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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
Watch the Trap.
From the Miami News.

Senator Vest is after the beef
trust with a resolution for an inves-
tigation. There trssts are the
most insidious enemies the people
have to contend with and the work
of Mr.. Vest will be hailed with Joy
all over the country. There is no
denying the fact that while colossal
fortunes are being made in handling
the products of the farm very little
of the profit goes to the farmer.
And still some of our people are
blind enough to be caught in the
trap set by the combination to de-
feat Vest, headed by the Kansas
City Times, the great nti-Francis
organ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

JAMES w. BOYD, of st. Joseph,
is in Audrain county in the inter-
est of his candidacy for the Kansas
City Court of Appeals. While he
is somewhat of a stranger to our
people, he comes with the very
best of recommendations, and all
who know him here are warm sup
porters of his candidacy. As will
be seen by clipping from the
Kansas City Times in this issue,
the people of his district who know
him are all solid
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
History under no circumstances

HISTORY under no circumstances
can be termed a campaign lie.
When the letter from a prominent
citizen of Nodaway county in re-
gard to Morehouse being a lieuten-
ant of a noted plundering militia
company during the war, was
brought to the attention of our peo-
pie it was branded as a lie by the
men who wear the Morehouse col
lar. The Governor was sent for
by wire and was expected to so de-
nounce it. He came to Mexico and,
as we understand it, admits the
facts as presented and says he
would do so again and then at
temrts to explain. His explana-
ton is not acceptable even to his
friends or his organ. We have TO
comments to make and only beg
leave to ask why he was not in the
regular army instead of in plum
dering militia company, as he him.
self admits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
DON'T RE UNEASY.

We understand that 10000 cop
les of the campaign lies concern
ing Gov. Warehouses; war record
have been printed here and will
be distributed throughout this
county. 1t would be interesting to
know who is paying for this dirty
work.-Mexico Intelligencer.
Whenever campaign opens in
Audrain county our friend of the
Intelhgencer, we understand, :"
lies awake at night trying to think
up some "dirty work" and find
who will "pay'' for it. He need
not be uneasy or jealous about this
matter, as there is no "dirty work"
being done without his assistance,
and there will be no 'sdirty work"
done in this county without his
assistance. Neither 10000 nor l.
900 copies of Warehouses; war
record are being circulated i'll this
county. The letter written by a
prominent citizen of his own coun-
ty, containing history, appeared
in the weekly LEDGER-only this
and nothing more. Nc wonder it
paralyzed the Morehouse politi-
cians-it speaks for itself. In re-
gard to it being "lie," we will
say that responsible citizens of
Mexico, one of whom is r. S. Nc
Kinney, knows the writer of that
letter and says he is responsible.
Further, we understand" that
Morehouse does not deny the
charges, but tries to explain them
away. How we'll he does this is
evidenced by the fact that his organ
in this city does not deem his ex-
PLANTATION worthy of publication.
Maybe Cook has again come to the
conclusion he did few weeks ago
when Morehouse furnished docu-
ment for publication IN regard to
which, we understand, "he Cook
said Governor Morehouse is an
ignorant ass Whether Cook has
had any reason to change his mind
or whether he has changed his
mind in regard to this matter we
are not able to say, and it is imma-
terial. At the same time we don't
think our contemporary would sup
port man for Governor whom it's
editor thought and publicly stat
ed was an Ignorant ass" unless
its editor had used him or thought
he could use him. IF there's any
thing else in regard to the guber-
Material race which it would be Gin
teresting to know" all our con-
temporary has to do is to ask for
I it. Everybody knows"wllo paid"
for the "dirty work. it has done
in the gubernatorial race in this
county. It is true the reward was
small, but should be appreciated
in view Of the services rendered.
Don't be uneasy, friend Cook, we
"understand' when any dirty
work is to be done you will be
called upon, and will know "who
is paying fo- it."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
Robinson IN Franklin.


The committe of Franklin county
have set Saturday, June 9th as the
day for selecting delegates to a
county convention to select the
Congressional delegates. This Is
the same day of the primary IN
Auidrain, and it looks little like
it was done in order to keep Judge
Robinson out of the county. But
this viii not prove success, as the
Judge has gone into Franklin to
see, if the county is owned by any
one man. John Ferrill viii go to
Audrain to explain to the people
why Judge Robinson cannot make
q thorough canvass Of that county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
NO TARIFF FOR SURPLUS.

II Is doing violence to history
and gross injustice to the early
leaders of tho Democratic party 10
cite Jefferson and Jackson in de-
fense of the present unnecessary
and iniquitous war tariff.
Like all the founders of the Re-
public, Jefferson believed in giving
encouragement and protection to
what q hundred years ago were
called ''infant industries"
But the tariff deemed sufficient
for this purpose in Washington's
time averaged but s IL per cent.
-ad valorem. During JeffersoE's 8
Administration the need of more
revenue led to an increase of the
average duty to about Is per cent.
And yet after the expiration Of
eighty years the name of Jefferson
is cited in behalf of a tariff that
averaged last year AZ per cent
produced surplus revenue greater
each month than the entire cost oi
the Federal Government for year
in Jefferson's time.
1t was during Jackson's Admin
istration that the "Tariff of Abom.
nations" was scaled down to 80
per cent, 20 per cent. lower than
the Mill Bill would leave it. And
the most powerful argument and
solemn warning in Jackson's Fare.
well Address were against the
maintenance of tariff higher than
was required for either protection
or revenue.
The Democratic party has favor.
ed tariff for revenue and a tariff
for protection, but it never favored
tariff for surplus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

G. D. RODGERS, County Surveyor
of Audrain county, is attending the
State Surveyors convention in Co.
lumbia, where he reads a most inn
portant paper. Charles is one of
the most prominent and efficient
surveyors in the State, and is
worthy the position of esteem he
occupies with all who know him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
HusrIers,
Fran the CentraIia Guard.

From the CentraIIA UuAFH.
j. A. Roberts informs us that he
has a fine colt by Sappington's
Montrose and has named it Bob
White, because it is a hustler.
Sucn is fame. Bob's reputation as
a hustler will be perpetuated in
in our fine stock, and this is a fiat
tering recognition of his well
known qualities as thorough
bred. We now can boast of Bill
Switzler, Geo. Vest, John Hinton,
Tom Carter and Bob White in our
pedigree stock record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

SENATOR S. H. Claycomb, of
Jasper county, called upon us this
morning. He is a candidate for
Lieutenant-Governor. He served
in the Thirty-third General AS
sembly, and is at present State
Senator from the Joplin district.
He, while in the House and Senate,
stood up square for the interests of
the people against railroad and all
corporations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
THE school board reelected a

The school board reelected all
the old teachers except j. P. Gass,
who has resigned to accept the
superintendency of the Fulton
schools. The school board showed
good judgment in this matter and
passed a fitting endorsement of the
good work done by our teachers.
B. w. Torreyson was elected in
place Of J. P. Gass. Torreyson is
a young teacher of reputation who
has experience; is hard student;
a good disciplinarian, and will be
. valuable acquisition to our pres
ent corps Of teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

SOME of the anti-Francis papers
that have been giving his defects
in magnifed style, have prob
ably forgotten that he used to wear
stone-bruises on his heels--at least
they have not said anything about
it in their charges. He has prob
ably been guilty of canning dogs,
hanging cats across the clothes line
to see them fight, and worrying
the neighbor boy by telling him
his dog wouldn't bite, fishing with
a pin hook, &c. These papers
should go back and find these
things-it would help them won
derfully in their writings.-E
change.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
James W. Boyd, of st. Joe, for the
Kansas City Court Of
Aptsaafa


The press throughout his dis
trict very generally regards with
much favor the candidacy OF Jas.
w. Boyd for the office of Judge OF
the Kansas City Court of Appeals.
AS an indication of this fact the
following editorial from the Kan
sas City Times is reproduced:
James W. Boyd, of st. Joseph.
NO., was born and reared in South
Carolina, where his ancestors lived
prior to 1776. On or near the old
homestead there stands beautiful
monument erected to the memory
of his relatives who were killed in
the revolution. Mr.. Boyd was in
the Confederate army during the
last six months of the war, being
then only sixteen years old. He
was engaged in a number of severe
battles, and during d part of the
time was in command of as gallant
a company as ever went to war.
The ravages of war swept his
his fathers fortune away, but Mr..
Boyd was determined to obtain a
good education. By his energy
and industry he prepared himself
for college, then attended for four
years one of the finest institutions
of learning in the South, where he
graduated with high distinction.
He then studied law at Abbe-
vile, S. c., from which place he
removed to st. Joseph, Mo-, in
May, 1874. At that time he was
not acquainted with five men in
Missouri. Here he began the
practice of law with his character
istic energy and in short time was
recognized as one of the leading
lawyers of Northwest Missouri.
A number of years ago he was
elected Prosecuting Attorney of
Buchanan county, and he filled the
office with signal ability. He pre-
pared over thousand indictments,
many of them intricate and difficult
to draw. but no Indictment he ever
drew was found to be defective.
He declined the office for another
| term.
His brightest achievements have
been in his extensive civil practice,
in which he has been remarkably
successful. The records of the
Supreme and Appellate Courts
abound with his successes. He is
an excellent lawyer, fine classic
scholar, graceful writer, eloquent
speaker, and is at all times a
genial, kind and courteous gentle
man.
In every political contest In
which the Democratic party has
engaged for the last fourteen years
he has been active and prominent,
doing valiant service at all times
for the Democracy of Northwest
Missouri. He is generally a dele
gate to the State conventions. In
1885 he was elected Grand Master
of the Masonic Grand Lodge OF
Missouri, and he filled this high
trust in very able and creditable
manner. He has made many
literary speeches, and some OF
them have attracted the attention
of the literary journals of this and
foreign countries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

The Democracy Of franklin
county, without . dissenting voice.
earnestly present for the considers
ton of the Democratic Shite don
vention to assemble It Jefferson
City, on August ~, the name Of
Hon. John w. Booth for The Inn
portant office of Attorney general.
Mr.. Booth was born and raised
in franklin county, and was ID
mitted to the bar in the year 1870.
He so rapidly advanced to prcm-
inence is his profession that in 1871
he was elected Prosecuting Attorney
of the country and reelected in
1874 without opposition. In 1873
he was elected Representative in
the 3oth general assembly and
became one OF the active mambers
of that body.
Two years ago, with his party in
a hopeless minority, Mr.. Booth
sacrificed lucrative practice to !
lead for his party ca forlorn hope"
for the Legislature, but he conduct
ed his canvass with such signal
ability as not only TO secure his
own election by large majority,
but the success of more than half
the county ticket.
Upon taking his seat rs mem-
Der of the Bath general assembly,
he was at once recognized he the
natural leader of the Democratic
majority in that body. In the long
and bitter struggle which snsued
between the people and tho rail-
roads, he was the earness, vigilant
and faithful friend of the people,
incorruptible and without fear.
Indeed, in this behalf, his services
will not soon be forgotten BY the
people of the State.
Mr.. Booth is a lawyer or fne
abilities and first-class attainraents;
active end industrious; q close
reasoner and a fluent speaker, and
by reason of his expel,ien0e
thoroughly qualified to perform
the duties of the position TO which
he aspires.
He is in the full vigor of mental
and physical manhood. His
habits are unexceptional, hin life
pure, his intercourse genial and
without the slightest pretersiors.
He is kind and approachable and
liberal beyond the just limit cf his
modest means.
That his nomination would be
universally approved is evident
from the recent expressions IF tn,
press of the State, and we ,;laina
thatin him the party has a man
who would be unexcelled in ropu-
larity as a candidate, and who
would bring to the Office if elected,
all the elements which 60 to mako
a well-balanced and influential
legal adviser of the State. n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

J.W. BOOTH, of Franklin coun-
ty, this district, is in Audrain
and a candidate for Attorney-Gen-
eral. Booth is thorough, un-
fiinehing Democrat and a gentle
man of sterling worth and would
make a frst-class official. He has
host of friends in Audrain coun-
ty and is making more. The bet
ter the people know him the better
they like him. He will stand close
acquaintance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

Delicate persons, and all whose
systems have become debiliated,
should bear in mind that Simmons
Liver Regulator is not drastic,
purging medicine, does not weakin
or deplete the system as other pur-
gatives do, but acts gently. 1t
will invigorate like a glass of wine,
but is no intoxicating beverage to
lead to intemperance will pro-
mote digestion, dissipate headache,
and generally tone up the system.
Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, of Ga,
says Summons Liver Regulator
is mild and suits me better than
more active remedies"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

A TRIP SouTH.-Mr. L. M. Mar.
tina prominent Iowa railroad man,
and Superintendent of the St.
Louis, Des Moines & Northern R.
r. says: Con my return from a
recent trip South, where the water
was very impure, was attacked
with violent case of cholera NOR
bus. Having heard agreat deal OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy l concluded to
try it and with the most beneficial
results; within six hours / was
completely cured" No well regu-
lated household should ever be
without bottle of Chamberlain's .
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. Sold by
G. R. GIBBS, Druggist,
d&w-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
SYrnp OF Figa.

1t is Natures own true laxative.
1t is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit,
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles
etc Manufactured only by the
CaiIl'ornia Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by
G. R. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico,
Mo. Dec. II, 1889.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
The Popular Approval.

Of the efforts of the California
Fig Syrup Company to present to
the public an agreeable and effec-
tive substitute for the bitter,
nauseous liver medicines ard ca
thartics formerly used is as gratify-
ing to the Company as it is credit
able to the good taste of the pub
lie. The large and rapidly in
creasing sale Of Syrup of Figs, and
the promptly beneficial effects of
a single dose are convincing proofs
that it is the most easily taken and
the most pleasantly effective
remedy known. For sale by C. r.
Gibbs, druggist, Mexico, Mo.
Till J,1ue -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
It's Different, You Know.
Enoss, fha Harx.ns, Iudsxns.

The Montgomery Standard,
which copied an article from d
Nevada paper attacking d. r.
Francis, is surprised that the lex.
leo LEDGER gave space to the arti-
Gle sf the st. Louis Stdr-Soynss on
the canvass made by Gov. More
house in Montgomery county, and
asks that paper to set the people
of Montgomery county right in
that matter. Certainly it was very
naughty in Bob White Of the LED.
GER to publish that article. as the
high privilege of making adverse
criticisms on candidate for Gov
ernor belongs exclusively to the
papers which are opposing ID. r.
Francis and whose editors seem to
reyel in delight in their nefariyus
work. Some one in Montgomery
county should rise up and clear
away the imputahon cast upon the
county in the Moreherse beers
matter and not the Mexico LEpslrR,
which only gave currency to rhatt
fhas been an onep gcreA for we, Ks.
"Where there Il so much smoke
there must te some fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
MoRrHousE, in his effort at an

MoRaHousE, in his effort at an
explanation Of the McClain letter,
admitted that he took McClain's 8
stock, but excused himself upon
the grounds that II was done under
orders from his superior officers,
but that he knew it was "legalized
robbery" We overhead a prom
inent gentleman, of this county,
and up to this time for Morehouse,
say ''that he Morehouse1 had cer-
tainly valued his commission as
lieutenant above his honor, or he
would have preferred to resign and
let somebody else do the robbing."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
Sam Jones.
From the CHllAWax Oar tie.

From private sources we under
stand that many Of the Mexico
people believed that Sam yorIes
was excoriating a minister Of that
city who, while intending 10 vote
Cor Local Option and favoring II In
conversation, has refused TO preach
il or take the stump for IL. This,
we understand, was one ofthc chief
causes Of the dissatisfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

PROF. w. M. Treioar has been
added to the musical faculty of
Hardin College. With Schumacher
and Treloar, this school will lead
all others in the West in musical
educatinn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
vernon County Goes Wet.

NEVADA, No. May 3l.--Oilicial
returns from the Local Option cleo
ton show that the county outside
Of Nevada has gone wet by 10 ma
jority. The election was held
Tuesday, but the vote was so cio.le
that the result was in doubt until
the return Of the poll-books to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

DoN'T fail to read what the
Franklin County Observer says of
]. W. Booth, candidate for At
torney-General. Booth lives in
this district and is worthy of all
the good things said of him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

The best spring medicine or
blood purifier you can take, is a
few doses of st. Patrick's Pills.
They cost 25 cents a box and viii
accomplish more good than $1.00
invested in any other medicine.
Guaranteed and sold by
G. r. GIBBs, Druggist,
ddtw-tf Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

Mr.. G. w. Battsil, : travelling
man representing Messrs. 8. COL
Inns Son 4 Co., printing inks,
after suffering intensely for two or
three days with lameness of the
shoulders and back, completely
cured it with two applications Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. IL
cures lameness and rheumatism
when all other treatment fails.
Guaranteed and sold by G. r.
Gibbs. d&w If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

VOTE your sentiments and
don't let the bosses buy or bull
doze you. They are cracking their
whips and will do anything to
nominate their pets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

MEXICO was crowded with farm
ers to-day and all who were able
to meet D. r. Francis expressed
their approval of his candidacy for
Governor of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

A LARGE number of people are
now visitingin Mexico and attend
ing the closing exercises of Hardin
College, the best college for girls in
the West
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

Our esteemed contemporary says
''look out for the campaign liar.
The suggestion is unnecessary,
Cookie; the public is posted and
has its eve on you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

JOHN A. BROOKS, of Missouri,
formerly of Mexico, has been nomi-
mated for Vice-President of the
United States on the Prohibition
ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

Leb. Wiley, of this county, car
ried off the medal in the inter-
Collegiate contest at Fayette Fri
day. he is one Of tho very best
young orators in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
Notice to the Public.

All stock on my farm belongs to
me and no one else has right to
sell or mortgage the same. :s
dow II ALBEIT WHITE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

PROF. Treloar, one of the best
teachers in the State, will have
charge of the musical department
at Hardin College next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

EVERY Democrat in the county
should vote at the Democratic
primary. None but Democrats
will be permitted to vote.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

SOME of the POLITICAL strikers in
Mexico are surely laboring under a.
mistake. Go slow, boys, dog days
are not here yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

THE political fight will be over
June 9th, and we guess our readers
are glad of it. ..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

CALIFORNIA is for Thurman for
for Vice-President. "Cleveland
and Thurman" Just think of it
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

BLAINE has positively refused
the nomination. He is no hog and
evidently knows when he has
enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

, ALL who see and hear Francis
admit he is the man we want for
Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
Babvland for June is here. briehI

Babyland for June is here, bright
as ever. This little magazine is
better than candy Tor keeping your
baby in good humor. Why don't
you try it once 2 A years sub
scription go cents) is a trife, com
pared with the many hours Of en-
tertainment prepared for the little
ones. Full Of pictures and jingles,
and little stories. Published by
D. Lothrop Company. Any news
dealer or bookseller will forward
your subscrintiun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

We saw letter to-day, written
to gentleman Of this city from
Fulton, stating that two persons had
gone crazy and had been sent to
the asylum there since Sam Jones
was there, and that two or three
others were being watched by their
friends and expected TO become
insane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

At the coming primary electioe,
the polls will be kept open in the
towns from z .. m. until noon and
from 2 p. m. until Z r. ~. IN
county districts they viii - open
from 3 to7p. n. Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07
influential" Pardon.

Gov. Morehouse has pardcDea
Joe r. Davidson, Of Howell coun-
ty, who was recently sentenced y,
the penitentiary for manslaughter.
Davidson belongs to an infucntial
family, and had secured 4 monster
petition for pardon. Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

w. Y. White, Of Molino, brought
TO this office to-day 1 bunch Of rye.
measuring own 8 fsst in length.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-07

FRANCIS is gaming ground every
day. -...