davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
CROOKED CROKER.
He Is Being Shown Up as the
Boss COrruptiOniSt.
Mutilated Body of a Woman Found
In a Well.
Court House and jail al Yuba, Cal.
Burned by Maniac.
TENNESSEE sHERIFF KILLED.

New York, April 2l.-The Mazet in
yestigaiing c0Dmittee 10 day resumed
its session. Henry NJ. McDJnald, nomi-
nee OF the Chicago platform democrats
Tor governor NJ the last state election
was the fifst witness. Moss asked, Have
you any knowledge OF tha affairs con
nected with the Flushing gas com.
panyY Mcdonald said the gas company
was re organized Ia 1898. ana that uenry
j. Brdker. member Of the democratic
club aud another man purchased the
lrst mortgage bonds. The Flushing
company endesyOred TO obtain n contract
from New YORK city. and was not sue
eessful. Finally IL WAS arranged by
Brsker with Croker that the stock.
holders OF the company should turn over
to Andrew Freedman, 20 per cent
ot the stock OF the company 10 be
held for the benefit OF Croker ard Freed
man. This stock was contributed by
different stockholders pro rata There
upon Freedman was elected a member OF
the board OF directors. The agreement
on ths part OF Croker and Freedman was
that ~ soon AZ possible the company
would receive contract for at least 800,
possibly 1000 additional lights Nc
Donald was not present when the agree.
ment was made, but has been told what
occurred by friends. Whether Croker
carried out his contract or not Mcdonald
did not know.
Andrew freedman was called and said
he held stock In the Flushing gas com
papy. Tie denied that after he went into
the company II was allowed to supply
more lamDs In Fluahin0 He aaid CToker
paid for the stock he owned In the Fidel
ity and Guarantee company. Freedman
refused to answer whether there WAS n
rate war between his bond company and
the other company, on the ground that
the question was not pertinent. The
bord company paid no dividend. Moss
drew Freedmsn's attention TO the testi-
mony OF Croker that he got dividends
regularly from the United States Fidel-
ity and Guarantee company. freedman
said. ~ manager. he had a salary and
commission which he divided with
Croker.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Canton. Ohio. April u. When court
adjourned last night II was thought the
trial OF Mrs George for the murder of
Geo. ID Sexton would soon be concluded.
The cross. ss.examination OF Miss Lizzie
Miller about seeing man coming from
the Althouse residence after the shooting
OF Saxton did not weaken the new
element OF her testimony brought into
the defense. Newton George, aged II,
told about witnessing the Intimate re-.
lation between his mother and Saxt0n.
Joseph Eckroat. husband OF the
woman who testified that she saw Mrs.
George firing two shots into Saxton's
body. testified that his wife had been
using q white powder presumed TO be
morphine the past twelve years. IL
made her drowsy and irritable.
Miss Florence X. KliDger testified TO
passing Saxton at 5.50 o'clock the even.
ing OF his death. AT G:25 she said Mrs.
George came TO her home and remained
there until $50. when she went TO Ster-
lius's law office. These hours constitute
an Riibl
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

About two months ago Joe. Barnett
and Geo s. Blunt, two OF Albuquerque
celebrated hunters, left the city for Cali
tornia on regular pleasure trip. They
went direct 20 San Francisco and took a
trip up the Sacramento river, where they
enjoyed duck hunting for five days,
ecllpsing their record OF two years ago by
the number OF ducks killed. They then
returned TO San Francisco, and in few
days thereafter were shooting wild geese,
pulling down 2ll in few hours hunt.
ing, thus heating their record of two
years ago by twenty-One geese killed,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21


The dance given at the ArmOry hall
last night in connection with Apron
bazaar OF the Women's Relief Corps. was
attended by quite large number OF
dancers, The music was furnished by
Mrs. Ford on the violin and Floyd Whit
son on the piano.
The few aprons that had not been sold
during the afternoon were aucti0ned of
TO the highest bidder. The apron donated
by relief corps in Iowa, which was the
most expensive In the entire lot, was
rallied of, Miss Minnie Gray holding the
lucky number and drawing IL.
Miss Evie Ford entertained those pres
ent In the evening with some OF her
fancy dances.
The refreshments served by the ladies
we're to0tbsome and were consumed In
large quantities.
Over 800 was realized from the
bazaar and dance and the ladies are well
satisfied with the result Of their efforts,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

An excellent program OF vocal and In
strumental music, recitations and dia
logues was carried out, after which a
banquet OF twenty covers was served
The evening was most eDioyabiy spent
by all and II was considerably after the
midnight hour before the merry gather.
ing adjourned. Those present were
Rev. A. NJ. Msndalari, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. "A.
Boatright, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Shinick,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bullard. Mr.. and
Mrs. Vargas, the Misses Alley, Misses
Tyler, Kellogg, Bostright. Shinick and
Messrs. John b. Burg, Maynard Harding
and c, K Burg,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Washington. April 81 The Tenth
United States cavalry, the colorei regl-
ment which did such brilliant service In
the Santiago campaign. now in Texas,
has been ordered TO Santiago to operate
against bandits. The Twenty. fifth In.
fantry (colored) which rendered excel.
lent service In the Santiago campaign,
and In now garrisoned In Colorado, Ari-
z)na and New Mexico, will be sent 10
the Philippines In the course OF the sum
mpr,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
APPRAISERS IN THE DIrou CASE.
Chief Justice mills Asppoints Msnzsn.
ares, Morris and Jones.

Chief Justice Mills Asppoints Msnzsn-
ares. Morris and Jones'
Chief Justice Mills. In the district
court In Las Vegas to-day, entered an or
der appointing Frank Manzanares; Col.
j. l.. Morris, Thornton, and W. W. Jones
OF San Mareial, IA commissioners TO ap.
praise the value OF the property 20 be
condemned for the purpose OF construct
ing the low line canal.
The next thing In order will be for the
commissioners TO investigate and report
on the values OF the lands, after which
condemnation proceedings will follow,
The Albuquerque Land and Irrigation
company will then undoubtedly let the
contract for the work. ss the bids for the
same have already been received.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Not satisfied with their luck in killing
web-footed fowls. they left san Francisco
and were soon found hunting wild noun.
tain goats on the Santa Catalina island.
Mr. Blunt states that he had no difficulty
in sending rifle bali through a big
Billy at distance OF 400 Yards. while
Barnett was lucky in capturing two
Billies. Mr.. Blunt left Joe at Los An
geles. and says that he will not return
to the city for several days yet.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
FOUND THE BODY.
Remains of women Found In a Well IL
Illinnls-

Remains of women Found In n Well In
Illinois.
Pans, ILL.,, April 2l.-The mutilsted
body Of Miss Jane Brunot, "A wealthy
woman OF Dana, Ind. was found buried
In an abandoned well on the farm OF her
sister in-law, near here. to-day. Mrs.
Anna BrunOt, her son, Henry BrunOt, and
Frederick Sibley are under arrest In this
city. charged with the murder. Miss
Brunot came 10 this city on a visit April
|. She brought yslise containing $500
and other valuables. Neither she nor
valise was ever seen after April |. Henry
BrunOt and Sibley went 10 Indianapolis.
where they csshed the draft for $500. II
IL suspected that the same people com
mitted several other murders for money. .
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
GoInrto sAmoa.

London. April 2l.--A dispatch from
Shanghai to the News agency says that
the German protected cruiser GelOn has
been ordered TO Apia, Samoa, after em-
barking an extra supply Of ammunition
at Kiao Chou, China, and another cruiser
Is 10 follow.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

For Thirty Days-freei freei Frcei
One beautiful porcelain portrait with
each dozen of my best cabinet photo
gruphs platinum finish at 81 per dozen,
These prices and this offer for thirty days
only. My work cannot be excelled In the
west. Pricos one, half what others are
charging for inferior work. The porce.
lain photo Is worth the money. guar
antee to please everybody. This offer for
thirty days only, until May /. Call and
sea my work. o. 8. DOVE, Photo.
Gallery corner Broadway and Railroad
avenue. Highlands.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Aurora, ILL.,, April PA train on the
Burlington railroad, which left Chicago
last night. was wrecked between Sugar
Grove and Big Rock, Several cars left
the track. Fireman G. r. Lock WAS killed
aud two trainmen injured; none OF the
passengers were seriously hurt.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Chicago stock Market.

Chicago. April 21.--Cattle-- Receipts,
1900. Market. steady.
Beeves. si.l0G575; cows and heifers,
$l75ui90; stockers and feeders, $3.50
"a 80; Texas steers, $400@f4 80.
Sheep--Receipts, 5000 head. Market
steady.
Sheep. s35O@4 90; lambs, a. 40@5.s5.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Kansas civ Market

Kansas city. April u - Cattle-Re-
ceiDts, 1900 head. Market, steady TO
strOnO.
Native steers. 81 0O05 20: Texas steers,
~ 50Q4S5; Texas cows, 81 I5m400;
native cows and heifers. s2 30@4.35:
stockers and feeders, t300q5 80; bulls,
f3 b0d5 80.
Sheep Receipts. 1900 head. Market,
Grm.
Lambs. $3A0G5.75; muttons. % 00Q
4lO.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Mnrk olInsane Man.

Ynba, Cal. April 2l.--Richard Wills,
insane. confined in the court house,
managed to IRE the building to day and
was himself burned to death. The
county jail adjoining was destroyed.
There were no prisoners in the jail.
Most OF the county records were saved
Loss $4,000.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

The finest line of carriages,
buggies, phaetons, surreys and
park wagons is being shown by
+. J. Post & Co. Give them a
call.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
STUBBORN FIGHT.
Filipino Insurgents Attack Our
Lines and are Defeated.
Volunteer Regiments lnflict Heavy
Loss on the Rebels.
Regular Army VIII be Used to Quell
Philippine Insurgents.
REBELS ACTIVE WEAR MALoLos.

Manila. April 2I.-About 90 rebels
YESTERDAY afternoon attacked the ant.
poats of The Washincton reoiment. near
Tauguig and two comnaniea immedi.
ately engaged the enemy and advanced
into the omen in skirmish order. The
rebels were routed after two hours
lighting, leaving twelve men killed and
several wounded lne American troops
Also Obtained possession OF several Mau'
ser filles ana many Other weapons.
Ihree americans were wounded.
Az o'clock this morning three com
panies OF the south Dakota regiment
marched from Bocave In conjunction
win tnree companies OF the Minnesota
regiment from uulguln, n0rth OF Boch,e,
nu s s,,nio uuIouus,ieu nno @ ,eoei tuIoe nu"h9sl
anemy ra,raatad thrse % miies in fairiv
good ordar in anita ~ Tho ,act that tho
rshals snffsrad baayv Iossaa Tho Ama,'
icans. baving ax xhanstad THAR ammnni
tion wara connaiIad 4, ratnrn 10 tbai,
camns
Iatsr thu army tuoa onened fra nm tho
enemy along tha riyer hanks. Ths enemy
are nnnsnaily active west of Malolos as
far as Calnmnit' Thev have baen bnsiIy
MT work on the trenches. Fires ara bnrn.
inc east of the railroad IL wonId annaar
that the rebeIs are evacna,ing tba too,.
hill towns in antic,nation Of an attack
nnon tbe mart of tbe Imoyican troons
The heat ia intense and savaral nrost,a.
tions have ocenrred
,v,,,,, ,.,,,or,,.,o,.,
rhAOh NhoollAiIoNs'
Washington, April q. - Gen Otis re-
ports negotiations Tor peace progressing
satisfactorily. lie hopes for favorable
result OF the communications passing be.
tween the commission and the leaders OF
the Insurgents. Even the president Ia
~. aware Whst tertns 'he commission Is
g.e' nv. .ng w hsuila.uo auu hssociates'
nne oou',i.sa,on 'p hes pVmoi W siNelassu'
ances Oh amnesty anu local government
THE YORKTOWN EXPEDITION.
Manila, April 2l.-Admiral Dewey to-
day said that tbs expedition OF the gun /.
boat Yorktown 70 baler was purely TO
rescue .he opahisn soiulets ana priests
s osse,esa in enu,cn .,eie' ne soiuieIs
tr,useu s W suslehiei rnsn V'ur,eu 70 .ay
uown ,he,. a'ns oy ueneln h,os ~ 'ne
9au mn VI Wv ra,s peare ooniershce'
Dowey sa,u u. ulu NY hno" VIVA, ue
.a,o .on, W I.cu',na. uii,,o'e anu iour-
a. oeh 's.i ~, III launon. ino suppos,'ion
~ ~ wa. s,u ,ngy we're csptureu or KILLED ny
III ,no opnn,nius ~ OF une 4oU ihsu,gents
Ses., SesTsass .no ophnisn eal'lson. Bewey
.eon,nsu ,eart W sat wnse sssns ne "ouiu take
"Gau puu,No eApeui,'on.
Ia "she'a hus' opshisn conlniahuer.
saiu pn, he uiu no. MINK tne garrison -.
nnie, nn',ai hlew S, .Ias sns WAL ps.wesh tne
,n un,,en o.a'es anu SPAN nau enueu. ne
.hhoutn. .h .ne a.ieiluAis were snot AZ oy
.ne lnsuigsn's as 'he opan,a'us are
oes,egeu huu nave no cnahce oi get'ihg
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago. April 2l.-Nheat May,
1880; July, 749s@7i1Sc.
C0rn-April, 33a4c; May, 1850.
Oats April. 2Gls@264c; May, $500
p6 20
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Law Unconstitutional.

Richmond, KY, April 2l.--The Ken
tucky law, under which many negroes,
the past two years have been sold on the
block FOR term Of years a. punishment
for yagrancy, has been declared un.
constitutional by Judge Scott.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Ladies-Don't send away for
your nice dresses. Try Mrs.
Kinsey, expert designer and max
er of ladies' fine dresses, Suite "a,
Grant Bullding.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Knoxville. Tenn, April 2i.-SherifT J.
Dawson, OF Cook county, was killed last
night from ambush in the mountains
near Walkeryille, n. g., when raiding
moOnshiners.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
SATURDAYS SPECIAL SALE.
AT THE BUSY STORE.

Al THE HT0l "INNTs
> lbs. Newton creamery butter ,...... 45c
Cleaned currants, per one pound pkg lOC
Best grade California peaches per
can. An....t.......... ..............l0 l0C
2 lbs OF dried raspberries .......... 35r
Covered opal glass dish filled with
prepared mustard d.................l5C 90
2 glass jars OF jam. m................,.3 35C
2 large bottles OF catsup. zee. ,,....3 35C
p 10. can OF Bakers Cocoa ..,,...... 2jC
THE MAZE,
WM. KIRKR, Proprietor
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Declined.

Washington, April 2l,-Ex-GoyernOr
Lord, Of Oregon. has declined the mission
% Persia. Governor Lord was and sppli-
cant for the Peruvian mission.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

See L. J, Post & Co.'S line Of
carriages, phaetons, park wagons
and surreys. The finest in the
west.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Book Beer marks the opening OF the
good glass made by the southwestern
Brewery Il Ice Coin quality and flavor
IL cannot be excelled-On tap 20 morrow,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
GiKen Ia tho ,yury

Charleston, 8. c.. April 2l.-The Lake
City lynchlng case WAS given 10 the jury
this afternoon. Judge Brawley. in de.
liyering the charge to the jury. shed
fpafa
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

San Quentin, Cal, April 2l.-0wens
was hanged here TO day. He confessed
on the gsllows and died brayely, Owens
murdered hia wife AZ Modesto because
she sued for divorce.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

There is but one orange phos'
phate, and that is only to be haC
at Ruppc's soda fountain,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
ReceptIon to ~ Mary'. Choir-

The annual reception TO 81, Aary's
choir Of the Church OF the immaculate
Conception. was given az the rooms OF
the Young Mems Catholic club last night
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Commencing Sunday, April %, ice
cream will be served nt llil6 north
Second street, upstairs, by Mrs. Ida
Mason and Miss Bertha Jones.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Peaceful la bolivia.

Washington. April 2l-United States
Minister Briigman has cabled the state
department from La PaZ, Bolivia, that
the revolution there had ended an every
thing Ia quiet.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

White goods, dimities and
lawns, special sale of 500 yards at
5 cents, begins Saturday morning.
Leon b. Stern q Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Ex.seoretsry sherman.

Washington, April 81. - TX, Secretary
sherman called on the president to-day.
He Is still weak
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

where Can Rest he Found9
Rest for the weary soul. Why. drop
In and get one OF those good cigars,
take seat aud smoke II, and forget
all your troubles, at "Hawley's, on the
Corner"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

The Hanan shoe still leads them all 10
style. lit and durability. Sold only by
Simon Stern, the Railroad avenue clo-
thier,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
TERRIBLE ENPLosIoN

Five Mon Killed by Gas Explosion In
Madrid Coal Mine.
Special to The Citizen.
Cerrillos. April q. II gas explosion
occurred in the Cook Il White coal mine
at Madrid, at noon to-day, II IL impos-
sible to learn particulars at this time,
but five men are known TO have been
kilipd
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Money Market.

New York, April 2l,--Monsy on call
steady at 4 per cent. Prime mercan.
tile paper, 3lSQ44 per cent.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

will continue buying household goods
until further notice. No. NJ Gold ave
nue., next 70 Wells Fargo express.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

Banana pudding at Rupees
soda fountain. 1t is immense.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

". Il q. Dance.

New York, April 81. - Silver. 595ac,
Lead, f4.l0.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
QU5Y ACQUITTED.
The Ex-senator Of Pennsylvania
MOI Guilty Of Conspiracy.
More Data Is Of the Nasty Canton,
Ohio, Murder.
The Famous Tenth Cavalry, Colored,
ordered TO Santiago, Cuba.
RAIlsoAD WRECK IN IOWA.

Philadelphia, April 9i.-The jary In
The case Of ex-senator Quay rendered u
verdict OF mot guilty" at II O'Clock this
morning.
Philadelphia, April Matthew Stan.
ley Q1ay was to day declared by the Jury
not guilty OF the charge OF conspiring TO
use Toe his own unlawful gain aud profit
the funds ol the state Of Pennsylvania,
deposited In the Peoples bank OF this
city. An attempt at q demonstration
was s'ernly repressed by court officers.
Quay responded pleasantly TO the greet
ings aad congratulations OF those who
crowded around. Crowds cheered en-
Enthusiastically for Quay ss he left the
court house.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
WASH GOODS 1!

Is Pieces OF Assorted Styles of Wash Goods
consisting OF q inch Crash Linen Suitings, 32
and 80 inch Psrcales. Crinkled Seersucksrs. Or
CANDIES Dlmlties, Gngiams worth up TO l21sc.
yard 90 this week at only Observation-Disclosures Sc. 4
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
rUREE MORE INDICTMENTS.

District Attorney Rothermel would not
say what his course would be regarding
the three remaing indictments charging
Q1ay with conspiracy. Qusy's lawyers
said that the district attorney will not
dare bring the senator 90 the bar again.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
APPOINTED SENATOR

Harrisburg. Pa April Ex-Governor
Stone has appointed Matthew Stanley
Quay senator TO serve until the next ses.
SION OF the legislature.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21

We have all the latest novelties from l0,. each
up In White Belts to the Best Cut Jet Elastic Belts
maize we also have the newest In Burnt Leather
Belts and Mexican Hand Carved Belts Our Line
Is Immense See them.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-04-21
Book Binding

and Blank Book Work
promptly executed In good
style at THE CITIZEN
Bindery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10


From The Kansas City fIoFse SHOW Monthly.
8. q, Cash made some purchases of
good saddle horses in and around
Mexico, Mo-, last month, among them
being five especially good ones.
Perry &. Clark, Of Iowa City, To-,
10 handling some nice saddle horses
that he bought ct Mexico, Mo-, lately.
among them being two Of particularly
good quality.
Thomas Bass lately bought Of Jack
Harrison, OF Auxvaaae, NO., the very
promising 5-year-old black Rex Dem
mark mare, Mamie Rex, which is
likely to develop into an animal Of
note when Bass has developed her.
L. B. Barnett from Mexico, Mo-, is
handling number of saddle horses
for the south side st. Louis horsemen.
The Mexico. NO.. fair aud race
meeting will be held August 22-25, at
which time s4,5oo will be competed
for. All money win be paid at the
wire, and entries close August II,
with David O. owen, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

We marched about Eve miles and
camped on q bill, about mile from
Paranaque, and in the morning we
continued our march and searched
for the enemy, bnt with little success,
We soon arrived back at our camp
none the worse for our 10 or IS mile
walk. We don't know how long we
VIII stay on the ridge. AS ali the
fighting is mostly over ! think we
win move somewhere, for the rainy
season Is due here shortly. We are
all anxious to get back TO the city TO
get we'll earned rest.
Paranaque is the city which the
SpanIarde could never take from the
Filiplnos, for everything they wanted
out of the town they had to buy Par
anaque is the richest city Of tho island
Of Luzon. They have q pretty church
and college, and ! wonder what the
Hpaniarda viii say when they slearn
how easily we won the city. OF
course Uncle Sans boys will never
know the word depart. This last
fight breaks the backbone OF the
Filipino army.
Well, this is all l can think Of at
the present time. VIII close with
best wishes to all my friends and for
the future success OF the LEDGER.
Yours respectfully,
FRED LucKIE,