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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07

RAILWAY, N. J., Jan. 7.-Theophilus
Page, known as THE Silent Man."
because of his inclination to maintain
silence, is dead, aged 80 years. 1t is
supposed that unrequited love caused
him to act in the strange manner that
/, Il IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07
Pilot Boat sunk in CoIIision.

Boston. Jan. THE pilot boat No.
8, the ]. w. Lawler of this city, was
sunk by the schooner Horace B.
Parker of Gloucester, off Minotz lodge
yesterday, and four of the crew of
the pilot boat persisted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for teething. 1t soothes, softens
he gums, allays pain, cures collie. Best
remedy for diarrhua. 20 cents bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07
Ninnd mi hv Fira.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Jan. Ham
lin, small town and county seat Of
Lincoln county, was almost wiped
cut by fire last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07
SCOTS BODY IN A WELL.

Remains OF the Missing Treas rer
Thought to Have Been Discovered.
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. "A special
from O'Neil says that the searchers
for Scott's body think they found it
at the bottom of an old well near the
scene of the lynching. 1t could not
be raised, but clothing was found in
the well and the body is believed to
to be there. 1t will be raised to- day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07

CHICAGO, Jan. 7.-Daniel Campbell,
at one time leader in Canadian poll
tics is under arrest here as fugitive
from justice. 1t is claimed that he is
an mbezzler
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07

Pussy cats upon a bench,
Studying from a book.
Calls the teacher: "A B G.
Pussy cats, now look!"
A B G upon the board,
In the book as we'll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07
The Free State to BE Annexed.

BRUSSELS Jan. 5.-As the result of
cabinet council presided over by
King Leopold, the government has
decided to propose to the chamber to
annex the Congo free state to Bel
gium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-07

Jones has good coal for little money.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
English Opium Report.

The English government has been
spending 100000 i'll the attempt to
settle finally the question whether
opium is doing good or harm in its In
dian possessions. Although the labors
of the commission have been extended
over only three months. it IS stated
that the pith Of the matter will be en-
bodied in the report, which IS Xix ,ly to
be accepted in quarters previously
most moved Ivy prejudice and ODE
sided statements. as conclusive against
any state interference with the present
growth and use of opium in India. 1t
is believed that not only would such
interference be highly dangerous and
threatening in its political and social
results, but any substitutes, such as
alcohol, ganja or hasheesh, would be
productive of incidentally evil results
without any corresponding benefits.
The gist Of the report IS expected to be
in favor of the frequent usefulness,
general harmlessness and rarity Of mis-
chief from the use of opium in India,
and among other data OH which it will
be based are the replies of 12O leading
Indian doctors and magistrates to a
detailed schedule of questions. A lead
ing English paper sums up the question
thus: 1.-The 'opium question may" in
fact, be considered dead--killed by the
clear light Of independent ubiquitous
inquiry from skilled and dislnterested
witnesses"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
The Tailor's Apology.

4.
A tailor living in Swinemunde strasse.
after receiving a sound cudgelling,"
has had likewise to apologize in the
Agony column Of a Berlin newspaper.
The advertisement is as follows: 1
herewith declare that the journeyman
blacksmith, Herr Kari "; is a very
honorable man-lnost honorable-and
l take this opportunity Of withdrawing
the most defamatory charges 1 made
against him. Herr Karl X. las alreuay
given me a good tn :ashing for the said
slandcrous words. &c. Herr Schicds-
mann (the i%nterceder) informs me tt"t
Herr Karl X. viii not do SO again If
! state in a public newspap II that he
Is an honorable ma and put a thaler
In the Door-boX.-London Daily News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Cast iron weights IA pounds to the
cubic foot. and IL 1-inch square bar will
sustain Il weight OF 1G,5NO pounds;
bronze, weight 525 pounds, tenacity 81
COO; wrought-iron. weight 4SO. tenacity
$4,000; hard truck" steel, weight 400.
tenacity 7S.OO0;% aluminium. weight 1GS,
tcnacity 10000. We are accustomed to
think Of metals as being stronger than
wood. and so they are, generally speak
ing, IL only pieces Of the same size be
tested. But when equal weights Of the
two materials arc compared, 1t IL then
found that several varieties Of wood
ar" stronger than ordinary steel. A bar
of pine just us heavy as a bar Of steel,
an inch square. will hold up 125,OOO
pounds; the best ash 175,OOO pounds,
and some hemlock 100000 pounds.
Wood is bulky. 1t occupies ten or
twelve times the space Of steel. Tho
best steel castings made for the United
States Navy have a tenacitS Of G5,OO0
to 5000 pounds to the square inch.
By solidifying such castings under great
pressure. 4 tensile strength of $4,000 to
10000 pounds may be obtained.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
THE MARKETS..
Latest QuNtHtlOns ErOsn Grain and
Live stock Ccntcrn.

Live stock CCntCrA.
Chicago. Oct. II. = Wheat-OctOber,
81 1-4c; December. 50 1-Sc; May, SIC.
COrn-Octobcr. 81 5-Sc; November,
81 5-Sc; December. 80 1-Sc; May,
m3-Sc. Oats-October. q 7-Sc; No
vember. 90 1-Sc; December. % 5-Sc;
May, 81 1-4c. POrk-Octobcr, $11.95;
january, $11.75. I.ard-October and
November, $500; January, $G.77 IL;
May, $G.92 IL. Ribs quiet; January,
$G.42 IL.
Minneapolis. Oct. 31-Wheat steady;
October, 5434c; December, 81 1.Sc;
May. 57c. On track-No. 1 hard. Sic;
No. l Northern, 55c; No. 2 Northern,
90 lie. Receipts, 1,154 cars.
milwaukee,, Oct. 81. Flour steady.
Wheat quiet and weak; No. 2 spring,
53c; No. l Northern, sec; May, 81 3-Sc.
Corn higher; No. y. SIC. Oats steady;
NO. = white, Sic; No. 3 white, 30 3-4a
3lc. BARLEY quiet and nominal; No. .,
oslo; sample, 81 3-4aj5c. Rye firm;
No. ]. 40 1-2c. Provisions steadier;
pork, $11.95; lard. $3.50.
Chicago, Oct. 31.-uogs-The market
Is rather active; good lots are firm
anu unchanged, while common are sc
lower; sales ranged ut $4.15a4.O for
llslli; S4.lOa4.3D tor rough packing and
$22oa4.35 for pigs. ~Cattle-Very good
demand and active and firm ut. I'M
changed prices.
ST. l'aul. Oct. H.-Hogs 5a1Oc lower,
following Eastern decline. Cattle
Primo steers. S$33.25a3. 10; good steers,
$~2.'oa".21; prime cows, S20Oa2.S5.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST b TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o. WALDlNG, KINNAN e MAavIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Awkvyardne.. nr.a Diplomacy.

Miss Jinks-I have tried my best to
got my father to exchange II squire
piano for an upright, but he won't. l
told him the uprights were the best and
most stylish and most fashionable and
all the society folks had them, but he
only got mad.
Miss Binks-My father consented the
moment I spoke to him.
"Of all things! What did you say to
himy'
Il told him the uprights made less
noisc."-New York Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Parental solicituLe.

Daughtcr--But, ma, l don't like him.
Mothcr-Hc is an only son, and his
father is very rich.
We'll, as to that, his father Is Il wild
over, and may marry again.
.'Truc. l did not think OF that. Per
haps you'd better marry the father
New York Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Cash for Lctter Cnrr,cr..

Washington, Oct. 81. = The United
States c,ur of claims to-day rendered
Judgment in favor Of 1913 letter carriers
for time served in excess of eight
hours IL day. Out Of the whole number
OF cases 100 came from Chicago, 81
came from New York and 4 from Fred
erick, Md.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Shot Into n Crowd.

Greenwood, s. c., Oct. 31.-A most
diaboHcal crime was committed here
last night While the colored folks were
returning from prayer meeting. A
party was waylaid and shot into. One
man was KILLED; Il woman shot in
three places and another man had
his clothes riddlcd with bullets.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Tire Home L,:c Insurance Co.

OF New York have Just issued the most at
tractive policy. combining both protection and
Investment ever offered by any old line COM
pany. Cash surrc.ders, loantng feature. ETC..
all absolutely guaranteed. Profitable agency
lars to FRANK r. LOOMS, Manager North.
western Department, 1863 Pioneer Press
Building, ST. Paul.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Held by the Enemy.

If you are held captive by the enemy,
shackles Of rheumatic govt, you have your.
self to 5.ame. because You did not check
their approach in the outset, with Hos .;
once with this pain soothing, nerve quiet:
ing, blood depurating specific. and you will
experience speedy relief. .Biliousness, ma
larial, dyspeptic, liver and neuralgia COM
plants yield to 1t.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
At Rest.

Ravenna. Ohio. Oct. 31.-Thcre was
a large gathering at the funeral of
Mrs. Mary a. Woodbridge, late cor
responding secretary of the national
n international w. G. T. U. Helen
NJ. Barker, Frances Murphy and 9th
ers spoke.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Another Number.

Pattie Popley-1 hate widows! That
horrid Mrs. Weeds is the most selfish
woman I ever saw. She is always look
ing out for Number One.
Sallie Slydis-I don't think so. She
seems to me. to be always looking out
for Number Two.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Difficult Calculation.

visitor-You say You are sentenced
here for life. Docs not the future
seem perfectly hopeless to you?
Convict-It did, but me friends Is
tryin' ter git me sentence redooccd one
half.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Not so Easy.

Chapley-1t's easy enough to get mar.
ried; all a man has to do is to find q
bigger fool than he is.
Ethel Knox-But in some cases even
that would be difficult.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Elected

Chicago, Oct. 81. - John Vance
Cheney, the public librarian of San
francisco, was formally elected IL
brarian Of the Newberry library to.
day in place of DR.. w. i. Poole, who
died recently.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

eve would call particular attention to
the advertisement Of Woodward & COM
pahy, the grain commission men, in anoth-
er column. They are a strong and, safe
house and so far as we know have always
given the best satisfaction to their GUS
TONER'S"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Editor Arrested,

Vienna. Oct. 81. = Herr Schunlar.
editor of the Eolks Tribune, Il seditious
paper, has been arrested for making
u Sosialist speech.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Wrongs of Walters.

rs Oh "NItcFN.
Waiter--Ycs. sir, we're goin' to strike.
Friend-Want more wages?
NO" li#n..
Shorter hours, then" y TIL
NO" -
"Hum! what's wrong?"
'.The boss don't furnish guests with
the best quality Of food, an the cooks
are careless"
'VNhat's all that to you?'
I'VE don't get no tips."-New York
Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
TrlaI Continual

Memphis. Tenn, Oct. 31.-The trial
OF the members of the mob who
!ynched six negroes near MiIlington.
Ieun., on the night of Aug. 81, was
continued until Nov. 5.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
wark.t Ga,.leners and rarmer..

Tremendous money is made by getting
your vegetables into market 10 days ahead
OF your %ncighbors. Salzer's Northern
grown Seeds have this reputation. Send to
the John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse,
Wis, for their wholesale catalogue, inc-os-
ing q 2-cent stamp. W
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Return 10 Work.

Fall River, Mass. Oct. 81. The
striking weaver voted to return tc
work tomorrow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Cholera ON llOurd.

New York. Oct. 31.-Two cases Of
cholera have been found on board the
steamer Lucania.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Mysteriou. ExpIo.i.n.

Clear Lake, MIMI. Oct. 31.-Mrx. II
N. Taylor, wife, of the Methodist min.
lister; was severely burned by IL y
FERROUS explosion In her stove.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Set for Trlnl.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 31.-Thc case
against William L.. Woodruff, ex.ya.a
treasurer. for false pretenscs and mi.
application of funds has been set Tor
trial in Pulaski circuit court for Nov.
10
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Dnyarl I'm wo.n,n,,,o,

Washington, Oct. 81. = Ambassador
Bayard was at the state department
today. Last night he and Don NJ,
Dickinson were entertained at dinner
by President Cleveland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Give or Take.

Spcnccr-What do you mean by say.
ing that it is to give or take with Judge
Sockitt?
Ferguson-Ten dollars or ten days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
PersccutlOn Chnrur,.

lie Mars. Iowa. Oct. 31.--.r,r insnn.
ity case Of Mrs. Ernest All'nn Is ..a,ls.
ing much interest. persec,. ZION ly hcl
husband il charged by su.ie.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Pierre, s.. D., Oct. 31.-South Da-
kota generally WIS visited by Il heavy
snow storm yesterday. 1t was ac-
conDaDicd by 4 high wind.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
At a ripe Old Age,

Rush City. Mimi. Oct. 81. G.
Tombler, nfnety-four years old died
at Wyoming.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
To saye Time.

Clcrkets-Shall l send this bundle?
Mrs. Hirks-N-no, I can lust as well
carry IT.: you can send the change,
though, IL you will.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

These are some Of the most impor-
tant points about weather which have
been set down in the books by old and
experienced sailormen.--Harper's Young
People.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Sioux City, Iowa. Oct. 31.-Specials
to the Journal show that snow fell all
day over nearly all of South Dakota
and Northwestern Iowa. At Vermil-
lion. $. d., the storm resembled an
old fashioned blizzard. Several inches
of snow have fallen here.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Cause and Effect.

The poet tackled the flowing bowl
Till his ideas couldn't be worse,
And then he sat down and poured out
his soul
In a ream of flowing verse.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

HeRcman's Camphor Ice with G'ycer!ne.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet,
Chil5lains, Piles, DC. c. q. Clark Co.. New Haven, CT.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
RATHER

snow Storms In Several Northwest
ern States.
st. Paul. Oct. 31.-A heavy snow
storm prevailed il portions of Mimi.
sofa yestHrG w.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Bismarck, n. d., Oct. 31.-Various
tections OF North l.akota we:. v.Sl1. Il
L" Il heavy :no'T storm yesterday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

The Chinese are so mild hammered that
they would not show their teeth to u
dentist.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Karl's Glover Root Tea.
The great Blood purifier, gives freshness and clearness
to the Complexion and cures Constipation. CSC, SOC, 81.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

It is wrong to speak Of a convicted police
captain rs "a good man gone wrong He
is u bad man found out.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

In Tennessee no less than Jog moon
sinners have been arrested in the noun
tains during q still hunt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Omaha, Oct. 81. \ severe snow
storm prevailed all day throughout
Nebraska. 1t covers the principal az
rlcultural portion of the state. and a
large section where the drouth was.
In the extreme northern portion of the
state stock is said to be suffering,
though elsewhere the snow is melting
rapidly and the weather is moderate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

child, by aiding Nature i'll preparing the
system for parturition. Thereby "labor"
and also the period Of confinement are
greatly shortened. 1t also promotes an
the child. During pregnancy, it pre-
distressing nervous symptoms from
which so many suffer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Died In ex,

Winnipeg, Oct. 3~1.-(icorgc e.. Ohren.
q st. Paul Journalist. IS deaf OF on.
sumption.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

Now buy the winters fuel. You will make
money by getting c0aled before the wealth
err does.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

It Is hard to tell which the fair sex scans
the closest, wedding suits or divorce suits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Firs a, eall.. wi..

Rolla, Mo-, Dc 1.-ltire here has
caused q loJs Of $4,000 o. more.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

II tho Baby Is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and w%eil-triei remedy, Nina
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
for Il. Price Is cents.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
Tanks. Collie Co. Zlxas.

Tanks. Collie Co., Teas.
DR.. R. v. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. ":
Dear Sir took your "Favorite Pre-.
scription" previous TO confinement and
never did so we'll in my life. 1t is only
two weeks since my confinement and ! am
able to do my work. ! feel stronger than I
ever did in six weeks before.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16
The Woman of 1t.

He giarcd at his wife with hatred and
aversion in his eyes.
"Our marriage" he bitterly OK
claimed, was bargain"
The cOldness in her face seemed to
soften as she heard his words. .
"What Il man you are" She unused,
"to look on the bright side Of things"
Yes, it was II bargain, and, to her
way Of thinking, that was one comfort.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

In Paris the cry has gone up, "No
more black stockings" and the shops
in Paris are enser to please, and. ODE
dent to the voices Of their fashionable
customers. exhibit now heaps Of silk
and thread hosiery. all Of the same
color, but infinitely varied In shades.
from the dark gray, called the steel
gray. to the palest dove tint; a few
white articles are seen among the lot.
and far away, in IL remote corner. a
thousand pairs of black silk stockings.
open-worked, as thin rs the webs OF
the spider, lovely, but disdainel and
snubbcd by their friends OF old, are
given away almost for nothing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

and those about to
become mothers,
know that
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription
childbirth of
its torture, terrors
and dangers to
hot1, ,,,of1,ar md
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-02-16

n. d. n. q.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-11-28
Great Unloading Sale.

F. E. Bruton of Sturgeon, Mo-, has
the crowd of people all day. A LED
GER reporter made a visit to Bruton's
fsRed Front Store" last week and
f'gobbled'' up 25 subscribers. 1t is the
place to find the men and women of
Audrain county. Mr.. Bruton has just
got back from st. Louis, where he pur-
chased a lot of goods at the closing
out sale of the wholesale house of
James Phillips & 90. One hundred and
fifty pieces of calicos at 4 and Az cts;
so pieces cotton flannel, ]. P. & Co.'S.
price 10 cents, Bruton's price 7 cents;
blankets 75c, s1.00 and s1.5O; 16 yards
Sea Island cotton, 81. 90; 20 yards shirt
ing, S1.00; white fiannels in Shaker and
all wool at 8 and 20 cents; unlaundered
shirt, 81 cents; so dress patterns, s
yards to the pattern, S1.50 and $3.50,
worth "a. He has also an immense
line of clothing and overcoats for boys
from s1.00 to s3.50;men's $3.50 to s12.
Boots and shoes of the best make.
Mr.. Bruton also opened a branch store
at Middle Grove on Monday, Nov. %,
of three thousand dollars worth of
goods to be sold at once. The only
free gift store on earth to-day, %, $40,
s15 and $40 gets you some nice china
ware glass ware, bread and cake boxes
etc.
Golly, go hitch up the old boss and
get Sallie Ann and the children and
60 and Q that store. Tell all'youI
n%eighbors to attend the clearing sale
next week with all the chickens, tur-
keys and eggs you have
F. E. BRUToN,
Sturgeon, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-11-28
COST OF THE INCOME TAX.
1t Was an Expensive Experiment for
the Government.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Nov. 23.-The
history of the defunct income tax is
incorporated in the annual report OF
the Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue. From the figures presented it
is shown that if the Supreme Court
had declared the law constitutional
the Government would have been in
easy circumstances, financially, to-
day. The amount of individual taxes
returned was $6, 12s, o61 As, and of cor
porate taxes 90, s15, 6s7. "a, or a total of
SIS, 94s, 74s.6s.
1t cost q pretty sum to get at the
constitutionality of the income tax
law. To enforce the statute pending
the decision Of the Supreme Court,the
Government spent ss1, 621. 3s. More
than 1000, 600 forms were distributed,
and about half this number came back
for examination. Fifteen hundred
decisions were rendered on cases that
were submitted for ajudication. Sew
eral hundred clerks were employed to
distribute and file the blanks ct a cost
of s5,254.74. The total number of re-
turns from individuals was 11S,S24 and
from corporations 49,801.