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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
MISSOURI MAN AFTER So. o 900
Capt. Peter Mcmillan, Of Pierce City
Wishes Damages from Patent He
Alleges Is His

Capt. Peter Mcmillan, aged SO, Of
Pierce City, Mo-, isin Washington,
and has introduced In Congress
through Representative CaSsius Shar.
tel a bill whereby he hopes to recover
at least So, 900, 900 from what he claims
is an Infringement on his patent dove
tailed kept for the assembly Of armor
plate. The secretary Of the TREASURY
is asked to pay him this sum.
Believing that all war vessels built
in the last nine years for the United
States, Russia, and Japan bear his pa.
tent Illegally on their turrets or else
where. Capt. Mcmillan intends to
sue the United States Steel corpora.
ton wherein earn egle is a promineD
figure; Schwab's Bethlehem Steel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
He Likes The Ledger

Jones Hiner, Of Bloomington, ILL.,,
In remitting for the LEDGER says
1.-THE LEDGER is our home paper, we
do not know when we will get home.
but by getting the paper we can al
ways hear from home. We have plenty
Of snow here. am glad to here that
Mexico is going to be a city, 1 may
come back" IL l can get back. l am
we'll pleased with the LEDGER aud VIC
all enjoy reading the Driftwood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Ladies' aHu-Tsilored Skirts" per-
|eot ID st4Is. d and workmanship.
Fake { Iook. It VII pay you.
VI Fredendall s. wilkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
BATTING AVERAGES.


IVNuI EHfltH FHuJ0U "
fIA q wSn LOST TSH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
Some Items From Dill.

Owing to the late wet and cold
stuff, lots of our Drift Wood has been
"froze UNDER" but just as o as a
thaw comes, we shall fish it out and
turn IL loose to the readers OF the
LEDGER. Further than this, we have
nothing more b. says along this line
The LEDGER has a brand new foreman
In the person of Mr.. James Leroy
Key, an artist In his chosen profession
The LEDGER has also added" two
young ladies to their force In the COM
posing rooms-Misses Bessie and Fay
Brandon-two young ladies who are
just as pretty and vivacious as they
are rapid c~ompositors. 1t is to be
hoped In the future peace, prosperity
and happiness will reign in the com.
posing rooms. Heretofore there has
been altogether too much friction In
the said rooms-that is too much rag
chewing, etc. Under the leadship OF
Col. Key q transformation will be reel
cd of.
We have rolled much moss but
gathered but little.
Clark Garrett has rented the Sneed
farm just west of town and will move
to the farm March L. Clark will be
here with the goods.
We are sorry to learn that our
friend, DR.. e. 2. Mark is confined to
bis room by illness.
That was a delightful musical en-
tertainment that MI. and Mrs. Frank
williams rendered their friends We'd
nesday evening.
II those two Mexico young men who
attempted TO ''hold up"a young lady
clerk and rob the cash drawer Of her
employers few days ago will return
the young lady's gloves, no questions
will be asked. Other wise there may
be trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. Williams
very delightfully."- entertained a select
few Of their neighbors and friends,
Wednesday evening. Light refresh.
ments were served after which the
merry bunch listened to splendid
music on the graphaphone Mr..
Williams has the latest make OF
machines-and one Of the best collec-
ton Of records that are now on sale.
The occasion was a jolly one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert B. Hooton are
In Centralia to attend the birthday
party OF Major Enoch Hunt Mrs.
Hooton's father. Miss Hattie Zaugg,
Of that city will be queen of the carni-
val. Mr.. Hunt has reached the Goth
year mark.
1t has not yet been fully determin-
ed whether Harry X. Thaw, now be.
ing tried for bis life in New York for
the murder Of Stanford White, was at
one time resident Of Audrain county,
Particulars later on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
A Wen Known Statue of Lincoln.
to admitted

On April 2, 1865, the wal was
brought to close but the joy Of a ma
ton was stepped In the bitterest
mourning by the assassination Of Pres
ident Lincoln whose life was cut off
in the very hour Of triumph on the
evening of April 10, 1865.
Emerson says; Abraham Lincoln
was a man without vices. He had a
strong sense of duty, which he readily
obeyed. He grew according to the
need, his mind mastered the problem
of the day, and as the problem grew so
grew his comprehensions. Rarely was
a man SO fitted to the event. D'Au-
bigne saws: The name of Lincoln will
remain one Of the greatest that his
tory has inscribed or its annals.
Ida M. Tarbell, the well known
magazine writer has an article on the
parents of Lincoln from which the
following is clipped;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
Why Women Marry.

PARIS, Feb. IA French statistician
has been devoting considerable time to
ascertaining the reasons why women
are anxious to get married.
His inquiries included questions ad-
dressed to ninety.fve girls between the
ages OF Is and II asking them why
they wished to get married. The re-
suit was as follows.
Five wished to marry in order that
they might go out uuchaperoned.
Ten because they would then be able
to amuse themselves.
Five because their husbands would
enable them to travel.
Seven so they would have their own
homes.
Four looked forward to possessing a
family.
Three did not wish to marry at all,
while ~sixty-one were anxious to be mar
ried, but could give no specific reason
why.
Not one OF the girls suggested love
as a motive for matrimony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Shoz4-tfI one pair Of Dorothy Dodd
hos ma 11n I'll wear no other. Let
s. zho1 4oa. { en- do no harm.
~ ~ Ercdendall & wilkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
Spurling.OBrien.

Mr. Ira Squirting, o prominent young
farmer residing near Thompson, and
Miss Alice O'Brien, a popular young
school teacher also OF Thompson, were
married Monday afternoon by Father
Dillon at st. Brendons church. Inn
mediately after the ceremony the
young couple left lfor Colorado where
they will live in the future. The LED
GER extends congratulation to the
happy young people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
WHITLEY sTIRs UP
A HORNETS NEST.
Debars Many Lawyers From Prac.
tice in Federal Court at
Shanghai.

Judge J. R. Wiley, formerly Of
Mexico Missouri, subsequently at
torney general in the Philippines, now
United States federal Judge at
Shanghai, China, has stirred up q
hornets nest among the lawyers owe
there. 1t seems he has drawn the
line tight and fast on the qualifca-
items required for practice In his court
and 1.-THE CALLED jade winces"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
Charles D. Raynalds Dead,

Chas. d. Reynolds, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. J. Reynolds, Of this city, died
at bis home in Elmendorf, Texas, Feb.
8.
The deceased left a wife and two
small children besides his mother and
father In this city and his sister, Mrs.
A. K. Holbrock, of Kansas City, and a
brother, Richard Reynolds, Of st.
Louis. He had been Ill for sometime
and his demise vas not unexpected.
The remains were inferred in Texas.
The LEDGER extends sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
bargains In Real Estate.

65 acre farm, near town, we'll fenced
and crossed fenced, new s room house,
two barns and other out buildings
nice orchard, all good cultivatine
land, II sold soon only $500 per acre.
Fine farm OF so acres to exchange
for residence Of income property.
Good dwelling property, only two
blocks from square, only ss50.0o.
Two nice building lots cheap and or
easy terms,
Stock general Merchandise TO ex
change for farm.
Real Estate Department,
.d&W1t North Missouri Trust Go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

We desire to state in regard 20 the
Dictionary proposition, that the peo-
pie representing 1t are unknown TO US.
We only agree to take up coupons at 8
per cents discount on cash purchased.
RICKETTT & EMMoNs ID. G, 90,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

John +. Carroll and family will
leave this week for Endicott, WASH
ington TO reside permanently. The
LEDoER much regrets to see these
good people leave Audrain but wishes
them prosperity In their new home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
again this year.

The outlook for q strong organlza.
tion this year is good. With the ex.
ception of Daniels, who will likely get
into faster company, the team will be
composed of the same players as last
season. St. vrain will do the twirl-
ing and Lakeland, after vigorous
spring training, which he will take in
southern Texas, should be in unusually
fine condition to do the receiving.
Hemp will in all probability be with
us again and with a little practice the
Athletics will have their old time
strength and Mexico another fast ball
team.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
TWO SALOON LICENSES
GRANTED BY COUNCIL.
A Committee Was Appointed to Con
vene With The County Court in
Regard to The Old Cemetery.
Win Make in Ideal Park.
Other Doing Of The
City Fathers.

The City Council, met In regular
session, Monday night, The Mayor pre-
sided and all the councilmen were
present but Mr. Haskell.
Dramshop licenses were granted to
Eugene Tomlinson, and Walter Hub
bard and Ernest Barnet. They were
for six months each.
The ordinance accepting the jurY's
report on the opening Of Jackson St
was given Its first reading.
A wagon was ordered purchased fol
the city to be used in removing re-
fuse from the streets.
A committee was appointed, OF
which the Mayor was a member, to
convene with the County Courts re.
garding the old cemetery and its use
as a park.
Mr.. Joe Reynolds has returned from
Elmendorf, Texas, where be attended
the funaral ne Ohac Rauuoidc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Don't forget we handle the anchor
Buggy. Best for the money. d3w1
MEXICO IMPLEMENT AND HARNESS
Co. Northeast Corner Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

AS I have sold out my Grocery bust
ness l would like to have my creditors
come to the store and settle their 40
counts with Mr.. Moore. Give this
your immediate attention.
| Gro A RROCK
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
Pilohsr q Gomnanx 10 NOVA

Pitcher and Co. will move their
jewellery stock into the room owned
BY DR.. Rothwell thebuilding now occu-
pied by DANES real estate agency.
Jerome Eubanks will open e saloon
10 the Pitcher building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Nj. and Ms Elmer Rutter very
ex1erIsined quite a num-
Der Of their friends Monday evening.
An reported u enjoyable time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

R. ]. McGowin, q prominent citizen
Of Nevada, No., vas the guest Of Col.
Abe Hit Monday. These two gentle
man are old friends and have not seen
each other since 1885. It is needless
to say the reunion was q happy one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

The LEDGER understands that Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Goodrich, have re-
turned from Wichita, Kansas where
they have purchased a beautiful two
story cottage all modern and up TO
date. The house will be completed By
March LIST as Mr.. Goodrich contemp-
latcs moving at that time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
NOW Il AM druggists in THREE SIZES, 2sc, Soc and s10o per bottle.

@um m r show how quickly Danderine acsw we will send lmge sam
~ H. III Il T. pie free bt return mail to anyone who sendst sa advertisement
- e to the knowlton DnndcrineC Co, Chicago. with heir name =
~ ana address and ten cents in silver or stamps to pay postage u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

New spring goods OF all kinds. We
can show you what you want. Try us,
It costs nothing to look.
DIT wi Fredendall s. wilkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Mr.. j. NJ. Kelso, arrived this week
from Kirksvllle, and is at the home Of
his son, Frank. Mr.. Kelsos many
friends will be glad TO know that be is
recovering from a severe spell Of Ill
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
miss Stella Robert.on Rntertainsd.

1Va AFuN11 EFgFUu"If
Mrs. Oliver L. Garrison, Jr., is en-
tertaining her younger sister Miss
Stella Robertson of Mexico, Mo-, who
has come to the city to spend several
weeks. A number OF entertainments
have been given for the attractive
young visitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

We have a full line Of implements OF
the latest pattern and best grade.
MEXICO IMPLEMENT AND HARNESS
Co. Northeast Corner Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Bring in your harness repairing,
Work guaranteed. d3-w1
MEXICO IMPLEMENT AND HARNESS
Co. Northeast Corner Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

The Mexico Custom Mills
under new management is
manufacturing a superior
grade Of -four, meal and feeds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

''Now what sort
OF people were
Thomas Lin
coin and Nancy
Hanks? 1t has
been inferred by
those who have
made no investi
CATION of Thorn
as Lincoln thai
Nancy Hanks
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

New stained glass windows have
been put In st Brendons Roman
Catholic church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

$50 acres Of good ~cultivating and
bluegrass land, thirteen miles north
west Of Mexico. Apply to Mrs. Belle
Moore, 721 South jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

We are headquarters tor Lace Cur
aims, oarpele. Rags, Mattings, etc.
nv Us and aee. We can prove It.
III vi fredondAll 3 wilkins,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

1sne Mzxza9 Crystal Toe Co., have In
kaIled ID sIesifIo lighting system in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

n. T. carroll o. Laddonla, who has
|een a<tsadlaz Circuit Court, has re-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

The famous o. K. Patent
-four, better then ever, at the
Mexico Custom Mills. d1 wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Raiph 1dasns, xho has been resid-
be near Lza6anIa has moved to this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

). b. Long. Of Sc, Louis, is very Ill.
n. Long Is veil known here
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Some expensive repairs are being
but % ne 'front.' q the Central Hotel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

NJ. and Nj. Louis Mcbride Of Col
mbIn. spent Sunday here with Mr.
nd Hrs. i. Il. ozatnorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

MIS- ia 1raugbber Re turned to
entralia Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

RoIla Hol1HeIl was nominated may
/ Of MoberlY over A. C.IDingle by 27i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

800 feet Is iuob sIaAl Rope for sale
\ n O Pants w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Harold #afheeters has returned
ron St. L5uIs 4nere be has been for
few dags under the treatment Of an
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

"8orn. e u. and Mrs d. 3. orear,
brmekl5 q Mexico, now at Glen
|outb naku1z, o1 Feb. third daugh-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

B. +. Turner. cousin Of A. g.
rurner. d this el57, and residing in
|&lInz toHaanip died In Oentralia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14
Marriage Lice

Geo. Jones and Miss Hattie Dudley,
both of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Born, "a III. and Mrs. Q A. Barnes
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Don't III 81 lee onr splendid values
a eood IInsas. 6aa al kinds OF Will to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

G. A. Buckner, is in Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Miza MAJ Allen, who has a splendid
among lus clerical force In
fIssour1 senate. spent Sunday with
lsr m6<Azf u ibis city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

E<1I<Iz ~ Emmons clothing talk
BE SIT H<4E1ll, Jacket, duck cont,
lean Uz @<duroy pants, duck
boat. Nj over coats, and the
pest slz<E Ben or boys, for the
|noneT g Ho [=krket.
3fckz111 SONS, d. g. Co. dwlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-02-14

Mn ]. i HUDSON is the guest OF
Ier III OTIS Hudson at Bowling
3fs6d. Mr. Hudson will leave, dur
ne 1Mzz16. fl q visit in Texas.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
ST CASES, 80 DEATHS,
is RECORD OF PLAGUE
San Francisco Health Authorities Are
Compelled to Move All Patients
from Old City and County
Hospital

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 5.--Todays
health board reports show the follow
ing totals in the bubonic plague situa-
tion:
Verified cases to date fifty-seven,
deaths thirty-two, cases recovered two,
remaining under treatment twenty
three, cases suspected but not yet veri-
fled thirty-one.r
At a meeting today of a committee
composed of representatives of the
health board, board of supervisors, the
Red Cross and the relief corporation 1t
was decided. in view of the decision of
the federal authorities that the old city
and county hospital is nuisance and
menace and must be demolished, to rec
omnend the distribution among vari-
Gus private hospitals of the acute nom
plague patients there and the establish
nent of a temporary hospital for the
care of the chronic non-plague patients.
There are about 100 of each to be
moved. An effort is being made to Sc
cure a site for the temporary hospital
on the race track grounds at Ingleside.
Another hospital for the isolation of all
plague cases is now being planned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
POLITICIANS
IN TURMOIL
DEMOCRATS OF MASSACHUSETTS
NAME TWO. TICKETS
Rural Factions Hold Sessions at Same
Time In Same HaII--courts May
Decide What Names Go
on Ballot
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. 5.--Two
turbulent conventions in session here
today at the same time in the Same
hall, each nominating set of candi-
dates for the state offices, presented a
situation unknown before in Democratic
politics in this state.
The trouble was over the question OF
credentials, the Whitney men claiming
that the state committee had refused to
recognize delegations duly elected at the
primaries The storm broke when the
chairman of the state committee, who
called the convention to order, declared
a Bartlett man the choice for temporary
chairman. Amid the greatest confusion
each crowd nominated full state ticket
and adopted a platform.
After the convention Mr.. Thayer an
nounced that he would not accept the
nomination for the lieutenant governor
ship on the Bartlett ticket.
The Whitney gathering placed Henry
M. Whitney in nomination for COVER or
by acclamation. and the rest of their
ticket was named In the same way
Gen. Charles w. Bartlett was unani-
mously nominated for governor and John
A. Thayer for lieutenant governor.
Later the Whitney delegates reassem-
bled and voted that all credentials be
formally demanded of the state commit
tee The Whitney delegates then with
drew and the Bartlett convention was for
mally adjourned. The question which
ticket shall be placed upon the official
ballot will probably go to the courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
VICTIM OF Ro0SEvELTS
SPITE IS DISCHAR RGED
Pilot Not Guilty Of Endangering Presi-
dents Vessel, Says Official Of
n Company--License Revoked
for Six Months
p, Associated Press. i.

Py Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Oct. 5.-Evidence
was heard here today in the case of
clarence Nichols of Cairo. ILL.,, pilot of
the steamer Fred Hartweg, whose sus-
pension was ordered by President Roose-
velt yesterday. The hearing was held
behind closed doors and the nature of the
testimony was not given out.
George W. Tice, vice president of the
Monongahela Coal and Coke company,
which owns the steamer Hartweg, made a
statement regarding the reported colli-
sion between that boat and the presi-
dents boat. the Mississippi, in which he
said so far as the Pittsburg delega-
ton knew or were able to ascertain,
there had been no official orders in re-
gard to the order in which the boats
were to proceed. If there was such an
order the Pittsburg delegation were
wholly ignorant and from every ap-
pearance the boats did not recognize any
particular rule. running to large ex-
tent at random. I, myself. was pas
senger on the Hartweg and at no time
during my observation did the Hartweg
approach the presidents boat SO close as
to make an accident or collision even
probable
Nichols license was revoked for a pc.
riod of six months.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
STRAUS TO SUPPRESS
WHITE SLAVE TRADE
OF WOMEN is TO
BE STOPPED
Cabinet Official Learns That Many
Are Being Brought Into the
Country for Immoral
Purposes

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct 5.-Secretary
Straus of the department of commerce
and labor, and Frank P. Sargent, COM
missioner of immigration, have de-
termined to eliminate the white
slave" traffic from the United States
If possible.
On his recent trip through the north
west and Pacific coast states Secretary
Straus' attention was directed to the
increasing importation of women for
immoral purposes. The Japanese and
Korean Exclusion league informed him
that hundreds of, Japanese women were
being brought to America surrepti-
tiously and held in practical slavery
and sold by their importers.
Secretary Straus ordered rigid in
vestigation and 1t was discovered that
the white slave traffic was far more
widespread than had been suspected,
involving the importation into America
not only of the Japanese women but OF
women from France, Austria, Russia
and Italy.
1t is proposed to have careful inquiry
instituted in all of the large cities par
ticularly and roundup of all immoral
women will be made. Those who have
not been in the country three years anc
are found to have been brought here
| illegally will be arrested and subse'
quently deported., Before they are re-
turned to their native lands, however
they wifi be required to furnish evil
dence against those who brought them
here and prosecutions will be begun
against those responsible for the traffic
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
PEACE CONFERENCE
HONORS ROOSEVELT
PRESIDENT RECOGNIZED FOR
TAKING INITIATIVE
Delegate from United States Secures
Passage of Resolution Indorsing
Attitude of country's Chief
Z Executive
BY Associated Press.


THE HAGUE, Oct. 5.-The official rec
ognition of President Roosevelt as the
man who took the initiative in calling
the second peace conference, which was
decided upon today, is believed by many
delegates to establish most important
principle for future conferences as In the
case of doubt or delay in the convoca-
tion of a third any power would be
authorized to issue the call as the United
States did in 1894.
The decision to honor the president OF
the United States came about in dramatic
manner. The general committee which
Is drafting the documents to be signed
by all the plenipotentiaries after the last
plenary sitting was discussing the best
way of editing the final act of the con-
ference.
James Brown Scott of the American de.-
egation asked whether 1t was necessary
to suppress any reference to President
Roosevelt. Naturally such an observa-
ton was sufficient to command general
attention, and Mr.. Scott profited by Its
circumstances to give vigorous and ef-
fective recital of the conditions leading
up to the convocation of the present con-
gress, and insisted that President Roose-
velt should be mentioned in the intro
duction of the final act as the caller of
the present conference.
Louis Renault of the French delegation
warmly supported Mr.. Seott's suggestion,
as did M Asser of the Netherlands. The
proposition was approved unanimously
M. Nelidoff. president of the conference,
expressed the conviction that the other
delegates would join him in conveying to
President Roosevelt the gratitude of the
second conference for his initiative.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
TAX PROBLEM RISES
IN IMPERIAL COUNTY
State Controller Nye Requests Advice
from Attorney General as
to How He Shall
Proceed
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Oct 5.-Attorney Wells
today rendered an opinion to State Con-
troller Nye in regard to his duties in tax
alton of the new county of Imperial, re-
Gently incorporated in Southern Cali
fornia.
Controller Nye had requested advice as
to the course he should pursue anu
wbather he should take official cognizance
of division of the territory effected
after the assessment by the state board
of equalization and pay the new county
its pro rata of railroad taxes, also II ne
should demand of the auditor of the new
county a statement of taxes charged and
then proceed to collect the first Install
ment of state and county taxes as is done
with the other counties of the state.
Attorney General Webb ADVISES Nye
nat n Is not a part of his duty to take
oognizance of the division, but that 1t Is
incumbent upon him to ask for a state
ment from the auditor of Imperial.