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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19
NUMBER I3.

found the town full of white flags, but
women and children, VINO had fed TO
the woods during the bombardment,
were camping in the ruins of their
homes. The shells had almost knocked
the town to pieces. The big church
was wrecked and many buildings were
ing torn as by a hailstorm. Several
hundred women and children came into
the American lines for refuge and the
road from Baccor was covered all day
long with professions of them on foot
and in carts, driving animals and car
rying goods on their heads. The ap-
pearance of the battlefield testified to
the fierceness of yesterdays fighting,
the trees along the river being in PAGES
almost torn down by the bullets. The
American officers estimate that 100 in
surgents we're killed and 300 wounded
during the engagement. The next bat
tie probably will be fought at linus.
The American troops will soon control
the coast to Cavite.
Aguinaldo's Artillery.
Chicago, June 15-According to Gen.
Anderson, commanding the department.
of the lakes, the losses to the
American troops in the recent engage
ments with the Filipinos at Las Pinos
and Baccor we're caused by the artillery
which Admiral Dewey presented to
Aguinaldo last winter. The batteries
in question, Anderson says, are being
operated by Spanish prisoners who
have been released by Aguinaldo with
the understanding they enlist in the
insurgent army. Gen. Anderson took
the first detachment Of troops to the
Philippines last fall, and was a prom
inent figure in the first negotiations be-
tween this country and the Filipino
when Dewey captured
Cavite," said the general, che took pos
session of lot of artillery and later
presented it to Aguinaldo. The insur-
gents removed the field pieces to Las
Pinas and adjacent points and kept
them there ever since" Gen. Ander-
son was mustered out of the volunteer
service yesterday and assumed the rank
of brigadier general, which he held be-
fore the opening of the war with
Spain.
Cab1egram from Otis.
Washington, June 15.-The following
was Wednesday received at the war de-
partment:
Manila, June 14.-Adjutant General,
Washington :-Lawton' troops, under
Wheaton and Ovenshine, occupy coun-
try south to Baccor, have secuted west
ward, and some distance southwark ON
a line with the Zapote river
and Baccor road; enemy APP
pears to have retired to linus,
abandoning bay country. The fighting
yesterday was severe, our loss 10
killed and 40 wounded majority at
crossing Zapote river. Enemy driven
from heavy and well constructed en-
trenchments to which they held tenac-
iously; their loss several hundred, of
whom so buried this morning. Will
not probably make any determined
future stand in southern provinces.
-"Otis."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19
MILWAUKEE, MILLER KICKS.

Chicago, June 15.-The Interstate
commerce commission closed it's hear
ing here yesterday and left for ST..
Louis last night, where the inquiry will
be continued. Clement B. Stern, Mil
waukee miller, testified yesterday that
Minneapolis has a lower rate. This
discrimination, he declared, should be
removed. The members of the COM
mission say they consider Stern's
statement one of the most important
that has been brought to their atten-
tiOn
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19
PROF. MORGAN FIRED.
Because He Doesn't Believe the Bible
an Inspired Book.

Chicago, June 15.-The Times
Herlads special from Des Moines
Qowa) says: "Prof. o. T. Morgan, the
alleged hereto who was tried before
the trustees of Drake university last
April and transferred from the theolog-
ical department to the chair of Hebrew
and Greek languages, was yesterday
removed from the faculty and institu-
ton altogether by the trustees. Form
err Governor Drake of Iowa and found
er of the university presided. Prof.
Morgan acknowledged that the bible is
a history of an inspired or noble peo-
pie, but denied it's divine authority as
a book. General Drake summed it all
up by saying: No one will criticise rs
for defending the bible
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19
CATHOLIC CHURCH BURNS.

Kaukauna, Wis, June 15.-The Hol-
land Catholic church was struck by
lightning Tuesday night during the
storm, and entirely consumed. The
building was valued at $4,000 and had
an insurance of $4,000 1t had large
and fourishing congregation of over
200 families. Father Delano is the
pastor and his assistant is Father Van
Derelsen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19
WANTS TO MEET JEFFRIEs.

New York, June 15.-Mike Morrisey,
the newly arrived Irish heavyweight
pugilist, who is to meet Peter Manner
before the Lenox Athletic club next
Tuesday night, yesterday, through his
manager and hacker, deposited $4,000
with George Considine to bind a match
with Jim Jeffries, the heavy weight
champion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19
MRS. WOODFORD DIES.

New York, June 15.-Mrs. Julian
Evlyn Capen Woodford, wife of Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford, former United
States minister to Spain, died yester-
day of Bright's disease.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19

are looked for.
Viroqua Without Trains.
Milwaukee, June 15.-The Sentinel's
Viroqua special says: ''For the first
time in 20 years Viroqua is without a
daily train and mail service The
service has been crippled since Satur-
day on account of the deluge of rain
which fell in this part of the country.
Much stock was drowned and treat
damage done to growing crops. All
large and small bridges on the east
and west Kickapoo and Coon rivers,
except steel structures, were swept
away. Viola, Soldiers Grove and
other small towns in the Kickapoo
valley are inundated"
The fund collected for the New
Richmond sufferers in Milwaukee foots
up to $4,000. Oshkosh, Fond du Lac,
other towns are also contributing aid.
Chippewa Falls Soaked.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, June ia
heavy rain storm started in Tuesday
night and continued several hours. 1t
commenced again Wednesday and has
SO far done great damage. The ground
is SO badly soaked it will not absorb
any more water and in consequence of
which the creeks and rivers are at
dangerous height. Thousands of
acres of land are under water and
scores of bridges have been carried
away. Tuesday night the Wisconsin
Central track near Summit, seven
miles from here, was washed out.
Another Victim Dies.
St. Paul, June 15.-John F. Wells,
a tornado victim from New Richmond,
died at hospital here last evening.
- Baraboo Again Overfiows
Elroy, Wis, June ia terrific
thunder storm visited this vicinity
Tuesday night. The rain fell in tor
rents and the Baraboo river is again
out of it's banks and will complete the
wreck of devastation began last Mon-
day.
Winds Work at Herman.
Herman, Neb, June 15.-Ten killed
and 25 injured, as reported yesterday,
is the terrible work of the tornado
Tuesday night at this place. The loss
of property aggregates S150,000, 100
buildings having been completely des-
troyed. Only six structures remain in
tact; these comprise four residences,
one church and the school house.
nj bn 0cc or
sheltered at Blair. The latter town
yesterday raised 5000 as a relief fund
and the Washington county authorities
appropriated $500 for the purpose. Adj
vices from Blair state that most Of the
injured there are doing well. The
dead will be buried today.
Another Victim of Cyclone
Sioux City, June 15.-Another victim
Of the cyclone near Salix, Iowa, was
added to the list yesterday, Thomas
Malloy dying at the hospital here of a
shock to the nervous system. This
makes the fifth victim in all in the
Malloy family.
Victims Of Cloudburst.
San Antonio, June ia cloud burst
occurred in the mountains north of
Spofford Junction at midnight Tues
day night An immense volume of
water rushed down the mountain side,
sweeping everything before it. The
valley and level country below were
flooded. At the sheep ranch of M. L.
Butler, everything was swept away
and the entire Butler family, consist
ing of father, mother and two children,
persisted. Henry Carver on cattle
ranch lower down was drowned. There
was great damage to cattle and sheep
ranches.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-19

Manila, June 14.-4:40 p. m. We'd
nesday-The Filipinos retreated sever
al miles southwark, after yesterdays
engagement, to the strongly fortified
town of linus. The Smelling by the
American warships drove the rebels
from Baccor, so the Americans control
several more miles of coast. Gen.
Lawton, with his staff and a troop of the
4th cavalry, started to ascertain the
nature of the insurgents position. He
rowed five miles along the coast to Bac-
cor without discovering anyone. He
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01

NAoAA eAAo ONuht ala 0uoAAs
The defeat of the curfew ordinance
has failed to restore harmony between
the Mexico editors and the white
winged dove of peace has taken Its
flight to realms more tranquil. The
editor of the Intelligencer feels ag-
grieved because the LEDGER man,
flushed with victory, elevated the
usual triumphant rooster. This was
too much "crow" at one dose and the
Tntelligencer man regards it as a
shocking breach OF etiquette, very
offensive to the delicate sensibilities
of the youthful Nestor who presides
over the IntelligeRcer, who is naturally
chagrined over the defeat of his pet
measure.
The LEDGER man retaliates by ao.
cusing the IRteIligencer editor with
not possessing the brains Of a ''be-
nighted humble bee." A very sting
ing retort, which calls for pistols and
coffee for two.
Meanwhile Bob White is speeding
across the ocean to foreign lands,
while B. B. Runkle is the "man be-
hind the guns" with the pugnacity OF
a whole colony OF humble bees and a
pen as trenchant as Damascus blade.
We want to be bottle-holder when the
mill comes of.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01

At 9:15 o'clock Wednesday night A.
g. Armstrong and Miss Daisy o. Leni-
ton, both OF this city, we're married
by Rev. N. R. Pittman at the Baptist
parsonage. The bride and groom
were unattended and the wedding was
simple. Directly after the ceremony
the couple were driven to Mr.. ARM
strong's new home on Clark avenue,
where they will reside.
Mr.. Armstrong is one of Mexico's
most successful business men. He
has, by dint of hard application Of
business principles, ,amassed consider
able property.
The bride is known In Mexico as an
excellent young lady. She is pre-
possessing in appearance and has the
womanly traits which make a good
wife and home-maker. She lie daugh-
ter of John o. Leniton.
The LEDGER extends congratula-
tiona
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
Eohnas Of tha Bio Rannnet.

The st. Louis Republic Of to-day
says: All had words of praise for the
big demonstration. Among the last
words Colonel Bryan said before TAX
ing his train was to compliment the
management Of the antitrust dinner.
Chairman Cook said 1t was the most
successful affair OF the kind he had
ever attended.
"There was too big q crowd ct the
Coliseum" growled Champ CLARK, in
answer to q question as to what be
thought OF the antitrust dinner.
"But then, of course, was mighty
glad to see the people there. Sup
pose the Coliseum had been half Allied
with people-well, wouldn't the Re-
publicans have laughed their sides
sore7 We wouldn't have heard the
last Of 1t for months to come.
"Every Republican would have
missed his meals to talk about the
Democratic fizzle In St. Louis. Oh,
l am satisfied-yes, more than satis-
fed. IL was g grand old Democratic
gathering and success from Begin
ming to end"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
sDEfORE BABY rs BORN"
4 Valuable Little Book of Interest
20 An Woman Sent Tree.

Every woman looks forward with feel.
ings Of Joy indescribable 70 the
one great event In her life, COM
pared with which all others pale into in.
signihoance. How proud she will feel
when her babe nestlss on her breast
how sweet the name Of Mother P And
yet, her anticipation Of this event is
clonded with dread Of the pain and dan.
ger Of the ordeal, 20 that Il is impossi.
bic 70 avoid the feeling Of forebodina
which oreeps over her. The danger
and suffering attendant upon being a
mother cen be entirely prevented, 90
that the coming OF the little stranger
need notbe looked forward to with fear.
Every woman who reads this, canobtain
tree : valuable little book entitled ''Be-
fore Baby is Born" By sending her ad-
dress 20 the Brsdfeld Regulator Co,
Aflante c.. This book contains price
lee information for al women, end no
ons should AL 70 eend for IL
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
COL. wETMoRE ON TRUSTS.
Unalterable Opposition to Trade Com
binations and the LObby-Th
Greatest of All Evils.

Col. M. O. Wetmore at the st. Louis
banquet, combining his brief speech
entirely to opposition to trusts, said:
"We cannot and we must not oc-
cupy any equivocal grounds on the
trust question, and we must make the
lobby-which is the tool of the trusts
understand that they must stay
away from Jefferson City when the
Legislature is In session making laws
for the people of the State.
"There is no question as to how the
people of Missouri, and the whole
country, feel on this trust and lobby
question. The time for action has
come. We have our friends, the en-
emy, up against the proposition, and
the national administration, consist
ing of the trusts, Senator Hanna and
the President, cannot get away from
a. -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
Audrain tha Garden snot.

NAoA eae AAo0A2 AoNaAOos
Col. John Henry Wymore came up
from Mexico, Mo-, last Saturday with
stock for Kansas City and dropped
over home to see his parents and old
friends, especially Henry Bishop, who
has been III for some time past. He
thinks Audrain county the garden
spot and his ranch the asparagus bed
of the whole concern, but still looks
with loving eye upon the wealth.
producing fields and pastures of old
CLAY county, where the Lord resides.
He is prospering in his new home and
deserves the best that is In the ex-
hibit, which the Advance hopes he will
receive.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
HE WAS DISAPPOINTED.
MAYOR HARRISON, OF CHICAGO,
TALKS OF THE DEMOCRATIC
MEETING AT ST. LOUIS.
HE WANTS ALHGELD SHUT OUT.
The Mayor Says it Win Not Do For
the Democracy to Tie to Such
Men As the Ex-Gover-
nor of Illinois.

CHICAGO, May 26.-Mayor Harrison
is bitterly disappointed over the result
of the Democratic conference at 81.
Louis.
sit is up to the national committee, .
he said to-day. "If that committee
desires to tie to such men as Altgeld
and Devlin, IL 1t desires to ignore dis
cipline and recognize characterization,
1t has the power to do so. The Democ-
racy of Illinois, represented by the
regular Democratic organization, has
stated its case, and II the national
committee ignores the Illinois Demo-
Gratis, It need not expect much assist
ance from them In 19O0.y
Mayor Harrison, who has hitherto
guarded his utterances with the most
scrupulous care, made no concealment
of his disappointment that the nation-
al committee did not punish his ene-
mics without delay at the st. Louis
meeting. The Mayor talked freely,
but said 1t was impossible for him to
make anv comment ON the ST. I,ouis
conferences owing To tha contrariatv of
ranorta prlnted IN local naners aona
thing 40 knowu said the Mavor
mard ,hot 1. .ha. ~. h.va oo,,roi :,
the State machinery. II the national
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
HIGGIEsvILLE wrTHDRAws.
This Leaves Only Six Towns Applying
for tho State Fair Location
May Change the Date
Of Inspection.

Hon. O. +. CLARK returned from st,
Louis last night and when asked about
the report that Higginsville had with
drawn her application for the State
Fair he said 1t was true that that
town had withdrawn her name.
This change will make some Gifler-
ence in the itinerary of the inspection
of the different sites; 1t is thought,
though, that this extra time will be
absorbed In the inspection of Chilli
cothe, Moberly and Oentralia and that
the inspection will be made in Mex
leo on Saturday, June 8, as per the
published programme. 1t may be,
though, that the Board OF Agriculture
may spend Friday night in Mexico.
BY this means Moberly and CentraIIa
could be given full day.
Following is the State Board Of
Agriculture and who viii make the
inspection:
d. A. Ely, Sublette, Adsir county.
]. W. Hill, Ohillicothe, Livingstone
county.
Alex. Maitland, Richmond, Ray
county.
Eugene Rhodes, Fairfax, Atchjson
county.
J. F. Groves, oordner, Lafayette
county.
George B, Ellis, Appleton City, st.
Clair county.
N. II. Gentry, Sedalia, ,Pettis county.
L. i. Luthey, Lebanon, Laciede
county.
J. A. Potts, Mexico, Audrain coun-
ty.
Thos. B. North, Gray's Summit,
Franklin County.
N, ]. Colman, st. Louis.
w. B. Wilkerson, st. Louis.
Chas. M. O'Oonneli, Frsdericktown,
Madison county.
W. ]. Roberts, Oak Ridge, Cape
Girardeau county.
o. P. Cook, Round Grove, Lawrence
county.
The ex-oficio members, who have q
vote IN the decision, but who do not
make the rounds, are:
Governor Stephens.
Supt. W. 7. Darlington.
II. ]. Waters.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01

THE enthusiasm displayed at the
big Democratic banquet in st. Louis is,
In q manner, a pretty fair Indication
Of party success In 1900. The princi-
Piles enunoiated by Mr.. Bryan and the
leading speakers of the occasion have
the true Democratic ring, and the
sentiments expressed viii be taken up
by the people and fully considered, to
the end that defeat OF the Republican
party in 1900 viii be a sure result. The
fight against trusts, combines and
monopolies has been inaugurated and
win never cease until they are wiped
out OF existence by the Democratic
party. Messrs. Bryan, Wetmore,
CLARK and Dockery all gpoke mighty
truths along these lines. Mr.. Bryan
will again be the leader against these
wrongs In 1900 and will this time sue
ceed to the presidency.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
The Ledger Fair and Reliable.

FROM me Moberiy Democrat.
The curfew ordinance at Mexico
created quite controversy between
the LEDGER and IntelIigeRcer, of that
town, both before and after it's de-
feat by the council, the former named
paper being against the measure and
the TRtelIigencer for IL. The Demo-
crdt is told that this is the second
time Col. Runkle has knocked the
curfew out-onoe while he was in
the council, and now through the
LEDGER. Ii appears that the LHD-
GER holds the winning hand in mat
ters OF local Importance in Mexico,
which no doubt is due to the fact
that that paper has an established
reputation for fairness and level
headed ability.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01

Gov. STEPHENS vetoed the supple
mentary appropriation bill, which APP
propriated s142, $50 to the different cd
ucational, eleemosynary and penal In
stitutions Of the State. The veto was
decided upon at q conference of the
State officials when they all estimated
that the appropriations exceeded the
revenue which could be reasonably
expected to come into the State Treas
ury for the next two years. They did
not taks into consideration the beer
inspection bill, which may prove I'M
constitutional. In the veto, the Gov
error says: "T withhold my approval
from this bill because the appropria-
tions OF e142, $50 which II carries is in
violation OF the constitution, for the
reason that alter the regular appro-
pristions have been met, from the cal
cuiations OF the auditor, treasurer,
secretary Of state, attorney general
and myself, Il Is shown that this
amount win exceed the receipts for
the biennial period.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
Martinsburg Waking Up.

FTUW tho MaftInsburR SUCCESS.
b. A. Powell, of Mexico, was in
town Monday on business connected
with his granitoid and street paving
enterprise. We have not learned
whether be secured business from any
of our business men. 1t would be
fine advertisement for our little city
TO have pavements OF this kind
placed In front Of the business houses,
and we trust the time is not far distant
when it will be accomplished.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
Married In CallaWay CountY

Married, ct the home of the bride,
near Concord, Mo-, Tuesday, May %,
1899, John II. Berry, of Audrain coun-
ty, and Miss Belle Leeper, of this
county, Rev. Colin McPheeters, OF
Perry, Rails county, officiating. The
bride is a daughter Of the late James
A. Leeper, of galloway county, and
the groom lie an industrious young
farmer Of Audrain county. They left
at once for the groom's home in that
county, where their friends wish them
q long and happy life.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01

The young man who is editing the
Mexico Intelligeneer in the absence
OF Col. Sam Cook, grew personal In
bis issue of yesterday and roasted
the Democrat and Monitor to turn.
II our fresh young friend runs up
against Col. Runkle and the LEDGER
o few times more he viii probably
get some of the conceit knocked out
~ him
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
= Twenty Years Ago =
This Week.
James DOnnelly died.

James Donnelly died.
W. 8. Stafford sold buggiss.
H. Rice run the wooden mills.
New Hope church was dedicated.
Maj. Downey owned the Louisiana
Journal.
H. Glascock entertained the Mexico
chess club.
Elias ElIer, one of Audraln's Oldest
citizens, died.
Fl. O. shawby run the Columbia
Hotel at Columbia.
D. H. Mcintyre was to spend the
summer at Jefferson City.
o. W. Baker was prominent real
estate and insurance agent.
The Greenbaokers were coming
back into the Democratic fold.
The City Council cut of the salary
of the firemen and paid them for SER
vices rendered only.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
Annoyance to Himself and Friends.

Editor R. NJ. White, OF the Mexico
LEDGER, is crossing the ocean with
the hope Of improving his health,
which has been the cause OF much
annoyance and discomfort to Mr..
White and his many staunch friends
and admirers, for sometime. Dur
ing his absence the paper will be
looked after by Mr.. Runkle, an able
newspaper writer who, for many
years, has been connected with that
paper in the capacity of assistant
editor and manager. The press Of
Missouri is very hopeful for the sue
cess Of editor Whites mission abroad.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01
Might Be Taken for a Sea Serpent,

FfoW INC Fdfid MeIuuIys
The Mexico LEDGER expresses the
fearful conjecture that its editor, Bob
White, may have to swim back from
Europe. His experience as q Mis-
souri, editor would equip him for the
feat. A constant contact with the
briny side OF existence and an inex-
haustible supply of wind should land
him high and dry ct New York with
his "study of European social condi-
tions" intact, provided he is not har-
pooned for q money shark ora ses
serpent during the trip over.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-06-01

The St. Louis Court Of Appeals has
affirmed the deolsion Of the Audrain
County Circuit Court In the case Of
]. Il. Field vs. the Wabash railroad.
The decision Of the lower court gave
Mr.. Field ESQ for damages done TO
his meadow By fire caused from .
Wabash engine.