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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10
CRIPPEN'S APPEAL DENIED
Motion For Rehesring is Dismissed by
Three London Justiees-DentIst
viii Be Hanged.

London, England.-The appeal OF
Dr.. Hawley II. Crippen from his con.
viction and sentence to death for the
murder Of his wife, the actress, made
at the New Bailey court, before Jus.
tees Darling, Channel and Pickford,
was denied. AS a result he must
hang.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

That incident in Naples where two
strangers trying TO give candy to chill
dren were suspected by the panic.
stricken people of spreading the chol-
era and mobbed with cries of Death
TO the prisoners" shows how little
progress has been made since the days
o. the plague, in some places.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

The walters now ask to be divided
into classes. Excellent idea! Walters
who wait, walters who make custom
ers wait, walters who are polite and
walters who are otherwise?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10
NITROGLYCERIN AT LARGE
DriVerless Express Wagon, Loaded
With Powerful Explosives, Lost
for Two Hours in Chicago.

Chicago, nl.-For two hours an ex.
press wagon laden with dynamite and
nitroglycerin rumbled driverless
through the West side streets and
boulevards, being finally halted at
Van Buren, and Jefferson streets. The
horse and wagon disappeared while
William Waite, the driver, was in the
Fort Wayne depot.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

A Connecticut man fired ten bullets
IN his head without fatal results. II
IS hard TO tell which was greater
the persisting force of his determine
ton or the resisting quality of his
brains
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

That Poughkeepsie society woman
whose pearl necklace was confiscated
by the customs officials might have
had it yet If she could only have kept
it under her hat.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

A little while ago the cheering
word was passed that Holsters would
become more plentiful. Now It is
threatened that there will be short
age of salmon and sardines.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

A woman of sixty years swan FIVE
miles IN the Mississippi river at ST.
Louis the other day. II is needless to
say that she did not wear a hobble
skirt
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

It may be none of our business, but
we trust that the sororities viii deal
gently with the eighty-one-year-old
woman who has entered the Ohio
state university as a student.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Chicago man marries for the first
time at the age of ninety-two. He'll
have to do some tall hustling to catch
up with the average Chicago record
from now on.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Bob Evans tells us that an airship
Is a plaything and would be Of no use
IN war. But what will Bob do when
those bombs begin dropping down the
chimney?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10
penles AIfonso lie Dad.

Paris France.-The London rumor
that King Alfonso had been assassin
ated was officially denied at the Span
ish embassy here. That the situation
in Spain is growing worse hourly 10
generally believed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

AS a general thing when a girl
wears such an extreme hat that a man
has TO dislocate his neck to look un-
der II her face is not worth the effort.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

In South Norwalk, Conn, lives a
heroic young woman who played ten.
mis- in a hobble skirt. Naturally she
broke her leg.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10
Pauline on the Job at Last.

Washington, D. C.-Pauline Wayne
III, the much-talked-of new White
House COW, has reached Washington
at last and taken up her domestic
duties as provider of milk and but
ter for President Taft's household.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

When the aeroplanes dash around
the course at the rate of a mile a min
ute they never kick up any clouds of
microbe-laden dust
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Thousands of people who are suffering
with colds are about today. Tomorrow
they may be Frustrated with pneumonia.
An ounce of prevention is worth pound
of cure. Get a IS cent bottle of Mum
yon's Cold Cure at the nearest drug
store. This bottle may be conveniently
carried in the vest pocket. If you are
not satisfied with the effects of the rem
edy, send us your empty bottle and we
will refund your money. Munyon's Cold
Cure will speedily break up all forms of
colds and prevent grippe and pneumonia.
1t checks discharges Of the nose and eyes,
stops sneezing, allays inflammation and
fever, and tones up the system.
If you need Medical Advice, write to
Munyon's Doctors. They will carefully
diagnose your case and advise you by
mail, absolutely free. You are under no
obligation.
Address Munyon's Doctors, Munyon's
Laboratory, SD and jefferson streets. Phil
adelphia, Pa.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10
RulIds churoh IN paY.

Kansas City, Moon lot that was
vacant many hours ago now stands
the Swope Park Christian church.
Members OF the congregation con
structed the building between the
hours Of 1880 a. NJ. and Z D. m.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

II shark meat ever crowds beef in
the worlds markets a shortage OF rain
on the great plains will make no diff
ference in the quality.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

A Kansas City woman, suing for di.
vorce, charged that her husband quar-.
relied with her for going to a funeral.
Some men are so mean they hate their
wives to have any pleasure at all.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Venezuela consumes 100000 gal
lone OF kerosene a year" Why doesn't
somebody start an electric light plant
down there7
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Joy riding in the air has this advan'
tAge-there are no chickens to be run
over. The birds have so far succeed
cd In lodging.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Someone has estimated that the
earth weighs seven trillion tons. But
cheer up You're not carrying It.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

That war in Nicaragua cost 1000
HIVES. Men have not yet discarded
the blood-letting system in politics
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

The doctor who thinks that the
Adams apple is responsible for insan'
aty may be on the eve of a great dis
oovery.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10
Thlnks He Killed wife; Shoots SELF

Memphis, Tenn. David r. Reed, an
express messenger, shot at his wife
here, and, believing he had killed her
when she stumbled over a chair, shot
himself in the head and died several
hours later. The woman
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Let us have only denatured automo-
bile races
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

All the pessimist can see in an aero
plan light Is big crowd and a sti1
neck
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Buffalo man was given Ave years
for stealing a cent Something Of
centence, that
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

So far none Of our aviators has been
successful enough to break into vaude-
Vile.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

New York bank thief collapsed when
he was arrested. He was a close sec
ond to the bank.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Connecticut woman earned $4,000
last year selling eggs-the real thing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

sim. at its new price. radium will
hardly be a substitute for coal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

Are the auto races trying 70 make
bull nights appear humane?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1910-11-10

The new IS bills will be smaller.
That's appropriate-they act smaller.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23

picnic in winter, Bertha. I'm interest
ed And you may count on my ac-
cepting the invitation, too. I'll be
there-wherever it is to happen"
"Oh so will I come,' cried May,
eagerly But it's a funny idea-a
picnic in winter. But tell us where and
when it is to be-
81 said on Saturday" replied Ber-
tina, unruffled by her friends laughter
over her absurd notion" as they had
put it. "And the hour is to be 3 o'clock
p. m. And the place-well. all assemble
at my house at the hour named and
then I'll conduct you to the picnic
grounds"
"All right" agreed each of the little
girls. Then Bertha ran off to invite
several other school friends, among
them half a dozen of the boys-jolly
chaps, who would furnish all sorts of
Jokes and puns to make the picnic
crowd lively, besides bringing their
pockets full of popcorn and peanuts.
The boys always had such a store of
things in their pockets.
For the remainder of the week the
boys and girls invited to the Saturday
afternoon picnic at the home of Bertha
Avery lived in eager anticipation, Won
dering what the "picnic" held in store
made conjectures, saying it would be
only a house party and that the games
would be indoor games.
But when the clock struck on Sat
urday afternoon nearly every guest
was turning in at the gate leading to
Bertha Avery's home, for each boy
and girl was anxious to be present
when the picnic began, and the
latest arrival was there at 10 minutes
past the hour named.
On entering the hall nothing un-
usual about the interior decoration was
noticeable, and the guests saw the
regulation furniture about them. After
removing their wraps they were
ushered into the parlor, which was the
same room in appearance it had al
ways been on their former visits. The
guests looked at one another question
ingly. Just as 1 supposed-only a
Joke of Bertha's," whispered May
Rogers. ''The picnic is the regulation
house party we are all accustomed to
during the winter months"
But just at this moment Bertha en-
tered the parlor, bowling and smiling
to each guest, excusing herself for not
having been there to receive them.
"rhe truth is, girls and boys, have
been at the picnic grounds all morn
ing and have only just returned. But
now will you go with me to the picnic
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23
HUNTER JOHN KILLS
HIS FIRST DEER

On a Dakota farm near the woods
there lived John Wright. His home,
small farmhouse, was on little hill.
A creek flowed gently by. John was
always very fond of hunting, so they
called him Hunter John" He had
shot many beasts, but never deer.
One day he got his lunch, some rope
made up into a small package and
his hunting knife.
He started down the path to the
woods, and in about half an hour he
was in the middle of the woods, where
he sat on a log to eat.
He had not been there more than
two minutes when he heard a rustling
in some bushes back of him. He
jumped to his feet and shot in the di-
rection in which he heard the noise.
There was a groan. He shot again,
then everything was still.
g He went to see what he had shot and
found il to be bear. He was not very
long examining his prize, for he
thought he heard the pattering of feet.
He looked around. and behold! there
he saw a deer before him. He lifted
his gun to his shoulder and fired.
The deer dropped to the ground with
q thud At last his first deer was
killed. He put his deer and bear to-
gether. and took his gun and started
toward home.
When he got there he found his
father away. He took his faVorite'ho
and a light cart and drove down to
the spot where he had left the game.
Everything was as he left it. When he
reached home his father was not there.
He unloaded his prey, and just as he
got it out and had embarrassed the
horse his father rode up. He gave him
much praise for killing his first deer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23

great punches of red berries. And
about the floor under their feet soft
hay was scattered, and in every nook
and corner of the old barn stood pots
and tubs of Towering plants, palms and
ferns Mrs Avery had robbed her con-
serVatory for the occasion. Across
one corner of the barn was stretched
a low green curtain on which were
printed these words, THE fish pond"
And lying conveniently near was a
long fishing pole with hook.
Down the middle of the room-spread
on the soft hay-was the picnic cloth,
and over it were placed the plates,
glasses. cups and many good things to
eat. From the green branches overhead
hung pretty lighted lanterns, adding to
the beauty of the general effect. Strong
daylight poured in through two big
windows, but this did not destroy the
lantern light which was for the pur-
pose of giving illumination to the center
of the spread"
At either end of the barn was little
coal oil heater, and beside one sat Mrs.
Avery, dressed like a grandmother of
long ago, knitting, while at the other
stove sat Susan, an old family servant
in the Avery home, and she was also
knitting. Mrs. Avery and Susan were
there to keep careful eyes on the heat
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23

ing stoves, for they realized that a
serious accident might occur should the
children in their play knock one of the
stoves over. So this precaution was
carefully observed.
After the picnic guests had enjoyed
themselves running about, admiring the
beautiful natural forest" they were
invited to sit at the nicnic spread. Then
four mattresses appeared, dressed like
little milkmaids. They carried pals on
their arms, from which they dipped hot
tea and chocolate to fill the cups and
glasses for the guests.
After luncheon was over the wait
resses quickly took away the dishes,
cloth and leftover food, leaving the
floor of the barn open. Then Susan
gathered up the hay, piled it in corner
(Mrs. Avery telling the guests a story
while this work was in progress), and
soon the floor was as clean as that be-
longing to a house. Suddenly some
music began in a corner of the barn.
for a small orchestra had entered
quietly during luncheon and had Sc
creted themselves behind some palms
and ferns. While the orchestra played
some of the boys and girls danced.
while others visited the fishing pond,
trying their luck at fishing. One guest
at time threw the line over the cur
tain, and on hauling it out again would
find a comical little toy fastened to the
hook. Had the guests been watchful
they would have seen one of the little
milkmaids slip behind the curtain just
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23

through the hall into the library. from
the library to the dining room, through
the dining room into a rear hall which
led out upon a back porch. From the
back porch they descended to the yard
and went on to a great Old rambling
barn and carriage shed. at a tap On
the door from Bertha the great nail
studded door swung open and the
guests entered. Then they stood
open-mouthed and open-eyed, wonder
ing. Before them was a very pretty
picture The rafters of the barn had
been draped with evergreen boughs,
making the ceiling over their heads
resemble the interlaced branches of a
forest. About the side walls other
branches hung, with here and there
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23

kkF M going to have a picnic on Sat
urday,' said Bertha to several
of her young friends. "And 1
want you to come.'
"a picnic?" And May Rogers laughed
at such an absurd notion. why, one
can't have a picnic in the winter, Ber-
tina. If we went to the park or to the
woods we'd freeze sitting about on the
ground, eating cold picnic luncheon.
Why, have you been sleeping during
the past four or five months? It's Win
ter now, DEAR
Three or four other little girls
laughed also at the idea of a picnic in
winter and Helen Warren said:
Come, tell US all about your idea of
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23

as the fishing began. 1t was she who
selected the fish that appeared on
the hook.
When o'clock came Mrs. Avery had
to call out "rme for the park to close.
All will please leave the grounds by the
front gate
"Oh, what delightful picnic!" cried
May Rogers. Il never had so much fun
in ali my life. 1t was a real woods pic
mic for sure. And this was the yer
dict of each guest present, and as they
reluctantly left the park and re-
turned to the house for their wraps
they voted Berthas picnic the best
thing of the season."
We'll, I hoped you'd like my picnic,
smiled Bertha. But we owe most of
the plan to dear mamma, who knows
how much children love a picnic-even
in winter
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23
MAGIC JACK IN THE BOX
PROVES DELIGHTFUL GIFT
CONTINUED from Page Ski


collie to run after her when she went
for ride. But the dog did not come
until she went for a ride. She was
a handsome dog and every one in the
house liked her very much. Kate
named her Queen.
Queen would not bite any one, be-
cause she was kind. But she would
not let any one get in the house.
Queen had five puppies; they were so
cunning! Kate named them Sport,
Towser, Trixy, Fido and Teddy. Kate's
mother and father moved to 1.-The
Pines" n farm near Kendall, Mich
CATHERINE FORBES.
Pasadena; Throop Elementary
school; age 10 years.
Talk" echoed Jack; "that is moth
ing"
Yes" answered Kate; but didn't
know a jack-in-the- box could talk
Most of them can't, but as it hap
pens l am not one of them,' replied
Jack.
Il wish" Kate said, 81 had pony
instead of you. / like ponies better
than jaclS-in-t -the-box."
"Oh!" muttered Jack, $50 you don't
like me-"
Eyes, 1 do" Kate answered, "but not
as much as a pony"
''Oh, 1 see!'' laughed Jack. "You
like me, but you like ponies better"
Yes" Kate said, that is it."
"Well," asked Jack. "what did you
think was in my box?'
Il don't know" answered Kate, "but
/ thought it might be a necklace or
something like that
"Oh, dear" said Kate 'it is half
past 8. my bedtime"
What do you go to bed so early
for?" asked Jack.
"Early!" cried Kate. II call that
rather late"
You do?" said Jack. you see, I do
not Sleep
WHAT" cried Kate. do you mean
to say that you do not sleep? What
are you going to do when l am asleep
in bed?"
We'll" said Jack, with a sigh, 'I
can't really say what I'm going to do
Il am going to bed now, so I'll put
you away until tomorrow" said Kate
please don't put me into that dark
closet" murmured Jack.
Where shall put your" asked Kate
Put a chair by the window and
then put me on the chair SO that can
look out of the window" answered
Jack.
"There you are" said Kate. Good
night!''
Good night" said Jack
HAROLD HARRISS.
+ 251 West Forty-first street, Vernon
avenue school, grade 6; age 13 years. .
Eyes, my dear, 1 am your fairy god
mother"
Before Kate had chance to speak
the jack-in- the box disappeared and
there stood her fairy godmother. You
know, Kate never had seen her fairy
godmother before.
"Oh, how beautiful you are!" said
Kate.
II am glad you think so,' said the
fairy you did not write me what
you wanted, so I thought L would
come. 1 wantto see your MOTHER
said the fairy, and she took the little
girls hand and they went out of the
room.
''This is my fairy godmother," said
Kate.
The fairy godmother offered Kate
three wishes, all of which were we'll
chosen and assured her of lifelong hap
piness. CHARLOTTE CAREER.
Las Encinas Lamanda Park; age 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23
VESTIGES OF THE HERO

Here the party stopped. Before them rose
the Pavilion of Death, 'one of the show places
of the Internal regions, and particularly in
teresting to tourists who knew their Milton.
The man with the megaphone broke out
harshly: ''rhe object to the right" he
shouted, 'is the bucket. Observe the big dent
in the side of 1t! That, ladies and gentlemen,
is where Napoleon kicked it," Amid exclama-
tions of astonishment not unmlngled with
awe, the party now passed on.-Puck
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-23
Bertha Enterf0if1S
With Indoor Picnic

Big Barn Is Transformed Into Veab Bower and with Evergreen
Boughs and Many Poed Plants Looks Like Real Outdoors
Which Effect Is Furthered in Many Other Ways-Amuse
Include Fishing from Pond Where All Make
Catch and Then Picnic Lunch Is Served
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
L0RIMER DECLINES
TO DISCUSS INCIDENT.

Chicago. Sept. S.-The news Of Mr..
Roosevelts refusal 10 SIT at the table
with the Junior Senator from Illinois Gre
ated a big sensation in Chicago. When
the storm first broke Senator Lorimer
was not to be found anywhere but after
search the newspaper men located Inn
in his Office.
Have you heard of Col Roosevelts
action?" he was asked.
Yes" he answered. Il have heard
of it,
What do you think of it?'
There is nothing to say
What viii you do about it?"
There is nothing TO say" the Senator
repeated stubbornly.
''Will you go to the dinner to-night?'
The Senator snapped out angrily: The
only thing to say is that there is nothing
to say"
The news created a great ado when it
reached the Hamilton Club. The members
gathered in groups and discussed the
colonel's action in amazed excitement.
NJ. o. Slocum, secretary Of the club ex-
pressed great surprise when told Of Col
Roosevelt's ultimatum.
There is nothing we can DO" he said.
the situation will be handled by the men
now in Freeport."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

Battle-scarred veterans OF the Indiana
regiments which fought so valiantly at
Anuetam in 1862 will march at the ceIe-
bratfon TO be held Saturday. September
II. at the scene OF one OF the most IA
nous encounters OF the civil war.
The feature OF the day VIII be the dedi-
cation Of monuments TO Indianas brave
sons who fell in that battle. Gov John
r. Marshall. OF Indiana. will be the chief
speaker. and Meredith Nicholson, the
famous Hoosier novelist. will read a
poem written for the occasion.
Washington will be represented by
Capt. William NJ Meredith. OF the Treas
ury Department. uncle Of Meredith Mich
olson; Capt J. P. MacGrew. chief OF the
Capitol police; Capt J1hn Rankin. Gen
J. c. Black. and others Mai w. w.
Daugherty. OF the Twenty-seventh Indi-
ana Regiment in the civil war, will also
be conspicuous figure at the celebra-
ton.
Capt MacGrew said last night that
elaborate arrangements are being made
for the event. The Seventh. Eighth.
Thirteenth. and Nineteenth Indiana Regi-
ments will be represented by veterans
Of the battle
Capt Meredith and Capt. MacGrew are
losing no opportunity 10 keep up the in
terest Of the occasion, and are untiring
in their efforts TO have Washington wei
represented Special railroad accommo-
dations will be made 10 carry Washing
tonians TO Antietam.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
L0NGw0RTH COMMENTS
ON PRESENT SITUATION.

Chicago. Sept. s.-Nicholas Longworth.
Representative from Ohio, gave his views
on the present situation when he arrived
IN Chicago this morning.
Mr. Longworth attended the Roosevelt
banquet this evening and left for the East
with the colonel
The only subject he would not discuss
were Mr.. Roosevelt and Mrs. Longworth's
alleged cigarettes.
His first remark was about the disaster
which overcame Julius Caesar Burrows
in Michigan.
Townsend. who beat Burrows. said
Mr., Longworth. rs a strong. progressive
Republican. You ask what I think Of the
strong showing made by Insurgents in the
state. Well, I don't know what you
mean by insurgent.' but I believe that
the recent elections may be an indication
that the Republican party is getting
stronger in those sections, OF course I
am unacquainted with the local conditions
that may have a bearing on the situation.
LAS to whether the Republican party IS
in danger Of losing its control in the
House is yet too early to say I would
not care, personally, to say that the
party is in danger. We viii be obliged