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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Lime, Plaster, Hair, ETC.,
La Crosse Lumber Co,
r. Il. Csuthoru ON the Outlook.

ASs 49, ia SAO SASAOUhs
Hon. r. H. Cauthorn, OF this city
n of the leading Populists in thii
part Of the State, thus answers an in.
quiry from the LEDGER as to the future
Of the Democratic and Populist par.
ties:
SIN reply to your question will say
that / will not undertake to say what
the future of the Democratic and Pop.
uliss parties will be, but will say what
! think it ought to be. But my ideas
will be SO absurd to most Democrats
as my notions have been in the past
that it would be best for me to say
nothing.
"However, an effort should be made
to unite into one organization all who
are In favor of unlimited coinage OF
silver at the ratio of 16 to /, and al
moneys issued by the Government, in.
dependent of the banks, in sufficient
quantities to transact the business oil
the country on a cash basis. This car
only be accomplished under a new
party name.
"The record of the Democratic par
ty, made In the last SO years, has Gre
ated q prejudice that will forever pre-
vent union of forces under its BAN
ner.
g" believe that the fight made on
Watson by the Democratic press had
Q great deal to do with Bryan's defeat,
and IL the Populists had been treated
fairly all along the line the result
might have been different.
"R. III. CAUTHoRN."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Judge Theodore Brace, of Monro

Judge Theodore Brace, of Monroe
county, the successful candidate for
the Supreme Bench of the State, ac-
companied by his daughters, Miss
Brace and Mrs. Jessie Weber Brace,
and his son, Paul, and wife passed
through Mexico Saturday en- route to
Jefferson City from Bowling Green.
Judge Brace is much gratified at the
way Missouri stood up for Democracy.
1t liz a peculiar coincidence that the
three successful candidates from Mon
roe county were at n time closely
connected. Frank Pitts, the newly
elected State Treasurer, was a pupil of
Judge Braces, and the newly elected
Congressman from the Second Con-
gressional District, who resides In
Monroe, was under Judge Brace in the
civil war.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
oFFIc1AL 1LL1No1s F1auREs.

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-Returnsfrom the
State indicate that the Republicans
will have a large majority in both
houses of the Legislature, which will
elect a United States Senator this win
ter to succeed John M. Palmer. The
entire Republican State ticket is elect
ed by majorities ranging from 100, 900
to $4,000. John r. Tanner for Gov
ernor will get about 10000 votes less
than Mckinley. The indications point
to the election of Republican Con-
gressmen in all districts in the State
except the Sixteenth, Eighteenth,
Twentieth and Nineteenth. The last
named district is still doubtful, both
parties claiming it.
The Chicago congressional delega-
ton will be solidIy Republican.
In this city, out of a total of 343, 70s
votes, Mckinley received POI ,434 and
W. ]. Bryan 142, 274, giving Mckinley
a plurality of $3.50 votes.
One thousand aud twenty-five pre-
cincts in Illinois outside of Chicago
out of 2,22s give Mckinley 224, 74O,
Bryan 6 1894, Tanner for Governor
1864 and Altgeld 1872, 237.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Now, on this day, September 26,
1896, comes plaintiff, by attorney, and
files his petition, verified by affidavit,
stating among other things, that de-
PENDANT is a nonresident of the State
of Missouri, and that ordinary pro-
ces of service can not be had on him
Tt is therefore ordered by the Judge Of
this court that publication be made
notifying the said William Dickinson
that a suit, by attachment, has been
commenced.against him in the Circuit
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
the object and general nature of which
ia to obtain a Judgment on a note sign
cd by the defendant and fled with
said petition and marked "Exhibit Az
Now, therefore, you, said defendant,
are hereby notified OF the filing of said
suit, and that unless you be and ap-
pear at the next term Of this court to
be begun and held at the Court House
in the City of Mexico, Missouri, on
the Bird Monday in January next, A.
D., 1897, and on or before the third
day thereof and answer or otherwise
plead to plaintiffs petition the same
will be taken rs confessed and judg-
ment rendered according to the prayer
of plaintiff; and it is further ordered
that q copy hereof be published in the
Mexico LEDGER, q weekly newspaper
published in said County of Audrain,
for four weeks successively, the last
insertion to be at least fifteen days
before the commencement of said
next term of this court. A true copy.
Attest: P. IA. MORRIS,
32-4t. Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
BRYAN ADMITS F

LINCOLN, NEB., Nov. Sat $3.50
O'Clock this evening Mr.. Bryan con
coded his defeat for the presidency
and sent his congratulations to Mr..
Mckinley as follows:
"Major William Mckinley, Jr., Can
ton, o.: Mr.. Jones has just informed
me that he has conceded your cleo
ton, and 1 hasten to offer my congrat-
~ulations. We have submitted our
cause to the people and their will is
law"
Mr.. Bryan said he had nothing to
say for publication, but that he would
give out a statement in the morning.
He added, however, that if he were
asked he would say that the fight for
~bimetallism had just begun. AS he
spoke there was the old light Of battle
in his eye and he looked anything but
a depressed and a disappointed man.
He seemed cheerful and gratihed that
the long suspense was at an end. He
retired to his study upstairs and viii
attempt to make up for lost repose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

The Ladies' Furnisher.
For Sale or Rent.

Only about three blocks from public
square on North Jefferson street, the
best street in the city, a five room
house with down and upstairs hall,
well drained cellar under house and
never failing well of water. The finest
kind of bearing fruittrees, also shrubs,
vines and roses of all kinds. A good
two room summer kitchen and gran
itoid sidewalks with 120 feet front or
Jefferson street and 240 feet deep.
making in all four good large lots.
This property I will sell on easy terms.
No such place has ever been offered in
Mexico at rs reasonable a price. APP
ply to me direct. JOS. GELvIN,
dtf st. Charles, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
DAY OF REST AND WORSHIP.
The President Has Designated the
Twenty-Sixth Day of the Present
Month as a National
Holiday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The Presi-
dent has issued the following Thanks
giving proclamation:
By the President of the United
States:
The people of the United States
should never be unmindful of the
gratitude they owe the God of Nations
for his watchful care, which has
shielded them from disaster and point
ed out to them the way of peace and
happiness. Nor should they ever re-
fuse to acknowledge with contrite
hearts their proneness to turn away
from Gods teachings and to follow
with sinful pride after their own de-
vices.
To the end that these thoughts may
be quickened, it is fitting that on a
day especially appointed we should
join together in approaching the
throne of grace with praise and sup
plication. Therefore, 1, Grover Cleve-
land, President of the United States,
do hereby designate and set apart
Thursday, the Goth day of the present
month of November, to be kept and
observed as a day of Thanksgiving and
prayer throughout our land. On that
day let all our people forego their US
ual work and occupation and, assem-
bled in their accustomed places of
worship, let them with one accord
render thanks to the Ruler of the Uni
verse for preservation as a nation
and our deliverance from every
threatened danger; for the peace that
has dwelt within our boundaries; for
our defense against disease and pesti-
lence during the year that has passed;
for the plenteous rewards that have
followed the Iabors of our husband
men, and for all the other blessings
that have been vouchsafed to US.
And let US, through the mediation
OF Him who has taught us how to
pray, implore the forgiveness of our
sins and a continuation of heavenly
favor.
Let US not forget on this day of
thanksgiving the poor and needy, and
by deeds of charity let our offerings
of praise be made more acceptable in
the sight of the Lord.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
the United States, which / have caused
to be hereto affixed. Done at the city
of Washington this fourth day of No
vember, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
six, and of the independence of the
United States of America the one hun
dred and twenty-first.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President:
RICHARD OLNEY,
(Seal.) Secretary of State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
POPULIST VOTE.
Over One-Half of it Has Disappeared
Rozelle Says it Was Cast Directly
For the Democracy.
From the st. LOUIS Chronicle.

"Indications are that over one-haIi
of the Peoples party vote in Missouri
was cast direct for the Democratic
State ticket" says Chairman A. Ro-
zelle.
81 take it that this came about for
two reasons. First of these was fear
that a vote for the party ticket might
elect Republicans and the subordina-
ton of all issues to the free silver is
sue.
Second, as a rebuke to the element
in the party, including several State
candidates, for abuse of Judge Jones.
"We are sure of Is members of the
Legislature and / think five more"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
DELEGATION IN CONGRESS.
Free Silver Decided the Day Outside
of st. Louis.

Mis,ouri's Representatives in the
next Congress will be:
First District, r. P. Giles, Dem.
Second District, R. N. Bodine, Dem.
Third District, A. M. Dockery, Dem.
Fourth District, O. F. Cochran, Dem.
Fifth District, W. 8. Cowherd, Dem.
Sixth District, d. A. DeArmond,
Dem.
Seventh District, James Cooney,
Dem.
Eighth District, r. p. Bland, Dem.
Ninth District, Champ Clark, Dem.
Tenth District, r. H. Bartholdt, Rep.
Eleventh District, Charles F. Joy,
Rep.
Twelfth District, @. e. Pearce, Rep.
Thirteenth District, Edward Robb,
Dem.
Fourteenth District, W. r. vandiv-
er, Dem.
Fifteenth District, M. E. Benton,
Dem.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
NINTH DISTRICT RETURNS.

The Ninth District comprises Au
drain, Crawford, Gasconade, Lincoln
Montgomery, Pike, Rails, st. Charles
and Warren counties.
Audrain, 2,159 plurality for Champ
Clark (Dem.) Democratic gain, 800
Crawford, So majority for Treloal
(Rep.) Democratic gain, 535.
Gasconade, 1874 majority for Ire
loar. Republican gain, 800.
Lincoln, 1875 majority for Clark.
Democratic gain, 675.
Montgomery, 24O majority for Clark
Democratic gam, $40.
Pike, 1850 majority for Clark. Dem.
ocratic gain, $50.
Rails, 1000 Democratic majority,
Democratic gain, 1900.
st. Charles, IT'S majority for Treloar
Democratic gain, 100.
Warren, 1,02s majority for Treloar.
Democratic gain, lao.
Clark was defeated in 1894 by 49,
plurality. His gains amount to ALSO,
His plurality is, therefore, 4,34s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Executor,s Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary upon the estate of ]. w.
Dearing, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned by the Probate
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
bearing date August "a, 1896.
ALI persons having claims against
said estate n hereby notified to pre-
sent the same for allowance within
one year from the date of said letters;
and if not presented within two years
from said date they will be forever
barred. W. B. MCINTYRE,
30-4t. Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Barn Paint i'm Bulk,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

Madam Rumor informs the LEDGEE
that Miss Bessie Reed, daughter OF
VIM. F. Reed, of Moberiy, NO., form.
eriy of the Ringo Hotel in Mexico,
will shortly be married. Miss Bessie
is a lovely young lady and has a host
of friends in this city. The LEDGE
joins them in extending warmest con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

The Macon (Mo.) Times says: DR..
Walter Reed and Mrs r. P. Hopkins
OF Mexico, Mo-, Mrs. j. r. Blacxwood
OF Hannibal, Mrs. Laura Robinson, Of
Anderson comfy, and Mrs. Cayins, Of
Boone county, were in Macon the frs
OF the week, being called here by the
severe illness of their father anl
brother, DR.. T. w. Reed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Kentucky Claimed by Both Parties.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 6.-The Evening
Times will say this afternoon that it
will take the count of the State can
wasting board, which is Republican, to
decide how Kentucky has gone. Both
sides are charging fraud in a number
of counties. The canvassing board is
composed of the Governor, Auditor
and Secretary of State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Treat Customers Right.
BRYAN REFUSED THE OFFER.
He Intends to Devote His Time to
Bimetallism.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. Elm a dis
patch to Siegel, Cooper & Co., W. J,
Bryan refuses to consider the firms
offer to manage its legal department
ut q salary of sa5, 900 a year.
Bryan's answer reads:
"During the next four years / ex-
poet to devote as much of my time an
possible to the advocacy of bimetal-
Ism. Therefore, I cannot consider the
proposition made by you. / appreci-
ate the confidence which your offer
implies. "W. J. BRYAN"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
EAST END CITY NEWS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, November 6.-Misi
Nettie Givens, of Littleby, is the
guest of Mrs. John Torbett.
Mrs. Heinsel, who has been quite
sick, is improving.
Mrs. p. G. Gregory and children
have returned from Fulton, where
they visited relatives and friends.
Miss Lizzie Flittner, of Benton City
who has been visiting Mrs. George
Helwigg, was called home Monday by
the sudden death Of her father.
Louisa Mckinney has returned from
Auxvasse.
Misses Mary and Henrietta Robin
son are visiting their uncle, James
Weaver, at Littleby.
James Towson, OF Slater, spent
Tuesday with home folks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Regular Baptlst Publishing House,

The Board of Directors of the Reg
ular Baptist Publishing House., stu
ated in this city, met in annual session
here last week. Rev. W. T. Pence
was elected president of the board
and the following board of directors
were reelected:
Rev. w. T. Pence, Topeka, Kas.
Joseph Carter and J.. P. Garter, Darks-
vile, Mo-; Chenault Todd, Fayette,
Mo-; ]. 8. Van Cleave, Moberly, Mo-,
and Rev. VIM. Huff, of this city.
Rev. VIM. Huff was e-elected edi-
tor of the Regular Baptist and the
paper leased to him for five years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

They are SO little you hardly know
you r taking them. They cause no
gripping, yet they act quickly and most
thoroughly. Such are the famous lit
tie pills known as DeWitt's Little
Early Rlsers. Small in size, great in
results. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purdy-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

In the Weekly LEDGER will be found
DR.. Crawford's card as physician and
surgeon. Office up stairs in the Shoot
man block, northeast corner public
square. DIR. Crawford has lately
moved to Mexico from Rush Hill, Mo-,
and is well known to all of our read
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Chronic constipation is a painful,
~disagreeable and Gfe-shortening diff
Guilty. 1t deranges the system, causes
sick headache, bad breath and pois-
ons the blood. 1t can be readily over
come by DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
These little pills are great regulators.
For sale by Woodbridge and Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

For a Silver L~ectureship For Bryan.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Nov. 6.-Albert j.
Enright, of this city, proposes to or
ganize a society to be known as the
Silver Educational League of America,
and employ Mr.. Bryan to lecture on
the financial question during the next
four years. It Is proposed to assess
each member 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Speed and safety are the watchwords
of the age. One Minute Cough Cure
acts speedily, safely and never fails.
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs and colds
are cured by it. For sale by Woold-
ridge s. Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do
is ten fold to the good you ear posi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Hsg@Sold by druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

There is a runner ahoat that one OF
Mexico's popular unmarried druggists
will soon end his single state. Mexico
has SO many popular unmarried drug
gists that you can take your choice
in wondering who it is.
Many lives of usefulness have been
cut short by neglect to break up an
ordinary cold. Pneumonia bronchitis
and even consumption can be averted
by the prompt use of One Minnie
Cough Cure. For sale by Woodbridge
& Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

De1Nitt's Witch Hazel saive is ar
antiseptic, soothing and healing APP
plication for burns, scalds, cuts
bruises, etc., and cures piles like
magic. 1t instantly stops pain. Fo,
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Vegetable

and cures Catarrh, Cancer, Conta-
matism, Eczema, and all other dis
eases arising from impure blood.
Books on blood and skin diseases
will be mailed free to any address.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Miss Dell McIlhenny, who reports
the east end city items for the LED
SER, has our thanks for an elegant
chrysanthemum boquet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
After....
Taking

q course of Ayers Pills the
system is set in good working
order and a man begins to feel
that life Is worth living. He
who has become the gradual
prey of constipation, does not
realize the friction under which
he labors, until the burden is
lifted from him. Then his
mountains sink into mofe-
hills, his moroseness gives
place to jollity, he Is a happy
man again. If life does not
seem worth living to you, you
may take a very different view
Of it after taking
Ayers Cathartic Pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

]. M. Pollard's second annual fall
opening will take place in the near
future and win he given on a much
more elaborate scale than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Deeply Absorbed.

Father-It was strangely quiet in
the parlor while that young fellow was
calling last evening, Edith.
Daughter1Yes; he's one of the q.
OF NJ tacklers and seems to think OF
nothing else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Notice Of Final Settlement,

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of A. B.
Fouts, deceased, will be made at the
January term Of the Probate Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
F. r. JESSE,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

JEFFERSON CRY cast 9 votes for Sc
dalia as the capital and Sedalia cast
1893 votes in favor of jefferson City,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Many political speakers, clergymen,
singers and others who use the voice
excessively, rely upon One Minute
Cough Cure to prevent huskiness and
laryngitis. Its value as a preventive
is only equaled by its power to afford
instantaneous relief. For sale by
Woodbridge g. Purdy.
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor Society at Prairie View, six
miles southwest of Mexico, will at 1880
Saturday night, the 14th of November,
give a literary entertainment at the
church. Admission, 10 cents. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of Jane
Scott, deceased, will be made at the
January term of the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
E. A. SCOTT,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Nntice.

All persons owing me are requested
to settle their indebtedness at once. j
have sold a half interest in my store
and the outstanding Indebtedness
must be attended to without delay.
j. F. GREEN,
32-Wtf Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

letter, eczema and all similar skin
troubles are cured by the use of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes
at once, and restores the tissues to
their natural condition, and never
fails to cure piles. For sale by Woold-
ridge Il Purdv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

O. r. Gibbs and family have moved
into their residence on South jefferson
street, nea the College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3d Monday in jan
uary, list Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-lst Monday in Feb
ruary, LIST Monday in May, LIST Monday
in August, LIST Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in JAM
nary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

E. d. Arnold, a prominent farmer
and stock raiser of near Shamrock,
Mo-, pays for the LEDGER till January
1 100
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

As Chief Executive, Nj. Mckinley
will have the cordial support of the
millions of patriotic Americans who
cast their votes for William Jennings
Bryan. SENATOR. K. JONES,
Chairman of the Democratic Nation
al Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

A hacking cough is not only annoy
ing to others, but is dangerous to the
person VINO has it. One Minute
Cough Cure will quickly put an end to
it. For sale by Woodbridge & Furdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Every person owing US, either large
or small amounts, is requested to call
and settle. We need the money and
must have it.
TURNER. JACKSON Il Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Other Business.

From the Detroit Journal.
The country will now take a breath
ing spell and listen to the report of the
Venezuelan commission, the accounts
of the latest Weyler victories in Cuba,
a jaw-jaw between Jim Corbett and
any other old pug, or whatever may
come along.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

OF the 700 members of the Mexico
Bryan and Sewall club 8. s. Craig Sc
cured $40. He did a noble work for
the silver cansa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Notice Of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate OF George
Hensel, deceased, will be made at the
January term OF the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
A.. j. DOUGLASS,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

A number of prominent Mexico So
clety ladies are arranging for a min
strel show to be given at the Opera
House during the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

The work of putting in electric light
at Centralia will be begun at once and
the plant will probably be finished by
the end of the year. The lights will
be incandescent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
No Objection to Telling

Temperance Leeturer-My good
man, why don't you spend your time
somewhere else than around this
saloon?
Jagson-'Cos it's the only n in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Repairing Neatly Done.

Ii you want your watch cleaned or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. s.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
WITT T. s.. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

At the Horse Show in st. Louis We'd
nesday, Rex Mcdonald captured first
honors IN the $500 stake, Thornton
Star second and ]. A. Potts Ike third.
| There were six entries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Established 1879.

The Drs. Rodes will shortly move
their Office from rooms over Wool
bridge & Purdy's drug store to com.
modiots quarters up stairs in w. H
French's new brick,o the north side
of the Public Square.