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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

THE Republican river and harbor
bill illustrates the policy of deception
which that party has adopted in Con-
gress. 1t provides for actual appro-
priations of only about S9,0O0,OOO,
which is comparatively small, but it
also provides for the making of con-
tracts which will involve future ex-
penditure of s4O,OO0,000.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

An Alabama paper says that an
enterprising Yankee book agent is
making barrel of money in Alabama
He came from Connecticut and has
been selling books chiefly to negroes.
He soon came to appreciate the en-
thusiasm of the negro in matters of
religion. He found that in all Illus
trated Bibles the pictures Of the angels
were white, and he conceived the idea
of having Bible made for the eolored
race, filed to overfiowing with pic
lures of the negro angels. The books
cost him ABOUT s1.1o, but he placed the
first large shipment at IS each, pays-
bic $3.50 cash, the balance in monthly
payments. He is selling the Bibles as
fast as he can get them delivered.
Hon. ID, III. MeIutyre Ii home from
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16
Results Tell the Story.

A vast mass of direct, unimpeach-
able testimony proves beyond any
possibility of doubt that Hoods Sar-
saparilla actually does perfectly and
permanently cure diseases caused by
impure blood. Its record of cures is
unequalled and these cures have often
been accomplished after all other
preparations had failed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

THE Democratic State Convention
at Sedalia will not only favor the free
and unlimited coinage of silver at the
ratio of 16 to /, but the sentiment
there will be almost unanimous along
this line. Judging from newspaper
reports every county in this State
--.=s.tI'c= rz-Olz---s7.--et---ess SssfSSateo eH-
thusiastic for free silver, and even
the cities have fallen into line in
favor of this policy. In the city OF
st. Louis free silver delegates We're
elected in all but four wards.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

During the winter of 1893, F. M.
Martin, of Long Reach, West Va, con
tracted a severe cold which left him
with a cough. In speaking OF how he
cured it he says: al used several kinds
of cough syrup but found no relief
until | bought bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, which relieved
me almost instantly, and in short
time brought about complete cure"
When troubled with cough or cold
use this remedy and you will not
find it necessary to try several kinds
before you get relief. 1t has been in
the market for over twenty years and
constantly grown in favor and popu-
larity. For sale at % and so cents
per bottle by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
C. V. Gregg and family are DOM
iciled in the Thurston Duncan prop
- =. 49, I-:.rt yxyn~1 Tvt,a rnnrr
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

Hoods Pills. cure all liver ills, bill
iousness, iaundice, Indigestion, sick
hee5a2ha
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

THE National League OF Musicians
have been holding their annual con-
ventiou in Washington and its mem
bers are thoroughly convinced that
when it comes to blowing they are not
in il with Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

IlIllIllalllllillIillillillnlIIliltluliliIIIll
Eczema
A Cure guaranteed In ev-ry case
or money cheerfuliy refunded.

: A Cure guaranteed in ev-ry case
or money cheerfuliy refunded.
We would say to those suffering with
: this most dreadful and formenting trou :
hle: If they would like 10 be cured of 1t at
once, come Immediately to Hot Springs,
Ark and obtain the much desired relief.
Our treatment is positive cure for all :
Chronic Eruptions of the Skin, let it be :
: called by what ever name 1t may. If it is
not convenient for you to leave your home :
: and business to come here and put your :
: self under our personal care. send for our
g Treatment with full directions how TO use /.
: it and cure yourself at home. Each treat
3 ment is both local and constitutional. 1t is
sufficient to last Thirty Days, which is
< generally sufficient 10 perfect a cure in :
any case. IL you send tor the Treatment
8 and after using it Ten Days you are not
Z entirely satisfied that IL will cure you. you
8 can return what is left ofthe medicine and
= your money that You paid tor it will be
: cheerfully returned 10 SOU Hoping that
: you will give it trial,
Z Hot Springs Eczema Specific Co.:
Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

If may be merely 4 coincidence that
Bosses Platt and Quay should have
been simultaneously ordered to Flor
ida by their physicians, but it will be
wise for Mckinley to take another
reef in his cinch on the Florida dele
pates 10 the St. Louis convention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

THERE seems to be quite dis
crepancy iii the Democratic vote
polled at the regular city election
when compared with the vote cast at
the Democratic primary. At the
Democratic primary $40 votes were
polled. At the general election there
were only 1,O2s. This would leave
Mexico with only l79 Republicans, in
Gliding the colored vote which did
not take part in the Democratic pri-
mary. Eight hundred and forty nine
votes cast at the Democratic primary,
$40 votes cast at the general election.
"What became OF the other 200 DEM
ocrats?n AS q matter of fact, nearly
o0c Republicans must have voted at
the Democratic primary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

Black shoe laces are being worn
with tan shoes and look very striking.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

Hon. ID. II. Mcintyre is home from
q business trip to Columbia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

THE Richmond MO- COnserrdtor
editorially refers to the Mexico LED
GER rs follows: The Mexico Weekly
LEDGER, published by our good friend,
r. M. White, closed its thirty eighth
year of pilgrimage last week. The
LEDGER is one of our most valued ex-
changes, Democratic to the core, and
is genuine newspaper. Bro. White
has been it's pilot for the past twenty
years and has successfully steered it
clear of snags and breakers and kept
it abreast with the progress of the
times.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16

A. +. YANCEY, with j. W. MIIIIoH as
vice. president, has closed arrange
ments with Hardin College Board to
have charge of this college until 1901.
This institution, one OF the grandest in
the world for the education of young
ladies', has enjoyed unprecedented
prosperity under the management of
MIR. Yancey. The LEDGER congratu-
lates the board, the institution and the
people of Mexico in the selection OF
Mr.. Yancey to remain at the head of
this college. We are all proud of Har-
din College. 1t is being conducted In
n way that makes it an honor to the
memory of its founder.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-04-16
sUNBEaMS.

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
BRIGGS MULE HAS MYOPlA.
Some Queer Mistakes He Makes Around
His Master's BARNARD.


His Masters Barnyard.
Stories have been told of horses wit
snakes in their eyes and horses with
watch eyes" or an evil eye, blind eve,
and a vast amount of information has
been printed about pink eye, but il is
doubtful if any authentic history has
been written of the peculiarities of the
animal owned by Col. Haydocl, Briggs,
of New Jersey, whose banyan whiskers
were recently described and illustra led.
II is afflicted with myopia or near-sight-
edness
81 reckon that the reason fur it." said
Col. Briggs, sis that my horse is a
mewl Can't see fence till he gets
his nose within three foot of it, and
then he SHES. Mistakes the pig pen
for the barn an tries to git in with
the hogs. Stumbles over the pasture
fence and stubs his nose, which makes
him kick. Drinks out O. the milk pail
cause he thinks it's water, and gently
makes an all-round mewl fool of lis
self.
''Leastwise," added Col. Briggs, "that
was the sitiwation up to three months
ago, when an idee strikes me, which
| mentions to Maria that's Mrs
Briggs. EFF you need glasses to read the
newspapers says to Maria, that If EVIL
needs glasses to see whether he's eatin'
oats or sawdust,' and l got him fitted,
an he's got to like 'em so he won't str
peg without 'em."
Col. Briggs specialized mule is the
wonder of all that section of New Jer-
sey around Scuttleville. The lenses are
octagonal in shape and are in heavy
leather frames, which are strapped to
the side straps of the bride. They are
so adjusted that the animal gets
perfect Wis.," while looking ahead or
sideways. hen first put on they
opened II" such an unexpected VISTA
that the ule backed into well and
had to be hauled out with a derrick.
But as soon as he got accustomed to
them he brayed loud and long every
time they were taken off.
'People kin laugh" said Col. Briggs,
"but | don't keer. Eff I had near-sight-
ed oyster and wanted to put specs on
him I'd do it, an let 'em laugh till they
busted. N. Y. Mail and Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
NOTES ON DRESS.
Fetching Designs That the Early Autumn
Has Revealed.


All the latest frocks have medium
sized if not actually narrow sleeves
This is now a wellrecognized fact, the
arm being covered with a tight-fitting
smooth or wrinkled sleeve, with very
short puff or drapery arranged at the
very top.
1t seems to be conceded that this sea-
son any style whatever may be worn
Louise XIV, Henry w., Marie An
toinette, 1890; in fact, anything that
suits the style and taste of the wearer.
For this reason, doubtless, there seems
to be no very marked change in the
autumn gowns. Nevertheless, one cam
not be too sure, as the dressmakers are
apt to reserve their surprises until
later; and it is never safe to order
gowns until some decided fashionable
function, like the Horse Show, for in
stance, has shown the tendency of the
season. There are certain indications,
however, that may be followed by those
who desire to have a new but not too eX-
pensive costume for the demi-season.
Nearly all the street costumes are made
with a jacket, either real or simulated,
for where a tight-ftting waist is pre-
ferred, basques are frequently sewed
on to the bodice, the joining being COW
cred with the belt.
Corselets, too, are in great favor, and
the bolero jacket seems to have taken
a new lease of popularity, and, COM
bined with the corselet or high-draped
belt, will be much worn this season.
A very pretty green foulard covered
with strange hieroglyphics in white,
which are now so popular, is made with
bolero slightly gathered at the neck,
but otherwise fitting smoothly over the
bust and back. This is cut very open
and short, to show a draped belt Of
dark red satin, hooked together in
front, with couple of tiny ruf1les Of
embroidered red chiffon edging to
match. This at the top of the corselet-
belt turns back on either side and edges
| iabot of red chiffon, which is gathered
full. and so graduated that the en-
broidered edge forms diamond-shaped
graduated squares to the neck, this ar
rangement filing the entire space left
open by the bolero jacket. The sleeves
are long and tight fitting, with very
short. full puff at the top. over which is
gathered drapery Of the silk lined
with red silk to match the chiffon front.
The skirt is plain, lined with red tatfeta,
aud finished at the bottom with a
couple of tiny ruffles, also lined with
| red.--St Louis Republic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Eating Apples at Night.

Those who have been brought up to
believe that fruit is gold in the morn
ing, silver at noon, and lead at night"
will be surprised to hear that DR..
Searles, in the Bulletin of Pharmacy,
says that everybody ought to know
that the very best thing he can do is
to eat apples just before going to bed.
The apple has remarkable etiicicious
medicinal properties. 1t is an excel
lent brain food, because it has more
phosphoric acid in easily digested shape
than other fruits. 1t eXcites the action
of the liver, promotes sound and healthy
sleep, and thoroughly disinfects the
mouth. 1t helps the kidney secretions
and prevents calculous growths, while
it relieves indigestion, and is one of the
best pr.ventives known for diseases of
the throat. No harm can come to even
a delicate system by the eating of ripe
and juicy apples before retiring for
the night,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
1T WAS CREAM.
How the Walter Made the Acquaintance
of MIX Inspector.


peaches and cream, sir?" inquired
the ofticious waiter, as he pointed it out
on the coffee-stained bill of fare with his
greasy finger.
The stout man with the curly hair
stared in stupid way at the spot indi-
Gated and asked:
You are sure they are not dried
pesches:'
"Oh, yes; they are fine yellow peaches,
sir"
And real cream?"
Yes, sir; nice thick cream
'Not milk, but cream, eh?"
Yes, sir; cream"
"All right; bring me some"
When the waiter returned he found
the stout man with lot of machinery
in front of him. There was something
that looked like glass pump, some
thing else that looked like a compass,
glass tubes and rubber hose. The stout
man picked up the cream and dropped a
little into the compass.
That's the cream, sir" explained the
waiter. THAT isn't machine OIL"
"No, that's skinned milk. I'll take
all you've got Of that" and the officious
waiter made the acquaintance of In
Spector Dockery.-San Francisco Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
BITS AND BREvlTlES.

Total abstinence is always safe.
Juvenile Templar organizations have
been started in Holland.
A brewers horse fares better than a
drunkard's child.-National Temper
ance Advocate.
When a mans credit is good at the
bar it is often not good at the grocery
store.-Lever.
Every woman who has to live with a
drunken husband knows that the devil
is still loose.-Ram's Horn.
The man who begins the day with an
"eye opener" may be STAYING blind
drunk" before night.-Lever.
Drink has blasted more homes and
broken more hearts than wars or famine
or pestilence. Suppress it.-National
Temperance Advocate.
OF the 10000 saloon keepers of New
York city, whose good moral char
acter" entitled them to license, more
than half have served terms in prison.
California Prohibitionist.
The Kansas State Temperance union
has begun a special movement to secure
the united cooperation of the churches
throughout the state in holding union
gospel temperance meetings during the
fall and winter.
The synod of the Dutch Reformed
church in Johannesburg, has entered
into crusade for total prohibition of
the sale OF intoxicants to natives. In
one mine alone no less than 20 per cent.
of the natives are daily incapacitated
for work through intoxication-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
ALCOHOL,
Facts Regarding It-How 1t Acts on the
Digestion,

Externally applied, alcohol is an an
tiseptic and a disinfectant, though it
is principally used as local irritant,
and by allowing it to evaporate, rs
cooling lotion to the skin. If the vapor
is confined and penetrates to the flesh
underneath, or if the alcohol is diligent-
ly rubbed into the flesh, it hardens it,
In this way it is of use in preventing
bed sores and the like.
Spirituous liniments which contain
essential oils and other stimulants are
sometimes applied with friction to in
crease nutrition at the place which is
the seat of long-standing Inflammation,
pain and stiffness, such as is present in
chronic rheumatism, stiff joints and
paralysis.
Internally the action of alcohol is
both local and general. If allowed to
come directly into contact with the
walls of the stomach it irritates them,
causing them to assume an infamed ap-
pearance. If the quantity of alcohol
is large, or more or less continuously
applied, actual inflammation of the lin
ing of the surface follows.
When alcohol is taken with food, and
mixes with the contents of the stomach,
it is partly decomposed into substances
which in turn decompose the gastric
juices, rendering them inert and thus
depressing digestion. Whatever may be
sometimes said in favor of the use of
stimulants with meals, it is very doubt
full if the slight temporary stimulating
effect of such drinks is at all compensa
tory for their interference with the ac>
ton of the gastric fluids.
Alcohol enters the blood unchanged,
and is distributed by it to the various
organs and parts of the body, where it
is rapidly absorbed, and where its &C
ton is nearly the same as in the
stomach.
1t first stimulates the organ to in
creased activity. but at the same time
causes the chemical change in the SUBJ
stance of the organ by which the organ
itself is weakened; so that eventually
depression ensues.
1t is this peculiar double action of
alcohol which is misleading. So long as
the organs of the body are in healthy
condition. alcohol is little short of a
poison. The organ, in order to do its
work properly, needs food, and unless
there is interference the food will be alb
sorbed and changed into proper forms
Of nourishment. Alcohol robs the organ
of the power of doing this.
In these days of prepared foods and
general advance in science, there are
many ways of securing the only bene-
fetal result which alcohol gives, that
is to say, stimulation, without resortiug
T.. it's use.-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

-Florida's barrooms number 216s
more than half of them being in three
counties. The states revenue from
them is $10S,OO0.
Louis XIV, spoken of by his contem-
poraries as man of majestic stature,
was only of medium height. When the
royal tombs of ST. Denis were violated
during the revolution the body of this
monarch was dragged out with the rest
and discovered to he only five feet six
inches.
In celebration of the Mexican ma
tional holiday a crown of incandescent
lights was placed above the head of the
Hidalgo statue in the Hidalgo plaza of
Monterey, and there was electric illumi-
nation in profusion throughout the
square in honor of the Mexican father of
his country.
Photography has lately determined
the depths to which the suns rays can
penetrate through water, and the result
is thatat depth of $50 feet the darkness
was about equal to an exposure on
clear but moonless night. The exposed
pldICS at tlllS NC pun SdNS NJ ShiuCllCC VI
light action.
1t is now said that Japan is turning
its eyes toward the vast unpeopled ter
ritory of North Australia and that jap
anese colonies will soon be established
there. This matter has been talked of
before, and Englishmen have predicted
that if the attempt should be made
trouble would follow.
A Frenchman's pipe recently saved
him from Disagreement. He was at
tackled by a discharged waiter, who
threw a bottle of vitriol at his face.
The bottle broke on the pipe he was
smoking, sending the greater part of
the contents into the fact of his assail-
ant who was terribly burned
The Locust was so much dreaded in
eastern countries that it furnished
John, in the Book of Revelation, with a
terrible description of the pest. He com
pared the locusts to war horses, having
the teeth of lions, the faces of war
riors, the crowns of kings, and the
sound of their wings being as the sound
of many horses running to battle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

might for time dwell together in
peace, yet, fear me, she is friend OF
Science. And it shall come to pass,
when Science hath enlightened her
mind. that she will dcspise me-" And
he went his way.
And l saw in my dream, and behold a
maiden, neither fair, nor comeiy, nor
goodly to look upon. Her eyes were
heavy and her skin was shriVeled, her
lips were noisome, neither was her
breath pleasant.
And the king drew near and said:
who art thou, o maiden, and what is
thy name?"
And she said: 81 am Princess Mic
otine, and 1 dwell among the children
of men to charm them with my spells
and to bewitch them with my sorceries.
And they do burn incense unto me and
yield themselves up to my power, and 1
bind them with a chain that cannot be
broken"
And she said: 'Lo, I know thee, o
king, that thou art mighty monarch.
and that thy kingdom extendeth over
all the earth, and behold, have helped
thee to attain thy kingdom. Not all
who serve me serve thee, but all whe
serve thee serve me; therefore IS my
kingdom greater than thine own"
And the king communed with him
self, saying: Though she be not fair
to look upon, though her eyes be heavy
and her lips noisome, neither is her
breath pleasant, yet, methinks, we are
agreed as touching the destruction of
mankind. 1t hath been said by them of
old time that whom the gods will de-
stroy they first make mad. And in like
manner shall it be, that whom will de-
stroy she shall first make foolish, and
together we will subjugate all man
kind"
And he brought her to his palace, and
they were welded on that very same
day.
And I awoke, and behold it was
dream.-Franc Remington, in Union
Signal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
AN IDEAL LAUNDRY.
Fixtures Which Are Necessary and Con-
Venient.

venient.
The laundry in the great majority of
houses is combined with the kitchen.
Where it is not necessary to economize
space, there is no reason for this ar
rangement. 1t is exceedingly desirable
to have the room where a weekly wash
ing and ironing can be done apart from
the rest of the house. 1t is beginning
to pc the fashion to finish off a room in
the cellar for this purpose. When the
foundation of the house is high enough
to allow for windows of proper size,
this is an excellent plan. 1t is always
practicable to do so when the house
is built on a slope or hillside and the
ground is considerably higher in front
than it is at the back. Though it adds
considerably to the expense of building
to make arrangements for a laundry
apart from the rest of the house, it is
one of those expenditures that pay. 1t
costs little over $25 or $50 to attach
special hot water boiler to the laundry
range. This insures separate supply
of hot water FOR washing and saves
day" when no hot water is to be had
for dish washing, bathing or any other
purpose. because the supply has been
exhausted by the weekly washing.
Next to an ample water supply among
the first essentials to a convenient
laundry are sound stationary tubs. Do
not put in wooden tubs, if you can pos
sibly get something better. One of the
best and least expensive materials for
wash tubs is soapstone. Where the
laundry is situated in the cellar the
great weight of such tubs is of small
consideration, but they are SO heavy
that they should not be set in an or
binary kitchen unless special arrange
ments are made to secure proper sup
port for the beams and floor on which
they rest. Two such tubs, with the
necessary pipes and fixtures for con-
veying hot and cold water and carrying
away the waste water, will not cost
over $25. 1t is desirable to have third
tub, but this is not absolutely neces-
sary.
There should be some arrangement
in the laundry to hang up clothes to
dry in wet weather and to air on iron
ing days. There are now several patent
devices by which light horses for dry
ing and airing clothes may be lowered
to hang clothes on and afterward lifted
up near the ceiling to remain until the
clothes are dry. Such an arrangement
is desirable, as a laundry may then be
used as drying-room as well as awash-
ing and ironing-room.
Next in Importance to the water sup
ply and tubs is suitable range which
will accommodate a good-siZed clothes
boiler and an ample supply of fiat irons.
There should be small closet near the
range, where the irons may be kept dry
when not in use, and another closet for
ironing boards and other articles. A
good table OF ample size for ironing
large pieces, that cannot so conven-
iently be ironed on a board, should be
part of the laundry furniture. A table
that 'contrives double debt to pay"
and is a comfortable seat when the top
is swung back against the wall. is the
most convenient kind of table for
laundry.-N. Y. Tribune