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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
Mexico. County Missouri Thursday July O. 1906

Congress and Cumberland successful
ly in Hampton Roads, and on the fol-
lowing day met the Monitor. We
walked through the White House of
the Confederacy, which is massive
old Southern house, now used for a
library; also the church in which
Davis was at worship ON the Sunday
in 1866 when he received the telegram
from General Lee that he would have
to evacuate Richmond. There is a
life-size marble statue of Washington,
Houdon's statue of Washington, erect
ed in 1886, while he was yet living, and
it is considered the most perfect. Also
in the capital grounds is marble
statue of Henry Clay, a bronze life
size statue of Stonewan Jackson, pre-
sented to Virginia by some English
gentlemen. On one of the prominent
boulevards is an equestrian statue of
Robert E. Lee in bronze. Washing
toms monument at the capital gate is
worth a trip here. On a granite col
umn fifty feet high is gigantic bronze
equestrian statue of Washington, and
on pedestals around beneath him are
life-size bronze figures of Patrick
Henry, the orator; George Mason,
author of the Virginia Bill of Rights;
Thomas Jefferson, Gov. Thomas Nell
son, of Yorktown fame; Andrew
Lewis, the Indian conquerer of Vir-
ginia, and John Marshall, the jurist.
This is considered the finest bronze
| work in the United States and was
designed by Thos. Crawford, born in
New York, and father of Francis
Marion Crawford, the author. The
main purpose of this Confederate re-
union is to lay the corner stone of a
monument to Jefferson Davis. There
are 10000 visitors here and the stars
and stripes and stars and bars are
floating side by side everywhere. The
finest hotel here is the Jefferson, which
has 500 rooms and planned after the
Ponce De Leon of Florida. The grand
est reception we ever witnessed was
held last night and tonight at the
jefferson. Not only old soldiers, but
brave men and fair ladies are present
from the entire South. Mrs. Jeffer-
son Davis and her daughter, Miss
Winnie, received the old soldiers and
State delegations. We were proud OF
Miss Minnie Fleet and Miss Elizabeth
Hill, whom we have the pleasure OF
chaperoning. They are the pride oi
the Missouri delegation and attracted
attention from every source. Miss
Fleet has been of great assistance to
us, as she has visited here before and
knows all points of interest. We
leave tomorrow for Old Point Com
fort, thence to New York, and reach
home by July 10th. w. w. Fry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
MRS. H. B. STOWE is DEAD.
Author of Uncle Toms cabin" Died
Suddenly at Her Home IN
Hartford, Conn.

HARTFORD, CONN, July Mrs.
Harriet Bsecher Stowe, gifted author
ess of "Uncle Toms Cabin" and 9TH
er works of worldwide reputation,
died at her home, No. 7S Forest street,
at noon to-day without regaining con-
sciousness. She passed away as though
in deep sleep. Those by her bedside
at the time were her son, her two
daughters, her married sister and her
husband, and DIR. Edward Hooker, her
nephew, who was also her medical at
tendant, and other relatives.
Mrs. Stoves malady of many years
continuance, a mental trouble, took
an acute form on Friday, when con-
gestion of the brain, with partial pa
raiysis, app cared. During Friday,
Saturday and Sunday Mrs. Stowe was
about the house, but suffering very
much. Since Monday morning she
had been confined to her bed and yes
terday afternoon became unconscious.
Mrs. Stowe, until about seven years
ago, was in good health, although she
was frail bodily.
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher- Stowe,
the author of "Uncle TOMS CABIN
was born at Litchfield, Conn, June IA,
1912. She was the daughter of Lyman
Beecher and Roxana Foote. She
taught in the school of her sister
Catharine, at Hartford, Conn, foi
several years, and was married in 1885,
to Prof. Calvin E. Stowe, then of Lane
Theological Seminary. She first ap-
peared before the public as an author
in 1s49, at which time she published
the ''Mayfiower, or Sketches Of the
Pilgrims" book OF tales and sketch
es of New England life, which hal
been republished several times since
in this country and England. In 1856
she was asked to furnish story tc
the National Era, an anti-slaver,
journal printed in Washington. Sh'
commenced, expecting to complet'
her sketch in four or five numbers
the story, however, grew as she wrote
and extended in weekly issues OF tn
paper from January 5, 1851, to April
1852. 1t excited considerable inter
est during its serial publication, bu
this did not foreshadow the immens
sensation which it produced whe
! published in book form in two vol
,, umes under the title of 'Uncle Tom
Cabin" In eight weeks 100, 900 copie
had been sold in the United States, an
in years 313, 900. More than milliol
copies were sold in England, and tn
work was translated into French, Ital
ian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Magyar
Armenian, Arabic, Chinese an'
Japanese. Her principal stories wer'
''The Minister'S Wooing," story o
New England life in the old pilgrim
days; "The Pearl of Orr's Island,
a story of the coast of Maine; "Agne'
of Sorrento,'' a foreign sketch, ant
"Oldtown Folks.''
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

at Marceline, Mo-, on Thursday,
July 2, Joy, the bay gelding by Prom
ontory, son of Happy Medium, driven
by @. R. Webster, won the 1926 trot
Best time, 2:2s. Joy is the bect spun
kin show'' horse out in this section
He rarely ever fails to get a piece o.
the money.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
THE JURY HUNG.
In the Case of the City VS.. Moses May.
field For Selling Liquor on Sunday
the Jury Failed to Agree.

M. Mayfieid, proprietor of the saloon
on the south side ofsquare, was arrested
a day or two ago on warrant chatg-
ing him with selling liquor to minors
and also for selling liquor on Sunday.
Both cases came up in the Police
Court, before Judge Bass, Thursday.
The first was tried by the court and
resulted in the case being dismissed
by Judge Bass.
The trial on the second count came
up at one O'Clock and the case was
tried by jury of six men.
The court room was crowded to its
utmost capacity, and after the evi-
dence was all given in short arguments
were made by the lawyers, City Attor-
Eey CAN'T for the prosecution and
George Robertson for the defense.
The case was given to the jury
about 2:45, and after being out about
ten or fifteen minutes they returned
with no virdict, having failed to agree.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

"My mother, my wife and myself use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when
ever troubled with cough or cold.
1t is the medicine of our home. do
not know how we could do without it.
We feel that it is an indispensable ar
ticle. The people in this vicinity too
are beginning to learn of the merits of
this excellent medicine. ] never lose
an opportunity to testify to its value
for it has saved many DOCTORS bill
in my family. w. s. Musser, pro-
prietor of the Musser House, Wilhelm,
Pa" This remedy is famous for its
cures of bad colds. Try it and you
too will recommend it to yonr friends.
For sale by @. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Mr.. W. II. Smith, editor of The Ar
gus, Benton, Pa, recommends rem
edy for diarrhea which he has used
with magical effect. "Several weeks
ago." he says" 1 purchased bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy, and after using
less than one-third of the contents
the results were magical-effecting an
entire cure. heartily and cheerfully
recommend the remedy to all suffer
ing from diarrhRa." This remedy Ii
| for sale by @. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
FOUND AN AEROLITE.
Fell at Alliance, Ohio, During Heavy
Rain Storm.

ALLIANCE, o., June 30.-Thursday
afternoon while Thomas Richards, a
resident OF Gaskill street, was stand
ing on his porch during a heavy rain
storm, he was startled by bright fash
and Kissing sound. The next instant
he felt a conclusion which shocked
the ground and ratified the windows
Of his dwelling. Richards came to the
conclusion that his home had been
visited by meteor, and has been
hunting for 1T ever since. This morn
ing he found q hole In the ground
within four feet of his house, around
which the tall grass had been burned.
Richards dug down into the earth, and
within foot of the surface struck the
meteor. The aerolite Ia in the shape
of spheroid and weighs about nine
pounds. 1t is very hard, blows from
a sledge hammer failing TO crack 1t.
Local scientists say ii is mostly mete-
oric iron
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THOSE Republican editors who are
blaming the tariff law for the closing
of New England cotton mills must
have forgotten, IL ever they knew,
that the present cotton schedule of the
present tariff law was drawn by Sem
ator Aldrieh, of Rhode Island, upon
suggestions made by those cotton mill
owners. Such is the fact. The schedule
was placed in the bill by the Senate as
substitute for the schedule made by
the House Ways and Means commit
tee
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

MAYOR b. @. JOHNSON, before leav-
Ing for the East TO spend the summer,
makes full and complete statement
Of the financial affairs OF the city. The
city officials are all in hearty accord
when it comes to improving the streets
and spending money where it will do
the most good. The report anticipates
Aneat balance on hand for public inn
provements ind most OF 1t will be
placed on the public highways where
n win do the most good to the most
people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Mrs. China Rothwell was laid to rest
in the old church-yard at Cedar, Cal
laway County, Thursday. Besides a
large number of children and grand
children, she leaves to follow two
aged sisters, Mrs. DIR. Stephens, aged
"a, of Stephens Store, and Mrs. Capt.
Price, aged so, of Hallsville, mother of
Mrs. China r. Berry, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THERE should be no back bitings
and chickering's between the candidates
for the offices in Missouri. The candi-
dates are all for free silver. Some
want silver freer than others, but all
of the candidates for State offices are
Democrats and when nominated will
be elected
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
Total

In addition to the instructed vote for
Mr.. Stephens, six Of the seven votes
of Macon County are known to be for
him, three of the votes of Linn, seven
votes in Charlton, two in Atchison,
two in Iron, three in Montgomery, one
in Gasconade, one in Warren, two in
st. Clair, fourteen in Buchanan, seven
in Pettis, five in Lincoln and four in
StOddard,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

MR.. HANNA admits having spent
800, 900 to nominate Mckinley, and
says nearly two-thirds of it was his
own money. Does any sane man sup
pose that Hanna doesn't expect to
make money by the investment, if he
can land Mckinley winner?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

@. A. DAvAuLT, of the Farber Forum,
and one of Audrain's sterling Demo-
Gratis, was chairman of the Audrain
County delegation to the Senatorial
Convention ut Bowling Green, Mo-,
which nominated E. w. Majors, oi
Pike County, for State senator. Mr..
Davault named w. w. Fry, of Mexico,
and James II. Canada, of Sailing Town
ship, as the two members from Au-
drain County for the new Senatorial
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

There's a pretty custom IN LaGrange
which is observed on all funeral occa-
sions, says the Macon Telegraph. As
soon as the hearse and funeral cortege
appear on the streets every business
house in town closes its doors, and re-
mains closed until the procession
passes out of sight. The same respect
is shown for an infant as for an adult
for the poor and the lowly born as well
for the oldest and proudest families In
the community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

MEXICO is going to have a new
depot, but it is freight depot. The
old passenger depot will be repaired.
A new floor will be put in, new roof
VIII be put on, rev uprights will be
erected, new plastering laid, and in
fact. IL will be q new depot.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

w k<@y 603~
up the case as hopeless. When in
formed that my father had died from
the same disease, they said must die,
as hereditary Cancer was incurabie.
"At this crisis. was advised to try
S.S.S., and in short while the Cancer
began to discharge and continued to do
so for three months, then it began to
heal. continued the medicine a while
longer until the Cancer disappeared en-
tirely. This was several years ago and
there has been no return of the disease. >,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

EVERY Democrat in Audrain County
should vote at the Primary election
to select the Democratic nominees for
State offices. 1t is the duty of every
Democrat to assist in the selection OF
the ticket, and when it is selected to
help elect it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Hon. LON V. STEPHENS, who is a
candidate for Governor of Missouri, is
developing some wonderful strength
throughout the State. Democrats who
are close to Mr.. Stephens claim that
up to date he has ~ instructed votes,
and in addition to these instructed for
him he has enough to bring his vote
up to more than 100. The Jefferson
City Tribune indicates Mr.. Stephens
strength as follows:
Up to date Hon. Lon V. Stephens
has secured instructions in the follow
ing counties:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
Henry Robinson Hurt.

Henry Robinson, carpenter oi
this city, was seriourly injured intern
ally on Wednesday. He was working
on the Bean Creek bridge, north Of
town, and strained himself in attempt
| ing to lift a heavy weight.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

When we consider that the intes-
tines are about five times as long as
the body, we can realize the intense
suffering experienced when they be-
come infiamed. DeWitt's Coiic &
Cholera Cure subdues Inflammation at
once and completely removes the
difficulty. For sale by Woodbridge &
purfiy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

KEEP your eye on Governor w. j.
Stone, who is one of the most promi-
nent free silver Democrats in the
United States. If no is not nominated
for President of the United States on
the Democratic ticket he will assist
Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, in nam
ing the nominee.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THE man who thinks that the Dem
ocratic party will not be in the run
ming this year simply shuts his eyes to
the signs of the times.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
SOME NEW PROVERBS.
From the washington Time.

From the Washington Times.
Train up child In way You think
he should be, and when he Ia old he
will probably see Your mistake.
He that hath bountiful eye shall
be blessed, but If bis eye be defective
the rooters viii roast him unmercifni-
ly.
He that oppresseth tho poor To In
crease his riches and he that giveth 10
the rich shall surely come TO want
nothing.
Debate thy cause with thy neigh
Dor himself, but when herself Is pres
ent open not thy lips.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

We are anxious to do little good
in this world and can think OF no
pleasanter or better way to do it than
by recommending One Minute Cough
Cure as preventive of pneumonia,
consumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Small in size, but great IN results.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers act gently
but thoroughly, curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and constipation. Small
pill, safe pill, best pill. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

MCKINLEY has been officially noti-
fed of his nomination. He will be un-
officially notified of his defeat on the
morning of November 4.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

eye became terribly
infiamed, and was so
swollen that for quite
a while / could not
see. The doctors
said ] had Cancer OF
the most malignant
type, and after ex-
hausting their efforts
without doing me
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THE Democratic ticket will be elect
ed in Missouri by an old-time majority
il all Democrats will do their duty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

A NATIONAL convention is the court
of last resort to political party. The
man who refuses to accept its edict has
nowhere else to 90 but out.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THE report that Mr.. Hobart had to
get somebody to introduce him to Nc
Kinley is probably an exaggeration.
Hanna attended to that before the
nominations were made.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THE Sturgeon (Mo.) Leader is one
of the brightest and newsiest papers
of it's size in the State. In fact, no
town the size of Sturgeon in the United
States has a better newspaper. In
addition to this fact, the LEDGER is
glad to know that the people OF Stur-
geon, Boone, Audrain and Randolph
counties appreciate a good news
paper and show their appreciation by
q liberal patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

ANOTHER political innovation' Hor-
ror among the faithful! Hanna actu-
ally insists upon naming the men
who shall disburse the Republican
noadle in each State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THE unpaid hotel bills OF the Nc
Kinley whoopers- at st. Louis are
talking loud enough to be heard in the
innermost sanctums OF fat fryingdom.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Persons who have coughing spell
every night on account of a tickling
sensation in the throat may overcome
it at once by One Minute Cough Cure.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

JUDGE G.. c. BLAND, of Rolla, Mo-,
and a brother of "Siiver Dick" is q
candidate for Judge of the Court OF
Appeals for the Eastern District OF
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

DEMOCRATS throughout the county
should assist in bringing out the fuil
vote at the primary on July 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

EVERY Democrat in Audrain Coun-
ty should take an interest i'll the nom
nations for State offices. Vote at
the primary, then help elect the ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

EVERYTHING indicates that Mark
Hanna ia beginning to realize the inn
mensity of the contract he has taken.
He is making overtures to some OF his
opponents in order to get their as
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
Cancer
OF the Face.

Mrs. Laura E. Minis, of Smithrille !, Ga,
says: "a small pimple of strawberry
color appeared on my cheek; it soon
began to grow rapidly, notwithstand-
ing all efforts to check it. NY
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

1t would be hard to convince man
suffering from bilious collie that his
agony Is due to microbe with an I'M
pronouncable name. But one dose of
Dewitt's Collie and Cholera Cure win
convince him of its power to afford in
stant relief. II kills pain. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

FULTON MO- has an ice plant,
which is reported as being IN moS'
prosperous condition.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Coz. JOHN PETER BELL, OF the ful-
ton Telegraph, is a candidate Tor ooh-
press.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Miss Mary V. Houston writes that
she is spending most enjoyable va
cation In Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Mrs. HARRIET BEEcHER STOWE ID
dead, but "Uncle Toms CABIN goeS
on forever. --
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
Victor Bros. Special Premium.

Victor Bros. Special premium.
Victor Bros. offer q fine pair of i'm
ported lace curtains for the best pair
of all wool homemade socks made by
a resident of Audraln County.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Captain and Mrs. l.. G. Mitchell, oi
Louisiana, Mo-, are the guests Of their
daughter, Mrs. r. M. White, ON Sorth
jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Married, on July 2, 1895, by j. NJ.
Riley, Justice OF the Peace, Mr.. Edward
Giles and Miss Rebecca Porter, both
OF Audrain County. The LEDGER ez-
tends congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

CO. Davis is able to be out after q
Lsevere spell OF iilness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

THE Fourth of July edition of the
Paris tMo.) appeal, edited and pub
lished by that old war horse, b. F..
Blanton, is one of the most interest
ing and attractive publications issued
in Missouri. The AppeGt is always
all right, but the Fourth of July edi-
tion was more interesting than ever.
MRS. MARY T.. LEASE has declined
the pastorate of the Central Christian
church at Wichita, Kas., as she says II
will take her a year to I'LL her engage
ments in the American lecture field
Keir Hardie, the Scottish socialist, has
invited her to Glasgow. Mrs. Lease
says she will probably accept, making
the first of her lectures abroad in
Glasgow. -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-09

Science IS " knowing how.
The only secret about Scott 5
The sun., 1896-03-14

ceedipas, selected . defence which 10 not found
IN tho books. The Boston player. however, did
not offer a chance Of being caught In any OF
Bride noted irregular traps. On tho contrary,
Burllle play ed very steadily. and always found
the correct defence to the repeated rushes In
dulged In by his antagonist. After whites
fortioth move the game was adjourned In .
Tinsley treated Barry to Queens Gambit,
which was declined. The play came TO series
of exchanged, which greatly simplited the po.
sition. After twenty.one moves the queens ana
the rocks had been removed from the boards
ana the players started Into the end game on
pieces were concerned. AT his twcnty-fourth
and twentv-nfth turn white began advancing
with his pawns on the kings bishop and kings
knights files Four moves later the game was
adjourned IN n perfectly even position.
Play was pretty brisk In the Ruy Lopez,
opened by Hy mes against l.ocock. Although the
latter pressed his opponent repeatedly,in the
opening. lIymes came ont with a perfectly even
positon for the end game. the players having
an equal force on he board up TO the thirty
second move. when tho game was also ad-
journed. w
by means OF B.. TX y 3 He beld his own
of highly ingenious play on the par, OF the Brit
isher. He had. however. the slight disadvantage
of having a double pawn on the qucen's bishops
tile When the game was adjourned there was
a lot of fighting left.
Delmar selected q Pawn to Queen's Fourth
opening against Atkins developing his game on
the most approved lines. During the subsequent
play De!mar got lightly the worst position. He
had two weak pawns to protect. while his op;
ponents only weakness lay In an isolated
queens pawn. Later on, however, the Amer
cans chances improved, and after thirty-three