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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

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., 1896-07-02
DISGRACEFUL
Were Blpomers, Think Some Mountain
Grove People.

MANSFIELD, Mo-, June 24.-The
advent of the new woman at Noun
tain Grove, this county, has caused a
big sensation, and at present the town
is badly divided against itself.
A night or two ago some of the
leading society bellies of the place ap-
peared in boomers at a public enter
tainment. This was enough to shock
all the good sisters of the various
churches, and a terrible howl went up,
d~enouncing the young women as
simply outrageous.
The weekly Hornet takes sides with
the church people, and in describing
the affair said it was a most miserable
attempt to initiate the new woman,
as some of the costumes were actually
vulgar, closing with an appeal for
greater efforts toward chastity on the
part of the young ladies.
The Advertiser is championing the
cause of the young ladies, while the
leading minister has shocked his con-
gregation by coming out squarely for
the new woman, under the plea of
dress reform. The best families of
the town are strongly arrayed against
each other, but who will come out on
top remains to be seen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
SNOW IN JUNE.
Rare Phenomenon Witnessed by the
Pittsburg People.
From the pittshure Times.

From the Pittsburg Times.
Snow on the 18th day of June in this
latitude is rather an uncommon oc-
curence, but Plttsburg, according to
the weather makers and prophets who
hold forth at the top of the Federal
Building, enjoyed real snow storm
for about 10 minutes yesterday. 1t is
a phenomenon easily explained, ac-
cording to the weather man, and isnot
a presage of cold weather.
The snow fall occurred at 12:47 yes
terday afternoon. At the time a num-
Der of heavy clouds were floating over
the city, and a few big drops of rain
began to fall. They we're of such size
that people on the streets remarked
about them and the crop managers at
the weather office rushed out on the
roof to see what they could see. A
number of big, fieecy fakes of snow
were falling and melting as soon as
they struck the roof-if not sooner.
Farmer Ashley shivered as he thought
of the tcrops and his gone overcoat.
He explained the phenomenon by
saying that away up in the upper at
mosphere, somewhere, it was trying
to snow. The temperature of the
earth was but 40 degrees. The snow
fakes we're SO big and heavy that they
came clear down to earth before they
melted. He lid not consider it any
more remarkable that it should snow
than that it should hail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
SPANS CUBAN EXPENSES.
Nearly 20 Million Dollars and Many
Soldiers Used Against the
Rebels.

SANTIAGO, Cuba, June 24.-The fail
ure of Spain to conquer the Cuban
patriots, besides being proved by the
continuous defeats of the troops in
the field of battle, the lack of money
in her treasury, and the poor credit
she enjoys, is also plainly seen by the
supreme efforts made in sending
money, men and war material to
Cuba since the beginning of the strug-
gle with such poor C In March,
1895, Spain sent to Cuba p million
dollars; in April, $500 200; in May,
1881. 900; in June, S1,S0O,OO 0 in
July, $780, 200; in August, 81, GOO, COO;
in September, $500 900; in October,
500 900; in, November, 81, zoo, 900; In
December, A millions; in January,
1896, 2 millions; in February, 3 mil
lions-a total of s19,321 900. From
March, 1895, to April 10, 1895, Spain
has sent to Cuba forty generals, 562
chiefs, 4,763 captains and lieutenants,
1896 sub-lieutenants, 1850 corp
erals and soldiers, 1873 cannon, $780,
Ill rifles, 5000 bayonets, 23,124 cases
of canister shot, 6l,s7s,36s cartridges
and 1926 Kilograms of gunpowder.
These figures are taken from Ell LIB
erat, one of the first newspapers of
Madrid.
HAVANA, June 24.-United States
Consul General Lee denies, not di-
Dramatically, but absolutely, the state
ment published that he had sent inn
portant reports to President Cleve-
land by Especial messenger. He adds
that he has not sent any message to
Mr.. Cleveland by messenger or in any
other way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
MORE SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
Mexico Merchants are Offering Hand
some Premiums for Special ExhIb-
its at the Big Fair-Late Addl-
tons to the List.

In addition to the list of special
premiums offered by the Mexico bus
mess men for exhibits at the fair,
which was published by the LEDGER a
few days ago, the following handsome
premiums are to be given by the
merchants named:
Boston Shoe Store, pair of ladies'
shoes for best lady horseback rider in
Audrain county.
The banks of Mexico will probably
give a $50 premium for the best display
of farm products raised on any one
farm.
Turner, Jackson & Co. will give a
pair of wooden blankets for the best
and largest display grasses and grains
in head, raised in Audrain county, each
variety to be named.
The Mexico Custom Mills will give a
barrel of their celebrated SO. K"
patent flour for the best loaf of yeast
light bread.
s. N. Evans, pair bicycle pants for
best gentleman bicycle rider.
Wade Cauthorn Furniture Compa-
ny, rocking chair for best exhibit of
cakes by one person.
j. W. Mckinley, five pounds candy
for best lady bicycle rider.
@. A. Buckner, $3.50 work and man.
icure set for best dozen beaten biscuit.
R. d. Worrell, silver butter dish for
best two pounds country butter.
John M. Davis, Ringo Hotel, So
cash for best display of jellies and
jams.
j. G. Ringo, Central Hotel, SO for
winner in pony race.
M. Blum & Co., white silk parasol
for best angel food cake baked by
single lady.
]. & V. Barth, suit of clothes for best
boy rider under Is.
Buckley & Moore, vase lamp for the
best display of green fruits.
L. Phillip & Sons, high grade Stetson
hat for best half bushel wheat, crop
'96.
L. r. Ferris, White Mountain ice
cream freezer for largest 6 stalks of
corn.
French & Garrett, vase lamp for
best dish fried chicken.
H. @. Eagon, Windsor Hotel, So
cash for best display of garden pro-
ducts by one exhibitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
CLEVELAND FOR THE NOMINEE.
He is Opposed to Free Coinage Of Sill
yer, But Prefers it to Hannaized
McKinleyism.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-The Presi-
dent and Secretary Carlisle returned
from their brief outing to-day. The
President is in good health and in
good spirits.
He is dissatisfied with the condition
of the Democratic party.
He fears hat the free and unlimited
coinage of silver may lead to a panic.
He does not doubt, however, the
honesty and sincerity of the men who
are advocating free coinage; he mere
ly believes they are mistaken.
He still has hopes that the %conserva-
tive element will be in a majority at
Chicago, and that the extreme advo-
Gates of free coinage will not have
everything their own way.
There have been hints from time to
time that it was within the range of
probability that if the Chicago Con-
vention declared for free coinage at
IS to 1, Mr.. Cleveland would support
Mr.. Mckinley for President.
This is not within the range of prob
ability or possibility. Mr.. Cleveland
would sincerely regret a declaration
for free coinage by the Chicago Con-
vention, but it can be relied upon that
he intends to support the nominee of
the party.
To a visitor to-day who told him in
very plain and simple language how
the late st. Louis Convention was cen
trolled and inspired; how Hanna and
the other members of the syndicate
pulled the strings; how the puppets
danced and shouted, and how Hanna
expected to win a majority of the
electoral college, the President said it
would be a crime to elect Mckinley
President. Mr.. Cleveland has deep
conviction on the currency question;
he is perhaps the strongest and most
earnest opponent of free coinage in
the United States, yet there ID no
doubt hat he considers the triumph
of Hannaized McKinleylsm as more
dangerous to the prosperity of the
country, vastly more dangerous to the
perpetuation of Republican institu-
tions, than even the single silver stan
dard.
The cost of government is increas-
ing yearly, ever when the best eff
forts of the Congressional economists
are potential. Mr.. Cleveland believes
that the question of who shall pay the
$500, OoO, 600 or 800, oOo, 900 a year that
the people pay for government is of
greater Importance than the quality |
of money. |
So it can be put down as certain
that Grover Cleveland, by word or
deed, will not give aid or comfort to
the Republican party. Some of the
silver men may shout louder than
Cleveland, but none of them will more
earnestly hope for the defeat Of Nc
Kinleyism. |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
BLAND BUSY ON HIS FARM.
M%issouri's Silver Champion Overbur-
dened With Letters.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, June 25.-While
strong-lunged men in Texas, Illinois
and Ohio were making their Demo-
cratic halls ring with shouts at the
mention of the name of Richard Parks
Bland, that plain citizen was driving a
mower on his farm near Lebanon,
keeping one eye on the horses he was
driving and the other on a gang of men
hired to help with haying. A special
from Lebanon tonight says:
Letters are pouring in upon Mr..
Bland by the hundreds each day, and
he is finding it difficult to read them
all, to say nothing of finding the time
i'm which to answer them. He misses
the services of a stenographer sadly,
and the work of trying to reply to all
of his correspondence by hand has
proved such a physical strain that he
is looking worn and tired. He seemed
thin and pale as he drove into town
early this morning for his mail, and he
complained that he had not been feel
Ing well for some time. The worry of
the campaign is beginning to tell upon
him, but his wife, who is a woman of
more than ordinary tact and intelli-
gence, him a great deal of labor
and annoyance. Bland comes to town
twice q day for his mail, and he stops
on the way to chat with his old neigh
bors. There is not among his politi-
cal opponents a man who will speak
of him in any but the kindest terms.
He will remain on the farm until after
the Chicago Convention"
Bland headquarters will be opened
in the Auditorium, Chicago, Monday.
Col. Nicholas M. Bell, Col. Joseph X.
Hickey and Mr.. George w. Allen will
be in charge. They are ali members
of the Bland executive committee, of
which Gov. Stone is chairman.
Fifty thousand dollars has been sub
scribed to uniform, equip and pay the
expenses of the st. Louis Bland
Marching club. 1t will be the largest
ever known. The money is being fur
nished by the twenty-slx Democratic
ward clubs, who will send their most
stalwart members to shout and sing
for "Silver Dick" Bland of Missouri.
Five brass bands will furnish music for
the 1000 members of the club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
For Freezinp lea Cream.

Do not draw any water from the ice
while freezing unless water raises to
top of can. The a should be only
two-thirds full of milk, rs it will raise
one-third while freezing. After the
milk has been placed into the can, put
the freezer together ready for opera
ton, mash the ice and sprinkle coarse
salt On until it quits cracking. (The
ice may be previously prepared.)
Then put the ice around the can and
add more salt. When the freezing Is
completed, remove the heaters and
cover the freezer with carpet or WOOL
en- cloth and let the ice cream harden
one-half hour before serving. Dipping
a spoon in lukewarm water before
serving each plate of g and stick
ing it into the cream and turning once
around, will cut a very nice form.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
General Grants Sons,

st. Louis Special to indianapolis Journal.
Ulysses 8. Grant, Jr., is now living
in San Diego, Cal. He has a beautiful
home there and is largely interested
in real estate. Colonel Fred Grant is
also here. / saw him and Ulysses
Grant, Jr., together last night. Both
look very much like their father. Both
are stout and stocky. Both have the
same square face, the same determined
features and the same honest looking
eyes as those of General Grant. Col
opel Fred Grant is a little the taller,
and his beard is reddish brown, while
that of Ulysses is a Jet black mixed
with gray. Colonel Fred Grant had a
great deal to do with aiding his father
in getting out his book. He tells me
that the new edition, which has just
been published, is selling very well.
He has charge of General Grants pa
pers and correspondence, and he says
he is now going owe these with John
Russell Young to give Mr.. Young
some material for ga Life of Grant,
which he is writing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
Disgusting.

Laziness in ministers shows out in
their sermons and cannot be excused.
What right has a minister to get from
ten to fifteen dollars q Sunday when
he IL too lazy to get up something
worth hearing. With a few sermons
ahead most OF them are satisfied. In
all other kinds of business men have
to hustle to succeed, and the people
think that ministers, with suff1cient
recreation, should study six days in
the week and give them OF Sunday
the best their capacity win bring. Are
not the people right2 This does not
apply to all, hut to the great big ma
iority.n--Armstrong( MOI Herald.
The above is, to say the least, dis
gushing. The hardest worked and
poorest paid and most conscientious
laborers on the face Of the earth, OUT
side OF the missionaries to foreign
countries, : the ministers of tho
gospel in this country. People who
never 90 to church and never pay q
cent toward the support Of the gospel
are the ones who write such stuh -
the above.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
Mai. Caves Remains Removed.


DIR. f. s. Cave, of Mexico, was in
Columbia Tuesday, and removed the
remains Of his father, Major William
Cave, and family to Mexico. Their
bodies had been buried on the Moore
place, now being divided into town
lots.
This recalls one of the shocking
tragedies OF the civil war. On Sep
TENDER 4, 1864, a squad from Captain
Carey's company of the Third Missouri
State Militia, rode out from Columbia,
called Major Cave from his house a
mile north of town, shot and killed
him. No reason was ever given for
the murder except that some one had
suspicioned that Major Cave had "fed
some bushwhackers.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
The Democratic Situation.

fAolu thC ~. Afoulo ohi
Bland leads in the race for the NOM
nation at Chicago.
He is the only candidate who has
instructed delegates outside his own
State.
Boies' stock suffered a slump at the
Illinois convention at Peoria.
The race now seems to be between
Boies and Bland.
The people seem to be for Bland and
the politicians for Boies.
Whitney is the choice of the gold
wing of the party.
Whitney is playing a shrewd game
for compromise on finance.
Whitney's plan is to put the pledge
to work for international bimetallism
ahead of the gold declaration in the
money plank.
Whitney will lead the gold standard
men in the convention, seconded by
Russell and Hill.
Whitney's hope is that his money
plank may he adopted as a compro-
mise and avert a split.
Some of the gold men will walk out
of the Chicago convention.
Missouri's big three-vest, Cockrell
and Stone-wiII be in the front of the
fight on the silver side. Stone will be
q member of the committee on plat
form.
st. Louis may be Democratic cam
paign headquarters.
There is no prospect of Teiler's
nomination for first place by the DEM
ocrats.
Everywhere the suggestion of Tel
ier's candidacy for first place come
like a winters blast.
The Populists will not indorse the
Democratic candidate. PETER anc all
the other leaders oppose it.
The belief is growing that the bolt
ing Republicans and PopuIists will
combine and nominate some man like
Teller for President.
Texas will send a gold and silver
delegation to Chicago, but the latter
will be seated.
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, will
probably be chairman of the national
committee.
Ohio will instruct her delegates to
vote as q unit for silver in spiteof dis
strict instructions.
The belief is now that Bland will re-
ceive the vote of Illinois at the Chica-
20 convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Programme OF the Baptist Sunday
School Convention at Long Branch
Church July Is and is.
WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY.
300 p: m.-Deyotional service led
by w. B. Craig.
2:15 p. m.-Reasons for maintaining
the Sunday School; w. A. Bibb, F. M.
Shoush and J.. l.. Ware.
800 p. m.-Parental obligation re-
specting the Sunday School; H. B.
Rice, o. G. Powers and j. B. Hawk
ms.
3:45 p. Incorporation OF the Sum
day School teacher, what is it? N. 8.
Johnston, j. E. Jesse and 7. s. Gibbs.
500 p. m.-Sermon on how to study
the scripture by E. 8. Graham.
THURSDAY.
$3.50 q. m.-Devotional meeting led
by J. j. Griffin.
1000 a. inflow shall we awaken a
deeper interest in the Sunday School
work? T. B. Gannaway and W. l..
Dorgan.
11:00 a. m.-Excuses of church MEM
bers for not attending Sunday School;
E. B. billiard, ]. A. Guthrie and J. w.
Million.
300 p. m.-Devotion.
2:30 p. m.-Why should Baptist
churches maintain Baptist Sunday
Schools? N. r. Pittman, D.. NJ. Fields
and j. j. Griffin.
$3.50 p. m.-What constitutes a good
Baptist? B. F. Hickson and ]. 8. Con-
ner.
500 p. m.-Sermon On "Parental
Fidelity vs.. Parental Infidelity" by nj.
l.. Bib, Gen. s. s. Missionary.
Committee,
J. G. CRAWFORD,
]. r. MALLORY,
M. L. BIBB.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
One of the attendants at a philadel-

One of the attendants at a Philadel-
phia hospital, whose duty 1t is to APP
ply the ether to patients about to be
operated upon, often cause the doc
tors much annoyance by reason of his
over caution. The other day apatient
was about to be operated upon and the
old difficulty arose. "Now, doctor,
he's really had quite enough, "remark-
ed the attendant. The doctor thought
otherwise, and insisted upon nor
ether. demonstrating against apply
ing any more, the attendant was about
to comply with the DOCTORS command,
when he suddenly jumped back, ex-
claiming: "My God, doctor, the pa
tient is dying. He's black in the facet"
"Of course he is, you - fool" re-
piled the doctor; "he's h negrol"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
Wanted,

In September, Is nice school boys to
board with me. Two blocks north of
LEDGER Office. One of the incest
homes and yards in the city with all
the new improvements. Forty electric
lights, speaking tubes and electric
bells all over house, hot and cold water
and fine bath rooms and water closets.
viii board boys only at your own price
almost. l have half of my number
now, 80 speak quick. Come and see
me. Have two old people to boss
them and see that they re well cared
for, IL st III. A. FORGEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
REED WILL GO TO CONGRESS.
Nominating Convention Was Delayed
For His Benefit.

PORTLAND, Me-, June 2.-Thomas
B. Reed will be rendered a renomina-
ton to Congress by the First District,
and it is announced that he has con-
sented to stand as he greatly desires
to be a member of the Fifty fifth Con-
gress in preference to resuming his
law practice, from which he has prac-
ticalIy been separated for a long time.
The First Congressional District con-
vention was ~purposely delayed to
await the outcome of the Republican
presidential contest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
CONSTIPATION

SHOULD not be regarded as
. trtfiing aiiment--in fact, nature
demands the utmost regularity Of
tho bowels, and any deviation
from this demand pavcs the way
often 10 serious danger. 1t 70
quite as necessary TO remove
impure Accommodations from the
bowels as Il Is TO eat or sleep, and
no hsaish can be expected where
q eostive habit Of body preyalis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
A Good Man Gone.

The Skinner correspondent of the
Centralia Courier says: "Last week
we spoke of j. K. Polk Berrey being
in a critical condition. This week we
are forced to speak of him resting on
the quiet and peaceful shore where
sorrow is no more. Folks parting
from here was a sad loss to all who
knew him, but we are filed with hope
that it is a heavenly gain. 1t was
about half past three Wednesday even
ing, June II, that the summons came
and carried his soul away. He was 81
years and three months old at the
time of his death. The remains were
inferred at the old family graveyard,
about a quarter of q mile north of his
home.D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
He Thought It Was a Cyelone.

A young farmer, who resides in the
vicinity of Auxvasse and whose name
is withheld, had rather an exciting ex-
p%erience in town yesterday evening.
He had been here all day and besides
some new clothes had also bought and
packed away Gin a most secure place.
a good deal of "fire WATER and start
ed home on horseback about Z O'Clock.
When g the residence of William
Harper, on Southwestern avenue, he
lost his balance and fell from his horse,
striking his head on a rock. He was
picked up by some persons residing
near and carried into a yard, where he
was placed on a cot. A doctor was
summoned who pronounced his inju-
RES very slight, and suggested that it
would be best for him to remain here
all night. He was beyond making any
objection, SO he slept his drunk off and
when he awoke this morning the first
thing he did was to ask how much
damage the cyclone had done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
New Firm

Having this day bought out the es-
tablishment of Urban Weimer, incl1d-
ing his finely established and famous
brands OF fine cigars that have earned
such q well deserved reputation, /
take pleasure in informing the public
that I have secured his services as
manager. will spare no expense in
keeping up the old brands to the
standard and solicit your kind patron
age. Respectfully,
12-4t G. A. WEIMEIt.
Mexico, Mo-. June Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
A young lady once called on one Of

A young lady once called on one OF
Louisville's most prominent homeo-
pathic physicians, and, after discourse
ing on all the topics of interest of the
day, settled down to tell him her all
ments. Among other things, she said
that she was greatly annoyed with a
sinking feeling. The physician pre-
pared a little bottle of pills and gave
them to her, with minute directions as
to how they should be taken. The
woman began to talk, and after many
vain efforts to get her out, she started
for the door. She had just opened it
when she turned and said: "Oh, doc
tor, what shall l do if these pills do
not cure me?" ssTake the cork" he
replied; "they tell me that's good for
a sinking feeling"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
THE SIOUX CELEBRATED.
Six Thousand Gathered at the Scene
of the Custer Massacre.

OMAHA, NEB., June 25.-Six thous-
and Sioux, the remnant of the most
powerful fighters of the American
Indians, to-day celebrated the great
event in their war h~istory-the Goth
anniversary OF the destruction of
Custer's command on the Little Big
Horn, June %, 1875. They are gath
cred at the scene of the terrible mass
acre, and, though peaceable, are in
dulging in all the fantastic dances and
ceremonies incident to their traditions.
There will be another big celebration
July 4.
p. II. Cullen was in Columbia on
legal business this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3d Monday in Jan
uary, LIST Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-ist Monday in Feb
ruary, LIST Monday in May, LIST Monday
in August, LIST Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in Jam
uary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Charles Frederick Robinson Hay
ward, a Denver editor, wrote learned
ly of the drama and could keenly anal
we every phase of the actors art.
But his shortest criticism will probably
outlive any other written by him. 1t
was as follows: "George @. Min, the
preacher-actor, played Hamlet at
the Academy Of Music last night. He
played it till IL o'clock" The only
other criticism that seemed to class
with this emanated from Leadville,
where a performance of Orchard HIP
by a rn-storming troupe was chron-
icied under the glazing headline OF
"Many Lives Lost"