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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
NOVEL METHOD OF EXECUTION
The Sultan OF Keddah's Plan for Put
ting COnvicts Out of the Way.

The Sultan of Keddah, in the
Malay Peninsula, has a remark
able method of carrying out
the sentence of death upon con-
demned convicts. 1t is doubtful if
this method of execution is prac-
ticed in any other part of the world.
The Sultan is the ruler of a country
containing about 10000 people.
On the morning of the day fixed
for the execution the Sultan, fol-
lowed by his ministers, goes about
a mile and a half from the palace to
a vacant space reserved for the exc
cution of criminals. Nothing can
be seen in this place except the
graves of the condemned and a
large tree, which is called the tree
of execution. The Sultan takes his
seat in a chair at the foot of the
tree, while his ministers group
themselves around him on the
ground. Then the condemned man
is brought forward and is made to
kneel at a distance of about forty
feet. His arms are tied behind his
back and he is naked to the waist.
The executioner places on the
left shoulder of the condemned man
a piece of cotton cloth. He then
takes in his hands the lance of JUS
tice, which is very richly ornament
ed with silver, puts the point upon
the mans left shoulder and grasps
the handle firmly with both hands.
When these preparations are made
he looks at the Sultan, who is hold
ing the sword of justice in his lap.
The Sultan suddenly raises his
hand, and this is the signal for the
fatal blow.
AT this moment the executioner,
who is always a Hercules in
strength, with one vigorous blow
drives the lance through the mans
shoulder and into his heart. He
dies as quickly as though he had
been shot through the heart, and
probably is not conscious of suffer-
ing any pain. The executioner then
withdraws the weapon and shameless
the small amount of blood flowing
from the wound with the cotton
cloth, in conformity with the rites
of Islam. Usually the body of the
victim is turned over to his family.
who purify it by additions and hold
elaborate funeral ceremonies. MIR.
Jules elaine, who recently witnessed
one OF these executions, says that
in his opinion the spectacle is not
nearly SO revolving as that of some
other methods of i~nlicting capital
punishment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
Abiel Leonard's Confession.
From the Miami News.

The following from the Globe
Democrat purporting to be an inter-
view with Abel Leonard while he
was attending the Omaha Conven-
ton shows conclusively the designs
of the advocates of the Peoples
party in this country. We cannot
believe that there is a man in this
part of the country who was
ever a Democrat, who will per-
NIT himself to be led into the
Republican camp by the Leon
ards. Two years ago when
Abel Leonard was a candidate for
representative of the second district
of Saline. subject to the action of the
Democratic party in primary cleo
ton, he was fairly beaten by Hon.
jerome Eubank, and instead of
working for the election of his sue
cessful opponent, he sulked, and We
are reliably informed, refused to
even vote for Mr.. Eubanks. VIII
any Democrat trust such men? We
think not.
Abiel Leonard, brother of the
nominee for Governor, said: cit
is impossible to make any estimate
of the number of votes we will cast.
1t we get started right we will Jump
up to a figure hat will make almost
anything possible. We shall, of
course, draw more from the Demo-
Gratis than from the Republicans. 1t
would not surprise me if the cleo
ton OF Warner were one of tie re-
suits. VIZ want to beat the party
that is in power of our State, Just as
we want to beat the Republicans in
Kansas. 1t seems there is no way
OF accomplishing our ends without
breaking up the old parties, and SO
we are especially anxious to beat the
Democrats in Missouri"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
Good Management
is what the Customer desires and
what he finds if he deals with the
La Crosse Lumber Go. in any of
their retail yards.
In Memory Of Freddie steppelman.
BY MAMIE @. WALTZ.

BY MAMIE @. WALTZ.
Angels opened wide the portals
And darling Freddie entered in,
To the heavenly home OF Jesus
To the home that knows no sin,
Fer the temptar came with whitening
blight,
Fer the young feet strayed from the paths OF
right.
Beautiful thy young pure life
Beautiful in death;
Though the grim, cold monster
Chilled thee with his breath;
Plucked the fair young flower from the parent
stem,
But In heavenly beauty 1t shall bloom again.
Now, with hearts all bleeding,
Kiss the Christening rod,
And place thy little jewel
In the hands of God.
Place now thy trust in Jesus,
Look through this darkening gloom;
Beyond this night of sorrow,
Beyond the dark, cold tomb.
Freddie lives to-day
In the heavenly Fathers home;
He is waiting and watching for you,
Waiting for You to come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
TORTURING ECZEMA
Editor Iowa Plain Dealer Cured OF In
sufferable Itching and Pain by
the Cutacura Remedies.
No Less Than Five Physicians Con-
= suited. Their Combined Wisdom
Followed Without Benefit.

am sixty-six years old. In August, 1889, was
troubled with the peculiar skin disease to which
people of my age are subject, known among medi-
cal men az eczema. It's first appearance was near
the ankles. It rapidly extended over the lower
extremities until my legs were nearly one raw sore;
from legs the trouble extended across the hips,
legs and arms greatly swollen with an itching,
burning pain. without cessation. Although the
best medical advice attainable was empioyed, no
less than five physicians of the place being con.
suited and the prescriptions being the result of
their combined wisdom, the disease, though ap-
parently checked, would recur in q few days as
bad as ever; during its progress my weight fell
away about twenty-five pounds. rs an expert.
ment I began the use of CUTIcURA, following the
simple and plain instructions given with the RENE
DIES, and in four weeks found myself well, with
skin soft and natural in color, the itching and
pain entirely relieved. W. R. MEAD,
Editor low Plain Dealer, Cresco, Ia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
ENJOYING A
A Popular Minister up In Minnesota
Fishing and Having a Good
Time Generally.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MIMI, July
14.-Missouri is well represented
here now, Mr.. Marques, accom-
panied by Miss Katie Kerr, of Wor-
%cester, Miss Annie Washington OF
Fulton, Mr.. Hugo Herckenrath and
Mr.. c. E. Spicer of Fulton, appear
ing on the scene at noon yesterday,
greatly to my relief and pleasure.
We take up most of a table at meals
and eat what is brought on, and
sometimes more; and worse than
all, our appetites have not reached
high water mark yet. 1t is likely
that in a day or two an increased
force of cooks, with a corresponding
increase of supplies, will be aneces-
sity. This is certain to be the case
if MARQUES and Herckenrath keep
in good trim
We had a professional guesser,
who lives here on the lake, to size
up the men of the party as to occu-
patton, telling him that two were
preachers. He picked out Hercken-
rath for the wearer of the cloth, and
| failed to find another in the COM
pany. 1t is likely that Bro. Fl. will
order a regulation pulpit costume
in St. Paul to-day, and appear be-
fore the next meeting of Missouri
Presbytery for lycensure, ordination
and installation as co-pastor OF the
Presbyterian church of Fulton. Or
it is possible that some of the now
vacant pulpits of st. Paul will give
him a call, and thus secure the
prize before Missouri has even a
chance to be heard. Fulton papers
please copy.1
AT 5 o'clock this morning we
took boats and went out with hooks
and lines to depopulate the lake OF
its inhabitants. An hour and a
half's fishing a short distance from
our hotel rewarded us with about
ten pounds of nice fish, mostly
croppie. If w. A. Morris were
here, he would lose interest in his
new house, so filled with delight
would be his fisherman's heart at
the prospect awaiting his profession
al rod.
Last Sunday l spent in St. Paul
with the family of w. D. Patton,
who treated me in hearty old Mis-
souri, fashion. Mr.. Patton has a
very responsible position in a rail
way supply firm, and of course is
doing we'll. The church he attends
is one of the finest in the city,
everything gotten up on the latest
style. Some of its features are inn
mense, notably the pastor, WHO
pulls the scale at 300. In his alb
sence other men may occupy his
pulpit, but few can fill it.
1t is pleasant to know that evils
cannot last always, SO you may re.
ioice in your heart that this one, like
the rest, must cease for lack of abil.
ity to cover up another idea with
words. Yours, Etc,
A A WALLACE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
What Isl

Castoria Is DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is q harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
1t Is Pleasant. It's guarantee is thirty years use by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allayS
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhoa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, cures constipation and hatulency.
Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
toria is the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend. J
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
Cuticura Resolvent

Humor Remedies, internally ito cleanse the blood
of all impurities and poisonous elements, and thus
remove the cause), and CUTIcURA, the great Skin
Cure, and CUTICURA SOAP, an exquisite Skin Puri-
fer and Beautifer, externally ito clear the skin and
scalp, and restore the hair, speedily cure every
humor and disease of the skin, scalp, and blood
pimply, and blotchy, whether simple, scrofulous,
hereditary, or contagious, when physicians and oil
other remedies fail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

Mr.. H.W. Smith, of near Moline,
was in town this week. He states
that the hardest rain ever known in
that country fell Wednesday. II
put the creeks up higher than they
| have been for wears
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
Better Than GOOD Bless Our Home.''

Better Than ss6Od Bless Our Home.''
From he Somerville Journal.
1t might be a good thing tor some
households if it were the custom to
take down in shorthand everything
that the bride and groom promise on
the wedding day and have it written
on the typewriter and framed to
hang on the parlor wall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
The Stump OF Genius.

11oH MT oJIItfFIIe Journal.
More good things have been writ
ten in literature with the stump
OF a half-dulfed lead pencil than
were ever put On paper with the
finest of pearl handled gold pens
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

MIR. ]. NJ. Marmaduke, who has
been very sick at Staunton, Va,
writes to Mrs. A. M. Patterson,
OF this city, that he is much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
Repairing Neatly bone.

If you want your watch cleaned
or repairing of any kind done neat.
ly, cheaply and promptly, call OF
rs. Riley. Satisfaction guaran.
1eed. I. S. RILEY,
At Beck's .JeweIrv Store
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
Castoria

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me OF Its
good effect upon their children"
Dr. G.. c. Osaoop,
Lowell, Mass.
"Castoria Is the best remedy for children OF
which 1 am acquainted. Ihppe the day is not
far distant when mothers viii consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the ariousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR. J. T. KnscHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

25c.; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG n CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
68- Send for GLOW to Cure Skin Diseases"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

OiMPLES, black-heads, chapped and oily skin
IW cured by CuTIcuRA INDICATED SOAP.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

VIM. Beck, who is at Hot Springs
for his health, in a letter home
states that he is much better and
still improving. Mr.. Beck, as will
be remembered, was poisoned by
some analine dye fading on his
body from a bed quilt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

MI. II. T. Ferguson and Miss
Bedie Greasy, both of Thompson,
were married at that place Fri.
day afternoon by Rev. Mumpower,
Of this city. They went east ON .
short bridal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

Notice is hereby given that the Au.
drain County Court will meet Mon.
day, August I, and transact such
business as may legally come before
it on that day and adjourn till Mon.
day, August s, 1892.
]. v. WILLIAMS,
County Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

1000 Genuine Tyler Curtain pests en1WI
sra Net Spot Cash.
No. 40O5 Antique Oak Standard Tyler ~
Aft. Gin. long by 8ft. Gin. high. Nice and n
Proof. Zinc Bottom under drawers; patent; -
lined Curtain; Polished Oak; Writing f1bief61w
bier lock; one lock securing all drawers; I 81
cardboard Filing Boxes: Cupboard In end HEpdl
Finished Back; Extension Arm Slides: Nc
600 HIS Price. Il. O. h. mt Factory. o9&x4
Atso 1000 Antique ash 0esk1s
No. 400a. Same as above, except made df61
Antique Ash, good as oak Weight - T.
Price r o. b. at Factory, Sci Mex 6hr1H
from our Indianapolis factory direct Made e14n4
solely by the TYLER DESK Co., st. Louis =
100 page Catalogue OF Bank Counters, Desks, etc q
finest ever printed. Books free; postage Is esnt<.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

E1he True Wifsess AMI Utronicle, Montreal
Cdn, published Oct. "a, -: We are in receipt
o. a letter from one of our weil-known citizens.
Mr.. z. Boisyert, who writes that upon recon-.
mendation OF the most Rev. M. Marchs nd, OF
Orumnondytlle, he WAS induced to use for that
most dreadful Of all nervous diseases, FITS, q
few bottles of Pastor koenig'e Nerve Tonic; and
eight years In now entirely cured, and heartily
recommends all sufferers Of nervous diseases
70 try this remedy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

If you want a fair catalogue, call
at the LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21
IN IT'S WORST FORM.

= E1D VO1LJT FOTtNs Y
BENTON, LAY. Co., Wis, Dec. 80,
Rev. ,. G. Bergen yoaches for the foll owing;
James Rooney, who was suffering from 81. vitua'
Dance IN Its worst form for about IA years, vns
treated by eeveral physicians without effect;
TWO bottles of Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-07-21

The Audrain Baptist Bible Insti-
tute will meet with the Vandalla
Church July 30, 80 and 81, 1892.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-05
REPUBLICANS AT DAVENPORT.
A Rousing Rally and Speeches by j. H.
Price and Col. Eddy.

a housing Rally and Speeches by j. H.
Price and Col. Eddy.
DAVENPORT, Oct. 4.-[Special. l. There
was rousing Republican meeting here
last night, Col. Eddy being the speaker of
the evening. Mr.. Luce, candidate for
lieutenant governor, opened the meeting
with few remarks, introducing Mr..
Price, candidate for secretary of state. Mr..
Price said it gave him great pleasure to
meet the people of this prosperous COM
munity. His object was to become person.
ally acquainted with the people and should
they see tit to elect him. he would be
guided by their wishes and endeavor to
prove himself a faithful and efficient off,
Ger. Col. Eddy was then introduced. His
speech was an excellent one and he held
the audience spelipound. He was fire.
quently applauded, especially when he
made reference to the great men whose
names are connected with the Republican
party. When the name of James G. Blaine
was mentioned the applause was deafening
He devoted most of the time to pointing
out the absurdities of the Peoples party,
which he characterized as party made up
OF dissatisfied politicians who were not
able to obtain office from either of the old
parties. He exposed the political careers
of Weaver and Donnelly. referring to the
latter as man who had sold out six times
in twenty-four hours. He exposed the
foolishness of borrowing money from the
government by the farmers according TO
the sub-treasury scheme Of the Farmers
Alliance. and demonstrated that such
plan would result in building up in this
free republic an aristocracy based upon
the ownership OF lands which would in its
colossal proportions dwarf into insignifi.
canoe the old feudal system of Europe.
He ended in a most eloquent appeal to the
voters to support the Republican party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-05

Hon. Sam uel II. Piles and Col. Visscher
Address an Enthusiastic Meeting.

tuUreAs an Enthusiastic Meeting.
SIDNEY, Oct. 4-fSpecial. Hon. Samuel
II. Piles and Col. Will Visscher smoke to a
large and enthusiastic audience at Sidney
last evening. Mr.. Piles begaa the dis
cussion of the political issues oT the dav
and al the outset exhibited the lnconsist-
ency OF the Democratic party's platforms
in different campaigns. He abls-. forcibly
and distinctly discussed the tarstf law and
made il so plain that the simpleet minded
citizen could have readily understood. He
then took up the Peoples partv PROPOSE
tions and showed them up in su7h true
light that il would seem a mystery how
any sane man can vote the Popu3st ticket
after that. He showed the corruption that
would necessarily come about saoud the
government take charge OF the railroads.
telegraphs and mines as suggested by that
organization, and that the lsaning of
money by the government IN th. manner
proposed by them would be class legisla.
tion OF the worst type. He then took IN
the silver question and plainly exhibited
by facts and figures how freq coinare
could only possibly benefit the Esillionaire
silver king. That Mr.. Piles is . deem
thinker aud polished orator il the i'm
preston left upon the audience.
Mr.. Piles was followed by Col visscher
IN speech Of nearly two hours that
bTistIed with humor and strong political
points. During the greater port.on of the
time the audience was conyulzed with
laughter and enjoyed 10 the fulF Col. Vis-
scher's apt Illustrations.
The audience was very apprecative and
cheered both speakers frequently and en-
thusiastically. and whenever the name of
John Is. Allen was mentioned Ehe applause
rose - a storm.
Al the close of the speaking II r. Jones
iooA The stand and IL few Ne. chosen
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-05
Although He Was Invited to
Cleyeland's Reception.
NATIONAL CLUB CONVENTION.
Delegates Edited by Solemn Speech
From the Great Tariff Prophet.
Wh1teiaw Reid Addresses Great Gather
ings At Boston-Ex-Attorney General
Macveagh. MuEwump, Goes Over to
acknowledgements Garry Florida.

NEW YoRK, Oct. 4.-Nearly 500 people
shook hands with Grover Cleveland to-
night In the rooms of the Democratic
Cub, where he was rendered reception.
PromInent Democrats from all parts of
the country were present and members of
the national and state Democratic COM
mittees who were in town were among
them. lnvitations were sent to Gov.
Flower and Senator Hill, but neither put
In an appearance. delegation composed
OF members from Virginia to the national
convention called on Cleveland tonight
and presented him with handsome
poilshed hickory cane. The wood came
from Monticello, the home OF Thomas
Jefferson.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-05

remarks, showing the popularity, without
regard TO party, that is enjoyed in kissap
county by Senator Allen, presented 10 Mr.
Piles for the distinguished senator great
and beautiful bouquet of kitsap county
flowers that had been gathered and ar
ranged by. a lady in the name of the people
of kitsap county, desiring that Mr.. Piles
would forward this token Of their esteem
to Mr.. Allen.
Eloquently Mr.. Piles responded on be-
half OF Senator Allen. accepted the floral
offering. and assured the audience that
the flowers should be transferred to Senator
Allen in the quickest possible manner
This closed one of the most successful, en-
thusiastic and effective Republican meet
ings ever held in Kitsap county.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-05
DOUGLAS COUNTY POLITICS.
Republican Outlook Brightens rs Their
Opponents Prospects Vanish.

RcpuDiiCau OutIOOk br1gntenS as 1ne1r
Opponents Prospects Vanish.
Rock ISLAND, Oct. Especial. Mat
tiers political in Douglas county have been
considerably simplified by the action of
the Democratic nominating convention.
The leaders in the Peoples party move
ment have been led to expect that the
Democrats would indnrse at least a por-
tion of their ticket. apd with that under
standing several professional Democratic
office-hunters were placed upon the hybrid
ticket. The Democratic party, however,
declined to attach itself as a caudal ap-
pendage to the mongrel, and accordingly
put up a straight-out Democratic ticket,
leaving blank the offices of auditor, treas
urer and prosecuting attorney. The Peo-
pies party nominees make no attempt to
disguise their disappointment and admit
that their prospects are not as
favorable as they had supposed.
The Democratic convention Endorsed
the candidacy of Mrs. Pryor, the Prohibi.
tion nominee for school superintendent.
This lady was elected to that office two
years ago in Lincoln county but the
courts decided that she was Ineligible. 1t
is understood that she could not qualify if
elected, and her endowment by the Demo-
Gratis was simply dodge to catch few
Prohibition votes for some of the other
Democratic nominees.
The Republicans are growing more
hopeful as the campaign progresses, and
Notwithstanding the boasted strength of
the Peoples party in the farming commu-
mites and the systematic and persistent
effort of the Democrats to capture the
railroad vote. the indications are exceed
ingly favorable. Exclusive Of the railroad
vote Rock Island precinct is Republican
in the ratio of about three to one
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