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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

springs are at different elevations
upon the eastern slope Of Sulphur
Mountain, the highest being 900 feet
above the Bow. All are reached by
fine roads, commanding glorious land
scapes. The more important springs
have been improved by the govern
ment and picturesque bathing houses
have been erected and placed under
the care Of attendants. In one locality
is pool inside a dome-roofed cave,
entered by an artificial tunnel; and
nearby another spring forms an open
basis OF warm, sulphurous water.
Since the opening Of the railway
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
Stock to Go Out.

On Sunday morning a stock train
will go out on the branch to Chicago.
There viii be fourteen cars in the
train as follows: John Gingrich, six
cars of three-year- old cattle and one
of sheep; Sam Trimble, one load Of
cattle; Terry & Smith, three cars OF
sheep, and there will be three cars
shipped from Guthrie.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

More Court House Improvements
The County Court Friday approved
the work Of painting the exterior OF
the Court House, which was contracted
for by John Marshall. The court then
let a contract for the interior painting
and papering to the same contractor
for e2s7. All Of the lower office rooms
are to be papered and painted and the
halls both on the first and second
floors are to be painted. The mem
bers Of the County Court have the
thanks of the entire population of
Mexico for their successful efforts to
beautlfy the town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

The State Horse Show Association
of Jefferson City has been organized
with Judge II. Clay Ewing as presi-
dent and A. M. Hough as secretary.
The association will give three-days'
exhibit at Cottage Place Park August
%, 23 and "a. The show will be In the
afternoon and evenings, arrange
ments having been made to light the
park with electric lights. The mer-
chants of Jefferson City are also
organizing an association to give a
street fair In the latter part of Sep
tannhar
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

ow that Gen. Grosvenor is out
] two and a half newspaper col
Of praise for Hanna, somebody
BY ought to keep an eye on the old
tleman, II they can't get him into
care of a brain specialist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

6R much esteemed friend and CO.
ker, Mr.. H. O. Turner, is referred
i a contemporary as ''sporting
Dr." when, in fact, be don't know
be- ball bat from a pair Of boxing
.ss or a tin-horse from a trot-
"Sporting'' editor2 Perish the
8uhtf
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
P. h. CULLEN, ATTORNEY FOR
JESTER, REPUDIATEs THE
ATTORNEYS STATEMENT.
AUDRAIN COURT HAS JURISDICTION
Alexander Jester Is Getting stronge
and Was Out for a Walk To-
Day-Looks More Hopeful
Than When First
Brought Here.

Alexander Jester Was taken for q
walk to-day by the sheriff. Among
other places he stopped at the sher-
iff's office in the Court House. When
seen there he said that his health
was much better and that he was
stronger.
The deeply worried look has left
the old mans face and his complexion
has cleared wonderfully.
RoDEs IN THE PARIS MERCURY.
The Paris Mercury says: 1t is now
almost certain fact that Alexander
Jester win be tried in Paris. Prose-
cutting Attorney Rodes said to q
Mercury reporter Wednesday; 81
can find no record of the arraIgnment
Of the prisoner. 1t looks as II he
broke jail before being arraigned un-
der the indictment, in which case the
Audrain court will have no jurisdlc-
ton and the case will be brought to
Paris. l have sent to Mexico for a
Transcript of the record and have
searched the records here but find no
evidence OF this important proceed
ing. The judges docket alone re-
mains to be consulted and 1t cannot
be found"
When a LEDGER reporter called on
P. II. Cullen, attorney for the de-
fense, and asked him about it he said: /:
"The statement attribted to Mr.. Rodes,
Prosecuting Attorney OF Monroe
county, that because the defendant
in the Jester case was not arraigned
in the Monroe County Court, the Au-
drain court has no jurisdiction is
erroneous. Mr.. Rodes certainly made
no such statement; he must be quot
ed incorrectly. The defendant may
be arraigned and required to plead to
this court. The Supreme Court has
SO decided, when Judge Macfarlane
was on the bench in the case of State
vs.. RInfrow Ill Mo. 5s9.n
The Mercury further says: "It is
also said by Paris lawyers that new
indictment is necessary, as the pros
emit instrument fails to state the man.
ner in which young Gates was killed.
In this event the case will be brought
to Paris. II will be big
thing for the town, however cold
blooded the statement may seem, for
It will bring money as well as people,
though no confederation Of this nature
viii infiue ence Mr.. Rodes in making
the change. Mr. Rodes now says he
was in Chicago Friday comforting with
the Gates family. He refuses to
confirm or deny the report that he
has received s1,5OO from Mr.. Gates to
aid In unearthing evidence. He will
consult members of the grand jury
this week who indicted Jester.
In reference to the indictment, Mr..
Cullen said: SIN that event I would
apply for a change of venue on the
same day which the indictment was
found. Can I show proof of preju-
dice? Well, yes,u
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

nearly every returned soldier
|m the Philippines who has con-
Ated to talk has limited that more
slomacy and less powder was need
to win over the natives.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

addition to selling trust charters
Jersey Republican officials are
ged with allowing open gambling
e seaside resorts Of the State. OF
Iwo evils the latter is the least.
those with money and without
J to keep 1t are harmed by the
bling establishments, while the
8 country is harmed by the trusts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

STURGEON, NO., July 1s.-At Case
lines coal bank here this morning
William White, aged 50 years, was in
stantly killed and Alb. Barnes was
dangerously injured by 9 cavern.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

J. o. Bassford, who has for several
years made his office In the Armstrong
building, has removed therefrom and
temporarily, at least, can be fouzd at
his residence, diagonally opposite the
Windsor Hotel building. Dan. II.
Cauthorn, notary public, is still asso-
eiated with him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
THE MOB GOT EMDREE.
THE NEGRO WAS LAsHED UNTIL
HE FINALLY CONFESSED
TO THE CRIME.
He WAS THEN HUNG 70 4 TREE.
Taken From the Mexico Jail This
Morning to Meet His Untimely
Fate Hanged at the Spot
Where the Crime
Was Com
mitted.
spscIaI DlspalaA . .As Lsassr.

FAYETTE, Mo-, July ~, a p. m.
The negro rapist, Frank En-
bree, who criminally assaulted
the I4-year-old daughter Of
wv. w. Dougherty, Of near
Burton, Howard county, on
June II, and who had been
lincarcerated in the Mexico jail
for safe-keeping since his re-
turn from Garnett, Kan, where
he had fled, on June 80, to
evade an angry mob, was
brought to Steinmetz this
morning on the west-bound
c. & A. train, expecting to be
taken to Fayette, where he was
to be arraigned before Judge
]. A. Hockaday, whose court
is in session here, to answer
to the charge OF criminal as
sault, for which he was indicted
by a special grand jury at this
term of court.
Embree was in charge OF a
special officer and was placed
in a carriage with two other
officers and the party left
quietly for Fayette. Before
they had proceeded more than
a mile and a half on their way
they encountered a mob OF 200
determined men, who took the
prisoner from the officers and
bade the officials to proceed
promptly to Fayette. Dump
ling the prisoner into a spring
wagon, the mob proceeded to
the scene Of the crime, ten
miles distant, where Embree
was stripped and given an
opportunity to confess his
guilt /; but he would not say a
word.
The lash was then laid on at
a lively rate, but the negro did
not finch nor speak. -Four
buggy whips were worn out
on him and he uttered not a
word.
After a rest OF fifteen min
utes a tug from a set OF buggy
harness was brought into
requisition and when a few
vigorous strokes from the tug
had fallen upon Embree's bare
flesh the culprit told his cap
tors that if they would desist
from application Of the lash,
he would tell it all. When
they ceased to fog him, En-
bree confessed the crime.
duplicating no one else, the
black brute was then hung to
nearby limb and the crowd
quietly dispersed. The Cor
oner will take him down to-
morrow. H. P. Mason.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.

Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.
For young men-0ffers degree
courses in arts, letters and science.
Good preparatory and business
courses. Excellent Bible course.
Courses of study largely elective. Club
or private boarding. Fulton is one OF
the most moral towns in the state.
Next session opens September Is, 1899.
For catalogue address
e. H. MARQUES, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
An Appreciated Compliment

From the Kansas City Star.
Rss" Runkle, who holds down the
b Of the Mexico Evening LED
when Colonel Bob White is not
AMI that IL about half the time
sithout doubt the champion all
a newspaper man in the State.
#rites editorials, reads copy, sets
), makes up the forms, manages
ArrIers and does all the ''cusslni "
bouncing and everything he does
be well.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Hwo universities now maintain
|rses of study to at men for the
lomatic service, but the man with
pull might have diplomas from
! and not be able to secure the
nbIest position.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

DR.. W. W. Macfarlane, Of Oakland,
Cal, and formerly of this city, has re-
turned and says he will make this his
home. The doctor has been away 10
years and has not found any town like
Maxloo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

The Kansas City Star says: In a
Mexico congregation only one boy
had the honesty to stand up for base
ball and excursions on Sunday after
the minister had preached against
those forms OF Sabbath desecration.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Taubeneck, 2;2l1z 12;1s1k pacing),
threatens to become the champion
hobbled trotter Of 1899. At MENDOZA,
ILL.,, July Is, with Sullivan mp, he won
the 2;2e trot, taking the above mark.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

IrE Street Fair premium list is
Il arranged. 1t will be liberal and
|es will be given to all kinds OF
b products and to the various
IDS Of stock. The exhibit this fall
be something wonderful.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

HAT does Paris want with the
b trial9 She couldn't furnish ae-
bdations for the lawyers, much
he army OF witnesses in the case.
boo would not rob our sister VII
of any honors due for furnishing
18th such good pickin' end we
tluIly acknowledge the favor 50
zIllngly and enviously bestowed.
Paris folks are invited over 10
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

fHE United States authorities In
Brida are once more filibuster-
|nting on account of reports that
aerican filibusters have designs
bn several Ce ntral American repub-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

k-sENAToR DUBOIS predicts that
Republican party viii either aban-
Imperialism or the protective tar
i the near future. We shall be
ID surprised If a majority of the
srs do not abandon the Republican
=, arat
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

BE New Hampshire Senators have
fought a duel yet, and are not
.ly to do so. They are accustomed
salling each other names and they
Thoroughly acquainted with each
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
No Small Thing For Mexico.

The good people Of Mexico are
drowning their grief over the loss Of
the State Fair In joy at the prospect
of getting an overall and shirt factory.
It's a colonel that is to start the fac
tory, too, and that Is no small thing,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
Try AIEN'S El0I !. EASE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
try Aliens Foot-Ease, 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and callous spots
Relieves corns and hunions OF all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try It to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe storeg tor &c. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, MY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

hEN. MILES was apparently acting
sretary of War for several days, but
se was taken to prevent his trans
ling any important business in that
nanitv.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

kEv. SAM JONES ought to explain
.ether he meant TO slur at other
les when he said that the devil had
trthIng Just as he wanted 1t in st.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

srEcE Mexico's success last fall
ath her Street Fair, every town we
now Of wants an exhibition Of this
nd. Mexico sets the pace.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Trust not to Appearances" but
put your faith in Hoods sarsaparilla
which never dIsappoints. II is the
best medicine money can buy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

THE college professors wkc hare
be west to look for fossils will find
he a number out there trying to
sak into the United States Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

BONE Of the men who proclaimed
bn. Joe Wheeler's every act as
.blime are doing their best to make
brave and honest man ridiculous.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

ENAToR MORGAN knows how TO
! it's true value upon the suggestion
IL kaeu,e M the Democratic Preai-
bN6I candidate by political oppo-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
They Must Know Henry.

FF0u ne hdnsA8 NIIY SUI.
Henry @. Turner, sporting editor Of
the Mexico IntelligeRcer, has annoueed
himself as opposed to Sunday base
ball games. Turner must oppose
something.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

WHEN banks cease to loan money
i the stock and bonds Of trusts, there
|ill be no trusts, but that day is ap-
arentIy some time in the future.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

THE strangIing bug has appeared as
companion TO the kissing bug. Next
sar being the season of elections, the
|saddls bug will crowd out both.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
THERE Is A CLASS OE PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently
there has been placed In all the grocery stores a
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made Of pure
grains that takes the place Of coffee. The most
cost over a as much Children may drink IL
with great benefit. IS cts. and 25 cts, per pack
age. TRY IL. Aak for GRAND.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

GEN. SHAFTER will be retired. An
hort should be made to get him to
sturn to Audrain county to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

MOUNT ETNA is in eruption. To
IeIcome Dewey, no doubt.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

John II. Daniel, who Is just home
from Kentucky, says Goebel VIII un-
doubtedly be the next governor Of
that state.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Did you ever examine Blue Flame
Quick Meal on stove7 1t will pay
you to do so. They save labor. They
save patience.
FERRIS & OAUTHoRE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

THINGS are coming our way. AIger
rs resigned and the country will
hi0iee.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

EVERY day adds to the ability Of the
Ihio Democrats putting up a winning
|kht this year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Writ L, Keene, formerly Of Mexico,
but for several years. resident Of
Columbia, has bought the saloon busi-
ness and stock Of Saunders & Kemp.
He will take possession between Aug
ust 2 and 10.
The place will be remodeled entirely
and made one Of the finest bar-rooms
in this section. Mr.. Keene will retain
Hopson Kemp OF the old firm as a
bar tender. Henry Meyer has con-
tracted for the improvements.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

For the Sake of Fun, Mischief is Done.
A vast amount OF mischief is done,
too, because people neglect to keep
their blood pure. The mischief ap-
pears in eruptions, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, nervousness, kidney diseases,
and other ailments. This mischief,
fortunately, may be undone by the
faithful use of Hoods sarsaparilla,
which cures all diseases originating In
or promoted by impure blood.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Our baby has been continually
troubled with collie and cholera in
fantum since his birth, and all that We
could do for him did not seem to give
more than temporary relief, until we
tried Ohamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since giving
that remedy he has not been troubled.
We want to give you this testimonial
as an evidence of our gratitude, not
that you need it to advertise your
meritorios remedy.-G. NJ. LAW,
Keokuk, Iowa. For sale by Wool
dridge & Purdy, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

American and foreign dignitaries
greeted Dewey at Trieste. The Ad-
mlral, in an interview, declares in
favor of Mckinley for President in
1900.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

A. E. Nese and wife, Of st. Louis,
returned home this afternoon after
visit with Jacob Schopp and family.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

Miss Rose Ringo has returned home
from 9 visit to Hannibal friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
New Justice Ofthe Peace

At the meeting of the County Court
Friday Squire Joe James, OF Thomp-
son, Wilson Township, rendered his
resignation. The court appointed +.
Eppa to succeed him until the next
general election.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27

KEEP your eye on VIM. ]. Stone, Of
Iissouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
Now send Miles to the Philippines.

ALerR's resignation fills a lOng-islt
ant.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-07-27
Mothers
Friend

that wonderful
ly soothing and
relaxing lini-
ment, be faith
fully used dur
ing the period
.F.-o....a.n
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06

Spver, Of New Jersey, Uses Rollers instead OK fec
1t from this district the vines ported forty
that fill the vineyards of the Speer Wine co, at Passac
assacthe kind grapes crushed between large
ers of rubber revoved by steam This is the only place
this country where the real genuine Port Wine made from the
Opoo grapeand they grown right in SPEERs VINEYARDS
These vineyards extend of mile along of the Main
Passaic and comprise fifty The soil being
rich in iron makes the wine valuable for Medical
SPEER'S WINES
Are we'll known to be of the highest character the Oldest and
refined Wines America equal superior wines in the
world They consist of PORT Sherry Burgundy Clare Sauterns
cellars that he made thirty eight years ago All of Seer
Every family should have bottle of each variety of Spee
Wines and Brandy always the home for sickness family
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06
BRIGHAM H. ROBERTS
Congressman Elect from Utah Has
Troubles Of His Own.
Charged with Pelygamy and Meres.
Iessly Assailed BY Gov. Wells-
Fame Won By . Plucky Fight
Against the Church.

Brigham II. Roberts, the Mormon
Congressman. who may be expelled
from the house Of representatives BE-
cause he practices polygamy. is great
church leader, q missionary, . presi-
dent OF elders and the leading expound-
er Of theology as taught by the Book
Of Mormon. Mr.. Roberts is not . poll
tician. He stands for oil that Is ortho-
dox in Utah. His first political work
was done seven years ago, when. with
many others Of his kind. he was drawn
into the whlrl Of fight in the church
itself. In 1895 he was the democratic
candidate for congress, and In that
campaign he stood out against several
of the powerful priests Of the church.
At q later time, however, he repented
and was once more taken back to the
bosom Of the church. The new Utah
congressman. being Mormon OF the
Mormons. is firm believer In polyg-
amy, and has written many high
sounding words in praise of that pecul-
lar system. He is dignified man and
sees only the serious side OF life. as
polygamist well may.
Congressman Roberts does not deny
that he Is the husband of three women,
but it is not at ell likely that any onn
of the number will accompany him t.
Washington. In fact it is extremely
doubtful whether Mr.. Roberts vii! be
allowed to take his seat in congress, as
Warren Foster, the populist candidate
for congress, has already announced
his intention of a contest, on the
ground that Roberts polygamous rela-
tiors render him ineligible.
Were ii not for his domestic compii-
cations Roberts would easily be the
most prominent young man in Utah.
As an orator he is second to no man In
the state, and having travelled exten-
sively as missionary of the Mormon
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06

church and studied night and day since
his early boyhood, he has grown into a
polished, well-informed gentleman.
He is known us the "Blacksmith Or
ator" throughout the length and
breadth of the state. His early boy
hood was spent in the CRIME and smoke
Of blacksmith shop at Centervilic,
Utah, Is miles north of Salt Lake, hut
his ambition craved something higher.
and by his own exertions he has risen
to his present prominence.
Mr.. Roberts enjoys high reputation
as newspaper writer. lie has been
.ditor-in-chief of the Salt Lake Herald,
the democratic organ Of Utah, and was
editor-in-chief for two years Of the
Millennial Star, the leading Mormon
publication of Europe.
The polygamous relations, however,
have caused storm Of Indignation
since his nomination for congress by
the democrats in September last.
Only once during the campaign did
Mr.. Roberts refer to his domestic rela-
tions, and that was after Gov. Wells
had charged in public speech that a
vote for Roberts was vote against
Utah, and that his election would place
the Mormon people in the attitude OF
having been recreant to their promises
respecting polygamy.
Roberts then, in an interview, de-
clared in effect that the living with
more than one woman was merely an
unlawful relationship and not po-
lygamy.
The most recent acquisition to Mr.
Roberts household is prominent
woman physician of Salt Lake City, but
il is not claimed that he married her
since the manifesto of President Wood
ruff, of the Mormon church. suspending
polygamy in 1890.
| 1t is less than two years, however
since No. appeared at meeting OF
womans literary club, of which she
was a member. and said: "Please dom
call me DR.. = any more. l have
| changed my name 10 Roberts" Th'
name has also been changed in the city
directory.
Two of Mr.. Roberts wives live a
| Centreville and the other in Salt LAX
City. He is understood to divide hi
time between them in such way as Il
prevent domestic friction.
He has the reputation of being
kind husband and an affectionate fa
ther.