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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-26

veyor of adjectiyal comment. 1t has q
piquant interest just now from being a
translation from the Dutch of Louis Cou-
perus, from whose land there is now COM
ing into our literature q rising tide OF
books that are written from the very
crest OF an incoming wave OF literary
somnambulism, by A. T. de Mattos and
Il. Dowson. GAppletons; II. Gregory,
Providence.
"Trusts," by Ernst Won Halle (Macmil-
lan) Is more of text book than a treatise
upon the economies Of Industrial combi-
nations, as might be expected of the epi-
nent scientific gentleman who came over
here from Germany and probed the his
tory of our trusts. More than half the book
is given to appendices, which give great
amount OF detail regarding the organ
ization and conduct OF trusts. The whole
book is an exposition OF the effect oil
trusts, upon the public and upon the
stockholders, leaving opinion to fosmu.
late itself. 1t is an exceedingly useful
book, and 1t might be proftably studied
by groat many persons who think they
already know something about trusts. -
III. Gregory, Providence.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

banks and the town itself two miles up
stream. This had been noticed by the
French, who had still command Of the
river and the opposite shore, and the
jealous sailor aforesaid, Bourgeois by
name, conceived the plan Of entrapping
the great English captain by lying in
ambush for him, with few men,
among the underground ON the sand
dune, which happened to be on neutral
ground Just outside the line of French
pickets.
General Thouvenot very honorably de-
clined to sanction this tricky proceeding,
but, seeing through his glasses from the
clock tower Of the cathedral in Bayonne
that it was actually being carried ont,
notwithstanding his disapproval, he sent
a mounted orderly, as fast as he could
gallop, down the road on the left bank
Of the river (the present site Of the AL
lees Marines) past the French pickets,
TO warn Wellington of his danger. The
message was just in time. When within
q short distance Of the ambush, awaiting
him on the narrow little track winding
mp the sand dune, he turned his horse
and moved quietly off in another direc.
tion.
So says the story, which, entirely be-
lieved by the French, is placed on record
by Morel, declared in a footuote to be
correct, and then (1S46) within the
memory of living witnesses. We can en-
tirely agree with the author in his sue
ceeding remark, "Thus, by one Of those
strange chances beyond all human ex-
PLANTATION, there fell through a design
which might have materially changed
the course of events. "-Macmillan' s
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
His pills.


There lives in town not far from
herein fact, It is at Skaneateles--a
couple who think good deal of each
other, and when one is i'll the other does
everything in the world for her or his
welfare. Not long ago the husband was
taken i'll, and his wife rummaged around
to find some medicine in the house. FL
nally she came across box Of little
black pills. There was no writing OH the
cover Of the box to tell what they were
but rs they resembled certain liver pill
the wife concluded that they must be
the required thing. She gave them to
her hubby regularly, and he seemed to
improve. About week after, when he
had got down to the last pill, he chanced
to turn the box over. He gave yell
that startled the whole neighborhood.
His wife ran to him, thinking that he
was dying Look" he cried. Read
what it says ON the bottom. F" She did
as he bade her, and this was what she
read: prime Crown Morning Glory
Seeds p'-Syracuse Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Credulity Of Russian Peasantry.

A writer in French review tells a
curious story serving to show the misery
and credulity Of the peasantry in some
districts Of Russia, as we'll as the au-
dacity Of the unscrupulous swindlers by
whom they are sometimes fleeced. An
adventurer was recently tried at Saratof
for having induced q number Of peasants
to abandon to his keeping all their world
ly possessions, with the view Of emf
grating under his guidance to-Jupiter.
There they We're to find land in abun-
dance, easy to work and marvelously fer
tile. When the local authorities inter-
vened, it was found that quite band of
emigrants were preparing to start for
the blessed planetary colony. We are not
told what defense was made by the pris-
oner, but it was quite apparent that his
dupes were aware that it was to no ter
restrial land Of promise that he was to
lead them. He was therefore indicted
and condemned for spreading false re-
ports about Jupiter. "-Westminster Ga
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
swore Himself In.

In his "reminiscences Of the Crimea, in
1854, General Sir Evelyn Wood tells n
story Of a fighting general who, during
q conflict, was seen wherever bullets
fell most thickly. When not visible, his
voice was heard encouraging his men
with "a vocabulary borrowed from the
army in Flanders, which Sir Evelyn
says will not bear repetition. Years
after he was appointed to the Aldershot
command. and her majesty happened to
ask, Has the new general yet taken up
his command?' Yes, your majesty, was
the apt reply; he swore himself in yes
tardav ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
IN THE FUTURE.
When the Girl Who Earns $1,000 Yea
VIII Ie n Desirable wife.

When the Girl Who Enrns $1,000 n Year
VIII lie Desirable wife.
Don't you think it about time for
Mabel to consider tho subject of matri-
monyf" he asked hesitatingly.
"Oh, there is plenty of time, )" replied
his wife. mabel is very ambitious,
you know, and she is used to certain so
called luxuries that she would dislike
to give up"
"Well, frankly, think she is work
ing too hard"
"Oh, no, she isn't. IL will do her
good And since she won that case in
the supreme court her income has been
steadily increasing. II she continues TO
do as we'll in her profession, she may be
able to think of marriage in year or
So You see, things have changed since
we were married"
Indeed they have" he sighed.
'Then girls beauty, temperament
and accomplishments had more to dc
with her matrimonial chances, but it is
very different now, very different in.
deed. Mabel is not yet the prize that
wish her to be. and doubt II she could
be sure Of getting the kind Of husband
that desire her to have. The best
young men are very particular, you
know"
Every true," he admitted.
"Many of them Nill hardly look at o
girl whose earning capacity is not 81,
900 or S., year. Mabel agrees
with me that it is best to wait until she
has reached that point, and then she is
sure to be sought after by the very best
and most desirable young men in the
city. "-Chicago Post
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
VOLUME 4.
BOONE AND THE INDIANS.
ehe Old Kentucky Hunter Was Prisoner
In Their Hands For Months.

In Their Hands For Months.
Boone frequently took to the field on
set expeditions against the savages
Once when he and n party of other men
were making salt at lick, they were
surprised and carried off by the Indians
The old hunter was prisoner with them
for some months, but finally made his
escape and came home through the track
less woods as straight as the wild pigeon
fiies He was ever on the watch to ward
of the Indian inroads and to follow the
war parties and try to rescue the pris-
oners.
Once his own daughter and two other
girls who were with her were carried
off by band of Indians. Boone collected
some friends and followed them steadily
for two days and night. Then they
came to where the Indians had killed
buffalo calf and were camped. Firing
from little distance, they shot two In
dams, and rushing in rescued the girls.
On another occasion, when Boone had
gone to visit q salt lick with his brother,
the Indians ambushed them and shot the
latter. Boone himself escaped, but the
Indians followed him for three miles by
the aid Of tracking dog, until Boone
turned, shot the dog and then eluded his
pursuers. In company with Simon Ken
ton and many Of the noted hunters and
wilderness warriors he once and again
took part in perilous expeditions into
the Indian country. Twice bands Of In
dians, accompanied by French, Tory
and British partisans from Detroit, bear
ing the flag Of Great Britain, attacked
Boonesboro. In each case Boone and his
fellow settlers beat them off with loss.
At the fatal battle Of the Blue Licks,
in which 200 of the best rifiemen Of
Kentucky were beaten with terrible
slaughter by a great force Of Indians
from the lakes, Boone commanded the
left wing. Leading his men, rife in
hand, he pushed back and overthrow
the force against him. But meanwhile
the Indians destroyed the right wing
and center and got in the rear, so that
there was nothing for Boone's men ex-
cept to fee with all speed.-Theodor
Roosevelt in st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Altitude and Suffrage.

The United States voting precinct with
the highest altitude is that Of North
Btar, located near the celebrated North
Star mine on King Solomon mountain,
in San Juan county, Colo. The stone at
the Office door Of the usual polling place
is exactly 13, 101 feet above the level Of
the sea- North Star, although almost
inaccessible for from six to nine months
each year ON account Of SHOWS, general
ly polls 76 to 80 votes. st. Louis Re-
publlc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
JUDGE US BY O
All Wool!

Every wellposted of mems wearing apparel In
Reynodsve knows there is place where honest
clothing values obtainabe than at MLRENs. He who
is well dressed well satisfied If he don't pay much for
his clothing An illtng garment is dear at any price
Good clothes worth what they cost II bought at
reliable clothing house like MILLIREN'S.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
WELLINGTON WAS WARNED.

A Design which Might Have Materially
Affected the Destiny Of Europe.
The story goes that Wellington used
to ride over daily, with one or two Of
his staff, from his headquarters at st.
Jean de Luz, and take his stand on the
top Of a wooded sand hillock, called
Blanc Pignon, on the left bank Of the
Adour, which commands a view Of both
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
HIGHEST CLASS!

Every fastdious and most particular dresser knows
that make specially of highest class ready-towear
suits goods that have been made from the Choicest Imported
Wooens be beaten by the most expensive tailor
work Comparison of these goods is out of the question
other clothing house takes the risk of handling such extra
high quality goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

Captain Sweeney, U. S. A., San Die
60, Cal, says: "Shiloh's Catarrh REM
edy is the first medicine / have ever
found that will do me any good" Price
SOC. Sold by ]. G. King & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Surprised!

When some of our customers come in and see these
Bargains they exclam How you sell cheap?" That
is easily answered We buy from two of the most famous
factories in the world and cash and sell for cash Unlike
all other clohers, don't rely Printers Ink to make
sales, but let the goods tell their story
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

Mrs. Urban-So you feared to remain
in the country any longer? We're you
afraid Of tramps?
Mrs. Lawnville-No, I was afraid Of
the terrible dogs we had to have to scare
tramps. New York Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
HATS

These prices, though small, talk
big of the comfort, style and weara'
bility in our hot weather headgear.
Here are Panamas, French Palms and
Split Braids, Cantons and the new
Senets, in the Seaside Yacht and Roll
Turban Shapes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
NO FAKE!

In these days of fake advertisements deem it wise
and expedent the fact that what say is true
and state it boldly and in such way that il be
misconstrued; the superiority of the materials of
goods speak for themselves. =.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

In many parts of the West Indies shark
oil is used in the lamps.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Shirts!

Fancy striped percale laun'
dried shirts, late style and
perfect fit, from soc. up
ward. Also over 1000
patterns of fancy cheviots,
sateens, in stripes and bars,
all cut and sewed by hand,
from 24c. up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Trousers!

Csc. is all we ask for a
double stitched Jean with
extra seat room, worth 81.
Sl.OO for serviceable trOus-
ers, strongly sewed, in the
neatest stripes of the 80 and
$50 materials.
S2.25 for all wool cheviot
and fancy cashmere trousers,
perfect fitting, dressy pat.
terms, worth $4.
$500 for the choice of
elegant $6 patterns, in a
splendid variety of light and
dark greys, neat stripes ana
mixtures.
For Dressy Spring Trous-
ers call at our store and get
prices. We are confident
that we can suit you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16
NOT CONSIDERED FATAL.
The Monetary Conference.
From the Louisville Courier Journal.

Etill int LOUSY tilt tttiitt btAAI tLlti'
The refusal of the President to ap-
point delegates to the international
monetary conference until the United
States are formerly invited to p~artici-
pate, if the news is authentic, is to be
commended.
Undoubtedly the United States de-
sire another conference, but not a
fruitless conference. In order that it
may be productive of good results it
must not be premature. In America
we wish international bimetaIlism.
Both the Democratic and Republican
parties declared for it in 1892. No
change of sentiment in this country,
therefore, is needed to insure the sue
cess of an international conference.
The assent of other great commercial
nations is what is necessary.
Experience has taught US that in
proportion as this country is willing to
make sacrifices to create q market for
silver, other nations are indifferent.
Several conferences have been held on
u invitation, and they have accom-
plished nothing. The proposal for IN
other originated in Germay and has
received a qualified endorsement in
England. 1t is altogether better that
we should not interfere to hurry up
this conference until other countries
are ripe for 1t. When they call it we
shall be ready to take part, and the
prospects for an agreement viii be far
better than if we show too much zeal
i'll advance of action OF other coun-
tries.
Should the conference be held this
year, as some think that it will, and
should it result in a practicable agree
ment for international ~bimetallism the
effect on the politics OF this country
would be very great and far-reaching.
The elimination OF the silver question
would seriously disturb all caleuia-
tons that have been made for the
of 1896.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16
Barker on the Buchanan Letter.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICo, Mo-, May 13.-Dear Sir: In
Fridays Daily LEDGER il appears that
Mr.. Buchanan, Minister to Argentine,
in a letter to Secretary Morton, wants
the American Congress translated to
outside countries just to take-a casual
birds eye view of III country i'll or
der to ''get the thing well located in
their heads that something is wrongin
our currency scheme from the stand
point of bankers in other countries
and that nh English bank there refused
to buy exchange on the United States
"because of IL silver heresies;" and
further that the banks down there
will not accept silver deposits i'll larg-
er sums than ninety cents, and pro-
ceeds to state that the pound mark OF
England is current throughout the
world, and the dollar mark of America
is not, and the general tone of this
valuable contribution to the financial
literature OF the day is that we will
not be right until We step into line un-
der the whip of the English banker,
and assume the same financial con
dition of Argentine.
1t is well for the friends of the hon
est silver and good money in this great
controversy, that the advocates of
the single gold standard are mostly
made up of cuckoos of gold and bond
| gamblers and men who expect by a
| gold standard, and the destruction of
silver money, TO make great and un-
| due profits, headed by two men in
power who openly defy the mandate
of Congress in assuming authority TO
issue bonds, and issuing them in such
| questionable ways as to create, i'll the
minds of all disinterested and honest
men, a profound solicitude for the
very existence of our credit rs a peo-
| pie.
Think for a moment of our condi-
ton, as Argentine an English banker
in Mexico, Mo-, refusing to receive i'll
| his bank silver deposits exceeding
| ninety cents.
Mr.. Buchanan, Cuckoo Buchanan"
is only echoing the sentiments and
| desires of Cleveland, Carlisle, Sherman
| and the whole brood of ~gold-crazed
creatures, who are willing to bring our
once proud and happy people to the
feet of the European Shylocks.
The gold bug is constantly holding
up to our gaze the terrible financial
| condition of our little sister Republic
of the South, and cries out, "behold
their worthless silver dollar but
they cannot and will not answer a
single, honest question in a fair way,
and if any of them think they can, here
is one or two more to exhaust their
efforts upon. Who brought Argentine
to its present sad condition but the
English dictator of the worlds tinan-
ces? Who ground the Mexican silver
dollar into dust but the foreign credit
or? Did not Norway demonetize her
silver in 1873-1S75 at the behest of
foreign creditors, and did not poor
Norway, within the last year, beg for
bread at the feet of her proud finan-
| cial oppressors? JOHN NJ. BARKER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16
Missouri Trottinr Horse Breeders.

You are hereby notified that there
will be a meeting of the Missouri
Trotting and Pacing Horse Breeders
Association convened at Sichers'
Hotel in Sedalia, on Wednesday, %
inst. ut 10 O'Clock a. M, for the pur-
pose of making definite arrangements
for a meeting at some point in the
state during this summer or fall, and
to transact such other business as
may come before the Association.
All members of the Association and
others interested in the trotting
horses of Missouri, and who feel that
we should and may occupy a prominent
position among the breeders of the
world are solicited to attend. Those
who are not members are urged to
unite with the Association, and aid in
such advancement as the interest in
this state and q return to renumerative
prices may demand. There will also
be a meeting of the Executive Com
mittee and each member is urgently
requested to attend. We would also
request the attendance of such mem
bers of the Saddle Horse Breeders
Association as can make itcQnyenient,
and would especially request the at
tendance of their Executive Commit
tee. NORMAN J. GOLDMAN, Pres.
J. r. RIPLEY, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16
BIDS FOR BRIDGES.
On Friday, June I, 1895,

I will let to the best bidder, at the east
front door of the Court House in Mex
leo, Missouri, the contracts for the fol-
lowing wooden bridges for Audrain
County:
The Lynch bridge, 10 foot span, p
foot of approaches, situated in section
II, township 81, range 6.
The John Fountain bridge, 80 foot
span, % foot of approaches, in section
80, township 81, range il.
The Mathew Fountain bridge, 10 foot
span, Is foot of approaches, in section
6, township 81, range IL.
The Sefe Eubanks bridge, so foot
span, q foot of approaches, in section
%, township %, range s..
The George Horton bridge, 80 foot
span, 2a foot of approaches, i'll section
Is, township so, range Z.
The Frank Hagedorn bridge, so foot
long, in section -, township 81, range
The Thomas Ford bridge, n foot
t~restle, in section 80, township so,
range ..
The Smith bridge, "a foot trestle, in
section %, township 81, range 9.
The Lowery bridge, 20 foot trestle,
in section ?, township 81, range 6.
Scott br idge, IS foot span, 80 foot of
approaches, in section %, township 81,
range 8.
Also repairs on Walker bridge, new
floor and approaches.
Plans and specifications can be seen
at my office after May "a.
All contracts will be let subject to
the approval of the County Court.
G. K. ALLEN,
Bridge Commissioner for Audrain Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16
MEXICO, MO.
TRITSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, Archibald W. Collins and
his wife, Sarah +. Collins, of Audrain
County, Missouri, by their certain deed
of trust, dated september ~, 1881, ana
recorded in Book s at page 507 III the
Recorders Office Of Audraiu County,
State of Missouri, conveyed TO j. G.
Lakenan the following described real
estate situatedin AudraiuCounty, State
of Missouri, tO-wit: Begin at station
No. A., survey No. G21, run north / de-
gree, west II 5i-1O0 chains fora begin
ming, thence east u 5-10O chains to the
north and south line running through
center of section tWenty-three l23),
township t~ifty-One {51), range nine 90
west, thence north 3 34-1O0 chains,
thence west II 5-l0O chains to Il point
due north of the beginning point,
thence south 3 3i-100 chains to the
place of beginning, containing four a.
acres, being a part OF southeast one
fourth "a of southwest quarter Cd
OF section twenty-three (23), township
iifty-one cd, range nine 90 west,
which said deed OF trust was made to
said j. q. Lakcuan in trust TO secure
the payment OF certain negotiable
promissory notes in said deed of trust
mentioned; and, whereas, default has
been made in the conditions and terms
Oh atu ueed OIL trust; now, therefore,
at the request of the legal holder of
said note and i'll pursuance OF the pro-
visions of said deed of trust, / will, on
Friday, the Seventeenth Day OF May
A. D., 1895,
between the hours of 9 o'clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock in the after
noon of said day, ut the east front door
of the Court House, in the City of Mex
leo, Audrain County, Missouri. sell
said property, at public vendue, To the
highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy said
debt and cost of executing this trust.
J. G. LAKENAN,
4-tds. Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16

j. A. HUDSON, editor of the Macon
City MOI Times, a thoroughbred
Democrat dyed in the wool, is Chair
man of the Congressional Committee
of his district. Hudson writes a very
stroIig letter to Col. Carroll, member
of the State Central Committee from
his district. Hudson sees no reason
for q convention this year and we ex-
cerpt from 4 most sensible letter the
following paragraph:
az insist that it is not Il question as
to whether Democrats desire the free
and lnlimited coinage of both gold and
silver under such a law as would estab-
lish and maintain bimetallism, a bime-
tallic standard, the permanent use of
both gold and silver as standard mon
ey. Though this is the question these
agitators are trying to keep before the
people, ii is not the question involved
in this coinage matter. II it was there
would be no occasion for a State con-
verrtion, for ! venture there is not a
Democrat in Missouri who would not
get up in the dead hour of night to
vote for % law or q nan who could
frame a law under which we could
maintain both gold and silver in unre-
stricted use as a standard money under
free coinage of both metals. But can
this be done? That is the question.
II it can not be done then do Demo-
Gratis desire silver monometallismf
These are the questions and should
receive the attention given this mat
terri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-05-16
A LARGE number of Audrain coun

A LARGE number of Audrain coun-
TVS ex-Confederates met in Mexico
on Tuesday, May IA, to organize a
camp. The proceedings of this meet
ing will be found elsewhere in the
LEDGER. There will be another meet
ing in Mexico on Saturday, May %,
and every ex-Confederate in Audrain
county should be present on that oc-
~casion. A constitution and bylaws
will then be adopted and other i'm
portant business will be transacted.
The objects of the camp were stated
in the call made by Elder James Brad
ley published in the Mexico LEDGER
last week.