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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

Master John A. Brooks, of Kansas
City, is here to spend the summer with
Mrs. Kate Spence.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

and his entire up
per lip were eaten
away. All treat
ment having proved
futile, he looked
upon death as the
only relief.
"Some one re-
commended S.S.S.'
she says, "a n d
ia few bottles afford
Jed some relief; thus
encouraged / con-
tinu ed it, an d
it was not long be
fore the progress oi
the disease seem
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

w. II. Goodrich will start the Mex
leo Fire Brick Works shortly. Super
mtendent Goodrich thinks that busi-
ness is going to be brisk this fall and
he is going to exert every effort to
employ as many people as possible.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

AT the last general election when
Treloar beat Champ Clark the editor
of the LEDGER voted for Mr.. Clark;
the editor OF the fnteIligeRcer did not.
That is what the editor of the InteIli-
gencer calls 'creating discord. When
ever the editor of this paper does not
agree with him and his satellites the
cry of "strife and discord" is raised.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

IL Car Reed doesn't speak quick,
he may not be able to get even the
Vice. Presidential nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

Eczema is frightful afiiiction, but
like all other skin diseases it can be
permanently cured by applications OF
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. II never
fails to cure Piles. For sale by Wool
bridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

KENTrCKY is Carlisle's own state,
but if doesn't seem TO care much for
Carlisle's present opinions.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

See our ready made clothing, all
styles, In dark medium and light col
ors. TURNER, JACKSON X Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

THOSE who are in actual need on
account of losses sustained in the cy-
clone would starve to death long be-
fore the demagogues and those who
do the most talking would render
them any assistance. AS matter of
fact, some of the politicians scrap
around about where the money shall
go when it is raised by other people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

ed checked. persevered in its
use, and remarkable as it may seem,
am completely cured, and feel like /
have new life. S.S.S. is the most re-
markable remedy in the world, and
everyone will agree that the cure was a
~s,.f
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

THE sweet girl graduate has now de-
veIoped into the radiant summer giri
-evoluted, as it were.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11
Total.
1850 90
Free Cuba.

NEW YORK, June 3.-Under date OF
May 10 Gen. Maxinio Gomez has writ
ten Senior Estrada Palma. He says:
''There is no doubt that the revolu-
tion has successfully gone through it's
third period, and is now powerful all
over the island.
"The first period was the outbreak,
the second was our organization; fin
ally, the third period Ia marked by
the invasion to the West Provinces of
the winter campaign, which has Just
closed, with no result favorable TO
the cause of the monarchists, in spite
of their famous army of 10000 men
and their powerful implements Of
war throughout the country.
"The revolution thus enters now on
it's fourth period, in which the con-
fiict will assume a severe character to
Spain. Summer is death to them.
"Gen. Weyler will go, and it is now
said that Bolaviaja will replace him.
The Spanish soldier has no enthus-
iasm to keep his courage up"
Moscow reports say that the Car
had TO go out into the ante-room and
laugh when he saw Minister Breckin-
ridge, of Missouri, in pantIes, the
Czarina sneezed violently behind her
fan, while the English minister re-
marked: "For heavens sake, ,Breck,
mil uu YOUR stockings." +"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

r. NJ. WHITE, editor of the Mexico
LEDGER, was unanimously elected
President of the Alumni Association
of Westminster College at Fulton.
Although not present when elected he
appreciates the honor most sincerely,
as he dearly loves his alma mater and
ID devoted to the work of forwarding
its best interests.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

lT is reported that President Cleve-
land nearly frightened John Sherman
into tit by telling him that he much
preferred an outright recognition of
the Independence of Cuba, with its al
most certain consequence of war, to a
recognition OF Cuban belligerency and
its aggravating inconvenience to our
commerce. II may he that the Presi-
dent was blutiing Mr.. Sherman, and
on the other hand he may have been
preparing him to hear something
drOp
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11
PLAGUE OF BUGS AT CLEVELAND.
Millions of Water Flies Irritate the
Forest City Residents.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, June 3.-This
city is veritably bug-ridden by a new
brand of water fly. The first INSTALL
ment, a decillion strong, arrived Sun
day, and new detachments have been
showing up ever since. In all the his
tory of the city there was never sucn
an invasion, and it was never before
80 completely at the mercy of pest.
The invaders divide in brigades of H.
OOO, 900 each, and there is one brigade
for every inhabitant. Countless mil
lions swarm in the air, lowering around
the tops of buildings in such numbers
that they look like clouds of smoke.
The insect bears marked resem-
blance to a diminutive mosquito in
appearance. 1t is harmless, but pes
tiferous, as elusive as flea and as an
noying as q gnat. Scientists state that
the pest is bred in the waters of Lake
Erie and promise that it is short lived.
One Minute is the standard time
and One Minute Cough Cure is the
standard preparation for every form
of cough or cold. 1t is the only harm
less remedy that produces immediate
results. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purf1y
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

IN order to make sure that the
financial issues shall be well straddled
and the question thoroughly muddled,
John Sherman has been given the
task of writing the money plank of
the st, Louis convention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

THE widespread newpasper praise
osssui~ss- dianAa for her alleged contri-
button of S100,0OO to the st. Louis cy-
clone sufferers is the rankest gush.
All the reports we have seen place the
amount of Miss Gould's donation at
$1,000; and this is only one fifth of the
sum given by Joseph Pulitzer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

THE action of the County Court in
voting nearly thousand dollars to
aid those who We're rendered home
less by the recent tornado is most
commendable. The County Judges
voted this sum after four days. trip
over the track of the storm and should
any more be needed, they will add to
it. No county in the State can bet
ter afford to help those of its citizens
who are bereft of homes and prop
erty than can Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

THE way to "beat Treloar" is to
vote against him and stop mouthing
about tho nomination of Hon. Champ
CLARK,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11
Vol. XXXVIII.
"uow m REAT TRELOAR."

In connection with a half column
article of abuse of the LEDGER the
Mexico IntelligeRcer contains nearly
column article headed Chow to beat
Treloar.n The Mexico LEDGER's idea
of beating Treloar can be expressed
in a great deal less space. Vote tor
Champ Clark. That's the way to beat
Treloar. The editor Of the Merico In
telliaencer, at the last general election,
did not rote for Champ CLARK. The edi-
tor Of the Merico Ledger did uote for
him. From the position the Inteitigen-
Ger takes along this line the writer
presumes that this is good grounds for
claiming that the editor of the LEDGER
is "seeking discord" and stirring up
strife'' and is in favor of "rule or ruin" ="
The editor of the LEDGER uoted for
Champ Clark when he was nominated
for Congress. The editor of the Intel
tiqencer did not. Clark was defeated.
Hence. the editor of the LEDGER is to
be abused day in and day out and ac-
cused of seeking to "rule or ruin"
THE st. Louis Republic, speaking oil
the jaunt of the Missouri editors on
the Mississippi river to Memphis ane
return, has this to say of the proprie'
tor of the LEDGER:
"Colonel Bob White, of the Mexico
LEDGER and Corresponding Secretary
of the Association, is the main pro-
peller on the trip. He is the boss
country newspaper man of Missouri.
Bob White is. From his little office
up in Mexico he has turned out 6
number of young men who are now
the brightest newspaper workers in
st. Louis, if you say it quick. Colone
White was on the boat last night, but
nobody could find him. He left orders
with Charlie McCrea, of the Rolla
Herald, to tell anybody inquiring fol
him that he had fallen in the stream
And Charlie McCrea did it. But ht
cannot be blamed, because his news.
paper went through a fire not long
ago, and he has been associating with
insurance adjusters."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

MISSOURI should have Board OF
PardonB.
CHGCAGo, i'll its anxiety to outdo st.
Louis, is willing to encounter a cy-
clone
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

MCKINLEY Will try to gain silver
votes by talking privately in favor of
the white metal, but should lie be
elected he will make John Sherman,
or some man named by him, his Sec
retary of the Treasury.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

WHY Mark Hanna should be willing
to leave the nomination of Nice-Pres-
ident to the convention has not yet
hahn HXnlainhl
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

THE delegates have been bought all
right enough, but Platt and Clarkson
are still banking on some hitch occur
ring in the delivery department.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

AT least two of the bitterest oppo-
nents in Mexico to the present Presl-
dent OF the United States were candi-
dates for appointments at his hands,
but were not considered qualified for
fba T,Ianaa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

ST. LOUIS having properly buried its
own dead, can now turn its attention
to the Republican dead ducks brought
down by McKinley's blunderbuss.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-06-11

II can nave
Halt of
The evening times., 1896-06-09
INNOCENT GAMBL ERS.

THE June Ladies' Home Journal Ed
ward W. Box protests against pro-
gressive card parties, as they are at
present conducted, and against card
pla lying in the daytime. Progressive
card pia ying, Mr. Box contends. has passed
from its primary niission-a pleasant form
OF fdiversion-and taken place as social
function, creating rivalries in the magnifi-
cence of the hospitality and in the alue Of
the prizes bestowed by the hostesses. In
fact, the writer asserts that 1.-THE pro-
gressive card playing of today is nothing
more nor less than a system OF gambling"
With reference TO the improperly of card
pla ying in the daytime, Mr.. Box asserts
that it is worse and more serious than a
waste of time 1T has a bad moral influ-
ence; it engenders spirit that is fatal to
woman's happiest way of living.
make no distinction here" he says, "be
tween women who have home ties and
women who have not; the wrong of the
thing is simply question of degree. The
one has no right to>play cards during the
da ytime; the other woman cannot afford
top
The evening times., 1896-06-09
THE SANE WAIST is HERE.

A fow Fashion comes along. and from
nj her recognized seat of authority,
VI Paris. has been issued the edct that
u she was mistaken W hen she counsel
ed a wasp's waist for women, and
that, in reality, it is bideous thing. and no
longer TO be countenanced by women who
follow her rlaws. Hence all the French dress
makers are discounienancing the slender
waist.
FragiIity in that respect is to be rigidly
avoided, they say, and the really lovely
lines OF FASHIONS waist are those of the
Venus de Milo, and of the Pallas, and of the
Diana.
The Greek women must now be taken as
examples and followed. Those women had
waists OF perfect beauty, these modern
clothiers of women have suddenly discov-
cred, and the cast OF the future waist must
lie upon the Greek model. The beauty and
the grace of the lines of the ancient women
of Greece are now in the minds of all the
Partisan women, and the reform has not
started in any lukewarm fashion, but has
suddenly become the watcbword and the
rigid law.
And so what writers. doctors and spe-
ciaiists without number have-oeen una BILE to
do. Dame Fashion With one edict has accom-
plished.
Without stopping to dissect the folly or
wisdom of the source from which spring
the surest reforms in such matters as this,
women and men may well congratulate
themselves that the reform has occurred,
| irrespective of how it happened or W hence
| ii came.
The sane. natural waist of woman is here,
| and the hour glass variety has ceased to be.
| except for those women who choose to be
| out of style
The evening times., 1896-06-09

beautiful city and in the manner in which
The business houses rivaled each other
IN proclaiming their welcome by the
wealth of their decorations
Now for business: We are confident that
our Endeavorers will do as they have doneH
other cities in attendance on these conven-
tions-that is, they Will visit the places IN
making thcirpurchases tbatpresent the most
inviting appearance of welcome. Already
We are advised of the Intention OF some or
our most influential merchants to 50 decor
ate their business houses as TO command the
admiration of our visitors and at the same
time to display their enterprise. Thank
ing YOU in advance for your hearty Gu opera
ton with US in maintaining our city's good
name and reputation for hospitality, we are.
yours for So"
Signed by the Decoration Committee.
The following circular will go to the
househoiders of the city:
IF YOU were to visit neighboring city
as a member of some organization, what
would cheer you most upon entering that
city? Would il not be the knowledge that
you were very welcome? And how can
community show its welcome to such vast
crowds as win be in attendance upon the
fifteenth International Christian En-
deavor Convention, which meets in this city
July TO 13, as by displa wing from every
house. no matter how stately or humble.
scme emblem United States and Washing
ton. SO flags streamers or other decora-
tive articles. which will show forth our
greetings equally, if not more expressive.
than our words. The time. labor and ex-
pense of these will be amply repaid when
| you see the bright, happy faces and ap-
| proving mods of thousands Of our visitors.
| exhibiting their appreciation of and their
| responsive greetings 10 your efforts, and
these not only from our own countrymen.
| but from the representatives of nations
across the seas May we not depend upon
| you TO thus manifest your hearty interest
in this matter and to agitate it with your
neighbors, so that they shall cooperate.
with the result that Washington, SO, will
be the most handsomely decorated OF all
| the convention cities. May we not suggest
| chat in addition to the profuse use of the
United States and of the Washington '9S
| official flags the manner of decoration shall
correspond as much as practicable TO the
| coiors of the States whose headquarters
shall be in your immediate vicinity?
I'VE have laid the matter clearly before
| you, and it now remains with you as in
iividuals to show your hearty appTecia-
| tion OF the visit of these guests to our
iospitable city by this outward display
| Of welcome.
"Thanking you in advance for your in
.erest and cooperation in this matter We
| remain. Yours for GO
Signed by the Decoration Committee.
Mr.. W. W. Everett reported that a meet
ing Of the ushers' committee would be held
next Monday evening for the instruction
ana drill. Immediate steps will be taken to
| uniform the ushers-
Chairman Robson reported subscriptions
Of S61T.25.
The evening times., 1896-06-09
e5.5eO 1891 81, ,451
Totals
CANADA.
Totals ..2.Tss 394 $3.50
APPEALS TO THE PrRLIe


The meeting OF the committee of Sc
last evening was busy one. The decora-
tons committee had the floor for q good
while, presenting its plans for the deco
ration OF the city. The following circular
will be sent to the business men:
There will be at least 10000 visitors
in Washington from July I TO 1 . in at
tendance on the fifteenth International
Christian EndeIvor convention. 1t behooves
US, as good citizens and business men, TO
welcome these visitors in the most hearty
manner. What so appropriate rs the deco
ration of our buildings, show windows,
counters, etc, with the American emblems
and the official flag of the 90 convention?
In New York, Cleveland, and Boston the
merchants left no ground for criticism IN
this matter. Everywhere the visitors Went
they We're greeted with banners, flags,
and draperies, and Our nations capital,
where We are to have the greatest of
all these conventions, should never be
behind in this matter. We are sure that
you will see to it that so far as you are
concerned the decorations shall be the
best that have been displayed, so that
when the convention isover the visitors will
return TO their homes delighted with our
The evening times., 1896-06-09
Bon Marche,
3l4-316 Seventh Street.
UEDERTAKERS.
DIED.

McLANE-On June Z. at 11:45 p. m. at
her late residence, sos sth ST. se.. Cata-
lima, widow OF Charles Stauart McLanc.
u. S. N, and mother OF the late Catherine
Heinline.
Funeral Tuesday. June 9. at 9 a m.
from st. Peters Church. High requiem
mass will be said for the repose OF her
soul. IL
CARROLL Earl, the beloved son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Carroll, who departed
this life Monday. June 8, 1886, at 3.l5
O'Clock age thirteen months.
A bud the Gardener gave US.
A pure and lovely child.
He gave IL TO our keeping
To cherish uude filed.
But Just as it was opening
To the glories OF the day,
Down came the Heavenly Gardener
Aud took cur bud away
Fuueral from residence OF parents. 1898
Seventh street northwest, Wednesday, June
10.
JOHNSTON On Monday evening, June
8, 1896, at $50 p. m. Aunie Virginia, be-
loved wife of the late Arthur Thomas
Johnston.
Is there a sorrow seems greater than this.
Kuo wing today that we press the la st Kiss,
Bear way gently. our darling TO dust;
Oh, Father in heaven, in thee do wetrusf.
Fuueral from her late residence. III
h street northwest, Wednesday, at ~
u. m. Relatives aud friends respectfully
invited to attend.
The evening times., 1896-06-09
FLOWER DAY COMES AGAIN
Noble Charity Of the W. Q. T. o
Brings Happiness to Many.
Bea autiful Buds, Bl0ssonls and Flo W ers
Placed In Hospitals, Institu-
tiuns and Asylums.

This is Flower Day" with w. G. T. o..
and before 1T closes every hospital in
the city will have been visited by repre-
sentatives of the fifteen unions who have
the beautiful work in charge.
Flowers are not plentiful this year. owing
to the repeated storms that have beaten
the buds from the plants, but the headQuar-
ters at No. 81 o street was gay this morn
ing with oxeyed daisies. pink, yellow and
crimson roses. and masses of hardy little
ANIMALS that bloom with cheerful persist
ency in gardens aud byways, regardless of
winG and rain. Many yofthem were donated
by generous sympathizers OF the gracious
charity. but the majority of them were
bought with tho money donated by the
various unions for that purpose.
Iotted plants, instead OF cut flowers,
were taken to the Children's Hospital and
the infant asylum on Fourteenth street,
and two young ladies' belonging to the
"Ys'' carried bountiful supply of fruit
to the Home for Aged Women in George
town.
Each union contributed to its allotted
mission reading matter previously selected
by the committee on good literature, and
in addition presented to each individual
inmate some scrptural text or cheerful
sentiment OH Illuminated cardboard or in
booklet form tied with knots of snow whit e
ribbon.
In many Instances these souvenirs
have been preserved with loving care by
the recipients, who proudly exhibit them
each year to the flower missionary as spot
lessly fresh as when given.
Mrs. Thomas Jones, the District superin-
tcndent will be assisted by associates from
the various unions and by number of
young ladies from the "Y's'' who work in
| dependently. but gra cious
assistance to the charity organized by Jen-
| ME Cassidy on her bed of pain thirty years
| ago. All hospitals and charitable homes
wil.>be visited and also the almshouse and
iail.
The evening times., 1896-06-09
BACKS THE BICYCLE GIRL.

7LIZABETH CADY STANTON ridi-
cules the idea thata woman doesn't
look well on bicycle. 'No
- woman could look worse ON wheel
than man bent at an angle OF 40
degrees, and with coat-tails flying" she
declares AS for dress. she does not doubt
that in time women will look pretty and
graceful in long stockings, knickerbocers
tight fitting sacks and military capes.
She believes in allowing women to ride
on Sunday without criticism. II they prefer
a ten miles ride In the open air to the close
atmosphere Of a church or to an easy chair
at their own fireside perusing the Sunday
papers, she says: go on the wheel, by all
means. The Sabbath was made for man
and not man for the Sabbath No ra-
tional pleasure ON that day should be for
hidden. Young men and women confined
in schools and workshops during the week
must appreciate a day of freedom in such
cxhilarating exercise in the open air. The
rational idea of Sunday is simply day Of
rest and recreation, change from the
regular routine and ernployments OF our
everyday working world
The evening times., 1896-06-09

ruhes, emeralds or any Of them, to go to
her Jcweler and commission him to transfer
them to the article that is SO useful in this
changeable climate.
parasol or umbrella with cluster Of
real diamongs In the handle is a brilliant
thing, and when it is placed in hall rack
1t giitters welcome to any sneak thief
that may happen to be within reach 1t is
supposed, of course, that these valuable
umbrellas will not be left carelessly In
hall racks, where strangers have an op-
portunity to examine them. But it is to be
feared that the abstraction Of one or two
of these bejeweled parasols or umbrellas
will be quite enough to drive out the new
fad quicker than it came in.
The evening times., 1896-06-09
TIGHT GLOVES.

I T is a great mistake to buy gloves
a size too small. Many ladies squeeze
their hands into tight gloves and ex-
pect them to fit, but it is much better
T.; to leave the size to the Judgment of
the competent giove-fitter. Ladies with
large hands, who wish to keep them pretty
and to conceal their size, should buy gloves
trifle larger than. necessary. Tight
gloves are responsible for red hands and
wrinkles. Bernhardt wears long, loose
wristed gloves, and her white, beautiful
hands are among her charms. Miss Terry,
too, has a large hand, almost masculine
in the strength of its lines, though the
The evening times., 1896-06-09

A prominent art dealer has Just had the
sweetest silk baby blue jersey suit made.
Two shades are used. the darker for the
lower part, with bands of light blue for
the thinning Instead Of an anchor. which
is usually embroidered on mems jerseys,
he had u lovely monogram traced in deli
cate outline on the shirt over his manly
breast 1t is ridiculous to see how vain
and particular men are, but one cannot
beiiye to what heights they really can
attain unless you see them buying
bathing suit and objecting to Its fit