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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
TALK OF BUYING CUBA.
Many Statesmen Favor the PROPOSE
tion-0thers Are Opposed to it.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 30.-Within
the past few days there has been con-
siderable gossip about town in regard
to a plan whereby the United States is
to secure possession of Cuba by an
outright purchase from Spain.
Said Senator Palmer: 81 should most
certainly favor the purchase of Cuba
were it uninhabited, but to purchase it
with its present Inhabitants is more
than l can endorse"
Congressman Foss of Illinois: "The
first thing we should do is to recognize
b~elligerency of Cuba. But anyway, 1
favor the annexation of Cuba, wheth-
er by purchase or through voluntary
act of the Cuban. In view of her con-
tiguity to Florida and the location of
the proposed Nicaraguan canal we
ought to nave her."
Congressman Mercer of Nebraska:
providing we a buy it at a fair fig
ure, l say buy it,"
Congressman Brewster of New
York: "Yes, l favor the purchase of
Cuba. We ought to have the island.
We need it, and if Spain will sell it, l
should say buy it,"
Congressman Hadley of Illinois: 81
think a good many commercial ad-
vantages would be derived from the
purchase of the island.n
Congressman Bartholdt of st. Louis:
"Cuba is doing fairly well as she now
stands. Let her remain under the rule
of SPAIN"
|, Senator Hawley of Connecticut:
"We insuIted Spain once by offering
$50, 0O0, 900 for Cuba. hardly think it
could be purchased to-day for twice
that amount. Then, too, l fail to see
how our commercial interests would
be promoted by u acquiring the
island, but others may see matters
through differently shaped glasses. I
don't favor the plan to purchase Cuba
now.
Ex-Congressman Tim Campbell OF
New York: s'T' 'ell wild buyin' it. Let's
go down and take it,"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
A Gamhlar,s Good ADVICE.

Some years ago a young man from
She1byville, No., was in Denver and
while there played at the gambling
tables. One night he was in a gam
bling house and lost some $3.50. Be-
fore going home he went to the bar
for a glass of beer. The proprietor
recognized him, called him to one side
and told him he knew his father and
his family, that they were respectable
people, and the young man was also
told that he must not come in that
establishment any more, and he wal
automatically the proprietor to quit
his bad habits and not disgrace hi
father and mother. The proprietor
also asked the young man how much
money he had lost In his house, snf
when told the amount the proprietoi
pulled out $3.50 and gave the youni
man, and told him never to come u
his house again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Suit Against Bob Kemp Withdraw

Suit Against Bob Kemp Withdrawn.
In the Circuit Court to-day the suit
for 5000 damages, brought against
Marshal Kemp by Oliver Bright, col
ored, was dismissed. The suit was
instituted through Edmonston & Gull
len some weeks ago, and has been
pending trial ever since. Rodgers
and CAN'T represented Bob Kemp.
A few days after the suit was filled
Bright's lawyers filed a motion to sue
as a poor person, which motion was
oyerruled. The court then ordered
the plaintiff to give security for the
costs in the case or deposit $50 to
cover same. On the plaintiffs failing
to comply with this order, the case
was to-day Withdrawn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Mrs. Winscott Dead.

Mrs. d. A. Winscott, mother of NJ.
Is. winscott, died at her home on the
corner Of Whitley and Olive streets,
in the Second Ward, at half past
O'Clock January 30, aged rs years
Deceased had been a member of the
Christian church for fifty years and
was truly a noble Christian woman-s
veritable "mother in Israel" She
was born and raised in Boone county
and her remains were taken Fri
day to Red Top church, neal
Hallsvilie, for burial. She left foul
children, all of whom were present a
daath
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
A Lady Candidate.

WARRENsBURG, Mo-, Jan. 31.-A
petition signed by over 800 Democrats
and many Republicans, requesting
Miss Mary A. Pemberton to become a
candidate for Recorder, has been pub
lished.
]. b. Pemberton was reelected to
the office last term, but died in about
two months. His daughter Mary was
appointed by Gov. Stone to fill the
vacancy, and her creditable admins
tration prompted her friends to cir
culate the petition. She will make
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Died For Unreauited Love.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3o.-The body OF
Ephraim F. Owens, a young lawyer of
good family of this city, was found in
a room at the Southern hotel about II
O'Clock to-day. Strychnine self ad-
ministered was the cause of death.
Owens had been out all night and went
to the hotel about nine O'Clock this
morning and asked for a room. From
a letter left by him it appears that he
was in love with Amy Opel, a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Opel, of divorce fame here
and in Chicago. She had refused to
marry him and in a fit of despondencJ
swallowed the poison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medieine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR liquid or POWDER
get all the benefits of a mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that pnrifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LAToR regulates the Liver. keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver IS In
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, BiIiousness. Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and nd OF
that worn out and debilitated feeling.
These are all caused by a sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only be had when the liver
is properly al work. If troubled with any
of tnese COMPLAINTS, try SIMMONS LIVER
| REGULATOR. The King of Liver Med.
eines, and Better than Pills.
BrEyERY PACKAGES
Has the q Stamp In red on wrapper
/ j. II. Zeilin = Co. Phila-. Pa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

The Centra1ia Courier says: Uncle
Enoch Hulen came home from st.
Louis Wednesday, where he has been
with John Karnes, of Mexico, at the
Baptist Sanitarium. MI. Hulen tells
us that Mr.. Karnes Ii In a very seri-
GUS condition, being almost blind and
in a very bad shape generally. The
doctors think they win be able to save
one eye, the other being gone entirely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

ROYAL PoINCIANA HOTEL, PALM
BEACH. FLA, Jan. 2S.-ssIs it hot,
enough for your" is heard or all sides.
We are now about as far south as we
can go on land. Babano Islands are
almost within sight and there is a.
steamship line from here to Nassau.
Here are all the tropical fruits grow
ing in all their luxuriance except the
orange, which was killed last year. Ii
has been fifty-two years since they
had a frost and it may be even longer
before the next one, but the orange,
growers are afraid of frosts and are,
not replanting extensively. Florida
will never again be a great orange
State. Cocoanuts and all other trop.
ical nuts and fruits are flourishing
The people are slow and easy. They.
get breakfast along toward noon and
the other meals when they get hum.
CRY. Most of the money is made of.
Northern visitors. They 'slive on
Yankees mostly. The North may
have beat the South during the war
but the Southerners are now getting,
even. But, to be truthful, most of the
"skinning' of Yankees is done by
Yankees who moved down here a few
years ago.
This is a most popular winter resorl
and the attractions are varied around
Lake Worth and Palm Beach.
One can sail on Lake Worth, NORTH
and south, Pitts Island, to the Inlet,
to Lantana, down the canal, on thu
ocean from the beach, on the ocearI
from the Lake through the inlet.
You go up and down the Lake fol
bluefish. Shark fishing outside; for
kingdsh outside; for bass from thu
beach. Deep sea fishing from thu
ocean pier at the beach.
You can battle in the great salt waite
swimming pool, also in the surf at til,
beach at all times.
You can take walks to the rubbe
tree, two miles south; to the Cragi,
Place (Reve d'ete), two miles north
to Lake Worth Village, one and one
half miles north; to the Fresh Waite
Lake, two miles; to the pineappI
plantations; along the shore an,
through the many eocoanut shade,
avenues.
Inc entertainments are Royal Poin
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

One Minute Cough Cure Is rightly
named. 1t affords instant relief from
suffering when afflicted with q severe
cough or cold. 1t acts on the throat,
bronchial tubes and lungs and never
fails to give immediate relief. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06


THE St. Louis Republic prints the
following headlines over its Wash
ington special detailing the maiden
speech of Senator Tillman, of South
Carolina, who shocked every one
within his hearing by his wild state
ments: "Sentor Tillman Dishonors
His Name-Sensational and Unwar-
ranted Statements Made in the Senate
by the South Carolinian-He Wants
Cleveland Impeached-The President
and Mr.. Carlisle Arraigned on Base
less Charges and in Bitter Words
He Denounced Both Parties-Finan-
cial Conditions Rallied at--Wall Street
and the Government Charged With
w-Senators Roast
ed-A Jig Danced to Illustrate a Point
An Exhibition of Buffoonery.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
The VERY Best Coal Cheap.

will sell coal in any quantity on the
bank or delivered. My coal is as good
a. any mined anywhere. Idefy COM
petition In prices. Give me a chance
before you buy. My coal bank is Il
miles southeast OF Mexico. Address
W. w. MCGOWAN, Benton City, Mo.
i5d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Senator GILMAN il Endorsed.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Jan. 30-When the
House of Representatives met this
morning Mr.. Godfrey Fowler intro
duced the following concurrent reso-
luton which was referred to the COM
mittee on federal relations:
Resolved, That we have heard with
pleasure and interest the eloquent and
patriotic speech from our junior sena-
tor in the United States Senate, the
Hon. B. r. Tillman, on the 10Th inst,
and we desire to say that by all we
are and hope to be we will sacrifice
our lives if necessary in resisting
tyranny and oppression, believing as
we do that resistance to tyrants is
obedience to God.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

The Midland chief division of the
Salvation Army will hold a congress
at st. Louis on Feb. 18th, 18th and 18th.
This division comprises the States OF
Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska
and South Dakota. Nearly all the
officers, staff, field, local and also a
great many soldiers from these differ
emit States are expected to be present.
Thursday, Feb. 18th, a great farewell
meeting of Commander Booth, who
has been in charge Of the work in
this country for the past nine years,
will take place in the Music Hall at 6
p. m. The Commander will a lso per-
form a h%allelujah wedding Of two well
known officers. 1t will be a move
and interesting occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

The difference between pills and
Simmons Liver Regulator, is just this:
Pills don't go down very easy with
most people, and you feel them after
wards. While Simmons Liver Regu-
iator in liquid or powder s very pleas
ant to take, and the only feeling that
you have afterwards is the great relief
that it gives from Constipation, Bill
iousness, Sick Headache and Dyspep-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Mrs. Barnett Dead.

Mrs. Mollie Barnett, widow of VIM.
Barnett, died at her residence on
West Love street Wednesday morn
ing, Jan. 20, 1895, Of consumption.
Deceased leaves three children. She
was a sister of Green CAN'T and q
worthy woman. The funeral SER
vices were conducted at her late res
idence Wednesday evening at s:3
o'clock by Rev. J. 8. Shouse in the
presence of a large c%oncourse o.
friends. The remains yer taken Il
Laddonia early Thursday morning To-
| interment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

VIM. P. Bradley is home for q few
days to visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
BENZ. F. Bradley. win has just closed
a contract to travel for the firm Of
Cooper, Wells & Co., Of st. Joe, Michi-
gan among the largest manufacturers
Of seamless hosiery in the United
States. Will's many friends in Mexi-
co are glad to see him enjoying good
| health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

AT the present moment the Repub-
lican favorites are well punched at the
head of the field, with Tom Reed
slightly in the lead and Levi p. Morton
having the advantage OF the inside of
the course.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

The Kansas City Globe says: Bob
White, an enterprising Missouri edi-
tor, has offered a silver cup to every
baby born during Christmas week of
1896. Apropose of these events, Mary
vile is to have a new baby carriage
| factory,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

THE acrobatic performances of that
interesting cereal, wheat, r begin
ming to distract the attention of a
number of discriminating observers
from the less sensational gyrations of
Tillmau, Chandler and others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

The Fulton Sun says: An Audrain
farmer figured out last week that he
had walked just 800 miles in raising
one acre of corn. He moved to Mex
leo and walked 900 miles before he
secured a Job.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Piles of people have piles, but De
Wits Witch Hazel> Salve will cure
them. When promptly applied itcures
scalds and burns without the slightest
pain. For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
To Teachers, Directors and District
Jerks.

I viii be pleased to meet You as
County Commissioner Of Audrain
county, at sallee's book store, south
east corner Of the Public Square. viii
be there the second and fourth Satur-
days OF each month from 1 to 4p. IN.
FRENCH HTRoTHER,
tilmay1-gs Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

IL the death of "Uncle Jimmie"
Raynor Mexico loses a good citizen.
He had been Il resident of Audrain
County for more than thirty years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

FROM the manner in which things
are shaping themselves n would
think that there are going to beforty-
five favorite sons at St. Louis this
summer, leaving the territories out
of consideration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

II. B. Bush, of C~entralia, was In the
city last week. He has sold his farm
near Wilson and is thinking of making
his future home near Mexico. The
LEDGER welcomes him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

THE people of this country do not
are what the European nations think
of those Armenian resolutions adopted
by Congress 80 long as the resolutions
arouse the aforesaid European ma
tions to their duty tc Christianity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Lakenan & Barnes, az agents for
N. F. Kilgore, to-day sold his homo
farm of SO acres to Mr.. A.. A. Kitz-
miller, of Wichita, Kas., for SIC, 900.
Mr.. Kitzmiller is one of thu most ex-
tensive breeders of trotting horses In
the United States and will make Mex
leo his home in the near future. We
are glad to welcome such men to a
n;dat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
For Sale.

A ten room dwelling with barn and
other out buildings. All kinds of
choice fruits in bearing. With one to
ten acres land to suit the purchaser.
Situated d mile south of Hardin Col
lege on jefferson street.
aGwtf w. s. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

THE Centralia Guard grows better
as it grows older. This paper has en-
tered upon its twenty-ninth volume
and has changed its form for the bet
ter. "Rody" may be getting a little
rusty but his paper is as bright as a
new dollar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

SCHRApER, the faith healer, will be
in Mexico in a short time. He is now
in Moberly and at last reports was at
work on Buck Kelly, of the Moberly
Monitor. If Schrader relieves Buck
OF his mining craze there is nothing
MOI nobody in Mexico he need be
afraid to tackle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

EVERY Democrat in Mexico should
go to the polls on Monday and exer-
else the right of an American citizen
and help choose good men to I'LL the
offices, %
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

THERE are a great many people all
over the world who will rejoice if the
truth of Russia's alliance with Turkey
is confirmed. They will hope that
putting a responsible power in the
protection of the Christian residents
will end the reign of terror of the
Turk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

JIM CoRBETr didn't even know
enough to tell the bystanders that he
usually came down stairs that way,
the other day when an irate Philadel-
phia fireman threw him down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Coughing ~irritates the delicate or
gans and a~ggravates the disease. In
stead of waiting, try One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t helps at once, max
ing expectorations easy, reduces the
soreness and inflammation. Every one
likes it. For sale by Woodbridge 4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Catarrh can be successfully treated
only by purifying the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Be sure to get
Hoods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Confessed To Horse-Stealiue

MONTGOMERY CRY, No., Jan. 3d.
Sheriff j. w. Sturgeon arrested two
young men here last night who are
wanted in Galloway county for horse
stealing. They r James Myers and
Elmer Kettle. The horses were stolen
from ]. NJ. Bell at Mokane. They con-
fessed and we're taken to Mexico and
delivered 70 Sheriff Windsor, of Cal
laway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Henry Boeger, who lived 8
miles north OF Mexico, died Wednes-
day, Jan. %. Deceased leaves q hus-
band and six children. The remains
we're buried at Progress, this county,
Friday, Jan. 81. Mrs. Boeger was a
worthy woman and will be sadly miss
| ed by her family and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

MCKINLEY is at last beginning to
understand the drift of things, and
consequently to think of withdrawing
from the race.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
m y q KaIIv NJ Knoh NJ

Hon. F. G. Kelly, of Knob Noster, Ia
a candidate for Governor of Missouri
before theRepublican nominating con-
vention. Mr.. Kelly is neither Fiiley
nor anti Filley, and his candidacy will
be watched with more than ordinary
interest by his friends over the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

De Wits Little Early Risers for
biiiousness, indigestion, constipation.
A small pill, a prompt cure For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Col. INGERsoLL has gone back to
lecturing upon Shakespeare. 1t would
be well if he would continue in the
same line and let the Bible alone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Colman's Rural World says: Among
the good ones consigned to J. w. Rob-
ertson & Co.'S combination sale at
Kansas City, February 8, Z and s., we
note AshlandJoe,b by Ashland Wilkes,
dam by Joe Young, and Kate, dam Of
Hood (paoer,2t17.) This Is h timber
that makes winners. They r owned
by G. A. Witherspoon, of Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

In about two months the next
Democratic campaign in Missouri will
begin in earnest. On or about April
1 the new county committees through
out the State will be organized, and
systematic work will be planned for
another old-time Democratic victory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

W. r. Estill, a wealthy farmer and
stock breeder of Howard county, died
in st. Louis at the Baptist Sanitarium
Tuesday, Jan. 2s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

FIREBRAND statesmen are earnestly
advised that there is no present me-
cessity for declaring LII absolute di-
vorce of patriotism from good horse
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Now that A. A. Kitzmiller has To-
Gated here, Mexico is sure to have a
fair this year. Mr.. Kitzmiller is a
wealthy gentleman and is n of the
best known horse men in the west,
owning an extensive string of noted
harness horses. Everybody welcomes
MIR. Kitzmiller to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

DEMOCRATS, harmony is to be de-
sired above everything else. This is
the way to keep the party tightly
cemented together. Let us all pull
together as one man and the Democ-
racy will triumph in national, state,
district, county and municipal con-
tests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

THE Democrats of Mexico can be
relied upon to select only good and
thoroughly efficient men to fill the
offices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Luke Morris is home from
Auxvasse after a pleasant visit with
relatives there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06
Highest of all in Leavenng Power.-Latess Us. COVE Report
RaMRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Born, Jan. 81, 1896, to Rev. and Mrs.
w. B. Taylor, of Versailles, KY, a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-06

DIR. w. r. Rodes has returned from
Sedalia and says that, while his broth
er Joe is quite i'll, the ailment is not
| serious.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-05

"Gemmens thinks we porters make a
heap OBJ money, but we don't" COM
planned sable attendant on a Pullman
car.
as that SOP" replied the passenger.
eyes, sab. rs only made S14 to-day,
sah."-Bay City Chat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-05
Din a RAZOR in BoIIing Water

''The old-fashioned barber imagined
that the cutting qualities of a razor
were benefited by dipping it in very hot
or boiling water" explained tallSative
knight of the razor. He thought the
razor was improved because the hot
water removed a resinous substance
which collected on it. The razor was
improved, but not for the reason given.
1t has been found out that a razor or
other fine steel cutting tool is best tenn
pered at heat of 212 degrees. That is
the exact point of heat where the best
edge can be put on razor. Two hun
dred and twelve degrees of heat is also
boiling point of water, and consequent-
ly when a razor is dipped in boiling
water it gives it a new edge again. The
old-fashioned barber was right, there
fore, though he did not know why he
was right."-Chicago Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-05
A curIousIy-Named Gardsn.

There is garden in Brixton kept by
an old gentleman which presents some
curiosities in floral nomenclature. The
owner has been seized with desire to
label his flowers after the manner Of
botanists, but knowing nothing of
scientific terms, consulted an acquaint-
ance. The result is more amusing
than appropriate, and proves the folly
of wisdom where ignorance is bliss.
Scientific names have been affixed to
all the flowers, but strictly on the prin-
ciple that ga rose by any other name
will smell as sweet" One row bears
the inscription "Nux vomica;" another
is boldly labeled 'Nisi Prius;" a third is
affirmed to be "Ipecaeuanha;" and an
other to be "Particeps criminis." The
amateur gardener is exceedingly proud
of his collection, and no one has en-
lightened him on the incongruity of the
descriptions.-London Telegraph.