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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
STATE OE MISSOURI
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, W. w. Wilson and Fannie
b. Wilson, his wife, by their certain
deed of trust, dated March 81, 1894,
and recorded in book 3, at page 1914,
conveyed to the said trustee In said
deed of trust therein named the fol-
lowing described tract of land situated
in Audrain county, Missouri, to-wit:
Fifteen acres more or less of of the
north side of the southeast fourth Of
the northeast quarter of Section
Eleven C1), and one-half an acre.
more or less, lying east of and ad.
joining said fifteen acres, and being
east part of southwest fourth of the
northwest quarter of Section Twelve
(12), all in Township Fifty-two (52),
Range Ten (10) west, and all lying
north of Young's Greek.
Which SAID conveyance was made IN
trust to secure the payment of the.
note in said deed of trust described;
and, whereas, said note is due and
unpaid; and, whereas, said trustee
named in said deed of trust is dead,
and, according to the provisions Of
said deed of trust, in case of the in
ability or refusal to act of the trustee
In said deed of trust, the then acting
Sheriff Of Audrain county may pro-
coed to sell said property. Nov.
therefore, at the request of the legd
holder of said note, and under The
provisions of said deed of trust, I, The
undersigned Sheriff of Audrain Couns1
ty, will, on
Friday, the 18th Day of April, A. D.
1893,
between the hours of nine O'Clock Il
the forenoon and five o'clock In th6l
afternoon of said day, at the EAST front
door of the Court House, In the City
of Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.
sell said property at public vendue, to
the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy
said note and the cost Of executing
this deed of trust.
M. N. NELSON,
Sheriff and Acting Trustee. &
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
The Gushing Reported
to Have Sent Her
to the Bottom.
An American Bark Captured by
a Spanish Gunboat.
The First Fight VIII Be in
Philippine Waters-Adju-
tant General Bell and
the Missouri
Troops.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
WASHINGTON, ID. g., April "a, BOZ
The American bark, Saranac, coal
laden, was captured by a Spanish gun
boat in the vicinity Of the Philippines
and taken to Iloilo.
The Spanish feet is moving west
ward and is expected to lombard q
number of American coast towns.
The Spanish commander In the
Philippine waters has gone out to
meet the American squadron under
command of Admiral Dewey and q
battle on the sea is looked for at any
moment. The Asiatic squadron of
the United States is a fighting fleet
and naval authorities say she will best
tne SpaniaruS.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles and the Cuban
representatives r comforting upon q
plan of joint action with Gomez and
Garcia of the Cuban forces.
The monitor Terror captured the
coasting steamer, Ambrose Bolivar,
and took it to Key West.
Adjutant- General Bell, of Missouri,
will not mobilize the State troops
until the government establishes a
camp and provides equipment.
1t is reported that the torpedo boat
Cushing engaged in action with q
Spanish gunboat and sank it, and was
herself badly damaged.
The Senate confirmed Moore Assist
ant Secretary of State.
The American warship Cincinnati,
while lying off Matanzas, picked up q
boat containing two Spanish soldiers.
They were sent to the flagship New
York, the first actual prisoners Of war.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
A DECISIVE BATTLE.
Commodore Dewey Expected to Make
an Attack on Manila.
SHOULD REACH THAT CITY TO-DAY.
WIN Attempt to Capture or Destroy the
Spanish Fleet, After Which the Cap
ture of Manila or Luzon Should
be an Easy Matter.

CHICAGO, April 27.-A special to the
Times-H Herald from Washington says:
Navy department officials confidently
expect that within three days a de-
cisive battle will have been fought be-
tween the American and Spanish ma
val forces operating in the waters of
the Philippines.
1t is learned from a most reliable
source hat Commodore Dewey's squad
ron, which left Hong Kong Sunday for
Mrs bay, has now left that place for
the Philippine islands under instruc-
tions sent several days ago by Secre-
tary Long. Steaming at the rate Of
ten knots an hour, the fleet ought to
reach it's destination by this after
noon, and it is expected by Secretary
Long and other department officials
hat the vessels will be in action i'm
m~ediately after their arrival, unless
the Spanish m~en-of-war should prefer
to remain inside the mined harbors.
OF primary Importance, the officials
declare, is the immediate capture or de-
Y bStAoA VA SPnA2AoA NC21SI5s <AAtOk
this has been accomplished it will not
be a difficult matter to secure the fall
of Manila or Luzon and of other ports
by simply conducting a blockade such
as the north Atlantic squadron is do
ing with reference to Cuban ports. 1t
is understood that Commodore Dewey's
plan of campaign contemplates the
capture or destruction of the Spanish
feet. There are six of these craft,
none Of which is to be compared to the
protected cruisers OF the American
squadron.
As Commodore Dewey has not a large
squadron, it is appreciated that he will
not have sufficient vessels to carry on
q blockade which will last any length
Of time. He will, however, be able to
blockade the principle ports in which
the Spanish troops are stationed, and
the insurgents in the island will prob
ably give him assistance by contribu-
ting their land operations.
Altogether naval experts say that
Commodore Dewey's task is the easiest
Of those which have been assigned to
any flag officer.
Upon but one point are the officials
uneasy. This relates to the continu-
ance Of cable communication between
Commodore Dewey and the United
States. There is a Spanish cable line
connecting Hong Kong and the Philip
pines, and it may be found necessary
to cut the cable in order to prevent the
Spanish forces from cabling their gov
eminent the condition of affairs in the
island.
It is appreciated by the authorities
that as Spain can send no reinforce
ments to the east, it will do the Span
iards very little good to know what is
going on in the far east, but for pru-
Dental reasons 1t is believed that Com
modore Dewey should hasten to get
the cable under his control as rapidly
as possible.
1t is supposed at the the department
that he has made all necessary prepa-
rations to cut the cable and keep pos
session of the end connecting him with
Hong Kong, and, with an operator on
board his ship, he will be able to COM
municate with the department as often
as shall be necessary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

HARDIN COLLEGE, one of the very
best schools for girls in this country,
Is going to extend its popular influence
and usefulness by adding a primary
department. Elsewhere in the LED
GER will be found a statement by Prof.
J. W. Million in reference to this mat
ter. This school was never in a more
prosperous condition than it is to-day
and we congratulate the management
on its bright future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
Central Committee Audra
st. Louis Live Stock Market.

ST.. LOUIS, April N.-The arrivals In
the native cattle division were mostly
beef steers. Steers sold from %. 8 8 to
$3.50, stockers a to $40, feeders
S4.45, mixed cattle s4.40, cows and
heifers s3.45 to s4.60.
HoasHThe bulk of the good hogs
sold at $3.50 to $3.50. The inferior to
fair mixed at s3.1 10 to IS. 65, good mixed
at 1870 to ss.s 90, pigs and light lights
at o. to $3.50, and large numbers sold
at $40 to 1886; light hogs %. 90 to
$3.50, very few above $3.s5; medium
weights at e3.76 to e4; heavy
cnlls at %. 25 to $3.50, and heavy hogs
ut 1870 to 1895.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
CANADIANS TO THE RESCUE
VIII Form q Battalion to Fight for Uncle
Sam Against Spain-Meet-
ing Tonight.

CHICAGO, April 2z.-A committee
composed of George A. Baynes, late
major of the Montreal garrison artil-
lery; D. N. Campbell, late Canadian
militia, and w. Il. F. Holmes, late
Queens Own rifles, have called a meet
ing of Canadians who are in sympathy
with the United States in the present
war movement against Spain and are
willing to volunteer their service and
form a Canadian regiment, to assem-.
BILE at the Sherman house this evening
for the purpose Of e~ffecting an organi-
cation. The object is to raise a battal-
ion composed of Canadians, of whom
there are upwards Of $4,000 in Chicago
alone, besides large numbers in st.
Paul, Minneapolis and other cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
BUSY DAY AT
Organizing Infsnozy Regiments into Bril-
gades-The First Brigade, Col
Burt Commanding.

CHIokAMAuaA PARE, Ga, April ~.
General field orders directing the
formation into n division Of two bril-
gades Of infantry the regiments of the
United States here, was issued yester-
day by Maj.-Gen. Brooke. Col. James
]. Van Horne, of the eighth infantry,
is put in command Of the division, he
being the ranking senior officer. The
first brigade is composed of the sew
enth, eighth, twelfth and twenty
fifth infantry, with Col. Andrew 8.
Burt, of the twenty-Afth, in command.
The second brigade, according to the
general order, is made up of the o
ond and twenty-fourth infantry, ''and
such other infantry a. may arrive
hereafter"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
THE FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
(First Regular Session.)
sENATE


WASHINGTON, April 27.-During the
two hours session of the senate yes
terday, the conference report on the
army reorganization bill was agreed
to, and the measure engrossed and
signed. The remainder of the session
vas devoted to the passage of seventy
four private pension bills, and numer-
GUS measures from the general calen-
dar.
Bills were passed as follows: To
amend an act granting to the Ar
kansas, Texas & Mexican Railway Co.
a right of way through the Indian ter
ritory; to enable the officers, warrant
officers, petty officers and marines of
the United States navy who may dis
tinguish themselves in action to receive
medals of honor, rosettes and ribbons;
in reference to the civil service and ap-
pointments Hereunder afording addi-
tional advantages to h~onorably dis
charged soldiers; to amend the naviga-
ton laws relating to the licensing of
officers of steam vessels; 70 place on
the retired list of the army as SER
geants four survivors Of the Franklin
Arctic expedition.
At IL o'clock, on motion of Mr.. Alli-
son, the senate went into executive
session, and at 1915 adjourned.
HOUSE.
The war revenue bill was reported
to the house, and by an arrangement
made the debate will begin to-day, and
continue at night sessions until Fri
day. At Jour o'clock on that day the
vote will be taken.
The contested-election Ease of Wise
Young, from the second Virginia dis
trict, was decided in favor of the con-
testant, DIR. Wise, who is a republican,
by a party vote.
Speeches for the contestant were
made by Messrs. Crumpacker rep,
Ind.) and Grosvenor rep, o.. Mr..
Jones dem, Va-) followed for the con-
testee.
The senate amendments to the naval
appropriation bill were non-concurred
in, and a conference requested. The
speaker appointed Messrs- Boutelle,
Hilborn and Cummings conferees.
A bill was passed granting to the
Santa Fe & Grand Canyon Railroad Co.
a right of way through the Grand
Canyon forest reserve.
At $50 o'clock the house adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
The J~udgeshlp.

correspondence OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, April 2.-Audrain
Democrats should feel an especial in
terest and commendable pride In see-
ing that Audrain is honored with the
~judgeship of the judicial district COM
posed of Audrain, Lincoln, Montgom-
cry, Warren and st. Charles. These
counties in all times past have been
honored with furnishing us with q
Circuit Judge. Audrain has neuer
had that honor; and still Audrain has
more than twice "a much business in
the Circuit Court than other county In
the district; yes, more than any three
other counties In the district. Is 1t
not fair and just now that Audrain
should have 1t? We have no words
of condemnation for Judge Hughes,
but is not twelve years quite long
enough for him to enjoy the emolu-
msnts and honors Of the officer Is
not $4,000 quite enough for him to
draw from our people? Had the DEM
ocrats Of Audrain just a leave see
one of their own tried and true num-
Der put in this place OF honor and
trust?
No objection can reasonably be
raised against F. r. Jesse. His age 10
the same al was W. ]. Bryan's when
he was nominated by the Democrats
of the Union to be President of the
United States. He IL Ave years older
than was Judge Robinson when he
was our Judge and q good ONE, too.
On the ground of ability, Mr.. Jesse
honestly possesses educational advan-
tages which neither Judge Hughes Of
Judge Robinson ever possessed. As
to a knowledge of the law, II twelve
years. constant practice doesn't ft
him for the position, when, we ask,
may we expect q man Of naturally .
strong mind, well-trained and we'll
educated, when may we ever expect q
man to be qualihed2 He il worthy
and well qualified. He is our citizen,
our candidate. He should be our
pride, for he stands before M with .
name untarnished and q character
above reproach. His family was
among the pioneers of Audrain coun-
ty. Sixty years ago his father moved
to Audrain county and helped to fight
the green-head flies, SNAKES and
wolves. He has raised and educated
his son among rs, and he, like other
men whose minds have been stored
with knowledge which win benefit
humanity, deserve their turn in the
honors and emoiuments Of official
position.
Let Audrain Democrats Stand by
the Audrsin candidate. Other coun-
ties have had 10 long enough and
twelve years ID long enough for any
one man. AN OLD DElltSCRAT.
rze
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Parliamentary upon the estate of Solo
mon Shook, deceased, with will am
nexed, have been granted the under
signed by the Probate Court of Au-
drain County, Missouri, bearing date
March 30, 1898.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibits
them for allowance to the execu-,
tors within one year after date ~
granting letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit OF such estate.
and If such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date they
viii be forever barred.
E. III. & j. r. SHOOK,
2-4t. Executors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
For Kings daughters Benefit.

Turner, Jackson & Go. have kindly
offered to give 10 per cent profit on
all cash sales, beginning May End and
lasting all week, to the Kings Daugh-
5ers to aid them in the erection of an
Old Ladies' Home in this city. AL
friends in country and town are inter-
ested in this enterprise and are earn
estly solicited to come next week and
make your purchases of this elegant
new stock of goods. Hoping to realize
a handsome amount from the gener-
osity of the public, we are
Sincerely,
KINGS DAUGHTERS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
What is q Jing02

Jingo-A statatesman who pursues,
or who favors, an aggressive, domi-
neering policy in foreign affairs
Webster's international Dictionary.
This sense arose from a doggerel
song which was popular during the
Turco- Russian war of 1877 and 1878.
The first two lines were as follows:
I'VE don't want to fight, but by lingo If we do,
We've got the ships, we've got the men, we've
got the money too.u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
Audrain Prohibitionists.
49, r1s&1- "a &ko a-z,

IO TIC 1ulpOT y i tut Lcu&er.
MEXICO, Mo-, April N.-Please an
nounce that the State Prohibition Con-
vention meets at Moberly next Thurs
day and Friday, May 9th and 9th, and
that the railroad will reduce the regu-
lar fare. The Audrain County dele
gates are urged to be in Moberly on
morning. Rev. John T.
Wolley, the great orator, will be pres
emit and the largest and most enthu-
siastic convention yet held in Missouri
is anticipated. Fine music has been
secured. Let all who vote like they
pray come and take part in this state
convention and let rs fight our greatest
enemy, the liquor traffic.
W. Fl. Fox,
Chairman Central Committee Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
W. j. Bryan May Enlist.

WICHITA, Kan, April 26.-Col. Il. G.
Toler, OF this city, received a telegram
from W. J. Bryan this evening asking
his advice az to Offering his services
to the government as a private soldier.
Col. Toler and Mr.. Brian are old
time friends, and when here last fall
Mr.. Bryan was his guest. Col. Toler
has not yet framed his reply to the
nuAHU
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

resignation of that place, and asked TO
be given a war ship. After consider
ing the matter for a day or two the
secretary was obliged to return the
following answer:
Refused to Transmit the Letter Of Resigna-
tion to the President.
NJ DEAR COMMODORE: 7 am In receipt Of
your lette T inclosing your resignation AZ chiof
and asking me to present 10 to the president ]
appreciate that the patriotic purpose which
actuates you In tenderin this Is solely Q do
sire for active service afioat I appreciate.
also. the high professional spirit, char
acteristic OF the true naval ofacer. which
has impelled you to seek q post Of duty
at the front, where the danger and the sacri-
ice are greatest. ! symyathize with your ar
dor 50 deeply that ! should cordially comply
with your request, II I did not feel the strong
est conviction that you can In NO other way
render SO greata service as You are doing now,
at the head OF the bureau OF equipment Ineed
not tell you how much I rely upon your abso-
Lutte integrity, good Judgment, ability and, espe-
cially. your experience there.
I think you will agree with me that, at this
time, it would be exceedingly difaoult, IL not
impossible, to nn your place. We are in q
special emergency. The business Of your bu-
reau has rapidly increased. II involves con-
tracts, negotiations and other business which
no one could take up without great embarrass-
ment. 1 must, therefore, beg Of you to with
draw your request that I transmit your letter
to the president
With very kin regards. truly yours.
JON d. LONG,,
.rH. Secretary.
Capt. Mahan Directed TO Report for Duty.
Among the orders issued yesterday
was one directing Capt. A. p. Mahan,
the author and world-renowned au-
thority on naval tactics to report for
duty at the navy department. Capt.
Mahan is a retired officer, and will be
assigned to a position on the strategy
board. Probably he will replace Ad-
miral Walker, for whom the president
and Secretary Long cherish the highest
regard on account of his professional
ability and who is to be assigned to
duty of the highest Importance in the
immediate future.
Ordered Released from Naval Prison.
Upon the recommendation of Capt.
Lemly, Judge advocate general, Sec
rotary Long yesterday directed the re-
lease from a Boston naval prison of 20
sailors. The men have been in prison
for various attractions of military law,
and the department believes that con-
ditions warrant their restoration to
active service.
Retired Onicers Called Into Service.
1t appears that the assignment of
Rear Admiral III. Erben, retired, to re-
lieve Commander Elmer, in charge of
the Mosquito fleet, was caused by the
ill-health of Commander Elmer. More
than a dozen retired officers were
called into the service by Secretary
Long yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
The Oak Dale Farming and Stock
Company. Qimited.)
In the matter of the Oak Dale Forming
and Stock Company. (Limited.)

WHEREAS, a partnership association, limited,
has been formed by David j. Mayes and John w.
the State Of Missouri, 1889, chapter 1913, entitled:
An act authorizing the formation or limited
partnership associations" Now, we, David y
have formed the said association, do hereby
make this statement in writing, as requested By
s said a ssid pas nsa Rnps are OF sne E RsirisSns fs soIWis:
David ]. Mayes, OF Thompson, Audrafn County,
Missouri, and John W. Rntter, q Audrain County,
Missouri. The amount of capital OF said associ-
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 profits for individual use as may be due them
as their share or part, but at no time shall the
OF capital of said association is two thousand dol
lars, all OF which has been paid In. The charac-
ISOLATION is St that Of Z farming Ta and stock "a
The name Of the association is The Oak Dale
Farming. and Stock Company Uimited.) The
years from date. The location Of the business Of
said association Is In Audrain County, Missouri.
DAVID j. MAYES. [sEAL.l
JOIN W. RUTTER. fsEAL-l
Subscribed and sworn to, before me, this, the
sd day of April, A. D., 1888. Commission expires
SAMUEL W. EARLY,
Notary Public.
STATE OF MISSOURI, S.
Be 1t remembered that on this, the 23d day OF
April, A. D, 1888, personally appeared before mef
Boone, State of Missouri, David ]. Mayes and
John w. Rutter, who are personally known to
me to be the same persons whose names ars
signed to the foregoing instrument OF writing
and acknowledge the same to be their free act
and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
Commission expires February 20, 10O2-
SAMUEL W. EARLY
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNT OF AUDRAIN.
In the Recorders ofice-I, Charles II. Bruce,
Recorder within and for the county Aforesaid,
dc certify that the instrument OF writing horeto
attached was filed for record in my ONCE on the
18th day Of April, 1898, at 7:20 O'Clock a. m, and
that the same Is duly recorded in said office IN
book SO at page 10.
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my Official seal. Mexico, Mis-
souri,, this 18th day OF April, 1888.
c. II. BRUCE, S
Recorder.
The former partnership between Mayes q
Rutter has, by Limitation, expired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
Notice Of Finai Settlement

Notice lie hereby gwen that final Set
Element of the estate of ii. Schmidt.
deceased, win be made at the Mai
term OF the Probate Court of .Audrsin
County, Missouri, to be held at Mex.
leo, Missouri, on the second Monday
in May, 1893.
MRS. ANGELINA SCHMIDT,
Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

Election returns ut Opera House
Saturday night. Firstperson furnish
ing official returns from country dis
tricts will be furnished tree ticket to
Opera House Saturday night. Bring
them in. A good company will pre-
sent the comedy, "AP Prisoner of War"
d&wl GENTRY & WoRRELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

A COLORADO contemporary says:
''There will be no issue of this paper
next week. We are going out to col
lect a little money that has been due
us for some time. Editors must live
as well as human beings"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
The First Death Of the War.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 25.-Quarter-
master Johnson, of the prize crew of
the gunboat Helena, who accidentally
shot himself yesterday, his revolver
dropping from Its holster, died this
morning. The accident occurred ON
board the Miguel lover, the Spanish
steamer captured by the gunboat.
Silver Buggies-Dot M bad wheel
in four years sales.
FERRIS & CUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28
Tha Color of Adam.

J. w. Powell, director Of the Ameri-
~ bureau Of Ethnology, Smithsonian
Institute, Washington City, writes J.
r. Llewellyn, Of Mexico: "None Of
the Ethnologists connected with this
institution are OF the opinion that
Adam was o negro.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

Mrs. Serina Hill, OF Thompson, has
returned from . protracted visit to
relatives in Oregon and Washington.
Mrs. Hill's two soma accompanied her.
Robert returned home with his mother
and Clayton remained In Oregon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

THE nomination of Hon. Champ
Clark without opposition is an honor
we'll deserved. He will be reelected
by the largest majority ever polled in
this district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

THE first volunteer from the State
University was student 8. 8. Carroll,
OF Vandalia, Mo. Audrain will fur
nish its share of patriots.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-04-28

THERE are plenty of patriots nova
days who are ready to lead a regi-
ment; but there is a livelier demand
for patriots who are willing to be led.