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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

CHLucormE, No., Oct. 2o.--The state
convention of the Anti-Horse Thief
Association met here to-day, over 500
members of the order being present. Ro-
ports submitted show the order to be in
creasing in numbers and influence, and
the business of horse stealing gradually
decreasing as the means Of detection and
capture and the certainty of punishment
Increases. Sanguine members Of the
order believe that the evil of horse steal
ing Gun be stamped out. by general
organization Of stock owners.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
Much CREDIT is due J. E. McW

Much CREDIT is due j. f. McWil-
iiams, W. T. Lott and Hardy Doolin
for bringing the next A. III. T. A.
Grand Lodge to this city. Mexico
never fails to get to the front when
she wants to. The Grand Lodge
will bring 500 delegates and num-
Der of visitors to the city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

TALK ABOUT bleeding candidate
to the tune of $780," puts us in mind
of our contemporary running a
mythical man for constable OF Sailing
township against the regular nominee
and only getting 9S cents for its val
liable support. Cheap enough.
Come to think about it, though.
''Scholten" paid all the notice was
worth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
Extracts From an Address Delivered
by Rev. w. II. Turner - ssPulver-
fze the Rum Power.o

TeIthe Editor OF the Ledger
MExrCo, Mo-, Oct. 22.-At the re-
quest of many members of my con-
gregation I submit for publication
the following extracts from an adj
dress delivered last Sabbath in Lib
erty Street M. e. church.
w. III. TURNER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

ACCORDING to the Chicago Ne,cs the
Democrats of Minnesota are running
their campaign very much on the
proposition that the Republican can
didate for Governor wears corsets.
Their opposition to manly corsets the
Nesus does not altogether approve Of,
and We would say that every citizen
who wishes to wear corsets has, un.
der the Declaration Of Independence,
an unquestionable right 10 wear them.
But when we come to the question
whether the wearing of corsets con.
stitutes qualification for the Gov.
ernor Of great State, we must say
that we are on the side Of the Min.
nesota Democrats. The only excep.
ton that should be made would be in
the case of certificate from q physi.
clan that corsets are necessary to the
life or health Of the candidate, but in
the Minnesota canvass no such certif.
icste has yet been produced.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

OuR CONTEMPORARY evidently did
not refer to its private Herd Book
before it found out that "Scholten's S
friends endorsed him as a reliable
business man and a sound Democrat" !"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
ouite IN interesting meeting 10 gc

Quite I'm interesting meeting 10 GO
ing on by Elders Granfield and
McGee, Of Troy, st the Unity Chris
tian church, near Benton City. Al
ready several additions have re-
warded the laborers, while the house
n nightly crowded with anxious
hearers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

BEWARE of the Night Riders and
their dark-lantern schemes. They
bode no good to the Democratic
DartV
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

The boycott has penetrated the
colleges. At the Maine State Col
lege Eve students were recently sus-
pended for hszing. Tie remaining
students ''cut" recitations. to show
the Faculty that they believed in
justice had been done. The result
has been the suspension Of the ma.
jority Of the two upper glasses. The
action Of the Faculty 10 TO be COM
mended. It Is time hazing was stop
ped and the authority Of college gov
ernment by the professors asserted.
College students seem to think that
In these latter days they have the
right not only to break all rules Of
decornm but also to supervise the
Faculty itself.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
Killed Instantly.

Fupros, Mo-, Oct 21.--Oscar
Long wan killed ct IL O'Clock ysstcr-
day about four miles north Of Fulton
He was engaged In cutting ties the
tree he was telling striking him on
the head in its descent, killing him
instantly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

BLAINE will be the Republican
nominee in 1888. He will be defeat
ed by Cleveland with an overwhelm-
ing majority.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

Jim Mccormick is able to be out
after being laid up several weeks with
The rheumnsim.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28

Poor OLD "Seholten;" poor old
InteNigeacer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
VoTR for Hutton and Carter.

VorE yes on the Constitutional
Amendment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
REApER on porH rApERs.

We give il up. Friend Cook 10 .
lawyer and started the racket, may
be he can answer Ed. LEpsER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-10-28
We Give II IN.
To the Editor Of the Ledger

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
MExIco, Mo-, Oct 2l.--Can you
Inform an anxious" public what you
and the editor Of fhe Tnteliige,acer are
trying to do except to drive both
your readers off BY your senseiess
CONTROVERSY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

maintenance of the supply and protection of well
such an arrangement OF government revenues as
shall reduce the expense of living-wnile it does
not curtail the opportunity for work nor reduce
the compensation of American labor and inju-
rously affect It's condition and the dignifed place
it holds in the estimation of our people,
But our farmers and agriculturists those who
from the soil produce the things consumed by
all, are perhaps more directly and plainly con-
.cerned than any other of our citizens III just
and careful system of federal taxation. Those
actually engaged in and more remotely con-
nected with this kind of work number nearly
one-half of our population. None labor harder
and more continuously than they. No enact
ments limit their hours of toll, and no
interposi,ion of the government enhances 70 an Y
great extent the value of their products. And
yet, for many of the necessaries and comforts of
life, which the most scrupulous economy enables
them to bring into their homes, and ior their
implements OF husbandry, they are obliged to
pay price largely increased by an unnatural
profit, which. by the action of the government,
Is given to the more favored manufactures.
recommend that keeping in view all these
surplus of national il come annually accumulat-
ing be released to the people by an amendment
to our revenue laws which shall cheaper the
price of the necessaries of life and give freer en-
trance to such imported materials as by Amerl-
can labor may be manufactured into marketable
commodities Nothing can be accomplished,
however, in the direction OF this much needed
reform unless the subject is approached In pat
riotic spirit of devotion to interests OF the entire
country and with willingness 10 yield some
thing for the pu olic good.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
TIE Ma w.
Revelation OF the Unservice ability and
Weakness of Our Ships OF War.

The report of the Secretary Of tho Navy con-
tains de tailed report OF the condition OF his de
partment, with such statement of action neeOed
to improve the same as should challenge the
earnest attention of Congress. The present navy
of the United States, aside from the ships III
course of construction, consists OF:
l. Four cen single-turreted o1itors, none OF
which are in commission, nor at the present time
serviceable. The batteries of these ships are OBJ
solete. and the vessels can only be relied on as
auxiliary ships in narhor defense; ana then
after such expenditure upon them as mig ht
not be deem justifiable.
2. Five tour h-rate vessels of small tonnage
only one of which was designed as war vessel
and all OF which are auxiliary merely
g. Twenty cruising ships three OF Whch
are built OF iron, &C small tonnage, and twenty
four of wood Of these wooden vessels 1t is estl-
mated by the chief constructor of the navy that
only three will be serviceable beyond period of
six years, at which time it may be said that or
the present naval force nothing worthy the name
will remain.
All the vessels heretofore authorized are under
contracts in the course OF construction, exec PIT
the armored ships, the torpedo and dynamite
boats and one cruiser AS to the last Of
these, the bids were in excess of the limit fixed
by Congress. The production in the United
States of aTmOT and gun eel Is question
which it seems necessary TO settle an early day,
if the armored war vessels are to be completed
with those materials of home manufacture This
has been the subject of investigation by two
boards and by two special committees
OF Congress within the last three
years. The report of the gun foundry
made in January last and the reports of the Sc
lect committees of the two houses made at the
last session of Congress have entirely exhausted
the subject so far pre- iminary investigation in
volved and in their recommendations they are
substantially agreed IN the event that the pres
ent invitation of the department for bids to fur
nish such of this material is
now authorized shall fail tt induce
domestic manufacturers to undertake the
large expenditures required to prepare Tor this
new manufacture, and no other steps ale taken
by Congress at its coming session, the secretary
emplares, with dissatisfaction the necessity
of obtaining abroad the arDor and the gun-steel
for the authorized ships. 1t would seem desir-
able that the wants of the army and the navy in
this regard should be reasonably met, and that
by uniting the contracts such inducement might
be offered as would result in securing the domes-
tiCatiOn of these important interests.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
SILVER COINAGE.
It's Suspension Again Urgently Advised
by the President.

During the fiscal year ended June 30 1886. there
were coined under the compulsory silver coinage
act of 1873, 500 sSS, $40 silver dollars, and the
cost of the silver used in such coinage S23.-
4S,960.0l. here had been coined up to the
close of the previous fiscal year under the pro-
visions OF the law, 2o3 $50 554 silver dollars and
on the first day of December 1886 the total
amount of such coinage was S247, l3l, SAG The
director of the mint reports that at the time
of the passage of the law of 1875 directing this
coinage the intrinsic value of the dollars thus
coined 944 cents each, and that on the 3lst
day of July, 1885, the price of silver reached the
lowest stage ever known, so that the intrinsic or
bullion price of our standard silver dollar at that
date was less tn n u cents. The price of silver
on the 3 tn day OF November last was such as TO
make the dollars intTinsicelly worth IS cents
each. hese differences in value of the coins
represent the fluctuations in the price of silver,
and they ceay DO 6v not the naGag
enhances the price of that commodity, or secures
uniformity in its value. Every fair and legal
effort has been made by the Treasury Depart
ment to distribute this currency among the peO-
pie. The withdrawal of United States treasury
notes of small denominations and the issuing of
small silver ertlfcates have been resorted to in
the endeavor to accomplish this result in obedl-
ence to the will and sentiments of the representa-
tives of the people in Congress. On the 9th day
of November, 1886 the people held OF these coins
or certificates representing then the sum of Sl66
37S OIL and still have $40 46i 345, in the treas
ury, against about SAP S94 O55 in the hands OF
the people and ST. 500 $40 remaining in the treas
ury one year ego The director of the mint again
urges the necessity of more vault room tor the
purpose of $40 ing these silver dollars which are
not needed for circulation by the people.
have seen no reason to change the views ex-
pressed in my last annual message on the subject
OF this compulsory coinage, and / again urge its
suspension all the grounds contained in my
former recommendation, reinforced by the sig
nifieant increase Of our gold expectations during
the last year, as appears by the comparative
statement herewith presented, and for the further
reasons that the more this currency is distributed
among the people, the greater becomes our duty
to protect it from disaster. That we now have
abundance for all our needs. and that there
seems but little propriety in building Its to
store such currency when the only pretense for
its coinage is the necessity of its use
by the people as a circulating mediu m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
LABOR QUESTION.
Enlargement of the Labor Bureau sog.

The relations of labor to capital and of labor.
Jog men to their employers are of the utmost
concern to every patriotic citizen When these
are strained and disturbed unustifable claims
are apt to be insisted upon by both interests and
III the controversy which results the welfare of
all and the prosperity of the country
general government within the limits
of its constitutional authority to avert
such condition should be Willingly accorded
In a special message transmitted to the Con.
gress at it's last session l suggested the enlarge
ment of our present labor bureau and adding
to it's present functions the power of arbitra-
ton in cases where differences arise between en-
plOyes end employers and when these differences
reach such a stage as to result in the inter
ruptioD OF commerce between the
states the application OF this remedy
by the general government might lie
regarded as entirely within it's constitutional
powers And, | think, we might reasonably hope
that such arbitration if carefully selected, and if
entitled to the confidence of the parties to be af-
fected, would be voluntarily called to the settle
ment of the controversy of less extent and not
necessarily within the domain Of federal regula-
ton 1 am of the opinion that this suggestion is
worthy the attention of Congress- but after
all has been done by the passage of
a situation full of solicitude much more remains
to be accomplished by reinstatement and cultiva-
tion of a true American sentiment which recog-
nizes the equality of American citizenship
This in the light of our traditions. and in loyalty
to spirits of our institutions would teach that
hearty cooperation on the part of all interests is
the surest pain 10 national greatness
and the happiness of all our people:
that capital should in recognition OF
the brotherhood of our citizenship and in spirit
of American fairness generously accord to labor
its just compensation and consideration; and
that cOntented labor is capitals best protection
and faithful ally. 1t would teach, too, that the
diverse situations of our people are inseparable
from our civilizations that every citizen should,
in his sphere, be contributor to the general
good; that capital does not necessarily tend to
the oppression of labor; and that violent disturb
ances and disorders ALLEVIATE from their promoters
true American sympathy and kindly feeling
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
FREEDMAN'S BANK.
Recomme nd atoms That the Depositors
Be Fully Paid.

I desire to call the attention eff Congress to a
plain duty which the government owes to the
depositors in the Freedman Savings and Trust
Company. This company was chartered by the
Congress for the benefit of the most iiliterate
and humble of our people, and with intention of
encouraging in them industry and thrift. Most
of its branches were presided over by officers
holding the commissions and clothed i'll the uni
form Of the United States. These and other cir
cumstances reasonably, l think. led these
simple people to suppose that the invitation to
deposit their hard-earned savings in this iusti-
tuition implied all undertaking the part of their
government that their money should be safely
kept for them. When this company failed it was
liable in he sum of ST. 939 925 % to 6l 131 deposit
OIs Dividends amounting in the aggregate to
81 per cent. have been declared and the sum
called for and paid of such dividends seems to be
81 48,l8172 This sum deducted from the entire
amount OF deposits leaves 90 IA so still unpaid.
Past Experience has shown that quite large part
Ofths sum will not be called for. There are assets
still on hand amounting to the estimated sum of
SIG 900 think the remaining SO per cent of
such of these deposits as have claims should be
paid by the government upon principles of
equity and fairness The report of the commits
sODer, soon 10 be laid before Congress, will give
more satisfactory details this subject.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The Necessities Of the National State
Made Known.

The control OF the affairs of the District of
Columbia having been placed in the hands of
purely executive officers. while Congress still
taInS all legislative authority relating 10 its gov
eminent, 1t becomes my DUTY to make known the
most pressing needs of the District and recon-
mend their consideration. The laws OF the Dis
trlct appear TO be in uncertain and unsatis-
factory condition, and their codifcation
or revision is much needed During the
past year one of the bridges leading from the
District to the state of Virginia became Unfit for
use, end travel on it was forbidden This leads
me to suggest that the improvement of all bIdg
es crossing the Potomac and its branches from
the city of Washington is worthy of the attention
of Congress The commissioners Of the District
represent that the laws regulating the sale of
liquor and granting licenses therefor should
ton is needed to consolidate, define and
enlarge the scope and powers of charita-
BILE and penal institutions within the
District suggest that the commissioners be
clothed with the power to make, within fixed
limitations, police regulations. l believe this
power granted and carefully guarded would tend
to subserve the good order of the municipality.
1t seems hat trouble still exists, growing out of
the occupation OF the streets and avenues by GER
tain railroads having their termini in this city.
1t is very important that such laws should be
enacted upon this subject as will secure to the
railroads all the facilities they require for trans
action OF their business, and at the same time
protect citizens from injury TO their persons and
property. The comm isSioneIs again complain
that accommodations afforded them Tor neces-
sary offices for District business and tor the safe
~ inefficient. / recommend that this condi-
ton of affairs be remedied by Congress, and
suitable quarters be furnished tor the needs Of
the District government
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

eral laws. There are far too many neighborboods
in which are found glaring cases of inequality of
treatment in the matter Of pensions; and they are
largely due to yielding in the pension bureau
to opportunities on the part of those other
than the pensiOner, who are especially
interested, they arise from special acts passed
for the benefit of individuals. The men who
fought side by side should stand side by side
when they participate in grateful nations kind
remembrance. Every consideration of fairness
and justice to our ex-soldlers and the protection
of the patriotic instincts of our citizens from per-
version and violence point to the adoption of
pension system broad and comprehensive
and Which shall mste an
able violation of special leg station AS long as
we adhere to the principle of granting pensions
for service and disability as the result
of the service, the allowance of pensions
should be restricted to presenting those
features. Every patriotic heart responds to q
tender consideration for those who, having served
their country long and well, are reduced to
restitution and dependence, not as an incident
of their service, but with advancing age, or
through sickness or misfortune, We are all
tempted by the contemplation of such con-
dition to supply relief, and are often impatient
of the limitations of public duty, Yielding to
no one in the desire to indulge this feel
ing Of consideration, 1 cannot rid N.Y.
self Of the conviction that If these
ex-sold:ers are to be relieved they and
their cause are entitled to benefit of an enact
right; and such relief should be granted under
sanction of law, not invasion of IL. Nor should
such worthy objects of care, all equally
entitled be 1emitted to UNEQUAL opera
social and political influence with their un-
just determinations. The discharged soldiers
and sailors OF the country are fellow CITIZENS and
interested with us in the passage and faithful
cution of wholesome law. They cannot be
sWerved from their duty or citizenship by artfu
appeals to their spirit of brotherhood born of
common peril and suffering, nor will they exact
test of devotion to their welfare willingness
to neglect public duty in their behalf.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
COAST DEFENSEs.
Recommendation IN Favor OF Immediate
Fertilization.

The report of the secretary of war gives de-
tailed account OF the administration of his depart
ment and contains sundry recommendations for
the improvement of the service which freely
approve. The army consisted at the dafe of the
last consolidated return of 103 officers and Is 946
enlisted men. The ex penses of the department for
the last fiscal year were $50 99, 903 %, including
Sc, 294 1895 43 for public works and river and har
Dor improvements. especially direct the atten-
ton Of Congress to the recommendation that Off
GERS be required to submit to an examination as
a preliminary to their promotion. / see no OBJ.
lection but many advantages in adopting this feat
ure which has operated SO benefclally in our
Navy Department, as well as in some branches of
the army
The subject of coast defenses and Notifications
has been fully and carefully treated by the board
on Notifications, whose report was submitted at
the last session of Congress; bat no construction
work of the kind recommended by the board has
been possible during the last year, from lack of
appropriations for such purpose. The defense
less condition of our sea asst and lake frontier
is palpable. The examinations made must con-
vince Us all that certain of our cities named in
the report of the board should be fortified and
that work on the most important of these
Notifications should be commenced at once. The
work has been thoroughly considered and laid
ogt, the Secretary OF War reports, but Ell is de-
layed in default of congressional action. The
absolute necessity, judged by all standards of
prudence aud foresight, of our preparation for
efectual resistance against the armored ships
and steel gun-,)oats and mortars of modern con-
struction, which may threaten the cities on our
coasts, is so pparent that hope effective steps
will be taken in that direction Immediately The