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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

In the use of this blank no ques-
tions need be asked. A request to
sign is all that is necessary. The
convenient half-pint flask is much
in favor. A countryman who for
merly lmbibed a drink or two Of
whisky on his periodical visits to
town now buys a half-pint of al
cohol, and, having bought it, he
generally drinks it. This, perhaps,
measurably accounts for the in
crease in drunkenness. There is 9
suspicion that the so-called alcohol
of drug store commerce in Local
Option districts is ahrsslorless
whisky. This, however, has moi
been verified by affidavits. The
consumption of beer has, of fcourse,
decreased among the masses since
the saloons closed, but the receipts
of bottled beer in cases and bar
rels are large.
The Local Option law, as il
works here, has demonstrated that
it does not bear up its title-"An
act to provide for the prevention OF
the evils of intemperance," etc. Ii
has decreased the consumption OF
beer and mild alcoholic beverages
and increased the consumption OF
straight alcohol, and consequently,
the amount of drunkenness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Senator Vest and Sam Cook

bOtufiBe AustEllSeT.
We took occasion few weeks
ago to expose the opposition of the
Mexico Intelligencer to Senator
Vest. The editor was a candidate
for ali office he could not get, and
there was not language sufficient in
his vocabulary to express his in.
dignation at the great loss he and
the State of Missouri thus sustain
ed by the action of Senator Vest III
approving af another. We opine
the Senator will outl1ve the war
fare, but we will wager something
that the aforesaid editor will not
soon offer himself as sacrifice
upon the political altar. The peo-
pie of Audrain county are Demo-
Gratis, and not Democrats for reve-
nue. only. The IntelIigcncer, in this
instance, does not reflect the senti-
ments Of the people of Audrain
county. The Inteltigeeeer has mere
Up called harsh names without at
:. tempt at denial. Senator Vest sup.
sports our statement. Let the peo.
pie judge of our fairness and cour-
tesy. AS between George G. Vest
and Sam Cook they will not be
long deciding.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
PREMIUM
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Every person subscribing to or
renewing their subscription to the
Mexico Weekly LEDGER will be
Supplied with the Kansas CITY
Weekly Journal FREE during the
campaign of 1888. Here is an op-
portunity to place IN your family
the largest and best weekly paper
published in Kansas City. Send in
your name at once and get two pa
pers for the price of our own.
The Mexico Weekly LEDGER till
Jan. 1, 1889, and the Kansas City
Journal during campaign to new
subscribers for 75c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

FRANK SPENCE and Walter Dun
can, two of Mexico's most indus
trious and promising boys, will be
graduated atthe Mexico HighSchool
this week. The Mexico schools are
thorough in every department, and
these young men are now prepared
to battle with the world in any
line. The boys of Mexico have un-
usually good school advantages,
and it is a wonder that more of
them do not appreciate the op-
portunities afforded. If you will
notice boys who take a thorough
course in our Public Schools you
will find that they come to the
front no matter where they cast
their lot or what they do.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

A TRIP SoUTH.-Mr. L. M. Mar
tina prominent Iowa railroad man,
and Superintendent of the st.
Louis, Des Moines & Northern r.
r s@rs: "On my return from a
recent rip South, where the water
was very impure, 1 was attacked
with a violent case OF cholera NOR
bus. Having heard great deal OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy / 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 e
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. Sold by
G. r. GIBBS, Druggist,
d&w-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

Delicate persons, and ali whose
systems have become debiliatsd.
should bear in mind that Simmons
Liver Regulator il not drastic,
purging medicine, does not wsakin
or deplete the system ~ other pur-
gatives do, but acts gently. II
will invigorate like a glass Of wine,
but is no intoxicating beverage 70
lead to intemperance viii pro-
mote digestion, dissipate headache,
and generally tone up the system.
Hon. Alex. II. Stephens, Of Ga. !,
says: "sImmons Liver Regulator
Is mild aud suits me better than
more active remedies
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

Miss Annie Griffin aud Eugene
Tomlinson were quietly married
Wednesday at the residence of the
brides mother in this city by
Rev. C. Ell. McDermond. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tomlinson will reside in the
Cluster residence on Liberty street,
which the groom rented some time
since and has furnished elegantly
No invitations were issued and on.
1y immediate members of the fami,
lies were present. The wedding
yas a surprise to the public, but nc
young couple ever started in life
with better wishes from all who
know them. The LEDGER with
other warm friends extends con
gratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

The work on the Boulevard and
Fair Ground water service is about
complete. The cranes will be
erected at once and arrangements
made to have the Boulevard kept
wet. The main pipe was tapped
on South Western avenue from
which street the service pipe runs
along the south side of the BoaIe.
ward into the Fair Grounds, ending
west of the grand stand.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
THE FALL MEETING.
Mr.. Longham, of the "Rural
World" Tells Why it Will
be Successful Ons.

Mr.. c. s. Longman, of the st.
Louis Rural World, the organ ofthe
Missouri Trotting and Pacing
Horsebreeder's Association, is in
the city in the interest of the COM
ing race meeting, Mr.. Longham
visited the track this afternoon in
company with w. r. Carter. Talk
ing to a reporter for the LEDGER
Mr.. Longham said:
"We are going to have the most
successful race meeting ever held
in Missouri. An immense crowd
of representative horsemen will be
here. Now I'll tell you why this
meeting will be such a large one
and l can point out some of the de-
sirable features connected with
races of this sort. There is more
interest manifested in trotting
horses than ever before. This
very fact will bring a large number
of disinterested horsemen and
interested spectators. The in
terest in the breeding of trotting
stock is greater than ever and con-
sequently all of the breeders will
be here. This meeting will be un-
surpassed both in points of attend
&ance and fine exhibitions.
81 am very much pleased with
your town and think the selection
of this place for the meeting wise
/one. The entries are all in and
closed. There are one hundred
and two of them. The member
ship of our association now num-
bers two hundred and is growing
larger every day"
Mr.. Longham was delighted with
the Fair Grounds, though he saw
them under adverse circumstances
through a steady rain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Boss" Cook IN Franklin County,
From the New Haven Notes,


To the Editor of rhe Notes.
FRANKLIN Co., Mo-, May 22.-
We are credibly informed that
Dick Norton, Mr.. McDearmon,
Sam Cook, of Mexico, and Nat
Dryden, ofTroy, were IN st. Louis
on the Goth inst. How is this in
reference to the Congressional race,
when we take into consideration the
partnership of Dryden and the
pledges of Norton to be out in
case of McDearmon being in the
field and the fact to be announced
that Hutton, of Audrain, is to be
withdrawn and Cooks advocacy of
ego over to Norton to beat Rob-
inson at Mexico in 1886, when
Jones defeated the swindle by going
to Hutton? Jones will not sell to
any of them hence the combina-
ton. Robinson makes no fight
here and Jones will fight even him
at his home, if need be. No bar
gain, no sale, no swindling, is his
motto. Let Cook sell out; let Nc
Dearmon and Norton combine and
Pope's Bulls against secret So
cieties be made obsolete, yet must
the masses of the Democracy not
be defrauded by such purchases
and trickery as betrayed the ma
jority of the Democracy of Frank
lin county in 1887. Let US stand
by a home mana man who will
not betray US or the principles of
time-honored Democracy and who
will net stoop to buy and would
scorn to sell the vote or influence
of single friend for place or posi-
ton even in the honorable office of
Congressman. Some seem to think
that the son of Franklin and War
ren, DIR. Jones, is seeking the en-
dorsement of those whom he de-
feated honorably in the past, but
he only asks the support of all
true Democrats, and ignores by
cones. Let Franklin county have
some honors, and if soreheads who
have no respect for home or prin-
ciple exist in the county, let them
stand from under. X
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31


Is, 900, 600 acres of the Montana
Indian Reservation just opened foi
settlement near Great Falls, Ft.
Benton, Assinniboine and Glasgow
consisting of rich mineral and coal
districts, grazing and farm lands Of
the very highest quality. The op-
portunities for making money here
are greater than anywhere else in
the United States. This is the
time to 60 and secure your location.
For rates, maps, or other informa-
ton, Address. G. H. Warren, Gen.
Pass. Agent. st. P, NJ. d NJ. Ry.,
ST. Paul, Mimi.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Kennen at vandalia-

N
Our boys are highly pleased that
Ed. Kennen has become candi-
date for State Senate from the lllth
district. They know him to te :
young man Of sterling worth, q
Democrat of the deepest dye md
an untiring worker for the best in4
terest Of any cause he sspouves.
He is self-made made man, well
educated, studies the topics Of The
day, and type Of the Democracy
of the district. Mr.. Kennen has q
host of friends in all parts of the
district who will labor zealously
| to procure his nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

One fare for the round trip to the
National Prohibition Convention
heldat Indianapolis, May 80, Ma
tional Democratic Convention, st.
Louis, June 5, National Republi-
can Convention, Chicago, June 10,
and the North American Saenger-
bund Biennial Festival, st. Louis,
June 1916. For particulars call on
e. $. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
MEXICO MISSOURI, THURSDAY NAY 81 1888.

as tariff reform politieions would
have us believe2 ? Is it true that
"tariff production to Agriculture"
ssis farce ?n
The greatest loss the farmers
have suffered for years is from the
present low price of cattle, a
steady decline which has continued
for the past five years. Explain
away the cause as you will, it is
the result of over-production and
the price of cattle is governed by
the law of supply and demand.
The only remedy is to cut off the
supply or increase the demand.
The tariff of 1888 reduced the
duty ON wool. Importations in
creased and the demand for
domestic wool decreased. The
result was, wool growers reduced
their focks and put cattle on their
frams in the place of sheep.
The statistics of Missouri show
that cattle increased about 10000
head between 1884 and 1888, and
Prof. Sanborn's last report
estimates the decrease in sheep
for the same time at 100000, so
that the loss in sheep, just equals
the gain in cattle in the State. The
same is undoubtedly true of. other
States. Now what is the remedy
for this over-production of cattle ?
The wool growers say, reform the
tariff so as to keep out the foreign
wool, both raw the manufactured,
and the result will be an increased
demand for wool and sheep. Then
the farmers will save the lambs
and ship the COWS to market, so
inci ease the number of sheep and
decrease the number of cattle.
Let the farmers of the county
abandon the Granger idea of at
tempting to control the price OF
what they buy and follow the ex-
ample of the Standard Oil Com
pany, the coal combine and the
whisky trust. They control the
production and consequently the
price of what they sell.
w. S. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Five Dollars i'm Gold.

The LEDGER will give five dol
lars in gold to the party who
guesses nearest to the names of the
Democratic candidates who carry
Audrain county, including State,
Senatorial, Congressional and
County offices and County Judges
of the Eastern and Western Dis
tricts, township officers only ex-
cepted. Any old subscriber who il
paid in advance or who pays a
year in Advance or any new sub.
scriber who pays IN advance is en-.
titled to guess. Call at the LED.
GER office and see the prize. I'd
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

THE political heelers who lie
around on street corners and tell
farmers how to vote are meeting
with poor success. IF these ring
sters would go to work and earn a
living instead of attending to other
peoples business they would not
be an eye-sore to the community.
The farmers of Audrain county are
intelligent and reading people,
who don't have to be told how to
vote.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

Another Card from Green Clay.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, No., May 25.-During
my absence I understood a series
of articles had appeared in the
LEDGER-the last of which only I
have read-misrepresenting my
relations to Senator Vest. On my
arrival home l took the very earli-
est occasion of an audience at the
Court House to state fully my posi-
tion towards Senator Vest. A short
hand reporter, employed, as I
learned, by the LEDGER, took
down my speech, and consequent
ly you were in possession of my
views regarding Senator Vest, and
common fairness demanded that
you correct the false impression
which had been so industriously
circulated through the columns of
you paper; yet, if am not mis-
taxed, not a word by way of correc-
tion of such misrepresentation has
appeared in your paper.
My sentiments towards Senator
Vest were clearly stated as those of
kthe most cordial friendship and ad-
1liration; and should I have the
honor to represent this Senatorial
district, it would --afford me the
kgreatest pleasure to cooperate for
Z Ais return to the United States
Senate. You have full report of
my speech and can readily refer to
my position, which was stated in
much stronger language than / can
express in this short card.
| regard this persistent misrep-
resentation under nom de plume
in my absence, and in the absence
now of even the slightest ground of
justification, as malicious, and de-
>liberately intended to make false
issue upon me.
ask the insertion of this COM
munication in the LEDGER as an adj
yertisement to be paid for.
GREEN CLAY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

Is the delightful liquid laxative,
and the only true remedy Tor
habitual constipation and the
many ills depending on q weak or
inactive condition Of the kidneys,
liver, and bowels. II iss pleasant
remedy to take, both 70 oid s,,d
young; it is gentle in its sction aild
effective; it is acceptable 70 ate
stomach, and stfengEhSSn the
organs on which il acts. 1fanA-
factured only by the Cali{crnia Fig
Syrup Company, San Trancisos,
Cal. For sale by c. B. Gibbs,
druggist, Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
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 and ca
thartics formerly used is as crafty
ing to the Company as it is credit
able to the good taste of the ppb-
lie. The large and rapidly in
creasing sale of Syrup of Figs, and
the promptly beneficial effects of
single dose are convincing proofs
that it is the mosteasily taken and
the most pleasantly effective
remedy known. For sale by G. 4.
Gibbs, druggist, Mexico, Mo.
Till June f2.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

Too MANY irons should not be
in the fire at once. While we are
fooling with a tobacco factory and
the Sala1nander company we will
lose both. Let's go after one or the
other and get it. Mexico is losing
its reputation for getting what it
goes after, and no wonder
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

GENERAL JACKSON L. SMITH is
in Mexico in the interest of his can.
didacy for the Kansas City Court o1
Appeals. Gen. Smith is not un-
known to the Democracy of Mis-
souri,, and the better he is known
the better he is liked. He has
many and warm friends in Au.
drain, who, knowing his ability
and sterling worth, are enthusias.
tic in his support.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

The LEDGER job department has
just completed 300 embossed we'd
dirg invitations to be sent to Butte
City, Montana, for the wedding
of Miss Rosie Lee Reed formerly oi
this city. to Mr.. Francis T. Me-
Bride, prominent citizen Of that
place, to take place Tuesday, june
10, 1T 8 p. m. The happy couple
will make an extensive bridal tour
East.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Pike Solid for Francis.
rrom The BowIlng Green Times.

Ffom the BoWIihg tfreeb HINES.
We see it stated around that four
of the Pike county delegates to the
State convention are for More
house. We wish to brand this as
untrue. The delegates are pre-
sorlally pledged to vote for Francis
as long as he has a fighting chance
in the convention. This is GER
tainly not very much in favor Of
Morehouse.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
An old lady on the train between

An old lady on the train between
Fulton and Auxvasset the other day,
apparently experiencing her first
ride on the cars, was very much
disturbed when the train reached
the trestle over the Auxvasse. The
elevation of the road at this point
is very great and the cars seem as
suspended in mid-air. As the
train passed over the trestle the
old lady convulsively grasped the
seat and held her breath until the
other side of the chasm was reach
led, when she gave deep sigh OF
relief and exclaimed; "Thank
God, she's lit l''-CalIaway Gazette.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31


THERE are two burning questions
agitating the people of this country
which could be answered by a SIM
pie yes or no from certain individ-
|uals who are SO unobliging as to re-
main dumb. One of these is
whether Mr.. Blaine will accept the
Republican nomination for the
Presidency or not if it is offered to
him. The other is whether or not
Miss Endicott is engaged to be
married to Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain? The men of the natien are
very much exercised By the one,
while the women are in. great dis
tress about the other.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

The Mexico Public School is
Just closing another most success
ful year. Our school has a State
wide reputation and deserves it.
No school anywhere has a better
Superintendent, a better faculty
clear through, or a better board be-
hind it. The work accomplished
bears out all the good things said
of our school.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Unsatisfactory Results of Local
Option.

SrANBERRY, Mo-, May 23.-
The Local Option law went into eff
feet IN Stanberry and Gentry coun-
ty March 2. At that time two
"gallon houses" were running in
this city, no dramshop licensehav-
ing been issued for more than a
year previous. One of the houses
at once closed ; the other stopped
the sale of intoxicants, but kept
open until its pool table license ex-
pired, u week ago. Stanberry has
been regarded as sober town,
there being very few excessive
drinkers here, and the sight of a
drunken man, either resident Of
the town or a countryman, was
rare. Now, however, scarcely a
day passes that some intoxicated
person is not seen on the streets.
When the law went into effect some
of the druggists secured convenient
tabs of the following blank, which
applicants for alcohol are required
to sign:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

DEATHS CAUSED by excessive in
diligence in cigarettes are not in
frequent, but it is not often thai
one cigar is held responsible for 8
mans demise. August Edison, 6
Swede, living in st. Paul, Mimi.
died last Saturday night suddenly
after smoking a cigar known as g
"Two-for." The brand should
hereafter be called "The Done-for. y
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
aseYenth,, for o,uaY.

From Ile Csafsstiist sstftl3tatsis
The Bloody Seventh" was is
line for Dryden, Caruth and O'Day
and of course they all got there
We unfortunately lost Or. Shields
but then we could hardly expect 10
get the earth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

Mr.. RANDALL criticises the Pres
dents message because it "looks
towards Free Trade" Any abate.
ment of the war tariff is "look
towards Free Trade" but it doesn't
get there "by "a long chalk" as
Horace Greeley used to say. The
idea that the tariff is to be per-
petuated at an average of AZ per
cent. because any reduction CLOCKS
towards Free Trade" is quite too
preposterous for serious considera-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

ANY idea that it is CRIME for a
man not to be for some one candi-
date for an Off is an innovation in
this free and unaristocratic coun-
try. The beauty of our form OF
government consists in the fact
that the ballot is free and untram-
meled and that every man can vote
his sentiments and for the man of
his choice without being bulfdozed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Syvsp q rirs.

1t is Natures own true laxative.
Il is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse ths System when Bilious
or Costiye; 10 dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit,
ual c Constipation. Indigestion, Piles
etc Manufactured only BY the
California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For salc By
C. B. Gibba, druggist, MexiuDs
No. Dc. Y, T.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

SHOULD the proposed change of
the Signal Service Bureau from the
War Department to the Agricultur-
al Department be carried out per-
haps the weather could be made to
conform itself more thoroughly to
the welfare of crops and less to the
encouragement of warlike passions
or
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

THERE will be no candidate for
the Kansas City Court of Appeals
before the people of this county
more worthy of support than Tur-
ner A. Gill, of Kansas City, a
genial gentleman ripe in the knowl-
edge of law and with character
pure as the driven snow. He is Pc
culiarly adapted to the position for
which his name is being used. In
this issue of the LEDGER will be
found a brief history of his life,
which we ask our readers to notice,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

WHEN you reflect that at picnies
hundred years ago it was the Gus
tom for the girls to stand up in a
row and let the men kiss them all
goodbye, all the enthusiasm about
national progress seems to be a
grave mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

IT is amusing to see the Mexico
"farmers, !" who spend their time
whiting dry goods boxes while
the honest sons of toll make a liv-
ing Tor them, try to tell the latter
how they must vote
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

w. X. Roberts has returned to
his home in this city after an alb
sence of several years in China,
India and Hawaii. He has kindly
furnished the LEpeER with interest
ing accounts of his travels which
will appear soon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31
Not . High Priced vagrant.

MARSHALL, Mo-, May 25.--Jacob
Boatright, a worthless negre who
who was convicted Of vagrancy !
few days ago was to-day sold at
the Court House door ct publi,
auction. He brought $3.50 and
his purchaser has control of hin
services for six months. +
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-05-31

A WE'LL charged with electricity
has been struck at Lebanon, Mo.
The fluid obtained would be just
the kind with which to water
electric-light stock.