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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
THE LITTLE ENCYCLOPEDIA.

There are 6Oo, 900 people employed
In Italy in rearing silkworms.
The first weeping willow in England
was planted by Pope, the poet.
The trees in the streets OF Paris are
looked after by a public official ap-
pointed solely for that purpose.
German shorthand writers do not
compare favorably with those OF
other nations. They rarely take down
more than fifty words minute.
The bass drum is one OF the instru-
ments OF bands attending regiments
of the Servian army. 1t is fixed on q
two wheeled cart, which is drawn by
Q large trained dog. The drummer
walks behind the cart.
That the cinematograph Is now a
valuable aid to scientific investiga-
tions was shown in the eclipse obser-
vations last month in India, and now
Prof. Fiammarion, the well known
French astronomer, has used o cine.
matograph to take during the might
continuous series Of pictures show
ing sunset, the appearance Of the stars
the milky way, moonrise and the
moons motion in the sky.
Military experts are at present in
terested in q new self-moving car
which Is to be veritable carriage o
death. 1t is to be driven by a six
teen horse power engine at the rat
of over forty miles an hour over
country reasonably level. The climal
and purpose OF this remarkable ma
chine ia to carry two rapid firing can
mons. One man only is needed to rul
this terrible wheeled weapon of war
and this same man also attends to th'
firing and loading.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
The Old Dominion's Pride Founded by
Thomas Jefferson - Phoenix
Like, 1t Arose Grander
Than Ever.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
CHARLOTTEsvILLE, VA, July 49,
Here we are amid the everlasting hills,
surrounded by my boyhood scenes, but
how changed. From a city of 1000 in
1870 we find a city of 10, 900 inhabitants.
Formerly the place was known as the
place where the great statesman, JEFF
ferson, had located his pet institution
of learning, the now far-famed Univer-
sity, the pride of Virginia and the
glory of the South.
October 81, 1895, great fire, de-
stroying the rotunda and annex
thereto, occurred. This building was
constructed under the personal direc-
ton of the great founder of Virginia'e
noble University, which is not only
every true Virginian's pride, butts the
honored Alma Mater of hundreds OF
the brightest minds this grand country
has yet produced.
With the destruction of this hand
some edifice many very rare and val
liable books were burned and eight OF
ten schools were made homeless Gin
it was the library and many lecture
rooms.) With the annex was lost the
beautiful copy of Raphaeps "School
of Athens" made by Balze. This
seemed to all very sad day for Vir-
ginia.
This valued slave and friend, fire,
often proves a terrible foe, but these
people have learned to say with
genuine delight:
"The sandal tree perfumes when riven,
The axe which laid it low;
Let man who hopes to be forgiven
Forgive and bless his foe."
This dreadful (?) foe proved great
friend. The admirers of this old
university rallied to the cry of need
and with their sympathy kindly gave
large sums, and now, less than three
years after this awful scourge, have
been completed and dedicated splen-
did buildings costing over 100000,
furnished and eqipped in the best and
most approved style which skill could
devise and large means provide.
More anon. FRENCH STRoTHER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
SAME OLD STORY REvEMPED.
Sir Julian Pauncefote Has Heard Nothing
of Any Peace Proposals Pending
Established at Pequot.

WASHINGTON, July 21.--The state
mept from Madrid that Sir Drummond-
Wolff, the British ambassador there,
had been informed of peace terms, is
in line with similar statement made
about two weeks ago, when the Brit.
ish ambassador here, Sir Julian
Pauncefote, was to leave for Pequot,
Conn At that time Sir Julian stated
that if any negotiations had proceeded
from Sir Drummond-Wolff, they had
not been made known to him, and
that, moreover, he tSir JULIAN had not
discussed the subject of peace with
any official of the United States gov
ernment. Since then the ambassa dor
has been absent, and the embassy
itself, with the entire staff, is estab-
lished for the summer at Pequot.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

THE Democrats of Missouri are
awake to the issue of the day and
do not propose to trail in behind the
Republicans, but will prove them
selves equal to any emergency that
offer. Questions of great Importance
to this nation are now before the
American people. Referring to these
matters the st. Louis Republic says:
Judging from the developments
noted, the Springfield convention may
turn out to be the most important
gathering of Democrats held during
the present campaign. An effort will
certainly be made there to outline a
national policy for the party, and set
an example for other States to follow
This move, as it's advocates explain, is
not intended to head off the free sill
yer coinage cause, but rather to take
advantage of such conditions as the
Democratic party Is responsible for
creating. These men are very anx-
ious to see Missouri take the lead, az
they think it will have a good effec,
on other States and place the party a,
once on an aggressive footing. And,
furthermore, that 1t will leave the
Republicans beached high and dry.
Ex-Governor William j. Stone ID
known to be in favor of taking ad-
vanced ground, something In the man
ner outlined, and it is said that Gov.
ernor Altgeld, of Illinois, and other
distinguished leaders of the last cam.
paign all entertain the same views
A good many of these men are mem
bers Of the Democratic National Com
mittee and the fact that they ar,
behind the move makes 1t a matter O
unusual Importance.
A few days ago Governor Ston
returned from trip to Nebraska, an
while there he paid Mr.. Bryan Wis
on the eve Of the latter's departur
with his regiment to take part in th
war. An effort was made yesterda
to learn from Governor Stone ju.
how Mr.. Bryan stands on this ques
tion. He said he had no authority I
speak for MIR. Bryan, ard even IL tn
conversation that passed betwee
them had not been Of . private natur,
he would prefer to let Mr.. Bryan
his own talking on the subject.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Hutton All Right.

The report that Sergeant Hutton
was Ill Of fever at Camp Thomas,
Chickamauga, is mistake. Mr.. Hut
ton In a private letter to the LED0ER
says he had slight attack Of indiges-
tion, from which he is entirely recov-
cred. We hope the boys are not go
ing to suffer from indigestion, as indi-
gestion brought on by eating hard
tack would DC q disease hard to han
die. Referring to the LEDGER regu-
larly sent to Co. l., Mr.. Hutton says:
"The boys are always glad to get hold
OF the LEDGER and many are the nice
things which hear in regard to your
kindness In supplying the company
with reading matter.v
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
THE SCENE CHANGES.
Complete Transformation in the
Captured City of Santiago.
GLOOM GIVES PLACE TO ACTIVITY.
The Harbor Dotted with Craft of All Kinds
Flying the Stars and stripes-Busi-
ness Houses Opened and Trade
Resumed-Souyenfrs.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 20.-Santi.
ago to-day presents a bright and cheer.
full picture to what it did two days
ago. Over 80 steamers flying the Stars
and Stripes lie proudly in or near the
harbor. Small boats are plying briskly
to and fro on the blue waters. Sew.
eral large steamers. the State of Texas,
Leona and Arkansas are alongside the
wharves, busily engaged in unloading
their large cargoes OF supplies and pro-
visions.
DIN short, everything denotes hustle
and activity. To the graveyard ap'
pearauce of the city yesterday has
succeeded to-day scene of life and
energy, traffic and general activity.
The immense sheds along the water
front are already packed with mer'
| chandise, and the large stores rented
| along Marina street are busy receiving
| goods which are being steadily unload
ed. Everywhere there are signs of @
| revival of commercial activity and
prosperity.
The change in the appearance Of the
| city is Kaleidoscope and couple OF
days, when further shipments arrive,
will suffice for the normal business to
| revive.
The trades and business houses
| opened their doors for the first time to-
day, cleared their warehouses and
made ready for the receipt of goods
All the stores are open this morning
by Gen. McKibben's orders, but the
saloons are closed for the present, il
order to avoid the possibility of a clash
between the soldiers in case of drunk
enness.
The electric light plant is working
The pawnshops are doing a rushing
business, their counters being crowded
by people Of all sorts of color and con-
ditions, pawning heirlooms, clothes
dresses and furniture.
| Officers tender their medals anC
swords and civil employees offer theil
tortoise shells, gold headed canes OF
Office for a mere song, which are in
turn bought at fancy prices by Ameri
can soldiers, officers or newspaper mel
as relics of the war. There have beer
more machet tes sold to our men a.
souvenirs than were laid down on thu
morning of the surrender, and crosses
service stripes and orders are cheer
fully parted with fpr American cash.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Turner Sells Ont.

II. g. Turner sold his half interest
In the State Leader this morning 10
Charles E. Stokes. Mr.. Stokes and his
son, who is now In St. Louis, will con-
tinue the paper. Mr.. Turner said TO
the LEDGER: "I sold out because I
got my price. The paper Will continue
and want 1t to be a permanent sue
cess. 1t represents good cause, one
that / propose to stand by to the
end. shall continue my newspaper
work as i have successfully for ave
years. And / will continue to do
what l can against the saloon busi-
neasu
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
- Twenty Years Ago -
This Week.
Col. Joe Hickey was In town.

Col. Joe Hickey was in town.
The Free Press had just started at
Troy.
Pelide Locke had just returned from
Elk Springs.
John M. Gordon was candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney.
The Mexico gun club was holding
regular weekly meetings.
Miss Mollie Shootman had purchased
Q fine black horse from Willie West
for s115.
]. d. Tucker and P. w. Harding had
just put new sidewalks In front OF
their stores.
Simeon Lee had just located In this
county, moving from Desplaines.
Cook county, Ill.
Prof. ]. P. Blanton, the principal of
the Mexico Public School, was spend
ing the summer in New Orleans.
]. w. Carson was cashier OF the
Southern Bank and was spending the
summer at Putin Bay and the lakes.
A Mexico cornet band had Just or
ganized and elected Joe Pitcher Pres
ident; Hal Gibbs, Secretary; J. T.
Jones, Treasurer.
The LEDGER said w. II. Rennan had
just returned from the springs. While
there he was caught flirting with some
young ladies and was tried before
jury Of married ladies.
Francis Murphy, temperance ad-
vocate, when asked what Inducements
he would want to speak In certain
town in the Interior, answered: 81
shall want $3.50 a week and board ct
the best hotel. Yours in Christ, Francis
Murphy"
In the LEDGER was the following
poetry:
'Tis now the happy harvest time
| Comes to the little ants;
'Tis now the playful humble bee
Crawls mp the small boys pants.
'Tis now the jingling Ice cream man
| Makes sultry households glad;
'Tis now festive the yellow jacket
Gets petulant and mad.
'Tis now the pert Thermometer
| Goes on its annual tears,
And sweetly the average citizen
Gets on his ear and swears.
Qs there q land that is hotter than
| this?)
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Heip the Exhibit.

Mr.. Crumbsugh, in charge Of Mis-
souri's Agricultural exhibit ut Omaha,
says he needs some good bundles OF
wheat, oats, barley, rye, grasses and
other specimens Of agricultural pro-
iuction to place In the space allotted
to our State. We hope the Audrain
county farmers win help. The freight
viii be paid. Bring In your specimens
to A. 8. Houston, local commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

THE total enlisted strength of the
regular army to date is about $4,000
men, being about $4,000 short of its le-
gal complement. the volunteer army
consists of 1s3, 900 men and is only
II, 900 short of it's maximum author
lied strength under the two calls is-
sued by the President. The total
strength of the army regular and vol
unteer. is 227 900 as now organized.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
The Fifth Missouri.

The st. Louis Globe Democrat says:
The 9th Missouri has received its
allotment of ponches and they come
in very handily just at this time, in
view of the recent rains which made
il impossible to keep from being
drenched through without the best of
waterproofs.
Fl. b. Mckinley, 10. L; G.. A. Eng
lish, Co. I; 8. 8. Gunlack and Thomas
Cobb, Reglmental adjutants, form
the 9th Missouri quartette. Their
fame has spread all over the camp in
the vicinity of the 9th.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

"THE most pretentious and absurd
individual" says the Columbia Herald,
sis the political boss. de is of few
days and full of trouble. 1t does not
take people long to learn him and they
rejoice 30 exceeding to bury him.
The boss who tries to manipulate every
primary election and convention, run
every candidate and put mis- finger in
the pie is seen to run against stone
wall before he knows it and 60 to pieces
like a collapsed barrel. Bossing is
bad business unless the boss has the
hide of a rhinoceros and the nine lives
of a cHtD
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Santiago de Cuba Libre.

Free, because Spain is driven out OF
the city and that end of the island.
Free, a heritage for the Cubans who
began the magnificent fight for free
dom which is the high privilege oi
this government to achieve for them
Free, because the American flag ia
flying there.
The territory over which the Star
Spsngied Banner waves lie the land oi
the free, wherever 1t 10.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
TO TRANSPORT THE TROOPS.
A Spanish Company Gets the Con-
tract for Returning Surrendered
Soldiers to Spain.

WASHINGTON, July 20. - Arrange
ments practically were concluded by
the Government tonight for the
transportation of the Spanish prison
ers at Santiago to Spain.
The contract was awarded to the
Spanish Transatlantic Company, rep
resented by J. M. Ueballos & Co., of
New York. The company agrees to
carry the prisoners from Cuban ports
to Spain at the rate of $50 for each
enlisted man; 500 for each commits
stoned officer, subsistance to be fur
nished by the company on the army
ration basis, as provided for in the
Governments advertisement.
The award provides also that the
company shall have FIVE ships at San
tiago In nine days from the 21st; two
In II days and enough In q days to
complete the transportation.
The bida of the several companies
were considered, that OF the Spanish
Transatlantic Company finally being
accepted, as in all respects it was re.
garded as the best made. On tbs
basis OF $4,000 enlisted men and 1, ,o0f
officers, it will cost the Government
1856, 900 to transport the prisoners.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

frmer hold than ever. I tried o number Of
blood remedies, but their mineral ingredients
settled in my bones and gave me rheumatism.
1 was in q lamentable condition, and after ex-
hausting all treatment, was declared tncurable.
Seeing 8. 8. 9. advertised as Q cure for blood
diseases, I decided to Try 1t. As soon as my
system was under the effect of the medicine,
began TO improve. and after taking IL for
two months was cured completely, the
dreadful disease was sradicated from my sys-
TEN. and have had no return Of IL"
Many have been taking local treat
ment for years, and find themselves
worse now than ever. A trial of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Catarrh is
Not Incurable

But it can not be cured by sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures which
reach only the surface. The disease lie
in the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood. s. 8. s. is the only
remedy which can have any effect upon
Catarrh; it cures the disease perma-
nently and forever rids the system OF
every trace of the vile complaint.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

IT is probable that in the future
Canada will ask for admission into our
republic, and when she does we must
admit her. We will then have nearly
all of the North American continent
will be bounded by the three oceans
and the gulf-with very short land
boundary to our southwest, easily pro
tected. With Cuba in our possession
we will then have arctic, temperate
and tropical climates, and it would al
be on one continent, under one govern
ment and occupied by the same peo-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

e. +. Kunkei has received q nice
kodak from the Knot Gelatine 90.
as a premium for selling geiatine
while with w. A. Morris. He was the
only one out of three hundred In Mis-
souri, outside OF st. Louis and Kansas
City that got prize.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appetizing,
fee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all who
have used it, because when properly prepared.
it tastes like the finest coffee, but is free from
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
a stimulant, but health builder and children,
as well as adults, can drink it with great bene-
fit. Costs about one-fourth as much as coffee.
I5c and PIC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

THE wheat yield of Southern Ne
braska was seven bushels to the acre
in 1894 and fourteen and q half bush
els last year. This year, at the
harvest, it is estimated at from TWEEN
ty-five to thirty five bushels. A like
increase throughout the country would
give rs q crop such as the widest
dreamer never imagined.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Extraordinary Mark.nanship.

LONDON, July 2L-At the Bisley rifle
range yesterday in the competition for
the st. Georges challenge vase, first
stage, 500 and 600 yards, open to volun-
teers and retired volunteers at 500
yards, nearly so men scored IS points,
1 khe highest possible.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
ha interaakad in the a1narianca nf Mr.

Persons troubled with diarrhoes will
be interested in the experience Of Mr.,
W. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, r. I. He says: "For
several years / have been almost o
constant sufferer from diarrhoea, the
frequent attacks completely prostrat-
ing me and rendering me unfit for
my duties at this hotel. About two
years ago travelling salesman kindly
gave me small bottle OF Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Much to my surprise and
delight its effects were immediate.
Whenever / felt symptoms Of the dis
ease ] would fortify myself against
the attack with few doses Of this
valuable remedy. The result has been
very satisfactory and almost complete
relief from the affliction." For sale
by Woodbridge & Pardy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
Miss Bessie Davis.

The vandalia Leader says: Miss
Bessie Davis, of Mexico, one of the
sweetest and most charming girls we
know in the state, has offered her SER
vices to the Red Gross society in Gu.
ba. Such patriotic girls will do to tic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

The sold Settlers Association" Of
Montgomery county holds its seven
teenth annual reunion at New Flor
ence, Missouri, on Saturday, August
| 8, 1898. F. NJ. Ellis is president and
lT. J. Howell secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

OF montpelier, Vnlo,
writes: 81 was at
ficted from infancy
with Catsrrh, and no
one can know the
suffering II produces
better than /. The
sprays and washes
prescribed by the doc
tors relieved me only
, temporarily, and
though I used them
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
To Extend the Domestic Mail Service to
Hawaii

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Postmaster-
General Emory Smith was in confer
ence with the president yesterday over
the extension of our mail service to
Hawaii on domestic basis. Orders.to
this end probably will be issued i'm
mediately. Senator Morgan, of Ala
bama, had an interview regarding the
work of the Hawaiian commission.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

AUDRAIN county people who have
daughters to send to school will find
no better college for young ladies than
Hardin. The prospects for next
year are splendid, and this institution
will continue to grow in favor. Send
your daughters to Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

Boss PLATT is laying the wires to
make "Teddy" Roosevelt his dummy,
but Teddy has never been anybody's
dummy up to date.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
IT IL "a much the part of a wise pen

IT is as much the part of wise gen.
eralship to save ones own forces as it
is to destroy the forces of the enemy.
General Skaters first official dispatch
from Santiago said: ''Upon entering
the city found perfect entangle-
ment of defenses. Fighting a. the
SpaniardB did the first day 1t would
have cost 5000 lives to take this city.''
To General Skaters prudence and
careful management is due to the
fact that 5000 American soldier boys
are.now eating bareback .nSantiago In
stead Of filling graves In the trenches
before the city. At Santiago the
maxim o.. results has been secured at
minimum cost, and the man who did
this IL entitled to the thanks OF the ma
! tion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

THE Cubans are going to cause this
country great deal Of trouble unless
they are promptly looked after.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

"IMMUNE" doesn't mean person
who has had the yellow fever, but one
who has been through an epidemic Of
the fever without taking 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

THERE should be no trouble in send
ing Company L II bountiful supply OF
Thanksgiving turkeys. Leave word
at the LEDGER office how many you
will send
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
A Marriage License Must be Stamped
From the Louisiana Mo.) Press.

Interna Revenue Collector Mr..
Grenner, of st. Louis, decides that
marriage licenses have to be stamped.
In other words, man has to lick a
cent stamp before he can get a
permit to lick woman. This is an
outrage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

THE Republicans of the First Dis
trict have nominated Col. Blees, OF
Macon City, Mo-, we'll known in Mex
leo, for Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

Col. SwITZLER, one of Missourfs
oldest editors, has retired on his hon
ora
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

H.C. TURNER has sold his interest
In the Leader co Col. Stokes & Son.
Mexico papers come, Mexico papers
go and Mexico papers change their
management, but the LEEGER goes on
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

IT is estimated that it will cost US
half a million dollars to send ToraPs
surrendered army to Spain, but no.
body will begrudge money spent for
that purpose.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

MoBERLy, Mo-, will have Dewey
Sampson celebration on July 80.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

You will not know how much good
Hoods Sarsaparilla win do You until
you try 1t. Buy bottle to-day and
begin to take 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28
More Gold seekers Comfns Home.

' SEATTLE, Wash, July 21.-The
steamer Lakme arrived yesterday from
st. Michael with 100 passengers and
gold dust estimated at es5o, 900, in addi.
tion to drafts representing . large
amoun&
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-07-28

Quinoria is guaranteed to cure
chills, fever and all malarial disorders.
No cure, no pay. Sold by Buckner q
Whitney.