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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

If you feel drowsy, dull, languid, in
expressibly tired OF debilitated; If
you've no appetite and frequent head
aches or dizziness, a furred or coated
tongue-it proves that you're bilious.
In that case you should use Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They are anti
bilious granules, which act in a prompt
and natural way without gripping.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
The Lodge Bill Passes the Senate.

The Lodge Bill Passes the Senate.
The passage by the Senate of the
Lodge immigration bill makes it reas-
onably certain that the measure will
become a law. 1t now goes back to
the house, and it will either be accept
ed there, it being an amendment to
house bill, or it will be referred to con-
ferees, who will undoubtedly agree on
the main features of the bill as it now
stands.
Heretofore our immigration laws
have been very broad, substantially
admitting everybody who was not an
actual pauper, an idiot or insane per-
son, or diseased, or contract laborer,
or a criminal, and it has only been
within a few years that we have dis
covered that our ~liberality was great
injustice to ourselves. In the last half
dozen years we have been acquiring
a very undesirable population, igno-
rant and debased, with a natural grav-
itation for the slums.
The Lodge bill excludes as immi-
grants all persons over 16 years of age
who are unable to read and write their
own language, and the test to be sub
mitted to them on landing by the in
spectors is a portion of the constitu-
ton of the United States. The immi-
grant having designated the language
he wishes to be examined in, a slip
containing a few lines from the con-
stitution in that language is handed
him, and he is required to read and
copy 1t. If he can pass this ordeal and
is not Objectionable on the old grounds
he il suffered to enter the highway to
American citizenship. If he cannot
pass the examination the steamship
companies are required to carry him
back to the place whence he sailed.
This makes 1t incumbent on the steam
ship companies to see that the pro-
posed emigrants shall be able to
stand the test.
The standard of admission is not q
high one, but it is sufficient, and win
result in a higher grade of naturalized
citizens when the time comes for their
admission "a such.
This educational test applies only to
males, there being no special necessity
Tor the restriction in the case Of
females.
1t 10 . good Law, and viii keep ont of
our borders q large and constantly in
creaafng number Of degraded people.
HnHNn 02A-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

guided in her domestic affairs by any
other government nor can she allow
any foreign agitation to influence her
in dealing with her rebellious colony.
This government seeks peace, but
will not shrink from war in any mat
ter touching her honor. If the
United States forces war upon Spain
we are ready to defend ourselves, but
we are determined that Spain shall be
the nation attacked, and not herself
the aggressor."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

lUcI6 AI6 OCuVTS,
Is an apt expression when applied
to railways. There is only one, how.
ever, which during the last half cent.
ury has passed through the crucible
of a travelling public and come Out
free of dross.
Ever alert to the best interests oil
its patrons, the management of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail
way have unquestionably succeeded
in establishing 1t as the leading and
most ~deservedly popular through
route to all points east.
For tickets via the Baltimore &
Southwestern Railway, apply to
Ticket Agent In the West.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
PAYS A BET OF 10000 KISSES.
Michigan Young Woman Loses d
Pleasant Campaign Wager.

NILES, MICH, Dec. 22.-Miss Carrie
Osler, of Marshall county, is at pres
emit fulfilling a rather pleasant cam
paign wager with a young man.. Miss
Osler pinned her faith to Bryan in the
recent election and SO confident was
she that the Nebraska man would win
that she bet 1 $1,000 kisses with her low
er on the result.
The couple were making excellent
progress toward the payment of the
wager, when a dispute arose over al
legged inaccuracies in the tally and a
recount is now being taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

SECRETARYoF STATE OLNEY is OPP
posed to the Cameron resolution in
reference to Cuba and says that the
legislative branch of the government
has nothing to do with the recognition
OF Cuba and that it is an executive
matter, which Congress cannot inter-
fere with. The Senators who favor
the resolution are very much out of
humor with Olney and there promises
to be a war of words in Washington
City almost equal to the war in Cuba
Olney, referring to the resolution as
adopted, usssstsine following language:
&tI depFecate the adoption of the
Cameron resolution and l warn Con-
gress that the recognition of the in
dependence of Cuba is purely a mat
ter of determination by the executive
department, and which the resolution
cannot compel"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

1t is the aim of modern medical
science to prepare medicine as palate
able as possible without diminishing
its curative power. PRIcKLY ASH
BrTTERs is an example of complete
success in this direction. 1t is not
drastic as the name might Indicate; it
is mild and pleasant, and has an
agreeable flavor, besides which 1T is a
successful kidney tonic, liver regu-
lator and bowel cleanser. As a cure
for the diseases that attack the kid
neys its superior has not yet been de-
Yised. Sold by Chas. A. Ruckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

w. A. Morris Christmas drawing
will come off Christmas morning and
the winning number viii be in the
paper. If you have a number that
corresponds with any one Of the Is
numbers come in and get your pres
emit, and don't forget that I am head
quarters for strictly first-class grocer
les at the lowest possible price. A
merry Christmas. / remain,
W. A. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
Small Fire IN the Pen1tentlary.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. 19.-Fire
started in the clothing department of
the penitentiary at 1880 O'Clock to-
night, but the fire department at the
prison soon subdued it and the dam
age will not exceed $1,000. Ex-Bank-
ers Sattley, of Kansas City, and Burr,
of st. LOUIS, whose cells are on the
fourth floor, were frightened out by
Bhe smoke,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

THE roads in Audrain County are in
splendid condition now and a large
nu mber of farmers from all parts of
the county are doing their Christmas
trading in Mexico. Our stores are
fully prepared for an immense trade,
having large and extensive stocks of
goods, which they are selling very
cheap. Good roads are Invaluable to
a town the size of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
James N. Glover a Suicide.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 1e.-James M.
Glover, a brother of ext Congressman
John NJ. Glover, aged SO years, COM
mitted suicide this forenoon by shoot
ing himself in the head. Dependency
over business reverses is thought to
have been the ause.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Hon. F. L. PITTS, State Treasurer
eject, has reappointed q. L. Gray
Supervisor Of Building and Loan As.
sociations of Missouri. Mr.. Gray
thoroughly understands the work and
is a most efficient officer and bis ap-
%pointment viii prove a popular one
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

THE Fulton (Mo.) Telegraph is after
the Missouri Military Academy. The
people of Mexico must begin to get q
move on themselves about this matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Mrs. Ellen L. Rixey, an aunt of w.
j. Rixey, Of this city, died this week
in Platte City, Mo-, at the age of u
years. Mrs. Rixey leaves three chill
dren, one of whom is T. P. Rixey,
Grand Lecturer OF the /. o. o. F. She
was a member of the Baptist church
and was much beloved and highly Q
spected by all who knew her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Best Shetland pony in the county.
Well broke every way. Would make
IN elegant Christmas gift for boy or
girl. Also harness and cart to match.
Apply at LEDGER office,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
Catarrh and Kidney Trouble.

81 was afflicted with catarrh anc
kidney trouble. I have taken severa.
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla and ii
has done me more good than any
other medicine. / have also been re.
lieved by Hoods Sarsaparilla of a pair
in my back. / am now feeling better
than l have felt for five years.
ZEIsLER, st. Charles, No."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Tho loss by fire on E. Fl. Carter
s. Co.'S. book store has been adjusted
and the store is open for business. See
advertisement in Daily and Weekly
LEDGER for bargains. Books were
never offered at such bargains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

INDUSTRY, sobriety and economy
will bring in any profession
and in any line of business. The young
men of Mexico who have none of
these attributes need not be surprised
that they cannot get a job, and when
they get one cannot hold it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Mrs. d. M. Hill entertains her sum
day School class from 10 to 3 O'Clock
on Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Rev. Jas. Bear, a returned mission
airy from China, will preach at South
Fork church on next Sunday, Dec. "a,
at IL a. M, and at Santa Fe at 2 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock there
win be q Christmas tree at the German
church in Rush Hin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

MANY of those who are most anx-
ious for war with Spain know but lit
tie about what they are so anxious to
bring upon the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Call on Steel & Duncan for engine
repairing, pumps, valves, etc. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Ed. Crawford, Of Louisville, KY, is
the guest of his cousin, Mrs. s. N.
Evans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

The property of this Company Is developed
by one shaft 90 feet in depth, one tunnel l25 feet
ard one tunnel 30 feet in length, all in ore; the
vein averaging 4 feet in width, with an average
800 IN silver, per ton. A force of eight men is
developing the property and blocking out ore,
preparatory to making large and continuous
shipments, and monthly dividends are positive.
X guaranteed, beginning not later than June,
To be able to increase the working force and
the production of the mine, the Company offers
S0,0OO shares of its Treasury stock. at the low
figure of
10 CENTS PER SHARE.
No orders less than 100 shares accepted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Ex- GovERNoR YATES ambition is
about to be realized. Unless brought
up with a round turn by the United
States government for violation of the
neutrality laws, he may yet be able to
ride his horse through blood up to the
bride. He is going to Cuba, and at
the head or a body of men, some Of
whom will be armed, while others will
expect to secure their arms by some
hook or crook before the gem of the
Antilles Is reached. The Ex-Governor
is not only about to emulate General
Coxey, but will endeavor to Guido the
famous leader of the tatterdemaliors,
who had the storming of Washington
in view when they began their tedious
march on to the capitol. He will head
a force of 500 men willing to die for
the insurgent cause il they can get out
of the country undetected. He adj
dressed a rousing meeting on the sub
ject, and more blood flowed, meta
phorically speaking, than the channel
OF the Platte would carry of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Get your plumbing and steam fitting
repaired at Steel & Duncan's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

FOR SPECIAL REPORTS, FURTHER PARTICULAR,
BANKING AND OTHER REFERKNcRs, ADDRESS
GRIFFITH G. BEEDE,
Room go Z. q c. Block, Denver, Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Steel & Duncan, two doors east of
Inteliigencer office. dit Wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Henry Sears shears and pocket
knives at Ferris', west side square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
There Are Others

MIR. and Mrs. G. B. Tucker, of Halls
vile, were in Mexico Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Good work and prices reasonable at
Steel & Duncan's, plumbers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
P0ny For Sale.

Hoods Pills are purely vegetabl
25 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Miss BERTHE Evans, who attends
school here, went to vandalia to spend
Xmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

THOSE who attempt to array any
portion Of Audrain County against
any other portion are working against
the good of the entire county. There
is no reason or sense for there being
any feeling between the east end and
the west end or against each other or
against the center. No more is there
any sense for any jealousy existing
between Vandalia and Mexico. Au-
drain Ii one OF the very best counties
In the State and has some Of the best
little towns. Our business houses
In all the towns are literally
patronized and there Is no reason
for any pickering or fsnlt finding.
SVaadalia, tho second city In the coun-
ty, h one of Missouri's most enter
prising towns and Its people are live,
active and progressive. The best of
feeling should exist between the peo-
pie Of the two towns. During
e~lectioss. Of course, there IN bound
TO b moro or less feeling creat6d
h The contest for once, but politics
and business arc two different u.at-
tees, and when the election - cvez
ard the polls o. the primaxyaxe cloesd
IN foolfne should b dropped and N
shealda N dwelitoesshsr n unity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

Steel & Duncan, plumbers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24


"WHAT's the matter with the Au-
drain county boys that they are al
lowing our most accomplished and
lovely girls to be wooed and won by
foreigners, so to speak?"
In answer to the above inquiry,
which appeared in the Mexico LED
GER q few days since, some of Mex
ico's girls, who r still with us, say
that quite a number Of our home boys
make themselves very agreeable when
1t comes to taking young ladies' to en-
tertainments which cost nothing, and
that they are always willing and ready
to be entertained, but when it comes
to entertaining the young ladies or
taking them to public entertainments
which cost anything some Of the boys
20 invariably by themselves. Some
Of the Mexico girls are very warm in
their expression Of opinion Of the lack
of appreciation shown by some of our
society boys. The girls seem to think
that selfish beaux would make selfish
husbands and shat Is one eason why
they are looking elsewhere"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24
Adpzz5aMz

The Chicago and New York Markets.
Following is the teiegraphic report
of the Chicago and New York mar
kets Dec. %, received by M. L. Jones
Commission Co., over P~ost-ofice
NEw WORK. sroCKa-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-24

hogs actIv6 at yeSterday7S last
prices. Light 80. 20@$ So. ~, mixed $3.2O
@$3.40, heavy 5000 o .35, rough $50
@$3.05. Cattle strong and mostly 10c
higher. Sheep steady to strong.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-07
Death of Rev. DIR. Nathan Cash.

The PresbyterIanS of Seattle. and many
others who had the pleasure of meeting
him will be grieyed 10 hear of the death
of the Rev. DR. Nathan Cash. of Dairy.
Scotland, who visited Seattle in the months
of July and August 1894. and preached
several times in the First Presbyterian
church. He was then on visit to his
brother Mr. James Cash, of this city and
to his wife's brother. MIR. Percy w. BATHS
combe. of Vancouver. II. G. Though not
in appearance a very rugged man. no one
would have then feared that In little
more than two years he would pass away.
In Seattle he always spoke without manu-
script and with fuency and force. ana
during his stay he won not only admira-
ton but the warm friendship OF large
number OF our citizens.
DR. Cash died at Dairy on November ~.
and was buried with public honors on the
ed. He was in his fiftieth year and was
native of Greenock. His classical and
philosophical education, covering period
Of FIVE years, took place at the University
OF Glasgow, but he took his theological
course. occupying four years, az Edin-
burgh. In 1871 ne was ordained 10 the min
istry, his first charge being In the bsauti-
ful and historic county Of Lanarkshire.
November "a. 1873, he married Myra Hsr-
rlet Ba'tiscombe. daughter Of minister ~
the English established church. of high
social rsFk the ceremony being performed
by her brother. also an Episcopaiian minis
ter She and their five children two sons
and three daughtersl survive him. Ameri-
cans who have visited them at Dairy all
speak IN glowing terms OF the nobleness
and beauty OF her character She shared
with her husband an uncommon popular
ity The Dairy Herald. In a long article
on the deceased. pays a fine tribute 20 him,
saying. among other things. that hts great
popularity vas not limited to the people Of
his own faith. bat extended 20 fail classes
Of The community. who liked his aTabEsty
and northumberland. He was. con-
fsrued the Herald. "a member Of the last
three school boards. on one occasion top
ping the poll Re vas tail and porfly and
had commanding presence both in the
pulpit and or th@ street. and was much
above the average as preacher" His
Seattle hearers viii Warmly concur IN this
tribute ard tender their sincere sympathy
20 Gha bereaw@d family.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-07

Court Excelsior. No. Il. T. Of A, held
Its usual meeting nj Olympia RAN. or Sec
ona avenue. Tuesday evening last ana
transacted a very considerable amount or
business. The financial secretary was re-
ported as progressing favorAoiy. sever
al applications for membership were con-
sidered and acted upon. Alfred Lueoen,
the well-known professor OF music, was
duly initiated into the mysteries OF Amer
lean Forestry On Monday evening del
egasion from the court. consisting Of Past
Chief Rangers o. F. Swanson and I. II.
Andrew and Brothers X. Kieser. III. Bull
fene and c. Void. attended Court Duwan-
tsh at Georgetown. and enjoyed a thor
oughly Forestic fraternsl visit. the occa-
sion being celebrated by Court DUwamtsh
in a very substantial manner.
Al the regular session of Court Enter
prise, No. s. on last Thursday evening.
the large attendance and the strong in
Tefest manifested testified 10 the fact that
the spirit OF Forestry Is In the ascendancy,
and that Enterprise No is entering up
on a season of renewed prosperity. Three
applications were received and referred
and two candidates elected. Chief Ranger
III. j. McSorley. who broke his arm and
bruised his face on Thursday, Novemb Der
%. by the skill and good care of our court
physician. DR.. l.. c. Neville. was already
in trim 10 preside al the meeting on last
Thursday evening. and the members were
pleased 10 meek with their chief ranger.
The social con kttee reported that the
entertainment ~ pall given on Thanks
giving niz4t e n ke's hall was a So
cial sued UmeN gemarks were made
ssa1lgs skla%asepTc , Neville Spas. Past
h Asorley, Friedrich. Corners and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-07

Lake Lodge. No. IS. Knights of Pythias,
met in regular convention a its castle
hall Tuesday evening. and among other
business elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: c. c.. Ed II. Huddles-
ton; V. c.. Charles III. Thomas: p. James
Richie; NJ. OF w, II. NJ. Powell, X. Of r.
and S. H. G. Wright; NJ. of e. NJ. r.
Cough NJ. at A. Thomas w. Gordon:
medical examiner, II. d. Kline: trustees,
l.. c. Gilman. W. T. Ford. II. VI. Powell
delegate TO bureau of relief, Ed II. Hall.
Capt. Caughey presided over an inter-
esting meeting of the Uniform Rank last
Tuesday night. Invitations were received
from both Mizpah and Rhoiodendron
temples OF the Rathbone Sisters 10 attend
their social dances. Unfortunately they
both occurred on the same night, so that
we could not have the pleasure OF attend
ing both. That Il never rains but it
pours" applies 10 our dances, all coming
in a bunch. A communication was re-
ceived from Adjt. Crane stating that the
staff and brigade officers had been invited
and would attend our next social General
orders Nos. and ) were received from
Mai. Gen. Carnahan relative TO changes
and amendments of the rules and regula
fions made by the supreme assembly in
Cleveland last August. The name has been
changed from division to company and tho
office of color sergeant has been abolished.
Brig. Gen Wesley q. Smith, commanding
the Maine brigade, has been appointed on
the financial committee OF the supreme
assembly in place of Gen. Frank s. Nc
Donald. deceased.
Seattle Lodge, No. 81, X. of T., held a
large and enthusiastic meeting on We'd
nesday evening at castle hall. with G. G.
DR.. Horton n the chair. The resignation
OF Deputy Grand Chancellor Valentine
was read. owing 10 his removal 70 the
Kangley mines. and IL was accepted with
sincere regret by the entire lodge and
resolution was adopted expressing the best
thanks of Seattle Lodge. No. 81 for the
splendid services rendered by him. The
nominations made two weeks ago for off,
GERS for the ensuing year were ratified by
unanimous election, and the three trustees
for next VAR viii be Brothers r. c. Olsen,
r. c. Horton and r. q. Powers. A reso-
luton was unanimously adopted for the
appointment OF 2. c. Horr as deputy
grand chancellor for the ensuing year and
r. c. Olsen as representative upon the
associated board OF charity. Two appl!ca-
tons for membership were received and
acted upon. as also one for admission Nv
card. and on Wednesday next work may
be expected in the rank Of Page. and All
members are earnestly urged 20 be pres
ent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-07

North Star Lodge. No. 10. |. .. O. r.,
elected these officers Thursday night for
next term: l.. A. Thomas. n. G.; j. Reich
enderfer, V. G.: O. b. Barbo. recording
secretary: q. T.. Mcknight, permanent
secretary; c. O. Smith, treasurer District
Deputy Dan McCush will install them at
the first meeting In January.
Whatcom Lodge, No. -. n o. L. W..
held an election on Tuesday evening and
elected the following officers to serve for
the next term: =. s. Battersby, =. NJ w. :;
H r Schroeder. NJ. w; John Speeding,
foreman: ID. J. Sullivan, overseer; c. III.
Lusby, recorder; r. W. Battersby. ffnan-
cier; G. A. Horst. receiver: Joseph Rich
enderfer. guide: G.. r. Johnson, I. W.;
c. L. Cudworth, o. w: NJ +. White, dis
trict deputy grand master.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-07
Protective and benevolent EIl<s.

AT a regular meeting of Seattle Lodge.
No. 90. Protective and Benevolent Order
of Elks. resolutions were adopted sympa-
thzing with Exalted Ruler A. I. Van de
Vanter and wife for the loss of their
home. The text of the resolution is as
follows:
Whereas Since our last meeting great
misfortune has befallen our brother. Elk
allied Ruler Aaron r. Van de Nanter,
wherein ne lost by fire his elegant home,
popularity known as Liberty Hall. there
fore. he II
Resolved. That We tender our brother
and his devoted w.fe our full sympathy in
this great loss. a loss of home and its ele-
giant furnishings and family keepsakes-
a loss too great for mere words 10 describe.
Resolved. That we extend a copy of
these resolutions upon our minutes and a
further copy. under the seal OF our lodge,
signed by our secretary, be delivered TO
our brother and MS good Wife.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-07

arrangements for the installation About
100 members were present ~ the meeting
An invitation was extended 20 the menu
berS OF Vida Chapter. No. =. of Tacoma,
ard Myrtle Chapter. No. - os Seattle. 10
be present al the special meeting OF i.or-
-aine chapter. 10 BE held on the evening
OF December is Lorraine auxiliary viii
meet with the president. Mrs, r. A
Palmer at Hotel York on Wednesday
afternoon. The literary subject VIII be
VIII Carleton" Addresses will Ne given
by two members who were schoolmstes or
this writer. All ladies OF the order are
cordially invited 10 attend.
Myrtle Chapter. No. q. q. r. 8. VIII
meet in regular communication az the
Masonic temple tonight. The annual cleo
ton OF officers Will he held and other I'M
portant business will be transacted. A
fun attendance OF all the members Is
earnestly solicited. Remember the time
OF meeting is 30 p. m. sharp.