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Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

There is no humiliation in going down before an overwhelming force luke the Mckinley boom. The very magnitude of the movement relieves unsuccessful candidates of all emhar- rassing sense of personal defeat.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

Why all women are not beautiful and all men not strong may be hard to ex- plain; but it is not so hard to say why more men are not strong and more women not beautiful. It is because they need to have their blood purified and invigoratd by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla- good old medicine which not only has stood the test of half a century, but was alone consid- cred worthy of exhibition. by the Worlds Fair Commissioners, out of all the preparations purporting ito be blood purifiers and nerve tonics. It is a fact, we'll known ito medical men
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

Tine two big parties w.ll enter the campaign representing on the one side protection and prosperity, and on the other deficits and disaster.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

The street car mule is not the only sufferer from mans inventive genius. Tn France they are making silk from wood pulp, thus throwing the silk worm out of employment.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

The big special sale of ladies' shirt Walsts commenced at the Ark;re com pany's store yesterday morn ng. It is Fhe biggest consignment by far of any one line of goods ever shipped ito Phoe- nax and it will be sold regardless of cost. The ladies will no doubt take advantage of this great slaughtering sale and fit themselves out with these useful garments. They are in aN styles and quality and your inspection is solicited.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

Tucson Star: It is one of nhe cer- taanties that the Mckinley delegation from Arizona will be seated at the St. Louis convention.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

It ds too bad tihat the taxpayers in- stead of the treasury looters have the ear of Governor Franklin.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

To retain an abundant head of hair of a natural color to a good old age, the hygiene of the scalp must be ob- served. Apply Halls Hair Remover.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

Tucson Citizen: Messrs. Bent and Sampson received word through the mail this morning that their camp in hhe Guijas was destroyed by fire day before yesterday. The camp was com
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

As the strength of building de- pends upon the solrdity of tis founda- tion, so health depends upon the con- dition of the blood. To expel impuri- ties and cause the vital fluid ito become vigorous and life-giving, Ayers Sar- saparil.a lis the most powerful and ef- fective medicine tin use.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17
DISASTROUS FIRE.

An Old Mexican Watchman Severely
 Burned in "a Mining Camp.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

"A penny saved is a penny earned," but to successfully put away the pen- mics these days is what puzzles most everybody. Of course it is necessary ito keep the eagle eye open and never let an opportunity pal:s. The ladies should all know that the great shirt waist sale commenced at the A,k;re company's store yesterday morning and not only pennies, but dollars may be saved. The goods are the finest grade on 'the market and they will be sold out at less than wholesale prices. The line Ito select from is the largest ever seen in Phoen:x. Everybody is cordially invited ito attend.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

Ayers Hair Vigor restores natural color ito the hair, by stimulating d healthy action of the scalp. This preparation also produces vigorous growth of the hair, and gives it a beau- tfful lustre and youthful appearance. Recommended by physicians, clergy men and scientists.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

posed of tents and not one was saved. In addi'tion to the property belonging ito the owners of the camp was the complete assaying outfit of the Golden Star company, which was stored away. The flames devoured everything with the exception of @ pair of gold scales which were saved
 A ten stamp mill and a powder house located la few yards away escaped de- Struction.
 MT. Bent left the camp on Tuesday morning last and placed an old Mexi- can named Jose in charge as watch man, and gave him instructions to do his cooking outside the tents and use every precaution against fire. The fol- lowing day the fire occurred, and in his efforts to save the property Jose was severely burned. His clothing was entirely burned from h s body and his condition when found was such that he had to be packed away to a neighboring ranch on a burro.
 The origin of the fire is unknown and the loss is several hundred dol liars. Messrs. Bent and Sampson leave for their camp in the morning.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17
For Sale or Trade~R

nave two elegant subdivision propositions To- cated on the electric car line. I have placed tne price on u csc tracts at very low figure in p pruer 10 make a quick sale. Will trade for business property. This property if tubdivided Will command ready sale as Villa lots on present market from its eligible location.
 GEO. B. PERKINS,
 27 W. Washing, on St.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

CHAR bicycles, Arizona Commission Company.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-17

WITH < sIT<sI \ AND WITHOUT A MUEZ LE-FOR THE FREE COINAGE @F sII.VER AT A HATIO OF 16 TO 1.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
PURITY OF THE PRIMARIES.

1t is an open secret that the COM
plexion of the Democratic nominees
for city offices was changed by Illegal
votes. There will be no contests and
every Democrat in Mexico will vote for
the nominees, who are good and true
men. At the same time, this does not
relieve those who endeavored to de-
feat the will of the Democratic party
from the censure they deserve. IL Is
understood that the Grand Jury's at
tention will be called to this when IL
meets. II this is D fact, those who are
In hiding and who were responsinis
for the Illegal voting should be brougn'
to the front and made to suffer- as wei
- the irresponsible dupes" who &c
tho overt act. The search light OF trutf
ahould be turned on such manipuia'
hens. Prompt action should nav'
been taken when this matter occurred
'hut 1t is unnecessary to say that an.
sitempt to duplicate this class OF mast.
work In Democratic primaries viii u
Ne future be scotched at the time
nose In "high places" who secur
sniAwags to do Illegal voting shoui'
y promptly punished. The Demo
sRAts Of Mexico and Audrain count
Nln have no.e Of this.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
MRS. LEASE WILL PREACH.
The Kansas Woman Politician Has
Decided to Enter the Ministry of
the Christian Church.

WICHITA, KAs., Feb. 12.-Mary Il.
Lease, who has nearly recovered from
her recent severe Illness, has decided
to enter the ministry. The announce
ment of this new step has created
great surprise here, as her life up
to the present time has been given en-
tirely to politics. Mrs. Lease says that
while towering between life and death
in Minnesota, she made vow that if
her life was spared she would become
a preacher of the gospel.
"My creed" said she, sis the faith
erhood of God and the brotherhood oi
man."
She was raised Catholic, but few
years ago united with the Christian
church, and she will preach for thai
denomination. Her initial sermon viii
be preached next Sunday morning
from the pulpit of the Central Church
of Christians in this city. She will no
abandon the lecture field.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

THE Hon. John Milton Thurston, OF
Nebraska, has introduced into the
Senate, by request, a curious pension
bill, which was first exhibited by
Nebraska member Of the House OF
Representative some five or six years
ago. 1t proposes to pay every negro
born in slavery a pension of from "a
to s15 month, according to age, and
to give to every former slave more
than seventy years old $500 In cash.
The author meant well, but his scheme
Is incomplete. He ought to amend II
by providing pension for every
negro born free; and then, to preven'
hard feelings and avoid Discrimination
he should have the Government pay
pension and bonus to every wnlte
man. Pension everybody. Wnats
money to the Government, any way
Only something to borrow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
FREE SILVER OR A SPLIT.
Bryan Seeking to Organise . Bolt from
she chisese Convention.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Feb. 13.-The
Hon. W.. Bryan, of Nebraska, who
has been in Washington for several
days, has been busying himself among
silver Senators and Representatives
to secure pledges that unless they
could secure recognition for free silver
in the National Democratic Conven-
ton they would bolt. He has not
met with the success he had hoped.
Some of the South Carolina men are
willing to take the step, but In Geor-
eia the feeling is different. Ex-Speak-
er Crisp told Mr.. Bryan very plainly
that the Georgia delegation to the
National Convention would go ou'
to Chicago, as he hoped, determined
to do what could be done in the wa!
of recognition of silver, but it woui'
90 back to Georgia to support tn
nominees OF the party. Representa-
tive Livingston made the same sort Q
an answer, and altogether MIR. Brya
ran his plow into somewhat steril
ground.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
BEATEN In THE HOUSE.
Senate Free Coinage Substitute For
the Bond Bill.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Feb. 13.--The
Senate substitute for the House bond
bill for free coinage Of the American
product Of silver was defeated In the
House by the vote Of Al yeas to liS
nays.
MIR. Brumm's amendment TO the sill
yer bond bill for the retention OF the
seigniorage by the Government was
defeated -35 to 80.
Mr.. Corliss (Rep.) of Michigan Of
fared an amendment for the coinage
of the American product and retention
of the seigniorage, which was defeated
without division.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

Col. JOSEPH H. FINKs, of Salisbury,
has this to say about his being can
didate for Railroad Commissioner this
fall: 81 will be a candidate for the
same place on the State ticket which
occupied ore year ago. My friends
are OF the opinion that / am entitled
to the nomination by reason of the
landslide which swept me under along
with the rest and that it would be
only common Justice to recognize my
claims again. I shall not do much
campaigning, but would like to have
the people know my position"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
A $4,000 FIRE.
Burglars Blow Open the Post ofice
/ Vault at Kennett, Missouri.

KENNETH, Mo-, Feb. 12.--Every bus
mess house on the north side OF the
square and the west block burned this
morning.
Burglars had blown open the Post
Office safe and set fire to the building.
They only got q small amount OF
money and nine registered letters.
The Bank of Kennett building was
burned, but the vault saved the money
and books, and the bank is doing bust
ness.
The total loss is Gao, 900 and the only
insurance $1,000.
| Four suspicious men were arrested
| to- day as the incendiaries.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
Highest all in Leavening Power.-Latest Report
R@!a!!!l! g! fskassl kfskiaRs
ABSOLUTEIX PURE
ON THE GALLows.
John Nelson Will Die at New London
No, For the Shooting of John
Stull and His Mother.

NEW LONDON, Mo-, Feb. 13.-John
Nelson will be hanged here on Friday,
Feb. %, for the Stull murder.
John Stull was day laborer and in
1898 lived with his wife and small
children and his mother, Mrs. Hughes,
in q cabin on the banks of Salt River,
in Rails county. John Nelson, also a
laborer, lived with hiO wsses I-avina
Nelson, in a wagon near the Stun
house. Daniel Minor lived with his
wife, who was the mother OF Nelson,
in q wagon near Nelson's wagon.
On account of the alleged mistreat-
ment by the Nelson's Of the stull chill
dren, and from other causes, there
arose spirit of enmity between the
Stulls and the Nelson's.
Some time during the summer Mino'
left the camp and went to work else
where in the county, leaving his wife
who was sick, In the charge of ths
Nelson's.
Mrs. Minor, neglected and mistreat
ed by the Nelson's, her SON and daugh
ter law, sought refuge with thu
stulls, and Stull ordered the Nelson's
not to come to his house.
This exasperated Nelson and hi
wife, and on the evening of August 8
1898, they approached the stull house
Nelson had a revolver in his hand ant
his wife carried bar of iron. Stu
was sitting in front Of his house. Hi
mother, Mrs. Hughes, who was in tn
house, saw him get up and heard hir
say:
ssNelson, don't come in here will
that pistol"
| She went toward Stull and Nelson
who was about 10 feet away, fred a
Stull, missed him and hit Mrs. Hughes
who died shortly afterward. Nelson
fred again and hit Stull, who died tha
might.
Nelson and his wife were jointly In
dicted for the murder. Mrs. Nelsol
was acquitted at the March term, 1891
of the Ralls county Circuit Court
Nelson was convicted of murder In th
first degree in the Marion county Cir
cult Court, the judgment was aftirme
by the Supreme Court and he wa
4 sentenced to be hanged.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
HANGED BY A MOB.
Grant Atterbury Charged With As
ssuiting His Own Sister-in-Law--
Quit Was Detected by Keen
Scented Bloodhounds.

SULLIVAN, ILL.,, Feb. 12.--Grant At
terbury was taken from the jail here
at 12:45 a. m, dragged to the Court
House in his night dress, and hanged
to q tree.
At 1850 the Chronicle correspondent
was on the ground and overheard all
the details and preliminaries to the af-
f~.r while standing near the basement
entrance to'>aA- High School.
The mob at that time a~rabered but
is men. They were fully armed snA
carried sledge hammers. Few people
knew of the meeting and none thought
Atterbury would be iynched.
The mob marched directly from the
school house to the jail, which was
only protected by the Sheriff and one
deputy. The demand for Atterbury
was refused and the door was knocked
down with the sledge hammers.
The Sheriff feigned resistance ap-
parently, and fred his pistol into the
air. In the meantime crowds Of peo-
pie began gathering about the jail,
but no attempt was made to help the
Sheriff.
After the Sheriff fred his revolver
the mob opened fire. Amidst shots
and yells they marched upstairs. At
terbury was dragged from his cell
amid the howls of the other prisoners
in the Jail, who were badly frightened.
The prisoner resisted with all his
strength and much trouble was ex-
perienced in getting him down ss~irs.
The march was then tsior up 70 the
Court House yard, Cwo blocks away.
Under the tree Atterbury began to re-
alize more fully that he was to die.
He pleaded piteously, protesting his
innocence, saying:
"Thank God, you are hanging an In
nocent man."
The mob was wild and restless un-
til the man was strung up In the air,
when they instantly dispersed. The
gang was well organized and masked
with white handkerchiefs or pieces Of
white cloth.
Several weeks ago Mrs. Atterbury
sister law of the lynched man
was brutally assaulted by two men.
Suspicion pointed to Grant After
bury, based principally upon remark
he had made.
Bloodhounds were secured.a ana pu
= fun tass trails
They followed the scent direct q
Grant Atterbury's house.
ol He was arrested and the Sheriff ha
i difficulty at the time to prevent
3 llynching..
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
A Card.

Our spring goods are now arriving
and by the 1st of March we will have a
full line of everything carried In a dry
goods store. We have now ready for
inspection nice line of embroideries,
laces, white goods, percales, dress
goods, Topsy hose; also mems, ladies',
misses and children's shoes, which we
will sell for cash ss cheap as anyone.
We have to meet our obligations every
thirty and sixty days, consequently
cannot carry any long accounts
Please do not ask il.
Respectfully Yours,
| 4s 4tw 4td j. ID. MORRIS & Go.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
-FOUR BABIES.
A UoIored Woman Gives Birth to Three
Boys and q Girl.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Feb. H.
sallie Beckwith, colored, so years Of
age, to-day gave birth to . quartette
of healthy infants-three boys and
girl. The babies weigh about six
pounds each. The mother is doing
well and views her little brood with
equanimity. One OF the boys has q
double row Of fully developed teeth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
North Pole Discovered.
WORD FROM SIBERIA THAT NAN
SENS EXPEDITION IS Sue
CESSFUL.
His Theory of an Antarctic Current
Said to Be Sustained Several
Facts That Corroborate
From Irkutsk.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb. IA tele-
gram received here to-day from IT.
kutsk, Siberia, says that a Siberian
trader named Kouchnareff, who is the
agent of DIR. Fridtjof Nansen, the
Norwegian explorer, who sailed in
the Fran June "a, 1898, for the arctic
regions, has received information to the
effect that DIR. Nansen has reached the
north pole, has found land there, and
is now returning towards civilization.
Dr. Fridtjof Manson is distinguish
ed scientist of Norway, and an en-
thusiastic believer in the possibility
of reaching the north pole. He is
about 35 years of age. He entered
the University of Christiania in 1880,
and two years later went on q seal
ing trip to Denmark Straits, on the
east coast of Greenland, in the Viking.
The Norwegian Parliament allowed
Nansen about $4,000 to fit out his
craft, and in addition he was assisted
in his work by many private subscrip-
tions, including one of $4,000 from
King Oscar.
The Fran was launched October 20,
1892, at Laurwik, near Christiania.
HOW LONDON VIEWS THE REPORT.
LONDON, Feb. 13.-The news of
Nansen's alleged discovery of the
North Pole, as screamed through the
streets and proffered to pedestrians
by 10000 newsboys' hand bills, has
impressed London as an ultra fin de
steele sensation.
Scott Kettle, the accredited agent OF
Nansen and a member of the Royal
Geographical Society, is surprised
that he has not been the first to hear
the news.
| "Inaccurate rumors of the same
sort have reached England more than
once BEFORE" said he. 81 am conf
dent the first dispatches should have
been sent to me, and to Mrs. Nansen
at Christiania, if the Doctor coulo
have sent any word at all. 1 expect
to learn in few hours if Mrs. Nanser
has heard from her husband. How
ever, ON the face of that, there is moth
ing improbable in the story, though i
seems to indicate that Nansen ha
mot carried out the object in exactly
the way contemplated, which was b.
drifting right across the Polar region
and emerging again on the other side
Instead of doing this, it appears q
got back the same way he went, out,o
course, it won't matter much by wha
route he returned if he has indee
/. succeeded in getting there"
! Mr.. Kettle was asked how he ca
prove that he succeeded. Hereplied
81 don't know any specific mean
by which he could prove that he ha
! accomplished the feat. In a court c
, law, practically we should have to &C
lcept his word as that of an honorabl
!, man, but, of course, he will take OF
, servations at the pole, if ne got ther'
q and these will be scrutinized ar
q tested in various ways, so that tt
likelihood, if any, of wrongful CLAIM
= gaining credence is not very grea
Moreover, in Nadsen's case he has
|, number of trustworthy men with h1r
o who would verify or gainsay his q
n sertions, as the case might be-"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

Mr.. FL. P. DavIs,a prominent livery
man and merchant, of Goshen, Va,
has this to say on the subject of rheu-
matism: "I take pleasure in recon-
mending Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism, as know from per-
sonal experience that it will do all
that is claimed for it. A year age
this spring my brother was laid up IL
bed with inflammatory rheumatism
and suffered intensely. The first ap
plication of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
eased the pain and the use of one bot
tie completely cured him. For sal
by @. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
Powell

L. G. Powell and Miss Matte Davis,
daughter of Chris. Davis, of this city,
were united in marriage February L.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence of the groom on Cleveland
Avenue about $3.50 by the Rev. w. M
Sapp. A few friends and relatives
were present. Mr.. Powell - well
known in this city as sign and house
painter, and the bride is a young lady
of estimable attainments. The happy
couple will reside in their new home
where they were married, and tns
LEDGER extends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

IT is claimed that the Republicans
of Missouri are solid for Mckinley
for President. The LEDGER hopes so,
as the LEDGER believes Mckinley is
the easiest man to be defeated by the
npmnprafa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

STATISTICS are misleading. For in
stance, paragraph protesting to
give the countries and the amount OF
their product, which supply the world
with olive oil, leaves out the cotton
growing states of this country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

TURNER, JACKSON & Co. have con-
tracted with the Mexico LEDGER for
advertisingregularly the yearthrough.
This firm believes in advertising and
knows it pays to advertise continu-
ously. Keeping everlastingly at it is
what will win. Turner, Jackson q
Co. are arranging for a largely in
creased trade this season, as they be-
lieve all our people will experience a
properOus year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20
MARRIED
HIS Own Daughter Though He Was
Ignorant of the Fact.

OGLETHoRPE, Ga, Feb. l3.--A story
which reveals one of the horrible
phases of slavery as it was some
times practiced has just come to light
here. John Mimms is q substantial
negro farmer, who has held positions
of trust and who has the confidence
ofhis white neighbors. Afew months ago
he was made happy by purse raised
by his white friends to enable him TO
get married. The woman was much
his Junior, but 1t seemed to be case
of love at first sight. They were mar
ried, and there was happiness in their
home until few days ago, when ne
and his wife went to visit his mother
in-law at Grangerville. 1t was then he
discovered that the mother-in-lav
was one OF his old time slavery wives
and that Lizzie Harmon, the woman
| to whom be had been married severa
months, was his own daughter. 1t Il
| said that the revelation has 30 preyet
upon the mind of the old man that HI
| win have to be sent to an asylum.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

GOOD resolutions and good talk will
not build good roads. 1t takes money.
Now the question is, where is this
money coming from to build three or
four miles in every direction from
Mexico? 1t can and should be raised.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

Mr.. EDISON claims to be able to
photograph a mans brain, but he
doesn't claim that he can show brains
in the picture when there are none in
the head submitted to the test.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

THERE appears to be Democrats
who oppose Seibert for office on ac-
count of his associates" Some of
the Democrats who are doing this
kicking have run for office while
others, perhaps, have been elected to
office on Republican and Populist
tickets. Is there anybody who claims
that Seibert is not Democrat?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

AS will be seen by our dispatches,
the same Bryan who was in Mexico
last year sowing the seeds of discord
in the Democratic party for pay is
still hard at work trying to cause a
division. 1t does seem as though sem
sible people should place the proper
estimate upon this agitator.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

THERE will be several spirited con-
tests for office in Missouri this year.
There is no necessity for any hard
feeling. Good, clean men should be
selected and they will be elected by
the largest majority polled in this
State for years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-02-20

Now comes Warner as the Republi-
can candidate for Governor of Mis-
souri,. 1t makes very little difference
whether the Republicans nominee is
Warner, Davis, Walbridge or Dennis,
he will be defeated by from twenty to
fifty thousand votes This is official.