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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
A PerilOus Predicament.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH by
EXPLOSION IN A COAL NINE
AIR SHAFT.
/ Vandalia Miner Goes Into the Earth
to Fire Blast and 1s Rescued
Just In the Nick Of Time.

Thursday at Vandalia man nam
ed Hughes came near losing his life
in frightful manner. In fact, it
was an escape from death almost mi
raculous. People who saw it stood
horror-stricken. The man himself
wondered how he ever escaped.
At one of the coal mines in that
place it became necessary to sink an
air shaft to a depth of about 20 feet
below the surface. AS the hole near
ed completion blasting with powder,
which was ignited by fuse, was re-
quired to finish the work. 1t was
Hughes duty to descend into the
shaft by means of rope and wind
lass to prepare the blast. The fuse
was then cut to proper length to
allow the man to be drawn up quick
ly before the spark ignited the pow
der. Thursday afternoon Hughes
went into the shaft with perhaps as
much as five pounds of powder, and
everything being in readiness, he
touched the match to the fuse and
gave the signal to be hauled up. To
the horror of the man who was at
the windlass and those who stood
about, the apparatus refused to work
after Hughes had been drawn up
ward some twenty feet. 1t was in
slant death to leave him there, and
all hands went to the rescue, but to
| no avail. 1t was then necessary to
! procure a rope. There was no line at
b and long enough to reach Hughes.
| All realized the awful fact that the
spark was nearing the powder and
that action must be taken instantly.
Several ropes were spliced and let
down to Hughes, who tied the cord
around bis neck and clinging on
with both hands he was drawn up.
| A TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION.
| Just as Hughes emerged from the
top of the shaft the explosion at the
bottom took place. Rocks and earth
came flying out of the hole like frag.
ments from the crater of a volcano.
The tub and windlass were blown
forty feet high. Hughes had moi
been out of the shaft minute un.
til the blast went off. The deafen
ing report from the explosion wal
heard at great distance. The for
tunate mans hair stood straight NJ
and the by-standers, among whom
was the mine superintendent, wer'
terribly worked up from fright ane
suspense.
The above facts in the case wer'
related to a LEDGER reporter las
week by citizen of Vandalia wh'
: aided in the rescue of Hughes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Methodist Boycott Withdrawn.

CHICAGO, June 22.-Through its
official representatives the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church has decided
that the exigencies of the situation
do not demand a boycott or total
abandonment of the Fair. The
Methodist exhibit will remain a part
of the Fair, but will be closed on
Sunday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

An exchange says: In few years
legal executions will be abolished in
Missouri. Even now the most afro
cious murderer escapes the gallows
if he has a few monied friends.
Brutal murderers are being pardon
ed or their sentences commuted al
most every month through the ap-
peals of sickly sentimentalism and
it is no wonder Judge Lynch takes
a hand occasionally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Our Hop for the Future Let N Ada Vigorous wk in the vnu Present
MEXICO. MISSOURI, THURSDAY JUNE %. 1904

county under the vagrant law and at
present there are two negroes
serving out sentence of six months
IN this county, their services being
purchased for that length of time
under the vagrant act.
The question arises, can these
negroes be compelled TO serve out
the unexpired term Of their sentence?
1t has been estimated that the ne
groes who were sold here will bring
suit for damages against their pros
ecutors, but as they are quite igno-
rant it is hardly probable that any
thing will come of it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Children Cry for
3tcher'S CastoFia.

PThe Columbia Herald thus
ngratulates one of Mexico's citi-
hs Lawyer George Robertson, of
|exico, should feel happy. The su-
|eme court has, upon his argu-
ent, declared unconstitutional
b vagrancy's law, which had been
Missouri statute books forty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

FME APPALLING MARINE DfSAS-
TER TO THE HATTLEsHiP
VICTORIA.
Fear Hundred Men Went DaWa-Maas
Lives l.0st-More Damage Fr0m
the Late storm-Happy Ne.
groes - Other Tele-
graph Matter.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger =.

New YORK, June 23,--rhe Brit
ish battleship Victoria, l0470 ions,
ii, 900 horse power, and manned by
10 guns, the flagship Of the Medit-
erranean squadron, foundered rs
the result of a collision while
maneuvering with the British flag
ship Camperdown off the coast
lof Tripoli this morning. Fully
400 people, consisting of officers
and crew, went down with the
ship, including Vice Admiral Sir
George Tyron, X. C. b.
The Victoria sank in fifteen
minutes after being struck and lies
bottom side up in 1S fathoms of
water. Twenty-ones officers and
225 men were saved. The Camp
erdown is badly injured.
LONDON, June 23.-The most
appalling marine disaster of the GEN.
tury took place to-day in the Medit-
erranean Sea, near Tripoli, a sea-
port fifty miles northeast of Bey-
root, Syria, and only short dis
tance from the island of Cyprus.
The British flagship Victoria COL
lided with the warship Camperdown
of the same squadron and the for
mer sunk in few minutes, carry
ing with her at least four hundred
sailors to the bottom of the sea,
among them being twenty-one
officers and Vice-Admiral Tryon.
The Victoria, which flew the flag
of Vice Admiral Sir George Tryon,
X. c. B was, with other ships of
the Mediterranean squadron, en-
gagged in naval maneuvers. While
thus engaged the Admiral's ship
came in collision with the Camper
down, under command of Capt.
Charles Johnston.
The Victoria had an enormous
hole knocked in her side through
which the water poured like a tor
rent. The immense hull of the
great battle ship began an once to
settle and before those on board of
her could cast loose their main
boats she went to the bottom of the
sea, carrying with her u great part
of her officers and crew. Some
two hundred of the crew managed
to get out of the suction caused by
the sinking vessel and were rescued.
The first reports Of the disaster
stated that about two hundred men
were drowned, but later dispatches
show that the loss of life was far
greater, not less than 400 lives hav-
ing been lost.
The ship went down in less than
fifteen minutes. so quickly did the
water pour through the gaping
wound in her hull.
Mr.. Gladstone said that there
were Gil officers, seamen and boys
and 1O7 marines on board the ship.
1t is feared Of this total of 718 souls
43O had been lost.
AS ssoon as the officers of the
Victoria saw that there was danger
of their ship laundering orders were
given to close the collision bulk
heads in order to keep the water in
the compartment into which the
Camperdown had showed her ram.
The sailors tried to obey the order
but the ship was taking water too
fast to allow the closing of the bulk
heads and while the men were still
trying to shut them the vessel, with
her immense guns and heavy top
hammer, turned over and carried
them down
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Made EN- Walk the Plank.

Col. Dick Dalton thinks he has
made clean sweep Of all Republi-
cans from his Custom House en-
ployment. He has discharged
every body who served under Col.
Churchill, from Chief Deputy to the
dynamo man. But is he sure that
the scrub women who escaped the
the sacrifice are loyal to Democracy?
And is there not still ON the pay
roll colored coal-shoveler who vo-
ted for Harrison?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

THE attempt is being made to gel
an Illinois minister dismissed be-
cause he lives at hotel, which some
of the ladies of his congregation say
is not a proper place for them to go
to call on him. That may be the
reason the minister, who is bache.
lor, prefers to live at a hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The rain makers at work in Kan
sas and Wyoming have got their
bearings wrong. Missouri is get
ting all the water. This locality
seems to be especially favored. We
are having too much rain for the
good of the growing crops.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
TUE directors of the Worlds Fai

THE directors of the Worlds Fair
are considering the practicability of
reducing the admission fee to 25
cents on Sundays. This is right. The
claim was that the Fair should be
open on Sunday for the benefit of
the working man. The plan will
doubtless be tried next Sunday.
This is granting concession which
will be appreciated by the lahoring
man, Great is the Fairl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

THERE is horse in Fulton that
becomes wildly excited and unman-
ageable whenever anyone approaches
him having a breath that smells of
whiskey. There are few men in Full
ton who can go near him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
COL. CLARK,

U. s. Army, writes: For the last
two years, my health has been ex-
cellent; this, think, is due to my
using Sulphur Bitters, formerly
nv health was miserable, owing to
the frequent changes Of climate, ETC.,
40 incident to a soldiers life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
A Tornado Strikes Gallatin,

GALLATIN, Mo-, June 21.-This
town was visited by Il tornado about
6 p. m. A number of buildings
were unroofed, among them the
court house. Grand River College,
in process of erection, was damaged
to the extent of $4,000. Frank
Myers was struck on the head by a
brick and severely injured. 1t was
the worst storm known here for
years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Three Persons Killed.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. June 22.-News
has just reached this city of a disas-
trous cyclone at Conception, Mo. =,
60 miles north of this city. The
house of John Doyle was blown
down and Doyle and his wife and an
old man were killed, the latter be-
ing decapitated. AT New Englebury
20 houses and barns were blown
down and number of people hurt.
The Omaha and st. Louis depot was
unroofed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Are you insured? Ii not, now is
the time to provide yourself and
family with a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a
Remedy as an insurance against
any serious results from an attack
of bowel complaint during the sum-
mer months. 1t is almost certain
to be needed and should be pro-
cured at once. No other remedy
can take its place or do its work.
% and so cent bottles for sale by
C., A. Buckner. Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

THE fact should not be lost sight
of that no matter what sort of cur
rency the country has, 95 per cent.
OF the capital in active business con-
sists of mutual confidence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Geo. A. Morris has sold to Thos.
Hamilton, south Of town, very
|ghly bred young male Jersey; also
Crawford & Todd, of Youngs
Feek, an extra fine jersey bull.
)hese animals are fine individuals
hd we'll bred. Missouri is fast
|cognizing the Jersey as the dairy
Iced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Tho St. Clair County Judges.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 21.-
The st. Clair County judges, who
are still in Jail here, are anxious to
60 home and submit to the qualified
voters of the county the proposition
to settle the disputed bonds on the
basis Of so cents on the dollar.
Judge Philips had said that he
would permit them to do it, but
nothing further has been heard from
him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

IT is a trihe early to begin to
work the mad dog racket. The
people are nearly scared to death
in this country from the fear of
storms without making them be-
lieve that they are to be chased
around by mad dogs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The Post-Dispateh editorially
says: The consequences of a
Worlds Fair boycott will be, that
those who most need alnelioration
will not receive the educational
benefits afforded by the great ex-
hibition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Fifty cents is a small doctor bill,
but that is all it will cost you to cure
any ordinary case Of rheumatism if
you use Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
Try it and you will be surprised at
the prompt relief it affords. The
first application will quiet the pain.
30 cent bottles for sale by c. A.
Buckner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

d. D. Armstrong; residence,
south of town, caught fire yester-
day from a defective hue. The
house was saved by the family.
The damage was light.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
The Wind at Vandalia.

VANDALIA, Mo-, June "A ter
rible windstorm passed over this
city last night, doing considerable
damage. Several houses north OF
this city are reported blown away.
The smoke stack on the Salamander
was blown down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The state law concerning death
hd birth statistics and imposing a
ne for a failure to register births
pd deaths by practicing physicians
18th the county clerk of their county,
las repealed at the last session oi
be legislature. The new law took
fect April 18th. There is now nc
lw governing vital statistics in the
tate of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

THE famous Blarney stone of Ire
land has arrived at Chicago. Ar
rangements have been made SO that
every Missouri editor can kiss it to
his hearts content next week. Ira
dition says one kiss of the historic
stone makes a mans soul and heart
pure. What a reformation there
ought to be i'm Missouri journalism.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

No law ever upon the statute
books of the United States has been
more generally abused than the
Sherman silver law, and none ever
deserved more abuse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND says :the
extra session of Congress will be
held in September, but the New
York Herald says it will be held
earlier. Which is the best authority?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Stauford's Wealth

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June o.
A careful estimate of the late Sena-
tor Stanford's property indicates
that its value is somewhere in the
neighborhood of s35 900, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

CHICAGO is astonishing the
world. Nothing like the great Fair
has ever been attempted since time
begun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

FAYErrE, Mo-, June 22.-There
is much rejoicing here among the
negroes over the recent decision OF
the Supreme Court Of Missouri de-
claring the vagrant act unconstitu-
tIonal. Within the past five years
negroes have been sold in Howard
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

KANSAS CITY is getting another
move on herself. A man was fined
twenty-five dollars for standing still
in that city the other day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Capt. VIM. o. johnson and
daughter, Miss Effie, left to-day for
Ell Dorado Springs to spend a
couple of months. Mr.. Johnson
goes for his health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

IT seems 10 be just IA hard for
girls TO get out of hammocks grace
fully this season as it was q year ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The price of hogs has taken a
Downward tendency. Hogs have
Peen very high and are still st a
eood price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

THE pair crop-bridal couples
is unusually large this year, and
they are just as sweet as ever-to
each other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

MISSOURI has two lady under
takers, and there is a consolation in
dying here not telt in any other
state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

NoRopy believed that Bishop Mer-
rili spoke for the Methodist Church
when he declared that the Fair was
to be hoyeotted by its members
because of Sunday opening, The
Methodiats are too liberal hearted
a body, and withal too fair a peo-
Pile, to resort 10 such extreme meas
ures toward the greatest educational
and highly moral exhibition ever
visited by mankind and, as whole,
the most gigantic international en-
terprise the world ever knew. The
Methodist exhibits will be closed ON
Sunday, but not removed, Nobody
will boycott the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The summer girl may equally
love the mountain, the country, or
the sea shore, but of all spots on this
earth she hates freckies most.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Do you read the testimonials pub
lished IN behalf Of Hoods Sarsapar-
lila? They are thoroughly reliable
and worthy your confidence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

All the talk in the world will not
Rnvince you so quickly as one trial of
3 Wits Witch Hazel Salve for scalds,
hrns, bruises, skin affections and
lies. French & Garrett,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

I'VE could not improve the quality
paid double the price. De Wits
Eitch Hazel Salve is the best salve
mt experience can produce, or that
fDney can buy. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

II you can afford to be annoyed by
lex headache aud constipation, don't
lse De Wits Little Early Risers for
hese little pills will cure them. French
J Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

E. M. Hughes, of near Worces-
er, had two fat steers killed by
lightning Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

COMMANDER DAVIS will oblige a
somewhat tired country by retiring
to the obscurity from which he en-
erged when Eulalia arrived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Little vegetable health producers:
Pc Wits Little Early Risers cure ma
arious disorders and regulate the
tomach and bowels, which prevents
eadache and dizziness. French & Gar
<eft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Ignorance of the merits of De Wits
Little Early Risers Is q misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liver,
cure head ache, dyspepsia, bad breath,
constipation and biiiousness. French
A. Garratt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Pictures I'm The Court House,

In County Clerk J. V. Williams
ice hangs very fine likeness of
4 L. Locke, surrounded by pic
res of the County Court and NJ. y.
Runcan. The pictures of the fol-
wing County Courts are to be seen
this group: In 1SS7-J. A.
<lthrie, Nj. G. Flynt, NJ. l.. Raf-
BY. In 1901. A. Guthrie, NJ.
] Flynt, S. E. Kendall. In 1891
+. Kendall, J. d. Smith, NJ. C.
lynt. In 1SS0-E. L. Orig ssby,
/ J. Douglass, Z. C. Carter. The
[esent Judges are M. G.. Flynt, J.
Smith ard j. j. Alexander. We
buld suggest that every office hold
who has his headquarters in the
burt House, have his picture taken
b size and leave it in the Court
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

PRESIDENT CLEvGLANp's eontinu-
ed increase of flesh is positive proof
of the absence of mugwump blood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
The Columbia Herald says: DR..

The Columbia Herald says: DR..
H. K. Hinde, of Audrain county,
has rented the Bates property on
Price Avenue and viii remove to
Columbia. DR.. Hinde was formerly
president Of Howard Payne College
at Fayette and is cultured Chris
/, tian gentlemen. He, with his est
mable family, will be a valuable
accession to Columbia's life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

DR.. Nj. J. Davis Is a prominent
hysician of Lewis, Cass county,
[pwa, and has been actively en-
Rged in the practice of medicine at
bat place for the past thirty five
BARS. On the 26th of May, while
d Des MONIES en- route to Chicago.
E was suddenly taken with an at
Rck of diarrh9a. Having sold
hamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
iarrhGa Remedy for the past seven
zen years, and knowing its reliabil-
b, he procured 25 cent bottle, two
pses of which completely cured
i'm. The excitement and change
water and diet incident to travel
{g often produce diarrh9a. Every
be should procure bottle OF this
emedy before leaving home. For
lie by G. A. Buckner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Circuit Court Proceedings.

Otto Luther VS.. J. 5. Brown, ver-
hict for defendant.
i G. J. Barbour VS.. J. r. Baker,
continued.
J. r. Baker VS.. G. J. Barbour,
continued.
Belle May VS.. Caleb Berry, judg-
hent for plaintiff for 81.
John Ibbottson vs. Mexico Fire
Brick Co., judgment for plaintiff for
S29.95.
4 G. F. Toalson VS.. Chas. Hazard
knd w. f. Jones, garnishee, verdict
or defendant.
4 Adelina Black vs.. NJ. V. Black,
Continued.
Hamilton Hall VS.. W. G. Harri-
ION, Judgment for plaintiff for 80. 10
Fith 6 per cent. interest from date
II judgment.
jones, Edwards & Co. VS.. II. A.
forgey, continued at plaintiffs cost.
4 Collins Bros. vs.. Forgey ct al,
bntinued at plaintiffs cost.
Merrill Drug Co. VS.. Forgey ct al.
ontinued at plaintiffs cost.
Jno. P. Harris VS.. Wabash Rail-
pad Co., continued by consent.
j Mansfield VS.. c. L A. Railroad
To-, continued by consent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Read DR.. Lanoix's card in the
LEDGER. tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Hoods Pills may be had by mail
for 25c. of G. /. Hood & Co., Low.
ell, Mass,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Don't You Know

That to have perfect health you
must have pure blood, and the best
way to have pure blood is to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best blood
purifier and strength builder. 1t ex-
pels all taints of scrofula, salt rheum
and all other humors. and at the
same time builds up the whole sys-
tenn and gives nerve strength.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Hoods Cures
Suffering With spasms.
MG1 hto0ecE
Wolcottsburgh, N. Y.

"Iread In the papers Of the wonderful things
Hoods Sarsaparilla was doing for others, and
% I bought bottle for my sick child. She was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
BEAUTY AND PURIFY.

Beauty Of the skin and purity OF blood go
hand in hand No greater blessing than
skin without blemish, and a body
nourished by pure blood, is vouchsafed to
man or woman. 1t is the foundation of
health and happiness. To cleanse the blood,
skin, and scalp Of every eruption, impurity
aud disease. and restore the hair. no
agency in the world Of medicine is so speedy,
economical and unfailing as the CUTICURA
REMEDIES. Everything about them in
spires confidence. They are absolutely pure
and may be used on the youngest infant.
They afford immediate relief in the most
agonizing OF itching AMI burning eczemas,
and other itching, scaly and orusted skin
aud scalp diseases. They prevent inhamma-
uon and clogging Of the pores, the cause of
pimples, blotches, blackheads, red, rough
and oily skin. They speedily cure humors
Oh the blood and skin with loss OF hair,
whether simple scrofulous, hereditary, or
lucrative. They cleanse the system of all
impurities by internal and external medica-
tion, and constitute the most effective treat
ment Of modern times.
o. Sold everywhere Price: CUTIcURA, Soc; SOAP,
sc; hEsoLvENT, 81 90.
p, repaired by POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Cor
FUhAIIoN Boston.
Au About the Skin, Scalp and Hair" g.
pases, eOJ Diseases mailed free.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07

He (deprecatinglyl Really. my dear Miss st.
Clair, / am a champion liar.
She IN surprise)-Why I didn't know you
were from Chicago Detroit Free Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07

Company, = Murray Street. New York CITY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
PROSPECTUS FOR SPRING
| S93.


S. KROUSKOFF respectfully an
nounces that the most complete arrange
ments have been made for the grandest
Millinery Carnival ever seen anywhere
Nothing that is novel or beautiful in the
Millinery art will be wanting, and We are
now receiving direct from Europe Rib
bons and Flowers, the richest and most
exquisite. We are spanng no expense to
import from Paris the latest designs in
Pattern Hats and Bonnets, and we prom
Use our Opening to be remembered for
many years to come. Our Stock Of Rib
bons and Flowers for evening wear is
complete, and ladies will find just what
they want. Our Winter Millinery we are
selling at your own price. The Ribbon
sales are continued at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
CastOria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr. G. G. OsGooD,
Lowell Mass
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR. J. F. KNCHELoE,