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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The Auxvasse Rerie,o says; Inc
Irvine Maddox l2OO-acre tract OF lane
was sold privately this week to some
narties from near Shariton, Iowa, at q
figure right around $50 per acre. These
are the same parties who have bough'
thirteen farms in Galloway ana Au
drain counties within the last three
pannfhC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

EsIDEYT Million has sold to the
Eens Of Mexico one-huDdred and
Hty tickets for his lecture course,
number should at least reach
fhundred and fifty. Mr.. Million
not care to make any money out
|hiS enterprise, but has a right to
pct to come out even. OuI
tens are always talking about hav'
|frst-claSs entertainments. 1t takes
pey to bring the best talent here,
our people should show their ap-
fiatiOn Of President Millions en-
Prise by a Cordial and liberal
fOnage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

3IE people of Benton City and
FtlnSburg should interest them
eS In the Chicago & Alton short
tOSt. Louis. There is no ques.
! but what this road win be built
ht away, and II proper inducements
offered, we believe the line can be
en through Benton City, Martins
II and maybe Wellsville. Parties
know what they are talking
pt have left this impression with
editor Of the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

/. NADDINGToN informs the LED.
that from $1,000 TO $500 is paid
|in Benton City every day for corn.
day last week one firm paid out
DO. Corn selling at 35c per bushel,
} a yield OF from ten TO fifteen
Fels per acre, the farmers have a
ID TO feel pleasant.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Chief Wilkie OF the Secret Service
saws a searching investigation has con-
vinced him that Mrs. Lena Doxheimer
is mistaken as to the facts concerning
an alleged plot to kill the President.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The undersigned will give free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets to any one wanting a
reliable remedy for disorders Of the
stomach, biliousness or constipation
This is a new remedy and a good one
All druggists,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Martinsburg Enterprise says;
City Editor Hutton, Of the Mexico
LEDGER, was here Wednesday of last
week on business connected with that
paper. Mr.. Hutton is recognized as
one of the best men the LEDGER ever
had, and that's saying a great deal.
Here's to Hutton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

EHE deposits, early in November,
be Audrain county banks amount
to over 100000. This is the
hest deposit the banks in Audrain
k had at one time, and shows
Irly that there is considerable
nav I'm this nart of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

hE corn crop Of Audrain county
|nlSos to bring n good price. The
ners are delighted with the out.
A great deal OF corn Is being
b. to other towns, which should
a market in Mexico. The bust.
men Of Mexico should pay as
fh, II not more, for all products as
tbe merchants in other towns in
State, little or big. IL we expect
farmers to trade with us we must
+ 4nrneate
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Howard Baskett is now with the
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company as
electrician connected with the block
system. Howard is a live, hustling
young man, and his many friends in
Mexico wish him much success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

New TlOrcncc IIUI DV""0''
The Mexico preacher that boasts
Of converting 543 souls In three yea,' yen.
should give the Lord a little creait,
that is II they were converted to th'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The Pike County Nelos speaking Of
Mr.. Emmons' sale OF Shorthorns says
"At a Shorthorn sale at Mexico last
Thursday a COW and six-months-old
calf sold for $500. There certainly is
no scarcity OF money when such fancy
prices are paid for stock"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
W.sainr AZ Centralia.

C,,<rpaIIA, Nov. 2O.-Frank burks
and Miss Lorene Elliott, both Oh ','si. Ien'
tralia. were married last eVeh'ns'
Thev will reside in this city
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs Lavina q. Walker, who holds the
highest state Office of the Ladies' Of the
Illinois @. A. r., which is Departments
Chaplain, writes the following letter;
WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
Gentlemen :--"You have my sincere
gratitude for placing before suffering
women medicine which has proven
such blessing as Peruna has.
at have used IL myself when much
worn out, and found most gratifying
results, and q number of the women Of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
Additions to Christian Church

The following have united with tn
Christian Church of this city durinI
the protracted meeting;
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hatcher.
Miss Ella Fuhrer.
Miss Maggie HofseSs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brandon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Mcclure.
Miss Frances Mason.
Miss Mabel French.
Mrs. r. L. McFadden.
J. W. Plunkett.
Lawrence johnson.
Mrs. Cora Curry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Ruth, daughter of Mrs. j. M. viii
son, formerly of this city, died at her
home near Arkadelphia, Ark, on
Thursday, Nov. %, of typhoid fever.
She was a niece of Miss Kate Duncan,
of this place.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The Pope issues an encycllcal on the
study of the Scriptures, creating a
council whose entire energies will be
devoted to the Interpretation and de-
fense Of the Holy Writ.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Five robbers dynamlted the Post
Office at Edinboro, Pa, and forced
their way through the crowd Of
citizens which surrounded them,
escaping with their booty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
ENGAGED.

Marriage is very largely an accident.
In few cases do men or women set up
standard of manly or womanly excellence
and choose by it. In most cases people
become engaged as the result Of pro
pinquity rather than because of any deep
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

There is much feeling at Washing
ton favorable TO having the subject OF
trust legislation deferred to special
session Of Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Congress may be asked to appropriate
$1,000, to be used by the Smithsonian
Institute in making great exhibit Of
American birds at the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

W. F. Reed, formerly Of this city,
and who will shortly leave for Califor-
mia to reside, was here from Moberly
SATURDAY..
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Robt. Doan went to Mexico, No.,
Monday to take charge of the car
repair department at that place
Slater RuStler
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

A st. Louis firm has engaged the
Kansas City Convention Hall and an
nounce da bull fight for Thanksgiving
night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Miss Anna Held this spring bought
n farm on the outskirts Of the small
town of Belgrade Lakes, Me-, and the
writer, while there some weeks ago
was rather amused at the wording Of
notice which was posted up at the
Central House in that place. 1t read
thug.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs. Garrard returned to her home
In Centralia to-day after visit to her
daughters, Mrs. John Howell and Mrs.
G.. l.. Ferris, IN this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Armour continues to bull the
Chicago wheat market, his holding Of
May wheat now being estimated at
from 1000. 900 to 15, 1000. 900 bushels.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Rear Admiral Schley left Kansas
City last night for Washington, via
Chicago, after spending the day sight
seeing and attending banquet given
by the Commercial Club.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs G. B. Macfarlane returned Sun
day from Cape Girardeau, where she
attended a meeting Of the Daughters
of the Revolution. Columbia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs. Carrie Nation creates a sensa-
tion at the New York Horse Show by
upbraiding the ladies in the Wander
bllt box for wearing evening attire.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Rev. ]. J. Porter, pastor OF the
Baptist Church at Joplin, made a
splendid address before the Modern
Woodmen In Mexico Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Experts before the Anthracite Coal
Commission testify that the Occupa'
tion of the mine worker is very un-
healthy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs. ID. C. Davis and son returned
to Mexico Thursday morning, after a
visit to John NJ. Davis and wife in
Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

J. Ogden Armour cleaned up $780,
600 in his wheat deals at Chicago
yesterday. He unloaded 100000
bushels Of May wheat on the trailing
shorts
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mexico, Mo, Sept. 10, l901.-This is
to certify that / have been cured OF
kidney and bladder trouble by the use
of the Texas Wonder, Halls great dis
coyery. can cheerfully recommend
it to any one suffering from that dis
ease. Yours truly
IT II OWINGg
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

A marriage license was issued Fri
day to VIM. V. Patterson and Miss
Thursia Wheeler, Of Montgomery
county,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

William Struck, an old jeweler, Of
Richmond, Mo-, has been strangely
missing for the last ten days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

A powder magazine at Langtry
Spur, l. T., was struck by lightning
and exploded, badly injuring eleven
persons and completely wrecking the
entire town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Rev. J. S. Jesse returned Saturday
to his home after assisting in the re-
vival meeting at Bonne Femme church.
Columbia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Saturday, November p, Mrs. Sarah
Robinson, who lives six miles west OF
Mexico, sold her Thanksgiving
turkeys in Mexico at 500 apiece.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

A. H. Sayers and wife have returned
to their home in Kansas City, after a
pleasant visit with Miss Ida Rosa
mond,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

j. II. Mosier, who has been connect
ed with the electric light plant in this
city for several years, has gone to
Macon to work for a telephone COM
pany.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

rooted preference.
And so 1t often
happens that the
wife enters upon
the obligations of
maternity just as
thoughtlessly as
she entered on the
marriage relation,
because no one
has warned her
of the dangers she
faces.
Thousands Of
women become
invalids for lack
of knowledge of
themselves. 1t is
to this large body
of women that DR..
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

From the Martinsburg Enterprise.
L. Mcdowell reports that he raised
400 bushels Of corn on five acres Of
ground. Some compute the crop at
4ls bushels, but so bushels isn't so
bad. Mr.. Mcdowell has one Of the
best prairie farms in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
MEXICO AUDRAN THURSDAY,
I'LL Hunaors

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care of without help, there is
such an accumulation Of them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss OF appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits of indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due TO them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
Hoods TdrSdpdriiLd
and Pills

Remove all humors, overcome all
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate the whole system.
II had salt rheum on my hands so that 1
could not work. Itook Hoods sarsaparllla
and It drove out the humor. I continued
Its use TIL the sores disappeared MEs.
IhA o. BRowr, Rumford Falls. Me.
Hoods SarsaparlIla promises TO
cure and keeps tho promise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The Chicago & Alton has announc-
ed an Increase m fts wages OF train
men, aggregating 10 per cent, to take
effect December l.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs. C. W. Williams was badly
beaten and robbed by a negro near
the Beaumont, Tex, Post Ofiice.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
The Chicago & Alton Short Line


fIoul NiN AIN1 NttS ANNH
There seems to be little doubt as to
the early completion Of the Chicago &
Alton 'cut-ofT" from near Mexico to
Cuivre Junction. Nor does there
seem to be much doubt that it will
pass through Troy, All Of which in
spires us to say that the people of this
town must get ready to "do some
thing" when we get the new road.
We must have some manufacturing
plants that will give employment to
labor. The new road will give us
shipping facilities at competing rates
and there will then be no good reason
why factories cannot be made to pay.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Your Thanksgiving turkey WI, WI,
.os, Won from fourteen TO slAVeen
cent per pound this year
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Mrs. Capt. ]. C. johnson returned to
Boston to-day, after pleasant visit
with friends and relatives in Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

j. w. Boles, of Auxvasse, sold fine
Poland China pig each to Wallace
Bassford, G. II. Brown and Ice Noble,
all Of Mexico, this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Governor Dockery appointed Robt.
G. Yates, Of Gallatin, State Superin-
tendent of Insurance, vice E. E.
Yates, resigned.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The Mexico Telephone Company is
putting telephone cables in a portion
Of the business part of the city. A
cable is run north from the central Of
fee TO Monroe street and thence east
another is run south and still another
through the alley east from the CEN
tral office. This will do away with
the many wires on the poles in these
sections. Each cable, which is lead
eucased, carries rs double wires.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

' sllssnd you little to try II you like.
Nh s BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl street, New York
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The Socialists came within 400 votes
of securing control of the American
Federation of Labor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Miss Bessie Corley, Of Tower Hill,
ILL.,, has tasted twenty-six days with
out apparent evil effect.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Blandford Memorial Association
entertainment Thursday evening.
Admission soc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
In Richards All Right.

Referring to the appointment Of |.
NJ. Richards as union ticket and pas
senger agent at Mexico, the Mont
gOmery Standard says;
"And the travelling public generally
will be pleased if Mr.. Richards is re-
tanned permanently, and Mr.. Barnes
secures some other position. The
contrast between the popular Mr..
Wilson, who was agent at Mexico for
many years, and his successor was not
agreeable to the travelling public. Mr..
Richards is an accommodating and
obliging gentleman,and doubtless will
remind many Of the time when Mr..
Wilson was running the station at
MeXieOn -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
COmDIete Treatment

For Every H1mour, ST, consisting of CUT
ICURA SOAP (25c.), to cleanse the skin OF crusts
and scales, and soften the thiokoned cuticle;
CUTICURA OINTMENT (50c.), 10 Instantly allay
itching, Inflammation and irritation, and
sOOthe and heal; and CUrICURA REsoLyENr
PILLS (25c.), to cool and cleanse the blood.
CUrIoURA REsoLvENT PILLS Chocolate
Coated) are new, tasteless, odorless, eco
nomical substitute for the celebrated liquid
CUTIoURA REsoLvENT, as well as for all other
blood purifiers and humour cures. In screw
cap vials, containing co doses, price 25c.
Sold throughout the world. British Depot, H-28
Charte rhouse 3D. London. French Depoti Rue de ID
Paix, Paris. PorTER DRUo AID caEA. Corr. Props.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
FOOD FOR A YEAR.

Eats. ........ .'..'.'' go. 600 IDS
Elk. ......'..' '....'.'. .24o qtS
tter '.'.'.. 49,. 100 IDS
ys...........s .s........27 doz
kgetables es..............''5oo lbs
|rhis represents a fair ration for one
h for one year.
|But some people eat and eat
IA yet grow thinner. This
eans a defective digestion
Ii unsuitable food. To the
Nice Of such persons we pre-
st SCOTS Emulsion, famous
| its tissue building. Your
|ysician can tell you how it
Is it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

ee Green, Of Centralia, was here
week 70 buy horses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Ae-s-@-s-e-s-e-s-s-ss-s-e
our Order suffering with weakness pc
euliar to women, have been wonderfully
helped and cured by Peruna. a."-Lavina
e. Walker.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Of
Columbus, o., for free copy Of DE-.
Hartman's latest book on catarrh.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

','ey Bryson, OF Monroe eounty,who
us sister to compel her to pay
fourth Of the expenses Of their
.lefs funeral, was awarded a YER
W jury at Centralla. The par
70 The contest have already spent
Olal times the amount in contro'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Blandford Memorial Association
entertainment Thursday evening.
Admission Soc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
". A. Msstinr Friday Night

=" j. j. Porter, of Joplin, address
'ne local camp of the Modern Wood
OF America last night at 7:30 OF
subject Of 'Readiustment.r Tht
,'lhg was held In the Woodmar
and was also attended by many Of
lamps Of Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Singleton Steele, Of Kansas City,
was here Thursday and Friday visit
ing friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

r. E. Hlsey was in Centralia Fri
day.
J. N. Ball went to Laddonia Satur-
day.
Mrs. Williams, Of southeast Mexico,
is i'll.
W. H. johnson was in Farber We'd
nesday.
]. e. Rupert, Of Cedar City, washere
Thursday.
James Ware was here from Santa
Fe Friday.
c. w. Pigg, of Vandalia, was here
Wednesday.
IF. Green was here from Rush
Hill Friday.
J. NJ. Proctor was here from Stur-
geon Tuesday.
VIM. Roberts was here from Cen
tra!ia Friday.
Il. Il. Henderson, OF Concord, was
here Saturday.
J. t. johnson was In Farber We'd
nesday on business.
E. @. Kennen, OF Laddonia, was in
Mexico on business Saturday.
City Marshall White is able to be
out after a severe spell of illness.
Walker Burns has been appointed
substitute mail carrier in Mexico.
The LEDGER would like TO know the
address of II. A. Duncan. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
il it fails to cure. e. w. Groves sig
natured is on each box. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w Carter.
of Sherman, Texas, November 20,
daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Miss Anna Brown has returned 70
Fulton, after visiting Miss Edmonia
EnSter
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

Walker Burns has been appolnts
substitute mail carrier in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

City Marsaall White is able to be
out after severe spell of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The LEDGER would like to know tn
address of II. A. Duncan. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27
BOUNDHAND&F FooT

treated through the
blood Rheumatism
grows steadily worse.
finally ending In
shrunken muscles
immovable joints
shaky nerves, and
the invalid's chair oI
crutches. The cure
Of Rheumatism can
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

E. @. Kennen, OF Laddonia, was in
Mexico ON business Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-11-27

The funeral services over the re-
mains Of Silas Wilson were held at the
residence on West Liberty street
Wednesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. John Anderson, of the NJ. T..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-17
Agreement with Cuba Considered by
the Cabinet and to He Submitted
to the Senate mt Once.
MEASURES BEFORE CONGRESS
OMNIBUS STATEHOOD BILL SHELVED
UNTIL NEXT MONTH.
Bill Introduced by Senator Quarles to
Prevent Trusts Running Rivals
Other Legislation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The Senate in
executive session to-day ratified the treaty
of friendship and general relations between
the United States and Spain. There was
neither debate nor division. The attend
ance was small, and as soon as the treaty
had been read, this formality taking about
half an hour, Senator Lodge. who was in
the chair. put the question. and there be-
ing no dissent he declared the resolution of
ratification carried by the necessary two
thirds vote
The treaty with Cuba, which was nego-
tiated in Havana by General Bliss, and
which arrived in Washington in General
Bliss's hands to-day, was presented to the
Cabinet and considered in detail II is
ready for presentation to Congress and
probably will be transmitted TO the Senate
within twenty-four hours. 1t is regarded
as highly important that it should be rati-
fed promptly as the present Venezuelan
situation emphasizes the necessity for coal
ing stations in Cuba. While. definite action
on the treaty by the Senate or by Congress
IL the necessity arises to present it also
10 the House of Representatives Is scarcely
to be expected before the holiday recess.
the administration is hopeful of prompt
consideration of it after Congress recon-
venes. The document that was signed in
Havana is treaty pure and simple, and as
such will be forwarded to the Senate by
Secretary Hay.
Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge, who
has been clothed with full powers by the
Bogota government to sign canal treaty,
was an early caller at the State Depart
ment to-day and spent half an hour with
Secretary Hay in further effort to reach
an agreement as to the price this country
shall pay for the concession. DR.. Herran
predicts that the treaty will be ready for
submission to Congress before Christmas.
1t is understood both at the State Depart
ment and at the Colombian legation that
the question of price is the only barrier
now to the conclusion of satisfactory
convention. DR.. Herran informed the Sec
rotary that Minister Concha sailed from
New York for South America Sunday last.
1t is understood he will not return 90
America. His successor will present his
letter of recall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-17
BIG FOUR ROUTE.

City Ticket Once. No. East Washington 81.
Depart ATive
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-17

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-President Baer of
the Reading Railroad made a statement
to-day deprecating the course pursued by
the independent coal operators, who, il is
alleged, have forced the price for their
coal up to sl1.50 ton to dealers. equal to
sl4 to the consumer. unfortunately there
seems to be no way TO compel them to
sell down TO the level fixed by the rail-
roads," said Mr.. Baer. IF their sense of
obligation to the people cannot deter them
from asking prohibitive prices, nothing the
public or the railroads can do would be
OF any effect. The railroads cannot refuse
TO transport their coal: the law regulating
the business of all public carriers opposes
IL. The charge that the railroads are SELL
ing railroad coal to independents for dis
posal in the open market is absolutely
false. We doing everything in our
power to keep down the price of coal and 10
get IL to market quickly"