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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
THE HOME MAY BE MoRTGAGED
The Missouri Ex-Confederate Associa-
ton in Need of Money for
Veterans.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 14.-When the
Confederate Home Association of Mis-
souri, met here to-day it vas reported
that the Home needed financial help
The most popular suggestion appar-
entity was that the Home should bein-
c~orporated, with a capital of 5000, 900
and that every contributor should be
given a share of stock for 81. 1t wal
estimated that this sum would main.
tain the home for twenty years, the
limit of life for a corporation in Mis-
souri,. 1t was argued that the ex.
Confederate veterans would all have
passed away by that time. Then the
farm would revert to the stakeholder
and net at least $4,000.
The minority report of Judge Leroy
b. Valiant and Edward Cunningham
of St. Louis, objected to accepting
promises to pay extending over TWEEN
ty years. They Endorsed the idea Of
mortgaging the Home for 5000, OO0, but
preferred issuing paid up stock for the
amount in small sums of from SIS tc
$50.
The meeting favored the minority
plan, as it was held that the majority
plan would n~ecessitate endless book
keeping and in nc wise insure a steady
income.
The minority report was adopted,
The issuance of the mortgage bonds is
contingent, however, on the action OF
the next state general assembly, the
supreme court having ruled that the
state has a right to give money by ap-
preparation to a private corporation
for the maintenance of its INDECENT
and insane. Under this the association
will appeal to the assembly for state
aid. There + funds enough to meet
current expenses till after January 1.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

get them to look at the leaders of the
different positions, the plain, common
people on one side and the national
bankers on the other. We should also
convince them that the vast amount
of money that was spent to elect Nc
Kinley was not spent for party victory,
and show them how that they expect
legislation in their favor that will en-
able them to make their millions,
which must come from the people.
We should also show them that their
interest is In common with ours and
that we are the party of the people and
the people are no longer being led by
the Cleveland and Palmer gang. l did
not think 1t possible for Palmer to
carry a precinct In the whole country,
he being 80 contemplate, but he did.
There is q precinct In Western Kansas
called Short Grass that polled eleven
votes, five for Palmer, four for Nc
K1nley and two for Bryan. ] would
suggest this as a suitable name for the
Palmer followers, "Short Grass Dem
ocratic party" These fellows will be
knocking at the door OF the people for
admission long before 1900, as they will
have slim picking on short grass after
getting so much Hanna pie. When
they crawl under the Bryan tent they
will be received with great caution
and will be placed on the tail end of
the procession and then only on pro-
baton. Now, In conclusion let me sug-
gest that, as we of all parties must live
together, let III try and patch up the
little quarreIs we had during the ex-
citing campaign and make the best OF
things as they are and watch every
move of the administration and profit
by what we may learn.
Yours respectfully,
8. Il. KENDALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

THE Secretary of Agriculture makes
an interesting report, which goes to
show that the agricultural interests OF
the country r not in as bad shape as
many claim. Secretary of Agriculture
contends that the agricultural in
terests of the country are improving
and that ~ per cent Of the farms In
the country r without any incum-
brance, while the incumbrance on the
remaining % per cent. were incurred
In the purchase and Improvement of
the lands.
The report Will state that the greatest
ratio. OF mortgages is found in the north
Atlantic States, and that New Jersey
especially shows heavy membranes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
a Great Book Free.

Over 100000 copies of DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser have
been sold at the regular price, $3.50.
The profits on this immense sale have
been used in printing a new edition OF
10000 copies, bound in strong paper
covers, which is to be given away
absolutely free. A copy will be sent
to any address on receipt of 81 one
cent stamps to cover cost of mailing
only. Address Worlds D~ispensary
Medical Association, 66S Main Street,
Buffalo. N, Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

A CLUB composed of Democrats
should have the word Democratic
attached to it. The Mexico club might
have been called the Bryan Demo-
cratic Club, the Democratic Bimetallic
Club, the Bryan Democratic Bimetal-
lie Club,or the Democratic Free Silver
Club, and any reason for leaving off
the word Democratic is not clearly
understood by the LEDGER. Similar
clubs organized at Marshall and other
points throughout the west have
informally, as far as the LEDGER
knows, used the word Democratic.
w. J. Bryan has expressed himself
publicly in favor of naming clubs as
suggested by the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
The Antitoxin Serum.

Aninterestingre report Of it's fret years
work has just been issued by the Aus
trian State Institute for the prepara-
ton of antitoxin serum. or 1,10o cases
Of diphtheria treated with the serum,
$40 recovered, q very favorable result
compared with the previous mortality.
When the remedy was applied on the
first and second days Of the illness the
percentage of deaths was only 81.
After the third day, however, the
mortality reached 10 per cent, rising
to IS per cent. after the sixth day. OF
31s . of preventative incubation
only 20 were attacked by the disease,
mostly In a mild form, and all recov-
orcf,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Administrators Notice.

Notice IL hereby given that letters
OF administration IN the estate OF
Fred Flittner, deceased, were granted
to the undersigned on the 7th day OF
November, 1896, by the Probate Court
OF Audrain County, Missouri
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the admins
TRAITOR within one year after the date
OF said letters, or they may be pre-
eiuded from any benefit Of said estate,
and IL such claims be not exhibitea
within two years from the ate o.
said letters they shall be forever
barred.
G.. L. CALDWELLy
34-4t. Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

DR.. Pieree's Favorite Prescription
has brought comfort and health to
thousands of suffering women. For
many years DR.. Pierce has been Chief
Consulting Physician at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo,
N. Y. He has used the "Favorite Pre-
scription'' all the time, with uniform
success. With it there is no need of
the commonly insisted upon distress
ing denominations and E'local treat
ment'' by the family doctor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
MISSOURI o OVER.
Ice Covers the Big Muddy at Sioux
City.

SIOUX CITY, IA, Nov. 1.-THE Mis-
souri, river is frozen here from bank
to bank. 1t is eighteen years since the
river closed at this season. Consider
able damage may be done to govern
ment and other river boats caught in
the ice unless the channel opens suf-
ficiently to let them make shore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
The Mexico Ledger.

The Rocky Mountain Editor of Dem
yer, Colorado, the official organ of the
western editorial federation, publishes
a cut of the editor of the LEDGER, who
is ce-President of the federation,
and says: r. M. White, editor and
proprietor of the Mexico Daily and
Weekly LEDGER, was born in South
ampton, Long Island, New York, May
8, 1865. He came to Missouri in 1866
and graduated with honors at Vest
minister College, Fulton, NO., in June,
1876. In September, 1876, he bought
the Mexico Weekly LEDGER and has
made it one of the very best country
newspapers in the United States. The
Weekly LEDGER was founded in 1S4S;
the Daily in 1886. Since Mr.. White
has had the management a number of
other papers in Mexico have either
died or changed hands while the LED
GER has steadily grown in circulation
and favor. Mr.. White has been Pres
ident of the Missouri Press Associa-
tion and has been national committee
man of the National Editorial Associa-
ton since it's organization. He has
also been Corresponding Secretary of
the Missouri Press Association for
years. He has never sought nor held
any Office outside of building and loan
and other business organizations. He
devotes his entire time and attention
to his paper. In 1852 he was awarded
the first prize of $75 in cash for the
best report of a Farmers Institute
held in Missouri. In 1894 he was
awarded the $500 cash prize for the
best article on the st. Louis Fair. The
contest was. open for newspapers
within one hundred miles Of st. Louis
and the competition was very sharp.
He takes great interest in all organi-
cations, State and national, which
have for their object the Improvement
| of journalism. He thinks each news
paper man should not only bea close
reader of publications devoted to
journalism, but should be an active
worker in all press associations. Be-
Iieving the profession of journalism
one of the noblest, he is always found
working for it's elevation.
| THE HOME MAY BE MORTGAGED
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

DIXON, ILL, Nov. 1.-THE Rock
river was frozen over last night above
the dam. The only time this is known
to have occurred SO early was in No
vember, 1879, when the river wal
frozen across about the middle of No
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

The LEDGER is sorry to learn that
Mr.. /. r. Kelso, one OF Mexico's most
promising young lawyers, Is going to
leave us. Mr.. Kelso viii locate at
Kenneth, Danklin County, Missouri.
All his friends here wish him much
prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
RowIaud-powers.

Miss Susie Rowland, one Of Mex.
ico's most charming young ladies'
and MI. Harry Powers, q rising young
business man Of st. Louis, III mar
rted at the home Of the brides par.
ents in this city at two O'Clock Wed
nesday afternoon. The wedding wa
q very pretty one. The LEDGER ex.
tends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

IT is now currently reported that
Governor w. j. Stone will accept the
position of chief attorney for the Lig-
gett & Meyers Tobacco Co., of st.
Louis, and that he will open a law
Office in that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

In to-day's LEDGER will be found a
communication from B. o. Sims, the
Populist candidate for Congress from
this district. Mr.. Sims gives his idea
of the reason of the defeat of the
Democratic party in national politics
and also has some other things to say.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Hon r. p. GILES, Congressman
elect from the First District, died at
his home in Shelbina, Mo-, Tuesday.
L~aparotomy was performed on Mr..
Giles OF account of the effects of ty-
phoid fever and he died soon after
the operation,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

THE business men of Mexico should
be careful not to sweep their refuse
paper and litter on the public square.
The south side of the square during
the last week has been almost like a
hog pen. A clean, neat city is a great
advertisement, to say the least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

THE Palmer and Buckner Demo-
Gratis in their public statement, found
in to-day's LEDGER, deny that the re-
suit in this state was a victory for the
Bryan Democrats. The Bryan Demo-
Gratis appear to be mighty well salts
fed with the result in this state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

THERE is danger in a multitude of
resolutions. 1t is always impossible
to please everybody, no matter how
many or how long or how frequently
resolutions may be passed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

DIR. T. w. Reed, one of Macon
City's most prominent citizens, and
father OF DE- Waller Reed, Of this
city, died ON Saturday night and his
funeral took place at $3.50 p. m. Mon
day, November Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

TANEY COUNTY is one of Missouri's
smallest counties, but it will this week
contain some of the most prominent
Democratic politicians in the United
States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

SOME important move in reference
to Cuba may be expected shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Horses and Mules Wanted.

We will be at T.. B. Morris Livery
Barn, Mexico, No., Friday and Satur-
day, Nov. 20 and 81, to buy horses and
mules from 4 to IL years old. Mares
preferred. MADDOX & MONTAGUE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Fo,iee Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that ~
settlement OF the estate OF Abel br.a.
ford, deceased, will be made as =
January term of the Probate JONI
Audrain County, Missouri, to be re-
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second mon-
day In January, 1897.
CLARA z BRADF0hDt
I'd ADMINISTRATIVE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

WALLER Young, one of Missouri's
most prominent politicians, died at st.
Joseph this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

SECRETARY of State, A. A. Lesueur,
one Of the most faithful officers Mis-
souri, ever had, led the Democratic
ticket in st. Louis, receiving 5o,972
votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

A BOY was killed playing foot ball
at Lawrence, Kas., last week. Still a
great many boys and some teachers
think foot ball is all that young men
are sent to school to be taught.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

JUDGE PARKER, of Fl. Smith, Ark,
who had sentenced more men to death
than any other Judge in the world,
died this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

THE name of the Mexico Democratic
club is now 'The Bryan Free Silver
Club of Mexico" The word Demo-
cratic vas not omitted Internationally.
Surely the Democrats of Mexico are
not going to abandon the time-hon-
ored name of Je%ffersonian Democracy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Hon. Morton Jourdon waa in Mex
leo this week to visit his daughter,
who is attending Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

VIM. LeGrasse, Of Salisbury, lis visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. w. W. Boat.
man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

THE LEDGER is in hope that Mis-
souri, women will keep out of politics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

34-4t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
GREEN RIDGE.

a surprise party was rendered to Miss
Jessie Burns, of Deacon street, Thurs
day evening. Among those present
We're the following: Misses Nettie Van
Gorden, Carrie Monia, Blanche Thomp-
son. Amanda Tamblyn, Lizzie Glover,
Blanche Conger, Mary Welsh. and
Messrs. David Bush, Henry Smith, Roy
Lidstone, Carl Garrihan, Harry Wede
man and Roy Pierce.
CHEMISETTES.
In order to clcse we offer them at 10
cents each or for 25 cents. They are
worth from IL to 35 cents each.
d" Mears 4 Hagen.
Miss Amanda Tamblyn, of Sander
son avenue. is visiting friends in Peck
Vile. ,......
Miss Lizzie Hitler. who has been
spending the winter with her sister,
Mrs. +. ]. Glover. of Electric avenue.
has returned to her home at Beach
Lake.
Mrs. John Nesbit. of Dickson avenue,
had an operation performed on her for
tumor Friday afternoon. Drs. Thomp-
son and Treverton performed the ope-
ration.
FLOWER SEEDS GIVEN AWAY.
And a big cut in the prices of gloves
and mitts. See our advertisement on
page three, this paper.
~ Mears & Hagen.
Alfred Sasher, of 1,547 Dickson ave-
nue.. left yesterday morning to attend
the funeral of his wife's sister, Mrs
Theresa Scott, who resided at Palen-
vile, N. Y.
The Bantist Young Peoples union of
the Green Ridge Baptist church will
hold an Ice cream social at l.547 Dick
son avenue next Tuesday evening. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Edith Lewis. of Spring Brook, who
has been visiting friends in Green
Ridge, has returned home.
NEW GOODS.
Open this morning, new line Of ladies'
shirt waists. detachable collars, cheap,
stylish and they fit.
Mears & Hagen.
Mrs. N. +. Stahl and daughter, of
Sunset avenue, will leave today on the
1855 train via Central railroad for Phil
adelphia.
Mrs. G. ID. Stephens. of. Maplewood,
who has been visiting Mrs. T.. G..
Stephens. Of Capouse avenue, returned
home yesterday.
PLENTY OF BUTTER MILK SOAP.
We were disappointed last Saturday
In not having enough toilet soap to sup
ply the great demand. In order to
please all our patrons today (all day
and evenlng) we will again sell at seven
cents a box, and will fill orders for any
quantity not exceeding q dozen boxes.
=" Mears & Hagen.
4l6 and All Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
CHILD WAS HIS VICTIM.
Sentence Of David Williams. Of Fell
Township. Has Expired.

Sentence OF David Williams. Of Fell
Township. Has Expired.
Warden Cassidy, Of the Eastern peni-
tentiary. sent the certificate of David
Williams release from that institution
yesterday to Clerk Of the Courts ]. H.
Thomas.
The prisoner. on April 25. 1894. in Fell
township, took 10-year-old Unesky
KOlupaia, daughter Of a Hungarian
named StOnyn KOlupaia, to a secluded
place and drew a dirk knife, threaten
ing to kill her II she made an outcry,
as he made a criminal assault upon her.
She screamed and her cries brought a
man to her rescue. Williams did not
succeed In his vile purpose.
He was tried and convicted and on
June %, 1894, was sentenced by Judge
Gunster to two years In the peniten-
tiary. Two months were abated for
good behavior during incarceration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

J. J. Jermyn, SIS: 8. q. Kerr, Son 4 Co..
SO: FRANKLIN Howell, $40; p. b. Finley.
$40; J. T. Richards, SO: cash. 81; John
A. Mears. SO; f. p. Kingsbury. S.;
cash. IS: J. Alton Davis, IS; cash. IS; c.
ID. Simpson. SIS: Roscoe Dale. 81; Chas.
ID. Breck. IS; Judge w. ]. Lewis. S.:
John II. Phelps, IS; F. S. Godfrey, SO;
James NJ. Everhart. SO: w. w. Wat
son. SO; Victor Koch. SO; c. b. Scott.
81: cash. 81; F. Megargee. IS: Bitten
bender & Co., IS; w. H. Pierce. IS; John
Simpson, IS; w. jackson. 81; Mrs.
Thomas Dickson, $50; total, $3.50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
MISS LEWIS IN DADS GIRL.
The beautiful SocIety Comedy Presented
at the Academy af Nnsic

The beautiful SocIoty Comedy Presented
At the Academy Of Music.
Miss Carrie Louis and her own COM
pany OF players played the beautiful
society comedy. Dads Girl" (by per-
mission Of #. j. Swartz) at the Academy
of Music last night. There were ten
people In the cast, including Miss
Louis, who played the title role.
The performance was equally as good
II not better than any presented during
the week. Between the acts Professor
George A. OFT rendered solos on the
xylophone. corrillion, kalamazoo. ETC.
Another speciality was a magical per.
rormance by the great Zera, assisted
BY Nine. Zera. A fair sized house wit
messed the performance.
This afternoon will be presented the
domestic comedy-drama, "The Two
Orphans" under the direction of wal
ter Woods. and tonight the company
VIII play. the society production,
Penelope"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

stands feet, 3 inches and weighs 2l5
pounds. He was at one time In the
grocery business. but lately worked as
a timber man under the Delaware and
Hudson company. He is a son OF Se-
lect Councilman Finley Ross. Of the
First ward. and like his father Is
Republican. He Is a married man and
has an interesting family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

Simply apply 'Swayne's Ointment" Z"
No internal medicine required. Cures
tetter, eczema. itch. all eruptions on the
face, hands. nose. etc., leaving the skin
clear, white and healthy. Its great
healing and curative powers are pos
sessed by no other remedy. Ask your
druggist for Swayne's Ointment. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

The Boss buggy is the "Stivers"
(patenD runabout. the very latest New
York gents driving wagon. We are
building these buggies ourselves and
sell them at manufacturers prices.
Call and see us before buying else
where. William Blume & Son. 522 and
524 Spruce street, opposite court house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
ClTY's NEW pATRoI.MEN.
Sworn In Yesterday By Mayor Bailey and
SchOOicd bv Chief Simpsou.

Sohooicd BY Chief simpson.
John McMullen and Finley Ross, jr.,
the new patrolmen, were sworn In yes
terday morning by Mayor Bailey and
turned over to Chief Simpson for in
structions. They were provided with
copies Of the police regulations and
given until next Monday night to study
them. They will go on duty in the
central city on that night. u
Patrolman McMullen is Al years Of
age, six feet tall and weighs 40
pounds, being Of rather spare build.
He is married and the father of twelve
children. He was formerly employed
az a hostler by Congressman Scran-
ton, ayd later as u driver by William
Kelly. the wholesale liquor dealer.
Finley Ross, jr., is 70 years Of age,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
+. J. DETWEILER DEAD.
lie Was u WclI-i;nown Resident of tho
North End

The death of 4. ]. Detweiler occurred
last evening at o'clock at his home in
the North End. He had been i'll week
with pneumonia.
Mr.. Detweiler was 81 years old and
has been resident of this city for
thirty years. He conducted harness
making establishment on North Main
avenue for nmberu of years. He Is
survived by wife and three grown-up
children. Mrs. Whitney. of Washing
ton. ID. e.: Mrs. Feets and A. X. Det-
weller. of this city, the latter residing
with his parents on Church avenue
The deceased was member OF the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. No
funeral arrangements have been made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
THE RESPITE RECEIVED.
Governor Hastings Sends Official Notifi.
| cation to Sheriff Clcmous-

cation to sheriff Clcmons.
Sheriff F. II. Clemons received by
mail yesterday the official parchment
from Harrisburg bearing the news of
Murderer CrezenzO Merolo's respite,
The date of execution, as stated in the
dispatches, has been fixed for wednes-
day, July 1.
The condemned man has been notified
by Warden Jay Of the extension of
time granted to him, and he received
the information in a nonchalant man.
ner. as If he didn't care great deal
about having the time postponed. He
has heretofore expressed himself as in
different whether he lives q day or a
wear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
WARD FOR CHILDREN,

Contributions for It Received at tho
lackawonna IIOspital.
The following contributions have
been received for children's ward in
the Lackawanna hospital:
John Cleland, $25: LeDeck & CORN, SO;
DR.. d. b. Hand, $40: M. Brown. 81; cash,
$50; John Ladwig, SO; F. L. Crane, IS;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
ChcmiSctfcS.

In order to close we offer them at 10
cents each or for 25 cents. They are
worth from IL to 35 cents each.
- Mears & Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
THE. KELLEY CURE

Why let your home and business be destroy.
I'd through strong drink or morphine. when
you can BE- cured In four weeks ~ the KOelsy
Institute 10 Madison avenue, Scranton. PA.
The Cure VIII Bear lnvsstlgstlea.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

The Nickel Plate Road runs from
Buffalo to Chicago, via Cleveland and
Fort Wayne. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

Pillsbury's Flour mills have Q capac.
ity Of 1850 barrels a Cay. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

Where is no ochange Of cars Of an.. elass
between New York and Chicago via the
West Shore and Nickel Plate Roads. az
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

RHEUMATISM Is caused bv ,.c,,c o,,,,
IN the blood. Hoods Sarsapariila nen.
tralizes this acid and completely and ner.
manently cures rheumatism. Be sure IA
yet only Hoods. ="
HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick head.
ache. indigestion. biliousness. Sold by all
druggists. - g.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25
How IN Curo All SKIN Diseases. =.

There Is an unsurpassed Dining Ca
service on the Nickel Plate Road. -