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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
1T TAKES MONEY.
The Session Just Closed Congress
Spent S5l5, 759, $780, 9.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 12.-
Chairman Cannon of the House APP
preparations Committee and ex-Chair-
man Sayers make public a joint state
ment of the expenditures authorized
by this Congress. The total of ap-
preparations for the session, including
permanent annual appropriations, is
$515, 759, $50. 40.
"The appropriations made the sec
ond session of the Fifty-frst Congress
exceeded those made at the first ses-
sion of the same Congress by $46,767,-
612.64, or nearly 10 per cent. If the
same proportional increase should be
made at the next session then the ap-
preparations will not be less than
S565 ,000, 900.
Contracts authorized by this session
they estimate as follows:
Rivers and harbors. ....... S59, BIG .4O4,
Public buildings, revenue
cutters and lighthouses. 1,406, 900.
Defenses and armament. 4,195,076.
New war ships ,......,.. 1890, 900.
District of Columbia ...... 125, 900.
Total .............. $751; 41 ,4s0.
The following table of ~apppropria-
tions by different Congresses Is given:
Fifty-first .....S S,417, 1873. 81.
Fifty-second . 1927, 104 ,547. 80.
Fifty-third go. ..... 9s9, 239, 205. 50.
F~iftv-fonrth first $685.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
House of Representatives, U. s.

one vi HIS uOuSuttui tIdISCb W a
jury:
House of Representatives, U. s.
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 10, 1896.
/ have for several years been ae-
quainted with the medicinal qualities
of Paine's celery compound, and can
enthusiastically endorse it as a speci-
fic in many cases for which its use ia
recommended by its proprietors.
III. Henry Powers,
1st Dist. Vt.
By far the best use that any tired or
ailing person a make of these prec-
ious summer days is to purify the
blood and regulate the nerves with
Paine's celery compound. 1t is plain
to any observant person that the best
remedy for neuralgia, persistent head
aches and such like indications of low
nervous vigor, is the n that most
rapidly and completely nourishes the
worn out parts. 1t is not IN the power
of any other remedy to do the vigor-
GUS work of Paine's celery compound
in strengthening the jaded system,
and bringing it back to an energetic,
healthy condition.
The real danger that stares sick
people in the face is the putting off
attending to sickness and disease, and
letting slip these health inspiring
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
SHE HASN'T EATEN FOR 1917 DAYS.

She drives away loathed melancholy,
And fills the tent and owns the town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
Some Interesting Facts and Figures
About This Great Political Party
Since It's Organization In 1856.

The near approach of the date for
holding the Republican National Con-
vention brings that great political party
into especial prominence just now, and
will probably serve to make a few
facts and figures concerning it inter-
esting.
The present Republican party was
formally organized in 1856, in which
year the first national convention was
held in Philadelphia. John @. Fremont
was nominated for the Presidency
here, but was defeated at the election
by James Buchanan.
The second and third national con-
ventions were held respectively in
Chicago and Baltimore. Lincoln was
the nominee of each of these and was
each time elected-in 1860 v Doug
lass and in 1864 over Mcclellan. The
convention OF 1860 was the first Re-
publican one at which more than one
ballot was taken to decide the nomi-
nee. Three ballots were here taken,
but at Baltimore the nomination of
Lincoln was unanimous, with the ex-
ception of Missouri, which state cast
her whole vote for Grant.
Chicago was the scene of the fourth
convention, in 1868, and but one ballot
for President was taken here, Grant
receiving every one of the $50 votes.
Seymour was the Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency this year.
The convention OF 1872 was held in
Philadelphia, and Grant was unani-
mously nominated again.
The convention of 1875, which was
held in Cincinnati, was somewhat more
of a struggle than the preceding ones,
still it was not much so compared
to that of 1880. Seven ballots were
taken before Hayes was nominated.
For the third time, Chicago had the
convention, this time in 1880, and it
was indeed a memorable one. Thirty
six ballots were cast before Garfield
was nominated. Perhaps so illustrious
a list of presidential candidates was
never known in the party. Votes were
cast for Blaine, Grant, Sherman, Ed
munds, Window, Washburn and Gar
field.
Chicago got the next two conven-
tions, those of 1884 and 1888. At the
former, four ballots were cast and
Blaine was nominated; at the latter it
took eight ballots to declare Harrison
the nominee, there being nineteen men
for whom votes were cast. This was
by far the largest number of candidates
that there has ever been for the Pres
idential nomination.
The convention of 1892 was held in
Minneapolis, and Harrison was again
nominated, this time on the first ballot.
The convention which meets in st.
Louis next Tuesday will undoubtedly
nominate William Mckinley, of Ohio.
This will be the third time that Nc
Kinley has been a candidate, and it
will be the charm.
Since the organization of the Repub-
lican party-a period of forty years
seven of the ten presidents have been
members of that party. From 1860 to
1884, a period of twenty-four years,
the Presidential chair was continu-
ously held by Republicans.
The men who will receive some votes
at the st. Louis Convention, in addi-
ton to Mckinley, are Reed, of Maine,
Allison, of Iowa, Elkins, of Virginia,
Quay, of Pennsylvania, Cullom, of Illi-
nois, and Morton, of New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
CURE FOR LocKJAW DISCOVERED
Serum, if Speedily Used, Will Check
the Deadly Disease.

New YORK, June 11.-Tetanmus is
the latest horror which, if the bacter-
biologists of the health board are to be
depended upon, has succumbed to the
influence of serum. The physicians
have issued a circular to the profess
sion in general, in which are describ-
ed the benefits of the use of the teta-
nus serum as a preventive of the adj
vanced stages of the disease. The
remedy which the board of health
proposes to distribute it not a sure
cure for tetanus in advanced stages.
1t destroys the power OF. the bacilli to
increase, and finally acts as an ex-
purgant of the disease. The use of
the antitoxin of tetanus must be i'm =
mediate, as in the case of hydro
phobia. Once the bacilli have an OPP
portunity to increase, the patient is
beyond the aid of the serum The
laboratory of the city is now an ex-
cellent one, and experiences with
Guina pigs and horses have been
made during the last year which show
that there is no longer any question
concerning the efficiency of this min
imizer of lockjaw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
DUESTROW MUST DIE.
The Double Murderer Can Not Escape
Judge Bclte Discusses the Legal
Status of HIS Case.
From the st. Louis Chronicle.

From the st. Louis Chronicle.
JudgeA A. II. Bolte, of Franklin coun-
ty, who, as Prosecuting Attorney,
ably aided the State in convicting the
millionaire double murderer, Arthur
Duestrow, is now a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Lieuten-
ant Governor.
Judge Bolte was in the city attend
ing the Democratic conference of
county chairmen and State leaders,
but he had a few idle moments in
which to discuss the efforts of Dues
trow's attorneys to secure a reversal
of the verdict.
"The condemned murderer's attor-
neys have until September to file their
bill of exceptions" said Mr.. Bolte,
"but they do not seem to be ina hur-
ty to do so, as they have not yet pre-
pared them.
81 can assure the people through
the Chronicle that murderer Duestrow
has not the slightest chance to escape
the gallows through errors.
eff any trial error was made it was
against the prosecution, not the de-
PENDANT. The State followed the law
to the letter, and the courts rulings
will stand againsta any contention made
by the defendant.
81 never had any doubt about the
murderer's sanity and ultimate con-
vIction. The public generally vas of
the same belief, due largely to the
Chronicles full, clear and impartial
presentation of all the facts bearing
upon the commission of the crime, and
the progress of the trial.
"Unless Duestrow dies in jail, or
commits suicide, he cannot escape ex-
ecution on the scaffold for the murder
of his wife and son. Furthermore, the
date of his legal death will not be far
off alter the period of filing excep-
tions in September"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Power of the Tornado.

The Weather Observer has comRlt-
ed the force Of our recent big wind,
which ''blew'' at the rate of so miles
an hour, at thirty-two pounds to the
square foot. This seems q small mat
ter until q little figuring reveals the
number of square feet exposed by the
broadside Of the average Office build
ing. For example, take the New York
Life Building, in st. Louis, with a
frontage of 1872 feet and q height OF
40 feet. The south side Of this build
ing has an area Of 1880 SO uare feet.
Multiplying this figure by 30, the num-
Der of pounds to the square foot, the
result is found to be SOL $3.50 pounds.
Surprising the '~spushing'' power OF the
average man to be 200 pounds, this
pressure would be equivalent to the
combined strength Of 1855 men. But
this is merely the calculation for o
steady breeze blowing straight along
In one direction-an Insignificant ele-
ment in the whole combination OF
forces exerted by d tornado.
Mfea Stalla Ghaefa. of Louiaiana. Mo-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

MIR. A. G. Corner, who lives sixteen
miles northeast of Mexico, informs the
LEDGER that there was quite n wind
storm there on Sunday night, June 7.
He says that his fences and trees were
blown down, also outbuildings. Mr..
Corner also informs the LEDGER that
Mr.. George Baker and other neigh
bors suffered quite a loss from wind.
He thinks we had a narrow escape in
Audrain county and that the wind was
only a few rods above the earth, and
that if it had dipped down a little It
would have caused a great deal more
damage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Mrs. Margaret Steele Dead.

Mrs. MargaretSteele died attheh home
of her ~son-in-iaw, j.. d. Inflow, at noon
Saturday. She was eighty years old
and the cause of her death was general
debility. The funeral was held at
the residence of J.. ID. Inflow at three
O'Clock Sunday afternoon and the
services were conducted by Rev. A.
A. Wallace, of the Presbyterian
church, of which church Mrs. Steele
had been a lifelong member.
Mrs. Steele was born in Kentucky on
Feb. II, 1916, where she married Mr..
Steele. She has lived here since 1875.
By Mr.. Steele she had six children, four
of whom are now living. Theyare j. j.
Mrs. Mary d. Inflow, of this city; w.
s., of indianapolis, and Mrs. J. J.
Spencer, of Little Rock, Ark, and two
dead, Robert s., who died a short time
ago,and David w. She was a woman
of high character and her loss will be
much felt by those who have known
her. The LEDGER joins the many
friends of the family in rendering sim
cere sympathy to the grief strick en-
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Saluatinnisfs Fined

DECATUR, ILL, June 10.-After be-
ing in the city prison all night, the
Salvation Army, numbering II per-
sons, was put on trial, charged with
obstructing the street by holding Its
meeting there. The trial ended at 9
O'Clock tonight with a verdict OF
guilty and a fine of 81 and costs for
each member. Captain Stoneking
said she would pray about the fine
and then decide about paying. The
Army was released, but most of it
wanted to go back to prison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Wake up your liver but be sure You
take Simmons Liver Regulator to do it
with-it will do it every time, and do
it so well that you'll feel wonderfully
refreshed and strengthened. It is
Simmons Liver Regulator that does it.
There is only one Simmons Liver
Regulator, and you'll know it by
b red z on he package. Take moth
else, n you'H be sure to get all the
good health promised,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Which Johnson2

From the yandalia Mail and Express.
A farmer named johnson, living
north of Mexico, had a dream the
night previous to the cyclones and was
&c much impressed with it that he at
onee drove to Mexico and took out
tornado insurance on his property,
and the same afternoon his property
was damaged by the storm to about
the extent OF 500. Who don't believe
in dreams?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
An Interesting Query.

10 the hkfituf OF tue kHlgef.
MEXICO, No., June 12.-Dear Sir:
Will some one please explain why the
motion in cyclones always twists to
the left? Those who watch the work.
mgs of cyclones testify to the fact that
the damage Is all done in that direc-
ton. There must be some explana-
ton. r. L. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Case of Mrs. Ingham Is Battling the
Skill of Physicians.

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. June 12.-The
case of Mrs. Henry Ingham, of this
city, is battling the skill of the best
physicians in this part of the country.
She has not taken a mouthful of food
or drink for 107 days.
Mrs. Ingham had several teeth ex-
tracted fifteen years ago. She suffered
considerable pain and a v
sh ock, and later the muscles of her
stomach were paralyzed. She could
not eat anything, and suffered pain.
For 1862 days she was without food, and
for 300 days she took neither food nor
drink.
She finally was sent to a mineral
spring and the water apparently cured
her. She enjoyed good health for years,
but suddenly was taken i'll again, and
her stomach became paraiyzed.
Whether or not the doctors will be
able to get her stomach into a normal
state before starvation occurs is the
problem that is confronting them
now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Officers of Missouri Press Association.
The following III the officers of the
Missouri Press Association elected at
the meeting held on the Anchor Line
steamer, Belle Memphis: President,
II. W. Ewing, Tribune, Jefferson City;
First Vice-President, Geo w. Trigg,
Conserrator, Richmond; Second Vice
President, E. J. Conger, Bulletin, Lin
neus; Third Vice President, Euphrates
Boucher, Fountain and Journal, Mt.
Vernon; Recording Secretary, Fl. G.
Chinn, Ne,cs, Canton; Corresponding
Secretary, r. NJ. White, LEDGER,
Mexico; Treasurer, W. l.. Thomas,
| School and Home, st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
National Conventions Republican and
Democratic Parties.

Account of the National Republican
Convention in st. Louis, which will be
held June 16, the Chicago & Alton will
ard first class fare for the round trip
to st. Louis, from all its stations, in
GLIDING Chicago, Peoria, Kansas City
and Springfield. The same rate will
be made from Chicago & Alton sta
tions including st. Louis, Kansas City,
Peoria and Springfield to Chicago and
return account of the National Demo-
cratic Convention July Z, 1896. For
full particulars address E. 8. WILSON,
Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Rail
road. james, CHARLTON, General Pas
senger and Ticket Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
D
A LID Conferred by Westminster
College.
From the jefferson Citv Tribune.

From the Jefferson City Tribune.
Westminster College at Fulton col
ferred the degree of LID. on Judge
G. B. Macfarlane of the Supreme Court
at the commencement exercises last
week. Judge Macfarlane is a gradu-
ate of that college and the degree is
worthily conferred. He is an able
member of the Supreme Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

They Recommend Chamberlain Cough
Remedy

In a letter to the manufacturers
Messrs. Davis & Buzard, of West
Monterey, Pa, say: "Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has cured people that
our physicians could do nothing for.
We persuaded them to try a bottle of
it and now they recommend it with
the rest of u.s." For sale at 25 and so
cents per bottle by G. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Col. and Mrs. VIM. Epperson, of
Winchester, KY, and Miss Bette
Hughes, of Lexington, KY, have re-
turned to their homes after visiting
relatives west of the CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

The Laddonia Herald says: w. X.
Gass, west of town, had his two fine
Jersey cows killed by the a one
night last week. Mr.. Gass was very
proud of the creatures and says no
man could have bought them for less
than N100
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

@. F. Clark, of Mexico, Mo-, who is
one of the leading saddle horse breed
ers of the United States, has been in
Des Moines with a a load of saddle
horses. Mr.. Clark has owned some OF
the leading saddle stations of the
world.-Spirit Of the West.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

The Perry Enterprise says: Douglas
Whitley, who graduated at Fayette this
year, has been elected to teach in the
public school in Mexico. Douglas is a
young man of sterling worth and we
congratulate Mexico in securing him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Thomas W. Settle, one of the most
highly respected and best known mer-
chants in Centralia, died in that city
or Monday OF paralysis of the heart.
Mr.. Settle was 35 years old and was
well known in this CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

J.E. Brumager,o of st. Louis, formerly
of Big Sandy, Tenn, and Miss Annie
Shaw, of st. Louis, formerly of Mex
leo, Mo-, were married June 10, 1895,
and left Immediately for a tour
through the East.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

In speaking OF Chamberlain's Pain
Balm Messrs. Daugherty Bros, of In
diana, Pa, say; eve know of many
of our customers who have used 1t for
rheumatism, and they all praise it
highly. We sell more of it than OF
any other household iiniment." For
sale at 25 and so cents per bottle by
u A Rncknfr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

They say they'll raise prices when
the car is gone, SC you've only one
more week to get bargains. Fine
photos 81, $3.50 and 50 per dozen, two
blocks south of depot. d&w 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Sweeping Reductions IN Wall Paper

Sweeping Reductions II Wall Paper.
For the next 80 days we will sell
our entire stock of wall paper at
prices that will astonish you. Don't
miss this great sale, for you will re-
greet Ii. We can paper your rooms
for 75c and upward. The biggest
stock ever shown in Northeast Mis-
souri,. These goods must be sold and
we guarantee TO save you money.
Come everyone. You are welcome.
Opposite Ringo Hotel.
wet E. III. CARTER * Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

John Martin, who lived just east of
Laddonia, this county, died of blood
poison. He had a little scratch on his
hand, which did not annoy oil give
him much trouble but it developed into
blood-poison, resulting in his death.
Mr.. Martin was highly thought of by
all who knew him, and his good wife
has the sympathy OF our people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY,

~ SoSEN
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of
CATARRH that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A, ID. 1856.
- A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notarg Public.
= ~
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly On the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Bas-Sold by druggists, 15c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Mrs prottsman Injured.

MAR&HALL, Mo-, June Io.-Mrs. w.
NJ. Prottsman, wife OF the aged Meth
odist divine of Jefferson City, fell at
Ming's Hotel here last night and broke
her right arm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

A little child of Clarence Ragsdale,
near Worcester, Mo-, died a few days
since. The LEDGER joins other friends
in extending ~sincerest sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Sheriff Steiner. of st. Charles, was
in Mexico Wednesday to take Harry
Diggs (col.) to st. Charles, where he
10 wanted on charges of burglary and
ATTEMPTED murder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Correct You Are

From the Louisiana tMol Press.
Senator Vest win put Dick Bland in
nomination at Chicago and you can
just rest assured right now that the
job viii be well done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

John ID. Orear, of this city, has been
appointed by Gov. Stone a member of
the Bland Finance Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Frank Fritts now has a position as
express agent on the South Branch,
vice Leslie Lee, who is running on the
main line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Lieut.. G. w. Goode, of the United
States Army, has arrived in the city.
He will be instructor in military tao
tics at the M. NJ. A. next wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Read the advertisement in another
column of the Eczema Specific Co., of
Hot Springs, Ark. They never fail to
cure eczema. As / yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

J.. b. Fletcher and family, who lived
q few miles west of Mexico, have
gone to Texas to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Judge G.. B. Macfarlane has SEN $40
for the benefit of the cyclone sufferers
In this county, and Col. Green Clay
has forwarded a liberal contribution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

The Paris Kentuckian says: Elder
j. w. McGarvey, of Lexington, will 60
to Moberly, Mo-, and conduct a
preachers institute during his vaca-
ffou
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
National Republican Convention a
ST. Lonis ,June rs. 1896

bVs H0UIo UuuC 10, IOOUs
For this occasion the Chicago &
Alton and the Wabash Railroads will
sell tickets to st. Louis and return,
June 10, IA, Is, Is and II, good to re-
turn until June p, at $3.50.
f. s. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Suits made to order, 400 styles to
select from. Price S12 up.
TURNER. JACKSON & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Lee Hagan, hurt in the cyclone, is
getting along fine and will soon be
able to get around again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Tornado and fire insurance in Farm
ers' Mutual companies.
w. L.. FowLES,
Office opposite Post Office, Mexico,
Mo. Write or call. est
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Last Tuesday at J%onesburg Mes
DANES Rixey and Ferguson, OF that
place, YER appointed a committee to
tender financial aid to tornado suffer-
ers at Rush Hill, this county, and Sc
neca, Mo. The Jonesburg Journal
says no word has been received from
Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Prof. Gass, of Jefferson City, Mo-,
who has been seriously i'll, is reported
much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
The New Woman in the Ring.


Verify, this is a rapid age of strange
innovations and it is the unexpected
that most frequently occurs. The
latest revelation in this direction is
the appearance of the new woman in
the great Forepaugh & Sells Brothers
aggregated circus az ringmaster and
clown, and the way she cracks whips
and jokes and cuts capers in her
bifurcated unmentionables puts her
dethroned masculine predecessors
completely in the shade. In fact, it
may be said:
When lovely woman stoops to folly"
She does it up to date as clown,
She drives ava loathed melancholy,
AM fills the tent and owns the town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Mrs. Norman Lakeland, of Texas, ia
the guest of Mrs. A. M. Patterson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Ladies' shirt waists, beautiful pat
terms, TURNER, JACKSON & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
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