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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
DOMINGO NJ. CAPOTE.
The Cuban Vice-President Arrives
In New York.
TALKS FREELY TO The REPORTERS.
His Mission Not Public Ons-Came to
Consult Gen. Palma-Strength OF
the Cuban Army-Driven
Out by Hunger.

New YORK, June 3.-Domingo Men
dez Capote, the vice-president of the
Cuban republic, arrived in this city
yesterday. After going to a hotel,
where he met Gen. Palma, the head of
the Cuban junta, he visited Cuban
headquarters where he met number
of newspaper reporters with whom he
talked quite freely, Horatio s. Rubens,
the counsel for the. inatax acting as In
|terpreter.
When asked what his mission to this
country was, Senor Capote replied that
before saying anything about that he
wished to thank the American press
collectively for the stand 1t had taken
in behalf of the Cuban insurgents,
stating that the Cuban people and the
government were deeply grateful for
the support given by the American
people and for the action of this ma
tion in coming to their support. Con-
tinuing, he said:
''My mission is not apublic one. All
public acts relating to, the situation
between the United States and the
Cuban republic win continue as here
tofore, to be conducted by Gen. Palma.
He has the thorough confidence of our
people, who have a high appreciation
of what he has done.
Il don't come here to negotiate any
loan. / come to consult with Gen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
JACKMAN-ST. VRAIN.
A Very Pretty Wedding in This City
on Wednesday Night, June l.

At $3.50 O'Clock Wednesday, Jnne 1,
Mr.. Paul st. Vrain and Miss Angie
Jackman, of this city, were married
at the residence of the BRIDES parents
by Rev. 1. F. Lusk, Of the Liberty
street nj. E. church. The wedding
was quiet affair and only the inme-
diate friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties were present. The
bride looked lovely in gown of white
organdie made over white satin, while
the groom, in conventional black,
looked the handsome and manly young
business man he is. After tho cere-
mony and congratulations refresh
ments were very cleverly served.
Mr.. and Mrs. st. Vrain are among
Mexico's most popular and worthy
young people and have the best
wishes of this community for happy
and prosperous life.
They were remembered by many
friends with substantial and hand
some presents, which will grace their
cozy new home in north Mexico. Mr..
st. Vrain holds very responsible po-
sition with Geo. w. Robertson, the
hardware mar, ,ani will make his mark
In business circles. May they live
long and prosper.
Mr.. and Mrs. st. Vrain have the
thanks of the entire LEDGER force for
bountiful sample Of the elegant cake
and other good things served at the
weddinp
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
AGAINST ALLIANCE.
Judge Jones, of the State Univer-
sity, Caused British Flag to Be
Removed.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, June 2.-Jndge o.
ID. Jones, the Populist member of the
Board of Curators of the Missouri
State University, has lifted his voice
against alliance with Great Britain.
Among the decorations on the ros-
trum of the University during the bac-
calaureate services last Sunday and
again during DIR. Smiths address were
flags OF several nations. The Ameri-
can and Cuban colors were suspended
in graceful festoons, while a small
British flag was tackled to one of the
United States flags. AS showing the
good feeling between the two great
English speaking nations of the world,
the Union Jack attracted favorable
comment from the few who observed
1t hidden away on the stage. For two
days it passed, however, almost un-
noticed.
When Judge Jones came to town
tho effect was different. He detected
it. After nights reflection on the
enormity of the crime, he said:
"That flag Is personal affront to
me; it is direct insult to every Pop
ulist in Missouri. 1t shows to what
great lengths the gold standard ad-
vocates and the money power will 60.
"It stands for the blood and greed
and avarice of the tyrannical British.
They have the most Infamous govern
mont on earth. That flag must come
down. If it is hanging there by sum
rise to- morrow I will introduce reso-
luton in the Board of Curators, de-
manding that it be hauled down at
once. will let the Anglomaniacs who
placed it there see what the State and
the United States think of such
treachery to the interests of the peo-
pie.
al could hardly sit still while theUni-
versity address was being delivered.
first thought I would tear down the
rag myself. I finally decided not to dc
80, but to wait and see what action
the board would take. If necessary,
l will tear it down yet by force"
"But you would not precipitate wal
with England, would you?"was asked.
"I do not care if there is war;" SOL
emnly replied the ex-candidate fol-
Governor of Missouri on the Populist
ticket. 81 carried musket in one
war for freedom, and l would not OBJ
ject to carrying another in another
war for holy cause. If my tearing
down the flag means war, let it come
AS for me, I'll never go into the Uni.
versity chapel again as long as that
bloody banner hangs there. Twill moi
| be insulted in this manner. will moi
submit to it. will leave the Univer'
sity first"
The Board of Curators took no ac'
tion on Judge Jones' resolution, wheI
the matter was called to the attention
of the University on Public Exercises
The flag was promptly taken dow
and Judge Jones has declared sus
pension of hostilities.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

We notice In the Globe Democrat
that Bass kunkle, OF the Mexico LED
GER, was q graduate In elocution. We
always knew that Bass had q fine
voice and we are glad to know that be
has put 1t in training. We saw him ai
q "hoss'' race once when his favorite
was coming around the home stretch
ahead of all competitors, and we never
heard finer Grafton than he delivered
with both hands and his old hat
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
A BIG Meeting.

The Young Peoples Society OF
Christian Endeavor and Bible School
Convention of the Christian church of
Missouri will be held in this city from
June 1s to 16, inclusive, and will bring
from six to eight hundred delegates
who must be entertained. As the time
is drawing near when the committee
should know where to place the visi-
tors, all those who can accommodate
delegates will please notify A. j.
Winscott at once. This is urgent and
it is hoped that every home in Mexico
win be open for the accommodation oi
those in attendance upon the con.
vention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Mexico Audrain County, Missouri Thursday 1898
SOUTH DAKOTA VOLUNTEERS,
A Right Royal Welcome Extended to the
Boys Upon Their Arrival at San
Francisco-A Fine BODY of sIen.

SAN Francisco, June "A regimen,
Of volunteers from South Dakota, num-
bering zoos men, arrived in this city
this afternoon. The regiment was d.
vided into three battalions, each de-
tachment occupying one train. The
trains came In about as minutes apart,
and while the first train load was
awaiting the arrival of the second and
third, the ladies of the Red Cross So
ciety entertained them
The men were given fine luncheon,
and during the intervals the Min ne
sofa volunteer band discoursed mill
tary airs The second and third bat
tall ons were equally well received.
After @ short rest the men were mus
tered into line and started on the
march to Camp Merrits. They were
greeted along the line of march with
cheers and cther demonstrations of
welcome, incissSng the firing of bombs.
The South Dakota men, like their
ineighbors from North Dakota, are a
fine body of men, but are lacking in
equipment.
A section of ground has been pre-
pared for them at Camp Richmond, and
the new arrivals are safely and COM
fortably quartered with the 12, 600 men
| who have preceded them to this city.
| Several of yesterdays arrival had to
be taken to the camp in the hospital
ambulance, as they were suffering
from slight ailments Otherwise the
health of the Dakota boys Is good
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

COOK THE CAUSE.
Judge Bland All Right But Got Into
Bad Company.
From tho St. Louis Repuhlle.

fIom inc St LOUIS hepubAp.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June g.
Attorney General Grow has filed
motion for rehearing in the Rombauer-
Bland case, and the motion will prob
ably be passed upon by Supreme
Court In banc at its meeting Tuesday.
The motion charges that the opinion
says things which are not borne out
by the petition. 1t asks that the court
take notice of the title TO the corrupt
practices act, as declaring that 1t is an
act to prevent corruption of voters at
election. The motion also declares
that 1t is not necessary to trace the
money transactions, because the
money was paid by Bland FOR certain
purpose and the fact that Cook and
Rozelle did not spend it as he intended
does not release him from liability
under the act
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
ORDERS AND COUNTER ORDERS
Lively Scenes Mt Gen. Coppinger's Head
quarters - Troops all Ready to
Move to the Front.

MOBILE, Ala, June 3.-Orders and
counter orders flew fast at Gen. Cop
pinger's headquarters yesterday. The
movement of troops will in oil proba-
bility begin to-day. Gen. Coppinger
left yesterday afternoon for Tampa.
1t is said he will return in few days,
as the formation of his corps must be
perfected here under his personal di-
rection. The third, eleventh and TWEEN
tieth infantry regiments are packed
ready to leave The ninth infantry
and the fifth cavalry were ordered to
San Francisco to embark for the Phil
ippines, but the order was counter
manded Yesterday
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
PUT JAKE TO WORK.
Lieutenant johnson, of Audrain Coun-
ty, In Charge of Spanish Spies.

ATLANTA, GA, June 3.-Joseph Cas-
tellanos and Frank Miller, who are
believed TO be spies, were brought
here to-day from Tampa in charge OF
Lieutenant j. q. johnson, Of the 4th
Artillery. CastelIanos is Spaniard
and has travelled all along the Atlantic
coast. Miller Is said to be an English
man. No papers we're found on them.
The two men were locked up in the
military prison at Fort Mcpherson.
A letter from Madrid was found to-
night among Saro's belongings, in
which Spanish authorities acknowi-
edge the receipt of $15, 900 from him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
DESKIN-NORRIs.
One of Mexico's Most Popular Young
Ladies Weds Gentleman
From Moberly.

Another one of those quiet affairs,
which means 80 much to the parties
interested and which are happy
climaxes to the course of true love,
was enacted in the city of Mexico on
the evening of June 1st, 1895. 1t was
the occasion of the marriage of Miss
Lillian 81. Norris, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Norris, No. 1103 North JEFF
ferson Street, Mexico, to Mr.. E. @.
Deskin, of Moberly, Mo.
Promptly at 1880 p. m, while the
sweet, solemn strains of the bridal
chorus from Wagner's "Lohengrin''
were being played, the couple took
their stand behind the arched doors of
the parlor, which were draped over
head in white and covered with
flowers, where the beautiful and i'm
pressive ring ceremony was performed
by Rev. /. F. Lusk.
Immediated after the ceremony to
the soul-inspiring music of Mendels-
sohn' wedding march, the bride and
groom, with the few fortunate guests,
marched to the dining room, where a
sumptuous wedding supper, such as
only the bride and her mother can
prepare, was partaken of freely and
joyfully.
The bride was beautifully attired in
white organdie trimmed in satin
ribbon, with sprays of lilies Oft the
valley in her hair, carrying bouquet
of BRIDES roses, and the groom was
neatly dressed in the conventional
black. They made a handsome couple.
The house was profusely decorated
with fragrant flowers-white roses
and lilies (symbolical of the bride in
name and character) predominatlng.
The groom is a most estimabie young
man in character and disposition and
has a responsible position with the
Wabash railroad.
The bride is one of the noblest young
women Mexico has had the good for
tune to produce-highly accomplished
in every respect, with a disposition as
pure and sweet as the flower for which
she was named. She was always to
be found in the front rank of any
Christian work and remained steady
and faithful helper to the end. Mexico
mourns the loss of one of her bright
est and loveIiest!girls; her church OF
one of its best and most faithful work.
ers; her intImates a loving friend and
companion. Truly Mr.. Deskin and
Moberly have cause for rejoicing.
The happy young couple left on the
s:53 west-bound Wabash for their
future home in Moberly, where they
will go to housekeeping in the cozy
cottage at No. Oil South Williams
street, furnished by the groom. The
LEDGER joins their many friends in
wishinglthem godspeed and long and
happy journey through life.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
THE PAY OF TEACHERS.
The Public School Teachers Should Be
Well Pald-Abstracts From
Superintendent Kinks
Recent Report.

The Centralia Courier, favoring lib
eral pay for Public School teachers,
says:
Another criticism is that we are
paying top prices now. 1t is given
out az cold fact that our average
salary compares favorably with that
of the first-class schools about us.
Let us investigate. From Super
intendent Kinks Forty Eighth Report
of Missouri Schools for 1897 we get
the following average wages paid
assistant teachers and principals in
town schools. The figures tell their
own tale:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

CARL ScHURz, who lately retired
from the editorship of Harper's Week
iy, has got a new job. He is to be
president of the company formed to
conduct Die WestIiche Post and the
Anzieger Des Westens, the st. Louis
German dailies which have just been
consolidated. Schurz has faculty for
lighting on his feet.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
was seriously afflicted with cough

was seriously afflicted with a cough
for several years, and last fall had q
more severe cough than ever before.
have used many remedies without
receiving much relief, and being rec
commended to try bottle OF Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, by friend,
who, knowing me to be poor widow,
gave it to me, tried 1t, and with the
most gratifying results. The first bot
tie relieved me very much and the
second bottle has absolutely cured me.
have not had as good health for
twenty years. Respectfully, MRS.
MARY A. BEARD, Claremore, Ark.
Sold by Woodbridge Il Purdy, Drug
viata
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
BOB WHITE A PHILOSOPHER.
Col. John A. Knott Hopes He Will Live
as Long as Methuselah.
From the Hannibal Journal.

Dol. Bob White, of the Mexico LED
GER, is a fixture as Corresponding
Secretary. No one would displace
him If he could and couldn't IL he
would. He is pre-eminently the right
man in the right place. 1t requires a
afiloscpher'' to be "cussed" and
"cuffed' and smile and enjoy life at
the same time. There is only one
"Bob' White and If the prayers OF the
Missouri editors avail he will live "a
be as aged az Methuselah.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Death of Henry Ashbrook.

The many friends OF Mr.Henry Ash
brook will be panied to learn of his
death which occurred in Denver, Colo,
last Saturday, May 2s. The remains
were accompanied to st. Louis by his
sister, Mrs. Coll, and her daughter,
Mrs. Elliott, and were inferred in the
family lot in Bellefontaine cemetery.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dence of his nephew, Mr.. P. H.Hever.
Mr.. Ashbrook died in his 18th year.
He was schoolmate of Judge VIM.
Stuart, John Judy and Mr.. Sinclair, of
this place. A noble man has gone to
his reward.
Maurice Mann, formerly of Mexico,
has been appointed postmaster at
Slater.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09


and washes, and differ
ent inhaling remedies
in fact, l could feel that
each winter ! was worse
than the year previous.
IF Finally 1t wa 8
brought to fny,n otic g
that Catarrh was n blood
disease, and after think
ing over the matter, I
saw IL was unreasonable
to expect to be cured by
remedies whi Q h only
neaeiacd the suFfzee !
then decided To trV
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Jasse-Rodhouse.

At 1880 p. m. June Q, Mr.. 7. J. Rod
house, of Columbia, No., will be mar
ried to Miss Melissa Jesse st the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. r. A.
Jesse, in southwest Mexico. Miss
Jesse is one of Mexico's most accom-
plished and lovable young ladies, while
Mr.. Rodhouse is q young man oi
fine attainments and sterling worth.
The LEDGER joins friends In extend
ing most cordial congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

DIR. Brigham, prominent physician
of Toledo, Ohio, after pleasant visit
with his cousin, w. 8. Hathaway, OF
Mexico, left to-day for Denver, Colo,
where he will attend the national
meeting of the physicians Of this
country. DIR. Brigham was very much
pleased with Mexico and its enter
prise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

THE young men who had in charge
the game OF base ball for the benefit
of the Old Ladies' Home, cleared
about $40. They would have cleared
s10O if the ladies had taken hold and
sold tickets.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

If one Of the nominees OF the DEM
ocratic party of Audrain county was
not fairly nominated the public should
know about this matter in full at once.
Our contemporary, whose editor poses
as the whole Democratic party,
city, county, state and national, pub
fishes communication which leaves
this impression. Does he endorse this
communication? Does he think this
communication to be for the best in
terest OF the partyf He took high
grounds when he refused to publish
Prof. Strother's letter, referring to
himself, not long ago. The LEDGE
is not able to understand what Is be.
hind this matter. II is hard for "uI
little fellows to keep in line with
"The Boss," for sometimes he doel
not know where he sis at'' himself
Surely Col. Cook is not going to gel
mp row in the party because he coult
not name all the nominees. II there
is . man on the ticket who was MOI
fairly nominated Col. Cook shoule
have him taken OF at once. The Cen.
tral Committee Of Audrain county
surely would not be q party to an un'
fair nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
The Earber Forum savs:

The Farber Forum says: J. j.
Alexander, OF Laddonia, has made an
other land deal. He has traded his
dry goods and groceries In Laddonia
to Frank Frier for 235 acres of land
two miles southeast Of that place. He
may move to the farm in 1.-THE future
but says 1t is for trade at present.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

Ten Young Men Admitted TO the Ministry.
GALEsBUBe, Ill, June a.-Ten young
men were admitted to the ministry of
the Swedish Lutheran church by the
ordaining board yesterday The ma
tional synod of the church began it's
meetings last night. Business sessions
will begin to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Failures for the Week.

NEW YORK, June 4.-As reported by
z. G. Dun & Co the failures for the
week have been 20 In the United States,
against e4l last year. and 10 Ia Canada.
against oeO last year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Thirty-six Persons Injured In Riots at Mul-

BOMBAY, June 8.-Serious riots oc
CURED Wednesday at Multan, city Of
Punjab, between Mohamnedans and
Hondoos. The Disorders arose in con
nection with the Muharram festival.
knives were freely used and SO per.
sons were more or less seriously IN
tured. Many arrests were made.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Sheriff Malsnn,s Eather

The Shelbyville (Mo.) Herald, speak
ing of our popular Sheriff Matt Mel
sons father, says: Squire ]. D. Mel
son, Of this city, was 80 years old
yesterday. He is a grand old gentle
man and 10 yet enjoying excellent
health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
Was Cervera Present at the Bombard-
ment at Santiago7

MADRID, june 3.-Despite the state
ments of the newspapers that Admiral
Cervera was not present at the bonn
bardment Of Santiago de Cuba on Tues.
day, Capt. Aunon, the minister of INA
rine. in an interview yesterday, de-
clared that Cervera hoisted his flag on
the Cristobal Colon in order to direct
tho Spanish operations ''the success oi
which is principally due to Cervera
who has given proofs of high strategic
ability"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
spain Again Appeals for Aid

LONDON, june a.-The Vienna CORE.
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Spain
has addressed another appeal to the
Powers to intervene In the war, and
Austria is prepared to accede. but only
In conjunction with other Powers
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

In the debate on the war tax bill
Mr.. Teller rendered a service by
showing that the Supreme Court has
five times decided that an income tax
is constitutional, and only once that it
is unconstitutional. 1t is at all events
n inst and sensible tax
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
FOu1-Sn1e11ing
Catarrh.

Catarrh is one Of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid of.
There is but one way to cure it.
The disease is in the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
in the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon it. Swift's Spe-
cific cures Catarrh permanently, for it is
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force it from the blood.
Mr.. b. p. McAllister, of Harrodsburg,
Ky., had Catarrh for years. He writes
sI could see no Improvement whatever,
though I was constantly treated with sprays
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

IT Is announced that ga declaration
for an Anglo American alliance would
compel Uncle Sam to decide at once
between England and Ireland" Well,
what of that? Having successfully
annexed Ireland, who's afraid OF
England?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

IT would require much more ex-
tensive war than the present one to
prevent the "sweet girl graduate
having her annual inning.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. IL spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain q when you please and sleep like
q top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; IL
nourisbes, cheers and feeds. Yet II looks and
tastes like the best coffee. For ueryora per
sons, young people and children Grain-O Is tho
perfect drink. Made from pure grains. Get q
package from your grocer to- dag. Try 10 IN
place of coffee. lie aud &c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

In spite of the fact that the Mexico
LEDGER has been trying "to be good''
Boss Cook seems dissatisfied. He
seems hard to please.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

II. j. GROVES, of the Independence
Sentinel, one OF Missouri's brightest
and most active newspaper men, has
been elected president of the Missouri
Press Association. This is high
honor, well placed. Referring to this
matter the Hannibal Journal says: III.
]. Groves, the talented editor of the
Independence Sentinel, was made
president by unanimous consent. Mr..
Groves is one of Missouri's brightest
and most progressive young news
paper men and will make a model
officer. The association will grow and
flourish.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

s. 81 g. and after O few bottles were used, / no
ticed q perceptible Improvement. Continuing
the remedy, the disease was forced out of my
system, and q complete cure was the result.
advise all who have this dreadful disease to
abandon their local treatment, which has never
edy that can reach the disease and cure it."
To continue the wrong treatment for
Cataryh Is to continue to suffer. Swift's
Specific is a real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, deep-seated diseases,
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon. 1t promptly reaches
Oatarrh, and never fails to cure even the
INST apprayatad eases
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-09

A LONDON paper says that "Admiral
Cervera is an amiable and accom-
plished gentleman, who at home ia
quite society favorite." 1t is the
same way in Cuba. Though he isn't
going out very much nowadays, he is
very much sought after