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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
LAND SALES.

Eliza ]. Garner to Elizabeth Nc
Cubbiu, lot 8 and west 5 feet lot 4,
Davis addition to Mexico, ss7s.
O. O. Gentry and wife to Enoch
Gentry, one-half interest in 1og acres
Of 20 ana s2-52-l2, s225.
]. N. BAN to LebbIa q. Ball, lots
and 2, block 2, MnIdrow' subdivision
to Mexico, 500
W. K. Potts AID wife TO Richard
Pryor, lot 8, BLOCK "a Ladd's addition
70 Mexico, $500.
Annie L. Gentry and husband tc
John 7. finder, west half northeast
4-52-1i, 5000.
K. Il. Allen 10 Martha Allen, lots
and 4, and south "A feet lots 5 and 8
and south "A feet Of west 4 feet, lot 4
all in block II, county addition "a
Mexico, $500.
Aetna Lean Company to Clsrence
A. Barnes, lots 1 and 2, block 4, and
lots 1, 2, 8, 4 and 8, block 6, Lakenar
& Barnes addition TO Mexico, $1,000,
Chas. A. Burkey and wife TO J. T,
Neal, one-third interest in IlsK acres
11-52-i2, $1,000.
Emma V. Kidd and husband to Har.
riett A. Garretson, northeast south
west, 15-51-s, $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
ROBBED THE WINE CELLAR.
Surely None Of the Guests at the Lawn
Party at D. N. Roberts Would
be Guilty Of Such an Act.

Correspondents Of the Ledger.
MEXICO, MISSOURI, August Son
Tuesday night OF last week
lawn party was given al the residence
OF d. NJ. Roberts, south Of town. A
large crowd was in attendance made
up OF young people from the neiehbor-
hood and Mexico. Everything pass-
ed OF pleasantly and the crowd die.
peraed at n seasonable hour, but the
next morning Il was found that some
: Of the guests had used their hosts
hospitality IN . strange manner, for
the cellar had been entered and con-
siderable fine wine, which was there
and had been prepared for medical
purposes, had been taken.
They entered the back door and
procured quart tin cups, glasses, etc.,
to assist them in their dirty work. OF
course, under the circumstances, the
parties who were robbed, cannot say
81 suspect anybody for they were my
gnests.n But 1t comes to u ears
through : reliable source that the par
ties are known.
To receive their just deserts they
should be made a public example Of,
but as In all cases like this there are
otherato be thought Of, for, Of course,
those boys have parents who would
be horrifed to know Of such conduct
and then the girls who those boys
accompanied there pure, innocent
girls whom they trusted to their care;
and the girls themselves,Ef they knew,
would never again be known to be
In their company. II those boys will
do that now, If there is not some
stop brought to bear, what win be
their destination?
This is not written with hard feel
ing, but with > hope that 1t will cause
the boys to reflect aud LEI Il DO a dear
lesson to them. such affairs are a
disgrace to q community and one
always regrets the principle Of the
deed more tnan the loss OF the article
could ever be. A GUEST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
n. D. Thurmond 3 a RspubIeau

EFom me lotamhAA A-AAAa
ND. T~hnrmond, Of Oallaway county,
has been elected q delegate TO the
Republican Congressional convention.
Up to 1896 he was one Of the leading
Democrats Of this part OF the State.
He twice represented Galloway coun-
ty in the Missouri L~egislature, and
was twice elected prosecuting attor-
ney Of Galloway county. BE was alao
q district elactor on the Democratic
ticket in 1855, when Grover Cleveland
was elected President, bat since the
Chicago convention Of 1895 he has
espoused the cause Of the gold stand
ard, and has now gone over to the
Republican party, saying that II is the
party of bis political belief and In
dorses President MoKinley's admin
iatration OF affairs. Ho is an out and
out expansionist, and he has voted the
Republican ticket since 1896.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
10 CONQUER LUEON.
an IMMENSE ARMY WILL BE
SENT TO GEN. OTIS FOR TIKI
PAIL CAMPAIGN.
|HORE THAN N,V0O .. s. TROOPS.
Quick End Of TIE War Can ONLY b
Secured By Supplying otis With
a Vast Army. which
win Be Done.

WASHINGTON, ID. o. Aug. There
is no longer any doubt that under
cover Of the change In the Office Of
Secretary OF War, the Administration
is preparing TO send many more troops
to the Philippines than Otis has asked
for, and In other respects 10 make
radical alterations In plans regarding
the Philippine campaign. II is stated
that an army Of 1000, in addition TO
those already there, win be sent 10
Manila. 1t lie hardly likely that this
extra number has been decided upon,
however. Secretary Root has allowed
it to be known that there viii be
plenty, but II Is not thought that the
exact humber has been decided on
until Root has had his coming con-
ference with President Mckinley, as
the question of the additional volun-
teers will be involved.
What Secretary Root has apparently
decided upon, beyond doubt, is that a.
fast as new volunteer regiments are
filled they shaH be taken across the
Pacific. This lie because the number
OF the reinforcements il going to be 90
great that 1t will take all the transports
possible to get the soldiers to Manila
by the time the fighting commences.
Secretary Root and General Miles
appear to be agreed that the proper
way 10 meet this Philippine matter ia
to have abundance Of troops ready al
any moment, and when the dry
weather allows active operations, to
begin work sgainst the stubborn in
surgents. Gen. Miles estimates that
at least 10000 men in addition to those
already provided for, should be mus
tered in and says there is no certainty
ola quick end to the war II there are
not men and to spare at every point
OF disturbance.
Gen. Otis says troopa may be put II
the field in November, but II Gen
Miles advice is followed the actua
campaign win scarcely begin befor'
December. Then, under Gen. Miles
arrangement, as presented to Score
tary Root, every advantage gaine'
viii be followed up and the ilipinoI
pressed with such vigor and persist
ency that they will have no time 4
recover. II WA the failure 10 adcp
these tactics In the spring, Gen. Nile
says, that prevented greater result
being obtained.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
MISSIONARY
Meeting 10 be Held at Laddonis
August Is TO ls-Programme
Of Exercises

The nineteenth annual meeting Of
the Audrain County Christian Mis-
sIonary Cooperation viii be held 81
LaddonIa, MO, on August 1e-Iss 1889.
Following is the programme 70 be
observed;
August 10, 1880 p. M, devotional;
s, sermon by j. B. Oorwin, Of New
London, Mo.
August n, $3.50 a. m, song and
praise services. Ten O'Clock q. m,
appointment OF committees.
ta) on enrolment.
% On programme.
(c) On ways and means.
(d) On auditing.
(e) On nominations.
% On place Of next meeting.
Cd On resolutions.
alO:i5 q. m, address, SIS There
Crisis in Christian Endeavor7p h. A
Denton, Of Centralia.
II a. M, conference.-the Profit
abIsness Of Conventions led by J. D.
Greer.
u m, reces
2p. M, o. W. b. M. session.
$3.50 p. M, miscellaneous business
1880 D. M, devotional services.
SIP. M, sermon by 3. J. hampton
Of Louisiana, Mo.
August IS, $3.50 a. M, song and
praise service.
10 q. m, address, 7. A. Abbott
10:3o q. m, report OF churches.
I0:45 q. m, discussion-the field.
IL a. m, sermon, 8. d. Butcher, O
Mexico.
2p. m, Christian Endeavor hour.
$3.50 p. m, report Of Treasures.
3:45 D. m, reports Of committees
| and miscellaneous business.
1880 p. m, song service.
sp. m, sermon, W. P. Dorsey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

THE Mexico Fair directors have ex-
tended an Invitation to the State
Board OF Agriculture to make this
city q visit on the occasion OF the big
fair, which begins August p, and 1t is
hoped the Board win attend in a
body at least u day-on big Thurs.
day. 1t is desired to show this hon
orable body what kind Of a fair we
have at Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

J. W. Brookman, one Or The sub
ntaniiaI citizens Of The West End, was
IN town Wednesday buying lumber
for . new schoolhousa IN hIs dlztrlck
While IN Mexico Mr. Broeknsn made
an agreeable eall e The LzDaER
Office. He ia al old subscriber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

VOTERS should examine carefully
the proposition to be submitted on
the 18th day Of August in reference to
a road district OF six miles square
This is a matter of importance and al
voters should inform themselves upoE
it. The LEDGER from time TO time
has published the law and such infor'
nation as has come to our attention
This is a matter Of much Importance
to our people and they should inform
themselves,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

are said to have contained val
liable Information relative to the case
but free have destroyed ell newspa-
per Alea prior to 1877. Olsney Haley,
a barber Of this city, who was born
and raised near the scene OF the sup
posed murder In Monroe county, &C.
companied the detectives to Mobarly
this morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

CENrRAL4A, No. August e-hrs.
Peggy Wade, AGED s. yeAras died Il
her home near this city this evening
nnera hrlsf Illness. she came toMis-
souri seventy years ake. and bad since
resided II Boone county sac leaves
zen children, foFty-6Fs grandchildren
asvoniy-nre great-gEzndehIldFen and
-four eroaf-xresl-ErandehlldFea. Ths
funeral sermon I'll Be preached b.
Judge W r. Roberts. Of THE eoaniy,
and h inicrmeni VIII be Is HallsFille'
No. io-morr0w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
Trusts !!

To the People ofAadrain and Adjoining Counties.
There has been a great deal said about the
merchants Of this city having a Flour Trust,
want TO say 70 you that ! never belonged 70 any
Association or Trust Of any kind, and never knew
! OF any thing Of the kind going on IN this city. II
Ia only an advertising scheme, 20 don't be fooled
BY their Windy Advertisements.
Below / auote you as follows:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

The wonderful success here OF "
W. DruItt, Magnetic Healer, = Welt
mer graduate st Mrs.. Martini
boarding house, has induced him 4
RiTe enc free treatment 10 ali who ap'
ply this week. Gene and read test
monlsIs. d&v II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

NEXT Saturday is the day the peo-
pie In the elk mile road district vote
on the road Improvement proposition.
Acquaint yourselves with the law 30
that you may be able to vote iutelli-
gently upon the question.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
TRUsTEEs SALE

Whereas, Monroe Lampson, q single
man, by his certain deed OF trust, dated
Dec. 81, 1897, and recorded In the Re-
corder's office In Audrnin County, Mis-
souri,, In Book IS, ct page $50, conveyed
to the undersigned trustee the follow
ing described real estate situated in
Audrain County, Missouri, to-wit:
A triangular piece OF ground contain
two(2)acres, more or less, in the north
east corner Of the northwest quarter
% Of the northwest quarter 20 Of
section fourteen (14), township fifty
one (51), range nine (0) west, Il being
all that portion OF said forty COZ acre
tract which lies north and east of the
county dirt road now running across
and near the northeast corner OF said
tract.
Which said conveyance was made
In trust TO secure the payment OF a
certain promlssory note In said deed
described; aud, whereas, said note
remains due and unpaid; and there
fore, ct the request OF the legal holder
Of said note, and by authority Of the
provisions Of said deed OF trust, !
Will, on
Saturday, August 10, 1899,
Proceed TO sell the property herein
before described, at public vendue, TO
the highest bidder, for cash, at the
east front door OF the Court House, In
Mexico, Missouri, between the hours
OF nine o'clock In the forenoon and
I've O'Clock In the afternoon OF that
day, to aatisfy said debt and the ex-
pensee Of executing this trust.
J. q. LAKENAN, Trustee.
Mexico, Mo-, July IS, 1899.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Thos. Board received g card to-day
which announced the death Of his
brother-in-Iaw, w. @. Hamilton, ct
Grand Pfaris, Tex, on August 9. De.
ceassd formerly lived near Benton
City and moved to Texas three or
four years ago. He died Of paralysis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

PRor. w. W. CLEHpENIE, OF the
Bleos Military Academy, OF Macon,
Mo-, was in Mexico to-day on q visit.
MIR. clendenin says the outlook for the
new school Is magnificent, and every
thing is arranged for opening on Sep
tember q. Prof. Clendenin believes
in liberal advertising, and made . con.
tract with the daily and weekly
LEDGER for a very clever I'd, which
viii appear in a day OF 50, and should
have the attention Of our people who
have sons to educate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Notice Is hereby given that final
eettlement OF the estete OF w. T.
Hukels deceased, will be made At the
August term OF the Probate Court
Of AudraIn County, Missouri, to be
held ct Mexico, Missouri, on the sec-
ond Monday IN August, t8eo.
LOUIS BURKEY,
Adminisfrntor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
Thouton Star WlnI Al columbia

Thornton Star Wins ct Columbia
Al Columbia to-day Joe Potts
Thornton star took nFst premium II
the fonr.ytar-oid and over saddle
siailiou ring, Thornton star e IN
nns form and viii be : many-Flbbon
winner this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

AuDnAls haa q progressive County
Court. The members believe in
keeping county property in good
shape, for which they are to be com.
mended,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
HENRY ROBERTS,
Administrator with will annexed.


Notice is hereby given that final
settlement Of the estate Of ID. J. At
kins, Sen, deceased, will be made at
the August term OF the Probate Court
OF AndrAin county, Missouri, TO be
held at Mexico, Missouri, on the sec
ond Monday in August, 1899.
ID. j. ATKINS,
W. A. PARK,
Executors,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

THR 81 Louis Post Dispatch, publish
ing when and how the counties In Mis-
sour were named, says: Auarain
Dec. n, 1886, for James h. Audrain
a Representative In the Missouri
Iegielsfure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
Fred. A. Morris,
THE GROCER.


There win DO an Ice cream festival
ri Trinity church, 8 miles north Of
Mexico, on the Paris road, on August
IS. Proceeds for the pastors salary.
Everyone cordially Invited to come
and bring your friends and wen have
q good time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
McKinleYa Chanring CabinsI

AlAAhAct bnAAHAAk
II il noted that only three are now
left Of the original Cabinet with which
Mr. Mckinley began two and a-hali
years ago. The portfolios and the
men who have Allied them ares
stats-John Sherman William r,
Day; John Hay.
Treasury-Lymaa J. Gage.
War; A. Algefs Elihu Root.
Attorney : General Joseph Nc
Kenuai J. ". GFiggs.
Poet omes-J. A. Gary; O. +. Smith
Navy-J. D. Long.
InterIor-C. n. Rlissi Z. A. Hitch
Geek.
Agrieulture-Jamss Wilson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
For the December Poultry Show

o. W. Nues, OF Tina; L. B. Thomas,
OF Warrensburg, and NJ. B. Guthrie, Of
Mexico, members Of the executive
committee Of the Missouri State Poul-
try Association, will meet In Sedalia
Monday and Tuesday 10 prepare the
programme for the annual show to be
given ct SedAlIa December next.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Ir 1s not exactly known what Nc.
Kinley and Hobart are doing in the
woods together, but Il IL supposed
they are celebrating their escape
from AIger,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

THE Rev. Hook mentioned in the
metropolitan papers e. being in iail
in Oklahoma for swindiing farmers,
is not Rev. "TIp'' Hook, formerly Of
this city, who is located at Bethany
Mo-, and who was here last week
Rev. Zip" Hook is a strict Camp.
bellite, is orthodox TO the core, Is {
straight man, believes in iots o.
SISTER, never swindles anybody, and
wRnta 20 Some back 81 cia Audrain
And we would like 10 have him come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Mr.. p. Singer, wife and two chill
dren, OF Montreal, Camden county,
NO., former residents OF Audrain, are
here on . visit TO Mrs. Singers moth
or, Mrs. Sarah Watts. 1t has been
ten years since Mr.. Singer moved
from this county, but be still has :
nfelIow feeling, wondrous kind" for
old AudraIn, and he can't refrain from
coming back once In q while. Mr..
Singer has been q LEDGER subscriber
for twenty-five years and there is g
balance standing 10 his credit at this
oflea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Notice is hereby given that anal
settlement OF the estato Of A. b.
TInsiey, deceased, win be made at the
August term Of the Probate Court
Of Audrain County, Missouri, to be
held - Mexico, Missouri, on the sec
end Monday In August, 1899.
j. b. POOL,
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

IL KEkTDcEy 90 lacking In business
acunen that h intends T. pull OF this
political campaign without charging
admission9
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

THn inhabitants Of this country are
likely 20 think they are a. smart q
the ordinary run Of people until they
try 10 understand the French trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

DEMOCRATS Of me Elghth Congress-
ionai District = working earnestly
and expect to roll up = handsome
majority for sks>kleford.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
Js1s IhhHNANl IFusUoV'
Mexico, Mo- July rs, 1899.
NOties Of Lstters Of NATURALIZATION.

Notice Of Letters Of Administration
Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration, with will annexed,
have been granted the undersigned
on the estate Of Jessie Cravens, de-
ceased, by the Probate Court OF Au-
drain County and that all persons
having claims against said estate are
hereby notified TO present the same
for allowance within one year from
this date and unless presented within
two years from this date they win be
forever barred.
HENRY ROBERTS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Ed. Harrison, whose onloe is inst
south OF the postomce IN Mexico.
handlea the bsat grades Of coal at The
lowest prices. Can furnish coal in
any quantity for threshine. Give Mr..
Harrison q cali when you want gOos
coal cheap. 1e-w4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

At = meeting Of the Far directors
Monday night the MexicoBand was en-
gagged 10 make music for the four
days' exhibition, beginning August a.
This organisation, a is weli-known,
e one Of The best In Missouri, and the
music furnished BY the boys Il always
enjoyed, because Il IL nrBt-class. There
i no better band In this State than
the Mexico Band.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

The records o, the irst trial ofAlex.
Jester, which we're thought 70 have
boon stolen, have been found.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

KENTUCKY Democrat Is moi oslIe-
sdto traysi iaf to get into aths sne-
my's country
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

0KxRRAI Mills thinks Aguinaldo
should be captured. That would prob
ably strlks OTIS ~ 4 new ideh.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

HON. ID. A. BALL, OF Pike county,
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Governor Of Missouri, in an
interview given to the Kansas City
Journal, says: esThe Democracy viii
declare in favor of free silver ct 16 to1.
II win 60 farther, as ] believe, and de-
clare In favor Of the Issue of paper
money, based on nothing and re-
deemable in nothing; against imperial.
ism and against trusts. The money
question, however, viii be the CHIEF
issue. II 1t is, ] wiz be the Logical
candidate Of the Democracy for Gov
ernor.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
Small Farm for Sale.

Small farm Of twenty acres, five
miles from Mexico, Mo, wel i'm
proved, good sIx-room house, splen-
did well, good cellar, plenty OF water
on place, good barn, good grsnaFy,
good COW shed, buggy shed, wagon
shed, wood shed, and, in fact, all
necessary outbuildings. Fine orchard
Of seventy five trees and all kinds Of
fruit. schoolhouse on place. Churches
very convenient. Splendid nsighbor-
hood. Rich country. Address LEDGER
Office. WIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

Cunningham Lawn Party Postponed
me lawn party TO have been givsE
Friday night Aug. II, BY Claude ane
Cslsus Cunningham on the old Har'
risoa place, has been indehniiel.
postponed on account Of sickness
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10
Sc[ap I[on wanted.

Bring IN all your scrap iron and Old
rubber boots and shoes snd get the
cash. SAX MoKR1z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

2. WISE, d Of Mexieo's most
enterprisIng and actire citizens and
m up-fo-dsse business man, lost his
satlre stock of goods BY IRE and
water on Sunday night. The damage
viii be above sI5,0O0, while the insur-
ance lie only $4,000. Mr.. Wise has
the sympathy Of all our people in hia
loss, but we r all glad to know that
a. 500 as possible he viii open again
for business. Mr.. Wise is 3 live, hust-
ling business man and viii not let 9
little thing like a fire keep him from
going after the big fall trade this year
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

hrs. Pauline Hal, Of 81 Louis, has
returned home, after visiting Mfs,
Dr. walker, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

FAnRERs Mo, Aug. s. -Lawrepeo
Abbey, . hoy about II years Of age.
hal one foot badly cruahed and VA
otherwise injured BY = train Al Cur.
y yilir To-day Young Athey lives at
this place aud Is smplo, Cd a. t,pe.
setter on The Forum,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-10

TIE Literary Facaltr arc
Aiumnfs Of Johns Hop
kins DHiUsrsiir, Chica-
90 University, Unirersi-
n Of Afehfqun, Berlin
fGermenN Unfvegsfip,
Colambsd Unieersiip,
Beriifz School Of Laa-
Qadgee lIeipzfn Ger
many. Rfiilam Jeheslf
College, Yassar College,
aad Acadfo College.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-22
OTHER BUILDING NOTES

Lawrence Weber has let $4,000 con-
tract for an addition to his frame resi-
dence out Caldwells run through his
architects, Giesey & Faris. When CON-
pleted the house will be the handsom-
est in that section of the city.
Plans are being made for handsome
brick parochial residence for Father
Mullen, of St. Marys, by Giesey C Faris.
The frame residence building for Mrs.
N. E. Whitaker at Leatherwood is near
ly completed. Giesey & Faris, archi-
tects.
Work is started on a frame residence
for Miss Julia Lunsford at Leather
wood. Giesey C Fars are the architects.
The Pabst Brewing Company on
Moyston street, is almost ready for &C.
cupation. Giesey & Faris.
Frame work is started for the new
residence for Harry Klieves on North
York street. Island; also handsome
frame residence for Elmer Chapman, OF
Chapman & Sons, on North York
street, is ready for occupation. Giesey
& Faris. architects.
Brick work is completed on the hand
some residence building for Col w. H.
Nave, at Bethany. Giesey & Faris,
architects.
The handsome frame cottage at Cecil
Station for Mr.. Nelson Cecil, is COM
pleted The inside decorations were
done by Van Tine, of Pittsburg. Harry
E. Forney, architect.
The brick residence for P. ]. Green.
of Locke Shoe Company, building on
Fifteenth street, is under roof. Harry
E. Forney, architect.
The roof is on the Edgington Lane
school house, being built by Harry E.
Forney, architect.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-22
STEEL RruDING

The work on the new dye print fac
tory for j. l.. Stifel & Sons, on the
old Bell foundry site. on Main above
Fifth street, is progressing rapidly. The
building is completed to the second
story Work would be pushed faster
but the builders cannot secure enough
carpenters. Harry w. Forney is the
architect in charge.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-22
coRRUGATING WORKS ADDITION

Plans for the foundation for the new
addition to the corrugating works are
on the boards and the contract will be
awarded Thursday. 1t is to be of brick
and concrete. The plans for the build
ing will be finished Wednesday, but the
work of building will not be COM
menced until spring. The excavations
are being carried on at present and will
be finished by the end of the week.