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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
SHERIFFS SALE IN PARTITION.
j. J.. STEELE EFT AL,
Plaintiffs,
Vs.
NORA STEELE EFT AL,
Defendants.
In the Circuit Court of Audrain
County, Missouri.

By virtue and authority of a decree
and order of sale made by the said
Court, in the above entitle cause, and
of a certified copy thereof. dated
February 81, 1898, / will, on
Friday, the Seventeenth Day of June,
A. D., 1898,
between the hours of 8 O'Clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock in the after
noon of that day, at the east front
door of the Court House, in the city
OF Mexico, in Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, sell, at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, the following describ-
ed real estate, viz:
Commence at the northeast corner
of block one % of Ladd's Addition to
the city of Mexico, Missouri, run
thence west ninety feet for a begin
ming point, run thence west ninety
feet, thence south three hundred and
thirty-four feet to the north line Of
railroad street, thence east ninety
feet, thence north three hundred and
thirty -four feet to the place of begin
ming, and being a part of said block
one ID in Ladd's Addition to the city
of Mexico, Missouri.
Terms of sale as follows, viz: For
cash.
M. N. NELSON,
Sheriff Audrain County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

THERE r sixty American war
ships in West Indian waters, consist
ing of battleships, cruisers, monitors,
gunboats, torpedo boats, dynamite
destroyers, etc., looking for the Span
ish feet of fifteen vessels, and it is i'm
possible for Cervera to escape a bat
tie resulting in utter humiliation to
his feet. When this event transpires
1t will practically end the Hispano-
American war.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

ONE would suppose from all the
rumors of disturbances there that a
political campaign was in progress in
the Windward Passage. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
Puhiie Nnfiea.

Notice is hereby given that we have
taken charge OF the estate of Michael
O'Brien, deceased. All persons hav-
Ing claims against said estate are re-
questcd TO exhibit them for allowance
to US within one year after this date
or they may be precIuded from any
beneht OF such estate, and II such
claims be not exhibited within two
years from this date they will be for
ever barred.
JOHN o,BRIEN.
III. j. O'BRIEN.
EDWARD O'BRIEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
Coming Nautical Events.

SARATOGA, N. Y, May e5.-The Co
lumbia-C Cornell Pennsylvania and Wis
consin regatta will take place on Sara,
toga Lake, June 80. On July / the
freshmen and university crews will
contest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

ADMIRAL CERvERA seems to have
submarine boats that can bob up and
down in the sea whenever occasion
requires. 1t is, however, only a mat
ter OF hours until he will disappear
never again to rise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

A KANSAS editor reels off this item
of news: "Mrs. Jones called this
morning and laid a dozen eggs on ouI
table," The Hermitage, Missouri, In
der said: "This Is startling, but per-
haps it's true. Anything is liable to
happen out in Kansas"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

THE Spanish fleet is probably run
ming toward the south pole under the
impression that it is looking for the
enemy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

UNLIKE monarchial countries, even
in war times, the "freedom of the
press" is not interfered with in this
country. Our Uncle Sam restricts no
newspaper in publishing all the news
of naval and military movements
that IL can get.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

No wonder so many of the volunteer
soldiers we're found to have heart
troubles after the way the girls babe
them goodbye.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
Prisoners Escana.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, May PA. P.
Remey, John W. Carpenter, Albert
Mitchell and Frank Martin, all in the
county jail for burglary, escaped last
night by wrenching of the bars from
the cage and battering a hole in the
| wall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

MRS. nj. Y. DUNCAN was much be-
loved by u people and her death
casts a gloom owe her large circle OF
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

BUTTE, Mont. May e5.-Butte's a v
airy troops, Capt. Stivers, accompanied
by the Missouls troop, Capt. Higgins,
left here for Chickamauga yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

BY control of Manila possession of
the entire archipelago is virtually
gained by the United States. Accord
ing to all usages of civilized warfare
the islands belong to the United States
and by the same token may continue
in it's possession 80 long as this nation
Ia able to hold them by force of arms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

HAVE patience with Sampson and
Schley. Both naval commanders are
doing all in their power to furnish the
press with a first class news item.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued this week: J. w.
Wathins and Eastman Hope, James
Watkins and Allie West, all OF Mar
tinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
Bad Ttme For AM Invasion.

Says the Philadelphia Press: Gen.
Weyler seems to have given up his
pet scheme Of invading Washington.
Polo doubtless informed him that the
rainy season had set in in the United
States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

ALL wars produce a great deal OF
poetry. Some of it is very beautiful.
some of 1t very pathetic and some o.
1t very funny, while some OF it comes
limping home as lame as if 1t had lost
it's feet In battle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

ANY n living near any ~seacoast
who cannot hear cannonading in these
exciting times should consult an aur-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

Bromoline win positively cure q
cold In a hours. No cure, no pay.
IS cents. Sold by Buekner q Whit
ney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

THE Manchester IN. H. Union
says: "A boy cannot keep his hands
clean even il he washes them several
times a day" How do you know? No
boy on earth ever tried the expert
mant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
Friday, the 18th Day Of June, A. I
1909
A. Fl. IT. A.

Sab order A. H. ia. No. isi meets Monday
nifht on or before fun moon In each month.
Visiting brethren always welcome.
W. T. LOTT, W. p
v. ERDEL, j., W. Secretary. 2-yr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
W. M. TRELoAR, Postmaster.

It lie not our failures that ruin us, but
cur fear and hardness In making new
beginnings after failure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
srafE Of

IDLNIN v EfLbfttIN. ---
In the Recorders ofaee-I, Charles II. Bruce,
Recorder within and for the county Aforesaid,
attached was fled for record In my once on the
3sth day OF April, 1885, at 5:1 O'Clock a. m, and
that the same Is duly recorded In said onice in
book 50 at page 10.
In witness whereof, l have herepnto set INV
hand and affixed nay oflcial seal. Mexico. Mis-
souri,, this 18th day Of April, 1885.
G. II. BRUCE,
Recorder.
The former partnership between Mayes A
Rutter has, by limitation, expired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
rhe Oregon Reported at Jupiter, Fl

ATLANTA, Co., May s5.-A special to
the Constitution reports the safe ar
rival of the United States battleship
Oregon at Jupiter, Fla
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

THE Klondykers continue to return
home to the grand old State of Misscu-
ri. The Klondykers have the advantage
over the soldiers; the latter cannot
come home until the war is over.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

THAT German astronomer r~eiterates
that he can see a second moon re-
volving around the earth. He'll also
see a divorce, probably, unless he
quits drinking.
POSTMASTER w. M. TRELoAR has
been appointed Grand Guardian of
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Of the State Of Missouri. This high
honor was well bestowed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

A RELIGIOUS body in session at New
Orleans declares that the disregard for
Sunday is on the increase. 1t would
certainly seem so from the way Dewey
acted at Manila on the Sabbath.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

Miss Pearl Davenport IL the guest OF
her sister at Hardin College. She win
remain until commencement exercises
are over.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, Alfred Fl. Canterbury, n
widower, by his certain deed of trust.
dated August End, 1897, and recorded
In the Recorders Office in Audraiu
County, Missouri, In Book Is, at Page
535, conveyed to the undersigned
trustee the following described real
estate situated In Audrain County.
Missouri, to- wit:
One hundred and sixty eight (Iesl
acres, being the south part of the
northeast quarter and west part of
the southeast quarter OF Section 81,
Township 81, Range Q west.
which said conveyance was made
In trust TO secure the payment of GER
tain promissory notes in said deed de-
scribed; and, whereas, said notes re-
main due and unpaid; and, therefore,
at the Request of the legal holder OF
said notes, and by authority of the
provisions Of said deed of trust, 1
will, on
Friday, the 18th Day of June, A. d.
1893,
proceed to sell the property herein
before described, at public vendue to
the highest bidder, for cash, at the
east front door of the Court House. In
Mexico, Missouri, between the hours
OF 8 O'Clock In the forenoon and 8
O'Clock in the afternoon OF that day,
to satisfy said debt and the expenses
OF executing this trust.
8. NJ. LOCKE, Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
One Hundred and Twelve Thousand Men

WASHINGTON, May sS.-Reports to
Adjt. Gen. Corbins from the state camp
show that $4,000 men have been
mustered into the volunteer army.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

TIE Spanish fleet has been twice
destroyed on paper. The third time
should be the charm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
sHERIFFS SALE in PARTITION
In the Circuit Court of Audrain
County, Missouri.

By virtue and authority of a decree
and order of sale made by the said
Court, IN the above entitled cause,
and of a certified copy thereof, dated
February II, 1898, ! will, on
Friday, the Seventeenth Day of June,
A. D., 1898,
between the hours of o O'Clock In the
forenoon and 8 O'Clock in the after
moo of that day, at the east front
door of the Court House, in the city
of Mexico, in Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, sell, at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, the following deserib-
ed real estate, viz:
The north half of the northeast
quarter and the northeast fourth of
the northwest quarter of section 80,
township so, range 8, all in Audrain
County, Missouri.
Terms of sale al follows, viz: For
cash.
M. N. NELSON,
Sheriff Audrain County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26

The gift of silence is often more
valuable than the gift of speech.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-26
SAMUEL w. EARLY.
Notary Public.
A OF MISSOURI,

COUNT OF BOONE,
Be It remembered that on this, the 23d dav OF
April, A. D., 1895, personally appeared before me,
q Notary Public within and Tor the County OF
Boone, State OF Missouri, David j. Mayes and
me to be the same persons whose names are
signed TO. the foregoing instrument Of writing
and acknowledge the sane TO be their free act
and deed for the purposes therein mentioned,
Commission expires February %, 1909.
SAMUEL w. EARLY,
Notary Public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
is THIS POSSIBLE
Or is Tt One of Dave Leahy's Funny
Stories Again.

The Republicans, according to Dave
Leahy, have been caught in their first
effort to hoodwink the people on the
coal oil inspector business and have
succeeded in making a very respecta bic
circus of themselves. Mr.. Leahy fur
nishes this version of the affair:
"Secretary Frank Brown opened up
the headquarters of the committee at
Topeka a few days ago for the ap-
preaching campaign and the story goes
that he carefully loaded the initial gun
of the battle to FIRE off Immediately
upon taking charge He did SO prompt
ly and all who are familiar with Re
publican papers have read the interest
ing story describing how a merchant at
Browns home town, Garnet, opened
up what was supposed to be a barrel
of coal oil, bearing the brand of E V.
Wharton, state coal oil inspector, and
found it to be a barrel of water. The
idea desired to be conveyed was that
Wharton was putting his brand Of ap-
prevail upon oil issued by the Standard
Oil octopus without inspecting it
1T now turns out that the Republic
an committee, in order to get this evil
dence against Coal Oil Inspector Whar-
ton, gave a young man named Billy
Anderson. an attache of the store in
which the horrible discovery was made,
the sum of SO if he would let the coal
oil run out of a barrel which the firm
had just received fill it with water.
and cork it up. Billy being DESTROYS of
turning an honest penny, consented to
play his part in the conspiracy, and
took the money in advance. Instead
of emptying the full barrel and reflling
it with water he put the water in a
barrel that had just been emptied. II
answered the same purpose without
making him guilty of waste Of oil.
After the water barrel had been tapped
and the terrible crime of Inspector
Wharton exposed and published,
young Mr.. Billy Anderson told his boss
of the joke and introduced him to the
genuine barrel of oil that had been re-
ceived. Billy's boss can appreciate a
joke to such an extent that he usually
hunts up some friends to tell it to them
and that is how the inside history Of
the transaction became public
The Populist politicians at Topeka
are now making life miserable for
Frank Brown by sticking their heads
through his Office door and asking him
whether he is still paying 50 for empty
coal oil barrels"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
FORT SCOTT'S POLICE.
Changes Made That is Thought Will
Settle the Local Trouble.

The Fort Scott police board Difficult
ties, that have been dragging along
since the first board was appointed by
Governor Leedy are at last settled.
The new board, appointed three weeks
ago. met Saturday and agreed on an ar
rangement which it is believed viii end
the trouble.
Martin Dearth, who was appointed as
chief to succeed Chief Williams, was
deposed and given the place of jailer,
and William Mona CHAN appointed in
his place. One Of the patrolmen, on whom
a particularly strong fight had been
made, was removed With these changes
it was agreed to let the present force
remain.
The new board is composed of Thos.
Cochran, ThOs. Cottrell and Robert Os-
born, and it was at first decided to re-
move the entire force. Orders to this
effect We're issued and 80 days notice
given, but the friends of the present pa
trOlmen made such a fight that Satur-
day it was decided to simply rearrange
the force and reScind the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
SPOTTED FEVER DYING OUT
No Fatal Cases at skaguay for Some
DAYS.

Astoria, Ore, March 21.-The steamer
Oregon arrived this evening from Dyea
and Skaguay, making the passage in
five days.
She brings Il passengers. The pas
sengers report that the epidemic of spi-
nal meningitis in Skaguay is abating.
no deaths having occurred for several
days.
Frank Clement of HillsbOrO, Ore, was
shot and killed at Sheep Camp on the
14th. by Gottlieb Schneider of Howard
county Maryland.
A lynching was averted only by the
prompt action of the officers in getting
the man out of the way. He is now in
Jail at this place.
Clement Ilved several hours, but fail
ed to give an account of the quarrel
Three gamblers and all round toughs
have been arrested and jailed on sus-
p1clon OF being the Inurderers of Sam
Roberts, who was killed on the 18th.
One Of them, named COrbett, had bull
let wound in his shoulder, supposed to
have been inflicted in the melee
A saloon and lodging house belonging
to Henry Douglass, burned, and TWO
men persisted. The wife of one of the
dead men says her husband had con-
siderable money. which is now missing
It is supposed the house was set on fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
SEES M'KINLEY ABOUT 1T.
Ida Wells Barnett Wants Action Re
garding the Murder of Post
master Baker.

Washington, March 2L-Mrs Ida B.
Wells Barnett (colored) today present
ed to President Mckinley a set of res
olutions adopted at a mass meeting in
Chicago, denouncing the recent murder
of a colored postmaster in South Caro-
lima and requesting the president to
use his best efforts to bring his perpe-
traitors to justice.
Mrs. Barnett, who has been actively
engaged for several years in arousing
public sentiment on the lynching ques-
ton was accompanied to the White
House by Senator Mason and Repre-
sentatives Belknap, LOrimer, Mills,
Foss, White. BouteIle and Mann of the
Illinois delegation
President Mckinley assured Mrs.
Barnett. in response to her remarks,
that both the postofFice department and
the department of justice were doing
all in their power to ferret out and
punish the members of the mob. and
that the attorney general was now con
sidering what further steps the govern
ment could take within the limits of
federal Jurisdiction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
DIR. SCHEMES THEORY.
1t is Being Tested by the Countess of
Warwick.
March 21.-Dr. Sche

London, March 21-Dr. Schenk's
world discussed discovery of the secret
of sex is about to be put TO a crucial
test by the Countess Of Warwick, the
most beautiful and brilliant woman in
England.
Considerable curiosity was aroused
in England during the past winter
when it was observed that the countess
absented herself from the usual round
of gayetieS of the most faShiOnab BILE So
cial set in England It was first at
tributed to i'll health caused by Overex-
ertiOn- It is now known that there was
another reason
When the first news of Dr. Schenks
discovery was published the Earl and
Countess of Warwick took the keenest
interest, and in a short time cOmmuni-
Gated with the doctor.
The Earl and Countess of Warwick
have a strong reason for desiring to see
their posterity firmly esta blished in the
male line. Their eldest son will inner
it a great title, the most historic castle
in England. and a magnificent estate.
They have already a son, born in
1882, but he is extremely delicate. He
is now at Eaton. If his health does
not improve it is probable he will be de-
tered from marriage.
The countess had a second son, born
in 1885. but he died within two years.
She also has daughter, who is well
and fourishing.
If the countess could become the
mother of a strong, healthy boy. both
she and her husband would settle down
to a far happier old age than they
would under present conditions. Hence
their interest in the Schenk treatment.
Although it is IA years since the
countess was last mother. she is still
in prime of life She is about 81 years
of age. and is as remarkable for her
physical vigOr as for hen beauty. al
though she has undoubtedly injured
herself somewhat by her extraordinary
social exertiOnS.
The Countess of Warwick is best
known to fame as Lady Brooke. That
was the title she bore when her hus-
band was heir to the earldOm of War
wick Under that title she was first
a shining star in that set OF English So
ciety which enjoys the particular favor
of the Prince of Wales. It is some
times called the Marlborough House
set but it does not really center in that
mansion. on account of the prejudice Of
the Princess of Wales against some of
its members.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
WOMEN NOT FOR WAR.
Mrs. Annie Diggs Thinks Women
We're Not Created for That
Purpose.

Mrs. Annie L. Diggs, state librarian.
saws that any woman that wants to go
to war has abnormal inclinations. She
stated her opinion after reading a re-
port that a company Of women was be-
ing organized in Colorado to go to the
front in the event of war with Spain
THAT isn't the way for women TO
show their patriotism said she "Ihey
should rather organize to make war on
war. and in so doing advance the world
toward that perfect civilization which
I think will ultimately result. At the
verv least they should organize to aid
the wounded and dying in case of war,
but never think of organizing for the
purpose of killing. Women were never
created for that purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
M'NALL'S FIRM STAND.
Causes Insurance Companies toWeak-
en-Are Reporting Salaries Paid

Reports of salaries paid officers have
been coming in to Commissioner Nc
Nall from insurance companies doing
business in the state rapidly during the
past week, and the number having filed
reports is now 60
There are yet about 40 companies to
hear from, but Commissioner McNaII
feels confident that the majority will
comply with his ruling and furnished
the required information. All compa-
MES that have not reported by the end
OF the present month. or signified their
intention to report by that time, viii be
shut out of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21

Bread. 2 TBS cts. Gem bakery.
J. B. Belts went to Lawrence today.
"A pictures 25c at Courtney's, n. T.
Mr.. I. F. Small went to Lawrence to-
day.
B. McMurphy of Menoken was in town
today.
c. Kaser is on the sick list.
Buggies and surveys at Lukens Bros.
Born. Friday, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Holiday, daughter
Miss Grace Carr of Emporia is visit
ing friends in town
E. D. Small spent Sunday in Atchison
the guest Of relatives
Wall paper cents per roll at A. ].
Kane's, S32 North Kansas avenue
Miss Edith Faus returned Saturday
from Chicago and has taken a position
with Mrs J. c. Joseph
Wall Paper, 300 patterns to select
from, 3 cents per roll up.
Cromwell & LETTERS.
The handsomest trap ever brought to
Topeka at Lukens Bros
The ladies Of section one of the Kansas
with Mrs. L. P. Stock
Up to date Picture Framing. Latest
Cromwell & LETTERS.
Ex-Deputy Sheriff Samuel Kerr and
family will move shortly from Fourth
and Tyler to 80 Jacson street
Call and see a line Of Rogers best
Silverware to be given away at Costley
& Post, North Topeka, Kan
Mr.. and Mrs. William Curtis. Of Bos-
ton and Miss Maryha Ke se,I OF Garnett
Mrs J. E. Griest will return to her
home in Cheyenne Wells tonight aIte eT a
n. T Campbell.
Mrs. a. ". Parks will entertain inforc
mally tomorrow evening at her home SO
Quincy street. in honor of her niece, Miss
Lizzie Wilson of Boone, Ia
Miss Halle Hamrick, who is now head
trimmer in the millinery store OF her
aunt Mrs. Keller of GreencaStle, Ind,
viii probably return to Topeka in June
The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid
17eiIi ~ bald VEefs0esda- afternoon at the
nue.. at which time officers for the ensu-
ing year will be elected
The funeral of J. W. Alternately was
held Sunday afternoon at half past 2 from
the Asbury NJ. e. church, Rev. Mitchell
offciating The floral offerings were
many and beautiful. The services We're
in charge of Fort Pillow post and the pail
bearers were old soldiers The interment
was in the Topeka cemetery
Miss Edith Putnam entertained a num-
Saturday evening. Music, games and
dancing made the time pass pleasantly Tor
Garter Lena AIize, Alba Van Nechten,
Eva Mitchell Clara Mitchell, Mabel Gill
1 E-ine Percy ogden. win Swartz Roger
Todd. clifton Priddy and Ernest Porter
At the last meeting of the Good Litera-
dickens was read by Miss Bertha White
and Miss Mabel Miller gave a piano SOLO
The circle will meet tonorrow evening
which time Mrs E A Sinmerwell viii
read a paper on ''Thackeray' and ron
call will be responded to by quotations
from the same author
Mr. and Mrs. John Pratt had narrow
escape from what might have been a serl-
0lls runaway Yesterday afternoon " nlie
driving on West Sixth street their horse
became frightened and started TO run IN
ATTEMPTING to stop the animal the elt
was broken in two. The horse went west
on Sixth street at a furious gallop, but
fortunately kept in a straight line. ana
when near Lane street had run hlmselL
out. Mr.. and Mrs Pratt were not IN IN
SSc-sfcl7es This is Mr. Pratt's fast horse
which took so many blue ribbons at the
amateur races
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
IBSEN'S BIRTHDAY.
His 10th Anniversary Celebrated
With Great Festivities.

Christiania March 21-The 10th birth
day Of Henrik Ibsen was celebrated to-
day with great festivities.
Numerous Populations, including one
from the stOrthing, congratulated the
poet and dramatist,an King Oscar tel
egraphed:
7 and the queen send you our cordial
congratulations on your 10th birthday.
Your day of honor is likewise a day of
honor for the Norwegian people,
Ibsen received hundreds of other tel
egrams during the day.