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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-20
COUNCIL TAKES ACTION
WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL
In a Body-COmmittees Appointed to
Draft Resolutions and to Select q
Floral Tribute Typographical
Union Met Yesterday and Adopted
Resolutions - Arrangements for
the Funeral.

Council met in special session last
night for the purpose of taking ac-
ton upon the death of Frank NJ. Milli-
gan, member of the Second Branch
from the Second ward Nearly all the
members were present, but there were
absentees in both Branches. In the
Second Branch, after President Hill
called the body to order, the follow
ing was offered:
Resolved, That committee of four,
two from each branch, be appointed
to draw up resolutions on the death
of T. NJ Milligan, that one copy be
sent to the family of the deceased,
and one be spread upon the minutes
of Council.
Resolved, That Council attend the
funeral in body.
Resolved, That committee of four
members, two from each branch. be
appointed to purchase suitable
floral offering, and that the Council
chambers be draped in mourning for
thirty days.
The resolutions were unaniomusly
adopted, and the First Branch con-
Cured.
The committee on resolutions con-
sists of Messrs. Maurer and Alderman
of the Second, and Schockey and
Schmidt of the First Branch. The
committee on flowers, Messrs. Mar
shall and Weisgerber of the Second,
and Scalley and F. Meyer, of the
First Branch.
No other business was transacted.
The funeral will take place Thurs
day afternoon. Members of Council
will meet at the city building, and fol-
low the remains from the residence
to St. Matthews p E. church, where
the services will be held.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-20

Main street, is doing so WELL l have
decided to continue it another week.
Everything in Trunks, Satchels, Blan-
kets, Robes, ETC., goes. After March 1st
look for new goods at SO Twelfth st.
]. ID VERNON Prom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-20
HEADQUARTERS TO BE MOVED
The p. G. & w. Railway Will Bring
Their Offices Here From Mounds
NIIe-NexY Quarters Ieused


yl1e-New Quarters Leased.
Quarters have been leased in the
Rogers block, on Main street. by the
Pittsburg. Connellsville & Wheeling
railway. and next week the main Of
flee at this end of the line, will be
moved from Moundsville to this city,
The draughtsmen, general officers ana
heads of departments will be quartered
in the new rooms, and the old Office at
Moundsville will be abandoned, for a
time at least.
The company has not as yet award
ed the contracts for the building OF
the bridges between Moundsville and
the Pennsylvania line There are
about score of them, and plans and
bids for them must be received separ-
ately, and it will be slow work In ret
ting the bridges under construction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Good Health
depends upon the
food you eat.
MRS. W. F. REED.
She Gets Verdict Against the City Of
Mexico for $4,000.

Mrs. w. F. Reed, of Moberly, at
Clayton on Thursday, May 9th, got a
verdict against the city Of Mexico in
her damage suit for $500 and costs.
We understand that neither side is
satisfied with the verdict. One of the
Councilmen told the LEDGER to-day
that the case will be carried through
the highest courts and fought to the
bitter end.
The st. Louis Globe Democrat refer
ring to the result Of this case says:
The jury in the damage suit of Mrs.
Mary Reed, Of Moberly, Mo-, against
the town Of Mexico, which has been
on trial at Clayton for the past three
days, returned a verdict last night,
awarding the plaintiff 81, ,5OO,or ST. 500
less than the amount asked. This
was the agreement of ten Of the jurors,
two holding out for no damages Be-
fore this verdict was returned the jury
in the suit for s1O, 900 damages against
the same Incorporation, for deprlva-
tion of services, in which the husband
of the above plaintiff is the petitioner,
was impaneled. The attorneys expect
to dispose of the trial to-day. The
two suits grew out of the same acci-
dent, which occurred Oct. 25, 1899,
when Mrs, Reed was injured by fall
ing from a sidewalk In Mexico. She
and her husband, w. f. Reed, pro-
prietor Of the Merchants Hotel at
Moberly, were visiting at the time in
Mexico, where they resided until 0
years ago. After the accident Mr..
Reed alleges he had lost the compan-
ionship Of his wife because of her
INJURIES
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
STEPHENS REPLIES TO COOK
Former Governor on Second Pertle
Springs Convention.

from the 81 LOUIS hepuDuc.
JEFFERSON CITY, May 10.--Ex-Gov.
Lon v. Stephens has issued an open
letter In reply to the letter OF Sec
retary Of State Sam B. Cook, In which
the latter took a position againt an
other Pertle Springs convention. The
following is an extract from his letter:
81 wish it distinctly understood that
l have never stated that a convention
must be held this summer to voice
the sentiments Of the Democracy Of
the State. | have merely suggested
that conditions might arise that would
render such a meeting beneficial and
advisable.
"But now we are met with the
statement by a former chairman Of the
State Democratic Committee and
present Secretary Of State that he is
opposed TO the Democracy Of the State
meeting this summer and expressing
its sentiments. S. B. Cook, in clos
ing bis article on this question, says:
Il can see no necessity for such con-
vention, but, on the contrary, regard
it as uncalled for, unwise and fraught
with grave possibilities.
"Are the Democrats Of Missouri
willing to be put in the attitude that
it is politically unsafe for them to
assemble and express their views on
any question whatever?
"The statement Of Mr.. Cook will be
quoted by the Republican press as an
admission that the Democratic party
is in such a precarious political condi-
tion that it is unwise and unsafe for
the members TO meet
cit was not unsafe In 1895 and 1896
and 1898 and in 1900 for the Missouri
Democracy to assemble and express
their views on political questions.
What has rendered it unsafe now?
"I have not said l thought it was
necessary to have convention of the
Democracy this year, but that the
propriety OF one should be given serl-
Gus consideration. But now 1t has
been publicly declared that IL would
be unwise and fraught with grave pos
sibilities to do so. l now say that l
do not believe it would be 'unwise
and fraught with grave possibilities,
but that it is now and always will be
safe to trust the people to peaceably
assemble and express their views upon
any question"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis.
coyery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities OF the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women, regulates blad.
der troubles in children. II not sold
by your druggist will lie sent by mail
on receipt of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. e. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P, o. box 629,
St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Buckner s.
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Prisnda Hnnnr bal. alenn.

LOUISIANA, Mo-, May "A meeting
Of the friends OF Col I'd. A. Glenn was
held at the Palmer House here last
night and a purse Of sl5o presented to
him with which to purchase a uniform
and sword. Col. Glenn was recently
appointed ON the personal stan OF Gov.
Dockefy, and his many friends took
this method Of showing their apprecia-
tion Of hisservices in their behalf. As
chairman OF the Democratic County
Committee and member Of the State
Central Committee, Col. Glenn hasdone
many favors for his friends and never
asked anything for himself.
The presentation speech was made
hy Champ Clark. and Col. Glenn re
sponded briefly. + L. Campbell pre-
sided as postmaster and speeches were
made By d. A. Ball, ]. d. Hostetter,
Ras Pearson, Miss Phoebe Cousins aud
Others. A number Of prominent Demo
crats nom Bowling Green were pres
enL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

ST LoUis, May S.-Ida n. Baare, %
years old, shot and instantly killed heI
father, Gustave Baare, while the lat.
ter was taking nap at his home last
night. She then shot herself through
the head and died In a few minutes.
In letter left by the young woman
she stated that the frequent insults
offered her mother by Baare were
more than she could endure, and she
had planned 20 kin him and then her
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

gives the mother abundant nutrition for
her child. SFavorite Prescription is a
woman's medicine and has no equal as
a cure for womanly diseases. II estab-
fishes regularity, dries weakening drains,
heals Inflammation and liberation and
cures female weakness.
Accept no substitute for Favorite Pre-
scription.n No other medicine is rjust
as good for weak and sick women.
-It Affords me great pleasure to be able 10 say
= few words IN regard 10 the merits OF Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden
Medical Discovery writes Nrs Flora Arm, Of
Dallas. Jackson Co, No. II vas tempted 10 try
these medicines after seeing the eject upon my
mother. A. en- early age OF married life vas
greatly bothcred with paiufti periods, also q
troublesome drain which rendered me weak
and unit for work Of any kind I became 80
thin there was nothing len of me but skin and
bone. Ny husband Became alarmed and 20,
me q bottle Of Favurite Prescription. After he
saw the wonderfui edects q that one he got two
more. and after ] used these up there was no
more pain, and began to gain IN de<h very
rapidlyH
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser Is sent frrc on receipt Of 2I one
cent stamps, to pay expense Of mailing
oziy. Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buff
falo, NY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

ST.. LOUIS, NO., May 9.-Mrs. Laura
A. Schumann testified to-day in a
divorce suit that her husband had
never caressed her and that what
actions of endearment took place were
prompted wholly by her
Schumann did not take up this point
in his statement but devoted himself
to a narrative Of his complaints
against his mother-in-law. He says
TO much mother-in-law caused him to
leave his wife.
The Schumanns are very well to dc
and are well known in South St Louis.
The case was taken under advisement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Mrs. Pavton Canthorn Dead.

Mrs. Bertha Cauthorn, wife of ].
Peyton Cauthom, died at her home
near Molino at 1:S0 o'clock Friday
morning of peritonitis. Deceased was
about 35 years of age and a good,
Christian woman who made many
friends during her lifetime. Mrs. eau
thorn was a Miss Bertha Hawkins
and married ]. P. Cauthorn about IL
years ago; the husband survives her.
He is brother Of Daniel Cauthorn, Of
this city.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday morning at IL O'Clock from the
Bethel Presbyterian Cnuph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
HER FEET WERE NOT LARGE.
Plaintiff in Damage Suit Resents In
situation as to Size Of Her Pedal
Extremities.

Mrs. Mary Reed, OF Moberly, Mo.
plaintiff in a $4,000 damage suit, re
sented an insinuation that she had un
usually large feet, in the Circuit Court
| in Clayton yesterday.
In her allegation in the suit Mrs
Reed declares that she was perman.
emily injured by falling through a
crevice in a defective sidewalk in Mex
leo last October. The attorneys for the
defendant maintained that the crevice
was not large enough for her to fall
through, and to prove their conten-
tion brought the sidewalk with them
to Clayton, where the case was taken
on a change Of venue. They exhibit
ed the crevice in question to the jury
and declared that only an extreme
ly small foot could slip through it.
This, they maintained, Mrs Reed did
not possess, and they exhibited a
specimen Of her footgear to prove it.
The shoe was exhibited by Attorney
Fry when Mrs. Reeds daughter, Mrs.
Martin, was on the stand. Mrs. Martin
Unidentified 1t as her mothers shoe.
Then Attorney Fry intlmated that II
might be No. I. 7."You can see gentle
men Of the jury, he said, athat the
wearer of this shoe does not possess a
small foot, especially one small enough
to go through the crack in the walk. "
The jury smiled, as did every one in
the courtroom, with the exception Of
Mrs. Reed, who failed to see the
humor of the remark. NOW, Mr..
Fry" she said, taking the shoe from
him, "that is unfair. Here, gentlemen
Of the jury, look at the size of the
shoe and judge for yourselves, . saying
which she held it up before them.
Mr.. Grover, her attorney, asked her
to desist, but he had to demonstrate
with her several times before she
would heed him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

EVERY once in while we find some
newspaper roasting Senator Morton.
OF Richmond. There is one peculiari-
ty about all Of these 'roasters." They
deal in glittering generalities. No
definite charge is made against Sena-
tor Morton, who was one of the most
prominent and active leaders in Jeffer-
son City last winter. If Morton is cor
rupt why don't some Of his enemies
make definite charge in reference to
the matter? II he belongs to the lob
by why don't the roll Of the Senate
show it? AS we understand the mat
ter Morton was one Of the most active
and earnest supporters Of all the re-
form measures introduced or backed
by the State administration last win
ter. II Morton is dishonest and cor
rupt it is strange the Democratic lead
ers Of the State who have placed SO
much confidence in him have not
found it out. We don't believe that
simply because a man Is Democrat
he should be protected by Democratic
papers II he is dishonest. The LED
GER believes that Democratic papers
and Democratic leaders should be the
first to dispose of corruption within
the party. At the same time, simply
because a paper or politician cannot
use man is no reason for bowling
lobby, corruption and dishonesty. Let
those newspapers and politicians who
have been throwing dirt at Morton
and in every way endeavoring to in
jure his influence make some definite
charge, or forever hold their peace.
Simply because a man is not ever
lastingly running around and abusing
railroads and corporations OF all kinds
Is no reason he is dishonest. Simply
because a man believes that capital
should have some consideration is no
reason he is corrupt. Simply because
a man Is not in favor Of sandbagging
every interest in the State that some
think that he can be bled Is no reason
for saying he is a scoundrel. The edi-
tor Of the LEDGER simply has aspeak-
ing acquaintance with Senator Nor
ton, and this article is not written at
his suggestion, or the suggestion Of
any Of his friends 1t does seem to
the writer as though a man who is as
prominent in the Democratic party as
Morton is should be convicted Of ras-
cality and fired overheard, or these
petty attacks should cease. What
has Morton done? When did he do IL?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

working up the summer meeting Of
the Missouri Press Association. The
newspaper men Of this State owe a
debt Of gratitude TO "Bobr White that
can never be paid. To,this unselfish
man more than any other dozen men
in the State, is due the credit Of the
existence of the best press organiza-
tion in America. He has given enough
time and labor to this organization, II
employed In extending and building
up bis own private business, to have
materially added to his bank account.
But there is no sacrifice too great for
him to make that promises benefit to
his "brethern Of the quill" His la
bors are not half appreciated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Accused Of Evadinr War Tar.

HANNIBAl, Mo-, May sc. NJ.
Holtey, a merchant Of Perry, Rails
County, was arrested to-day by Deputy
United States Marshal Daugherty,
charged with violating the revenue
laws by selling unstamped articles.
He was taken before United States
Commissioner Moore, waived prelimi-
nary examination, and furnished bond
for his appearance before the grand
Jury at the NAV term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

Biliousness is a condition character
lied by a disturbance of the digestive
organs. The stomach is dibilitated,
the liver torpid, the bowels constipat-
ed. There is loathing OF food, pains
n the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first Of the undigested
or partly digested food and then Of
bile. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets allay the disturbances
OF the stomach and create a hearty
appetite. They also tone up the liver
10 a healthy action and regulate the
bowels. Try them and you are certain
10 be much pleased with the result
For sale by Buckner s Whitney, drug
uiStS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

Of remarkable endorsements which Pc
runa is receiving as catarrh cure from
men and women of national Importance
During the past two years large mum
Der Of people well known from ocean tC
ocean, have in glowing words Of un
stinted praise made Peruna the mosl
famous and Justly celebrated catarrh
remedy In the world.
Men high In our national councils,
statesmen known the world over, dis.
tinguished officers in the army and
navy, physicians, lawyers, preach
ers, and last but not least, an in
Vulnerable company OF people in the
common walks Of life, have all Joined to
place Peruna on the highest pedestal
Of honor that any remedy has ever
reached in the history Of medicine.
There can be no further question
that Peruns Is the cafarrh remedy of
the age. II has no rival There are
no substitutes. Pernna stands alone
as systemic cafarrii cure which win
cure cafarrh IA all phases and stages.
Everybody should have . copy of DR..
Hartman's latest book on catarrh. Sent
free by The Peruna Medicine Co., Co
lumbus, Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
shuddars Al His Past.

81 recall now with horror" says
mail carrier Burnett Mann, of Levan.
ma, O., "my three years Of suffering
from kidney trouble. l was hardly
ever free from dull aches or acute
pains in my back. To stoop or lift
mail sacks made me groan. l felt
tired, worn out, about ready to give
up, when / began to use Electric Bit
ters, but six bottles completely cured
me and mademe feel like new man. y
They're unrivaled to regulate stom.
ach, liver, kidneys and bowels. Per
feet satisfaction guaranteed by ]. f.
Llewellyn. Only so cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

JAMES NEWTON BASKET, OF this
city, will deliver the address to the
graduating class Of Hardin College on
Tuesday evening, June a. Mr.. Bas-
kett is an author of national reputa-
tion, a close student and an interest
ing talker. We predict that his adj
dress to the graduating class at Har-
din College will prove instructive, en-
tertaining and win attract attention.
The LEDGER congratulates Hardin
College and the management Of the
Mexico High School on having home
people address the graduating classes.
Messrs. Baskett and Barnes are home
people and will make us all proud of
them. While we are preaching about
using homemade cigars, homemade
baking powder, homemade brooms
and homemade -four, it is all right to
favor home brains and home oratory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

Mrs. James Williams, sister of Mar.
tillus Bybee, Of this county, died near
Curryville, No, on Thursday, May 9,
The remainswere brought to this city
and we're inferred at Mt Zion GENE.
tery, ten miles north " Mexico, where
her husband was laid 60 rest some
three years ago
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

hon. I. 8. Smithmeyer, architect o
the new Congressional Library Of Wash
ington, d. G., ranks first In his profes
sion in this country. This library 4
considered the finest building In th,
United States. Mr.. Smithmeyer spen
sixteen years travelling In Europe work
ing on the plans, and Congress- appro
priated six million dollars for thil
building.
In q letter written from Washington
and dated July 9TH, 1899, to The Peruns
Medicine Co., Columbus, o., Mr.. Smith
meyer says the following in regard tC
Peruna, the world-renownsd catarrh
cure:
WAsHINaroN, D. O., July 4, 1893.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, c.
Gentlemen-I endorse the good opin-
ion expressed by Senators and Repre-
sentatives In Congress regarding the
curative qualities Of your compound.
Those who have used It recommend IL as
an excellent tonic which is particularly
effective as cure for catarrh.
Respectfully,
I.S.smithmeyer.
One OF the most wonderful events in
the history Of medicine Is the multitude
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

Hon. WIN. II. WALLACE, Of Kansas
City, brother of Rev. A. A. Wallace,
Of this city, is referred to by the even
ing Sentinel Of Independence as fol
lows: "Those who advocate closing
the saloons on Sunday instead Of let
ting them run wide open in utter de-
fiance of law as they have been doing,
will be much strengthened by the ex-
perience Of Hon. VIM. H. Wallace.
When Mr.. Wallace was prosecuting
attorney the same trouble came up.
Last Saturday, In answer to request
from several ministers Of Kansas City,
who are leaders In the Sunday closing
movement, he gave 10 the public bis
experience IN closing the saloons. He
denounces the dangerous fallacy that
an officer should be guided by public
sentiment in deciding whether TO en-
force the laws or not He declares an
officer has no discretion In the matter,
and as long as law Is ON the statute
book he must enforce II, though a
large number OF people, even major
ity, oppose 1t. ANY other course will
utterly demoralize the public con-
science, degrade the law and hinder
its enforcement. Mr.. Wallace took
hold of his work In a spirited and
courageous manner, and was very much
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
sheriff Rrnnrht Rrvsnn Hara.

Otis Bryson, Of Buchanan county,
was brought to this city by Sheriff
James Thursday on an attachment is
sued by Judge Hughes. He has been
before Referee Murphy to-day TO prove
his ability or inability to pay a iudg-
ment ona note, in favor Of J. o. Ed.
monst0n.
Bryson had been ordered by Judge
Hughes to appear some time ago and
upon his failure to do so the attach.
ment for him was issued.
II is not known whether he will be
prosecuted for his contempt of the
courts order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Paris 20. Electrio Light


FTOTH NHC HOUcFIy DCnlOCFdI'
Paris, Mo-, is planning for electric
lights and proposes, we understand, to
vote to issue bonds for that purpose.
They have quite a number Of drug
stores and intend putting their license
up TO about two hundred dollars to
pay the interest on the bonds. Other
cities where there are no saloons
might profitably follow Paris exam
nle
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

SoHz e8Is akd Mexico bored a hole
N kiaI II4E some ], 900 feet deep,
la4 OH 1H1if IS now some talk Of
pumping cut The water aud boring
deeper Iha f.EpGER is Of the same
opin|on'iI Ha< when the hole was first
bored re had better work the tor
q The ground 4 little closer than We
%. It Na||A fay us better in the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Mormon Eldars Must Leara.

LAPoRTE, IND, May s.-Mormon
elders, who have been conducting
street crusades in Northern Indiana
towns, were this morning given TWEEN.
ty-four hours in which TO leave the
country. If the proSelytes refuse
they win be thrown into prison. 1t
has developed, according to advices
received here, that converts have been
made in a number of towns, which
caused action to be taken by the au-
thorities to Danish the elders. II re-
sistance is made more summary pun
ishment viii be meted out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
THE GARTRELLs.

The Mexico LEDGER is under obliga-
tions to the st. Louis Republic for the
following splendid cuts Of the two
Gartrells, formerly of Mexico, who are
now in jail at Butler, Bates County,
Mo-, indicted for the murder Of Mr..
Donagan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

IL would b lust as well for the busy
hedits Nha ar Engaged in the propa-
cation q #sf Ieeling toward Germany
q val until fermany commits some
act 70 eINs Is ollense, unless theinten-
ton Is u BE4toke Germany into a war
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16
Omcers Elected.

The womans Missionary Society Of
the Baptist Church has elected the
following officers: Mrs. NJ. L. Jones,
president; Mrs. T. B. Hit, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. A. X. Yancey, secretary;
Mrs. S. n. Evans, treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-16

st1A1aH NcLAURIN is not finding
The tHsk d bnilding up an administra-
tion party ii South Carolina as easy as
he expected II 10 be. He made bad
break 10 expecting assistance from
1ien. Wade Hampton.