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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Miss Nell Corder, Of this city, was
he guest Of Mrs. Chas. johnson, of
Centralla, Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Go to the Windsor Hotel for your
healS. The best table aud cooking
|uaranteed. Sunday dinner a spec
blty. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22
Conl Chutes at Wellsyille Burned.

The Wabash coal chutes at Wells
VILE were burned Sunday night; the
wrecker from Moberly passed through
here early this morning en- route te
the scene and cleared the tracks sc
that the trains are running on
scheduled time now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22
Fine Residence Property.

Frank Coatsworth has sold his resi-
dence on Promenade street to Clay
Mcclure. This is a splendid piece OF
residence property, and we congratu-
late Mr.. Mcclure on securing a bar
uafn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

We are agents for the famous Amer
ham field fence, in all widths and
L osbes. FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Mrs. II. B. Gordon and step-son, Of
st. Louis are visiting Mrs. Gordon's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. II. Sallee
IN South Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

The Mexico Music Co. will remain
} business in Mexico, notwithstand-
pg all reports to the contrary.
w. II. UPHAM, Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Judge Thomas F. Murray, of Nc
Credie, was in Mexico Tuesday while
h route to Jonesboro, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Mrs. e. N. Tuttle, OF Fulton, is the
.noct NJ DR.. II. X. Hinde and wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Miss Esther Henderson, Of Fulton,
who has been the guest Of Mrs. Frank
Kelso over Sunday, returned to her
home this morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

In. Greer, agent for Grand Rapids
scbOol Furniture work, school desks
Ind church pewS. d&wl tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Have you seen those OIL 90 corsets We
Ire selling at 75c, and 5Oc at 25c.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Theo. Williams, cashier Of the bank
h Bellflower, is in Mexico on bust.
hess this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Mrs. Homer Bassford and sons, Wal
lace and James, Of St Louis, are the
tueStS Of relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Big clearing sale Of trimmed hats at
Iurgensen's. Price no object. Call
Ind see. dl-Wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

RLUM'S the most reliable DRY
STORE of Mexico. Every
hing up.to-date at the lowest prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

,,t for 9s cent, sl.49 and s1,98
,Immed hats at Jurgensen's. dl-wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

| The most complete Lines in white
Ind colored wash goods, carpets and
s%Drtains you find at BLUM'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22
Picnic.

There will be a picnic and ice cream
supper at Long Branch store Satur-
day, June "a, for the benefit Of the
Long Branch base ball team. Plenty
of music will be furnished and a good
time is guaranteed. Everybody in
vited. J. ID. GRAVES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

lace curtains at less than wholesale.
RICKETTS, g. EMMoNs d. G.. Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Don't miss the bargains we are Of
bring in table linens, napkins and
bwels.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

We are selling muslin underwear al
ess than half price.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22
-n.aribars to tha weakly

subscribers to the Weekly
| adUer will please examine
.se date after their names on
r,srgin ofthe Ledger and gov
r-n themselves accordingly.
|~ha Mexico Weekly Ledger
!. s1.oop per year, paid in adj
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

white wash silks IS to 75c I'd.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cauthorn are
nome from Laddonia to spend a few
rocks,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

E. s Wilson is In Jefferson City on
business,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

A few lawn and silk waists left, will
bose at t their value.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

poady.made sheets and pillow cases.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

/. M. Greer is now the only
seemed embalmer in business
D Mexico. w-dtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

Vim F. Atkinson is in ST. Louis on
hnsiuess this week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

So our white mohair and silk skirts
RICKETTS, & EnMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

william Pollock is home from Bell
lower.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22
WANTED-Gentleman or lady o

WANTED-GenLIeman OF Iauy O
good standing to travail with a rig o.
by rail. Salary, s1,072.OO per year ant
expenses; paid weekly and expense
advanced. Address, with stamp,
Jos. A. ALEXANDER,
15.1t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

White silk gloves; elbow length.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-06-22

gain.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
MARYLAND SOLONS
MAY DECLARE WAR

help map out a policy. He has already
sent word he viii come II not detained
by other business. If the recOmnenda-
tions of the city management are ac-
cepted. James Z. Goodwin will be the
floor leader OF the minority he filed
this responsible position At the last ses-
sion, and performed the duties salts
factorily.
The Republican State Central Com
mittee made some important changes
last week in the party constitution.
This work was intrusted TO n subccm-
B1ittee, OF which Congressman Mudd
was chairman. Ali the recommends
fions were accepted. These deal with
the authority OF the local and district
central committees. Heretofore the en-
tire State committee was obliged to
pass on any question affecting locali-
ties Now the home committees can
act Independently
The Baltimore city executive commit
tee is empowered with authority TO ar
range for and conduct all its elections
without consulting the county members
Each Congressional district and the
members OF the counties in each judi
eial circuit also have Jurisdiction over
the counties they represent The home
rule idea is carried out IN very detail
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
CELESTIAL
COMMITS SUICIDE
Ended Life by Hanging
Himself in Laundry.

Despondent because he was unable TO
return to China and spend New Year
Day with his wife and child. MOy Sam,
a laundryman. thirty-six years CID
committed suicide by hanging himself
in the rear room Of his establishment,
1000 Twenty-hfth street northwest. last
night about o'clock Three hours later
one of his feliow-countrymen who visit
ed the laundry. discovered the body sus-
pended from rafter, and informed the
police Of the Third precinct
Poor health and lack Of funds are
said to have been the primary reasons
for his rash act. His relatives, who
saw his body hanging from the rafter,
say that he chose a most uncommon
way OF ending his existanee This is
/ the first suicide on the part of a China
man that has ever been reported to the
local police.
Twenty-Five years ago Moy Sam came
10 America and worked in a New Eng
land laundry. He accumulated some
money during his FIVE years stay in
this country. and then returned 10 his
native land. After four years absence
he came back 10 America and settled
In Boston -.gain he returned to China.
where he married Moy remained in
China for three years. and then re-
turned TO America, to accumulate
fortune for his wife and little boy. who
were living in Canton.
His brother conducts laundry al IN
] l street northwest, and Moy sam de-
l Cided 10 come TO Washington ana en-
gage in business.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
MRS. RITTERHOFF HAS
A LASCERATED HEART

smile at this tantalizing episode, car we
not?" This was in her optimistic vein.
She was. however. subject 10 depres-
sicnS. for IN the very same month she
wrote:
20. my friend. If could but have you
near me when in these moments OF de-
preston. 1 am endowed with nature
that Graves warmth. and love. and har-
mony. and l hare been half consumed
by the awful want OF II. 1 know that /
have it. Yes. but IN the physical IL Is
limited and I. being OF an earthly ma
ture. desire it in body as well as soul
II I could but get this 70 you now
should be the happier. for / know you
would respond. and yet II may be selfish
In me to ask you to come from your
work. so / viii wait
Called Herself Baby.
Not always. however. did Mrs. Rit-
terhofr sign herself astrolc gically-
Sometimes she used the more earthly
appelIation CT Baby" and under this
signature she wrote the following let
ter. dated October 4. 1904
My dearest Sweetheart:
Baby has been busy all day, and
now 1 shall take some recreat tiCn-- I'm
an artist with the brush. You will see
how industrious I have been when you
come.
These cool evenings are insp'ra-
tioEs of love. and in them I feel much
peace OF course, I should indeed be
better pleased to share them with
| you, but since I have promised to be
content. Baby will not allow any in
terruption OF stray thoughts. If
heaven grants our wish, my dear,
| what will this life seem, with my little
tootsey woOtsey cuddiing near nee on
| just such nights as this2 1 suppose
you would Ike to whip me for writing
as If 1 We're actually infantile? Dis
! pute it. and viii be bigger baby
than ever
Got weighed tcdsy; balanced at
1872; lost twelve rounds iris summer
II that isn't enough proof of my love
1 don't know, and yet you say I am
/ strong. Well, 1 would exer ise a lit
tie OF that strength which IS left II
you were here-both my arms would
! positively be in use to my hearts con-
tent Oh oh, oh! Wish I could calm
the buboling Of loves well with those
little busy hands of yours-th4y are
so restful to me-"
1t appears that Mrs. RitterhcH was
! separated some years ago from her
husband, and has since been receiving
alimony. In suing now for absolute
divorce It is said her husband aims TO
; be free from performing this obIfsa-
ton Each has alleged cruelty. and il
| remains for the New York court TO de-
I eide II Mr. R!tterhOn is 10 be entirely
/ free from a wife whose life astrolO-
gists would deem TO be misdirected.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
CHRISTMAS CROWDS
IN SOBER MERRIMENT
Continued from First Page1

crowds. while T street and parts of G.
and Fifteenth streets were thronged.
AT one place on Seventh street a po-
hceman thus addressed group Of boys
and young men on the corner:
Move on. please. gentlemen: you will
congest the crowd
"A little more from you" countered
one Of the crowd. "and we will congest
your chills'
Occasionally there were signs of some
bad-tempered people being out One
woman told a young man she thought
he was impOlite because he 3ostled her
when the crowd was 50 thick il made
breathing difficult. A young man
threatened 10 knock the block of
another because the other had run
against a young lady the angry young
man was plotting through the throng.
On the whole however. 1t was a good
n2tured. hUrrying laughing crowd. max
Ing the most OF a Christmas Eve that
had come one night ahead Of time and
the people did have good time-but 4
quiet a lullaby. peaceful sort of
Christmas Eye-the first Of it's kind in
Washington.
The dove Of peace had the whole thing
corralled. The Indications are that
Santa Claus viii stand a good chance
20 be arrested tonight If he knocks on
any bricks or scrapes his boots on the
fireplace In his descent of chimneys
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
CONTINUED from First Page

testimony. This is thought too much by
some of Mrs. Ritterhofr's friends here,
who say that any man ought TO have
been proud Of the sentiments expresses
in her letters to him even though she
should not have loved him as she her
self admitted, quoting the poet N one
letter as follows:
II may not love thee, may not. but do
This is my title to the crown Of love.
The title which each heartbeat doth
renew"
Mrs. Ritte-hcff is expected home in a
few days and may have something TO
say here in her own behalf From her
friends IL is ascertained. however. that
she is a woman of more than ordinary
mental ability, and as might be in
ferred is Of a. somewhat sentimental
temperament The letters produced in
the divorce trial evince as much
Neither the poetry the love. nor the
warm sentiments voiced therein have
caused so much curiosity as the sigma
ture affixed. This was merely Cap"
ITO what regiment did Mrs Ritterhorf
belong?" asked one OF her acqualnt-
ances yesterday evening.
Reason Explained.
Tinacom explained to the New York
court the reason Mrs. Ritterhoff signed
herself Cap" He said it was because
in studying astronomy and astrology.
she found that she was born under the
zodiacal sign of Caprico-nus. repre-
sented symbolicaIly by the goat
According to this science those thus
born viii be anxious. careful. diplo-
matte, economical. plodd:ng. and Sc
oretive They are supposed to lack
vital warmth, and accordingly crave
stlmulants and narcotics. Unfortunate
and misdIrected lives are what astrol-
ogers predict win he The lot nf those
born under Capricornus.
Doomed 10 a secretive and anxious
disposition, Mrs. Rltterhof her friends
say. may have taken up astronomy 20
lift and broaden her mind and rouse her
imagination to overcome mental leth-
arGy." Whether or not she was sue
cessful. is not said. but judging from
the letters produced at the trial. Mrs.
Ritterhoff was not lacking in her imag-
marion.
MY true and noble sweetheart" she
addressed Finscom in one OF her let
tiers. dated September 81 1904. Why
have 1 been given so gracious a gift?''
she goes on. II may not in state of
excitement or nervousness seem 10 ap-
} preciate you. but my dear love. in my
quiet hours every heartbeat pours out
to the hopes I have for the future. JOY
Will be ours forever, when Father Time
rides onward a little. and we can then
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

the armory. There were candles OF ev-
cry size. flavor and hue. candles 20 de-
light the heart and tickle the palate Of
all. no matter how fastidious might be
his or her taste
Nor did Mr.. Jacobsen forget the SEN
timental side of Christmas. Santa Claus
the children had heard. was 10 distrib-
ute the presents. and Santa Claus was
there in full regalia- But while il is
apparently an easy matter for CaTne-
gle or Rockefeller to give away 4 mil
lion dollars. it is no Sa=y matter to dis
tribute whole ton Of candy 70 Il throng
OF eager boys and girls. SO there were
four young ladies TO help the venerable
gray beard. The gifts were hailed with
shouts Of delight.
Mr.. Jacobsen has contributed a ton
OF candy 10 the poor boys and girls of
Washington at Christmas time for 'sev-
eral years
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Major Sylvester Receives
Congratulations On Order

The following letter was received by
Major Sylvester at Police Headquarters
shortly before y o'clock last night:
Ny Dear Major: I wish TO congratu-
late you on the very excellent order that
prevailed upon the principal streets this
evening. II had come 20 be looked upon
by the hoodlum element that their time
10 blow horns. ring bells, and make
other hideous noises was coincident with
the season, but thanks 10 you and your
men. II is now a thing OF the past. I
noted in some blocks as many four
or five policemen, and the way they
stopped the noise nuisance brought Joy
to the hearts Of the loyal citizens and
taxpayers
Again. my dear major. l congratulate
you and beg TO remain. Yours truly.
JOSEPH f GOODKEY."
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

cause they believe holy, is certain to
have a great effect in other cities
throughout the empire. When the news
of the stirring events of the last two
days becomes known over the country
the cause of the revolutionists is GER
tain to be greatly helped.
st. Petersburg More Quiet.
In st. Petersburg the strike has not
proved as successful as the leaders had
hoped. Many OF the factories were able
20 operate yesterday, because their en-
ployes did not obey the strike order
Tne car service was not interfered with.
and even the gas and electric lighting
plants were in operation.
The government has been able to pre-
vent the railway strike from becoming
complete as well. The trains which
have run. however, have all been oper-
ated under strong military guard. and
In the hands of soldiers. so that the
keeping Of the lines open has been
rather an empty victory for the gov
ernment. IL the workmen really de-
termine to make the movement effective
the roads win be tied up as completely
as they were in the October strike
Stories current yesterday and today
offer an explanation Of the partial fail
ure CT the strike in this city. which
offers some hope for the ultimate sue
cess OF the government. These reports
said that the present strike had been
begun prematurely. at the instigation
OF secret government agents. and was
certain TO fail for the reason that it
had been imperfectly organized.
Feared Red Sunday.
The government. Wishing to nullify
the plans or the revoIutionists ror in-
augurating strike which might prove
effective on January %, .he anniver-
sary Of Red Sunday" took this means
CT hurrying the revolutionists into the
present strike, believing that 1t could
be defeated. and that the strike lead
ers would accordingly be discredited
with the workmen.
If the strike was formed at the in
stisation Of the government the au-
thorities were taking an awful chance
for the least untoward event is likely
to rouse all the workmen TO a frenzy
10 make the movement effective The
loss on one OF the recent strikes was
one to make il easier TO thus infiame
the workers.
So far the, government has been able
to maintain the upper hand in this
city. There are indications, however
that II may soon be necessary to en-
ploy force. Minor riots have already
occurred, and there have been numer-
Gus conflicts between small bodies OF
citizens and street patrols Of soldiers
People Terror Stricken.
The city Is apprehensive and the peo-
pie are in the greatest alarm. The ef-
forts made by the revolutionists tc
cripple the government financially have
begun TO have effect and the bourst
has reflected this i'm it's panicky feel
ing. The food supply too. threatens
TO run low. and If IL comes to question
os famine facing the people. a crisis is
certain to arise which will bring about
conflict between the people and tn,
troops
In the present situation the citizens
can only do What they have been doing
for weeks. wait and hope. But in tn,
light OF recent events throughout IN,
country the hope is not bright.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
INQUEST IN NATAL MURDER
ADJOURNED FOR TWO WEEKS

ASBURY PARK. y. J.. Dec. 23.-The
testimony in the Natal murder case
this afternoon added new facts TO the
story of the crime. Nothing was Of
fered TO connect Frank Perdoni with
the murder. but at o'clock Coroner
Mcdonald. after consultation with Pros
ecutor Nevins. adjourned the inquest for
two weeks. The grand jury will con-
vene meantime and II is presumed the
evidence against Perdoni will be sub
mitted TO that body.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Morgan at the Helm.
Unwarranted Expenditures.

Not one of the Senators who have
spoken on the canal affairs have in the
slightest limited at such thing but
the major part Of them agree that there
appeared to be an unwarranted ex-
pense attached 10 the commissions
methods Of doing business. taking il
from the Governments view point
Senator Tillman outlined the same
thing a week ago. tie said then that
he would insist on an investigation be
Ing pursued. but thought that pressure
would be brought TO bear upon the Re
pubiicans 10 take the initiative. II now
appears that such has been the result.
and from what can be learned about
the prospects OF the bin coming for
immediate consideration. the status OF
the Isthmian Canal Commission Will
be materially changed soon after the
holidays
Who will introduce the canal measure
in the Senate is not known as yet. 1t
probably Will be submitted by a mem
ber Of the Interoccanic Canal Commit
tee. At any rate, when IL is finally in
troduced, it will in all likelihood be re-
ferred 10 that committee for consider
alton and report. There is where the
real fight Will begin. Some of the
members OF the committee have already
| intimated what they would have the
] tive power TO the canal commissioner
and also with what bearing 1t should
have pertaining TO salaries.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Attacking the Hebrews.
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
TO CONSIDER ASSESSMENT 7

Columbia typographical Union Will meet
this afternoon at Typographical Temple. IN
street. for the purpose OF considering the
proposition submitted by the International
officers. proposing 10 increase the special
SiKht-hour assessment 10 10 per cent Great
interest Is being manifested in the matter.
and large Attendance At the meeting is
assured.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Revolutionary Ranks
Reinforced by Troops

LONDON. Dec. 23-AIthoueh advices
received from various Russian points
are unanimous in declaring the strike to
be failure. SO far as the general CO.
operation Of tEe workingmen is con-
cerned. the dispatches from St. Peters
burg. MOSCOW. and the Baltic provinces
indicate that the revolutionlsts have de-
Veloped unexpected strength
In the Baltic provinces the troops have
been utterly routed, according TO late
dispatches. and the situation is pro-
nounced repetition of the war in Man
churia, the troops being caught unpre-
pared in almost every instance.
Fever Heat at Moscow.
Moscow. always the chief danger point
of the empire. is living up to its reputa-
ton Barricades have been erected in
the public streets and behind these the
revolutionists have maintained a CALLING
fire on the troops sent TO dislodge them
until q hanking fire of machine guns
drove them from their lodgings. The
firing has gone on all day in various
parts OF the city with heavy losses on
both sides, but late reports say that
many ut the troops have refused to
obey any further orders to fire on the
people. and in some instances they have
openly Joined the revolutionary ranks
-. y eAtASONAAS IL III a SldlS va SGS BNiAStf
owing TO the >minous quiet prevailing in
the ranks OF the striking workingmen,
and IL Is feared an outbreak may occur
there tonight, as the government Is
making strenuous efforts to induce some
OF the men 20 return 10 work and to
capture the real leaders OF the uprising,
VINO have so far avoided detection.
Constitution Assembly Demanded
The revolutionary leader. Pertsoff.
has announced that nothing but a
constituent assembly Will satisfy the
people. and that the struggle will be
continued until this object has been OBJ
tained.
The refusal OF the universal suffrage
demand by the Car has aroused the
people and peasants in many places
are attacking railway men and an
nouncing their intention OF driving out
or killing all government agents OF
members Of the nobility in the country
districts.
Telegraphic communication is al
most entirely cut of between interna-
tional points and with the outside
world No news has been received
from south Russia or the Caucasus to-
day. but 1t can be taken for granted
however. that south Russia will con
tribute its quota 70 the general tale OF
disorder. The socialist organization In
that part of the empire is almost per
feet, and heretofore all orders Of th'
revolutionary >leaders have been fol
lowed implicitly
Attacking the Hebrews.
1t IS intimated that a plot is under
way 10 stir up feeling against Tho
Hebrews in order TO divert the work
ingmen from their attack on the gov
ernmcnt The Nevoe Vremya has
begun a series OF attacks on the He
brews calculated 70 stir up race
hatred and I'm Moscow attacks have
been made on the Hebrews with tn
apparent object OF starting another
anti-Semitic demonstration, although
IL is stated that the reVoiutfonist!
have had no part In these attacks.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Tke RerIIlz Schooi OF Languages

% 18th ST. n W. \. G0nart. Prime
Grand Prize, St. louis ExpcsiSion, 1904
French. German. Spanish. Italian. tsassaAa-
etc- Native teachers Iriai lesson fFSs.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Sfrayer's Business College

-td AND SIS y w
Best Instruction Day and Night Sessions.
Books and Stationery Free Typss-f1ters az
Home Free. Situations Guaranteed Charges
small
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Spilled Gasolene.

The stove was lighted. but while on
his way to the sideboard he overturned
the can of gasolene, and its contents
were spilled on the still lighted match
which lay on the floor. The flames
quickly reached the stove. which ex-
ploded. and Carron, in attempting TO eX-
tinguish the blaze. became suffocated
and fell unconscious to the floor.