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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

The long haired men and the
short haired women appear to have
control of the politics in Kansas and
the Governor is liable to call out
troops before he gets matters settled
satisfactorily.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

O. j. Berry wants to buy thor
oughbred Poland China pigs weigh
ing from 25 to so pounds. He lives
three miles east OF Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

The commercial world seems now
to be passing through the darkest
hour, the one that always precedes
daylight. After the daylight, which
may be fastened by intelligent DEM
ocratic legislation, will come the
glorious sun of national prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Malinda Reagan has sued her hus-
band L. G. Reagan for divorce,
making divers and sundry charges,
which are too outrageous for publ
cation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Turns ars absolutely painless when
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is
promptly applied. This statement IL
true. A perfect remedy for skin dis
eases, chapped hands and lips, and
never falls 70 cure piles. French q
Garrett,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

CHARITY is one of the few things
that is justified in not advertising
though even charity can set a good
example by letting it's good deeds
be made known.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

UNCLE SAM starts the New Year
with less cash in his strong box
than ne would like to have; but
gee whizz! what a credit the old
man has got.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

1t will aston .sh you how quick
Johnson's Msrnetic Oil will kill all
pains. 25 and 80 cents. French &
Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

NOT only can woman laugh in
ner sleeves but SO can her whole
family. and there's room for the
neighbors.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

HE public man who always keeps
In view the line between obstinacy
and independence will save himself
considerable trouble.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

lHE Auxvasse (Mo.) Review is
much improved in every way and
Is one OF the brightest and newsiest
country papers in Missouri
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

WE know some people who are
already practlcing the ''stay law
ana they intend to keep it up as
long as they can get credit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11
JUSTICE.

A.Golden, Druggist, Birmingham,
Ala, writes: 'Please publish some
OF the testimonials / have sent you
for Japanese Pile Cure.'' Sold by
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

The Shelbina { Mo. } Democrat is
tWenty-six years old and improves
with age. 1t is conservative, sub
stantlal and we'll edited newspaper.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

AN increase duty on cigars and
WHISKY by no means signifies an
increased duty to use them
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

o. J. Berry sold two litters of
pigs from one SOW this year for $40.
It pays to raise good hogs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11
DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder

Pure Cream of Tartar Powder; free from Ammonia Alum,
Lime other adultersion And every investigation whether
in the laboratory Kitchen confirms and emphasizes its supeor
ity in every way.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve clean
ses, purifies and heals. It was made
for that purpose. Use it for burns,
cuts, bruises, chapPed hands, sores OF
all descriptions, and If yon have piles
use 1t for them. French q Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

iHE nearest thing to a vacuum
Is letter written merely for the
purpose OF keeping up correspond
ence,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11
VOL. XXXV.
HE Armstrong (Mo.) Herald is
seven years old and lively for its age.

MONEY can do much, but one of
the things it cannot do is to prevent
the reforming of the tariff
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

You will be pleased with the mild
and lasting effect of the Japanese
Liver Pellets. Try them. Sold by
French d Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Not one minute elapses between the
taking of One Minute Cough Cure and
relief. Why shouldn't people take
One Minute CoughCure? They should
They do. French Il Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Capt. Mosely, brother-in-law of
Johnnie Beatty, is over from Lin
coin county on visit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

The best medical authorities say
the proper way to treat eatarrh is to
take a constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

ANDALIA is one of the most
substantial little cities in the state
and should have good system Of
water works. 1t would pay,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Dick Shell was up from Laddonia
this week to see his father, who Is i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Lafe Newkirk, who is now at
Woodland, Cal, has our thanks Tor
late San Francisco papers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

P. NJ. Morris is a candidate for
Circuit Clerk OF Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

While a well was being dug on
the Finley Johnson farm, about 3
miles northwest of Benton City,
this week, the mule which was work
ing the windlass fell into the we'll.
The well was 16 feet deep and there
were two men working at the bot
tom. Strange to say the men were
not hurt and the mule was taken
out little stiff, but more mulish
perhaps than ever, but was other
wise all right.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

A small house on the James
Smith farm just east of Mexico
burned this week with its contents.
The contents belonged to MIR. and
Mrs. Tomlinson. Mrs. Tomlinson
was formerly Mrs. Crosswhite and
lived in this city. They had no in
surance and all their clothing and
furniture was destroyed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Marriage license was granted last
week to Ottle III. Stone and Clara
Staten, of Audrain county,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-01-11

Hood's pills cure all Liver ms. Biliop<
rsss, Jaundice, Iniigesticn, Sick Headache.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
0TAYLOR MUST GO.
Civil Service Commission Fin
ishes C. H. J. TaylOr's Case.
1t Urges the President to Re-
move Him.
DENIES THE CHARGES.
Taylor Says the Commission is
Being Made Tool Of.
He Will Resign However When
He is Asked.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24-The investiga-
tion of G. II. J. Taylor, recorder Of deeds
for the District of Columbia, was closed
today. The report of the civil service
committee, prepared by Mr. Proctor, Of
Kentucky, urges the president to prompt
ly remove Taylor.
The latter in a letter to the committee
denies the published interviews,in in which
he made to say that local political
associations in Washington we're guilty Of
assessing federal employees He inti-
mates that the commission is being
made the tool of men to satisfy their
political enmity and principally by one
who has a police court record He also
attacks w. Calvin Chase, editor Of the
Washington Bee. Taylor says he will
tender his resignation as soon as asked.
Rev p. II. W hite. sergeant-at- arms Of
the Negro Democratic league,den that
he carried letters to government EN-
piOyes ordering them to appear at league
headquarters on penalty of removal. he
claims the letters were to members of
the league only, asking them to call at
headquarters to arrange for the deposit
of mem bership dues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
SLUR ON WOMANHO0D.

Southern ChivaIry Is Stirred Again by a
street Remark
LEXINGTON. KY, Aug. 24-There was
an exciting scene on East Main street
yesterday, the details being suppressed.
The story leaked out today. however.
and it tells how Col Charles Carroll
Leer, the rich Bourbon county farmer
and breeder, made remark that re-
hected on the womanhood of kentucky,
and had narrow escape from being cut
to death.
ColLeer is an ardent admirer of Breck-
lnridge, especially his Intellectual attain
ments. The colonel attended the Owens
meeting yesterday, and soon had crowd
around him in heated discussion. With
great warmth Col Leer remarked that it
would be honor for maidens of the
Blue Grass region to associate with
Breckenridge.
Nurmurs of protest were heard in the
crowd, and COL Leer concluded that it
was best to modify his statement He
then said: Il mean the daughters of
these tobacco men"
In the crowd was a tobacco man, who
drew his knife and lunged at Leer's
heart, wearing he would Kill him. sew
eral bystanders engaged in the row,
some trying to let the man carve Leer
and others attempting to hold the en-
ragged fellow He was finally over
powered and both men were hustled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
TROOPS BEING MOVED.
Jefferson barracks Being 8Iade a Regular
Post Causes Many Changes

Jefferson barracks Being 1Lade Regular
Post Causes Many Changes.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. jefferson barracks
is already beginning to show the effect
of the recent order from the war de-
partment, turning the recruiting depot
into regular post Musters Of
deIachments of recruits have been
sent away since the order was
promulgated, going TO various western
points. and, in expectation of early re-
mOval, the officers have begun arrange
ments for the trans portaLon Of their
household effects Immediately upon the
receipt Of instructions from w Washington.
Col. Sumner, the depot commander.
has been ordered to JOIN his regiment.
The Sixth cavalry. now at Fort \ lO-
brara, Neb., and it is likely that
Captain Kerr and Lieutenant Paddock.
who are also attached TO the Sixth. will
accompany him. As yet however, none
of the officers know their future homes
and il is not improbable that the greater
part Of them viii be sent 10 the various
recruiting stations Of the large cities
toned at the barracks viii be retained
there, and as the rule OF keeping the last
corners is adhered to Lieutenants Elliott
and Hughes viii remain Captain and
Quartermaster ingalls, received orders
Thursday from the department 10 COM
mence the construction of three additional
stables with the capacity Of one troop each
and, inasmuch as there IS already Z one
troop barn, this probably indicates that
the barracks is to become a cavalry post
with at least four troops stationed there.
1t is said that a portion Of the mum ber
will come from the third cavalry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
TWO FAST SHIPS.
The Cramps NVant to IIuiId Liners 10 E..at
lac cusnpHnia.


Nkw YORK, Aug. ~4.-llenry N.
Cramp, OF The well known Philadelph
ship building firm OF William Cramp ,H
Sons, has made two or three important
trips to New York during the last week.
1t was reported last night that the record
breaking trip of the Campania, which
arrived in port week ago, has some
thing 10 do with Mr.. Cramps visits here.
The Cramps are building two fast
ships for the American line of steamers
To sail between New York aud Houlh-
ampton. They are the, ST Louis and 81.
until next summer The engine has yet
to be built 1t WAS said that the Amer
lean line people, growing little ner-
the records OF the New York
and Paris and those of the Cam
pania and Lucania, had called Mr..
Cramp to New York and materially
changed their plans in relation TO the -.
Louis and St Paul. MIR. CFamp was seen
at the Holland house late last night
.'Can the Cramps build ship that viii
beat the CampaniaI" he was asked.
I'VE certainly can" said MIR. Cranr.
"All we need is the order for IL and we wlii
launch in a comparatively short time 4
ship that would show either theCampnnla
the Lucania a clean pair Of heels"
"Will the St. Louis or ST Paul be sbie
to do its''
Il don't care to talk on that point,
said Ar Cramp. "All that we have
bound ourselves to do ia bnilding the
ST. Louis and St. Paul is TO get irom
them speed Of twenty knots hour fOr
six continuous hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
STRIKERS ARE ANGRY
Because the New Bedford Manufacturers
Didn't Attend Conference.

Because the New Bedford Manufacturers
Didn't Attend Conference.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 24.-No
tangible result has attended the strike
conference, which was held last evening.
The strikers are angry. because the manu-
facturers absented themselves from the
conference at which they were, however,
represented by an attorney. All but one
of the state board of Cancellation have
left the city.
As d strike is now on here, the mem
bers of the board say that their authority
is by statute limited to Cancellation.
They cannot arbitrate till the
employees go back to work. The
arbitrators do not believe that the situa-
ton is favorable to an effort at concilia-
ton now
Their present intention is to get all in
formation possible from both sides and
then watch developments, and when the
right moment seems TO arrive, to en-
deavor to effect a settlement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
NEBRASKAP POPULISTs.

Senator Allen Abuses the Tsepublienna in
His Speech.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. Aug "A. -1he
Populist state convention met today al
o'clock and was called to order by chur
man ID. Clem Deaver.
Before proceeding to business, w. y.
Green of Kearney and L. 3. Seuator
Allen made speeches denouncing the r.
publican nominee for governor AMI trr-
dieting the success Of the Populist ticket
if good men were named. Then tncre
was some singing aud prayer and Tie
convention was ready for business
w. L. Green OF kearney was cho-en
tenn porary chairman after a struggle.
and committees on credentials and re,,-
lutions we're appointed The convention
then took a recess until p. IN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
LAST DAY OF 4. A. NJ.

Election Of OHicers Boston VIM Proba-
bly, Get the Next ConvocatiOn.
good many of the MasOus have al
ready gone home, although The meeting
of the general grand chapter Of the R.
A. Nj. viii not be finished till this eve
ming.
The chapter convened again this
morning at o'clock, and good part of
The morning was spent in the reading of
minutes and in the consideration Of sew
er4I minor reports Of committees.
The committee, that h4d IN hand the
matter of the admission to the general
grand chapter the grand chapter OF
Texas reported IN favor OF the admission,
and the meeting ordered that the Texas
chapter be sent fraternal greetings 1t
Will be formally admitted at the next
convocation of the general grand chap
ter IN 1891
plications Of the cities for the next con-
vocation. Only one vote was taken. and
no decision was arrived at The vote
stood: Baltimore, 81; Boston. 73; and
Hartford, p. 1t IS expected tnat At the
meeting this afternoon, the question Will
he decided III favor OF BOs' Ou, he suppO-
sitlOn being based on the probabIIiIy
that Hartford wlll throw her weight to
aid Boston, the AIassachusetts city.
The election Of officers resulted in the
selection of the following to serve the
chapter for the nexf three years:
General grand high priest, George L
McCahau. of Baltimore Nd
DEPUTY general grand high priest,
Reuben g. Lennon, Of Toledo, Ohio
General grand King. James W. Taylor,
of LuunersvIile. Ga
General grand scribe, Daniel Striker,
of Hastings. Al ich.
General grand treasurer, Christopher
G. Fox, Of Buffalo, \. Y.
General grand secretary Albert G Pol
lard Of Lowell. Mass.
General grand captain of the host,
Joseph r Dyas of Paris. Ill
General grand principal sojourner,
VIM. c. Swain Of Milwaukee, Wis
General grand arch captain, Nathan
Kingsley of Austin. Mimi.
General grand master Of the third vail,
Bernard q. Witt of Henderson, Ky.
General grand master Of the second
vail. George L CorsOn, Of " ashIngtOn,
d. c.
The general grand master Of the first
vail has not yet been chosen, but the
election viii be finished this afternoon.
The officers Of the preceding term
were simply advanced one notch
At 1-3O o'clock the chapter adjourned
to 60 into session again 2.30
This afternoon will take place the in
stallment of the general grand officers
elected today.
This evening Zabud cOuncial No I Will
BY special dispensatiOn confer the cryp-
tic degrees upon Lewis 9. Levoy, grand
high priest of the grand chapter Of South
DAkota.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
DEER DESTROY CROPS.
Farmers In Vermont Complain That They
Their Vegetables.

Farmers In Vermont Complain That They
Eat Their Vegetables.
RUTLAND, Vt, Aug. 24.-Deer are de-
stroyIng crops on the farms near the city.
Farmer George H. Woodward Of Shrews-
bury, SIX miles distant, has complained
to the game league that they have de-
voured his vegetables lie demands
payment for the same He states that
they devOured his crops during the night
and have TO be driven off every morning.
Within mile of this CITY deer are fre-
quentIy met trotting along the highway.
They are as dociIe as the dogs. Upon
the mountains they feed with the cows.
Partridges, the farmers complain. have
to be driven out of the gar lens, SO tame
have they become Black bears are al
most as numerous the deer. and quite
as venturesOme. The fearlessness OF the
game is due to the laws for their protec-
ton recently passed, il is declared by the
farmers. The next legislature Will be
asked to modify them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
GROVER SIGNED THEM.

He Approves Lot of Small Bills
OF This Congress.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The president
has approved the following bills: Grant
ing the Northern Pacific railway
company right-Of-way through GER
tain Indian reservations in Mime
sofa; empowering fourth-class post
ters to administer oaths TO pensioners;
extending the time for completion
of the railroad bridge over the Colum bia
river near Vancouver, Wash: providing
for opening certain abandoned military
reservations; repeating house resolution
104, first session Fifty-hrst congress,
granting the secretary OF war permission
to license the use Of a pier at the mouth
of Chicago river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
OCR FRUIT ENGLAND.
Lttss First ccnSi<yllsnen nf of California Fruit
Oheled for sale ia Lonsiou.

Aits@ -sf4~t ccnS1e<E me fif O1 California Fruit
Oheleei for sale ia London.
LONDON, Aug. x4.-Ihe lirst large con-
signmenI OF California fruit brought to
this country from New York by the
steamship Paris has aroused the greatest
interest in England When n. ". West
Z Co commenced 10 auction OF the Cali
fornia products, shortly before noon to-
day at Covent garden, this city, there
We're at least 500 buyers present from all
parts of England.
An examination of this import con-
signment showed that much of it was
picked too late and consequently it ar
rived in SO ripe condition that it is
necessary to sell it to the consumer
wirhIn eighteen hours.
The peaches arrived in poor condition,
but the nectarines were il inc condition.
The grapes and plums were all right,
but the buyers did not want grapes, be-
cause their quality was considered in
ferior to the English article. / he plums
were also not IN great demand because
the market was already glutted
The pear shipment also struck a bad
market. as 10000 baskets of French
pears were offered today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
LIKE YELLOW gEEER.
Three Of the Grew oT fI4e 1ssl.-i ns-tos'' ia
Quarantine

Three OF the Crew Or the rslslsri n.-tos' ia
ssuarRntina-
SAN FRANcIsCO, Aug.2 n Three Of he
crew Of tie gunboat Bennington are now
at the Quarantine station at Angel Island.
One OF them is cOnvalescing from
malady that somewhat resembled yellow
fever, while the others had recently sur
fered from disease that closely re-
sembled bilious fever, yet il was thought
best not to run any risks by allowing
them 10 mingle with their companions
or Others while there was any suspicion
about the nature Of their illness.
The surgeon Of the Bennington re-
ported that on July Is one Of the seamen
named Hallgren became III with it while
the vessel was of the coast Of san Saliva
dor No serious symp ptoms were noticed
until August z, when his sickness began
to closely resemble yellow fever The
surgeon promptly had the man removed
aft and two men appointed TO attend him
day and night. The sick man and his
two attendants we're completely Isolated
from the rest Of the crew and every pre-
caution taken to prevent d spread Of the
disease. should 1t prove to be q genuine
case OF yellow fever
About two weeks later another sailor
became very i'll, but his sickness only
had a few symptoms of the disease Of
his comrade and it was not considered
dangerous. nor did il prove so. 4 third
was taken i'll and his sym ptOms were the
same as those Of the second man While
the vessel was lying off the Farrallones.
the patients were getting along as well
as could be expected. the three were
removed to the quarantine station on
shore and the Bennington headed for
Mare Island
At the navy yard all Of her officers
and men Will be removed and the gun
boat that has leen an ASYLUM for the
refugees Of San Salvador will undergo
thorough fumigati0n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
M.AULIFFE BRUISED.
He Fell on His wheel and Was Esndly
Used Up

NEW YORK. Aug. 24.-Jack McAuiifie,
who is in training to fight young Grin0
on Monday night at Coney Island. WAS
badly bruised and cut by falling of has
bicycle at Gravesend last night He ram
into the fence Of the Gravesend race
track, and in the fall which followe /,
mixed himself up generally with his
machine.
A great deal of money is wagercd on
McAulitRe to best Critic, and the eX-
planation which is given as the cause Of
the accident 50 late in his training viii
interest his hackers. It is said that this
is not the first detection on the part Ot
McAuliffe since he announced that he
had retired into seclusion into strics and
careful training as we'll as absolute alb
stinence from intoxicants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24

''Whut yoh dono whup dc boy fohf ask
ed Uncle Eben as he came into the cabin,
with a sable youngster whimpering at his
side
Il whup i'm case he done stole er Inush-
million foln de frciR iRht train, 4" replied = unit
Chloe, with a glance Of indignation
He done stole er mushmilliony
"Dat's whut he done It's scan 'lous ter
t'ink oh dat boy whut we raise 50 keerful
stealth mushmillionsi An" she added.
with increased feeling, ''dah wus wGtnh-
millions in de mex kyahi''-WashinRsO
Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
The Tracks Are Too slick.

There were four cAtastrophes at the
corner of Sixth and Kansas avenue to-
day, due to the CREASED car-tracks. c.
S Sutton, with his wife, was driving a
spirited team to top buggy One Of the
horses slipped on the track and fell The
buggy ran onto the animal The other
horse started to run, but Councilman
Stephenson stopped it. Dr. Eastman
driving buggy collided with a cyclist,
who lost his balance on the tracks Meth
er were hurt. Later wheel was broken
and another horse ran away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-24
HANGS HIMSEAF


The Champion Five aud Three Mile sprln-
ter Commits suicide.
NEW YORK, Aug "a Willie ID - a.
the champion and mile runner or .ts
world today committed suicide by A.l
ing himself from tree near the raAe
house OF the New Jerset Athletic Gas
at Bergen point
Day was arrested on Tuesday upon
complaint made by the Manhattan Lta +
dry company of Jersey CITY, for n ,,p
he has acted as a collector. which allie - +
that he had collected $112 for whic d,
had failed 10 account 1t is thought ilAt
he brooded over the accusation, and .e
coming discouraged, decided 70 end ni.
life