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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30

ter OF ceremony, asked for the attention
of All. and introduced Hon. J. c. Helm
lein. representative from Belmont
county. Mr.. Heinlein in Few words
surprised the manager of the road oy
presenting TO him, in behalf OF the peo-
Die of Bridgeport, IN elegant gold
min. 10 which an exact counterpart OF
street car was suspended. The head
light of the car and each window bore a
diamond, eight in all, and engraved on
the car were these words: ITO j. X.
Jolly, from his Bridgeport friends. "
Mr.. Jolly, while greatly taken
by surprise made q neat speech OF
thanks. Before the conclusion Col.
Poorman was again called upon and
also Senator Morgan.
The handsome cars are now running
regularly, about every fifteen minutes.
It is estimated that the entire length OF
the main line from Bellaire TO Martins
will DE made in fifty minutes. A COM
bInation car made up Of seats for pass
engers and a room partitioned oil In
front for the accommodation OF bag
gage, is a device of Manager Jolly's,
and il certainly will be feature Of the
new line. The cars will make through
trip every hour over the main line and
every half hour over the branch. Until
the road over the Back river bridge is
completed the connection for Wheeling
travel will be made at the Etnavilie
bridge. Four cars will always be
found in waiting to transfer passengers
from the Wheeling railway to the new
line. The people Of these towns and
vicinity are justly proud Of this new
enterprise, and cannot too literally con-
tribute to it's support by their patron
age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
New Loare to BE instituted.

Probably the most interesting A. 0.
U. w. meeting ever held in this city
will be that held in Odd Fellows Hall
to-night-sdvertisem Of which meet
ing appears elsewhere in this issue.
This will be the third time within the
past six months that special conVoca-
zion OF the Grand Lodge Of this juris-
diction has been held in this city, for
the purpose OF instituting a subordinate
lodge. Upchurch No. 2 starts off under
most favorable auspices. A charter
list Of $50 members, embracing thereon
many of our leading business and pro-
fessional men. There are now about
1000 members of the A. o. .. w. In this
city, Is, 600 in the jurisdiction, and the
entire membership in the United States
numbers $50, 900. while s4s, 900, 600 have
been paid to widows and orphans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
APro,nsct Of a Settlement.

Yesterday John Nugent, President OF
the Ohio district of mine workers, ar
rived at Bellaire and met with the
miners formerly at the Nail Works
coal mine. 1t was decided that repre-
sentatives of the coal miners should
meet the management Of the Nail
Works to-day for a conference, and the
miners will propose that the banks go
on the same basis as similar mines at
Bridgeport and Etuaville-that is, that
the mine year extend from July to July,
the same as the iron workers scale.
This has been the cause Of the disagree
ment In the past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
A Narrow Escape.

A little girl about years old made a
remarkably narrow escape at Twenty
eighth and Chapline streets, yesterday
afternoon. Persons who saw the escape
were slckened by the nearness Of the
child being struck. The little one was
playing on the street car track, when a
car rapidly approached. The child was
not seen ill the car was within few
rods of her. The gripman applied the
brakes, and when the car was within
about a yard Of the child its mother
seized the little one and saved it from
its peril. A large crowd was attracted
to the scene Of the escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
the Late j, L. Wilde.

The funeral Of the late Joseph L.
Wilde, Monday afternoon, was very
largely attended. The services were at
St. Matthew's church, the rector, Rev.
DIR. r. r. Swope, officiating in very
impressive manner. The pall-bearers
were John Frew, VIM. Vardy, j. R.
Miller, G. L. Cranmer, ]. D. Dubois,
and w. V. Hoge. The inter ment was
at Greenwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
Vary Pleasant occn.ion.

Robert Cline, of the Chemicrl engine
company, is back from six weeks
fishing and pleasure excursion up along
the lakes, and Monday night number
of his brother fremen and friends as
sembled at the Chemical house and
welcomed the wanderer back in q
hearty manner. Turtle soup and other
refreshments were served, and the 90
casion was a very pleasant one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
Sem am obIect of Intere.t.

The ossified human head found by
some South Side young meR at Morgan's
Ferry, some time ago, and mentioned in
the REGISTER, is becoming a greater
curiosity now than ever. A Bellaire
man is fitting the head up with glass
eyes, and in few days the head will be
on exhibition again at the ferry. The
boys have been offered quite neat sum
Of money for the relic, but refuse to
part with 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
Bartholomew,s Intelligent Horses.

Thursday evening Prof. Bartholomew
with his tweDty-four educated horses
will open three nights engagement at
the Grand Opera House. The entertain
ment is given under the personal direc-
ton OF Prof. George Bartholomew, the
famous educator Of horses, who has
been marvelously successful In develop
ing horse sense to degree that has
heretofore been thought impossible. He
has twenty-four beautiful and intelli-
gent horses, which perform all manner
of astonishing feats, the court room
scene, the military drill and battle, and
the performance Of a tune on staff bells
being among the many interesting feat
ures. Any person who admires horse
should not fail to see the performance
given by Prof. Bartholomew. Seats on
sale at the Grand Opera House box
Office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
The Courts to Convene Monday.

The Circuit and Criminal Courts will
convene for the September term, Mon
day morning, grand jury being called
for the Criminal Court. Judge PAUL,
the presiding Magistrate, will sit in
Part One, in the Court room Of Part
Two, and Part Two, Judge Campbell,
will convene in the Board OF Commits
siouers' room. The Criminal Court will
sit, as usual, In the room nearest the
iail
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
PhrsIcian,a ADVICE.

To those who travel, or those who remain at
home during the summer, Never be without
srimulant" Its timely use saves the system
from many q shock. and IS preventive Of
disease pssrs whiskeyha always been recon-
mended. Max Klein, OF Allegheny, is reliable
desler. who only keeps Aths Diuest hqnors in
stock. His Silver Age, 1T $50; Duquesne, at
sseh cannot be equalled. Send for catalogue
md price list (mailed freel to Max Klein, 81
Feds@ street, Allegheny, Pa
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WHEELING BUSINESS COLLEGE
OF. GEORGES HALL
- For Boys and Young Men.

ST. GEORGES, Nd, Prof. J. G. kInsar, A. n
Prin. College or business. Noted for thorough,
ness, health, comfort, situation. $40 20 s@s
nsy wear Au5Ned, sAt,fb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
Good Business signs.

Commercial travellers are beginning
to frequent the hotels.
The first glass buyers OF the season
arrived at the Mcclure, yesterday.
Local business men report trade pick
ing up q little, and there is a disposi-
ton to be cheerful at the outlook.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
A Row Seriously Hurt.

Yesterday, Robert Wait, a lad OF
Twentieth street, suffered most pain
full accident. He was chopping wood,
when he jumped from a log, alighting
on four rusty nails protruding from
board. Each nail entered deep into his
foot, causing great pain,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30

MILLER's most stylish and finest hats
can only be had al G. A. Beuter's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30

SPECIAL sale OF Gents Russia Leather
Shoes. We have them in all styles, at
reduced prices. L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-30

DEAvER COLLEGE AND MUSICAL in.
ID stitute for young girls and Young iAoissi
beautiful situation, superior buildings e1Pes.
riencsd faculty; best Instructions; VOCAL hho
instrumental music. ViClIn, guitar, mAnaohh'
English and classical course; rates moaefa,s'
send for catalogue 70 REV. K. 4. IA LIZ
Beaver. Pa Aso-D-D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
$500 per doz. for cabinet photos
HEADS STUDIO,
Southwest Corner Square.
TULIP ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the LEDGER.
TULIP, NO., August 1.-Harvest
is about over and the hum of the
thresher can be heard in every di.
rection. Oats average from Is to sc
bushels per acre. The hay crop is
light but better than expected.
The local showers of the last few
days have greatly improved the corn
and the prospect is good for a large
crop if the rains continue.
One by one the Colorado boys
drop in and all report times very
hard and the drouth very bad in
parts of the state.
J. M. Dry's house and contents
were consumed by fire Friday night.
Origin of the fire not known as the
family was absent from home. The
property was partially insured.
A little child of Mr.. Whites who
was not expected to live last week is
improving and hopes of its recovery
are entertained.
There has been several local
"scraps'' in the neighborhood lately
but no one seriously hurt and but
little blood shed. We would advise
the boys to keep cool and quit such
foolishness as it is disgraceful.
Logan Brown and his sister, Mrs.
Galbreath, Of Wray, Colo, are visit
ing in this vicinity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
A Dsop m RAILROAD RATES


The Western Passenger Associa.
ton, assembled at Chicago, has al
last arrived at q settlement Of the
rate tariff for the month OF August.
The arrangement of one fare for the
round trip plus ~ willno doubt prove
very acceptable to many Of Audrain's
Inhabitants, who have been delaying
their summer vacation, pending the
action Of railroads regarding the tar
lit questioa. They should, however,
before leaving, see that they 60 we'll
prepared, as far as suitable dress is
concerned. All gentlemen would do
well to call at j. Bernhard & Co. g.
store, in the Ringo block, and select
their light weight summer clothing,
underwear, hats, &C., from their A
No. l stock. For prices. quality and
attention their name Is legion. There
lay the special advantages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
A. j. Sellers Fine Horses.

Prof. A. J. Sellers, whose home
is at Barry, ILL.,, has in training or
the Mexico kite track several head
of trotting bred young horses Of
great promise, one of which is q
16 hand 3-year-old fellow named
Simmonole, a black stallion by
Simmons,2 :2S, the sire of Greenleaf,
2:10k, Coralloid, 2:13k, New
York Central, 2:13k, Simmoco-
Ion, 2;ISA and 25 others in 2:30.
simmono1e's first dam is by In
dianapolis, second dam by Corbeau,
so it is plain to be seen hat he is
trotting bred clear through. He
has an elegant way of going and c,
F. Clark and other competent
horsemen say Simmonole is a trottel
sure. Prof. Sellers has another
young horse in training named
Harry Boyce, by Simmons, first
dam Indianapolis, second dam by
Mambrino Patchen IS, which has
the breeding to make a good one.
Prof. Sellers brought his horses
here to train because he thinks
Mexico's track is the best in the
country,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Fish Farm.

On invitation of Judge Shell we
made a pleasant visit to his fine farm,
Just northwest OF Mexico, last Satur-
day evening. The Judge has one Of
the best farms in Audrain County,
and on this farm is one of the best
ponds, which is literally filled with
fish. These fish are the gentlest we
ever saw and it is a great pleasure to
the Judge to feed them twice a day.
He goes to the pond with a loaf Of
lightbread and calls up the fish like
he would any other stock. At the
sound OF his voice they come in
shoals, and when be throws in the
bread they literally leap from the
water. The pond is not very large,
but upon a close estimate contains
at least 5000 cat fish, some of then
| being very large,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Going East,

Some sixty or seventy examiners,
of Colorado, passed through Mexico
Monday en- route East on a c. & A.
freight train. Sheriff Stephens and
Marshal Kemp were at the depot to
keep them knowing" and prevent
them from spreading out through
the town. 1t is reported that three
or four hundred more will pass
through here tonight. The party
to-day was composed Of intelligent
working men who say that the ball
has not been told of the suffering ex.
listing in Colorado among the minors
who are out of jobs. These men are
anxious for work. Most of them
have money enough to pay for wha1
they eat, but have nothing for rail
road fare and are riding through il
box cars. Through Kansas they
were fed by the citizens of towr
through which they passed. At Ell
lis, Kan, especially, a suitable mea
was prepared and served to them a
the depot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
FROM WALKER DISTRICT.

Correspondence Of the LEDGE.
WALKER DISTRICT, August L.
Recent copious showers have bright.
ened the prospect for corn.
Threshing is the order of the day
but wont last long on account oil
the lIghtness of the crop.
There will be but little wheat
sown this fall, from the way the
farmers talk.
R. l.. Coakley was on the sicl
list last week.
Mrs. T. j. Roberts received wore
from Kentucky last Saturday tina
her father was not expected to live
Miss Ida Clark, of Mexico, WHIT
has been visiting in this neighbor
hood for some time, returned home
last Friday.
There is talk of having a CAM
meeting on ''the old camp ground
on Cuivre. 1t is a good place ant
Brother Coakley says fifty acres Q
grass, with shade and water, will b
furnished free.
We have the neatest little schoo
house in the country. Much credl
is due the directors for il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Fast 1r0tting At Louisiana.

In the 2:1S trot at Louisiana last
week four of the fastest heats ever
trotted over a half mile track in
Missouri were witnessed. On Fri
day Dandy Jim, gray gelding
driven by Ewing, won the first
heat in 1904 and Blackberry took
the next heat in 2:19A. On &C.
count of rain the race was post.
poned until Saturday, when Dandy
Jim went the next two heats in
2 :13 and 2:174. If this race had
been over the Mexico kite shaped
track Dandy Jim would have gone
in 2:13. He is fast enough fol-
the grand circuit and a far better
horse this year than ever.
Ernest B., who started out this
season a green horse in charge o
John Potts, of this city, won sec
ond money ($500) in the Ashbrool
Farm stake, value $4,000, a
Louisiana last Saturday. The hors'
is owned in Galloway county and
before the trotting season ends Mr.
Potts thinks he can drive him be
low 2:20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Kansas Republicans Frightened.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
CALDWELL, Kan, July 25.--Ths
Republicans of this Judicial Dis
trict met at Wellington for the pur'
pose Of bringing cat a candidate
for DistrietJud which they did SURE
enough and now tor some fun. The
Populists and Democrats have it In
their power TO snow them under aud
it is possible they will do it. 1t ID
just a little amusing to watch the
twisting and turning Of the ''pubs''
out here. They are scared out Of
their wits. Well, poor fellows, they
love the Government 30 we'll and
they are 80 anxious for it's welfare
why should they not ''twist and
turn" For many Of them knows
where their living comes from and
they know full we'll that II the G.
o. p. stays out of power long that
wrongs will be righted and many oil
those able bodied men who are liv-
ing at the expense of others will
have to look elsewhere. God hasten
the day. But don't understand me
to say hat the honest man who
lost his health in the army or who
was wounded while or duty ought
not to be a pensioner. l am sure
he ought and, grateful country will
always be willing to do it. l have the
profoundest respect for the brave
soldier who fought and suffered for
the perpetuity of the nation. They
are honored by millions to-day, but
for Heavens sake turn the rascals
out and let them "root hog or de-"
Times are dreadlully hard just
now and if there is not a change
pretty soon some Of us will have to
pull out. The weather is fearfully
hot and dry and just now there is
considerable sickness. l may de-
eide to return to Missouri this fall
as soon after the opening of the
strip as possible. II l should get a
claim l would have to stay, ofcourse,
long enough to prove up. But let
me say [ would not make this coun-
try my permanent home if they
would deed it all to me. We have
many good people here and they
have treated me we'll, but the coun-
try don't suit me. 1t is in many
respects a good country and suits
a great many, and as far as 1 am
concerned they may stay. The
LEDGER continues to come to US
weekly with always a good bill of
fare. l think it gets better.
Fraternally Yours,
w. H. Hook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
AUXVASSE ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
AuxvAssE, Mo-, Aug. 2.-R. R.
Buckner shipped a car load of hogs
to Chicago Thursday.
Miss O'Leta Wise, Of McCredie,
is visiting friends in Auxvasse.
Miss Lena Wright, of Mexico.
who for some time hasbeen visiting
at Hiram Burts' returned home Sat
urday.
Miss Annie B. Wolff returned
from Mexico Saturday. She hal
been visiting her aunt.
Sam johnson and Joe Marti T
visited in Mexico Tuesday.
Ed. Buckner, John G. Sanford
win Harris and William McPheeter
were in Fulton on business.
Mrs. Blanche Hamilton and son
Percy, left Tuesday for Kirksville.
The festival given atEdwinB oyd's
for the benefit Of the Presbyterian
Church, was a grand success
Several ladies and gentlemen Q
Mexico attended the festival at thi
D1oao
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Christian College at Columbia.

We have before us a copy of the
new catalogue Of the Christian Col:
lege of Columbia, Mo. This cata-
logue is a beauty in every sense of
the word and clearly shows that new
blood is now infused into this insti-
tuition. F. P. st. Clair is now presi-
dent of this institution and he is one
of the most thorough educators in
the country. This college has been
renovated from garnet to cellar and
has new furniture, new carpets, new
pianos, new mattresses and in fact
everything is new. Parties having
daughters to educate should write
to F. P. st. Clair, Columbia, NO.,
for q catalogue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Correspondence Of the Ledger.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
UNION School House, August /.
The hay crop was fair to medium.
Corn, while not suffering, is in need
of rain.
The fruit crop is almost a failure
even blackberries are largely in de-
mand.
M. c. Calvert recently purchased
a new moving machine.
j. S. Atkins, some days since,
found one of his young horses dead
in his pasture. The animal had
been dead some time when found.
A small hole was d%iscernible Just
behind its shoulder.
DR.. Luckie recently sold a nice
bunch of lambs to Jas. Roy, of Mex.
leo; price S .50per hundred pounds,
Chas. Mcintyre, son of VIM. Nc.
Intyre, writes from Portland, Ore,
that he is well and enjoying the
benefit Of fair wages. He is con.
nected with an electric light com
pany.
Dick Johnson has finished some
repair work on our school house, in.
Guiding a new door, blackboards re
modelled, roof patched, etc. The
time has certainly come when We
need a new school house properly
furnished. With but one exception
we have ESQ far as the knowledge o
the writer extends) the "~honeryest'
school building in the county and i
very poorly furnished for teaching
purposes. We have a strong dis
trict, both in the number of enroll
ment and amount of taxable prop
erty. Then why not away with al
strife and give us a new building
properly furnished, either ON The
present site or a more satisfactory
one?
A number of our young folk:
spent last Sunday at "Seedtick.'
Of course they enjoyed the baske'
dinner.
Rev. Dorgan, Of west Mexico, viii
preach at this place Sunday morn
ing, August 10, at II o'clock. AL
are invited to attend,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
AT COST FOR CASH.
Daniel q Mcdonald will Move to
Thompson September 1, and win
Now Sell Goods at Cost.

Having decided to move our entire
stock of goods to Thompson, Mo-,
on September LIST, where We will open
up a general store, we will ask all oil
those owing us to please call during
the meantime and settle by note OF
cash. In order to reduce our large
stock of wagons, carriages, Surveys,
phatots, b uggies, carts, road wagons,
farming implements, wheat drills,
cook stoves, tinware, pocket ard
table cutlery, carpenters tools and
everything kept for sale by us, we
will offer our entire stock at COS,
for cash only.
div WIT. DANIEL & MCDONALD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
Mrs. Nargaret Canpbell DEAD.

Mrs. Margaret Campbell died at
the home of her so~n-in.law, Milton
Douglass, Monday at 2 O'Clock,
Mrs. Campbell was 70 years old.
She was a native Of Kentucky, but
Mexico had been her home for about
80 years. Deceased was a member
Of the Christian church.
The deceased leaves the following
children: J. L. Campbell, Thomas
Campbell and Mrs. Milton Douglass
this city, Mrs. Hattie Fghtmaster
Oklahoma; Mrs. Nancy Botkin
Edna, Mrs. Ella Partlow, South
west Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-08-03
He Jumped to Death.
4 PRISONER JUMPS FROM A C. &
A. PASSENGER AND IL GROUND
UP BF THE WHEELS.
His Rrstas Scattered Aieng the Track
lit Presented . tihastiy sight-A
Negro Prem Rash fiui.

VIII Johnson, q negro prisoner,
jumped from the 2:05 C. & A. pass
enger train yesterday and was in
stantly ground up by the wheels.
Mayor James Meyers, of Rush
Hill, had the prisoner 10 charge.
Just before the train reached Mexico
Johnson told Meyers that he wanted
to go into the water-closet of the
train. Meyers permitted him to do
80. After johnson got inside he
locked the door. AS the train was
passing under the railroad bridge
johnson leaped from the window.
His clothes caught in some manner
unknown to anyone and be hung.
The people on the depot platform
were Mortified to see him swinging
from the window. 1t was only a
second until he dropped and the sue
ton from the swiftly running train
drew him under the wheels. After
the train passed the sight was sick
ening. His brains were strewn
along the track for quite a distance.
His body was not moved until Cor
oner Fritts arrived.
Johnson, who was 10 years old,
claimed to be from Louisville, Ky.
Last Sunday he entered John Jer-
mans house, which is 2 miles
northeast of Rush Hill. and stole a
suit of clothes. He was arrested a
few minutes afterwards and brought
to Rush Hill. he was then brought to
Mexico and lodged in jail to await
his preliminary. He was taken
back to Rush Hill Wednesday and
at his hearing was held before
Squire Stewart.
Johnson pleaded guilty and was
ordered back to Jail pending his
trial. Mayor Meyers was delegat-
ed to bring him to Mexico. He did
so, but johnson had planned all
the way here how he would escape.
81 did not handcuff him." said Mr..
Meyers, ''for he showed no in
elination to get away. He sat
opposite me all the way from Rush
Hill till he got up off his seat and
said: Il will step into the water
closet Of course I allowed him
this privilege. When the train be-
gan to slow up for Mexico I stepped
to the closet and the door was lock.
ed. Just as / asked the porter if
he had seen a negro come out Of
there he told me that the train had
that moment killed a negro. l
stepped off when the train stopped
and there laid my prisoner scatter
ed all over creation. All I am sorry
tor is that I had to deliver the
prisoner to the Coroner instead o.
the Sheriff, as instructed by the
Justice of the Peace"
Coroner Fritts has not complet'
ed the inquest as the LEDGER goes
to press, but it is safe to say the
verdict will be in accordance with
the above facts.
A MISTAKEN RUMoR.
1t is rumored it was not the
prisoner Meyers had in custody
that was killed, but another negro
who was stealing a ride. This il
evidently an absurd report, fol
Mayor Meyers recognized the
negro's cap, blue coat with a rent
in the back, also the victims panta'
looms and shoes,