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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

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The Alton freight depot has beer
newly painted.
I The Alton water tank In this city Il
receiving fresh coat Of paint.
The Alton has two gangs out white
washing all cattle-guards and crossing
fences.
Because OF duh business the shop.
in Bloomington are being operated on
the 8 hour basis.
There are about % inmates In the
Wabash hospital In Moberly but none
OF the cases are serious.
The block system between Bruins
wick and Moberly on the Wabash has
recently been installed.
Clyde Nicely, mail clerk, is on s. II
SHADY Richards run on the South
Branch while Richards takes a holt
day.
Four engineers and four firemen are
needed by the Wabash at END street,
| st. Louis, to handle the business al
that point. The men will be sent
down from Moberly.
General Manager Goodnow, Of the
Alton, has issued orders that no heavy
passenger trains must make up any
time. This order has has been issued
to prevent engineers from running too
fast.
Recently all Of the trains on the
Alton have been carrying extra
coaches and in some cases 1t has been
necessary to divide them into two
sections. Increased traffic because OF
the Fair causes this.
Andrew Beard, a negro who has
worked In the machine shops Of the
Louisville s. Nashville Railroad Co.,
In Birmingham, Ala, for 20 years, has
just sold a patent for car coupler Of
his own invention for 100000. In ad-
addition he is to get royalty on every
coupler made on his model for II years.
Very few people in this city are
aware Of the excellent railroad facil-
tiles they enjoy. When the new Alton
time table takes effect Sunday Mex
leo will have 40 passenger trains a
day, twenty un each road. This is
probably more than any other town
its size In the State can boast of--al.
most trains an hour. When the
Burlington cutoff Is completed this
number will still be larger.
Steel laying on the Burlington be-
gan again yesterday, between here and
Buell. and the company hopes to reach
here from Mexico by Saturday night.
Hurrah, look out for the cars. Let
Bellhower, the Prairie Queen, put on
her best robe and slay the fatted
chicken for dinner Sunday. Let US all
20 to church and give thanks for the
hope that is within us for the best
town In the county.-Bellfower Tele-
gram.
In anticipation Of the new time
card In effect next Sunday at 1901 a.
m. the Alton officials have been ar
ranging the assignment of power. II
has been decided to use the $50 class Of
engines exclusively on western division
passenger train and all that class
except those in the shops, will be used
on the runs between Kansas City and
Louisiana. The joint track arrange
ment with the Burlington goes into
effect with the new card and 1t Is not
yet known whether the Alton will
supply all the power or not. II the
Alton can spare the engines, 1t is
likely that the Burlington will fur
nigh the extra equipment for the
Joint trains. 1t has been decided to
handle all trains for st. Louis via
Louisiana and the Burlington, instead
of via Roodhouse, and this will cut of
a number OF crews from Roodhouse,
and points south.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

For sick headache take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick cure is certain. For sale by
Buckner 81 Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

A mare valued at also and belong
ing to W. II. Moore, south Of Mexico,
was killed by lightning Wednesday
night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

HARLOW says that he will
IDward a gravel road from
his place, which is eleven
hwest OF Mexico. This is
ne. Mr.. Harlow says that
nsher farmers on this road
se from a thousand to fif-
hundred dollars. Mr.. Harlow
H the LEDGER that II is
Ut talking about gravel
+ 1akes money and not talk to
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

81 men and boys should find
DO, then they will have money
beir debts and are not half so
get into mischief.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23
Circuit Court Notes.

State ex rel Harrison, COL, VS. A. p.
Vance; deed acknowledged to ]. G,
Mundy, for lot 6, block 3, Rush Hill.
Hatton VS.. Hatton; motion for ali.
mony postponed, to be heard with the
case.
State ex rel Harrison VS. Jane Will
liams etc; deed acknowledged to James
M. Spotser 114xl20- feet in Laddonia,
Mo.
Robertson VS. Hosselton; continued.
Winner VS. Erdel; motion for costs
|overruled.
Wager VS. Bruce; motion for costs
sustained.
Oscar Collins etc vs.. 7. W. Craw-
ford; by consent cause submitted to
court.
S. A. Pool VS. Unknown heirs Samueli
title perfected.
Jacob Sharp ct al VS.. Joseph Sharp
ct al; Judgment in partition.
]. Fl. MCGEE VS.. John Motsick; YER
dict for defendant.
Jno. W. Gregory, trustee VS.. VIM. Il.
Atkinson ct al, No. 1; on trial before
Jury.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs, Barnes and daughters, Ula and
Thelma, Of Denver, Colorado, are the
guests OF Mrs. Il. J. Mildred.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs. Mary Ricketts,, Of Massa-
chusetts, left for St.Louis to-day after
visiting her niece, Mrs. VIM. Coons.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs. Tincher and son, Ben, Of Gala
way county, were the guests of DR.. Il.
III, Tincher this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

G. Hughes, of Granite City, III, and
his brother, Hardin Hughes, of Albany,
Mo-, are In this city on business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs. J. Med. Trimble has returned
to her hoiue in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Shep Cunningham is going to make
plenty Of money on large amount Of
cattle he has contracted for at five
cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

P. II. Cullen is building a most COM
Portable addition to bis residence on
Clark avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Prosecuting Attorney Howard Bick-
ley is reported much better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Hardin Rixey says that he knows
it pays to advertise; he has tried II,
and got prompt returns.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Holmes s. Hall are putting some
fine fixtures in their barber shop.
They are up to date.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Casius Clay, Of Boliver,
Miss, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Green Clay, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

James Woodson, Of Galloway county,
was In Mexico Friday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

L. e. Schaeffer and Miss Lucy Olive
Moorehead, Of Columbia, were married
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs. Clarence Mcintyre has return
turned to her home in Houston, Tex.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

The Baptists paid "a, ,25o for the Mrs.
Graham house on South Jefferson
street for a parsonage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

DIR. and Mrs. ii. X. Hinde attended
the Keithly-Tuttle wedding in Fulton
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Elks Of Mexico are arranning
a splendid home, and are
b assist In making Mexico a
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Miss Virginia Field is home from a
visit to Miss Martha Tinsley in
Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs. Alice Hite-Smuthers, Of Texas,
is visiting friends In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Joseph Mcintyre, Of st. Louis, is
attending Circuit Court in Mexico
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

| G.. d. and Miss Carrie B. Sims, OF
Thompson we're Worlds Fair visitors
| Thursday
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Miss May Hardin Jackson, Of this
city, visited the Fair in st. Louis
| Thursday,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Davis, Of Virginia, are
the guests Of Mrs. J. Moore, Of this
| lcity,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23
II cans should be placed at
fner OF the public square.

i be a "knocker." Do every
j your power to make Mexico a
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

The county iail is receiving a much
needed coat Of paint.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mr.. Hubbard and wife, OF Chester
town, Maryland, are the guests of Mrs.
Ross
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Thornburg are home
from the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

DR.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Spencer, Of Ful.
ton, passed through this city Friday
en- route TO st. Louis. DR.. Spencer's
hand, which was broken recently, is
doing nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23
ONE THOUSAND
| LIVES LOST
THENEW YORK HARBOR
DISASTER GROWS
| WORSE.
GEN. sL0CUM, CARRRING NEW
YORK SUNDAY SCHOOL Elk.
cURsI0E, DESTROYED.
OFFICERS OF BOAT UNDER ARREST
Women And Children Are Trampled
to Death on Vessel, Others
Burned and Scores Are
Drowned-A Panic
Followed.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
New YORK, June I6.-The
latest estimate OF the casual
ties, made late this afternoon,
in the Slocum disaster, place
the loss Of life at one thousand
or more.
All the victims are from one
parish consisting Of ten crowd
ed blocks.
parish consisting Of ten crowd
ed blocks.

New York, June l5.-Fire Chief
Croker, who was early at the scene of
the disaster TO the Sunday school ex-
cursion steamer Slocum, came to the
New York side from South Brothers
Island at l:l5 this afternoon. He said
the catastrophe was a frightful one,
and that he believed the dead would
number between 400 and 500. He ad-
ded that the injury included about
everybody who had been saved.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Mrs. r. @. Matthews is visiting in
Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23


cursion steamer Slocum, came to the
New York side from South Brothers
Island at 1:15 this afternoon. He said
the catastrophe was frightful one,
and that he believed the dead would
number between 400 and 500. He ad.
ded that the injury included about
everybody who bad been saved.
RECOVERED It's BODIES.
At 2:30 p. m. It's bodies, nearly all
women and children, have been recov-
cred In and about the scene Of the
Slocum disaster. Coroner Scholer is
on South Brothers Island, and is TAX.
ing charge OF removing the dead to
the city morgue. The bodies are be-
Ing tagged and inventories made Of
articles on the corpses.
The steamer Massasoit had ninety
tagged bodies aboard at South Broth
ers Island at 2:30 p. m and was about
to sail to the foot Of Twenty.sixth
street, where the morgue is located.
Hundreds Of policemen and men in
small boats are In the sound searching
for bodies, and every few minutessom
Of these recover body. The CHASTITY
finds are towed to South Brothers
Island and turned over to the coron-
er.
ESTIMATING THE DEAD.
At 2:30 p. m. 1t was impossible to
give an estimate Of the dead that can
be said to be accurate. The police
and fire authorities who are In pos
ition to Judge best say that their es-
innate is between 400 and 500, the
same as at noon. In some quarters
estimates ranging up to 800 and over
are made, but everybody hopes that
this is an exaggeration. 1t will be
many hours before the police can OBJ
tain a list Of all the missing.
New YORK, June 15.-Probably
more than 600 persons were burned to
death or drowned by the burning of
the Knickerbocker steamboat COM
pany's tripledeck steamboat Gen. Slo-
cum, In the East river this after
noon, while the boat was passing
through Heli's Gate. The vessel burn
ed to the waters edge and sank off
North Brother Island. Nearly all OF
those who were burned and drowned
were women and little children, men,
bers OF the Sunday school OF st. Marks
Lutheran church, in Sixth street.
The excurslonlsts we're en- route to
picnic grounds up the river
Between l,40O and 1880 persons, SO
far as can be learned, started out on
the Slocum. Nearly third OF them
we're babies. Try as best they could
the police and hospital authorities and
the officers OF the church report to-
night that they can not find more
than 300 or 500 survivors, hence many
believe the dead will probably reach
| 900.
Nothing approaching the disaster
has happened in New York waters be-
fore. The exact number Of the wom-
IN and children who we're killed will
not be known for several days.
1t is certain that more than 500
,orpses have been recovered already.
II is believed that many-perhaps
more still lie in the en-
trance OF the sound, just outside He'll
Gate, and that they will be brought to
the surface day after day. More
,orpses are being recovered hourly and
the lists OF missing, which, we're
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23
OTHER CATTLE SOLD.

The following COWS not belonging
to the herd were also sold:
l Jersey milk COW, $3.50, to J R
Brown, Centralia.
Jersey milk COW, $3.50, to Dan
Roberts, Mexico.
Jersey milk COW, s37, to Roy Cable,
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Andrew Beard, a negro who has
worked In the machine shops Of the
Louisville s. Nashville Railroad Co.,
In Birmingham, Ala, for 20 years, has
just sold a patent for car coupler of
bis own invention for 100000. In ad-
addition he is to get royalty on every
coupler made on his model for II years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23

Recently all Of the trains on the
Alton have been carrying extra
coaches and In some cases 1t has been
necessary to divide them into two
sections. Increased traffic because Of
the Fair causes this.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-06-23
special plsnatch TO the Ledger
or more.

All the victims are from one
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
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Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
A FrightfuI Accident.

A laborer was on his way to his
work one morning as a through train
was about to pass a little station
where a crowd had assembled for the
way train, due in a few moments.
A child who had strayed to the edge
of the platform seemed about to lose
her balance in her effort to get good
view of the oncoming engine.
Quick as flash the workman jump
ed forward, tossed the child back to a
place of safety and was himself grazed
by the cylinder, which rolled him over
on the platform pretty roughly.
Several people FASTENED to his as
sistance, but he rose uninjured, al
though with face expressive of grave
concern.
"Confound it, Just my luckp' he ex
claimed, drawing a colored handker
chief, evidently containing luncheon
from his pocket and examining it rue
fully.
"What is it?" inquired the onlookers
'Why, the salt and peppers all Owe
the rhubarb pie, and the eggs-well,
kept telling her something would hap
pen If she didn't boil 'em harder!
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
WE CAN HELP YOU
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Separat0rS

The kind we had such sale on last
year, and two new patterns, the Frost
King end the Frost Queen.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
Applicant In the Wrong Room.

During the excitement of a physical
examination of candidates for places
on the police force in city hall a mild
hammered man wandered into the room
and somehow got mixed up with the
aspirants for places on the force. He
was instructed to remove his clothes
partly, and in a few minutes was hard
at work with the other men in the
room, raising dumbbells, Initiating his
chest and undergoing a general physic-
al examination.
run around the room," he was com.
manded. and, on a trot, he made the
circuit of the room a dozen times.
Almost out of breath, he stopped
then and inquired:
"LOok a-here, what else have 1 got to
do to get my licenseW
"What license" queried the surgeon
in surprise.
"Why, my marriage license. That's
what l came in for" was the reply.
Say" said the surgeon, you're in
the wrong room. l thought you want
ed to be a policeman. The license
bureau is downstairs. .'-Philadelphis
Record.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

His store was besieged. The school
Fairgrounds were deserted. Troops of
madly excited boys ana girls nuns
frantic puesses at the delighted grocer.
Ting-a-lingt Ting-a-hng! ainiy
across the way, the janitor swung his
bell high above his head, then down 10
his weak old knees, and the Drass s"'e
out its utmost
'No, no, no; every guess mus. % q
written, and will take none tii
O'clock this afternoon, crieu D"iO'
dismissing III e disappointed mob.
But one hoy, regardless Of the jam,
tors nerarnntory mandate, remained
glued to Dafby's window lnulnonS .'ns
to himself, h Is chubby nsts ciu.en.e
tightly at the crimson SILL as ne Jump ~.
ed his toughSqed knees agains. e.s -.
freshly painted panel. IL was stump =,
DEM, and he Was tnlhKins
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

CULTIVATOR. We carry these machines
in stock
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
FREEi FREE! FREE!

Five dollar bill to the boy or
girl who guesses nearest the mum
Der of peas in this bottle
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-03-29
ELECTION IN ARKANSAS.
Results OF Primaries Claimed by Both
Parties.

Little Rock, Ark, March 26.-Re-
turns ave been coming in slowly to-
night and the result of the Demo-
cratic primary election today for state
officers and CongreSsmen cannot be
concIusiveIy announced yet At the
headquarters of both candidates for
Governor, confident claims are made
On the early returns from n first
Congressional district. Representative
r.. f. Macon leads his opponent, E1u
gene Parrish. Robert l.. Rogers IS
ahead in III race for attorney general
and early indications point 10 his
nomination.
The race for chief justice of the
Supreme Court is close and probably
will have to be settled by the demo-
cratic State convention.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-03-29
Sensation Sprung in
the Trial Of Finch.


books. and added that the law was the
only species OF gambling left which
was not indictabie. There is abundant
authority for the appointment OF a re-
ceiver. This suit was for the purpose
OF efecting a lease of this road. The
road is not insolvent. no One is. He
submitted that the case against Finch
should be dismissed.
Chief Justice Clark asked IL there
was II furtheS testimony Gnd was
told none. (
He Their said: After a~ttentvely
listening to the evidence and the able
argument of counsel, the court is of
the opinion hat there is probable
cause established, which requires the
defendant shall give bond for his ap-
pearance at the next term OF Wake
Superior Court, to answer the charge
set out in n warrant. The court
cannot let pass unmentioned the init
nations which have been made in the
evidence and in the argument that
there. has been private arrangements
by which if the defendant is bound
over to court the solicitor is not to
send i'm a bill and this as is to be
allowed to die upon the docket If
there be any truth in any such state
ment. this proceedings would be a
sham and q make-believe to deceive
the public This court has no knowl-
edge upon this subject and has not
been and could not possibly be a par
ty to it, If there were such arrange
ment. The court canno but believe
hat the solicitor will do his duty
when the case teaches his jurisdic-
ton and if he does not. he is respon-
sible to the people whose servant he
is and not to this court. This court
at least will do it's duty"
Judge Clark asked the attorney
general what bond he would ask. At
terney general said $4,000, the same
as McBee's-
Judge Clark then held Finch in a
$1,000 justified bond. to appear at the
Wake Superior Court
At this point Solicitor ATmistead
Jones asked leave to make a state
ment, and he said there was no ar
rangement about this case with any
body. so far as he was concerned. At
6 O'Clock the hearing ended and Finch
went out to get his bail. He gave
Chief Clark Moody. OF the state treas
ury, as his bondSman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-03-29
The Irishman Had His Doubt.

AS is well known. the Rev. Robert
Collyer, of New York city, was a black
smith in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
before he became a preacher. Once
when there was little work at hand,
he asked "a builder in his neighborhood
for something to do The latter re-
piled hat all that he could give him
would be a job carrying a hod.
I'm your man." replied the black
smith, promptly.
Years afterwards, while an imposing
edifce was being erected in Chicago
for DR.. Collyer. he was standing among
the beams, watching the progress Of
the work. when an Irishman came
along with a hod of bricks. DIR. Coll
yer spoke to him and he paused.
This is har-rd work. soir,' said
the Irishman.
II know that WELL" answered DR..
Collyer; 'in my day I have carried the
hod myself"
The freshman stared at me an IN
stant." said DIR. Collyer. in relating the
incident. and then went on his way
numblino something that sounded sus-
piciously like Il wouldn't "a behaved
tn parson was uch a a '"-Ex-
change. .