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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

THE State Poultry Show meets in
Kirksville the second week in Decem-
Der. Arrangements should be made
to secure the next meeting for Mex
g.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

Farm wagons combine ali the desIF-
ABLE qualities Of the irst class farm
wagon. No loose tires. or loose
spokes or bad paint They run light.
See them. FERRIS s CAuTHoRS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

MEXICO schools all open during Sep
TENDER, and will be well attended.
Parents should see that their children
are ready TO start in on the opening
dav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

ONCE In a while you will find a man
who has children OF bis own, who are
probably not exactly the proper
.'caper," who knows more than you do
about how 70 raise your own children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

DR.. Richard Evans with the Ballard
Snow Eminent Co of st. Louis, is In
the city on business connected with
bis firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

Mrs. Macafee, $40 Robinson street,
is home after three months visit
with her son, Clint, and daughter,
Miss Anna Macafee, in Colosado and
Utah.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31
Miss Iva Trnex. sister Of Rev. n. E

Miss Iva Truck, sister OF Rev. H. +.
Truck, will arrive In Mexico next
week TO keep house for her brother.
Mr.. Truck and children will return
from Hamlin, Kansas, this week and
there will be preaching at the Baptist
Church Sunday by the pastor.
Mrs. J. NJ. Hudson is visiting in
Troy, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

ALWAYS keep up your fight for
Mexico and its institutions. Never
get sidetracked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

Ferris & Oauthorn will close out all
vehicles on hand this fall. They have
a large variety to select from.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

EVERY citizen Of Mexico and Au-
drain county should work in harmony
TO make the Street Fair a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

L. d. GRAHAM made a strong talk
before the City Council Monday night
in favor Of more room for hitching
racks
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

Two OF Mexico's prominent grocers
are figuring on buying automobile
delivery wagons, such as are used in
other cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

THE Home for Aged Women is com
pleted, but quite a sun is due, and
our people should respond promptly
and literally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31
Coal Mine For Sale.

First class country coal mine for
sale cheap. Address Box 49," Benton
City, Mo. 25-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31
NOTICE OF
SA
IN PARTITION.
STATE OF MISSOURI
County OF AuDRAIN,
1T. Noarncurr.

q. 7. NoRrHcurr. ..,...., I'd
VS..
ORPH Pulls, CLAUDE PULLS, M
Pulls, MARY Pulls, MYKr|
LIS, GRACE Pulls, ERNIE
RUFUS DAVIS AND OHAE
yIs............... ... DeiaI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

Mrs. Louie Hord is the guest Of Der
sister, Mrs r II. Herndon in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31

l have Is head of mules coming 3
years old; all good ones and good colts
that / will sell by the span or the
whole bunch to suit. Parties wishing
to purchase can write or phone for
particulars, which will be answered
promptly. Address,
A. e. BRACE,
Route 8. Laddonia, Mo.
Phone 3 Shorts on %. 254t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31
FARM LANDS IN AUDRAIN

deserve especial attention at this time
II you want TO buy a farm come in
and look over u list. Should you
want to sell your farm or exchange it,
list same with us and lt costs you
nothing II we do not succeed In max
ing a deal for YOU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-31
NOTICE OF
SEiERIFF'S sal
IN PARTITION
OF MISSOURI
COUNTY or AuDRAIN'
FIELDING W. wrsDom ......pI,|

vs.
ORPHy Pulls, CLAUDE Pm.
ina Pulls, MARY PuLIs NJ
Pulls, GRACE Pulls, ERrI)
LIS AND CHARLES DAVIS
...... Defend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
 DOZENS OF MEN KILLED IN BIG MINE EXPLOSIONS

Bluefield. W. Va, February 26.-As a result of an explosion in shaft No. 1 of the United States Coal and Coke company, at Wilcoe today, twenty-three miners are supposed to have lost their lives and it is possible that the number will exceed this. Up to p. m. fifteen dead bodies had been taken from the shaft. A large reseuing party are in the mines tonight
 It is barely possible, but not likely, that some of the remaining entombed miners will be rescued alive. The explosion was of terrific force, and shattered glass win dows a mile distant. Immediately after the shock, great numbers of miners who were off duty today, it being Sunday, rushed to the shaft to find great clouds of smoke and dust gushing from it's mouth. Mothers children and other re- latives of the unfortunates were weep ing and pleading for the rescue of those dear to them and entombed in the mine. The officials of the mines, including Gen eral Manager Refs, were-soon on the ground, and the work of rescuing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
NEW ORLEANS TERMINALS OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 ARE DESTROYED BY FIRE
SOLDIERS AID POLICE IN GUARDING WARSAW STREETS

Warsaw, February 26.-Every policeman on duty here today was accompanied by soldier. The authorities fearing a strike by the police, adopted this precaution so that in the event of an officer leaving his post, the quarter would not be un- protected. The measure is further in- tended to guard policemen from possible attack by strikers
 The police demand s12.5O a month, the same scale that is paid in St. Peters burg. The present rate is $6 per month. The private coachman and livery stable men here struck today. The strike of street railway employees continues
 Some 15,OOO strikers from tke big iron mills will return to work tomorrow, all their demands having been granted. These include a nine-hour day instead of ten and a half hours, and an increase in wages from 5 to 25 per cent. It is announced that all the railroads will be placed under martial law in order to prevent the extension of the strikes. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27

miners is now being directed by MT Refs. The dead miners thus far recovered are all Italians and Hungarians. and have not as yet been identified.
 The company usually work in this shaft about seventy-five miners, but today be- ing Sunday, the men were not all in, and the small loss of life can be attributed only to this fact.
 The United States Coal and Coke com pany, with principal offices in Pittsburg, Pa.. Is part of the United States Steel corporation.
 The cause of the explosion has not as yet been determined, and since 1t is hardly probable that any of those in the mine will be recovered alive, the cause of the explosion may never be known.
 South McAlester, I. T., February 26.- An explosion in mine No. of Sample mine of the Great Western Coal and Coke company here, injured ten men, one of whom will probably die.
 The injured: John Murphy, pit boss, face and body burned and head scalded, probably fatal; J. L. Sample, domestic; Farquino, Bud Robbins, Grant Hare. Jim Christy Frank Martin, three Italians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27

employees of the WarsawSt. Petersburg railway have formulated Q 'ds for presentation to the manag This act is regarded as a prelu A S the be- ginning of strike. S
 The vistula strike cont The di- rectors will meet tomo O receive the worlxmens demand oh wll be referred to St. PetersF o'o T approval.
 The Vienna railroaG. g dce having been resumed the e l here was crowded all day, ar o . ns were over crowded with passe Q Q who fought to obtain seats.
 Tension in the situation has been greatly relieve y the settlement of this strike. Direct communication with Western Europe is thus re-opened, but traffic east of Warsaw is entirely dislocated. . he St. Petersburg road Is the only direct line still open, and pas- sengers for Moscow and Odessa are com pelled to travel by circuitous routes
 In Novolipki street at o'clock tonight, an unknown man fired revolver at a patrolman. killed two policemen, and se- verely wounded sergeant. The mur- derer escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
STRONG POSITION
 TAKEN BY LAPS Gen, KurOpatkin Reports Very
 Large Casualties FIGHTING 1T TIE PASS
Bitter cold Weather Does Not Pre- vent Armies on Both Sides Be- low Mukden from Recom.
 ing Very Active.

St. Petersburg, February 26-General Kuropatkin has telegraphed the Emperor under date of February 25 as follows:
 At o'clock this morning the enemy occupied Tsinkhetchen.
 Exact reports of OUT yesterdays losses have not yet been received. There are twelve officers and about 300 men wound ed in the hospital at San Lunyu. The percentage of killed is very large. The commander of the detachment reports acts of bravery by many detached bodies of troops.''
 General Kuropatkin instances many cases of close fighting, and bayonet charges, concluding:
 This morning battalion of the ene- my advanced in the direction Of Papin Pass. six miles southwest of San Lunyu, and this evening the enemys outposts commenced to approach the passes oc- cupied by us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
HOUSE EULOGIZES
 DECEASED MEMBERS
TRIBUTES ARE PAID TO MAHON- EY, OTIS AND CRoFT-ExER- cIsEs LASTED FOR THREE HOURS YESTERDAY.

Washington, February 26.-The memor- les of three deceased members of the hfty-eighth Congress were subjects of tribute in the House of Representatives which occupied that body for nearly three hours while In session today. Tributes were paid to the late Representative Ma hony of Illinois, the late Representative Croft of South Carolina, and the late Representative Otis of New York. Rep resentative Hepburn of Iowa was desg- hated as speaker pro tempore, and yield ed the chair to Representative sherman of New York, who presided during the euloges to Representative Otis and Rep resentative Finley of South Carolina during the tributes to the memory of Representative Croft.
 Those who spoke to the memory of Representative Mahony were Represen- tatives Mann, McAndrews, Boutell, Viii liams Foss, Lorimer, Knopf, Caldwell, Enrich and Foster of Illinois, Sulzer of New York, Hay of Virginia. Robinson of Indiana, Slayden of Texas, Ryan of New York, Hunt of Missouri. Vanduser of Nevada and Broussard of Louisiana.
 Eulogies on MT. Croft were pronounced by Representatives Finley, Lever John son and Aiken of South Carolina and French of Idaho.
 Tributes to the memory of Representa- tive Otis of New York were spoken by representatives Sherman. Goulden Rider, Payne, Alexander and Dunwell of New York, and Cooper of Pennsylvania and Bonynge of Colorado.
 The House adjourned after the adop- tion of appropriate resolutions to each of the deceased at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
Japs Have the Advantage.

St. Petersburg February 27, 1:35 a. m.- An action of no mean proportion is in progress on the Russian left flank. The advantage thus far Is on the side of the Japanese. though at heavy cast. From say how severe the losses have been, or how decisive the reserve. and whether the Japanese are likely to attempt to drive in the Russian .eft much further. General Kuropatkin evidently has been trying to establish his left flank far in advance to command the crossings of the Taitse river, the operation being a counter part of General Grippenberg's movement on the right flank to secure the lords of the Hun river, preparatory to the breaking up of the ice in the spring. The scene of the operations is fifty miles southeast of Mukden, beyond Da Pass, an important defile command ing the road to Fushun. Both armies ov- cupying apparently impregnable posi- tions on the center. General Kuropatkin evidently planned to begin widely sweep Ing operations on both Hanks. but the Japanese countered the movement.
 The Associated Press dispatches from the front indicate the weather is fine and favorable for operations, and that all is quiet on the Russian right wing.
 According to a Vladivostok dispatch to the Associated Press the entrance to that harbor is open, and the squadron which Is seaworthy is apparently taking no risks. but is saving It's strength for cooperation with Vice Admiral Rojest- vensky's squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
RUSSIAN STRIKES
 PURELY POLITICAL
IS EMBARRASSED BY THE GROWING DISCCNTENT AMONG ALL cLASS=5 OF HE EMPIRES PoPuLAcE,

St. Petersburg. February H.-Q:35 a. m.) Evidence is increasing that the strikes throughout the empire. and especially those in St. Petersburg, are not economic in their origin, but inspired by definite political plan. The government and em- ployers are embarrassed by the tactics of the workmen, whose discontent is being fed and who are increasing de- mands with each new concession.
 This condition is believed to have been fomented by crafty political agitators same time holding them in leash, ap- parently waiting some sign for concerted action. Fear is entertained that this widespread agitation may be connected with plan to await possible peasant outbreak in the spring with which gen. eral strike will be synchronized, the workmen joining hands with the peasants.
 The election of labor representatives to the imperial commission which is to in- vestlgate the causes of discontent In St. Petersburg passed off quietly yesterday.
 The situation in Riga is again report ed to be very serious. The authorities there apparently are unable to cope with the lawless element.
 In the Caucasus the situation is ex- tremely bad practically amounting to civil war. In Baku the inhabitap' i' ricaded in their houses, are pe -hs the central authorities at St. Petersburg for relief from the existing condition or affairs The government is sending re- endorsements of troops but while these may be able to stop the reign of terror. they will be impotent to start the wheels of industry. Propretors fear that the oil wells will be utterly ruined if pump ing is suspended much longer. Condi- tions in other towns in the Caucasus are equally desperate.
 In Siberia. as well as in other parts of the empire the government has grant ed considerable concessions to railway employees, in some cases according them a reduction of the hours of labor to nine day This renders the situation of private employers increasingly difficult, as they claim that it is impossible for them to concede so much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
LOOKS INTO BRlsEEY.
Grand Jury in Indianapolis to Investl-
 gate Legislatures Conduct

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 2G.--A confer ence between County Prosecuting Attor- ney Chas. P. Benedict and Attorney General Charles W. Miller today was final move before the opening tomorrow of the grand jury investigation of the alleged bribery and corruption in the legislature. Further fortified in his posi- tlon by the advice received from the attorney general. Mir. Benedict, after the conference, declared everything is ready for the investigations"
 subpoenas 1t was announced would be served on every member of the house of representatives to appear before the grand jury.
 The charges of attempted bribery made by Representative Ananias Baker against Oscar A. Baker will be investigated first and later the jury will probe various re- ports that have reached the prosecutor to the effect that the corruption of other members was attempted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
Speaker Cannon May Become
 More Lenisnt
SENATE MEMBERS KICKING
Claim Commerce Commission is ShoW- Ing Skelfishness in Handling Appropriations of Rivers
 and Harbors Bill.

Washington, February 26-(SpeciaL)- The advocates of statehood legislation of any kind. shape or character say there is just one small hope that something will be done at this session. That is, change of heart on the part of Speaker Cannon, which will allow the House to accept a bill admitting only Oklahoma and Indian Territory. It is claimed that the republican leaders have never favor ed the admission of either Arizona or New Mexico. An encouraging Oklahoma report Is to the effect that Speaker Can- non Is simply putting up bluff and in case the conference committee can agree on Oklahoma, he may appear to reluc- tartly consent 10 the measure passing the House. This, however, Is just one of a thousand reports which always fly around the capitol during the last lew days of a Congress.
 The House bill leaving out Arizona and admitting New Mexico and Okla homa will not be accepted by the Senate conferees and the position of Speaker Cannon is stated to be against anything but the House bill.
 The conference committed meets tomor- row morning and will be in session daily until 1t is demonstrated that the chances of an agreement are hopeless In the event of the failure of the bill what Is now known as the House bill will be intro- dueed in the next session, passed by the House and sent to the Senate where with the long time ahead of them the re- publican leaders say there Is no doubt of the bills Incoming law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
CONSIDER CANAL BILL.
Ccnfcrees Accept the Senate Amend
 ments Wish One Exception.

Washington. February 26.--Conferees appointed on the part of the Senate and Rouse to consider the Isthmian canal bill were in session two hours today. While no definite action was taken on any Senate amendments the conference pro- eeeded far enough to assure the accept ance of all of the Senate amendments, except that relating to the continuance of the commission.
 The house bill abolshes the commits sion, and this was amended by the Sen ate 10 provide for It's retention. Repre- sentatlves of both houses stood pat to- day, and no compromise plan was sug- gested. A movement is on foot, however. looking to an agreement for reduction of the commission to three members. Another meeting will be held tomorrow. as soon as the naval bill has been pass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
Will Build Her Own sattIeshlps.

Tokio, February s6.-The statement cabled to the United States from Lon don that Japan has ordered four battle ships in England is incorrect. It IS prob able unless circumstances dictate other wise. that Japan in the future VIII con struct all her vessels at home one mas equipped extensive va. ds. shops and gun and arrnor foundries, and there is a strong and growing sentiment in the navy and among the people generally in favor of home construction exclusively The yards are already engaged in an ex- tensive building programme "nlch in- cludes two large armored vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
laps Seize German Steamer.

Tolkio. February 26.-The German steamer RomuIus, bound for Vladivostok with a cargo of Cardiff coal was seized on the night of February 25.
 The identity of the steamer which was caught in the ice. north of the island of Hokkaido. has not been discovered, as it is impossible to approach her. The ves- sel is firmly held in an ice foe and is drifting about propelled by wind and tide. It is reported that two other ves- sels while attempting to pass La Porous strait, off Cape Soya, the northern-most point of Hokkaido. have also been caught and held by the ice. It is understood Japanese warships are watching the vessels. and the seizure of all of them is expected when they are freed from the foes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
Fighting at Tie Pass.

Mukden, February 26.-Fighting con tinues in front and west of Tie Pass. To the east the Japanese have taken the outlying posts, and they now threaten the main defense. Owing to their form idable attack. it is thought that the Jap anese artillerymen are veterans from Port Arthur, commanded by General Nogi. Forty wounded Russians arrived at Mukden today and 400 are expected to- morrow. Other indications point to an unusual struggle
 clustering snow storm all day is end ing in a bitter winc which may modify the threatened confiics The region of the Japanese attack Is lightly wooded tracts and mountains Is favorable to tho Rus. sian operations. Tine force of Japanese of unknown strength joined with Chinese brigands west of Kung Chia1n. is still menacing the Russians in that region. The cannonade along the Russian center diminished in intensity today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
sToEssEL ARRIVES.

 . Moscow, February 26.-General . Stoessel, late commander of the . Russian forces at Port Arthur . and his party. arrived here at : o'clock this morning. General . Stoessel was met in the imperial = pavilion at the Nicholas station by : the governor. nobility, numerous . officers and civil officials. Colonel . Dimansky made an eulogistic ad- : dress of welcome, declaring that . your splendid defense of Port Ar . thur amazed the world and created . immortal glory for Russia
 : Numerous boquets were present . ed to Mme Stoessel. The general
 ' afterward held a reception. He ' will go to St. Petersburg on We'd
 . nesday.
 ' At Kursk station. the crowd : which assembled. was disappointed < by the non-stoppage of General < Stoessers train. some students
 < making a hostile demonstration ' against General Reisz late chief . of-staff at Port Arthur. who trav-
 < eled direct to St. Petersburg. The
 ' incident incensed the crowd and in
 ' scuff1e that ensued, three stu
 ' dents were beaten by policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
Residences Thrown Open.
Meeting Fails to Materialize.

Washington, February 26.-chairman Cullom of the Senate committe on for eign relations made an effort to have a meeting of the committee today but fail ing in this. gave notice of a meeting to- morrow to be held immediately after a vote is had in the Swayne impeachment case. The committee will sit daily until some decision is reached in relation to the satno Domingo protocol. It Is e~- pected report will be made on the first day of the special session of the Senate to consider executive business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-27
consuIs Needed In New chwano.

New Chwang. February 2s. via Tien Tsin-The American consulate at New Chwang Is in charge of local English merchant who is also representing Ger many and The Netherlands. Tn view of American interests in Manchuria. local residents regard it as a mistake to have no consul at the only treaty port. A repetition of the Russian raids might at any time bring the fighting to Yin Row at a time when it Is felt that a strong mans presence would be necessary.