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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
JOE MILLER POISONED.
he and Several Others Get Arsenic
in Some Way Near Marshall-Is
in a P~recarious Condition.

Mrs. Leila Miller Dawes, formerly of
this city, now Of Saline county, wrote
to friends in this city Thursday that
she and her family, including father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mil
Ter, had been poisoned with arsenic
and that her father was in a serious
and that it was feared he would not
recover. The remainder of tAe$y
families were doing nicsy
MRS Dawes vino, is the wife of Isaac
~ "a es,a wealthy farmer and stock
man Of Saline county, does not give
the particulars Of the affair. but says
she fears her father cannot recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
First the Democratic Party.


1t is more important to the Demo-
cratic party that a Democrat be
chosen to the United States Senate
than any particular Democrat be
chosen. Principal is superior TO per
sonality.
The fine weather has turned many
Democrats out of doors to talk poll
tics. This is proper. But some Demo-
Gratis are saying bitter things about
some other Democrats. This is highly
improper. Stone is a good man. Clark
is a good man. Wallace is a good man.
De Almond Is a good man. The woods
are full Of good men-the Missouri
woods at least. The Democratic party
would not 90 out Of business II Stone
and Clark and Wallace and De Ar
mond and all the other distinguished
gentlemen whose names are promi-
nent in the newspapers should go to
the place where all good Democrats go.
Let us not lose our heads. The ay-
erage Missouri Democrat, the fellow
who makes and unmakes political
leaders, has his fayorite, but he
cares less about his fayorite than inc
does about the success Of the prin-
ciples for which be thinks his fay0rlte
stands. What does it profit the aver
age Missouri Democrat If he gets his
favorite the senatorial nomination
and loses the Legislature TO the Re
publicans. First catch your hare.
The moral observations is that we
are all Democrats, that any Demo-
crat who stands on the Kansas City
platform is better than than any Re
publican who does not stand on that
platform, and that we should not say
anything about u brother Demo
crat that will lend aid and comfort to
the enemy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 decep-
i've. Many sudden deaths are caused BY
t-hesrt disease. pneumonia, heart failure
OF apoplexy are often the result al kidney
disease. II kidney trouble Is allowed 10 adj
the hdney-poisonsd blood viii attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell
Then the richness Of the blood-,he alhumen
leaks put and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. lthas cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists IN htty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
BY ulsil, also a book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y. and
mention this paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

PANA, III, NOV. ia marriage
performed ten yeaH ago and kept a
secret until to-day has caused much
surprise here The principals are Miss
Jessie Williams and Forest Roach,
and their union became know
through the departure q the wife 20
Join her husband at Armourdale, Kas.
The ceremony was performed in an
Indiana town. the bride returning 10
her home where she has since been
known 4 miss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
Is RESTLESS
Seeks to Regain Liberty by Habeas
Corpus Proceedings = Government
Officials Fear the Effect if the
Writ if Allowed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. H.-Advices re-
ceived from Manila by the war depart
ment indicate that a movement is on
foot to attempt the release Of Agui-
naldo through habeas corpus proceed
ings. The effect Of the move would
be widespread. Government officials
do not concern themselves so much
about the specific case Of Aguinaldo
himself, but they fear the precedent
il once established in the islands. The
necessities Of the military situation in
the Philippines have made the arrest
and surveillance over a number Of agi-
tators and rebel leaders essential TO
the preservation Of the peace in a
number Of the provinces.
The news Of the movement relative
to Aguinaldo came in mail advices on
the steamer Empress Of China, which
arrived at Victoria, B. c., to-day, and
saphed TO Washington. A
few weeks ago the first application OF
this kind was made in the case Of a
military prisoner, and, al there was
some indication OF a disposition on the
part Of the Philippine commission to
uphold the right OF habeas corpus in
that case, the President was obliged
10 cable some instructions both to the
commission and to Gen. Chafee, the
result of which was a practical denial
Of the writ.
The war department officials have
deprecated the making Of an issue on
this important point pending the de-
cision OF the Supreme Court in the
fourteen diamond rings CASE In
volying the question rs to whether
the constitution followed the flag In
the Philippines, and 70 it happens
/ that up to date there has been no real
test Of the right Of appeal from the
Philippine courts 70 the federal courts
here, nor Of the right Of habeas corpus
in the Philippines.
As far as Aguinaldo is concerned, 1t
is said that his captivity is only such
in name, and about the only evidence
Of 1t consists in the appearance by his
side Of an army officer when he walks
about town, for be is free 70 go almost
anywhere. Moreover, 1t is said that
this escort is perhaps necessary to
protect Aguinaldo from assault as he
has been threatened by secret socie-
tics
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
WouId Improre CourL Hoa.s.

ftHM kf LAoo1AA BtfAtAf
The great wonder Is that the agi-
tation did not agitate long ago for a
steam heating apparatus 10 the Court
House IN Mexico. u Is 10 be hoped
the county court viii inquire into the
matter. We believe The taxpayers
would approve Of the investment IS
pecially anyone who has listened 70
the music Of iron p0kers and rattling
coal buckets during court
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
spreads like Wilddre.

When things are ''the best" they
become" the best selling" Abraham
Hare, a leading druggist of Belleyille,
o., writes: Electric Bltters are the
best selling bitters / have handled in
20 years" You know why? Most dis
eases begin in disorders Of stomach,
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach, regulates the liver, kidneys
and bowels, puriiieS the blood and
strengthens the nerves, hence cures
multitudes Of maladles. IL builds up
the entire system. Puts new life and
vlgor into any weak, sickly, rundown
man or woman. Price 50 cents. Sold
BY j. F. Llewellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
AUDRAIE COURTS.

CmcUTT C0URT-3rd Monday In jan
uary, LIST Monday In June, 3rd Mon
day in September.
COUNTY CoURT-lst Monday In Feb
ruary, LIST Monday in March, LIST
Monday In May, LIST Monday in
August, LIST Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2nd Monday In Feb
ruary, End Monday in May, End Mon
day in August, End Monday In No
yemher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head.
aches. They make pure blood and
build up your health. Only 25 cents.
Money back II not cured. Sold by J
Llewellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

ATwenty Years AgoS
This Week.
nnl.aan,s trIal NAG M progress.

Guiteau's trial was in progress
L. Ahlfelt, Of LaddonIa, had a grlst
min.
chas. Pearson drove the express
wagon.
T. S. Pearson moved 10 Barton
county.
Tom Garrett sold his restaurant to
]. D. Mckee.
willard Potts sold his grocery store
to his father.
The elghteen-monthsold daughter
OF Thos. Reno died.
Chas. Buckner attended the st.
Louis School Of Pharmacy.
Jas. Campbell, aged "a years, father
OF Mrs. W. F. Jones, died.
Geo. Bradley and Miss Carrie Fetter
were married In this city.
The LEDGER said: Poor whisky
makes rich divorce lawyers.
Mrs. Rolan McIntire, aged 50 years,
died at her home south Of this city.
DR.. W. II. Lee visited Kentucky
after an absence Of thirty-two years.
A horse fell on G. W. Slavens, east
Of this city, and broke his leg in two
places.
The City Council decreed that no
wire fences should be built inside OF
the city limits.
Thos. Crouch, Of eastern Audrain,
was thought to be the Oldest inhabi-
tant Of thgc0dnty.
The Littleby Anti-H Horse Thief AS
ISOLATION had the following officers;
W. A. Lott, President.
Ed Kendall, Vice-President.
G. H. Harrington, Secretary.
The stockholders Of the Audrain
County Fair Association elected the
following directors:
j. A. Potts.
r. r. Buckner.
r. w. Tureman.
r. NJ. Price.
S. E. Kendall.
j. NJ. Daniel.
Edward Rines.
]. T. johnson.
d. e. Shea.
The directors elected the following
officers:
II. w. Tureman, President.
J.. A. Potts, Vlce-President.
j. J.. Steele, Secretary.
Edward Rines, Treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

W. Russell Mcclellan was registered
at the Ringo Hotel yesterday. Mr..
Mcclellan attended the high school
here In 1894. III cleft for san Francisco,
CAL, to-day, where he has an excellent
position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Miss Rose White spent Saturday
and Sunday here. Her many friends
we're very glad indeed to see her once
again.
Brooks johnson. who is at the Pal
ace Clothing House in Kansas City, is
expected to spend Thanksgiving in
this city.
Phillip Russell, who is attending
the medical department of Washing
ton University, Of st. Louis, viii
spend Thanksgiving in this city.
Miss Katharyn Deane entertained
Majors McIntire and Shaw and Miss
Grace Mclntire Wednesday in honor
Of her friend, Miss lockwood, Of st.
Louis.
On Friday Miss Emma Cauthorn
had Misses Julia and Emma Morris,
Mesdames Green Mccall and Butler
Guthrie to spend the day with her.
This union Of old chums was very
much enjoyed.
Miss Loua Steele gave a very enjoy
able six O'Clock dinner Tuesday Y to
a few friends. Those there were:
Misses Julia and Emma Morris. Tine
Houston and Artemisia Edmonston.
Friday Mrs. Spence gave such a de-
lightful dinner, such as she thoroughly
knows how &c prepare. The guests
were Madames Hardin, Cy Clark, Ben
Locke, Joe Morris, Joe Bryan and Joe
Potts.
Mrs. VIM. Harper gave a delightful
dining Wednesday. The guests we're
Madames CAN'T, Hughes, Tate, Lucy
Graham, Hughes, Graham, Rixey,
Warner Harper, Mary Harper, Riggs,
Rev. and Mrs. Porter.
Miss Dorothy Russell entertained
her Sunday School class Monday after
noon from three to five. They played
games Of all kinds, even foot ball, so
they tell me, and no doubt the re-
freshmentS were genuinely relished,
Members Of the class are: Misses Mel
lie Mckee, Liza Bolts, Mamie Martin
Mlgnon mSp q Lizzie Paul, Lille
as ap.s harriet Pasqueth.
Mrs. Joe Weimer, who has been
visiting her sister in Chicago a
month, is now in C~arrollton, H., the
guest Of Mrs. c. A. Weimer. She
will remain there several weeks. Last
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. c. A. Wei
mer gave quite a pleasant reception
for her visitor from two to four. The
house was tastefully decorated, and
the refreshments were lovely.
Miss Emma Cauthorn gave a six
O'Clock dinner Thursday eve in honor
Of Miss Emily Cauthorn, OF New Mex
leo, a niece Of Mr.. B. r. Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

When you feel that life Is hardly
worth the candle take a dose Of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They viii cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowels
making you feel like a new man.
For sale by Buckner s. Whitney,
druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh After
All Else Fails-Costs Nothing 70 Try.

To cure the most desperate rheumslsm or
caiarrh take Botanic Bt0od Balm "a. b. b. the
wonder OF the age. Cures when all else fails.
II klls the poison in tho blood and gives q pure,
healthy blood supply stopping all Rnawing,
shooting aches and palms IN the bonee. iolnts,
back, aud reduces al swelling. Hawkins.
splitting dropping 10 ths throat, offensive
b cath and cataffh, irritAtigns OF he mucous
membranes quickly disappear, thus mekiug q
usm or deep-sestsd catarrh. D. B. B. ospec-
tally adyised for old, obstinate cases. Drug
gists, 81. Trial treatment ffee and prepaid b.
writing DR.. Gillian Ot Mitchell - ,AusntayGa
Describe trouble and free medical ADVICE given.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
Great Luek Of an Editor.

"For two years all efforts to cure &c
zema in the palms Of my hands failed, .
writes editor H.N.Lester, Of Syracuse,
Kan, "then ! was wholly cured by
Bucklen's Arniea Salye." It's the
worlds best for erupti0ns, sores aud
all skin diseases. Only 25c at J. +.
LlewellYn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

.0sle9p21nYGk without medicine
or knife. See DR.. Traughber, who is
here on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day Of each week for treating. Office
across the street east Of the p~ost-ofice.
Consultation and examination free.
Ofioe hours: I "a. II. to 8 p. n. Spec
ial hours by appointment. d&wtf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
Bic Price Paid for steers.

CHICAGO, Nov. BIN the sale Of
fifteen sh0rthon steers at the stckC
yards to-day the highest price Of the
year va realized. The sale was made
at s7.l0 a hundred, the average weight
being l,572 pounds. Two ears Of cat
tie were also sold during the day al
s8.sa, both sales being made on theil
merits. The cattle were shipped bl
Geo. G. Mowry, Of Geneseo, H., and
are said 10 have been bought for ex
hibiti0n at the Plttsbufg fat stock
shnW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Hie ADA Harding delightfully."- en-
tertainod about tEenty-6ve q her
friends last evening a. the residence
q :. W. Harding with a candy pull
lns. All present spent a very pleas
ant time pulllng tie sticky siud
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
MISS STONES MIND MAY 90.
A Bulgarian Preacher Visits the Cap
tive Missionary.

SOFIA, Nov. 1S.-Iyan Molcheff, a
Bulgarian clergyman from Uscub, In
Macedonia, has just arrived from
visiting Miss Stone, and is now in con-
sultatlon with Mr.. Dickinson.
Miss Stone,r be said, sis in the
house Of Bekir Bey, in the town Of
Ceres, Macedonia. lefth her two days
ago, coming direct TO Mr., Dickinson
TO try TO arrange for her release. Miss
Stone and Madame Tsilka are we'll,
but the strain is terrific, and there is
danger that Miss Stone may lose her
mind. To be always in the same sur
roundings may drive her crazy. Con-
stantly looking at the same objects
has semi-mesmerized her, and she has
had a presentment that evil win be-
fail her.
''rhe brigand chief informs me that
he will now insist on the full ransom,
as the length Of time Miss Stone has
uScu itiN nh HIS Idtlho tSdNto ~ mat
gins for bargaining. The name Of the
brlgand chief is Devrich Younouse,
and he is an Albanian. Bekir Bey, in
whose house Miss Stone is confined, is
associated with the brigand chief.
Bekir Bey assisted the brigands by
keeping Miss Stone for 30 days in the
mountains before taking her to his
house.
There are about $50 Macedonians
imprisoned in connection with the
Stone affair by the Turkish officials. l
want no personal compensation, but |
want the M~acedonians released, Bekir
Bey said.
"If the Americans, English and
French consuls at Salonica insist on
Bekir Bey releasing Miss Stone, it will
be necessary to deal with the brigands,
and we can get her release without
paying ransom"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of CatArfk that cannot Be cured ~
Rails Catarrh Cure.
p. J. CHENEY a co, Tolsdo.O o.
We, the undersigned, have known P. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe hin
perfecfly honoFabie IN all business transactions
and financially able to cary o1t any obligations
made b. their hrm:
West 4 Truax. wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
waidlng, Einnan a Marvin, Wholesale druggists
Toledo. o.
HANS Cstarrh Cure Is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and MUCOUS surfaces Of
be system. Testimonials sent free. Price. sc
per bottle. Soid b. al druggists
Hau's Family Pnls are ne best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
shnt Himsslfin Dram.

ELKToN, MD, Nov. l3.-Albert Lot
man, while dreaming, met with a
painful accident that he will not soon
forget. He had borrowed a shotgun
for the purpose Of going after rabbits.
When he retired he carried the gun
to his room and placed it alongside OF
his bed. In his slumber he began to
dream Of the game that was in store
for him. Uneonsciously he picked up
the gun and fired. The shot entered
his right foot 1t is thought the
member will nave TO be amputated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

An exchange says: Bob White pub
llshed an article on ~over-eating recent
ly, and there is a general demand
from the rural press for particulars
regarding the source Of his lnforma-
tion. One editor remarks; "Some-
how u %over-eatlng machine never
gets a chance like that.u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Ffon fbe nowilae Green TueS
IL. ShotReil. 81 farber, and Miss
Lizzie Gilbert o. this city, we're mar
RED THURSDAY evening al the home
Of Arthur Ogden, by Rev. +. J. Peril
Thef left Friday fof their home In
FaFber The Times extends congratu.
lations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

". H. MacKey has just hauled from
Fulton, No. 70 Mexico three wagon
loads Of line Ben Davis apples. These
apples we're grown By John Saliee near
F9lton, and sold at sLo0 per bushel by
the load. They were the incest lot Of
apples we have seen for many a day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

m Phone S3l. That's me. Stoves
XXI repaired, old stoves bought
uu1 stoves set up, stoves blaeked,
old stoves made as good as new.
TlnHane repaired, gathering put up.
Chain pumps repaired or sold new.
same old G. L. Ferris Biggest stock
Of stoves IN Mexico. Wants every
bsdyk trade IN The stove line.
G. LESLIE FERRIS,
dNnu Opposite the PostlOfice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Congressman Babcock declares the
tariff question cannot be dowhed; that
1t is up TO the Republican party to re-
wise a Law which fosters trusts and
raises prices on consumers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Reports on the iron and steel indus
tries show record breaking production
and many large contracts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Yic's Vic, owned by the Ortiz Fruit
Farm, won third in the all age field
trial at Bicknell, Ind, Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Dr. Z S. Cave Is home from St
Louis where be attended a meeting Of
The Wabash surgeons
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

A sister Of Mrs ordelia Botkin, who
was convicted Of poisoning and SEN
fenced TO prison for life, has been de-
clared insane. Brooding over her sis
sisters fate is said to be responsible
for her condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
SHORT THOUGHTS.

The man who wrote Twinkle,
Twinkle Little STAR" had the salts
faction OF seeing the little star follow
his instructions.
All the worlds a stage and the heiress
sometimes insists on the title role.
The fact that you can't stand pros
perity win make it harder to stand
the subsequent adversely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Secretary OF War Root congratulates
the Erie county, New York, officials
on the manner Of Czolgosz's trial and
e~Kecnilnn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

COLUMBUS, Ca, Aug. "a, ls72.-Dr.
G. J. Moffett - Dear Doctor: We
gave your TEETHISA (Teething Pow
dersl 10 our little grandchild with the
happiest results. The effects were
almost magical, and certainly more
satisfactory than from anything we
ever used. Yours very truly.
JOSEPH S. KEY,
Pastor of st. Paul Church.
Nov Bishop Southern Methodist
Church.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21
MISS ANNA SETTLE,
Cat Cuts Of Power.

Chosen as Centnias Worlds Fair Queen and most beautiful woman. She
well known in this city as a gifted young lady and is very popular.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-21

Miss Emma Cauthorn gave a six
O'Clock dinner Thursday eve in honor
Of Miss Emily Cauthorn, Of New Mex
leo, a niece OF Mr.. B. r. Cauthorn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-19
AFAR-SEElNG BACHELOR.


ANU HON HE hAhNED a LATNOIZ
 Three popular young men of the town gathered at local store, early Saturday evening. Two of the trio decided to call on some Mt Pleasant young ladies, and wanted the third, an obliging bachelor, to carry them up. He finally consented on being of fered 7c, and calmly went out to the post where stood the faithful steed be- longing to the father of one of the young men. He carried them to Mt Pleasant and when near their deSti- nation refused to go further unless he was paid extra. This the boys refused to do. It appears that the bachelor did not return to the Street with the borrowed horse till about 10 p. m., and so the enraged owners were obliged to walk to their home. About Il p. m., their eldest son started out to find the horse and found it hitched in front of a local store. He then started for Mt Pleasant to find the other two young men, who were having a happy time. Rushing into the house he informed the young men that the horse had run away and that it would cost them each S14.75 to settle the bill. But the man who evidently came out ahead of the game is the far-seeing bachelor who borrowed a neighbours rig and won a 7c fee
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-19
REV o. o. WRIGHT AT TRINITY. THE INSPIRATION OF THE RESUR
 RECTION.

Rev O. o. Wright preached at Trinity church on Sunday morning in exchange with Rector Linsley, giving an interesting discourse from the text lSt Cor. 15:19. R. ": "If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most pitiable." :"
 The preacher in opening raised an argument in order to effectively an swer it. If there is no hereafter and the grave is the end of all, how foolish we are to give up pleasures to follow these myths which may originate in our disOrdered minds. Why should life ends all? If this life is all we are to look forward to what a mistake it is to make our conduct secondary to an ideal.
 In spite of mans unbelief the in- Stinct of life beyond is in every mans bosom. If there is no God where do we get the power to conceive such things If we reason from nature everything has it's place. The earth is adapted to the support of life. But as we study nature, wonderful as it is, we stands in relation to higher form of life The beasts of the field and fish could not exist were it not for the lower forms of vegetation. From the lowest strata of nature to the highest, every order is a prophecy of some thing higher.
 Is not this life prophecy of some thing higher and better? Eyes are not given where light is not needed. Truth and reasoning power are not found in creatures living by natural senses alone. If there is no God what shall | the standard of life be? The best and 1 fairest things in this world are born of self sacrifice and sorrow. If this life ends all why should we not go to our grave when me become weary of life or discouraged? The religious instinct in men is of itself prophecy of the future life. Why should not the ex- perience of the spiritual man be as real as our own temporal experiences: See what the life in the resurrection has induced men to do. The hope of eternal life is the most inspiring thought for man. It is the key which unlocks the mystery of our existance. It is the key which solves the problem of life, which otherwise must be rid dle. Without this hope we fall to the level of the beasts which perish.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-19
BERKSHIRE.

Miss Julia Clarke has recently visit. ed Mrs J. c. Hawley.
 Charles Sperry of Berlin passed a few days at his home, recently.
 Arthur Beardsley entertained com pany from Shelton, last week:
 Mrs Charles Curtis passed Friday O1 last week at Pleasure Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-19

A colored evangelist giving the name of Rev J. w. Evans, was in town, last week. He went from house to house endeavoring to sell leaflets and ap- pealing for aid. On Friday night he took stand in front oflthe Grand Gen. tral hotel, and for two hours or so talked in rambling way on Biblical topics. He had plenty of lung power, even if his talk was disconnected.