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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
PROBATE DOCKET.
February Term Second Monday in
February.


FIRST DAY.
/ w II Barton, Everett Barton, adm.
hnai.
Ida Baker, CG Baker, guardian, an
nual settlement
Barnett Heirs, w. j. Black, guar
dian, annual settlement.
David G Barfick, J e Jesse, guar
dian. annual settlement,
Z L Beshears, Georgia E Beshears,
Administrative, annual settlement.
Bessie Bishop ct al, w II Logan,
guardian, annual settlement.
Moses c. Galloway ct al, Jas. G
Crawford, guardian, annual settlement.
III G Calvert, B III lcenogle, guar
dian, annual settlement.
John w Carr, NJ A Carr, admins
tratrix, annual settlement.
Donnely Heirs, J l. Haar, curator,
annual settlement.
SECOND DAY.
Cand f Ennis, Simeon Ross, guar
dian, annual settlement,
Rothwell Hamerly, Morgan w Paris,
guardian, annual settlement.
Ella Harrison, S E Harrison, guar
dian, annual settlement.
Vera Houghland, Laura Houghland,
curatrix, annual settlement.
John Tim and George Hurley, Jos T
Williams, guardian. annual settle
ment.
Champ c Kirkland, NJ B Kirkland,
guardian, annual settlement.
Thomas p Kirkland, j | Kirkland,
guardian, annual settlement.
Minnie Kohl, Henry Kohl, guar
dian, annual settlement.
William Leach, CS Leach and I Fl
Murray, executors, annual settle
ment.
Annie Leach, George + Leach,
guardian, annual settlement.
THIRD DAY.
Francis Mcdonald, ] r and @ Nc
Donald, administrators, annual settle
ment.
Stanley Palmer, Z S Stewart, guar
dian, annual settlement.
A Cand W e Pore, Jas f Pore, guar
dian, annual settlement.
Thomas r Hickman, A G Moore, adj
ministrator, annual settlement.
RObnett Heirs, Lucy RUbnett, guar
dian, annual settlement.
Marie Rose, Mrs @ @ Rose, curatrlx,
annual settlement.
Nicholas Scherer, II N Scherer, ad-
ministrator, annual settlement.
John @ Shoup, f NJ Shoup, curator,
annual settlement.
Louisa Sims, w + Sims, guardian,
annual settlement
Joseph p Smith, + @ Kennen, exec
utOr, annual settlement.
FOURTH DAY.
Mary Stephan, E II Locke, admins
annual settlement.
VIM 4 Thompson, W Il Thompson,
guardian, annual settlement.
Hugh Threlkeld, J Il Vanianging-
ham, curator, annual settlement.
Ida Wagner, ID ID Gray, guardian,
settlement.
VIM R Watson, f r jesse, guardian,
annual settlement.
Cynthia Cunningham, Earl Cunning-
ham, administrator, final.
Nj NJ Duffy, E II Tinsley, admins
final.
L and 5 Wilfey, J E Jesse, guar
liam, annual settlement.
G W Willingham, ] e Jesse, admin
S1ldOOA duuudl ScItituItlb. L
Wolf & Brock, George A Brock, ad-
Illustrator, annual settlement.
FIFTH DAY.
Harry Wolff, Thomas Il Roden, adj
Illustrator, annual settlement.
Nancy Weaver, TheO j Williams,
administrator, annual settlement. d
A B Young, Ann NJ Young, guar
Ian, annual settlement. |;
A X Yancey, VIM G wilkins, adj
Illustrator, annual settlement. |,
| J Sims, Joe Considine, admins
final.
Rebecca Burnett, Lizzie Burnett, A
dminiStratrix, final. Il
John NJ Her0ld, Murphy & Schurne- !
ban, administrators, final. D
John A Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, :
xecutrix, final. IT
Thomas Harrison, J II Henderson, a
administrator, final. 43-3t la
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
Disasters Durine 1902.

During the year 1902 America has
witnessed some frightful disasters at
home. Among the worst are the
following:
Jan. 8-New York: Fifteen persons
killed by a collision at the entrance Of
the Park Ave. tunnel New York
Central Railroad.
Jan. l7-Mexico: Earthquake at
ChIlpancingo, kills 300.
Jan. 24-Iowa: Several persons
Killed In coal mine explosion at Lost
Creek.
Jan. 27-New York; Dynamite ex-
plosion In subway killed six, injured
100.
Feb. Mexico: Gas explosion In
coal mine at Hondo; 100 killed.
Feb. Patterson, N. Y. fire, o., oOO,-
600.
Feb. est. Louis: Empire Hotel
fire; ii killed.
Feb. 2l-St- Louis; Tent and AVN
Ing Co. fire; seven fireman killed.
Feb. 22-New York: Park Ave.
hotel fire; II killed.
April linear Cairo. ILL.,: Steamer
City OF Pittsburg burned; 10 killed.
April 30-Philadelphia: Panic caus.
ed by alarm Of fire in Starburgerl
Hanna cigar factory; eight girls kill.
ed; 20 Injured.
May s-Martinique.
May st. Vincent tKlugstonl.
May l2-Pittsburg: Train OF cans
containing naptha exploded in Sberi.
dan yards Of Panhandle Railroad; "a
persons killed.
May ls-Texas: Tornado. Gollad.
100 killed.
May ie-Tennessee: Explosion in
F~raterville mine, near B~rlceyIlle; 2oo
killed.
May &-British Columbia: Explo.
sion imnrisons 100 miners In coal mine
AZ Ferrlce.
June 25-Indiana: windstorm. lossl
e, o0.000.
suly io7Johnstosn, Pa; Explosion
In Cambria mine; 10 killed,
Nov. 4-Nes York: Frework.
p'Osion, Madison Square; is killed
Dec Ss-wansted, onfario: Rail-
road wreck; IS killed, eOInjured. I
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
DINNERS.


Miss Rosamond delightfully."- enter
tanned a few guests at dinner Sunday
Among them we're the BUST Allans
Mrs. Angie Gary and Miss Edith.
Mrs. L. d.. Graham entertained a
dinner Sunday. The guests were Mrs
Brown, Mrs. Sam Northern, Mrs
Reiney, of Kansas City, and Master
Tom Reiney.
Thursday Mesdames Frank Jesse.
Robert Worrell, Ned Rodes and Mis-
Kate Ferris were Miss Martha Spence's
guests at dinner. IL was a most de-
lightful affair, both socially and a
Economically.
Monday evening there was a delight
fni dinner given by Mr.. Joe Potts to
MI Chas. Bledsoe and Mr.. Bruce, the
other guests included Misses Susie
Brown, Fannie Clark and Mr.. Chas.
Clark. Mr.. Bledsoe goes to jefferson
City Monday to assist Senator Bigps.
and Mr.. Bruce goes to Kansas City.
Colonel and Mrs. Fonville gave one
Of their elegant dinners ON New
Years day. The table was laden
ed with every thing that heart could
wish and beautifully decorated with a
profusion Of tropical fruits. The
dinner was served in true Southern
style, and, really, it was an e~picurean's
delight to behold. The guests were:
Maj. Bisnez and wife, Elder and Mrs.
Headington, Maj. Melntire and Mai.
shaw. The orchestra ushered the New
Year in by discoursing sweet strains
OF music at intervals during the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
exGxADst{h
4MSoCIETTA
CLUBs

The Wednesday Club will meet this
month with Mrs. J. Il. Llewellyn.
The Cbautauqua held their
weekly circle at Mrs, d. P. Moore's
this week. Next week this circle will
meet with Mrs, Joe OGutt.
The "Frolicers" were entertained
last Saturday night by Miss Nellie
Mckee in a most enjoyable manner.
First all had their fortunes told; later
with chewing gum a pig was to be
modelled. Miss Ruth Bragg, modelling
the most perfect one, was given the
reward-a very pretty picture. A de-
licious lunch was served. Miss Nellie
was voted a most charming hostess.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

A quarter OF a million gold dollars
will be coined al souvenirs Of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be
held in St Louis In 1908. The coin in
size and weight is similar to the old
American dollar, being 25.8 fine. On
the diverse side Of l25, 600 will appear
a medallion Of Thomas jefferson. A
likeness OF President Mckinley will
appear on the diverse side Of the other
l25, 200. The reverse side has the
following inscription: Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, st. Louis."- In the
center are the dates 1893" and 1908"
The price Of each coin is 90. A large
number have already been shipped.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
Modern Football

Modern Football
The applicant for a place on the
college foot ball team was put through
a long and rigid examination. Follow
ing are the questions asked by the
Captain and the answers of the appli
cant:
Q. Age?
A. Nineteen.
Q. Weight?
A. Hundred and sixty-four.
@. Knuckles hard?
A. lean crack q boiler plate with
'em.
Q. Good bitter?
A. Bite an iron spike in two.
@. Good kicker
A. Kick q mans lungs out.
Q. What would you do IL you were
running toward the enemy's goal with
the ball and their crack player tackled
you?
A. ] would throw the ball to. my
support after which | would tackle
the tackle.
Q. Please explain.
A. l would place my right arm un.
der his chin and my left over his knees,
then | would bend him back wei my
right knee until his spine cracked,
after which | would jump up and down
on him with my spikes.
@. How would you amuse him while
doing this?
A. ! would permit him to chew my
thumb
Q. Suppose you found yourself the
under man in a pile-up?
A. would eat my way out.
Q. How would you tackle a heavy
weight tackle?
A. would first butt a hole through
his vitals, and before he recovered
from the shock | would pick him up
and throw him over the grandstand.
@ Suppose you were defeated in
A. l would swallow the ball and
stand pat.
Q. What are the three cardinal
indispensables in a foot ball game?
A. A doctor, an ambulance and a
hospital.
@. Anything else?
A. A funeral.
q. You cherish no personal ~ill.feel-
ng against the members Of opposite
A. Not in the least
@. l understand that you know
nothing Of the technical points Of the
A. That is true.
Q. You will do; please sign here
Post.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Joseph Chamberlain rebuked the
burghers at Pretoria who presented
him an address narrating their own
euuntry's needs, bat failing to acknowl-
edge fayors already received.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

A Morrill, man offers $40 to any other
mar who will talk twenty-four hours
with him and in the ordinary run Of
conversation tell nothing but the
truth. No takers have appeared yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
rs. 20 and 10 Years Ago
This Week.
,wENTY.F1yE YEAns acc rHIs WEEK.


TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Vim. Reed had been very sick.
The residence OF j. B. Simpson, in
Laddonia, burned. No insurance.
There were $40 post Offices in Mis-
souri,, and only 90 or them we're money
order offices.
Clay Judy left for M~ss=.ss;ppi with
a fine mules. He vas to be absent
about six weeks.
Rev. Mr. Monroe, Of Paris. Mo-, and
Miss Edna Barnett, OF vandalia, we're
married at the residence OF James
Crawford In vandalia.
The entire revenue, State and
county, Of the State OF Missouri, as
shown by the tax duplicates assessed
on the several counties, amounted to
sl,1S1,117 90, OF which the share OF the
city OF st. Louis was 81, 690.69
The following were the officers for
the A. o. U. W. in Audrain Lodge
No. 25; K. B. Bake, p. NJ. W.; ]. a..
Brooks, W. Wi A. c. Adams, G. r
P. W. Harding, o.; e. s. Frost, G.;
Jay Coatsworth. r.; J. J. Steele f.;
W. W. Macfarlane, r.; >. L. Mexican,
W.; Fl. Brawed, o. w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Ignorant depusitOTs IN a bank at
Schenectady, n. Y, made a run On the
institution owing to a misinterpreta.
ton OF the report OF ne State Super
intendent u Banks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15


and eheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are oui Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become 50 prevalent
that 4 is DO; uncommon
for a child 10 Be born
afflicted with weak kid
nsyz. Hthe child urin-
st. - n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Baron Speck 0 Sternburg Is to
temporarily take the place Of Doctor
o Holleben the German Ambassa-
dor at Washington, and II a change Is
made probably will succeed him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

W. A. MeMurtry, Of Judson, Ind,
is In Mexico the guest OF Dr. RodeS
We are glad 10 know that Mr.. Nc
MurtrJ is thinking Of locating In
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

The Mexico Poultry Company has
bought the H. r. Butts poultry bust
ness In Vandalia. The former owner
will manage the place for the local
rouee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

The coal famine In Chicago. with
the mercury near zero, has caused
great suffering to $1,000 OF the cIty's
poor. The situation is regarded as
alarming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

urins scslds the flesh or n, vh.n the chIld
reaches an age whea Il should Be a. "a
eonuel ne passage II is yet afflicted with
eeasEsiting. cepend upen II. the cause Of
the eliaesiy Is kidney trouble. and the first
SEP should Be towards the treatment Of
tnese important orgzns. This unplsasant
uentae Is Que 70 4 diseased condition Of the
hdneys ara BLADDER and noi 10 q habit As
moz people suppose.
Women ~ vel IS men are made mis-
efsele N1h kidney ard blzdder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy
lhe mac and the immediate eiiec of
s~amp-koot Is soon realized. Il is sold
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

This being the first election of Off
GERS since the church was incorporated
under the provision Of the State Law
it necessitated the selection Of a full
board Of officers. The selections were
as follows:
p. W. Harding, President
W. S. Eller, Secretary.
+. W. Buckley, Treasurer.
Elders, three-year term-P, W. Hard.
ing, II. C. Phillips, w. j. Mason.
Elders, two-year term-J. J. Bassett,
J. w. Boles.
Deacons, three-year term-R. B.
Cautborn, f. W.. Buckley, &c. Mundy,
w. +. Traughber.
Deacons, two-year term-W. S. FL
Ter, l.. r. Ferris, J.. C. wilkins, r. d.
Worrell.
Deacons, one.year term-w. G. Will
kins, Chas. Cleveland, X f, French,
E. G. Smith.
p. w. Harding, Church Clerk.
Considering the inclemency OF the
weather there was a goodly number Of
the membership present. The ladies
had prepared a luncheon in the base
ment, which was greatly enjoyed by
all present. After a half hour Of So
cial intercourse and a short speech Of
generalization and admonitiun by
Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer the meeting
adjourned.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.
The following officers Of the Chris
tian church Sunday School were elect
ed some time since:
W. F. Traughber, Superintendent.
J. c. wilkins, Assistant Superinten-
dent.
Sam Sharp, Secretary.
J. w. Plunkett, Treasurer.
Miss Susie Threlkeld, Choirister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II IL fails TO cure. E. w. Groves Sig
natured is on each box. sc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

The Society for the Prevention Of.
Cruelty 70 Animals at Berlin recently
gave a banquet Of horse meat % COO.
guests
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Mrs. Low C. Robinson died.
+. r. Howe and Miss Hoyt were
wed.
Arthur Paul was going west to
locate.
Wm. Lakeland, Of Colorado, was
visiting in this city.
Prof. d. A. Mcmillan was in Ohio to
attend the death bed OF his mother.
o. P. Smith, of Audrain county, was
seriously injured by being thrown
from a load OF lumber.
Col. HI. X. Norman, Of Audrain
county, left for South America, where
a fortune had been left him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

The Appellate Court at Chicago up
holds the decision Of the Circuit Court
against grain scomers.s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Lee Jones, a farmer living near Co.
dar City, was accidentally shot We'd
nesday while cieaning a loaded shot
gun. He died Thursday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Peter Grab, who has eleven children
by two former wives, has married Mrs.
Cast, the mother Of four children, in
ST. Louis county. The bride will take
care OF the four sets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

c. T. Null, express messenger on
the Branch, is taking a few Gays lay
of. W. S. Moore, OF st. Louis, is
working extra In Mr.. Null's place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Miss Allie LampsOn entertained
Misses McHanley. Helwig and Meeks
during Christmas week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

ING 81 sboui 4. Including many Of The
thcas2nds q testimonial letters received
irom sslisress cured IN writing Or. KIlmer
&C. bsH8hsnicn. n. T.. be sure and
menilon this nper.
Donf make any mistake. but rcmembef
ths name. SEsmp-RooL Or. Klners
SszmP-Rool aad ne address. B~sghsmion.
n T. cnsFso eonis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Edward Lehman confessed that he
robbed the bank at Union, Mo, to get
In jail for the winter, and afterwards
declares that be was deeeiving the
police.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Hon. Ben +. White, Of Macon, Mo-,
made the LEDGER a pleasant call
yesterday. Ben is one Of Missouri's
brightest and most successful young
lawyers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
@MA,~~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BromO-Q uinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures o cold I'm one dag
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

An oficial OF the Panama Canal
Company denies that Germany has
offered $4,000, 900 for the company's
property and concessions and declares
chat no negotiations are being con-
Quoted with any country other than
Germany.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

Miss Bessie Shoush has returned to
her home 10 Mexico after a visit with
friends In MarshaIl.-Marshall Inder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
eoaTagcs and lessens ambition. h.auiv 49,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

The twenty leading laundSies OF
Kansas City have formed a merger.
Citizens fear there Is to be another
advance in prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

stops the Cough and Works Of the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
a cold in n day. No cure, no pay.
Price Is cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

D dFprEsa. b thy
cent and one dollar
azG. Yea may have ;
sample bottle b. nxl
Iran a-.n -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
DR. TOMLIN.

DR.. Tomlin win be at Hotel Ringo
Mexico, Mo-, on Saturday, Feb. Y,
one day only, and will return every
four weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

The Governor Of Nebraska, in his
message 10 the State Legislature,
called special attention to the fran
chise tax and railroad tax propositions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
CHURCH OFFICERS ELECTED.
Christian Church Congregation Selects
Full Set of Officers, Elders and
Deacons-Report of Mem
bership and Finances.

At the regular annual meeting Of
the Christian church Wednesday even.
ing, January 7,repOrts were submitted
from the different departments Of
church work which showed the church
to be in a prosperous condition and the
result of the work during the year
just closing is, in many respects, most
gratifying. While there have been
so additions to the church during the
year, there have been so many dismis-
sails, principally on account of mem
bers moving from the city and taking
their membership with them, that
the net increase was only even. The
present membership, as shown by the
report of the church clerk, is SIG.
A summary Of the different reports
shows the amount OF money raised
the year from different sources
follows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15
DIES v HIS YArrH.
Scientist Went to His Office
TO Prove He Wasn't Iii

RACINE, Wis, Jan. 6.--Jackson /.
Case, who has been lying at bis home
for the last four months with a com
plication Of diseases, died suddenly at
$50 O'Clock this afternoon.
He was a very prominent Christian
Scientist and vas attempting 70
prove that he was not III, by going 70
work as usual.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-15

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this mo
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parents
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vessel aud
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, 1903-02-16
HELPER
BREAKS LOOSE FROM TRAIN AND
CAUSES SOME DAMAGE EARLY
THIS MORNING.
Tender of the Helper Engine DeraiIed
and Line Blocked for Several
DEMONSTRATING Of Line Shaft At
the shops-RaiIroad Notes and
Personals.

The breaking loose of the helper
engine attached to train No. 5 at 2
o'clock this morning, two miles west
o; Wyoming station, caused consider.
able damage to the tender of the help
er engine and delay to the train. The
helper engine was helping to draw
train No. 5, which was several hours
behind time. By some means the
coupling gave way, which stopped the
helper engine, by the action of the air
break, and the regular engine crashed
into it. The water tank was smashed
the tender damaged and some hurt re-
suited to the cab of the helper engine.
The regular engine was not greatly
damaged. Engineer Schilling was in
the cab of the helper and Engineer
Costin on the regular engine.
The accident occurred at about 2
O'Clock this morning, the line being
blocked until after daylight.
, 1903-02-16
PAT GROVE HEARD FROM.
Alleged cudahy kidnapper Now Work
ing In Liverpool.

Omaha, Neb. Feb. 16.-J. ]. Grove
of Council Bluffs, Ia, has received a
letter from England stating that Pat
Grove, his brother, alleged to have
been connected with the kidnapping
of Eddie Cudahy, is now in Liverpool.
The letter stated that Pat is employed
as a solicitor for a wholesale house
and is receiving 5000 per month salary.
In writing the relative says that
when Pat left this country he went d.
rect to England, where. under an as
sumed name, he enlisted in the English
army and was sent to South Africa.
Upon the close Of the war he returned
to England and secured his present
employment.
The information is also conveyed
that Pat Grove is ready to return to
Omaha II he is guaranteed immunity
from prosecution.
, 1903-02-16

President. Pro TEN Davis presided il
his stead. %
The senate in committee of the
whole considered the following meas
ures:.
Senate file No. 60, concerning per
sonal injury insurance; recommended
for passage.
Substitute for house bill No. "a. re
lating to the reservations of actions
in the supreme court; recommended
for passage.
Senate file No. II. providing for uni
form text books for schools: indef:
initely postponed.
Senate file No. 81, by Mr.. Bramel
relating to licenses. Of attorneys; rec.
commended for passage.
State file No. Sc, by Mr.. Bramel,
relating to the disbarment Of attor.
.neys; recommended for passage.
Senate joint resolution No. 5, relat-
ing to the compensation OF judges of
the supreme and district courts; rec
commended for passage.
Senate joint memorial No. 2, me-
moiializing congress to extend the
provisions of the Carey act ten years;
recommended for passage.
House bill No. So, to regulate the
sale Of surplus water; recommended
for passage.
House bill No. LOG, to change the
county boundaries SO as to include
Thermopolis in Big Horn county. in
stead Of Fremont county; indefinitely
postponed.
No. 43. relating. to the pay of coun-
ty assessors; indefinitely post ,oned.
Both houses took recess until 2
o'clock.
, 1903-02-16
POPE IS NOT ILL
RUMoRs IN LONDON AND PARIS
DENIED FROM ROME
DIRECT.
Pope Has Drafted Number Of import
ant Documents Regulating Pro-
eeedines Of Next Papal coneIave,
Which viii BE Held Outside Of
Rome and May Be Outside Of
Italy.

Rome. Feb. 16.-There is no truth
in the rumor in circulation in Paris
and London that the pope is Ill. His
holiness suffers fatigue, due TO the task
Of receiving Jubilee pilgrims, other
Wise his health lie excellent, consider
ing his age.
The report circulated in the United
States that Leo has already chosen a
successor is also untrue. Your CORE
spondent Is informed by one of the
most authoritative prelates in Rome
that the pope has drafted a number OF
important documents regulating the
proceedings Of the next papal con
clave.
The most important of these is one
authorizing. nay. commanding the car.
dinals to hold the conclave outside OF
Rome and, II necessary. outside Of
Italy. in the event that the italian gov.
eminent attempts to interfere with
the freedom Of the election.
There has been apprehension lately
that the socialists and republicans in
tend to make the election of Leo's sue
cessor an impossibility. at least in
Italy.
1t is reported that M%onsignor Mes
mer will be the pope's selection for the
coadjutorship Of the archdiocese OF
st. Louis.