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1T WON'T WORK.
A PoBuIIst FaetIOa UrReH Mr.. BRYAN a.
Go Before the People ss the PODu-
IIst Nominee for President.

The following letter needs no
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Assistant RepubIleans,

The following editorial from the
Columbiat Mo. Herald should be close
iy read by every Democrat in the
State of Missouri:
The Democratic party in Missouri
needs protection from its leaders. A
half dozen hrst class political funerals
are needed to keep the party ITSELF
from the graveyard.
For weeks the melancholy spectacle
has been presented of the party being
rent into wa-Tirg factions simply to
crafty the personal spites Of men who
should be above such pickering. Free
silver and gold men are alike to blame.
Indeed the chief disturbances in the
party have beenraised by the leaders
who care nothing for the financial
question save as one position or an
other can serve their personal ends
and permit them to settle personal
grievances. The sad feature is not
that these selfconstituted leaders are
.iniuring themselves, but the party.
# There is need for wise counsel and
cool heads among Missouri Democrats.
We have too many fools with fire.
brands. The behavior of faotionists
is admirably suited to aid in the elec-
ton of the Republican State ticket.
Let us have no more of it. Let the
Democratic party turn down every
assistant Republican in its ranks. Send
the mischief makers to the rear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
AN OLD MAN is ROBBED.
Over $4,000 in Booty Secured By
Chicago Thieves.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 25.-Christo-
pher Schrage, who is seventy years
old, and lives alone at I'll South JEFF
ferson street, was bound and gagged
by two men last evening at 6:3C
O'Clock and robbed of money and
papers amounting to more than $780,
600. The valuables taken included
S45, 200 worth of Cook county and
Chicago city bonds, mortgages
amounting to $4,000; $500 in regis
tered government bonds, $500 in cur
rency and 500 in gold. The old man
lives entirely alone and has always
kept his money and securities in a
safe in a rear room in his house. 1t
was a matter of common report that
he was in the habit of counting his
money every evening before closing
up his house for the night. The rob-
bers were evidently aware of this
habit of Schrage and timed their visit
accordingly. The men gained an
entrance to the house by pretending
that they were anxious to rent some
rooms, and as Schrage was showing
them through the house they threw
him to the floor, bound and gagged
him. They did not injure the old man
to any extent, but threatened him
with death if he attempted to make
any noise for at least half an hour
after they had left the house. AT
midnight the police had not the faint
est clew to the robbers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
PUTTING CHILDREN TO BED.
A Mother Talks OF the Bad Habit of
Rocking Them to Sleep.
From the phils ielnhia Times

From the Phila lei phia Times
There are mothers who make slaves
of themselves for their children. Yet
the gerfdom is sweet sometimes. 1t
is making ones self slave to sit
night after night and rock child to
sleep. The simple act of doing this
sometimes is not hard, but one of the
greatest pleasures. But the habit
commenced must be kept up night
after night, until it gets to be weeks
and months. There must not be a
break. in the meanwhile; no one but
mother will do for the child if she
commences it, else the whole house
hold may be sufferers because of the
persistency of said small piece of
humanity that rules. 'Tis true, babies
are babies but short time, and, too,
if 'twere but one in a lifetime, then
mother would not be long slave.
But it may take many years of her
life; then what else is she good for?
Is it not well and right for us to think
some of our comfort, while at the
same time of the good of our children?
If they are with their first days lain in
the crib when awake to let themselves
go TO sleep, when the eyelids will no
longer open, the habit thus uncon-
sciousIy formed, they know no other
way, and what a rest mother can
have, and to what she has to look for
ward. The benefit is two-fold.
Children often fret and worry; then
the wonder is what can be the matter?
1t is simply the child wants to be put
to bed. 1t Is surely an act ofhumanity
to put children to bed early. They
are more healthy, their brain is rest
ing. There is rest all through the
home. One may sit and read, sew,
play games, indulge in conversation,
all in peace and contentmept, for the
children are asleep and well. Habit
being second nature, how soon good
or bad ones may be formed! 1t won't
do to start the rocking process; if you
do there will be trouble. If you have
done it, and regret it, tits not too late
to turn over a new leaf and begin
| anew. A few nights it may be hard
fwo,ssa and there may be some crying
A oaby's cry goes to the hearts of al
who hear it, but for, the COED Of thu
child persevere. You must not lacl
the firmness such a process will re
lquire. There is, of course, grea
difference in the disposition of CHI
dcen, some will be won over with :
gentlest measures, but nervous a.,
persistent dispositions may nee'
something more. After trying low,
ard reason with the obstinate one
there is great deal of moral suasiol
in a spanking sometimes. 1t is 1
mothers duty not only to mend the
little ones clothes, keep things in or
der, but we must not forget our own
lives need mending and looking after
Raise your family, but keep step with
them, too.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
County News.
SAILING NEWS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SAILING, Mo-, March 25.--At the
home of Adam Bovine, at 1880 p. m,
Willie A. Bovine and Minnie J. Nc
Caslin were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony, Prof. Isom Roberts
officiating. A large crowd was pres
eut, consisting principally of young
people. A beautiful and bountiful
supper was spread, which was not the
least enjoyable part OF the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bovine will not leave
the neigbborhood, but will go at once
to housekeeping. A number of use
ful and nice presents were given. This
is leap year and the young ladies are
improving their opportunity. This is
the last in eight years, 80 be sure TO
set your nets in time, girls. May
happiness and sunshine accompany
this young and promIsipg couple
through life.
There are always some thorns
among the roses. Just as Mr. =. J.
Mckinney arrived at the place OF the
wedding he discovered his barn on
fire. The loss was FIVE fine horses
burned that were entered in the COM
bination sale at Mexico in April, one
fine saddler vaiued at $3.50, and span
of match harness horses. These were
tied in closed stalls and could not be
rescued. Fourteen others were turned
out. A lot OF corn, oats, hay harness,
machinery, etc, were burned. Nr.
Mckinney well deserves the sympathy
OF the community.
Bennett Todd, ayoung man in west
ern Audrain, returned home from
Bocnviile last week, where was at
tending school. He met with very
| serious accident. While firing small
cannon il discharged, piece of iron
striking him near the knee. The doc
tors think an operation necessary,
SIR. Todd suffers intensely from the
wound,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Blue and Gray EQUAL.

WASHINGTON, d. O., March 25.-The
house yesterday, with but one dissent
ing vote, passed the Hill bill remov-
ing the last restriction from ex-Con-
federate officers. The bill had already
passed the senate during the time the
Venezuelan madness was on. The
measure removes the restrictions
against the appointment as officers of
the army of persons who held COM
missions in the regular army and navy
before the rebellion, and who subse-
quently took part in the war on the
side of the Confederacy.
The only member to vote nay was
Mr.. Boutelle, of Maine.
J.W.Luckie has three thoroughbred
Shropshire ewes that have eight
lambs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Money Easy Made by Hustlers.

Dear Editor-My experience might
interest others who need money. Fiji
teen years clerking, farming, hustling,
trying to sell books, wringers and
every contrivance made me dis
couraged and made when | met my
cousin in Iowa making s45 a week,
plating tableware and jewelry. got
a complete outfit from Gray & Co.,
Columbus, o. They send materials,
in structions, receipts, trade secrets
and teach the agent, and have treated
mo elegant. 1 plate gold, silver,
nickel and white metal, get all the
knives, forks and other goods can
plate; make from s45 to s75 per week
plating and sell some platers besides.
Anyone can get a good plating out
fit by writing them. J. RYAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

fitting them for different colleges and
business careers.
AS moral and religious city Mex
leo ranks high, it having churches of
the following denominations: Chris
tian, NJ. f. Church, NJ. E. Church,
South, Cat <olic, Presbyterian, Epis-
copal, Barfst, Evangelical, Lutheran,
all of whi/h have large congregations
and are dder the charge of talented
and WI educated pastors whose
heart FIN the work.
IpZScret societies the city is well
having as the most
prominent two Masonic lodges, a
Chapter, Commandery, X. of P, I. Q.
o. F., A. o. L. w, Modern Woodmen,
Maccabees and Order of Egis.
The press in Mexico is ably repre-
sented with the following publica-
tions: THE MEXICO LEDGER, daily
and weekly, having Il. NJ. White
Ger, weekly, with S. B. Cook as editor
and proprietor; the Mexico Tribune,
with Majors and Robards at the head,
and the Regular Baptist Publishing
Co. These papers are bright and
newsy, have large circula.ions and
give both local and foreign news,
with satisfaction to many readers.
Located opposite the Posto flee is
the City Hall, in which is situated the
Mayors office and Fire Department.
Two parks, an excellent fair ground
and race track afford health and
pleasure to our citizens.
From the foregoing concise descrip-
ton of this city it will seem to dis
interested observer that Mexico Of
fers opportunities to It's residents sell
dom equalled and never excelled
With the readers permission we will
now proceed to describe in general
way many of the city's industries
which have been built up by gentle
men who represent the grit, brains
and wealth of this charming city
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Big Barn Burned.

CEsTRALIA, Mo-, March 2s.-The
large frame stable of p. J. Mckinney,
nine miles north of this city, was to-
tally destroyed by fire about7 O'Clock
last night, together with several tons
of hay, several hundred barrels OF
corn, farm implements and six head
of highly bred harness horses. The
fire originated from a lantern that was
being used about the barn while the
evening feeding was being done. The
loss amounts to fully $1,000, and is In
sured only for $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

All last winter MIR. Geo. A. Mills, of
Lebanon, Conn, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. At times It was 80
severe that he could not stand Up
straight, but was drawn over on one
side. 81 tried different remedies with
out receiving relief" he says, "until
about six months ago bought a bot
tie of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After
using 1t for three days my rheumatism
was gone and has not returned since"
For sale by Q. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
A CARNlvOROUS cow.
She Devoured an Entire Family OF
Thirty-Six Chickens.

CARLYLE, ILL, March 25.-There
exists in this city a cow which has
unusual carnivorous proclivities. Pre-
vious to this writing she has lived as
COW should, on hay, SC. A strange
desire seems though to have possessed
her. She has developed an appetite
for chickens, ,necessitating her seclus-
ion from the members of the feath-
cry tribe. This quadruped is owned
by Moses Parker, miller of Carlyle,
and always faithful. The yeracity Of
this story, consequently, cannot be
doubted. He is fancier of poultry
and keeps a large flock. One of his
hens hatched out family in the
manger of the barn, where were also
situated the apartments Of the COW.
A strong attachment sprung up be-
tween the chicks and her majesty.
This proved a fatal friendship. Last
week the COW ate the entire flock OF
SO chickens and seemed to relish the
same. Mr.. Parker now wants to sell
her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

REFERRING to the only member III
Congress who opposed removing The
restriction to ex xConfederates holding
places in the army and navy the st.
Louis Sunday Mirror says: But one
man in Congress opposed the measure
removing the restrictions as to the
appointment of ex-Confederates to the
army and navy. 1t was Boutelle, of
Maine, Boutelle of the flaming flannel
mouth. He got up, like Cato, and
voted that Carthage be destroyed. He
"chewed the rag" that used to be ''the
bloody Shirt until his lips dropped
gore. He detonated windily with his
face, and filed the hall of Represent
atives with the fetor ofill feeling. He
was the one man who stood up against
obliterating from the statutes an act
enshrining the rancor of thirty years
ago. He is the only man in this great
country who harbors hate against a
people, the splendor of whose defeat
and the greatness of whose acceptance
of it, have made them worthy Of the
respect of every man and nation. Mr..
Boutelle, of Maine, will not be envied
the conbpicuosity of infamy his stem
torian ''No" to this measure has given
him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Mrs. Mary E. Worreii, mother of
r. D. WorreIi, has purchased the
Prof. Kuemmel property, lying just
north of Judge STARTS, on jefferson
street, for 81 300. This IL beautifully
located piece of property and Mrs.
Worrell win improve ii and have one
OF the cosisst homes in the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

There ia considerable excitement at
Butte, Mont, over the discovery that
work has been begun ON an oft-pro-
posed and largely opposed project for
driving mining tunnels in all direc-
tions under the city in order to take
out the rich copper and silver ores
known to exist there. 1t Is said that
the richest copper and silver ores in
The Rocky Mountain country lie un-
der the city. The principal vein dis-
covered, known as the Smokehouse
lode, runs under the heart OF the city
from southeast to northwest, and over
it are the City Hall, the County Court
House, u big hotel and several of the
largest office buildings in the city.
The purchasers of surveyed land In
Butte have no title to the mineral uE-
derneath, the surface title only g.
tending 10 -s.enss g .s.e ss1s sly ~
When the vein under e.
a. u discovered a wealthy mining NAL
putte located almost the whole city
l biniNg claims and fought his case
=. s.Ae courts to successful conclus-
ion. Now he has formeda company,
and already shaft is being sunk near
the heart of the city, from which tun-
nels will be driven in every direction.
Residents of Butte are greatly con-
cerned about the probable effect OF
the mining operations Oh the big
buildings situated over the proposed
workings. The ore body Is said to be
larger and richer than that of the
| famous Anaconda mines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Burns are absolutely painless when
DeWitt's WitchHazelSalve is prompt
ly applied. This statement is true.
A perfect remedy for skin diseases,
chapped hands and lips, and never
fails to cure piles. For sale by Wool
dridua e. purdv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Uncle Renus.

In recent sketch of Joel Chandler
Harris, the creator of ''Uncle Remus,"
il is said that he is somewhat under
middle hight, and carries himself with
decided stoop, which makes him ap-
pear shorter than he is. His body is
rosund, and he walks with a steady
stride. His complexion is ruddy, his
eyes light blue, and his hair and mus
tache are light and sandy. His great
est passion is roses, and in the early
morning, whea the dew is on the
grass, one can hear the shipping of
the pruning shears as Mr.. Harris
~works in his garden-the finest rose
garasl in Atlanta.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Entertainment at Central School.

Entertainment at Central School.
On Tuesday evening the pupils of
Central school gave a delightful en-.
tertainment. Each number on the
excellent programme was well rem
dered by them and some were espec-
laliy good. The salutatory address
was given by Miss Susie Holloway
and the vaIedlctory by Russell HoIlo-
way. a large audIencs was in attend
ance aud at the elose of the pro-
gramue all left highly pleased with
the excellence Of the evenings enter
tainmeut.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

A BUFFALO Mckinley Republican
declares that Morton and Platt are
"Goddlewoddles, whatever they are.
We bad supposed them to be merely
Reed dummies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
The Time for Building

Up the system is at this season. The
cold weather has made unusual drains
upon the vital forces. The blood has
become impoverished and impure, and
all the functions of the body suffer In
consequence. Hoods SarsaparilIa Is
the great builder, because IL is the One
True Blood Purifier and nerve tonic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

MR.. BENJAMIN HARRISON isn't say-
ing word about the st. Louis conyen-
tion, but his friends are preparing to
take advantage of any opportunities
that may arise, or that they can make.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

GoTEaNOR w. j. STONE published
in various country newspapers last
week, a personal letter reviewing
"the trouble existing between himself
and the st. Louis Republic"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

MONEY has always been factor in
the Republican party. Morton is a
millionaire candidate, Mckinley is a
millionaire's candidate, and Reed is
the millionaires' candidate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Stock Shipmeuts.

March II, Browning Bros, one car
hogs to East st. Louis.
March II, Lewis, johnson & Co, ,one
car hogs to East st. Louis.
March IS, o. F. GID, one car mules
to Tennessee.
March IS, J. II. Edmonston, one car
mules to Tennessee.
March IS, Bailey Bros. one car mules
to East st. Louis.
March %, Lewis, johnson & Co., one
car hogs to East st. Louis.
March q, Lewis, Johnson & Co., one
car hogs to East St. Louis.
March 25, W. j. Bolts, two cars cat
tie to Chicago.
March Is, Browning Bros, two cars
cattle to Chicago.
March 25, r. r. Buckner, one car
hogs to St. LOUIS.
March 26, Browning Bros, one car
hogs to East st. Louis.
In addition to the above stock ship
ments during the past two weeks T.
j. Gibson & Co. have shipped SOC
cases of eggs to Chicago, and the
Mexico Fire Brick Co. one car of fire
brick to Aurora, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as anything else. It's
easier to cure severe cough or cold
with it. Let your next purchase for
cough be One Minute Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better result; bet
ter try it. For sale by Woo oldridge &
Dt,rl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

THE nomination OF Hon. Il. w.
Stephens, of the Columbia MO. Her
aid, for Governor would add large
strength to the ticket and would in
sure for Missouri splendid business
administration. Stephens can be
elected. His election would be a
grand thing for this commonwealth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

THE Mexico LEDGER takes great
pleasure in welcoming j. w. Plunkett
and family to Mexico. Mr.. Plunkett
is made of the kind Of stuff it takes to
make city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

HUMpH! 1t seems that mobs are not
sectional Haverhill, Mass, had one
on Sunday and its victim was a street
evangelist, who abused prominent
citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

A SHEER employed by an enterpris-
ing newspaper has been reading the
future OF this country until next
March. He says there will be much
trouble between labor and capital.
Wonder if he could point out year
in the last decade when there hasn't
been similar troubles. That prediction
was dead easy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Skins for Money!,

Mr.. John 8. Jones, of this. city, has
a Financial Catechism, which was pub
lished years ago, covering financial
legislation from 1862 to 1882. Refer
ring to the salaries paid in the State
of Tennessee, which was then known
as the State of Franklin, we excerpt
the following:
Here is the statute:
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly
of the State of Franklin, and ii is
hereby enacted by the authority of the
same,
"That, from the first day of January,
1889, the salaries of the officers of the
Commonwealth be as follows:
"His Excellency, the Governor, per
annum, 1000 deer skins.
"His Honor, the Chief Justice, per
annum, 800 deer skins.
"The Secretary of His Excellency,
the Governor, per annum, 500 raccoon
skins.
"The Treasurer of the State, 450
raccoon skins.
"Each County Clerk, 300 beaver
skins.
"Clerk of the House of Commons,
200 raccoon skins.
"Members of the Assembly, per
diem, raccoon skins.
Justices fees for signing a war
rant, muskrat skin.
''To the Constable, for serving a
warrant, l mink skin.
"Enacted into law the 18th day G.
October, 1889, under the great seal oi
the State"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

BEFORE the Republican party is
three months older it is liable TO have
a silver fight on its hands that will
make the Democratic disagreement
on that subject look very tame and
friendly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Spring
wi ediCine

Your blood in Spring is almost certain to
be full OF impurities - the accumula-
tion of the winter months. Bad ven
tilstion OF sleeping rooms, impure air
in dwellings, factories and shops, over
eating, heavy, improper foods, failure
of the kidneys and liver properly TO do
extra work thus thrust upon them, are
the prime causes of this condition. 1t
is Of the utmost Importance that you
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Be sure to get Simmons Liver Regu-
lator for your spring medicine. It's
the old and reliable that did the old
folks so much good. Don't take any
thing else instead. You can always
tell Simmons Liver Regulator by the
Red z on the package. Don't forget
the word Regulator Simmons Liver
Regulator-better than anything else,
and sure to do you good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Busy people have no time, land sensi-
BILE people have no inclination to use
slow remedy. One Minute Cough
Cure acts promptly and gives perma-
nent results. For sale by Woodbridge
G Purfiv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Hoods Pills become the favorits
cathartic with everyone who use them.
All druggists. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

WHEN it comes to claims Chairman
Taubeneck,of the Peoples party, re-
fuses to stand back for Mark Hanna,
or anybody else. lie claims avery
State south of the Ohio and Potomac
Rivers for his party, with the possible
exception of West Virginia, Kentucky
and Tennessee. These two Chalmers
should pool their issues. They are
champions in that line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

On Thursday evening, March IS,
1896, Mr.. Joseph E. Winant and Miss
Susie Watts were married at the homo
of the brides father, Mr.. silas Wstts,
Gid. W. ]. Jesse officiating.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

THE Democrat who helps the Nc
Kinley boom along is helping his
party. 1t will be easier to beat him
than anybody else. The country has
twice registered majority against his
high tariff views, and the manufactur-
ers' money that is being used to get
him nominated will not make him pop
MAR WITH the EJsssjxJ-,..--
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Miss Mollie Ford, an accomplished
young lady OF this city, has returned
from a visit iu Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

The Vandalia Leader says: Mrs. J.
G. Pitcher has Just completed erayon
portrait OF Hon. W. Fl. Kennan of
Mexico. The picture was made from
q photograph taken when Col. Ken
nan was in the Confederate army over
30 years ago, yet In the boyish fea-
lures one instantly recognizes the
white haired veteran of to-day. The
work 10 admirably done and reflects
credit on the skill Of the artist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Mrs. LEASE will not take a church.
OF course not; she couldn't stay in one
place long enough for that.