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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

Now on this day, May 8, 1898, comes
the plaintiff, by his attorney, r. ID.
Rodgers, and files petition in the above
entitled canse, and also his affidavit
that defendant is q non resident of
the State of Missouri, and that the
usual service of process cannot be had
on her. It is therefore ordered by the
Clerk, in vacation, that publication be
made notifying said defendant that
suit has been commenced against her,
the object and general nature OF which
is to enforce q tax lien against the
following described real estate, STU
ated in Audrain County, State of Mis-
souri,, to-wit: Lots 3 and A, block l5,
Laud's Addition to the City of Mex
leo, for the years of 1891, 1892, 1898,
1894, 1895 and 1896. Now, therefore,
unles you, said nonresident defend
ant, be and appear at the next regular
term of this court, to be begun and
held at the Court House In the City of
Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, or
the first Monday In June next, 1898,
and on or before the third day of said
term answer or otherwise plead to
said petition, the same will be taken
as confessed, and Judgment rendered
In accordance with the prayer OF said
petition. And it is further ordered
that a copy hereof be published in the
Mexico LEDGER, q weekly newspaper
published in Audrain County, for four
weeks successfully, the last insertion
to be at at least fifteen days before
the commencement of said next term
of this court. A true copy.
Attest: P. NJ. MORRIS,
Clerk,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
FRANCE STRICTLY NEUTRAL,
French Comment on tEe NeyF Commercial
Convention Between france and
the United states.

PARIS, June 1.-The Journal des
Debats, yesterday, commenting upon
the commercial convention between
France and the United States, says:
THE war is certainly causing much
injury to our exporters, and our trade
with the United States, # not entirely
stopped, has certainly been materially
diminished. The convention gives US
advantages, mainly Tor the future,
which we hope are neal at hand, bat
at the same time it has special impOr-
lance, inasmuch as II proves Washing,
ton is aware that, whatever may he the
individual sympathies Of many French
men, France, as & country, IS resolved
to maintain strict neutrality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

ADVERSELY has It's uses and pur-
poses. On Decoration Day, 1897, no
one dreamed that on Decoration Day,
1893, new graves Of q new war would
In Mexico, Mo-, be wreathed In the
garlands Of love by the hand Of n gen.
Grafton come into existence since the
days out Of which grew the occasion
Of our national holiday. In the fun
eral procession Of young Mason to-
day marched side by side the veter-
ans VINO wore the 'tgray," the veter-
ans who wore the "blue" and the
volunteer Of the Hispano-American
war. The Goth Of May La NJ last an
American holiday In which every sec
tion Of the union-every American
participates. Henceforth and for
sver, mot only one nation, onepeople,
but with one thfob beat OF the heart
the nation responds to the duty Of rs-
msmber1ng and honoring the heroism
Of The American soldier In whatever
oanse he gave up his life . consci-
encious Offering to his country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

which the Mosquito feet viii be desig-
mated in accordance with the terms of
the recently enacted act on the subject
Other purchases are In prospect but
final selection Of the dozen vessels to
be purchased, from the eligible list of
over 100 supplied by the examining
board, has not been made.
The torpedo boat Rowen. built at
Seattle by Moran Bros, has now been
reported ready for trial and iRstruc-
tons we're sent to the department yes
terday to run the trip OF Friday, OFT
Puget Sound
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
CAPsIzED IN 4 STRONG GALE,
Four Log RsSters Out of "a Boat LOad OF
Ten Men Dr0w uaa ut seoUI
Chotx Point.

MILWAUKEE, June IA special to
the Wisconsin from Monistique, Mich,
says n sail boat with ten men capsized
yesterday near Seoul Chois point.
Four mon were drowned Their names
are unknown. The wind was north
west and was blowing q gale. The
men were going there TO raft logs foi
the Mackinaw Lumber CO., o& st.
I2nnce,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

PROF. w. A, HARDING, of Mexico,
has been employed by President Mil
lion,of Hardin College, to take charge
of the wind and stringed instrument
departments for next year. Professor
Harding will also have charge of the
chorus drill. No better selection
could have been made for this impor-
amt position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

PARTIES who subscribed for the
new Presbyterian church should pay
their subscription promptly to MIR. B.
B. Tureman, the treasurer, who will
be found at the Mexico Savings Bank.
Give this matter your prompt atten-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
Whoopine Courh.

had q little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack Of whoopine
cough. My neighbors recommended
Ohamberlain's Cough remedy. / did
not think that any medicine would help
him, bat after giving him q few doses
OF the remedy I noticed an improve
ment, and one bottle cured him en-
tireiy. It 10 the best cough medicine
I ever had In the house.-.L.MooRE,
South Burgettstown, Pa. For sale By
Woodbridge & Purdy, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

THE graduating class of the Mexico
High School Is composed of three
boys and five girls. The Mexico High
School has turned out some splendid
men and women, who Ire making
their marks in life. A graduate from
the Mexico High School is thoroughly
drilled and well equipped for the
average pursuit in life. OF course, a
higher education is desirable II 1t can
be obtained. AT the same time, a
young man who has had the benefit OF
the Mexico High Schools finds him
self well qualified to look out fer him
aalf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

You can't down men who have the
sand Of American sailors. A specimen
OF that sand was given in a cablegram
from Capt. CLARK, of the battleship
Oregon, when he was informed by the
Navy Department of the probability
that the Spanish fleet intended trying
to intercept and destroy the Oregon.
He said: 81 am not afraid of the
whole Spanish fleet"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
Stores to Close at $50 P. III.

The following named business men
have agreed to close their stores at
$3.50 p. m, beginning to-day, the
compact to remain In force until the
first of September:
Victor Bros, ]. & v. Barth, McLo-
ney & Minor, The Racket, Wilkins
Bros, Ricketts, & Emmons ID. @. Co.,
]. Blum, Sons Co., Griffee & Martin,
8. & N. Phillip, Shtreman Clothing
Co., Morris & Abbay, r. r. Hall,
Smith & Brown, w. W. Harper, Tur-
ner- jackson Mercantile o., Famous,
B. Schienberg and Jos. Steiuman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
Tnekar Hnfal

q r. Null has sold the Tucker Hotel
furniture and lease to ex-fIght Police
man5 B. Qulaenberry, who viii run q
arst-ciRas house. Mr.. Nnil did 3 good
business and We are glad TO know viii
remain in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
The Cruiser oolnnpIa Placed in Dry Dock

New YORK, May si.-The cruiser
Columbia was placed In dry dock yes
terday afternoon. During the day a
number OF mechanics and laboFers
were at work ripping ont the damaged
plates. The collier Leonidas left the
yard yesterday, end the collier Pompeii,
in command Of Capt, Medley, steamed
out u few hours later. The destination
of neither vessel was made known, but
it is understood that they are bound
for southern waters
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

THE appointment of P. E. Locke
(who vas deputy county clerk OF Au-
drain county)i place OF j. 8. Snidow,
deceased, meets with the hearty and
cordial approval of oil III people, no
matter to what political party they
may belong. The appointment of Miss
Ethel snidow as deputy county clerk
by Mr.. Locke was the proper and
right thing to do and meets with the
approval OF the friends of Mr.. Locke
On well as the friends of the deceased
county clerk. Governor Stephens and
County Clerk Locke are both to be
congratulated upon their appoint
ments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
Tho Tr,hnna primar

This is An original mirth- provoking
production by Eugene Fieid-writter
by him In his unique style in 1882
while editor of the Denver Tribune
The publication contains fifty-siz
pages. The proceeds of the sale Of
the book viii be devoted to erecting
a monument to the "gentle poet o.
childhood at Columbia, Mo. Price,
postpaid, 25 cents. Address
j. WEST GOODWIN,
See'y and Treas, Sedalia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

MONTREAL, May si-pilots arriving
report that the American steam yacht
Alfredo, bound from the great lakes to
New York. went ashore On Barnaby
island and is lying In q dangerous
position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
.SlGllGd The FOritiGidOls and
Perhaps Forced Entrance
to The HalbOP.
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING.
Nothing Official from American
Side - Spanish Reports
Say Americans Are
Repulsed.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
WASHINGTON, June /, 3:1S p. M
Reports from the Santiago lombard
ment so far have reached this cOun-
try only through Spanish channels.
A late Havana dispatch says the
American fleet raj driven off after
firing seventy. heavy shots, practical
ly doing no damage. Other reports
say MORO Castle at Santiago was de-
molished by the United States war
ships and that In a battle In the har-
Dor the Spanish ship Reina Mercedes
ives sunk. There Is absolutely moth
ing official from the American side,
but 1t is known that a red-hot en-
gagement has taken place between
schley and the Spanish in the fortifi-
cations. SIMPSONS squadron is also
before Santiago.
THE FIGHT TUESDAY.
CAPE HAYTIEN, HAYTI, May 81, 81
Is p. m.-Advices from Havana say a
heavy engagement is taking place at
Santiago de Cuba.
The Havana advices state that the
American fleet has forced the en-
trance to the harbor of Santiago and
has engaged the Spanish fleet.
$40 p. m. Private messages inti-
mate that there has been a severe
tght between the American feet and
the outer Notifications and the Span
ish feet.
The fight lasted the greater part of
the afternoon. The advantage appears
to have been with the Americans.
According to the latest advices, the
combat is still in progress.
Advices just received from Havana
say that since 2 O'Clock this afternoon
the American feet at Santiago has
been ~cannonading the batteries of
Moro Castle, La Socapa and Punta
Gordo.
At the same time, 1t is added, the
American ships have been engaged
with the Spanish warships. The fir
ing was extremely heavy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

IT is time to begin to arrange for
the big Mexico fair. Our people are
all interested In this enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

YOUNG MASON, II of Mexico's vol
unteers who died of pneumonia In the
hospital at st. Louis, was without
relatives. The people of Mexico,
approaching his noble and manly act
in volunteering to fight for the flag,
had a committee appointed who went
to st. Louis and brought the body OF
Mason to Mexico, where It was buried
with honors. This is proper and right
and speaks well for our people.
Nothing less could have been expected
from this community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

SAGAsTA says that Spain will prose-
cute this war to the end with the
utmost vigor. Uncle Sam will do
everything in his power to aid that
nrourapana
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

PROF. CALVIN NJ. WOODWARD, OF
st. Louis, who addressed the High
School graduates Monday night, is one
OF the most practical and best equip
ped school men In Missouri. The
public schools a have no firmer
friends than those who, like Prof.
Woodward, are ~devoting their lives to
the advancement of education. Prof.
Woodward has character, attainment,
scientific insight, educational sympa-
thy, experience and executive ability.
He cannot be led astray by political or
sectarian influences. He has no selfish
or unworthy ends to serve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

THE Mexico soldiers will in a few
days move from Chickamaaga to
Tampa, Fla. They will likely see &C
tive service within q month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

Bromoline win positively cure q
cold In "A hours. No cure, no pay.
% cents. Sold by Buckner & Whit
ney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

THE people Of Mexico are reminded
by the death of one Of Mexico's young
soldiers that war Is something more
than fuss and feathers. Mexico has
sent out a company of Its finest and
most promising young men. One of
the first deaths to occur In the army
was that Of Richard Mason, Of Mexico,
member of Company L, Fifth Regi-
ment OF Missouri volunteers. II war
continues there will be more deaths.
There will be many mor deaths and
from time to time u people will
think of Sherman's statement that
"War is He'll"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
The nlaha Eofai

The Globe Hotel is now IN she
hands of its owner William ars
and will be run in aFst-class style
just as hr. Humphrey conducted it,
Beet 81 e day house in Mexico. Farms
ers + invited to cal, Fivs-eiass
accommodations fer commercial nnen
and tha travelling public, 2tw
Mrs. DIR. MoMurtry and her little
daughter, Roberta, have returned 70
their home ia Rush Hill after 4 weaka
visit with her parents, AIR. ard Mrs.
w. T. Lett, near Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

Miss Agnes Mannish, of st. Louis,
who has been the guest of Mrs. Sam
Morris, left this afternoon for a visit
In Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

J. A. Hollopeter, of this city, has
the thanks OF the LEDGER for some of
the finest strawberries ever grown in
Missouri. Audrain county produces
not only the best corn, the best mules,
the best hogs and the best horses, but
the best fruit grown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
The Oak Dale Farming and Stock
Company. Qimited.)
In the matter Of the Oak Dale Farming
and Stock CompanY, (Limited,)

tAtb
WHgREAs, a partnership association, limited,
has been formed by David J. Mayes and John w.
Rutter, In pursuance OF the Revised Statutes OF
the State OF Missouri, 1889, chapter 123, entitled:
partnership resolutions. Now, we, DAVID J.
Mayes. and John ". Rutter, the persons who
have formed the said association, do hereby
make this statement in writing, as requested by
said act; The full names OF the persons forming
The said partnership are as follows, so-wit;
Missouri, and John W. Rutter, OF Andrain County,
Missouri. The amount OF capital OF said assocl-
alton subscribed for by each OF said partners is
one thousand dollars. The partners hereto shall
have the right at any time during the life of this
association TO draw out such an amount of the
net prohts for Individual use as may be due them
as their share or part, but at no time shall the
capital stock be diminished, The total amount
Of capital Of said association is two thousand dol
lars, sll OF which has been paid In. The eharac-
ter OF the business 10 be conducted by this as
ISOLATION is that Of farming and stock raising.
Farming and Stock Company dimited.1 The
contemplated dgrstiop of said association Is five
years from date The location Of the business Of
5 PaxsP " !. k k6fEsi SEAL
Subscribed and sworn to, before me, this, the
25d day Of April, a. D, 1895. Commission expires
SAMUEL W. EARLY,
Notary Public.
STATE OF MISSOURI, -
COUNTY or BOONE.
Be It remembered that on this, the sd day Of
q Notary Public within and Tor the Counry Of
Boone, State Of Missouri David j. Mayes and
John w. RutteT, who are personally known TO
me to be the same persons whose names are
signed to the foregoing instrument OF writing
and acknowledge the same TO be their free act
and deed Tor the purposes therein mentioned
Commission expires February %, 1909.
SAMUEL W. EARLY,
STATE OF MISSOURI,
ouErY OF AUDRAIa.
In the Recorders oface-I, Charles n. Bruce.
Recorder within and for the county Aforesaid
attached was fled for record ia nv offics On fbe
18th day Of April, 1895, at 30 O'clock q. M. and
that the same Is duly recorded in said once In
book 90 at page 10.
In Witness Whereof, 1 have hereunto set nv
hand and AIMED my Official seal. Mexico. Mis-
sour, this 18th day Of April, 1885.
c. II. BRUCE.
The former partnership between Mayes 4
Rntter has, BY Limitation, expired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
PATRoNIzE the Mexico creamery.

WHAT'S the matter2 Hasn't Schley
a c~orkscrew2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

COMPANY o did the proper thing in
turning out and assisting in the fun
eral of Mexico's young volunteer
soldier, Richard Mason.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

ONE of Mexico's soldiers writing
from Chickamauga, says:
Everybody In camp longs for pay
day. Nearly all are broke, and but a
few dollars would afford untold relief.
Nobody knows Just when the 'ghost''
will walk, but 1t is believed that the
early part of next week will witness
its coming. Members of various com
panies intend to create funds to be
used In buying things Uncle Sam does
not furnish. It's a good scheme.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

THE Mexico LEDGER would like to
impress on the farmers the import
ance of furnishing milk to the Cream
cry. MI. Roden, n of Mexico's
most substantial citizens, has charge
of this enterprise and will, with the
help of our people, make 1t a cce
There is no a why the Mexico
creamery should not be of Importance
to the farmers, and also a paying in
yestment to the owner,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

Mrs. @. 8. Green, who has been the
guest OF Miss Laura Roberts, has re-
turned to st Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02

THE grand final concert at Hardin
College tonight will be a most de-
lightful entertainment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
Pitcher JeweIry Co.,
tI6 S. Jefferson Street.

Notice is hereby given that we have
taken charge of the estate of Michael
O'Brien, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are re-
quested to exhibit them for allowance
to us within n year after this date
or they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate, and IL such
claims be not exhibited within two
years from this date they Will be for
ever barred.
JOHN O'BRTEN.
nj. J.. O'BRIEN.
EDWARD O,BRIEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
SHERIFFs SALE In PARTITION
In the Circuit Court OF Audrain
County, Missouri.

By virtue and authority of a decree
and order Of sale made by ths said
Court, In the above entitled cause,
and of a certified copy thereof, dated
February IL, 1898, l will, or
Friday, the Seventeenth Day of June,
A. D., 1898,
between the hours of 8 o'clock in the
forenoon and 8 O'Clock in the after
noon OF that day, at the east front
door of the Court House, In the city
OF Mexico, In Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, sell, at public vendne, to the
highest bidder, the following describ-
ed real estate, viz:
The north half of the northeast
quarter and the northeast fourth OF
the northwest quarter of section 80,
township so, range s, all In Audrain
County, Missouri. 5
Terms of sale as follows, viz: For
cash.
M. N. NELSON,
Sheriff Audrain County. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
D OF PUBLICATION.
To JUNE TERN, 1898.

JAS. w. DowELL, COL
LEcToR OF REVENUE
FOR AUDRAIN CoUN-
TY, MISSOURI, To RCE
PLAINTIFF, TAX LIEN.
vs.
DELLA PETIT,
DEFENDANT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-02
STATE OF MISSOURI.
STATE OF MISSOURI,

The former partnership between Wsves 4
Ritter has, BY limitation, expired.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-03-02
SUNDAY
NOT
OBSERVED.
By Workmen at The
League Island Navy
Yard.
WORK ON WARSHIPS PUSHED.
Minneapolis And Columbia Al
most Ready To
Move.
so IS MONITOR MIANTONOMAH
The Ram Katahdin ls Having Her ventllat-
ing Apparatus Improved and Fitted
With Steam Pipes.
so is MONITOR MIANTONOMAH
The Ram Katahdln ls Having Her ventilat-
ing Apparatus Improved and Fitted
With Steam Pipes.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2S.-League island
navy yard literally swarmed with Wis
itors IL consequence of the report from
Washington that the cruisers Column
bia and Minneapolis, the double-tur-
reted monitor Miantonomah and the
ram Katahdin had been ordered to go
into commission with dispatch.
Both cruisers have skeleton crews
aboard. while the monitor has been ly-
ing at her dock for several years and
the Katahdin since last winter.
None OF the naval officials at the
navy yard would say anything relating
to the future movements of the vessels,
but from workmen It was learned that
the commission orders had been issued.
This was borne out by the fact that
all day large force of men In the con-
struction and repair departments were
actively at work on the Miantonomah
and the Katahdin.
Visitors were kept of these boats,
and only those having friends among
the officers and crews of the cruisers
were allowed on board.
THE MIANToNOMAH ALMOST READY.
The repairs to the monitor are all Of
a minor nature, and will be completed
by Tuesday. Over 20 men have already
been detailed for her, and 1t is said her
full complement Of $50 will be made up
as rapidly as possible.
A large force of men were busy on
the Katahdin, improving her ventilat-
ing apparatus and fitting her with
steampipes. This work will only take
q few days.
Sunday work atLeague island is very
unusual, and this activity is taken to
indicate that the navy department in
tends to get the vessels there ready for
sailing at a moments notice.
Late Sunday afternoon steam was
gotten up on board the monitor for the
purpose of testing her boilers and ma
chinery. In one of the lofts nearly 100
men were at work on small spars and
boat-fittings.
Everything is ship shape on the Min
neapolis and Columbia, and beyond fill
ing up their complement of officers and
men and taking on coal and provisions.
nothing remains to be done.
This will consume about five days at
the most, and then both vessels will be
ready for active service.
The work Of enlisting men will con-
tinue until orders to stop have been
received from Washington.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-03-02
MAY SOLVE
MYSTERY.
Police on The Trail of the Muir
derers of Mrs.
StOlz.
IMPORTANT ClEWS FOUND.
information Carefully 0uarded-WiiI
Not be Made Public Until Ar
rests Have Been Hade.
IMPORTANT CLEWS FOUND.

Portland, Ind, Feb. 2S.-The author
tiles have unearthed some very i'm
portant clews which in few days may
lead to the detection and arrest of the
murderers of Mrs. Louisa Stoltz, who
was found bound. gagged and dead
two weeks ago and her house robbed.
The nature of the discoveries is
guarded jealousy, and not a thing in
connection with it allowed to leak out,
but enough has been learned that is of
grave Importance.
The postal card, bandanna and blue
handkerchief and the nugget scarfpin
are being carefully looked after, and
these are thought to have furnished,
from some source, the new informa-
ton.
Mrs. Smith OF West Walnut street
claims that a man entered her house
and made her give up all the money
there while another stood guard out
side.
They threatened her with an awful
penalty in case she disclosed anything,
and she kept still through fear.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-03-02
CHANGE For FnsIon.

Indianapolis, Feb. 26.-Although the
state Populist convention practically
declared against fusion, 1t has develop
ed that A. ]. Padgett succeeded in
lacking to the anti-fusion plank the
following amendment: Nothing in the
minority report shall be construed to
prevent Populists in the townships.
counties and cities from uniting with
other persons to defeat dishonest and
incompetent officials" There was an
other amendment that all vacancies on
the state ticket shall be filled by the
state central committee. 1t is said that
eight members of the state central COM
mittee, II not nine, favor fusion.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-03-02
A Burglar Lynchsd,

Mayfield, KY, Feb. PA mob Of
about 300 or 400 citizens of Mayfield
and Graves county gathered from diff
ferent points in the outskirts of the
city and dragged Richard Allen, col
ored. out of the Jail, and carried him
to the court house yard and swung
him to a tree. Allen was arrested sew
eral days ago for burglary, and it was
for this crime that he was strung up.
He was a member OF a gang who are
responsible for wholesale robberies in
this vicinity.