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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
Bought Lelueura Reaidsnoa

From the Jefferson City PRES
Secretary Of ~State-eleet Sam B. Cool
yesterday closed a deal with Secretary
Of State A. A. Lesueur by which he
purchased the handsome residence
property on Washington street owned
and formerly occupied by the latter.
The amount paid by Mr.. Cook was
5000, a very reasonable figure indeed,
as the house is one Of the most CON-
Portable In the city, being modern
throughout In its conyeniences and
equipment MI. Cook and his young
son, Louis Hord, returned to Mexico
yesterday. Mr.. Cook win probably re-
turn to-day, accompanied by MrS
Cook, and they win perfect arrange
ments for removing to jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

e. B. SCHNEIDER, Of Worcester,
called at the LEDGER Office to-day and
in subscribing for a year, said: II
want the Mexico LEDeRE for a year.
Everybody tells me it is the best
country paper published"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
Blankets at Emmons'.

The chances % get the elegant
piano is drawing 20 a close. Pollard
gives you better value for your money,
and a ticket on the piano with every
dollar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

TIRE firm 81 J. Blum, Son S Co.
has the sympathy q our business
men 10 their heavy los BY robbery
Sunday night. II Is hoped the thieves
will Be capfnred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

The Racket has the best assortment
u holiday goods In Mexico and sells
them cheaper than any other store.
Come and see for yourself. d&wIt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

The two schools In Mexico, Hardd
College and the Missouri MDiar
Academy, will dismiss this week a
the holidays. Hardin will dsmls
Thursday and NJ. NJ. A. on Friday
The schools will reopen on THURSDAY
January s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

PBoPLE vino neither pay taxes nor
subscribe toward public enterprises
very often make the most noise about
the management u Affairs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

John Sims of San Angelo, Tex, /
home TO spend the HOLIDAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

TIE LED8ER's movement for a
Christmas tree for the poor children
~ this city Is meeting with hearty
and cordial approval BIZ everybody.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Dr. Elliott coues. the famous orni-
biologist. whose death took place re-
Gently. was a arm believer In ghosts.
and promised several OF his friends
that he would appear to them after his
demise. He used 10 say that he vas
able. at q certain time each dag, to
project what he called bis conscious
body from his material body. This
conscious body was At n surround
Cd b. phantoms. most Of them stnan-
gers TO him, but some Of whom re-
semhlsd dead frtsnAa They converted.
but not audibiT 10 him
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
PROM HILL TO HILL.

The sun had cross'd from hill to hin
Its path we call'd a day;
We saw each other face to face,
The each one vent his way.
Descending darkness s~upervened,
We term'd its substance night.
And in its folds, save but In thought
Each vision passed from sight.
And yet along the suns bright trail
We read another's need;
And answered IL, through brotherhood,
In loving word and deed.
And when the evening hills Of life
With gold and crimson burn,
That day in memory proves the best
Which holds some kindly turn.
Il. MENcH CHAMBERS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Ton he WaslInEt0n Post
The automobile is now having its
show. Some day the pedestrian may
be given a chance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Try AlbatroSs Flour and convince
yourself that we have the best.
SMITH BROs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Louis r.. Larkins and Mrs. Vlctais
J. Hun, both OF south Of Mexico, we're
married by Rev. j. J. Porter, at thI
Baptist church Sunday night aitsI
the regular services.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Royal Smyrna rugs in the Pastel
shades al Emm0ns'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Six spoolS Of thread, &c, at Elm
mons,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

THEEE viii likely be services in
Mexico COMMUNICATING the incoming
% thenew century.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Mis- Bessie Wright is home from
independence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

We are showing the best line Of rugs
we have had -EmmonS'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

The Duke Of Manchester was shown
Cincinnati after midnight Among
the places visited were q dance hall,
where be saw a cake walk, anda cheap
lodging house occupied BY men who.
buy floor space for s cents per night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

New patterns in tapestry portlss,
Emmons,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Examine u line Of leather goods
pocketbookS purses, bin books card
cases cigar cases. etc.
BUCKSER & WHITNEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Alpaca in white and colorS just in at
Emm0ns'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
The Weekly Ledger


As extra session q Congress WI
likely be called 10 March
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Genuine Ebony goods-military
brushes, bat brushes clothes brushes,
hair brushes, etc, at lowest figures.
d3-w1 BUcKNER s. WHITNEY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Pollard's for Xmas presents and i
chance on the piano.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Gilt buttons. and braid In endless
variety at Emmons,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Mrs j. E. Martin, formerly Of Mex
leo, nov Of Kansas City, had her
pocket-book stolen from her drawing
room while at dinner one evening this
week joel says that is what they
get for moving away from Mexico.
Old style $3.50 shoes 90 cts. at En-
mons.
Mrs. j. II. Lane informs the LEDGER
that 1t will be impossible for her to
serve on the committee In connec-
ton with the looking after the poor
during the holidays as suggested by
friends through the LEDoER.
Old style childrens shoes 90 cts. at
Emmons'.
Mn. A. w. Fish and Mrs. J. e.
Carpenter left for Kansas City to-day.
Holiday table linen at Emmons'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Fancy iannels 10 Yale blue and Ok
rose at Emm0ns'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

We will save you @ per cent. on
dolls. books, games and toys
THE RACKET,
South Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

W. A. Edmonston IS in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

All the new things in dress goods 1t
Emmonsi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
SALE UNDER TRUST DEED.

See Buckner s. Whitney's 25c Line d
Xmas goods; they are all bargains
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Entirely too much winter clothing
at Emmons'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

Old style $3.50 shoes 90 cts. at En-
mons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
Wrote Several Pretentious Histories
and Biographies and Also
Edited q Magazine.
vICToRIA's SECOND SON DEAD
DETAILS OF THE SUDDEN END OF
THE DUKE OF sAXE-COBURG.
Was SuffOcated by Cancerous
Growth at the Root of His Tongue
Mourning in England.

NEW YORK. July 31.-John Clark Rid
path, the historian, died in the Presby-
terian Hospital at $50 o'clock this even
ing from a complication of diseases. He
had been patient in the hospital since
April &C. His wife and son, S. L. Ridpath,
were at the bedside The body was later
removed from the hospital.
John Clark Ridpath LII. d., was born In
Putnam county, Indiana, in April, 1Sil. He
was graduated from Asbury (now De
Pauw) University in 1863, taking first hon
ors After serving as principal of the
academy at Thorntown, Ind, and as super
intendent of public schools at Lawrence
burg, he was called, in 1869, to the chair
of English literature at De Pauw. He was
transferred later to the chair of history
and political philosophy. In 1875 he pub
lished his first book. an Academic His
tory Of the United States In 1876 he pub
lished his Popular History of the United
States" and afterwards 1.-The Life and
Work of Garfield His "Cyclopedia of
Universal History was published in 1885.
In 1885 he resigned his professorship in
De Pauw and the vice presidency of the
university, in order that he might devote
his whole time TO writing. In 1898 he pub
lished his Life and Work of James G..
Blaine and in 1894 his Great Races of
Mankind He was engaged for ten years
in preparing the material and four years
in writing this work In 1898 he published
his Life and Times of Gladstone" and a
supplement to the History of All Ma
tons" He was for time editor of the
Arena Magazine of Boston. In 1896 he ran
for Congress on the Democratic ticket in
his home district in Indiana and was de-
feated by a small majority. In recent
years he has been engaged in the prepara-
ton of a complete and elaborate history
of the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
TRIBUTE TO HUMBERT.
General Draper Tells of His Inter-
views with the Late king.

SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass, July 81
General w. F. Draper, ambassador to
Italy, in a letter to the Milford Board of
Trade, to-day, referring TO the assassina-
ton of King Humbert of Italy, said: 1.-The
assassination of King Humbert is one of
those atrocious crimes against the heads of
government which do not seem to diminish
in frequency as governments grow milder
King Humbert, L knew we'll. and was
greatly attached to him. During my stay
in Rome, 1 was assigned three or four
private interviews year of about an hour
each, at which only his Majesty and /
were present and outside of this / met
him at court functions probably six or
eight times more each year. At all these
latter occasions he never failed to seek me
out for five or ten minutes conversation,
that being his custom with each of the
ambassadors who might be present He
was greatly interested in the United States
of America and particularly in our wonder
full material progress.
"At our last interview he said: You will
lead the world-you are leading ii now ma
terially.' He also said: We old nations
that are compelled to keep up immense
armies to protect ourselves against each
other, are very severely handicapped. He
was frank, cordial, courageous, the beau
ideal of a soldier, and it is said that he
would have preferred to be general of one
of his own cavalry divisions to being King
of Italv"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
But omcials Are Anxious as to what
Has Happened Since the Last
Courier Left Picking.
FROM CHAFFEE AND REMEY
NEWS ALSO RECEIVED FROM THE,
COLONEL AND ADMIRAL.
Iuafmation that Relief Force Ia
About to Start from Tien-Tsin
MANY Soldiers Ill.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. July 31.-The dispatch Of
Minister Conger, sent from Peking Satur-
day, July p. and other reliable dispatches
dated July %, convince the most pessimistic
that the foreign ministers had made good
their defense UP tc that time. The last let
ter sent from Peking was dated nine days
ago. What has happened in the meantime
can only be conjectured. Hope mingles
with fear as to the fate of the foreigners.
1t is not believed that the policy of this
government as TO a movement on Peking
will be changed. The threats. veiled as
warnings. by Ii Hung Chang and others,
be the signal for massacre of the minis
ters and other foreigners in that capital
has so far heen disregarded by this gov
ernment and all other governments repre-
sented in China. 1t is impossible to UNDER
stand how amicable relations can be re-
stored and maintained by acquiescence in
such conditions. Their very proposal would
stamp China as a brigand among the ma
tions and the submission to them by other
nations would be an abject surrender on
their part to a policy utterly abhorrent TO
every sentiment that underlies the inter-
course between civilized nations. This is
the feeling in official circles here.
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bly, prearranged to distract the attention
OF the carbineers. The King was so
pleased with his welcome at Monza and felt
so safe that he turned to his aid and
said: I'D like to return afoot,' but he
was dissuaded.
All the Italian troops took the oath of
allegiance to the new King to-day, amid
the applause of the people. Perfect tran
guilty reigns throughout the country.
A deputation of senators and deputies
had arranged to meet King Victor Emman-
uel, but, as in conformity with court eti-
quette, the journey of his Majesty to
Monza was strictly private. the idea was
abandoned. For a similar reason the min
listers decided not to go to Naples.
Late this evening 1t is reported that the
body of King Humbert will be brought
here on Sunday. Queen Margherita de-
sires to accompany the remains.
Emperor William has notified the govern
ment of his intention TO attend the funeral.
A dispatch of coincidence has been re-
ceived from Ii Hung Chang.
A Tuscan named Giusta, who lives in the
house of Remala, in Milan, and other sus-
poets have been arrested there. The assas-
sin speaks English, French and Spanish
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
DUKE OF SAxE-COBURG.
Details of the Death of the Second
Son of Queen Victoria.

COBURG, July 31.-The Duke of Sake
Coburg, who died at 10 o'clock last evening
at Rosenau Castle, by his sudden demise
escaped painful, lingering end. Recently
at a consultation of specialists in Vienna
it was discovered that there was a cancer
Gus growth at the root of his tongue. At
the desire of the duchess and other mem
bers Of the family, who were aware of the
nature of his disease. the duke took up his
residence at Rosenau. His royal highness
was unaware of the real state of his health
and hoped he would recover until Friday
last, when his condition became such as to
preclude hope. Saturday and Sunday he
suffered such violent attack of suffoca-
tion that arrangements were made for per-
forming the operation of tracheotomy
Finally the duke died without having suf-
fered severe pain During the minority of
his heir the Duke of Albany, the govern
ment of the Duchess will be conducted by
the hereditary prince of Hohenlohe-Lan-
genberg the guardian of the young duke.
LONDON, July 31.-The news OF the
death of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha,
second son of Queen Victoria, has created
a sensation in London, as it was unexpect-
ed There were many callers at Clarence
and Marlborough houses and the lord
chamberlain's Office. Flags were half
masted at the Carleton. Reform. Sports
and other West End clubs. The Queen
was deeply affected and the Prince of
Wales Cancelled the arrangements for at
tending Goodwood to-day. where his horse
Lucknow the favorite in the race for
the Stewards cup.
At Windsor there were many signs of
mourning, the bells in the curfew tower of
ST. Georges Chapel being tolled. 1t IL
stated that the body OF the late duke will
be embalmed and brought 10 England for
interment and that IL will lie in state at
Windsor. The funeral exercises will be
held at Coburn on Friday. Aug. 3. The
Prince of Wales will represent the Queen.
He will be accompanied to Coburg by
either his son, the Duke OF York. or his
brother, the Duke OF Connaught.
The lord mayor Of London sent a mes
sage OF coincidence TO the Queen on behalf
OF the citizens OF London. expressing the
hope that the sympathy of the nation
would prove solace and comfort In her
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01

General Chaffee. at Taku. and forwarded
by cable from Cne-Foo:
"Che-Foo. July 3O.-Have had interview
with admiral. Go ashore this afternoon.
Facilities for unloading not adequate.
therefore discharging slowly. Am informed
that Byron has ordered tug for towing
two seventy-ton lighters. If tug is OBJ
tanned discharging will improve. Indiana
will finish discharging to-day and proceed
10 Nagasaki. 1t will take two days II un-
load the horses of Reilly's battery. and a
week before the Grant is discharged OF her
cargo. VIII see Daggett tomorrow.
'It is reported in Taku bay that it is the
intention to begin the forward movement
toward Peling at once. Details are not
known here VIII arrive at Tien-Tsin too
late tomorrow to cable from there. Mes
sage from Tien-Tsin must leave Tongu-Ku
at a. m. to catch dispatch boat at anchor
age for Che-Foo at p. m. Soon as pos
sible will get definite information as re-
CARDS conditions and purposes at Tien-Tsin.
Will cable my views"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
The Dukes Career.

The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was
born Aug. 6, 1874. His name was Alfred
Ernest Albert and he was known as the
Duke of Edinburgh until 1898, when he
succeeded his uncle, Ernest II, in the duchy
of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He studied at
Bonn and Edinburgh, entered the royal
navy in 1858, was elected King of Greece In
1862, but declined the dignity, was created
Duke of Edinburgh. and on Jan. %, 1874,
married the Grand Duchess Marie Alexan-
drovna, daughter Of the Emperor Alexan-
der III of Russia. His eldest daughter,
Princess Marie Alexandra Victoria, born
Oct %, 1875. was married In 1892 to Ferdi-
nand of Roumania. His second daughter,
Princess Victoria Melita, born in 1876, was
married in 1894 10 the Grand Duke OF Hesse.
His third daughter, Princess Alexandra
Louise Olga Victoria, born in 1878. mar
ried in 1896 the hereditary prince of Hohen-
lohe-Langenburg. His other daughter.
Princess Beatrice Leopoldine Victoria, was
born in 1884.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
MANIFESTO TO ITALIANS.
The Ministry Formally Announces the
Killing of King Humbert.

ROME, July 31.-In the absence of the
new King. the ministry has issued, in his
name, a manifesto to the nation, as fol-
lows:
king Victor Emmanuei III, in ascend
ing the throne, has to perform the pain
full duty of announcing TO the country the
awful calamity which has violently cut
short the valuable life Of King Humbert.
The nation. wounded In its sincere affec-
ton for the august dead, and in sincere
execrating the cruel crime, will be plunged
into profound grief for the venerated men,
ory of a good, brave and magnanimous
King, the pride OF his people and the wor-
thy perpetuator of the traditions of the
house of Savoy by rallying with unshak-
able loyalty around his august successor.
Italians will prove by their deeds that their
institutions do not die"
The police are pushing inquiries in all
directions, but the information with regard
to the assassin Rressi is not yet very
definite. 1t appears that when he was
searching for lodgings on Friday at Monza
he was accompanied by young man,
whom the police are now seeking. The
pistol the assassin used was a new and
superior weapon, marked Massachusetts, .
The police Of Milan searched the house of
man named Ranello, and IL is reported.
found important papers showing that
Bressi had relations with persons in the
United States and that communications
had passed between him and them in con-
nection with the crime. Bressi and an
other Tuscan freouented the cafes i'm
MILAN rharo thav uera nyarhaard dfo
cussing a big scheme that would aston
ish the world. Everything goes to show
that the crime was long premeditated and
the police are now being charged with
want OF foresight. II appears that the
cordons formed upon the arrival OF the
King at the fete ground were withdrawn
prior TO his departure. AS the King was
leaving a sort Of scuftie occurred. proba-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
BRIEF TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
President Mckinley Will Return to
the Capital for Two Days.

CANTON, o., July 31.-President McKin-
ley, accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou,
will leave Canton at 80 Wednesday after
noon via the Pennsylvania Railroad, reach
ing Washington Thursday early, where he
expects to remain two days. He expects to
be back to Canton by the latter part Of
the week. United States Minister to Russia
Tower arrived this morning and remained
with the President until about O'Clock
this afternoon. After a short talk in the
library the President and Minister Tower
were joined by Senator Fairbanks and the
three went for drive about the city. The
social call of Ohio State officials Repub-
lican candidates and committeeman will
be made tomorrow, as previously an.
nounced.
President and Mrs. Mckinley entertained
at dinner this evening a party of eighteen
friends, including Mr.. and Mrs. Nicely
monds and Mr.. and Mrs. Steese, of Massil-
Ion, with whom they lunched recently AMI
Judge and Mrs. Day and some of their Can
ton friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
Said to Have Been Intemperate..

BERLIN, July 31.-The body OF the late
Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha will be
conveyed tomorrow to the Maurice Church
at Coburg, where II will lie in state. The
new duke. who on July 10 was appointed
a lieutenant in the Prussian army, and
who for some time has been receiving a
military education in Potsdam, is for the
moment the guest of King Oscar or
Sweden. He is expected TO arrive here to-
morrow.
The German press again discusses. the
undesirability of allowing German sover-
eign states to become an English heirloom,
passing from hand to hand The National
Zeitung concludes its article on the subject
by telling the young duke that it will de-
pend on him to dissipate all objections
made inside and outside of the duchy to
the succession going to prince of for
eign birth and education.
1t is rumored here in political circles
that the death of Duke Alfred was due TO
intemperance, ii being town talk In Coburg
that he habitually carried to his bed
at night sodden with liquor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
CHARGED WITH CoWARDICE.
New Orleans Policemen Who Failed
to Arrest the Negro Charles.

NEW ORLEANS, July S1.-The special
committee of the police board appointed TO
investigate the conduct OF the police off,
GERS who were detailed to assist Captain
Day in the arrest of Charles. the negro
murderer, on Tuesday morning, and who,
If they had assisted him. would have prob
ably prevented the riots in New Orleans,
has recommended that charges of coward
ice b. brought against Sergeant Aucoin,
Corporal Trenchard and officers Cantrelle.
Pincon and Pernier and of deserting his
post against Detective Woodwork In the
affair of Friday, when Sergeant Porteous
and Officer Lally were killed.
II. H. Bate, aged sixty-five, an insur-
ance solicitor. who shot by the negro
Charles In the attic In the house at Clio
and Saratoga streets on Friday. died to-
day. This makes seven men Charles killed.
all white.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-01
wanted to Assassinate "A spaniard.

PARIS, July 31.-A special dispatch from
Madrid to the Temps says the Spanish
police have picture of Bressi, the assas-
sin of King Humbert, taken at Barcelona
last spring, during the visit there of the
Spanish minister of the interior, Senior
Dato, whom he is said to have wished to
assassinate but Bressi was dissuaded from
that purpose by the Italian Anarchists,
whose efforts at that time were directed
toward securing pardons for their CORE
ligionists The Temps's dispatch adds that
the police of St. Sebastian expelled on
Sunday an Italian who had arrived from
France without papers or means of sup
port.