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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

the other day in the chapel built on
the spot to commemorate the tragedy,
and gazed upon the marble pillars
that indicated the relative position OF
the three brave men as they received
their death shot, the events Of the
tragic scene stood out very vividly be-
fore me; and as l placed my hand on
the wreath that rested npon the Max
imilian stone | could but drop a tear
of sympathy for the ndble-hearted
but misguided young Emperor. The
unselfish magnanimity of Maxamilian
was shown In his treatment Of his
subordinate companions the night be-
fore, and at the moment Of their ex-
ecution. He gave the place OF honor
to one of his generals, and spoke COM
forting words to both of them, en-
bracing each of them cordially three
times. He gave to each Of the seven
men who were TO fire upon them an
ounce OF gold and asked them to aim
well at his heart. Advancing few
steps, the Emperor, with extraordina-
ry coolness and in clear, distinct
voice spoke as follows: "Mexicans,
men of my class and Of my origin, who
are animated with my sentiments, are
destined by providence to make the
happiness Of people, or be their mar
tyrs. When l came among you did
not bring illegitimate ideas, as came
called by the Mexcans, who In good
faith, desired the welfare OF their
country, and who to-day succumb with
me. Before steppinlng into the grave
/ will add that l take with me the
consolation OF having done all the
good In my power. Mexicans, may
my blood be the last spilled, and may
1t regenerate Mexico, my unfortunate
adopted country" Before the execu-
tion he wrote an affectionate letter to
Corlotta which she was perhaps never
sane enough to read aud comprehend.
Thus ended the brief and unfortunate
reign Of one who was a prominent
factor In modern Mexican history, and
whose untimely and tragic death ex-
cites the sympathy of the world. May
the experience of this Inflated Empe-
ror be warning 10 any ambitious
European who may have any dreams
of Empire on the American continent
May the prayer Of Maximilian, as be
stood facing the deadly bullets on the
hill Of the bells at Querretero have
its fultlment: "Mexicans, may my
blood be the last spilled, and may il
regenerate Mexico.''- The bodies of
Gen, Miramon and Gen. Mejia are
buried in the old panteon Of San Fer
nandO, near the tomb OF Juarez. The
body OF Maximilian was taken back
to Austria, and it is mete and
proper that there, at the beautiful
Castle Of Mirabar, upon the shores OF
Adriatic, side by side, should rest the
mortal remains of Maximilian and
Corlotta, his beautiful and devoted
wife. Should | ever be permitted to
visit that beautiful and sacred spot,
| shall put flowers, and drop tear Of
sympathy upon that twin-tomb OF
love and devotion.
Mexico City, 1910 Gale Roma.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
NEAL KEEroH SUICIDES.
Former Mexico Newspaper Man Cuts
His Throat in Kansas City.


KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Feb. 26.-Cor-
nelius A. Keeton, veteran Missouri
newspaper man and for fifteen years a
resident of Kansas City, committed
suicide late this afternoon at his
home by cutting bis right iugular
vein with razor. That i'll health
and no employment had made him
despondent are the only reasons his
wife and son, who live with him,
could give for his act. Keeton had
devoted the greater part Of his life to
newspaper work.
He was educated In the graded
schools of Mexico, Mo-, and at q high
school 10 StsLouls. For a number Of
years after this he was employed as a
a reporter on the st. Louis papers.
After this he went TO Montana and
was successful In several mining enter
prises. With the money he had made
there he returned to Mexico, where
be purchased and edited the Audrain
County Press.
lie was not SO fortunate in this en-
terprise In business way and lost the
greater part Of the small fortune he
had made in the mines. During the
time he was in Mexico he served one
term as County Clerk and also a term
as deputy revenue collector. 1t was
after his time had expired in those
official positions that he came to Kan
sas City. Mr.. Keeton was nearly 60
years Of age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

II IKE A DEMON grip has crossed our
- country. leaving behind scores of
physical wrecks.
Victims OF catarrh Of the head, catarrh
q the throat, catarrh OF the lungs,
catairh of the stomach, catarrh Of the
kidneys, catarrh of the pelvic organs,
are to be counted by hundreds of thou
sands. Grip is epidemic catarrh, and
sows the seed Of chronic catarrh within
the system.
This is so true that few grip sufferers
are able TO make q complete recovery
until they have used Peruna.
Never In the history of medicine has
remedy received such unqualified and
universal eulogies as Peruna.
A New York Aiderman's Experience.
Hon. Joseph A. Finn, alderman Fifth
District, writes from 1o4 Christopher
street, New York City, as followsi
aWhen o pestilence oyertakes our
people we take precaution as nation 10
preserve the citizens against the dread
disease.
ala grippe has entered thousands Of
our homes this fall, and I noticed that
the people who used Peruns were quick
1y restored, while those who depended
on doctors prescriptions, spent weeks
in recovering, leaving them weak and
emaciated.
~ had slight attack Of Ia grippe and
q once took Peruns, which drove the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

full Of evenings from to o'clock to
sit around the beautiful gloriette,
with the grand statue of Guatemoc
rising from the center. Listen to the
splendid brass band, and witness the
great display Of richly caparisoned
horses and carriages as they pass to
and from Chapultepec. Hundreds Of
poems, men, women and children also
gather here for rest and recreation.
If Macmillan and Corlotta had done
nothing else than establish and orna-
ment this great thoroughfare, their
names would be held In grateful re-
membrance by the Mexicans. But /
must finish my story. Macmillan,
desiring to be generous to the Repub-
lican leaders, addressed them a note
inviting them to conference in the
capital. They refused to accept the
terms. They had determined TO die
rather than yield to imperialism. I'm
fortunately for Macmillan he yield
ed TO the influence of the French gen.
eral, Bazaine, and was induced to sign
what was called the 'black decree,p
the provisions OF which were that all
who were found In arms against the
imperial government were TO be shot.
Under the provisions OF this decree
several of the Republican leaders were
shot and this led eventually to the
death of Macmillan. During our own
Civil War of lS61-1S64 our government
was too busy In saving its own life to
give much attention to what was GO
ing on In Mexico. But 1t 1865 Mr.. Sc
ward, Secretary Of State, addressed a
note to Napoleon Ill, Of France, in
timatlng In plain terms that the rela-
tion between the United States and
France would be ieopardized unless the
French soldiers were Immediately
Withdrawn from Mexico. Napoleon
took the hint, withdrew the French
troops, and that sealed the doom Of
Macmillan. The brave Mexican gen.
erals at once took heart, and renewed
their efforts for Republicanism. In
1866 Corlotta left for France to see
Napoleon and for Rome to see-the
Pope.
From her interview with the first
she felt heart-broken, and from the
latter a hopeless maniac. She and
her husband never met again. In an
Austrian Asylum she fingered until
within the past year, exciting the pro-
foundest pity Of the world. In the
latter part of 1866 Maximilian with
drew from the Capitol and establish
ed his headquarters in Querretaro,
where he was compelled to witness,
in hopeless solitude, the gradual fad
ing away of his dream OF Empire. On
the outskirts Of the city, on the 14th
day of May, 1867, he was captured by
Gen. Escobedo, and on the 10th Of
June OF the same year, he and his two
Generals, Miramon and Mejia, were
shot, by order Of court martial, near
the place Of their capture. As | stood
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Morton Roberts Dead.

correspondence OF tue Leukct.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, Feb. 25.-Morton
Roberts, a son Of T. J. Roberts,of this
city, died of measles in Denton, Tex
this morning at O'Clock. L. NJ. Rob
erts, brother, left this place last
night for Texas, but did net arrive
before the death. The remains will
be brought to Audrain county and
buried at Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Married in Montana,

Miss Lizzie Miller, of this city, a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Miller,
was married in Mlssoula, Mont, to
JEFF d. Donohue, of that city, last
week. The marriage was at the parson.
age of the Christian Church and was
performed by Rev. r. II. Sawyer.
The bride is a general favorite in
this city and her friends extend very
best wishes to her aud her husband,
who is prominent young business
man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
A Tailor's Stitches.

"The other night" says that Cen
tralia Courier, "a party was in ].
Dreps' tailor shop discussing the
general topics OF the day, when the
conversation turned to the subject OF
tailoring and the number OF stitches
required to make a garment. Mr..
Drops was timed for one minute and
the number OF stitches he made was
found to be seventy. This makes
4, 200 per hour, 2s,soO per day, 2l,462,-
900 per year. This tailor has follow
ed his trade for thirty years, and dur
ing that time has made over 643, ,s60,-
ooO stitches -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Hoods JdrsdpdriHa
and Pills

Eradicate II, positively and absolute
ly. This statement is based ON the
thousands Of permanent cures these
medicines have wrought. :
sMy daughter had scrofula, with eleven
sores on her neck and about her ears. Hoods
sarsaparilla was highly recommended and
she took 10 and was cured. She 10 now In
good health" Mas. J. H. Josxs, Parker
City. Ind.
Hood's sarsapaFIIla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
10 KINDS
OF CHILDREN

Children that grow too fast
d those that seem hardly
crow at all, both need
Its Emulsion.
Il gives that rich vital
|urishment which is the
cret of all healthy growth.
1punds out the long limbs,
q helps children to grow
Nhout using up all their
|ength in growing.
Mothers ought to know
ore about the wonderful
Ip which SCOTS Emulsion
eold give their children.
Hv'n send you sample ires upon request
|3IT BOVINE. 90 Pearl Street. New ycrk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

|kRRy JACKS, Of the Montgomery
n6ard, should be elected County
+ OF Montgomery county by ac-
aatIon. The Standard has done
/ md faithful work for the party
larry is well fitted for this office.
i thoroughbred Democrat, a
- gentleman and would make a
n zI]lnient officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
r. II, KEENAN,, Recorder.

A "creche" is to be one of the in-
stitutions for public comfort at the
Worlds Fair. The women will be per-
mitted to leave their babies at the
creche for the day, but they will be
obliged to agree, however, to call and
get them before they leave the
grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
WISCONSIN CAPITOL BURNS.
Loss Will Amount to 100000 With
No Insurance.

Special Dispatch TO the Ledger.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb. 27 = The
Wisconsin Capitol building at Madi-
son was destroyed to-day by fire. Much
OF the contents, including the law
library and the G. A. r. records, were
saved. The loss is 100000 with no
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
COUNTY, MISSOURI THURSDAY.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Audrain Minority Party Selects Dele
gates to State and Congress
sional Conventions Reso-
lutions Passed.

The Audrain County Republican
Convention was held in this city Mon
day morning and was largely attend
ed from all over the county, from
Vandalia In particular.
W. s Hathaway, Chairman OF the
County Central Committee, called the
meeting to order and L. W. Shantz, Of
this city, was elected temporary chair
man and w. s. Boyd Temporary sec.
retary. The committee on perma-
nent organization, Il. b. Keath, Of
Mexico; ]. S. Gatson, vandalla, and
Chris Smith, LaddonIa, recommended
that the temporary officers he made
permanent and the report was adopt
ed.
CONVENTION DELEGATES SELECTED.
The following convention delegates
we're selected by billut:
Congressional Convention at ST.
Charles, March B.,
George Kunkel, Mexic,.
John X Brown, Vandalia.
W. =. P,itchctt, vandalIa.
Frank Sanfo d. Mexico.
James Scott, Martinsburg.
state Convention, Kansas City.
March %:
G, A. Smith, Laddonla
j. ). Gatson, Vandalia.
ThuS Clcndcnln, Mexicn.
Percy 'rrelnar, Mexico
Il. B. Keath, Mexico
The delegates were empowered to
select their own alternates.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The following. resolutions were ad-
opted by the committee on resolutions,
w S. Hathaway, Mexico; E g Kennen,
Laddonia, and Walter 5. Boyd, of
Vandaiia:
Be it resolved by the Republicans Of
Audrain county, in convention asse M
bled:
Thatwe heartily indorse the brilli-
ant administration OF Theodore Roose-
velt, who has so ably perfected the
policies of our lamented Mckinley.
That we recognize in him, the peer
less executive of the Nation, and
pledge to him our united efforts to
secure his denomination and election.
Be it
Resolved, that In Hon. Cyrus P.
Walbridge the Republican Party has a
loyal statesman Of honor and integrity,
one worthy OF national recognition,
whom we cheerfully indorse for the
nomination for ice-President. Be it
Resolved, That we deeply deplore
the death OF United States Senator
Marcus A. Hanna, under whose leader
ship two memorable campaigns were
successfully conducted. In his death
the Republican Party Losses an able
leader, organized labor, a true friend,
and the country, a patriotic states
iohi WhOoC hdhaC uuu ihChOfJ Will
ever be inseparably linked with that
Of VIM. Mckinley and his pure, un-
selfish and patriotic life and admins
trationS.
ResolUed, That we recognize in Clar-
ence A. Barnes lawyer of such abil-
ity and attainments as would make
bis nomination for the position Of
Attorney-General on the Republican
State ticket most suitable one. He
has given TO the party an untiring
service and Is entitled to fair con-
sideration at the hands of the Repub-
licans throughout the State. We
heartily indorse him for the position
and ask the Republicans Of the dis
trlct and State to join with us in an
effort to place bis name upon our
State ticket as our candidate for
Attorney General.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

Amos Ayres, Of st. Louis, a travel
ing man, well known in Mexico, killed
himself In st. Louis this week on ac-
count OF bad health. He took carbolic
acid. His wife was Miss Lille
womock, who has many friends in
MexicO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
nootor pater Arnnld nead

WELLsyILLE, Mo-, Feb. 25.-Dr.
Peter Arnold, of this city, died at
7:50 O'Clock this evening, aged IS years.
DR.. Arnold was a Mason and mem.
Der Of the local fraternity OF this
place, commandery Of Mexico and
Moolah Temple of st. Louis He had
been a practicing physician for nine
years. His funeral will take place at
l O'Clock Sunday afternoon under the
auspices OF the Masonic fraternity. A
number of Masons will be here from
Mexico 10 attend the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Feeding a Giant Not Easy.

PARIS, Feb. ls.-The Russian giant,
Nachow, Is suing Snowman Sedel.
meyer for starving him. The latter
alleges that be supplied the giant
every day for bis breakfast with two
quarts Of tea, pound of butter, cheese
and eight rolls; for dinner, five plates
OF broth, four pounds OF meat and
several pounds of potatoes, and for
supper two quarts OF coffee, a pound
Of bacon and four pounds Of black
bread. The giant was hungry never.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

zafBERs Of the City Council should
after the sidewalks In their wards,
4 of our walks are a disgrace. The
q walks In some parts of the city
zHameless reflection on the town,
City should put down the walks
cHarge the same TO the property
efs. We don't want any more
Iz1e suits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

'zk Of our citizens who are 'ln
i of progress and paved streets
! different turn when the paving
ID front of their property. The
Hay to make Mexico a city is to
: ne streets and put down good
X without. any protests or grumbl-
When we protest against this
we should forever after
our peace in reference to pros
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

The tablet in the old Grave Episco-
pal church building at Jefferson City
Is now razed to the ground, will be pre-
sented to the members Of the new con-
gregation. 1t shows that the build.
ing was erected In 1912 and that itwa
the first Episcopal church erected
west of the Mississippi The corner
stone Of the old building will be do
mated to the new, and 1t, with the
tablet win be preserved as valuable
treasures
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that titisnot uncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted with weak kid,
neys. lfthe child urin-
ates too often. II the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Ianan Admits Failurs.

A bulletin to the LEDGER Saturday
afternoon says that the japanese off,
cially admit that the effort to "cork
up Port Arthur was failure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

Little Amzi twho has an inquirIng
mindl-Uncle Timrod, what's a bon
ANA?
Farmer Neckwhiskers painfully
|experienced)-A bonanza, durn itl is a
hole In the ground, owned by llarl
That's what a bonanza isl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

On the evening Of March 18th. there
will be an important meeting held at
Hall Room, at which time two Depu-
ties, G. M. W., will be present, this
meeting is Of great Importance to
every member and we request every
member to be present at this meeting.
V. f. MORRIS, M. W.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

|RoGREss is being made on Slams
lonal pavilion at the Worlds Fair.
building, a reproduction Of the
hese temple at Bangkok, is 125
square. 1t adjuins the Mexican
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

clam 1871 inches in circumference
fecently taken from the water
pismo, Cal. The capture was
Il by Mrs. Dennis, and the monster
Be added TO Callfornia's fish ex-
{ at the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

|IE Cameron, Mo, Sun editoriaIly
}; "Bob White, Of the Mexico
baER, has concluded that Secretary
|tate is a small office anyway, and
gone TO Cuba to look after his
hr plantation
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

|nE Public School Worlds Fair
|iblt at Morris & Abbay's Is attract
a good deal Of attention. This
ection is credit to our schools,
|ch are the best in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

A. KEEToN, who died In Kansas
this week, was formerly in the
paper business In Mexico, He
4 genial gentleman, a clean, hon.
editor and the LEDGER joins all OF
people In extending sincere sym
Hy to the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

|ERE's to J. W. Plunkett and wife,
they have many happy returns
heir wedding anniversary. Their
er wedding Friday night was a
y delightful function.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Two More suspects Re,eased.

James Meyers and Mr.. Ball, OF Rush
Hill, brought two men TO Mexico FRI
day, thinking that they were possibly
the Auxvasse robbers, but the officers
released the men. as they did not tally
with the description.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

D. FERRIS and 0. Hit ct al will
q favor Of paving North Washing
street. They are good business
and know that this Improvement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

ONT let politics interfer with your
be your very best to help make
kic0 a city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

h. PETER ARNOLD, of Wellsyllle,
Is dead. A young man, an hon
Upright man, who has gone to his
|ard. The LEDGER joins other
klco friends In extending sympathy
tember OF bis family
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

During the greater part of Mr..
Keeton's newspaper work in this city
he was employed by the Intelligenccr
as local editor. He was well liked and
was an able writer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

H51s aIsO PalIIpHIot IeII- Home q S0a17p Ho1t
ing all about il. including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kiimef
& Co., BInghsmton. N. Y. be sure and
mention this paper.
Dent make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root. DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address Binghamton.
". Y. on every bottle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Cuha Would Make . Fine state.

From the Laddonia Herald.
Bob White, Of the Mexico LEDGER,
has made another trip TO Cuba where
be has property interests Bob viii
some day be a fuIl-nedeed annexa-
ZIONIST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

@. @. Wilson, Of Audrain county,
was here yesterday with cattle includ-
ing IS steers, 1905 lbs, which brought
s450.-Live Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

Leonard Settle, OF Muscogee, l. T.,
formerly Of Mexico, was In this city
this week. He is prosperous and
happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03


bNNEcTIcur's entire state exhibit
Fady for shipment TO the Worlds
Il A meeting of the state COM
EIon will be held April 20 in the
|necticut building when II will
Il been completely furnished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

|oTHISe would pay better in Mex;
Than a first class brick plant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

AVE the streets and put down
aitoid sidewalks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Folded tn His Gather.

Dolly Swift-He called me his dear
little lamb.
Sally Gay-What then?
Dolly Swift-Oh, then he gathered
me into the fold
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

urine scalds the flesh or II, when the child
reaches an age when II should be able to
control the passage. Il is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon It. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble. and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp.Root is soon realized. Il is sold
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

BY drugglsts, IN flity-
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Scrofld

IL u commonly lhneriteo'
Few are entirely free from It.
Pale, weak, puny children are
afflicted with it in nine cases out OF
ten, and many adults suffer from it,
Common indications are punches in
the neck, abscesses, cutaneous erup-
tons, infamed eyelids, sore ears,
ricketts,, catarrh, wasting, aud general
dahilitv.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-22
Few of the Branch Offices Where Ads Are Received for
"The Globes Paying Wants"

CoNGER BROS, Druggists. selby ave-
nue., corner st. Adams: 499 Selby
avenue and 349 University avenue.
CAMPBELL BROS. Selby and Victoria.
S. H. REEVES. Druggist, Seven Corners.
L. j. ABERWALD, Druggist, Cor. Rice
and Iglehart.
STRAIGHT BROS, Druggists, Rondo
and Grotto streets.
SEVER WESLEY, Druggist, Maria ave-
nue. and East Third street.
Nv. A. FROST & CO.. Druggists, Selby
and Western avenues.
WALTER NELSON, Druggist, University
avenue and Rice street.
RIETZKE & CO., Druggists. Selby and
Western avenues.
A. & G. SCHUMACHER, Druggists, 490
West Seventh street.
J. w. NELSON, Dale and University
G. L. HELLER, Colonnade, st. Peter and
Tenth streets.
c. f. RUTHERFORD, st. Peter and
Fourth streets.
}. P JELINEK & CO., sS1 West Sew
VI. K. COLLIER, East Seventh street,
corner Sibley.
A. A. CAMPBELL, Louis and Rondo
H. l. MC2I.L 4Ss Broadway.
DREIS PHARMACY, corner Ninth and
st. Peter streets.
GEORGE C.. DAVENPORT G. CO., ga
East Seventh street.