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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
LEADvILlE QUIET.
Six Men Now Known to Have Been
Killed, But No Further Out
break Appreciated.

LEADvILLE, CoLo., Sept. 22.-Over
1000 members of the National Guard
of the State of Colorado, under COM
mand of Brighten. Brooks, are now
on duty in this city. Some of them
are doing guard duty at the Maid of
Erin and other mines, where attempt
ed destruction of property is appre-
hended, but the main is encamped
nea the Denver & Rio Grande Rail-
road depot. The streets are filed with
idle men, who are excitedly discuss
ing the situation, but no violence has
been done by the strikers or their
sympathizers since the attacks upon
the Coronado and the Emmett mines
early yesterday, in which it is now
known that at least six men were kill
ed. No attempt has yet been made to
resume operations at any of the mines
which r closed in consequence of
the strike, but it il believed that, as
many of the miners r DESTROYS Of
returning to work, some of the mines
will soon be re-opened under the pro-
lection afforded by the presence of
the troops.
1t is stated that $50 miners are to be
brought here from Joplin, Mo. A. M.
McNutt, of this city, hasgone after
them.
The damage to property here SO far
is estimated at s25,0 o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
THAT NAME.
The Palmer Buckner Party Will Try to
Annoy Democratic Populist
Fusionists.

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Sept. 19.-One OF
the members of the State Central
Committee Of the Mckinley Aid 3d.
ciety, alias the National Democratic
party, resides i'm Hannibal. He was
in st. Louis Friday and met with the
committee and states that the COM
mittee adopted as q distinguished
name for their ticket to be used at the
general election, ssThe Palmer Buck
ner National Democratic Party
This name was assumed, this commit
teeman says, In order that the party
might not be in the position Of de-
ceiving the voters as to what is now
claimed to be the regular Democratic
ticket, and to fully comply with the
requirements Of the law.
The committee also directed its
Legal Committee to investigate the
action Of the regular Democratic party
in fusing with the Popuiist party, and
II it Is found that the ticket It offered
would be deceiving to the voters, II
being named tDemocratic,D when In
fact it was q union OF Democratic and
popuiistic nominees, then the COM
mittee was required TO commence
proceedings requiring the ticket of
these fusionists to be placed IN the
field by petition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
Democratic Speaking.

The following appointments fol
Democratic speakings in Audrair
County have been announced and
should be largely attended:
Beaver Dam, Saturday, Sept. 2e,
Orlando Hit and others.
Bolts school house, Friday night,
Sept. 25, P. 81. Cullen and R. d. Rodg-
ers.
Beagles school house, Saturday,
Sept. 26, Rev. James Bradley and
others.
Duly school house, Thursday, Sept,
"a, r. P. Hopkins and L. P. Crigier.
Fox school house, Friday, Sept. rs,
Capt. Allen and j. D. Orear.
Naylor school house, Saturday, Sept,
%, W. B. McIntire and d. A. Murphy.
Cedar Grove school house, Thurs
day, Sept. "a, Judge Edwards and A.
G. Hit.
Maple Grove school house, Saturday
night, Sept. %, Judge Edwards and G.
F. Clark.
Thompson, Thursday night, Sept.
25, w. B. McIntire, J. V. Williams and
r. 81. Cauthorn.
Sunrise, Saturday night, Sept. 2s, P.
FL. Cullen and others.
Dye school house, Friday night,
Sept. 25, Hon. John Nj. Barker and
Hon. B. o. Sims.
Jackson school house, Friday night,
Sept. Is, Judge John A. Guthrie and
Hon. @. F. Clark.
Rush Hill, Thursday night, Sept. "a
Rev. James Bradley and others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
SOMETHING WORTH READING.
How the Metropolitan Banks Are
Scheming to Bring About the
Election of Mckinley.

The banks in the great cities of this
country, as well az the railroads and
other corporations, are doing every
thing in their power to defeat Bryan
and Sewall and bring about the cleo
ton of Mckinley and Hobart. This is
a fact and q striking example was
brought to the notice of a LEDGER
reporter Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Burk Freisleben, of st. Louis,
who is a travelling salesman for the
Missouri Paper Company, a st. Louis
firm which deals in wrapping paper,
etc., was in Mexico this morning and
in conversation with a LEDGER re-
porter, threw a strong light on the
schemings of the banks to defeat
Bryan and free silver.
AS is the case with the majority of
firms doing business in st. Louis, the
business house which Mr.. Freisleben
represents has notes to the amount of
several thousands of dollars which are
held by a st. Louis bank.
A short time ago the Missouri Paper
Company vas notified by this bank
that unless the firm made every effort
to induce it's men to vote against
Bryan and unless Mckinley was elect
ed, the firms paper would not be held
after the election.
This was a great threat and would
have made many firms send out a
manifesto, requiring their men to
either vote against Bryan and free sill
yer or throw up their jobs. Not so with
the Missouri Paper Company. Con-
WINGED of the fact that the election of
Bryan would be of great benefit to the
people of the United States the heads
of the firm called in all their travelling
representatives, explained the state of
affairs and then laid of all but four,
who were Immediately sent out to col
lect all debts due the firm.
The firm does not intend to be ruled
by any bank and as soon as the amount
required is collected, will pay off its
notes and let the bank know whether
or not it will allow any corporation
to influence its votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
He Win Vote For Bryan-But Frank-
ly Estates That He is Not Fur
Free Silver.

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 2i.-John
Boyd Thatcher, the Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor OF New York comes
out for the gold standard, though ne
assures the public he will vote for
Bryan and Sewall, for the sake OF
party regularity.
The fine italian hand of David BEN
nett Hill il seen in this, as 1t was In
the Convention that named Thacher,
and the document sent ont by the
nominee was made public after con-
ference between Hill, TEACHER and
others at the home OF Mr.. Hin. Il ID.
supposed it is a part OF a studied
effort to try and throw of any nomi-
nation of Q second Democratic ticket
at Brooklyn, and enforce a fight at
the polls upon State issues, lesving
the national ticket entirely out OF
the question.
Among other things he says:
sIn nominating me, l must assume
that the convention was not unaware
Of my financial views as expressed Ia
my public utterances, and that it WA
induced to accord me that honor In
view OF the fact that under the CON.
stitution a Governor OF this State has
no official connection whatever with
matters pertaining to the national
currency.o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
SCHEME TO BEAT BLAND.
Conference Between C-ongressnasa
Hubbard anu 6 Gold Democrat.

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, Sept. 2is-
The plans OF the gold Democrats 10
defeat Bland in this congressional dis
trict have partially developed. To-
day Congressman Hubbard, BANDS
opponent, passed through the city.
He was met at the station by appoint-
ment by J.. R. Edwards, editor Of the
Cole County Democrat, and q strong
gold Democrat. They held q confer
ence OF 20 minutes while the train
waited for dinner. From this confer
ence 1t is believed that Edwards, who
is opposed to Bland for personal rea-
sons, will become the gold Democratic
candidate Cor Congress, In the hope
that he may draw enough votes from
Bland to again elect Hubbard. The
Democrats here do not believe that
Bland a be- beaten by any combina-
ton which the Republican and gold
Democrats can make. The district IL
reliably Democratic, and this timc
there will be no skulking, and they
viii come to the polls and cast their
ballots for the great silver leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
W. o. JOHNSON DEAD.
An Old and Highly Respected 0iti'
zen Gone-He Died at His Home
in This City at an Early Hour
Wednesday, Morning. sassss

William Otis johnson, an old and
highly respected citizen of this city
and county, passed away at his home
on North jefferson street, at $3.50
Wednesday morning, after a lingering
illness of about six years duration,
though at the time of his death he had
been confined to his bed but two weeks.
Surrounded by a number of his child
rem and near relatives, he breathed
his last as peacefully as an infant and
his soul passed into that better world
from which none ever return.
The funeral services will take place
at Rising Sun church, five miles north
of this city or Thursday, September
"a, at 2:30 in the afternoon and will be
conducted by the Rev. w. H. Hook.
William Otis johnson was born in
Franklin County, Virginia, on June 20,
1927, thus being over sixty-nine years
old at the time of his death. He was
the son of Joseph johnson, who, when
William was about ten years old,
moved to Galloway County, Missouri,
where the boy grew up and on No.
vember 9,1s4S, married Miss Mary A.
Carter, Of that county.
In the spring of 1850 he Joined a
party and went overland to CaIifor-
MIA, where he renamed about q year,
returning to Galloway County in 1851.
A few months after his return he
moved to Audrain County, of which
county he has since been a resident.
In February, 1855, his wife died and
on October 2, 1856, he married Miss
Martha Dowell, of Monroe County.
His second wife died in 1880 and about
three years after this he moved in
town from his farm, north of the city.
He leaves eleven children to mour
his loss, eve sons and four daugh-
tiers. The sons r James T., j. R., G..
N, A. p, W. w. and W. D., all of this
county and VIII. of Galloway County,
and the daughters are Lily O.,now the
wife of G. A. Lewis, of this county,
and Misses Effie L., Ora A. and Mary
NJ, all of whom live in this city at the
family home.
Mr.. johnson was a faithful member
of the Christian church and was a
consistent Christian. In politics he
was a lifelong Democrat and during
his life time held several public offices
in this city and county, having been
at different times Constable of Salt
River Township and deputy Sheriff of
Audrain County. He was also a mem
Der of the Mexico City Council for
several terms. He was a man Of
great strength of character and those
who knew him as a friend and father
can testify that he was sfan honest
man, the noblest work of God"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
BENTON 7 ITEMS

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON Cry, Mo, Sept. 22-Rey
Hagan, pastor of the Presbyterian
church here, rendered his resignation
Sunday. The sermon was touching,
and the music, with Miss Katie Hollo.
peter rs organist, was very fac.
Miss Katie T'ratchel, Of Tennessee, is
the guest of Miss Dora Tratchei.
Miss Nora Builard, of Martinsburg.
visited here Saturday.
w. H. Douglass went to st. Louis
Monday.
Miss Fannie Tratchel visited in
Salisbury last week.
There were quite a number of visit
ors in Benton Sunday. Among them
were B. F. Woods and family, Misses
Sallie Owen and Stella Wilson and ].
IL. Owen, all of Mexico. I
Mr.. Cunningham and wife and s. O.
Wright attended the Centralia fair.
Jake and Judge Douglass are at
tending Circuit Court at Mexico.
Capt. Aliens speech on the silver
question Saturday evening was a gem
and was received with prolonged APP
plause. Robert Rodgers also made a
fine speech.
Last Saturday was q gala day for the
Democrats here. The Bryan club
raised an SIS foot flag star from which
can now be seen floating from far over
the prairie a beautiful flag, Is feet in
length, bearing streamers with the
names of Bryan and Sewall, the next
President and Vice. President OF the
United States. At a signal from Prof.
FL. B. Painter three cheers we're given
for Bryan, after which z. d. Rodgers
addressed the crowd with a few well
chosen remarks. Several hundred
people from the surrounding country
came in and a more orderly crowd the
writer has never seen. The flag Is q
beauty and is the handiwork- OF the
Misses Tratchel, to whom the club is
under obligations for the same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
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Farmers Remedy.


To the Editor Of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo-, Sept. 22.-Weli,
farmers, while the times are hard, and
I hold the same occupation, I am IN
sympathy with you. So / think this
win be q remedy: Take q half bushel
measure, send it to the mint, have it
stamped q bushel, bring It back, oil
1t with so cent wheat, send it to the
miller, who win make you As pounds
Of the best flour. Sell that to your
hired hand for 100 cents, and 1t leaves
us IL pounds Of shiPstuf for cur hogs,
NIL free of charge, and NO limit. Come,
brethren, let Ms be prayed for while
the meeting goes on. No politics in II,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
HoKE SMITH AS A PARTY NAN.
The ex-Secretary Not for Free Silver,
but for Bryan Nevertheless.

DALTON, Ga, September 19.-Hoko
Smith, ~ex-Secretary of the Interior,
spoke here to-day to a large political
rally held under the auspices Of the
State Democratic Executive Commit
tee. In opening no referred to a
former visit to Dalton two Year, ago,
at which he spoke in behalf OF "sound
currency and urged that the Demo-
cratic national platform should not
approve the free coinage OF silver.
He stated that he would not be can
did did he fall to say to-day that his
views npon the financial question re-
NAMED unchanged, and he regretted
that he could not lndorse that part of
tho platform adopted at the Chicago
convention. He urged, however, that
those who, like himself, did not ap-
prove Of this plank, should still re-
main ioyalt to the regular nominees Of
the party.
Mr.. Smith claimed that long alter
the financial question was settled the
Democratic party would be found adj
voting principles dear TO the interests
of the masses Of the people Of the
country, and 1t would be unwise to
quit the party on account of opposi-
ton to a single plank In the platform.
So far rs those we're concerned who
had taken a part In the fight for
"sound money" delegates to the Chi
cage convention, he thought that they
were practically pledged, as he was
actually pledged, to vote for the nom
inee.
Mr.. Smith then briefly discussed that
portion OF the Chicago platform which
dealt with the subject OF raising rev.
enue. lie urged the justice OF q tariff
for only, and contrasted II
with tho high protective tariff for
which Mr.. Mckinley so re-eminently
stood. He approved Of the income
tax and insisted that 1t was not class
legislation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
poLLARD's POLITICAL PRIZES.
The Popular Jeweler will Give Away
Three Elegant Prizes for
Guesses on the Com
ing Election.

J. M. Pollard, the popular South
Side Jeweler, win give away three ell
egant prizes to prophets, or those
who think they r prophets, on the
result Of the coming election. The
prizes win be given as follows:
PRESIDENT.
Who will be the next President and
what VIII be his majority in the elec-
toral college?
Prize-Handsome eight day clock.
GOVERNOR.
Who win be the next Governor OF
Missouri and what will be his plurali-
ty?
Prize-Silver water pitcher.
CONGRESSMAN.
Who will be the next Congressman
from the Ninth district and what win
be his plurality?
Prize-Handsome stag handle cary
ing set in case.
RULES FOR GUESSING.
Everybody may make one guess for
each prize and the first vote cast COM
ing nearest to the number of the ma
jority for President and plurality for
Governor and Congressman will be
entitled to the prize or prizes.
The voting will close on Saturday,
Oct. 81. The prizes r on exhibition
in the east show window at Mr.. Pol
lards, South side square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24

FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, Sept. 23.-Elder
Ecker preached at the M. E. church
Sunday evening in the absence OF the
pastor, Elder Bassford, who is en-
gagged in a p~rotracted meeting.
Miss Maud Crane returned Friday
from a visit to relatives and friends
near Mineola.
Mr.. and Mrs r. L. Morris were the
guests of friends in Montgomery City
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Enslen returned Saturday from
a pleasant visit with friends in Mex
leo.
Mrs. Bishop and daughter, Lula, are
spending a few days with friends in
st. Louis.
Miss Minnie Stauffer, of Benton, is
the guest of Miss Maude Crane and
other friends west of town.
Mr.. Arthur Birch, of Laddonia, ac-
companied by his cousin, Miss Birdie
Pierce, visited Mrs. Rodgers and
family Sunday.
Miss Eta Barker was the guest of
the Misses Farrah near Rush Hill last
week.
Miss Carrie Wilburn left Tuesday
morning for a months visit with rela-
tives in st. Louis.
James Scott and Mr.. Hultz shipped
several car loads of stock from here
this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Chess Wilburn, of st.
Louis, who have been the guests Of
relatives here for the past two weeks,
returned home Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24

good old time was had. The speak
srs n James Bradley, candidate
for Representative of our county, and
II. Z. Buckley and Gran Morehead.
Miss frankie Canterbury visited in
our neighborhood recently.
Mrs. Sallfe Baker and Sike Barnes
visited Mrs. Je1 D.. Ellis recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gilpin are home
from a short visit to Boone county
relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24

The getting it down is bad enough,
with the ordinary pill. But the having
it down is worse. But, after all the
disturbance, there's only a little tenn
porary good. From beginning to end,
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets r bet
ter. They're the smallest and easiest
to take-tiny, sugar coated granules
that any child is ready for. Then they
do their work SO easily and so natur-
ally that it lasts. They absolutely and
permanently cure constipation, indi-
gestion, bilious attacks, sick and bill
ious headaches, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, Mo-, Sept. pa good
shower occasionally.
The farmers are beginning their fall
blowing.
Mr.. VIII Gatew GOD left recently to
attend the Missouri State University.
MIR. Gatewood is pursuing a law
course
Regular meeting at Long Branch
church last Saturday and Sunday. A
good sized crowd out on the Lords
day.
Mr.. ]. Clay and family, of Moniteau
county, visited relatives and friends
IN this part recently.
A Bryan and Sewall silver club was
organized at Fox Seminary recently.
About thirty members were enrolled.
Last Friday night they had their &C.
ond meeting and the following speak
ers were present: e. e. Jones, Bob
Cauthorn, Judge John A. Guthrie and
w. B. McIntire.
Miss Alice Gatewood left recently
to take charge of her department In
the Kansas City Public Schools.
Mr.. John P. Harrison's brother,
Harry, is visiting him this week.
George T. Buckner has purchased
a number OF shoats of late of differ
emit parties.
James Surber sold three good mules
to Mr.. VIII Browning lately for $500.
]. d. Ellis shipped q a load Of
hogs last week.
G. L. Bruce was in the southern
part Of the state lately and laid In 8
supply OF cattle. He purchased II
head.
The free silver men of Gatewoot
Dictrict and others from the surround.
ing districts met at the SCHOOL house
in the above named place and organ.
lied a Bryan free silver club last Sat
ardsy night week. There were sew.
eral charter members and up to tbs
present time there are about thirty
ave including Democrats, Republican,
and Popuiists. Last Saturday We
met the second time and q rousing
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
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bob" WHITE In THE CITY.
The Editor OF the Mexico Ledger
Thinks That Bryan's Majority
Will Be Large.
From the Kansas CITY word

From the Kansas CITY World,
r. M. White, editor OF the Mexico
LEDGER, which is n OF the brightest
daily newspapers in Missouri, is In the
city to-day. Everybody in Missouri
knows "Bob' White. He has built up
q newspaper property that has made
him independent, and he wouldn't
trade places with the President of the
United States or the shah OF Persia.
Mr.. White said that the State COM
mittee had been calling for funds, but
he expected shortly TO be able to
raise an additional subscription for
the Wortd's Bryan free silver fund.
Mr.. White thinks that Bryan's major
ity In Missouri will be unprecedented.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
Democratic Doines.

Owing to the rain the crowd at
Canada's School House, Sailing town
ship, last Friday night was not large,
but it was an enthusiastic one. Mr..
| Orlando Hit and Capt. @. T. Allen
made speeches.
Last Saturday afternoon the Demo-
Gratis of Benton City and vicinity
turned out in large numbers and raised
an old hickory pole So feet above
ground. 1t vas scapped" with a
Growing rooster, and from it floats a
beautiful American flag. This is the
first ''iag raising" in the county dur
ing the campaign. 1t is a Bryan free
silver flag. MIR. r. D. Rodgers made
the ~"dedicating'' speech, and it was
a good one. AT night Capt. Allen and
Mr.. Rodgers addressed a large and en-
thusiastic crowd of ladies and gentle
men at the Benton City public school
building.
Jno. d. Orear and P. HI. Cullen will
speak next Saturday night at Sun
Rise School House,four miles south of
Benton City.
There was a large attendance at the
picnic in Longs pasture, four miles
north of Sturgeon, last Saturday, al
though the temperature was rather
below the September average. Capt.
G. T. Allen, of Mexico, spoke before
dinner and Hon. Champ Clark spoke
in the afternoon. The dinner was
bountiful and excellent. Sailing town
ship will ''spread" herself in Novem-
Der next. There are only a very few,
some half dozen, gold standard Demo-
Gratis in the township.
There will be Democratic speaking
at Beaver Dam school house on Satur-
day night. The speakers will be an
nounced later.
A staunch Democratic club was Or
ganized at Pleasant Plains, south of
Vandalia, Saturday night. P. H. Gull
len, of this city, made IN address and
the club started out with a good men,
bership.
A Bryan and Sewall club will be or
ganized at Maple Grove, Audrain
county, Saturday night. Every Dem
ocrat in that part of the county
should be in attendance.
j. M. Barker, of this city, will de-
liver an address at Dye School House
on Friday night. Mr.. Barker wishes
all Republicans, as well as Democrats,
to come out and hear him.
w. B. McIntire and Virgil Williams
! will address the Democrats of Thomp-
son on Thursday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
Miss Katie Ferris Painfully Injured.
Miss Katie Ferris had a narrou az

MISS hable c6IftS PAINFULLY injured.
Miss Katie Ferris had a narrow es-
cape from being literally torn to pieces
by a large dog on last Sunday after
noon. She, with her mother and Mrs.
John B. Graham, were going out to see
Miss Nettie Sproul, who teaches school
near Powel's Ford, and who boards
with one family of Powells who reside
near the ford.
They stopped at what they supposed
was the right house and Miss Katie
got out of the buggy to go in and en-
quire. In the yard was a large dog,
who paid no attention to her as she
went in, but she had hardly gone any
distance up the walk when the dog
jumped at her and bit her, making an
ugly wound. She turned to run back
to the buggy when the canine jumped
upon her, knocking her to the ground
and began tearing her clothes to
shreds.
By this time Mrs. Ferris realized the
danger her daughter was in and rush
ed into the yard. The dog was scared
off and Miss Katie carried to the
buggy and brought to her home in
town. Aside from a number OF bruises
and the wound inflicted by the dog
she is suffering from a dislocated
shoulder, an effect of the fall she took
when the dog jumped on her. She is
confined to her bed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-24
s%S 8 RezezzM;

The Trimble-W ilay-Lehman Speaking,
At a meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the National Democrats
Monday evening the following COM
mittees for the meeting next Satur-
day were made: Invitation and re-
ception: f. w. Coatsworth, G. 8.
Maddox, Capt. D. s. Burroughs, Jos.
Maxwell, E. @. Kennen, Gen. d. 81.
Mcintyre, r. Fl. Edmonds, r. A.
Ramsay, Louis Hubert, j. F. Coontz.
Hall Decoration: ]. T. Ricketts,, ]. j.
Steele, J. F. Llewellyn, Mesdames d,
H. Mcintyre, E. D. Graham, r. HI
Edmonds and George Robertson.