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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

Brought out eight starters and was
won by Belle j., bay mare owned by
s. Bruen, of Fort Madison, iowa.
Time, 2:261a, 2:242f, 2:241a. Cressy
won second money, Pay Down third
and Hiss Carrie fourth. Taffy, Blue
Star Belle, Mabel and Keene Belle
also atarted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

w. s. Hathaway is home from Car
roIlton, no, where he went to pur-
chase a lot OF potatoes. He says that
wheat there is selling for rs cents .
bushel and potatoes at 45 cents q
bushel. A large number OF farmers
there this year will make from 80 TO
rs dollars an acre OF their potatoes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

John Griffin, of GAINESVILLE, o., says:
"I never lived day for thirty years
without suffering agony, until box of
De Wits Witch Hazel salve cured my
piles.n For piles and rectal troubles
De Wits Witch Hazel SaIve is une-
qualled. For sale by Woodbridge q
purdy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

FRANCE is looking out of the cor
ners of her eyes at the hobnobbing of
the Emperors % Germany and Russia,
at st. Petersburg, although pretend
ing to be taking no notice of the af-
fair
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
THE 2:27 PACE.

Harry Mont, Daisy K, Sally Toler,
Is Er, Pearl NJ. and Cecil Ives started
In this race, which was won by Harry
Mont, property of Gus. Leininger,
La Harpe, ILL.,, in straight heats. Time,
2:2114, 2:211a, 1925. Daisy K. was
second, Sally Toler third, Is Err fourth.
Pearl M. and Cecil Ives were dis
tanc,sd IN the first heat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
Prof. Won arsbill Will Marry.

The following article is o clipping
from the Bentonyille {Ark.) Sun. Be-
trothai cards are out announcing the
coming wedding of one Of our esti-
mable young ladies, Miss Olive suggs,
to Prof. Becker yon Grabill, of Mex
ico, Mo. The intended groom is pro-
fessor Of music In Hardin College,
Mexico, Mo-, where he has won dis
tinction as o musician Of high attain
meufa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
Judge Macfarlane and Missouri Sport.

Judge Macfarlaae Is one Missourian
Who still loves the old Missouri sport
Of riding behind the hounds. He owns
aine pack of fox hounds, and any clear
evening he and Judge Brace can be
seen following them through Cole
county. OF course the two eminent
iurists are q bit too old nowadays to
take the bitches and the hedges a.
they used to do in their youth, but they
nnd plenty of sport in riding along the
roads and listening to the music of the
pack.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
LADY HERop rHE IMINNER.

The 2:4o pace, left over from We'd
nesday, was won by Lady Herod, the
game daughter of that good horse,
King Herod. Alvin R. and 8. p. in
this race both demonstrated their
qualities as game and speedy horses.
Time of the final heat yesterday,
2:19L.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

President Polk In the white House chair.
While In Lowell was Doctor Aver;
Both were busy for human veal
One to govern and one to heal.
And, as presidents power of will
Sometimes depends on q Ever-pil1,
Mr.. Polk took Ayers Pills trow
For his liver. SO years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

THERE is no reason why Audrain
county should not have an old set
tlers' reunion this fall with a big bar
becue. IL should be an old time gath
ering of people without reference to
politics. Let the old folks get to-
petber and be young folks again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

HELLO! what's up? Mrs. g. w.
Greever, known as "the mother OF
prohibition In Kansas" has publicly
declared that prohibition does not
prohibit in Kansas, and that she is
sorry to be responsible for the law
that has beome such a farce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
M;ssouri R1var tn BuffaIo.

All the way from the Missouri River
to Buffalo the Wabash railroad oper-
ates trains over its own tracks. Hav-
ing leased the tracks OF the Grand
Trunk railway between Detroit and
Suspension Bridge, and those OF the
Erie railroad from Suspension Bridge
to Buffalo, the Wabash railroad will
run its own trains from Kansas City,
Omaha, Des Moines, St. Louis, Quincy,
Hannibal, Keokuk and Chicago to
Buffalo, being the only road fom Mis-
souri, and Mississippi River points
having its own line and trains running
into Buffalo. Through cars from Kan
sas City, st. Louis and Chicago te
Buffalo without change.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
FRIDAYS RACES.

Tho unfinished running race, half
mile and repeat, left over from Thurs
day, was won by Marion of Arion,
property of Albert Peters, Salisbury,
Mo. Time of final heat, :511s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

CoxEY has been nominated for Gov
ernor of Ohio by the Populists. Pop
ulists who have good sense will vote
the Democratic ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

MEXICO should have merchants
association. Such an organization will
be worth thousands of dollars to
Maxinn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

ATHLETIC sports must be kept clean
and conducted fairly in order to be
popular or to be participated in by
reputable young gentlemen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

SPAIN will probably use the assas-
sination of her Premier to work up a
little sympathy in Europe, which may
be the foundation for another loan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

THE special prizes offered by the
merchants OF Mexico were closely con-
tested for and were popular features
of the fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
Big Nartinsburg Picnic.

Father Haar, Of Martinsburg, IN
forms the LEDGER that the ladies OF
the Catholic church viii give big
picnic at Martinsburg on Septembcr
/. Martinsburg picnics are always :
grand success. A large delegation
from Mexico will be In attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
Ayers Cathartic Pills

were designed to supply a
model purgative to people who
had 80 long injured themselves
with gripping medicines. Being
carefully prepared and their in
gradients adjusted to the exact
necessities Of the bowels and
liver, their popularity was In
stantaneous. That this popu.
larity has been maintained is
well marked in the m ed al
awarded these pills at the
Worlds Fair 1893.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

81 crave but One Minute," !" said the
public speaker in husky voice; and
then he took a dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with his
oratory. One Minute. Cough Cure
is uneaualIed for throat and lung
troubles. For sale by Woodbridge &
purdy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

THE Cubans are so confident of
soon gaining their independence that
they are not much interested in what
sort of government Spain has.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
rHREE-YEAR-oLD PACE.

This was half mile race for young
sters and was won by Helen NJ, who
lost one heat to Rideout in 1:14. Time
OF Helen's heats, 1:1514, 1:131k, 1:17Li.
Frank Temple, property OF O. Il.
Quintard, Of this county, was third In
every heat and is q nice-going, speedy
fellow. Lady Esther also started.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

II you want your watch cleaned or
repairing Of any kind done neatly,
cheapIy and promptly call on I. 8.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
wtf T. 8. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

SAM WALLACE, son of City Collector
Wallace, carried off the prize for the
best boy rider. Sam can't be beat as
q rider by any boy of his age on earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

THE Columbia (Mo.) Heratd's Mis-
souri, Day edition was gem. 1t was
complete in every sense of the word.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

DIR. Herbert Tureman, OF Kansas
City, is the guest of his uncle, B. B.
Tureman, of this city. Herbert" as
he Is known to his many friends, Is
very popular in Mexico. DIR. Ture-
man will go to New York and take q
poet graduate course next winter.
The LEDGER is glad to know that he
has already entered upon a lucrative
practice in Kansas City, and Is con-
nected with DIR. Wainwright, one OF
the most successful physicians In the
4 State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
FRIDAY THE LAST DAY.

4The Mexico Fair and race meeting
came to successful close last Friday
evening just after sundown. The
weather during the entire week could
not have been better had it been fur
nished to order, and the attendance
every day was good, the gate receipts
for the four days this year being q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

JAMIE CALLAwAY's decorated wheel
Was a thing of beauty and Joy forever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
There is time for everything, ant

There ie 9 TIME for everything{ anu
the time TO attend to a cold In when 1t
starts. Lon't wait till you have con-
sumption, but prevent it by using One
Minute Cough Cure, the great remedy
for coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis
and all throat and lung troubles. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
PAUL DoMBEY WINS.

The three quarter mile heat run
ming race, unfinished from Wednes-
day, was won by Paul Dombey, EN-
press second.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

THE Fair next year can be made
aven better than the one just finished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
m, 3. GUTHRIE,
MEXICO, MO.

THE LEDGER baby show was a sue
cess, as usual.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

Mrs. jacob Ruloff is the guest Of st.
Charles relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Authority has been granted for the
Millikin National Bank of Decatur,
ILL.,; capital, 100000.
Some of McKinley's admirers wish
to have his portrait put on Treasury
notes, but it can't be done while he
lives.
The statement of the condition OF
the Treasury shows: Available cash
balance, s227, ,17s, ,ss2; gold reserve,
s141, ,150, ,724.
The number OF immigrants entering
the country last year was 230,sS2.
They brought in s3,541, ,241-an aver
age Of $15 per head.
Governor and Mrs. Lon v. Stephens
have gone to Rocheport to attend the
annual Methodist camp meeting.
Alabama has leased her convicts to
two coal mining corporations for 10
years, s14, $40 and 81 per month Tor
first, second and third class men.
The dipping OF Texas cattle con-
tinues at Fort Worth, Texas, in an ef-
fort to find remedy FOR Texas fever.
A per cent solution Of chloro- o-naph-
thaleum Is used.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19
RING AWARDS.

Rerkshire hogs-Boar any age; FIRST
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

SHOW RING.
Cow any age or breed; first $40
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

@. A. Bast attended the old settlers
reuniou In Montgomery county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-08-19

T. 8. RILEY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
SAYS II LAS MURDER.
Simon Shame Claims to Know the Fate
Of John AcWhinney.
His Story is That a Man Who Dis
appeared Eighteen Years Ago
Was Stabbed to Death and His
Body Thrown Into a Well at
Schenley.

GREENSBURG, Pa, August Sl.-A
strange case of murder seems to have
come to the surface in this county during
the past few days. About IS years ago
John McWhinney disappeared from his
home near Lucesco, this county, and was
never heard of. A short time before his
disappearance he informed his brother
Hamilton that he had presentiment OF
bodily harm at the hands Of certain in
dividuals who he believed were enemies.
A short time ago, Hamilton, the missing
mans brother, was surprised by a. stran-
ger calling upon him and asserting that
he knew the fate of John McWhinney,
saying that he had been murdered at
Schenley, Armstrong county, by two we'll
known citizens of Leechburg, and his
bodw thrown into an unused well at
Schenley At first the stranger refused
to reveal his identity, but after being
pressed, said his name was Simon Shane.
He said that John McWhinney had been
knocked down by blow on the head, de-
livered from behind, and then was stab
bed to death.
Shane offered to take Hamilton Nc
Whitney to the place where his brother
was SdiQ W nave DScn hiiiCA ,oAiN e.iSS
to the location of the old well into which
his body was said to have been thrown.
A body of men headed by Shane, Hamil-
ton McWhinney and officers Boal and
Collier, of Leechburg, went to the scene
of the alleged murder, a short distance
from Leechburg, but when they reached
Schenley they found all traces of the old
well obliterated, and consequently the re-
mains of the victim could not be found
and they returned home.
A woman is also said to be cognizant oil
the facts connected with McWhinney'
murder, and in case it comes before 8
legal tribunal she will be called upon t.
tell what she knows about it.
In addition to the above facts, tradition
points to an old abandoned well of grea
depth at Schenley which once belonged
to the railroad company.
Hamilton McWhinney will endeavor t.
get permission from the owner Of the
| land upon which the well is alleged Il
have been located to open the well, which
was filled in by an edict of the railroad
| company during the time it owned thu
| land.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
A w0aEaN's REVOLVER.
Mrs. Josie Jury Tried to Shoot Purscr at
Skaguay.


Seattle, Wash, August 81. - Mrs.
Josie Jury made a desperate attempt
10 shoot PuTser Al. Parker, OF the
steamer Utopia, at Skaguay, on Sun
day, August %, and was only overcome
after a struggle in which two revolvers
played an important part. At the time
Mrs. Jury produced her revolver, her
husband, Edward Jury, had Parker in
a vice-like grip about the necbk and
was intent upon choking him to death.
Pierre Chiroux, a French Canadian
who witnessed the attack, drew a sec
ond revolver and interfered in behalf
of Parker.
Jury had 5000 pounds Of freight, and
claims that the steamer had promised
him delivery at high water mark, and
that he should not be called upon to
pay excessive lighterage charges. He
went to Parker. who represented the
charter parties, but the latter gave him
no satisfaction. A dispute ensued. dur
ing which Airs. Jury tried to kill the
purser.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
Wilkin & Go.
AUTOHARPS, NO. 3, $7.75.

protector, and man swift to punish
evil, kind and generous to those he
loved, ambitious only for the welfare
and national grandeur of France. The
play of "Richelieu" is one of great
power, constructed on plot of absorb
ing interest, plot, scene and incident
changing in rapid succession. 1t is re-
plete with heroic sentiment; it's whole
trend as centered in the character OF
Richelieu, being pure and honest.
Among other facts worthy to be noted
is the remarkable impersonation of
Rechelieu by Mr.. Keene in his make
up for the part No more lifelike por-
traiture of the man as he lived, or as
we may see in the contemporaneous
painting in the Louvre, can scarcely
be possible. 1t is as exact as study
and art can make it. One of the charms
Of Mr.. Keenes production is the real
ism as far as is possible.
That never failing evidence of mer-
itorious production, increased attend
ance on second night, was in evidence
last evening, when a large audience
was fairly convulsed with laughter at
the witty sayings and amusing compli-
cations in "a Broadway Girl one of
the new mlsical comedies which are
certain to be numbered among the
seasons successes. GA Broadway Girl''
has the elements of drama, farce
comedy, and a high class vaudeville
show combined and it is this diversity
of features which will insure its sue
cess. The company which presents it
is first class, headed by the two favor
ite comedians, Delmore and Wilson. 1t
| will be given this afternoon, and the
engagement will close with to-night's
| performance. Seats at the box Office
! If is with some degree of pleasure
| that we look forward to the next at
| traction at the Grand Opera House, the
last half of this week, after the num-
erous inf1ictions of caricatured lrlsn
| farce comedy that we have been calleo
upon to endure. The title in ltsel1, IN
! the Name of the Gar suggests al
in dramatic 'syl nicturesape and grams al
| are very fattering in their reports o.
both play and players. The story deal:
| with life in Russia, portraying the
scenes and incidents peculiar to that
| country. The play is one Of intense
human interest, affording opportunity
for the strongest melo-dramatic action
including some startling sensational
features.
Miss Alice Hanson, who sustains the
role of Dora Cash" in "a Broadway
Girl" now playing an engagement at
the Grand, is dainty little soubrette,
with many personal charms and a
captivating manner. Her specialties
are very clever and never fail to secure
that coveted mark of appreciation, an
encore. She is ambitious, and as she
is young she will yet receive the rec
ognition which is the reward of tai
ent and industry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
RanDOl pE-MhCDN SYSTEM
Of Endowed COLLEGES and Academies.

" IHuVntu U8IIcSuS anu HUauVuIuS'
WM.W.SMITH, An, LID. Chancellor.
1. Randolph Macon College. Ashland, Va. fer men.
z Sanaslrh-Macon Neman's College. yehsarS, Va.
D. kaHsslPh.AacoH Academy. Front goyalvs, for boys.
f. Randolph Macon Institute, Danvilc, Va. for girls
For catalogues, ETC.. address Chanceliof
smith. Lynchburs, Va. state age OF son
or daughter jy1Tqy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01

|
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-To-day, mat
| inee and evening, The Broadway Girl f;
last half of week, I'm the Name of the
WHEELING PARK-All next week,
Veriscope pictures of Corbett-Fitzsim-
MOZART PARK-saturday and Sum
| day, Conterno's band.
The great ett-Fitzsimmons fight
will be shown with the original Veri-
scope views at Wheeling Park during
bltion OF the veriscope pictures there
has been considerable discussion in the
newspapers of the country as to the
decision given by the referee on that
occasion. The points Of the contest
that have aroused the most discussion
are the sixth and fourteenth rounds.
In the sixth round, UP to which time
| Corbett did nearly all the leading. Cor
bett landed right-hand blow on Fitz-
simmons and sent him to the floor.
Ihe referee was slow in starting to
count and stopped in the middle of
| the count to warn Corbett back to his
| corner, not continuing in the count I'M
til Corbett had stepped back. This
gave Fftzsimmons three or four sec
onds' time to which he was not enti-
tied. Again, in the fourteenth round
the foul blow dealt by Fitzsimmons
when Corbett was down, has caused
great many people who were at the
original contest and who have since
seen the pictures, to claim that the de-
cision should have been given to Cor
bett on that account. Fitzsimmons
and his friends claim that this blow
had no effect, as Corbett was already
out from the effects of the blow in
the heart, but none of them denv that
the blow was struck. although from tho
strict observance of the rules which
governed the contest. Fitzsimmons
should have lost the decision. In the
veriscope pictures Of this contest every
detail and action are clearly and accu-
rately shown and exactly the same
length of time is taken to show a
round OF the contest as was used in
lighting it at Carson City, consequent
~ any one, by holding a watch on the
sixth round and counting the time
tltz was down, and closely following
F1tzsimmons' movements in the four
teenth round, can settle these points to
their own satisfaction
Dr. Conterno although now but twen-
ty-nine years of age, already takes
front rank among composers and musi-
Clans His compositions have earned
for him the friendship not only of the
leading musical people of America. hut
the masters of the old world as we'll
He was here last season with BATTLES
OF Our Nations" and made a pronounc-
ed hit Conterno's famous band will
be heard at Mozart Park next Sunday
and Monday.
"Richelieu,'a grand historical drama
OF the Shakespearian order. and ona
that Is often considered almost equal to |
works OF the great master, has been Sc
lected by Thomas w. Keene. the emin- |
ent tragidian, for his appearance at the |
opening of the season at the Opera
House tonight. Mr. Keene is accom- |
panied by Charles B. Hanford. who /
mas won distinction in classic plays |
and a complete supportings organize !
ton. History has given TO posterity |
the cruel. ambitious priest; as unscrr-
pulous as he was daring and ambitious: (
but the English playwright has turned
aside from stern historic truth, and |
shows US the wise minister. the kind /
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
Coal RUNNING SHORT.
The Wheeling Street Railway Con-
cerned About Their Fuel Supply.

Have Only Enough to Last Them
This Week-Request Local Or
ganizers to Allow a South Side
Bank to Furnish Them With
Coal - Request Refused - All
Trains Being Watched for Scao
Miners to Pass Through-A Com
munication.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
RIVER NEWS.

Daily Chronicle OF tho Movements OF the
Goats and Boatmen.
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
Argand, Parkersburg.
T. M. Bayne, Steubenville.
Leroy, Darlington.
Ruth, Sistersville.
Fair Play, Sistersville
Lexington, New Matamoras :.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
EDUCATIONAL,
GCHOOL AT LEATHERWOOD.

Miss Frances Z. Bell will open school
for misses, boys and small children Mon
day, September 10. The school rooms adj
join Mrs. Walters house on the east, and
play grounds in the rear. Latin, French
and German taught and pupils prepared
for college. Especial attention paid to the
primary department.
For terms and other information apply
to Miss Bell or at the school after Sep
TENDER s. au29eadr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
Thomas W. keene in "Richelieu"-"The
Broadway Girl"

OPERA HOUSE-To-nigh Thomas w.
Keene in "Richelieu."
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-day mat
inee and evening, 1.-The Broadway Girl
last half of week, I'm the Name of the
Gar"
WHEELING PARK-All next week,
Veriscope pictures of Corbett-Fitzsim-
mons fight.
MOZART PARK-Saturday and Sum-
day, Conterno's band.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01


The marks at the wharf last evening
showed stage Of 8 feet inches and
stationary. Yesterdays rise of two
inches at this point was due to slight
rise in the Monongahela river several
days ago.
The wharfboat will be taken to the
Parkersburg docks to-day by the steam
er Eliza, where she will be given
general calking. During the absence
of the wharfboat H. C. Miller's on Wa
ter street will be used as the wharf
headquarters
News was received yesterday after
noon from the crew Of the Fair PLAY
which pulled in from Pittsburg, that
the steamer Kanawha was having a
hard pull off ground at Duff, a short
distance this side of Psttsburg.
The Argand, scheduled to leave for
Parkersburg yesterday at IL a. m. was
detained at the wharf until 4 D. m.
owing to an unusually heavy ship
ment
The firm Of Bay Brothers, it is re.
ported, will transfer the steamer Ruth.
now in the Sistersville and Wheeling
trade, to the Pittsburg and Morgan
town trade and establish new line in
competition for the up-river business.
They are building new beat for the
Wheeling trade.
! Pittsburg-River 81 feet and falling
at the dam; weather clear and cool.
Morgantown-7 feet.
Steubenville-2 feet s, falling.
Oil City-S inches, stationary.
Warren-.3 of a foot.
Greensboro feet 2. falling.
Parkersburg 4 feet; falling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01

TO-MORROW'S DEPARTURES,
Parkersburg, Argand, II a. m.
Steubenvihe, T. M. Bayne, 2:3O D. M
Sistersville, Ruth, 80 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-01
Boarding and Day School

For Girls. Re-opens Sept. %. '97 35th year.
Mrs. Fl. p. LEFEByRE. Priacipal.
Miss E. ID. HUNTLEY, Associate Principal
1872 and LA ". Franklin ST., Baltimore, Md.
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