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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill.

The faII school at Gem City Busl-
ness College, Quincy, H., opens
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1894, with a
grand reunion in the College Lec-
ture Hall Friday evening, Sept. z.
A practical Business Course, a thor
augh and successful Shorthand and
Typewriting Course-all taught by
efficient teachers. Write for Illus.
trated Catalogue, free, containing
cut Of our new, elegant college
building with many interior photo
graphic views of school rooms and
general information.
Address, d. l.. MussELMAs,
l7-4tw President.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
PLATFORM OF EIGmTY-EIGHT.
Inside Facts Relative TO Cieyeland's
and Germans Positions Thereon.

| New York July 27.-In his inter-
view with President Cleveland at the
White House Senator German is
said to have reminded Mr.. Cleve-
land that he (Gorman) had in his
possession the original draft of the
tariff plank of the st. Louis platform
OF 1888, in which Mr.. Cleveland had
made certain interlineations in his
own handwriting, and that the pub
lication of this document at the
present iuncture might not be pleas.
ing to him (the President),
The tariff plank referred to is the
one that was rejected by the st.
Louis Convention. A gentleman
who is conversant with the inside
history of this tariff plank is author
ity for the statement that Mr.. Cleve.
land has nothing TO fear in its pub
licatlon. Recalling the story, he
said to-day:
"Senator German was member
of the Platform Committee and con.
fidently expected to be its chairman.
He expected to be elected without
opposition and probably would have
been but for the prompt action of
Mr.. Fred Lehman, the then men,
ber OF the committee from Iowa. As
soon as the committee met, Mr..
German was nominated for chair
man, and Mr.. Lehman saw that il
was a prearranged plan.
Consulting hastily with Colonel
Morrison of Illinois and a few other
stalwart tariff reformers, members OF
the committee, he antagonized Cor.
man with Henry Watterson, and
Watterson was elected by one ma.
iority. Mr.. Watterson, German and
Colonel Morrison were members of
the subcommittee appointed to
frame the platform and report to the
full committee. When the subeom-
mittee met, German drew from his
pocket a ready-made platform,
which he claimed had been framed
in accordance with President Cleve-
lands views and submitted to and
revised by him.
He claimed that certain interline.
ations in the tariff plank were sug.
gested by President Cleveland.
Neither this plank nor the platform
was satisfactory to the majority of
the subcommittee, but they were
naturally anxious to meet Mr..
Cleveland s views regarding the
platform upon which he was to be
renominated. Remembering, how
ever, that German was tricky pol
itician, the President was. communi-
Gated with. An answer came back
in about these words:
"Senator Gorman's s proposed plat
form was read TO the President, who
was interested in it, but is no wise
committed to it. The york of franz
ing the platform is in the hands of
the convention" The German
platform was thereupon voted down.
If German still has his platform the
tariff plank in it will be interesting
chiefly as showing how the willy
compromiser tried to ingraft his pro-
lection views on the party's straight
out demand for tariff reform.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

w hat NeXts

If it isn't one thing it is another.
1t seems that the people must al
ways be confronted with some burn
ing issue. Particularly have we
been in a state of excitement over
heated questions within the last year
or two. Less than two years ago
we were rejoicing-most of us-over
what we thought were the obsequies
of Republicanism. We won the
sweeping victory on the paramount
question of Tariff Reform. Scarcely
had tranquility returned until the
question of whether the Worlds
Fair should be kept open on Sunday
arose and excited the people some-
what. Ere long it sunk into not
only secondary consideration, but
utter insigniicance compared with
the question Of whether the pur.
chasing clause of the Sherman law
should be repealed or not. The
law was rescinded and before we had
scarcely time to catch up in sleep
the coal strikers were requiring
more or less public attention. But
they were comparatively " small
potatoes and few in hill" beside
Colonel Debs and his power. Then
it was that pandemonium reigned
and capable laborers were called
upon to surrender their positions
and let their worthy families want
for the necessaries of life; then it
was that business generally was in
statu quo; then it was that the
United States mails were faced with
an insurmountable impediment until
the President, who has always been
as firm for right and the people as
the rock of Gibraltar, came to our
rescue. But no sooner had Debs
been quelled as we'll as jailed until
the people were again agitated over
the proceedings at Washington, and
while we argue and discuss the pres
ent burning issue let us, like Daniel,
interpret the Handwriting on the
WALL" and govern ourselves accord
ingly. The Interpretation of the
handwriting is simply: Harmony
Or Death to the Democratic party"
We are no prophet or son of a
prophet, consequently cannot pre-
dict what will turn us "wrong side
ou." next, but We do know that if
it don't rain real soon corn bread
and sow meat will be pretty high
living this coming winter,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The Mexico correspondent OF the
Vandalia Leader says: The indi.
cations now are that w. S. Hatha-
way, of this city, will be candi-
date for Congress on the Repubii-
can ticket. / also understand tina,
DR.. ]. c. Parrish, of Vandalia, is
prominently mentioned for the
place, but it is not likely that there
will be two candidates from the
same county. Either, however,
would poll the full vote of the party
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

1t is certainly known by this time
to every boy and girl and each
teacher in Mexico and in all the
other towns and country Sunday
Schools in Audrain county that
there will be a Union Sunday
School Convention OF all Sunday
Schools Of every denomination held
in Mexico Sunday, Aug. 5, in the
Baptist Church at 3 p. m. and s p.
M. Pastors and superintendent
should announce it again tomorrow
to their schools and congregations.
This does not interfere with the
morning service or schools on that
day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
VOL. XXXVI.
THE Louisiana, Wellsyille. Mar

The Louisiana, Wellsville, Mar
shall and other fairs inthis state are
under the management of outside
parties and the money is taken out
OF these towns. At Louisiana a big
thing was made out of the venture,
The Mexico fair is IN local hands
and the money will be left at home.
1t is purely a local enterprise and
everybody in the town and county
is more Or less interested in the sue
cess of our meeting. If the attend
ance at other fairs is any indication,
big crowds will be at Mexico every
dav.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The pedegogues are always vel
come visitors in Mexico. The LED
GER Is pleased TO note that the In.
sutnte Is successful in point of mum.
Der and interest. There are about
u teachers enrolled and when we
perceive how hard they are obliged
70 work TO make competent and
aesirable teachers, the more impress.
Gu We are that their pecuniary re :
ward, generally speaking, is too
[small.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
WILL SPEAK IN MISSOURI
vice President stevenson and Mr.
Crisp Will Address Democratic
Meetings.

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 25.-
Acting Chairman John Carroll of
the Democratic State Central Com
mittee of Missouri said to a Post.
Dispatch correspondent to-day that
the leading outside speakers, such
as Speaker Crisp, Vice President
Stevenson, Chairman Wilson and
Representative Bailey of Texas, will
be assigned to the heaviest Demo-
cratic districts in Missouri during
the campaign. Mr.. Crisp will make
one speech in Macon county, prob
ably at Macon City, and one at Kan
sas City. He will make three
speeches, but the third place has
not been decided.
Where the Vice President will
speak is not settled. He has not
indicated how much time he. can
spare and till that is known no ar
rangements can be made.
Mr.. Wilson will make one speech
at Kansas City.
1t is with the intention of arous-
inginterest that the acting chairman,
after consultation with members of
the party here and at home, has
decided to send the strongest at
fractions into Democratic strong
holds.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The Columbia Herald will soon
issue souvenir edition containing
an account of the recent national
editorial meeting at Asbury Park.
Under the management of Editor
Williams and coming from one of
the best printing establishments in
Missouri, it is sure to be a gem and
a publication of value.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

r. W. Harris, years ago resident
of Laddonia, is dead. He was quite
noted man. He established the
Mexico LEDGER and is q brother oi
the present editor of the Slick Index.
Mr.. Harris was a good speaker and
a writer of recognized ability. He
was an organizer of the Farmers
Alliance in Virginia and served dur.
ing the last campaign as secretary
of the State central committee oi
the Peoples party of Virginia.
Laddonia Herald.
1t was the Leader K. w. Harris
started in Mexico and not the LED
GER. Mr.. Harris moved the print
ing material here from Jonesburg,
and after passing through several
hands the office was taken to Lad
donia by J. n. Cross and the Her.
aid began publication.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
A crowd of flower enthusiasts ad-

A crowd of flower enthusiasts ad-
mired an unusually fine group of
night blooming cereus at the home
of Mrs. N. w. Edmonston,i in north
west Mexico, a few evenings ago.
There were four large blooms out at
once on the cactus vine; they began
opening about 7:30 and were in full
bloom by 8 O'Clock. 1t was a rare
sight indeed. Mrs. Runkle of the
same neighborhood has a night
blooming cereus that put forth two
magnificent flowers, larger than any
we have seen, and the plant has five
more large buds which will bloom
in a short time. 1t is a mistake to
suppose the flower closes up at II
O'Clock, as one of Mrs. Runkle's
specimens was watched and at 2
O'Clock next morning it was yet in
full bloom, but closed up before
day light.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

If the world were populated with
middle-aged men who had had THEN
go at success and failed, practical
socialism might be accepted; but
now many ambitious young men,
and all young men should be am
bitlous, would be willing to lose
Their identity and chance for indi-
Vlduai success in community con-
ducted on socialistic principles?
Surely not many.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
Crops Ruined I'm Kansas.

Topeka, kas., July 26.-Reports
from Central and Western Kansas
are very discouraging. The corn
crop is a failure in more than half
OF the State. In the western third
of the State the crop is totally ruin.
ed, while in the central third fair
crop will be raised only in sections
where local rains have fallen. The
corn in many fields has burned up,
and during the past three days hot
winds have swept over the western
half of Kansas, leaving destruction
in their path.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
Clark n Peaceable Man.


Anyone who knows true hearted,
honest Charlie Clark knows that be
would not be guilty of willfully tax.
ing the life of fellowman. That the
unfortunate killing of Alex Mccain
bridge by him inMoberly on the 18th
was an effort to save his own life, we
feel assured. During three months
stay in WelIsville, Mo-, we met him
daily and always found him to be O
peaceable, law-abiding citizen, and
a friend to everybody who knew him,
II was not in Charlie Clark to kill q
man without a just cause. We deep,
ly sympathize with him and his es-
timable family in their trouble.
VIM. Diessell finished a beautiful
sulky for G. r. Webster, of Wells
vile, and shipped it to him to-day.
1t was pneumatic sulky.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SAYS.

Hon. John Nealey, justice of the
peace and ex-member of the House
of Representatives from Meredith,
N. H., was for II years a terrible
sufferer with rheumatism. He says
| cannot obtain any medicine which
does me so much good as your Sui
phur Bitters, and [ think it is the
best medicine made. =
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
WHY SHOUID I

Not have confidence in that which
has done me a world of good? II
you had suffered years with liver
complaint and got cured by using
Sulphur Bitters, would not you too
have confidence in them? J. r.
NASH. Hotel Winthrop, Boston.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

Jennie L., c. F. Clark's pacing
filley by Robert Rysdyk, in her
work ii few mornings since, went
three good miles-2:31, 2:32,
2:25}&. She is an even, pure gait
ed uacer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

THE action of the House in adopt
ling for the second time joint
resolution providing for a Constitu'
|tional amendment for the election
||si Senators by direct vote is but an
|other evidence of the lack OF har'
[mony between the two branches oi
Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
A Locomotive SDnrk.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, July 25.-Fire
at noon to-day destroyed 800, 900
worth of property in this city. II
was started by spark from loco
motive and before being extinguish.
ed burned the Bennett Lumber
Yard, the Lincoln School Building,
twenty freight cars and about doz.
en- small houses. The loss is most.
ly covered by insurance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The Fulton Sun says "a gander
is not a duck. :" The LEDGER knows
it. But the girls all say that the
editor of the SUMS. Now, Johnny,
Git yer gun'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

| CONGRESSMAN HARTER made Il
kiittle mistake in his letter to Mr..
Havemeyer, president of the sugar
thrust, when he referred to Mr.. III rs
Ia Democrat. Mr.. Havemeyer told
the Senate investigating committee
that he was q Republican.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

THE LEDGER congratulates Col.
|B. f. Blanton, proprietor OF the
Paris (Mo. } Appeal, on the success
he has made of his paper. Col.
|Blanton has let the contract for the
erection OF n fine new brick build
ling, which is to be the future home
Iot the Appeal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

J. d. Willefred, OF Mt. Pleasant,
Iowa, who has been running the
Heizer saw mill at McCredie, was
in Mexico on last Thursday.
Mr.. Willefred states that the mil.
burnedWednesday. 1t is not known
how the fire originated. Loss about
5000. No insurance. The mill was
moved to McCredie from the Jimmie
billiard place, in Audrain county, 6
miles south OF Mexico. ]. ]. Heiz.
er, of this county, owned the mill.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

It's better that Congress should
adjourn without tariff legislation
than bill embodying Republican,
instead Of Democratic, principles
should be a law.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

GOV. TILLMAN isn't the first Of
fielaI to try to take advantages gain.
ell by packinga court. 1t was open
ly done by one President of the
United States.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The New York Comptroller's Of
flee is to be investigated, it being
claimed that illegal bonds amount
ing to siO0, 900 900 had been is.
sued.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

WHAT do we propose to do in
the matter of securing the State
Roads Improvement Association
meeting? 1t is a good thing to
have.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

IT is the prevailing opinion among
the editors home friends that it
was poke berries he has been feast.
/ ing on in the East instead of buckle
berries. Henry Edmonds says he
never heard them colled huckle-
berries before.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

If the Democrats in Congress wish
to please the Republicans and dis
gust the country they will continue
that tariff wrangle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The Brooklyn preacher who said
that there We're no women in heaven
must have had some very aggravat-
ing females attached to his house
hold, or else, to use Il bit of base
ball slang, he must be preaching for
& release
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

If il he true, as has been assert
ed, that one man was the originator
Of all the sugar trust rumors, he
must he a very industrious individual
a. we'll as an unsurpassed liar.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

General S. Alisbrook was given
five days in which to leave Colorado
after cattlemen had killed 250 Of bis
sheep.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

\ COAT that would throw eff the
darts of Cupid would be Il great
boom to the masculine vacationers,
but its inventor would be forever
frowned on by the great army of
summer girls.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

y FAIR will draw the people.
Louisiana had great crowds all the
week
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

THE executive committee OF the
X. of l.. would better be careful,
lest in their zeal to push forward the
movement to impeach Attorney
General Olney they tumble over the
precipice into the valley of oblivion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
/ HE bcstlilyGs.. -,

l. i'll real estate is 10 i..~2 suld.
inga well painted. Pain; protects
the house and saves reIs.r.. l'ou
sometimes want To se!I-mlny 4
good house has remained unsold
for want Of paint. The rule a!lou,,!
be, though, the best paint or
none" That means
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

Dispatches from the far north
show that the Wellman expedition
is safe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

Major William II. Upham was
nominated for Governor of Wiscon-
sin by the Republicans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
Hoods and UnIy Hoods.

Are you weak and weary, over
worked and tired? Hood Sarsapar-
lila is just the medicine you need to
purify and quicken your blood and
to give you appetite and strength. If
you decide to take Hoods Sarsapar-
lila do not be induced to buy any
other. Any effort to substitute an
other remedy is proof of the merit of
Hood'S
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

Now for the old time Democratic
majorlty in Missouri this fall. \ big
pull and a long pull will get it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

BR EE HARRISON has engaged
"Steve" Elkins to interpret what
the wild waves of the Atlantic are
saying. He should remember the
desertion of Blaine by Elkins, and
beware.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
FoR CoLoRs.-NationaI Lead Co.
Pure White Lead Tintin" Caiof,.

Pure White Lead Uniting Caj,,:,.
These c"ioTs are sold III oItt pu.:n ot..- ea, y
can hrIus suiislcr1; to TINT - t.si.i-,.s g..
Pure White cad the desired ~h-ttte yir,. ... si.
sense ready mixed paint. .,at - ,o.:'uu.sts,4
oi per ,tly pure CO,uf5 III III. l4n.:.; l,r;a ,,
t.HG strictly Pure White l-C4f
a good many thousand dnl!al. !.t,.. .-.u
sa,et property owners hy has hr-. n4I l,.s,l ~
painting and CooT-t.:rd. sen. t:s -. ..15,.s ,-- :
and get both free.
NATIONAL LEAD %.
St. Louis Bfauth
Clark Avenue and Tenth Sti.>i. g.. LOFTS
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is right
with a big K. There is neither sense
nor justice in ninety-live per cent
of the Democratic party being dom
mated by the other five per cent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02

The Virginia Republicans seem
desirous of pushing Col. J. Hampton
Hodge into Congress over the
whisky route, by which he left office
atthe request of President Cleveland.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1894-08-02
Hoods Cures

Hoods pills cure al liver Ills, bilious
ness, tsyps;ce. tpdiseston, sick headache.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-21
THAT ALIEN LAW,

The Mimic teacher matter in which
the Mimic board hired u Canadian
teacher, has been referred by the
customs authorities to the depart
meut at Washington; meantime the
teacher took the state examination
and procured a certificate from Mrs.
Eisenhuth, as Mr.. Woods, Co. Supt.
of Walsh county, had refused to give
him one on the grounds Of being con.
trary to the alien law and also con.
trary to the best Interests of the COM
mon schools Of this state. We agree
Nth .2 NJ. Mo0ds and believe that 1t
amend the school Law 20 that no certl.
ficate could be granted to aliens, I'm.
less they had declared their inten.
tions to become citizens at least one
year or more previous to the granting
of certificates. As we say in another
place In this issue, educated men are
q welcome addition to this country,
but let them be additions and perma.
nent ones, for we do not want people
who come just to teach for q term OF
two and then take the wages home to
another country. No one branch Of
approaches in Importance
the incubation OF patriotism to the
young. A subject and citizen Of an.
other country cannot be patriotic In
an American sense.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-21
subserip,Ions Due.

During the next few weeks, We. &C
cording to our usual custom, will send
our subscribers who owe one year or
more on subscription a statement of
account. We shall be glad to receive
the cash before we send the state.
ment. and thus save US the trouble and
postage. To know how much Is due
look at the little colored address slip.
The date thereon shows the time up
to which the paper is paid. Pay
Ia even dollars, and We will credit
the time accordingly and send you re-
ceipt. The easiest way is to 60 to a
bank and get a draft. A post ofiice
order, or postal note will do, or, 1t is
safe to send bills by mail within the
though such letters better be
registered. But kindly send it some-
way. We peed It, and the aggregate
amount due US II q very large sum.
Many q mickle makes o mpck1e. 1915
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-21
leSU1D FRIDAY MORNING.
600 PER ANNUN
FRIDAY. DECEMBER q, isO4.
a MERRY cHRIsrMAa

Peace on earth, good will to man"
was the grandest text ever given to
man. rs it ushered In that first Christ
mas when the shepherds watched
their fiocks. No better receipt sfor
happiness, no better foundation for
Joy then good will to men," Peace
on earth and good will to men are
equivalents Of each other. There can
be no peace without the good will.
Love and good will are also recipro
cal and pay good interest. "He who
best loves his fellowman, will lead all
the rest" in happiness In this world,
as we'll rs stand at the top of the
heavenly roll. "Forgive your enemies,
bless them that curse you" is good
doctrine for human nature; IL pays
better, brings better results than AN
eye for an eye and a tooth for q TOOTH"
In this grand Christmastide, may
that peace. which is the result Of
good will to men, rest on us all. So
far as that peace exists we need not
wish you Merry Christmas, you al.
ready possess 1t. So far az you lack
it, we certainly wish that you may
have It. "God bless us ALL" as said
Tiny Tim.