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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-01

So many requests have been made that
nj her coming engagement IN Providence
Rose Coghlan shall play ''Twixt Matinee
and Night" the charming little play pre-
sented by her here two years ago that
she is seriously considering the matter
although at rrst inclined TO offer an en-
urely new dramatic sketch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-01

These aro the days OF atmosphere"
plays Dramatists. stagc managers ana
actors have sll got tho atmosphere"
cgsEe, ard In many respects We owe To
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
SOLD his BODY TO THE DOCTOR.
How a Missourian Near Death Saved
His Life Insurance and His Farm.
From the st...JOseph CMO,) DAILY News.

From the st:.Joseph CMo) Daily News.
In the Office of an old physician In
IT. Joseph there hangs the skeleton
OF a man and with it there hangs q
tale that is somewhat grewsome, but
nevertheless true. The physician
bought the mans skeleton before he
was dead, paid for 1t and was II deIlv-
cred to him after death by the mans
WIFE according to the contract. The
man who used the bones fret and to
whom they belonged in life was a
Doniphan county farmer, living across
the river from st. Joseph. He was In
bad health and needed money, In
fact, he had to have money to keep
up his life insurance and there had
been q partial failure of crops that
year. The farmer knew that the end
Of his life was not far of and he must
have money at once to pay mp his life
insurance. He had q wife and
children and he would not mortgage
the farm.
One day he came to the city and
said to the physician, whom he knew
very well: doctor, what will you
give me for my skeleton?" 1t was a
startling proposition ct first, and the
physician shrank from making such 9
purchase, but after the farmer had
explained his situation 1t did not have
such a bad appearance. The sale
was finally made, the contract
drawn and signed and the physician
paid for the skeleton of the living
man. The amount paid was more
than enough, the farmer said, to pay
for his life insurance as long as he
would need 1t.
He lived longer than he expected,
however, and came back again to see
the physician. he had spent part of
the money for other purposes, and
another payment was almost due on
the life insurance: 81 am still using
these bones, DOCTOR" be said, ''and
came over to see II you could not af-
ford to advance q little more on them"
The physician demurred, but finally
made another small advance, over
and above the price he was to pay.
Soon afterwards the farmer died, and
his wife delivered the body to the
physician. 1t was dissected IN q
medical college and the physician
still has the skeleton. 1t was q grew
some bargain, but 1t was business.
The KANSAS woman still has the
cofiu in which her husbands body
was brought to the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
CAREEGIEs OFFER IN HANDs.
Jefferson City Taking Steps to Secure a
Public Library.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May TO-
Jefferson City is now In a fair way to
secure one Of the Carnegie libraries
that the steel and iron magnate has
been distributing 90 generously about
the country during the past few
years.
Some time since, through his secre-
tary, Mr.. Carnegie made a PROPOSE
ton TO jefferson City. He proposed
to donate $4,000 provided the city
would supply q site for the building
and create a fund Of 5000 per annum
for the maintenance of the library.
A committee Of public spirited oiti-
zsns, headed BY Rev. DR.. J. F. Heudy,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church; Chief Justice James B. CAN'T,
OF the supreme court; Judge A. M.
Hough, Il. Simonson, Hon. r. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
In the Circuit Court OF Audralu O..
ty, Missouri.

By virtue and authority Of a al
and order Of sale made by The I
court In the above entitled cause !
Of 3 decree thereof, dated Fsba
srd, 1900, l win, on
Friday, June the 9Th, 1900
between the hours Of Q O'Clock b !
forenoon and 8 O'Clock In the 4
noon Of that day, at the east 4
door OF the Court House, In tht
OF Mexico, in the County Of Anal
In the State of Missouri, sell at
vendue, to the highest bidder, tsl
lowing described real estste, !
The east half Of the southeast qz
and east half of the southwest ouI
Of the southeast quarter and thsa
east quarter Of the northeast qnE
section seventeen, and east bali I
northeast quarter OF the noFA
quarter, section twenty, all ID Il
ship hfty- one, of range ten.
Terms Of sale as follows, viz:
half cash; balance, twelve nd
time with six percentum intereA
anuum.
For partition among the allow
titled parties, according to the
speetive rights and interests.
JOHN 7. BAKE
Special OommlsloH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
Rixsy delivers goods free of charge
Meaning Of A Vase"

Meaning Of "Aux Vase"
Col. W. P. switzler In the Columbia
Statesman writes:
"Aux Vase" is the name Of q well
known creek, village and church In
Galloway county. Right frequently ]
am asked the meaning of the name
and the history Of it. Let me answer
here and thus perhaps aaye myself
and others some trouble. In early
times, precisely when I cannot state,
L. W. Boggs, afterwards governor Of
Missouri from 1887 to 1s4I and who
died in Nappa Valley, California, on
March Il, 1850, was travelling with q
party Of Frenchmen in the present
territory Of Galloway county and
while it was q part of 81. Charles.
Coming to Q stream they attempted 10
cross 1t. Some Of their teams mired
and were extricated with difficulty.
Hence q Frenchman of the party
sailed the stream "Riviere Aux
Vases" (river with a miry place in
IT, The present incorrect spelling Of
the name il Of too long continuance to
be now corrected, W. +. 8.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Brown, Miss A. ]. Thompson and
others, has been quietly at work on
the matter until now II is In good
shape for successful contamination.
At q meeting OF the city council
held last night an ordinance provid-
ing for q special election to be held
June 10 to vote upon a tax of / mill on
the dollar for the creation OF the
library fund, was introduced and
passed. The petition containing the
names Of 240 taxpayers asking for the
submission OF the proposition to the
voters was presented by Chief Justice
CAN'T, and under a suspension OF the
rules, moved by Councilman Shoup,
the ordinance fixing the date for the
special election was passed.
As the proposition only requires q
majority vote 1t will be carried.
Great interest is felt In the matter
here BY all classes OF citizens, and the
Commercial Ciub IL behind the move
ment, 80 II appears reasonably cer
tain that Jefferson City will be n of
the cities ia the West TO profit by the
philanthropy OF MIR. Carnegie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
TRUSTEES SALE

WHEREAS, q. r. Toalson, q Z
man Of Mexico, No., by bic g.
deed OF trust acknowledged Ihl
day OF March, 1896, and recorded :
Recorders ONCE Of Audrain Ca
Missouri, at deed book 10, psgl
conveyed to the undersigned I
Guthrie, trustee, ell bis right J
Interest and estate In and 10 tsl
lowing described real estate E
10 the County Of Audrsin, sue
Missouri, viz: Lots one ~, to
three (S) and four az in BLOCK J
(3) and lots three 90, four (l
i've (5) In block four ~ In 0Eral
Highview Addition to Mexico J
which said conveyance was ~
trust to secure the payment dti
tain ~promissory note In said tsN
scribed and, whereas, said ~
become due and Ia unpaid, nos De
fore, In accordance with the ~
Ions OF said deed Of trust, and :
request Of the legal holder o.
note, l will proceed 10 sell the :
described real estate ct the east
door Of the Court House In the y
Mexico, In the County OF Aue
State Of Missouri, TO the highea
der for cash, at public auction .
Friday, the Sth Day Of June !
between the hours Of nine In the
noon and ave In the afternoon d,
day, to satisfy said note, toe.
with the cost and expenses Of sIs
Ing this trust. NJ. B. GUTHRIE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
Sheriff. Sale.


By virtue and authority Of q y
execution issued from the oiiee 2 !
clerk Of the Circuit Court OF Az.
County, Missouri, ~returnable :
June term, 1900, OF said court, ~
me directed In favor OF W. II. W
and against ]. W. Tincher,
levied upon and seized all INC \
title, interest and claim Of us
]. w. Tincher of, In and to the ~
ing described real estate, to-Wil.
The east half OF the southeasi
ter and the cast half Of the soua
quarter OF the southeast quarIs,
the southeast quarter OF the bolt
quarter OF section seventeen Ans
east half Of the northeast quai'
the northeast of section twenty
township hfty-one Of range ~
lying and being In the said ~ Z
and state Of Missouri; and VIII
Friday, the 18th Day Of IuHs .
1900, -.
the houre OF nine ~
In the forenoon and i've
In the afternoon OF that osh,
the east Court House door,
city Of Mexico, county OF Aus
Aforesaid, cell the same,
much thereof Sc may be require
public vendue, to the highest :
Tor cash In hand (subiect 70 as Z
liens and i~udgments), 10 satsp
execution and costs.
N. N. MELSOs
Sheriff Of Andraln County
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
Try Q sack Of our AIbatTOss
Flour and you'll always buy h.
Copyof guarantee printed on
back of every Albatross sack.
Why kIbatrOSS Flour Is the Best.

l.. Albatross Flour is made
from the finest selected Missouri
soft winter wheat and is war
ranted to be our highest grade
OF Flour.
2. 1t is prepared upon the
latest scientific principles, guar
anteed absolutely pure and we
offer $1,000 for any proof to
the contrary.
8. Our motto is quality, re-
CARELESS OF cost.
4. We guarantee Albatross
Flour to be absolutely uniform
and reliable, as fine as any Flour
made or we will cheerfully re-
fund your money.
S. We guarantee it to give
perfect satisfaction for bread,
biscuits and all kinds OF pastry.
6. We will deem it a favor
if you will allow us to make any
thing satisfactory that you do
not find so. II Albatross Flour
does not come up to our guar
antee and your expectations
please report same promptly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
Nebraska Orator VIII Present the
States Candidate.

LINCOLN NEB., May 2l.-The Ne
braska delegation to the National
Democratic Convention at Kansas
City held q meeting Il this city to.
day. It was an executive session at
which officers for the delegation were
chosen, recommendation for places
on the committees at Kansas City
made and a general plan Of action dis
cussed.
Colonel William J. Bryan, ct the
request Of the delegates, took dinner
with them and afterwards was present
at the meeting. The following
selections were announced: W. II.
Thompson, Of Gardner Island, Presl-
dent National Committeeman from
Nebraska chairman of the delegation;
James Dahlman,o of Omaha, late chair
man OF the Democratic State Commit
tee, National Committeeman; r.
L. Metcalf, member OF Platform
Committee.
W. d. Oldham, Deputy Attorney
General for Nebraska, win present
Bryan's name 10 the convention and
make the nominating speech. This IL
known to be Bryan's personal desire.
The delegation will ask the courtesy
of the convention that the speech
come from Bryan's home State, aud
1t lie believed that II will be granted.
Oldham lie an orator Of reputation In
Following the meeting the delegates
drove into the country q few miles TO
Mr.. Bryan's farm for q few hours
stay. The delegates declare the vice
presidency was not discussed In any
and they will 20 10 Kansas
City with no fixed Intentions on that
MARRIED A MEXICO LADY.
Mr.. Oldham, spoken Of above, mar
ried Hiss Belle Fentem, Of Mexico, q
ueiea Of IL. ID. Graham.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

REFERRING to the popularity Of the
mention of Senator r. ii. Cockrell for
president OF the United States the
Washington Times says: "a furtive
paragraph in the Times about two
weeks ago, quoting q New England
Senator Is saying that the Democrats
could win the election in November
with the Hon. Francis Marion Cock
rell, Of Missouri, as their candidate,
appears to have started q boom Of no
uncomfortable proportions for the
senator for president. During the
week one Of the leading members of
the Missouri delegation has been
waited on by q New York Democrat of
national fame and urged to push the
candidacy Of Senator Cockrell. The
fact is, that Senator Oockrell is not 9
candidate, and his close friends say
that he only iouts the suggestion of
his availability, but that does not deter
an influential group of party leaders
in the Empire state from insisting
that be be entered in the race. The
New Yorker referred to declares with
the utmost confidence that Senator
Oockrell could carry the electoral
vote Of New York and that after care
fully investigating the conditions he
lie Satisfied the big M~issourian could
sweep New Jersey, Connecticut and
Maryland back into the Democratic
line, and that he feels certain Mr..
Bryan viii lose all OF these states.
This New Yorker belongs to the reg
ular organization Of the party in his
state and SHOWS his determination 20
support Mr.. Bryan loyalty and en-
Enthusiastically, but he regards the sit
uation as hopeless with Bryan again
a. the candidate. He says that be and
those who requested him to come to
Washington have carefully weighed
all OF the peculiar circumstances that
would surround a candidate like Sen
ator Cockrell, 8 Confederate brigadier
One OF the hercest fighters the Oen-
federate forces had-and that despite
this fact the Missourian's record in
congress would carry him TO the White
House IL the Democrats would noml-
nate him. II lie pointed out that Sen
ator cookrell Is quite as popular 10
q. A. r. circles as is any man who led
the victorious columns of the Union
army thiFty-hve years ago. Senator
CockrelI, ever since he entered con-
gress, has been the consistent friend
OF Union soldierr. By his vote and
influence he has aided every worthy
pension claimant. In other affairs he
has been quite as broad, liberal and
patriotic IN his senatorial duties.
Marrow partisanship is as foreign TO
the nature Of tnis stout and intelligent
old Democrat as 1t is possible 70
imagine. Il is in this spirit that the
suggestion Of Senator Ooekrelfis can
didacy l. received By all sorts Of men
the capltol-Democrais, Populists
and Republicans. Hobe1y believes
be will e nominated nobody believes
be could Be induced % enter the race,
but noyersheless nobody treats with
anything but The profonndeaf respect
ne arguments presented for his nom
Inetion.H
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Miss MARzL HATHAWAY, ore c4
Mexico's most accozPHshsa yo1zg
ladies', has accepted = Peaf11oz n tie
academic department IN HErazl col-
lege, and We congratulase the manage
ment OF that institution On securing
her services. We pre6ct that she
viii make . most successful teacher
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

THE reception given by the faculty
OF Hardin College on Monday even
ing was a most enjoyable affair. II
was more largely attended probably
than any function OF the kind ever
given at that Institution. These re-
ceptiOns bring about good results, in
that closer and more cordial feeling
is cultivated between our people and
the management and faculty Of the
institution. The more u people
know Of the management OF the col
Iege and the better they become
acquainted with the faculty the more
loyal they will be to the school. As
Hardin College grows older it grows
stronger with the masses of the peo-
pie, not only in Audrain and Mis-
souri,, but throughout the whole
couutrv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

TEE Mexico LEDGER would like to
see the delegates from this county to
all conventions pay their railroad fare
to and from the conventions. The
wsy to avoid placing the party under
obligations to the railroads is not to
ask for passes to and from q party
convention or for contributions to the
campaign fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

j.. r BEArroS, formerly Of NsndA-
liz, Mo, is now living at Carthage
Mo-, and is interestedin mining prep
critics in the Joplin district Mr..
Bratton isa young man Of dne bust
ness attainments and We are glad to
know IL making money, not only for
himself but for those interested with
him. He has made several thousand
dollars for Audrain county investors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

In to-dsy's LxDGEz win be found
the form Of petition 70 Be signed n
order TO secure rural tree ual de-
livery In Audrsin county. Have thh
petition signed and delivered % B. 2
Hopkins, Of Msxseo, whow WI prompt
~ forward them 10 Tashizgson Clfy
Give shis your attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

J. WEST GOODWIN is one of Mis-
souri's most famous editors and lie
getting old In the cause. A special
to the Republic from SedaliR says: ].
West Goodwin, editor Of the Sedalia
Bdzoo, will tomorrow celebrate the
fftieth anniversary Of his advent
into the newspaper world. In an
nouncing his anniversary Mr.. Good
win says he has forgiven all of bis
enemies and expresses an undying
friendship for all of the craft. In hli
capacity as editor of the Bazoo he has
done more, perhaps, than any othel
citizen to upbuild Sedslia, and fol
years he has been a powerful factol
In Missouri affairs. Although he hal
passed beyond the meridian Of life, h'
lie in excellent health, youthful il
spirits and as vigorous mentally a
many OF the young men in the news.
paper field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

SOME person has been circulating
the report that there was small pox
In Vandalia. There is no foundation
for this statement. There is no small
pox in Vandalia, nor has there been,
Vandalia is not a slow town and
could catch the small pox il 1t wanted
to. Yandalia is one Of Missouri'i
most prosperous little cities and w
congratulate 1t upon being one Of the
good towns in Missouri which escap
ed small pox this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

An all-day service will be held at
Trinity church Saturday, June 2nd.
Preaching at II O'Clock and in the
afternoon by Rev. W. A. Hanna.
Uusual services on Sunday.
W. q. RooKFR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
R FREE DELIVERY.
Audrsin Co unity Now has an 0ppOr'
tunity to Have Hail Delivered
Throughout the County.

The people Of Andrain ncw have
an opportunity tc havesfree rural de-
livery II the proper petition 10 signed
by a sufficient number Of people to
attract the attention Of the depart.
ment.
MIR. X. P. Hopkins, OF Mexico, has
been appointed to handle these petit
tons for the people Of Andrain
Ssssty. Sign the petition, which we
print below, and sand them to Mr..
Hopkins and he win forward them to
Hon. Champ Clark, who will endorse
them to the First Assistant Postmaster
General where they win receive the
proper attention.
CONDITIONS OF THE sxRvICE.
1t must be borne In mind that the
intention Of Congress In suthc4zing
the free delivery OF uAsls IN rvEAl
districts was not to grant . suburban
delivery 30 cities fnclnded IN ina
free delivery serves, nor 10 establish
a village tree delivery. TIE purpose
Of the Rural Free Delivery System b
to give postal facilities 10 those WHO.
have none; 70 carry the malls dAily 10.
remote rural eonmEnitisa the resi-
dents Of whkh weala otherwise have
TO travel from TIVE 70 twelve mE2ss
70 recssva their letters ar1 Esws-.
papers.
Ths roads Eaa Be good IA n Al
essential prs-requaziss 70 say hvsad-
gAfion.
No rozss cxn hs sztahRsAsd maj b
lsss thAn troa % . IS EElssh h1gsh,
or xhieh ss-vss Les hAAE la tzz.
lies
ne rouss sho1h Be 20 arranged
that the carrier win not be required
to travel over tie sAns gFo1nd tutce
on the szns day.
Those desiring he delivery E1zt be
prepared to put up, a. their oWn sx-
penss, at some convenient location
which car be reached by the carrier
without dismounrng from his buggy,
appropriate and secure boxes for the
reception OF the United States mails.
Rural carriers are not required to
deliver mail to houses standing back
from the main rood. The service b
one OF accommodation, and the
patrons are expected to mest the De-
parsment half way in sffording facili-
ties for it's establishment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

If the people of Audrain county
want free delivery they must get
together, lay out a route and sign the
proper petition. This matter must
be attended to in a prompt and buni.
ness like way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

The LEDGER would like to
the present address Of D, i
formerly Of West Union, Iowa; |
~ Schultz, formerly OF Moline,
r. Nunly, late Of Sailing, and q
Bratcher, formerly Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

As an Indication Of the form Of ap-
plication which meets the require
ments Of the Department the follow
ing petition, upon which Rural Free
Delivery Service was established from
South Whitley, Whitley county, Ind,
on Oct. 2, 1899, ID cited:
First Assistant Postmaster General, Washing
ton, DC.
SOUTH WHITNEY, WHITLEY CoUE-
|TY, INDIANA, May ID, 1sss.-The I'M
dersigned petitioners would show
that they are residents Of Whitney
county, Indiana, south of the town Of
South Whitney, in said county, In q
thickly settled farming community;
that farming is the leading avocation
Of residents Of said community; that
the roads r graveled and in good
condition over the proposed route,
and they ask for the establishment OF
Rural Free Delivery OF malls for said
community over the route described
as follows:
Starting at the post-ofice Of South
Whitney; thence southwest to Web.
ster's corners, q distance OF 2 miles
thence west ~ miles TO Kinzis's cor
ners; thence south l mile; thence east
~ miles; thence south 1 mile; thence
west ~ miles; thence south 1 mile
thence east ~ miles; thence south z
OF q mile, and return to Reelhorn
school house; thence east % miles Ia
Lees corners; thence northwest along
the Goshen gravel road 8 miles q
South Whitney, the place of starting,
making a total distance Of twenty.
two (22) miles. A map of said route
is attached hereto.
gI0NATITRFH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society Of the N. E. Church, South,
VIII meet Thursday, at 3 p. m, May
p, In the pastors study. A full at
tendance IL desired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Irwin d. Lambert, Of near Duly, left
TO- day for Southern Missouri, where
be win spend . couple Of weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

We always carry on hand a
large supply Of SILK Finish and
Mexico Fayorite Flour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

II win pay you 70 pay cash for vshi-
cles, moving machines, etc. this year.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
THURsDAY,MAY q.

By the way, would not Senator 2.
~. Cockrell make an IDEAL President
Of the United States7
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Kid gloves and belts TO match all
I'D -to-date ladies' suits at Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
OF SALE IN PARrIrl
Alta Hatcher and 6. Il. Tinchsr,

Paiua
Vs.
Saddle Tincher, VIM. Tinoher, WIN
Tincher, John Tlncher, O. +, ma
or, b. A. Tincher, Bettie Noon
Rebecca McElroy, Emily Ocla1
Robbie Wood, Amanda EiHh, d
lilah Leepor, Laura Huleit Rol
Greed, Bngie Greed, Lee lAs Rsl
ale Creed. 1~sN c.aaAPNLSa,Sl
Delundn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

W. A. Morris Is up after aps
illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Rixey has the freshest stock of gro
ea1ies In Mexico. d3t-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Mrs. Mark Ferguson, Of Jonesburg,
l. the guest of Mrs. W. J. Rixey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Mrs. Mary D. Pickett, Of Mays
vile, KY, il the guest of Mrs. Tina
nohvna.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
OLDHAM TO NAME BRYAN.

Rixey, on the north side pubIi'
nna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
NOW is YOUR CHANCE.
Profs. Magruder & Downing,

The two eminent Magnetic Hsalers, will remain in Mexico at least 80 days
longer. They are located at Mrs. Laura steeles, two blocks west of north
corner of the Public Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24
HaNATUREs.


Is worth q ship load Of argument"
What shall be said, then, of Thousands
of facts7 Every cure by Hoods Sar-
saparills lie q fact, presenting the
strongest possible evidence of the
merit of this medicine. Thousands
and thousands Of such facts prove
that Hoods Sarsaparilla win cure all
diseases caused or promoted BY i'm
pure blood. 1t Is the best medicine
money can buy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Those who claim to be coed guess
ers expect Mexico to have nearer
5000 than 5000 population under
the new census.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-24

Indigestion, nausea are cured by
Hoods Pills.