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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment OF settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys.
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in the
back, Is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out Of order.
WHAT TO do.
There ia comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney RENE
dy, fulflls every wish in relieving pain
in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary pass
ages. 1t corrects inability to hold urine
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri.
nate. The mild and extraordinary ef-
feet of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases. If
you need a medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists, price If
ty cents and one dollar. You may
have a sample bottle and a pamph-
let both sent free by mail. Mention
the Mexico LEDGER and send your
address to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hampton, N. Y. The proprietor OF this
paper guarantee the ~genuineness OF
this offer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
TJ1cAg CoIrNTv

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. j. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this sixth day of De-
cember, A. D., 1885.
SEAL A. w GLEASON,
t~J Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
B6s~Sold by druggists, 75c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
TO BE BURIED AT ST. CHARLES
Capt. Eli R. Lakeland, the Veteran
Steamboatman.
From the GloberDemocrat.

from the ttODe-DemOCIat.
The remains of Eli r. Lakeland, the
old retired steamboatman, who died
suddenly at the Pilgrim Hotel on Tues
day, were taken to st. Charles, Mo-,
yesterday, where the funeral will oc-
cur to-day. Mr.. Henry O. Lakeland,
of st. Charles, a brother of the de-
ceased, came to st. Louis for the body.
Mr.. Lakeland passed peacefully away
while taking a nap in the hotel parlor,
and his death is said to have been due
to heart disease. Eli r. Lakeland was
born 20 years ago last March. His
father was Capt. James @. Lakeland,
of Montgomery county, Md.
The family came West In 1880, and
were among the earlier settlers of st.
Charles. In his earlier days the de-
ceased was a steamboatman, and serv-
ed on some Of the historic old boats
that piled between st. Louis and New
Orleans. He was clerk of the old ILL
nois, in charge of Capt. Fulkinson,
and after his retirement from active
service would sit for hours telling of
anecdotes In his experience. MI.
Lakeland went to Colorado and Cali
fornia in the early days of Pixies Peak
and followed mining for ten or twelve
years. He was unmarried and a man
of great perseverance and energy and
of strictly temperate habits.
He leaves three brothers-Henry
@. Lakeland, an attorney and man of
note, of st. Charles, Mo-; @. NJ. Lack
land, claim agent of the Chicago &
Alton, of Mexico, Mo-, and Norman
Lakeland, who lives in Arizona. The
deceased was a cousin of Rufus ].
Lakeland, of this city, president of
the Boatmeu's Bank,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
MANY BELIEVE 1T WAS MURDER,
The Mystery of the Tramps' Tragedy
at Wellsville Unsolved-No Clew to
the Dead Mans Identity.

WELLsvILLE, Mo-, July 1.-The
latest developments In the killing Of
the unknown tramp and wounding of
two others here Tuesday night by a
fast mail, points unmistakably to a
case of murder. The three men had
been laid in a row side by side with
their heads resting OF the rail, and
they made no effort to get up or move
when the train approached.
A pool of blood was found several
feet from where the men were lying.
THE INDICATIONS OF MURDER.
The wounds are all on the head,
there being no other marks of violence.
The wound on one mans head looks
as IL 1t were made with some blunt in
strument. The opinion here is that the
men belonged to a gang OF six or
seven burglars and that they were
slugged by the others and laid on the
track.
Three other tramps were in town
Wednesday morning and as soon as
they learned that one OF the injured
men would probably get well they left
town.
BOTH MAY DIE.
The note found on the dead man was
signed by Edna White, who, it is sup
posed, was his sweetheart. Her home
is at Marceline, Mo. She also has a
sister at Ethel, Mo-, where she was
when she wrote the note.
1t is now believed here that both the
injured men will die. Neither Of them
will make any kind of statement.
If the injured men recover they will
be held for investigation. So far no
| clew to the identity of the dead tramp
has been found.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
Sciatic Rheumatism

This is one of the most painful and
most distressing ailments that afiicts
Those who have suffered
from it will be mor than pleased to
know that q remedy which will
promptly relieve the pain is now
within the reach of all. 1t is called
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Mr.. P.
Ketcham, of Pike City, CAL, is speak
ing of this remedy, says: "During my
brothers. sickness from sciatic rheu-
matism, Chamberlain's Pain Balm was
the only remedy that gave him any
relief" Many others have testified
to the prompt relief from pain which
it affords. Its continued use effects a
permanent cure. The 25 and 80 cent
sizes for sale by @. A. BUoKNER,
Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
Cards on an Endeayor Train.

LINCOLN, NEB., July 1.-During the
trip of the Chicago Christian Endeav-
or train from Red Oak, Ia, here, four
school teachers of Chicago, desiring
to play the game of cards called
"cinch," asked the consent of the
Rev. Mr.. Bullock, whose sole rejoinder
was, "Act according to your own con-
SCIENCE" The women yer soon en-
gagged in a lively game and their ex-
ample was promptly followed by 9TH
er young people on board and even
one elderly gentleman in the corner
of the car was found INDUCING in q
game of solitaire.
This state of affairs was at once re-
ported to the manager of the party,
who said that any members Of the
society found playing cards would be
stopped Immediately.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
A Life Saved.
A FOND DAUGHTER WAS NIGH TO DEATH.
Frank B. Trout Tells q Reporter Of How Me Daughters
Life Was Saved. All Parents Should be Inter.
esisd IN This Narrative.
From uss Esentno Nnpa, Desross, AfseA

Udng a Q nucleus for his investigation
the rumor that the life Of the daughter Of
Frank B. Trout, we'll known In Detroit,
Mich, real estate circles, had been saved, Q
reporter called on Mr.. Trout at his Office,
10S Griswold Avenue. Mr.. Trout showed
some hesitancy In giving bis opinion for
stances and o fathers love for his child
forced me to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, but not until the whole medical
profession had exhausted their skin. At
the age Of fourteen we bad to take our
daughter from school owing to her health.
Before this she had been In the best Of
health, happy and In the best Of spirits She
began TO fall away n became pale and
ladguid. She was % weak that she would
fall down In o faint every time she tried to
walk unsupported. The best Of physicians
attended her, but she continued to grow
weaker and seemed to be gradually fading
away Z, 81. w.. se.s, abe vs.hsa oo,v
ninety pounds, and the doctors said II was
anemia. Several physicians said she might
outgrow il, but that Il would no doubt ter:
inmate In consumption. No doctor we had
could help her, and we concluded ourselves,
we must lose our child, as she was growing
rive had tried all the well-known RENE.
dies, and finally about o year ago ] bought
Q box of DIR. Williams Pink pills for Pale
People and took them home. That day /
had read of q case about thu same as my
daughter's, and. decided to give them q
trial, though I must confess did not
have much faith Before she had taken all
Of the first box we noticed 0 change for the
better. She, however, gained strength daily
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
Struck by Lightning.

CENTRALIA, Mo-, July Lightning
struck the house of r. E. Jennings
this afternoon. Mrs. Jennings was on
the porch drinking water out of a
gourd at the time, which she dropped
and put her hand on che screen door.
The screen was in a blaze OF fire and
balls of fire encircled the woman,
which she attempted to fight of with
her hands. She rushed to a second
screen door, when streams of fire
flashed from every strand of wire.
She was enveloped by fire, but escap-
cd without injury beyond o severe
shock. The weather boards were
knocked of of the side Of the house
and both screens burned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

and looked brighter. Every one notced
the change, and / bought two more boxes
"When she had taken two boxes she was
strong enough to leave her bed, and in less
than six month"; was something like herself.
To-day she is entirely cured, and Is a big,
strong, healthy girl, weighing 13e pounds,
and has never had q sick day since.
II do not think she uses them now,
though I always keep them in the house.
Ny wife and I have recommended them to
onr neighbors, and sent q few to another
young girl who seems to be In the same con-
dition as my daughter. Had not DIR. vii.
liams' Pink Pills saved my daughters life,
know they do all and more than is claimed
for them, and I am glad to recommend them
to the world. l know DR.. Williams Pink
life, and that Is enough for me-"
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
fourth day Of March, 1897.
ROBERT z. HULL, JR., Notary Public,
Wayne County, Michigan.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain, in a condensed form, all the ele
ments necessary to give new life and rich
ness to the blood md restore shattered nerves
They are also q specific for troubles peculiar
to females, such as suppressions, irregulari'
ties and all forms of weakness. In men they
effect a radical cure In all cases arising from
mental worry, overwork or excuses of what.
ever nature Pink Pills are sold In boxes
(never in loose bulk at 30 cents q box or sz
boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all drug.
gists, or direct by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Water supply of Bloomington is
threatened by q new sewer system.
The total fees collected by the Sec
rotary of State for June amount to
s,15s.
Speaker Reed says that the tariff
bill will not remain in conference
more than a week.
John Russell Young has been nomi-
mated and confirmed as Librarian of
the Congressional Library.
1t is probable that William q. Edens,
of Galesburg, ILL.,, will be appointed
Commissioner of immigration.
Allyne Drake Hopkins, of st. Louis,
was married to Miss Marguerite Rines,
of Gainesville, Texas, Wednesday.
Mr.. Forman, of East st. Louis, will
remain in Office as Commissioner of
Internal Revenue until December.
The finance committee of the Sem
ate has agreed upon a reciprocity
provision to be incorporated in the
tariff bill.
d. Rose, who escaped jail after a
sentence of 10 years for manslaughter
In Howard County, has been captured
In Colorado.
To-day's statement of the condition
of the treasury shows: available
cash balance, s2s7, ,2ss; gold re-
serve, $140, 764,114.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
THE LAMP EXPLODED.
And Set the Residence Occupied by b,
Schienberg on Fire-'rhe Flames
Promptly Extinguished.

About 10 O'Clock Thursday night the
fire department was called out to the
residence occupied by B. Schienberg,
next door to DR.. e. 8. Cave, on East
Promenade. By the time the hose
wagon got there, however, the flames
had been effectually extinguished by
a bucket brigade hastily formed by
the neighbors and those present.
The family had retired and had fall
en- asleep when Mr.. sehienberg was
awakened by a fearful crash and rush
ed into the dining room to find that
a lamp had exploded on the sideboard.
The bedroom in which the children
were sleeping was wreathed in flames
as was the dining room. Hastily rush
ing in, it was only with great difficulty
that he was enabled to rescue his chill
dren from Their perilous position. Had
he been a few minutes later they
would, without doubt, have been
burned to death.
Mr.. Schienberg then ran out to give
the alarm and found many OF
his neighbors already fastening to
offer their assistance, having heard
the resounding explosion. With great
speed and dexterity they formed a
bucket brigade and were soon able, by
their strenuous efforts, to quench the
flames. 1t was only, however, with
great damage to the furniture, ar
pets, ETC., that they affected this, 80
that the loss is rather heavy. 1t is es-
tlmated at $500 but luckily Mr.. Schein-
berg was well insured.
His wife and three children were
taken across the street to the resi-
dence of Mark Pitcher as soon as they
could be gotten out of the house, and,
though greatly excited, stood the stain
well. They left for st. Louis this after
noon, where they will be the guests OF
Mrs. Schienberg's mother until the
house is fitted and fixed up again.
Mr.. Schienberg is the genial propri-
etor of the well-known Club" shoe
and clothing store and has made a
number of friends since coming to
| Mexico some six months ago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schienberg desire, through the
LEDGER, to express their thanks and
gratitude for the many kind offices
performed by their Mexico friends
and neighbors who were 30 con-
siderate last night. They appreciate
sincerely every word of sympathy
spoken and every act of kindness
| dome.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
Eli r. Lakeland Dead.

ELI r. Lakeland, who was a steam
boatman in the palmy days of the
Mississippi, died at the Pilgrim Ho-
tel in st. Louis Tuesday afternoon at
the age Of 70. Mr.. Lakeland was q
friend ofMark Twain when the author
was q pilot on the river. He was full
OF the tales of the old glories Of the
river, and was an entertaining COM
panion. He was brother Of @. NJ.
Lakeland, Of this city, who went to
st. Louis yesterday afternoon to at
tend the funeral service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
And Still IT Grows.

The Mexico Military Company is
growing right along, and there 10 no
reason why 1t should not number 100
in q short time. All who desire to en-
ter car do SO by seeing Fred Hiner,
Fred Morris or VIII Hutton, and
signing a paper of which each of these
gentlemen have a copy. Those who
decide to enter will never have rea-
son to regret 1t afterward, and 1t may
be Of great use to them.
Since we last published q list, the
following have entered: F. W. Will
son, w. Barkwell, ]. W. Galinth, W.
e. Crockett, j. 8. Washer, Chas. Rey-
Uolda
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

With a torpid liver and the impure
blood that follows it you are an easy
prey to all sorts of ailments. That
fused up feeling is the first warning
that your liver isn't doing its work.
That is the time to take DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. As an
appetizing restorative tonic, to re-
pei disease and build up the needed
flesh and strength, there's nothing
equal to it. 1t rouses every organ In
to healthful action, purifes and en-
riches the blood, braces up the whole
system and restores health and vigor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
MRS. R. D. WoRRELL ENTERTAINs
Elegant Reception in Honor Of Mrs.
Thomas and the Misses
Larimore.

Mrs. r. D. Worrell held open doors
afternoon, July 1, at her
beautiful home on South CLARK avenue.
Between the hours of 8 and 8 O'Clock
ladies were continually coming and
going. The occasion was in honor of
G. P. Thomas, Miss Larimore
and Miss Anne Larimore.
The elegant reception room was
handsomely and Hastily decorated with
nasturtiums and delightful frappe was
served. The dining room was made
even more beautiful with dainty and
fragrant sweet peas. Hither the guests
were conducted to Danish the heat
with deliciously refreshing ices.
An unusually enjoyable time was
had and the ladies hope that there
may be frequent occurrences of such
receptions.
Mrs. Worrell was assisted in receiv-
ing by Mesdames. J. @. Wilkins, F. r.
Jesse, j. E. Jesse, and Misses Willie
Potts, Julia Ross, Katie Ferris, Stella
Harper and Mabelle Hathaway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
MISSOURI NOTES.

1t costs $40 a game to shoot craps in
Moberly.
Sedalia has q town pump which fur
nishes many people in that town with
clear, cool drinking water.
The curfew bell rings NJ more in
Lawson. The night Waterman who
pulled the cord is out of a job.
A Henry county man, who has al
ways been poor, recently fell heir to a
fortune of s11 left him by a relative In
Germany.
Adair county will not have a new
court house for the present at least.
The proposition lacked 65 of the two
thirds majority.
Hogs grow 80 fast in Randolph
county that their owners fail to recog-
nize them when they have not seen
them for a week or ten days.
A. ]. d. Buford, Of Bufordsville,
Cape Girardeau county, is the states
new game and fish warden. The Gov
ernor appointed him this week.
The Charlton Courier says that
''large blocks" of people were invited
to meet the Linn county grand jury
last week. What a delightful recep-
ton 1t must have been.
A Keytesville paper thinks that
some Missourians will have to be shot
on the day of judgment. This, in re-
ferring to two old men, each of them
nearly 80 years Of age.
The new style of hat that the Prince
Of Wales has just adopted is for all
the world like the old s%tovepipe j.
West Goodwin, of Sedalia, has been
wearing since the war.
The Sedalia Democrat says the late
rains have been worth thousands of
dollars to the farmers of Central Mis-
souri,, and many of these dollars will
be spent right here in Missouri.
A Kirksville woman used a patent
gasoline iron last week. 1t was war
ranted not to explode. She's using
olive oil and lime water this week.
She came very near needing a golden
harp.
Missouri's grape crop Is worth about
one million dollars annually. This is
to the fruit growers, The doctors real
ize about twice this sum out of Mis-
s%ourians, who think they have ap-
pendicitis from swallowing the seeds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
There Are Others"

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 ont
free of dross.
Ever alert to the best interests OF
it's patrons, the management Of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail
way have unquestionably succeeded
in establishing it al 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., 1897-07-08
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3d Monday In jan
uary, LIST Monday in June, Sd Monday
In September.
COUNTY CoURT-1st Monday In Feb
ruary, LIST Monday In May, LIST Monday
in August, LIST Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in jan
nary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
~Recommendad bY q Hotel Keeper

1SONuI1"01000 u xx01ox 41SFSx'
A. B. Larrabee, proprietor OF Hotel
Larrabee,at Omro, Wis, is enthusiast
tic in his praise of Chamberiain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
He has recommended it q great many
times to his guests and always with
the best results. 1t is q favorite in
that locality. For sale by
@. A. BUcKNER, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

"Bunt" Freels, a stock man whose
home is near Laddonia, is reported by
the Farber Forum as lodging a num-
Der of creditors from whom he bought
stock and did not pay for. The credit
ors were on hand at the appointed
time and place but Freels did show up.
The Forum thinks he will return and
adjust matters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

The Jefferson City Tribune says:
Another important event in the his
tory of Jefferson City occurred yes
terday, when the Chicago & Alton
railroad landed its first passenger
train Of the north end OF the bridge.
The Missouri, Kansas & Texas has
already constructed q good track to
the same place, where III now delivers
freight, and it is expected that pas
senger trains VIII soon follow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

DIR. J. w. Connaway, of the Medical
Department of the State University at
Columbia, and Dr.J. O. Roberts, Veter-
marian of the State Experiment Sta
ton of Mississippi, we're In Mexico to-
day to buy some cattle to innoculate
for experiments on Texas fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

Elder e. 81. Burnam, Of Luray, Va,
who has been in Mexico for the past
week attending the Mt. Pleasant
Brothers. Union and the guest OF DR..
T. P. Boutwell,, left July / for Califor-
mia. DR.. Burnam is . recognised
scholar and linguist of note, and Ii the
father of DR.. John M. Eurnam, assist
ant professor Of Latin In the State
University at Columbia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
Straved.

Somehow, through the natural chan
mel OF this country's business relation
ship, the Celebrated World-renowned
Pillspury Flour has strayed into our
town and il for sale here now by the
single sack or q load and ct prices
to suit these hard times. Every pound
warranted. Give us q trial.
WIT. BLATTNER,s GROCERY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08
The Mayfield Sanitarium,
912 Taylor Avenue or Southeast Corner
Taylor and Belle Avenues. st. Louis, Mo.

Home and hospital established and controlled
by Baptists, but admits of sick and affiicted of
all denominations or Of ne denomination. The
medical staff Is composed OF some OF the best
known physicians Of the city and who are
recognized authority in their special lines of
work. Any physician of good standing can
treat hiss W patients in this sanitarfum and
patients can choose their own physician II they
so desire. 1t has a nurse training school and
q woman's board OF charity. The location OF
the sanitarium In good and with It's many other
superior advantages, without . doubt, makes II
one OF tine most attractive and desirable insti-
buttons of its kind In the West, and there are
hundreds of patients who need treatment and
yet they hesitate TO come because they are not
acquainted with sanitarium methods. To All
such we will say that the Mayfeld Sanitarium
Is a Christian Home and you win feel that you
trained nurses and will receive such skilled
medical and surgical treatment as each indi-
vfduai case may require, and we solicit your
patronage; Elegant accommodations furnished
at =, 81, $40 and VA per week, Nursing at s2.a
to % per week. Medical and surgical services
reasonable. Our aims in this new sanitariuin
are Just the same as when we first entered the
work twelve ll2t years ago. As in the past
ministers OF ell denominations and their fami.
Hes receive free professional treatment. Also
no charges for professional serv ices rendered
INDECENT persons whose board and nurse bill
are paid by churches, lodges. &c.
For further information address
w. H.. MAYFTELD, M D.,
Mayfieid Sanftarium. st. Iouie. Mo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

Don't neglect a cough because the
weather is pleasant; before the next
storm rolls around it may develop in
to a serious difficulty beyond repair.
One Minute Cough Cure is easy to
take and will do what its name i'm
plies. For sale by Woodbridge &
Dur1u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

An Illinois preacher stopped q prize
fight by slapping the face of the Sher-
Id, who was in attendance, knocking
down the fighters twice and then
humping their heads together until
they pleaded for mercy. This may be
. good way Of showing that fighting is
brutal and to be avoided by the right
eous, but 1t was eflcacious as an anti
dote to the immediate evil.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-07-08

r. l.. johnson, who, two or three
years ago, was operator at the depot
at this point, is very sick at the home
of his parents in Holiday, Mo. Bob
is well thought of here.