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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

THE goody-goodys will now pro
ceed to abuse second Comptroller
Mansur of the Treasury department,
who made official complaint of the
ineficiency of clerks furnished him
nv the Civil Service Commission. II
every bureau officer of the govern
ment would speak as fearless!y as
Comptroller Mansur has done the
members of the Civil Service Com
mission would soon be in search OF
| a new Job.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Ex-SEcRETARY CHARLES FOSTER
certainly exhibited "gall'' when he
wrote to Secretary Carlisle request
ing him to overlook "little indls-
cretionn in the shape of his having
assigned United States Treasury
agent to work at the New York Re-
publican headquarters during the
Presidential campaign while draw
| ing a government salary. Ii Mr..
Foster calls getting money from the
government under false pretenses a
"ittle indiscretion' it would be in
teresting to know what he would
call an old fashioned highway rob
berry or burglary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
HELP FROM UNITED WORKMEN
The Order Will Send Aid to the Farm
ers of Western Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kas., Sept. 20,-The
state authorities having failed in their
scheme to collect seed grain for the
farmers Of Western Kansas, the
Ancient Order of United Workmen,
a fraternal organization, largely
represented in the state, has taken
hold of the project and will endeavor
to furnish the needed aid to men,
bers of the organization at least and
to others if a surplus of seed be col
lected. E. Z. Murphy of Leaven-
worth, grand master of the order in
Kansas, has issued a circular to all
subordinate lodges, setting forth the
needs of the suffering brethren and
expressing desire to raise the re-
quired amount of seed without APP
plying to other grand jurisdictions.
At this date information has been
received from fourteen subordinate
lodges in the district where aid is re-
quired, showing that members o
the order belonging to these lodges
need $500 bushels TO put in theil
crop. Seven other lodges are yet t.
be heard from. In every case th'
request is fer loan, not for a git
outright. Grand Master Murphy ap
peals to all members of the order il
the state to respond to the extent o
their ability, directing them to sem
contributions to E. NJ. Forde, gran
recorder at Emporia. Mr.. Murph
was in Topeka to-day and made al
rangements with the state board {
railroad commissioners for assis
ance in shipping contributions
destination.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

II seems that Gen. Lewis, the st.
Louis Paris who threw the golden
apple to Miss Turner, of Columbia,
Is kept in hot water by the indig-
naDt beauties of his own city, who
cannot forgive him for overlooking
their courtly charms and seeking a
Venus among ''unsophisticated
country maidens." " When asked if
be was engaged to Miss Turner he
exclaimed; ooh, my God, mol"
No, good Lord, mol" The General
also firmly states that he will choose
no more beauties.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

J. N. BASKET, of Mexico, Mo-,
one of the best known writers in the
West, has been invited to read a
paper before the OrnithologicaI
Congress, which meets at the
Worlds Fair on October 9th. Mr..
Basket has accepted the invitation
and his subject will be: 'kinshll
Of the Birds as Shown by Thell
Eggs Mr.. Basket is also {
member of the Advisory Committee
of this Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
MEXICO, MISSOURI, TIL RSDAY, SEPTEMBER 90 1898

THERE seems TO he no question
but that the Democratic party
stands adversely better than it does
prosperity. This statement has of
ten been made and has almost be-
come self evident truth. Nosooner
does the Democratic party get into
power than an effort is made from
within to embarrass the admins
tration, and break down its every
effort to carry out its promises. The
members of the Democratic party
should stand in solid phalanx
against the common enemy and
support the administration in its
every effort for the best interests of
the country. There should be no
factional fight in the party and the
administration should have the
cordial support of the rank and file
throughout the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
The lti0otly Ninth.

The people in the "Bloody Ninth"
district are getting their work in
shape so as to be able to attend the
Congressional circus next year. 1t
is now certain that i: will be the old
fight over again between Norton and
Clark. The friends of the chieftains
are already skirmishing and it will
not be many months before the CON
test is at fever heat.-Hannibal
Journal.
We are not posted as to the source
of the Journals information but
feel almost convinced that Hon.
Champ Clark will be re elected for
another term without any opposi-
ton. In the interest OF harmony
and good government he ought to
| bo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

OUT IN Colorado they Sarry their
free silver ideas little further than
most anywhere else in the world, as
the following indicates:
Deacon Deadshot, Elder Bowie
and Brother BIudsoe-We've come
to tell ye, parson, thet we don't like
yer doctrine. Ie've got to quit
chinnin' bout heaven bein' built o
gold an paved with gold, a bout
golden rules an golden stairs.
Them things is silver out in this
claim Yen have to shet that gold
bug yawp an come down to Ortho
doxy. You hear us!
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
CHAMP CLARK A WORKER,
Always at His Post Performing the
Duties He Was Sent to De-A
Busy Congressman.

I W. b. Stevens, the Globe Demo
Gratis well-known Washington cor
respondent, writes as follows about
the Congressman from the Ninth
Missouri District:
Hon. Champ Clark, of Missouri,
has been a member of the Commit
ted on Claims long enough to get his
eyes open TO one wrong way of do
ing Government business. He has
introduced a bill "to take from Con.
gress all jurisdiction in, or consid-
Grafton of, private claims and to
give the Court of Claims jurisdic-
ton of same"
81 did it," he said, "because the
claim business as conducted by Con-
gress is a nuisance. 1t is generally
a log rolling scheme to plunder the
Government. 1t costs about $10,-
600 day to run Congress, and not
infrequently a legislative day is
squandered on a claim for $40 or
$50.
In the claim business in Con-
gress," continued Mr.. Clark, "the
plan you tickle me and I'll tickle
you seems to prevail. l am oppos-
ed to the whole system. Reference
OF all claims to the Court Of Claims
will enable each claimant to secure
a fair hearing. If the claim is hon.
est, it will be allowed; if otherwise,
neglected. Each tub will stand on
its own bottom. There will be no
log rolling. 1t will save millions to
the Government"
His claims bill isn't the only gen.
eral legislation Congressman Clark
intends to have hand in. His bill
to establish an income tax was about
the first of that class of measures in
troduced.
81 PROPOSE" he SAID, ato make
it a special study, because l believe
iii the principle and because if the
tariff is to be substantially reduced
an income tax bill is the surest,
! easiest and most equitable plan for
replenishing the falling off in reve-
nue. caused by such tariff reduction. 4"
| To do his share in tariff reduction
Mr.. Clark has introduced House
bill to place binding twine, salt and
Sumatra tobacco wrappers on the
free list. He enrolls himself with
the free traders.
al am in favor" he said, "of a
tariff for revenue only. l am in IA
vor of placing every article of prime
necessity, or every day consumption
by the bulk of the people, Oh the
free list.
If the Pike County Representative
gets all of the free trade he wants il
will take pretty stiff income tax to
make up the difference. Besides
his general bills Mr.. Clark has set
out to get through relief measures
! for the damage done to st. Charles
College during the war, and to the
Presbyterian Church, OF Mexico, for
the same. He also has string Of
private relief bills for divers and
sundry constituents. From this it
will appear that he has laid out an
abundance of work for one term. To
accomplish it he has started in with
q record of never having missed the
chaplain's prayer, vote, roll call
or committee meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

THE opening of the Cherokee
strip was dearly paid for with sacri
feed human lives, each life dear to
someone and each heart palpitating
to the last with hope of increased
prosperity in the new territory.
There is an object lesson in the
deaths of these victims of "man' s
inhumallity to man." They show
US how thin the veneer of our civil
Zation is,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

SECRETARY MORTON is believer
in Democratic economy in govern
ment expenditures. His estimate
OF the amount needed to run the
Agricultural department during the
next financial year is 1867 900 less
than Secretary Rusk's last estimate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

THE only thing which is liable to
interfere with the general gratifica
ton felt because of the recent do.
mestic event at the White House
is the newspaper gush which seems
determined to follow. The ''Baby
Ruth sentimentality was worked
until it became disgusting to almos
everyone, and it is to be hoped tha
history is not liable to repeat itseI
in the case of Baby Esther.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
Highest of all in Leavening Power
Highest of all in Leavenng u S Govt Report
Re-! g! Bski9g BsM5sgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE
October Forecasts BY Prof. Hicks.

tlonaiy storms well on their way to
east. A cool wave with rising
barometer will be approaching from
the west and warm, threatening
conditions will prevail in the east.
The cool to cold dash following
this period will give way in the
west about the 3rd and during the
4th to 7th, storm conditions will
take their course across the CONT
nent. Some snow, rain and high
winds may be expected. A dash
OF cold will attend and follow the
storms. On and touching the 9th
and 10th, disturbances of greater
magnitude will most likely appear.
These are reactionary dates, call
ing for secondary disturbances, but
the moon is not only at its new,
but at its eclipse node on the 9th
thereby disturbing the magnetic
and electric relations of the Sun,
Moon and Earth and, as we believe,
greatly increasing the normal ten
dency to storms, earthquakes and
all related phenomena. Watch all
developments closely, at all events,
from about the Sth to the 18th. A
cold wave of wide dimensions will
wind up the disturbances of this
period. There will be heavy frosts
and some freezing northward, say
about the 10th to the 18th.
The next storm period is from
the 10Th to the 18th. We name
the 18th as the crisis. About the
10Th it will grow much warmer in
westerly regions-barometers will
begin to faIl-winds to shift to
easterly and southerly, with general
storm indications, and by the 10th
storms will be organized and on
their eastward course. Snow to
the north and west may be expect
ed during this period, with general
rains and severe autumnal gales in
the lake regions. Heavy north
easterly gales are probable on the
Atlantic coast. The northeasterly
wave following the storms at the
close of this period will be more
severe and the dangers of frost and
freezing will extend much further
southwark. Very cool days and
nights will continue up to the re-
dictionary changes to set in about
the 21st, bringing warmer weather
with renewed storminess on the
22d to 23d. These disturbances
may threaten for several days and
reach a crisis at or near the full
moon on the 25th. Another cold
dash will end the perturbations of
this period giving us a forcible re-
minder that winter is at our door.
For several days very cool weather
will prevail, calling for precaution-
ary measures where perishable
products are exposed.
The last period for the month
runs from 26th to Both. The dis
turbances will be central about the
9th to 29th, with warmer threat
ening conditions in the east, and
severe changes to colder developing
to the west. Be on the watch for
heavy autumnal storms, especially
on the lakes and coasts. Be ready,
also, for the cold wave which will
be due the last four days of Octo.
Der. The conjunction of the planet
Saturn falls on the Sth and if such
be additional cause for disturbance
its effects will be felt most from
about the Sth to 25th. Storm days
within that limit will be the most
dangerous.
St. Louis, August 2Sth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

"YELLow fever epidemic in Geor-
gia." Who can estimate the mum
Der of heart -throbs caused by the
flashing of those five words over the
wires Of the world. 1t is fortunate
for the country that frost is near al
hand. for it is a better weapon than
even our much boasted-of science,
to fight ''yellow jack with.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

ened with lynehing unless he made
a full confession. Jones is a Catho
lie and priest was introduced and
Jones then gave the names OF the
members of the gang as O'Dwyel
and Harding. He also implicated
a man by the name of Martin from
DuQuoin, whom he claimed was
not with the gang at the time oil
the robbery.
O'Dwyer's home is in this city
and his house was immediately sur
rounded and his surrender demand
ed. His mother denied admission
to the searching party and they
kept guard over the house until
daylight, when O'Dwyer gave him
self up and is now in Jail with
Jones.
One of the escaped men was
badly wounded by shot from the
hunters gun fired in the car where
Conductor Odum was accidentally
shot. O'Dwyer is uniaiured. He
bears bad reputation.
Latest reports have it that Jones'
injuries We're chiefly at the hands
of Fireman Charles Mccullough,
who, during the struggle on the
engine, struck Jones on the head
with a monkey wrench, knocking
the robber clear out of the cab.
Jones, ,on being interviewed in Jail,
said: "My home is in Oxford
Mills, la. l have father and two
brothers living there. | came from
st. Louis to Centralia Monday with
James Harding, of Danville, ILL.,,
and Charles O'Dwyer, of this place,
and ascertained that the Chicago
limited would be the most profitable
hold up of any of the trains COM
ing into this city. Arrangements
were made to meet at the home of
O'Dwyer in this city after the rob-
berry and divide the spoils.';
Jones said his own portion was
for his father, who is in
circumstances. i
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

SENATOR SHERMAN took need
less bit of trouble when he denied
having eulogized President Cleve
land. Everybody knows that Sen.
ator Sherman eulogizes only one
man-John Sherman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

The fulton Srn, in referring to
the arrest of counterfeiters in Gala
way county during the last few days,
is inclined to be somewhat facetious
in the following: John Ferrell is an
outspoken candidate for Congress.
He sold the babbett metal that
made the counterfeit money and
claims he has solved the free coin
age question. The bad dollar is
worth only 80 odd cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Mrs. Johnny Beatty sprained her
ankle severely this week but it is
hoped that the injury win not prove
permanent. She was walking
through the yard after dark and ran
against clothes line. In falling
back one of her feet caught and the
weight of her whole body fell upon
it causing a severe sprain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Those seeking life insurance will
do well to investigate the Bankers
Life Insurance Co. of Des Moines,
Iowa, by calling on w. l.. Rogers al
Rogers Bros. drug store, where MIR.
Rogers will take pleasure in explain.
ing the plans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

SOME of those who appeared be
fore the House Ways and Mean,
Committee at Washington would
better have remained away, so fan
as their personal interests are con-
cerned. They gave protection dead
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Ayers Sarsaparilla does what no
other blood medicine in existence
can do. 1t seaches out all the Inn.
purities in the system and expels
them harmlessly through the proper
channels. This is why Ayers sar-
sapari!la is so pre-eminently effect
i've as a remedy for rheumatism.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
Don't IOu knnM

That to have perfect health you
must have pure blood, and the best
way to have pure blood is to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best blood
purifier and strength builder. 1t ex-
pels all taints OF scrofula, salt rheum
and all other humors, and at the
same time builds up the whole sys-
tenn and gives nerve strength.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

The remains OF K. T. Brown were
inferred in the cemetery in this city
Wednesday, Sept. goth. The SER
vices at the grave were conducted by
Rev. A. Z. Rogers. The funeral
sermon will be preached later.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

The Centralia Guard says:
Champ Clark is doing more earnest
work. in the interest of his constitu-
ents than any other Missouri Con-
gressman. He has the right kind
of ability to succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

"FAME is thin, ignorance thick, :"
says the New York Sun, and it
might have added that fame is scarce
and ignorance overp!entiful, without
stretching the truth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
Sensational indictments at aoberly.

MoBERLY, Mo-, September 20
The Grand Jury this afternoon re-
turned an indictment for assault to
kill against Jas. Muller and wife,
Mrs. Valentine, Mrs. J. L. Lloyd,
Mrs. W. c. Lloyd and Alice Sorton
for a terrific assault and fiagellation
inflicted on Jas. Collins at Higbee
on the 9TH of August. Sensational
developments are looked for on the
trial.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

WONDER if there are any Repub-
llcans now who believe that the
Democrats are afraid to tackle that
hydra headed monster of iniquity-
the tariff?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Ed. Tomlinson returned fr ON
Thompson Station Friday and don't
talk as though he had any idea of
committing suicide. He says he
did not write the letter which stated
he intended to kill himself. Ed.
seems to be the victim as some
practical Joker.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
0ur Grandmofhers' Waf

Was to steep roots and herbs and
use it every night. Nothing acts a.
promptly and without discomfort.
Not pill or a cathartic but moves the
bowels every day. Sold by Wool
bridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

IT Is NO doubt a good habit for a
woman to do her own sewing; but
the woman who is her own dress
maker is apt to get into many bad
hahlfs
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
Notice to Summoned Jurors.

All special jurors summoned for
the Lewis murder case on Septem-
Der 29th, are hereby notified that
their services viii not be needed.
J. y. STEPHENS, Sheriff.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

If you have any books to donate
to the Confederate Home, leave
them with Maj. H. A. Ricketts,, at
the Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

THERE are two things in the
world upon which there have never
been any improvement-the wheel
barrow and kissing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

EVERY wife occasionally wishes
she could vindicate herself by let
ting some woman her husband
praises have him for few weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

WE OUGHT to keep peace with
China as long as we have Pacific
ocean between us.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
Stock Notes.

1t pays better to rear good than
Indifferent stock.
What canned fruit is to humanity,
ensilage is to the beast of the field.
A successful hog raiser has reach
ed the conclusion that SOW eats
her pigs because of feverish con-
ditlon brought by an exclusive corn
diet.
Leaves from trees and otherwise e
useless straw may be used for
bedding for stock, and after thus
utilized may be so disposed of as
to make remunerative fertilizer
for the fields.
Much has been said about feed
ing wheat to stock. Have you
tried it? If so, with what result?
How dc your animals like it? How
does it seem to effect them? What
is its cost compared with other
grain?
As man who has been closely
confined in prison cells longs for
outdoor exercise for his inactive
limbs so does an animal. A COW
or a horse that has stood in stall
for days or weeks, longs for the free
exercise uf its limbs in outdoor
walks. Who has not seen the
horse on being released run with
delight over lot or field into
which he has been turned.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

MoSr OF the train robberieS of late
have been committed by discharged
railroad men.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFIa.

Mr.. and Mrs. Reub. McCord
have adjusted their matrimonial
differences and are again house,
keeping, occupying a suite of rooms
in the Ferris flats.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

The attorneys for Lewis made
affidavit to the court that they
thought Sheriff Stephens was pre-
JUDGED against their client and ask.
ed that Coroner Fritts be empower
ed to act as Sheriff during the trial
and the court granted the request.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

PRIDE is better than envy-hut a
man may get along without either.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Charlie Forrestal and Miss Fannie
Judi, OF Fulton, both well known in
Mexico, are to be married on the
26th of this month.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

Alb. Dingle was in Mexico Friday
shaking hands with friends. Alb.
had about 5000 in the Moberly,
No., bank which broke not long
since and will only get So cents on
the dollar. He says the general
opinion is that speculation by the
officers of the bank rather than the
stringency of the money market
caused the trouble there.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

]. W. Montague shipped a car
load of mules 10 Tennessee Thurs
day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

HOODS pills are prompt and efiieient YET
EASY In action. Sold by all druggists. 2Sc'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-09-28

sarsaparilla the sores all disappeared. and IN q
CRAIG. 81 Park St, 9th Ward, Cleveland, o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-27

Ohio River railroad. is visiting his
mother out the National pike.
Charles BeIknsp, travelling passen-
ger agent OF the c., L. q W., was In the
CIV this week on business.
Train Dispatcher P. Judge, OF the b,
30 .ttIra,Con, mas gone home after
business trip to this city.
Conductor George Bender, OF the w.
& l.. E., who has been taking his Vaea-
tion, is again on duty.
The work train and its force OF men
employed by the N, B. 81 T., is laio Oh
for the present.
Night Ya-dmaster Of the Baltimore
and Ohio, q. E. Boord, is again on duty
after a sickness.
Chief Clerk Fred Theirs, Of the W.
& L. E., will go out in Ohio next Sun
day on trip.
E. S. Spear is doing Inspector Homer
Leggett's work during that gentlemans
sickness.
w. Il. Osborne, Southern Passenger
Agent OF the Ohio River road, is In the
city.
The extensive fill along the road at
the Pan Handle junction Is completed
Conductor T. ]. Kinds of the o. R. R.,
is visiting friends in Northwestern Ohio.
Freight Rate Inspector Homer Leg
gett, OF the B. & O., is of duty sick.
Albert Theirs, of the w. & L. E., is
in Chicago at the Fair.
1t was pay day yesterday on the c.
T.. & W., road