"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Saturday, April 17, 1915 The persons who evening before last saw deputy-marshal John HOPE rushing into first one grocery and then another, with a bundle of flannel in his arms and of which he peremptorily demanded of the clerks "Let me know the weight of that at once, sir," were as much surprised at his actions, as were the prisoners in the jail under his charge, who twice since Tuesday evening have got double rations, each time within an hour of their disposal of their regular meal. John, however, has cooled down enough now to be rational and give an explanation of his conduct. He says "It's a whopper of a boy that kicks the beam at 12 1/2 pounds." At first he said 15, but he couldn't make folks believe that statement, and so now is exuberant over his twelve pounds of living humanity which, with its mother, is doing well. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================