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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
WHAT IT is ABOUT.
0verwork and Underpay the Chief
Grievances of Employees.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Jan. 24.-While
nearly 10000 State troops are mar
shaled in Brooklyn and nearly 5000
men have ceased to labor, and the
population of the city 10 forced to walk
| because the street cars do not run, it
should not be forgotten what this is all
| about.
The dissatisfaction on the part of the
men employed by the Brooklyn sur
face railroads is of long standing, but
it became more generalsince the intro
duction of the electric system. Since
then the motormen and conductors
allege that the work has become SO
hard, and the mental and physical
| strain SO great, that many of their
numbers have become physically in
capacitated. The cars are much larger
than those formerly IN use, the men
have more passengers to handle, the
speed at which they run is much great
er than it was by the old system, and
the responsibility greater, and al
though the expense of operating the
lines has been reduced and the busi-
ness of the companies vastly increased,
the men say that no increase in wages
has been allowed them. In short, they
claim that they are underpaid and
overworked.
For three years the men have asked
for an increase of pay or for a reduc-
tion of hours, but up to the time when
the Executive Board of District As
sembly No. rs, K. of L., ordered gen.
eral tie-up the men had received only
promises, and with view to gaining
something more tangible the strike was
ordered.
The conductors and motormen may
be divided into two groups, "regu-
lars'' and "trippers,'' and both are
dissatisfied.
The Irregular" men say that in order
to make as many trips as the COM
panies require they must run their
cars faster than the law allows, and
they ask that their pay be increased
| from 50 to 1925 for ten hours work,
the work to be done within twelve
hours.
The 'trippers" say that because OF
the bad management of the roads they
are compelled to wait for hours for a
| trip, and in order to make a full days
pay they must be at the call of the
starters for many additional hours. II
the same rules and regulations as to
pay and hours as given the Third
avenue and Broadway lines of this city
were adopted, the men say they would
be perfectly satisfied.
AS it is, they want the force OF
''trippers'' reduced TO one-third the
whole force, and more men put on reg
ular pay.
In this demand the men have the
sympathy of great majority of the
citizens of Brooklyn, who agree with
them on the subject Of oyerwork and
II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
HINTS FOR HEALTH.
Rapid eating is slow suicide.

Rapid eating is slow suicide.
Never begin a journey until break
| fast has been eaten.
| A quart of wheat contains more nu-
| triment than bushel of cucumbers.
Sleep is the rest of tired, nervous
system and the time of its recupera-
tion.
There is nothing more soothing in
case of nervous restlessness than hot
salt bath just before retiring.
In sleeping in a cold room establish
habit of breathing through the nose
and never with the mouth wide open.
To preserve the health is moral
and religious duty, for health is the
basis of all social virtues. We can no
longer be useful when not well.
The bicycle is a useful, pleasant,
heathful and very practical way to get
regular exercise, which helps to make
an active brain and able body.
Digestion is accelerated by cheerful
ness, it is true, but this does not occur
till the close of the meal, nor till the
fluids are absorbed, or solidifled, as in
the case of milk.
Cold water is the salvation of the
complexion. 1t strengthens the skin
by stimulating circulation, and renders
it almost proof against chaps and
eruptions. When the skin needs
cleaning warm water is absolutely nee
essary.
Nervous people should eat fat food,
Every irritable and exhausted nerve
should, if possible, be coated with fat.
With the fat should be combined grain
foods and vegetables for strength and
fruits to keep up healthful consist
ency of the blood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
"THE GREAT CONFESSION"
Rev. DR.. Pritchett Does Not Endorse
the International s. 8. Lesson
for Next Sunday.

To the Editor of the Ledger
MEXICO, Mo-, January 24.-Rev. DR..
Joseph Pritchett became intensely in
teresting at prayer meeting services
at the NJ. E. Church, South, of this
city last night. He frankly declared
that he could not endorse the
reasoning in the International
Sunday School lesson to be
taught throughout the country next
Sunday. AS DIR. Pritchett is consider
ed theologiaa of marked ability what
he says is worthy OF attention. He is
ex-President of Howard Payne Col
lege, Pritchett Institute and of the
Paynesyille Institute. He is now a
member of the General Board of the
entire NJ. E. Church, South, President
of the Board of Missions of the Mis-
souri, Conference, and pastor of the
M. E. Church, South, or this city.
The lesson next Sunday is taken
from Matthew 16:13-24: "The Great
Confession" DIR. Pritchett said,
among other things: E'I see nothing
in the reproachful words of the Master
to indicate that Peter's statement was
a product of special revelation sep
arate and apart from his own tuition.
l do not believe it, much less do I see
any excuse for using the words of the
blessed Lord to teach that he intended
to make either Peter or Peters con-
fession, or Peters experience, the
rock on which to build his church.
He never said it; He never thought
anyone else should teach it. He says
Christ alone is the rock. So talked
the grand Apostle of the Gentiles:
Another foundation can no man lay
than is laid, which is Jesus Christ;
and again, 'And are built upon the
foundation of the Apostles and the
prophets, Jesus Christ himself being
the chief corner stone. The stone
which the builders rejected, the same
has become the head of the corner
To teach otherwise is popish heresy
and Protestant nonsense. Now comes
the crucial test. The Lord had de-
termined to reply to the faith of Peter
and the others. He began to show
them the purpose of his coming into
the world. Peter with the words of
his confession hardly off his lips re-
pudiated this purpose. The scathing
rebuke of the Master follows. Then
come the words which weigh more in
this connection than all else: IF any
man will come after me, let him take
up his cross and follow me-"
LISTENER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
CRIMINAL COSTS HEAVY.
A Shortage of S1l7,o0o at Present
S525, 900 Needed for Two Years.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 23.-
State AuditorSeibert's biennial report,
presented to the General Assembly this
afternoon presents many important
facts, but the chapter on criminal
costs is especially pertinent. 1t is
shown that the unpaid bills of last year
amount te s117 1850, which, with the
$685., 900 estimated for 1895 and 1896,
makes total of s642, 1850 to be pro-
vided for by this assembly. This item
of public expenditure, now the great
question before the General Assembly
has been equal to ten cents per capita
of the population for fifty years. He
recommends changes SO as to bring
about the more speedy trial of persons
charged with crime, limiting coEtinu-
ances and changes of venue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
Bates County, Missouri, Horse Disease

RIcH HIT, NO, Jan. 23.--A mys-
terious disease has been killing of the
horse stock Of this vicinity. Hail q
dozen head Of horses have died In the
past few days, and many others are
afflicted. The disease is attributed to
wormy corn. The tonges and throats
of the afflicted animals become In
famed and enlarged tlil, 1t is sup
posed, ,saffocation ends their sufferings
4 large number Of horses are said &c
have died in the north part Of Bates
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
BENTON AND BLAIR.
Arrangements to Set Up Their Statues
at Washington, D. C.

JEFFERSON CITY, January 24.-Maj.
J. L. Bittinger, of st. Joseph, has pre-
sented bill, which he win introduce
in the House shortly, providing for
the creating of commission of five
citizens of Missouri, to contract for
the execution of marble or bronze
statues of the late Thomas H. Benton
and F. P. Blair and in accordance with
an enablingFederal statute, to place the
same in the House of Representatives
at Washington, d. G. Gov. w. j.
Stone, Peter L. Foy, of st. Louis; Odon
Guitar, Boone County; o. M. Spencer,
of st. Joseph; B. B. Cahoon, of st.
Francois County, and James H. Birch,
of Clinton, are named as members of
the commission, with the Governor as
President. The sum of $4,000. is ap-
propriated to defray the expenses of
the commission and for the execution
and placing of the statues,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
CAN'T SMOKE CIGARETTES.
Order to Pupils of the st. Joseph, NO.,
Public Schools.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. 23.--In the
future all the pupils of the st. Joseph
public schools addicted to the use oi
cigarettes win be shut out of the
schools. Director Dyer at the las;
meeting of the Board of Education in
troduced resolution TO that effect,
which carried and became effective to-
day. The teachers are wedding out
all pupils addicted to the habit who
win not agree to discontinue the prac.
tfco
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
As Others See Us.

Mexico Evening LEDGER on
n, 2lst inst, donned a new dress
~ md a better headgear. Success
- hnstling Daily.--Columbia
IN
= Aexico Daily LEDGER appears
N dress of type, and looks as
md beautiful as a blushing
y sweet sixteen. The Daily
g y cannot be surpassed.--Cen-
1osard.
4exico LEDGER donned a new
n spoint type Monday and looks
Nv as q "picter." AS a first
y around newspaper, the LED
night on the front row in the
louisiana Press.
Aexico LEDGER is out in a new
VI Md the Bdzoo reioices at this
. OF Bob Whites prosperity.
Il type was pretty good and we
Tie new type will furnish arti-
9 are any better than those
lore appearing in it's columns
ABdsco.
Aexico LEDGER has put on an
Nv dress Of type, which very
Improves that already very
~ sheet. There isn't better
thc union published in a town
u Mexico than the LEDGER
City Times.
Aexico LEDGER this week ap-
y = brand dress. Though
was not regarded by the pub
dfnl, 1t greatly benefits the
appearance of their paper.
y GER Is the best home news
mis- locality, and in order TO
2 home news you can do no
u ~ TO subscribe for the Daily
eekly LEDGER. Benton City
xico LEDGER is one of the
III pers that comes to this office
\ fnn of interesting reading
" donned a new dress, which
M appearance. CoI Bob
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Chauncey NJ Depew denies that he
is to be married.
Safe blowers opened the safe of w.
T. Baker at Cornella, Mo-, and secured
$50.
On q train near Fontainebleau,
France, an insane passenger killed a
nun.
Uncle Sam is testing the lining of the
holds of ships by exploding shells in
them.
Doc Duke, II years old, stabbed to
death playmate at Ogden, Cham
paign county, Ill.
George E. St. John, of Port Clinton,
Ohio, convicted of fraud and placed in
Jail, killed himself.
The trial of Eugene Debs ct al for
conspiracy was begun in the Federal
Court in Chicago.
Warships of foreign nations have
landed marines at Che-Foo to protect
their Consulates.
The bodies of the five men who were
killed in the mine explosion at Sturgis,
KY, were recovered.
Three children attempted to light a
fire with kerosene at Milldale, KY,
and all were burned to death.
Joseph D. Ross killed himself at
Dallas, Tex, because he had no work,
no money and was without friends.
Senator Chandler, of NewHampshire,
has introduced bill in the Senate pro-
viding punishment for wire-tappers.
Bodies of the three men who were
drowned by the sinking of the steamer
State of Missouri have been recov-
cred.
The Government barge Perel, load
ed with powder, blew up at Gravesend,
England. No trace of the crew was
found.
The Standard Oil Company announc-
es that it will fix the price ON petro-
leum, regardless of exchange quota
tions.
One of the men who lynched Thorn
as Blair at Mount Sterling will to-day
turn States evidence before the Grand
Jury.
President Cleveland has been asked
to grant amnesty to parties who in
vaded the Cherokee Strip prior to it's
opening.
Senator Palmer, of Illinois, has in
troduced a bill providing for the pay
ment of the Union Pacific foreclosed
bonds in silver dollars.
The Navy Department at Washing
ton has been advised that the Japanese
have landed on shanTung promonto-
ry and will soon attack Wei Hai-Wei.
1t has been reported to the State
Department that the wine crop of
France for 1894 amounted to Ill, 600
900 gallons, worth primarily 16 cents a
gallon.
William o. Wilkerson, who escaped
from the Pettis County MO- jail and
was recaptured, planned another es-
cape. Two steel saws were found in
the soles of his shoes.
Deputy United States Marshal Drake,
who has arrested several alleged Blair
lynchers at Mount sterling, KY, was
arrested, charged with being one of
the lynchers of Oscar Morton.
The petition of John G. Moore to
mandamus the International Revenue
Commissioner to prevent collection of
the income tax was dismissed by the
District Court of the District of Column
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
A SWEEPING ORDINANCE
All Places Except Hotels and Livery
Stables Must be Closed on Sunday.

STERLING, I'LL, Jan. 23.-An ordi-
nance passed by the City Council last
evening has created great excitement
in this city. 1t declares that all places
of business except hotels and livery
stables shall be kept closed ON Sunday.
Hotels are not allowed to sell cigars.
Restaurants are allowed TO feed regu-
lar boarders only. The news and
cigar dealers are enraged, and talk OF
testing the law. Another ordinance
was passed prohibiting the sale OF
cigarettes and cigarette wrappers after
March 1st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

AW.J. RIxEY has arranged so
\ who desire can send donations
poor in Nebraska by sending
tontributions to j. III. Lanes
= shop. Mrs. John Lane, who is
: her Of the Charity Committee,
y that the goods are taken care
,fnksC r Clark will act as treas
ee1el win forward any money sub
Mr.. VanNess, Mrs. Rixey's
INV, win superilitend the pack
r. Ashipping of goods. Those who
KAto send donations should act
u In this matter. Mrs. Rixey,
Rsted by the LEDGER, will su-
. nd this arrangement and is in
yaf Hay capable of doing so sue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
MAYORS WILL MEET.
A Convention to Secure Modern I'm
provements in Missouri Towns.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Jan. 23.-J. E
Fenton, Mayor of Springfield, has
called a meeting of the Mayors oi
cities of Missouri with population oi
1000 to $4,000, to be held at Jefferson
City, Feb. IL, for the purpose of urg-
ing constitutional amendment to adj
init of an increase OF taxation to en-
able the smaller cities To obtain mod.
ern improvements, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
A Bold Burglar.

NEW FLORENCE, Mo-, Jan. 25.-As
II. G.. Goodrich wsGs locking his store
last night footpad poked 4 pistol in
his face and demanded his cash. Good
rich thought the fellow one of the boys
around town trying to play a prank,
and for example smashed lantern in
his face, knocking him from the steps.
The robber got up and began shooting
and Goodrich, Convinced that he had
made mistake, fed. The robber, as
his trail showed, then went to the farm
of Solon Kimble and stole n horse and
rode to this place. Tying the horse in
an alley he broke into the Wabash
station, took all the money packages
from the express Office, some tickets
from the ticket case and Station Agent
Thompson's overcoat. He, then took
a train, but whether to Kansas City ol
st. Louis is not known.
Senator Mills defended the admins.
tration's Hawaiian policy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

IN TAYLOR has accepted the
Zip of the Fraukford (Ky.)
- Church. This is one of Ken
largest and wealthiest church.
Ring over 700 members. We
Plate the church on securing
Sfices of such an eminent divine.
/ Il6 m recefpr on rarr II, BOOK
lrAir, published by the Bancroft
uy, Auditorium Building, Chi
This publication is a complete
3zycf the fair and contains some
hl pictures of the most promi-
nildings and features. We know
lublication more worthy of pat
ETHAN this.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
10! THE NEW WOMAN.
She Sandbags a Messenger and Helps
Rob Store.

BRAZIL, IND, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Matte
johnson attired herself in mems
clothes and helped two men rob store
at Mockville last week. She is now
Tinder arrasf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
A Great. Battle

Is continually going on in the human
system. The demon of impure blood
strives to gain victory over the consti-
tuition, to ruin health, to drag victims.
to the grave. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the weapon with which to defend
ones self, drive the desperate enemy
from the field, and restore bodily
health for MANY wears -a--
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Jersey City
detectives have arrested Jennie Lewis,
female highwaymen. She sandbag-
ged Frank Fiel, a Pennsylvania Rail
way messenger, on Jan. Is, and got IS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

IT looks as though there was going
to be war in Old Mexico. War, though,
in that country don't amount to as
much as a street car strike in New
York City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

y zPPISa publised in the LEDGE
te La6donia Herald says that
& Mcintyre, who had some deal
4. kh the firm of Elliott & McNama,
n kthe country. If this refers to
xeIntyre, son of Representative
~, it is without foundation. II
q nat Mr.. Mcintyre had some
with this firm and he is as
pf II as anybody and is a heavy
He has no idea of leaving the
IN, as he has had no cognizance
nksd dealings of this firm, but
td the gentlemen badly left in
4 ,..h
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

stssry insane asylum there are
Mo appear to be perfectly sane
me particular subject is men
It is Just so with certain Re-
1ns In Congress; they are quiet
1swaii is mentioned, then they
kbecome violently insane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

The Sturgeon Leader says: Mr..
Clyde M. Watts, who has just returned
from Los Angeles, California, viii as
sumo charge OF the Hallsviilc Hustter
after next weeks issue. lie Is en-
gagged at present in getting the Office
in proper shape SO he can begin work.
Mr.. Watts Is yourg man but he Is
determined 10 make the Hustler GO II
there Is any go In It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

"a PARgHuRsT proposes to have
'ssrk .un- n-asha-wau1a have any
3 susiness in the interest of de-
The Doctor has quite a con-
Ill his hands, but should have the
y u nf all good citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

III q big bluff the Republicans
,svput up about their intention to
- e on the tariff, instead of finance,
Is an extra session of Congress
President Cleveland, if he de-
d VI call an extra session, will also
i bluff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

/ Standard Oil Company is going
Glow the gas trust. Ifsomebody
5Hen swallow the Standard Oil
sny the public will be no worse
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

IL s an inspiring spectacle in
n carolina of a mongrel combina-
laseen Populists and Republic
Afwhich each party gets a United
,,senator. The Grand Old Party
isl very proud OF such triumphs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

= Who desire to contribute to
) suering poor of Nebraska should
s,aeir donations at Lanes meat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

"a he money spent in Senatorial
|, ,sa,this year could be sent to the
Y Il Nebraskans, they would suffer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

blShard to please some people. A
xsst Of this city a few days ago
hding fault with Congressman
f1ecause he talked too much.
II,snie gentleman to-day was roast
presentative Mcintyre because
! NJ talk enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
E. 8. BRowNFIELD.
J. e. LOVE.

P. S.-The above named committee
is in Missouri settlement with some
from Audrain County. The Walnut
Grove Committee is composed of Gill
lin and Blaine precincts. Forreference
1 will refer you to the County Clerk,
T. B. Lantz, Lexington, Neb. ALI
goods must be sent through Ludden at
lincoln
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

Billiards and snowstorms delayed
trains and affected telegraph in many
states in the North and Southwest and
East and Northeast.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

y, BROOKLYN trolley strike was
4 !, times larger and more i'm
!, q !. tban the Hawiian revolt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

Il, 8 opinion seems to prevail that
4 4iaultural College will be sepa-
-i-laDm the Missouri University. If
tafact the Agricultural depart
/ IKAonld be located at Mexico. The
nemen of Mexico should look in
4 kuattar and act promntlv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
Hints TO Housekeepers.


Love hghtens labor, and quiet, loving
tones make happy home.
That salt fish are quickest and best
srocfserqota t. yvririrrEE, I'm sour rrrillx. .+-
That cold water and soap will re-
move machine grease from washing
fabrics.
That fish may be scaled much easier
by first dipping them into boiling water
for q minute.
That fresh meat beginning to sour
will sweeten if placed out of doors in
the cool air over night.
That cider vinegar poured onto a
hot shovel or stove lid will rid room
of all impurities in short time.
That tablespoonful of turpentine,
boiled with your white clothes, will
greatly aid the whitening process.
That milk which has changed may
be sweetened or rendered fit for use
again by stirring in a little soda.
That boiling starch is much improv-
ed by the addition of sperm or salt, or
both, or little gum arabic, dissolved.
That kerosene will soften boots and
shoes that have been hardened by
water, and will render them pliable as
new.
That salt will curdle new milk hence
in preparing milk porridge, gravies,
etc., the salt should not be added until
the dish liz prepared.
That clear boiling water will remov:
tea stains. Pour the water through the
stain, and thus prevent its spreading
through the fabric.
Make pie crust with little baking
powder sifted in the -four, and use less
shortening. You will find it much
more digestible, and better for all fruit
pies.
That kerosene will make your tea
kettle as bright as new. Saturate q
wooden rag and rub with it. 1t will al
so remove stains from the clean var
nished furniture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

!, NJ Y. d trying to arrange matters
,,,,s Z = = win be fewer applications for
cnsa1 Inspector.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

= ! Hill and Laddonia are both
! she sufferers of Nebraska. Let
s,ss ? 's.oole act at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
For Nebraska Sufferers.

County Clerk Shan Snidow is in re-
ceipt of the following letter in refer
ence to sending relief to the sufferers
in Nebraska. Is it possible that the
Mexico people are not going to do
anything?
To Mr.. Shan snidow, Mexico, no.
CONRAD, NEB., January 20.-See that
through the kindness of the people of
Mexico and vicinity a car of relief
goods is to be sent from Mexico to
some point in Nebraska, and as there
is considerable difficulty experienced
in the needy party getting the benefit
we would advise you to send to a
country committee, as the cities are
getting the majority of relief and we
know Of no better disposal than to
send it to Conrad for Walnut Grove
Distributing Committee; but leave ii
to your disposal. Yours Truly,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
THE WAR SPIRIT.

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sickness, in
digestion and biIiousness. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

J. B. Gregory and wife are home
from short visit to Boone County
relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31
Save the Strength of the Farm.

Large areas of land, once very fer
tile, are nearly worthless. There is a
drain of fertility from the country to
towns and cities. Fifty per cent of the
manure made is wasted. Instead of
keeping the soil covered with clover
we try to make up the loss by buying
commercial fertilizers. The amount
of compost that can be made by con-
verting all farm refuse into manure is
surprising. Last summer yarded five
cows at night. Every morning the
manure was gathered up with some
dust, and by fall there were seven loads
of good manure. Corn cobs make a
good fertilizer. There is potash in
them. Sawdust i'll a compost heap
causes heating. Glover is the great
fertilizer. There should be no need of
buying commercial fertilizers. The
fertilizers can be produced on the
farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-01-31

Mexico Evening LEDGER on
21st inst, donned a new dress
- md a better headgear. Success
Il hnstling Daily.-Columbia