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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
MONSTER SEA SERPENT CAUGHT
OFF THE LONG ISLAND
COAST WEDNESDAY.
ALIVE 70 SHOW THE DUBIOUS
Monster Of the Deep Weighs Halt
Ton; Hes a Neck Like a Barrel
and Looks Like Dragon
Caught With a Net.

PAToHoeUE, l.. l., June 2l.-The sea
serpent Is staked and tied at Patcho-
que, alive. The creature was caught
to- day In q net. Hundreds have
already come to see it, but none can
say whether 1t Is reptile or fish.
Mr.. Sea Serpent weighs half ton !;
be is 10 feet long, feet wide and 8
feet thick; he has head and neck on
him as large as a common barrel and
feet and legs that look like the claws
Of dragon.
MIR. Sea Serpent is very ugly In dis
position, swapping at everything that
approaches and kissing like a steam
engine.
When the huge monster became en-
meshed In the net he is said to have
made q noise like that Of thousand
bullfrogs croaking in union. He is
said to have leaped up against the
side Of the boat with great ferocity,
until 1t was feared that the craft
would be sunk. Great dents and
cracks are shown in the boat where
the monster is said to have sunk his
teeth and used his claws.
John A, Smith, OF Watch Hills the
owner OF the boat and with him were
seven men. They were fishing for
sturgeon four miles out. They start
cd to haul up their nets wnen they
found them apparently caught. They
pulled and worked for time, when
suddenly there arose above the sur
face an apparition that almost froze
their blood. A huge head and neck
protruded from the water. A rasp-
ing sound filed the air and aforked
tongue, red and hideous, shot out
Indignantly toward them. Eyes red
and green glared and blinked by
turns. Mr.. Smith was the fret to re-
cover from the fright, and he order
ed the men to throw hawser over
the monsters head. This was done
and the crew started to tow the catch
to shore, Then the immensity OF the
creature was seen. Half dozen men
could have easily ridden to shore on
the creatures back, which, in way,
resembled that Of turtle.
Finally, when land was reached, q
team OF horses was procured and
these, together with the aid of the
entire fishing crew, dragged the sea
monster up on the beach, where it
was tied out.
[NoTE.-Patchogue is the boyhood
home OF R. M. White, editor of this
paper
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

AatAAAA 1AANos
The following land sales BY war
ranty deed have been made since the
last report:
Gabriel Blum and wife, Pauline, to
Rhodes Clay, Lot 2, Block 4, County
Addition to Mexico, $1,000.
A. q. Armstrong and wife to ]. B.
Armstrong, 45x50 feet, part lot 2,
block ls, original Mexico, and lot 2,
block 8, Ladd's addition to Mexico,
less part to O. & A. railroad, and lot
2, block 1, Fair Ground addition to
Mexico, $500.
Valentine Erdel to Margaret Erdel
OF al, west half northeast and north
east northwest and southwest south
west, 2-5i-s, s1,OO.
A. q. Branstetter and wife to orlIa
M. Fletcher, northeast northeast 2f
and northwest northwest, 22-51-5,
$1,000.
O. O. Gentry to Annie L. Gentry,
west half northeast, 4-52-11, st.oO.
Samuel o. Coil to A. +. Romans,
lot II, block 3, Benton City, $50.
John N. Ball OF al to Xenophon P.
Ball, east half northeast, 33-53-s, s2,-
400.
J. o. Maxwell and wire to Il. ".
arn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

To Mr.. W. A. Ednonstons the great western
dealer 10 all fancy breeds Of cats, polecats ex-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
KILLED FOR SNORING.
WOman's Reason for Using a Razor on
Her Husband.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-Harvey ].
Ramsey was found bleeding to death
in his room this morning with his
throat cut. Between gasps Ramsey
said that be was awakened by 3 sting
ing pain aud saw his wife standing
over him with razor in her hand.
The woman admitted having cut her
husbands throat, and said: aHe
snored too much for me-" Il is be-
lIeved she is insane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
SUPPLY OF CATS AND RATS.
Montgomery County ADVISES W. A
Edmonston That She Can Fur
nish a Supply Of Both.

To Mr. W. A. Ednonston, the great western
dealer 10 ell fancy breeds Of cats, polecats ex-
cepted:
MONTGOMERY CrrY, No., June 2l.--
Dear Sir: While in Mexico Saturday
I heard you wanted all the cats you
could get, II you would state through
the LEDGER Of Your city state
through this paper, because most Of
the families IN our neighbo9hood take
it--what you want, I think we can fur
nish them. We have a great many
cats in Montgomery county and be-
Iieve we could send you two or three
per day until 1t is generally known,
then we could send them in larger
quantities. State the color, size,
price, all particulars, etc.; and per-
haps Mr.. Guthrie could find all the
half grown rata he needs, II he wouid
increase the price some, as IT would
be more difiicult to obtain half grown
rats than 1t would full grown ones.
II there is any sale for mice in large
quantities ct fair prices Bear Greek
township In Montgomery county could
ill the bill, and Hon. II. w. johnson,
of Jonesburg, would make a good
purchasing agent for mice.
/ would like to be an agent to buy
your cats; and A. W. Ferguson would
be the best man In our city, with DR..
Faulconer as assistant, to look after
rats for MIR. Guthrie. We will ali
work very cheap. You will have to
furnish the cages to ship in, IS mice
and half grown rats require small
cages, but the cats can be shipped in
boxes and they can be bought here
cheap.
For starter, could ship cats and
rats In same boxes, as don't think
tho half grown rats would disturb the
cats, they are so gentle and kind.
VIII send this letter by Mr.. o. f.
Durant, all stamped, so in case he
fails to see you he viii drop it in the
post office at Mexico. almost know
you will be able to get your orders
well filled and in short time, as
Mexico people are well known all
over our State 1t Is also known that
her people, with the assistance Of the
LEDGER, get everything they 60 after
--s'nit.D But this is new enter
prise and we are In hope that Mar
shall, Centralia and other lesser lights
will keep quiet and not interfere in
this enterprise.
Now write soon and we viii hustle
for rats, cats, eto.
Hope friend White is fast regainlng
his former good health. We heard
down here that be returned on the
same boat he went over on. We
were not surprised, as he is a hustler.
Bob White will be entitled to high
seat above. l tell you / am friend
Of Mr.. Whites and when die and get
upto Heaven I hope Bob white win
be there to Introduce me to his
friends.
Well, don't forget to write me about
the cats. Here comes a wagon now
with q sack full Of cats. They want
me to send them right up to the Mex
leo man wanting cats. The gentle
man says he lie in a hurry as he wants
to bring in another sack full to-mor-
row. told him l would have to
await orders from you; SO write at
once. You're truly, PRESIDENT,
Board OF Rat Dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Mn. Harron Rsturnsd Homa

The Montgomery Standard says:
Mrs. R. M. Heron, who spent the
winter in Lincoln, Neb., where her
daughter, Miss Belle, has been teach
ing in the Nebraska University, arriv.
ed here last week to visit her relatives
and friends. Mrs. Heron is a charm
ing conversationallst and her accounts
of people and things she has seen in
her travels are quite interesting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
The Quickest Trip on Record.

The jefferson City Press says: Dol.
"Bob" White, editor of the Mexico
LEDeEa, made the quickest trip on
record to Paris. He spent Just four
days in the French capital and then
concluded to come home on the same
steamer that carried him across the
water. Coi. White is noted for the
celebrity and dispatch with which he
does anything that be makes up his
mind to do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
DR.. HALEY Going to Colorado.

DR.. ]. ]. HALEY will leave for Ft.
Collins, Col, to locate In about two
weeks. DIR. HALEY is a good practi-
toner and has 9 fine reputation in
this county. For years be did most
OF his practice In the vicinity OF Benz
ton City, this county. In March, ,1s9s,
DR.. HALEY left for the Klondyke
country; he stayed only few months,
The LEDGER regrets seeing DR.. Hal
ley leave Mexico and hopes that he
will meet with the greatest of success
In Colorado
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
BRYAN WILL SWEEP ALL.
Col Watterson Thinks the Opposition
to denomination Will Fade Away.

New YORK, June 2l.-Henry Wat
terson told reporter last night that
he had not come to New York City
for the purpose of comforting with
gold Democrats or any other Demo-
Gratis despite the reports to that effect
which have been sent out from Louis
vile.
81 only learned yesterday y said Mr..
Watterson, THAT am in New York
to make provisions for a meeting Of
sound money Democrats. had not
been previously advised OF this.
know nothing about any Suoh confer
ence and would not attend one If l
were invited TO do so. am out Of
politics and unadvised OF the purposes
and doings Of the practical or profess
ional politicians. The truth is that. as
far as politics is concerned, / care
very little what happens, so ii does
not happen to me, and 1t can't,
"I have no doubt whatever that Mr..
Bryan and the platform Of '96 will be
repeated at Chicago. OF course amid
the summer drought there is q good
deal of political speculation at long
range resorted to to while away the
hours by the sad waves, but all this is
speculative. The Eastern Democrats,
who undertake to control these wild
horses of the West and South will fare
no better In 1900 than they did In 1896.
II looks to my mind that the campaign
of 1896 will be repeated In 1900 with q
few addenda TO bring matters down to
date.n
Col. Watterson explained that by
addenda he meant such pIanks as
antitrust and anti-expansion. Asked
what he thought Of this platform and
Of its chances for success, the Colonel
replied:
Everybody knows how / stand on
these matters and it is not worth
while to talk about them."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
The Joe Kendall Farm Sold.

Lakenan & Barnes, as agents, have
sold for Joe Kendall his fine farm Of
24O acres, southeast Of this city, "a
VIM. H. Ritchie, Of Sturgeon, Mo.
taking in part payment mill prop
erty in Sturgeon, Mo. The amount
paid for the farm was s7,25O. This il
the second farm that this firm hai
traded for mill property this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

Sealed proposals viii be received By
the Board of Managers until 10 O'CLOCK
a. m, Thursday, June 20, 1899, for the
erection Of a three-story brick wing
to Asylum No. 1, Fulton, Missouri
each proposal 10 be accompanied BY
q certified check payable to W. d
Thomas, Treasurer, In the sum OF $500
to insure entering contract IL awarded
Right reserved to reject any and al
bids. Plans and specifications may bS
seen at the institution.
p. s. ADAMS,
President Board Of Managers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Europe Did Not Spoil Him

From the Lexington htelligenoar.
Mr.. Robert NJ. White, of the Mexico
LEDGER, was In attendance at the
meeting of the executive committee Of
the Missouri Press Association at
Kansas City Tuesday. Everybody
was glad to see him, andiws are proud
to say that his four days visit to
Europe has not spoiled him bit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

ET|7-T 1-T- TIE77N NVIEIII
Bob White may not be much OF q
cake walker, but when II comes 70
ocean travel he's oorker. he sailed
for Europe only few days before the
meeting Of the Asylum Board for the
benefit Of his health. ho crossed the
great Atlantic without getting seasiok,
travelled three days in Europe, re-
gained his health and came ho.1 ne on
the same ferry boat that carried bin
over, and then rushed pell-meIl asrosl
the American continent TO attend an
editorial convention et the Golden
Gate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
We BEG LEAVE TOANNOUNCE

That we have secured the
agency for the American and
Red Star lines Of ocean steam
ers. The American line plies
between New York and South
ampton. Direct connection
with London, Chebourg and
Paris. The Red Star line plies
between New York and Ant
werp, Philadelphia and Ant
werp. Short route to France,
Switzerland, Germany, the
Rhine, Austria and Italy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
miner. psmand Hieher wages

vANDALIA, Mo-, June q. The min
ers working In the vandalia Goal
Company's mines have served notice
on the management that unless higher
wages are granted they will 60 out.
The day men want 90 day and dig
gers sec q ton. The day men now get
q. so day and the dlggers zoe q ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Had It All With Him.
From the centralia Guard

The Kansas City Times says thai
Bob White made q tour OF Europe
in four days and one shirt. From
this we are led to infer that Boh
came back home for the rest of hiI
wardrobe. The costume would bt
all right for the Philippines but was
a little outrs for Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Mrs, John Maxwelrs Grandfather

1uIHs JUHH NLdAWVIIb UIduuIatHo1'
Mrs. John Maxwell is home from
st. Louis, where she was called Tues
day by the death Of her grandfather
Isaac W. Parker, Of 1880 South Comp.
ton. Deceased was ss years of age
and had lived in st. Louis 81 years
The remains were inferred in Belle
fontaIne cemetery Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
The Boss Out of a Job.

EFpm tno FUTON sun
R. M, White, editor Of the Mexico
LEDGER, was a passenger on the
south-bound train to Jefferson City
"Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. White
says that he enjoyed his European
trip very much, though he was caught
In storm at sea and scared almost to
death. He will leave next week for 9
months visit to Canada. He says
they will not let him 60 to WORK. He
Is feeling better and has q better color
than when he left for Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

nJoE" CHoATE will need all the
tact that he is credited with possess
ing when he gives that dinner on July
at the American Embassy in London
in the joint honor of Archbishop
Ireland and Senator Hanna.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

THE name of the driving club has
been changed to the sMexico Driv-
ing and Riding Club'' in order TO take
In as members the saddle horse men,
which lie a very good Idea. At every
matinee . number Of good saddle
horses win be exhibited, thus increas-
Ing the interest In the weekly meet
ines of the club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

WHILE Boss Hanna travels in lux
ury, the wives and children of the
striking employees Of his Cleveland
street railway may want bread for all
he cares.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

WE notice disposition among edi-
torial paragraphera TO sneer at the
positive assertion Of Gen. Brooke that
there are no brigands in Cuba. One
of them said: seen. Brooke is build
ing up a great reputation for not see
ing things.u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

WE must have better streets in
Mexico before We find fault with the
roads Ia the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
.GUYHRIB & locke.

Abstracters, Real Estate,
Loan and Insurance Agents
N1ez<icO, Mo.
Telephone No. 30.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

THE Cubans obstinately refuse to be
satisfied, though over 1000 saloons
have been opened up on the island
sincq the blsaelnku Of liberty were car
ried iover to them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES,

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. It cures painful,
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails, and
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery Of the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweat
ing, callous and hot, tired, aching feet Try It
to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
BY mail for 25c In stamps. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy, NJ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

SOME good friend ought to whisper
in Kaiser's Billy ear, when he blows
too hard about the invincibility OF
Germany, that however high the
rocket may 60 the stick has to fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

DELAWARE now offers special bar
gains In the incorporation of trusts
under laws claimed to be still more
favorable to trickery than those OF
New Jersey, Nextl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

THE Boer plans do not contemplate
the invasion OF England. They stop
just short OF that, but they can be
easily amended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. II spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain o when YOU please and sleep like
. top. Fer 0fain-O does not stimulate; IL
nourfshes, cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks and
tastes like the best coffee. For nervous per
sons, young people and children GFain-O Is the
perfect drink. Made from pure grhine. Get q
package from your grocer to-day. Try 1t in
Diace of coffee. lbc and 25c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Aocu.e. Him Of Advertiaing.

FFom the Tate tIET LandmaFk.
Bob White, OF the Mexico LEDGER,
went 70 Europe for his health and
stayed four days and ID now as home
again. Pretty shrewd trick, Bob.
Good advertising, you know.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

MoRERLy now wants driving club.
Make your wants known to Dol. Alb.
Dlngle and he'll fix you all right. A
driving club is Just the thing for Mob
erlv,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

ANNA GoULD oAsrELLANE seems to
be the only prominent person In
France who has not been invited to
form cabinet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
There Were Two Of Us. "

From TIE Centralia Guard.
The Mexico Daily LEDGER and
the Moberly Daily Monitor are two
Of the mosr newsy and interesting
papers In the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

THE first thing the President discov-
cred in Massachusetts was that the
insurgents of Boston were not well
intrenched.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

CAPT. CoUGHLAN toasted the Kaiser
in st. Louis, but did not begin to make
the sensation be did when he roasted
him in New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

THE introduction OF a good, stiff
civil-service rule into pugiliam might
put stop to the frequent changes In
the position OF champion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

ACCORDING to the president Of the
Commercial Travellers National
League, who is good authority, the
formation Of the trusts in this country
will result in throwing 5000 drum
mers out OF work and in reducing the
wages of 81, 900 morei the fetal loss Of
salaries alone aggregating $50. 900, 900,
while the railroads will lose $21, 600, 900
and the hotels s2s, s,0OO, 900, not to mem
tion what the consumers will lose by
increased prices. Shll, men Ike
Havemeyer. the king of the sugar
trust, have the effrontery to claim that
trusts are a public benefit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

FRIENDLY Filipinos are like good
Indisns-all dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Ranti,t. - pniId a rbr,oI,

STURGEON, No., June 22.-The Bap-
lists have purchased ground here, on
which will be erected a $1,000 church.
Work viii be begun at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

REv. A. A. WALLACE announced to
the congregation OF the Presbyterian
Church last night that he had declined
the call from the Presbyterian Church
Of shelbyviIle, KY, and would remain
In Mexico. This decision was made by
the pastor after carefully weighing
the matter from the viewpoint OF
duty. Mr.. Wallace's twelve years
residence in this city has rendered his
attachment to Mexico people quite
strong. He hopes the future activity
and usefulness Of his church will en-
! dorse bis decision. Mr. Wallace is
one of the very best OF men, is an
able and conscientious minister and i
Is source Of much qualification 10
know that be win remain In Mexico,
where sllrecoxnize bis sterling worth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

The Moberly Democrat says: Mrs.
7. W. Atkins returned to her home In
Mexico this afternoon after spending
q few days pleasantly AZ the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. J. W. oollsys on
Bond street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

Mr.. MCKINLEY didn't tell anybody
in New England that he was expect
ing Aguinaldo's surrender.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

feel tired out. When1 first began to use
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me to ride or walk any distance. Now
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/ am 50 glad I got your treatment
This month Is the first time In my life
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

REGARDLESS OF their opinions as to
permanent retention of the islands,
the people are very decidedly against
the maintenance OF permanent war
in the Philippines, which win result II
the administration doesn't mako its
prosecution of the war much more
vigorous than It has yet done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
sHERrFF MnIsoN EN RouTE.

JEFFERSON, CITY, Mo-, June e.
Sheriff Nelson, OF Audrain county, left
here to-day over the Missouri Pacific
for Shawnee, Ok, for the return Of
Alexander Jester TO Audrain county
for trial on the charge of murder. He
should reach Oklahoma in the morn
ing.
WICHITA, KAs., June 2s.-Behind
iron bars In the jail to-night at
Shawnee, Ok, Is Alexander Jester,
alias W. h. Hill, accused of murder
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Steamship Agency in This City

Messrs. Guthrie & Locke, OF this
city, have been appointed agents Of
the Red Star and American lines Of
ocean steamers plying between New
York and European ports. This is q
new departure for inland towns and
shows enterprise on the part Of
Guthrie & Locke. When you want to
60 to Europe see them for rates,
berths, etc. Also read their sd. in
the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Prosecuting Attorney
SORRY sHn TOLD THE sEoREr.

SORRY SHE TOLD THE SECRET.
A special to the Globe Democrat
from Wichita, Kan, says;
Mrs. Street is sorry she wrote the
letter to Sheriff Simmons giving her
brother away. She says she knows
nothing of tho guilt Of Jester, but
knows he Is the man who escaped
from jail In Missouri twenty eight
years ago while awaiting trial for the
murder Of young Gates. Mrs. Street
went to live with her brother at
Shawnee after the death Of her hus-
band, six years ago. They bought q
house together, but soon quarreled.
Jester threatened to put his sister out
Of the house. and she wrote the letter
to the sheriff giving him away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

A PRESS report says General Pho del
PiIar's brass band Of eighty-two pieces
has been captured by the American
troops near Manila. II this is fact
the United States soldiers may be ex-
pected to scatter in every direction
and the war will soon come to an end.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

The Paris Mercury says; The
Mexico LEDGER of Tuesday, speaking
Of the Jester case, says the murderer
will be brought back to Mexico, II
apprehended, and tried. Conviction
now would be impossible,as nearly all
the witnesses are faulty In memory
or dead. At any rate the body was
never found and the law In murder
cases demands as the first step that
the fact that n murder has been COM
mitted shall be established.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29
Said His Millinery Store.

r. r. Hall has sold out his ladies'
furnishing and millinery store to
Mesdames R. p. Hopkins and II. T.
Brooks. An invoice will be taken
next week and ID is supposed that
possession will be given about July l..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

At 1sou . VIVOA EFIuaJ aItoEHvuHi y
the east front door Of the Court
House, Auctioneer John W. AtchiAon
sold, under school fund mortgage.
eighty acres of land between Rush
Hill and LaddonIa belonging 10 Martha
I. and A. J. Cole, for s1,2o0. Hugh
Logan, Of Laddonia, bought the land
for the Coles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-29

The St. Clair county judges prefer
Jail to paying the st. Clair county
bonds, according to John q. Lucas
the County Attorney.