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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

Look!
NV line of silver novelties for
Xmas and wedding presents is com.
plete. Low prices. Post-office block.
GEo. A. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Missouri horticulturists in session
at Fulton discussed small fruits.
The State Convention of the Y.
NJ. G. A. of Missouri is in session
at Sedalia.
Pate and Stiers, the two Danville
Gil, } boys convicted of murder, were
hanged to-day.
A bill providing for repeal of the
State bank tax will be reported, but
its chances of passing Congress are
slim.
The Missouri Senators will oppose
the confirmation of J. Scott Harri-
son as Collector of Customs at Kan.
sas City.
The widow of Abbagrietto, who
was lynched in New Orleans, was
awarded $1,000 in her suit against
the city.
Senator Hill gave notice that or
Monday he will move to have the
bill to repeal the Federal election
laws taken up by the Senate.
Democratic malcontents in the
House are clamoring for party eau
Gus on the tari Fl bill, with view O
picking it to pieces to suit sectiona
demands.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
To Pronounce "HaTaii."

The most commonly accepted
manner of pronouncing the geo.
graphical name of the Sandwich
Islands is "Hah-wi-e," the second
syllable accented, and the "i'' long,
as in "pine,'' but when the ques-
ton was once asked of a high-caste
Hawaiian lady, well educated in
her own and the English language,
she answered:
"The proper pronunciation is
Hah-vah ,e-e. There is no W. in
our alphabet, and no letter or com.
bination of letters which takes the
sound w. as in English. The
missionaries who first translated oul
language found it difficult to pro-
nounce or express the sound which
is, to my ear, correctly conveyed
by the letter 'v' softened and made
full. Our "a is pronounced broad
as you pronounce it in fall ant
our 81 is like the English e. Th,
rule is to pronounce every vowel
and as the exception to the rul'
does not effect the double 81 il
Hawaii you will see that the wore
is sHah-vah-e-e.'n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
HILL ON HAWAII.
The Attitude OF The President ChaI.
lenged and Rebuked.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Elm the
Senate this afternoon when Senator
Hoar's Hawaiian resolution was
taken up, Senator Hill created a
sensation by making perhaps the
strongest speech of his Senatorial
career. He challenged the right of
the President to use military force
to restore the Hawaii Queen. :
& There are three coordinate
branches of this Government" said
he, "and this is an authority which
is not vested in the President
alone.''
The contemplated action of the
President, he declared, would be
usurpation of the rights of Congress.
He was attentiveiy listened to
throughout and the galleries rapidly
filed up as the report of the sensa-
tional character of his speech spread
through the Capitol.
At 3 :35 p. m. Senator Hill fin
ished and was followed by Senator
Sherman, who also challenged the
correctness of the Presidents posi-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
An EXpianRtiOn.

It seems strange, to read advertis-
ing at times, why one house does
not sell all the goods, for a while at
least, when they sell regardless OF
cost and have so many car loads on
hand. But one thing people must
know: goods have steadily depreci-
ated in value for the last 10 years,
and to-day l can sell the same arti-
Gle for less money than it could pos
sibIy have been bought for five or 10
years ago, ,and make a decent profit on
besides. I am conceited enough to
believe that no man can buy
goods for less money than your hum
BILE servant, and can positively as
sure you no one can, OF will sell
them for less money. l am not 60
ing out of business, neither am |
selling at cost, but when you want
good goods, new goods and stylish
goods L am in it. When it comes to
shoes and mems boots, you can buy
good ones the same as you have to
pay at great many places for shoddy
stuff. Nc. is always glad to see you
and will treat you fair in every re-
spect Come and see your cash
| friend. WM. MCLoNEY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

Johnnie Rodgers has returned to
Mexico to reside. "They all come
back sure"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

CONGRESS should lose no time in
making the Wilson tariff bill a law
If it is not a perfect measure, but it
is such a great improvement on the
Mckinley law that it should be put
into effect at the earliest possible
time, as the sooner the period CT
business stagnation, which neces-
sarily accompanies the change, is
over the better it will be. That
prosperity will follow, is as certain
as that day follows night. But
Democrats in Congress must re-
member that this prosperity will
not come until the new law Is an
accomplished fact.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
TARIFF INVESTIGATION
To BE Continued by the Subcommittee
of the Senate Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. T.
The especial duty of the subcom-
mlttee on the tariff of the Senate
Committee on Finance, which was
appointed by Chairman Voorhees, on
Monday, consisting Of Senators
Jones of Arkansas, Mcpherson, Vest,
Aldrich and Allison, will be the COL
lection of date bearing upon wages
and the prices of commodities under
the operation of the tariff laws of
the country. The sitting of this
committee for this purpose was au-
thorized under resolution which
passed the Senate during the Fifty
first Congress, ,and Senators Aldrich,
Allison, Jones of Nevada, Harris
and Carlisle were then appointed as
a subcommittee to handle this ques-
ton.
The authority given was perma-
nent, and up to date the committee
has prepared and published seven
large volumes upon the effects Of the
tariff laws upon various interests.
The subcommittee was not recog-
nized during the extra session and
the recognization was brought about
this time by the fact that Mr.. Car
Isle is no longer a member of the
Senate and that Senator Harris de-
clined to continue his services as a
member Of the subcommittee.
1t expects to continue its investi-
cation as formerly, but the COM
plexion of its reports will in all prob
ability be changed somewhat owing
to the fact that the majority of the
committee now becomes Democratic
instead of Republican, ,as heretofore.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
New Subscribers.

The following new subscribers to
the weekly LEDGER were secured at
Sturgeon and Centralia this week:
]. X. Jones, J. ]. Phillips, H. n.
Ess, C. w. Crawford, Carl F. Krip-
pendorf, Joseph Rodhouse, W. P.
Sims, T. ]. Spiva, l.. Vanvac.er,
D. Stebbins, BENZ. Turner, I. L.
Hawkins, J. Stouterman, W. +,
Gordon, Hall w. Spratt, I. S.DaVis,
C. NJ. Miller, ]. II. Owings, I. H.
Hulen, J. A. Carpenter, J. I. Bar
tee, R. Owings, s. p. Sublett, ID.
Sullivan, J. P. Palmer, D. Miller,
John Hawkins, A. D. Spratt, }. j.
Llttrell, C. K. Barnes, Jno. H.
White, H. Croswhite, E. n. Gentry,
Enoch Turner, w. P. Thompson,
NJ. Fountain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
OPEN ALL NIGHT.
Chicago's Churches UnIatci Their
Doors to the Homeless.

CHICAGO, Dec. 7.-Churches of
several denominations in this city
have thrown open their doors to the
hundreds of needy, who during the
blizzard weather, are without shelter.
The destitute are invited to sleep
upon the pew cushions of the warm
churches, and many of the congre-
cations are arranging to furnish
breakfast to the dodgers. The only
other time when such action has
been taken in Chicago was during
the general distress following the
great fire.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

THE Brunswick Mo. )Brunswicker
editorialIy says: "Hon. E. W.
Stephens, of Columbia, is promi-
nently and favorably spoken OF for
Governor next time. We do not
know whether he will be a candi-
date or not, but if he is he ought TO
be elected. He is a clean, upright,
native-born Missourian, with an
honest Missourian's sense OF right
and a head full of cultivated COM
mon sense. He loves this old State
and all things of public concern
within the commonwealth would
be properly managed by him. II
Stephens runs we are mighty apt to
support him. We know him and
for that reason We speak as we do. :"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
A Fine Gold Watch

And handsome gold medal will
be awarded the winners in the
prize contest in elocution at Moberly
during the holiday meeting of the
Northeast Mo. Teachers Associa-
ton. This contest will be one Of
the best Of its kind ever held in the
state. Each n. E. district is en-
titled to one speaker under twenty
years of age. selected as the county
commissioner may direct.
Several counties have already re-
ported speakers, while others have
promised to do so shortly.
AS soon as the speaker is select
ed the county commissioner is re-
quested to report to Sec'y. L. J.
Hall, of Montgomery City, Mo-,
name, address, age, school attend
ing or occupation and title of selec
ton.
II two persons report the same
selection, the one reporting first
shall have choice Of place on pro-
gramme.
Both parties will be notified at
once, that the matter may be ad-
iusted or the second party make
another selection.
The contest is attracting much
attention and promises to be of a
very high order.
The programme of the association
is unique, differing greatly from
the ordinary form. 1t does not require
great amount of learning to de-
termine that this meeting will be o1
the greatest interest to all schoo
teachers. We trust that all teach
ers in this vicinity will attend.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
Glass Bricks.

Experiments with glass building
bricks were begun in 1891 by NJ.
Falconier, an architect of Lyons.
These bricks are hollow, being
blown like bottles, and are given
forms-such as cubes, hexagons,
etc.-that permit of ready laying.
A bituminous cement, with a base
of asphalt, is used with them. The
bricks serve as double windows,
giving protection against both cold
and heat; they are good insulators
of humidity and noise; and they
lend themselves readily to the dec
Grafton of buildings, either by their
form or their color. Many applica-
tons are foreseen. The bricks are
neater than marble in meat mar
kets, and are especially adapted for
both halls, hot-houses, hospitals,
refrigerating establishments and
| buildings in which absence of win,
dows would be an advantage. a
hot-house of glass bricks is OF about
ordinary cost, saves fuel and resists
| hail.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
MEXICO MISSOURI, Thursday DECEMBER H. 1898.
Little Curious Things.

The smallest coal-burning loco,
motive in America is the work OF
c. D. Young of Denver. 1t weighs
but 235 pounds.
A bank official who "speaks by
the card" says that the most costly
metal is didynium, worth 81, 500
per pound.
A Denmark old maids insurance
company pays regular weekly "ben-
efts" to spinsters Of 40 years and
upwards.
Nine. Cortessio, of Key West,
Fla, who is not yet 40 years of
age, is a great-great-grandmother.
The Chinese built suspension
bridges over 1000 years ago. There
are several examples of this early
art still in existence.
The British ironclad Vulcan must
be a monster if its rudder be taken
as the criterion. That useful ad-
Junct weights % tons.
According to late Government
report the Usage Indians are the
wealthiest, people in the world.
Their per capita holdings average
$15,771.
1t is said that the number of peo-
pie who die inside the city limits of
London every year would fill a
cemetery of % acres.
The ''compass plant" of the
Western plains, of which so much
has been said and written, is the
common "rosin weed"
A certain Chinese sect teaches
that women who become vegetarians
will be transformed into men in
the great hereafter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
The Grandest UpperIun:ty

To purchase diamonds, watches,
jewelry, china ware, silver and
plated ware at low prices is offered
now. Come and make your selec-
ton and have it laid aside. Don't
forget my goods are all new and
have not been kept over for years,
Prices the lowest. Call before pur-
chasing elsewhere and compare
prices and be convinced. Geo. A
Morris, Jr., Post office block.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
CAUSE OF LOW PRICES.
Mr.. Pefrer's Reasons for Their Exist.
ence In Farm Products.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Senator
Peffer, Chairman of the sub commit
tee ofthe Committee on Agriculture,
which under authority from Con-
gress has been investigating the
causes OF the depression in prices of
grain and live stock, has concluded
the preparation of the greater part
of his report.
Mr.. PETER to day dictated to a re.
porter summary of the results of
his investigation. He said:
at appears from my investiga-
tions that there has been a general
depression. Speaking in a general
way concerning the business of
farming it is safe to say there has
been depression in all parts of the
country.
"Under the head of special causes
of the depression are enumerated
such matters as disease, which thin
out herds; epidemics, which reduce
the number of stock in a state Or
region; short crops in one part or
increased yields in other parts, which
operate to temporarily raise or low
er prices. Some general causes op-
crate all through the channels of
trade, affecting every department of
productive industry, and among
them | will mention only two. One
of these is speculation on boards of
trades and in stock exchanges. The
constant trading in futures necessar-
lily gives out to the people the idea
that there is more grain on hand
than there is in fact. In nother words,
the world, judging from the market
reports, understands that there is
much larger quantity of grain on
hand than does really exist, and
that of itself logically tends to lower
prices. The influence which is ex-
erted upon the farmers business by
the great packing establishments
results in minimizing competition
among buyers.
''The other general cause results
from our financial legislation. I'M
mediately after the war we called in
our paper money and in the process
of going from a paper basis to
specie basis prices fell in accord
with well-understood rules of bust
ness. We founded our paper into
longtime, interest bearing bonds,
payable in coin. Then we abolished
one of our coins and put the country
on a gold basis. Prices have accom-
modated themselves to this change
in policy. The narrowing of the
money basis forces a downward
tend of prices of all farm products. -
Mr.. PETER says that the commit
tee will make recommendations as
to remedies for the existing evils,
but he is not prepared to say what
those recommendations will be until
the report can be submitted to the
full committee, which will be done
soon after the Christmas holidays.
The report when published will
make a book of about 600 pages.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
Card Boyd.


A. L. Card, Of Auxvasse, and
Miss Marie Boyd, of Mexico are to
be married to-day, After the cere-
mony the bride and groom will leave
for a short trip to st. Louis.
The groom is one of the leading
business men of Auxvasse. He
came from the East some ten or
twelve years ago and has made
many friends during his business
relation with Missourians.
His bride, one of Mexico's fair
est daughters, is well known in this
vicinity and her friends are numer'
Gus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Card will make
their home in the Lawrence proper
ty on Main Street.
May their life be as free from
clouds as their wedding moon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
Volcanoes of the United States.

Excluding Alaska, the United
States may be said to be non-vol-
canic, states Mr.. Ralph S. Tarr, but
it has not been so long. A chain of
volcanoes extends from southern
South America into Mexico, then
there is a large break, and the inter-
rupted chain begins againln Alaska,
curves southwark, land joins the chain
of Japan. The intermediate non
volcanic area has just emerged from
an area of stupendous activity.
Future resumption of such activity
is not improbable, for in the west
are volcanoes so recent as, like Mt.
Shasta, to retain their conical form,
and some Of these perhaps are no
more dormant than was Vesuvius
before the fateful year 70, when it
buried Pompeii and Herculaneum
beneath the most terrible storm OF
stones and ashes ever known to man.
In the canon of the Colorado, in the
deserts of Nevada and Utah, and in
New Mexico, exist small lava flows
that must have been erupted in very
recent years, probably since the
white mans discovery of the CONT
nent. These seem to record the
death throes of the country latest
volcanic giants. The eruptions have
played a part in bringing up stores
of metals, and the richest mines are
found in the volcanic districts o
Tertiary times.
I
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

THOSE who think it popular to
find fault with the present admins
tration have differe Mt grounds for
their position. Some oppose Cleve-
land because he don't favor stay
law, others because he is not in favor
of fiat money, some because they
think we are going to have a hard
winter, still others on account OF his
foreign policy when they have no
idea what his foreign policy is.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
auted.

Eight or ten men to represent
our well known house in this state.
Our large and complete stock and
various lines, such as nursery stock,
plants, bulbs, fancy seed potatoes,
fertilizers, etc, enable us to pay
handsome salaries tor even ordinary
salesmen. Wages run from $75 to
1925 per month and expenses-ac-
cording to material in the man. Ap-
ply quick, stating age. 81 3-m.
L. L. MAY & Co., St. Paul, Mimi.
(This house is responsibility
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
For Sale-The Famous Spanish
Jack, PresumIdo,

Whose sire was Espadale, the most
celebrated jack in Spain dam Labra-
dora. This is the best blood in Spain
and the pedigree, ,as duly certified by
the Royal Spanish Stud Book, dates
back to the Arabian Caliphs. Pres
umido is coal black, 151a hands high,
heavily built and without a biemish,
is 4 years old next spring. A full
brother of Presumido, 2 years older
than him, was ManAmillo, sold to
the Duke of Montspensier for mis-
stock farm near Seville for $1,000,
and won all the prizes at the agri-
cultural fairs last year. Price of
Presumido, $500. He can be seen
on my farm at Shattuc, Clinton
County, Ill. VIM. P. HILL.
For further particulars apply to
Charles l.. Stewart, Rush Hill, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
BOUGHT THE vANDALIA LEADER.
Frank Frost viii Locate Permanent
ly at Fandalia and Take Charge
of The Leader.

F. n. Frost, formerly city editor
of the Intelligencer, has traded his
residence in Mexico to ". W. Bolts
for the Eandalia Leader. The Lead
er is as plendid piece of newspa-
per property, located in one of the
best little towns in the State. VAN
dalia people appreciate printer 5 ink
and will give the Leader a hearty
and cordial support. Mr.. Frost is a
thorough, all-round journalist, be-
ing acquainted with every depart
ment of newspaper. He will not
only keep the Leader up TO lis pres
ent high standard, but he will I'M
prove it materially. Mr.. Bolts will
remain in Nandaiia and devote his
entire time to the practice of law.
He has splendid practice, which
is growing,and will make a success
full lawyer. We think the change
is a good thing for Mr.. Bolts,
good thing for Mr.. Frost, a good
thing for the paper and Il good
thing for the people of Nandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

The Eureka F. & l.. U. condemns
the action of the Audrain county
F. g. L. U. in asking for a "stay
law" We feel sure that at the
next meeting the Audrain F. d L.U.
it will follow Eureka's example and
reverse itself.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
IF YOU WISH

To snioy good health, and prevent
thu se, ds of disease from ripening in
yoGr system, you should use the
best medicine in the world, Sulphur
Bitters, which will prevent your sys-
tenn from being all run down by
making it strong and Vigorous
W r SNoW.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's message
is corker. It's length should not
prevent every Democrat becoming
thor oughly acquainted with its con-
tents; it Is thoroughly patriotic and
thoroughly Democratic.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

THE most dilligent canvasser OF
the House has only found two Dem
ocrats who will acknowledge their
intention to vote against the new
tariff bill. Still editors who have
no regard for the truth continue to
fill their papers with ridiculous
stories about democratic opposi
tion" to that measure.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

THE Linneus (Mo.) Bulletins
Christmas edition is a very hand
some paper. The portrait of Santa
Claus on the title page is printed in
colors, which is an innovation. The
Bulletin shows that it is appreciated
by the business men of Lin neus, it
being filled with sparkling and live
ad dvprtiSpmentS
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

SOME Republican employers OF
labor are jumping at the chance to
make political capital and money
at one and the same time, by re-
ducing his employees wages and
charging the reduction to the new
tariff bill. Keep your eye on that
class of men. 1t may be necessary
to teach them a needed lesson in
the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

F. n. FROST has purchased the
Eandalia Leader and will take
charge at once. We regret to have
Mr.. Frost and family leave Mexico
but feel sure they will receive a
warm welcome in Vandalia. The
LEDGER wishes Mr.. Frost and the
Leader much success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
Catarrh In the Head

Is undoubtedly a disease of the
blood, and as such only Il reliable
blood purifier will effect a perfect
and permanent cure. Hoods Sar-
saparilla is the best blood purifier,
and it has cured many very severe
cases of catarrh. Catarrh oftentimes
leads to consumption. Take Hoods
Sarsaparilla before it is too late.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14

THE man who spends his money
libe rally for Christmas presents is
doubly philan thropist; he makes
the receivers of the presents happy
and adds his money to that in
active circulation, thus benefiting
everybody, himself included.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-14
ABSOLUTELY PURE
WON BY TIE POPULISTS.
The Kansas Farmers Alliance No
Longer Independent or Politics.

Topeka, Kas,, Dec. THE
Kansas Farmers Alliance Industrial
Union held long secret session..to-
day. Enough is known to posi-
lively state that the politicians have
won. The Omaho Populist plat
form was adopted from top to bot
tom