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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16
nver az nonntrr.

The following official thermometer
readings Wednesday night, February
s, indicate the general range Of the
temnarature over the country;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16
Fell Down stairs.

About $3.50 O'Clock Friday afternoon
R. w. WiIcoxen, of Northeast Mex
leo, fell down the basement steps at
Howard & B~radIey's repair shop and
suffered a badly confused head. Will
coxen was going down the steps,
which ara quite steep, and stepped on
a round stick, pitching headlong on q
stove at the bottom. He was assisted
to Or. Rodes' office and two or three
stitches were taken in q scalp wound
about three inches long.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

The greatest danger from Ia grippe
is of It's resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tent of thousands who have used
this remedy for Ia grippe we have yet
20 learn Of a single cas having result
ed in pneumonia, which shows con-
clusively that this remedy is q certain
preventive Of that dangerous dieease.
II viii cure la grippe in less time than
any other treatment. Il Is pleasant
and safe 70 take. For sale by Wool
drige & Purdy and Buckner & Whit
ney, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

9. 8. g Before allowing me 70 take II, nv
bFef, my guardian, who was 9 chemist. nv.
tyzed the remedy, and pronounced ii fres =
potash or mercury. felt 80 muqh better NJ
taking two bottles, that ] continued ne rsm
ely, endi in two months l was cured complets.
The cure vas permanent, for have never slnys.,
q e touch OF rheumatism though mss.
tfmea exposed 10 dAmpAn cold weather
ELMANoR NJ. TIPPEtn
s5ii Powclton Avenue, PhiIadelphia.
Don'tsuifer longer with Rheumatism
Throw aside your ellis and liniments. A.
khey can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury viii edd to your disabil.
Icy and completely destroy your diges.
Hnn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16
EUGENE {. JONES, MGR.
Decided in Favor Of PIalntln.

UtcIueu IN FkVuf OF FIHlntlH,
The st. Louis Court Of Appeals has
just handed down 3 decision In the
case OF State OF Missouri ex rel D.
billiard W. A. P. johnson ct i In favor
of plaintiff. In this case the point was
raised for the fret time in the Appel.
late'O Ourt as to whether q constable
wac liable on bis bond for a detective
return written BY an attorney In the
case, and settled In tho Affirmative,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

While hSuling hay Thursday after
noon JAIME N. Hazard had his face,
hands and fOet badly frostbitten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

J. W. Million, E. s. Gibbs, F. NJ.
shoush and Rev. n. X. PIttman at
tended the Riverside Institute this
week at Montgomery City, Mo. Rev.
N. z. Pittman is President Of this Ip-
stitute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

But yesterday we were o happy, con-
sentative, self contained people. Today
we are the NEST feverish, reckless, am
bilious adventures known among men.
This time last year we were at a
and DESTROYS Of remaining at peace with
all the world Now we are swagRering
all over creation with 0 chip upon our
shoulder inviting somebody or anybody
except England-to knock 10 of. In
the closing days of Clsveland's last ad-
ministration the heroic spirit Of seventy
six famed up and we were ready to beard
the British lion in his den over the
Venezuelan question. Now we are proud
10 be called This whslps" and instead
Of twisting his tail after the fashion Of
the elder time we tenderly fondle his
name and propose going man hunting
and land hunting with him. When we
celebrated the Christmas Of 1898, we
were in q position as free from danger Of
quarrel Is any nation that ever existed.
Now we are thrusting ourselves into q
hazardous and unnatural position In
which var and rumors Of wars win
murder sleep and forever destroy our
peace Of mind. The historian Of our
times win be compelled to tax his in
genuity 10 the utmost In order to ex-
plain this most wonderous t~ransforma-
tion which has swept veteran statesmen
off their feet. overthrow the traditions
OF q century, reversed the history Of a
mighty people and thrown q president
into Mysteries
Happy the man who can express a
great truth in . few worda Such a one
IL my friend and colleague on the COM
mittee on foreign affairs. Hon. William
M. Howard Of Georgia, who possesses a
rare Judicial mind Not long since he
said 10 me, Hawaii was the Thermop-
ylR Of this contest about expansion"
And be was right he might have talked
for an entire week. but he could never
have stated the case moro forcibly. He
told the whole mournful and disastrous
story in precisely nine words.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

Frank Buffum will extend his teie-
phone line from Mexico to OentrAha
nt once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

Sub order A. H. T. A. No. ISL meets Monday
night on or before fun moon in each month.
Visiting brethren always welcome.
W. I. LOTT, ". p
v. ERDEL, JR., ". Secretary. 2-yr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

Born, Friday, Feb. 10, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Oats Morris, Of Butte, Mont,
n eon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

lis acres Of land all in cultivation
10 miles southeast Of Mexico, Mo. For
particulars address N. z. Jones at
Independence, No. 46-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16
run Priza Pirtnrn Puzzlss.

William ] Bryan President VIM.
Is in favor OF free Mckinley lie OPP
silver and opposes posed to free silver
expansion. Rich and savors expan-
ard Croker is op- sion. Senator Tell
posed to free silver er favors free sil-
and IN favoro of ex- yer and opposes
p~ansion. Grover expansion. Sena-
Cleveland is op- ator Hoar Is OPP
posed to both ex- posed to both Il
panslon and free pansion and free
silver. Find the silver. Find the
Democrat. Kan Republican -Atch-
sas City Journal. iaon County Mail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16
peath oIalmsd old Ars.

1oeeh Slsthucu Oiu Ake'
Mrs. Parmelia Carson, agsd SO
years, died at the home OF her SON,
R. Il. Earsom, in Sailing township,
Sunday, February 5, of old age and
grip. She was born in Clark County,
Ky, on Oct. Is, 1916, and came to
Missouri in 1s4o. She was a devout
member Of the Methodist Church and
left six children.
Funeral services were conducted
BY Rev. swearlngton at Pleasant
Grove Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

Mrs. Ross B. csuthorn Is home from
Kirksviile-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

Guaranteed to cur all cases of In
digestion, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache
DerAnged Liver, Heartburn and Con-
stipation or money refunded. 26c q
box at Llewellyr,s. eod-G1m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

For small personal or real estate
loans, at the very lowest rates of
interest, g R. L. McFsdin. w-1yr
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
LIS FASHIONABLE WIFE.

1t is said that the wife of Ii Hung
Chang possesses more gowns. to say
nothing of extra coats and trousers,
than any other living woman. Mrs. Ii
is credited with having no fewer than
1900 gowns and is said to have 1000
waiting-women in attendance on her.
Probably 500 women are hired to spy on
the other 500 and keep them from maxi
ing inroads on Mrs. Lis wardrobe. The
Princess of Wales has an extensive SUP
ply Of gowns, but the Princess Of Sagan
is said to be better still supplied with
frocks. The Countess of Castellane has
one OF the largest wardrobes in the
world. IL the gosslps may be believed.
They say she never wears the same
evening gown,more than two or three
times.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
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THE LAKE UNDER LONDON.

To London, az to almost every large
city. the question Of water supply has
been very serious problem. Londoners
now see way to solve it. The engineer
OF the County Council has informed the
body, says The Golden Penny, that un-
derlying London is an immense lake, in
chalk basin twenty-five hundred
square miles in extent.
The annual rainfall that sinks TO this
lake, one hundred feet below the surface
Of the ground, amounts to two hundred
and eighty thousand million gallons
which would give daily yield Of seven
hundred and sixty-seven million gallons
An arteson well has already tapped
the lake at Clapham, and it is pointed
out that all that is necessary to insure
water supply IS to sink sufficient
number OF wells The wonder is that
London should have existed for more
than two thousand years and never dis.
covered that the great lake was beneath
it.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
THE
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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
IN THESE DAYS.

A passenger who had observed TO the
street-car conductor that it was id
hot. suddenly turned and discovered a
lady within hearing.
81 beg your pardon, madam" he said
contritely.
"Oh, you needn't, sir" responded
madam, tanning herself vigorously;
tits very much warmer than that
Harlem Life.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02

The Rock Island playing cards are
the slickest you ever handled. One
pack will DO sent by mail on receipt of
Is cents in stamps. A money order or
draft for so cents or same in stamps will
secure packs. They will be sent by
express. charges prepaid. Address.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R'y,
Chicgao.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
TINE IS MONEY.

When you are travelling. due con
sideration should be given to the
amount Of time spent in making your
journey.
The Union Pacific is the best line and
makes the fastest time by many hours
to Salt Lake City, Portland and Cali.
fornia points.
For time tables. folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the ter.
ritory traversed, call at City Office. 1O44
y ct. e. B. SLossoN.
Gen. Agent,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02

A celebrated preacher remarked in q
sermon that everything mace by God
was perfect What think you of me?"
said deformed man in pew beneath,
who arose from his seat, and pointed at
his back.
Think OF your reiterated the preach
or; "why, that you are the most perfect
hunchback my ewes ever beheld.''
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02

While the landlady and the boarders
bent their heads dsvoutly above the
table. the new arrival sat bolt upright.
The good landlady was shocked.
Atheism" che sharply asked.
mo, ma'am," said thu new boarder,
"boil. "-Cleve'and Plain Dealer.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
$500
$500

$500 $500
The Union Pacific has made the Great.
ly Reduced Rate Of $500 to Portland
and other Puget Sound points, also to
Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake
City and Utah points.
For tickets and full information call
on e, 3. SLossON,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT G. A. r.
PHILADELPHIA. LOW RATES,
VARIABLE ROUTES, STOP

OVERS.
Here is popular excursion for you by
the North Western line, nearly every.
thing one can want is granted.
Fare for round trip same route going
and returning, continuous passage $40 S5.
going and returning same route with
one stop over in each direction east of
Buffalo, Niagara Falls. Or Pittsburg
S34.O5; going one way and returning an
other with one stop over as above $50 O..
Tickets will be sold September l, 2. and
3. Extreme limit September 30. Fo
other information please cal at city
ticket Office, III s. 10th Str. Lincoln,
Nebr. 3O.6t
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
$3.50

1920 $3.50
The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali
fornia points. Through Tourist Sleep.
ere, quicker than any other line.
For tickets and full information call
on e. b. SLossoN,
General Agent.
Hewitt-Well. old man. l hope you
will enjoy your married life.
Jewett-I guess shall, all right. l
belong to five clubs.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02

For official map Of city of Los Ange-
es and N. E. A. pamphlet, address E. B..
Slosson.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02

THE COURIER is for sale at all lead
ing newsstand. Subscription price for
one year is 81. Phone 1884.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-02
The Nebraska Sanitariunq.,[
Located at College View, Nebr., offers tt
tired and suffering public who are seekin.

THE institution is situated on an ele.
waited site, overlooking the city of
Lincoln, which lies three miles to
the northwest, aud with which it
is connected by an electric street rail.
way.
One OF the most healthy locations be.
tween the Mississippi River aud the
Rocky Mountains.
A we'll regulated institution for the
treatment OF all chronic diseases.
Water of unusual purity.
Ba tbsof every description, including
the Electric-light bath.
For circulars giving rates and furth
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
A Case of Misplaced Grfef.

Miss Spinster sold her piano in order to buy a bicycle. Miss Spinster was not musical and never touched the in- strument. But it had been a gift from her father, and when the men carried it away Miss Spinster was affected to tears. Her maid, Bridget, tried to console here. Sure, mum, I wouldn't take it so much to heart, mum. To be sure, mum, ye fayther that's dead give it to yez, but niver moind. Nora OFlanagan, Mike O'Flanagan's wife. that is, who lives around iD Dead Horse alley, has just bought pyanny for her Mary, and sure, mum. if they's gittin- as common as thot, yez don't want one. New York Commercial Advertiser
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
Texas Cotton for Japan.

Texans recently shipped their drse cargo Of cotton for the Japanese mar kets. It consisted of 1882 bales, anG was loaded on the Japanese steamer Tamba Maru. She is said to have been the first vessel ever loaded at gnle port for Japan, and will go by way Of the Suez Canal to Kobe, Yokohama. and Nagasaki. Englishmen command the vessel, but her crew is made uD entirely of Japanese.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

There must be no more recailsi iron will break aa last, "-Hobson.
 Don't mind me, boys; go on fight ing.''-A en Capron.
 Don't swear; shoot. ."-Col. Wood
 "Take that for the Maine. ."-Sigs- bee.
 Expect to take the place as soon as can move. Achievements will not reach me. -Shafter.
 War IS not picnic. Hamilton Fish.
 Who would not gamble for a new star in the fag9'-O'Neill.
 Afraid I'll strain my guns at long range; I'll C, ,ose in."-Wainwright.
 There wel twenty questions and ten women present. One bright wom- an guessed eight. and a white marble bust of Dewey was awarded her, wrapped carefully in red, white and blue paper.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
To Invade Cape Col.nv.

LONDON, Nov. 4 - Dispatches to day show that the forces of the Or ange Free State are at length pre- pared to invade Cape Colony Tbese forces are not overwhelming but tbe Dutch in the neighborhood of Coles burg and Burghersdorp are exeep- tionally pro-Boer and their suppora is evidently expected The objec
 tive of this force of Boers will prob ably be Naauwaport one of the most important strategic railroad points of South Africa, anG which will probably be, it is said here, the first advanced depot of tbe- second division of the army corps.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

General Freight Agent Davis, of this road, has sent out circulars to all lumber men announcing the ad- vancement of yellow pine lumber, ef- fective December l. This will only effect the mills in Missouri, Arkan- sas, Louisiana. Texas and the h. dian Territory to points in Kansas and Nebraska.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

driven to the Branch Normal Col. lege, where they acquainted them. selves with it's needs. After an in spection of the building they order ed a steel tower and tank put in. and otFer improvements pertaining to the building apd the grounds.
 The Board also took up some mat ters pertaining to the Arkansas University direct at Fayetteville. They elected Miss Rosa D. Bennett. of Marianna, to the position of as. sistant teacher in the preparatory department.
 The members were all very much pleased with the Branch Normal of our city, especially Prof. Mitchell and General Cook, thls having been their first visit to Pine Blnf. They were unstinted in theil expressions of surprise at the large and live city we have.
 President W. H. Lengford of the Citizens Bank entertained .the Boatd of Trustees by giving pleas ure drive over the city. The distin- guished party left on the afternoon Valley for their homes.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Reported for the Week by Geo. W.
 BylDgton, Abstracter.

The real estate transfers reported for the week ending November 1, lS99, by Geo. ". Byington, abstract CT, are as follows:
 DEEDS. s. k. Cockrill, trustee, to Bluff City Lumber Co, Lot 8, block 6, Cockrill's add. south of railroad, .......,.... $125.00 <. k. Gockrill, trustee. told. Brown, lot 3, block Is, CockrilPs add, south of the railroad, .@...............a. $125.oO. Wm. Burke and E. c. Bying- ington to l. '. Saunders, nv nv 4-5.10, .................... S1.00. Anton Shallmaer to Babette kaufman. l-2 acres in the sw ne 11-4-ll, ..................... $1.00. Wm. Burke and Chas. Sen yard to E. J. Hill and G. W. Wiley. lot 6, block ,. Barney's add, .................. $15.00. E, J. Hill and C. ". Wiley to Geo. and Sidney Cooper, lot 6, block ,, Barney s add $15.OO. A. McNuIty to ". T. Brasher, 30 acres in the enw g 5-10 $2O0.0O.
 TRUST DEED. Samuel Washington to E. B. Bloom and A. Holland, lot [, block 90, Woodruff's add $175 Gu. Henry Taylcr to NJ. Nj. Jack son, 1-2, lot 1, block r, Woodruff'e add, ............... $4lS %. John Baker to Fannie NJ. Pendleton, el-2, lot2, block '. James add, .................. $500 %. Sarah Moore to American Building and Loan Assn, part of lots 2 and q, Clark and McCracken's add, ...........,............... I200 .U0.
 CHATTELs. H. H. Vining to J. Il. Day < W. H. Adams to John Temple l50 % Clyde B. Smith < Co. to St. Louis Printers Supply Co.,. 675.4l
 TRUST DEED RELEASE. ". J. Lemp Brewing Co. to NJ. Cans, part of lot 6 block r and part of lot block 2l O,d Town........................... 6o00. .O0 J. II, Pilkington to j. E Sim mons. lot 3 block 10, Henry Harding's addition........... 400 %
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
TOWN EVACUATED BRITISH GIVE UP COLENZO -IMPORTANT POSITION
 NEAR LADYSMlTH. INVADE CAPE COLONY, Boers Have Already Commenced to Cross Over the River at
 Burghersdorp.

LONDON, Nov Alt is officially announced the British evacuated Colenzo, south of Ladysmith.
 The war office has issued the fol- lowing announcement:
 "The colonial office has received information to the effect that he British troops have wlthdrawD from Colenso and have corcentrateG further south, but we have no news of any engagements in that neigh borhood
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
HIS SUIT IN CIRCUIT COURT AGAINST WIDOW OF ARCH
 LEDBETTER.
ON QUESTION OF LAW.
In the Absence of a Contract in Writing the Case to Be Talk
 en to Chancery Court.

The Jefferson circuit court Sat urday had three Jases on docket. The first case was disposed of by consent of the parties. It was Tip ton against the St. Louis Slave and Lumber Go. The amount which the suit was settled for was $100.
 The next case was that of Honnet & Veil against the widow of Arch Ledbetter, and which occupied the attention of the court until 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. It was tried by jury, During the evidence point was reached in which a con tract figured to the interests of both parties. It was what Ms. Ledbetter was relying on to win her suit. But when the matter came before Judge Grace, he took the same under consideration and rendered his decision, declaring that, inasmuch as the contract was not in writing it could not be en. forced.
 The history of the case is about as follows:
 In 1895 Arch Ledbetter, plan ter living over on the other side of the river about Pastoria, died. At the time of his death Honnet < Veil held mortgage upon a plan tation which Ledbetter had owned for several years prior to the mort gage. After the death of Ledbet. ter his widow remained in posses. ston of the property according tc her claim by virtue of having pur chased it from Honnet & Veil fol $2, GOO to be paid in five years. Sht resided on the property for anG during the years of 1896, 1897 anc l898 During this period of timt there were fl bales of cotton anC some other sums of money deliver ed to Honnet & W eil. In 1899 ir March, Ho4net & Veil instituted suit against Mrs. Ledbetter, claim ing that she had only rented thl property and not purchased it During the tune that she was upor the land a gin stand had been plac ed upon the property and nev boiler and engine had been bough to operate it. Mrs Ledbetter con tended that she bought the gin witl the unders tanding that it shoul( be removed by her and her brother N. s. Gibson, who was her partner in case they were not able to pa' for the property. She and he brother were elected from the plac in the present year, two years be fore the expiration of the tim Honnet & Veil had given her t, pay for it, she claims. Honnet { Veil claimed during ths trial Satur day that it was contract of leas aud not of purchase. Neither th widow nor her brother seem to hav understood it in this light. however
 Judge W. D. Jones, who repre- sents Mrs. Ledbetter, will take th case into the chancery court ant bring suit for specific performance of contract.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

Mir. ". $. Beard. of the Beard Fur niture Company. left last night for St. Louis. MT. Bard goes to pur- chase two car loads of furniture for bis Main street store, and for the benefit of his customers.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
|IRD OF TRUSTEES
lllansas University Hold a
 Assting Here.

|eard of Trustees of the Ar. !, llaustrial University, which |as city Saturday mornir 2 |a It's labors at 4:10 of the The meeting was called 1, ParP6se of inspecting the
 ~rnaI College of this city,
 branch of the Arkansas Bly,
 'uT afst meeting held here |a0er of years. The Board ae Citizens Bank. This is Ane that the Board as a I'' visited our city, and the K '0ey ever inspected the
 Normal.
 |s"tg are tte mem bersof a'', 7. Jones, e1-oficio Presi- ' ! M. Sewell, Fourth dis " < l0hn c. Mitchell, Fifth
 osn' V. Y. Cook. Sixth
 Nessrs, T. B McDonougb, b, ''l and c. C. Hamby were
 ~0srs ef the Board were
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

gMr. Andrew Carson, an operator here, who is visiting his mother in North Carolina, writes back that he went above the clouds three different tines and beheld many wonderful sights.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

Mir. Wilson. the efficient drug clerk of the Walker Drug Co.,, has accept ed a position with a like firm at Paducah, Ky.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
American Enterprise.

Mrs. Brown, up on your street, seems to be quite woman of busi- pess?, q should say she was. She went down tEe other day and had her carriage insured while her barn was h,arnins"
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08
America Might Initiate.

4 law recently passed in Norway makes girls ineligible for matrimony unless they can show certificates 0E skill in cooking. knitting and spin niug.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

Mir. Jo Langston, who returned home the early part of last week, left for Illinois last night, where he goes to purchase coal for the Cotton Belt.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-11-08

The entertainment by the Odd Eel lows for the benefit of the poo" of the city, takes place at the Bluff City Hall Thanksgiving night.