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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
In Johnny's Pocket.

An old shoestring and sixpenny nail,
Some grocer's twine and the shell oi
snail,
Two hickory nuts and an old brass pin.
A lump of gum and a bit of tin,
Two marbles, top and fish hook OF
two,
A dozen "Bn shot and his fathers
corkscrew,.
A button, knife and leather sling
An empty spool and some more string
Tobacco tags, of kinds galore,
A penny whistle, an apple core,
A piece of rubber and stale flshworm
(Which 1 knew by the odor had los'
its squirm)
Four carpet tacks and discarded
locket,
I found tonight in my sweet boy''
pockati
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st. Lake III; 4-22.

And Joseph also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth,
into Judea, unto the city of David,
which is called Bethlehem; (because
he was of the house and lineage of
David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused
wife, being great with child.
And 80 it was, that, while they
were there, the days were accom-
plished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her first
born son, and wrapped him in swad-
ding clothes, and laid him in man
ger; because there was no room for
them In the inn.
8 And there were in the same coun-
try shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by
night.
o And, To-. the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of the
Lord shone round about them: and
they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to
all people.
IL For unto you is born this day In
the city of David Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord.
II And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in manger.
10 And suddenly there was with the
angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God, and saying,
IA Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, good will toward men,
15 And 1t came to pass, as the angels
were gone away from them into
heaven, the shepherds said one tc
another, Let us now go even unto
Bethlehem, and see this thing which
is come to pass, which the Lord hatt
made known unto rs.
16 And they came with haste, and
found Mary, and Joseph, and the babs
lying In a manger.
II And when they had seen IL, the,
| made known abroad the saying which
was told them concerning this child.
IS And all they that heard It won
dered at those things which were toll
them by the shepherds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
Dockery Pleads for Economy.

The House debate ON the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropri.
alton bill was enlivened by some in
teresting figures furnished by Mr.,
Dockery. In his short talk, Mr.
Dockery cleared away some of the
chaff enveloping Mr.. Dingley's fig.
ures of last week and gave an in.
structive review of treasury deficits
He said that the deficit of 1894 was
$70, ,000, 900. 1t ran down to $1s, s,000,.
900 last year, but since the Dingley
bill has been in operation the deficii
up to last Saturday night was s37,'
100000. DIR. Dockery also showed
how enormously the expenditures o.
the government had increased within
the last few years and said that il
was now either a question of higher
taxation or decreased appropriations
The total expenditures of the gov
ernment for the last eight years, hi
said, were greater by one billion dol
lars than the expenditures for tn,
eight years prior and, from 'S7 to '9i
there had been s14O, 100000 increas,
in the direct outlay for the support
of government.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

THE Republicans of Miller county,
No., held mass meeting recently
Hon. Joe Flory, Railroad Commits
doner, and other leading Republicans
made speeches. A committee on
resolution was appointed and, amongst
pther resolutions, the following was
Introduced and carried in the midst OF
reat enthusiasm:
aResotued, That we take fresh cour-
ne from the remarks recently made
BY the Chairman of the State Demo
astic Committee, Col. Sam B. Cook, to
he effect that crisis awaits Dem
pcracy in this state, when complete
iusion can no longer be made, and
hat the Republican vote of 304, $40 in
Missouri at the last election, thereby
mining 72,G00 votes in four years
anses Us to watch, work and pray
| for the morning star of Republicanism
ihining in Missouri
The Republicans in other counties
throughout the state will take "fresh
ourage" from the imprudent mouth
hgs Of an unauthorized "Chairman, y
md at every meeting resolutions sim
iR to the above will be adopted
hanking "Chairman" Cook for the
ncoursgement he is giving them. II
hs Democrats will give Sammy rope
hwill make a job of it, of which
very Republican in the state will be
roud.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
EMPTY STOCKINGS.

Ellen Manly In Ladies' Home journal.
Oh, mothers in homes that are happy
Where Christmas comes laden with
cheer,
Where the children are dreaming al
ready
or the nerriest day in the year.
As you gather your darlings around
you
And tell them the story of old,
Remember the homes that are drearyl
Remember the hearts that are cold!
And thanking the love that has dow
cred you
With ali that is dearest and best,
Give freely, that from your abund-
ance
Some bare little life may be blessed!
Oh, 60 where the stockings hang
empty,
Where Christmas liz naught but
name,
And give-for the love of the Christ
child!
Twas to seek such as these that He
nQma
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

THE LEDGER Is reproducing from
aecountry exchanges, coming in from
| Uery section of Missouri, sufficient
ndorsements of Governor Stephens
psition on fusion and sufficient pro-
ists against Chairman Cooks ideas
'pon the same subject to convince
linsty- nine per cent. of it's readers
bat the people are with Governor
&sphens.
Chairman Cook for six or eight
months, with pernicious activity, has
nan stirring up this issue, one which
Aould not have been agitated at all,
nd has been reproducing extracts
nom papers here and there on the
inject, occasioned by bis articles in
Nc inteligencer. Many of the Demo-
1ats OF the State have been anxious
know If he spoke and acted with
Minority. He had begun to read men
~ Of the party who did not bow to
superior wisdom and who did not
MORSE his course. Trouble was ap-
asing on the political horizon.
Aufmurings came from every direc-
nu, and people were wondering
mere they stood. Something had to
hdone or disintegratlon might possi-
v Get In.
Governor Stephens, noting this dis
ansent and uneasiness within the
snocratic ranks, noting the harm
ea was being done by Cooks foolish
ad dangerous agitation, gave to the
Rhhc an interview which was timely,
asar, cogent and convincing, and in
mich was the Democratic ring which
stirred the party all along the line
afenewed activity and enthusiasm.
aAirman Cook could not consistently
"a . single fault with the Governors
1erview, unless 1t in some way
secked his personal prospects into
ecked hat.
Governor Stephens did not refer tc
ssek In his interview, but for some
nson the State Chairman has the
svernor punched with those Demo
as be proposes to exterminate and
went after him most savagely. Ex-
atts published in the LEDGER show
safiy that the country press 10 In
- TOR the Governor In this matter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
straight Democracy,

srom the Democrat News, Marshall, Mo.
Whatever may be the understand
y Or misunderstanding about the
estion Of fusion in 1898 or 1900, the
soeruf. Nesos, which never was
nong, asserts that the state ticket In
souri put forth by the Democrats
y contain no names of candidates oi
sen there can be the slightest
as y to their unquestioned, rock
0ed Democracy. Missouri is q
octatic State, now, henceforth
forever. The Pertle Springs
veution Of 1895 settled that mat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
MEXICO CLUBS.
A Large Number Of Popular 0rgani-
zations-For Pleasure and Instruc-
tion-Ladies Belong to Many
of Them.

The Rabbit Club is composed ex-
clusively of gentlemen. Some of
them are good shots-with their
mouths. President, w. r. Carter;
Secretary and Treasurer, w. A. Nor
ris; Attorney, Captain J. @. Buckner.
The Montezuma Club ia one of the
strongest gentlemeass dbs in Mex
leo. Its officers are as follows:
W. w. Fry, President; Q. M. Lack
land, Vice. President; Rhodes Clay,
Secretary; Frank Spence, Treasurer;
George Pearson, Sergeant; ]. d.
Orear, Attorney; Thomas Basket,
Librarian; Executive Committee,
Sam Locke, r. A. Ramsay and Charles
Criswell. This club gives some most
enjoyable receptions.
The Sons of Rest Club is composed
Of six young society gentlemen. They
have agreed "never to work." There
are no officers in this organization.
There are other ''never work" clubs
in Mexico.
The Salmagundi Club has MEM
bership of twenty young ladies'; OBJ
ject, sociability. No officers.
s.The Rosebuds'' is a very popular
organization of young people, Of
which Hardin Rixey is president.
There are forty members and they
meet every other Saturday.
The South Jefferson Street Ten In
kindergarten club composed OF the
little boys and girls on South Jeffer-
son street. Each member is supposed
to be president.
The Friendship Circle is most
popular ladies' organization on East
Monroe street. Sociability and gem
eral usefulness is its object.
The Lyceum meets every Saturday
night in Company G armory, member
ship about thirty. The name OF the
club is Young Mems Lyceum. The
officers are as follows: E. j. Hanley,
President; E. B. Coil, Vice. President;
H. E. Collier, Treasurer; Charles
Clark, Secretary; Homer Haggard,
Sergeant; K. Maupin, Attorney. 1t
has been organized twelve weeks.
Shakespeare Club meets every Sat-
urday night with different members.
A leader for each meeting is appoint
ed. This club has membership OF
about fifteen.
The Mexico clubs are all most pop
ular and enjoyable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
JEWELS IN VAULTS SAVED.
Articles Valued at q Quarter of Nil.
lion Taken From st. Louis Fire.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 21.-Late this
afternoon the vaults of the Mermod
& Jaccard Jeweiry company, whose
immense establishment was burned
Sunday morning, were opened, and
the contents, consisting of jewels,
watches and diamonds valued at
more than quarter Of million dol
lars, were found intact. 1t was found
that the vault, though ire-proof, was
not water proof, but as a result of the
dsmpness there will only be a loss of
about per cent. The heat and steam
caused some damage to the pearls and
other delicate gems, but all else was
in good condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

Mr.. Elisha Berry, of this place, says
he never had anything do him 80
much good and give such quick relief
from rheumatism as Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. He was bothered greatly
with shooting pains from hip to knee
until he used this liniment, which af-
fords prompt relief-B. F. BAKER,
druggist, st. Paris, Ohio. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
For Bryan.
From the jefferson City Tribune.

Fr0n the Jenerson City Tribune.
Carter Harrison, the brilliant young
mayor OF Chicago, announces, in an
interview with Frank Carpenter, that
he is unequivocally and without res
ervation for VIM. J. Bryan for the
Presidential nomination in 1900. He
says that the great silver leader is
sure to be nominated and sure to win.
Mr.. Harrison does not take kindly TO
the suggestion that he would be q
good running mate for Mr.. Bryan. He
says frankly in that interview that he
prefers being mayor Of Chicago to
being Vice. President Of the United
States
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
Big Fire at Center.

Special Dispatch 70 the Ledger.
VANDALIA, Mo-, Dec. 23.-Woro
comes from Center, Rails county, te
the effect that a brick block burned
last night with the exception of a bank
building. Loss, $1,000; insurance
$4,000.
The business houses burned oui
were the postoffice, printing Office, K
of P. hall, Smith & Clark, drugs; Ep'
person & Osterhout, clothing; VIM
Clayton, grocery. Also q dry goods
store and several others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
J. B. Shells Narrow Escape.


J. R. Shell had o very narrow es-
cape from losing his life last Wednes-
day at about p. m. While w. O.
Kelley and Lam Cox were down In a
well, about 40 feet, which Mr.. Shell
la having dug on his farm, Mr.. Shell
prepared charge Of dynamite for Q
blast. In leaninga board on which
the dynamite was resting against the
stove the grease from the fuse ignited
and discharged the dynamite. Five
sticks Of dynamite and q caps went
OF at once. The shanty over the well
was destroyed by the concussion and
nothing was left of the stove. Mr..
Shell would have escaped unscathed
had the horse TO the gin not ran away
striking him with the tub and break.
ing one or two ribs. Both boys In the
well were knocked down by the iar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
MExICo PosT-oFFICE.
Will 1t be Moved?- The Inspector
Favors Free Delivery.

The contract the government has for
the post-ofilee building in Mexico ex-
pires next March. An inspector has
been in Mexico looking around and
making arrangements for a new con-
tract. The LEDGER is informed that
several locations were looked ut but no
definite arrangement about removal
has been made. In all probability the
Office will stay where it is. The in
spector looked over the ground with q
view to free delivery and will report
In favor Of the same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
10 Rut Mary KENT all these thin

10 But Mary kept all these things
and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all the
things that they had heard and seen,
as it was told unto them.
81 And when eight days were ac-
complished for the circumcising of the
child, his name was called Jesus,
which was so named Of the angel be-
fore he was conceived in the womb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
MISS WHITNEY IN A MUSEUM.
Chillieothe Girl, Whose Department
From Flower Parade Caused Much
Discussion, Begins Footlight
Career in st. Joseph.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 21.-Miss
Edna Whitney, of Chilicothe, the
young lady who attained much noto-
riety last fall by reason of being re-
fused permission to act as one of the
maids of honor during Kansas City
festivities, has become stage struck, .
and is beginning her footlight career in
this city. She is holding receptions at
the Eden Musee.
Miss Whitney has not yet consented
to yield to the cunning of the make
up artists skillful hand and has not
appeared on the stage. She simply
sits in the foyer of the playhouse and
converses with the guests of the place.
Bert Martin, who manages the Eden
Musee, says he hopes to have the
young lady "doing a turn" before the
footlights in few weeks. 1t was not
considered best to have her attempt
anything of this kind at the outset of
her career, 80 she was engaged to
give receptions until the timidity
which naturally attaches to one who
has had no experience in this line was
somewhat removed. Hundreds of
people have fiocked to the musee to
meet and converse with "Labor
Queen," as she is styled on the bill
boards.
Miss Whitney says this is the only
musee engagement she has made, with
the exception of one for Omaha ice
palace early in January. She will ap-
pear there under much the same con-
ditions as she appears at the Eden
this week. Miss Whitney says she had
not intended to make engagements
with museums, but the inducements
held out for her visit to St.Joseph were
such that she could not afford to re-
fuse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
Twenty Years Ago This Week.

Mrs. Offutt was quite i'll.
Geo. Daniel was merchant in Van
dalia.
1t cost $3.50 to shoot firecrackers in
Fulton.
Miss Belle Hathaway, aged IA years,
| died at her home ii miles south of
Mexico.
Ed. Rines returned from Hot
Springs.
Chas. Buckner was attending school
in Fulton.
Mexico had improved much during
the past year.
| Joseph, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
w. Baker, died.
The Christian Church gave big
Christmas tree.
Brit Ripgo, of Santa Fe, visited at
the Martin House.
Miss Mamie Pearson spent Christ
mas in Ashland, Mo.
Prof. Root, of Salisbury, was the
guest of Richard Gentry.
Homer st. John returned from
visit in st. Charles county.
Miss 8. Batterton, of Columbia, vis-
tied at the Cromwell House.
Charlie Rodgers, of Benton City, was
attending the State University.
Misses Ella Forrest and Anna Haf-
fords taught in the public school.
NJ. Y. Duncan entertained a number
of young folks on Christmas eve.
Ed. Bolts, who was salesman for
Ricketts, & Emmons, was visiting in
Galloway.
Rev. Vandeventer succeeded Rev.
DIR. vincil as pastor of the NJ. E.
Church, South.
]. D. Jackson and family entertained
Misses Adarest and Ada B. Hunt, of
Monroe county.
Congressman BiddIe introduced q
bill in the House to make the Office
of Postmaster elective.
Miss Bette King, of Fulton, and
Miss Mamie Brown, of Louisiana, were
visiting Miss Mary Jones.
VIM. H. Berry and Miss NJ. B. Glen
denim were married at the residence
of John Wilson by Squire Thomas @.
Hudson.
Hon. A. H. Buckner, Congressman
from this district, Introduced bill in
the House which provided for the levy
of tax of one per cent upon all sales
of stocks, bonds, gold and silver bull
lion, coin, railroad bonds and shares,
gas and bank stocks and other shares
or bonds OF corporations, the tax to
be levied on the gross sales. The bill
further provided for the reduction of
the tax on manufactured tobacco from
"A to cents and to relieve dealers In
leaf tobacco from all tax after Jan. 1,
1873. 1t also provided that no farmer,
lpianter or other person producing OF
downing leaf tobacco Ia any quantity
whatever should be required to pay
any special tax as dealers, or should
they be prohibited from buying, sell
ing or exchanging leaf tobacco In any
quantity, or be subject to any fine Of
penalty for such purchase, sale or ex-
change.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

size of a small pea.
1t grew rapidly, and
shooting pains ran
in every direction.
! became alarmed
and con s ute d a
good doctor, who
pronounced it can
Ger, and said that it
must be cut out.
This ! would not
consent to, having
Xs114 G.AH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

THE Clinton (Mo.) Tribune says
that Governor Stephens position
against fusion will be generally en-
dorsed by Democrats and all advo-
Gates of Justice to silver"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

THE Lexington tMo.) Intelligencer,
1 loyal and true Democratic paper,
sditorially says:
"Stick to the principles. Fusion
ViIi take care of itself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
The Night Before Christmas.

wAs the night before Christmas ali through
y lsNot a creature stirring not q mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that st. Nicholas would be there.
The children nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads
And Mamma in her kerchief and in my cap
Had Just settled our brains for a long winters nap
When out on the lawn there such q clatter
sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window few like flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash,
The moon, the breast of the new-fallen snow,
Gave a luster Of midday to objects below;
With little old driver, SO lively and quick,
knew in moment it must be st. Nick.
More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,
whistled shouted, and called some by
''Now, Dasherl now, Dancerl now Prancer and Vixen!
On! Comet, onl Cupid, oni Dunder and Blitzen
To the top of the porch, to the top Of the WALT
Now, dash away dash away, dash away ALI"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky
So, up to the house-top the coursers they few,
With sleigh full of toys-and St Nicholas, too.
And twinkIing heard on the roof,
The prancng and paving of each little hoof
in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came with bound
He was dressed all in from his head to his foot
And his clothes all tarnished with ashes and SCOT.
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like peddler just opening his pack
His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry
His cheeks were like roses, his nose Like q cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn up like bow,
And the beard his chin was as white as the snow!
The stump of pipe he held tight In his teeth,
And the smoke, it encircled his head like wreath.
He had a broad and a little round belly
That shook when he laughed, like bowl full of jelly
He was chubby and plump-a right jolly old elf
And laughed when raw him in spite of myself.
A wink Of his eye, twist OF his head,
Soon gave to know had nothing to dread.
He spoke a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings then turned with jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh,
To his team gave whistle,
And away they all few
Like the down of q THISTLE
heard him exclaim,
he drove out of sight,
Merry Christmas to oil,
And all Good Night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

The Galloway Gazette's Trades
Edition is splendid publication, and
sill be worth thousands of dollars to
Fnlton and Galloway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

THE Mexico LEDGER has malice
toward none, and with charity for all
wishes the people "now on earth" a
merry Christmas and happy New
Year
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

When you cannot sleep for cough
ing take Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t always gives prompt relief.
1t is most excellent for colds, too, az
1t aids expectoration, relieves the
lungs and prevents any tendency to-
ward pneumonia. For sale by Wool
dridge & Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

indiscriminate use of tse knife. Read
ing of the many cures made by S. s.
s., I determined to give that medicine
trial, and after ! had taken it few
days, the cancer became irritated and
began to discharge. This after awhile
ceased, leaving a small scab, which
finally dropped off, and only a healthy
little scar remained to mark the place
where the destroyer had held full sway,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
y Ledger an Admirable Pauer,

~ " al huMlraUI6 Fdptr.
Laddonia Herald says: The
o LzDaERdeserves special men,
tof the admirable manner In
~ y handled the report of the Odd
eslebration held in Mexico
10y. Many papers in towns ten
tae size Of Mexico could not
Ssas better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
Mother S
Friend

dread, suffering or gloomy lore
bodings, to the hour when she
experiences the joy of Motherhood.
Its use insures safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found stronger after than before
conhnement-in short, it "makes
Childbirth natural and easy as
so many have said. Don't be
persuaded to use anything Dut
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30

Miss Alice Hughes, Norfolk, Va,
was frightfully burned on the face
and neck. Pain was instantly re-
lieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, which healed the injury with
out leaving scar. It is the famous
pile remedy. For sale by Woodbridge
& Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
A Centralia Marriage.

On Thursday, Dec. %, Mr.. Harry A.
Horn and Miss Edwa w. Hinman were
married at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Hinmap,
in Centralia. Both parties are well
thought OF in Centralia, where they
will reside in the future. @. F. CLARK
attended from Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
o. L. Dimes.

y FROM the Moberiy Democrat.
o. L. Dimes, a talented young attor-
ney Of Mexico, NO., has been ap-
pointed by Gov. Stephens a. dele
gate to the Missouri, Trans Mississippi
and International exposition to be
held at Omaha next June. Mr.. Dimes
Ia the youngest member of the COM
mission, which La composed Of some
Of MIssouri's most prominent citizens.
Mr.. Dines' eminent qualifications for
the place will make him O valuable
acquisition to the commission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
The Ledger q Hummer.

The Mexico LEDGER Of Thursday
contained an illustrated page account
of the Odd Fellows meeting In that
city. The LEDGER is a hummer from
Hummerville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-30
Governor Stephens Position all Right.


From the Montrose CMo.) Democrat.
We believe with Governor Stephens
that fusion on our State ticket is out
of the question, and all this talk about
it is premature and out of place. The
Democratic party in Missouri has
clear record. The State g affairs have
been carefully and econo mically man
aged, and there need be no fear of
one Col. Bob Lewis taking immediate
control of affairs.
J. r. Smiley ant wife, of Santa Fe,
Uara in Mexico "Wednesday.