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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

AS Judge James B. CAN'T has an
nounced in a card to the public that
he will not be candidate for Cover
nor, the race is now left to Col. Lon.
V. Stephens, ex-State Senator Dave
Ball and Insurance Commissioner
James Waddill. Up to this time thir-
teen counties have selected delegates
to the State nominating convention.
OF these eleven, namely: Reynolds,
Miller, Cooper, Cole, Douglas, Iron,
Lewis, Platte, Scott, Holt and Butler,
have instructed for Stephens; one,
Pike, for Ball, and one, Atchison, gave
no instructions. The outlook for Col.
Stephens could hardly be better
Johnson County Star.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

"My mother, my wife and myself use
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy when
ever troubled with cough or cold.
1t is the medicine of our home. l do
not know how we could do without it.
We feel that it is an indispensable ar
ticie. The people in this vicinity too
are beginning to learn of the merits of
this excellent medicine. I never lose
an opportunity to testify to its value
for it has saved many q DOCTORS bill
in my family. W. s. Musser, pro-
prietor of the Musser House, Wilhelm,
Pa" This remedy is famous for its
cures of bad colds. Try it and you
too will recommend it to your friends.
For sale by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Mr.. w. II. Smith, editor of The Ar
gus, Benton, Pa, recommends rem
edy for diarrhma which he has used
with magical effect. "Several weeks
ago." he says" | purchased bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and
Diarrhma Remedy, and after using
less than one-third OF the contents
the results were magical eifecting an
entire cure. heartily and cheerfully
recommend the remedy to al! suffer-
ing from diarrhea." This remedy is
for sale by G. A. Buekner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16
LON. v. STEPHENS.
Overwhelming Majority OF the Demo
cratic Press for Him.

From the jefferson City Tribune, June IL
The Democratic papers of the State
continue to boom Hon. Lon. V. Steph-
ems for Governor, as thefollowing ex-
tracts show:
There is no Disgusting the fact that
Lon. V. Stephens is the peoples choice
for Governor. If the bosses don't like
it, they can make the most of their
dislike Centralia Courier
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

by the application of brain and muscle
to the natural resources Of this coun-
try, creates wealth, is as much of a
business man as the man who goes
upon the Board of Trade and bets up
on the price of grain. The miners who
60 thousand feet into the earth, or
climb 1900 feet upon the cliffs and
bring forth from their hiding places
the precious metals to be poured in
the channels of trade, are as much
business men as the few financial
magnates who, in a back room, cor
ner the money of the world.
We come to speak for this broader
class of business men. All, my friends,
we say not one word against those
who live upon the Atlantic coast, but
those hardy pioneers who braved all
the dangers of the wilderness, who
have made the desert to blossom as
the rose, those pioneers away out
there, rearing their children near to
natures heart, where they cen mingIe
their voices with the voices of the
birds; out there where they have
erected school houses for the educa-
tion of their young and churches where
they praise their Creator, and cem-
eteries where sleep the ashes of their
dead-are as deserving of the consid-
Grafton of this party as any people in
this country. Great applause.)
FROM ENTREATY TO DEFIANCE.
1t is for these we speak. We do not
come as aggressors. Our war is not a
war of conquest. We are fighting in
the defense of our homes, our families
and posterity. loud applause
We have petitioned and our en-
treaties have been disregarded. We
have begged and they have Knocked,
and our calamity came.
We beg no longer; we entreat no
more; we petition no more; we defy
them. Great applause, and confusion
of the silver delegations
The gentleman from Wisconsin has
said that he fears a Robespierre. My
friend, in this land of the free, you
need fear no tyrant who will spring up
from among the peole. What we need
is an Andrew jackson, to stand as
Jackson stood, against the encroaeh-
ments of aggrandized wealth. Great
applause.)
They tell us that this platform was
made to catch votes. We reply to
them that changing conditions make
new issues; that the principles upon
which rest Democracy are as ever
lasting as the hills, but that they must
be applied to new conditions as they
arise. Conditions have arisen, and
we are attempting to meet those con-
ditions. They tell us that the income
tax ought not to be brought in here;
that it is new idea. They criticise
us for our criticisms of the Supreme
Court of the United States. My
friends, we have not criticised; we
have simply called attention to what
you know. If you want criticisms
read the dissenting opinion of the
Court; that viii give You criticisms.
| (Applause.1 They say we passed an
unconstitutional law. ! deny it. The
income tax was not unconstitutional
when it was passed. 1t was not un-
constitutional when it went before the
Supreme Court for the first time.
IL did not become unconstitutional
until one Judge changed his mind, and
we can not he expected to know when
q Judge viii change his mind. Cap
pIause and a voice, SHIT 'em again. ,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16
-smr BRYAN 0F NEBRASKA.

Mr.. Bryan has been nominated for
President by the Democrats. He
comes before the people an ideal can
didate we'll betitting the cause he rep
sents and the platform upon which he
firmly stands. The declaration of
principles of the Democracy is fit
reflex of the man.
He has brought to the battle heart
that has not been gangrened by pol
itical defeat or corrupted by spoil.
Poor in purse he is only proud of his
sterling manhood and his clean hands.
OF these he is as proud as was Roscoe
Conkling. His golden rule is the
same standard as that followed by that
half mythical, half historical charac-
ter, Le Hire, the Rough Rider, who
daily prayed to God: go God, do
Thou this day by lie Hire as lie Hire
would do by Thee, vert Thou LIE Hire
and lie Hire we're God"
The great West and the land of the
Sunny South can see in this young
Apollo Belvedere the radiant picture
OF their glowing hopes. Born in the
State Of the great Lincoln, whom
many look upon as a Joshua raised
up by God to unite torn and bleed
ing nation, he has breathed the same
air of freedom. Though reared by
radical Republican, he has espoused
no cause but that OF Democracy.
Though sorely tempted by the Popu-
lists of his own State to renounce his
party, he held fast, believing that the
reforms which he most cherished
could only be obtained at the hands of
the party of Jefferson and Jackson,
Benton and Frank Blair. Though the
adopted child of far Western State,
he promises, like the famed Corsican,
to become the first citizen of the Re-
public.
Some may think him too young.
Bryan is but thirty-six. Byron died
at that age, but he felt, as did the
world, that in deeds he had lived an
hundred years. He is yet alive, for
he demonstrated the wonderful posi-
bilities OF the English language. Be-
fore Napoleon was that age he had
made France the wonder and the
glory OF Earth. Chatterton, the won
derful boy, never reached his major
ity. Think Of Bryan's possibilities!
He will not reach the Psalmist's allot-
ment until the year of our Lord, 1890.
Itas is.u
thusiasm; he is made of the
stuff of which the American peo-
pie fashion their popular heroes.
We are not worshipers, but
we bow the head in reverence to
the graces Of heart and the powers of
mind. The Canton Major may well
ask his advance agent IL the money
that railroaded him through at st.
Louis was we'll spent.
Many Missourians are sorry it was
not Bland. There were but two avail
able men before tho convention. We
got one of them. The other was
Mr.. Bland. Every State could not
have Its first choice; Missouri got the
only other choice It had.
Bryan is strong with the Populists,
the silver Republicans and the Bimet-
allie League, with the sugar growers
of tho South, with the Democrats
everywhere. The A. p. A. cannot
fight him.
Now for the battle; Bryan's classic
face will be to the Democracy as was
the crested plume Of the brave Navarro
to the knights who fought at Ivry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes:
"I have been suffering from Piles for
twenty five years and thought my
case incurabIe. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Saive was recommended to me as
pile cure, 30 bought box and II per-
formed permanent cure.n This is
only one of thousands OF similar cases.
Eczema, sores and akin diseases yield
quickly when II liz used. For sale by
Woodbridge Il Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

The Butler Democrat, which has been
standing out in opposition to Lon. V.
Stephens for Governor, admits that
he will carry Bates County, and says
further: "He will probably carry all
the counties in this part of Missouri" !"
The fact is, Mr.. Stephens strength is
confined to no one section of Missouri
Thus far he has carried counties in all
parts of the State. Webb City Senti-
mol
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

1t is now conceded by large major
ity of the Democrats of Missouri that
Hon. Lon. V. Stephens will be the
nominee of the Democratic party of
Missouri for Governor, and it goes
without saying that he will be elected
if nominated. Mr.. Stephens is an ar
dent advocate of the unlimited free
coinage of silver at ratio of 10 to 1.
The gold bug element have confidence
in Mr.. Stephens ability. Several
counties have already instructed for
MIR. Stephens. Howard County will
fall into line and instruct for him. The
combination in Howard County is
Stephens for Governor and Pitts for
State surer.--Armstrong Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

THE Vandalia Leader appeared this
week in n beautiful dress of new
type. While tho type is cold style"
the paper is up-to-da in every par
ticular and bears the impress of care
ful preparation throughout. Col. Frost
has made a bright, live, readable paper
of the Vandalia Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

IT ia understood that Hon. Theo.
Brace, of Monroe county, whose
term aa Judge of the Supreme Court
expires with this year, is candidate
for re election. Judge Brace has
made n splendid record as Judge.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

1t now appears that Hon. Lon. V.
Stephens will have practically no op-
position for the Democratic nomina-
tion for Governor. His name will add
much strength to the ticket. Mr..
Stephens official record as State
Treasurer for the past six years is be-
yond reproach, and il elected to the
Governorship he will make an execu-
tive of whom the State of Missouri
will have reason to be proud. st.
Francois Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

In the days when many newspapers
and office holders were afraid to speak
for silver, Lon. V. Stephens was bold
and fearless for silver. That is why
the people of the Southwest are for
him. Western Enterprise, Rich Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16
For the Exa;onfsderates

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo-, July TO-
Mr.. Grove Young, the wealthy citizen
OF HigginsyIlIe, who died here few
days ago, made in his win a handsome
bequest to the ex-Confederate Sol
diers' Home at that city. 1t gives the
Home $500 year for twenty five
years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Not SotluS, zoS.
As the fourth ballot was in progress
Gov. Stone, of Missouri, took the
stand and read a telegram from Mr..
Bland, in which he said that both Of
the candidates should not be from the
West and he wished to withdraw.
Missouri then cast her vote for Nc
Lean.
Later telegram was received from
Mclean in which he said he wished to
have no more votes cast for him.
On the fifth ballot the contest was
lowered to Mclean, of Ohio, and
Sewell, of Name. When Sewell, had
received 476 votes several states who
had voted for Mclean changed to
Sewell, and at sos his nomination was
made unanimous.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

THE leaders of the National Silver
party and the Populist party who are
in Chicago declare unanimously that
their organizations will indorse the
nomination of Bryan at the conven-
ton TO be held in st. Louis on July %.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

liz view of Hobarts inability TO
make a speech OF even the most COM
monplace sort, the announcement that
he will not take the stump is bit of
campaign humor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

We are anxious to do little good
in this world and can think OF no
pleasanter or better way to do 1t than
by recommending One Minute Cough
Cure as preventive OF pneumonia,
consumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds.
For sale by Woodbridge & Pordy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Small in size, but great IN results.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers act gently
but thoroughly, curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and constipation. Small
pill, safe pill, best pill. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

IT is merely an incident of the cam
paign, perhaps, but there are people
who see q connection between Mr..
Hobart's coal trusts increase in prices
and the contribution the tail end of
the Mckinley ticket is expected to
make :,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

UNCLE CHARLIE DANA shows DIS
nosition to rub it in on Whitelaw Reid,
bat, come to think of it, Reid probably
deserves it for all his shabby treat
ment of poor old Horace Greeley.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Pass the good work along the line.
Piles can be quickly cured without an
operation by simply applying De-
Wits Witch Hazel salve. For sale
by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

HANNA is giving a good imitation OF
a man who is becoming thoroughly
frightened at what is ahead OF him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

w. w. Fry has returned home from
Richmond, where he attended the
Confederate reunion, whence he went
to New York. He had most. enjoy
able trip.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Mrs. b. F. Dobyns is home from
Kentucky, where she has been visiting
for some weeks. She was aceompan-
led by Miss Best, of MaysviiIe, KY,
who will visit her for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

HE'S n poor Democrat who goes
upon the housetop to prophecy HIS
party's defeat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

THE nomination was a disappolnt-
ment to Missouri, but the next best
man to MIR. Bland was selected.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

If only those were allowed to vote
on the financial question who under
stand it the vote would be almighty
alim.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

1t would be hard to convince a man
suffering from bilious collie that his
agony is due to q microbe with an un-
pronouncable name. But one dose Of
DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure will
convince him of its powerto afford in
slant relief. It kills pain. For sale by
Woodbridge q Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

IT is our guess that the Democrats
will come very near TO all voting the
ticket, and that it will also be voted
by many Republicans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

THE defeat OF Mckinley is the only
way for the people to rebuke the pur-
chase OF a presidential nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Mems, ladies', boys and children's
tan shoes and slippers away below
cost at Turner, Jackson & Cos.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Mrs. Richard Hoban and family, for
merry OF Mexico, now Of Kansas City,
are visiting Mrs. John Hoban and
family, Of this city,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

"Wake up, Jacob, day Ia breaking,a
So said DeWitt's Little Early Risers To
the man who had taken them to
arouse his sluggish liver. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Mrs. Jno. r. Bishop has returned to
her home in st. Louis after a pleasant
visit with Mrs. W. x. Potts and other
friends In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

CONGRESSMAN GRosvENoR Is al
ready declaring that the Repooiicah
platform cuts no ice in Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

THERE is but one national Demo-
cratic ticket, and we are Tor II hrsi,
last and all the time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16
Bryan and SeWell.
Maine'S Ex-COngressman Chosen
For ViCe-PreSident on
the 9th Ballot.
BLAND COULD HAVE HAD 1T, BUT
WIRED HIS WITHDRAWAL
TO GOV. STONE.
Mclean, of Ohio, and Sewell Fought
it Out On the Fifth Bsllot-The
Latter is Victorious
Nomination is Made
Unanimous.

Hon. Arthur Sewell, of Maine, was
chosen for Vice. President by the Chi
cago convention at 3:Os last Saturday
fternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

MISSOURI had the man for the hour,
but she didn't seem to have the man.
ayers. St. Louis Republic.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

How about Joe Hickey, OF Missouri,
and his s'bar'r' he was going to BRING
home?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

Mrs. J.. A. Harrison and daughters
have returned from st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16

will grow in the streets of every city
in this country. loud applause.
My friends, we shall declare that
this nation is able to iegisiate for its
own people on every question, without
waiting for the aid or consent of any
other nation on earth. (Appiause.)
And upon that issue We expect to
carry every single State in the Union.
(Applause.) / shall not slander the
fair State of Massachusetts, nor the
State of New York, by saying that
when its citizens are confronted with
the proposition will not slander
either one by saying that the people
of those States will declare our help
less impotency as nation to attend
to our own business. 1t is the issue of
l776 over again-our ancestors, when
the 100000 had the courage to de-
clare their political independence of
every other nation upon the earth.
Shall we, their descendants, when we
have grown to 10000, 900, declare that
W. esAS hSoc AAdh cAf toiC-
fathers? No, my friends, it will never
be the Judgment of the people.
Therefore, we care not upon what
lines the battle is fought. If they say
bimetallism is good but We can not
have it until some nation helps us, we
reply that instead of having gold
standard because England has, we
shall restore bimetailism, and then
let England have bimetallism because
the United States has. (Applause.) If
they dare to come out and in the open
defend the gold standard as good
thing, we shall fight to the uttermost,
having behind us the producing mass
es of this nation and the world. Hav-
ing behind us the commercial interests
and the laboring interests, and all the
toiling masses, we shall answer their
demands for a gold standard by say
ing to them you shall not press down
upon the brow of labor this crown of
thorns. You shall not cruelty man
kind upon cross of gold. (Great
applause.)
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-07-16
Mrs. Anna Gage, wife Of Ex.
Deputy U. S. Marshal,
Columbus, Kan., says:

of TWINS in
less than 20 min
ntes and with
scarcely any pain
after using only
two bottles Of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
A Remarkable Pumpkin.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Russell, well-known
colored citizens of Wabash, Ind, are
in possession of freak in vegetable
growth that is marvel to their neigh.
bors. Last October Mr.. Russell bought
several large, yellow pumpkins which,
with joyous snticipations OF delicious
pie on Thanksgiving and Christmas,
he stored away in his cellar. Several
of them were consumed and on Mon.
day only one pumpkin remained and
it was resolved to make that up into
pies for Christmas Day. Ms. Russell
brought the golden globe from the
cellar, cut it open and was sstonished
to find that, while the flesh of the
vegetables interior was sound and
sweet, the seeds had sprouted and were
growing at q lively rate. Some OF the
leaves thrown out were two inches IN
length and of q bright green color.
The seeds themselves had apparently
taken firm hold in the meat OF the
pumpkins, but how the miniature vine
managed to thrive in the dark, air
tight cavity is a mystery to all who
have seen the phenomenon. Many
visitors call to examine the pumpkin
with the vine on the interior, and that
part of the pumpkin will be preserved
as long as it will lsst.-Chicsgo Times
Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
Great Historic Rivers.

The Amoor, the great stream of
China and Siberia, is 1900 miles long
and is frozen for nearly nine months
of the year.
The st. Lawrence River is only IT'S
miles long, but if the lake system is
counted in it reaches for 1000 miles.
The Volga, the great river Of Rus
sia, is 2300 miles long and drains
nearly one-half the European domin-
ions of the Gear.
The Mackenzie, the principal river
of the Dominion, is $500 miles long
and drains an area equal to one-half
of the United States.
The River Thames is only from a
quarter to half mile wide at London,
but has more commerce than any other
stream in the world.
The Euphrates is 1880 miles long.
Most of its lower course is through a
sandy desert and for several hundred
miles it has no tributaries.
The Po. in North Italy, is 800 miles
long. The deposits at the mouth have
gained 80 rapidly upon the sea that q
point which in the time of Augustus
was seaport town is now eighteen
miles from the Adriatic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
LCat Party.

Mrs. R. Dorsey Coale. as chaporon,
for her feline pets, gave = ncat at
home" at her residence, No. s65 Park
avenue, Baltimore, Md. Moss Of the
cats were taken to the house in white
bags with shirred.up mouths.
The especial host and hostess were
Mrs. Dorsey Coale's Angora cats,
Tiger and Phoebe Ann, and Mrs.
George B. Coale's Tabitha. The last
mentioned was chaperoned by Miss
Nellie Bowison, Mrs. Dorsey Coale's
sister, who also loves cats. As mark
OF honor to the visitors the home
cats wore big Elizabethan ruffs OF
white paper, tied with bows of blue.
and red ribbons. 49,
The, visitors wore ribbon bows to
set off their glossy fur coats. They
included Mrs. Frank Redwood's Nal.
tese Oraferty, Graeme Turnbull's An
CORA John Murdoch Turnbull and
Hunt r. Mayo's Thomas Rita.
After the cats had become acquaint-
ed they were shown q Christmas tree,
which was brilliantly lighted and hung
with imitation kittens and mice, little
jugs of milk and dainty baskets of raw
beef and boxes Of catnip. These
dalnties were distributed, and the cats
commenced their enjoyment.
When the visiting cats became sleepy
the hostesses were bundled of to bed,
the visitors we're returned to their
bags and carried off home. And so the
cat party ended.-New York World.