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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
THE ELDoK kND ST. LOUIS.
The North and South Read Again
Heard Of in Connection With the
st. l., K. @. & {.

49, ANk@AL
There has been much speculation il
the last few months regarding tn.
probable building Of the EIdon 4 ST
Louis Railroad and the st. Louis, Kan.
sas City & Colorado road. A letter
recently written by superintendent
Hcughland, Of the Eidon & St. Louis
TO the Snelbyville Guard shows thai
the projectors Of the rond have BY nc
means given up the scheme to build
this north and south road from Eldou
to 81. Louis. The line runs through
some Of the best country In Missouri,
aud lie promoters seem to have nc
doubt that it win pay dividends.
The survey of the Eldon & St. Louis
runs through 3 number Of the bes,
towns Of north central Missouri, In
Guiding Mexico. The citizens Of that
city already have their eye on the
general offices and chops Of the road,
and have taken some steps to secure
them. The line runs from Mexico
southeast to the Missouri river, and
will probably cross In the vicinity OF
Mokane, In. galloway county.
The letter Of Mr.. Houghland would
seem to indicate that the Eldon & st.
Louis had some connection with Sae
81. Louis & Colorado, and that the
promoters of the latter road are more
active than they appear. The survey
Of this road, as 10 known, runs through
the southern part OF Cole county,
penetrating the zinc and lead mining
district both OF this county and Of
Miller county. Agents OF the road
within the last four months have been
negotiating for the right of way for
the st. Louis & Colorado, through this
zinc belt. They evidently anticipated
the development of this section and
the consequent profit from the haul
ing Of the mining products. The re-
cent rejuvenation Of the mining in
in Cole county by the discovery
of rich veins of s'jack" ore may have
some influence in Fastening the
operations Of the company. 1t has
demonstrated that the ore in that
vicinity is not in pockets. Deep
mining has proved that the deposits
grow richer with the depth. The
Mr.. Wagner's mine is seventy.
Eve feet. 1t was at this depth that the
tack" was found and In the
greatest quantities. The st. Louis &
Colorado road is first into thispromis-
Ing country, and will probably make
the best Of it. The new management
under Ex-Governor David r. Francis,
who, with others, purchased the road
from Union to st. Louis, with all its
and privileges, will, it is said,
the work Of construction not
than next spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
M-ARTTNSBURG ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTrNsBURe, NO., Nov. 1.-THE
Martinsburg Success is dead; peace "a
Its ashes. We mourn lite untimely and
unnatural end since 1t was q clear and
effective pas Of suicide. 1t changed
hands and then names and then dis
patched itself out Of sight quite quiet
ly.
We are having many changes in OUT
little town In the way OF moving out
and coming In.
Mr.. Eastman, our shoemaker moved
his family to Wellsville Monday.
VIM. Hale has moved his family
into town and occupies the John
Hilkemeyer property.
DR.. Taylor, Mrs. Billiard and Mrs
O. d. Williams were visitors In Mex.
loo Monday.
Miss Villa Brown returned homs
from Kansas City last week.
Mrs. 8. 3. Taylor, OF Fulton, is the
guest OF her son, Boulware.
Our Depot Hotel Is vacant at pres
emit; q good chance for some goo'
landlady.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondents Of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Nov. REV. Shumats
will lecture here Friday night.
J, W. Ooakley and wife are visiting
relatives in Virginia.
Green & Casper shipped one loae
OF hogs to st. Louis Thursday.
M. Jenkins moved to the Henry
Howe property Monday.
L. W. Roberts Is on the sick list a
present.
John Beal, of Laddonia, bought ant
moved ]. F. Darby's printing press
Monday.
A dog belonging to II. Winkler, sup
posed to have hydroyhobia, bit sew
eral dogs Monday; this dog with tht
dogs bitten were all killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward toI
any case OF Catarrh hat cannot be cured b.
Halls CatarTh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o
We, the Undersigned have known Ed Cheney
Or the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in an business transactions and hnan'
cisliy able TO carry out any obligations made b
their firm;
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
wALpINo, RINSAN q MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces o
the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, TO. per bottle. Sold BY all druggists
Halls Family Pulls are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
Houae Entirely DeatroYed.

At o'clockTuesday morning IRE to-
tally destroyed the residence OF w.
B. Johnson, 3 miles north OF Mexico.
II is not known how the fire started
as the family awoke barely in time to
escape with their lives; nothing was
saved. The loss will run from $1,000
to $3.50 and was insured with ]. d.
Tucker Il Son as follows: House,
$500; household goods, $500; out
buildings, 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The st. Louis Star publishes the
following as the Lawyers Of Audraiu
county:
Mexico-C. T. Allen, H. L. Buckley,
L. P. Crigler, P:~AC nllen y. A.
Edmonston, w. W. Fry, q. 8. CAN'T,
W. Fl. KEENAN,, O. R. Macfarlane, Jos.
Mcintyre, d. H. Mcintyre, d. A. MUIR
ply, ]. D. orear, o. Hit, George
Robertson, r. r. Jesse, R. D. Rodg-
ers, 8. NJ. Edwards, H. P. Warden, II.
II. Larimore, w. B. McIntire.
Laddonia-E. o. Kennen.
Vandalia-W. W. Bolts, O. g. DAN
lei, J. W. Daniel, W. W. Watkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
Hnnaral nf A. Harrison.

At $3.50 O'Clock Sunday afternoon
Rev. W. A. Hanna, assisted by Rev.
A. A. Wallace, conducted services
over the remains OF james Andy Har-
rison from the n. e. Church, South.
The services were conducted in the
presence OF a large concourse OF
friends and relatives.
The active pail bearers were;from
the Modern Woodmen of America
Lodge W.: A. Sharp, ohas. Glendy,
Crockett Harrison; from the Home
Forum Lodge-Joseph ohutt, W. L.
Kent and T. ]. Hoxsey.
The honorary pall-bearsrs were
DR.. E. s. Cave, DR.. NJ. E. Crawford,
W. w. Fry, W. NJ. Crawford, 0. A.
Witherspoon and ]. q. Laksnan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The Southwest Audrain Teachers
Institute will hold its second meeting
at the Beaver Dam school house Nov.
ii at 0 g. m. The teacher and the pa
irons of this school urge all live teach
ers to attend. A splendid dinner wal
prepared by the ladies of this district
at the last meeting and many baskets
were taken back home.
Rain and bad roads prevented many
from attending. It Is only ~ miles
from Mexico. Teachers institutes
are designed for those who have
knowledge TO impart and especially
for those who wish Improvement.
FRENCH sTRoTHER,
County Commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The Ennis CTexas) Local contains
the following item regarding 3 former
citizen Of this city;
H. o. Craig has returned from the
Dallas Fair where his hue horse,
Black Artist, has reafirmed bis claim
as the best saddle horse in Texas oy
taking numerous prizes over big nelds
Of horses, many being from Ken
lucky aud other states. Black Artist
ina was the winner at the Texas
state fairs Of 1897, 1895 and 1893 OF
the sweepstakes premium for the
hast horse, mare or gelding, and out
Of nine shows got nine fret prises' 70
ops class there were twenty-one en-
friea. "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

A party mostly composed Of Mexico
sportsmen departed on their annual
hunting expedition Monday via st.
LoVIs, for Ripley county, where they
will be absent about three weeks.
The jolly crowd ls composed Of the
following gentlemen: Coi. Norman J.
oolman, OF 81. Louis; Capt. Hickman,
Of Herman, Mo-; l. q. Talbot, VIII
Eller, A. <. Luckie, DR.. @. F. Toal-
son, Greedy Talbot, Frank Eller, Capt,
J. N. West, Cook Groves and Joseph
Luokie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mrs. o. 8. Prosser, Of Brunswick,
No., who is president Of the Presby-
terian Missionary Union, which re-
Gently convened in session here, after
visiting Mrs. W. J.Botts, left for Jefer-
son CITY this afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Miss Watts, the 1s-year-old daught-
err of Thomas L. Watts, near Benton
City, Mo-, died this week Of dropsy.
The remains were inferred at Hickory
Grove, Galloway County. The young
lady had been III for some time and
her death was not unexpected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Letters were received recently from
DR.. Landon Rodes and A. II. Whitney,
who are in New Madrid county with q
hunting party, stating that two deer
have been killed and that game is
plentiful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Hon. John o. Day, president OF the
Board Of Managers of the colony for
the feebls-minded and epileptic, has
adjourned the meeting Of the board
from Nov. 9Th to the 10th. This adj
journment was likely ordered ON ac-
count OF small pOx at Springfield, rs
the board will be expected to visit
that town as well as all the other
points asking for the colony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. II spoils their sleep. You can
drink GRAIN when you please and sleep like
q top. Fer Grain-0 does not stimulate; IL
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet Il looks and
tastes like the best coffee. or nervous per
sons, young people and children Grain-O Is the
perfect4irink. Made from pure graina. Get q
package from your grocer to-day. Try 1t In
placn of eoffaa. lie and PFC.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Some one stole o. A. Witherspoon's
overcoat from the Savings Bank last
Friday and returned it to his home
Sunday night. Some one's conscience
must have hurt them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Thornton Star will not be at the Ut.
Louis horse show. MFR. ]. A. Potts,
bis owner, is confined to bis home BY
sickness, hence this great saddle and
show horse will be obliged to remain
at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

A. W. Oauthorn writes from Port
land, Oregon, that they are having
delightful weather there and that be
never saw the like of roses. The
flowers of oregon are wonderfully
haautfful
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

MEXICO, NO., Nov. Ferris &
Oauthorn = Dear sirs; We have a
Bridge & Beach Superior cook stove
that has been in constant use since
1857. It was bought from James Gar
rett in 1857, Respectfully,
wit MRS. q. d. HooToN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
h HUB B~URaLAR1zED,
An Old Acquaintance Of the Proprietor
Is Under Suspicion, Together
With at Least Two Of
His Comrades.

During Sunday night three burglars
entered the Hub Shoe and Clothing
Store through q rear door, which they
forced open, and helped themselves
to all Of the clothes and furnishings
which they needed. The robbery
was q cool one, as the thieves went
carefully through the stock, taking
only the best of everything. They
left their cast-off clothing in the base
ment. Goods were scattered all over
the store.
B. Schienberg, proprietor Of the
Hub, estimates his loss at $500. He
says that the three men QUILTED
themselves completely from the skin
out and that they took away a trunk
presumably full of goods. He Gays
that $40 worth of silk handkerchiefs
are missing.
Mr. schienberg says that, from all
Indications, one Of the thieves is
named Ben swissman, OF St. Louis.
Swissman was In tho Hub Store Sum
day and was talking to Mr.. schien-
berg, who formerly knew him 10 st.
Louis. The young fellow, who is but
twenty years OF age, was tramping
and schienberg gave him q quarter.
During the talk Swissman gave his
~benefactor q picture OF himgeIf and a
companion. In some OF the clothes
left by the burglars and recognized
by schienberg, were three OF four
such pictures. The young man comes
OF q good Hebrew family Of st. Louis.
THIEVES CAPTURED.
Chief of Police Lane returned Tus-
day night from Boonvllle, Mo-, with
Ben Swissman and Arthur Mason, who
are charged with the ~Schienberg rob-
berry. They will have their prelim-
mary trial on next Friday.
nnnn ppOpTpTv POD cAJp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
MEN Kidney trouble preys up

MEN Kidney trouble preys up
AND on the mind, discourage'
and lessons ambition
WOmEINbeauty, vigor and cheer
fulness soon disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order or diseased. Fol
pleasing results use DR.. Kilmer'l
swamp Root, the great kidney rem.
edy. At druggists. Sample bottle BY
mail free, also pamphlet.
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing'
haunkon N v.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

4 Will Ouer Tor sale ON the cas-
steps of the Court House in Mexico
at 1880 p. m. on
Tuesday, November Ia, 1893,
the ground formerly occupied by the
plant of the Mexico Fire Brick Com
pany, about 800 feet fronting on
Jackson street and divided into eight
lots. An opportunity to get a good
building lot neal the centre OF the
town.
Also at the same time and place the
Hvs-acre lot west of Depot street and
between the two railroad tracks. A
fine piece of ground for dividing up
into building lots, or to hold for man.
ufaciuring purposes, with facilities
for shipping unequalled by any ground
In Mexico.
Plats of both these properties will
be exhibited at the time of sale.
TERMS OF sALE-Ten per cent. to
W w Fry when the sale lie declared;
thirty per cent, whgn~he is ready to
deliver the deeds, and sixty percent.
In equal notes for one and two years
at seven per cent. interest, or two per
cent on the notes for cash.
dtd-w2t w. II. GOODRICH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mrs. P. 8. Barton and son have re-
turned to their home in Chicago, after
making . months visit to Mrs. Bar
toms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. P,
Niohalae.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The raw materials of almost every
thing have advanced. Blum's bought
large quantities before the rise and
are selling now at old prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Genuine Superior Bridge 4 Beach
oak; keeps fire three days. II Bridge
q Beach can make the best cooking
stove (superior), they can make 9
perfect oak stove. Gall and get one
on trial. FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
Nearly AZ Good A. Kew.

MEXICO, Mo-, Nov. 1.-Ferris &
Cauthorn-Gentlemen: have q Su-
perior cooking stove that has been in
use for 81 years, have never ordered
any repairs for II ana the fire-back is
apparently as good as new.
wit Nh. THoRNBURa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The following Mexico young ladies
left last Tuesday for st. Louis to at
tend the grand opera: Misses Neva
French, Fannie Potts, Mamie Ricketts,
and Kota Luokie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. So.-A marriage
license was issued to-day to David J.
Wood, of st. Louis, and Miss Lena
Nagel, OF WellsviIle, NO., whose ages
were given "a 81 and 80 years respect
iveiv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mrs. NJ. A. Poage, Of Monroe City,
is visiting her sisters, the Misses Bolts,
ON East Promenade street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The auxiliary to the O. W. b. M
will meet Thursday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock in the basement OF the Christ
ian church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The new administration building at
Sing Sing Prison, built by convict
labor, was badly damaged by Gre
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The Louisville and Nashville viii
establish lie own express line, sever
ing all connections with the Adams
Express Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

County Collector Leeper and Dep
uty Collector Settle are collecting
taxes at Sailing aud Kowena this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mrs. Abbie Dicus and uncle, r. A,
Herring, r home from a visit to
Jefferson City relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

j. H. McManigaI, who killed Gap
tain Thomas Young in sedalia, will be
tried next Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Congressman Champ Clark arrived
in Washington yesterday to remain
for the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Miss Warrene Tuttle has returned
to Fulton after visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Hinde.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Smith Bros, the g~rocers, believe In
advertising, and have just closed q
contract with the daily and weekly
LEDGER for q nice line Of advertising
for a year. This firm gives prices and
guarantees satisfaction. Watch their
advertisement. 1t will pay you to ex-
anime their prices and goods before
you buy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Blum's buy all Of their goods for
cash, therefore are able to undersell
anybody. Give them a call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The article In the st. Louis Star Civ
ing names Of Audrain lawyers, omitted
d. II. Mcintyre and Clarence Barnes
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mrs. H. b. Larimore will view the
attractions In St. Louis the latter part
Of this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Walter Origler, Of Flat Greek, Tenn,
has returned home after a visit 10 his
mother in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

II you want the latest In dress goods
see Brown & Smith; they have the
new things. dat wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mrs.y. 8. Allen, of Wsntzvilie, Mo-,
Is visiting Mrs. Thomas Parsons, Of
near Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The output Of gold from the Cripple
Greek district for October was over
$4,000, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Full line of curtains, carpets and
mattings at old prices.
J. BLUM, Son & 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
STOCK NOTES.

From the Paris Appeal.
j. r. Peake, Of Near Santa Fe, sold
a saddle mare for 500.
Captain B. F. White, of near VIC
tor, will feed three loads of cattle this
winter.
Grey Vaughn, OF South Fork, sold
20 head Of fat cattle to TuIly Broth
ers this week at &5.25.
Philander Hickman, of Jefferson
township, paid $50 per head for two
loads Of yearling steers at Geo. Mar
tins sale last week.
At Jim Juhl's sale, west Of Paris,
ON Monday steer calves sold at 90 to
Sl7 and heifer calves at IS to e14, and
COWS s15 to ss2. Henry Boxer bought
10 head of 1s7-pound hogs at 1915
per owt.
At Kansas City last week T. Well
don Ragsdale paid 1886 for q yearlIng
Cruickshank bull, and Thomas W,
Ragsdale paid $3.50 for a Rose Of
Sharon COW and calf, both sired by
an Imported bull.
At the Emmona Il Powell sale near
Santa Fe horses sold at SIS to ESQ;
COWS, s25 to s42,50; yearIing steers,
e2s.75i steer calves, s22.75; 2 heIfer
calves brought $40 each and 8 others
s1l each; sheep, " to $3.50; corn, 80
cents In pen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il. French are
home from q visit to Harris Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Miss Ruth Bassett has returned
from a pleasant visit near Youngs
Greek,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

The assay office at Seattieh hand
led on, $3.50, 1854 since opening, July IS,
1898.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Miss Sue Robertson Is visiting at
williamsburg, Galloway County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Salt Is up. II costs laid down at the
depot n dollar and ave cents per
barrel. l have two a loads that will
be sold at the old price.
My Sweet Glover Flour at one
dollar and eighty cents per hun
bred Is equal to any Flour at that
price. do not claim IL to be a good
as the Daley, but do claim it to be
equal to any Flour sold at this price,
Best Michigan Salt, per bbl...... s6c
Sweet Glover Flour, per cwt.. ...s1 50
King Of the Kitchen, per cwt.... 1 90
Pollock's Star, per cwt........... l 90
New Meal (made out Of Audrain
county corn) per bu............ 46c
American Sardines, per can. ..... 40
Large size can Salmon. ......... 90
Yeast Foam, per pkg."".-..... 40
Lewis Lye, per can.............. 80
Greenwich Lye, per can.......... 50
Morris pure Cream Tartar Bak-
ing Powder, per ID. ........... 26c
Lenox Soap, per bar. ............ 80
Something Good Soap, per bar. 2Kc
|EAo1 A KTo~1sc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

For table linen 20 70 Brown q
Smiths. dat wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
Fred. A. Morris,
THE GROCER.
Works Sculpture
FlOysntins AAa6astey, repro
auctions Of classic statHGgy ana
tie sOoyks of modern EUROPEAN
and Amey1ean sealptOys.

Florentin Alabaster is a pow
dered mineral quarried at Flor
ence, Italy. 1t is prepared in
France by special process and
is the only thing OF its kind that
is impervious to water. Every
piece may be washed without
injury. We have a nice assort-
ment Of this elegant Ware and
are selling it at very low prices.
Would be pleased to have you
call and examine it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Three thousand immigrants landed
Sunday in New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Edmonston
have returned from 8 visit in ARM
strong.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Brown &smith are leaders in under
wear. See their line. DAT wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

"Jake's'' saloon will not renew he
license on Nov. 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Jacob stumpf, a prominent farmer
OF this county, is III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02

Al. woods Is home on a visit from
Texaa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-11-02
GOOD PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Site of the Old Fire Brick Factory in
Mexico to be Sold at Auction.

will offer for sale ON the east
steps of the Court House in Mexico
okf.Qo N m IN
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-05-19
A KENTUCKY HERMIT.
OWNS FINE FARM AND IS VERY
WEALTHY.
was Once Leader In His NeiEhboFhood
served In the Confederate Army
Says the Lord Has Treated him
wronEiy-His Queer Actions

Living ten miles east Of Bardstown.
KY. is one OF the most singular char
acters In the state. Now in his 18th
year. he has not touched his fsot to
the earth for over thirty years. Liv-
ing In a comfortable residence. sur
rounded by many acres OF the best
land in Nelson county, he Ia spending
his declining years in solitude.
Basil Hayden. referred to above. is
one OF the wealthiest farmers In a
district composed OF half n dozen coun-
ties, and is descended from a family
well known in the pioneer annals OF
the state. Many OF them have also
been distinguished in the different
lines Of life. One OF his brothers. Ray
mond Hayden, was the originator OF n
celebrated brand OF whisky. and for
years held a controlling interest In one
OF the most famous distilleries In the
United States. He. too. had peculiar
Ideas, and lived n bachelor all his life,
and at last died at an advanced age I'M
der singular circumstances. He was
found dead In his orchard. a, number
of years ago. a bottle that had con-
tained poison lying by his side. II
was generally supposed that he COM
mitted suicide. but there were some
OF the opinion that he had met with
foul play. and that the poison bottle
had been placed near him for q blind.
Basil Hayden. or "The Hermit" as
he In known throughout the section In
which he lives. In his youth was n So
cial leader and very popular with a
largo circle OF friends. when the war
broke out he entered the confederate
army and made a good soldier to the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-05-19
ARE NOT GUILTY.

The arrest OF Herbert and willis
Simpson, two BARRIERS OF Wichita, and
b. l.. Matthews and wife. OF Rice c6un-
", Ia believed TO be the final act In
solving one OF the deepest murder mys.
terles In the state. On Oct. 81, 1897,
Joseph New. living seventeen miles
southeast OF Eureka. In Greenwood
county, was called TO his door and shot
dead. His wife and James Dobb. her
alleged paramour. were tried and con
yleied OF the murder. Seven months
ago w. p. Fleeman. OF Kansas penl-
tertiary came into possession OF
elews which led him 70 believe both
were innocent.
He. In connection with Sheriff Sim
mons. OF sedgwlck county. started at
work on the case, One after another
crimes were traced to the doors OF a
gang. alleged members OF which were
arrested and lodged in the county fail
here. II has been proved satisfactory
ly TO the officers that this gang were
eounterfelters, horse thieves and the
murderers OF Joseph New. Thousands