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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

MACON, NO., Feb. 2s.-Mrs. Sarah
J. Cox, aged SO, died to-day at the
home of Rev. John @. Sweeny, ct
Clarence, Mo. Mrs. Cox had been .
resident of Macon since 1s4s. She had
been married three times. Friday Of
last week, realizing by peculir intui-
ton that death was near, Mrs. Cox
sent for her relst.vee and babe them
farewell. at the time she was sup
posed to be in usual health, but che
insisted that ste would die inside of q
week. She requested that che be
buried beside her hrst husband, Henry
Griffin, who was assassinated during
the war by a soldier, to whom he re-
fused TO loan his buggy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
CRONJE A PRISONER
AFTER SUFFERING FEARFUL
LOSSES AT PAARDEEEKRG
CRoEJR GIVES II.
MADE 4 MOST GALLANT STAND.
Etut Roberts Approach in zigssg
Trenches Gave Hin q MARKED Ad-
vHntage-Anniverary Of ha-
juha Hill Disaster
MADE 4 MOST GALLANT STAND.

SPECIAL Dtspateh 20 ths Ledger.
New YoRK, Feb. ~, o:o5
a. m.-General Roberts, in
command Of the English forces
which have surrounded Cronje
for several days, cabled the
British war Office that General
Cronje and MS entire force sur
rendered Internationally at
daylight. Cronje is a prisoner
10 Roberts camp. The Brit
ish commander in delivering
the final stroke approached the
Boer position in zigzag
trenches and made Cronie's
position a he'll Of flying missiles.
Roberts operations while sap
ping and mining was brilliant.
To-day is the nineteenth anni-
versary Of the Majuba Hill dis
aster to British arms in South
Africa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb, a.
Jefferson City may be 90 fortunate %
to secure from millionaire. carnegie q
donation OF s25, 900 for apublic library.
Rev. DR.. ]. F. Handy and the Hon.
A. M. Hough left for New York to-day
to confer with Mr.. Carnegie. His
stipulation lie that Jefferson City shall
provide a site for the building and
create a fund for the maintenance OF
the library, and q proposition will
probably be submitted at the coming
spring election to vote an increase Of
tax for the purpose Of raising the fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
Goabel Monument Fnnd

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-To-
day Governor Stephens received q
check from Editor L. O. McCann, OF
the Joplin Globe, for $50 as = contri-
button from the people of Joplin to
to the subscription started by that
paper for the Goebel monument fund.
The Governor added s17, making the
amount an even 600, and sent 1t to
the Monument Committee In Frank
fort.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Feb. 24.-The
subcommittee Of the National Demo-
cratic Committee, the members Of
which are to have in charge arrange
ments for the National Convention, is
thus named; Senator Jones, ex-omeio
chairman Stone, Of Missouri; John
son, Of Kansas Clayton, Of Alabama;
Michigani GuHsy,of Penn
sylvania, and Wilson, Of Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

JOPLIN, Mo-, Feb. 25.-PatrIck ID.
Welsh wac burned TO g crisp in q Pearl
street cottage fire early this morning.
He occupied the house last night and
retired late. About 3 O'Clock this
morning the building was found to be
a1re.
Welsh's charred remains were found
near the bed in which be slept. The
origin OF the FIRE is unknown. 1t is
said that Welsh was well connected
In st. Louis, where his relatives reside
and from which place he came to this
citv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
ON rHR ~
l Correspondent From R.--.,l
Of Ways to Make It $500
in Clover and Cow psa.v


u ~ L.uEEH
RowENA, Mo, Feb a.
farmers prospafous71 IL are
that has lately been much sSsst
In the different agricultural $50"
an inclined to think tina, pea
business is more prOsperou. ~
to-dats farming and s.Ock
When | talk with my brothe,
I hear 90 many complainins
times. The causes are greatI' y
SIZED, but the chief canse i.
coll IL continuously robbed Of h.
lility By constant farming .D@
ing the prodass Oh and never -
ing any strength. FINALLY
has lost its life and vigor. H.
rains viii run the ground -
and before the farmer can ny
ground loose again his crops v,o
fer much injury, which mean,
crops and hard times.
We must earnestly seek Ia =.
life and fertility, which car =.
fully be done By sowing Glove, =
peas, as these two plants N,
nitrogen from the air and dsDo.,,
the ground, thereby r~eturujns T
life to the s5il. The stabls n'
should be well cared for anal .
te the nsld each spring.
There are many other leak, ~.
By . farm can become in.0l,.'4
stead Of prosperous. Asvm.al
posing OF crops in . CARA.
tnrning the stock loose 70 n.
stacks and let tbs animal, v,..
least one third Of the hay, lp,...
feeding In . well CONSTRUCTED ~,..' I
They should keep the ysrd !.
bsdded with refuse from the n,,'
and the straw that lie raised ~ !
farm. In short, each farm n, !.
acres should spread one bD,s
loads, or more, Of manure each ~
v. v. swARTzEIDRun
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

CEETRALIA, ILL.,, Feb. "A week
ago p. Q. Meyer, living Just west Of
town,in Clinton county, set a revolver
trap for cellar thieves. Last night
the trap went Of. To-day At noon
Charles Con, q negro, was found shot
through the breast and frozen stifi
about 100 yards from the house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

CHHLIcorHE, No., Feb. 28.-Thos.
Hutchinson, Livingston county's Oldest
inhabitant, celebrated his Tooth birth
day anniversary to-day ct bis home in
Jackson township. Nearly 200 rela-
tives and friends, some from 3 dist
ance, were present. Mr.. HutchIscn
was born in Virginia. When he was
2 years old his parents moved to Casey
county, KY, and from there he came
to Livingston county, NO., In 1910,
coming all the way on horseback.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

CHAIRMAN h. WEBER, of the County
Democratic Committee, has changed
the date for the meeting of the com
mittee for the purpose Of fixing the
date for the primary from March 10Th
N March flfh
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

JEEFzRsoE CRY, No, Feb. 24-Goy.
ernor Stephens to-day appointed Mrs.
8. II. Gamble, Of st. Louis, and the
Rev. Father Francis Graham, Of 1t.
Joseph, who, with Goodman King, OF
st. Louis, viii represent Missouri at
the Paris Exposition. Mrs. Gamble
is now In Europe and she viii remain
until after the exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

SoKK Of the editors nov attending
the meeting Of the National Editorial
Association are surely not having 3
good time If the following often-q1oted
conversation may be considered
gospel: Hello, Smith did you come
to town to hsve q good time or is your
wife with youf"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Following are the British casualties
in South Africa up to February rs.
Killed-omcers, 1e1; non-commis-
stoned officers and men, 1895.
Wounded-omcers, 4oz; non-com-
missioned officers and men, 6,7s5.
Missing and believed to be prisoners
Officers, 1893: men, ass.
Total Of all casualties, 10, 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

VARIETY may by the Epice Of nfe,
bat variety, speaking from westher
ztandpoiut Of view, il Little too spicy
for the average Mexican TO stand
that is, uutl the streets are paved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

TIE railroads entering Kansas City
have made serious objection for the
dHte of the Democratic convention
having been set to be held In that city
on July Il at least Sunday papers say
so and credit the road officials with the
statement that their regular Fourth Of
July excursions viii tax the passenger
capacity Of the roads TO the fullest
extent, to say nothing Of the Influx of
Democrats. Well, If the railroads
can't carry the people to the con-
yention there viii be lots Of walking
done that day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

ABoER fanatic, 90 London kilograms
state, is using bullets Of gold and fires
bat twice during q fight. As be fires
only at young officers he surely has .
poor idea Of the morals of the young
British and is trying to give them
hearts Of gold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

To the kind friends who so nobly
assisted rs during the sickness and
death Of our mother, please aecept our
sincere thanks.
Mr.. AND MRS, A. BucKIIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
Ex.ConYict with Stolen Home,

AUxvAssR, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-Simpson
PenneIl, charged with stealing shorse
belonging to DIR. W. B. Ellis from the
hitch rack 10 Auxvasse last Tuesday
night, was apprehended near Santa
Fe, Monroe county, yesterday. To-
day Constable Charles Gooldy arrived
In Auxvasse with both the man and
the horse. Pennell is an ex-convict
and was sent up from Monroe county
ave years ago for horse stealing, and
served q term OF two years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Ex-SECRETAEY ALeER stated Sun
day that the United States r not in
q state OF war. That should settle the
matter and the private's pay should
revert to q peace schedule Of s13 per
month. The casualty list should also
be cut OF By Otis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
nentrnlia Nan Fnnnd Mead

MACON, No., Feb. &c. n. Lind
sey, aged IS years, living at o~entrAIia,
No, WA found dead near the BnrIing-
ton track at Anabel, Macon county,
this morning. Indications are that he
had fallen from a train and froze to
death He had been working for q
feather r~euovating company at Kirks-
villa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

CAPTAIN CARTER, who was con-
victed Of defrauding the government
out Of q large INN Of money and was
sentenced TO a fne Of 5000 and to 8
yeArs in a military prison, has been
denied q hearing by the United States
Supreme Court. He win doubtless
have 10 suffer the penalty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

II IL stated that CrOBie wants to
surrender, but that his men, young
fellows, refuse to admit of such pro-
ceeding. Were It not that the report
comes from English sources people
would believe that Cronje had losthis
hIntlness Of heart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

PETER AREoLDUs CRoxJE, the gall
liant Boer commander, who, with q
handfzl Of men, held q position at
Paardeberg against i've times as many
men and guns, has at last surrendered
his force. That lie, the part which has
escaped the butchering fire of Roberts
and Kitchener. No one knows what
lie left Of the 1000 spartans who entered
the valley Of death with him. They
are 5000 heroes. dead or alive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

TIE name Of the Tugela river should
be changed. In plain English the
name Of the stream is startling" It
should be changed TO "Startledn and
then the nRmS would be In conformity
with the rivers idea Of Buffers nam
erous excursions across It's bosom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

rfon 0e LaIo ctock hepoftsf
Eph Hughes, one Of the lars..,
most widely known stockmeu Of n
loo, Audraln county, Nc, WA !.
with IS head I,27s pound steer d !
personal feeding, that were Np
Nelson Morris 400. at s4.7O.
J. W. Lewellen,a " ell.knovn sa
man Of Audrain county, No. :
here with choice $50 pound ysvs'
steers, sold at 8 ceuts q DON
LOCAL sHIPkKNTs.
Feb. Is; B. 3. Middleton, % !.
horses 10 Lathrope, Mo.
Feb. "a; Fred Whitcomb, Lon,
cattle and hogs to East St. Loua
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

K4Nsks oErT, No, Feb. ss-Four
hundred mules we're shipped to-day
for Rev Orleans for nee By the British
IN South Africa. They wef bought BY
Capt Smith, Of the British army, and
were inspected b. him lzsi week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
section Hand Killed by 4 Train

MACON orrY, Mo, Feb. 2.-Oscar
PohlmaD, aged %, ; laborer, working
Of the Ardmore railroad section,
whose home was at Huntsville, was run
down and crushed 70 death by q train
on the Ardmore branch late yesterday
afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Mr.. JoUETT II. sHoUsE, business
manager of the Lexington, KY, Morn
ing Herald, has written an excellent
review Of the duties of his department.
The article appears in the Herald OF
Sunday, Feb. IS. Mr.. Shouse did
his first newspaper work on the
LEDGER and he reflects credit on his
training here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
Judge StephenS Residenoe Burusd

AuxvAssE, Mo-, Feb. 9s.-The pref
~ country residence OF Judge T. P.
Stephens, eight mIles northwest of
Auxuasss, has been destroyed BY ire.
No insurance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

EVERY Newspaper ard public spirit
ed citizen In the State should Join in
an effort to SECURE good roads this
summer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Harry Atchison has announced In
the weekly LEDGER as 9 candidate
for Sheriff Of Audrain County, subject
to the action OF the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

TEE tczchers' institute which vii
be held az The Monroe street Baptist
church sainrssy should be vel at
tended As an instructive programmes
will be carried cut
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
Hanged Himsalf "a Hi, p.n

ODESSA, Mo-, Feb. 2e.-John STAN
field, aged % years, a farmer living
near here, committed suicide By
hanging himself In his barn to-day.
The cause Il unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

"DIcK" LINDSAY, lately managing
editor Of the Kansas City Traes Is nov
a general STAT e0Trssp0Ses=. sc- the
Kansas City Star.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

IT is safe TO cay that "Lunnon' Nss
sst astc with enthusiasm yesterday,
whom the news came Of what HBobsn
had doJe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

TEE MesdFine Messenger Is seven
Ys.ss old and better than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

THE health officials 81 Honolnlu are
neriously apprehsnsiVs Of the bur
bonic plague IN the Hawaiian Islands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

TIE space writer has gait figuring
on funny things to say about the
weather, It's geting to serious to admit
Of funnyisms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

TEE cspturs Of Or0ujs was q tsrE1bls
blow 20 the Beers, but wiz not prove
mortal 10 the struggle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

The Reverend Il. E. KibrelTs Charge.
OENTRAlIA, Mo-, FEB. @.-The Holi-
moan church, Of this city, has extended
q call TO the Reverend Il. Z. Kibrell,
Of Randolph county, 10 become pastor.
He has accepted and viii take charge
Of The church at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
GROCERlES

want your trade and an going
have It II . low price on good %
viii get IL.
100 lbs. Sweet Glover Flour. 49,. ii
so Ibs. Sweet Glover Flour. .....
Is lbs. Sweet Glover Flour SEQ. l
Uhoice California Dried Peaches
Fancy California Prunes, h..
Fancy navel Oranges, per doz...
Fancy Lemons (iarge size), dos.
Honey Drip Table Syrup, per gil
Pure New Orleans Molasses......
Pearl Hcminy, per Id ........""
6tobis's Rolled Oats, per ID So,
Yeast Foam and Ralston's Health
Yeast, per pkg.
Climax Roasted Coffee, per h. Z
8 ID. can California Bartlett Pea1
8 ID. can California Peaches. $50 |
8 ID. can best Tomatoes.
3 ID. can best Corn. .s..........
8 ID. can best Pumpkin. ......."
American 6ardInes, per can...".
Horse Radish Mustard, per jar.
Large Size Glass Mustard. .....-
Tomatoe Oatsup, pints s cts, qtA |
Fancy Dried Apples, per b." J
3 ID. can Lye Hominy. 80"
B ID. bucket Jelly.
3 cakes Toilet Soap in Box. ....
The above articles are only 9 few
my many bargains, Watch
changes In this space. 1t will :
you money. MORRIS pays .
for country produce (in CO
trade) than any house in ths .
u 1DO~Bn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

HONOLULU, Feb. ga report on
revenue collections in Hawaii for 1899
SHOVE sS,S4b,2S 80, 90 against "a
Sos, 4so.i2 10 1895.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Full line Of staple goods will be sold
at the same prices as before the rise
ct Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
Boone County Fair Plans.

COLUMBIA, No., Feb. 24.--Direcsors
OF the Boone county fair have flied
D date for their fourth annual fair
At Columbia on July 81 and August 1,
z IN 3. They VIII Offer four si,Ooo
stakes In addition 10 other liberal
purses. There lea large premium in
~ departments. n. d. Robinst is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
n NOTICE OF x
Democratic Committee Meeting.
To he Members Of The Democratic CON-

To The Members Of the Democratic Com
Fafttee Of Audraia County, No.:
You are hereby notified that there
will be a meeting Of said committee
ct the grand jury room, In the city Of
Mexico, at II O'Clock a. m, on
Monday, the 18th Day Of March, a. D.
1900,
for the purpose OF determining the
time and manner Of nominating .
Democratic county ticket and for the
Transaction Of such other business e.
may como before said COMMITTEES. An
msmberu are urged 10 be present 20
that the Democracy Of the county
may be fully represented.
HENRY WEBER, Chairman.
A. J. WmDcoTT, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

. line Of embroidery, from the
nafroweSt Swiss 10 the widest Main
sooEs and Hamburgs, 81 lOwsss prices
81 Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

From the AnxVaAse tCAnaWAF Coz Review
Rhodes CLAY, Of Mexico, announces
in this issue Of the Reuiesc as q candi-
date for the Legislature from Audrain
county. Mr.. Clay 10 recognized as one
of the ableat young lawyers In the
State. he is a o OF Hon. Green Clay
and lie decended from . long line Of
illustrious ancestors. he stands
squarely on the Chicago platform and
Is In thorough accord with the great
Democratic hosts on all the leading
questions OF the day. II he is elected
Audrain county will be ably and hon
estly represented and we predict that
no county In the State will send . man
there who will exert agreater or more
healthy influence over legislation than
Rhodes Clay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
From THREE COUNTIES
The cAndidsOyo Of Rhodes Gay for Rep.
rsssntat1ve Discussed By Boone
Audrain and Galloway
County Papsz

Pros ne oeltrlna tB0ons coung1 cssrsnr.
Rhodes Clay, OF Mexico, is . cAnds-
date for Representative Of Audrsin
county. His announcement appears
in this issue OF the Courier. He q .
Democrat In whom there Is no guile, .
lsveI-headed young man with old
fashioned ideas OF integrity, honor and
honesty. II elected, all the lobbyists
in Jefferson City VIII not be able to
swsrvs him from the paths Of duty.
A man Of brains and character and
eloquencs, be would represent any
county In the State with credit alike
10 himself and his constituents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

An unknown man was burned 10
death In . hotsl ct olArsmore, I. 7.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Fron vandala CAudr1in o0a Nal md RzprssA
In the proper column to-day APP
pears the announcement Of Rhodes
Clay for representative. His determi-
nation TO enter the race for the nomi-
nation Of this important once 10 Q
source Of great satisfaction 10 his
many friends both in vandaila and
every towpship In the county. Mr..
Clay isA stalwArt young Democrats
has always been N untiring worker
for bis party, and 10 considered . very
ine lawyer. He possesses the necss-
sary qualities Of = good cficer-ability
and honesty. he wiz be . strong
candidate and should be be nominated
and elected he will do his duty fear
lessly, honorably and in~telligently for
the best interests OF the people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Laekand I
return 10 Mexico Thursday n
Houston, Texas, where they hlvsI
spending the winter. No dOubI
will be like eli the wanderers, Ra|
get back 10 MEXICO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
II troubled with rheumatIsu. ,

II troubled with rheumatian d
Chamberlain's Pain Balm q thI
win not cost you . cent II 1t doe J
good. One application will nt.
the pain. II also cures spsaIu Z
bruises in One-third the time rsQss
by an other treatment. outs, bsu|
trostbites, quinssy, pains In ihs 4
and chest, glanduIar and other vi
ings are quickly cured BY sppylRl
Every bottle warranted. Prics,Su
80 cents. For sale by all drurghm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01


VIcKsBURG, MISS, Feb. 15.-This d
the Mardi Gras season and the entire
south is glorious naturally and artih.
cially. Youth and beauty 10 happy
and joyous with music and flames with
and without Mosques. W. have an
idea that those who know they ara
young and pretty do not wear Mosques
even during Madri Gas. Mosques
cover q multitude Of impsrfections.
That'e the case the world over.
Our last National Association took
q tour Of northwest Canada last July.
There we saw the mountains, the
glaciers and the medions. What q
contrast 10 the fruit and flowers OF
TIE sunny south.
At Memphis, Tenn, yesterday We
met Mrs. Sam Morris, OF Mexico, who
is spending the winter Delightfully."- In
the south. She expects to return
home In q few days, &c abe is very
anxious TO Q the children. She did
not say anything about being In any
hurry to see Sam.
At jackson, Miss., We were royalty
entertained By President z. Il. Henry
who lives there.
JACKSON, Miss.
jackson, the beautifully located
capital city Of Mississipri, ID coming
10 the front, not only Is 40 educa-
tional center and q delightful place Of
residence, but also as : place Of bust
nest. No other city In the state has
such exceptionally fine railroad facil-
tiles. The main line Of the Ilinois
Central running from Chicago 10 New
Orleans passes through Jackson, and
from this point the Central has one
branch running to Greenwood and
Parsons into the great hard wood for.
eets Of the Yazoo Delta, and another,
q branch Of the Yazoo & Mississippi
Valley System, running from jackson
to Matches, in q southwestsriy dirsc-
ton, and running east and west, is 3
branch OF the Queen & Crescent
Railway, giving Jackson the best pos.
sible railroad facilities from svery al
rection. The business men Of jack
son begin 10 appreciate their sdYant-
ages In location, and already have es.
tablished Q number Of factories, ali
Of which are doing we'll
One Of the new and important i'm
proyements which jackson l. greatly
In need, and win soon have, IL 3 new
building, to replaces the old
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-01
THURSDAY, 3 1.

:. y. WHITE. Esaor a.a r-qprau.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-07-10
QUESTION ANSWERED

Yes, August Flower still has the largest sale of any medicine in ths civilized world Your motheri and grandmothers never thought oe using anything else for Indigestion or Billiousness. Doctors were scarce, and they seldom heard of Appen- dicitis, Nervous Proshation or Heart Failure, etc. They used August Flower to clean out the system and stop fermentation of undigested food, regulate the ac- ton of the liver, stimulate the ner- vous and organic action of the sys- tenn, and that is all they took when feeling dull and bad with head ache and other aches. You only need a few doses of Greens August Flower, in liquid form, to make you satisfied there is nothing serious the matter with you. For sale by all druggists.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-07-10
THE BEST REMEDY FOR STOMACH AND BOWEL
 TROUBLES.
DEMOCRAT

"I have been ill the drug busi- ness for twenty years and have sold most all of the proprietary medi- cines of any. note. Among the en- tire list l have never found any thing to equal Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all stomach and bowel troubles, " says o. w. Wakefield, of Column bus, Ga. This remedy cured two severe cases of cholera morbus in my family and I have recommend ed and sold hundreds of bottles of it to my customers to their entire satisfaction. It affords a quick and sure cure ill pleasant form. " For sale by w. H. Martin & Go. Druggists.