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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
THE VENEZUELAN ARBITRATION

THE VENEZUELAN ARBITRATION.
Regardless of what the senatorial
jingoes may do with the general arbi-
tration treaty, the practical applfca-
ton Of the principles of that treaty
continues without serious Interrupt
ton. The Venezuelan arbitrators
have been announced and their names
are alone sufficient warrant for the
expectation that the decision will be
based upon broad and humane lines.
Lord Herschell, formerly lord high
chancellor, is not N merely very great
lawyer. He is a statesman of distin-
guished abilities, whose public career
has commanded tho respect of men OF
all parties. His critics say he is lack
ing in a sense of humor, but as the
Senate will not be- a part Of fhe sub
ject under his consideration his fail
ing cannot be regarded as fatal. His
colleague from the Supreme Court of
Judicature, SIR r. il. Collins, is one of
the most distinguished Judges in
England. On our Bide, Chief Justice
Fuller and Justice Brewer will lose
nothing by comparison with the Brit
ism members Of the tribunal. They
adequately represent the best tradi-
tions of the United States Supreme
Court, and both are Americans to the
core.
Under the general arbitration treaty
tribunals composed of such big mer
as these would decide all great inter
national disputes. Can anyone sup
pose that the people of this country
n they had q voice in the matter
would hesitate ole moment before
trusting their case to Chief Justice
Fuller, Lord Hersehell, Sir R. II. Col
lins and Justice Brewer, rather thar
leave 1t to voluntary commission
composed of Senator Chandler, Sen.
ator Mills and the editor of the Lon
don Globe?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
He's Against Sunday Pay.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, February L.
Senator Landrum introduced a bill
this afternoon prohibiting members oi
the General Assembly from receiving
pay for the Sabbath. The worthy
Sentor is probably the only member
of the General Assembly who turns
back to the State his Sunday pay. He
introduced the same bill in the last
assembly, but strange as it may seem
the measure never saw the light oi
day out OF the committees hands te
which il was referred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
MuIes in south Africa,

Luke Emerson, of Pike county ship
ped a lot of mules to South Africa.
His brother Is selling them at from
$3.50 to $500 per head and the demand
Ii almost unlimited. Luke expects to
buy many more mules to ship and his
brother is fixing farm and stables 30
a. to be ready to receive them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
SiIas Watts Dead.

Silas Watts, familiarly known as
"Sweet" Watts, died Feb. 8 at his
home, miles south of Mexico, aged
63 years.
AS told in the LEDGER, mir. Watts
was found unconscious at the gate
leading into Dave McClure's place on
Wednesday, week before his death.
Mr.. Watts never rallied from the
paralytic stroke which rendered him
UNCONSCIOUS and caused his death.
Deceased left q most estimable wife.
The remains were inferred at Seed
Tick Church Thursday at O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
STOCK NOTES.
From the Centralia Courier

From the Centralia Courier.
Luther Crump sold good horse to
Ia spangler last Thursday for $40.
J. w. Fox, near Skinner, sold P. 8.
Faddis 90 head of 157 pound hogs last
week at $40.
J. T. Kirgan sold 80 head Of hogs to
Dave Rutiedge Wednesday at s3.15.
They averaged 1s5.
q. B. Potts, near Murry, bought 8
head Of yearling mules from Mr. Glenn
Saturday at $50 per head.
Earl Morris is feeding bunch Of 20
mighty good calves. He will feed them
a year. He also has 100 hogs.
R. A. Potts is getting up load Of
horses for the Kansas City fine horse
sale, February "a, 25 and 20.
We understand that John Sims and
Chas. Mckenzie came in from Arkan-
sas the latter part of last week with
16 car loads of cattle for sale.
J. A. Morgan, OF near Tulip, is feed
ing load of year olds. ]. g. More
head is also feeding load Of steers
which are ready for the market.
w. 8. Elliott has been here from
New York for two weeks buying ex-
ira good horses. He wants load and
has bought 9 at prices ranging from
S1O0 tn 5000.
Watt Smell brought 275 Arkansas
cattle, ranging in age from a few
months up to an indefinite number Of
years, to this place Tuesday. The herd
is for sale.
10. Hit has 15O lambs. His flock
will yield him between $50 and 800
lambs this season. Mr.. Hit Ii very
successful with sheep and believes In
having his ewes lamb early.
@. w. Rowe was here from near
Hallsville Wednesday. He has sold
$50 acres of his 240 acre farm to A. ].
McColly, of near Tulip, for 600. Mr..
Rowe, we are glad to state, will come
to Centralia to reside.
| w. Lee Green shipped "a mules
from this place Tuesday night that
weighed 1900 pounds. Mr.. Green
bought them of the Brown Bros. and
thinks they were the best load Of mules
shipped from this point this winter.
/
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
A Reminder of Army Life.

Mr.. Lou Smith, editor of the Com
nsercial, Meyersdaie, Pa, says: ga
chronic diarrhoea that returns at fre-
quent intervals, as reminder of army
life, has been more effectually con-
trolled by Chamberlain's, Coiic Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy than any
other have ever used. 1t possesses
true merit" For sale by g. A. Buck
ner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

REV. JOHN L. SCUDDER, of st. Jo-
seph, Mo-, in a sermon. paid a high
tribute to the press, and among other
things, said: "God bless the newspa-
pers! By their prompt and fearless
exposure of official delinquencies and
private misdeeds they become bull
warks of righteousness and terror
to evildoers. Their yearning for SEN
s.ss-1y ka,s kssnness of their sesnt. for
sproohaso ~ss~y the ,assisauisy and vigil
ance of their reporters conspire tc
make them prodigious force in be-
half of law and order before which
bad men tremble.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
THE Notes Were All out.


The name of John Pender is known
the world over where telegraphs ex-
ist. One of the richest men in Bir-
mingham, he has ranked also as q
humorist of the first-class, as the fol-
lowing anecdote will testify. The
story is true in every particular, be-
cause Mr.. Pender never denied it.
Archibald Mcdonald and John PEN
der were fast friends at school, but
on reaching mans estate they separ-
ated and heard nothing from each
other for forty years. One day Archie,
while walking Along a Birmingham
street, saw little brass sign with the
name "John Pender" on it. "I won
der If that's my old schoolmate7'
he thought to himself. "I'll go in
and see." Sure enough, it was. PEN
der's greeting was cordial in the ex-
treme, and the two schoolmates sat
for hours recounting their lives. PEN
der had grown rich, while Archie was
poorer than Jobs turkey. It last
Archie rose to 60 and John grasped
his hand: "Archie, Pm glad you
called, and I'll be glad to have you
drop in any time; and, Archie, If
can do anything to help you don't be
at all backward in asking. God bless
you, old chum." Archie went home
to his poor old wife with hope in his
heart, and told her how he had found
his old schoolmate and how kind he
had been. The old lady said: "Gc
back, Archie, and ask him to lend you
five pounds. 1t will keep US a year
and before that time something may
turn up to better our circumstances.' ,
"Of course he WILL" said Archie, ans
back he went to Pender's Office tht
next day. The same Misunderstanding
was gone through with, and thel
Archie bashfulIy made his errans
known. "Why, old chum,' said Pen
der, heartily, "don't mention it.
guess we can fix you out all right.
Pender then touched q bell and ,
clerk answered. "Mr. Smith, just SO,
If there are any of those five-poun'
notes in at present: you know tn
ones mean" The clerk retired, bu
shortly returned with the information
that there were no notes in. "That'
too bad, Archie" said Pender, turn
| ing to his old schoolmate. "I kee]
five five-pound notes to loan, oil
chap, but my secretary informs m
that they are all out"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Chicora, Pa, "Herald:" Richard
vensel reports One Minute Cough
Cure the greatest success to medical
science. He told us that it cured his
whole family Of terrible coughs and
bad colds, after all other 80 called
cures had failed entirely. Mr.. Vensel
said it assisted his children through
very bad seige of measles. One Min
ute Cough Cure makes expectorat;on
very easy and rapid. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

AMONG other bills introduced in the
Missouri Legislature in reference to
railroads is one oroidding railroad
employees from flirting with lady pas
sengers. 1t strikeo the LEDGER that
such bill is entirely uncalled for. In
q great deal OF travel throughout this
country l have never seen a railroad
employe force his attentions upon any
lady, and on several occasions have
known employees of IL railroad to pro-
tect ladies travelling alone from the
attentions of men who were not Grail
road menu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

THE Homeopathic physicians of Mis-
souri, are being recognized, as one of
their number has been appointed by
Governor Stephens to the position of
Superintendent of the Insane Asylum
at Nevada. 1t is understood the Gov
ernor will give them representation
in proportion to their strength in the
Qkafn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Muscular Rheumatism Promptl
Relieved,

RelBved.
Mr.. ]. K. Holton, a well-known fur
dealer of Oxford, Pa, says he some
times suffers with muscular rheuma-
tism, and while having one of the
most painful attacks, he called at W.
T. J. Browns drug store, and Mr..
Brown advised him to try Chamber
lain's Pain Balm;he did SO, and it gave
him immediate relief. Pain Balm is
also recommended for rheumatism by
Mr.. E. w. Wheeler of Luthers Mills,
Pa, who has used it and found it to
be an excellent remedy. If troubled
with rheumatism give it a trial. 1t is
certain to relieve the pain as soon as
applied, and its continued use will ef-
feet a cure. For sale at 25 and so
cents per hottie by O. A. Buckner,
Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Repairing Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned OF
repairing of any kind done neatly.
cheaply and promptly call on T. 8.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
wifi T. 8. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

INDIANA men may not figure ex-
tensively in filling the prominent Of
fees under Mckinley, but one of them
Is coming to the front as daring
leader of a band of insurgents in Cuba.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

A NEW YORK clergyman in SER
mon last Sunday advocated "that the
physician be allowed in hopeless cases
to kill the patient" Unfortunately in
many cases which are not hopeless
such permission is entirely unneces-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Now, Will You Be Good.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. A
bill has been introduced in the House
making it felony punishable by
penitentiary sentence Of five years for
q married man to be found guilty Of
matrimonial infidelity under any cir
cumsfauces whateyer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Suit was brought Thursday in the
Galloway Circuit Court at Fulton,
NO., for Miss Dollie Barnes, OF Gala
way County, against DR.. ]. z. Penn
berton for $4,000 for failure to set
dislocated thigh and hip joint. 1t ia
supposed that the young lady may be
. cripple for Life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
County Court Proceedings.

Su0uby SouIb xIUCOcuiHSS.
The following settlements with road
overseers were made and approved:
J. w. Beagles, district No. 10. $3.50 90
G. A. Beamer, district No. 30. 116 25
J. III. Harding, district No. 40. 80 so
@. B. Chapman, district No. 50. 139 II
]. w. Hammett, district No. 81. IS 90
]. D. Lott, district No. S.. 101 05
q. 8. Goran, district No. S.. AZ IS
w. B. Scott, district No. Co.. So 601
q. 8. Maskey, district No. 61.. So 35
Pierce Hall, district No. 49, -. 100 30
Y. G. Thomas, district No. e.. 122 10
r. w. Powell, district No. "a. So 20
8. P. Loren, district No. 90 80. IA Is
r. w. Allen, district No. 26.... "A 65
ID. K. Crockett, district No. %. 90 65
R. L. Davis, district No. 3d.. q So
A. j. Berry, district No. 81. 49,. 46 05
J. w. Gowen, district No. 81. IL 40
w. N. Dawson, district No. "a. 81 70
j. M. Crockett, district No. 35.. 104 90
J. W. Walker, district No. 36., SO 55
81. @. Goats, district No. S.. SO 79
w IA cohAcpoA, oiotAASe ANos oss Oo AZ
w. II. Mcdonald, district Nose. 153 76
A. G. Bovine, district No. H.. 10 81
@. B. Mackey, district No. A.. go 20
II. T. Crawford, district No. 43. 83 10
l.. A. Northcutt, district No. A. 81 45
J.F. Wilson, district No. 45.... 90 40
F. M. Williams, district No. 46. 130 10
Joe Davis, district No. At. 800. 81 90
]. A. Miller, district No. IS. 73 05
]. E. Haley, district No. a.. 27 s5
Joel Gard, district No. 81. ..... 81 20
A. L. Hawk, district No. 3d.. II 90
T. j. Stephens, district No. ST.. 80 05
L. E. Winn, district No. SO. 49,. SO 20
O. M. Quisenberry, dist. No. 81. 3s o4
J. 8. Alfrey, district No. 25.... AZ As
A. Pfitzer, district No. q. -. 1s6 65
The following bills were allowed:
Barnard & Co., supplies county
court II 80
D. W. Woods, wood for Bell
family -. ............... 20
]. R. Scott, hauiingibridge lum-
DER ....-.-....... q w
]. Fl. Pease, bridge lumber. 13 95
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

The Montgomery Standard says:
8. 8. Brandt last week sold Grattan
filly 2 years old in April to A. O. Dim
gle, of Moberly, for $500. The FLY
was broke, and is said to have a very
kind disposition. The price shows
that it still pays to raise good animals
and there are none better than Grat-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
IT is reported that David b. Hill saw
his shadow on ground hog day.

AMBASSADOR BAYARD drank to the
health Of the Queen Q. few days since.
The jingoes should proceed to inn
peach him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

THE Nevada people want money,
and IL prize fighting will bring it they
will welcome the prize fighting. Nor
ality doesn't seem To have figured in
the matter at all,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
No Wine at the Inaugural Ball.

WARRINGTON, d. O., Feb. 3.-At the
request of Maj. and Mrs. Mckinley,
no wine or intoxicants win be sold at
the inaugural ball. Mrs. Mckinley is
really responsible. It will be the first
time liquor has been prohibited at
that function. Even LncyWebb Hayes,
who banished them from the White
Housedid not exclude intoxicants
from the inaugural ball.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

SENATOR CULLoM;s praise OF the
selection of Lyman Gage for Mckin-
ley's Secretary of the Treasury reads
like a wall of personal disappointment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

THE ground hog says we will have a
late spring and the weather prophets
predict an early one. Keep your
flannel on until yol hear from the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Hon. G. F. Clark Is home from JEFF
fcrson City. His pool bill was well
received by members of the Legisla-
ture and will without doubt become a
law, as it should.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

THE Avery Fellow Servant bill
has passed the House and Senate and
will be promptly signed by Governor
9tanhans
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped
hands and lips. Healing for cuts and
sores. Instant relief for piles; stops
pain ct once. These are the virtues
OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Minutes seem like hours when life
is at stake. Group gives no time to
send for doctor; delay may mean
death. One Minute Cough Cure gives
instant relief and insures recovery.
The only harmless remedy that pro-
duces immediate results. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Fer Rent,

have $50 acres Of pasture six miles
south of Mexico. Good water, plenty
of shade and fine grass.
BUD DTLLARD,
dit 40 2t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

One day In the early part Of this
month the weather was 30 summer
like at Houston, Tex, that duck
trousers were worn. A few days later
the heaviest snow storm OF the season
was reported from the northern por-
tion of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Mrs. Jacob Maddox has returned to
her home In McCredie, after visit
with the family OF q. 8. Maddox, OF
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
The Situation.

"Do you mean to say, Chumley,that
you spend less money since you were
married than you did before?"
"That's what it amounts to. / have
much less to spend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Married, February 4, 1897, at the
residence of Rev. e. 8. Gibbs, on
West Whitney street, Mr.. ]. M. Nor
ris and Miss Lizzie Caldwell, both OF
Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
IN BARE FEET.
How One Guest Will Appear at the
Bradley-Martin Ball.
From the New York Press


Elsie De Wolfe will appear in her
bare feet. That's the latest bit of
gossip about the Bradley Martins
ball. In spite of the ironbound prom
ises Of secrecy as to costumes it is safe
to say that before the eventful night
at least three-fourths of the costumes
will be known.
So much latitude has the hostess
given to the periods from which cos
tunes can be selected that the scene
in the ball room will be passing strange
in more ways than one. Gismonda is
out of date, according to the cards of
invitation, but nevertheless she is the
Empress whom Miss De Wolfe has de-
cided to represent.
She will wear the garments of the
Empress in the church scene. Her
dainty pink feet will be bare, save for
the strap that holds the sandals in
place. A heavy gold embroidered
gown and a mantle studded with gems
will hang gracefully about her slight
figure, while dainty wreath of Or
chids will breathe soft odors on her
brow. In her hand she will carry a
bunch of white lilies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
THE Farber Forum ia eminently cor.

THE Farber Forum is eminently cor
rect in what itsays in reference to mer-
chants advertising in their local papers
which do 80 much to advance the in
terests of the various business institu-
tions in the town where they are Iocat-
ed: We sincerely believe it will justify
every merchant In Farber to use space
in the Forum every week. We believe
it would naturally advance the inter
ests of the town by inducing parties
to trade here who have hitherto sold
their butter, eggs and produce at 9TH
er places. We believe sugar, coffee
and calico can be purchased as cheap
in Farber as at other places, but that
this fact must be constantly before the
people. Other citizens not especially
interested have made mention of this
matter unsolicited. And while we are
Of the conviction that judicious adver-
firing pays, and pays well, we have
no fault to find with any merchant
who thinks differently. It is simply q
matter OF business all the way through
and the merchant who invests in ad-
vertising space when he thinks it VIII
not assist him in increasing the erevenue
Of bis business Is not doing the right
thing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

THE Missouri Legislature is getting
down to earnest, hard work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Blood is Life.

1t is the medium which carries to
every nerve, muscle, organ and fibre
it's nourishment and strength. If the
blood is pure, rich and healthy you
will be well; if impure, disease will
soon overtake you. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has power to keep you In
health by making your blood rich and
pure.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, bilious
ness. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Missouri Lady Used a Winchester

PERRY, Ok, February A highly
sensational case went to trial here to-
day. Mrs. Mamie E. eagle, wife OF
Byron eagle, we'll known attorney
in the northern part of this county,
was arrested this morning and
brought here, on the charge of at
tempting the murder of Charles
Ratchliff and John Robinson, and for
killing their horses. The lady is ac-
cused of firing with a Winchester
eight times from ambush. The cause
of the shooting grew out of land
contest. Lawyer eagle and Fl. W.
Mendenhall claim the same land, and
yesterday Mendenhall put men to cut
firewood on the land. Mrs. eagle
warned the men to desist, and when
they did not, the men charge, she
went to her house, got Winchester,
erept to bunch of bushes, near where
the men were cutting, and emptied
the gun at them. Warrants were
sworn out and to-day the preliminary
trial began. Mrs. eagle, nee Robin
son, is from Columbia, Mo-, and is a
graduate of a female college of that
city. She is a woman of more than
ordinary intelligence, but her accusers
say she will shoot.
LosT-A dear little child who made
home happy by its smiles. And to
think, it might have been saved had
the parents only kept in the house
One Minute Cough Cure, the infalli-
able remedy for Group. For sale by
L MIooldridna & PnrdU
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

The Ledger Gets What It Goes After.
The Laddonia Herald says: Every
editor in the county is a "ColoneP'-
if he never gets any higher. The
Mexico LEDGER demanded that much
distinction for the "poor editor'' years
since and holds out for it still.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

THE National Arm enian Relief Com
mittee recently forwarded to Turkey
835, 200. They have just received a
cable message from the International
Committee at Constantinople, of which
the British Ambassador is chairman,
acknowledging the remittance, and
stating that the funds in hand are en-
tirely inadequate to meet the awful
suffering and destitution, and that
careful investigation has shown that
not less than $1,000 children have been
made orphans by the late massacres.
These awards of Christendom" can
be easily saved from starvation or de-
basing enslavement in Moslem homes,
and can be cared for at the rate of a
dollar month, but thousands will
perish before spring unless generous
gifts are sent at once to Brown Broth
ers & Co., SO Wall St., New York, who
are the authorized treasurers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Cuban war in Morristown, Ind, where
the calf of Leander Young's leg was
torn by the discharge OF companions
gun in q mock battle between Spanish
and Cuban soldiers in which paper
wads were fired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

LYNCHING is not quite national in
stitution. Twenty"six States were
free from this last year. All but nine
of the 131 lynchings of 1896 occurred
in the South. Louisiana led with 25,
Alabama had Is, Tennessee IA, Florida
10, Kentucky and Ge eorgia each, Tex
as z, Mississippi ard Missouri 5. The
average annual number of lynchings
In the United States during the last II
years was 167, and the aggregate was
zoos. Though Louisiana had the most
lynchings, the leading papers of the
State declare that this form of pun
ishment neither prevents nor dimin-
ishes crime. 1t is a matter of local
custom and indulgence of mob pas
sions, and is clearly not an agency by
which justice and civilization can be
strengthened.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11
Mr.. Martins Money.
WHERE THE DOUGH FOR THE
SWELL BALL COMES
FROM.

Old Isaac Sherman Was Very Good
Cooper, and His Barrels and HIS
Bungholes Laid the Founda-
ton of the Colossal For
tune, Nearly S300,000
OF Which Goes for
One Ball.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-02-11

Saunders & Kemp, petitioners for
dram shop license, Mexico, license
granted for six months from this date.
w. @. Pike ct al, petitioners TO
change public road, right OF way is
given and change granted.
Ordered that the road poll tax Of
Audraiu County for 1887 be % or
three days labor, and the overseers
of the several road districts be al
lowed to pay s1 each for hands and
teams.
p. s. Underwood ct al, petitioners
for public road, continued to May
term.
The court ordered that the Clerk
draw warrants In favor OF the several
road overseers OF the county on ap-
piication for the balance to the credit
of the several road districts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-30
T MANY A Y

After stVeral mcteoric firhts throurh
space the Wright case may after all
come TO trial in Princess Anna no ii,,ia
county by the sen. states attorna,.
White talks like IL vii MOI no Ms fauit
IL another remova is had. He vrites
like he means business.
The numerous witnesses in tho coso
have been in n state Of uncertainty os
10 whether they should nn Ia prinrass
Anne next Monday Tho Viraininn Il
now in n position TO give them some
eight on the subject. Appendix is = LEI.
ter written to-day by Prosecuting Attor-