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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
MARTTNSBURG ITEMS,

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, Dec. 30.-Miss
May Uhrisman Is home from st. Louis
for the holidays.
Elder Ollie Davis is home on a brief
visit from Warrensburg.
Miss Maggie Vinzel is home from
st. Louis.
Charles Martin, OF st. Louis, travel
ing In the interest of the telephone
and electric light company Of that
city, was visiting friends in the burg
this week.
Carter Taylor is spending this week
In Shamrock.
Miss Maggie Yeager and Tony Pas
chang are visiting In st. Louis during
the holidays.
Miss Mary jacob is home from st.
Elizabeth Institute, st. Louis.
Messrs. John Adrain, Frank Mis-
pagel and Geo. Dulert, who are theo-
logical students, Of St. Louis, are
spending the holidays in their respec-
tive homes.
Messrs. Frank Adrain, Frank
jacob and Herbert Fennewald are
home from Quincy, ILL.,, where they
attend school.
Noah wilburn is very III out at his
country home.
There are several cases OF scarlet
fever In this community.
Mrs. Newt Black was the guest of
Miss Marguerite Torreyson Monday,
also Mrs. Chas. Torreyson, Of Lad
donia.
Gene Chrisman is here from Phlla-
delphia, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs..H. A. Oyerbaugh and
daughter, Ethel, took turkey dinner
In Wellsville Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bird took the air line
for Vandalia, their old home, for the
holidays.
Little Miss Katherine Kreiger Is
the guest Of friends in Mexico.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Simp-
son, . son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Big Blaze at Centralia.

CENTRALIA, No., Dec. Pa fire
occurred here about IL O'Clock last
night, which destroyed f. L. Craw-
ford's grocery store, insurance, 81, 800;
M. S. Bush's two-story brick building,
insured for es,66o; A. Rodemyer &
Sons printing Office, loss $500; L. p.
Brown, household goods, loss 5000, in
surance $500; L. c. jennings cigar fac
tory, loss $500, insurance $3.50.
The origin Of the fire In unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

How many times you see the above
in regard to some article. This would
not happen IL you bad one of those
Safe Deposit Boxes in our fire proof
vault where you could keep your
papers and other valuables secure, and
for less than one cent a day. Come
and and see them.
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co,
North Side Public Square,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
R H1TcHrNe A
Mayor Jones Makes Recommendation
Before Council-Fayors Exten-
ton Of North Sewer to
South Side School.

At a regular meeting OF the City
Council Monday night Mayor Jones
recommended that the Council at an
early date take up the consideration
of improving the city hitching yards.
He recommended that water troughs
be installed and that sheds for the
protection Of horses be built. The
Mayor also recommended that the
north side sewer, which extends to
Monroe street, be extended south, to
include the district In southwest
Mexico, thereby giving the South Side
School advantage Of the improvement.
At the opening Of the session Mayor
Jones was presiding and Aldermen
Ferris and Howell were absent.
In the Street Commissioners report
an expenditure for street work Of 81
In the First Ward and SO. so each in
the remaining wards was shown. He
reported the following cost Of the
east side sewer-2,050 feet, with 30
feet yet to build;
Cash for labor, teams and masons,
1886. AS.
Prisoner labor, $3.50.
Manhole and lamphole tops, s65.
Cement and sand, $500.
Brick, S25.5 {.
Sewer pipe, s35O.l0
Less rock left over, material, s24.50 {.
Total, S734.25.
Mr.. ~Sannebeck, Of the Water and
Light Committee, reported that 500
feet Of fire hose had been bought from
the Eureka Fire Hose Company at 80
cents a foot.
Accounts and claims were allowed
to the amount Of 1852 As.
The following walks were ordered
built: Mrs. N. G. Galloway, q. M.
Baskett, O. r Lupton. Jos. Lupton
and Mrs. II. W. Carter, heirs OF Mrs.
Lupton: II. A. Ricketts, and r. R.
Hall.
The ordinance lowering the bowl
ing alley tax from s72 a year to s25 a
year was passed, and the ordinance
defining a boarding house as a place
where four or more are given board
was lost by a solid vote; this leaves
anyone who boards one or more per-
sons liable to a tax Of So a year.
B. A. Powell was ordered to file a
bond within 5 days for the proper
construction Of the North Jefferson
street district sewer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
The Watch Night Services at the
Christian Church.

The watch night services of the
Christian church will be held In the
basement, which will be kept open and
heated rom 7 TN mIunlgnJ Tnurs-
day. The public is cordially invited.
Besides the Prayer Meeting, Teachers
Meeting and business session of the
Christian Endeavor, there will be in
termissions, and songs, and an outline
Of Solomon's Temple and description
by DR.. Houston. No prayer meeting
tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

There's no telling whata sore throat
will do II you give it fright of way"
Uncertain remedies often cause dan
gerous delay. Make a cure sure with
Palnkiller, known for half a century
as a specific for sore throat, Group,
coughs and all kindred troubles. Keep
it by you for an emergency. 1t never
fails. Avoid substitutes, there is but
one Painkiller, Perry Davis. 25c and
sn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
BENTON CITY ITEMS

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BENTON CRY, Dec. 30.-Sam Doug.
lass, Of st. Louis, visited his son
recently.
Miss Laura Brown is up from st,
Louis spending the holidays
Jim Wright and wife, Of Columbia,
were guests of Jim Brown, Christmas
Day.
Misses Harrison, Boyd and Davis, Of
Mexico, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Mag Romans.
Miss Emma Watts and Ernest Me
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Fayors a Primary.

To R. M. White, Mexico Ledger, Mexico, Mo.
December 30th, 1903.-All Demo-
Gratis with whom | have talked are in
favor Of a primary election for all Of
icers, both State and county, for the
election in 1904. First, because it is
Democratic. Second, because 1t is the
only true way to get the full express
sion Of all the people. Third, because
it is honest and just to all candidates.
The writer is an old Democrat who
has voted the Democratic ticket for
f~orty-six years without a scratch; and
has at heart nc other desire only the
success of the true Democracy.
Yours truly,
JOHN THOMAS MABRY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
You Cannot Change

the course Of a storm by tearing down
the signals that give warning of Its
approach. Neither can you cure acold
by temporarily stopping a cough with
opium-laden medicines" Aliens
Lung Balsam, in which ther~ ..-al
opium, cures sore throat ana sore
lungs because 1t allays the inflamma-
tion and rids you of the mueus that
stops up the air passages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
FOLK CLUB ORGANIZED.
Permanent Organization of Folk In
terest at sturgeon-Wil Send
Delegates to st. Louis Rally.

A Folk Club was organized at Stur-
geon Monday with an enrolment Of
l56 members. Former State Senator,
]. NJ. Proctor, was elected President,
Willis Fountain, vice. President, Omar
d. Gray, editor Leader, Secretary.
A. o. Harrison, Of Kansas City, was
the principal speaker and his able adj
dress was well received. Following
are the delegates appointed to attend
the Folk rally In st. Louis Saturday:
Hon. j. M. Proctor, T.. s. Carter, John
+. Richie, Omar d. Gray, Rev. ]. NJ.
Boone and VIM. Powell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Will Sink Shaft.

The Western Stove Lining Co. will
begin the sinking of a shaft on their
property on Love street at once. Here
tofore this firm has secured their sup
ply of fire clay about four miles north
of the city, but as indications point
60 the fact that a vein Of this mate
rial can be found on their property 1t
is their intention 70 mine IL there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

The origin of plant s~uperstitions
may often be traced to the uses made
Of the plant its foliage or flowers.
Among the Greeks. the bodies Of the
dead were crowned with parsley. He
will be in need Of parsley" was 9
euphemism signifying a belief In the
approaching death Of the person In
dlcated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Married at the Christian parsonage,
in Centralia, Sunday afternoon, at 2
O'Clock, December 20, 1908, Mr.. Edgar
Wigham and Miss Minnie Shoush,
both OF Audrain comfy, Ed. #. NJ.
Smith officiating. Each is we'll known
In the west end and their many friends
join the LEDGER in wishing the happy
couple a prosperous journey through
life
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Entertained al Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miller, three
miles south Of this city, entertained a
number at dinner Monday, an elegant
menu being served and those present
enjoyed themselves at finch during
the remainder of the day.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Vivion, MI. and Mrs. Thos.
Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Glendy,
Mrs. Charles Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Plunkett, Nh. and Mrs. William
Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Mcclure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Frank Pierce and family have re-
turned from Eaton, Colo and VIII
make their home near Benton CITY
Mr.. Pierce has teen Ia Colorado iof
about two years and comes back to TINS
section well con WINGED there Is no place
~ good as Old Audain. They oil
cnme haek
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Remembered Thair Passion.

Rev. ". II. Hook, Of this city, re.
Gently received a very highly appre-
ciated Christmas remembrance from
the congregation at Red Top Church
In Boone county. Rev. Hook will
enter upon his third years duties as
pastor Of this church Jan. 3rd and
this gift was a practical token OF their
affection Of his noble work In their
midst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
COUNTY NEWS.
REST LIT1LERY.IrEMs.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
WEST LIrTLEBY, Dec. 29.-Mrs.
Mary Shoup died Dec. "a and was
buried Dec. rs. Peace to her dust.
James Tillman is building q new
barn on his farm.
Rev. Elmer Underwood and brother
spent Christmas day with ]. @. Wagy
and family.
Rudolph Miller and family spent
Sunday with Louie Kerker and family.
A party was given at Henry Smiths
place Dec. "a in honor OF Joseph Spears
who is going back to his home in Ken
lucky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

There will be special services at the
Promenade street e. e, Church In con-
nection with the regular prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening, Each OF the
many new members will be welcomed
by the older members Of the church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Moline Woodmsn Enjoy Sumner.

The Woodmen of Moline enjoyed a
fine supper Saturday night. AS an
additional treat Dan Quinlan furnish
ed oranges and Claude Bybee passed
around the cigars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Miss Della Liter left wednesday for
Hazen, Ark, where she will spend the
winter with her sister, Mrs Charles
Culbertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

1t is said that Governor Dockery has
by communication shortened the sen.
tence OF Edward Spencer, of Audrain
county, from ten to five yeas In the
~penitentiary. Spencer killed Ben
Eddleman in Vandalia a year or so
ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
FROM ROWENA.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RowENA, Dec. 20. = The young
peoples meeting at the home Of Miss
BERTHE Turner Saturday night was
well attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

A coated tongue, foul breath and
clogged condition In the bowels sug-
gests the use Of PRICKLY ASH BITTERs.
1t is just suited for such ailments
BUCKNER & WHITNEY,
Special Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Rev. K. M. Deane Dead.

Rev. X. NJ. Deane, formerly rector
of the Episcopal church in this city,
died at his home In south Mexico
about three O'Clock Wednesday after
noon, December 80. MI. Deane had
been III for some time, and while his
death was not unexpected it was a
shock to the community. No man in
this community was more universally
beloved than was Mr.. Deane. The an
nouncement regarding the funeral
will appear In to-morrow's LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Wanted-Ensrgetic party; work near
home; sl2oo weekly, mere II capable.
Give references. Address with stamp,
E. Z. Fowler, Mexico, Mo. 42-It
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Martinsburgers to Attend Folk Rally

In a letter to Hon. w. III. KEENAN,,
president OF the Folk Club, of this
city, J. N. Stephens, of Martinsburg,
states that several prominent Demo
Gratis OF that vicinity as well as him
self, will attend the big Folk demon
stration In st. Louis Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Socrates Derezias, an employe on the
Burlington cutoff work, had four
fingers cut of Monday by letting a
rail fall on bis hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Fred Mayfeld will present Ward n.
Wade's magnificent Ministries with 10
white artists and 2 bands at Ferris
Grand, soon. u&wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Pocket Book Found.

Found, a pocket book containing a
sum Of money. Owner call and de-
scribe and pay for this advertisement.
wilt RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Ernest Bland, of Vandalia, and Miss
Lola Brown, OF Farber we're married
at the home OF the bride Christmas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Thomas Tobin, under sentence OF
death for the murder Of Captain Craft
In the Tenderloin in New York, is
declared insane, and his sentence may
be committed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

An impostor. whether in politics
or religion. hates TO have the truth
told about him. but he hates a great
deal worse 10 have nothing told about
him at all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

DR.. Lafayette Mahoney, the emf
nent specialist of Columbia, was in
this city on business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Probate Judge w. w. Bolts is home
from Sedalia where be attended a
State meeting Of Missouri Probate
Judges.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Ira L. and Jesse Shepherd, Of Kan
Sas City, visited their parents, MI.
and Mrs. II. G. Shepherd, In this city,
Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Professor Tuttle returned to Oolum-
bia Wednesday. He was accompanied
by Misses Dixie and Eva Tuttle, OF
near Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

e. B. Dowell and Miss Grace Birk-
head were married Wednesday, Dec.
30, at the home Of the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. W. N. Birkhead, near Auxvasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Attorney f. Hueston, of the Chi
cago & Alton, and W. FL. Lesh, of the
Rlngo, enjoyed a hunt north Of this
city Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

County Collector Alb Harrison is
home from Montgomery City, where
he attended a big house party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Frank billiard, of st. Louis, spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. d. billiard, in West Monroe
street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

The Ladies' Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian church will meet
Thursday afternoon at three O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

A guard In the Ohio Penitentiary at
Columbus kills an unruly prisoner who
attacks him with a pair of shears.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Miss Lulu Turner, of Hardin Col
lege, is spending the Yuletide with
Miss Maude Fox, of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Rev. A. A. Wallace is home from
Independence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

e. Hughes has returned from Chi
cago, where he disposed OF five car
loads Of cattle, and purchased some
feeders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

W. T. Keath is home from Chilli
cothe where his brother, Il b. Keath,
Sr., is still very III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

2. K. Allen, of Kansas City, was In
this city on business Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

John Kemp and wife are visiting
relatives in Galloway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

John J.. Day shipped a carload OF
cavalry horses to the U. s. receiving
station at Lathrop, Mo-, Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

A marriage license has been granted
to Chas. j. Lust and Miss Odle
Shuts. both OF Farher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

W. J. Bolts is entertaining his son,
Rev. W. P. Bolts, OF Hollensburg,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

We make a speciality of farm loans.
Call and see us.
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

You miss the water when the chain
Dreaks-Laslie Ferris fixes pumps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Miss Mary Anderson, of Mexico, is
visiting friends In Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Its up to you. Do it now-have
Leslie Ferris fix the cutters and roof.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Miss Ruth Berry left Tuesday at
noon for Trenton, Mo-, to visit her
sister, Mrs. j. d. Williamson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

MISS Alice Brooks is home from
Hannibal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

E. B. Keath, Jr, and family will go
to Chilllcothe Thursday to visit Mr..
Keath's father who is very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

So much cork is now used in the
manufacture of linoleum and in ship
building that the protection of cork
trees has become a matter Of prime
Importance. Italy is taking steps to
this end In Sicily and Sardinia, where
there are large cork forests. those Of
Calabra having been nearly destroyed
In the making of charcoal. 1t is said
that Spain is showing a like interest
In protecting these trees, as the man
ufacture of corks is a large industry
there. Only a few years ago the ex-
portation Of wine bottle corks from
that country amounted to about s5.-
100000 annually.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

IHttTtht pdIu UH al utpUsIUS Ut HFe
dollars and over. Get one OF our
Hume Savings Banksand begin TO save
your money.
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Turner spent
Xmas day with Mrs. Turner'S rela-
tlves in Jerseyville, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Charles w. Smith and Miss Cora
Day, both OF Audrain county, have
been licensed to we'd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

MI. ami Mrs. e. l.. Woodson have
returned to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Sedalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

mrs. W. W. Bolts is visiting in
Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Miss Selma Barth left Monday night
for a visit through the east.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

William Porawskl was In 81. L,ou,s
on business this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Lost: A Dcket with monogram
G. L. engraved on it. Reward II re-
turned to Lee Bros Stable. d&wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Start the new year right by making
q deposit with the North Missouri
Trust Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

The Christian church at Rush Hill
has called Rev. r. ID. Chinn as pastor
for another year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

J. H. Lane is home from a business
trip to Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Stove repairs and old stoves wanted.
LESLIE FERRIS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

James N. Harrison, of Hannibal.
was In Mexico this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

I'D Silver has returned to bis home
In Jefferson City after a brief visit in
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Harold Buckner. formerly nf this
city, uuU later of Fulton has accepted
a position In Collins, Miss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

zed W. Hook, Of the Auxvasse Re-
view, was a business visitor In this
city Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Born, to Joe Considine and wife, of
Thompson, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Guy Sanford and Charley MCGEE
are home from a visit to relatives near
Ortiz,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

John Kemp and wife have returned
from a visit with relatives In Gala
way county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Seven thousand export sheep are de-
stroyed by fire at the East Buffalo
yards.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

MI. and Mrs. George Brock are home
from a visit to friends in Carrollton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

We are paying 35c cash and SIC in
-four for good new corn.
WM. POLLOCK MILL s. ELEv. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Col. zed Hook. Of the Auxvasse Re
view, was IN Mexico to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

rather Dillon is home from Hanni.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

tomorrow is the last day Of the
year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Leslie'sSteel Range for s22 is charm
to the household. tJl6
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Delegates to Folk Meeting

Those out Of the % delegates Sc
lected, who have said they would at
tend the Conference of Folk Clubs, to
be held in St. Louis, Saturday, Jan.
End, 1904, are:
Geo Robertson Basil Price
W II Richie Harrison Long
Frank Pearl II A Ricketts,
@ + Clark Elmer Cunningham
Mason Creasey David Owen
Al Douglass N Stephens
W II Kennan Quincy James
Geo w Batterton Q r Gibbs
W Rixey w Million
Judge II Squirting Halsey Mathews
IT r Duncan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
TEBLE.
CHICAGo&T2AToNR Y.
r1nrI l5

WEST BOUND TRAINS LEAVE
No 7 Colo. s. Cal. Limited ........ 325 a n
No II Kansas City Express ........ eO5 q m
No Is Missouri State Express -. f4e D m
'No lis Way Freight. 800. ........i04 . m
EAST BOUND TRAINS LEAvE-
No IL st. Louis Limited Express... I.55 q m
No IA Missouri State Express. 49,. s0s D m
No 10 Cal. and Colo, Limited ......fiI5 D IN
mo liz Way Freight. ...,......... /. $50 q m
Jefferson City Branch.
SOUTH BOUND TRAIss LEAVE
N 2i Fulton Accommodation -. e25 a M
N 2l5 jefferson City Mail........ BIO D m
mo 2i3 Way Freight. ............ 730 Q m
NORTH BouE TRAINS ARRIVE
M $40 Jefferson City Mail .......... $50 a N
mo 24 Fulton Accommodation $500. fe55 D m
mo 22 Way Freight. 49,. ......... $40 . N
DAILY except Sunday,
l. M. RICHARDS,
Passenger and Ticket agent.
GEO. !. CHARLTON.
Gen Passenger Agent O. 8 A. R r.. Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

Thos. Hook was in st. Louis this
week on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
Marriage License.

W. II. Brews, Audrain County.
Miss NJ. Z. Threlkeld, Audrain.
Charles ". Suritz, Audrain.
Miss Cora L Day, Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31
The Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 81.

Tin shop. LESLIE Frpp,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-31

MEXICO ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
~ No. q. Regular convoeations the
A second Tuesday evenings of each
WoV month. Visiting companions are al
NG- ways welcome.
EfW F. R. Jesse. q. p.
~ J. J. Steele. Secretary.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

ing OF a human being by a mob! The
horror over the alleged incident of
years ago has hardly abated in the
north and Sam Hose reappears in
their editorials to this day. Yet the
New York Herald reports that in Will
mington the trolly lines ran especial
cars to carry people to the bonfire in
which White was being roasted. that
the roadway was lined with the car
riages of ''respectible citizens" eager
to be in at the death, ana that lone
pretty young girl was brought up to
the fire while White was giving his
last gasp and looked on until she be.
came sick and turned away.''
What more? Why, across the full
page of The Herald's account runs
black letter line that reads: "Public
Sentiment in Delaware Seems to Ap-
prove Lynching"
The Constitution has always de-
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

nounced lynching, has stood for legal
procedure, and supported the govern
ors in sending state troops anywhere
in the state to prevent the law1ess ven-
geance of mobs. A sheriff at Birming--
ham killed score of people a few
years ago to prevent a lynching, and
Georgia sheriff who bloodily saved
his prisoner from a mob has been
given a place of trust at the federal
prison in this city.
But what we want now is demon
stration Of all that has been alleged
in the past, towit: That the north S
better cultured, more law-abiding and
morally incapable of the lynching
crime that has been so assiduously
erected into "a peculiarly southern in
stitution" by the press of the north.
1t is up to the critics now to explain
differences and exemplify ''that better
way!'
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

The Princess Henry's prize for war
ship cutters was won at Kiel yesterday
by the jackies of the United States
Cruiser Chicago in competition with
crews from the German ships Freya,
Hohenzollen, Frauenlob, Ariadne,
Glitz and Hagen, thus demonstrating
that the kaiser's remark about the
"splendid American sailors was
neither hot air nor a stump speech
Chicago Ull.) Tribune.