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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Can't Buy the Flour.

A personal friend or une LEDGER
writes us the following letter which
is all right except that we can't
s'knead" the bread while we need the
flour. Since cash wheat is $1.03 a
bushel in st. Louis -four comes high: /:
Col r. Nj. White, Mexico, Mo.
BENTON CrrY, Mo-, April "a, 1897
Dear Friend: received statement
from your clerk showing me to be
much in arrears for subscription to
LEDGER. Now, would say that l had
expected to have given you relief by
not later than the Goth Of last Novem-
Der, but found that prosperity did
not shine at my door as had ex-
pected, so l took up confidence and
let it have its perfect work and ex-
pected to give relief by the middle of
March and found myself as before.
Inclosed please find clipping and IL
you fnd your condition approaching
the last clause in said clipping, let me
know and will resort to two regular
meals per day and sup at night on
confidence and prosperity until I may
be able to give you relief. Hoping
you will let patience have its perfect
work you have my sincere sympathy.
"It is said New York girl kneads
bread with her gloves on, but that is
no news to us. We need bread with
our boots on; we need bread with our
pants on, and If those subscribers who
are 30 much in arrears don't pay up
soon, we win need bread without any
thing on" 4. 7. u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
THE DREADFUL WARMING.
The Alarm Cry ''Levee Broke" Heard
For the Sixth Time IN Mississippi.

GREENvILLE, MISS, April 21.-At
$3.50 O'Clock this morning the dreadful
alarm cry of "Levee broke" was re-
peated for the sixth time in theYazoo-
Mississippi Delta when the huge
eighteen-foot levee at Shipland
Landing, Issaquena county, suddenly
crumbled away, letting in with it
mighty rush and roar the torrent of
the river.
ShipIand is on Promised Land plan
tation, about two miles below Lake
Providence, La. At the time of the
break, backwater from the upper
crevasses was already against the
levee ten or twelve inches deep and
many high placeswere still uncovered.
Many of the plantations upon which
partial crops might have been made
must now share the fate of the rest,
and in all of the lower Issaquena,
Sharkey and Yazoo counties, where
there was foot of water before, there
will now be three feet or more.
Places which have heretofore been
havens of refuge for live stock and
human beings will now have to be
abandoned and in few days there
will scarcely be dry spot in all the
country south of this break and be-
tween the levees and the Yazoo River
Whether there will be life lost in the
region affected depends upon the
question whether the people are pro-
vided with boats. In addition to the
disastrous local consequences it will
also have the effect of raising the
water in the Yazoo River and keeping
that stream up at its mouth to such ar
extent as to retard the outflow o.
flood water in the upper Delta coun'
try.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
For Men ONLY.

lam closing out my entire line of
clothing at prime cost. You will never
buy clothing as cheap again. If you
need suit don't fail to see this line
before buying. You will also find as
good assortment of hats as is carried
by any house in Audrain county; also
as good line of shoes, and in mems
working clothes, shirts from 25 cents
up, overalls for men and boys from
25 cents up. Good working gloves
from 25 cents to 81. If you want to
save money on any of the above and
happen to have the cash, don't forget
your friend, McLoNEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
A PLEASANT EPISODE.
A Former Mexico Travelling Man Calls
on An Editor and Meets a Law
yer Friend, Also An Ex-
Mexican.

Corresr oudence of the Ledger.
MARYvILLE, Mo-, April 20.-In my
travels in several states it has quite
often been the pleasure of the writer
to be entertained by some friend who
once made his or her home in Mexico.
The position I have filed for some
years journeying from town to city
throws me in contact with two class
es of business men-druggists and
newspaper men. Once IN while we
all make a mistake. While in Burling-
ton Junction, Mo-, few days ago 1
made pleasant error, and instead of
calling on the editor, as / supposed, I
opened the door and the gentleman
proved to be a lawyer, and, to my
surprise, it was my friend and every
body's friend, Jesse F. Robertson,
formerly of Mexico. 1 was invited to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson,
where 1 was handsomely entertained.
Mexico people delight to hear of their
friends prospering. Jesse F. Robert
son is to be congratulated along this
line and his popularity in measure
accounts for his prosperity.
Through the kindness of Mrs. Rob-
ertson I was escorted to the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walker and
entertained by their accomplished
daughters, Misses Anna and Maggie.
The latter named attended Hardin
College and for several years her
brother, Mr.. Everett Walker, was a
cadet at the Missouri Military Acade-
my at Mexico.
I desire to say that this Military
School should be rebuilt at Mexico at
the earliest possible convenience.
VIM. P. BRADLEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
BATTLED WITH BLACRSNAKES,
One Coiled About Clayton's Arm but
He Choked it to Death and Killed
| Four More.

New HAVEN, April 20.-While Fred
Clayton was strolling along the wood
road at Lake Saltonstall yesterday af-
ternoon he heard rustling In the
leaves and found himself In a colony
of blacksnakes. They were big fell
lows, too.
Clayton seized a stick and struck at
one of the snakes, but MISSED Il. A
lively battle followed. Two of the
snakes sprang at him. One fell dead
beneath his stick and the other coiled
around his leg.
Before the snake could bite him he
struck it down and seized 1t by the
neck with his gioved hand. The snake
coiled itself tightly around his arm.
Clayton squeezed its throat with all
his strength and succeeded In killing
it, but for an hour after his arm bore
the marks of compression from the
snakes power of construction.
The snakes were brought to this city
and actual measurement showed one
to be feet long and the other Az feet
and as large around as good sized
broomhandle. Clayton killed three Of
the seven snakes that attacked him
and little later killed two more near
the lake shore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Mrs. Samuel Stamm, Loganton, Pa,
bore her thirty four years of suffering
with courage and fortitude. Her
trouble was rheumatism in the knee.
In consequence her limb had become
SO stiff that she could hardly walk.
Mr.. Stamm is a well-to-do merchant,
and had spared no pains or expense to
relieve her, but with little success, ,un-
til one night when it grew SO painful
that she could hardly endure 1t, he
persuaded her to try Chamberlain's
rain Dnim. The eafecb waa magical
the first application relieved the pain,
and its continued use has removed all
stiffness and given her the free use Of
her limb once more. If you have
friends who are troubled with rheu-
matism insist on their giving this
remedy trial. You can do them no
greater favor, as it is sure to give
prompt relief, and II they are little
patient it will effect a cure. For sale
at 25 anG 90 cents per bottle by O. A.
Buckuer Druggist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Far Ladies' Onlv

You have often been told of the big
buyers that visit the east and return
home with car loads of the most ele-
CANT lines OF dress goods, etc., that
are carried on earth by any house in
America except them. 1 can't buy
goods in car lots, neither have 1 a
larger or finer line than Scruggs &
Vandervoort, but when it comes to
Mexico, McLoney carries the line of
dress goods and sells few according
ly, and when you get through inspect
ing other lines drop in at McLoney's
and see if you don't find what you
are looking for. Just received my
spring and summer lines of hosiery,
gloves, fans and summer corsets. You
are respectfully invited to call and
see your friend, MCLoNEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR PRIZE.
The Mexico Ledger Among the Prize
Winners in the Contest for Best
Article on the Tobacco Indus
try-0ver 100 Contestants.

One hundred and seven newspapers
in Missouri, five of them from Audrain
county, contested for the prizes
offered by the Liggett & Myers
Tobacco Company, of st. Louis, for
the best article on tobacco culture.
Fifteen hundred dollars in cash was
awarded in twenty six prizes, running
from $500 first prize, down to fourteen
$40 awards. The Mexico LEDGER was
awarded fifth prize, amounting to s1O0
in cash. The report of the committee
is as follows:
First prize, $500, awarded to Troy
Free Press.
Second, $3.50, Lawson Leader.
Third, $3.50, Lexington Intelligencer.
Fourth, $110, Border Telephone.
Fifth, 500, Mexico Ledger.
Sixth, s75, Linneus Bulletin.
Seventh, $50, Warrenburg Journal
Democrat.
Eighth, SIS, Huntsville Herald.
Ninth, $25, Bethany Democrat.
Tenth, $25, Shelbina Torchlight.
Eleventh, s25, Aurora Advertiser.
Twelfth, $25, Lees Summit Journal.
Thirteenth, $40, New Haven Leader.
Fourteenth, $40, Lexington News.
Fifteenth, $40, Armstrong Herald.
Sixteenth, $40, Monroe City News.
Seventeenth, $40, Pike County
News.
Eighteenth, $40, Poplar Bluff Citizen.
Nineteenth, $40, Columbia Herald.
Twentieth, $40, Lebanon Rustic.
Twenty first, $40, Worth County
Times.
Twenty second, $40, Bonne Terre
Star.
Twenty third, $40, Lamar Leader.
Twenty-fourth, $40, Springfield Ex-
press.
Twenty fifth, $40, Westport SEN
tinel Examiner.
Twenty-sixth, $40, Southeast Gaz-
ette
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

In a letter to the manufacturers
Messrs. Davis & Buzard, Of West
Monterey, Pa, say: "Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy has cured people
whom our physicians could do moth
ing for. We persuaded them TO try Q
bottle of 1t and they now recommend
1t as do the rest of us.n For sale at 20
and so cents per bottle by O. A. Buck
ner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE Missouri homoeopaths closed a
three days session at Kansas City
yesterday evening. They were i'm
great glee during the entire session
over the recognition of their school
by Gov. Stephens by the appointment
Of DIR. Coombs to the position of sup
erintendent of the State Lunatic Asy-
ium at Fulton. A resolution was
passed that no homoeopathists should
insure in company making discrimi-
nation beteween the two schools OF
medicine. The next convention will
be held in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

fering people. Remember, that a few
grains of corn will keep them alive.
They are not tramps; as far as know
these people are good, honest, hard
working citizens"
Several suggestions were made by
different members of the meeting as
to how to go about raising enough
money to secure the s125, but it was
finally decided on Mr.. Pittman's mo-
tion to start a collection and subscrip-
ton. The motion received second
and was passed.
The following are the names OF the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Innocent Man Executed.

WICHITA, KAs, April 21.--About
'ts.ree years ago two cousins, Charley
and Jesse ""'den, Of Paurs Valley, l.
T.. together with COOK hsr'efCieorge
Jones, Left that place and went to ar
kansas. The Hibdens never returned
and Jones was suspected of being their
murderer. He was arrested, convict-
ed and hanged.
Charred bones found in the remains
of a camp fire and supposed to be
those OF the missing men were the
strongest witnesses against him.
1t now develops that Jesse Hidden
Is alive. lie is serving term for vio-
lation OF the Federal laws against sell
ing whisky to the Indians, he having
been sent from the Fort Smith Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

This subscription was made in very
short space of time. Chairman EN-
mons then appointed E. E. Jones,
Walker Pollock and B. B. Tureman as
a purchasing committee" to secure
the corn, ready for shipment. Mr..
Jones was made chairman. 1t was
stated that all contributions not paid
last night would be paid to the treas
urer, Geo. Marshall, at the Southern
Bank to-day.
The doxology was then sung, led by
Rev. Fielding Marvin, and Rev. Lusk
closed the meeting with prayer.
The books are not closed yet and all
who wish to contribute to this good
cause can do 30 yet. Leave your dona-
tions with Mr.. Marshall.
The additional subscriptions made
to-day were as fallowa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
A Pastor Called.

FORT WORTH, TEX, April 21.-Rev.
DIR. ]. T. NJ. Johnston, of Jefferson
City, Mo-, was tonight called to the
pastorate of the First Baptist church
of Fort Worth, made vacant Decem-
Der last by the death of Rev. ]. Nor
gan Wells. An early reply to the call
is expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Fifty Years Ago.

Who could imagine that this should be
The place where. in eighteen ninety-three
That white world-wonder of arch and
dome
Should shadow the nations, poiychrome..
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills, by the world preferred.
chicago-like, they a record show,
Since they started-5o years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Ayers Cathartic Pills

have, from the time of their
preparation, been a continuous
success with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. It was fitting,
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity Of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal Of 18o3-a fact
which emphasizes the record: /:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

TURKEY is in debt about $500, ,Oo0,-
900, and most of this debt is held in
Great Britain and France. This will
account for the sympathy that is
shown and the help extended by those
two nations to the old robber and
butcher. 1t is a fact that one must
take account of IN studying the issues
Of the day, that the money question
enters as largely into consideration as
any other one factor. Great Britain's
weakness, as we'll as her strength, lies
in her wealth and her large foreign
loans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

ONE doesn't ordinarily associate
anything angelic with Turkey, but
Mr.. Mckinley has chosen an Angel to
be our Turkish Minister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

1T is difficult to teach an old dog
new tricks. John Bull tried to "do"
us in the apparently unimportant
treaty defining portion of the bound
ary line between Alaska and Canada,
but was found out IN time to prevent
ratification of the treaty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE good people of Mexico were
most liberal in their contributions to
the famine-stricken in India and stand
ready to assist the sufferers from the
flood in the south. The people of
Mexico and Audraln county are pros
porous and charitable and are amply
able and ever ready to assist the
needy. When arrangements are made
to aid those in need along the river
the response will be prompt and
handsome
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Do YOU know that American ex-
ports of iron and steel in 1896 were 125
per cent. greater than in 1895? That
was one effect of the Democratic
tariff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

SENTIMENT is all on the side OF
Greece, but Turkey has the largest
and best equipped army, if reports
sent to this country can be depended
upon,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

The example of w. w. Brewer, JUS
tice OF the peace and prominent
ciUize:. Of Mt. Jewett, Pa, is worthy
of emulation. he says: 81 never
leave home without bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and always recommend it to
my friends. 1t is the best ever used,
and never fails to give immediate re-
lief" For sale by G. A. Buckner,
Druppist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Hon. w. II. KennaD, George Rob-
ertson, Roy Maefarlane, Edmonston
& Cullen, G. M. Lakeland and others
are home from Jefferson City, where
they have had business In the courts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THERE seems to be well-detined
determination upon the part of Mr..
John L. Sullivan to renaissance him.
nlr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

A MEDICAL authority says that the
grip germ is transferred by kissing.
Perhaps there's good deal in that;
many a man has lost his grip in that
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

AFTER due and digrlfied delay Mr..
Corbett has concurred in the some
what generally expressed belief that
he was licked at Carson City month
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

DIR. TALMAGE may be right in call
ing death an advantage, but only those
suicidaIIy inclined are likely to agree
with him to the extent of trying to
ascertain by personal experience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THERE is little doubt that the New
York Republicans were almighty glad
to get rid of"Teddy"Roosevelt. They
didn't object to his profession of re-
form; it was actually attempting to
carry them out that disgusted them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

BUT no one will deny that the air
ship can be seen best by the aid of n
glass or two.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

If that Chicago physician is right
who says that "there is no such thing
as appendicitis the joke seems to be
on the relatives of those who have
died with 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

The LEDGER would like TO know the
post Office address Of p. L. Ashley,
who formerly lived In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE effects of the middle of the
road Populist National Convention to
be held July 4, at Nashville, are not
likely to be important, but those who
attend can feel assured of a good
time, as the Tennessee Centennial
Exposition will be in full blast,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

A SPECIAL dispatch from Middle
town, Ohio, says that ga peculiar AMI.
NAL with two sets of lungs" has been
found there. 1t is probably prize
fighter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

If Mushir Edhem Pasha is really
like his newspaper pictures we fear
the worst for Greece.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

JUDGE WoRLEY, of Kansas, has writ
ten 4 drama entitled"Three Glimp-
ses of He'll" Kansas is a great state,
for the dramatist who chooses to fol-
low that line of thought.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

A DISPATCH from New York says
that "gold has become a drug on the
local market" Here seems to be a
fine chance for some enterprising
young man to enter the drug bust.
naaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THRIFTY Americans will demand
spot cash or its quivalent for any
thing they sell to either Greece or
Turkey, as the governments of both
countries are practically bankrupt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE Republican Senators who are
engaged in investigating the civil SER
vice law and rules are protesting their
friendship for the law 80 loudly as to
excite suspicion of their sincerity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Verdict for the G. l. A.

The case of Lizzie Smith VS.. the
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company,
tried Thursday in the United States
Circuit Court at Jefferson City, re-
suited in a verdict for the defendant.
This is the case of the brakeman
killed last November at the Fire
Brick Works by being struck by an
overhead foot bridge erected by the
brick works over sidetrack used In
taking out cars loaded with brick.
The suit was brought by the widow
under the Missouri statutes, and as
the defendant is corporation of the
State of Illinois, the U. 8. Court has
jurisdiction, to which 1t was removed
from the Audrain Circuit Court.
George Robertson represented the
railroad company and the firm OF
Cullen & Edmonston, the plaintiff, who
will perfect an appeal to the U. g..
Circuit Court of Appeals ut st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Our Hope the Future Vigorous Work n the Lvno Present


at least. Iwould be greatly pleased
if you, or some of your readers, would
correct me, and point out the error.
Respectfully,
III, P WARDEN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Mrs. Alex. Ovens, Of Alton, H., ac-
companied by her little daughter,
Marguerite, is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. @. w. Adams, at the "Maples."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THERE is to be a vote on the de-
liberated arbitration on the 5th of
May. That will give little time to
see if Great Britain is going to bear a
lance in the blood-letting which has
commenced in the region of the Med
iterranean.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

WHY not bring the Behring Sea ques-
tion to close? England has played
that skin game long enough now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

TURKEY red henceforth should be
redder than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

IT will be a rather melancholy
thing to have prosperity come to this
country through the blood of Euro"
pean soldiers. The Dingley bill,
though, is also a melancholy affair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Not Exactly Right"

Thousands of people are in this con-
dition. They are not sick and yet
they are by no means well. A single
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla would do
them a world Of good. 1t would tone
the stomach, create an appetite, pur-
ify and enrich the blood and give won
derful vigor and vitality. Now is the
time to take it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

IT is time to begin to get ready to
celebrate the Fourth of July.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

IT was mean thing on the part of
the European War Bureau not to give
early notice of hostilities, 30 that the
American farmers could have held OH
to their wheat.
If we may believe the local papers,
there are New Workers who regard
the Grant Monument as nothing more
than a show place and the maker of e.
holiday for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

When the spring time comes, "gen-
tie ANNIE" like all other sensible per-
sons, will cleanse the liver and reno
vate the system with DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, famous little pills for the
liver and stomach all the year round.
For sale by Woodbridge q Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Hoods pills cure nausa, sick head
ache, indigestion. billiousness. All
druggists. 25c.
The Progress., 1897-01-02
Co1oTs That Reign.

Yellow in all its glory, in its varied
tones and semitones, is to rage in dress
and millinery this winter. Red the
shade of the traditional British coat
heads the list Of fashionable colors in
England just now. Czarina blue has
broken out all over France, rivaiing
russian gray in general favor-the soft,
becoming, refined gray in cloth and vel
vet that the young empress seemed to
favor next to blue and cream white dur
ing her short, brilliant stay in Paris.
Vivid green is beloved by the Emerald
islanders and popular this year the
world over. All these various dyes have
their admirers and electors. and technic-
al journals announce the color chiefly
favored by some particular country or
noted parsonage, and therefore we areI
now in the first harmless stages of yell
low fever. and no one is disposed TO OBJ
ject to the epidemic. New York Post
The Progress., 1897-01-02
Reciprocity.

College fraternalism recently found
another pleasant illustration at Oberlin, l
o. When Oberlin, which was the first
college to open its doors to women ON an
equal footing with men, was just start
ing III its work, in 1888, Mary Lyon
was teacher in Miss Grants school, in
Ipswich, Mass. The teachers of this
school, with their pupils, Immediately
sent $3.50 to Oberlin to help it in its
work. Of this sum Mary Lyon herself
gave $3.50. -Four years later she founded
Mount Holyoke seminary. This fall the
women teachers at Oberlin gathered a
contribution of $3.50 for Mount Hol-
yoke college and sent it as q Thanksgiv-
ing recognition by the Oberlin of to-
day Of the noble work done by Mary
Lyon for the higher education of women
The Progress., 1897-01-02
CALENDAR.

white cardboard. Notch the edges and
touch them with gilt, heavy and light,
similar to the irregular gliding one of
ten sees on handsome china.
Mount your calendar pad on this card,
tying it with narrow white ribbon or
gold cord, and paint in water colors %
catchy design above. 4 pale blue sky,
with u few birds on the bare branches
Of tree, is easy and effective Golden.
rod makes a pretty decoration, and pan
sizes arc always popular.
The lettering should be done in gold
ink. Now tie the marrow ribbon across
the top for suspending, and your calen-
dar is complete,
The Progress., 1897-01-02
SPECIAL NOTICE.

again take occasion to remind my
friends in the city and vacinlty that
my place Of bcsiness is continued at
my old stand, 30 Texas street, and
thai | have 10 interest in or connect
ion with the Gordon Jewelr9 Com
pany limited" Very respectful y.
S. z. GORDON.
Shreveport, La, October "a. 1886