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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THE COUNTRY's CRISIS.
Opinion OF 4. Veteran Financier on
the Silver Question, Now Agi-
tating the Nation.

A LEDGER reporter called on Mr..
Jno. J. Gill this morning for his views
of silver. In response, Mr.. Gill said
while many might think that very
little wsight would attach to what he
might say on this subject, neverthe-
less he had his views of the crisis
likely to result from the action taken
by the government of India and they
were at the service of the LEDGER.
Already the value of silver has de-
preciated, he said, and although there
will most probably be reaction, it
is evident that one of the most inn
portant industries of this country.
silver mining-will be greatly retard-
ed if it is not entirely suspended.
This might be borne were it possible
for our government to meet all its
obligations with gold and provide
gold also for the wants of improvi-
dent importers and consumers of
foreign products. Mr.. Gill thinks
that past experience has demonstrat-
ed the impossibility of anything of
that sort. The resources of the ma
tional treasury are enormous and the
power OF the government great, and
by iudicious use of them the suspen-
sion of gold payments may be post
poned, certainly until the meeting
of congress, and the suspension of
mining may increase the commercial
value of the silver boarded in the
treasury. Mr.. Gill says it was not
coined and placed there for specula-
tive purposes. 1t was boarded as
money to meet the financial wants
of our government and people and
it ought to have been used for that
purpose long ago. To-day it forms
the great resource against suspension
of specie payments. 1t is a law OF
money that the least valuable circu-
lates fastest. This law has been sus.
pended by the expressed determina-
ton of government to keep paper,
silver and gold upon a parity, and
the result is the accumulation OF sill
yer in the treasury, although its legal
paying powers are as great as those
of either greenback or gold. More
over, MIR. Gill thinks a resort to sill
yer is essential to the carrying out of
Democratic politics. II the drain of
gold proves this country is so great
under our high protective tariff how
much greater will it be, he says, when
duties are reduced and importations
increased? The action of the govern
ment of India touches also the indus
trial interests of both Southern and
Northern agriculture.
Mr.. Gill has passed through sew
eral financial depressions similar to
the present one, hence his views of
the situation at this time will be read |
with interest.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Gone of my customers came in
to-day and asked me for the best
cough medicine | had," says Lew
Young, a prominent druggist of
Newman Grove, Neb. 'Of course
| showed him Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and he did not ask to see
any other. | have never yet sold
a medicine that would loosen
and relieve severe cold so quick
ly as that Remedy does. | have
sold four dozen within the last sixty
days and do not know of a single
case where it failed to give the most
perfect satisfaction. 30 cent bottles
for sale by C. A. Buekner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
The Nellie Gibson Closed.

ASPEN, Colo, June 29.-The
famous Mollie Gibson mine, the
greatest silver producer in America,
closed down last night and unless
there is an advance in the price of
silver, or a plan agreed upon by the
mine managers Of Denver,it will not
operate until such a time as it will
be justified in doings SO. There is not
lett in full operation single one OF
the big properties, and it is the
opinion that all the smaller ones will
close by the end Of the week. The
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Recent requirement of stock of
the Missouri Pacific company by
persons identified with the Chicago
II Alton railway, are beginnin g to
attract attention in railway circles.
There is growing belief that the
Alton people will soon have an in
fiuential voice in the management
of the Missouri Pacific,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
A Bow Attemnta Suicida

LOUISIANA, Mo-, June 3O.-The
12-year- old son of George Williams
OF this city, attempted suicide by
hanging to-day. Being reproved
by his mother he went up stairs,
got a rope and tied it around his
neck, tied the other end around a
beam and jumped from the bed.
His mother heard the noise and
reached him in time to cut him
down. 1t took physician nearly
an hour to resuscitate him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
The Veil Lifted.
THE IMMORTAL -. N.'HAS CEAS.
ED HIS WANDERING ON EARTH
FOR ALL TIME.
Death by Drowning OF a Quaint Char.
acter Who Was Erstwhile a Resi-.
dent or MexicO-A National
Crank Gone.

The immortal ~. N" is no more.
His soul has passed over to the bound
ess shores of eternity and his dust
has returned to mother earth. ~.
N" was drowned recently while try
ing to cross a creek in Carroll coun-
ty- This quaint character was
celebrity over the State and was well
known in Mexico, where he spent
month or more upon the charity of
the people and liberality of the hotels.
He will be particularly remembered
by his big hat, long hair, hickory
cane, wild gestures and persistency
to talk on his pet hobby. He was a
noted newspaper Office boor and the
crankiest crank ever in Mexico. A
party answering his description and
going under the same name met
death in the manner stated, and no
doubt the world has seen the last of
one of the queerest men that ever
lived. A great deal of his time was
spent in riding on railroad trains.
All conductors knew him and most
of them let him ride free. He was
always certain of a nights good sleep
on train.
His name was J. n Free. He was
a native Ohioan and was about IS
years old. The Jefferson City Trib-
une says of this noted character:
He became unbalanced during the
war and called himself the immortal
~. N" and as such has been known
all over the United States for many
years. He claimed to be the only
man living who could write an i'm
partial history Of the war, and based
his assertion on the theory ''that
both sides were right and both sides
wrong" This is as far as any one
ever listened to his reasoning, and
in fact as far as he ever went him
self, except to vouchsafe the informa-
ton that at some time in the near
future he "would lift the veil and
equalize the pressure" meaning the
prejudice and ignorance concerning
the great strife. He wandered all
over the United States and never
paid railroad fare or hotel bills, and
was known everywhere. He claim
ed no home and no object in life ex-
cept to reconcile the North and South.
He was very fond of hunting up
newspaper reporters in the hope Of
getting them interested in his work
In years gone by Col, John A. Cock
rell, then of the st. Louis Post Dis
patch, but now of the New York i'd
uertiser, gave 81. N" a great amount
of notoriety in the West and South
west. He never harmed any one and
was tolerated on account of the
amusement he furnished the public.
Poor old -. N.'-he has "lifted
the veil" at last. Many will read Of
his sad death with sorrow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Amative Alberts Arrested.
A FORMER MEXICO MERCHANT IN
LIMBO FOR ALLEGED lille
GAL MARRIAGE.
W. p. Alberts Forces His Step. .Daugh-
ter to Unlawfully We'd Him
UnsavOry Local Record
OF the Parties.

The st. Louis Chr0n cl OF Wednes-
day afternoon contained the follow
ing announcement which will be read
with interest by persons here who
know the parties:
A. H. Klein, of Webb City, was
married to Miss Carrie Holmes, of
Seneca, Newton County. Prior to
her marriage Miss Holmes lived with
her mother and step-father, William
Alberts, at Seneca. Soon after the
marriage Alberts and a Marshal by
the name of Rogers came to Webb
City and invaded the bridal chamber
at the dead hour of night, arrested
young Klein and spirited him away.
Alberts took charge of the bride and
for time her whereabouts was an
unsolved mystery. 1t transpired that
he had taken her to Texas, where it
is charged that he forced her into
an unlawful marriage with himself.
Alberts and Rogers have been arrest
ed, the former charged with unlaw-
fully marrying Mrs. Klein and Rogers
with being an accomplice. The trial
will develop some sensational fea-
lures.
W.P .Alberts came to Mexico about
two years ago from Seneca and start
ed dry goods house where Buck
Inns confectionery store now is. Af-
ter he had conducted his business
for some months the building took
fire one night and the stock was
badly damaged. After the insurance
had been adjusted the damaged
goods were sold out at auction in
the room just south of the LEDGER
office. Many persons thought there
was something mysterious about the
fire.
The step-daughter, Carrie Holmes,
was here greater part of the time
with her mother, Mrs. Alberts, and
her step-father. 1. was noticeable
fact and an open secret that Alberts
was too fond of his step daughter,
which, it is said, caused trouble be-
tween Alberts and wife. Alberts
watched his step-daughter like
hawk does chicken. which gave
rise to the rumor that they were too
intimate. On one occasion Miss
Holmes went out walking with a
young gentleman acquaintance and
upon her return home, SO it is relat-
ed, Alberts gave her brutal beating.
Alberts and his step-daughter have
been in this city together on visit
since they left here. They seemed
to be rather "sweet on each other"
and were evidently enjoying the trip.
Miss Holmes-or Mrs. Klein or Mrs.
Alberts, or whoever she isis rather
an attractive girl of less than 20, of
petite figure, and is Of an exceeding
ly vivacious disposition; but why
Alberts would want to marry her is
mystery. 1t was common talk in
Mexico that he was infatuated with
the woman.
Both made records here. Alberts
is the man that caused ex-Congress-
man Norton to pay a fine in the Po-
lice Court. Miss Holmes entered
Hardin College some weeks before
the family moved to Mexico. At the
College she was known to her room
mates as kleptomaniac. She did
not remain long as pupil owing to
her ''peculiarities.'
1t was said, at the time of the fire
here, that Alberts had been burned
out once and perhaps twice before.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
More Mines Shut Down.

SILvERToN, Colo. June 30.-The
Yankee Girl, Custom, National Belle,
and in fact all the mines of Red
Mountain have closed down. The
silver mines throughout the entire
San Juan will probably close in sc
days. This will throw thousands OF
men out of employment. Business
men have not lost heart, however.
Although the hour is extremely dark
they feel that the dawn is close al
hand.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

The LEDGER, as well as all other
friends here, is gratified to know
that Hon. Daniel H. Mcintyre is
again to become resident of this
city. He is one Of Missouri's noble
men and is an honor to the COM
munity where he resides. The Hon.
Mr.. Mcintyre has formed partner
ship with l.. p. Crigler for the prac-
tice of law and will locate in this
city about Sept. 1.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
No Free Coinage in Mexico.

CRY OF mexico, June 30.-The
Secretary Of the Treasury announces
that there is no truth in the rumor
that Mexico contemplates suspend
ing the free coinage of silver. On
the contrary all Mexican mints will
be worked to the utmost capacity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Kinkaid Gets Two Years

COLUMBIA, Mo-, June 29.-The
jury i'm the case of the State against
Thomas Kinkaid, for the killing OF
WilliamWhitworth, at Ariel Church
20 miles north of Columbia, ,on April
Is, 1898, brought in verdict this
afternoon at o clock convicting Kin
kaid of murder in the second degree
and fixing his sentence at 2 years il,
the penitentiarv.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THIS is what Senator PETER, of
Kansas, thinks will be the outcome
of the silver question:
at will hasten the demonetiza-
ton of gold. Then will come the
reduction of the prices of property.
After that will follow financial
crashes over the country. 1t means a
general panic. Out of this much
strength for the Peoples party
will grow. The silver question
has been giving us much aid all
along"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Rev. DR. Browns Opinion Of The Fair


Mexico, Mo-, June 29.-Your
paper, in a personal notice of me
last evening, represents me as in-
tending to visit the "White City,"
1t is an error. The Columbian Ex-
position falsifies the moral princi-
pie behind the settlement and de-
yelopment of this mighty nation;
and not one penny can | give to
aid Christless, and therefore God
less, enterprise. On the contrary,
| look with satisfaction to its finan-
cial disaster as a much needed re-
buke for the avarioe and material
ism OF that typical Babylon of this
country. H. j. Brown
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Thomas Tullah, who lived in Mex
leo fifteen years ago, is here from
his home in Texas. Mr.. Tullah was
astonished at the growth of this city.
The old landmarks he expected to
see were all gone. Mr.. Tullah wish
ed to go to a relatives house in the
country and SO changed is everything
since he was here, he had to make
inquiry which way to start. The
Tullahs formerly owned nearly a
block of ground north of the square
in the Llewellyn neighborhood.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Worth FOrty-Eight Cents.
THIS WAS THE INTRINSIC YALUE
OF THE SILVER DOLLAR
YESTERDAY.
Great Excitement all Over the Country
Over the Financial Depression
Silver Mines Close
Down.

NEW IoAk, June ZS.-SllVef
plunged downward again to-day in
the New York market. London set
the pace, which was rapid enough
to make the market at the start
one of such violent fluctuations that
for a time it was impossible to fix
the price for the white metal.
Early cables reported a decline IN
London of about 5 cents an ounce,
and as London has lately fixed the
price for silver, bidders in this mar
ket were not willing to begin to pay
more for it than the price at which
it was selling across the
ocean, and many of them thought
they ought to get it for less.
The supply of bullion in this
city, on which silver 1 certificates
are based, has been reduced to
about 100000 ounces. On this
account the owners of the certificates
felt that they ought to command
fair prices. The result was that
when the first excitement subsidized
a sale of 10000 ounces at IS start
ed quotations for the day. The
next sale, however, recorded a drop
OF 1 cent an ounce for 10000
ounces, and shortly afterward 49,
600 ounces sold at 62k cents. By
this time the market was in a
humor for plunging and $4,000
ounces were thrown out at 81 cents.
Thus within about 10 minutes after
actual sales began in the market
the bullion value of a silver dollar
had for the first time in the history
of the metal dropped below so cents,
the actual figure being AIS cents.
SILVER MINES SHUT DOWN.
DENVER, Colo, June 28.-A
very important conference will be
held in this city tomorrow night.
The chief object of the conference
will be to agree upon the closing
down of the silver mines and the
immediate and complete suspen-
sion of production.
OF THE SHERMAN LAW NEC-
EssARY.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 2S.-
There is no doubt that the admin
tration feels the suspension of sill
yer coinage in India will have the
effect of convincing Congress
that an immediate repeal of the
Sherman law will be absolutely
necessary. 1t is equally certain
that the advocates of silver currency
will not surrender without an earnest
fight. They are convinced that the
action of the Indian Government
was nothing but the result of a con-
spiracy between bankers in New
York, London and other European
capitals. The silver men here in
sist that they will fight to the last
ditch and will not consent to the
repeal of the Sherman act unless
some good, substantial provision
is made for silver.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

The pension attorneys are dead
opposed to any reform in the method
of granting pensions and those
drawing pensions Illegally are OPP
posed to purging the pension roll !;
other people favor both.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

Mr.. VIM. McGregor, of Fulton,
and Miss Sallie Lou Harris, of Kan
sas City, were married Thursday.
The bride and groom are both known
in this city where they have many
friends and well-Mishers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

SEDALIA will have fair and trot-
ting meeting this year, notwith-
standing the association is under a
cloud. There is a question whether
or not the Sedalia association can be
expelled from the American frotting
Association because of it's failure to
pay for Nancy Hanks exhibition
trot. Many think not. The matter
is being investigated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THE country will rise up and pro-
claim great the man who can solve
the financial riddle to the satisfaction
of the masses. 1t will be perplex-
ing question for Congress to settle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
DO YOU MISIl

To regain your health if you are
all broken down and suffering from
nervous prostration? | will tell you
what cured me after suffering for
months. | used two bottles of Sui
phur Bitters, and now | am a well
man. c. STILES: Bookkeeper, Can
ton
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

For a cut, burn OF scald, there
is nothing equal to Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. 1t heals .he parts
more quickly than any other APP
plication, and unless the injury is
very severe, no scar is left. For
sale by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

MANY fields in this section which
it was thought would produce a good
yield of corn have developed into
blooming pastures and grazing
lands, having been entirely captured
by grass and weeds. The outlook
for the corn crop hereabouts is not
encouraging
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

YIELDING to the appeals of the
people, President Cleveland has
issued proclamation calling Con-
gress to meet in extra session on
August 7. The action of the Presi-
dent meets with general approval.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THERE is a city ordinance re-
quiring trees along the sidewalks
to be trimmed so as not to interfere
with pedestrians. The Council is
going to strictly enforce this ordi-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Now that Lieutenant Peary has
started another Arctic expedition it
would be we'll to at once open sub
scription to pay the expense of the
inevitable relief expedition.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
watermelons! watermeIons!!

w. S. Hathaway has just receiv-
ed, direct from Georgia, a car load
Of fresh watermelons, and will con-
tinue hereafter to keep them regu-
lar during the season. 4td 1tw
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Attention is directed to the adver'
tisement in the LEDGER OF Griffee
& Martin, shoe dealers on the north
side of the square. This firm is en-
terprising and reliable and keeps all
grades of goods up to the very finest
made. Prices at this house are
reasonable.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 30.-It
has been determined to call the extra
session of Congress for Monday, Au-
gust Z.
The President left the city at 3 40
this afternoon for Buzzard's Bay, to
be absent probably three weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THE number of banks doing bus
mess upon theory, instead CT cash,
appears to be unusually large. The
sooner all of this sort close their
doors the better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

A GREAT many people in this
country just now, in their abuse of
the Worlds Fair, ARE talking through
their hats. 1t seems to be popular
all over the country for small-bored
rihemen to shoot at big game.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

Ali the talk in the world will not
convince you 50 quickly as one trial Of
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve for scalds,
burns, bruises, skin affections and
piles, French IL Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

w. 4. Poteet, formerly of Mexico,
has been chosen Secretary of the
Western Division OF the Missouri
Freight Rate Committee. w. Apo
teet is son Of George Poteet, FORM
erly Postmaster of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

J. o. White, one of the class of
'93 of the Mexico colored school, has
been elected teacher in the Mar
tinsburg colored school at salary
OF $50 per month.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

A new bank at Montgomery City
has been incorporated with cap
ital Of $4,000 by E. NJ. Hughes,
NJ. \. Mallerson, S. d. Nowlin and
others.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Rather ST en-

Than take in any other form is what
many people think and Parks Tea is
made for just those folks. 1t cures
constipation and though not a cathar-
tic moves the bowels every day. Sold
by Woodbridge Il Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THE administration has only to
stand by its promise and purge the
pension roll; the people will do the
rest.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Ignorance of the merits Of De Wits
Little Early Risers is misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liver,
cure head ache, dyspepsia, bad breath
constipation and biliousness. French
Il Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

We could not improve the quality
If paid double the price. De Wits
Witch Hazel Salye is the best salye
that experience can produce, or that
money can buy. French * Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

THE doctors of finance are quite
as numerous and bewildering in their
theories as are those of medicine and
religion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

IT rained fish in Kansas instead
of water. They wanted figs and got
thistles.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

The readjustment OF the salaries
of postmasters increases the Mexico
office from 81, 100 to $2, 200.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Il. NJ. Mundy is back from St.
Louis, where he took a load Of sheep.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
'easonabl,

"My little boy was very lad OFT
for two months with diarrhoea. We
used various medicines, also called
in two doctors, but nothing done
him any good until we used Cham
berlainis Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, which gave imme-
diate relief and soon cured him.
/ consider it the best medicine made
and can conscientIously recommend
it to all who need diarrhoea or
collie medicine. ]. e. Hare, Tren-
ton, Tex. 25 and 30 cent bottles
for sale by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
t.<s
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06
Simmer Weakness

And that tired feeling, loss of ap-
petite and nervous prostration are
driven away by Hoods Sarsapar-
lila, like mist before the morning
sun. To realize the benefit of this
greai medicine, give it a trial and
you will join the army of enthusias-
tic admirers of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Sure. efficient, ,easy--Hood's Pills.
They should be in every travellers
grip and every family medicine
chest. 25c. a box.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

Read DR.. Lanoix's card in the
LEDGER. u.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-07-06

into detail. Most of you remember
the old times. None of you want to
go backward, but are all rather try
ing to get closer together and with
brotherly love help each other for
ward in the good work. Things are
different to-day and the change has