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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
THE BRITISH DEFEATED.
Gen. Methuen's Forces Routed on all
Sides by the Beers Several Noted
Officers Killed.

The st. Louis Republic summarizes
the British Boer war situation as fol.
lows:
The British General, Methuen, open
ed battle against the Beers at Magars-
fontein, just north of the Modder
River, Sunday and the engagement
continued throughout Monday.
He was repulsed on all sides, the
British suffering fearful losses.
The Guards and Highland brigades
were unable to withstand the effective
fire of the Beers.
Three hundred and twenty British
wounded have reached Orange River.
The Black Watch Regiment on re-
forming mustered only 100 men.
General Wauchop and the Marquis
of Winchester were killed. Colonel
Downham Of the Gordon Highlanders
was mortally wounded.
The GOODNESS OF the Beers is shown
by the fact that when the Gordon
Highlanders were sent to retrieve a
position the Burghers permitted them
to pass one trench and then enfiladed
them.
Forty-one OF the Gordons were cap
tured.
Methuen retired on Tuesday morn
ing and intrenehed himself at Modder
River. 49,
Part Of his command fen into a
trap.
Prince Bismarck has received q
cablegram saying Ladysmith has
capituiated.
Britain has called out more troops.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
At the Asvlum Dance.

The Fulton Sun, in the write-up of
the Tuesday night dance at the
asylum, says OF one of the speakers:
Judge George Robertson, of Mex
leo, who is always ready to say some
thing interesting, was next called to
his feet and made a splendid i'm
promptu talk. He also compIimented
the splendid management of the insti-
tuition and said OF late he had given
the asylum subject a great deal OF
thought, as Mexico is making an ef-
fort to secure an institution of a sim
liar nature and at this time he was
interested. He concluded his remarks
by saying that the people of galloway
county and the entire State should be
proud of the splendid management Of
the Fulton Insane Asylum.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

THE Christmas edition Of the Co.
lumbia, Mo-, Herald is a thing OF
beauty and joy forever. The Herald
lie always first-clas but its Christmas
number is gem. The beautiful cover,
the fine line of live, up-to-date ad-
vertising, neatly printed, ably edited,
containing articles Of fine literary
ability and several pages of clever
and interesting Santa Claus letters,
makes this number complete, We
find nothing lacking to make this
paper a most welcome visitor to every
home. The management and Its pa
irons are to be congratulated on the
success of the Herald, not only Christ
mas, but throughout the entire year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
Mexico the Place For 1t.

From the Columbia Herald.
We believe that the Colony for the
Feeble Minded should be located in
Mexico.
Ofthe cities which are competing for
the location Mexico is easily the most
accessible to the most people. This
would mean saving of railroad fare
to the state, the inmates and their
friends, The offer made by Mexico Ia
the most advantageous. In beauty
of location nothing more could be
deserved than one OF the proposed
sites at or near Mexico. No city has
much advantage over the others in
point of healthfulness but certainly
Mexico is equally as well situated as
the other places.
The COLONY for the Feeble Minded
oughtto be located north Of the Mis-
sour river. South ofthe river are the
State capitol, State penitentiary, Lin
coin Institute, the fruit experiment
station, the School of Mines, the State
Fair, the State Reform School, two
asylums for the insane, the school for
the blind and two Normal schools
twelve state institutions. North OF
the river are state institutions in Full
ton, Columbia, Kirksville, Chilllcothe,
st. Joseph-only one-half the number.
Surely it is time Missouri was giving
consideration to tho territory north OF
the great river.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
what Makes a Happy Christmas! !

In telling a friend that you under
stand they are gong to receive
nice present for Christmas their first
thought will be jeweIry, won't it2
And why is it? Simply because there
10 nothing as appropriate. Every
other line is a side Issue and always
will be. Nothing makes the hear
go bound and to offer up praise more
first, to Him who was born on that
day, aud next to the donor of the gift
and then you will wonder, is it goodi
You will look an will say, SIT lookI
lovely; where did it come from9" You
will pick up the box and see 81. M
Pollard, Jeweler, and will say, "Why
of couse it's good; none better" YOU
sit down and acknowledge the gift or
a sheet of his fine stationery, seal i
with one of his seals and the XmaI
will be one long to be remembered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

MEXICO, Mo-, Dec. l4--on last Sat
urday death took from our midat one
Of our best citizens, William Jennisor
Barry. mr. Berry wusone OF the oin'
est residents Of AudraIn county. Ht
was native of Virginia, where hs
was born on the 21st day OF May, 1917,
making him past 50 years at his death
With bis parents he came to Hanni-
bal in 1884; the following year he
moved to Florida, Monroe county,
where he taught school for ten years
in the surrounding community. In
1s4S he was seized OF the Western
fever and crossed the plains with an
OK team. OF the tiresome journey
across the plains OF the West and
through all the privations and terrori
of the trip he passed, only to return
to Missouri the following year.
In the spring of 1874 he married Mist
Mary, the Oldest daughter of John H
and Susan Wilson. OF this marriage
Eve children were born, of which
number four sons survive the lament
ed father, the only daughter having
died in infancy.
All of the surviving children live in
the northern portion of Audrain
county and are well known to ouI
readers. OF these four, Clay and ],
R. Berry are farmers; DR.. R. W.
Berry is practlcing medicine al
Youngs Greek post- office, where be
is known and honored by everyone
Taylor Berry is our most efficient
County Assessor, than whom Audrair
never had better. By means of hard
work, economy and good business
sense, Mr.. Berry had accumulated
considerable property. He belonged
to the old pioneer farmer class of Au-
drain, who believed that anyone will
ing to work and save could make a
good living on the farm; one who
thought it was as honorable to work
on the farm as in the hank, and 1t is
to be noted with regret that the
number who so believe is rapidly
growing smaller.
10 bis death the county has lost an
honorable citizen and the children a
loving parent. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

PROF. FRENCH STRoTHER is going
to move to South McAlester, Indian
Territory, to reside and will resign his
Office as County School Commissioner
and Prof. Frank Bruce will likely be
appointed to an the vacancy Prof,
strother is very enthusiastic school
man and has made most painstakine
commissioner and we regret very
much to lOse him, bu! wish him much
prosperity in his new home. Prof,
Bruce is one of Audrain county's very
best teachers; be has lifetime certii-
cate aud is very popular with all
friends OF education, and II appointed
We feel sure will give splendid satis-
faction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
To the People Of Mexico.

We have visited several of our
most popular business men in regard
to manufacturing enterprise in
which We are very much interested,
not only for ourselves, but for the
welfare Of Mexico. Mexico is a good
town and has as many good people as
any town Of it's size in America. All
We need is something to retain them
some kind of work for them to do,
that we may have happy, prosper
Gus people. The enterprise that We
offer Is honest and good and will give
work to our citizens and bring US
larger returns than anything we could
engage in. VIII we engage in this
businessP You can II you will act at
once. "a bird in the hand is worth
two in the BUSH" I have found no
objections so far. II all want It, then
let's put our shoulders to the wheel Of
enterprise and strong pull will give
us wealth and fame. Yours for the
uplifting OF humanity and the future
welfare OF Mexico.
b, f, SHEPHERD,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
STATE PENITENTIARY CLOSED.
Quarantine Against All Jails Because
Of Small Pox.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. 15.-
The Missouri State Prison was closed
tonight against the reception of pris-
oners. A strict quarantine will be
enforced at that Institution indefi-
nitely. This action was decided up
on tonight by Governor Stephens and
Warden Starke, and is taken because
there is considerable small pox Of
different points in the state. AS in
many instances, the disease fret mani
tests itself in the county jails, nothing
but q strict quarantine will prevent
1t from being brought here. offieial
notification will be sent out by the
Warden to all officers who handle
prisoners not to bring them here, for
they will not be received until the
quarantine is raised.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladdef. Specialist.

There Is disease prevailing In this
country most dangerous because 50 decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused BY
lt-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. Il kidney trouble is allowed TO adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
The vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Or. Kiimer's Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. thas cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
BY mail. also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y. and
mention this paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
FOR FIFTEEN THOUSAND.
Mrs, Mary A. Reed, Of Mobsrly, Sues
the City for That sum-Was
Injured on Sidewalk.

Mrs. Mary A. Reed, OF Mobsrly,
formerly Of Mexico, has, through her
attorneys, tiled a suit for the recovery
OF $4,000, alleged damages, from the
city Of Mexico.
The plaintiff states in her petition
that the city OF Mexico is q city oper.
ating under = third-cl charter and
as such has exclusive control Of the
streets and alleys and sidewalks In
the corporate limits. She states that
on Oct. %, 1899, while she was walk.
ing on the north side Of Monroe street
and while in front Of the Old School
Baptist Church property, board in
the walk few up and her foot becom-
ing entangIed in the hole made there,
her ankle was severely sprained and
her back wrenched.
Mrs. Reed further states that shs
has been permanently injured and
disabled and that she has expended
about $500 in efforts to secure relief.
For the alleged permanent injuries
she asks Judgment for $4,000.
Mrs. Reed lie the wife of VIM. F.
Reed, formerly business man Of this
city, now proprietor of the Merchants
and Florence hotels In Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
MAN SHEDS HIS SKIN.
The Strange Case of 0. s. Buskirk
Mystifes Physicians.

ST. JOSEPH, NO., Dec. 30. 8.
Buskirk, farm hand, 4s years old
was sent to the county farm to-day.
Buskirk Is suffering from a strange
disease, which mystifies physicians.
Four times during the past yeal
Buskirk has shed his skin, and now
he has throat trouble from which he
may not recover. He has been en-
ployed during the last three years or
the farm of Isaac Miller, near thiI
city. Miller went before the courI
to-day and asked to have him sent tC
the poor farm.
For many years Buskirk has beer
shedding his skin once a year, bu
this year it came OF four times. I
slipped on his hands like a glove
leaving the flesh underneath as pinl
as that OF a baby. For several day
after he sheds his skin Buskirk is un'
able to work on account Of his hand
and feet being tender, but when tina
difficulty has been overcome he ap
pears to be all right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
SccUS EnuIsicrL
SUES FOR DAMAGES.
Another Section Hand Wants Damages
For Alleged Injuries Caused By a
G. & A. Hand Car.

William Lear hes brought suit
against the Chicago & Alton Railway
90. for s2,099.
Plaintiff in his petition, which was
filed at the Circuit CLERKS office in
this city to-day, states that in August
of the present year he was section
hand on the @. & a., road at Farber
One night during that month he was
engaged with q gang in replacing q
derailed engine and train of cars.
While travelling neas the wreck on q
hand car, SO be states, he was caused
to attempt to jump ssom the moving
car by the warning shouts of the Sec
tion boss As he jusAped the frame
work Of the car struck him and he
was thrown under the wheels and run
over. A leg wa~ broken and badly
crushed and be was In bed for three
ana one-half months, 80 be alleges.
Plaintiff states that his injuries are
permanent and that he received them
through the negligence OF the serv-
ants Of the defendant. Claiming his
medical expenses during the term
which he was laid up he asks for S1O0,
together with s., ,9s9 damages he seeks
for the permanent injuries.
OTHER SUITS.
a. 8. johnson vs. s. A, Hulen, sp-
pealJ. P.
Q. M. Berrey vs.. F. Cauthorn, on
contract.
James W. Berry We, Asbury and
Carr, on account.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

DIR. J. Murray Wilcox, who has at
tained the heighth of prominence al
physician, having been an assistant
in the Fulton Insane Asylum, ant
Miss Annie Ferrell, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. T Ferrell, were united II
marriage at Q O'Clock Dec. 14th b.
Rev. MIR. Frank at the home OF tht
bride In Fulton.
Mrs. Wilcox is a niece of MesdameI
Joseph Boyd and T. ]. Bsskett, OF thii
city, and is well known IN Mexico
society circles. After the nuptialI
the happy couple departed for thil
city, where connection was made fol
Santa Anna, Gal, their future home
The LEDGER and other Mexico friend
extend well wishes and hearty con
gratulations to the happy pair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

Died, at Humboldt, Tenn, on Nov.
81, 1899, Ben. s. shryock, aged SO
years and four months. Deceased viii
be remembered by many of our citi-
Gems as q genial, kind-hearted gentle
man. He grew up and was married
in this place to Miss Lizzie Howe, who
survives him. Many friends and rela-
tive here extend to her their sympa-
thy. All our older citizens remember
Ben. Shryock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
wAsHINGTONs RAZOR.
Owned by Mrs. Julia 3. Maus, Of Mex.
ico-Revolutlonary General
Shaved With 1t.

The Laarange (Mo. Indicator pub
fishes picture OF razor owned BY
Mrs. Julia e. Maus, of this city, with
the following comment:
The centenary of Wasbington's
death has revived the local distiuc-
tion that Missourian, Mrs. Julia E
Maus, now in Linneus, Is the possessol
Of razor once owned by George
Washington, and with which the Gen.
shaved himself on the morning after
the battle OF Brandywine.
On the morning after this famous
Revolutionary battle, Washington
was shaving himself with the razor he
had used all during the war, when be
was approached by Major Vivian
Brookin, a close friend OF the General
and well-kEown Colonial character
General Washington, p said he, ,'al
l am compelled to take permanent
leave of you this morning and in toker
of our friendship, would be pleased
IL you would give me some trifiina
present, which l may treasure as Q
keepsake,n
"Certainly," replied the General
and turning from the mirror before
which be had been standing, he closed
the razor with which be had Just fin
ished shaving, handed it to the Major,
saying, "Take this with pleasure"
Several years later Major Brookin
died in Petersburg, Virginia, the razor
becoming the property of his grand
son and namesake, Colonel Vivian
Brookin Holmes. Eventually the razor
came into the hands of Mrs. Maus.
Upon the blade of the razor, which
is peculiarly shaped, are these words:
"Warranted Gratian." The handle
has decayed greatly, only about one
half remaining, upon which 10 a small
silver decoration.
For several weeks the razor has
been on exhibition at the Linneus
Bulletin office, where it has attracted
great attention,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
Mexico Audrain Thursday
M'KINLEY AROUSED.
Will Remove All POlygamous Federal
Officials in Utah.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Dec rs
Mormon Roberts statement that the
administration itself Is iu a glass
house and has polygamous appoint
ees, has stirred up the President.
The Postmaster General has been
requested to inquire into the cases oi
John Graham, the indicted Federal
Postmaster at Provo, and that of Or
som Smith. They we're recommended
by United States Marshal Glen Miller,
OF Utah.
Graham is under indictment and
will shortly be tried for practicing
polygamy.
The President is making careful
inquiry into reports that there are
polygamists among the officials OF the
Logan Agricultural College, of Utah
Steps will be taken to remove from
all Federal offices in Utah any person
against whom there Is reasonable
grounds for suspicion OF polygamy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by oonstitu-
tlonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an In
famed condition Of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian tube. When this tube is innamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when It is entirely closed, deafness il
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to It's norma
condition, hearing will be destsoyed forever
nine cases out Of ten arc caused by Cattarrh
which Is nothing but an infamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of deafness caused by catarrh) that eannoi
be cured by Halls Catarrh. Send for circulars
free F.J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o
Sold BY all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
The Union Literary Society


The Union Literary Society OF the
Mexico High School met as usual on
Saturday afternoon, Dec. o. Many
good quotations from Gray and Gold :
smith were given and, as to the
duties, everyone tried to excel the
other, but it was decided by all that
Miss Kent accomplished the feat with
a most interesting recitation which
was rendered with ease and grace.
She represented many characters in a
perfect manner, especially the boy
"playing the devil.n
Miss Robertson, describing West
Virginia, the people, their customs
and friendship, was excellent.
The oration, "Progress," by Louis
Barth, contained deep thought, fine
connection and was delivered In good
style.
The debate, subject, "The Moon is
More Useful Than the Sum-" was
argued well on both sides. In the
irregular debate members had a few
words to say who had never taken any
interest before. The question was
decided in favor OF the Affirmative.
The effort Of the quartette, which
was composed Of good singers, was
very much appreciated.
The recitation by Miss Wallace was
enjoyed by everyone. We are glad
TO hear her recite. "CHAPPY.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
SILVER ISSUE IN COURT.
Colorado Means to Settle Metals Stand.
ing in Law--Will Sue the Gov
eminent.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. IA "A. W.
Rucker, president OF the United States
Monetary League, and authorized by
the Governor as representative Of
Colorado, has gone East to bring a
test case of the standing of silver and
of the right OF demonetization under
the Constitution of the United States.
The suits against the Government
have been begun by an action IN
Denver, 1t comes up by the United
States Monetary League giving the
State of Colorado as present a silver
brick, representing 500 at par ratio
The Treasurer OF tho State has form
ally presented the brick to the State.
The State, thereupon, ssnds the brick
to ths United States Mint at Wash
ington, with the demand that 1t be
coined into 100 silver dollars.
"This demand, OF course" says Mr..
Rucker, twill be refused. Upon the
refusal, suit will be entered in the
United States Supreme Court, de-
manding that the bullion be coined -
In brief, the Supreme Court must
pass on these claims:
First-That the Constitution places
both precious metals, gold and silver,
on an equal basis as money.
Second - Under the Constitution,
the Government has no hand in the
demonstration or lowering of the
value of one or the other. Its duty is
to emit the silver dollar at its full
value.
Third-After the stamping of the
dollar and emitting 1t into circulation,
the Government has no hand or voice
In the way it shall be regarded as q
medium OF exchange.
Fourth--The State and individual
have the right to demand from the
Government that this bullion be COIN
ed at the full value as fixed by con-
stitutional provision, regardless Of
any contract In the financial markets
as to the ratio of values.
In st. Louis, where Mr.. Rucker will
arrive Friday evening, he is to meet
the Governors of several States in
favor Of the free coinage of silver.
After conference with them he will
leave for Washington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21

great emaciation. She was so low the
April following that none OF our neigh,
bors thought she could live but few
months. In May, Mr.. c. r. Adams, Of
this place, who had taken Pe-ru-ns, told
me If anything would help her Pe-ru-na
would. Her improvement was very
rapid during the third bottle. / feel
that Pe-ru-na saved her life. My dangb-
ter's name is Mrs. l.. Keene.p
A slight cough, which, without YES
tige Of doubt would soon disappear
with the use Of Pe-ru-ns, becomes
chronic bronchitis, which requires =
persistent use of Pe-ru-na for some time.
Isee a great many cases Of consumption
each year due directly TO q neglect Of
coughs, colds, etc, which, il Pe-ru-na
had been kept in the house and used Ac-
cording to directions, would have been
prevented,
Send to the Pe-ru-na Medicine Com
pany, Columbus, o., for DR.. Hsrtman's
latest free book on chronic catarrh, IL
grippe, consumption, coughs salds, ala
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
y Twenty Years Ago =
This Week.
J. D. Tucker was in st. Louis.
w. H. Beal lived in Laddonia.

J. d. Tucker was in st. Louis.
W. H. Beal lived In Laddonia.
Miss Annie Hoffman was quite III.
J. T. Barber had returned from
Colorado.
John F. Mounts, of Illinois, visited
in Mexico.
a. o. Collins edited the MoberIy
Headlight.
Clark & Turner was the style OF
grocery firm.
Capt. and Mrs. L. O. Mitchell NOV
ed to Mexico from Glasgow.
Champ Clark, of the LouisIans
Press, was the way it was then.
Major Lawder was called to OhiC
by the death OF his father-in.law.
Miss Tandle Quisenberry returned
to Kentucky, after visiting in Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-21
QUESTION ANSWERED..

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale Of any medicine in the
world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any
thing else for indigestion or bilious
ness. Doctors were scarce, and they
seldom heard OF appendicitis, ner-
vous prostration or heart failure, etc
They used August Flower to clean oul
the system and stop fermentation oi
undigested food, regulate the action
Of the liver, stimulate the nervous and
organic action Of the system, and thai
is all they took when feeling dull and
bad with headaches and other aches
You only need few doses OF Green'f
August Flower, in liquid form, to make
you satisfied there's nothing SER
ious the matter with you. Sample
bottles at ]. F. Llewellyn's drug store