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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
HoIden's Gold Bond Experience.

WARRENsBuRG, Mo-, July IT,
About a month ago Holden voted
$4,000 in bonds for a new electric
light plant, but twelve different brok-
ers were asked to float them. They
would buy them on only one condi-
tion-that they should be made paya-
BILE only in gold. The Holden Coun-
Gil, after consulting legal authority,
decided to defer efforts to float the
bonds till after election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
HILL WILL BE ALL RIGHT.
His Former Partner Says the Sena-
tor Will Support the Ticket-A
Third Ticket improbable.

NEW YORK, July Ex-senator Hill
left the city this afternoon for Nor
mandie- by sea, on the Jersey
coast, in company with General Earle,
the proprietor of the hotel at that re-
sort, and a couple of personal friends.
He said prior to his departure:
"There has been no formal confer
ence of party leaders yet. Some Of the
State leaders have discussed the situ-
alton informally, but there has been
nothing like q general conference. I
came down from Albany last night
and dined with Mr.. Whitney. Major
Hinkiey accompanied me and was also
a guest at the dinner"
"Was anything done last night of
which you can speak?" Senator Hill
was asked.
"Nothing," he replied, and then
added: "But be on the lookout; l
think the situation will change in a
day OF two"
The Senator spent an hour at the
Hotel Normandie to-day and conferred
with John B. Stanchfeld, his former
law partner. Mr.. Stanchfield is a can
didate for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton, and is willing to run on a free
coinage platform il necessary. He
has Endorsed the national ticket and
platform.
"Senator Hill will be for the ticket"
said Mr.. Stanchfield to the st. Louis
Republic correspondent. "He will
issue a statement shortly which will
appeal to every Democrat who Ia OPP
posed to McKinieyism. The masses
of the people, 1 am confident, will
support Bryan and Sewall."
Senator German said to-day that he
had not seen Senator Hill nor Mr.
Whitney tor some time.
81 did not participate in the confer
ence at Mr.. Whitney's house last
night" the Senator added, "and the
story to that effect in the morning
papers is incorrect. I have declared
for the Bryan ticket, and it would be
inconsistent for me to listen to the
opposition"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
MR.. WATTERsON's VIEWS.
The Kentucky Editor Praises the
Ticket, But the Platform He De-
nounces in Bitter Terms.

patch to the Herald from Geneva,
Switzerland, says: Colonel Henry
Watterson, who is so~journing with his
family at Geneva, was interviewed
yesterday with regard to the Demo-
cratic crisis in the United States.
"For more than a year." said Col.
Watterson, 81 have heen out of active
politics and on that account l have de-
clined to be drawn into the discussion
of public matters and into exposing
myself to criticisms and responsible
ties which could not be met. But the
condition of affairs at home is too Sc
rious to justify the silence of any man
whose opinions may be desired. What
is it you particularly wish me to speak
Off"
"First, the ticket nominated at
Chicago"
PERSONALLY, it is an exceptional
ticket. Mr.. Bryan is a most worthy
and educated young man, with a talent
for what passes for oratory. MIR.
Sewall is a Democrat of long standing
and credit. 1t is a ticket that may be
made to arouse a good deal of enthu-
siasm, both real and artificial"
"And the PLATFORM"
"Monstrous. 1t not only means
national reputation and sp~oliation,
but is an open door to revolution. If
the leaders of this movement could
come into power those of them who
have any sense of accountability-any
conception of orderly government
would be quickly set aside by the wild
elements behind. In this way civil
war, as foreshadowed by the Chicago
outbreaks last year could be precipi-
tated upon the country. When the
federal power was interposed, the riot
was stopped, but when this was with
held the reign of the mob vas easy
enough"
"What of the proposal to put anoth-
or Democratic ticket in the field?"
"You will OBSERVE" said Colonel
Watterson, slowly, weighing and
measuring what he said, "that those
who are 30 quick to urge concentra-
ton of all sound money me upon
Mckinley are either Republicans or
those Democrats who from a of
sheer outrage and disgust leap at con-
illusions, not caring to take two bites
at a cherry. But there are consid-
erations which neither class takes into
account. There are from 1000, 900 to
1000, 900 of staunch Democrats who
may not be so easily transferred from
one party to the other, yet whose
votes car be made just as effectual in
suppressing anarchy as the votes of
those Republicans who directly sup
port Mckinley.
"These Democrats must have some
abiding place. They cannot find it
under a flag of which one-half is for
sound money and the other half for
Hence a new Democratic
convention with another Democratic
ticket and directed by wise counsels is
the sole hope for the Democratic fu-
ture and would be the one refuge for
those Democrats who have nowhere
else to go. Failure to respect the con- i!
and e~xigencies of these Dem
ocrats will be in the highest degree
at is not certain that a ticket head
ed by Messrs. Carlisle or Whitney, and
upon a real Democratic plat
form, would not get more votes than
the ticket headed by Mr. Bryan. The
complete disintegration of the Demo-
cratic party is IN event to be contern-
plated by thoughtful persons only with
forebodings of evil"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
PERMANENTLY ORGANIZED.
The Bryan Sewall Club Met at the
Court House Friday Night and
Elected 0ficers-Additional
Members Reported.

At a largely attended and enthus-
iastic public meeting held at the
Court House Friday night a Bryan and
Sewall club was permanently organ
lied. Chairman Cook of the State
Central Committee called the meet
ing to order and on motion appointed
w. B. McIntire, ]. N. Stephens, s. s
Craig, J.. s. Snidow and T. H. Mar
shall a Committee on Permanent Or
.gan1zation. While this committee
vas in elaboration the meeting was
favored with al address by Col. Green
Clay. The Committee on Organiza-
ton then reported and recommended
that the following persons be selected
as permanent officers:
President, j. A. Potts.
Vice President, VIM. H. KEENAN,.
Secretary, S. w. Buckley.
Treasurer, r. P. Hopkins.
Sergeant-at-Arms, j. FL. Lane.
On motion of J. G. Bassford the g
port was unanimously adopted.
A Committee on Constitution and
was appointed by the chair
as follows:
s. w. Buckley, j. M. Barker, S. P.
T. G. Allen and j. A. Guth-
rie.
On motion of s. B. Cook the Presi-
dent was authorized to appoint an
Committee, to be hereafter
announced.
Besides being addressed by Col.
Clay, the club was also entertained by
short speeches from President Potts
and P. III. Cullen.
s. s. Craig of the Canvassing Com
.ittee, heretofore appointed, report
ed that, with the assistance of Mr.. G..
O. Davis, he had secured 256 names
since the last meeting of the club, a
number of them being Repub-
Leans heretofore. The club gave Mr.
Craig a rousing vote of thanks for his
very efficient work, and adjourned to
meet next Friday night at s O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
WANTS ONLY ONE TICKET.
Leading Nebraska Populist Favors
Bryan's Indorsement-Says This
Must Be Done.

OMAHA, Neb., July Nv. o.
Strickler, member Of the National
Executive Committee of the Peoples
party, was asked for his opinion as to
the course the Peoples party would
pursue at st. Louis. He said:
81 believe that the nominee of the
Chicago Convention will be indorsed
at st. Louis. 1t is the only thing the
party can do. The nomination of a
second ticket would result in dividing
the silver vote, and would be directly
in the interests of Mckinley and the
gold standard. Such a course would
demonstrate that Populists are more
loyal to their party than the prinei-
Piles for which the party stands. There
is no personal sacrifice which we will
not make in order to obtain relief
from the terrible blight of gold mono
metallism.
"To my mind it would be worse
than folly to nominate a second ticket.
No man of recognized standing in the
party could be induced to accept the
nomination. 1t would be an empty
honor.
81 therefore believe that wisdom
and patriotism alike dictate that all
persons who are opposed to the sin
gle gold standard should subordinate
every other consideration and give to
VIM. J. Bryan the fullest possible sup
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes:
81 have been suffering from Piles for
twenty-five years and thought my
case incurable. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve was recommended to me as a
pile cure, so 1 bought box and it per-
formed a permanent cure" This is
only one of thousands of similar cases.
Eczema, sores and skin diseases yield
quickly when it is used. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

nomination of a candidate forC Congress.
Mr.. Tompkins made a motion to defer
this nomination a week or more. This
was seconded and followed by q heated
discussion, which resulted in the mo-
ton being ruled out of order by the
chairman.
Mr.. Tompkins then made a motion
that the order of business be suspend
ed, which was lost.
B. o. Sims was then placed in nom
nation for Congress by T. T. Turkey,
and a motion was then made that the
rules be suspended and MIR. Sims be
nominated by reclamation. This mo-
ton stirred up another hornets nest
and after being argued a good deal
was lost.
1. j. Sims then placed in nomination
T. T. Turley, of Audrain
Herman Sturgeon, of Audrain Coun-
ty, was also placed in nomination. Mr..
Sturgeon, who was present, declined
the offer of the nomination.
MI. Turley then said that he didn't
feel like accepting the nomination,
and asked the delegates not to consid-
er him as a candidate.
MI. Tompkins then ros and said
that he had made a motion to defer
the nomination, and that it had been
lost. The reason for this was that no
one wanted to accept the nomination
until they knew what the national
platform would be.
1t was then moved and recommend
ed that the nominations be closed.
DIR. Drunert then said that he was
sorry there were so many who were
not willing to make any sacrifice for
the party. The first ballot resulted as
follows:
Sims IS, Turley s. Mr.. Sims was
declared the nominee for Congress
man. :
In a neat speech MI. Sims thanked
the convention for the honor be-
slowed upon him.
Chairman A. Rozell, of the Peoples
Party State Central Committee of
this State, then made a speech in
which he said he did not advocate the
Populists' indorsing the Democratic
platform or candidate.
AS we go to press the convention is
still in session and it is not known
Just when it will adjourn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
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.
Will board boys only at your own price
almost. 1 have half of my number
now, SO speak quick. Come and see
Have two old people to boss
them and 70 that they are we'll cared
for. IL st II. A. FoRgEy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS,a s they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Cartarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect COM
bination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props. To-
ledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Child ScaJded In Death

CENTRALIA, Mo-, July ia two
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. james
Hardin was scalded to death yesterday
at their home, 10 miles south of thii
city. One of the stove legs wal
broken and a brick had been put un-
der the stove. The child was crawl.
ing about the floor and overturned
the stove and emptied a kettle of hot
water upon himself. He lived just {
hours and suffered intense agony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
The Farber Picnic.

FARBER, Mo-, July 18.-About $500
people assembled at the picnic at this
place to-day. Many of the candidates
for State offices were present and
presented their respective claims to
the Democratic voters of Audrain
County, among whom were d. A. Ball,
for Governor; ]. M. Seibert and A. ii.
Kallmeyer, for State Auditor. Champ
Clark made n of the greatest
speeches ever made in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3d Monday in jan
uary, LIST Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-lst Monday in Feb
ruary, list Monday in May, list Monday
in August, 1st Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in Jan
uary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Father and Son For BRYAN.

CHILLICoTHE, Mo-, July 1.-THE
latest and most important converts
to Bryan in Livingston county are
Judge j. M. Davis and his son, W. W.
Davis. Both have been staunch Re-
publicans heretofore. Both have de-
clared that they will support the
Democratic nominee. Judge Davis
has for years been an outspoken advo-
cate of free silver, and despite the
fact that he is president of the First
National Bank, he is in accord with
the national bank plank in the Chicago
platform.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Prof. Frank ~Spaunhurst.
From the Fulton Sun.


Prof. j. F. Spaunhurst left Friday
for Mexico, where he will instruct in
the Audrain Institute. Frank needs
no words of commentator or intro
duction to the teachers of Audrain.
He WAS elected principal OF Bunceton
schools last month, but will return to
Laddonia, where he has been mperin-
tendent for several years aud built up
. school whose reputation is among
the best in the State; especially do
they excel In regular attendance and
punctuality. Laddonia people are
justly proud OF her schools and evil
dence their appreciation Of the able
and successful management Prot.
Sp~aunhurst has given them by max
ing his salary such that other schools
can not take him away. Frank ia
one Of the most successful teachers
in the State and is industrious and en-
thusiastic. The Sun goes with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Rev. MI. Linn Ininred.

While driving to the country Thurs
day afternoon, the team of Rev. l..
f. Linn became frightened from some
unknown cause and ran away, throw
ing him violently to the ground, one
wheel of the wagon passing over his
head and shoulder, infiicting painful,
though not serious wounds. He was
found in an unconscious state, brought
into town and DR.. Rodes called at
once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Sails to the Far North.

SYDNEY, @. B., July 16.-The steam
er Hope, with Lieut.. Peary's arctic
expedition on board, sailed from here
to-day on her Northern voyage of ex-
ploration. Besides the Cornell Uni
versity and Boston parties, under
Profs. Tarr and Burton, Albert Operti,
the well known arctic artist of New
York, accompanies the expedition.
LIEUT.. Peary thinks that the Hope win
the latter part of September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

When we consider that the mites:
tines are about five times as long as
the body, we a realize the intense
suffering experienced when they be-
come inflamed. DeWitt's Collie &
Cholera Cure subdues Inflammation at
once and completely removes the
difficulty. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Little Mary Allen, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. K. II. Allen, had the mis-
fortune to fall of Of a fence yes
terday evening and break her left arm.
The injury is not a ser1ous one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
WIN. E. RUSSELL E A
The Young Ex-Governor of Massachu-
sets Died Suddenly in Canada.

QUEBEC, July 17.-Ex-Gov. VIM. E.
Russell, of Massachusetts, was found
dead this morning, in his fishing camp,
at st. Adelaide, near Grand Pabos,
Quebec. He passed through Montreal
in the best of health, and was then on
his way to the salmon grounds in
Gaspe. The particulars of his death
are very meager.
Grand Pabos, the nearest telegraph
station to st. Adelaide, is a little fish
ing place of only 800 inhabitants, and
there are very few facilities for
getting more explicit information at
present. 1t appears that this morning
the guides found that he slept longer
than usual, and when they wen to
wake him up, it was found that he
was dead. 1t was supposed that he
died of heart disease.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
jefferson Oity's New Court House.

JEFFERSON CTTY, Mo-, July 1.-THE
corner stone of the new $50, 900 Court
House was laid yesterday afternoon
with appropriate exercises before 1 800
people. Judge Treshour and George
t. White, both old-timers, had charge
of the ceremonies. Mayor Silver de-
livered an address.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

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 g. Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

8. o. McClintic and family, of Hat
ton, left Tuesday night for San Fran
cisco, where they will remain some
time visiting relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

1t would be hard to convince a man
suffering from bilious collie that his
agony is due to a microbe with an un-
pr0nouncable name. But one dose of
DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure will
convince him of its power to afford in
slant relief. 1t kills pain. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

We are anxious to do a little good
in this world and can think of no
~pleasanter or better way to do it than
by recommending One Minute Cough
Cure as a preventive of pneumonia,
consumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Fire at Sailing.

The Centralia Courier says: Fire at
Sailing Saturday night destroyed the
stock of groceries belonging to M. A.
Crawford q Son and a blacksmith
shop. The origin of the fire is a mys-
terry. 1t broke out about IL p. m. and
was under Roadway when discovered.
Elmer Crawford, who slept in the
store, came near being burned to
death. III 1t had not been for MIR.
Cobb he certainly would have lost his
life. Mr.. Cobb had been to town with
hogs and in going home discovered
the flames and raised alarm justin time
to arouse the boy and save his life.
Mr.. Capp owned the blacksmith shop
and b. F. Turner the store building.
1t is not known whether they had any
insurance OF not. There was 81, 100
insurance on the stock of goods. 1t is
thought the fire originated from a
cigar stub, though nothing is known
definitely. The parties will probably
not rebuild.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Pass the good work along the line.
Piles IA be quickly cured without an
operation by simply applying De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. For sale
by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Charles Lavender Sailed AWAY.

MACON, Mo-, July 17.-Charles Cav
ender, of this county, has a peculiar
action filed against him in the courts
here. Mr.. Lavender is charged with
stealing and converting to his own
use an air ship belonging to Prof. Dill
linger, who was to give an ascension
at Ethel on the Fourth.
II seems that Lavender inflated the
thing and sailed away in it the night
before and is now probably enjoying
a visit with the man in the moon, at
least the police officers OF Macon
County don't know where to find him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

The onlycountries now on the mono
metallic silver basis are Bolivia, Cen
trail America, China, Colombia, E.
uador, India, Japan, Mexico, Persia,
Peru and Tripoii.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
hporASIfa
MERCURY

table. and one Thousand dollars reward is
offered for proof to the contrary. 1t
never fails 10 Z Contagious BLOOD
Poison, Scrofslla, Eczema. Rheumatism.
Cancer, or atuy other disease OF the
blood. If y,,u have a blood disease,
take q remedy which will not iniure you.
Beware Of mercury; don't do violence
to your system. Don't get bottled mn
Our book sent free to any address.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
7 A WELCOME HOME.
HALF Of Lincoln's Population Crowded
to the Depot.

LINCOLN, NEB., July 17.-Amidst an
uproar of booming cannon, pealing
church bells, screaming steam whis-
ties and the shouts of 10000 people,
William j. Bryan, the Democratic
nominee for President, entered the
of Nebraska this evening
Halt the population of the city, men,
women and children, was at the depot
to welcome him home. 1t was a non
partisan reception, for both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans participated in
it. The Mayor of the city, the City
Council and distinguished citizens of
every political belief were at the train.
AS far as the eye could reach were
thronged streets, crowded windows
and enthusiastic shouters on the roofs
of the houses. There were bands of
music, men carrying banners with
notices complimentary to the Demo-
cratic leader, and flags and bunting
hung from the fronts of the business
houses and dwellings. All day long
excursion trainG brought in people
from the surrounding country, and
tonight the whole town was in a tur-
moil of enthusiastic delight.
At Kansas City this morning MIR.
Bryan was approached by several re-
porters of that city, who sought to in
terview him.
81 do not wish to be interviewed on
any question involving religion" he
finally said, in answer TO several que
ries, adding, 81 will say all l have to
say about that face to face with the
people,"
There was a regular Western re-
ception for Mr.. Bryan at the little
town of Rulo, which stands just across
the border. 1t was the first Nebraska
town passed on the route. AS the
train pulled into the station a Bryan
club of about fifty members, each of
whom had a double barreled shotgun,
was lined up along the track, and they
fired a salute.
AS soon as MI. Bryan and his family
alighted from the train in Lincoln they
were driven to their home, where
friends and neighbors had prepared a
feast for them. The honse had been
deliberately decorated with flags and
bunting, and the lawn was hung with
electric lights.
From their home they driven
in a carriage, escorted by Bryan
marching clubs and military bands, to
the State House, where they received
the citizens of the capital city. The
great corridor beneath the dome of
the Capitol was banked up with ferns
and tropical plants. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan stood beneath the dome, and
passed through from north
to south and wer presented to them.
When the reception was i've Mr..
Bryan went to a platform erected at
the north end of the State House,
where he addressed what is said to
have been the largest congregation of
people ever assembled in Lincoln. His
speech was short, for there was a
most unpleasant drizzling rain falling.
There was no introductory speech.
MI. Bryan was among his own people
and needed non When he came
forward he was received with a thun-
derous applause.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Ed. Beatty, 4 merchant OF Cant,
had the misfortune to break an arm
last Thursday.