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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
SOUND MONEY IN MICHIGAN.
The Free Silver Democrats Beaten in
a Hard Contest-Sound Money
Delegates Elected.

DETROIT, MICH, April 30.-Sound
when the Michigan Democratic State
adjourned, shortly after s
O'Clock last night. On the questions
which were most closely contested
this victory was accomplished by the
narrow margin of 5s majority, out of a
total of some 500 votes. The admin
istration men obtained the organiza-
ton, adopted their resolutions entire
and elected all their candidates for
delegates at large and alternates. The
free silver contingent took their de-
feat hard, but there is no anticipation
of any bolts. The administration men
are jubilant over the results. There
was considerable disorder at times and
much hot personal debate, but nothing
approaching an actual row.
The money plank of the platform is:
"On the finance question, we recog-
nize that this administration stands
upon and has constantly carried out
the platform of '92, on which it was
elected by the people, which decided
that the parity of the metals in our
currency shall be maintained. The
platform of the national convention,
which has carried the country over
whelmingly for our party, should be
the doctrine of Democrats until a new
platform is formed. To the national
convention to be held July 81 we remit
this subject, with confidence in the
wisdom and patriotism of that body"
An additional resolution condemns
the A. P. A. and similar societies.
The minority report, which was
tabled, presented a single resolution,
which did not mention the admins
tration, declared that business failures
and distress were due to bad legisla-
ton, and demanded decentralization and
tree coinage.o of silver at 16 to /, with
out awaiting action by any other ma
ton.
Elliott G. Stevenson, sound money
candidate for first delegate at large,
was elected over John w. McGrath,
silverite, 473 to $40. Thomas A. E.
Weadock and Spencer o. Fischer, ex-
Congressman and silver man, both of
Bay City, were the candidates for sec
ond delegate at large. Fischer was
defeated by fifty eight votes. He en-
deavored to move for unanimous in
dorsement of Weadock in the interest
of harmony, but his allies would not
permit this. Robert r. Blacker of
Manistee was the gold mems candi-
date for the third delegate at large,
with W. F. Mcknight as his opponent.
Before the roll call was completed
Blacker was chosen by viva voce
vote, under suspension of the rules.
Peter White of Marquette, admins
tration candidate, was chosen fourth
delegate at large. Following are the
alternates: W. E. Darragh, of Big
Rapids, James O'Hare, of st. Joseph,
q. r. Woodin, of Battle Creek, and
Robert Lake, of Jackson.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

standing their stock is assessed at e
and their land 3 its market ualue, ar
rogate to themselves all the honesty
in the country and claim they sup
port the government, and you are
one of the men, ready when oppor-
tunity offers, to pander to this grang-
er sentiment and kick at the man who
prefers to put what he has in notes
and bonds or bank stock.
l am indebted to you for your sar-
castle consideration in saying that
nothing would be "more humiliating
to my friends than to be forced to the
conclusion that was tax dodger."
/ hardly think any friend of mine in
Mexico or elsewhere, however much
they may disapprove of me in some
respects, could be forced to any such
conclusion, particularly upon the ill
advised, garbled and prejudiced state
ments published in your paper.
Prejudice is easily read between the
lines, even if your reputation for
reckless and sensational statements
was not well established. My friends
for whose feelings you seem to be
anxious will read what you say about
me cum grdno sails.
j. @. RENsHAw.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
THEY DID NOT WE'D.
A Matrimonial Paper "Ad." Brings
Brother and Sister Together.

DAYTON, o., April 29.-Some time
ago Ralph Steely, a New York State
farmer who is bachelor, inserted an
advertisement in Toledo matrimon-
ial paper for wife, and gave the as
sumed name of Winfield Hale. The
was answered by
Dayton woman, who gave the name
of Miss Maggie Sloan, also assumed,
her real name being Mrs. Sarah
Weeks, widow. Over the assumed
names a correspondence was opened
and a marriage was soon arranged.
Seely came on here from New Platz,
N. Y, and met his intended at her
home in West Dayton. Then followed
denouement. The betrothed couple
discovered that they were brother and
sister, who had not seen each other
for many years. OF course the en-
gagement was declared of, but the
meeting was happy one after all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
TAYLOR at the State University.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, April 30.-William
Taylor, who was hanged to-day at
Carrollton for the murder of the
Meeks family, was a student in the
law department of the Missouri State
University in 1883 and 1884. He was a
morose, communicative young
man, shrewd in business affairs, but
never taking high rank in his classes.
He did not remain until graduation.
1t is the custom of the law depart
msnt to announce the death of any
former student. Judge Alexander
Martin, the dean of the department,
made the usual announcement in the
Junior law class this morning of Tay-
lor's death and commented upon the
case in grim fashion
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
How to Treat a Wife.

ttrpzh facthc f1hailu SoaFAAf.5
First, get wife; second, be patient.
You may have great trials and per-
plexities In your business, but do not
therefore, carry to your home a cloudy
or contracted brow. Your wife may
have trials, which, though of less mag
nitude, may be hard for her TO bear.
A kind word, tender look, viii do
wonders in chasing from her brow all
clouds of gloom. To this we would
add, always keep a bottle of Cham
herlain's Cough Remedy in the house.
It is the best and is sure to be needed
sooner or later. Your wife win then
know that you really care for her and
wish to protect her health. For sale
by G. A. Backner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
COMING EVENT
That Grover Is Awaiting With Pleas
urable Anticipations.

NEW YORK, April 29.-The World
to-day says:
A private letter from Washington
received in New York contained news
which women in the highest social
official circles at the Capital are
whispering to each other. 1t is that
President Cleveland is again looking
forward with happiness to an event
expected in bis own family in the au-
tumn. This information was verified
by telegram which added that the
President is possessed by the tenac-
ious hope that is peculiar to him and
that has been three times disappoint-
ed. But the telegram added:
"The wife of a Cabinet officer said
to-day: 1T is most likely to be a
pirl,r
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
MISSOURI TORNADO.
Houses Wrecked and Stock Killed Near
Shelbina.

SHELBINA, Mo-, April pa storm
which was near kin to a cyclone Wis
tied the section of country south of
here late last night
One farm house was completely de-
stroyed and the roofs blown off of
several others. Quite a number of
barns were wrecked, fences blown
down and trees broken of at the
ground and live stock killed.
WIND IN MONROE COUNTY.
PARIS, Mo-, April 2s.-The northern
part of Monroe county was visited by
q terrific cyclone last night. Houses
were blown down, barns carried away
and fencing destroyed. The extent of
the loss to property cannot yet be as
certained. No lives have as yet been
reported lost. Immense oak trees
were plucked up by the roots.
CYCLONE NEAR CENTRALIA.
CENTRALIA, Mo-, April pa de-
structive cyclone passed over Boone,
Audrain and Monroe counties north
of this place last night. Trees and
fences were leveled, and at the farms
of J. w. Sexton and j. L. Sappington
whole orchards were destroyed and
outbuildings were swept away. No
one was killed.
FARM PROPERTY DESTROYED.
CENTRALIA, Mo-, April pa very
severe and destructive cyclone swept
over this section of the country about
IL O'Clock last night, which was fol-
lowed by a second storm about 2:30 a,
m. The storms came from the south
west and Travelled in a northeasterly
course. The clouds hung low and
were of inky blackness, through which
the electricity flashed incessantly.
At the farm of VIM. Hensen, south.
west of here, buildings were raze6
and trees two feet in diameter snap.
ped off like reeds.
At ]. w. Bryson's, west of here
barns and outbuildings were leveled
F.SSappington's farm barn was tori
down, orchard uprooted and hors'
carried up in the air.
At ]. w. Sexton's, northwest o
here, barns and outbuildings wer
wrecked.
North of this place Lum Williams
dwelling was lifted from its founda
ton and unroofed. John Waller's res
idence was unroofed, and T. P. Reed
fences were leveled.
The track of the storm was about 10
yards wide and everything in its cours
was destroyed. No lives were lost.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
Flint-MoSby,

Married, in Denver, Colo, at 1880
O'Clock April 80, Mrs. Sudie Mos
b., ,of this city, and DR.. Thomas Flint,
ofDenver, well known by many per-
sons here, where he formerly lived.
The wedding was to have taken place
in this city, but owing to the illness of
the groom it was impossible for him 10
make the trip. The bride is well known
throughout the county as a most wor-
thy and intelligent lady, while the
Doctor is one of Denver's prominent
and well-to-do citizens. The LEDGER
joins a host of friends in wishing Doc
tor and Mrs. Flint many long years of
prosperity and happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
RUN DOWN BY A BLOODHOUND
Flight of An Abused Girl From Home
and Subsequent Capture.

FULTON, Mo-, May Charles r.
Horner, farmer, resides two miles
west of Mokane, near the McGary
bridge, on middle river. He has sec
ond wife, who is stepmother to IA
year old daughter, Nellie, and a
younger son. Wednesday night Nell
lie went to bed in her room as usual,
but the next morning she was missing.
Search was made all over the premises
and an alarm was given. The entire
force of the neighborhood turned out.
The place is near q dense wood, filed
with tops of trees that have been cut
down for railroad ties. The woods
were searched by posses of men all
day and night. About midnight a cou-
pie of men came here after Sheriff
Windsor, who went down, taking
Glare Mcintyre and his eight-months'
old bloodhound with him. They ar
rived at Horner's place at daylight,
and men were still searching the
woods with lanterns. Sheriff Wind
sor and Mcintyre Immediately took
the young bloodhound to the bed in
which the girl had slept and then gave
him start. The dog plunged into
the woods, and after trailing around
in the jungle of tree tops and under
brush for some time, when about a
mile from the house, ran up to the
girl, who fed like a deer from the dog.
She was bareheaded, barefooted, wet,
cold and almost starved. The dog ran
along after her, but made no attempt
to bite her. She ran in the direction
of her home, and when near the house
saw a couple of men who had been
aiding in the search, turned off and hid
behind a pile of corn fodder, where
she was picked up and carried to the
house in sad plight. She is quite
small for her age, but is bright,
sprightly child, and was evidently
frightened from home by either
threats or harsh treatment. Sheriff
Windsor attempted to pacify her, but
she only cried, and could be'prevailed
upon to eat but little. Rumor in the
neighborhood is that the girl has been
very badly treated by her stepmother.
She will be given home elsewhere.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

THE Vandalia Leader contains an
editorial headed, 'sMexico's Big Vote"
This editorial goes into detail some-
what in reference to the large vote
polled at the Democratic primary here.
The Centralia Courier contains an arti-
Gle along the same line in reference to
Vandalia's big vote at the primary.
The primaries are over and the ticket
is named and no contests were made
or charges of fraud filed before the
committee and all of the candidates
and the people appear to be satisfied
with the nominations and nothing can
be accomplished by newspaper per-
sonalities in reference to the primary.
The judges of the primary election in
Vandalia and in Mexico were all sub
stantial and conservative Democrats,
who were well acquainted with the
voters at the various precincts. Surely
none but Democrats and quaiifie d
voters were allowed to participate in
the primary. If any kicks were COM
ing they should have been made be-
fore the county committee prior to
the declaration of the nominations
There is too much bad blood existing
in Audrain County between the east
end and the northeast corner of the
southwest end, or the middle against
the northwest corner of the southeast
corner of the northwest angle of the
southeast corner of the west part of
some other corner of some other part
of the county. There is no reason
why the Democrats of Audrain Coun-
ty, at least, should not be harmonious
and solid for the nominees. Surely
we are not going to have the "west
arrayad- AGAINST the east" and rice
rersd in Audrain. Audrain is not long
enough for such foolishness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

8. B. COOK, of Mexico, was unani-
mously elected chairman Of the Demo-
cratic State Committee in place of O..
G. Maffitt resigned. Mr.. Cook has
been connected with the Committee as
Secretary and Chairman of the Exec
utive Committe for some time and is
thoroughly acquainted with the polit-
ical situation III the State. Mr.. Cook
is in position to make an aggressive
and successful campaign. Missouri
should, and if the Democrats do their
duty, will be redeemed next fall and
go Democratic by an old-time MAORI
ty. Democrats of the State should
give the Committee hearty and cordial
support. Let us get together and
whale thunder out of the Republicans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

WE SEQ in the newspapers great
deal about the East being arrayed
against the West, the North against
the South, the country against the
cities, and rice uersd. Most of the
talk along this line is caused by DEM
agogues who want Office. Some who
are after the city vote abuse the
country people; others desiring to
control the country vote abuse the
city people. The LEDGER is sorry to
see that this kind OF talk is creeping
INTO Audrain County. Even il the
large metropolitan cities are arrayed
against the country, Mexico has no
interests which are not common with
those of other citizens of Audrain
County. Mexico is town entirely
supported by an agricultural COM
munity and business men of Mexico
are without rivals when it comes to
selling goods cheap, and the farmers
OF the county cannot complain of the
treatment received at the hands of
the business men of Mexico. At the
same time, Vandalia and other little
cities in the county are literally sup
ported by the same class of people,
and there is no conflict of interests in
the county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

IN answer to the statement made
that more votes were polled at the
Democratic county primary in Mex
leo than were polled by the Demo-
cratic party at the city election we
would say that this is fact and is cor
rect. There is circular ward to Mex
leo inside this school district, but out
side of the city limits. The Demo-
Gratis living in the circular ward voted
at the county primaries in the city
wards adjacent, but they do not vote
at the city election. Not a single ille-
gal vote was polled in Mexico at the
Democratic county primary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

THE local elections in this State,
says the New York World, like those
ut the West, show that the Democratic
party is still very much alive. There
are gains almost everywhere. In New
York the gains have been most mark
cd in the cities that have voted. In
Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin the
Democrats have cut down the Repub-
lican majorities largely, and in several
instances carried towns and cities that
have for two years past gone Repub-
lican. These results, so far as they
have political bearing, no doubt sig
Nifty the popular disgust and disap-
pointment at this do-nothing, bun
combe Congress, and the public ap-
prehensiOn at the revival of McKin-
leyism.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
Three Bouncing Bows.

NEVADA, Mo-, May Mrs. William
Lewis, wife of the section boss of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
at Deerfield, 10 miles west of this city,
gave birth to triplets, all boys. They
weighed at birth six, seven and eight
pounds respectively. Mother and
children doing nicely. The astonish-
ed but delighted father has named
them En-, Kay and TIE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
Try Farming.

From the Fa1dalis Mall and Express.
Let the young man about town out
OF job try a year on the farm. Plow-
ing behind a mule will give him new
constitution, take the kinks out Of
his head, the frog out Of his throat,
the gas out Of his stomach, the weak
ness out of his legs, the corns of his
toes, and give q good appetite and
honest living and a sight Of heaven.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
Ex-Confederate Home Fund.

Cunty Clerk Snidow has sent to
James Bannerman, of st. Louis, Treas
urer of the ex-Confederate Home,
s1s3.52, the contribution from Audrain
county. In addition to the donations
published in the LEDGER, Mr.. Snidow
received from jackson District by w.
N. Watts, $500; c. A. Davault, si.oo;
A. d. Bledsoe from 1-52-s, ID. T. Rick
man, 1863, s5.s5, making grand to-
tai of s1s9. 81.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
Wales-Sauires.

The wedding of Miss Flora Wales,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Wales,
and Mr.. Walter Squires took place at
the residence of the brides parents at
$3.50 o'clock Wednesday, April 20, the
ceremony being performed by Rev.
John 8. Shouse, of the Christian
Church. The house was decorated
with flowers and a large number Of
guests were present. After the cere-
mony, a reception was rendered the
newly welded pair and all present en-
joyed a most delightful time. The
LEDGER extends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

Mrs. j. A. Spence has received word
that Rev. John A. Brooks, formerly Of
this city, now in charge of the Taber-
nacle in London, England, preached
his first sermon on the 18th of April
to a congregation of 1900 people and
that he is much pleased with his new
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

In the Daily and Weekly LEDGER
will be found the card of DIR. Emmett
Bridgford. For two years he was
physician in charge of the Medical
Clinic in the st. Louis College of Ply
sician and Surgeons and Chief Assist
ant of Surgeons in the Marion Sims
College ofMedicine for two years. DR..
Bridgford is welland favorably known
to the readers OF the LEDGER, and we
are glad to know that he has decided
to locate IN one of the very best towns
in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

STATE AUDITOR SEIBERT was in
Mexico last week en- route to Moberly.
Mr.. Seibert is a candidate for re-elec-
ton and has many and warm friends
in Audrain county who are enthusias-
tic in their support. They claim that
Mr.. Seibert is one of the most popular
Democrats in the State, and that he is
a most efficient officer, in every way
worthy of reelection.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

THE Rev. George p. Knapp, the
American missionary who was recent
ly expelled from Bitlis on charge OF
sedition, and who the Turkish author
tiles endeavored to deport from Is
kanderoon, will probably come to
Constantinople to demand trial be-
fore the representative of the Ameri-
can Government.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

MCKINLEY will no doubt be the Re-
publican nominee for President of the
United States. If Democrats will get
together they can elect the next Pres
ident of the United States, as the peo-
pie have shown clearly they are tired
of Mckinley doctrine.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

In to-day's LEDGER will be found a
letter from J. G. Renshaw, taking the
editor of this paper to task for pub
fishing the facts in reference to the
action of the officers of this county in
trying to collect taxes from him. Mr..
Renshaw persists in claiming that he
thinks the editor of this paper is pref
udiced against him. Such is not the
case. The LEDGER has simply pub
llshed the facts as they are on record.
Mr.. Renshaw's letter gives his
side of the case and we take pleasure
in giving him space. The LEDGER has
no grievance against Mr.. Renshaw
and no desire to discuss his remarka-
BILE letter. The matter will be settled
by the courts and not in the newspa'
pers
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
BEE ISN'T A FOOL.
Sent to Jamaica he Quit Making
Honey at All.

A bee is busy little creature. When
the weather is fine it puts in long
hours, and IL nature had provided IL
with an umbrella it would be glad to
work in the rain.
1t can gather about grain OF honey
a day-no more-and, therefore, you
wouldn't reckon n single bee at high
valuation. But hive of the ordinary
size will shelter 10000 bees who do
days work outside In the garden and
10000 more who do the cooking and
sweeping and dusting inside.
They make a nice little family, and
if they keep steadily at 1t they make q
good deal of honey, of which the own
er of the farm religiously robs them.
Years ago a speculator sent swarms
OF bees to the West Indies, hoping to
have honey in plenty. But the wise
little rogues soon learned tnat thore
was no use in piling up honey for win
ter, because the flowers were In blos-
som all the year round.
A bee isn't a fool, by any means
New York Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

THE Liberty Tribune, owned and ed
tied by Irving Gilmer, is fifty years
old and celebrated that fact by using
as a supplement a copy of the first
issue published fifty years ago. The
Tribune is one of Missouri's most sub
stantial and successful newspapers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

THOSE Mexico advertisers who
think that the rates of the Mexico
local papers at 10 cents line are high
should note the fact that the Ladies'
Home Journal, which has been carry
sns ssys oi 0fssSe5 80 90 as-->, L~s -.-i.t,
drawn that rate on account of being
crowded and in the future advertising
will be at the rate of at least $40
line in that paper, which will make
the rate about 500 an inch. All of
the advertisers in the Journal find
that their investments are good and
bring handsome results.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07
A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism.

A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism.
Mrs. r. L. Lamson, of Paramount,
Illinois, says: 'sMy sister used Cham
Pain Balm for muscular rheu-
matism and it iteffected complete cure.
keep it in the house at all times and
have always found it beneficial for
aches and pains. 1t is the quickest
cure for rheumatism, muscular pains
and lameness have ever seem" For
sale by G. A. Buckner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

GEN. MACEo, in letter sent to the
Cuban Junta, writes that the surest
way to bring the Cuban war to close
is to send 10000 rifles and 100000
cartridges. He says that there is no
doubt of success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

THE unkindest cut yet given Gar
Reed is the circulation of the story
that he is favorably considering a
proposition to take the tail end of the
Mckinley ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

IT seems that the men who have
put their money in the Mckinley
boom have come to the conclusion
that they are in too deep to allow
that nomination to get away on a
question of more money.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-05-07

CONGRESSMAN GRosvENoR has got
McKinley's vote up to 4ii-on paper
only IL less than enough to nomi-
nate him. Joe Manley's latest esti-
mate only gives Mckinley $50.