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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
81. Lonia Live stook Marked.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 2O.-Cattle
business light-onIy about 40 cars in.
Sales included beef steers, 1900 to
1900 pounds average, a ts4 So to % 80,
with 1,214-pound steers at the top
price, and beef steers, 665 TO 1,19s
pounds average, at % 65 TO s. 10.
Butcher heifers at % o5 to 90 Is, cows,
~ 40 to "A 90, the bulk at 50 So to
IS So; stock steers and feeders, 81 so
to 81; veal calves, "a 80 to 80 rs; bulls,
IS 80 to "a; mixers, s22 to $50 per
COW and calf.
HpQs-The bulk Of the hogs sold at
80 1218 to 80 20. The pigs and light
lights at "a 10 to % 10 according to
quality; light hogs, at S. 05 to S5 22k,
bulk at IS 10 to SIS 10. Medium
weights, at IS 10 to So 80, bulk going
at So 1915 to 50 22X. The heavy
cuIls sold at 81 so to 81 90 and fair to
best heavy hogs at So to So 80. Good
mixed hogs at IS 05 to S. 20 and COM
mon to fair mixtures sold at "a 80 to
Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
MISSOURI APPLES IN PARIS.
Awarded First Prizes at the Expoaiticn
Fancy Specimens Sell for 20 to
so Cents Each.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
WEsTPoRT, Mo-, June 19.-Two hrst
prizes have been received for the dis
play made at the Paris Exposition Of
apples shipped from this State By the
Missouri State horticulture Society.
The first was announced In a letter
from U. s. Pomolcgist, g. B. Brackets,
stating that the judges on fruit were
French and Russian gentlemen, that
other competitions would follow and
that Missouri held favorable chances
for obtaining other awards. On May
% he wrote Assistant U, 8. Pomolo-
gist, w. A. Taylor, from Paris that
Missouri had received other first
prize on apples. The variety ex-
hIbIted we're Ben Davis, Gilpin,
Grimes, HopeweIl, MinkIer, Willow
Twig, York Imperial, Clayton, ingram,
Russets, Gsneting and Winesap. He
says fancy apples bring fabulous
prices, Of 20 to so cents each. Many
inquiries from France, also from Rus
sia, Germany, Sweden and other
countries indicate the opening fol
American apples now evident.
For apples Of uniform quality,
packed straight, and shipped under
proper transportation facilities at fair
rates, there is a good trade In sight In
the near future. T.. A. GOODMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
William Winand 0ead.

VIM. T. winand, aged q years,
died OF pneumonia ct the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Stephen Blunkall near
Shamrock, at 2 O'Clock Tuesday even
ing.
Deceased was reared In Boone
county and from 1852 until 1858 was O
partner to Judge Douglass In this city
in the manufacture of wagons. Later
he moved Of Galloway county and has
resided there.
Deceased was q member Of the
Christian Church and was . most ex-
celIent citizen. He left q daughter
Mrs. Blunkall, and two sons, John ant
Joseph, all of Galloway county. Hi
wife, who was q Watts, preceded him
to the grave about twenty-five years.
Funeral services we're conducted
Wednesday andI the remains were
Inferred at the Lockridge buryine
Ground.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
THE POWERS AND CHINA.
The Situation is Grave and There il
Now No Question That a State
of War Exists.

LONDON, June 20.-While every ef-
fort is made to negative the alarm
ing stories that have already coma
from China, fresh reports continue to
arrive adding gravity to the situation.
There can now be no question that a
state Of war exists between China and
the foreign forces in the Orient.
On~ corr0gP0ndont isss sths Rmssian
relief force attacking Pekin on two
sides and engaging the imperial forces
that had assembled to resist the for
elgn column. Another report hasithe
British cruiser Undaunted clearing for
action and training its guns on the
Chinese warships In the harbor OF
Shanghai. Still another story Is that
Japan has commenced arrangements
to throw q force Of 3 5000 soldiers into
the disturbed area.
The press agencies say that Chinese
officials ct Shanghai have received
messages from Pekin al late as Sun
day, In which the situation Is describ-
cd Is serious, but there are no refer
ences to the legations.
Communications are again inter
rupted with Tien Tsin, but Shanghai
reports that the city has been burned
by Chinese soldiers are not believed in
official circles here.
The only fresh detail respecting the
capture of the Taku forts lie that q
brilliant charge was made by the
marines after they had landed.
The British government has order
cd strong re-enforcements for the
Yang Use Valley; and additional Indi-
an regiments will be sent to Hong
Kong. The Russian government ID
reported to have landed 1000 troops
In China, and the Japanese govern
ment Il said to be sending 5000 and
offering to employ 10000.
The situation had not cleared, and
the fate Of the legations was still
enshrouded with mystery; but there
was an easier feeling In the best in
formed circles at midnight, and the
dispatches from Berlin and European
capitals seemed to justify 1t.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
Daily Express says that he is officially
informed that Japan is mobilizing 25,-
900 men for immediate transport.
At Yuan-Fu, where the rising has
been gathering force for several dayE
past, Christianslhave been attacked al
the French mission settlement, many
being put TO death. The French Con.
sui and three missionaries are still In
prison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
LADDoNrA ITEMS.

Corragnondono of khe Iadqor,
LAppoNIA, Juna 20.-Mrs. Verde
Bowman ia visiting her sister, Mrs
Bessie Martin, In Texas county.
Mrs. ]. W. McCubbin and daughter
are tho quests Of relatiyes In Salisbury,
Mrs. w. h. Logan visited In Mexico
last Friday and saturday.
NJ. A Fostar ana dauohtar
M-s Morv walch Moth !, Or,sman.
m stornad ovar hara ! taw davs or
tha,r nav ~ visit m nd. Foater. n
ro,o.sdo
Me- 1n,a Tacrson Rranstatter q,
Kersna s,Itv viii visit relatives and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
BLANTON LET OUT.
The Missouri Professor Shows Clearly
That He Has a VIII of
His Own.

Prof. Joseph P. Blanton, formerly
principal Of the Mexico Public School,
later Of the Missouri State University
and lastly Of the University OF Idaho
has been relieved Of the Presidency
OF that institution. He was dropped
from the faculty by the Board Of Re-
gents, together with five other mem
bers.
The dispatch telling Of the action Il
from Moscow, Idaho, and says: The
Board Of Regents this morning an
l uoucod ehnbt koy had Declared yanonn-
cies in the faculty of the University a
follows:
Joseph P. Blanton, President.
} Alfred 8. Miller, Professor of Min
ing.
Horticulture.
Andette Bowman, Professor Of
Freehand Drawing.
Hal T. Burns, Assistant Chemist.
The announcement of the changes
In faculty produced a pronounced sen.
sation. In an interview to-day three oi
the regents said that they were acting
for the best interests of the univer-
/ aity; that for many months there hac
been friction between President Blan'
ton and Professors Miller and Huntleyi
and that this was impairing the worn
of the university. They stated thai
the matter had reached such q POM
that II was necessary to make
change.
awe felt,n they said, i'that to put
an end to the discord we would lei
cut both factions"
II lie evident, however, that there
| was q division among the regents
Goede and Parkinson were among
those who opposed the removal OF thu
president.
An incident occurred ct the depol
this morning. Many Students hat
gathered to take the train for theil
homes. Three cheers were PROPOSED
for President Blanton and the regents
who had supported him. This wal
given, followed by ieers for the re-
gents who had voted against thu
| nFaaIdanb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
THOMPSON ITEMS.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
THOMPSON, June 20.-Farmers are
laying part of their corn by.
Miss Fannie Jesse Is visiting friends
in Columbia.
Emmett Elliott returned home
Monday.
Drs. d. J. and o. B. Mayes moved
to Oentralia Tuesday. DR.. Downing
moved from there the same day to
the Mayes property.
H. T. CAN'T is In st. Louis.
1. ]. Sims sold one q Of cattle to
VIM. Perry, Of Montgomery City.
Cook Graves shipped one q Of
cattle to st. Louis Monday.
Elder Hook preached to a large
congregation at the Hall Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday nights
People came from quite q distance to
hear him. We would DO glad to have
Bro. Hook preach for us any time.
Several from here attended the
funeral Of J. M. Marmaduke at Mexi-
90 Sunday.
Mrs. g. r. Pool Is no better.
Claude Sansberry is home from
Kirksville where he has been attend.
ing school.
DR.. d. ]. Mayes filed his regular
appointment ct Liberty Sunday.
Henry Tiger will move to Moberly
about the fret.
The Wabash railroad will put on
larger force of hands the first.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
SKINNER

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
SKINNER, June 19.-The weather
was never finer.
Corn and oats promise a remarka-
bly, good yield.
Timothy and grass are q little short.
Judge James A. Lewis Is treating
his house to a new coat Of paint.
Geo. 7. Baker is staining his barn
and other out buildings with venetian
red.
Tom Bruce, of Leeper's, attendedthe
Prohibition Convention In Mexico last
week, after which he visited some Of
his relatives in this community.
Misses Eighty Turley and Ellie
Bruce are attending the Teachers In
stitute at Laddonia.
Mr.. Ohamplin, Of Moberly, visited
his brother-in-lsw, Walter Holloway.
last week.
Miss Ethel Hurley, Of Perry, is here
visiting relatives.
Miss Katie Nj. Varhon, Of Mexico, Il
in this vicinity spending the summer
vacation with relatives.
Edgar Marshall, wife and mother
and Mrs. Listreii, OF Moline, visited J.
B. Stephens one day last week.
Our farmers are now busy laying BY
their corn preparatory to harvest.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Gatewood visited
relatives in Mexico Sunday.
We were very sorry TO hear CT Grant
spurllng's nntimely death. All join
in sympathy for the bereaved ones.
The windmill of CLARK g. Household
or was blown down q few days ago,
DR.. Hale De Jarnatt, Of Oentraliai
was home Sunday.
j. n. Mcdowell, of strother, made
home folks a visit Sunday and Mon
day.
John D. MCGEE will finish taking
the census OF North Wilson this week
There have been several fish friel
in these parts lately. Good luck
is reported.
O. L. Bruce was kicked By q mule
| Monday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
ROWENA ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RowENA, June 20. = Miss Byrdie
Carter has been employed to teach
the fall term of school In the Good
water district.
Albert Turner Is quite sick.
Wright & Peck shipped q q load
Of uattle and hogs last week.
Misses Maggie and Lee Walker Wis
tied their aunt, Miss Mittle Fountain,
Saturday and Sunday.
The chIldrens' exercises at Antioch
church Sunday night were quite a suc-
cess.
Russell Holloway, who has been at
tending the Normal at K~irksvilles re-
turned home last Wednesday.
O. +. sansberry bought some CORR
Of Tom Rowe at q per barrel.
Frank Ward was a visitor at Rush
Hill Sunday.
Mrs. CLARA snidow and family, oil
Mexico, visited Albert Turner and
family Saturday night and spent Sun
day with J. Il. NELL and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

JEFFERSON CrFY, NO., June 1s.-It
lie no violation of Sunday laws of Mis-
souri, TO play 3 game OF base ball on
that day. The Supreme Court en- banc
to-day released Joe Meet, who was
convicted Of playing base ball on Sun
day and sentenced to jail in Lafayette
county. he spilled at once for re-
lease on writ of habeas corpus, and
court granted a release, but announc-
ed that an opinion would be hled later.
The State Law prohibits games Of
any kind" on Sunday, but the gu
prsms Court does not class base ball
as an offense.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

Mrs. Sarah q. Little, who owns a
fine farm south Of Mexico, has pur-
chased q splendid herd Of black cat
tie; the cows came from Saline coun-
ty, while q thoroughbred bull was
purchased In Illinois. A good long
price was paid for all of these animals,
but II pays TO get the best. People Of
Audrain county who handle the best
stock are the most prosperous. Mrs,
Little knows what cattle are the best
and is highly complimented on her
selection OF the herd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
Circuit Court Notes

Samuel B. Davis, ct al VS.. NJ. r.
Davis ct al; by instruction Of the
court the jury returned a verdict sus-
tanning the will.
Leo 7. Bell VS.. Missouri Town Mu-
tual Insurance Company; on trial by
jury.
T. ]. Kelso vs. T. j. Hoxsey; on
plaintiffs motion dismissed.
Minnie Boyd Va. J. M. Boyd; judg-
ment for divorce for plaintiff.
Mamie s. spratt We. Assenia Law
son ct al; submitted to court.
]. N. Mitchell vs.. the Wabash rail-
road; defendant files motion for q new
trial.
w. H. Triplett VS.. Bette Sims
sriai BY COURT jury waived, verdict
for defendant.
Samuel B. Davis ct al VS.. M. Il,
Davis OF al; on trial by jury.
The jury in the case of Mitchell vs.
the Wabash r. r. brought in q verdict
for the plaintiff for $4,000.
The case Of MONEY! We. Barker ct o.
| resulted In q hung Jury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
ROOSEVELT THE BIG 1HJuEr
While New York Instructed for
Woodruff, All Eyes are Still on
the Governor.

PHuADELPHIA,June 1s.-The action
Of the New York delegation tonight
in declaring for Timothy Woodruff for
vice-president means that Roosevelt
will not consent to be nominated. He
said tonight to q friend that but for
motives Of good taste and propriety,
he would not hesitate to say that he
would not accept the nomination even
II the convention offered It to him.
The governor was proved BY to-
days proceedings to be head and
shoulders above Mckinley. He feels
too big for the vice-presidency, but is
not willing to hazard the effect Of q
declaration that he win not take the
nomination.
Many believe that Roosevelt will
yet be nominated. They think that
the action Of the New York delega-
ton will fall to stop the stampede Of
other States TO him.
Mark Hanna called the Republican
National Convention to order shortly
after noon, making q brief speech.
Senator Wolcott, OF Colorado, was
introduced as temporary chairman.
In his speech he outlined the
Administrators policy on the three
great issues of currency, imperialism
and trusts.
To-day the convention viii perfect
organization, adopt the platform and
rsnominate Mr.. Mckinley. The vice.
presidential nomination will be made
Thursday.
Hanna and Plat held q conference,
in which the New York boss datly de-
clined to let Bliss have the place.
Hanna promptly refused to support
Roosevelt.
The New York stock market
slumped at the close on offers from
brokers representing Philadelphia
houses to bet / to 2 that Roosevelt
and not Mckinley would head the
ticket.
Several State delegations have been
unable to choose National Committee
men. These include Alabama, Della
ware, Nebraska, North Caroline, Texas
and Utah.
The vice-presidential question was
9 potent one in the State delegation in
dividusl meetings. The Kansas
delegation decided to vote for Roose-
welt, and called upon the governor In
q body to notify him Of their action.
As usual, he urged them to refrain
from such action. Chairman Burton
replied by imperturbably introducing
Roosevelt to the delegation as "the
next vice-president."
Next to Roosevelt, Long and Dolli-
yer continue to attract great attention
ct the various State headquarters.
New York decided to vote for
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

Of what We have written BY = pure
and higher light, n undimmsd By
earthly disappointments and defeat,
one from which the OBSCURE shadow
Of self has been banished.
It is evening time. A poor des-
pissed wretch, travelling on HES jour-
nsy, stops at the last milestone TO
rest and falls asleep with these words
on his lips: "Wha has my life been
to me-to the worid7 Have ! Inn
proved every moment, every op-
portunity that God has given me? No,
my life is q failure. l can hope for no
crown;not even the thornB cAn show
to the world my efforts and what /
have tried hard to gain" But an
angel ever lowering neal with It's
projecting wings, hearing this,
answered, as bic tender fingers
touched the aleepsr's eyes; "Your
name is placed In the book Of God and
BY IL these simple words are written,
HE did his best BE who holds the
reins Of the whole universe in his
hands, holds also the ieweled diadem,
snd carved upon It In deep gold
letters are these words, HE won
through sorrow his own crown.p
The dreamer awcke-it was in an
other world. Fills dream was realized
and he left these words on that mile
stone that guides the shivering man
to victory. Through struggle thou,
too, mayst win q crown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
NOTICE.

Until further notice our
Grocery Stock will be one
door east Of w. W. Harpers
Dry Goods Store, on East
Monroe street, after June 40,
1900. d4-w1
Turner-Jackson Mer. 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
Produce Wanted!
2 TIMES A DAY

In more than q million households
you can breathe the fragrant aroma OF
Chase 8 SaRAaFRis High Grade G0ii8Gs
They have won their way into these
homes as tiey viii win their way Into
yours-on the merit Of absolute puri-
ty, uniform richness and strength.
They are roasted and shipped to the
dealer on the same day the order Is
received in Theoretically sealed tin
cans. Their strength and fragrance
are retained until the LAST grain is
used. They represent the highest ex-
cellence In Coffee growing and curing
and are guaranteed the best Coffees in
the world. II you want the best inaIat
on having Chase q Sanborn,s,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

LaDDoEIA, no., June 19.-The Au'
drain County Teachers Institute con-
vened here yesterday with q large at
tendance. Prof. u. A. Mcmillan, prin'
cipal OF the Mexico High School, Il
acting as conductor, in the absence Of
County Commissioner F. L. Bruce.
The board Of instructors is composed
Of Prof. A. 8. Faulkner, principal Of
the LaddOnia Public School; E. 8. Pat.
terson, principal Of the CentraliS
Public School, and A. H. Scott, Of the
Mexico High School. The session viii
last two weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
NORTH L ITEMS.

A. 44&
Correspondence Of the LEDGER.
NORTH MOLINE, June 19.-Rain pre-
vented there being Sunday school 81
Mt. Zion or Midway Sunday.
The supper at Mrs. Blume's last
Wednesday night for the benefit OF
Midway church was q grand success
and all who attended spent a most en-
joyable time.
Miss Gertie Bybee, Of Galloway
county, visited her sister, Mrs. Elgin
Young, last week.
Mrs. Pollock, who has been sick
since last February, is improving and
it is thought will fully recover.
Mrs. Barnes, OF Paris, Mo-, IL the
guest OF her parents, MI. and Mrs.
CLAY Berry.
Mrs. Mundy, OF Mexico, visited her
sons, John and William, and daught-
or, Mrs. CLAY Berry, last week.
Ii would be hard to decide who has
the banner garden In this neighbor-
hood this year.
Mrs. James Emmons and children
OF Mexico, and Mrs. Florence Barnes
and children of Paris, were the guests
Of VIM. Berry and family last Thurs
day.
Mrs. FIynt, of near Hallsville, was
the guest of her son, DR.. Flynt, and
family last week.
We extend our sincere sympathy to
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Schiefier In thetl
bereavement in the loss Of their sis
ter, Mrs. Mamie PerIey, who died in
Texas on May 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
New Clothing and Shoe Store

The soltz Shoe and Clothing Com
pany from 81. Louis lie opening alarge
stock of goods in the store room lately
occupied by W. ]. Rixey, on the west
side Of the square, and will be ready
for business next Saturday. All kind
Of clothing, gents furnishing goods
boots and shoes will be carried. The
firm iz composed Of 8. Levitt, presi'
dent; s. soltz, vice-president; 8
Baskowitz, secretary; A. soltz, mana
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

The ST. Louis POST Dispatch says:
The will OF the late K. ]. Lakeland
Jr., was filed for probate Monday
The testator names his brother, 3. O
Lakeland, ~ his executor. The be.
quests are 10 follows:
Twenty-Five thousand dollars to hiI
sister, Mrs. Halssy o. Ives; $4,000 tt
his brother, 3. O. Lakeland; 1850 Il
his sister, Mrs. Emma Harrison ;S5, 0Ot
to his nsphew,R. ]. L. Harrison %, 00t
to his nephew, Rufus L. Taylor $3.50
to his nephew, Henry K. Lakeland
and the balance Of the estate to Mrs
T1aa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

Destroying Its victim lie 3 type OF
constipation. The power of this malady
Is felt on organs, nerves, muscles and
brain. But DR.. Kings New Life Pills
are q safe and certain cure. Best In
the world for stomach, liver, kidneys
and bowels. Only % cents at J. F.
LieveIIyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

DR.. and Mrs. N. r. Rodess Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L. Harper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Lewis, Misses Fannie Potts,
May Lewis and John Potts left this
morning for Rnssell's Ford where they
will namn for a week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
If You FOUND
A POCKETBOOK..

You would not get it much
cheaper than you can get one
from us. You will be sure to
find what you want here, as our
line OF Pocketbooks and Purses
is very complete in fact, our
stock is too large, so for a short
time we will sell any book OF
purse in stock at greatly reduc-
ed prices. We have quite a num-
Der Of good books that we will
price at much less than cost.
FRENCH & GARRETT,
Prescription Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

.. L. s. Biand,J. O. Pitcher, AL
Eebb and Judge Kendall, from
Fandalia Masonic lodge, we're
Sunday to attend the funeral
q. Marmaduka.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger
RUsH HILL, June 20.-The farmeri
are busy laying by their corn ant
preparing for harvest.
The ladies' of the NJ. E. Church are
having the church papered and
painted on the inside.
Misses Dolsey snd Lissie Harper arr
attending the teachers institute q
Laddonia this week.
@. A. Stein Is home from Iowa.
Misses Blanche Harmon and Mabe
Rodgers are the guests Of the MisseI
Ooakley this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
A FlOrv Club Organized.

TIE Republicans of this city me
Monday night and organized a Florl
Club. The officers are:
L. NJ. Saunders, President.
vice-P President, F. d. Wells.
Secretary, Thos. J. Olendenin, Jr.
Treasurer, Geo. ii. Kunkel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

Via the Chicago s. Alton R. R. Sat-
urday and Sunday, June % and "a.
A special train viii leave Mexico Sat-
urday, June %, at 1856 q. M, arriving
In st. Louis at 1850 p N. For partic-
ulars apply to e, s. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21
Indra q. WI. Xalther Dead.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June H.
Judge Geo. W. walther died to-day at
his home, in 81. Thomas, in this coun-
ty, Al the age Of 90 years. he was a
prominent citizen Of the county and q
wealthy merchant at st. Thomas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-21

Full blood 5 year-oid Jersey COW
for sale. Gives AZ gallons Of milk 4
day. Fresh in September. A very
fine COW. Apply to Mrs. X. M.
White.