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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-24
ArLadd'S. AT
Popular Goods al Popular Prices
for the People.
Your
.Shopping! !!

The many things yet TO be Sc
Iecfed--fhe confusion Of the last
momenfs--the sadden recollection
Of somebody you had almost for
gottcn--thc puzzIiDg vacancies OH
the Christmas LIST
"a Ladd's they are full of su9-
gesffons and the Christmas stocks
are as complete today as they were
when they were opcned--.you can't
find all the Things that were fo De
had then, bat hundreds of new
novelties fl their places.
Thousands Of Christmas Gifts
have already gone from Ladd's 10
delight the recipients. And no
where else can you spend these
late shopping moments 10 so good
advantage as AT Ladds. The vari-
ETY. and bcaufy of the Christmas
goods are beyond anything ever
iefore displayed az Ladd's-- prices
fer the saR Rte ffIifIieet- are Ieirer than
elsewhere, and a SOOi many of The
novelties can De found nowhere
else buf al LGdds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-24

II looks as il the spirii OF the time and
age Is better represented at Chicago Uni
vergity han at oficte Harvard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
THE ELEPHANT KNOWS.
He Displays Remarkable Intelligence
His Native Wilds.

He Displays Remarkable Intelligence II
His Native wilds.
Much interest has been taken lately
IN performing elephants. 1t is certain
1y interesting to see such huge, clumsy
animals ride bicycles or play seesaw
with apparent enjoyment. In the wild
state elephants display remarkable in.
telligence. Sir Samuel Baker, whose
delightful books on Ceylon should be
read by every boy who likes tales of adj
venture. says that in spite of the great
weight of the elephant and the fact
that they live in countries where human
life and the lives of domestic animals
are frequently lost in marshes. no ele-
plant was ever found stuck in the mud.
Even the youngest know enough to
avoid such places. In view OF the many
stories told in his books of the sagacitv
OF these animals, the following from an
old paper does not seem improbable:
A train of artillery going to Seringape-
tam had to cross the shingly bed of a
river. A man wh6was sitting on q gun
carriage fell; in another second the
wheel would have passed over his body.
An elephant, walking by the side OF
the carriage. saw the danger. and in.
stantly, without any order from his
keeper, lifted the wheel from the
ground, leaving the fallen man unin-
1ured.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

Mrs oldtimcr.why do they On,
yachts in q dry dock. Josiah?
Mr. oldtimer-To sober EN- up,
Mirandye That's the only time they
amt fuu OF hquor.-Judcc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
Full OF Grit

Grocer-How did you like that last
sugar?
Customer = I'd match that sugar
against any other brand with eight
ounce gloves for $1,000 side.
Grocer-What are you talking abouts
Customer-I was merely trying to
convey the idea that IL had lots OF sad.
Philadelphia Record.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
SIZE sat before me at the play,

SIC was beauty quite;
Ire house was full. the air was cool.
The play was out Of sight
Boston Courier.
~ poet we cali pnenoms N rare.
" no oefies ali ANALYSIS .sh;
But we know the longer ais verse and his
hair NM Ms
Ihe shorter we oft and his cash.
Washington Star.
ART thou in misery. nro,ber, Tl,sn !,
pray be comforted. Thy Grief shall nsss
away Art thou elatedi All. De not too
gay te mper thy 10y: this. too. shall mass
away.-Paul b. Hayne. t''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
Eayipg in Provisions

well, see the sandwich restaurant
has bought the WORKOUT machinery of
the Collars and Cuffs Laundry COM
pany."
What can they want with the ma
chinese
20. they take the rubber off the
wringers and make it into chicken
salad. Harrisburg Telegraph.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
self-help

You are weak, rundown, 4"
health is frail,s strength gone.
Doctors call your case an
eemia-there is a fat-fam-
inc In your blood. Scott's
Emulsion of cod-liver oil.
with hypophosphites, is the
best food-means of getting
your strength back-your
doctor will tell you that.
He knows also that when
the digestion is weak it is
better to break up cod-liver
oil out of the body than to
hurden your tired digestion
Tth 1t. SCOTS Emulsion
soes that.
4 po.,>x r..-;~.. ~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
SITUATIONS wANTEO-FemAlE.

WANTED-Situationt to do housework in
small family. Home more an object than
high wages. Address w." Eagle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
Piles, FiStula IfiSSure

And ell diseases .
The reCtun curs [
without knife. iiSl-
tare, or cau~ti-s.
CUkESGUAR4N-
TIED. 40 Money
10 he paid until ps-
TENTS curel.
PRIVATE Dfs-
EASES In both
excs qui cksy
cured In the shortest
time and on the mos:
reasonable ter ms
without tbs use OIL
dangerous drugs
Female ailmentsfa
fllfOrul9. a. s-1fo-.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

WANTED-A position to do general
housework- Address SS W. 18th.
di59-9r N
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

rhoes. Painful Period. Suppression. etc.
speciality.
EpiliI-y or Falling Pits speedily controlled
and permanently csi:ed COrrvspoDdencs ~
mail promdtiy answered..
MEDICISE FURNISHED IN ALI, CASES.
toDsultsf!sn. confidential and invited
Once open from a. m until 10 D. m. Saa-
days until lsD ?. ~. Call al offlca opposits
Aiuns0n McSsmsra
DIR. j. T.. BENNETT.
Izs n. MaiBst.. wichita Ks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Position by good experienced
cook Enquire al 147 n. Topeka.
di5i-2t1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
MlSCELUANGO

GET YOUR PIANO TUNED by W. J.
SCHNEIDER. with Barnes * Newcomb.
Tuner guaranteed TO be the best Tun-
ing 800. dsSltf.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

PROPOSAIS-Sealed proposals will be
received at the Copeland. Topeka, kan,
December 10. 1896. at 3 O'Clock a m, at
which time bids will be opened for furn-
fishing the Insane Asylums at Topeka and
Ossawatomie. the institution for the blind
at Wyandotte. The Deaf and Dumb at
Olathe and the Idiotic at Winfieid. the
Reform school at Topeka. the Soldiers
Orphans Home at Atchlsou. and the In
dustrial school at Belolt, with dry goods.
groceries, drugs and miscellaneous sup
plies.
Separate bids will be received for dry
goods. groceries. drugs. meats, butter.
etc.
The board OF trustees reserve the right
10 reject any and all bids. or 10 accept or
reject any parts thereof.
A deposit or $50 or a certified check for
that amount must accompany each pro-
posal payable TO X r. Nilcockson. treas
urer State Charitable Institutions. az A
guarantee that the contract. ~ awarded.
VIII be faithfully compiled with. Circu-
lars containing full Information for bid
ders as 10 Kind, quality and quantity OF
goods required. terms OF contract and
dates OF payment and other details can
be had by addressing DIR. II. ID. EASTMAN.
superintendent Topeka Asylum. Topeka,
Kan.
BY order OF the Board of Trustees.
NORTON ALBAUGH
President.
GEORGE A CLARK. Secretary.
Topeka, Kan, November. l. IsSs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

WANTED-Grl TO do general house,
work. Apply at loss North Lawrence.
dl&O-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

WANTED-A good girl for general
housework- Apply at 1346 y. Topeka Ave.
l1en -.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
SAlESMEN WANIEp-

SALESMAN WANTED-To sell our
goods TO the wholesale and retail trade.
Our goods sell on sight. Liberal salary
or commission paid. Position permanent
For particulars address Centennial Mani <
Co, Atlanta, Ga Factory, Milwaukee,
Wis. dl45-3si
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

Was Sued on a Note while Absent In the
Mountains and Never Saw the summons
Left at His House by the Sherih-Judg-
ment was Found Against Him, but the
Appellate Court Says He Does Not have
to Pay It-Opinion is Rendered by Judge
Dennison-Detzi! of the Case-Chief
Points in the Opinion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

WANTED-A competent girl for gen.
eral housework. 1913 ". Lawrence.
80
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

FOR SALE-Two first-class hearses; one
a large black che. as good as new, and
one fine white hearSe. They are the prop
erty of a decedent's estate and must be
sold soon. Call on or address David FItz-
fierald. Executor. North Enid. o. T.
d1fo-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

WANTED-A competent girl for gen.
eral Homework. At so Waco Ave.
dl6r-1. n
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

AGENTS-A snap for you; $500 weekly,
$500 yearly. No experience required,
failure impossible. Our scheme a new
one; particulars free. Address p. .. Box
62oS Boston, Mass. dig7-eod.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

FOR SALE-Stock and fixtures. Mar
tins Art Store. dls-tf.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished frout
room. with board. S1 South Lawrence
Ave- dlSs-St8
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

WANTED-A girl for general house
work Apply at W. E. Stanley, over Citl-
zens Bank or Riverside. 15-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12
BUSINESS OPPORTUNI les

FOR SALE-A good stock of general
merchandise and fixtures at a bargain
VIII take property, city or country. as
part pay. Freeman d Lawrence, Cor.
Market and LIST SITS. dlSl-2t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

FOR zEST-Thoss ace cs:a. corner q
E1n z11 Rivera Cal az Sc .a~-z- L@Ss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

n q sowsa. Chemist. N.wYors- SOC. and sl.Oe
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

Advertisements under shave c;ssssfra-
tons must be in the counting room by
o'clock every night except Saturdays
which is 10 o'clock
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

FOR REST-Rooms. ssngiy and In
suits In best buila.ng 10 city: with and
without heat: elevator. etc l. W. Clapp.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

nually recommended a day for thanks
giving and prayer. President Wash
ingtOn issued one proclamation for
Thanksgiving in 1899, for the adoption
OF the constitution. and another in
1913, on the suppression of the whisky
inSurroctiOn. President Madison also
proclaimed a thanksgiving day in
April, 1915. on the occasion Of the
close Of the war with England. But
the official proclamation of Thanks
giving day was mainly confined to
the states of New England, where the
day was observed almost universally
with religious services and family
gatherings. The day was not regular
ly appointed in New York until 1917.
and its adoption in the Southern
states was much later. President Lin
coin was the first to institute the ma
tonal observance of the day. He ap-
pointed special thankSgivingS for vic
tory in 1862 and 1St3. and issued a
national proclamation for the annual
Thanksgiving day in 1863 and 1864.
Since that day the president has is
Il proclamation for the day an
nually, and custom has fixed the time
for the last Thursday in November
lnter-OCean.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
The business Man n, Hmm.

Wife returning hOme,-lIow is this
John: What made you put the chill
dron to bed so soon?
John-Because they disturbed mo IN
my writing, dear.
Wife-And did they allow you to m
dress them quietly?
John-NO: that one in the corno,
screamed dreadfully.
Wife-That one in the corner? moo.
and peepSl Why. bless me, what hsvo
You done, John? That's Freddy S0nan
from next d0Or.-Tid-BitS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
WHY SHOULD WE THANK HIM.

Why should we thank Him? The year is
old,
Palsied and tottering TO the tomb;
Spent and faded the summers gold
Never a birl-SoHG thrills the gloom,
Yet for the days that We're bright and rare,
NerlurC and bloom Of the duisied Sward,
All we have known OF the sweet and fair.
Here, in the shadow, we thank the Lord.
Why shodld we praise Him? The hopes of
youth
Haunt like spectcrs the blackencd past,
E8.SehoOd taugnt us 10 doubt the truth;
Bitter the wisdom that came at last,
Yet for the strength In the conflict won,
Faith that rang like "A master chord,
Love and honor and duty done,
Out Of our sorrow we thank the Lord.
Why should we praise Him? The hint of
loss
Comes as warning with lifc's first breath,
Wrath of darkness Our JOY across
Falls the shadow and chill of death.
He who gave us the hope and prayer
over our path keeps watch ana ward:
Heaven shall answer the earth's despair.
SO for its promise we thank the Lord.
Sara d. Hobart.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
THE FIRST TIL THANKSGIVING.
The Earliest Observation in Ameri-
ta-Thc Puritan Thanksgiving

The Earliest Observation in Ameri-
ta-Thc Puritan Thanksgiving.
There is little doubt that the New
England Thanksgiving day, inaugural
ed by the Pilgrim Fathers, was adopt
ed by them with special reference to
the Jewish feast of Tabernacles. Some
have supposed hat it may have had
some reference, in origin, to the Eng
lish feast of the harvest home, with
which the early settlers of New Eng
land were all familiar, but this Is o
probable. The Puritans abominated all
secular feasts, and the harvest home,
with its drinking and riOtous merry
making. was hardly less detestable to
them than the mummers and the was
sail bowl of Christmas. Besides it
was the especial desire of those
worthy folk to model their govern
ment in all it's particulars on the
Scripture code. and, furthermore. the
reasons on which the Hebrew feast
was enjoined, that the people might
be kept in mind Of an especial Provi-
dence v watching over them,
seemed perfectly applicable to their
case.
The observance Of special occasions
with religious services and thanks
giving was not unusual in Europe
even before the time Of the Pilgrims.
Such a day was observed in Leyden.
Holland, Oct, 3, 1875, on the first an
niversary Of the deliverence Of that
city from siege. When the Spanish
Armada had been defeated Queen
Elizabeth ordered a day Of praise and
Thanksgiving. Again when the gun
powder plot was discovered, In 1905,
q public Thanksgiving was ordered.
which later was regularly observed;
but soon, as Guy Fawkes' day, II de-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
generated into a mere occasion for

generated into n mere occasion for
~SchOolbOy frOliCS.
However. the first THANKSGIVING
dinner in New England was not re-
ligiOuS in its character. II was in The
autumn of 1921. ten months after the
peerless little band of pioneers had
landed on the shores of Plymouth bay.
There had been much sickness in the
colony during the first few months.
and many deaths. The record Of
misery" says Bancroft. was kept by
the grave of the governor and half
of the company" Yet the others did
not lose heart. When the MayfiOwCr
returned to England in April not one
of the ~c0lOniStS went back with her.
and fOur months later a number of
new emigTantS arrived. This much
encouraged the others, though their
small harvest. which consisted Of
twenty acres of Indian corn. and six
acres of very poor barley and peas"
did not promise rich living for the
band. But. though bread was Scanty,
meat was abundant. and there was no
longer fear Of suffering. When the
harvest had been housed Gov. Brad
ford sent out four men on a fOwling
expedition. that they might have
more dainty and abundant meat than
ordinary, and after Il special manner
be able to rejoice together"
There is no mention made of Spc-
cial religious services. but it is i'm
possible TO imagine that these were
neglected. When the young men re-
turned laden with spoil, Massasoit
visited the colony with ninety of his
braves and was invited to share the
harvest feast. After which. to show
their appreciation of the hospitality.
the Indians brought to the colonists a
number of deer. The harvest of 1922
was not abundant, and during the
winter that followed there was a
scantiness of food. The summer of
ln23 was hot and dry, and there was
danger that all the crops would be
destroyed by drouth. In July a day
Of fasting and prayer was appointed.
While the religious services were go
ing on an abundant rain fell, and the
governor then appointed a day of
thanksgiving. which was observed
with religious services. 4 similar cir
cumStance was recorded in the
Charlestown colony. In 1881 the colo
nists had exhausted their supplies,
""-"~"I d"rS +ho ratiOns al
lowed to each person had been but a
L.-u.uii "a ,Din. Iuen IL special ser
vice OF prayer was appointed - 1t
would have been a cruel mOckery to
allude to fasting-and when the de-
voted suppliants rose from their knees
they deserted a supply ship in the Off
ing.
The Puritan festival was not In
augurated as a regular observance till
many years after these first occur
rences. A number Of thanksgiving
days were kept; but these were uslf-
ally Of special appointment and &C.
CURED at irregular intervals. During
the Revolutionary war congress an
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
WAS A THREE-I EDGED wo..
ecret of a ne Freak T,.
Sealed NV ne,,h sue Re-

"Three-legged Magnolia" has 81,
herself in New York. She had o,,r
legs and she died in possession 80 Two
number but she had made her suat
through the exhibition of a third 'ale
pied to her by another woman SUP
Magnolia appeared in the Mid
~l'Ialsance. The only three.ionn
woman from Tennessee" was a nosF
ful attraction. Magnolia sat with :.
back against n screen. in which . ntr
had been made, and through t5,
screen ii woman, hired at 81 q Sar
pushed her leg under Magnolia SO tS55,'
1t appeared that the bluShing Soutba.n
girl owned a trio of limbs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
\ Hunt for Enthusiasm

How are you going to celebrate
Thanksgiving"
IL guess I'll go and see n game of
foot ball." replied the man who had
met with political sorrows.
"Why-er-that isn't your custom.
airy mode of spending the day, is it?''
NO; but i've got so little cause for
gratitude this year that I'm going out
there and see if / can't give thanks
because | amt n foot ball."-Wash.
ingtOn Star.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

The vicinity of Balmoral is peopled by
AlbCrts and VictOrias.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

There are no fewer than eight printing
offices in Jerusalem.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

The common black pepper berry grows ol
n climbing vine, which attains a length o
from twelve to twenty feet.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

Many influences combine 10 reduce health
to the danger limit. Tn rcvivinE properties Of
Parkpr's Ginger Tonic best oyCrc mo these Ills.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28
1t is a Pleasure
Hoods ~SarSapariIla
Hoods Pills IGt dh'sr g9rs59spiIT, viii viii

In China offers are taught to catch fish
for their owners.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

The first buckwhcat state is New York,
with 2~D.o20 acres and 4,G15, 10 bushels Of
p-OduCt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted 20 care or money refunded. ASK your
druggist for it. Price 10 cents.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

Everyone knows how IT H.
to suTcr with COrns. AID they are not conducive 10
graceful walking Remove them with HIndrrcurnN.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-28

Said the Gump, "They all make fun Of
me, because I'm. big and fat,
But when Thanksgiving comes around
l do not are for that;
For / find on that occasion / can al.
ways get away
With just about three times as many
eatables as they
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-10
HIS ACTION LEGAL.
Afeadowville- Iune z

Aieadowville, June Z, 1895.
To the Editor of The Herald:
Dear sir-Win you please answer
the following question through the
columns of your paper? Can a pro-
bate judge vote on matters (and cause
a tie) when all the seIectmen are pres
ent? A case has come to my notice
recently where two selectmen voted
in favor of proposition, the remain
ing one and the judge voting against
it. We wish to know if this is legal
and proper. Very truly yours,
JOSIAH TUFTS.
In behalf of the Meadowville board
of trustees.
The county court in each county is
composed of the probate judge and
three selectmen. AS the judge is a
member of the court as much as
either of the selectmen, he may vote
on all questions that come properly
before that body. That being the case
he has as much right to vote with one
member as with all, or may vote
alone on any proposition before the
court. We regard the action of the
probate judge referred to by our cor
respondent as legal. The same course
has been pursued frequently in the
Salt Lake county court and has never
been legally questioned, SO far as we
are aware.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-10
THE MEXICAN ARGUMENT.

One by one the June roses fade and
one by one the goldite flowers of
fancy pass away. The most frequent
object lesson" relied upon by the
anti-silver sophists has been the condi-
ton of Mexico. That country being on
a silver basis, although it is not to be
classed with such front rank nations
as the United States; is continually
pointed out as picture of what our
nation would become if brought to the
silver standard.
But there has been a great deal of
what is popularity called bluff and
buncombe" about this reference to
Mexico as a horrible example, Re
Gently reported facts show that that
republic is doing very well, thank you
although it has but little gold to
spend abroad. 1t seems to have
plenty of silver at home and to be
hourishing with its use. Home in
dustries are stimulated. The inter
nal resources Of the country are be-
ing developed. The railroads are all
paying dividends, and prosperity is
enjoyed to a rapidly increasing extent.
The railroad matter is one that
should attract attention. The rail-
roads of the United States are not,
as a rule, paying many dividends. On
the contrary, they are not all paying
the interest on their bonds, and
number OF them are in the hands of
receivers.
The monometallists will have to
keep still on the Mexican argument.
1t is knocked on the head by the
bludgeon Of stern fact. 1t only needs
the electric light of truth to be turned
on in order to dispose of goldite
hypothesis and monometallic devices
in general. Put Mexico down as a new
argument on the silver side of the
financial question.