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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
The Presidents Message.
From the washington Post.


A gentleman who had an early
appointment with the President
few mornings ago found him hard
at work at his desk in his private
office, steadily writing on . small
tablet. He did not cease until he
had covered two pages with close
ly written words and these he de.
tached from the tablet and placed
upon hook by his side.
The President was writing his
message. He has been engaged
upon it at odd moments ever since
he returned from his Western trip.
He does not wait until Congress is
almost at hand and then sit down
to the task of composing q docu-
ment that generally consists of
from IL, 900 to 25,o 900 words. On
the contrary, whenever an idea oc.
ours to, him, he writes it down, in
complete form, and with all the
vlgor that attaches to a thought
committed to paper at the moment
Of its inception. When the time
diaws near for the final prepara-
ton of the message, he takes his
great pile of papers from their
hook, classifies them, YIELDS them
together in connected form, and
passes them over to his typewriter.
The copy that is returned to him
is revised and then another copy is
made for the printer. In this man.
ner the message is framed by easy
stages, as it were, and the Presi-
dent does not feel the burden of its
composition.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Mrs. Taylor Fox and son, VIM.
Fox, were last week fined 81 and
costs each for disturbing the peace
of Thomas Stinson's family, in
Highland addition. The son went
to Jail, not having the money to
pay the fine. Mrs. Fox said that
she would go to Jail; that che did
not propose to pay cent. Con-
stable Bnnton started to the Jail
with her, but before she reached
there backed out and said that she
would hustle around and try to
raise the money. She appeared to
be in terrible state of mind and
said that she would rather be dead
than to suffer such a disgrace anC
| she wished some one would Kill
| mar
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
PROTECT OUR BREAD.

The machinery of the law has not been put to work
too speedily against the fraudulent of ammonia and
alum Baking Powders Both health and the pocket OF
the people demanding protection The legislatures OF
New York Illinois Minnesota have taken this matter
adulteration up and especially that of Baking Powders
It will be in the interest of public health when their sale
is made misdeneanor every State in the UNION and
the penalties of the law rgidy enforced There is no
article human wckedy aduerated than that
of Baking Powder.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the only pure
cream of powder having general sale that is Tree
from ammonia alum or tant any kind of mpurty 1t
makes the sweetest lghtes bread biscuit and cake
perfectly digestibe whether hot cold costs
more to manufacture Dr. Prices any other baking
powder. 1t superior every other known and the
standard for forty years.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder is re-
ported by all authorizes as free from Ammonia,
Alum, or any other adulterant In fact, the
purity of this ideal powder has never been ques-
tened
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

The reporter that had accompan-
led the special train to the scene
of the wreck hurried down to the
enbankment and found man who
had one arm in a sling, a bandage
over one eye, his front teeth gone,
and his nose knocked four points to
star-board, sitting on a broken truck
Of the sleeping-ear surveying the
horrible ruin about him.
"Can you give me some partieul-
ars of this accident2" he asked, TAX
ing out his note book.
II haven't heard of any accident,
young man." replied the disfgnred
party stiffiy.
He was one of the officers of the
road
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
THE BURNED BOAT.
Twelve Lives Lost and Sixteen Per.
sons Neutrality-suspicious. Of
Ineendiarism.

VIcKsBURs, MISE, Oct. 20 The
Oliver Blerne laid up at Milliken's
bend at ~ o'clock last night and
took on about rs bales of cotton.
The mate had some trouble with
the rousters, many of them quitting
work, after which the mate hired
the levee men, paying them %
cents per hour. This enraged the
negroes, who made open threats
against the mate and the boat. AT
$3.50 this morning the cotton in the
deck room was discovered on fire
and the entire boat was q mass of
flames in a short time. Every ef-
fort was made to save the lives OF
those on board, but it is feared the
list of lost will reach twelve or
more. The passengers lost every
thing, and it is reported the boats
books were also lost. The boat
had 7OS bales of cotton on board,
and was lying at the landing. where
she burned, waiting for daylight
to cross bar near there. The list
of the lost, as reported by Capt.
Thorwegen, ia telegram received
at 2 p. NJ, is as follows:
Two children of DR.. .Worrell, of
Baton Rouge.
Sam V. Entriken.
The two chambermaids.
A daughter of Mr.. Adams, of
Omaha.
A nurse Of Mrs. Frazier, OF
Natchez.
Mrs. .Woodlidge, of New Orleans.
A number of deckers.
The barber. second cook and
pantry yman, five cabin boys and
two white levee laborers.
The passengers and crew lost
nearly everything they had in the
way of clothing and baggage, many
leaving the boat in their night
clothes and bare feet. There were
quite a number of narrow escapes.
The insurance value of the boat
was placed at $61, 600, though she
was insured for only $46, 900. To-
tai loss of boat and cargo, S100, GOO,
The cotton was also insured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Be sure and call and inspect
La Crosse Lumber Co.'S. stock.
Money In Sheen.

Sheep may come a little nearer
returning something for nothing
than can be had from some other
investments, but The man who puts
dis money into flock, Of whatever
size or breed Of sheep, and afterwards
omits to accord all the essentials to
thrift and improvement, is only
surprising himself and need look for
no other results chan disappointed
hopes and depleted pocket-book
On the other hand, the farmer who
secures the proper type of sheep and
accords to these plenty Of feed and
such security from exposure as hn-
manity and economy may dictate,
will find himself rewarded by re-
turns certain to lose nothing in
comparison with the best that comes
to him through any other source.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
THE nevspaper mem of Moberl

The newspaper men of Moberly
"got together" during the meeting
of the editorial association in that
city and entertained the visitors in
a royal manner. This speaks well
tor q town and even better for the
newspapers when you find the
editors in harmony on all questions
which tend toward the growth
and prosperity of their city. W.
are glad to know that the days O
personal journalism, backbitine
and pickering between local editor
is past at least in Missouri. Their,
is no more reason or sense II
newspaper men quarreling will
each other than there is for bust
ness men in other callings to be a
outs and continually fussing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
BEAVER DAM VALLEY.
A Happy Event-Isirthday Celebration
In Honor Of Mr.. John Waugh.
Correspondenee Of the Ledger.

Correspondence OF tho Ledger.
BEAVER DAM, Oct. 29.-Mr. and
Mrs. L. K. Crockett, who full well
know how to arrange as well as en-.
tertain on such occasions, on last
Monday morning sent out go invita-
tions to the young society people as
well as to many OF the older ones
along the valley.
This birthday party was in honor
of Mr.. John Waugh, who has resid-
ed in our midst for eight or ten
years, and, although young in ap-
pearance, he has just entered the
bachelors list. Yes, we are init.
mately acquainted with J. W., and
we most unhesitatingly pronounce
him modle young man in the
truest sense of the word.
Music comprised a part Of the
evenings enjoyments as we'll as the
very popular games of tiddledywinks
and hull-gull, checkers, etc. Also
free for all moonlight foot race
with five entries and won by Mr..
Waugh which was real exciting.
Just as the clock struck 10, sup
per was announced, the company re-
paird to the dining hall where they
found table not only neatly decor
ated with flowers but heavily laden
with viands and cakes of every kind.
A pyramid of fruits surrounding the
cake artistically trimmed in the cen
ter of the table was beyond doubt
a beauty laden with candies. nuts,
bananas, float, etc.
This elaborate luncheon was serv-
ed to about 65 guests.
Mrs. L. K. Crockett and daughter,
also Mrs. M. V. Ford, deserve special
mention as they took special pains
to make the affair enjoyable to all
present.
Mr.. Waugh was presented with
the following presents:
Cakes by Mrs. R. A. Calhoun,
Mrs. Irving Calhoun, Mrs. M. V.
Ford, Mrs. Y. G. Thomas, Mrs. C.
Il. Crockett, Mrs. R. A. Boyd, Mrs.
D. K. Crockett and Mrs. 7. NJ. Ford.
James and Cad Crockett, one
handsome Bible containing the late
revisions.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Calhoun,
beautiful silk tie.
Mr.. r. Z. Calhoun, black silk
handkerchief.
George Pearson, set Of gold cuff
buttons.
Misses Nellie and Katie Crockett,
morocco cuff and collar case with
silver leaf lining.
Miss Vannie Eller, writing case
Mr.. r. A. Boyd, box Of cigars.
Mr.. E. II. Dicus. silk tie.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
THE Editorial Association. viii

THE Editorial Association. which
met at Moberly this week, was one
of the most successful ever held in
Missouri. Questions of vital inter-
est to the newspaper fraternity
were thoroughly and intelligently
discussed. The movement to EN-.
ploy sn agent in st. Louis to ham
die ali foreign advertising was con.
summated. Mr.. Simpson, of Seda'
liza, was employed at a salary oi
SO, 900 year, and is now located
in st. Louis. He represents some
of the best newspapers in Missouri
and one thing is certain, that if thu
foreign advertiser wants to reach
the country reader in Missouri, h'
has got to get "Simpson's list"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
SUICIDE BY AMMONIA.
The Terrible Agony Does Not Prevent
Its Use.

No poison brings death with more
maddening agony than ammonia,but
that fact does not seem to dis
courage the suicide. The man
Harrowitz, who deliberately swal-
lowed fatal dose of the drug in
New York recently, is only one of
the many who have gone the am
monia route to death in spite Of the
excruciating pain. DR.. Blyth has
recorded thirty cases of ammonia
poisoning in the small London dis
trict Of which he is health officer;
Professor Mitchell mentions twenty
two cases, and four have occurred
during the short time DR.. jenkins
has been connected with the cor
oner's office in New York.
Gases of slow poisoning from am
monia are of constant occurrence
among men who work in its manu-.
facture, or even in decomposing
substances which give it off in con-
siderable quantities. Ammonia
slowly and from day to day taken
into the system, causes the complex
ion to lose its freshness, and thu
skin of men who get heavily impreg
mated with it has a 1isagreeable
blotched and discolored appearance
Taken into the stomach from da,
to day in even the small quantitie
used to adulterate food, such a
baking powder, it not only iniure
the complexion but attacks the lin
ing of the stomach, and is the sourc
of much general i'll health.
| The recent rapid increase IN tn
use of ammonia for various pur
poses, and the consequent increas
in its manufacture, have made
one of the most easily obtained poi
sons and, although everybody is ia
miliar with it in some form, there
a surprising amount of ignorance q
its dangerous qualities. It's use q
an adulterant in any food prepars
ton is simply a crime, and as
crime should be punished.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Rev. MARTIN, the evangelist, is a
power for good in the religious
world. He has probably made
more converts to the Chris.
tian religion in the same length oi
time than any evangelist of the
present day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Telegram a Missouri Horse.

From the Rural World.
DR.. Bates, the owner of Tele-
gram, the Missouri-bred PAGER who
has been making them all go this
year, refused 81 900 cash for the
gelding in July. When told that
he should have let him 60 the
Doctor wlnked the other eye and
said: "He's in the 5000 stake
pace at Independence" The re-
turns show that the Doctor was
wise to hold on to a good thing.
By the way, I see many of the turf
papers give the sire of Telegram as
Telegram, Jr., which is incorrect.
Telegram was sired by a saddle
horse called Telegraph, which was
owned near New London, Rails
county, Mo-, and Telegram was
bred there by widow. Telegraph
was overheated one day by a long
trip on the road, swan a creek
which was bank-full, was left
standing in an open shed over
night and died from the effect
of the exposure. Telegram
was bought by Smith & Jackson OF
Palmyra, who gave him a record OF
2:24 IL last year at Marshall.
Nothing is known of the breeding
of his sire Or dam except that they
were fast saddlers and PAGERS.
Use La Crosse Lumber Co's. ready
mixed paints. Guaranteed strictly
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Ecumenical.

Some say ssEc-umenical." Bishop
Hurst, the promoter of the proposed
American university nd one OF the
scholars of Methodism, thinks that
is right. But the Rev. DR.. Corey,
pastor of the great Metropolitan
Church, Of Washington, is emphatic
in the belief that "Ee-cumenicaf il
better. He has written to the editor
Of a great dictionary and has thai
authority for his pronunciation
Several OF the broad dialect breth.
rem, like the Rev. Ralph Abercrom
bic, Of Shrewsbury, England, call il
"Ee-coo mee-nicaI."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Now is the time for Mexico to
agitate the question of a mile
track-not only to agitate the ques'
tion, but to secure the track. Now
is the accepted time for this enter
prise. Unless work begins on 6
mile track in Mexico promptly
some other town in the State will
secure the prestige which such
race course gives. We know sew
eral horse men who do not live il
Mexico who will contribute $5O(
toward such an enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
You are saving one profit by
buying of La Crosse Lumber Co.
Things That Cause a Smile.

Things That Cause Smile.
Approaching close of the New
York campaign and several thou
sand overworked political mouths.
Insinuation that President Harri-
son got that barrel of whisky with a
view to capturing the Kentucky
votes.
Mr.. Dana's distress at finding no
new flaws to pick in Cleveland's
character.
Return of la grippe and the ac-
companying jokes about it. This is
a very grim smile indeed.
Anger Of one would-be voter Of
the fair sex because her age was
asked.
DIR. Keeley's resolution to keer
mum.
Fosters weather predictions which
never come to pass.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Be sure and call and inspecl
La Crosse Lumber Co.'S. stock.

DR.. II. G. McFall had q valuable
horse stolen from the Nichols
pasture, northwest of town, about
Oct. %. A reward OF $50 is offered
for the return of the horse and 500
for the arrest and conviction of the
thief. The horse is a dark bay
gelding FIVE years old and 16 hands
high; has scar on left hip.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

LINCOLN, NEB., October 2S.-A
strange freak has been discovered
in Lincoln in the shape of color
ed girl 6 years old, who is gradual
ly turning white. Her name is
Cora Stafford. 1t has been discov-
cred that for the past six months
her skin has been turning from
black to white, first commencing
at the. foot. One entire limb is
now white. The physicians of the
city are greatly interested in the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Tn this iasue of the LEDGER W

In this issue of the LEDGER will
be found a very interesting and
thorough report in regard to rec
ords made by the trotters in this
country. The names of the fastest
horses in the United States, the
records they made. their age when
made and the time and place OF
making the same, are all given cor.
rectly. We consider this very
valuable report and worthy of q
close reading by every man who il
interested in good horses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Cfoih e-C DoWttuk VtCou thHCS.
While in Mexico at the Adams
Biggs reception Thursday, BOZ
White, the popular editor of the
popular LEDGER, called and took us
a spin around to see the many ad.
vantages and improvements ride to
the magnificent Fleet Military
School building, Hardin College, the
fire brick works and out on the
beautiful streets. Bob White is
always ready to spend his money te
benefit Mexico and a stranger is al.
wavs shown the bright side when
he visits that beautiful town. The
streets are again lighted with elec-
trio lights and the people will cru
city the council if that body gets
another such an economical spell on
it. Mexico is good town, no mis-.
take, but she needs more factories
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

IT is conceded by horse men
throughout the State that Mexico
Is the place for mile track. tits
shame that Missouri horses have
to go to Independence. Iowa, Kan
kakee, ILL.,, and other foreign coun-
tries to break their records.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

THE colored people of the United
States now pay taxes on 1854 ,OO0,-
600 worth of property. This shows
that the coiorad brother is not yet
sgscentihls 10 the higher civiliza-
ton which enables the white BROTH
er to conceal most of his taxable
property from the assessor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

never come to pass.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

We congratulate the Baptist
Church on its movement to enlarge
its building in order to make room
for the people who desire to at.
tend church. We trust other
churches in Mexico which are too
small for their congregations will
90 and do likewise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

TIE Chilian affair has been COM
plicated by that country's refusal
to repair the wrongs done at VAL
paraiso. The reply is considered
impertinent, and serious results, ii
is feared, may follow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Hon. RICHARD DALTON not long
since returned from a visit to south
west Missouri. He made several
splendid speeches in opposition to
the sub.treasury idiocy. Our in
formation is that Dalton is making
a host of friends all over Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
ABSOLUTELY Pure
Select Knights Oifcers...

NEVADA. No.. Oct. 29.-The Sc
lect Knights of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen adjourned this
morning after electing the follow.
ing officers:
Grand commander-J. 8. Ster.
rett of st. Joseph, reelected.
Grand lieutenant commander
o. ]. Miller of Nevada.
Grand recorder-D. 81. Shields
of Hannibal, reelected.
Grand treasurer--R. Hadlich oi
Boonville.
Grand standard bearer-W. W.
Cheverton of Rich Hill.
isGrand senior workman--B. D.
Lillard of Van Buren,, Ark.
Grand junior workman-D. A.
Kusel OF st. Louis.
Grand guard-James Peet of St.
Louis.
Trustee-L. c. Savat of st.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05


We talk about a sacred calling.
Any calling that helps mankind, F,
Gods children, is sacred calling.
Any calling that does not help
mankind is cursed calling. A
mans faculty is his calling. The
high priests ministering before the
altar is no whit more worthy than
the servant who, with rever.
ent spirit. gathers up the ashes
There is a diversity OF gifts
but one spirit consecrates all gifts
The gift of mere patience is sacred
"They also serve who only
stand and wait. ."-Myron W. Reed
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

The half mile track no longer
has any charm for the horse man
who has a speedy animal. He
wants a mile track and will &c
where there is one. No amount OF
money in purses will induce him
to stove up fast animal on a halt
mile track. No mile track, no ex-
hibition ofspeed and no crowds no1
enthusiasm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
The Contract Let.

HANNIBAL, No., Oct. 2S.-The
contract for building the st. Louis
and Hannibal extension from Han
nibal to Oakwood and New Lon
don to Perry was to-day awarded
to Mcdonald & Penield of Ere.
mont, Nebraska, and work will
commence at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Card Of Thanks.

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, Oct. 30.-Permit
me, through the columns of you,
paper, to return my sincerest
thanks to dear neighbors and
friends for the many acts of kind.
ness shown to myself and family
during the last illness of my la
mented husband, James Brown
1 shall always hold these deal
friends in the highest esteem; they
were a comfort to me in my hour
of affiiction. Respectfully,
MRS. G. F. BROWN
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

The funeral OF James Brown
took place at the Presbyterian
Church Thursday and was largely
attended by friends and relatives
not only from Mexico but from dis
tant portions of this and Galloway
counties. Rev. A. A. Wallace
conducted the services. The pail
bearers were A. G.. Turner, Thos.
Hit. w. F. Smithy, VIM. Pollock,
In. D. Hunter and Mr.. Dawson.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

ONE of Mexico's churches is to
be enlarged very soon. At least
three of our leading churches
should have their capacity in
creased not later than spring.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Street Commissioner Biggers is
doing some good grading around
the Armstrong & Baskin building.
Biggers is the right man in the
right place.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

FRANK PITTS, of Monroe, Dick
Gentry, of Pettia, and Lon Steph-
ems, of Cooper, announce them
selves as candidates for State
Treasurer,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Don't buy without first calling on
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Lady savage in the List.

Mr.. Guy Germond, Of the Nc.
Cormick Live Stock farm, writing
from Independence, Iowa, 10 the
Bowling Green Times, saye: "Last
week I won the trot here with Lady
Savage. There we're seventeen star
ters in the race and / won the sec
ond heat in 2:30, the third in 2:30
IL, and the fourth in 2:29 1-2 last
Friday. Mr.. Clark, of Mexico.
drove his horse, Robert Rysdyk, Q
mile in 2:13 Ia"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Among the floral offerings at the
funeral of Selden Brooks was q
broken wheel made of flowers pre-
sented by the train men on the
Branch. Il was q magnificent
tribute to the memory of the dc.
ceased.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

The La Crosse Lumber Co. form
eriy sold lumber dealers, now gives
the consumer, through its many
branch yards, the advantage Of
good grades at low prices. One
profit saved.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

The Ia Crosse lumber Co. form
evf old lumber dealers, now give6
the consumer, through tfo many
branch yardo, the advantage Of
good. grades at low prlceo. Ono
profit oovod.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

Col. Fleet is arranging to plant q
large number of fruit trees and
quite a vineyard. He proposes to
have one of the finest fruit farms
and campuses in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

If Mexico had an enterprising
Board of Trade money for a mile
track could be secured in twenty
four hours.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

MEXICO, unless it secures a mile
track before the opening of another
season, will lose its reputation as
a horse center.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05

THE Michigan lady school teach
er is still sleeping; and, we may
add. so is the Mexico Board OF
Trade
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-11-05
Lowest prices, ,i,est srades ,targest
stock. La Crosse lumber Co.

Billie West returned from Dal.
las, Texas, last week. Mr..
West says "Lottie Mills" won two
races there and took premium for
the best mare 2 years old and
over. Billie says disastrous fires
are sweeping the Indian Territory,
and also nes. Boonville he could
zee from the trim large fields Of
hay being consumed by the flames.