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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

great entertainer of the human family.
A few years ago the trotting horse
was pushed to the front by our fair
associations and horse shows and re-
ceived nearly all the encouragement
offered. When this system was in
vogue read paper before an agri-
cultural meeting and criticised this
unfair procedure, declaring that the
fair association gave 800 or more to
speed horses to every $5 given the
saddle horse, but since then there has
been a change, and l have known a
single good saddle stake to draw pat
ronage enough IN one day to keep the
association that offered it away from
the financial danger line. The time
has come when speed alone does not
count for much as an entertainer for
the horse-loving public. Beauty,
style, action and grace of motion are
the features which now attract. These
desirable qualities can be oftener
sound in the type and breed of horses
I am discussing in this paper than in
any class or breed.
In this class we not only find the
two types of saddle horses to which I
have referred, but we fiId the stylish,
high class harness horse, and the
combination horse that is so highly
appreciated by many. The field is
broadening every day for these horses.
Values for the best are fast and con-
stantly increasing. In the last few
years the prices offered for their con-
test by the fair associations and horse
shows have been doubled at least ten
times, and in many instances more
than twenty times. What has caused
this change? What has made this
wonderful revolution? 1t was the Oft
repeated admiration expressed by the
horse. admiring public in favor of this
particular class of horses.
In my judgment this is an oppor-
tune time to begin breeding the mod
ern saddle horse, but it must be done
with prudence and caution, selecting
the sire and dam with care, holding to
the good and strong points and dis
carding the weak. An investment
made in business of this kind and
fairly we'll guarded will return profit
sufficient to satisfy any reasonable
man, besides there is pleasure and q
recreation in it that will cheer and
encourage you down the journey of
life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

The sympathetic tenderness of low
Ing husband is everything to an expec-
tant mother, especially during her FIRST
ordeal. George Layton, Esq, promi-
nent druggist Of Dayton, o., gives the
following case:
A customer Of mine, whose wife has used
four bottles Of "Mothers Friend before con-
6nemeut, says, after seeing the effects Of the
remedy. that II she had to 60 through the ordeal
again, and there were but four bottles on the
market and the cost was 500 per bottle, she
would have them.
"Mother's Friend - Is scientifically
compounded hniment which affords cer-
tain relief In the various ailments pre-
ceding childbirth, and assures proper
elasticity to the cords and muscles In
volved In the final ordeal.
"Mother's Friend" 10 sold by drug
gists. or expressed on receipt OF one
dollar.
Valuable book, "Before Baby L
Born, " mailed free On application.
yug sRanFlEln aEeuuIoR CO.. Atlanta. @.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
RoOsEvELT'S RoUGHRIDERs.
The Wounded in Hospital at Goyernor's
ssland Not Forgotten by Their
Colonel,

New YORK, July 2s.-The wounded
roughriders now being cared for in the
barracks and hospital on Governors
island have been visited by Maj. Bro
die of their regiment. He gave each
of them new S. bank note by In
struction of Col. Roosevelt to pay
for minor expenses and such little
luxuries as the men may wish to buy.
Mai. Brodie also informed the heroes
that Col. Roosevelt would give more
money to them if it were needed.
The wounded cavalrymen were
pleased. One of them said:
''That's just like Col. Roosevelt; he's
continually doing things for his men. +"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
PRINCE BISMARCK BETTER.
He Ii Able to Consume Ham, Csvtare,
Eggs, Beer and Champagne, So
He'u Do For the Present.

HAMBURG, July 2s.-Prince Bismarck
has somewhat improved since Wednes-
day evening. His condition might be
described as fairly good, but for VIC.
lent pains in his foot and face, he
would have passed a good night. AS
it was he slept fairly. The princes
diet Wednesday included ham, caviare,
eggs, beer and champagne. The prince
smoked his pipe and read the newspa-
pers in bed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Americas Greatest
Medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which absolutely
Cures every form of
Impure blood, from
The pimple on your
Face to the great
Scrofula sore which
Drains your system.
Thousands of people
Testify that Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures
Scrofula, Salt Rheum,
Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Catarrh, Rheumatism,
And That Tired
Feeling. Remember this
And get Hoods
And only Hoods,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
WADE-RINGO CASE.
Settled Satisfactorily to All Parties
Concerned-Best of Feeling
Prevails Among All.

The celebrated Wade Ringo case is
out of court. The final settlement of
the case was made in such a way that
the best of feeling prevails among all
parties concerned. This case has
been in the courts for some time and
several Of the parties interested have
died. The costs in the case amounted
to quite sum and the LEDGER is glad
to know that the case has finally been
adjusted in an amicable manner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
WAS GETTING A RAKEOFF.
A Quartermaster Sergeant Arrested for
What He Says All the Rest OF
Them Are Guilty OF.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2s.--Quarter-
master Sergeant James A. Young, Of
the Twentieth Kansas regiment, has
been ordered under arrest by Col.
Funston, charged with epabezzling
government property. He is al
legged to have sold stores issued as
food for the regiment. Young ad-
mits his guilt, and gives the excuse
that he was doing only what every
other commissary of Camp Merritt
has been doing all along. The regi-
mental commanders deny that such q
state of things exists in their commls-
sary departments, but the matter will
be investigated at once
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
A Joke on the Smith ''spaniards."

A Joke on the Smith "spanisrds."
A gentleman named Smith and his
son, who live near Santa Fe, have, It
10 reported to the LEDGER, been on
the side Of Spain during the late war.
Some Of the Smiths' patriotic neigh
bors last week dressed up as United
States soldiers and called on the
Smiths and notified them "officfsIiy'
that Uncle Sam gave them blank days
to leave this country and that they
would be furnished free transportation
to Spain 90 they could put on the
Spanish uniform. The Smiths begged
ofi and said Monroe county, Missouri,
was good enough for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

QUITE a number of our business
men and citizens are interesting them
selves in three days street fair, to
take place in Mexico late this fall.
Farm products of all kinds are to be
exhibited. There is no reason why
such a fair should not be be success.
Farmers of Audrain and adjoining
counties should take a live interest in
this matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Do You Read

What people are saying about Hoods
Sarsaparilla? 1t is curing the worst
cases of scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism and all forms of blood disease,
eruptions, sores, boils and pimples.
1t is giving strength to weak and tired
women. Why should you hesitate to
take it when it is doing so much for
Otbars9
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Hall,s Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Hairs GreatDis-
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dis
betes, seminal emission, weak and
lame back, rheumatism and all irreg-
ularitiee of the kidneys and bladder
in both men and women. Regulates
bladder trouble In children. II not
sold by your druggists, will be sent by
mail on receipt of 81. One small bot
tie is two months treatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned.
E. w. HALL,
Sole manufacturer P. o. Box 2Is,
Waco, Texas.
Hallettsville, Texas, Feb. 13, 1896
I certify that my wife was troubled
with pain in her left hip, supposed
to be rheumatism, and also derange-
ment Of the kidneys, and was relieved
by the use of Halls Great Discovery.
She used only one bottle, and thinks
she lie permanently cured
LEE GREEN,
Baptist Minister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

TIMES must be hard in Madrid if we
may believe the Herald, of that city,
which says Lieutenant Colonel in
the Spanish army, who was wounded
in Cnoa, has to seand on the street
corners and beg, to keep his wife and
children from starving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Street Fair,

Quite number of our people are in
favor of having three days street
fair late this fall. The fair would con.
sist OF all kinds Of farm products and
would he q success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

1T is rumored that G. Pittmau Smith,
of Montgomery City, will be nominat-
ed by the Gold Democrats for Con-
gress. The Gold Democrats will not
poll as many votes this year as they
did in 1896, and they got few enough
than
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

SEVERAL anonymous communica-
tions in reference to what Che Fair
should and should not be, has gone in
to the LEDGER's waste basket this
week. Such articles should be signed
by the writer's full name in order to
receive attention at the LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Gen. Miles Army According to Madrid
Adyices,

MADRID, July 2s.-According to an
Off cial dispatch just received from San
Juan de Porto Rico, the American
forces under Maj--G Gen. Miles occupy
the same positions at Port Guan;ca as
they did after landing.
Several American warships and
transports are reported to be cruising
off the island.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Hon. CHAMP CLARK was in Mexico
shaking hands with friends Thursday.
Mr.. Clark is looking splendid and will
do some good work in the campaign
this fall. He will be elected by an in
creased majority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

WHY should Dewey send to the
United States for 10000 pounds OF
soap? He'll have to clean out Manila
long before that order can be filled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

If you are going to help get up
Thanksgiving dinner for the soldier
boys of Company l. report at the
LEDGER Office at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Anoth or Dis patch from Gen Miles.
poprx, pnuru p0pr0 RICo Iulv N

SECRETARY WAR, WAsHtHaToN-In the af-
fair Of the e6th Capt Edward ]. Gibson. Com
pany A. was wounded in the hip Capt ]. II.
Prior. Company L. slightly wounded In hand
Private James Drummond Company X,
two wounds In neck, and Pri-
pany L. slight wound In right arm.
All Of Sixth Massachusetts All doing well.
The Spanish retreat from this place was pre-
cipitatious, they leaving rides and ammunition
In barrsaks. and 70 or 30 sick In hospitals The
people are enjoying . holiday In, honor Of our
arrival. MILES.
The Sixth Massachusetts, and Sixth
Illinois went to Porto Rico on the
Dixie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

This view is likely to seriously preju-
dice the efforts of the Spanish govern
ment toward the opening of peace ne
gotiations here to believe that the
only method of procedure which will
be clearly understood by Spain, is to
push the war forward vigorously and
without recourse to evasive diplomacy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

In to-day's LEDGER will be found
splendid address of Hon. ]. A. Potts
on the saddle horse. 1t is worth
close reading.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

1T must strike those who have
closely followed the news that the
Emperor of Germany is OVERRIDING
the business of reassuring the Uni
ted States government of his good
and peaceful Intentions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Mr.. Daniel, son of ]. M. Daniel, was
here from Barton county to attend
the Fair. The LEDGER is glad to
know that the world is using Mr..
Daniel nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-The war de-
partment this morning received dis
patch from Gen. Brooke at Newport
News, dated Wednesday night, stating
that he was aboard transport and
would sail for Porto Rico early in the
morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

SOME of the prettiest babies in the
world are annually exhibited at the
Mexico LEDGER baby show.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Quinoria is guaranteed to cure
chills, fever and all malarial disorders.
No cure, no pay. Sold by Buckner &
Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04


PoRr OF PONCE, Porto Rico, via the
Island of st. Thomas, d. w. l., July
2s.-The port of Ponce surrendered to
Commander c. Fl. Davis of the auxiliary
gunboat Dixie yesterday. There was
no resistance, and the Americans were
welc omed with enthusiasm. Maj
Gen. Miles arrived here this morn
ing at daylight with Gen, Ernest's
brigade and Gen. Wilson's division
on board transports. Gen. Erncst's
brigade Immediately started for the
town of Ponce, three miles inland,
which capitulated this afternoon.
The American troops are pushing to-
wards the mountains, and will join
Gen. Henry with his brigade at Guani-
ca, which has been captured by our
troops.
A fight before the latter place on
Tuesday last was won by the Ameri-
can volunteers.
The Spaniards ambushed eight COM
panies of the Sixth Massachusetts, an d
Sixth Illinois regiments, but the en-
emy was repulsed and driven back a
mile to ridge where the Spanish cav
airy charged, and were routed by our
infantry.
Gen. Garretson led the fight with the
men from Illinois and Massachusetts,,
and the enemy retreated to Yauco,
leaving four dead on the field and sew
eral wounded. None Of our men were
killed, and only four were slightly
wounded.
The Porto Ricans are glad the Amer
ican troops have landed, and say they
are all Americans and will join our
army.
The roads are good for military pur-
poses. Our troops are healthy, and
Gen. Miles says the campaign will be
short and vigorous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

WE want some more turkeys sub
scribed for the soldier boys of Com
papy l..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle,
reliable, sure
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Madrid, July 2s.-The kings attack
of measles is taking its normal course,
and there are no complications
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. It spofls theif sleep. You can
drink Grain o when you please and sleep ike
. top. Fer Grain-O does not stimulate; u
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and
tastes like the best coffee. For nervous per
sons, young people and children Grain-O q the
perfect drink. Made from pure grains. Get
package from your grocer to-day. Try IL in
place OF cofsee. 15c and sc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
S.S.S.fTfsss Blood

as it is the only remedy which goes
to the very bottom of the blood and
forces out every trace of the disease.
s. s. S. is guaranteed purely vegetable,
and contains no potash, mercury, or
other mineral.
Books on Cancer will be mailed free
to any address by the Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

THE LEDGER baby show was a sue
cess, as usual.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Intsrn..,on., Conf.r.nes TO Meet August

OTTAWA, Ont, July 2s.-Sir Wiifred
Laurier. the premier, announces that
the International conference to settle
the differences existing between the
United States and Canada will open on
August 10 next.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Bill johnson, OF this city, won first
prize st the Fair on Irish bats
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

began to improve. After twenty bottles had
been taken, the Cancer disappeared entirely,
and he was cured. The cure was q permanent
one. for he is now seventeen yea - old, and has
never had q sign of the dreadful disease to re-
turn. in. MURDOCH,
279 Snodgrass st., Dallas, Texas.
Absolutely the only hope for Cancer
is SWift's Specific,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

THERE are more and better horses
at the Fair this year than ever before.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
Plat Book For Sale.

A very elegant and valuable plat
book of Audrain county for sale at this
office. Price, $40.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

it is looked upon ~ showing disposi.
ton on the part of Spain not to deal
with frankness and with the usual Gus
toms of international procedure, but
rather to adopt methods which will ex-
cite foreign powers and create
Misleading Prejudice Against the United
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Miss Belle Buckner, of Auxvasse, is
the guest of Mr.. Geo. Morris, ST., and
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Miss Mabel Patton, of Fulton, is
here the guest Of Muses. Mayme and
Elizabeth Helm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
PORT PONCE, Porto Rico.
VIA ST. THOMAS, July %
SECRETARY OF WAR. WAsHISoroN-On the
soth Garretson had spirited engagement on
the skirmish line. Our casualties are four
wounded, all doing we'll Spanish loss three
killed, Is wounded. Yauco occupied yesterday
Henry's division there to-day, Last evening
Commander Davis of tho Dixie moved into this
port. followed by Capt Higginson. with his
feet, early this morning. Gen. Wilson. with
Ernest's brigade. now rapidly disembarkins
Spanish troops are retreatin9 from southern
part Of Porto Rico. Ponce and port have
population Of 5000. now under Amer
lean flag The populace received the troops
and ssluted the flag with Wild enthusiasm.
Navy has several prizes also 70 lighters. Rail-
way stock partly destroyed now restored. Tale
graph communication also being restored
Cable Instruments destroyed Have sent to
Jamaica for others. This is . prosperous
and beautiful country. The army will
soon be In the mountain region; weather
delightful. Troops in best Of health and spir-
its; anticipate no insurmountable obstacles In
future. Results thus far have been accom-
ulished without loss OF q single life.
NEIsoN A. MILES, Major General
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

THE big saddle horse ring was q
feature of the fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
The
Cruel Knife!

1t is absolutely useless to expect q
surgical operation to cure cancer, or
any other blood disease. The cruelty
of such treatment is illustrated in the
alarming number of deaths which re-
suit from it. The disease is in the
blood, and hence can not be cut out.
Nine times out of ten the surgeons .
knife only hastens death.
Ny son had most malignant Cancer. for
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
AMERICANS VICTORIOUS.
The Port and City of Ponce, Porto
Rico, in the Hands of
the Americans.
AMERICAN TROOPS WARMLY WELCOMED.

A skirmish with the. Ensmy Near Guani-
CO, In which the Latter Retreated,
Leaving Their Dead and wounded
Our Loss was Only Four IaIen slightly
Wounded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

Miss Ledderhut, OF st. Louis, IL the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Maxwell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

only hope. The oper-
alton was q severe
one, as 1t was neces-
sary to cut down TO
the jaw bon e an d
scrape 1t. Before a
great while the Can
Ger returned, and be-
gan to grow rapidly.
We gave him many
remedies without re-
lief, and fl n al ly,
upon the advice of q
friend, decided to
try S. S. s. (Swift's
Specificl, and with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04
A TEXAS WONDER.

should in itself stop these hostilities, is
as unaccountable. Moreover,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-04

When you are at the Mexico Fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-09
THE HAMPT0NS'
HOME IN ASHES.
Millwood Yesterday Destroy
ed by Fire for a Third
Time.

Millwood, the hone Of the Misses
Hampton, sisters Of Gen. Wade Hamp-
ton. was burned yesterday afternoon
about $50 o'clock The ladies had just
flushed dinner. when the roof was dis
covered to be abl.zs. Efforts we're
made to save the building. but the
work Of the bucket brigade, with a
stiff wind flaming the flames on to
greater fury, proved unavailing.
While number OF white aDd color.
ed men carried water and others enter
ed the burning building and removed
many of the portable articles. 10 this
wa9 nearly all the silgerware. mucb
eroekery. books. bedding and o.her
articles were saved. The FIRE ioon
made such headway that even this work
Of rescue had to be stopped. Nothing
from the upper rooms was saved.
There vas no insurance on the build
iog OF contents
Millwood is four miles from Colum-
bia. and has long been the bone Of the
Hampsops. Il seems peculiarly fated,
for yesterday was the third time that
the dwelling has been burned. When
Sherman passed through Columbis be
did not spare the home of his opponent,
Gen. Hampton. A new structure soon
took the place of the old. 10 1876
that house vas burned, aud then the
tvo-story frame dwelling which was de-
stroyed yesterday was built.
The loss was heavy, as DOT only the
house but much valuable furniture was
consumed. The FIRE is supposed to
have caught from the cbimney.-The
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-09
SUMTER, S.. c., WEDNESDAYS. FEBRUARY 9. l898
W ebster is Boss.

Washington, Jan. 31--Mr. 3. a.
Webs'er having been confirmed as IN
ternal. reveoae collector and gone to
Sou,b Carolipa, the republican Office
seekers from that state have likewise
departed. Aud we'll they nay. for it
is fact known here to all informed
persons that, so far as concerns fede-
raj appointments in the Palmetto
state, Webster can s.y in the Ian
gusgo of Cowper: 81 am monsrch OF
all survey. My rigb: there is none
to dispute"
No appointment has yet been made
10 that state by this administration.
aud what is more. will not be made
withou. his written endorsement. from
the Office Of district attorney, the
choicest plum. there. to the smallest
fourth class postmaster. So it ~ill be
we'll for all those who desire to serve
their country down tbere to recognize
existing conditions aud. inssead of
spendiog their time aud money by COM
ing up here, simply 20 to Columbia
and call at the collectors Office aud
make terms with Mr. Webster.
A battle royal Is expected here on
Tuesday nezs before committee No 8.
of elections. whep the Murray Elliott
contested election case from she FIRST
South Carolins district comes up for
consideration. All parties aud their
attorneys ere now on the ground, and
both aides express the greatest conf.
dence 10 the ressls.
Mr.. j. NJ. Tindall. OF Sumter. s. c.,
a prominent republican of that place.
who spent some time up here after the
postmsssership there, returned to his
homo day or.so ago. impressed With
the belief th.tHe will not receive the
appointment.
It is certain that several postmasters
10 South Carolin.. presidential as we'll
as fourth-class. will be made 10 the
near future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-09
Monthly Meeting Of the State
Board of Control.

The State board Of control did not
transact very much business yesterday.
The morning session vas occupied 10 g
conference With the legislative sub-com-
mittee in referescs to an amsndnent to
too dispensary ls9 and the hearing OF
the case Of Pfeifer, liquor dealer OF
Cincinnati.
10 regard to the irss matter, the
board spent much time discussing the
advisability of having the sub-commi.-
tee report an amendment. by which
the coua,y boards vii! be abolished
The board appeared to be unauinous
in the opinion that that part OF the
system was defective aud the abolition
Of it was desirable. No definite con.
clusion, however. was reached. Mr.
Williams vas appointed to consult
With she attorney general and the bill
will be prepared some tine to-day
The complain: of Pfeifer has been
before the board once before. He IVES
represented BY Mr.. siOkler. aud wants
returned to him some liquors which
we're seized when The O. P. stores were
Grst established. Mr.. Pfeifer shipped
the goods in separate packages, but a
dozen Of these packages were put 10 a
case. It was before, the construction
of what wa, an original packages bad
been passed upon, and pending the de-
cisiop be asked Commissioner Vance to
send permits to chip the liquor out Of
the State The commissioner referred
the matter to Governor EIlerbe and
subsequently i: vas seized. None Of
the packages had been sold and Mr..
Pfeifer claimed that he had 90 iaten.
tion cf violoting the law.
A statement Of the facts will be
made to the attorney general and the
board will be guided in its cotton by
his decision y
At the afternoon session number Of
resignaticns of members of ccaosy
boards Of control we're received, but
they will no. !s bss acted uapcu until after
the eeislasure has acted upoa The pfo-