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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
MrssoURrs eARNIsHMENT LAW
A Hundred Inquiries for Copies Lead
to Its Being Reprinted With
Explanations = Becomes
Effective June 81.

l EtOul tnC AubtihthbC 0hoScAs
In view OF the fact that the garnish-
ment law which the Interstate Grocer
took SO active part in having passed
by the last Missouri Legislature, be-
comes effective June 21, this Office is
being besieged with inquiries for
copies Of it. The merchants through
out the State find that their local at
torneys are not acquainted with Its
provisions and have no means Of OBJ
taining copy of it until the Secretary
of State has it printed and distribut-
ed. That will take some time.
The merchants OF the State are just
beginning to realize that they have in
their hands an immensely powerful
means of collecting their debts. The
llaw permits the creditor to attach ten
lper cent. Of the wages, debt, income or
salary of a dead beat It also allows
the debtor to go back for five years on
the accounts that he thought were
lost.
The law is like a visitation from
Heaven to some of them. If such a
law had been in existence during the
past FIVE years it is safe to say that
two-thirds Of the failures among retail
grocers would have been prevented.
Most of these failures are caused
through inability tp collect outstand-
ing accounts.
1t will be remembered that the edi-
tor and other members Of the staff Of
the Interstate Grocer were constantly
at the Missouri capital throughout
the entire session OF the Legislature
and that this paper there laid before
the members OF both houses petitions
which it had gathered from all parts
of the State containing 65,0O0 names.
1t is conceded by the merchants who
we're there assisting in the work, that
these petitions made 1t impossible for
the members of the Legislature to
ignore the bill that had been put be-
fore them. The bill was passed and
became law in spite of the fact that
the merchants OF the State had unsuc-
cessfully fought for a similar law for
twelve years previously.
For the benefit Of those who are in
quiring for the text Of the law for
their own and their attorneys infor-
nation, its two sections are here re-
printed:
An act to amend Section 1852 of
Chapter 20 Revised Statutes, State Of
Missouri OF 1899, entitled "Execu-
tions."
Be it enacted by the General Assem-
hlv NJ tho State NJ Missouri ag follows.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
R. M. WHITE, Editor and Proprietor. ]
Vol. XIV.

our streets have to be shipped from
another town. We do a good deal Of
talking about factories, but before
we move in the direction Of factories
arrangements should be completed to
utilize the splendid clay we have here
In such abundance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Old Corn Advancing.

1t begins to look now as though old
corn would be worth SO cents bushel,
at least. Dean Bros, of Audrain
county, have a good many barrels; and
quite a number OF other Audrain
county farmers have quite a reserve
Of old corn. T. P. Harrison, of Nc
Credie. has several thousand barrels,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
AUDRAIN BOY.
Can't Do Without The Mexico
Weekly Ledger.

FLORENCE, TENN, June 9.-Dear
Sir: Enclose find sl.00 for one years
subscription to the Weekly LEDGER
am an old Audrain county boy and
can't do without the LEDGER any
longer. We are drilling for oil here
and have good indications for oil and
have some gas now. 1t is st. Louis
company backing the deal and will
test this country thoroughly with
several wells.
This portion of Tennessee is fine
farming country. Yours,
CHAs. l. DAY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

The long tie-up in the building in
dustry at New York is ended. The
skilled workmen having withdraw
from the Board Of Building Trades ii
order TO return to their tasks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
HARDIN GIRL MARRIED.
Sweet Girl Graduate Of Hardin Mar
ried at the Planters Hotel
in st. Louis.

FROM Tue OiODc-beHOcrNt.
Edwin Cotfmann, OF Little Rock,
Ark, and Miss Virgie Honey Lowry,
of Jonesburg, Mo-, were married at
the Planters Hotel Thursday morn
ing by Rev. DIR. s. j. Niooolls, pastor
Of the Second Presbyterian Church.
The attendants we're Misses Martha
and Emily Graham, Of Mineola, Mo-
A wedding breakfast was served after
the ceremony, at which were present,
in addition to the bridal party, Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Gale, Mrs. Thomas G.
Fletcher, Mrs. Perry Bartholomew,
Miss Eliza Honey, the Misses Reed,
Mrs. John Davis and Thomas F.
Rixey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coffman left last night
for a honeymoon trip to California.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

A STRAWBERRY farm, comprising
more than 400 varieties growing on a
plot Of ground an acre in extent, is a
proposed exhibit for the horticultural
Department. Prof. John T. Stinson,
superintendent Of Pomology, has
charge Of the collection Of the plants.
1t is also proposed to have duplicates
of. the plants growing In pots in the
Horticultural Palace, bearing ripe
fruit when the Exposition doors are
onanad
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel dull after
eating and wake up with bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and lnvigorate
your stomach and give you a relish for
your food. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Cant. Hickerson Dead.

Capt. Silas Hickerson, aged sS years
well known in Mexico, died at the
home of his son-in.law, John W.
Booth, near Toledo, Galloway county,
on Monday, June s, of general debility
Capt. Hickerson was formerly in
the hotel business in Mexico, and bis
many friends in this city regret very
much to hear of his death.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
students in summer school.

Following are among those who arr
attending summer school in Columbia
their Columbia addresses being given
Carrie e. Baldwin, Mexico; iii
Pratt street.
Ann e. Watson, Vandalia; 405 Col
lege avenue.
Joseph B. McCubbin, Laddonia; 120
East Broadway.
George f. Nardin, Vandalia; 40
Hit street.
The enrollment amounts to 220.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

The National Bank of Commerce
and the Western National Bank, both
Of New York, probably will be merged
with a capitalization of s25, 900, 900,
under the presidency of Joseph @.
Hendrix, formerly of st. kouis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Miss Ruth Hanna, youngest daugh-
ter of the senator from Ohio, was mar
ried at Cleveland to Joseph Medill
Mccormick, of Chicago, President
Roosevelt and Ambassador McCor-
mick being among the guests
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
The Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY, JUNE IS.
Subscribers to the Weekly

Subscribers to the Weekly
.edger will please examine
he date after their names on
aargin of the Ledger and gov
IN themselves accordingly.
be Mexico Weekly Ledger
i sl.oo per year, paid in adj
hnce. If you don't pay in
dvance don't blame the Led
N for not having notified
ou.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

United States Senator Sullivan from
Mississippi writes the following en-
dorsement of Peruna:
Tdesire to say that / have been taking
Peruna for some time for catarrh and
have found It an excellent medicine,
giving me more relief than anything
I have ever taken. en."-W.V.SULLIVAN.
Congressman Romuius z. Linney,
From North Carolina, writes;
"My private secretary has been
using Peruna for catarrh. He had
as bad q case as 1 ever saw, and since he
has taken one bottle he seems like diff
ferent man. 1 don't think any man
who Is under o nervous strain should
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

i Improvement contemplated
d the public square Of Mexico
OF Incalculahle benefit to Mex
4 &Audrain county. We want 70
|hulate the city Of Mexico and
unity Court on their harmony in
ag together toward the mutual
/ Of the city and county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

HE Wellsvllle Record editorially
Mexico the following fine compli-
NJ. "Mexico has raised the $4,000,
which to buy the depot site for
Burlington and Alton. Mexico
ID always do whatever they at
0t and do il In q hurry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Westminster Alumni.

The executive committee, of the
Westminster Alumni appointed as
follows: Prof. ]. FL. Scott, chairman
E. W. Grant, G. f. Lamkin, Hon. r.
NJ. White, d. P. Bartley, and the ex
ofiicio members, viz: Pres. Dobyns
Sec. Gage,and the Corresponding Sec.i
tn he annointed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

BE high water will delay work on
new Burlington cut.Dff to some
BIT. People getting rlght-of-way
losing up their contracts and are
nglng everything so that work
begin all along the line just as
rs machinery and labor can be
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Governor W. ]. Bailey, of Kansas
was married on Tuesday evening, JUNE
9, to Mrs. Ida Weed. of Kansas City
Kansas. The wedding took place in
the Congregational Church of that
city, and was attended by only a few
relatives and friends.
1t will be remembered that it was
reported that Governor Bailey hat
promised to get married provided b,
was elected to the office of chief exec
utive of the State of Kansas. Th'
Governor kept his promise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Ne Harrington MOI Progress ed
I1|zg says: Robt. NJ. White, Of the
I|fa LEDGER is being urged by his
IDS Tor the Democratic nomination
of State. Col. ''Bob" is
roaRhly qualified for public life
Is has numberless friends in this
LON who are only waiting an op-
|12nity to give him boost"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Fine Farm for Sale.

For sale, one hundred and ninety
(l9O) acre choice, well improved, farm,
miles north OF Mexico. Possession
can be given Immediately, or March
the first, 1901. Inquire Of Jacob
Schopp, North Mexico, Mo.
l3-w 3t 67-d Ct
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Bow Bitten by a Dog.

Leopold Barth was bitten on the
arm by a big st. Bernard dog belong
ing to Baggageman Null at the depot
Saturday morning. The wound was
small, as the dog merely snapped at
the lad, who had accidentally stepped
on the animals tail.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

81 have been troubled for some
time with indigestion and sour
stomach, says Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis,
of Lee, Mass, sand have been taking
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets which have helped me very
much so that now l can eat many
things that before l could not" II
you have any trouble with youl
stomach why not take these Tablets
and get well? For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

An act to amend Section 1886 of
Chapter SO Of Revised Statutes of the
State of Missouri Of 1899, entitled
"Garnishments."
Be it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, Of the State Of Missouri, as fol-
lows:
Section l. That Section 3435,
Chapter 80, Revised Statutes Of the
State of Missouri of 1899 be, and the
same is hereby amended by striking
out the words ION account Of" In the
Sth line and insert in lieu thereof the
following words, "for more than 10
per cent. of any, so that said Section
when amended will read as follows:
Section 3435. No sheriff, constable
or other officer charged with the col
lection of money shall, prior to the
return day Of execution or other pro-
cess upon which the same may be
made, be liable to be summoned as
garnishee; nor shall any county col
lector, county treasurer or municipal
corporation, or any officer thereof, or
any administrator or executor Of an
estate, prior to an order of distribu-
tion, or for payment of legacies, or the
allowance OF a demand found to be due
by his estate, be liable to be summon
ed as garnisnee; nor shall any person
be charged as garnishee for more than
10 per cent. of any wages due from him
to defendant In his employ for the
last 80 days service; Provided, such
employee is the head Of family and
resident OF this State, nor shall any
person be so charged by reason of his
having drawn, accepted, made or en-
dorsed any promissory. note, bill Of
Exchange, draft or other security, ID
its nature negotiable, unless it b
shown at the hearing that such note
bill, draft or other security was the
property of the defendant when tht
garnishee was summoned and con
tinued so to be until 1t became due.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Corn SOC a Bushel in Boone County.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, June 11.-Corn Is
selling in Boone county for so cents
per Dusnci, and ovvuav sirao prioc very
little can be secured. The flood wash
ed away all the old corn in the river
bottoms, and what little there is left
in the county is being eagerly purchas'
ed at 81 per barrel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

q. COLLINS, Of New York City, a
1e colored janitor, is to have an
In|t Of landscape paintings at the
F|aB Fair, st. Louis. Mr.. Collins
A1ndled for the last four years at
bel Union, paying his expenses by
Ling 70 furnaces and acting as
III Of a building.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

The graves of several hundred Con-
federate dead at Camp Chase, Column
bus, O., are decorated by Daughters OF
the Confederacy with flowers sent
from the Snnth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

| II we who listen 60 anglers tales
May credit what they say,
We find its the fish with the largest
| scales
That always get weigh.
| -Phlladelphia PnSs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Herbert Morris, son Of Sam Morris,
is local agent for the Philadelphia
Erening Post, one of the very best pub
locations OF the day. Herbert is a
hustler and would be glad to have
YOUR order.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

A feature OF Wsshington's state
horticultural exhibit at the Worlds
Fair, win be q display Of celery four
feet high and rhubard the same height
and five inches thick.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

5SE Of the biggest real estate
|nsactions that has taken place in
rico for a good while will be pulled
ID a few days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
TNl #t

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. SOC.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

"
II. FRENCH, one Of the largest
terty owners Of Mexico, is strongly
&gor of progress, and is anxious to
for paved streets in front OF all
..xonartv
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Those stick.Out,in.Front HAS.

From the Philadelphia Baletin)
Ida-Oh, your new hat is just lovely!
So perfectly stylish!
Ada-Isn't it? Don't tell and III
tell you something. It's nothing but
a palm.lea fan trimed up.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Father ]. J. Dillon is home from
Fulton, where he officiased at the
YoSt-Lehman nuptials. The mar
riage took place at st. Peters Catho-
lie Church in Fulton and was largely
attended by friends and relatives OF
the high contracting parties.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Chips says; When
kico gets all the rail roads headed
way she'll be a mighty fine loca-
/ for a new 81, 900, 900 State Capital.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

TIE railroads coming into Mexico
build make reduced rates for the
&urth OF July celebration.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
The Happiness Road.

From the Atlanta Constitutlon)
Where's the road to Happiness
That's what we want to know!
It's somewhere in the daisies,
It's hidden In the snow
It's in the Wind that has no home
And knows not where to 90!
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
His Knife had 2RR Rlades.

NEW YORK, June 11.-Burr Davis,
senior member Of Burr Davis & Sons,
liverymen and undertakers OF Mount
Vernon, died at his home on Chester
hill, Mount Vernon, yesterday from
heart disease. He was rs years OF
age.
In early life he was cutler and
made the pocket knife having 3et
blades which was exhibited at the
Crystal palace in this city in 1858 by
his employers, the Waterbury Manu-
featuring company Of Waterbury
Conn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

EHE Taxpayers Of Mexico and Au-
Mn county are anxious to have the
.ancil and County Court work to-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

BRAzL expects to spend 5000, 900 in
ID at the Worlds Fair, the president
Wing recommended that amount.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

aHE STURGEON (Mo.) Leader an
Inces its choice for Secretary of
Ee to be aR. M. White, OF the
<ico LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

The Martinsburg Enterprise says:
'sMiss Helen Cross, of Mexico, has
been elected teacher of music and art
In the st. Charles public school,"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

The Best Prescription For Malaria
Chills and fever is bottle Of GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in a tasteless form.
No cure, no pay. Price soc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

c. L. Martin, OF Maplewood, st.
Louis county, is in Audrain county
the guest of old friends. He is much
pleased with Mexico's progress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
| il it fails to cure. e. W. Groves sig-
lnatIlred is ON each box. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Attorney-General L. r. wilfey, lat

Attorney-GeneraI I. Z Whey Iate
Of Manila, P. l., is now in China, and
will return some time next year, when
he will resume the practice Of law in
| st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Williamson Barry.

Miss Carolyne Dalton Barry eldest
daughter Of G. W. Barry of this city,
and Mr.. Jim d. Williamson of Tren-
ton Mo-, were married at that place
Wednesday June 10, at 9p. m, in the
parlor Of the PeerY Hotel. Miss Bar
ry has many friends in this city, who
wish her and her better half long
and happy Journey through life.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

years will fail TO celebrate the Forth
this year. The residents OF that en-
terprislng town should come to Mexico
and help US make the eagle scream.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

seems a shame, in view of the
that we have the very best clay
4 s, that the brick used in paving
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
To Announce Collection.

Rev. Father J. ]. Dillon will an
nounce at the Catholic Church to-
morrow that a collection for the flood
sufferers will be taken up at that
church on Sunday, June 2s.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Osteopathy.

Those wishing to investigate Osteo-
pathy will find DR.. Traughber at his
office Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Examinations are free.
A lady in attendance. Office across
the street east of the post office. Once
hours a. m. to p. m. Special hours
by appointment. Telephone 35o.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
A Pleasing Beverage.

]. A. Swartwood, proprietor OF the
Mexico Bottling Works, left case Of
his non-alcoholic life renewer, Iran
brew, at the LEDGER Office to-day and
at the time Of going to press the case
and bottles remained. The "brew'
is invigorating and cooling, making
very pleasing beverage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

In New York cotton, in the midst
Of wild excitement, goes to 1870 cents,
the highest price recorded since 1873.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18
Marriage Licenses

Q. A. Schertz, Grand Junction, Col
Nellie McGraw, Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Pension Commissioner Ware stopp-
ed the circulation Of subscription for
flood sufferers on the ground that
Kansas could take care OF its own.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

bONN Az hao OOho hlilts
John b. Clark. Ex-Congressman,
Was ten years member Of Congress
from Missouri and for six years Clerk
Of National House Of Representatives,
writes;
81 can recommend your Peruna as O
good, substantial tonic and one of the
best remedies for catarrhal troubles.n
Ex-Congressman A. II. Coffroth,
Somerset, Pa, writes:
"I am assured and satisfied that Pc
runa is great catarrh cure, and 1 feel
that I can recommend IL TO those who
suffer from that disorder"
Men of prominence all over the
United States are commending
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

An act to amend Section 1852 Of
Chapter 20 Revised Statutes, State of
Missouri OF 1899, entitled "Execu-
tions."
Be 1t enacted by the General Assem-
bly, Of the State OF Missouri, as follows;
Section /. That Section 1852 of Ar
ticle III, Chapter 20, Revised Statutes
of the State of Missouri of 1899 be,and
the same is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following words,
'except 10 per cent. of any debt, in
come. salary or wages, due such head
of a family SO that said Section
when amended will read as follows;
Section 1852. Each head of fam
lily, at his election, in lieu of the prop
erty mentioned in the first and second
subdivisions of Section 1859, may
select and hold, exempt from execu-
tion, any other property, real, personal
or mixed, or debts and wages, not ex.
ceeding in value the amount $4,000
except 10 per cent. of any debt, salary
income or wages due such head Of q
family.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-06-18

Peruna. Over forty members OF
Congress have written their fn-
dorsemenf of II. Scores of other
government officials speak In high
praise oft. Thousands of people
In the humber walks Of fife rely
upon It as q family medicine.
Send for free book of testimonials.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case, and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitariuin, Columbia, O
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
G. A. R. MEMS PROTEST
IGNORED I'M CONTEST

In spite OF the protest Of veterans of
the civil war the competitive examination
for the selection of a foreman at the
Brooklyn navy yard was held yesterday
afternoon George Jackson, secretary
of the memorial committee of the Grand
Army of the Republic, OF Kings county.
tried TO prevent this examination by
writing a letter 10 Acting Secretary Dar-
ling, OF the navy, stating that the vet
erans would be heard from if the Admin
istration failed to grant them preferen-
tial treatment at the navy yard.
Twenty candidates took the examina-
tion for foreman. 1t is charged by the
veterans that Constructor Capps held
this examination for the purpose OF de-
feating Quartermaster Helms, civil war
veteran, who is candidate for the TO-
sition OF foreman.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
BOGOlA CABLE LINE
IN GOOD CONDITION
This Is Indicated by Dispatches Re-
celved Here Last Evening.

Two dispatches from Minister Beaupre.
at Bogota, were received last night by
the State Department. Both were dated
August IL. One of the dispatches dis
cussed the canal negotiations, and
stated that an earnest effort is being
made to frame a measure which will be
satisfactory to the Colombian people.
Although Acting Secretary Adee was
not at liberty to give out the text Of
the dispatch. he said this morning that
1t contained no information concerning
the canal treaty, which has not been in
cluded in former messages.
The receipt of the two dispatches
seven days after they left Bogota is
gratifying to the State Department, and
indicates that the cable and telegraph
lines are in better condition than .hey
have been heretofore. Eight days was
the shortest time in which previous dis
patches have been received since the
opening OF canal negotiations.