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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

]. J. Gill was i'll.
Ex-Gov. Hardin was Ill.
Sam Hightshoe was Ill.
Audrain County was out OF debt.
There was not a house for rent in
Mexico.
DR.. ]. McDearmon was a druggist
in Mexico.
John James bought the J. ]. Parks
cigar store.
Joe Stanhope was in the buggy
business in Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs n. R. Taft spent
Christmas at Canton.
John Hutchison moved Into VIM.
Kemper's old stand.
General Grant was to spend the
winter in Cuba and Old Mexico.
The LEDGER had added 375 names
to it's subscription list during the
year.
J. j. Winscott was appointed street
commissioner, vice Mr.. Stasy re-
signed.
D. Il. Hiner and ]. r. Bragg dis
solved business and the stock went
to the latter.
The press of the State spoke favor.
ably of James Carroll, Of Mexico, fol-
Secretary of State.
During the year a number OF bust
ness houses had been erected In Mex.
leo. Among them were the following:
]. M. Menefee, W. F. Reed, VIM
Sims, W. a. KEENAN,, Ed Rines, g. d.
Ferris, T. NJ. and R. W. Gill, ]. \,
~Llewellyn, ]. ]. Steele, VIM. Kemper,
Harper and Sims, two.
The following officers were elected
by Crusade Commandery No. %: j
ID. Marmaduke, E. o.; 8. 8. Craig,
Gen.; Geo. ]. Tyrrell, Capt. Gen.; J,
O. Maple, Prel.; G. A. Poteet, 8. W.
James Carroll, j. W.; o. ]. Steele
Treas. R. H. Fowler, Recorder; Jno
T. Yates, 8. B.; Joseph Murray, Sword
B.; A. II. Worley, Warden; ]. M
Riley, Guard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
BROUGHT TO MEXICO.

10 MEXICO.
Sheriff Nelson arrived In Mexico
Tuesday with the prisoner mentioned
In the above article. Coroner Bridg-
ford and Prosecuting Attorney r. D..
Rodgers also returned to this city.
The developments at the Coroner's
investigation were briefly az follows:
1t seems that Eddleman has been
having trouble with a gang Of toughs
in Vandalla since Thanksgiving and
Monday about noon and after putting
his wife and two children on the west
bound O. & A. train for Slater, Eddie
man, who was acting marshal during
the absence Of Marshal Goodpasture,
stopped In John Atkins saloon. While
there Spencer made a rush at the
officer with a knife. Eddleman stepped
behind the bar and kept Spencer of
with a revolver.
The man who is now q prisoner left
the saloon and did not return until
about 8 O'Clock. When he stepped In
Eddleman was In the act of ordering
a can OF beer for q negro and had his
elbows leaning on the bar. Spencer
stepped up behind him and, so it is
alleged, seizing him by the throat
said: 3D. you, I've got You now"
and snapped his pistol-a second snap
and the cartridge exploded and sent
the ball into Eddleman's head behind
the left ear. Eddleman fell dead into
the arms OF John Atkins and Spencer
run out OF the door and down the
street, where he was arrested q mo-
ment afterward by Mayor Shelter.
THE PRELIMINARY TRIAL.
The preliminary trial will be held
before Squire Moore on next Tues
day.
THE CoRoNER's JURY.
The coroner summoned Q jury in
VandaliaTuesday morning. That body,
composed of ]. H. Thompson, Geo.
q. Utterback, W. R. Moore, j. N.
Reaeh, Theo. Mccain and l., r. Long,
returned a lengthy verdict stating
that Ben Eddleman came to his death
at the hand of Ed Spencer, the same
being malicious and without cause.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
On Monday night when Sheriff NJ
N. Nelson boarded the train to go to
vandalia to take charge Of the alleged
murderer, he was pleasantly greeted
by Mrs. Eddleman, who told him that
her husband had been slightly hurt
and that she was going to him. The
look on the sheriff's face alarmed hei
and she cried: "I've not been tole
all. Oh, what is it," A boy seated
near said: "If you are talking about
that policeman at vandalia l will tel
you; he is dead" Mrs. EddlemaT
was Frustrated by the sad news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

There was a double wedding al
Macedonia church in Sailing township
Sunday. rhe contracting parties were
Emmett d. Dulany and Miss Monte
F. Mallory, James W, Mallory ant
Miss Lizzie Doyle. W. H. Hook per.
formed the ceremony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Henry Moss end Miss Katie Ridge
way, both of Auxvasse, were married
at the home of the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. Sarah Ridgeway, at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning by Rev. R. NJ.
Shelton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Ed. L. Williams, who formerly was
in the cigar business in Mexico for a
number of years, now located in
Toledo, Ohio, is in Mexico shaking
hands with his many friends
whom are glad to see him To-
well and to know that he is prosp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
%PRoTRACTED MEETING.
The Revival at the Baptist Church a
Splendid success-Those Who
Have Joined.

Among those who have united with
the Baptist Church during the pres
emit ~protracted meeting being con.
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. ]. ]. Por-
ter, we note the following:
BY LETTER.
Mrs. R. W. MCGOWAN.
BY RELATION.
]. w. James.
]. NJ. johnson.
Mrs. Matte McCully.
BY BAPTISM.
Carrie Lee.
May Robinson.
Alice Wilson.
Arizona White.
Sallle Calhoun.
Maude Crews.
Elizabeth Dunbar.
Eula Gibbs.
Eliza Gibbs,
Hennie Gibbs.
Mamie Dix.
Mrs. T. J. Cornett.
Mary Minor.
Alma Fields.
May Horton.
Mrs. Rebecca Cox,
Jessie johnson.
Belva Wolff.
Grace Muir.
Bessie Woods.
Una Nelson.
Verde Barnett.
Ella Willingham.
Beulah Griffin.
Carrie Hunter.
Bessie Collins.
Susie Roberts.
Lucy Tharp.
CLARA Haggard.
Minnie Pickett.
Mrs. Mamie Robinson.
Mrs. Mamie Lenlton.
Mrs. Sallie Fisher.
mrs. Rosa rreemhn'
Joseph Williams.
]. O. Hagan.
Shelby Gass.
Elmo Gass.
Alvin Treadwsy.
Harvey Bayless.
Lawrence Winans,
Prof. Flagg.
HARDIN STUDENTS.
Mary Emmerson.
Eta Belle Owen.
Fioy Johnston.
Genevieve Moore.
Ollie Graham.
Mary Harris.
Ida Chatter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

viii Machin, Of Farber, made the
LEDGER 9 pleasant call Tuesday. Mr.
Machin says the people of Farbel
were very much exercised over the
killing of officer Eddleman at Van.
dalfa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Julius Jungerman, OF Higginsville,
lie spending Christmas with the fam
lily Of his father, Chris. Jungerman,
near Worcester. Walter Meyer, Of
Orchard Farm, Is also the guest Of
Mr.. Jungerman and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mr.. Bryan proposes IS q remedy
for the trust evil concurrent action by
the Federal and State governments
q Federal license for each corporation
doing Interstate business, and State
control within its borders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
NIGHT POLICEMAN RDDLEMAN
sH0T TO DEATH BY ED
WARD SPENCER.
TOOK PLACE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
The Tragedy Occurred in a Saloon
Trouble Had Been Brewing for
Some Time-Eddleman In.
SANITY Killed The
First Cartridge
Snapped.


SS'ic7b0nuonOe VI tuo Leogef.
VAEDAL1A, Mo-, December 25.-
This usually quiet little city was
thrown into the widest excitement
this evening by the shooting and kill
ing of Ben. ~Eddleman, night watch
man for the city, by Edward Spencer.
The circumstances of the killing, as
briefly related, are about as follows:
There SCENT to have been some
trouble between the officer and Spen-
Ger, and to-day they met in John
Atkins saloon, where it was renewed.
Atkins ordered Spencer out Of the
house; he went out, and in a short
time returned armed with his pistol
He at once caught Eddleman by the
hair and held him and pulled the
trigger. The first cartridge snapped,
when Spencer pulled the second time,
the pistol was discharged and Eddie
man fell dead.
Spencer lie a single man and lives
here with his mother, and Eddleman
leaves a family.
The man who was killed has been
on the night police force for several
years and was generally considered
an efficient officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Henderson Pierson pleaded guilty
to murder on two counts in Texas and
was sentenced to death In each case.
He is legally registered to be hanged
fwf0a-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
County News.
PRAIRIE

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE LEA, Dec. 25.-John Quin-
lin is moving his family to the Frank
Garter farm.
J. L. Corner has been laid up for
two weeks with grip.
Lock Nolan is baling hay for Chas.
Hill, north of Mexico.
"Uncle" Sam McManamy and wife,
of Thompson, came in rather I'M
expectedly a few days ago. They
wanted to see their granddaughter.
The Brandon boys have ~re-rented
the Arnold farm for another year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The proposed international cantata
Paris Exposition has awakened keen
interest in the world of music. An
American has submitted an opera
which may be accepted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mr.. B. r. orear, who had charge Of
the collection for the poor contributed
by the children of the Presbyterian
church, turned over to Mayor Potts q
large lot OF provisions and $50 in
cash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

A subscriber to this paper VITO lives
at Long Branch, No., sending rs holi-
day greetings, says; 'sThe dear old
LEDGER. We enjoy your paper every
week; it is a household word with
ma
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

From the Troy Free Press.
According to q we'll established
precedent in the nomination of the
candidate for the senate from this dis
trict, this Is Audrain's time to name
the man, and we are glad to know
that she has In view for that important
office such splendid material as the
Hon. o. F. CLARK, whose reputation as
q legislator of real merit In the lower
house during the last two revising
sessions needs no comment here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Phelps, Dodge & Co., shoe dealers
We. ]. q. and W. G.. Harley, merch'
ants of Laddonia, On. account $500.
Phoebe A. Fisher vs.. Geo. Fisher
on 5000 note.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Eleven girls YER burned to death
in 3 conhagration at the Quincy, ILL.,,
school. A little girls dress caught
fire from q gas jet while at a Christ
mas entertainment rehearsal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Lon Ware, a son of Joseph Ware, OF
Moline, arrived in Mexico last night
from Oklahoma. The young man is
quite i'll Of malarial fever and is at
the home Of DIR. Crawford.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

A couple we're married by telegraph
The soldier bridegroom was unable &c
get a furlough and the father would
not let his daughter 60 to the army
post unless married. Electricity solv'
ed the problem.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

J. v. WILLIAMS says that Christmas
day was the happicst day Of his life.
He had all the members Of his family,
children and grandchildren, with him,
and enjoyed q good old fashioned
family reunion. Such occasions are
always most enjoyable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

o. R. Gibbs is home to spend the
holidays, Mr.. Gibbs many friends
are in hopes that he viii 60 into busi-
ness in Mexico during 1900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Tom Atchison, who has a splendid
position with the State Railroad Com
mission at Kansas City, wasin Mexico
to spend Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The Navy Department will permit
relatives of victims Of the Maine dis
aster to have private burials, and
bodies will be shipped free to any
designation named.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The urgency deficiency bill,t h first
Of the important supply bills for the
government, is partially completed
The total amounts to about $4,000
mn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

O. O. VOORHEES, lie home from a
business trip to Joplin, Mo. Mr.Voor-
HES says that business is booming In
that part of the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The Northwest Missouri Editorial
Association has postponed its meeting
till March 9 and names st. Louis as
the place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Who has a store full of all new shoes
and boots2 G. D. Everybody pa
tronizes G. D. Good goods and small
profits win. d5-w2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Wilson MCGEE, whose skull was
fractured in two places by q horse
kicking him a few weeks ago, was In
town Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Upwards of $4,000 and 17,oOo,0OC
pounds Of food has been distributed
by the Government Relief COMMITTEES
In Puerto Rico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The post-ofice Department has
prepared circulars inviting proposals
for carrying mail from San Francisco
and Seattle to points in Alaska.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. Ian B. Morris and daughter,
Miss Blossom, of st. Louis, are the
guests OF Mexico friends
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. H.. B. Cole, nee Miss Lutte
Cave, of sedalia, is the guest OF
Mesdames ]. T. johnson and e. s.
Gave
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The battleship Texas has arrived
from Havana with 151 bodies Of men
who were killed on the Maine in Ha-
yana Harbor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Miss Josie Hamilton, who holds .
splendid position In the Kansas City
schools, is the guest Of Mrs. Sadie
Wiley during the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

DR.. and Mrs. W. L. Kendall, oil
Rush Hill, spent Christmas with Mrs.
KendaIps mother, Mrs. M. J. Pearcei
of West Love street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. silverstein and daughters, Ber-
nice and Blaine, OF st. Joseph, are the
guests Of Mrs. silverstein's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Phillip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Edward Plowman, of Hannibal, is
spending Christmas with his cousin,
Fred Hathaway, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Martin Kunkel 10 In st. Louis on o
visit to relatives and will probably re-
main until after the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

]. @. Trimble and wife, Of Kansas
City, spent Christmas in Mexico the
guests OF Mrs. Trimble's parents,
Oapt. and Mrs. ]. q. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

g. L. Ferris Is shaking hands with
friends. 1t appears like old times to
see Leslie hustling around in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Miss Anna Spence, who has a splen-
did position In the Kansas City, Mo-
schools, is at home for the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Alonzo Fox and Miss Annie e.
Maxwell, both of Rush Hill, were
married by Rev. A. A. Wallace at the
Presbyterian parsonage at noon
Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mexico Lodge No. 544, A. F. and A.
NJ, elected the following officers last
night;
F. R. Jesse, W. NJ.
7. Il. Marshall, 8. W.
W. G. wilkins, ]. W.
J. W. Howell, Secretary.
J. b. Graham, Treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Tobacco growers of New England
will protest against President Nc
Klnley's policy Of free trade with
Puerto Rico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

]. L. Andrews and family, of How
Id County, are the guests of DR.. J.
B, Hawkins and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The st. Louis Republic says: Miss
Maude Garter, Of Mexico, will spend
the holidays with Miss Edna Rlnes, Of
No. 4lb6 MCPHERSON avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The case Of the city against John
Saunders and Frank Norton, charged
with violating the quarantine law, has
been continued until Jan. s by Police
Iudoa Raaa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

The British steamer Ariosto strand
cd yesterday near Hatteras, N. o.
and twenty-one of her crew, who
took to the boats, were drowned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Southern California was visited by
an earthquake Christmas. Buildings
were wrecked at San Jacinto and
Hemet, but no lives were lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Miss Artemisla Edmonston expects
to leave Thursday for Colorado, where
she will spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Representative Clark, of Missouri
introduced in Congress q bill to re-
move the tariff on white newspaper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Christmas brings lots of hard work
] the express company and the Post
hice employees.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

-. o. Hammond, Of Salisbury,
nest OF her sisters, the Misses
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

NJ. T. Vandegrift and Lon Powell
have reached GAINESVILLE, Texas, hav-
ing made the trip overland.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

John Long, Misses Edith Wright
and Carrie Foster, all of Sturgeon, are
the guests OF H. M. Long, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

An Illinois farmer wa buncoed out
Of $500 By strangers, who sold him ST.
900 worth OF spurious coin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. DIR. Cox and Miss Susan Deane,
Of st. Louis, are the guests OF their
parents, Rev. and Mrs. K. NJ. Deane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Henry Wales and family, Of this
bity, are spending Christmas with
Holiday, Mo-, relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Miss Bessie Gallaher, who teaches
school near Farber, is In Mexico to
spend Christmas with her parents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Three blocks In the business portion
of Hastings, Neb., burned yesterday
Loss, 5000, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Misses Irms Barnes and Lizzie Rob-
erts and Messrs. Ross Keeton, OF
Chicago and Hughes Graham are In
Mcoredie the guests Of Miss Belle
Buckner,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Miller Is visiting her
Hush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

1rear has a curiosity in the
! watch chain made OF old
'4ins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, Dec. N.-Misa
Lena Petty is spending the holidays
at home and entertained several
friends Tuesday evening.
Mics Mccall, who Is attending school
ct ChillIcoths, Mo-, lie spending the
holidays at home.
James Fighter and wife, OF Wanda
lie, are the guests OF relatives In this
city.
Rush Hill Lodge, l. o. o. f., No. 90
purchased q carpet last week, and We
wish to thank the ladies who 20 kindly
assisted in lacking and putting II
down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. 7. j. Duncan and daughter,
Edna, of Nevada, are the guests Of
Mrs. Duncan's mother, Mrs. Crigler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Hereafter the Government will re-
fuse to lend out indiana on reserva-
tons for exhibition purposes,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Ss Bridgford, OF Macon City, Is
Bis mother, Mrs. ]. r. Bridg-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Nmeserge, OF vandalia, ID
~ NIexlco friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

nsh Browning are home
aoliday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Forty lives were lost in the Braz-
nell, Pa, mine disaster Saturday.
Twelve podies have been recovered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

'ord is home from Cedar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

o. Johnson and son, Seldom
me from Jefferson City to spend
sIidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Nhh Crawford, Of Asheville,
BE guest Of Mrs. A. ]. Win
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

J. Wetton, of Slater, ID
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

te1ta GalIaher has returned
S|slt In vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

our old IRON and stoves9
db W.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

re 8. NJ. Edwards and family
visit st. Charles relatives during
E holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. R. R. Arnold is much better
and there is every prospect now that
abe will o her good health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

i1ilIa 1emeeon, of Fulton, is
Miss Minnie Basket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Hen, Of HigginsviIle, is
41d christmas with his
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

5lned the Baptist church
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

alssr is up from vandalla
sN days with relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. DR.. Diven, Of Benton City,
has returned to her home after visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Mary Stevenson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

s1a Of Daniel Webster will
"a IN Washington on Janua-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Of Peoria, ILL.,, is in
IsHd the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Alonzo Fox and Miss Eliza Maxwell,
both of this city, were married In
Mexico on Monday, December %. The
bride lie one OF q most accomplished
young ladies, being very popular In
society and church circles. The groom
lie an industrious gentleman, having q
position on the Chicago & Alton Rail-
road as bridge carpenter. Their many
friends wish them long life and pros
perity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

for city Offices are lining
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

ia wife are home from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

" NFantham, Of Moberly,
ks'&iivea In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Mrs. W. D. Harper has returned
from Triplett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Henry. Kunkel and family are home
from the State OF Washington. M
Kunkel says he finds no place beteel
than Audrain County. "They al
como back.u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

Vaughn is in Jefferson
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

} repairs your old stoves? q. D.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

n Fox is in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

: your tinwareq @. D.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were issued last week;
Carl Washburu, Of Kansas City, Kas'i
and Mary Lulu Farrah. Of Rush Hill.
Otto Byars and Annie Lockridge, oil
Audrain.
AlopzO Fox and Annie Maxwell, Of
Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28

~ % your CUTTERS? G. D.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-12-28
lsskly Ledger.

Jay, DEoEMBER Is.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-10-19
Priceless Pain

"N Q price can be placed on pain, Mothers
Friend 10 worth its weight in gold as an allevi-
ator. My wife suffered more in ten minutes with
either OF her other two children than she did al
four bottles of Mothers Friend It Is blessing
to any one expecting to become q mother" says
q customer.
Thus writes Henderson Dale, Druggist,
Of Carmi, H., to the Bradfeld Regulator
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, the proprie-
tors and manufacturers Of Mothers
Friend" This successful remedy Is not
one of the many internal medicines adj
vertised to do unreasonable things, but q
scientifically prepared liniment especially
effective In adding strength and elasticity
to those parts Of woman's organism which
bear the severest strains of childbirth.
The liniment may be used at any and
all times during pregnancy up to the
very hour Of confinement The earlier 10
Il begun, and the longer used, the more
perfect will be the result, but 1t has been
used during the last month ou6V With
great benefit and success. 1
It not only shortens labor and leseens
the pain attending it. but greatly dipjn.
ishes the danger to life OF both mo-
and child, and leaves the mother in co29.
dition more favorable to speedy recovery.
"Mother's Friend Il sold BY druggiso
at $I.oo, or sent by express On receipl q
price.
Valuable book for women, "Be6nes
Baby IL Born" sent free On application.
W8 HRAnGuA0 nseULAtoa co. aaaslA O.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-10-19
NOCOAL IN SIGHT
Chicago Facing the Worst Btu.
min0us Famine in a Score
of Years.
And Many Other Points Are Even
Worse Off For Fuel Than
Chicago.
Wisconsin University May Be
Compelled to Close Unless
Relief Comes.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-With not pound
of bituminous coal in stock in any of
the yards or on the docks in Chicago,
the coal merchants say they are facing
the worst situation they have expe-
rienced in 20 years. This state Of af-
fairs is said to be due to the scarcity Of
cars, coal miners strikes and the appro-
priation by the railroads to their own
use of any consignment of coal that
happens to be in transit when they
want it. Coal merchants with trade
that demands 500 or 900 cars day have
to content themselves with so or 60 cars,
and under these conditions their sur
plus supply has become exhaused. The
Northwest is worse off than Chicago,
as, owing to the increase in traffic rates
on lake vessels, little coal has been con-
veyed to Wisconsin points and the
interior towns have to depend upon the
rail transportation for fuel. Several
Wisconsin merchants have recently Wis
tied Chicago in an effort to get enough
coal to supply their customers but were
compelled to go home empty handed.
One Of these dealers, Mr.. Conklin of
Madison, Wis, said that if relief did
not come quickly and the temperature
should take drop, the University of
Wisconsin and great many business
houses throughout the interior of the
state would have to close for lack of
fuel.
The same conditions prevail through
out Central Illinois, and it is said any
relief appears to be very remote.