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Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
stratton viii Case Compromised.

Colorado Springs, Col, April T.
County Judge Orr has agreed to ap-
prove a compromise that has been
reached between the attorneys for l..
Harry Stratton and those for the ex-
ecutors of his fathers will. Young
StrattOn is to receive $3.50, 900 in cash.
This includes his legacy of 100000. The
money will be paid at once, and all
litigation over the estate of the late
multi-millionaire mine owner, Winfield
Scott Stratton. will cease. Mr.. Stratton
bequeathed the bulk of his fortune,
estimated at $4,000. 900, for the estab-
lishment Of a home for the poor in
this city.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
PENNELL A DEFAULTER
Buffalo Suspect, 1t is Said, Was
Short Over $2oo,ooO
SUICIDE PLANNED YEARS AGO

u ls Alleged He Carried over $780,
600 Life Insurance in Order That
Victims Might ReeouP Their Losses
$4,000 For Mrs. Burdick.
Buffalo, N. Y, April lit is alleged
that Arthur E. Pennell, who was killed
in an automobile accident on March 10,
was a defaulter to the extent of from
s150,OOO to 100000. The story leaked
out as the result of a legal dispute over
two life insurance policies, and is to
the effect that Pennell induced friends
IN the east who had known his family
and the family of his wife to place
money in his hands for investment. He
would inform them of some good in
Yestment which he had come across
which would pay an excellent rate of
interest, and they would send him
money. The money which was sent to
him for Investment, it is alleged, he
spent, and when interest payments fell
due he made the payments out of his
own pocket.
Incidentally it has been learned that
Pennell made provision for the pay
ment to Mrs. Edwin L. Burdick of
$4,000 out of his life insurance.
Pennell carried over 100000 life in
surance in order that after his death the
eastern estates to which he is alleged
to have been a defaulter might be able
to recoup the losses which they had
sustained through him. In his will
Pennell named as administrator Of his
estate his brother, J. Frederick Pennell.
He left to his administrator sealed in
structions that upon his death he
should make good in full out of his es-
tate all the losses which had been
sustained through his defalcations.
1t is said that Pennell had contem-
plated suicide for two years, and the
fact is known that he planned two
years ago to throw himself in front of
a train at Peekskill. and to make it
appear that his deaUn was an accident.
1t appears there were two life poll
cies which had not been handed over
to the administrator. One was for S15,-
900 and the other for $4,000. Those
two policies had Deen assigned by Pen
nell to Attorney Wallace Thayer, in
trust The insurance companies took
legal counsel in the matter and held up
payments. 1t was then that the story
Of Pennells alleged defalcation and his
plans to commit suicide were made
known. The S25,0O0 insurance money
assigned to Thayer by Pennell in trust
IS supposed to be paid over to Mrs. Bur-
dick in accordance with the provisions
Of the bond for $4,000 which Pennell
gave prior to his death. Mr. Thayer
will not talk about it.
It is now stated that interesting de-
velopments may be looked for at the
Pennells inquest. 1t is known that
Pennell left a last statement in de-
tense of himself In it he dealt at
length with the Burdick case. Pen
nell said in this statement that Bur
dick was killed at midnight; that an
unknown woman killed him; he pro-
tested his own innocence and said he
had nothing to do with the crime He
told of his strained relations with Mr..
Burdick, but insisted that his rela-
tions with Mrs. Burdick were purely
platonic.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
CARTER HARRISON REELECTED
Chosen Mayor of Chicago For Fourth
Time BY Majority of 6,949.

CnOSGU MdyOT OF CUiCd9O tut FOAi ~
Time BY Majority of 6,94s.
Chicago, April S.--Carter H. Harri-
son is elected mayor of Chicago for the
fourth tine. his majority over Graeme
Stewart the Republican candidate, be-
ing 6,94S. The total vote was: Harri-
son. LAG, 1923; Stewart, 1885; Cruice,
Independent Labor, 9,999; BreckOn,
Socialist, 1922; Haines. Prohibition,
2,84S.
The chief issue in the campaign was
the traction question. both candidates
favoring ultimate municipal ownership
of the street railways.
Mayor Harrison said: 81 regard the
present election as less of a personal
victory for myself than as a victory
for municipal ownership-a victory
which should lead to the development
of public national as well as municipal
utilities. Partisan lines were cast
aside to a great extent, but the result
is at the same time a substantial en-
dorsement of my administration.
In addition to the mayor. the Demo-
Gratis elected all other officers on the
city ticket, the city treasurer, city
clerk and city attorney by strong plu-
ralities. The new city council will be
So Republicans, SO Democrats and
Independent Democrat.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
THE OHIO ELECTION
Tom johnson Carries Cleveland and
Republicans Sweep Cincinnati.

Republicans Sweep Cincinnati.
Cincinnati. April 7.-While the Re
publicans made material gains in the
municipal elections in Ohio, they did
not secure many changes in the ad-
ministration of the cities. The most
notable exception was at Columbus,
where Mr.. Jeffry, Republican, is elect
ed. The mayors OF all the leading
cities except Columbus were re-elect-
ed. The Republicans retained posses
sion of Cincinnati and the Democrats
of Cleveland and Samuel M. Jones
was elected as an independent for the
fourth time as mayor of Toledo.
Tom johnson was reelected mayor
of Cleveland by $500. The entire
Democratic ticket was elected by a
smaller margin.
Mayor Fleischmann. Republican, of
Cincinnati, was reelected by 16,62O
plurality. The entire Republican city
ticket, including all the boards, was
elected by about the same vote as that
of Fleischmann.
There is much diversity of opinion
as TO Jne euecL OF lneSe uuHlClpdl
elections upon the next Republican
nomination for governor, but it is con-
ceded that Mayor Tom L. Johnson, of
Cleveland, will now become a formida-
BILE candidate for the Democratic nom
ination for governor a few months
hence. The Ingalls, organization will
be continued, with a view Of making
him the Democratic opponent of
Hanna for the senatorship.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
Canal Opposition Developing.

Kingston. Jamaica. April 6. - The
Royal Mail Company's steamer Atrato
has arrived here from Colon and Car.
tegena and brings the report that con
siderable opposition is developing to
the Panama Canal treaty in almost
every department OF Colombia except
Panama. It is believed that the major
ity in congress will favor the treaty,
but there are fears that trouble will
arise because the political situation in
Col = bia is becoming more complicat.
ed i'd the presidency Is surrounded
~ uncertainty.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE
Farmers House Wrecked and Wife
and Son Fatally Injured.

dlIiGl > El1A1G WTE|NGQ 0llh WIZ
and Son Fatally Injured.
Lancaster. Pa, April benjamin
johnson, a farmer living near Smith
vile, this county, was seriously and
his wife and 11-year-old son probably
fatally injured by a dynamite explo-
sion. Johnson had been blowing out
stumps, and took the dynamite into his
frame summer house to warm it. An
explosion followed, and the summer
house was blown to atoms. All three
were from 20 to 80 yards away from
where the house stood, and the roof of
the wrecked building fell on Mrs. John
son. Nearly every stitch of her cloth
ing was torn from her body. She was
fearfully battered and bruised, and It is
feared her internal injuries will prove
fatal The boy was found under the
porch of the main building uncon-
scious and so badly injured that no
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
johnson was also blown a considerable
distance and was unconscious when as
sistance arrived. He is badly hurt, but
it is not thought his injuries will prove
fatal. All the windows and doors in
the main dwelling were blown out
In the debris were found IS sticks OF
dynamite which had failed to explode.
johnson had bought "a sticks and used
several, so that it is thought that not
more than two sticks caused the acci-
dant
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
New Jersey Gets s4zs.sss.

Trenton. N. j., April S.-GOvernOr
Murphy received from the Federal gov.
eFnment a check for s479, $500 on &C
count OF the claim Of the state for
money advanced in equipping volun-
tsers during the Civil War. The state
stlli has a further claim for $S6O,000,
Which is in process Of adjustment.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-10
Child Accidentally HANGED at Play.

Lancaster. Pa, April s.-A two-year-
Old son Of Harry G. Gochenauer, of this
city, was accidentally hanged. The
boy was playing horse with a rope,
which was tied to the banister of a
stairway, and, becoming entangled
shout his neck, strangled him. He
Was dead when his mother discovered
bis plight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
COMMUNICATIONS

To the Editor OF the Ledger;
Dear Sir: We feel a desire to thank
you for telling the people OF Mexico
about Devoe Ready Paint, in COMPARE
son with lead and oil; but are restrain
ed by the fact that your business is to
print the news, all the news, especially
good news.
1t concerns every man that~owns a
house; it concerns every painter.
Scarcely one OF your readers is not con-
cerned with a paint that saves men,
on the average, several dollars a year
apiece.
And a painter, whose work Lasts
twice as long as the work of Other
good painter, f" Of course, will get all
the business as soon as the fact is
known,
But people won't wait for proof
when we authorize our agents TO sci
IL under this guarantee:
"If you have any fault to find with
this paint, either now in the putting
il on or hereafter in the wear, tel
your dealer about it."
rive authorize him to do what !!
right at eur expense
The usual painters saying is tina
lead is good for three years; Devo'
Ready Paint is good for six years-yes
for ten OF fifteen in favorable circum
stances, If you mean turns water"
Yours truly,
+. w. DEvoE & Co.
P. Sour agent In your city is Gee
w. Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
CITY TO HAVE DAY CIRCUIT.
Mexico Electric Light Company MAX
ing Extensive Improve.
ments.

Mexico Is to have a day electric cl.-
cult. A new engine and dynamo hs %
been installed In the power bopse ~
Western avenue and IL is expected 10
supply power over the day circuit nv
March LIST.
Many citizens Of Mexico have poticed
the better service rendered by the nos
company since they succeeded the ola
company and the LEDGER Is informed
that the patrons are yet to realize
more benefits OF the change.
A large force OF men are now .t
work under Supt. Howes' supervision
replacing old wires with new and oen.
orally repairing the system.
The new company, composed Of 3
NJ. Lock, president; ]. W. Woodbridge
yice-president; Fred A. Morris, secre.
tary and treasurer, and E. r. Locke
has spent $1,000 In addition to the
revenues since they assumed control
and expect to spend s5,O 600 more in civ,
ing Mexico one Of the best electric
plants In the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
HOW TO SPELL BURNS"
The True %Patronymle Of the Great
Scotch Poet.

The True Patronymle Of the Great
Scotch Poet.
In the review of Mr.. Millar's Liter
ary History of Scotland in the Spec
tator OF Sept. ~ the writer says;
'sThe father of Burns spelt his name
not Burns or Burness' pu'
Burnes.'"
There Is, / think, ample evidence ec
the contrary, as appears from the loi
lowing facts: When a certain waiter
Campbell moved from Argyllshire &c
Glenberyle in the Mearns (kincar
dinshire) early in the seventeenth cen
fury he assumed the name oil Burn
house or Burmese. From him the
fourth in descent was William Bur
ness, the father Of the poet.
The family Bible records the mar
rage OF civilian Burpess and Agnes
Brown" in 1857, and | myself copied
the name Of William Burmese from
the old gravestone in Alloway kirk
yard more than forty years ago, which
has since been replaced by a new one
The poet always signed himsel
'Robert Burmese" in his letters fol
about two years after his fathers
death in 1854 the last extant lettel
with that signature being one ad
dressed to Ilsr. Aiken, April 3. l7sO
After this date he appears to hay'
adopted the spelling with which w
are all familiar, Robert Burns.
London Spectator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

ger OF defeat, but the Alamo had
none To stand in the precincts Of
this sacred spot and remember the
tragic scenes that transpired around
you is the experience OF a life time,
and Is, Of itself, worth a trip to Texas.
BATTLE or slN JAcISTo.
Speedily following the fall Of the
Alamo and the cruel murder OF Col,
Fannin and 3s5 men with him al
Goliad was the battle OF san Jaclntc
which decided the independence Of
Texas. Gen. sam Houston was IN the
command Of the Texans and Gen,
Santa Anna In command OF the Mex.
leans. l get the following incidents
from Capt. Mitchell's record, which
came under his personal observation,
COL JOHN A. WHARTON.
During the battle a large number OF
the M~exlcaDs fed TO the river San
Jacinto which was shallow some dis
lance from the shore. The Texans In
pursuit were firing on them from the
timber, and simply II "a like shoot.
ing ducks In a pond. The fire was SC
deadly and the water becoming
deeper, a number Of the fugitiyei
turned towards the shore holding az
their hands in token Of surrender, but
the impassioned and r~evengeful Tex
ans continued TO fire upon them. Al
that moment Col. Wharton, Adjutani
General OF the army, rode 10 the
lspot, and realizing the situation, In
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
THRILLING EVENTS IN
TEXAS HISTORY,

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
In cur visit TO San Antonio 1t was
our good fortune to meet with and be
chaperoned in our sightseeing by
Mrs. Capt. Nathan Mitchell, whose
husband was one OF the early settlers
Of Texas, who bore a conspicuous part
in the war for Texas independence.
We shall never forget or be able tc
repay the kindness OF this good
woman. The remains OF her gallant
husband are buried in the beautiful
Cemetery of San Marcos on top Of the
mountain In a spot selected by him
self. We enjoyed the pleasure OF Wis
iting the grave Of this distinguished
soldier and citizen, and have oul
daughter place fresh flowers over tn,
sacred spot.
From records left by Capt. Mitchell
l gathered the following incident
In the early history of Texas which
want to give, especially to the younl
readers OF the LEDGER.
THE ALAMO.
or course, we visited the sacred bis
toric building, which l will not her
attempt 20 describe.
The history OF the heroic defens
under the leadership OF Travis, Crock
EFT and Bowie, and the final captur
and massacre OF the entire body o
brave men, one hundred and eight
In number, Is familiar to all Amer
can students. No incident in tn
worlds history surpasses 1t for hero
ism. "Thermopylae had its messer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

The Christmas number OF the Gala
tin MOL Democrat was one OF the most
interesting and best paying publica-
lions Of the season. IL was neatly
printed, full OF live advertising and
hastily illustrated. The efforts OF
Colonel Yves Robertson to give Gala
tin a ~irst-clsss paper are being ap-
precIated by the people in that partof
Missouri. The LEDGER wishes the
management OF the Democrat con-
tinued prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
JAKE MADDOX, OF CALLAwAY
COUNTY, THE GREAT
MULE PRINCE"
MISSOURI LEADS OTHER STATES.
This Great Industry Of This Section
Of Missouri Partly Portrayed
Mr.. Maddox TO Exhibit
at the Worlds Fair
Next Year.

Missouri is famous for its mules,
and this section Of the State has done
much toward creating for the Imper-
ial State this reputation. The accom-
panying Illustrations are from the
farm Of, "Unclen Jake Maddox, two
miles east Of McCredie, Galloway
County.
"Uncle Jake" as he is familiarly
known to every mule dealer Of note
throughout this country, is n Of thu
largest feeders of mules in the world
his farm is one Of the finest In Gala
way County, we'll watered, acres o.
blue grass and well improved build
ings make 1t an ideal place for thii
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
LANDLORD AND THE TENANT,
Humorous Instances Of Disagreement
Between Them.

Humorous Instances OF Disagreements
Between Them.
In Ireland, as elsewhere, the hard
ship OF certain agreements between
house-owners and their tenants is felt
keenly by the latter,
A certain gentleman, in taking q
large house, agreed that 1t should be
completely paiuted outside at his en-
pense every year. He began to nno
that the obligation was both un'
necessary and terribly expensive. but
the landlord insisted upon the stric'
letter Of the bond being adhered to
So the tenant called ir q painter and
had the whole front Of the house paint
ed white, with huge black, yellow and
red spots upon 1t In a weird pattern
The landlord, who lived next door
protested, but the tenant showed thai
he was within his right, and the two
soon came to terms.
In the other case 4 tenant adver
tised in the local papers and other
wise, as follows: Wanted, 10,00'
cockroaches and other insects by
tenant who agreed to leave his pres
emit residence In the same condition
as it was when he took it." And b.
gave the actual address, too.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Few Brands Retain Popularity for
ANY Length of Time.
II one could only get at the facts
that send one champagne to the top
bubble Of favor to-day and the other
facts that push 1t down to the dregs
tomorrow, while another brand oecu-
pies Its former high place. there would
be a story unfclded which would make
some Of the exciting political games
appear like a play at blind mans
bun at a Sunday school picnic. Not
only to the ordinary lookeron is the
efervescent favor accorded cham
payne a mystery unfathomable, IL fas-
cinating, but TO some who are very
close" to the source Of supply II is a
story with the last chapter. which
clears up everything. lost. The foun-
tain head Of the orders for the mys-
FERROUS passing by Of old favorites and
the entry Of new candidates for favor
are very difhcult 10 find. as a usual
thing. and IL II Is ever your luck 10
discover IT, don't be surprised al see
ing IL pretty high in the social world.
Boston Transcript
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

One of the dreams of medical men Is
likely to be realized in the near fu-
ture. Few drugs will be swallowed or
taken into the stomach unless needed
TOR the direct treatment Of that organ
Itself. BY the medium of electric cur
rents drugs will be applied to various
organs through the skin and flesh, and
the treatment will be painless.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Miss weimer Had Narrow Escape.

Miss Cecile Weimer had a very
narrow escape from s~ufocation Satur-
day Afternoon ~ her home ON East
Liberty stree Miss Weiner i, very
ardent IN the study Of pyrugraphy,
siatf Mi ( f " MIA Crockett, she vas
1t ifrT studies when The latter J, uug
lady il Fighting the alcohol lamp
thrcx tie match 10 suct' a manner as
to ignite Miss Weimel's dress In an
instant her clothing was in fumes,
with are presence Of mind ais
Weimer threw the alcohol lamp and a
bottle containing benzine out the
door and Miss Cnckctt enshr ud,d
the enfamed yictimwith bed clothing,
completely smoi herring the fire NJ
Welmer very luckily escaPea With a
few slight DurisS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Advertised Letters.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Once at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending December "A, 1908, which II not
called for In thirty days will be sent
TO the dead letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters In this
list will please say advertised"
Armstrong, Jno A Bronson, Myrtle
Brooks, Mrs Mary Barth, Isidore
Cline, c L Ellis. Misser
Fitzpatrick, Q Fritcher, John
Foster, Geo Gallatin, A A
Graham, Sterling HawS, John
johnson, f Lee, Nv
Lynch. Mrs L V II Miller, Jennie
Miller, Lizzie Pinkard, V A
Richardson, Maggie Rutter, Joe
Stricken, Andy Smith, Cistha
Spencer, Florence Savage, MrsCE
Walsh Jsmes.
wv TpuTaAR pnCfmaafar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
WIN R OF SERIES.
Mexico Royals Defeat Fulton King
doms at ZEN Pins by III Pins
Was First Of Tournament OF
Three.

The Mexico Royal ten pin team de-
feated the Fulton Kingdoms on the
Royal alleys in this city Tuesday
night BY a score OF 2l2i TO 2olo, winn'
ing by Ill pins.
sutton, Of the Mexico team was
high man, both In single game score
ISL, and In average, l74i. The scores
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

The st. Louis Republic referring to
the Beekeepers' State meeting in
Mexico editorially says; "At the
Missouri State ~Beekeepers' Conven-
tion, at Mexico, q member declared
that Missouri honey is not manu-
featured. The cause Of Misseuri's
popularity is manifest. We always
present the real thing"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
The Printers Midnight Carnival.

The printers are all agUg. Their
doings, sayings and eatings on the
evening Of the 24th promises to eclipse
all previous efforts Those that hold
tickets III expected and viii be ush-
cred into the cloak room Of the LED
GER Annex by gentlemenly gentle
men. The boys wish TO say that If
possible and convenient, all guests line
up and march TO the Annex at the
tirst report OF the LEDGER Cannon.
This will be the signal that the Carni-
val is on. "If you don't come you
won't be there"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
WEEK OF PRAYER
Ministers Arrange to Begin Annual
Meeting Monday, January 4.

At meeting OF the pastors OF the
Promenade Street Methodist, Presley
terian, Baptist and Christian churches
Tuesday it was decided TO bold the
week OF prayer this winter during the
week Of Jan. 4th to 10th, the meetings
to be held at the different churches
This arrangement last year was mos'
successful and was the source Of great
inspiration both to the church goer'
and the ministry and there should b
large congregations at all Of the meet
t.w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Java possesses a wealth of variety
as to scenery. She boasts Of forty
five volcanoes, many of which ere
always in a lively state Of activity
This vast island is richly endowed
with every means of wealth, as well
as natural beauty and marvellous
fertility.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mr.. Maddox has spent a lifetime 10
the mule business. In ls47 he and
bis brother Erwin bought a hundred
mules and after feeding them a short
time drove them overland TO the
Southern States and sold them at a
profit.
Although Mr.. Maddox is getting
well along in years be is still a jolly
good natured man and takes great In.
terest In the management OF his Affairs
and his many friends hope that he
may have many more years Of enjoy.
ment in the prosperity he has worked
SO ardently TO achieve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

The board OF directors OF the Mex
leo Fire and Lightning Insurance
Company will meet at the Office Of
Secretary Jesse In the Court House al
7:30 tonight. There should be a full
attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

A. S. Stults has opened a real estate
Office 10 the Office Of J. ID. Tucker, in
the Ringo build ng. Mr.. Stults has
Offices in other parts Of Missouri and
handles a great deal Of real estate.
We are glad 10 welcome him and his
brother TO Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Away down south"a pair Of skates
is not an appropriate gift, but here
where skating is an enjoyable pastime
your lady or gentlemen friend would
appreciate a pair OF those neat skates,
that are sold by Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

G NJ. Kendall and family OF MOnon,
Ind, have located 10 this city and are
living al SIP West Breckenridge street.
Mr.. Kendall is an auctioneer by pro
fession and comes 10 this section high
ly recommended. Attention is called
! to his business card in the Weekly
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

James Sims is the acknowledged
champion wood saver in this part Of
the State. He has just sawed three
and a fourth cords OF wood for W. T.
Keath In one day. Ii was eight foot
wood, and he sawed It into four and
Eve sticks each.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

That ine carving set you intend
presenting 10 your brothers family
should be selected and secured at
Ferris a. CauthOrn's