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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
ADMIREs NERVE OF FAIR SEX.
Masculine Observer Comedies Their
Superiority In One Respect.

The time most admire a woman"
said the gray-headed man. "is when
she tries to get a bill changed. ad.
mire her then for her splendid cour-
age. Give a woman a ten.dollar bill
that she wants changed and she will
walk unconcernedly into any shop in
town and request the proprietor TO
give her two iives or ten ones or what
ever denomination she happens TO
need. She never offers to buy any.
thing to compensate him for his
trouble. have known my wife 10 get
change from q grocer. a butcher,
druggist. a stationer, q cigar dealer
and 4 florist without spending one
cent in their stores. And ali those
tradesmen were perfect strangers.
She simply wanted change and walked
In and asked for IT,
Contrast her calm serenity with the
dlshrag will Of the average man In
need of change. He would rather be
shot than Just ask for t. He will buy
something as an excuse for the trans
action. even II Il IL something that he
couldn't make use of this side Of
doomsday and that he has to throw
away the minute he turns the corner.
In tha matter Of economy alone II is
pity he can't be a. brave as q
woman"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
CHAPTER vi.

When we met at breakfast the next
morning there were no signs OF the
breach between Vincent and myself
except his unusual pallor which sug
sested TO me that he. too, had spent a
sleeDless night.
The girls were inclined to Joke our
solemn faces, but so long as the meal
paused OF without disclosing that
something was amiss between us | did
not care. All day we saw nothing OF
each other, but this was not unusual,
as we always pursued different
courses. l spent most OF my time
with Agatha Fourth. the only honor.
able, whom found TO be a really de.
ligbtful girl and certainly the posses.
sor Of remarkable musical talent
In the evening the others went out
10 row on the lake and left Agatha
Fourth alone with me. She sat at the
piano and played everything she
could think Of, while lay on a broad
Giivan where / could watch her and
listen TO the soft music.
suppose that my bad night had
something TO do with the fact that
/ was boor enough TO fall asleep while
the beautiful Agatha Fourth was play.
Eng for me. Certainly | know that |
WAs guilty OF that appalling rudeness
Tor was suddenly brought to a state
Of consciousness by the sound of a
clock striking. 1 counted the strokes
mechanically-thers were ~. | mus,
have slept for hours, and, sure enough
che room was dark except for the iire
light and my sighted hostess was
some from the piano stool. As was
about to rise heard voices, and, turn,
ing. ! saw on the other side Of the
plano a man and a girl. The man was
Vincent, OF course, and thought, N
4 hooked at him sitting fun in the
bright freight. that he had never
looked 30 handsome. His evening dress
showed on his superb athletic form
20 the best advantage. and his face
WAS fresh and strong. with the bronze
OF his tan extending 20 the roots Of his
hair, which vas cut close to concea
a wave IN tbs gold of H. II occurred
90 me at onoS that his face had los
much Of SIS b0yishness and he looked
every inch = man. But Il took me
some time TO realize that the girl whG
sat with him was none other than tn,
secretary.
AZ erst could not tell what It wa
ahas had % changed her. whether
was her shimmeFing white evening
q
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
SYNOPSIS.

Lord wilfred Vincent aud Archibald
Terhune are introduced AT the opening OF
the story, In England the latter relating
the tale. The pair on an outing miss
their train and seeking recreation meet
the Honorable Agatha Wyckhon,"
whose hand L. much sought after, be-
cause OF her wealth. Five other Agatha
wyckhoRs are introduced. The deceased
atepfhther In an eccentric moment, made
his will 90 that the real Agatha, helreHs
90 his fortune and the castle at Wye,
England. might wed her affinlty. Thus
Mrs. Armistead, chaperon, was In duty
bound 60 keep the real AERtha'a Identity
unknown. An attempt by Terhune 60
gather a clew from the Chaperon fails.
Terhune finds old books containing pic
ture OF n former Baroness Wyckhon.
which is exactly like Agatha Sixth. whom
he IL counting Agatha Fifth confesses her
love for Vincent and also that she In the
real heiress. He spurns her proposal:
Many elews TO identity OF the real
Agatha prove fruitless Agatha Fifth
later confesseH she IL not the helress.
More apparently unfailing clows material
tze. Vincent confesses love for Mrs.
Arnistead's secretary. Miss Marsh, who
told Terhune she Is married.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
"I'm Not Married" She Said, Simply.


that made Vincent rave over It. Then.
as his eyes wandered to her hair. he
sighed.
why slightest thou, oh, furnace?"
she smiled at him.
Il was just thinking about some.
thing"
About WHAT"
You don't want to hear?"
"Ah! But do"
IAN right. then" He turned on her
swiftly. Il was Just looking" he said
lat your hair. I'll bet the angels have
halos like that"
The secretary blushed. It's horrid
hair" she said. giving II a vindlctiye
little pull that only brought II TO a
more charming diSarray. Il hate the
color OF It. Why, when was a child
never could bear to have the heroines
OF the fairy tales have a shining head
Of golden hair. and I used TO think
mine was gold. and one day when l
said 30 and was told. No, your hair is
red. not gold / cried for days after.
ward"
"You poor little thing!" he said, his
face as full of sympathy as II those
tears had just been shed. And for the
life OF her the secretary couldn't help
her lip trembling. though she knew II
was absurd and was very much
ashamed Of herself Vincent broke the
silence first. I'VE might do a little
on the Dead Barons OF wyckhoff,' &"
he suggested. II was evident that our
AFFAIR Of last night was uppermost in
his mind. for his air was very abb
stracted
NO. thank you. my lord. ThIa is
my evening on. l am no longer Miss
Marsh. the secretary. but Mas Marsh.
the lady Of leisure"
Il didn't think Of It as work, and |
thought perhaps you didn't. either,
when We did II together"
Little boys shouldn't think; it's a
bad habit" she said. severely; BE,
sides. you talk like + in the Dolly Dla.
logues."
At this vlncent's face grew desper,
ate, and 1 saw that bhe had goaded
him into asking her the question that
had been on his mind all day. and !
nearly fell of the sofa In my efforts
to hear without being seen.
DO II" he said. We'll, that's be-
cause I've something I've been want
ing to ask you all day long. TIA some
thing very personal, and. Of course
I've no right-that Is. you won't thiah
So" the boy was stumbling pitifully
hut I've got % know; It's 20 bard q
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
WURlER GRAND RESTAURANTCu.

II TOO Worm UIHtn 0eroOf
81. Louis. NO. Best Popular Price Rea-
taurant In City for Ladies' and Oantisman.
When In st. Louis Walt e.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

Fifty b sh eis per
acre have been
grown. General
averagegreaterthan
IN any other part Of
the continent. Under
49,, rao,,f.ef,s.. l. l..
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Rapld Transit.

Mra. Bluuder had Just received
telegram from India.
what an admirable invention the
telegram isl" she exclaimed, when
you come to consider that this mes
sage has come q distance OF thousands
OF miles and the gum on the onyelope
isn't dry yet,"-Tit-Bits.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
DOMESTIC REpARrEE.

Mr.. Knagg-Before you met me you
said you wouldn't marry the best man
In the world.
Mrs. Knagg-And you are the only
one who thinks that I broke my word.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

hi1 own mother
would not have
known him. and
his own Boston
terrier. without n
ang of con-
science, " oul d
willingly have Bit
ten q chunk out
Of the calf OF his
log. Bings had CO.
sayed the charao-
ter of a tramp
and Weary Walk
or himself could
not have improved
on the imitation.
Il guess I'll do"
he said TO Mrs.
Blngs, az he took
one last look In
the mirror.
do? Well. I
should think so,
calculated Mrs.
Bings. you look
as II you would
do anybody for n
ham sandwich. II
you meet one Of
the neighbora on
your way over to
Morton's you will
scare him into
conniptlon hts!"
Bings laughed
immoderately, en-
deavored TO kiss
his wife good.
night and got q
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
XE5SIEs wv
Playing Hobo.

When Bings had completed hi
makeup for the Christmas masquerad
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
CHARGES HER COUSIN
WITH THEFT OF RING
w. p. Turner Arrested for Larceny at
Complaint Of Mrs. G. r. Baker
Admits Guilt.

Charged by his cousin. Mrs. George
r. Baker. of 337 Forty second street,
with the theft OF diamond ring.
valued at $50. w p Turner. young
man, OF sf6 Forty-sixth street, was
arrested yesterday morning by Detec-
tive Sergeant Bridgers and Patrol
man Shelton. Turner is said toshave
confessed to the police that he took
the ring.
Turner is said to have pawEed the
stolen ring for $3.50. but later
redeemed II and through a
friend deposited It for second time
for 81. The robbery was reported to
the police Wednesday and Sergeant
Bridgers found the ring. and traced
his man by the books OF the pawn
shop.
The prisoner was bailed by Justice
Semmes In the sum of 800 for his
appearance in the police court this
morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
September f2th. 1909.

Close OF Paurs Third Missionary
Journey. Acts 21:l-17.
Golden Textile VIII of the Lord
be done.-Acts 2f-1f
Verses 1-s-where was Paul bound
for?
Had Paul clearly received Divine in
structions to 90 to Jerusalem OF was
he simply gratifying his own desires?
(See Acts 20:Ie. 22-23.)
II devoted man has a longing TO
go TO a place. or 70 do a thing, is II
safe for him to conclude that the long
ing Is Of God?
Because there is danger involved In
a journey. CT an enterprise. In connec-
ticn with our religion. should We allow
our chivslry alone 20 be the incentive
for us to undertake itg
Is there any ground for the opinion
that good men have sometimes rushed
unnecessarily into DANGER
Verse f-If Christians have to tarry
in a town should they hunt I'D the fol-
lowers % Jesus7
n these disciples were told through
The Spirit that Paul should not zo
up to Jerusalem why did he not heed
them,
n there Is no record that Pzal had
direct call from God TO 20 up 70 Je-
rusaiem: wogid that. taken IN couucc-
ton with whai these discipies said. In
dictate that Paul was doing wrong In
golnes
IL therr danger that good men may
be isc 81 pious impulses. 10 DO Un-
sasc thines. which they could be
saved from " they waited 10 cool on,
ard 70 get Tire mind - co6f fThis
question must he answered N writing
~ usenberr - tie eiyt.)
n Z should prove that paal vas
wrong IN going 10 Jerusalem. which
ansIiy Jed 20 bis martyrdom. would
that IN any way lessen our respect for
him o. lessen his Influence upon the
worldy
Verses s-7-Shouis TIE children a..
! uaTs Be taken 70 church aud 10 all
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10

railroad coupling pin. Captain Henry
c. Todd, of Baltimore, master OF the
Chesapeake BAY schooner Nellie. was
found dead in his bunk on the Nellie
early today.
Robbery is supposed to have been
the motive. and two negro seamen'
still at large. are suspected.
The police have descriptions OF
these men and are working hard on
the case.
Captain Todd was so wears old. and
one OF the best-known schooner cap
tsins in the Chesapeake trade.
His widow and q. p Roberts. owner
OF the schooner Nellie. at Baltimore,
have been notified of the murder.
CLAUDE Richardson. the negro stew
ard, discovered Captain Todd's Dody
after preparing breakfast and falling
to get response from a call TO the
captain. Richardson was the only
ether member Of the schooner crew
who reported today.
The ships papers showed that
Joseph Brady. Silas Powell and Alex
ander Morens. negroes. were shipped
when the Nellie left Baltimore today
week.
Powell was discharged yesterday by
Captain Todd. Richardson supplied
the description OF the missing mem
bers of the crew.
Captain Todd yesterday cashed
check for something over $50. NO
money vas On his BODY when 1t was
found today. Heavy blows on the
back OF the head and left temple pro-
duced death.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
Coz. Swanson Pardons Man Arrested
By Chief Reynolds.
SERVED TEN MONTHS OF SENTENCE
Hampton Man Was Convicted in Nor
folk Over Decade Ago Of conspirina
to oefsme Mrs. Cannon for Pur-
poses o. Divorce.

After serving nearly ten months o
twelve-months jail sentence. fol
lowing ten years OF wandering as &
fugitive from justice. +. Guy Hall. Of
Hampton, was released from the Nor
folk Jail yesterday on a conditional
pardon granted by Governor Swanson
A fine OF $1,000. imposed in the origi
nal sentence, has been RENTED oy
Judge Hankel, the trial judge in Nor
folk.
On November Is, 1897, Guy Hal
was convicted in the Corporation
Cecrt of Norfolk on the charge OF
conspiring TO defame the former beau
tiful young wife OF Joseph Promise
Cannon for purposes of divorce Hal
and Cannon, who were convicted
jointly. fled pending the disposition
OF an appeal to the State Supreme
Court. Hail went TO the Klondike,
but returned few years later and
was mentioned in the famous Crop
sey-wilcox case In Elizabeth City
county.
Later the man moved TO Hampton
after purchasing handsome gaso-
line launch called the Comet" He
practically lived in this boat. but he
is said to have had a camp on James
town Island in 1908.
H.,i came to this city during the
latter part of last summer and was
arrested by Chief of Police Reynolds.
II was thought at first that he might
know something of the numerous rob-
berries then occurring here, but after
talking with his prisoner, Chief Rey-
nolds was convinced that Hall knew
nothing Of them.
The chief finally turned Hall over
TO the Norfolk police and a few
weeks afterwards he began his sem
tence OF one year in Jail. Several
months ago a movement was siarts d
by his friends to have Governor
Swanson pardon him. The papers IN
the case were presented to the gov
ernor Wednesday morning and the
parcon followed few hours later.
The pardon is granted upon the
condition that Hall does not again
violate the penal code of Virginia.
1t was reported here yesterday that
after he began his sentence in Nor
folk. Hall made threats that he would
kill Chief Reynolds when he had fin
ished his sentence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
AT THE ACADEMY

Contrary Mary" comedy IN
three acts, from the pen OF MISS
Edith Ellis, with Miss Adelaide
Thurston in the leading role. had its
premier performance at the Academy
OF Music last night The audience
which greeted the show was not
mute as large as that which usuaiiy
turns out to see Miss Thurston, out
the charming little actress was given
hearty reception.
Miss Tburston is not at her best IN
"contrsSy Mary" While 1t Is true
that she has ample opportunity 10
display all Of that sweetness ana
charm which has made her favorite
everywhere she has played, 1t is
equally true that she does not quite
measure Up to the possibilities OF
one OF two of the scenes cast Tor her
by Miss Ellis. Then again the play
itself Is net particularly good. IL
has some bright and sparkling lines
and funny situations and one or two
good character sketches, but the idea
is 10th old and very far-ietched. Inc
Mot hinges on a wifes delicacy in
asking her husband ,or money and
when the husband learns that she
Ia too proud to ask for pin money
q quarrel and separation ensue. me
next two acts are taken up In the
making up" process with another
little love affair as a side issue.
In the supporting cast Is very
clever woman VINO made the show
go" She is Miss May Donahue,
who played the part Of Teresa Aur-
ply. a privileged cook. She was the
typical Irish cook with = good brogue,
an Irish sense OF humor and heart
even larger than her waistband-
Miss Eva ThGrston. the stars sis
ter, made her debut 10 the theater-
going public in this play. appearing
IN The role of Juno JergenSon. a
Swedish servant. Her beauty could not
be hidden BY the plan and ridiculous
makeup she assumed. She spoke her
lines well and acted her Gather try
ing part in a nest acceptable manner.
Others in the supporting cast who
we're acceptable were: Frank Dawsout
rs Mr.. Trowbridge. Mary's father
and the husband Of an American
~Sunerger~; George A. Wright. Jr..
IS Frank Warner. a lawyer: West
ropp Saunders. as Fairfield Stevens;
and Miss Pauline Eckkart. as Bar
bsra Drew. Mary's friend
Frank Conway. who played the part
a. the husband with IDEAS was
woefuIly weak throughout.
Mss Tharston made many changes
during he course Of the play and
her handsome gowns and hats were
admired BY both the men and women
o; the audience. The play was hand
sDmeiy staged
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
INDEX FILING SYSTEM.
New Health officer Wants Safe Re
crptscle for Records.

DR. Thomas j. Pretlow, the new
health officer. says that at the next
meeting Of the citv council he VIII
ask for an appropriation for the pur-
chasing OF an index fling system in
which the records of the health de-
partment may be kept. Efforts tc
have the council purchase an index
system have been made on several
occasions. but the council had not TAX
en- action in the matter.
The first meeting Of the board OF
health since the appointment OF DR.
Pretlow was held Wednesday even
Ing and considerable routine business
was disposed OF by the board
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
". ]. RICHTER DsIIss aelghbars 10
Come on His Porch
uIsARnfD BY OFFICER JOHNSON
Policeman Quietly Takes 4s-esiibre
Colt Revolver From Man and Ar
rests Him on Charge Of cisorderiy
Conduct and Wife-bestins.

Standing on the front porch OF MS
home 319 Forty street, and
brandishing an immense 45-calibre
Colt frontier army" revolver. William
]. RICHTER. a ship carpenter, early
this morning defied any one OF the
neIghbors, who had been attracted 10
the house by the noise of row be-
tween RICHTER and his wife. 20 come
On on the porth No one accepted
the challenge and RICHTER was hav-
ing undisputed sway on the porch
when Pauolman Il. A. Johnson ar
rived on the scene.
After learning from bystanders
what the row was about, Officer
johnson quietly made his way to the
perch, assembled the steps aud as
quietly took the gun away from
Fighter. Showing the gun in MS
pocket, the offcer arrested RICHTER
and sent him to tne police station,
where he was locked up on charge
OF disorderly conduct and assauiting
his wife.
According TO the statements OF the
nesghbors, RICHTER beat his wife ana
her cries attracted them to the scene.
The man struck his wife after the
officer reached the house.
The gun which Fighter had is an
old type Of Colt gun formerly used
on the frontier by the United States
army. The weapon contained SIX
cartridges.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
Lesson by Rev. DR.. Ltnscott by the
International Newspaper Bible Study Club.
copyrish. 1909 by Rev. T. S. Linseots. o. D.

religious gatherings?
Should a company Of Christians.
when bidding good bye to one anoth-
| er on the wharf. or at the railway
station, feel as free to get down on
their knees and pray, as they are to
stand and shake hands7
Why is II that Christians are not as
wiling to be seen talking 10 God, or
praying. on the street. as they are to
be seen talking - their fellows7
Verses s-e-who was Philip. and
for what one thing Is he distinguished
in this gospel story?
Should Christian parents train their
children from infancy TO know God TO
be skiiful in prayer, In faith. and IN
good works?
Is there not a way for parents to
train their children. 50 that the prem
Use can be realized with absolute GER
tainty in joel Fps Your sons and
your daughters shall phcphesy7'
Which IL the more desirable. to
have a soE. or a daughter. note1 tor
spirituality ard soul saving. or for
money msking2
Verses f1-I2-Did this noted pro2h-
ct Agabus (Sec Acts fi.17-1s) Join
with the rest Of the saints IN saying
that the Holy Spirit told them. ina
Paul ought NJ; TO 20 70 Jerusaiemy
Is there aav wav TO consistently
suppose that both parties 20 this low
ing controversy we're right
Suppose aga5us and the others
were right IN persuading paul not 20
70 70 Jerusalem. but that Fsui stu
thought he ought n 20. whai would De
Pau1's duty IN the circumsfancess
N good man saws he has mes
saRe from God Ter ne. are ne uncer
obligations % obey whether our iudE
mcnt nav concur o. notr
Verses f3-f7-Can ycu recall N at
history = Krcsisr example q fcrtiiu1e
and bravery fhan here dispiaye1 by
Paul.
lessen Tor Sunday. s-pl IL. 1909.
Review.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
TRouT-PEARsoN.
Popular Young Couple Welded in
Presence OF Friends and Relatives.

In the presence OF only few reia-
tiyss and friends. Miss Anna Laura
Trout. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Z. Trout. and Mr.. Samuel Cor
don Pearson were married at 4:3O
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
home OF the bride. SIS Twenty
eighth street. Rev. J. T. Riddick,
pastor Of the Second Baptist church,
performed the ceremony.
The bride wore a handsome travel
ing suit 4 grew rajah silk with hat
and gloves to match and carried a
bouquet of brides roses. She was
attended by her sitter. Miss Merle
Trout, as maid of honor. who wore
a costume OF white organdy and car
ried pink roses. Mr.. w. i. Pointer
attended the groom as best man.
Immediately after the ceremony an
informal reception was held. after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson went to
Old Point In an automobile. There
they boarded the steamer for Balti-
mere and will spend their honeymoon
In the north Returning they will be
at home to their friends at 1888 Tween
ty-fourth street after September Is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10

-B-evster's Nill'oas- sn adaptation
81 ceorxe Barr McCutchecn's novel.
Which - 10 b. scea at the Academy
q Music next Monday night. septem-
Ger ~. n one Of the most original
-suedIer that has teen produced re-
Gently. The story 10 che 81 rife and
acton and there y net Dali moment
from csftzin to curfzin
Nessrs. Cchan and harris ere ssi1
g have efrsn the piece . maznih-
c<st protuctiou this yesr. particular
s-ienficn having been pad 20 the
scene IN the tkisd act vhich shows
a yscht =, sea durins storm. This
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
CONCERT IN RAIN.
Band Plays In Washington Square in
Scite of Weather.

In spite of the drizzling rain early
in the night, the band Of the Eagle
Engine Company gave its regular
Thursday night concert in Washing
ton Square last night. A well ar
ranged program was rendered.
Quite large crowd turned out for
the concert and when the rain be-
gan many of the spectators found
shelter in the doorways across the
treet from the park.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
placed on Fair List.

At the meeting OF Local Union No.
E19, Brotherhood of Painters and
Paperhangers. Wednesday night, con-
tractor J T. Ballentine was placed
on the fair list by the union. The
rnion will hold a smoker after the
meeting next Wednesday night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-10
No Decision for a Week.

BRISTOL. VA Sept. s.-Judge
Kelly tonight took the local option
contest under Amusement and an
nounces that he probably would not
render a decision before next week