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Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

There seems to have been q mis-
take in the first report regarding the
will of Mrs. Mary L. Long.
The distribution Of the property OF
tbe late Mrs. Mary L. Long o
surgeon. as set forth in her VIII
is as follows: To B, r. Long
$4,000, having given him real es
toto and money to the value o
$500, To Hume H. Long S4tVV
having given him real estate to tn
value Of $500. To James II, AOn -
sqQeo having given him real es
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

tate to the value $264O. To Mary
l. Long, Lucille F. Long, Esther L.
Long, $47o0 each. having given each
OF them real estate to the value OF
$500. TO, w, j. Long she makes
this provision: 81 have here.
tofore given and advanced the sun
Of $4,000 in money. l therefore
direct that nothing be paid him
from the proceeds of the sale of land
at the death of my husband until
these gifts be paid. l direct that the
balance be divided equally among
all my children, share and share
alike"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. !. Silverstein and
daughter, Elaine, leave this week
Tor TT. Worth, Tex, where they
viii spend Christmas with their
daughter. Mrs. A. @. Cohn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

a s. Brown has moved from La.
Iar' Mo-, to Mexico to reside. The
Ledger. welcomes Mr.. Brown and his
esumable family to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
MEXICO BOY MANAGING

STNR NC HESS
w. r. Coleman, of this city, is
managing the Beulah Paynter Stoch
Company which is touring the State
in a magnificent production Of Lena
Rivers. He will spend Christmas day
at home. He is making quite a sue
cess in his profession.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

A contest over the succession to
the throne of Belgium is possible. The
Vatican is reported to have con-
firmed the marriage a year ago OF
King Leopold and Baroness Vaughan
A former barmaid. Two sons are
said to have been born from TINS
union and both survive.
The elder is Lucian, 5 years old. IL
is reported that he will claim the
throne. Prince Albert, the heir pre-
sumptiye, is a nephew Of Leopold
IT,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

John D. orear and Cassius Clay
lett Tuesday for Old Mexico where
they will spend two weeks. The
ulP is purely a business one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. W. II. White and Miss Fin
ME White will be domiciled this win
ter with DR.. and Mrs. A. G. White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. Clay White Is home after
several weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs. Thos. Bratton, In Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

"'member her with a Box OF Can
Sweets to the Sweet" Grad
,ss .a carries both Huylcr and Gun.
iss. famous candies in / to 5.lb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Warner Grassell, who has been at
tending sproul Academy, left to-
dav for his home in Pittsburg, Pa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

MISS Eliza Gibbs has returned
sOm Kentucky today, where she
u lay been teaching vocal music and
will spend the holidays at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

l.. P. Crigler and family will
spend the holidays with w. L
Crigler. in Shelbyyille, Tenn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Beautiful Christmas cards, dainty
and expensive, Calendars, Book
lets, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

"iS' D. II. Swindler has arrived in
oo' and Mr., and Mrs. Swindler
shortly go to housekeeping
mere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Robert Perry, a pupil of sproul
\ Academy, left to-day to join his ia.
,ber in Denver, Col.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
FOR ECZEMA, TET-

TER AND SALT RHEUM.
The intense itching characteristic o
these ailments is almost Instantly al
layed by Chamberlain's Salye. Many
severe cases have been cured by 1t.
For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mexico will likely have a he"
theatre in a short time.
A representative of one o. -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. L. B. Morris. of E. st. Lou
h is visiting friends and relatives
In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

John Beal and wife are home from
Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Furs, twenty-five per cent off for
five days.
d2w1 Ricketts, & Emmons D. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Miss Minnie Woolery is home from
\ n~leasant visit in Hallsville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. Annie Squires is visiting her
sister, Mrs. stemmons. in Wells
Vile.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Tuesday, December q. Is the
shortest day Of the year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

What was formerly the Christian
church parsonage on S. Clark Ave,
was discovered on fire Saturday ey-
ening about 1880 o'clock. 1t took
the department three hours to ex-
tinguish the blaze which was in the
interior of the structure, having
caught from a defective flue. The
damage to the building will amount
to about $500 and to the house
hold goods of Mrs. Albert KEENAN,,
who conducted a boarding house
there, about $40O. Both are cover.
ed by insurance.
The entire second floor of the
building, with the exception of one
room, was badly damaged. Water
ruined quitesa lot of the household
goods, though two fine pianos es
capped injury altogether. The young
men in the house, the fire company
and the neighbors did excellent work
in saving the house and its con
tents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Henry Edmonds is still confined tc
|h,s home because Of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

DR.. Frank Harrison was in Mex
|ico this week shaking hands with
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

e. o. Armstrong and wife, Of
Portland, Ore, are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Ragsdale. Mr..
Armstrong is a brother of Mrs.
Ragsdale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

1t came to light today that Cook has gone to Den.
mark seeking to escape controversy here and be on the
scene when the University of Copenhagen reached its de.
|cision.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Merritt Llewellyn is home from st
\ ouis for the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

C II. Watts, a well known AltoI
engineer of this city, is quite i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

The X. V. z. Club, composed of IL
little girls, all - years old, is i'm
bued with the Christmas spirit ant
from money they have made through
the sale Of candy which has beer
manufactured at odd times, win bu!
and present on Christmas day t
the Kings Daughters Home fol
aged women, here, a large turkey.
The officers and members Of the
club are as follows:
Elaine silversteln, president.
Mary Scudder, vice president.
Edna Buckley, secretary.
Isabelle Craddock
Phoebe Randall
Dorothy Bishop
Helena Wonneman
Bess White
Katherine Waite
Annetta Smith
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Ed. Pratt, a h~orse-shoer, of this
city, was seriously injured late Sat
urday afternoon when a horse kick
ed him. The physicians who are wait
ing on him fear blood-poisoning may
set in as the injury to one of hil
limbs was so serious several stitch
es had to be taken in a very bat
wound. He was shooting a horse Al
the time he was hurt.
Owing to the slippery condition O.
the roads, all of the blacksmith
shops were crowded Saturday by far
mers having their horses rough-shod
The rush was so great many had tC
return home disappointed. The roads
have been so slippery it is quite
dangerous to drive on them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Jesse Bratton is confined to his
,oom with rheumatism.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

The representative of the Eastern
theatrical syndicate who is looking
for a theatre site in Mexico has
several prices on several pieces Of
property here. He has had a price
submitted him on the property Of
Miss Lizzie Burnett, on East Jack.
son street, with a strip 10 feet wide,
off of the property of John Beatty,
which is adjacent.
He has also a price on the prop.
erty where the Airdome is at pres.
ent located. 1t is quite likely an
effort will be made to dispose of the
Grand Opera House to him, though
1t is but 60 feet wide and he is very
insistent that the site be at least
70 feet in width.
He has prices also in several 9th,
er lots including the Arnold proper
ty where the Morris livery stable
was at one time located. From ev.
cry indication he means business. He
is expected here in a few days tc
decide upon one of the lots offered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Percy Collins Is connected with
tbe smock Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs, Ed Walker are home
,or the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
GENERAL NEWS NOTES
Ledger Special
Rowland News Bureau

Copenhagen, Den. Dec. 21-The University of Cop
enhagen to-day solemnly declared DR.. frederick A. Cook
had failed to establish his claim as d~iscoverer of the North
Pole.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

George A. Morris was up from st.
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

q S. Wilson is home from Chi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. Martin Yates has returned
nom Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Miss Marie Rose is home from
Patton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

MAYOR q. D, Graham Is in St.
-ntiie
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

N. Basket is home from the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

L. craqdOck is sick in bed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
The Weekly Ledger

r-,erea at the P. o IN Mexico. Mo.
IA admitted as End. class matter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

leo. robertson is in MOOerly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Cape and Mocha gloves, in silk
lined or uniined,
priced at. ,.,,,.,,$1 to $2.60
We carry large assortment of
mems heavy work gloves, heavy
fur gloves; also the better grades
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

of fur gloves, mems auto gloves,
fur lined or the fieeced
lined; in fact, yeu will find a oena-
plete line of gloves and mitts,
ranging from a heavy wood chop
per's mitta TO the fine beaver fur
lined gloves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
TO FILE REQUEST FOR APPEAL.
Standard Oil Company to Make
Move in St. Louis Today.

ST. LOUIS. December 1.-THE Stand
ard Oil Company of New Jersey and its
subsidiary co-defendants in the govern
ments dissolution suit recently decided
against the corporations will file an as
signment Of error and ask for an appeal
to the Supreme Court of the United States
late today. The documents will be ac-
companied by an appeal bond for $4,000
as required by the United states circuit
court.
Frank T. Crawford of New York and
III. S. Priest of st. Louis will represent
the company. The proceedings are con-
tingent upon the arrival from St. Paul
|of Guy T. Chase. who is to look after
the governments interests.
80 intimation of the grounds upon
which the request for an appeal will be
based was forthcoming.
1t is reported that the company's CHIEF
arguments against the decision will be
predicated upon alleged incompetency OF
testimony under conflict Of the Sherman
law with the federal Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Nearly Alone, Leopold Dies;
End Comes PainIeSSIy

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BRUSSELS. December liking Leo
pold II died at 2:3o O'Clock this morning.
1t seemed fitting that monarch to
whom natural ties were as naught. who
had quareled bitterly with those who
were nearest and dearest to him should
have passed away practically alone.
Two stories are current regarding the
deathbed scene. According to one, Drs.
Thiviar and De Page and the nurse were
alone present. Another account says there
were also present two priests and the
Baroness Vaughan. to whom, according
to report, the king was married by re-
ligious ceremony some time ago in Italy.
The king was sleeping peacefully when
the nun who had been acting as the
night nurse heard him sigh. She hur-
riedly called DR. Thiviar. who was rest
ing in adjoining room. When the
physician reached the bedside the king
calculated: Il am choking, doctor. l am
choking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Widow Reported Expelled
From Belgian Territory

PARIS. December 17.-Specials from
Brussels say that Baroness Vaughan. re-
puted to be the morganatic wife of King
Leopold, has been expelled already from
Belgium.
1t is also reported that Prince Albert
and the Princess Clementine were not
present when the king received the last
sacraments Wednesday, because of their
unwillingness to meet the baroness.
Daughter Of Legation Porter.
The Matin today says: Baroness
Vaughan was born Caroline Lacroix
and was the daughter of the house
porter at the French legation in Buda-
pest. The man who was known as
Baron Vaughan was in reality French
subofficer named Durieux.
Leopold first met the woman at Os-
tend Following her acquaintance with
the king she was the mother of two
children, Lucien, the Duke Of Terv-
keren, now aged five years. who was
born at Villefranche, and PHILIPPE. Count
Of Ravenstein, who was born at Balm
court three years ago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO.
Portions of Mans Body Blown
Eighth of q Mile.

NEW PHILADELPHIA, December H.
David Kinds and Daniel Abraham were
instantly killed and eight other men es-
capped death miraculously when boiler
at the plant of the Robinson Clay Prod
uct Company blew out today. The force
of the explosion blew portions of Kinds
body an eighth of a mile away. Abra-
ham was decapitated.
Chief Fireman John Dolan was blown
out of the building, but escaped without
a scratch Seven other men escaped
with bruises. The boiler and engine
rooms were wrecked. Three hundred and
fifty men are thrown out of employment.
The boiler had recently been inspected.
No cause for the explosion is known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
FRANCE MOURNS FRIEND
ENGLAND REJOICES IN END OF
BAD RULER.
Follies Forgiven and Kindnesses
Recalled by Southern
- ., Neighbor. ri

PARIS, December 1.-THE death OF
King Leopold of Belgium removes one of
the stanchest friends of France.
He saved Belfort for France after the
war of 1871. During numerous crises in
the history of the third republic he never
failed to place his sound advice at the
disposition of the government.
Though his pleasure-loving follies mar
red his career, French statesmen con-
slider that the role played by Leopold II
in Europe was large and distinctive OF
a political peacemaker.
He was frequently the counselor OF
other monarchs. Though he broke with
every member OF his own family. al
times. his Intervention is believed to have
prevented scandal and trouble In many
princeiy houses, notably those Of Ger
many and Austria.
Personally, he was extremely fond OF
France and spent great portion Of his
time here. A few years ago he was
a familiar figure on the boulevards, a,
the opera and In the restaurants, where
he earned the title Of 1.-The Sporties,
King in Europe"
Since his alliance with Baroness
Vaughan, however, the places of amuse-
ment had seen little Of him.
Hope for Relief in Kongo.
LONDON. December 7.-It is though
here that the death of King Leopold car
have little effect upon the political situa
ton of Europe apart from the with
drawal from the scene OF the man whit
knew the innermost secrets OF ever!
state. and whose Intellectual and practi
cal talents. especially in former years
were drawn upon frequently by brothe
sovereigns.
All comment here lays at Leopold
door the responsibility for the barbar
tiles committed in the Kongo. 1t is be
iieved that his removal will be followe,
by new methods of administration In tina
colony.
1t is understood that his successor OF
the throne profted greatly by his recen
tour Of Africa. and that he will be NOR
plant in agreeing to reforms than wa
his masterful uncle.
With the death Of Leopold the lease o
the Lado Enclave expires. Great Britain
will resume sovereignty on behalf OF tn
Sudan. This enclave was leased t.
Leopold during his life to give the Kongt
access. to the Nile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
KINGS WIDOW HIDES
Baroness Vaughan Expelled,
Paris Is Informed.
BAILIFF AT HER HOUSE
Sent by Princess Louise to Seize
Premises.
FORMAL SERVICE EvADED
Morganatic Wife Of Dead Leopold
Was Daughter Of Porter Of
French Legation.
BAILIFF AT HER HOUSE
NAL SERVICE EvADED

BRUSSELS, December IA contest
over the succession to the throne Of Bel
GUM is possible.
The Vatican is reported to have con-
firmed the marriag, a year ago of King
Leopold and Baroness Vaughan. Two
sons are said TO have been born from
this union and boz. survive.
The elder is Lucian, five years old. II
is reported that he will ciaim the throne
Prince Albert, the heir presumptive, il
a nephew Of Leopold II.
Widow May Be Expelled.
BRUSSELS, December 17.-Sensational
rumors that Baroness Vaughan has fied
from Belgium are believed to be un-
founded.
The Peuple says that when the king died
the baroness threw herself ufon the body,
weeping bitterly, and herself closed his
eyes. Since then she has come and gone
between her mansion and THE Palms
through the private passageway that the
king built.
If she refuses to leave the country IL is
said that she will be expelled.
A bailiff appeared this morning at the
residence of Baroness Vaughan. 1t Is
ises on behalf of Princess Louise The
baroness successfully prevented the for
NAL service upon her.
1t is expected that the matter will be
brought into the courts.
Children Not Eligible to Throne.
The socialist organ, the Peuple, vio-
lently attacks the memory of the king
because he repulsed his daughters and
admitted his fayorite to his bedside. The
paper discusses the reported morganatic
marriage of the king and Baroness
Vaughan, and asks whether the children
of this union will hold pretensions to the
throne.
This point apears to be settled by the
constitution. The children will have no
rights. 1t Is understood they Will inherit
a great part Of the kings immense per-
Sonal fortune.
The newspapers in special editions de-
vote several pages to the life Of the king,
whose private life is criticised generally.
while his intellectual greatness is extoh-
ed. The Etoile Beige and the Petit Bleu
praise the work of Leopold for both Bel
gium and the Kongo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

MANAGUA. December 7.-President
zelaya last night cabled a conciliatory
message to President Taft, saying he had
shown his good faith by resignins in order
that Nicaragua might resume friendly re-
lations with the United States.
He added that he proposed to leave the
country, but stood ready to account for
his acts as president.
Leonard to Aid Caldera.
United States Vice Consul Henry Leon
ard, stationed at Corinto, arrived here to-
day to assist Acting Consul Caldera.
A service by courier has been estab-
lished between Managua and Corinto to
keep the officers OF the American warships
in Corinto harbor informed OF develop
ments at the capital
The United States collier Saturn ar
rived at Corinto today.
DIR. Julian Irias, minister general, has
been created general. supposedly with
view to his elevation to the supreme com
mand of the army when DIR. Madriz as
sumes the presidency. The opponents Of
Madriz claim this will result virtually in
a military dictatorship by Irias.
Naval Officer in Charge.
Vice Consul Leonard a United States
naval officer has been placed in charge q
the consulate there.
Americans in Managua have asked that
they be informed of any proposed landing
OF American troops, In order that they
may remove their families to Corinta.
Zelaya Yields Oface.
Zelaya placed his resignation in the
hands of congress yesterday morning.
Accompanying his resignation. Zeiaya
sent the following message:
THE painful circumstances In which
the country is plunged call for acts OF
abnegation and patriotism on the part of
good citizens who are the witnesses 0f
the oppression of the republic by the
heavy hand of fate.
THE country is staggering under q
shameless revolution which threatens the
nations sovereignty, and a foreign ma
ton unjustly intervenes in our affairs.
publicly providing the rebels with arms.
which has only resulted I'm their being
defeated everywhere through the hero
ism of our troops.
ITO avoid further bloodshed. and for
the reason that the revolutionists have
declared that they would put down their
arms when / surrender the executive
power, ! hereby place in the hands of
the national assembly the abandonment
Of the remainder of my term of ONCE,
which is to be filled by a substitute of
their choosing. with the hope that this
will result In good to Nicaragua, the re-
establishment of peace, and particularly
the suspension of the hostility Of the
United States. to which i do not wish 70
give a pretext for intervention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

per reaches of the waterway, the posses
sion of which was then debatable. The
lease led to friction at times, as the
methods of Kongo administration spread
through Lado.
The death of the king had less effect
on the stock exchange than had been
anticipated. The shares of some Of the
African mines in which Leopold had
large holdings dropped fraction, but
recovered, and the market does not ex-
pect much of this stock to be offered.
The easing of prices here when his ILL
ness first became acute was more in
anticipation of selling on the Paris
bourse than because of the actual of
ferfng of shares here. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
RevoIutionists Joyous
Over ZeIaya's Resignation
,ecial OabIegram 70 The Star

Special Cablegram 70 The Star.
BLUEFTELDS. December Il. via Colon
and New Orleans-News OF the abdica-
ton of Zelaya reached here late last
night and was Immediately telephoned -
Estrada at Rama.
The report was given out among the
troops who received 1t with wild acclaim
The news had already reached the Zelaya
army lined up against the Estrada troops
at Rama.
There was almost as much rejoicing in
the Zelaya camp as among the Estrada
troops Plans for a new conference be-
tween Estrada and Gen. Nasquez. Ze-
laya's commander. were Immediately ar
ranged, and 1t was reported in Blue
fields this morning that Vasquez will
surrender.
There is yejoicing the length Of the At
lantic coast over the news Of Zelaya's
abdication. In Bluefields there were pub
lie celebrations in the churches this morn
ing. The streets are thronged w4th wom-
en-, many of whom are discharging 1re-
works and arms in celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Baroness Marriage
to King Leopold Valid

Special Cablegram to The star.
LONDON. December IA dispatch
from Rome to the Central News says the
pope has informed the nuncio at Brus-
sells that the marriage of King Leopold
with the Baroness Vaughan. celebrated at
San Reno, in 1903, is perfectly valid so
far as the church is concerned.
The nuncio. he says, should therefore be
guided by this fact. in the event of the
baroness being in need of protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
PRESIDENT WILL ATTEND
FUNERAL OF MRS. HORACE D.
TAFT TOMORROW.
Chief Executive Will Leave Wash
ington This Afternoon for
Watertown, Conn.

BALTIMORE. December 1.-THE body
Of Mrs. Horace D. Taft OF Watertown.
Conn. who died at Johns Hopkins Hos
pital here yesterday. left here on New
York train over the Pennsylvania this
morning. accompanied by Mr.. Taft, who
is q brother of the President.
Mrs. Taft came to the hospital here Oc-
tober for treatment. She began to i'm
prove, following an operation, and later
went to Florida to recuperate. Shortly
afterward, however. q return of the all
ment compelled her to return to the hos
pttal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
FATAL TRAIN WRECK.
Connecticut Woman Killed and Ia
Injured in Arizona.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.. December LIN
a railroad wreck at Winona. Arz. las
night. Mrs Alice ID. Bennett of Hart
ford. Conn, was killed and eighteen other
passengers were injured.
The collision was a rear-end one, be-
tween Santa Fe Limited No. and tn,
overland passenger No. 8, both east
bound.