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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
THREE MONTHS TRUCE.
Aguinaldo Wants Time to Think
Of Peace-The Rebel Admits That
His Cause Is a Hopeless One.

MANILA, May 8, p. m,-The Fill
pino ENJOYS, Major Manuel Arguelles
and Lieutenant Jose Bernal, have
Abandoned the pretense under which
they came to General Otis that they
represented General Antonio Luna,
and o-day they announced openly
that they came as representatives Of
Aguinaldo himself. The two ennis
saries used ali their wiies to secure a
reply from General Otis to the letter
from Senior Mabini, Aguinaldo's Prime
Minister and Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs in the Filipino Cabinet, which
they presented to General Otis on
yesterday; but General Otis refused
to make any reply, on the ground
that to do so would be equivalent to q
recognition of the so-called govern
ment of the Filipinos.
Major Arguelles said that Aguinaldo
knew that he would be ovsrpowered
In time, but that he would be able to
continue the fight for months, and
that he would do SO unless he were
given what Major Arguelles termed
peace with dignity. The conference
to- day lasted two hours.
The Fillpinos asked for a truce OF
three months to enable Aguinaldo to
summon the Congress and consult
with the insurgent leaders or others
of the islands. The envoys admitted
the contention of General OTIS that
Aguinsldo has little control over af-
fairs outside of the Island of Luzon.
On the question Of the release Of
the Spanish prisoners in the hands OF
the Filipinos, Arguelles said that he
considered them as being In the same
category with American prisoners,
the United States being the successor
of Spain in dominion over the island,
and acquiring by treaty all Spanish
rights and obligations.
After the close of the conference
with General Otis the envoys had q
consultation with the United States
Philippine Commissioners.
Many American officers believe that
the negotiations were intended to
cover the massing Of insurgents at
certain points and give them time to
strengthen their positions.
Mr.. Schurman, the President OF
United States Philippine Commission,
expresses the opinion that the inter-
views with the Filipino representa-
tives will convince them that the
American authorities mean to give
the Filipinos good government and
not one Of the Spanish sort,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

AR. AB. DINeLE, formerly of this
city, mas been elected President OF
ne City Council Of Moberly, Mo,
Ab. Is a live, progressive hustler
haIerring to this selection, the Mober-
y Monitor says: The election of Mr.,
Al. Dingle as President of the City
Council, or Mayor pro tenn, was wise
Selection and conferred a deserved
honor on Mr.. Dlngle. He has served
IN he Council long enough to become
familiar with city affairs, has sound
Judgment, good business methods
strict integrity and takes an active
and devoted interest In public affairs.
The longer he serves In the Council
the more his worth is recognized.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
FARmERs FREELY FLEECED.
The Steel Range Sharpers Busy at
Their Bunco Game Buy Of
Home Merchants.

The Reporter, pubiisned ct Down
er's Grove, ILL.,, has this to say of
gang OF sharpers who each year mako
1t business to swindle unsuspecting
people. II II is not one gang, II is
another; for there are many of them;
For years and years the local news
papers have been telling of how peo-
pie have been fieeced and swindlod by
buying goods and wares of strangers.
How sharpers have been able to get
money for an article shoddy made
and in no way as represented. The
warning to their readers and an ex-
posure of these sharpers seems to
have had as much effect as a bullet
from an air-gun against steel plate.
We have come to the conclusion shat
there is much truth In Barnnm,a
words, ''The American people like to
be humbugged."
This brings to mind the steel range
fellows who visited this community
year ago and thoroughly canvassed
the farmers, selling several stoves,
Those who purchased stoves at that
time have now an opportunity Of
paying the fiddler or dancing to the
music. A farmer within few miles
of Sandwich, and very well-known
here, bought one of these stoves or
ct least 1t was left in his possession q
year ago. The price agreed upon
was SO. You can buy a larger and
better stove of any Of our hardware
dealers for s44. A part of the deal
was that the farmer was to be allowed
$40 for his old stove, and also he was
to board the sharpers, who gave him
coupons that were to apply on the
purchase price OF the stove. These
people never consider a deal closed
until your name is put upon paper.
This farmer did so, siguing q contracts
as he supposed, which now turns up
In the shape of . note for $40 with
interest. A few days ago man pre-
sented himself at the farmers house
and requested him to take up the
note, representing himself to be the
purchaser, and an innocent one, Of
the note. In the deal made at the
time of the delivery Of the stove $50
was the balance to be paid, and out Of
the $50 several dollars for board were
also to be taken. The fellow with the
note declares he knew nothing of the
old stove and tickets for meals In
connection with the trade and refuses
to accept anything but the face Of the
note and interest which he had
bought. The holder OF the note
threatens to bring suit, and our farmer
friend says he will not pay it. What
the outcome will be remains to be
seen.
There Is a moral to this deal which
should not be permitted to escape the
memory of any. Never sign piece
of paper for q stranger. Turn the
dogs loose upon the sharpers and buy
your goods of the home merchant,
who has reputation TO sustain, and
from whom you can get redress II the
ware you purchase is not as repre-
sented.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
storta Back al MarahalI.

MARSHALL, NO., May 3.-Deputy
Sheriff Fristoe returned last night
from California, having in charge
William B. Storts, under Indictment
for embezzlement.
He at once gave bond for his sp-
pearance in the sum of $1,000 and
s., 900. His sureties are Con. P,
Storts, L. A. Buck, r. T. Jenkins,
r. P. Ham, w. 81. Morris, ]. q,
Kemper, George J. Dyer and J. W.
Field. Mr.. Storts then went to his
home at Slater to await his regular
trial
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

The State Tribune says: House bill
No. s77, introduced by Mr.. CLARK, OF
Audrain, read third time and passed,
provides for the lincensing of book
makers and booksellers. Under the
bill no license can be issued for less
than three nor more than 90 days, and
the license tax is IS per day. The
proceeds of the licenses go to q spec
ial fund to be created, known as the
State Fair fund, and Is &C. be expended
in the development and advancement
Of the Industrial interests of the State
under the direction of the State Board
Of Agriculture.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
MEXICo's DONATION.
KirkSyiIle's Mayor Acknowledges the
Receipt Of the Money Sent to
Cyclone Sufferers.

Mayor W. K. Potts to-day received
the following self-explanatory COM
munication from Mayor Noonan, Of
Kirksville;
W. K. Potts, Mexico, No,
KRKsvILLE, Mo-, May S.-Dear
Sir; Your generous subscription Of
s116 from the citizens of Mexico is
duly received. In behalf OF the citi-
zens OF Kirksville, and especially OF
those who suffered In the recent
storm, I desire to extend to you my
sincere thanks.
Mexico has indeed done nobly in
this cause for humanity and I assure
you that the hearts Of Kirksville are
warm with gratitude. Yours truly,
W. Il. NooNAN, Mayor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
READEF

Miss Clara Colman, daughter of ex-
Governor Norman ]. Colman, Is well
known In Mexico ss she visits Miss
Talbot frequently. Referring to this
young lady the st. Louis Mirror says;
The engagement of Miss Clara Colman
to DR.. O. NJ. Nicholson has been an
nounced. The wedding viii be one Of
the fashionable midsummer events
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
Kirksvllla CYclona Canars,

OF over three wagon loads Of chick
ems picked up in the ruins from the
Kirksville cyclone not dozen were
found but what had been stripped en-
tirely OF their feathers. Several In
stances are reported where tightly
laced shoes were torn from the wear
ers' feet, while the persons themselves
suffered no injury.
DR.. Avery reports the case Of one
girl who had one plait Of hair pulled
out by the roots, leaving that side Of
the head bald, while the other plait
was uniniured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
snuahhla Over Terms Of Oourt

BVWWNUHV VNNN ANNU VI NWWAvs
MONROE CrTY, Mo-, May S.-Paris
has sent lobby to assist Representa-
tive ]. H. Wbitecotton, at Jefferson
City, to get a bill through giving
Paris three terms Of Circuit Court
each year instead Of two, as at pres
ent. Monroe City, the metropolis OF
the county, sent a vigorous protest
to Senator McClintic to-day, declar-
ing that the people did not want to
serve as grand and petit jurors three
times a year and are opposed to the
"added and unnecessary expense''
attaching to a third term OF court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

LOUIS HUBERT has the thanks Of the
LEDGER for copy Of Westliche Post
containing several interesting articles
opposing imperialism. We are very
sorry, but the articles are too extended
to republsh In the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

The commencement exercises OF
the Mexico High School will take
place at the Opera House Friday
evening, May Il. Following are the
graduates;
Thomas Ripley Bruce, Frances
Cook, o. Groome Gamble, Annie
Lewis, Charles Hardin williams, An
nette Hopkins, Margaret Moore,
George Clifton whaley, Fred. W.
LleveIlyn, Judith Jones, Oscar A.
Kent, Kate Atkinson, Charles Francis
CLARK, Susie LArimore Baker.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

"My sister has been troubled with
eczema since she was baby, but we
gave her Hoods Sarsaparilla in the
spring, and she has not been troubled
with eruptions since. In many other
ways Hoods Sarsaparilla has done rs
good" LOUISA ABRAHAM, s0s Bolivar
street, jefferson City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
Scott's Emulsion of Cod

Scott's Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with HyPophos-
phites is pure and palatable.
For years it has been used
for coughs and colds, for con-
sumption, for those whose
blood is thin or colorless,
whose systems are emaciated
or run down.
For children it means
health and strength, stronger
bones and teeth, and food
for the growing mind.
Baby gains in weight and
thrives when Scott's Emul-
sion is added to its milk.
soc. and sr.oo, all druggists.
SUIT 4 BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
Rutlar authria,s Tarriers.

The two Scotch terriers belonging
to Butler Guthrie, which are making
the eastern circuit OF bench shows,
are carrying of many prizes; their
latest conquests were ct Baltimore,
where Nosegay Heather won first in
the Limit class; In the same classNose-
gay Snap Dragon won third. Nosegay
Heather was winner Of the reserve In
the winner class.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

SURGEONS big horse show on May
20 will be largely attended. Liberal
premiums have been offered for all
kinds Of horse stock. Mexico will be
In evidence, headed by the Mexico
Band. This event will equal q fair
perhaps better,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

MANY eminent members of the
Hpiscopal church have very plainly
lold DR.. Briggs that they do not wan
Nm, and in just what pulpit, II any, ht
win land IL is difficult to surmise. The
Episcopal church Is about evenly d.
tIded on the question Of DR.. Briggs
AdmIssion, and at this time 1t Is Inn
possible to predict how the matter will
end. II the eminent Doctor is deter
mined to continue church work, DR.
Roberto, Of Kansas City, might TAXI
him In, but even this lie doubtful.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

The State Tribune, of jefferson City,
Mo-, referring to Hon. 8. b. Cook, Of
Mexico, says: 'In speaking of his
candidacy for Secretary Of State, Mr..
Cook remarked that he was letting the
other fellows do the running now, but
he would be . candidate in 1900"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

ASSISTANT Postmaster Heath says
that fourth .class postmasters and viii
lage storekeepers are trying to prove
the rural free delivery system to be
failure, but that it is success and
has come to stay.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

CLINTON, Mo-, May az. W.
Buftum and Miss Harriet Davis were
married this evening at Baird College,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. DR.. 6killman, of Carthage. The
groom is q prominent business man of
Louisiana, No., and manager for the
La Crosse Lumber Company there.
The bride is a niece of Prof. and Mrs.
IT n Raird.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Frank Head, through his brother
Lee, sent Sam Howard quite number
of relics from Cuba. Among them
was a native wood cane, some wax
matches, Cuban cigarettes and pack
age Of playing cards. he also sent q
lot of interesting pictures. Mr.. How
ard passed the cigarettes around to
the LEDGER force.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

IFthe report turns out to be true that
Russia and England have reached an
agreement as to China that will shut
American commerce out, there win be
no more Anglo American alliance talk
on this side Of the Atlantic for awhile,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

If you have no time to write your
advertisement call at the LEDGER office
and an expert will do the work for you
free of charge. Just tell us what you
want to advertise and we will do the
raat
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

ALGER says he would accept the
Senatorship from Michigan. Yes,
rather guess he would, or any Other
old Office he could get. But what has
the Senate done that there should be
even talk Of Infiicting Alger upon iti
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
araduatas At Laddnnia.

LADDoHIA. No., May 3.-At the
commencement exercises of the Lad.
donia High School just held, the fol-
lowing were graduated: Libbie Fer
ris, Ralph Wilder, Margaret Della
porte, Viola Lasher, Ethel Morris
Cora Smith, Luke Simpson, Frances
Dickey, Mary Hatton, Maude Kennen,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

1t is understood that Sturgeon is
making extensive preparations for
her big horse show May 20, grading all
the streets and arranging accommo-
dations for the large crowd that viii
attend. Mexico will be unusually well
represented.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

The death OF Miss Lille Cunning
ham at KirksviIle Friday makes the
thirty-fourth death resulting from the
tornado of April q. Others are still
in g critical condition, especially Miss
Kate Moss, who ls injured In the hips
and spine, and who is lowering be-
tween life and death.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

QUITE a number of our people are
ID favor of having the Court House
painted stone color, They claim that
this will make it more massive and
handsome looking. The Court House
not only needs painting, but renovat-
ing on the inside.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Boss HANNA lie now posing as q
humorist. He said the other day: "I
do not believe in bossism; am op-
posed to such methods in politics. y
which ia about the same thing as his
aaeanic majesty declaring that he
admit believe In hades.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

THE Arkansas antitrust law is the
most drastic ever adopted by State
but the Texas Legislature proposes
enacting one that is even more so. II
the National government wont fight
trusts it is clear that the State must
II anything ia to be saved from their
afrifchas
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Ton REED must chuokle every time
he thinks about the trouble he has
given the Republicans by retiring.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

IT is doubtful whether the order OF
the Post Office department shutting
the pamphlets OF the Anti-Imperial-
istic League out of the United States
mails would stand II tested In the
courts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
Death of Lnhn A. Howard.

WARRENToN, Mo, May 4.-John A.
Howard died at his home in this city
this afternoon, aged 70 years. He
had lived all his life in this county
He was formerly County Sheriff and
Collector. He was the father-in-law
of Sam B. Cook, of Mexico. Heleaves
9 widow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

HANNA hss not yet announced his
choice for Speaker Of the House, con-
sequently number Of Represents
tives imagine themselves TO have q
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried
the new food drink called GRAIN.Oi II is de.
licious and nourishing and takes the place OF
coffee. The more GRAIN-O you give the chill
| dren the more health you distribute through
their systems. GRAIN-O is made OF pure
/ grains, and when properly prepared tastes like
| the choice grades Of coffee, but costs about Y
| As much Ali arocers sail it lie and 2bc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Lycurgus Botkin has been appointed
postmaster at CANT, this county, and
viii take charge of the Office as soon
as he can arrange his official bond.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

The Minister OF Education OF Sax
ony, Germany, bars girls and young
ladies' who wear corsets from schools
and colleges.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

For small personal or real estate
loans, at the very lowest rates oi
interest, see r. L. MoFadin. w-1yr
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Rev. J. o. Reavis will take charge
OF New Hope and the South FORK
churches, preaching at South Fora
May at II .. m. and l;s0 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

IT may be that Aguinaldo has been
taught the game of "playin' possum." !"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
represented.

The number of deaths up to date
from the Kirksville cyclone Is thirty
four. About $50 are more or less In
iured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. U. B. Campbell and
Miss Maude Henderson, Of Hattons
we're in town Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
" EUev Well Man
Hath His M Day. ="

"A doctors examination
might shoIU that kidneys,
fiUer and stomach are normal,
6af the doctor cannot analySe
tho blood upon SUhieh these
ozganS depend.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes, vitalizes
and enriches the blood. II cures you
Nhen "a bit off" or when seriously
AI|licted. 10 never disappOiHts.
Dyspepsia My husband had dyspep-
1|a and Hoods SarsaparillA cured him.
uur little boy was nervous and the baby
had ulcerous sores. II cured both" Mas,
kiNA BEnK. Portage, Pa.
Indigestion could not eat for some
71onihs on account Of distress and lndiges'
|'on. Hoods sarsaparilla cured me so that
Cnn eat and sleep we'll" Mas. q. A. GuETE
IHylor and Walnut sts.. Wilmington. Del
Tood5 Sal1qpahI
%Hz2z.l .lEtzl11U
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Utterback & Son VS.. VIM. Lust, ap-
peal J. P.
F. E. Scroggin VS.. Theodore Allen
on notes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

COLUMBIA, Mo-, May 4.-Informa-
tion has reached Columbia that the
Reverend w. B. Y. WIlkie has been
restored to his former position 81
minister Of the Presbyterian Church.
This action was taken by unanimous
vote OF the prssbytery of st. Johns,
Fla, at its recent session In Kissim-
nleD, that state.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
Vandalia Saloon License.

Ffom INC NandaIIa LeAdef'
VANDALIA, Mo-, May 2.-To decide
controversy please give us the full
amount of license paid by J. 8. Atkins
for running a saloon in vandalia.
READER.
MIR. Atkins pays the State and ooun-
ty $500 a year, the city $500 a year and
the government s25-total, sl,225 q
year. The law Just adopted will add
an additional 500.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

Hoods Pills are non-irrltating and
the only cathartic to take with Hoods
garaanarilla
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

nosds rnis cure nssr :ths nonlrrls.slnF sns
. y s.sA.Is.s % s.As -lsA Assas s.s.-E-sllls.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
Wanted.

1 will pay the highest
cash price for wool and
hides. Sam Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11

soc. and fr.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT 4 BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-05-11
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Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-12
OiIa County In the Legislature.

Geo. W. P. Hunt, who will represent Gila county in the council of the Twen- tisth legislature, and John .. Evaus, elected to serve this county in the lower house, took their departure yes terdsy for Phoenix.
 Mir. Hunt is well equipped for his duties as a legislator, having served two terms in the assembly and one in the council, and made arecord of which he may we'll be proud. We are sure he will acquit himself with honor and credit in the forthcoming session.
 Mr. Evans, too, may be depended upcn to give a good account of himself. While lacking legislative experience, yet he possesses the qualifications nee. essary to make him useful member of the house. and may be counted on the right side of every question where the interests of his constituents are at stake.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-12
THE INQUEST.

The inquest concerning the death Of Mrs. Anna Holohan, who dropped dead at her home, 340 North Fourth street, while sitting at & sewing machine last Saturday morning. was concluded be- fore Justice Gray yesterday. The inquest had been adjourued from Satur- day pending a reply to . telegram sent the husband. John Holuhao, At Globe. for permission te conduct an autopsy The huaband's reply had no bearing on the inquest. It was merely an ac- knowlsdgment of the news of his wife's death and an instruction to have th,' body embalmed that It might be taSea to Globe for burial He is now on )is way to Phoenix overland There lad really besn little doubt that the death of Mrs Holohsn was due to natural causes Dr. Plath had testified that hs believed the cause MAS blood olot on the erain. When the jury resum d consideration of the case yesterday it acted upon this testimony aud foud that death was natural. --Republicali, Jan. 10.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-12

Mrs. Mary Ann Bell died m Tempe Jan. 5, '99, nt the home of her daugh. ter, Mrs. James Sturgeon. She was well advanced in years and was trou- bied with heart disease, which produc- cd the complications resulting in her death. The funeral was held this af- ternoon at o'clock at the Baptist chursc in Tempe. Mrs. Bell was a former resident os Illinois, coming from there 10 Globa some years ago where she resided ~ith her children. Mrs. Sturgeon and her son, Al Bell and later moved to Tempe, when they changed their residence. She was a most estimable woman who was loved aud respected by all who knew her. - Phoenix Herald.