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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
DEATH IN A COLLISION.
A Crowded Pioneers Excursion Train
From Omaha, Neb., Wrecked by
a Freight Train in lows
Twenty-N Nine Lives Lost.

OMAHA, NEB., July 11.-This MORN
ing the Union Pacific Pioneers were
taken over the Chicago & Northwest
ern railroad to picnic for the day at
Logan. At 1880 O'Clock to- might, az
the excursion train, loaded with
1900 persons, all of whom lived in and
about this city, was moving out OF
Logan, it was struck by a freight train
of the Northwestern going east. The
two engines crashed together, and in
an instant, freight and passenger
coaches were piled, one upon the tor
of another.
Word was at n ce SEN to this city
and in a short time a special with doc
tors and officers of the road on board
left Council Bluffs. Reporters were
detailed to accompany the train, but
instead Of allowing them to do so the
officials elected them with the remark
that eve don't want any damned re-
porters.".
NINETEEN DEAD IDENTIFIED.
So far as could be learned at a late
hour twenty nine persons were killed
outright and fifty-one injured. many
of them probably fatally. There were
u few doctors on the ground-not
enough to give attention to one-third
of the sufferers.
Among the piles of dead and dying,
people yer hunting at midnight tor
friends and those dear to them, the
railroad officials standing around,
maintaining sullen silence, and refus'
ing to furnish any Information.
Iu this city the Office of the road was
besieged by the people in search of in
formation, but none vas given out, il
being the studied aim of the railroad
people to suppress everything posi-
BILE in connection with the wreck,
stating that it concerns them and not
the publice.
MANY FRIGHTFULLY MANGLED.
The baggage car of the excursion
train was t~elescoped into the
coach, forcing its way among men,
women and children, killing and
managing them frightfully. Many
Of the dead are 80 mangled that it will
be almost impossible to identify them,
One man was caught while trying
TO escape through a window and was
found hanging dead with his head cut
off.
Little children, whose parents were
killed, were running around, calling
for their parents. Doctors McGaveny
and Colt were soon on the scene from
Missouri Valley on a special train and
everything is being done that circum-
stances will permit.
The cause of the accident was an
oversight of the conductor of the ex-
cursion train of the fact that train No.
SO was due there at the time he pulled
out.
TW ENTY-EIGHT DEAD.
OMAHA, NEB., July 12.-Twenty-
eight persons were killed and fifty-one
injured, many of whom will die, as the
result of the collision last night on
the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
road near Logan, 10. Twenty-fou of
the dead are identified, and the others
are SO badly mutilated that identifi-
cation is hardly possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
PETER IS AT SEA.
He Does Not Want Bryan Endorsed
by the Populists.

Topeka, KAN, July 11.-Among the
Congressman William j. Bryan for
President is hailed with enthusiasm.
About the only prominent Populist
who does not favor the Endorsement
of Bryan by his party is Senator PEI
fer. He says, regarding the matter:
81 think it would be improper for
the Populisss at st. Louis to indorse
Mr.. Bryan. My opinion is that the
Populists should adopt their own plat
form and name their own candidate
for the Presidency.
"My reasons for thinking thus are
that by Endorsement of Bryan we
would, TO a certain extent, lose our
identity and the preservation of a nat
ional Populistic organization at this
time is highly essential. We cannot
afford to abandon party organiza-
ton any more than can the Demo-
Gratis.
"Though / am opposed, however, to
convention Endorsement of Bryan by
our party, / do believe that fusion and
combinations on electoral tickets
should be made in various states to
secure the full strength of silver.n
Chairman John w. Briedenthal, of
the State Populist Central Committee,
said: :
"There is cause for general rejoicing
over the nomination of Bryan. 1t is
the very best nomination that could
have been made. OF course, there is
no telling what the st. Louis Conven-
ton may do, but l do not believe that
a better move could be made than to
indorse Bryan, and if such a thing as
fusion is contemplated, | feel sure
Bryan will he the man."
MI. Briedsnthal was the first Tope-
kan to wire congratulations to Bryan.
The Populist leader also wired j. G.
Johnson, Democratic National Com
from Kansas, to try and
Bryan for the fall festival held
here this fall. Mckinley will be here,
and BriedenthaI thought it a good
time, also, for Bryan.
Briedenthal Is personally and inti-
mately acquainted with Bryan, mainly
account of being a member of the
lodge with the Nebraska orator
and nominee-the Modern Woodmen.
There is no doubt that Kansas Pop
ulists favor Endorsement of Bryan at
the st. Louis Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
THEY WILL SUPPORT BRYAN.
Hill, Murphy, Gorman, Brice and
Smith Are For Him.

NEW YORK, July 13.-The Journal
says in its news columns:
SIT may now be safely stated that
Senators Hill and Murphy, of New
York, Senator German, of Maryland,
Brice, of ohio, and Smith, of New
Jersey, will support Bryan and sewall,
though they will ignore the Chicago
platform.
sThis Information has come directly
from two Of the Senators named, but
they are pledged among themselves
not to discuss the question until after
there has been an exchange of views
between the party leaders OF the
Eastern States. The conference of
the leaders will be held possibly on
Tuesday or Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
MR.. SEWALL OF MAINE.
His Family Has Built Vessels for More
Than 20 Years at Bath, Maine.

CHICAGO, July 11.-Arthur Sewall,
of Maine, Democratic candidate for
Vice President, is a man of strong
character and picturesque personal
ity. He was born in Bath, Maine,
November %, 1885, and comes from a
line of Puritans who trace back their
blood to one of England's kings.
John Sewall, who founded the family
in New England, sailed from Govern
try in 1854 and located in Newbury-
port, Mass. In 1870 the family be-
came possessed of a large tract OF
land in Maine, where they settled, and
it has been the home of the Sewalis
ever since.
Primarily, Arthur Sewall is a ship
builder. His family have been ship
builders for three generations. He
built the first steel steamer W con-
structed. Two years ago the Roam
oke and the Rappahannock, two of
the largest frame ships ever launch
ed, were launched from his yards.
To-day Mr.. sSewall owns go vessels
which sail upon every sea. He is
president of both the firms of Arthur
Sewall & Co. and the Bath Ship
Building Company. Thus Mr.. Sew
ellis interests have always been in
the direction of free trade.
The Maine nan has been both a
banker and an officer and stakeholder
of railroads. He is president of the
| Bath National Bank. Until a year ago
he was president of the Maine Cen
trail Railroad, and he has extensive
holdings in various other railroad
| companies. He also has an interest
in the Bath Iron Works, of which
General Hige is president, and this
company has built q large number of
iron ships for the government. Mr..
SewaIl's hereditary wealth has, by
his splendid business ability, been in
| creased, until he is reputed to be
worth So, O0O, 900.
In politics Mr.. Sewall is best known
for eight years of service on the
| National Democratic Executive Com
mittee. He has always been a Demo-
crat in tariff ideas, and six years ago
he became a convert to the cause of
free silver. While as firm as a rock
in his convictions on this issue, he is,
like large minds, tolerant of the opin-
ion of others, and Is uniformly cour-
teous with those who differ with him.
He was an Alderman of Bath in 1876
and 1877, and at another time made an
unsuccessful race for the United States
Senate.
While q man of deep reading and
culture, Mr.. Sewall is not college
man. He lives in a magnificent home,
which is located upon a hill covered
with ancient trees and which is also
the spot upon which he was born. In
1859 he married Miss Emma ID. Crock
er of the same town, and they have
two sons. 1t is an interesting fact
that Harold Sewall, the elder, who
was Consul to Samoa several years
ago, becamea Republican and his con-
victions of the doctrines of his party
are as deep-seated al his fathers.
He is an active worker in the ranks
of the Maine Republicans, and a year
ago, after a great speech he delivered
in Fanueil Hall, he was called the
"seeond Webster" w. ID. SewaII,
the younger son, ia engaged in ship
building with his father.
Mrs. Sewall is a woman of marked
culture and attractiveness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
FOR THE ARCTIC REGIONS.
The Peary Expedition Steamer Sets
Sail For Sidney.

ST. JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND, July
1.-THE Peary expedition steamer
Hope sailed for Sydney last night.
She carries a rev of II men. Capt.
John Bartlett is master; Capt. VIM.
Smith, chief officer; John Pomeroy,
second officer; James Bradbury, chief
engineer; Fred Martin, second engi-
neer; William Goldley, cook; Henry
D~evereaux, steward, and James King,
assistant steward. One fireman, seven
seamen and Capt. Cook are the only
ones on board who took part in last
years expedition. The Hope carries
twelve months provisions and nine
boats, and 1t is prepared for every
amarOenry
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
GOV. 0 CHOSEN.
He is UNANIMOUSLY Elected National
Committeeman From Missouri to
Succeed Col. Grit. Prather.

CHICAGO, ILL, July 11.-GovernoI
Stone is Missouri's member of the new
Democratic National Committee. He
was elected this morning to succeed J.
Grit. Prather, who has served the
Democracy of the State so long in that
capacity. The delegation was called
to meet at the Coliseum at 800 O'Clock,
All the delegates had not reached the
Auditorium when m of the secreta-
ries of the convention announced from
the platform that Missouri mad not
yet named her member of the COM
mittee, and said that the delegation
would announce its choice at the
earliest possible moment.
The delegates were waiting in one
Of the committee rooms for the pres
ence of the full delegation before they
went ahead. There was a hurried
conference among the members. Sem
ator Vest and several others were
absent, but the chairman of the con-
vention vas asked to wait until a com
mitteeman could be elected. Gov.
Stone and George W. Allen, Colonel
M. G. Wetmore and Colonel Nick Bell
had all signitied their unwillingness to
accept the place. There was a mani
fest disposition on the partof the dele
gates to prevent the honor from going
to either st. Louis or Kansas City and
1t became evident at once that it would
go to Governor Stone in spite of his
declination or to M. E. Benton.
Only one ballot was taken and Stone
was the unanimous choice of the dele
gates present. The ballot can hardly
be called formal, al after the prelimi-
nary conference as to the availability
Of those whose nanses had been mem
toned for the place, no one else was
talked OF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
BfDSFOK
HIGHWAY BRIDGE.

an Tuesday, August 4, 1896, at the
~ eastfront door of the Court House
in Mexico; Missouri, ] will let to the
lowest and best bidder the contract
for building one 65-foot span iron high
way bridge with - foot road way, sit
uated over Littleby creek, near Frank
Eardel's, about 8 miles northeast Of
town.
Plans and specifications may be seen
in my Office.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids. G. K. ALLEN,
Road and Bridge Commissioned for
Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

LEBANON, Mo-, July AT. j. Brad
shaw, chairman of the Democratic
Congressional Committee of the
Eighth District, has called o meeting
of the committee, to be held at Rolla
next Monday, July 20. The committee
will at this meeting fix the time and
place and issue the call for a conven-
ton to nominate a candidate for Con-
gress. MIR. Bland has announced his
candidacy for Congress, and will be
nominated by reclamation. The con-
vention will likely be held the first
week in August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

As powerful, invigorating tonic,
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription i'm
parts strength to the whole system
and to the womb and its appendages
in particular. For over-worked,
"worn-out," "run-down," debiItated
teachers, miIliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, "shop- girls" house,
keepers, nursing mothers and feeble
women generally. Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the greatest
earthly boon, being unequaied as an
appetizing cordial and restorative
fouia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Live Stock Market.

ST. Louis, July 15.-The supply OF
native cattle yesterday was liberal,
the bulk being steers, mostly medium
to good. Prices ranged as follows:
Steers from $3.50 to s4.25, yearling
steers 81, stockers SO, mixed cattle
s2.75, cows and heifers 81 60 to 50. so.
HoGs-The top yesterday was early
at s3,45 against $40 Monday. The
bulk sold at s.. 80 to "a. a5, against 1918
to s 1875 Monday. Pigs and lights sold
up to %. 10, medium weights up to 1910,
the bulk at 1925 to $685.. Heavy hogs
OF the packing kind were too scarce
quote.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
DECLINES TO BE GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Bland Says if He Can't Return to
Congress He Will Retire to
Private Life.

Hon. Richard P. Bland sends the
following to the st. Louis Republic:
LEBANON, Mo-, July BIN order to
put a stop to any further mention of
my name for Governor, / have reas-
ons, personal to myself, for saying
that under no conceivable circum-
stances will I make the gubernatorial
race. If / cannot go to Congress and
continue the fight of 20 years past 1
will remain in private life.
r. y RTANn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

There is true one specific for dis
eases arising from impure blood and a
debifitated nervous system, and that
is Paine's celery compound, 80 gem
orally prescribed by physicians. 1t is
probably the most remarkable rem
edy that the scientific research OF the
country has produced. Prof. Edward
E. Phelps, M. D., LII. D., OF Dart
mouth college, first prescribed what
is now known the world ove as
Paine's celery compound, a positive
cure for dyspepsia, b~iliousness, liver
complaint, neuralgia, rheumatism, all
nervous diseases and kidney troubles.
For the latter Paine's celery COM
pound has succeeded again and again
where everything else has failed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Gold Watch Lost.

Lost, on Monday, July 10, between
the Judge Shell place and A. II. Can
terbury's, SO miles northwest of Mex
leo, q lady's gold watch, initials al.
A. g." on front case, and In back "a.
J. g." Liberal reward for its recov-
cry. Leave at LEDGER Office. dot
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

THE Teachers Institute begins in
this city Monday, July 20. The ses-
sions will be held at the North Side
Public School building. There should
be a large attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Card OF Thanks.

BENTON CITY, July Tive desire
to thank the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted us during the
sickness and death OF our dear husband
and father.
MRS. EMILY PIERCE AND CHILDREN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

IT will be but a short time now until
we know whether the Populists really
want free coinage or merely want to
be at loggerheads with the rest of the
country on everything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

On Saturday, the 18th day of this
month, a school district primary will
be held throughout the county for the
selection OF the various nominees for
state and judicial offices. Every
Democrat should go to the polls and
vote. In towns the polls will be open
from 1 to Z O'Clock and in the coun.
try from 2 to o p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

A MONSTER ratification of the action
of the Chicago Convention is being
arranged for in this city at an early
date. The demonstration will be a
whopper and will bring together
thousands of people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

DEMOCRATS, your duty is plain. Go
to the polls Saturday and cast your
votes. Help name the ticket and next
November help elect it from President
to Constable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

MCKINLEY has decided moi to take a
vacation this summer. This is all right
as the people will see that he has a
long one after November.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

A GREAT many enterprising news
paper correspondents were loafng
around Lebanon, Mo-, during the last
month, who really ought to have been
passing the time at Lincoln, Neb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

Take the Wabash route to the peo-
ple's Party and Silver Convention at
st. Louis July %, 1896. Very low
rates have been made for this occa-
sion. For particulars inquire of the
nearest Wabash ticket agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
How Thew See II in ENGLAND.

LONDON, July 1.-THE Pail Mall
Gazette this afternoon says: "The
Democrats have placed a premium on
dishonesty and all forms of lawless-
ness. Every man who has a stake in
the country, and every honest man,
be he poor or rich, has that, whether
a Democrat or Republican, will in No
vember vote for Mckinley. The
coming campaign will not be q fight
Of Republicans against Democrats, but
of patriots against revolutionists."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

THE County Democratic primary
will be held next Saturday. Turn out
and help select the ticket and when it
is made do your best to elect the NOM
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

THERE should be a full vote polled
In Audrain county next Saturday.
Let every Democrat go to the polls
and assist in naming the ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

TAMMANY 10 for the Democratic
ticket, and J John @. Sheehan, leader of
the Wigwan forces, promises the
support OF the organization IN elect
ing Bryan and Sewall. Democratic
leaders througout the whole East are
falling into line, and a New York press
dispatch says by the end Of the week
IL will be known just where Senator
Hill stands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

AFTER Tillman had denounced the
newspapers good and hard the con-
vention fastened to nominate young
Billy Bryan, a first-rate newspaper
man from Omaha.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

THE Democrats all over this portion
OF the country are enthusiastic over
the national ticket, and will contribute
their quota to Its election in Novem-
har
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

Mr.. SEwALL says that almost all
Maine Democrats are for the white
metal, and that the State a be car
ried for the ticket named i'm Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

MAI. MCKINLEY will remember to
have met Mr.. Bryan a few years ago
in q little argument over the tariff bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

In the death OF James Logan an-
other Of Audrain's pioneers has gone
hence to join the great majority. II
may be said OF the deceased that he
was almost co-existent with this
county. He was here when many OF
people who are now along in
years yer children; he helped clear
away the brentwood of the wilder
ness and aided civilization In its trend
toward the West. For this, his men,
DRY should be revered, ms well for his
upriGhtnesa and integrity, strong
characteristics In life. In the vigor OF
hia manhood he laid by sufficient
means for old age, but generosity 10
his fellow man and misplaced comb
dence ia moro than one instance
materially reduced his financial cir
cumstances. James Logan wa . Just
man; the Golden Rnle was his psecept
throughout Nfs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

Hon. CHAMP CLARK made a rousing
speech of an hour and a quarter at the
Youngs Creek picnic Tuesday which
was received by the peop pie in a man
ner that clearly indicated The esteem
in which the principles Of the Demo-
cratic party, az well as the mans per-
sonality, are held. Clark will carry
this Congressional District. next
November with the old-time majority.
There will be no stay at homes this
year. Democrats will be at the polls
early and remain late.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Snecial to Farmers.

We can furnish you the best fresh
meats from Audrain County stock at
the lowest prices. We pay the high
est cash market price for choice young
butcher stock. F. A. SANNEBECK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Favors Another National Conventis

CHICAGO, July 13-The Executive
Committee of the gold standard DEM
ocrats OF Illinois met in a p~rotracted
session to-day and prepared an adj
dress to the Democracy of the other
States In the Union. 1t was the unan-
imous opinion OF the committee that
. second Democratic National Com
vention should be called to nominate
candidates for President and Vice
President.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

Rabbi schoeukopp, of New York
City, will arrive in town tomorrow
and be here two or three weeks, look
ing over the ground with a view of
founding a Jewish congregation here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

A GENTLEMAN named Teller was
also prominently eclipsed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
County Democratic Ticket.

For Representative,
JAMES BRADLEY.
For Treasurer,
+. V. GENTRY.
Fer Sheriff,
NJ. N. NELSON.
For Attorney,
r. ID. RODGERS.
For Collector,
JAS. w. DOWELL.
For Assessor,
TAYLOR BERRY.
For Surveyor,
X. 8. MCKINNEY.
For Coroner,
N. r. ROBES.
For County Judge-Western District
II. T. SPURLING.
For County Judge-Eastern District
GUY McCUNE.
For Constable of Salt River Township
A. p. JOHNSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Guardians Notice.

Guardians Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed BY the
Probate Court of Audrain county
guardian OF the person and estate g
Sarah A. Mallory. All persons having
claims against said estate or Sarah 4.
Mallory must present them TO the IN
d~ersigned. J. W. DowELLs
IL It Guardian
June IS, 1896.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

THE picnicTuesday onYoung'sCreek
was a grand success, both in point Of
oratory and attendance. Most Of the
prominent State candidates were pres
emit, and the crowd numbered into the
thousands. These gatherings on
Young's Greek are always a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
DR.. F. NJ. G. Usher,
on Diseases
Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat,

MEXICO, MISSOURI.
Office with DIR. Gave, over J. ID. Morris
& Co.'s store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
CouIdn,t Swim the Distanca.

CENTRALIA, No., July lib.
Young, aged 80 years, was drowned
last evening while bathing in q large
pond on his farm 10 miles northwest
Of this city. He leaves Q wife and
two small children. He and two other
young men attempted to swim across
the pond and Mr.. Young fell behind
and was drowned before his compan-
ions could rescue him.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets actually
cure constipation sc 1t stays cured;
you don't become q slave to their use;
they strengthen the intestines to do
their own work, tone the stomach and
gently stimulate the liver. They are
mild and sure, like nature itself. Don't
let any druggist give you . gripping
pill. insist ON having DR.. Pierce,s
Pleasant Pellets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
At Blum,s.

LOOK! How is this? Choice Of IL.
zoe, VI, s1.25 and s1.35 shirt waists 4,
ooc this week to clean up stock. Ladies'
this is the chance of your life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

Since the above was printed the fol-
lowing counties have instructed for
Mr.. Stephens: Cape Girardeau, Boil
hnger, Maries, Howard, Mississippi,
Ripley and Dunklin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

THERE will be few boilers when the
time comes to vote. The Eastern
Democrats are falling into line for the
support Of the National Democratic
ticket and before November rolls
around everything will be well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

OUR SODA BUSINESS
IL a great aid TO all other kinds Of business
because IT helps the business man. the lawyer,
the doctor or clergyman who finds himself tired
out and depressed by mentsI worries and no.
weather They all find refrcshnent and invis.
Grafton in our delicious drinks.
Medicine In its most pslstable form Is found
in our different ~phosphates. We are the ex.
elusive agents OF Mexico for PHos- FERRosg
which IS drank by q great many business and
professional men.
rerGh & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

For President,
WILLIAM J.. BRYAN,
of Nebraska.
For Vice President,
GEN. ARTHUR SEWALL,
of Maine.
For Congress,
HON. CHAMP CLARK.