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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
CHAMP CLARK HAPPY.
He Secures q Big Concession From
the Railway Mali Service.

I WASHINGTON, D. c., April g.
Champ Clark, to use his own Ian
guage, is "shappy this evening. >
He went over to the White Hous,
and put in good word with tn.
President for Dick Dalton, Claud,
R. Bali, Captain Jim McCane ant
General Jamison. He describes hi.
interview as decidedly pleasant and
says that President Cleveland is ons
of the most gracious gentlemen he
ever met. But this was not the cause
of Mr.. Clark's smiling countenance
| Ever since he came here he hal
been at work to have the pouch mai
service ON the Montgomery accom-.
mediation on the Wabash Railroad
changed to the regular distribution
service on the train. At first the
officials tried to put him off on the
plea that there was no money avail.
able to meet the increased expense,
but the Congressman from the
"Bloody Ninth" kept hammerine
away till he succeeded.
This morning he went to the Gen.
eral Superintendent of the Railway
Mail Service and was told the same
old tale. Then Mr.. Clark wrestled
with him. The Superintendent
agreed to make the change July 1,
Mr.. Clark went at him again, and
was the happiest man in town when
he finally induced Superintendent
James E. White to put his official
0. K. on the application, which
means that the new mail arrange.
ment will go into effect as soon as q
mail car can be sent out. In speak
ing of 1t Mr.. Clark said:
"This is the kind of work oi
which a Congressman can feel proud
of. 1t benefits thousands of people,
friends and enemies, Democrats, Re.
publicans and Populists alike. II
Injuries nobody. 1t is not like an
internal post-office scramble, where
there is nothing but hard work and
vexation of spirit, and where, in the
very nature of things, some mus
be disappointed. I feel like my
stay here has not been in vain.'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

THERE Is a disposition in some
quarters to find fault because Mr..
Cleveland is President, in fact as
well as in name. 1t seems to man
up tree that's just what is wanted ;
too many occupants of the White
House have in the past allowed 9th.
ers to exercise the prerogatives con,
stitutionally given to the President.
We have had enough and to spare
of figure-heads. The change is a
good one.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The Mexico LEDGER was awarded
the first prize, $75 in cash, offered
by the State Board of Agriculture for
the best published report OF any
Farmers Institute held in Missouri
during last winter. There were three
prizes offered-first prize $75, sec
ond prize $50 and third prize $25.
The awards were based on accurate
reports of statements made by speak
ers, not necessarily verbatim, simply
in substance, comprehensiveness OF
the general report and literary merit.
We understand the second prize was
awarded the Journal, of Lees Sum-
nit, third prize to the Herald, of
Bolivar. The judges were five
editors or managers of leading agri-
cultural papers located outside of
Missouri. There were large num-
ber of entries and the LEDGER has a
rig sht to bo proud OF the honor of be-
ing awarded first money. The judges
were practically unanimous in the
decision in favor of the LEDGER.
The Mexico LEDGER prides itself ON
being newspaper and its manage
ment never spares time or money
to give its readers the news, and its
success in reporting the meeting of
the Farmers Institute is in line with
its general policy. Institutes were
held in large number of towns
throughout Missouri and the local
papers everywhere had most credita-
BILE reports. The Board made no
mistake in offering prizes, as local
papers devoted large amount of
space to the Institute meetings, thus
bringing before the readers of the
State the papers and lectures, which
were all valuable. At the time of
the meeting in Mexico Wallace
Bassford, formerly of the Kansas
City Times, and brother of Homer
Bassford, now ON the Times and
formerly of the LEDGER, was on our
staff. The report of the
Farmers Institute was his assign
ment and to him is due the credit of
the LEDGER's success in this matter.
Wallace is young writer of rare
descriptive qualities and has few
when it comes to handling
an item of news.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The Corrupt Practice Act passed
by the General Assembly and sign
ed by Governor Stone will likely
make radical change in political
practices in Missouri. Referring to
this law, which is very stringent if
rigidly enforced, the Jefferson City
Tribune says:
"Last Saturday Gov. Stone ap-
proved a new law introduced in the
Senate by Hon. C. f. Cochran of
st. Joseph, and generally known as
the "Corrupt Practice Act" 1t will
undoubtedly purify elections and
prevent candidates from buying their
way into office. The law will apply
to every person who is candidate
for public Office. 1t limits the ex-
penses of candidates and requires
them TO file an itemized statement
OF their expenses. under oath. When
a candidate exceeds the limits he
will be barred from holding.
Promises of employment cannot be
made by candidates. Heavy penal.
ties for bribery and corruption are
provided.
Il
1t may truthfully be said that
Missouri now has the best election
laws of any state in the union
Voters are protected in every detail
and fraud and corruption cannotex
list unless everybody is derelict ir
their duty. Missouri is far aheae
of the New England states in thil
respect, and, in fact, ahead Of al
most every state in the union. ANT
fyet the chronic traducers of the stat
are still bowling about Missouri be
ing under the dominion of moss
back IDEAS
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
Hon. w. III. KEENAN, saws he is

Hon. w. FL. KEENAN, says he is
personally acquainted with Hon.
VIM. 7. Thornton, formerly Of Mis-
souri,, just appointed Governor of
New Mexico by President Cleve-
land. Mr.. Kennan and Mr.. Thorn
ton were in the Alton penitentiary
together as prisoners of war and
during such times men become
thoroughly acquainted with each
other. Mr.. Kennan says that Thorn
ton is one of the finest men he ever
met and considers this good APP
pointment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
TO MY FRIENDS

AS you are we'll aware that would
not recommend that which I did not
believe to be good, I desire to say to
all who need a good, reliable, fam
lily medicine, that I believe one bot
tie of Sulphur Bitters will do you
more good than any other remedy I
ever saw. Rev. CEPHAs SoULE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Newspapers publish some very
uncalled-for items sometimes-they
weary the reader who knows there is
no foundation for them whatever.
Here: " Secretary Gresham is
franticalIy endeavoring to draw at
tention to himself by threatening to
resign if the President doesn't quit
interfering in the matter of minor
consular appointments" Some edi-
torial paragraphers far-fetch little
and prevaricate great deal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The Perry Enterprise says: This
paper eongratulates our young
friend x. P. Wilfiey on his magnifi-
cent Grafton and the honor OF achiev-
ing second place in a contest OF 80
much merit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

GOVERNOR WI stone Just before
going east intimated that he would
likely appoint Capt. Bronough Coal
Oil inspector of st. Louis and Pat
rick ]. Degnan .one of the Police
Commissioners of that city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

watched the disease with much interest, and could
only say "weIi donei" The case was known far
and wide and every body was much surprised. But
than ks to CurIcuRA REMEDIES. Could there be
anything on earth that would cause father to re-
ot,e II ely would be when the little innocent one
could has such remedy at hand fSee portrait
herewith j. A. NICoLES, Bunker Hill, Ind.
A child rs brought TO me with chronic eczema
that had ssiied splendid treatment from many
good dee srs. As regular NJ. D., should have
eosinue1 iimilar treatment bat thought t useiess.
90 patit . CUTIcuRAs. The child Ii we'll.
c. L. GURNEY, N. D., Doom, La.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

THE proper quota of the District
of Columbia on the rolls of the US.
Treasury department is eleven en-
ployes; it has 1000. No wonder
Secretary Carlisle calls it an unequal
n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Mexico is getting to be quite an
important shipping point. MIR. w.
s. Hathaway has, in the past ten
days, shipped to all sections in this
part of Missouri more than a hun
dred large orders for seed potatoes
grass seeds, garden seeds, etc. This
In business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Several of the cannons captured
during the Revolutionary and Mex
ican wars which have lain for many
years on the bluff at West Point
known as Trophey Point, overlook.
ing the Hudson, have been shipped
to the Columbian Exposition. The
greatest care was observed in placing
them in cases to prevent their being
injured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Hiram N. Moore and John M.
Barker, as attorneys for Archbishop
Kenrick, of st. Louis, obtained an
Injunction against some citizens near
the Catholic Cemetery for attempt.
ing to fence up a'street." The case
will come up again 10 the Circuit
Court in June,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The Columbia State.man says !:
Mexico has only ordinary streets,
and her Opera House will not COM
pare to many we have seen, but her
girls are hard 10 beat. A prettier
collection of young ladies than those
who greeted the intercollegiate con-
testants would be hard to find.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Judge s. E. Kendall has bought
half interest in Barnett's livery
stable at Vandalia and will likely
move there to reside, where he will
establish large mule business. We
regret very much that the Judge did
not conclude to locate in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

All the mountain sheep in Colora.
do are owned by the state and care
fully protected. The penalty oi
staying mountain sheep in Colora-
do is ten years in the penitentiary.
This is probably the severest game
law ON the statute books Of any state,
but it is occasionally violated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

REPORTS of a bargain between
President Cleveland and ex Speaker
Crisp carry their reputation on their
faces. The public records of both
men prove them to be incapable OF
bargaining in matters of principle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

C. D. Rodgers has returned from
Vandalia where he just laid off a
large addition to the town for Mr..
Utterback. He says that business
is fiourishing there and a good many
valuable improvements will be made
this spring.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Ex-Gov. FRANCIS, on being told
by correspondent of the Kansas
City Times that he was accused ol
being in Washington to work against
Dalton for Surveyor of the Port o.
St. Louis, said:
81 am here just in casual way
When I fight anybody I've no hesi.
fancy about letting people know it
and I assure you I'm not after .Dal
tons hair"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
arrangement

WITH man-hunt in the Tennes-
see woods, several revolutions in
South America and a row in French
politics, it cannot be said that this
good old world is not spinning along
on schedule time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

A man at Hannibal was accused
of kissing his wife. A man at
Louisiana was accused of kissing
another mans wife. Poor man!
Surely he was made to mourn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

J.B. Botkin sold to JamesBrown-
ing a house and three lots in West
Mexico, known as the old Sumner
property, for So 900.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Major James Bannerman, who
was defeated for Mayor of st. Louis,
says: "I am defeated, but I have
no regrets; neither have 1 any
enemies to punish. I feel more sor-
ry for my friends than / do for my
SELF"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
second Bull Ran.

Which side won in the second bat
tie at Bull Run? JACK MARcUM.
The victory was won by the Con-
federates. Gen. Pope attacked
aStonewall'' Jackson with a super
ior force, and after three days fight
ing failed to dis.odge him from his
position.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Rev. Anderson, of Louisiana, will
ELL the pulpit at the Liberty Street
M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. Sapp,
the new pastor, expects to be here
by Sunday week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
Chief headman Max
Well wields that axe;
More'n a hundred a day,
Now fall by the way.

PROF. BARNARD of the Lick OBJ
servatory, who is said to often work
twenty hours out of twenty-four,
must have been newspaper man
once
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Mexico is to have a grand carni-
val entertainment for the benefit oil
the Baptist church, which promises
to be the event of the season.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

We clip the following from the
Perry (Mo.) Enterprise: A law
establishing whipping posts for men
convicted of vagrancy would, we
think, be a good substitute for the
present Missouri vagrant law.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Mr.. III. Shafer, who has been one
of Audrain's most prominent land
owners and stock raisers, is danger
ously ill in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

THE New York woman who
thrashed the man that circulated
stories against her character is made
of the right sort of stuff. May her
imitators increase.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The appointments of Grover
Cleveland de not appear to meet
the approval of some people. Gro
yer did not intend they should.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Joe Botkin is arranging to erect
two new residences in the first ward
Just north of his own residence. The
house now on these lots will be NOV
ed to west Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Mr.. J. M. Johnson, of Moberly,
NO., was in Mexico this week on
business. He has purchased the
Percival House of that town and
will greatly improve the property.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Will c. King, quite well known
in this city, will be married April
10 to Miss Rosa Ragsdale, of Mo-
berly. Mr.. King travels for Samuel
C. Cupples. st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Miss Nina Boatman, stenographer
and typewriter for ]. T. Bunton and
L. P. Crigler, has been appointed a
Notary Public.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
STONE IN WASHINGTON.
Will net be q Candidate for Senator
Against Either Vest or Cock
rell-Will See Cleveland
In the Interest of
Richard Dalton.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April g.
Governor Stone came in to-day. To-
morrow at II 80 he will go to New
York. He will be entertained at q
banquet on Saturday evening, which
will feed three other Governors also,
and where Governor Stone is down
for a speech. Mrs. Stone is with
him.
"There is no significance in my
coming to Washington" said Gov
erno- Stone. 81 have no purpose
in coming. was simply going to
New York and came this way. Yes;
I shall try to see President Cleve-
land tomorrow. All good Democrats
ought to do that as a sort of inspira-
tion."
"There are, Governor, "a number of
people in Washington from Missou-
ri. said the correspondent, "who say
that you will be a candidate for the
Senate next time against Senator
Vest. Can you throw any light on
the matter?"
81 certainly can," replied Gov
ernor Stone. "Now remember what
1 tell you. Senators Vest and Cock
rell are in perfect health and for
Senators are young men. They are
either of them good for twenty years
yet in the Senate. / want them to
have it, every day of it. l don't
want to be Senator. / don't flatter
myself 1 could get it against either
of these gentlemen, but I'll say to
you right here that as against either
of them would not take it. l mean
this, and will continue to mean it
when the time to elect a Senator
comes around again. /"
Then the Governor reiterated his
statement that his call at the Cap
itol was merely casual and that he
was not here in the fortunes of any
body. 1t is not the purpose of the
correspondent to discourage belief
| in the word of Governor Stone, but
candor compels the admission that
the Governors assertion that he has
| no purpose in being here or in see-
ing Cleveland is to be taken as sim
ply diplomatic in its character and
fairly open to question, without any
personal reflection on the genial
Governor. The fact is, he comes
here per wire and in haste in the
interests of the Hon. Richard Dali
ton, of Rails.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Miss Sue Burroughs, sister OF
Mrs. James Ringo, died in Lexing-
ton, KY, Friday. Mrs. Ringo left
that night for Lexington.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The Senate goes right along con-
firming President Cleveland's NOM
nations, just as though it had never
heard of the Republican predictions
of its intention to reject them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
THE defeat of Bannerman, of ST

HE ueI5dt OI DdlIiIoI t1aII, OI Ds'
Louis, was not Republican vic
tory. st. Louis is a Republican
city. Even Cleveland was defeated
nearly one thousand and Governor
Stone nearly four thousand at last
falls election.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

months. Six months of
that time its suffering
was simply untold, then I
began the use Of the Gu
TIeURA REMEDIES, In
two months the awful
disease had ceased ita
vengeance, and my dar.
ling boy had rest, and to
all appearance the dis
ease had yielded, but I
continued the medicine
for several months after
no trace could be seen Of
II on any part OF his
ANk,- FIIko rl.x.sNrn kara
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

THE only cure for confirmed office
seeking mania is the taking of an
office. And then the relief is only
Temporary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

PIKE and Morgan counties both
elected ladies for School Commits
sioner. They defeated their oppo-
nents by large majorities.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

YES, brethren, tits but too true
appointments and disappointments
necessarily go together. There are
not enough Offices to 60 around.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The other day man said: 'T'm a.
bilious as / can be.n His friend re-
piled: ssTake De Wits Little Early
Risers, these little pills cured me.
French d Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

j. B. Cropper says his affected
limb will not be amputated II he
knows it. He don't think it neces-
gary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

J.T. Saunders and J It. .Bunton, OF
southeast Mexico, are building addi-
tions to their houses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Hon. CHAMP CLARK, Congress
man from the Ninth District of Mis-
souri,, appears to be earning his sal
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The new system of sewerage will
be appreciated this summer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Talk about fiuttering seraphs' wings,
Around the towering spires;
They re not IN IT. with the wires,
Which to you an office brings.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Rube Ferguson, formerly OF Mex
leo. is conducting a large market in
Weatherford, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Substantial improvements are be-
ing made in every part of the city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

James Browning during the last
few weeks has bought and sold three
different pieces of town property with
a neat advance on each transaction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Thomas Gibson will ship three
car loads of eggs to New York this
week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Redman Galloway and family are
now located at the Central Hotel and
we take pleasure in welcomingt them
back to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

THERE is just one striking differ
ence between the optimist and the
pessimist. One has got what he
wants and the other got left.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

The other fellows who go to see
ones best girl are all either
"chumps" or ''jays."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
Ernest Cant now has his law
Office with George Robertson.

Wes. Mexico may furnish a we'd
ding before cherries are ripe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
RepairInr NeatIr Done.

If you want your watch cleaned,
or repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. s. Riley. Satisfaction guaran
teed. II T. s. Riley,
At the Mexico Laundry window.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Mexico is the best town in Mis-
souri,. Property is increasing in
value every week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Sam Baskin will return from Tex
as within the next week or ten
days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
VOL. XXXV.

ExGovERNoR L. L. CRITTENDEN
has been appointed Consul General
to Old Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

Why is it that every progressive
merchant is an extensive advertiser
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
WORST FORM ECzEhIl
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Months. Cured In Two Months
by Cuticura Remedies.

This is to certify that child of mine had Eczema
In iii worst form and which bafied the best medi-
cal rkiiI that could be employed here. The little
sufferer was wrapped In agony for at least eight
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13

s. L. Hickerson, has re-opened
the Leake House.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-04-13
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