Jaw was broken in
two places, the lover jaw was frac-
tured, and nearly all his teeth were
knocked out The unfortunate man
will be dishgured for life should he re-
cover
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
Despondent woman minded LATE.

Because she thought her husband
had deserted her aud her three chill
dren, Mrs. d. Hanley committed sui
eide in the Allen hotel, at Thayer by
taking carbol!e acid.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
christmnp Tree fOr Female COnvictH.

ChristmnR Tree Zoe Female COnvicts.
The State Women,s Christian Tenn
perance Union has secured permission
from Warden Hall to give a Christmas
tree to the female convicts in the state
Denitenliary. ALI members Of the so
ciety throughout the state will be
asked to contribute something toward
this tree. Though the inmates Of the
big prison have always been given a
holiday on Christmas, there has never
been an attempt before to spend the
day within the walls as It is observed
outside.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14

Frank Roach, a Frisco brakeman
was killed near Rankin station, in st
Louis county, by coming in contact
with post while leaning out frcm the
side ladder of q caboose TO oil hot
how
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14

Mrs. Martin, Of st. Louis, wife OF
Col. John l. Martin, the well-known
attorney and politician, died at Bloom
ington. H., where she was visiting her
aister-in-law.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14

Group Three Of the Missouri Bank
ers association met Ia annual session
Ia ST. Joseph. A banquet at the Benton
club closed the meetinE
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14
Carrots and Turnips.

Carrots and turnips will keep for
weeks, II not months, II placed In lay
ers In o box Of sand.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14

In freight wreck on the Missouri
Paciic at Gray's Summit. ten cars OF
dead freight were ditched, and +. w,
shaeHer, Of St Louis, was injured.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-12-14

81. Louin Man Equitable Directogs
Tom Randolph. president Of the Com
monWealth Trust Co. Of st. Louis. has
been chosen director Of the Equita-
bic Life Assurance society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
SECRET OF SUCCESS

Now, said the interviewer after the great
~ man had told of his achievements,
will you tell me to what You ascribe your
SUGGEST"
For publication or your own inforInation!
asked the great man.
For publication, was the reply.
Then say" SAID the great man reflectively,
THAT | attribute my present position to
industry. economy, perseverance, deterrnin-
alton to succeed, and a general observation
of all the rules which, if you care to print
them at length, you may lind IN the biography
of any self-Inade man.
The interviewer laid down his pencil.
For nv own information" he said. what
are the reasons for your success!
INV relatives, friends and the grace OF
God, " responded the great man.
my father and mother were perhaps re-
sponsible for most. love my ease as much
as any man. | delight to put off till to-
morrow what | might do to-day; but my
parents cured me of that as far as their
opportunities went. Through my uncle
got my start in business. Many time when
Opportunity has knocked at my door l have
been asleep and she has passed on but some
friend of mine has caught her by the ear,
brought her back and insisted on my en-
bracing her
For the most brilliant of my achievements
there is absolutely no explanation. Most
were accomplished without previous thought,
at a chance meeting, or under circumstances
such as no living man could have brought
about That is what l call the grace of God
Better let me PRINT that, remarked the
interviewer
No" replied the great man. The old
story is best. 1t may be tiresome to some;
but it's been told so often that no other will
be believed.
X X X
She II do not want a single thing for
my birthday l shall be indignant if you
give me anything, and"
He. Yes, l understand dear VIII
diamond do?" - ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
DIVISION OF TERRITORY

DILL MAY. while visiting this cour-r4.
Il one night lined with Stephen C-.as
near the Washington Arch, New-York The
dinner was more expensive than thew ad
intended. and when they emerged and started
up Fifth-ave- they had only a few cents
between them.
This was a situation not 70 be endured
but Crane remained cheerful Never mini.
he said when they had gone a block 5n
artist l know has a studio night IN this Ls j.
ing Wait here III run up. make a qa.-k-
touch and be back IN two minutes.
But at the end Of the two minutes he
returned with the report that the studio
was "ked. They proceeded onward de-
vising ways and means. Meeting a friend
Crane explained their dire need but the
friend unfortunately was N. the same con-
dItlon- They went on TIL they reached
a small piCture-shOp where Crane believed
he was well enough known 70 clam relief. but
the proprietor proved 70 be stony-hearted
Its all right, Phil SAID Crane as they
resumed their journey up the avenue
know man Just this side II Twenty-thirG-
st. where we can get an we need-that IS
if he IS IN. he added with a touch Of force
boding- just then an unkemPt man star---
out from shadow.
Gents. he began IN whining tones. "caa.
you give poor man a few pennies o. c.t
for nights lodgingl"
What do you mean SIR" cred C--
turning on the man savagely "Yc- --
over on the other side Of the street
working this sidel''
x X X
Il half believe that there's skeletor ia the
Kissmore's closet.
Il shouldn't wonder. One dar when
Kissmore took me home with him uraxoec.-
edly to dinner ! thought 7 heard it q owing
things at him out IN the kitchen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
Wise or OF h e wis e
By f. @. Holden


1t doesn seem to haveto
What Satan promises nd makes good" is bad.
A / is
malC
lived much like perfect live like
eniumw be here.
bankrupts Give debts will
A wolf in clothing
pumage They
severa sizes too TO
If neghbors only good lawyers would
S
a gun-barre
He a riends careless
grumbes
ism cake
you've yoke
he TO he feast
Unlike
pulling
The apple diOd lies hardly
am
If would only walk straight outside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
&" NOBUDDY" ANSWERED

THE average small boys opinion of himself
IS none too high. but the reply Of a
small stable-bOy IN Chicago may scarcely
be taken as the average. y woman whose
husband kept the driving horse IN one Of the
many boarding stables" IN the city teIe-
phoned the other day to have the horse and
carriage brought to the house. A strange
voice answered the telephone.
Is this So & Sos stable?" queried the
woman.
Yes, came the answer.
We'll, who is this,"
Jaw, tain't nobuddy Wait minnit and
III call somebuddy,' came the answer
y X X
Weeks: Il laughed at my wife when she
first took up physical culture for a fad
Peeks: Why don't you now?"
Weeks; Il dassen't."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
WANTED ALL THE GOODIES

TEDDY was about to be ten years old.
i In view of this interesting event
Teddys mother had ordered some ice-cream
and cakes and other danties, and Teddy
was told to invite his little friends to a birth
day party The evening of the celebration
came around, and all the goodies were waiting
to be enjoyed. Teddy and his mother were
also waiting.
Suddenly the youngster said Mother,
don't you think it's time to eat the ice-cream
and cake now?"
mo, indeed, my SON, she replied, I'VE
must wait until your friends are here. -
We'll, to tell you the truth, mother,
began Teddy, Il just thought that for once
in my life I'd like to have enough goodies,
so l guess we better begin now, cause
didn't invite anyone"
X X X
Amelia H. of Woonsocket writes to ask
if a man with an eagle eye is therefore
bird Certainly not, Amelia No more than
that the man who lives by his pen is neces-
sarily pig.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
THE DENTISTS BILL

\NIHEN Congressman John Sharp Williams
w visits New-York he never fails to
look in at small kindling-wood shop pre-
sided over by an old negro who was formerly
a retainer in the Williams family On his
latest call he found the old man unhappy.
What's the matter. Lafef" asked Mr.
Williams.
Use just been done out o some money,
Marse John, and that's mattah 'nough,
replied the negro. Had terrible misery
in NAH toof and went to dentist and got
hit pulled, and he chaghed me a dollah,
a whole dollah, Why. once down in Tenn see
went to ole Doc Tinker, and he pulled two
tools and broke nah jawbone, and only
changed me fifty cents. Use been buncoed. "
X X 4
Johnny PA, what's a poppler song?"
Pa. "A popular song, Johnny, IS a song
that's so popular that it's unpopular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
HAD NEVER MET BEFORE

/ HEY had Just been introduced
Really" she said timidly. Your face
seems so familiar to me / think we must
have met before "
impossible. he sighed If we had ever
met before | should either be engaged Tn
you, married to you or dead of a brokz-
heart ere this. "
No wonder she asked him if he would
ike to wear her college-pin for awhilel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
Plaint of am Ancient Cliff-Dweller
By Wallace Irwin


On a museum shelf lay Cliff Dweler's skull.
A yellowo old relic of hollows
Who winked at twice from his cavities uuA
Ando his grin and GRATED as follows:
tenant and dodgers below
Andp and hall boys wherever you re at
Youa also may know the Cht-DwelerS woe
lived a antedeluvian fiat
We in Mrs Bear-Face ana I
enthh floor five bones was the rental
dsutew with the ceilings quite high,
And rescoes with shin and teeth ornamental
the enantsb and the tenants above
They daily with this thing and that
True hearts a cottage may live upon love,
But no in an antedeuvian fiat
floor rear) how they'd hgh
And daugh popular airs in soprano;
Cats two below had bridge parties all night
And Spearhand1e- Jones played a homemade piano
bed rooms ufy and small
the walls sides with elbows dented
We piled furniture out in the hail.
Fort elevators not then invented
We carried groceries ten flights of stairs
And good deal for delicate feler);
The landlor wase constantly putting on airs
And raising the the poor old ChfDweler
sracketa above below.
sent in complaints, but they didn't mind that
/ askb u your sympathy, sranger-you know
How mortal can suffer who lives a flat
uttered a sigh which couldn't refrain,
ghost1y fat-dweler Who lived the food:
o the Manin Apartments is bound to complain
Be his fiat of mahogany, marble or mud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
A PONY'S INFLUENCE

I TITLE DICK Mamma, think I'd
l. be a better boy If / had a pony like
Tom Hunters"
Mother. Better in what way. my boy?"
Little Dick Il think I'd be more chair,
table"
Mother, surprised. More charitable?"
Little Dick Yes. Because then
wouldn't feel so glad when Toms pony
runs away with him."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
The Photographers Charm
By Nixon Waterman

They could get her though they
The child oh, restess!ll the
IF will leave darling quite alone with a spell
l think that calm Vervwe
The picture taken and the mother
That though he stranger the photographer owned
a charm to calm her darling she asked her. on:
What did the nice dear, when
He thaid to me-" hped Lucy: If
You ednosed little jumpngack, I'll clothes
And then tsat real still mamma till he thad That will
You dear thwee little grille grill he you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-15
NEVER HEARD THE NEWS

WHEN Bishop Meade was an -7a-i-
w astic young minister he ma many
missionary journeys into the wiG the
Southern mountains
On one occasion as he sat at tn -.- Of
a mountaineer's hut refreshing hlue rom
a tedious Jaunt with the bUtterrnllk ard. m
pOne the young mOuntaIneer wife had cred.
the enthusiast entered INTO the stor- Oh. the
Redemption to an interested audIence at one
As the story proceeded the young man
from time 10 time uttered excla-1at rs of
surprise and delight
You don't mean 10 tell me said he
young divine. feeling the sincerity her
surprise. that YOU never before ard
of Christ and Him Crucihed 20
The young woman, realizing from his
shocked tones the magnitude Of her ie- .ace.
put her fists into her eyes, drew up her apron
TO dry her tears, and crled apo-.----...Iv
and lamentably. oh Mister, u .re So
far from de Big Road, and my mca 5an
he don't never tell me no news
X
Little brother Rollo. what is the DIFF
ference between a man and a bow"
Bigger brother a man IS a boy that
IS too old to be spanked that's all the di.-
ference
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-13
THE LATE BEEN L. CAKES.

Concerning the late Eben L. Oakes, a G. A. R. veteran, who leaves many friends here and in Hartford and whose death at Harshaw, Arizona, was an- nounced in our columns recently, fur ther information has been received, coming from Samuel D. EImore, presi- dent of the Connecticut River Banking company, Hartford, to a New Haven banker MT. Elmore has received let ter from the cashier of the national bank at Harshaw. which says that MT. Oakes, while preparing to go to perform some annual work on his mining claims, was stricken with pneumonia, from which he died in a CIV days. The cash fer of the bank visited MT. Oakes dur ing his illness, having been specially sent for by MT. Oakes.
 MT. Oakes was buried by the G. A. R. He was member of a Connecticut reg iment in the civil war and had many old friends also in Litchfeld, where, it is stated, he formerly lived for years. He visited relatives in this city and in Hartford in recent years, the last time coming on here at the time of the re- cent big G. A. R. celebration in Hart ford.