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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
Burned to a Crisp.

CHILLIcoTHE, Mo-, Jan. 17.-Frank
Harmon, a cobbler, aged So, was
burned to death at his home in Utica,
this county, last night.
Harmon lived alone. Neighbors
noticed fire in his house and entering,
found Hammon's body burned almost
to a crisp. His clothes were saturated
with coal oil and the ~supposition is
that his lamp exploded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

1t is related at Taunton, Mass, that
at a club house in that town, a few
nights ago, a young man found thirty
six pearls in one oyster he was trying
to eat. The story is somewhat sub
stantiated by the fact that it is not
claimed the pearls were priceless
Several were just large enough to sci
in a small ring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

If suffering with piles, 1t will in
terest you to know that De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve will cure them.
This medicine is a specific for all COM
plants of this character, and if in
structions (Which r simple) are car
ried out, a cure will result. We have
tested this IN numerous cases, and
always with like results. 1t never
fails. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
DRIVEN MAD BY r
Terrible Experience OF Mrs. Mary
Crockett at Centralia.

CENTRALIA, Mo, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Mary
Crockett, aged T5 years, living with
her son, James Crockett, five miles
east of this city, was horribly and
probably fatally burned yesterday
afternoon. Her clothing caught fire
from a cooking stove and before the
flames could be extinguished nearly
all her clothing was burned from her
body and her person IN places burned
almost to a crisp. She is partially
demented on account of her injuries,
and several persons are required to
keep her in bed. Her physicians re-
port her recovery very doubtful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Friday night there was a donation
party at VIM. B~rowning's, near the
Bryan school house, for the benefit of
Jacob Jones. About $50 in money was
raised and enough provision to supply
his family for six months was donated.
The wit and beauty of Moline and
Bryan school district were there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Mr.. W. s. Hathaway, of this city,
was among a number of the prominent
Republicans throughout the state who
were elected honorary members of
the Merchants League Club of st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

The Sturgeon Leader says: W. l..
Rennolds, of Mexico, a very pleasant
old gentleman to be sure, was in town
Saturday and made the Leader Office
a very agreeable call. He said the
Leader office was the finest printing
establishment that he had ever been
in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy,

This is the best medicine in the
world for bowel complaints. 1t acts
quickly and a always be depended
upon. When reduced with water it is
pleasant to take. Try it,and like many
others you will recommend it to your
friends. For sale at 25 and SO cents
per bottle by G. A. Buckner, drug
niof
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
FOR Sale.

A ten 0 dwelling with barn and
other out buildings. All kinds of
choice fruits in bearing. With one to
ten acres land to suit the purchaser.
Situated Il mile south of Hardin Col
iege on Jefferson street.
dGWtf w. s.. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Library students in Paris now veal
"muzzies'' when pursuing the ole
books in the National library-"no'
because there is fear they will bite the
old volumes, but to prevent n IN
halation of the book microbes into
their lungs" The germ theory is re-
sponsible for many curious things and
this is one of them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Ham Mckinley, one of Mexioo's
best boys, is going to Elgin, ILL.,, to
accept a position in a large watch
manufacturing establishment. Ham
is a steady, Industrious young man
and will succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Those who are troubled with rheu-
matism should try a few applications
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, rubbing
the parts vigorously at each applica-
ton. If that does not bring relief
dampen a piece of flannel with Pain
Balm and bind it on over the seat of
pain and prompt relief will surely fol-
low. For sale by @. A.Buckner drug
oiS+
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
Farm Loans.

John s. Blake, No. 187 North 7th
Street, st. Louis, Mo-, representing
the Union Central Life Insurance Co.,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, is prepared to
make loans on Audrain County farms.
Correspondence solicited. 35-10t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
A Missouri Town Rnrns.

PILOT GROVE, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Pleas'
ant Green, a small town six miles
south of here, was almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday. Only the
store of of w. A. Huett & Co. was left,
The origin of the FIRE is unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
The Verv Best Coal Cheap.

1 viii sell coal in any quantity on the
bank Or delivered. My coal is as good
as any mined anywhere. Idefy COM
petition in prices. Give me a chance
before you buy. My coal bank lie IL
miles southeast of Mexico. Address
w. w. MCGOWAN, Benton City, Mo.
1bd&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

M. P. LaFrance, of Perry, who was
accidentally shot by his eight year
| old o about three weeks ago, is i'm
proving and is now thought to be out
of danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

1t was also decided that the judges
of election should keep akeen lookout
for voters who are not Democrats.
The primary is to a Democratic one
and no one is expected to vote unless
he ia a Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
A Unique Wedding Rug.


At a recent wedding in South Amer
lea there was a gorgeous rug spread
in front of the chancel. 1t resem-
bled a superb piece OF tapestry, but
the whole design was worked in natur-
al flowers. There wer sacred en-
blems of the church wrought in the
center of this wonderful creation, the
petals Of a Thousand flowers contribu-
ting their gorgeous colors. The yellow
rose and chrometella formed a bor-
der, with great clusters of violets and
alternates of purple wisteria and the
flowers of the Holy Ghost, all out.
lined on a fringe of Grenada grass.
1t gave forth a subtle perfume ant
was wonderfully beautiful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

"Uncle Frank" Shepherd, a sub
stantiaI citizen of Pike county, was
this week the guest of Martin Kunkel,
his brother-in-law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
Repairing Neatly Done,

Ii you want your watch cleaned or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on L. 8.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed
~ r, 8. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

The friends of Ed. Atchison are
pressing him to become a candidate
for sheriff of Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

January IA, %, February IL and
March 10, to points in the South and
Southwest at one single trip fare, plus
two dollars, for the round trip. APP
ply to e. s. WILSON,
d&W I Mich 10 Joint Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

De Wits Little Early Risers for
bi~liousness, Indigestion, constipation.
A small pill, a prompt cure. Wool
| bridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Exposure to cold, darrp winds may
result in pneumonia unless the system
IL kept invigorated with Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

W. T. Hays, from whom a good
horse was stolen a week ago last
Tuesday, has not yet heard anything
| of the animal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Cadet Anderson, of Burlington Iowa.
is at present stationed at the Saliva
ton Army barracks here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

J.E.Woods, who lives A miles south
east of Mexico, is a probable candi-
date for sheriff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
Tihrarv students i'm Paris

Highest market price paid for eggs
and poultry at the Temple of Econo-
nv. wifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Miss Ralston's piano recital will be
a treat to music lovers and Of great
value to students.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

One Minute Cough Cure Is q popu-
lar remedy for Group. Safe for child
rem aud adults. Woodbridge Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
cure a Cold in u Hours.

A SO cent bottle of Cohosh and Tar
will arrest q cough and cure you. Chill
dren cry for it.
]. F. LLEwELLYN,
36-1ot And all Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Mrs. Judge Lanham, of st. Louis,
who has been the guest of friends
here, has returned to her home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Mrs. E. B. Keath, Jr., and son, OF
Salisbury, Mo-, r the guests of E. B.
Keath, Sr. and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Mrs. j. c. Levaugh, of Fulton, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Robt. Lock-
ridna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Miss Ella Reynolds, of Galloway
county, was the guest of friends in the
city to-day while en- route to Chilli
cothe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
Midl.nd HnfeI Fire.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 16.--At S;Ao
a. m. fire broke ont in the dining room
of the Midland Hotel, one OF the
largest and best known hostelries IN
the west. The fire was caused by 9
crossed electric light wire and vas
soon under control. The place was
well filed with guests. Loss estimated
at $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Joe Heavenridge, of Florida, who
stabbed G. f. Dulany, of Moberly, at
Florida last Saturday night, was cap
tured at Fulton Friday, Jan. Il, BY
sheriff Umstaddt of Monroe county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
BLOODY AFFRAY.
A Moberly, NO., Man Seriously Stab
bed at Florida, Mo.

PARIS, Mo-, Jan.15.-A serious stab
bing occurred at Florida, a small town
10 miles east of here, in which Cass d.
Delany was stabbed twice in the
breast and cut across the throat by
Joe Heavenridge. The weapon used
was q dirk. Hearenridge Immediately
fed, and has not been captured.
Delaney, who is from Mober,y, Mo-,
will
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Miss Mary Elliot, of Ell Paso, Texas,
is visiting the family of j. M. Hudson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Rev. and Mrs. l.. F. Potter will
move to the Central Hotel in the near
fnfure
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

pastors of thew ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Church, Rev. Dr.. T. Dewitt Talmsge
and Rev. Acolos Allen, has been set
tied by the church session calling for
Mr.. Aliens resignation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
LONDON WANTS HIM.
Moberly, No., Pastor Noted Over
the Sea.

MoBERLY, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Dr. j. B.
Briney, pastor of the Central Chris
tan church. received a call yesterday
from London, England, to preach to
the West Tabernacle Christian church
of that city.
On account of his wife's delicate
health he will not accept. The let
ter also requested that he answer by
cablegram.
The Vandalia Mail and Express says:
s. ID. Ely was down from Mexico FRI
day. We understand he will move
back to Vandalia in the spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

MIR. j. B. Chopper is confined to his
home by illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Joe Davis is able to be out again
after a short attack of the grip.
Miss Mcdonald. of st. Louis, is the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR liquid or powder
get all the benefits of a mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that purifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver is In
rood condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Biliousness, indigestion, Sick
Headache and Con stipatlon, and rid OF
that worn out and debilitated feeling.
These are all caused by a sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles win only Re had when the tveI
Is properly at work. If troubled with airy
n these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVEF
REGULATOR. The King OF Liver Medi
cines, and Better than Pills.
rsrEvERY PACKAGES
HAS the y Stamp In red ON wrapper
j. II. zeiIIn q Co. Phila- Pa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Maine newspapers are telling that
Caribou clergyman, the other Sunday,
noticing that the choir seats were I'M
occupied when the time for beginning
the service arrived, rose and re-
marked: 81 sec all the singers are
absent this morning. Let the congre-
Cation arise and sing Praise God from
whom all blessings fiow.t"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Homeseekers' Excursion
Via Chicago & Alton and Wabash
Railroads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

Miss Lizzie Fritts ID home from an
extended visit in northeast Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-23

The vandalia Leader says: DR.. J. B.
Hawkins, of Hutchinson, has three
colts by Ell Captain that promise to
rivailRowdy Joe. One of the colts, a
weauaing, is entered in the Horse Re-
riep Dc, 200 stakes.
Drl @. R. HALEY has sold one of his
| fine St. Bernard dogs to John Talbot
of FaSette. Mr.. Talbot took the dos
home with him Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31
HID IN A BALL OF YARN.
The Queer Bank of the Wife of
1aurCns Farmer.

The Queer Bank of the wife of a
Laurcns Farmer.
LAURENs, January 30.-T. G. Ander-
son is farmer near here who has quite
large farm, though heavily encum-
bered, and the second mortgage was
past due several days and he was
unable to meet it. His sensible and
saving little wife walked into the First
National bank and asked Cashier
Mckee if that mortgage had been paid.
She was informed that it had not, and
accordingly asked the cashier to
figure it up and see how much it was
and she would pay it He did SO, and
the amount was about 5000, and asked
if she had the money in town. She
answered affirmatively, and then
walked around behind the counter,
seated herself in chair and took from
under her arm an enormous ball of
The bank officials were amused when
she began unwinding it., thinking she
contemplated knitting a stocking,
probably; but when the ball was about
half unwound $500 in currency rolled
out and was handed the cashier to
settle the mortgage, and, too, all
unknown to her husband, who was at
home The whole amount had been
saved by her during the past few years
ana secreted in the ball of yarn until
it paid heavy debt against their farm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31

Al press report from washington sag s
fhe Introduction in the house by Mr..
Reach. of Ohio, and the senate by Mr..
Allen. of Nebraska, of resolutions fay
or;ng a congress OF the American re-
nublics has given an official impetus to
4 project that he's been vigorously re-
viyed since the disclosures were made
IN the Venezuelan controversy. Both
these resolutions were received with
favor and many of the experts on for
eign affairs in both houses believe that
aome definite action will be taken along
these lines by the present congress. Mr.
Allen. in his resolution, fixed the name
az the congress as the Pan-American
Union and suggests that it's object be
"a preyent encroachments by European
mowers on this hemisphere. In the
plan offered by Mr.. Beach in the house
At il, proposed that the President invite
the South American republics to send
Observation-Disclosures TO conference to be
held in Washington within a year for
the purpose of forming an American
Union with the same objects in view,
the secretary of state to be the repre-
sentative of this government. A mem
her of the house foreign affairs COM
mittee said that he believed the COM
mittee would give favorable considera-
ton to this resolution.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31
ARKANSAS PASS MOTTO
HERE EVERYBODY SHALL
MAKE MONEY"
The Great Ranking House Of Alexander
Brown 4 sons of Baltimore, Md, Is
Spending Hundreds OF Thousands of
Dollars ON the Harbor at Arkansas
Pass, Texas.

There is no more beautiful harbor
scene in America than Arkansas Pass
and Corpus Christi Bay, Hundreds OF
visitors arrive there daily The Green
Turtle and Tarpon Fishing and the
Canvas Back Duck Hunting, with the
tropical climate make it the sports
mans winter paradise. Thousands of
acres of rich cheap land contiguous are
attracting northern agrlculturalists,
and the people of Arkansas Pass are ex-
uberant with long looked for prosper
ity. The engineers in charge of the
harbor unqualifiedly predict thirty-tivei
feet of water, with the completion of the
rapidly progressing harbor work.
On the occasion of the Home Seek!
ers' excursion Feb. 18th, the first Green
Turtle Barbecue in the history OF the
world will be given to the excursionists.
Turtles from 400 to 600 pounds weight
are caught there. A number of valu-,
able lots will be given to excursionists.
The program includes three days of
huntsmen's sports and jollification. All
railroads are making a low rate to
this excursion and Arkansas Pass in
yites everybody to celebrate with her.
If you want to see the richest, cheap
est, most beautiful lands, of If you wish
to enjoy a few days of royal sport fish
ing and hunting take the excursion on
18th of February. You will see where
will be built one Of the great cities Of
p merica
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31
FARMERS DEADLY FEuD.
Greene County tho Scene of n Bloody
Tragedy.

Greene County tho Scene of Bloody
Tragedy.
PATTON, January sS.-upon the farm
of John j. Brown, four miles west OF
Patton, a deadly battle took place
between the members of the Brown
and Flecl families. Browns family
had accused John Flecli's family OF
stealing, and arming themselves with
a shotgun and REVIEWERS, Flecll and his
son George went to Browns to 'ssettle
matters. Brown was called out, and
as he opened the door a charge from
the shotgun grazed his face, His son
John appeared and young Flecll shot
him in the lungs. During the scrap
that followed ten shots Were fired.
The Browns, with the assistance of
James, another son, got the arms away
from the Flecls. George FleclI was
shot in the back between the shoulders
and John Fleck was caught, dragged
into the house and tied with a log
chain until assistance arrived. John
Brown, ,Ir., is in a critical condition.
The Flecls are under arrest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31
ALL OVER THE WORLD
IN CUBA.

HAVANA, January 26.-A feeling of
gloom and depression prevails here.
There is no longer any talk of settling
the insurrection by a crushing blow,
and although the advent of General
Weyler is locked forward to as likely
to be the signal for more active
operations against the insurgents, the
feeling grows that the struggle is u
most exhausting one for all concerned,
and that much more blood and treasure
must be expended by Spain if the
insurrection is to be quelled by the
force of arms. Under these circum-
stances it is not astonishing that a
feeling in favor of some compromise
arrangement is steadily growing, and
all eyes are turned toward the United
States as likely TO be the great factor
in bringing peace and prosperity once
more to unhappy Cuba.
Madrid, January a7.-At a special
meeting Of the cabinet it was resolved
to increase the duties on imports into
Cuba, and especially on foreign goods,
in order to meet the war expenses.
BARCELONA, January 27.-General
Valiano Weyler, the newly appointed
captain general of the island of Cuba,
sailed for Havana, accompanied by
1000 cavalry, amid the widest excite
ment.
VINEYARD HAVEN, January %
,fy,-G $40 T
w. Hawkins, supposed to be bound for
Cuba with men and arms for the insur-
gents, have been landed by an incoming
schooner. The Hawkins was wrecked
off Long Island One of the men states
that there We're seventeen men on
board with 200 worth of arms, but
the story is denied by the others.
New YORK, January 3o.-An air of
gloom pervades the headquarters of
the Cuban revolutionary party. The
leaders admit the story of the wreck
of the steamer j. W. Hawkins is true.
One made the startling announcement
that it had evidently been treachery.
Said he: Eve hired an expert to ex-
anime the steamer before we purchased
her. He reported the steamer sea-
worthy. Either the expert did not do
his duty or there was traitor on
board who deliberately scuttled the
ship. The latter would seem the case
General Garcia, in command of the
expedition, nor any others at the head
of the movement had any idea that the
steamer was leaking till too late to
save her. The most searching inves
tigation is being made and if there was
any plot to scuttle the ship, we viii
unearth it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
Story of the Alliance Receives
Confirmation.

Story of the Alliance Receives
Confirmation.
LONDON, January PA Constan-
tinople correspondent, referring to the
alliance between Russia and Turkey,
says: Russia is absolute master of
the situation, and it is believed here
that the enormous backsheesh sent by
the sultan to the czar, valued at
So, 900 ($175,00O), and including one of
the most famous jewels in the imperial
collection, marked the secret treaty of
alliance by which Russia guarantees
the integrity of the Ottoman empire
and agrees to assist III the restoration
of order in Kurdistan and also in the
defense of the Dardanelles. France
follows Russia as blind man follows
his dog. France was the first to
denounce the treaty of Unliarskelessi;
now she is silent. The attitude Of
Germany is more despicable than that
of France. She is trying to win favor
with Russia by outheroding Herod.
The outcome of the Armenian difficulty
has been the triumph of Russia and the
humiliation of Great Britain y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31
BURN BEFORE HER EYES.
A Mothers Skull Crushed by Fall After
Seeing Her Babies Die.

A Mothers Skull Crushed by Fall After
Seeing Her Babies Die.
PITTsBURG, January 29.-Two babies
dead and their mother dying, is the
result of fire at the home of John
Steele, a lamp chimney maker, on the
south side. While Mr.. Steele was
absent from home one of the children
overturned stand on which stood q
lamp. The lamp exploded and Mrs.
Steele kicked it down the stairs.
Within few moments the stairway
was in flames, cutting off escape. The
frantic mother then lowered her z
months-old babe and Johnny, aged z,
to the ground in safety and turned
back to rescue the two little girls, aged
5 and 2, but the rear portion of the
dwelling was ablaze and she was
compelled to abandon them. in jump
ing from the window to save herself,
she struck on her head, sustaining a
fracture of the skull and internal
injuries from the effects of which she
will die. The father is crazed with
1919
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-01-31
TERSE NEWS,

England is now claiming 100000
acres of land in Alaska.
A Washington dispatch indicates that
the Morgan syndicate will get the
500, 100000 bond issue.
News from Pellin is to the effect
that the Chinese government has as
signed a large sum for the creation of
feet. The plan of construction is
very large. The government is order
ing iron-clads, cruisers, and torpedo
boats The disturbances in the inter
Tor of the country are subsiding.
The opening of the Manitoba legisla-
ture has been postponed until February
6, Attorney General Sifton says there
is no indication that any legislation
affecting the school law will be intro
duced this session. Manitoba, he said,
would stand firm in her determination
to administer her own educational
laws, despite interference by the
dominion government.
A bomb was exploded in political
circles at columbus, ONO, recently
by the indictment of three ex-members
of the legislature on a charge of brib-
cry.
An Ottawa, H., dispatch says: The
mayors of Peru, La Sale, Utica and
Kangley and all the saloonkeepers in
these towns have been indicted for
failure to keep saloons closed on
Sunday.
The silver conference at Washing
ton recently issued an appeal to the
people to sunder party relations and
meet with the silver advocates in con-
vention at st, Louis on July 20.
The only sugar estate on the island
of Cuba known to be grinding is the
Toledo, west of Havana. 1t has a
guard of 5000 troops. The rebels
threaten to burn it.
A crisis is approaching in Cuba. Pro-
visions have been at a very high price in
Havana, but now that communication
is practically cut off from the interior
and hundreds are hocking to the
capital for protection they are almost
understandable in sufficient quantities.
The cost of provisioning the Spanish
army israpidly increasing, and another
heavy appropriation will have to be
made by Spain.