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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

DIR. and Mrs. II. B. Cole, nee Gave,
OF Sedalia, r guests of Mrs. Coles
sister, Mrs. James johnson, on East
Monroe street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. G. Trimble are
located temporarily at %Plattsburg,
Mo. Mr.. TrimbIe writes, "This will
be my headquarters for sometime"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

II the system is fortified by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which makes rich, red
blood, there is little danger Of sick
mess.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Says the Fulton Sun: Miss Effie
Mckinney, who has been visiting
Mrs. D. B. Lovelace, returned to Mex
leo Tuesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Tom PLATT doesn't object to Nc
Kinley giving Whitelaw Reed tafy as
long as he doesn't give him an Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11
CAPTURED A WHALE.
A Gala Time for Long Island Fisher
men-S2,000 in Spells.
From the New York Herald.

AASAA hHS &fS" W ANAe~
Two huge whales were sighted
shortly after 8 O'Clock last Friday by
the patrolmen of the Ditch Plains life
saving station, Southampton, L. 1.
The Amagansett whalemen were at
once notified, the signal for a rally
was given, and in a few minutes the
village was a scene of wild excite
ment. Five boats were quickly man
ned and the pursuit of the leviathans
was begun. Captain Joshua Edwards
was in command of the fleet.
The boat containing Captain "Josh'
Edwards was the first to come up with
the whales, but before the harpoon
could be used the leviathans ''sound-
ed" n putting out to sea and the
other going to the east. Captain
"Josh" and his crew decided to follow
up the one that went toward Mon
tauk and they were obliged to pull
nearly six miles before they came up
again with their prey.
The whale again put out before the
captain and his merry men got within
striking distance, and, after a consul
tation of the several crews, it was de-
cided to return to Nappaugue life saw
ing station to take a rest and to wait
for the whales return, for be it known
these kings of the deep are fearless.
The lookout had not long been on
the watch when he gave a yell: A
whale! A whale!
Captain Josh Edwardc' boat again
took the lead and was soon close by
the whale. With a quick, strong
throw the darting iron was buried into
the monsters back. The whale gave a
snort of pain, lashed the seas in his fury
and made a wild dash to escape. The
wounded leviathan, after running
nearly six miles, with the boat behind
him, became exhausted and lay quiet.
The whalers pulled in the line and
the lance was used with a deadly
effect. In a few minutes the big prize
was lifeiess upon the water. A line
was fastened to the monster, the boats
were strung out in line and thus they
towed the carcass ashore.
The work of cutting up the huge
whale vas begun. The whale was 45
feet in length.
What the whalemen get for their
prize will be divided into thirty-five
equal parts, one each for every man
who helped to capture the monster.
The oil is being fried out. The
bIubber is four inches thick on the
outside. The whalebone in the mouth
is in slabs and is five feet long.
Thirty barrels of oil will be obtained
from the carcass, and the whalemen
will be several thousand dollars richer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11
Ranair,nr Neatly nnne

II you want your watch cleaned OF
spairing Of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. s,
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
WITT T. 8. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

MIR. and Mrs. w. L. Harper have
given up housekeeping and are stay
ing at the Ringo..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Ray Medley, of Roanoke, was a
business visitor In Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

W. B. Myers, of Santa Fe, was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Mrs. ]. w. Bryan returned the frat
of the week from Covington, KY,
where she visited her brother, Judge
VIM. Feuiey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

E. NJ. Catlett, of Chicago, is buying
horses for the market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

G. R. Martin, Of Auxvasse, was IL
town on business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

THE Mckinley administration starts
in with s151, ooo, 900 of gold in the
treasury, which is the largest amount
on hand since 1890.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Miss Carrie Cordner is visiting Mrs.
w. F. Reed at Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

w. w. Rankin, of Bloomfield, Ia,
was the guest of g. 8. Clayton Satur-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Thomas Thompson, ofTulip, has lost
over 100 head Of hogs from cholera
this winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

worse until l was IN
able to take my food
or n myself in
any way; i was abso-
lutely helpless. Three
bottles of SIS. re-
1ieved me so that !
lwas soon able to move
my right ann; before
long I u walk
across fhe room. and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11
Real Blood Remedy.

SIS. cures Scrofuia, Cancer, Eczema,
and any form Of blood troubles. If you
have q blood disease, take blood medi-
c~ine-S.S.S. guaranteed purely vegsfa-
10 recommended for nothing else. It
forces out the poison matter permanent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Home Seekers Excursion Tuesday,
March 18th.
Via Chicago & Alton and Wabash to
points north, west and south. For par
ticulars apply to E. s. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

when I had finished one dozen bottles
was cured completely and am as we'll az
ever. I now weigh I7o.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

~. w Will
send to anyone
Our va1uab1e
books. Address
Swift Specific
Co, Atlanta,
ca.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

Send for the "~Curehook." 100 pages free.
]. c. Aver Co. Lowell, Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11

The resolution was adopted with a
mighty chorus of "ayes."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-11
Ayers Sarsaparilla

will do it. It has done it
for thousands. It has been
doing it for so years. Try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25

of his work and pay for 50 many per
cent. of sugar as he states, ON a visit
TO the factory at Norfolk, Neb,, l was
told by farmers that the company did
not act fairly toward them and that
they wanted man of their own choice
at the scale. Ii was therefore no sur
prise to me 20 read in Nebraska papers
that the farmers who raise beets are
against any bounty which the factory
wants to get from the state.
The farmers who raised beets for the
factory at Menomore. Falls also have
trouble. According to the contract
the company agreed TO pay thirty days
after the farmer delivered all his beets,
While attending the institute ON Jan.
10, spoke with several farmers and
they told me that they still are waiting
for their money.
Now in the interest Of the farmers
ask here. Mr. Gates as president, when
will the farmers be paid? To those
who are interested, | will say that the
factory, if work goes on as | saw it on
the 18th OF this mcEth. it cannot be
ready for operation before the latter
part of February or the beginning of
March.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25

DR.. James Thacher, who met. Wash
ington at West Point In 1778) wrote:
The personal appearance Of our COM
mander-ln-chief is that OF the perfect
gentleman and accomplished warrior.
He Ii remarkably tall. full six feet,
erect, and we'll proportioned The
strength and proportion OF his joints
and muscles appear to be commensu-
rate with the preeminent powers Of his
mind. The serenity Of his countenance
and majesty graceiulness OF his de-
pertinent impart strong impression
OF that dignity and grandeur which are
his peculiar characteristics, and no one
can stand in his countenance the idea
Of wisdom, philanthropy, magnanlmity,
and patriotism. There Is a fine SYM
metry In the features OF his face. in
dicatiye OF a bepign and dlgniiiGd spirit.
His nose Ii straight, and his ayes in
cline to blue. He wears his hair in a
becoming cue. and from his forehead
II Is turned back and powdered In a
manner which adds to the military air
Of his appearance He displays ma
tive gravity. but devoid OF all appear
ance cs cstentatlon. His uniform dress
ID blue coat, with two brilliant
eTaulettes buff-colored under clothes.
and three-cornered hat, with a black
cockade.''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25
\ Winter Bath
in White River
WHAT CAME OF BREAKING THROUGH the ICE
INA WISCONSIN river IN FEBRUARY,
.pypm me Chronicle, cAtmoe, M.

them fnr four months, by which time w.
cured, The first benefit obtained was q
less frequent desire to urinate, and lcsseninR
VI that areadhl pain IN the back, which
ceased altogether very soon. My stomach
became comfortable. and my hearts action
normal. AAer the first break my recovery
was rapid, and to-day tlatter myself am .
sound man, and able 10 attend TO my buai.
ness better than ever could before"
lSigneN Il. n. HAILRcK.
I, 4. n, lialicck, do hereby certify, that
the foregoing statement signed BY mo i true
STATE S or l,lSo's ~,
I, John 7. Derby, n Notary Public In and
for the County and State do hereby certify
that T.. \. lallcck, whose name is signed 10
the foregoing statement, Is personally known
TO me, and that he did In my presence and
Of his own free will and aecord. sign and
swear to the same
(sEA,l JouN 4, DERRY, Netary R,bkc.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain In con-
denscd form all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness TO the blood and re-
storc shattered nerves. They are also spe-
cihc for troubles peculiar 10 females, such ~
supprcssons, irregularities and all forms Of
weak ness. In men they effect radical cure
In all eases arising from mental worry, over
work or eNecsScs OF whatever nature, Pink
Pills arC sold IN boxes (uever In loose bulky
at 50r, IA box or six hcxcs for 81. 80 and may b
had M all druggists or direct by mail from
DR. Williams' Medicine Company, Schenee.
tAly N, Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25

Five years aso last winter, there was con-
siderable commotion on the banks Of the
White River, WISCONSIN, MS u young man
named T., a. Hallerk, had broken through
the ice, and was for some moments lost to
view. II was not long, however, before Mr..
Halleck came IN sight again, and by artistic
means was tiShcd fenm the tluid and RESTORED
to society. Ii the ducking had been all, it
would have been well, but unfortunately,
the young gentleman contracted heavy
cold, resulting in chronic rheumatism. COM
plicated with disease of kidney and urinary
organs.
"Eor six months" writes Mr., uallcck,
81 was laid up, and not able to do anything,
During this time suffered with pains IN
the stomach aud small of the hack, and
headache, uriuatiou was frequent and pain
full, my hearts action was increased and |
had aches all over my body, and was gener-
ally used up Then was able to 20 out,
but was confirmed invalid, and for nearly
four years | was in that condition, aud ex,
pected then that should always be disabled
for nothing thnt took gave me any relief.
"ln December, 1895, | read an advertise
meut about DIR. Williams Pink Pills, and
on speaking OF il to Mrs. A, u. Derby, she
strongly urged that | should take them, ~
she said she believed they would cure ME. l
had been under physicians care for over
two years, hut MS they did me no good did
not ask their advice about taking these pills,
but laid in supply and began To take them.
In about ten days began TO experience
substantial relief, and continued " take
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25
SUGAR BEET INDUSTRY.

Among the beet sugar men and sugar
beet raisers in Germany and Austria,
countries which export large quartltles
of beet sugar to the United States, II
was always and is yet subject or dis
cussion, why do the American far
mers not raise sugar beets and why GO
the people in the United States not
make their own sugar." says A. u.
'Veith, Editor German Agricultural and
Horticultural Journal.
AS | was practically engaged in
sugar beet raising in my own country,
Austria Il came to this country In
1856 I made it subject Of my inyes-
rSigation to find the real cause why
sugar beets are not raised here. In
that year there was only one sugar
beet factory in OF Grafton in the United
States and that was the factory at
Alvarado, Cal. I visited this factory
in 1887, and although did not get the
"details about the Let profits OF the
product that was turned out, was told
that the factory would not work for
nothing. I spoke with the farmers who
furnished the raw material, the beet,
and was told that they received a fair
profit per acre, but only the cheap
Chinese labor enabled them to raise
Fbeets. The same answer that sugar
soeets can only be raised with cheap
labor I hear from every farmer, not
only in California but in Kansas and
Nebraska, with whom I have spoken
about sugar meet raising Before re-
turning to my native country in 1881 |
visited the capital. Washington. and
snad talk with Prof. H. W. Wiley,
chemist OF the United States Depart
Ement of Agriculture, and questioned
this gentleman about the possibility
OF sugar beet raising in the United
State6 was told that climate and
soil in many states are adapted to the
raising of sugar bets. but that the
farmers do not know how to cultivate
the crop, thinking 1t costs too mucn
labor, and being satisfied with other
profitable crops with which they are
better acquainted. But" he conclud-
cd. at will not be many years before
our farmers will raise sugar beets. .
What effect the United States govern
ment made 20 furnish the farmers and
those interested in beet sugar making
with all the facts gained in other coun-
tries, learned during my stay in
Reichenberg. Bohemia. as director Of
the Agricultural school. The United
states consular agent Of that city. Mr..
Hayes, had orders to make report on
beet culture TO the State department
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25
.Harm Gurt.
FASHION AND HOME CHAT.

When grating rutmeg start from
the blossom end. 1t will be found 10
crate much more readily.
Fur and greibe birds form the latest
Partisan combination, and the gar
ments made in this style are partieu-
Iarly attractive for evening wear.
If corks are too large for the mouth
of the bottles for which they are in
tended, soak them in boiling water for
a short time and they will soften so
that they may be easily pressed INTO
the bottles.
The deep, itch shades Of red are
again in vogue not only for gowns, but
for hats as we'll. The latter are usually
trimmed with soft, yellow roses or with
a wreath of Violets while the former
are relieved by trim ming of fur
1t cannot be said too often that sand
or -four sprinkled over burning grease
OR oil will put out the fire, A box filled
with sand kept in convenient place
should be found in every household, to
be ready in case of necessity, particu-
iarly where lamps are generally used.
Canary birds enjoy change of food
coca sonally as well as persons do.
Hard boiled eggs, chopped fine, mixed
with cracker crumbs and stock or
cayenne pepper, is very good to feed to
these pets once in while, giving them
a small amount at one time. They VIII
reward you with their sweetest songs.
In washing chamois skins have the
water just warm, and add little am
,monia to it before putting in the skin.
Press and shake, but do not wiring the
skin to remove the moisture, and hang
it where it will dry quickly. Frequent
ly stretch and Pull the skin while it is
drying, and hang it from different cor
uers, so that it will cry evenly. Treat
ed in this manner the skin should be
as soft as when new.
Many tall persons complain that the
bedding will work itself free at the
toos of the bed, no matter how care
fully it may have beer tucked in. Sueh
people should try laying small fold In
the upper sheet at the bottom OF the
bed when putting on the covers That
will prevent the feet from having
draw or close feeling and obviate the
desire to lift the clothing with the
feet and pull them un from the bottom.
The fashioned embossed velvet
in which our grandmothers always de-
lighted has been brought forward by
some enterprising manufacturer, VINO
recognizes the desire for antique styles
now prevalent among fashionaolc
women. OF cousre the material has
been greatly improved, both in texture
and colors, and in all the best shops
this gorgeous velve, is found occupy
in. a place Of honor iE fashions favor.
For woman who rejoices in the
possession of beautiful neck, the
,collarless gowns seem to have been
especially designed. Some OF the rich
est and handsomest evening gowns are
finished at the throat with tiny, al
most invisible cord, and the wearer
,adorns her neck with numerous strands
of pearls. If her neck is long she
allows the lower strand to fit close
against the cord. II her neck is short,
she wears but two strands. The pearl
seem to be the favorite jewel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25

OF Killed chiffon OF tho same color, or
one OF fine lawn trimmed with lace In
sertion and odging
Tho new ostrich boas are made short.
50 that the ends do not hang lower
than tho waist. and these are not
pointed, the Same width being main
tanned throughout. Collarettos, how
ever. are mucn thicker In the middle,
The sleeve whioi was worn In tho
early part OF the century Ia the latest
model shown just at present, II Ia
close-tlttins from tho waist, where u
flares over tho hand, to tho elbow. and
above this is n puff which gathers full
into the armhole,
A pretty thinner dress Ia made OF
pompadour silk, ilcainced up 10 the
waist, and tho rounL blouse bodice has
a cream mousselno dc sole vest with
gulpure lace yoke and white satin
ribbon belt and collar drawn through
steel buckles, two al the neck and ak
at tho waist
Full vest of checked silk In two
colors are nscd In plain cloth gowns
with good effect, They open In tho
center to show an Inner and narrow
vest of fancy galoor, or an embroidery
OF beads on white silk, and are finished
on either edge with q tiny knife plait-
ing of the Silk.
Black velvet hats with black feathers
and large turquoise ornaments for tho
only color are one Of the latest fancies
Of fashion. And novel toque Is made
Of turquoise. blue and brown velvet,
wide In shape, with al aigrette OF tube
roses. Flowers are generally employ
ed on winter hats, and camellias, gar,
denias and yiolets seem TO De In tho,
lead In Paris.
Small Jet buttons and clasps are
growing In favor, some OF the fancy
buttons being as large as sixteen lines.
Perhaps the favoriteS among these are
In enamel, showing open-work designs
and cut-shell trimmings. Many square
| patterns are In mother-of-pearl and
some handsome specimens OF this ma
terial are richly engraved, sometimes
showing gold Hgures,
Pretty collar bands for dresses arc
made OF bias velvet In any light or
bright shade slightly draped md
gathered In two short loops Mt tho
back. where they fasten. The velvet
Ia beaded with steel, pearl turquoise.
frill commencing a. the side and ex-
tending across the back is made OF
white ch..-on, edged with yellow lace.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25
ROMANCE IN A TOMB.
Marion de la Varre Lies. in 1t Beside
Her Lover.

Here is a romantic story OF modern
Artemesia who brought the dead body
Of her lover. John Christie, to Passport,
l.. |, for his second interment more
than forty years ago. Marion de da
Varre said she was the daughter Of
a man who at one time had been
lieutenant governor Of Texas In her
childhood Marion was stolen by In
dams. She remained captive for
years until, just as she was budding
into womanhood, she was rescued by
John Christie, q young English lawyer.
He lived with her In manly, but not
exactly sanctioned bylaw fashion.
Marion de la Varre was magnificent
young woman, with full, robust
figure. She was a pronounced brunet-
tie, with a rich yellow tint to her skin
and shiny black hair.
About eight years after the rescue
Marion and her lover were on a
pleasure trip, going down the Missis-
sippi river to New Orleans; some say
TO attend the Madri Gras. others say
to get married. According to an East.
port correspondent OF the New York
Press, as far as can be learned by
talking to the people in Eastport who
knew the woman all her life, Marion
herself never said that she was on her
wedding trip, or that she would have
been married to Christie had he lived
to get to New Orleans.
Twenty-four hours before the jour.
ney's end John Christie. when prom
enading the deck OF the steamer in
seemingly perfect health, smoking a
cigar, dropped dead. The girls agony
was only equaled by her presence oil
mind. She gathered ny the cigar ashes
which besprinkled the deck, wept and
watched by the side Of her dead lover
When the sympat hetic passengers had
laid his poor dead body out, the glrl
carefully cut his finger nails off and
put them aside for future worship In
company with the cigar ashes.
Sadly she brought her dead lover to
Flushing, l.. L., where she caused a
mausoleum TO be built. In this grave
at Flushing John Christie was not des-
tined to remain The man who had
sold Marion the plot OF land upoa
which the tomb was erected had not
given her the title when death took
him. too.
His widow conceived a liking for the
tomb this modern Artemesia had
raised, and would consent TO ratify the
the compact that her husband had
made only upon condition that Marion
should let hsr bury her husband by the
side Of John Christie. This, Of course
was not to be thought Of, and Marion
waa prepared to go TO law about IT.
She consulted her attorney, Mr.. Bar
rett. at that time member OF the firm
o. Barrett & Beebe, New York city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25

Cincinnati, Feb. lS.--A Havana
dispatch says that q band of Spanish
guerrillas. commanded by Major Taso
is reported TO have captured the
heights OF Montevari, north of Paso
Real de Santiago. The heights were
partially fortified and q number of
Cuban families were there. Taso
surprised the place ana after
three hours fighting captured
it. About 100 insurgents escaped, bu,
100 Others AMI many women and chill
dren were captured. Drawing the pris-
onerS up in line the Spanish troops
shot them down in cold blood aud then
put the children to death, reserving the
women and girls for the soldiers An
imperative order for achievements
was received yesterday from Capt, Gen
eral Weyler. 1t Is reported that
mez outwitted the Spanish commander
and that Weylec'S plans miscarried,
much 10 his chagrlr.
Dallas, Tex, Feb. is. One of the
largest Cuban expeditions that have
sailed from the gulf coast squared away
last night for Cuba from point mid
way between Corpus Christi and
Galveston. The expedition consisted
OF 300 thoroughly armed frontiersmen
from Colorado, Texas and New Mexico
The men forming the expedition We're
sent to south Texas points by Cuban
sympathizers IN squads of from five to
twenty, many of them having passed
through Houston and Galveston with
out suspicion. The vessel is owned
by wealthy private parties, non-resi-
dents of Texas.
During the last 80 days arms and
ammunitions have been shipped as
white lead, hospital supplies, musical
instruments, etc. In ali 100000 rounds
of mixed ammunition for rifles, shot
guns and reYolvers, which had been
quietly gathered AZ rorth Texas points
and some from the biggest arms COM
ranies IN St, Louis, was shipped under
the direction OF Cuban sympathizers
and forwarded in such packages as not
of their contents. The expedition
hopes to join Col! Rogers command Of
Americans in Cuba or Gen. Garcia's
command. The crew consists OF 300
thoroughly experienced sailors, one Ct
the crew being Bob Allan, 10 gunner
who worked Hctchkiss gun in the sea
fight last December Oh the south coast
of Cuba when the Three Friends failed
to land an expedition and had to put
back.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-02-25
FlGURATIvDLY SPEAKING.

2 lovers sat beneath the shade.
And un 2 the other said:
How 1913 that you BIO 0
Hath smiled upon this suit OF mine:
II q heart. It palps for YOU
Thy voice IL mu-6 melody;
tbs TO be thy loved 1. 2;
Say. o nymph. wilt thou marry mew
Then lisped she, soft, why. 10 ly."
st. Louis Journal.