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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
Why She Didn't Want TO Go to Heaven

One OF Caribou's bright fonr-year-
old girls, in answer to question, sur
prised and amused her hearers. The
conversation among the older people
was In relation to heaven, and some
one ssked the little miss II she did not
want to go to heaven when she died7
The young girl turned, looked at her
father, and said:
"Noi / don't want to 60 to heaven i
want to 60 where papa goes"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

REV. L. F. LINN, straightforward,
regular Democrat, who always stands
solid on the party platform in his pa
per, the Mexico Advertiser, editorially
says:
Whatever the Interior motive that
prompted the resolution condemninp
the Mexico LEDGER by the free silver
club at the Court House on Friday
evening, last, 1t is not our province
to say. We are inclined, however, to
the opinion that the tendency of such
proceedings is to choke off discussion
sion, and smacks, somewhat, of the
un- American idea of boycott. We
hope never to see the day in this coun-
try when public men and measures
may not be openly discussed in the
newspapers. We would also be sorry
to see the time come when our citi-
zens withdraw their support and pat
ronage from a journal for permitting
such discussion.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
PROF. GABRIEL LIPPMAN,

One of the most interesting men in
Europe is Prof. Gabriel Lippmann,
whose researches in electricity have
won for him high place in the esti-
nation of scientific men the world
round. He has just been in London,
where he was invited by the Royal
Society and the Royal Institute to
read papers before these lofty bodies
on the subject of his new work in color
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
AUDRAIN AT CENTRALIA FAIR.
The Biggest Crowd in the History Of
the Association-The Winners.

Special Telephone Message to the Ledger.
CENTRALLA, Mo-, Sept. 2.-The
crowd is whopper-the biggest in
the history of the association. Before
IL O'Clock 1000 tickets were sold and
there is not standing room. All kinds
Of amusements are furnished, even to
bull fight. Two big bulls got to-
gether in the ring this morning and
they fought for Eve or ten minutes
before separated.
Robert Brown, of Tulip, first prize
for best harness mare or gelding. The
second prize went to George Lee, OF
Mexico.
Best Jersey COW, 8. j. Bovine, oi
Audrain. There were six entries.
In the big saddle herd ring Potts.
herd, headed by Ike, won first. R. t.
Freeman's herd, headed by George
Washington, won second. Ike, own
ed by Mr.. Moore, was ridden by Mr..
]. A. Potts.
At 8 p. m. the crowd upon the
grounds is 80 large that 1t is impossi-
BILE to move around the grounds and
the gates have been closed.
Mary Ego, driven by George Lee,
won the 2:30 trot, Imogene and Gar
negie dividing second and third
money. Best time, 2:441z.
CENrRALIA, Mo. ,sept.s. The crowd
o-day was something over 1900 peo-
people, and the races, were good; the
track in good shape.
The Audrain county people winning
prizes were the followin:
ID. w. Ramey, of Laddonia, won first
money for the best all purpose saddle
horse.
Brown & Son, of Audrain county
won second money for the best Pol.
and China boar any age second money
for the best boar under year; SECOND
money for Poland China SOW any age
second money for the best SOW under
year; first money for the best
Poland China SOW with sucking pigs
There were no Audrain winners IN
the speed rings.
BICYCLE RACES.
A half mile professional bicycle ract
had been arranged for but 1t was pu
off and instead Will Coburn went ar
exhibition half mile In 1:01k, the
quarter being made in :2s1a. He wa
paced by Dave and Jack Coburn ant
Ernest Stady on triplet.
The mile amateur handicap race wa
won by velton White, of Centralia
with 125 yards handicap; Weidner, o
st. Louis, scratch man, run second; J
White, of Kansas City, 15 yards, third
w. +. Summers, of Centralia, rs yds.
fourth; Mark Erskine, rs yards, wa
out OF condition and did not finish.
Velton White, the winner, was tn,
man who beat Mitchell White In thi
city. Summers, it is thought, threw
the race to let White win.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

N. e. Mitchell, Laddonia's postmas-
ter, sent in his resignation yesterday
to take effect at once-to the powers
that be at Washington. Mr.. Mitchell
will have public sale of his house,
hold goods, Sept. is, and then with
his family will leave for Louisville,
KY, where he will take up the study
of the Bible and history, for a number
of months, preparatory to entering
upon the work of the ministry. Her
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

HARDIN COLLEGE should have from
fifty to one hundred scholars from
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

Mrs. Chas. Lewis and daughter, Miss
Lula, returned Saturday from visit
in Kansas City and Independence.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
Mrs.. Lease tn DIG Gold.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. Mrs. Mary
e. Lease, who was In this city to-day,
announced that In the spring It was
possible that she would 60 10 Alaska
to hunt for gold. She says she has
an attack OF the KIondyke fever, and
has It hard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
Michael Ratchford, president of the

united mine workers of America, is Q
much man, owing to the
great strike of the coal miners which
took place July 4. The declaration Of
% general strike among the united
mine workers of America meant that
375, 900 men who make their living In
the bowles OF the earth would work no
longer until their demand for an in
crease incompensation was sgranted by
the operators. The scale of so cents
for Ohio and SO cents for Pennsylvania
was sought to be enforced. This
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

mine operator. He commenced life
without means and has carefully man
aged his interests until he is beyond
the middle class as regards property,
though not SO wealthy as has been re-
ported. He never had a strike in his
mines and is popular with the miners.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

time was considered opportune for
strike, as many of the miners have
small gardens which would afford
them subsistence in case of an emer-
gency.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

Mrs. Erkridge and sons, Marmaduke
and Meredith, after q pleasant visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ.
Marmaduke, have returned to St.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
Missouri State Department Cash

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Sept. L.
Secretary ofState Lesueur to-day filed
his monthly statement Of the State
fees and taxes on the corporations as
follows: Notary public s2l5; miscel-
laneous, sa6s.70; land department, Sill;
taxes on corporations, domestic, sss.-
10, and foreign, $s.25; endowment tax,
ss12.5o; railroad contracts, s153; bank
examinations, o., ,215. Total. s7,0s1. 10.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

ability in that responsible position. In
the presidential campaigns of 1884 and
1888 he had charge of the press bureau
of the Republican National Commit
tee. During the last camprign Mr..
Loomis was stationed at Canton, the
home Of President McKinley, of whom
he Is personal friend.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
EDERICK M, sYMoNDs.

FHEDEhICk Nj. SXMUNDS.
Frederick M. Symonds, Lieutenant
Commander in the United States Navy,
has been appointed Commander by
President Mckinley. 1t Is probable he
will be given the command of the
Mare Island Navy Yard, San Francis
CO. Commander Symonds' record in
the navy is a most honorable one. He
was born in Watertown, N. Y, in 1s46.
In 1857 he was graduated from the
United States Naval Academy at the
head of class of So. He has served
since in many seas, always showing
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

courage and ability. In mathematics
Commander Symonds is especially
accomplished and his service in that
branch of the navy has been very
great. During the 80 years that he has
been connected with the navy he has
seen 20 years. sea service, a record
held by but few officers.
HORACE L. CHAPMAN.
One of the most notable political
battles of the year was that of the
Buckeye State and Horace L. Chap
man, of Jackson county, was nominat-
ed as the Democratic candidate for
Governor in opposition to Asa 8.
Bushnell, recently nominated. Mr..
Chapman has been a worker for the
cause of Democracy for years. He is
a man of wealth and an extensive coal
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

W. II. Armstrong, Of Perry, was In
Mexico Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
Preserve Your Hair

and you preserve your youth.
"A woman is as old as she
looks" says the world. No
woman looks as old as she is
it her hair has preserved its
normal beauty. You can keep
hair from falling out, restoring
It's normal color. or restore the
normal color to gray or faded
hair, by the use OF
Ayers Hair Viror
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

William andJuliaBarnes, deaf mutes,
lived on farm near Columbia, No.,
fifty years. William died the other
day and friends went to take care OF
the old woman. They found the house
to be like Klondyke gold mine.
Money was found in every room, un-
der the carpets, over the doors and
windows, in old boots and shoes and
various other hiding places. The
public administrator took charge of
the property, as the woman was al
most a mental and physical wreck.
About $4,000 was found, which will
go to the woman's relatives when she
dies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09

wm. Harper, who has been quite LII,
is able to be ont again.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
Martinshurp Picnic.

The Martinsburg Mo- picnic, which
took place on Wednesday, Sept. 1, was
q success in every sense of the word.
Col. Champ Clark was introduced by
Hon. L. P. Crigler, of Mexico, lin neat
and appropriate manner, and made q
rousing good speech. Mr. Clark is
very close to the people of Missouri
and is warmly welcomed by everyone,
but is especially popular with the good
people of Martinsburg and vicinity.
The attendance was unusually large.
The Martinsburg (Mo.) band furnish
ed splendid music and all present pro-
nounce the occasion unusually enjoy
able. The crowd was one OF the most
intelligent and prosperous looking we
have seen gathered anywhere. Much
OF the success OF the occasion was due
to the ladies OF the Catholic church
and the splendid management OF
Father Haar. Quite a number OF
Mexico people attended the picnic
and are loud in their praises of the en-
IN
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-09-09
In The Worlds Eye.
SOME OF THE NOTABLES OF THE
COUNTRY OF WHOM THE PEo-
PILE ARE TALKING.
Frederick Edward White, a Farmer
the Fusionist Candidate for Cover
nor of Iowa, Michael Ratch-
ford, President of the Coal
Miners Union, and
Several Others.
FRANCIS B. LOOMS,

FRANCIS B. LOOMS.
Francis b. Loomis, who has been
nominated by the President to be Min
lister to Venezuela, is an Ohio man.
he has made his mark in the news
paper field. He has been Consul at
st. Etienne, France, and proved his
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
A Desperate Situation.

In my younger days, says an Oriental
traveller. I acquired taste for country
sports, and when went to India, where
field recreations were Of more serious
kind, l soon became expert at hunting
the jackal, leopard, and tiger; but it
was not for a year that tried my hand
at elephant hunting.
When the eventful day arrived was
assigned to an elephant, and when the
party reached the grove Tagore, an ex-
pert elephant hunter, called my atten-
ton to q tremendous fellow which we
at once attempted to capture. Allow
ing our trained elephants to attract the
wild elephants notice, Tagore skillfully
fastened rope around his leg and to
a large tree, and then we retreated to
the rear and waited for him to tire
himself out. Instead of that he broke
the rope AMI made for us; and, as my
elephant stood stock still as if paralyZed
from fright, I promptly climbed into the
nearest tree, while Tagore and the 9TH
ers ran for their lives. Imagined that
l was secure for the time being; but, to
my horror, the elephant began to bat
ter the tree with his head, and with
such violence that was nearly shaken
from my perch. Finding that l still
clung on, the animal changed his tao
tics AMI began tearing up the tree by
the roots. | saw the tree would soon
tall, and could perceive no possibility Of
escape.
Finally, having loosened the roots, the
beast again began to push again with
his head, and felt the tree yielding to
the pressure. fairly shrieked in de-
srair as felt it falling, but to my ir-
expressible Joy, the tree fell against
much larger one, and the topmost
branches become entangled. l quickly
scram bled into tho new place Of refuge,
and then think my nerves must have
given Way, as remember nothing more
unit. heard the sound Of firing below,
and found that Tagore and his men had
returned to my rescue and driven away
my besieger. But I have not cared to
hunt elephants since that day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
Snow Irrigation.

No GDubt the recent famine in Russia
was principally due to want OF irriga-
tion. The usual process OF carrying
irrigation works from neighboring
streams is too costly and slow, and be-
sides is quite impracticable in South
Russia, on account OF excessive small
falls in all the rivers in this part of the
country. The streams, moreover, have
very little water during tie summer
months. when the irrigation is princl-
pally wanted. Now in several parts Of
Siberia the water obtained from melt
ing snow is used for irrigation. The
climate of these parts is quite continen-
tai, with very hot, dry summer, a Sc
we're winter, with plentiful falls of snow.
The snow irrigation is managed in the
following manner: At the first warm
winter day after plentiful snowfall,
the whole village, not excepting women
and youngsters, meet at previously
appo tied spot in the field situated on
slope OF hill. One portion, consisting
Of strong men, collect AMI carry the
snow to form large bank, while others
press the snow down and spread it
evenly. This operation is repeated sew
eral times during the winter, and by
is formeI, a dozen feet deep and weigh
ing several hundred tins. With the
first approach Of spring, the snow bank
is covered with pine branches, straw
and dung: if such material is not at
hand, earth and sand are used as cov-
ering, but in tho latter case the layer
has TO be about eighteen inches thick.
The same plan of irrigation would be
quite applicable to Russia, aud for
countries where snow falls i'll abun-
dance. For regulating the flow OF water
from melting snow in the bank. ditch
is managed on the lower side OF the
bank with two openings, one TO be used
as an overflow, in case the water is not
wanted for irrigation, the other leads to
the irrigation ditch distributing the
water en- the fields.
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RELIGIOUS READING.

Before we knew that DER our days OF sun
shine
Could come such shade,
Before we knew that in our midst an angel
His home had made.
How calm we were in our serene content
ment-
Our skies how blue
How light we held his living, loving pres
ence.
Before we knew.
But now the sorrow of a vain regretting,
Had we but known"
Throbs sadly through our life OF seeming
calmness
In undertone.
Oh, could we hear once more the voice now
silent
So dear, so true
As in the old sweet days of love and glad
ness
Before we knew
MARY Bingham Wilson, in Congregational
iSt
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CHAPTER XXI.

SAG HARBoR BECOMES WILDLY EXCITED,
AMI THE CoETAGIoN REACHES THE SUR
ROUNDING ISLANDS
Captain Ralph Denham had passed
through an ordeal that would have
man. Indeed, if it had not been for
was now laboring he could not have
kept up.
He sat back in the canoe, watching
the rowers as, with regular sweeps,
they piled their paddles, and flew across
the shadows near the shore. Quick as
was their speed, it was too slow for
him.
At moments, he woulG close his eyes,
and try to reason that it was all a dream,
and that he would wake up to find him
self Oh board the Wanderer, in New
York harbor, for it was expected the
ship would reach that port the morning
after leaving Montauk Point.
But Dinah's voice, as she spoke in low
tones to Untilla, recalled him to full
sense Of the wakcful reality Of his posi-
ton.
Dinah's voice, with her strange ac-
cent and earnest manner; it seemed to
him that all his earliest recollectlons
were associated with that voice.
Memory could not carry him back be-
yond time when it was not familiar,
and often since reaching manhood, when
wondering if ever the veil would be lifted
from the mystery Of his early life, the
thought would come to him, and his
reason would weigh it and reject it, that
tho old woman would explain it all
So great was the speed made by the
rowers that before dark Ralph Denham
could see away to the westward the out
lines OF his own and Fox's ships.
Shortly after dark the men at the pad
dies, acting under the instructions of
Untilla, directed their canoe into little
cove and made landing.
why not keep straight on to the
town." asked Ralph.
wait till send back the canoe and l
will explain, replied Untilla.
She went back to the canoe, spoke TO
the Montauks in their own language,
and they at once pushed out the canoe,
and started back to the point from which
they had come.
They were still on the land Of tho
Montauks, and near by there was fish
ing hut which was frequently occupied
by the chief. 10 this Ralph Denham
followed Untilla and old Dinah.
The place Was provided with seats
and a rude couch, and after carefully
closing the door Dinah made q light on
the hearth, and said:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
1T pears to me like We don't seem to

1T pears to me like We don't seem to
see as dars sight of trouble on han. !"
Il assure YOU, Dinah, fully appreci-
ate that, and hence my anxiety to get
on board of my ship" replied Ralph.
Now, jes' let me 'splain 'ow | feels
bout dat" said the old woman, coming
nearer, and adding force to her words
by her quick, nervous gestures. I'm
UntilIa, she'll bar me out in sayin' dat
I'm les tout right. En- wen ye've
heard me, den ef ye sez don't keer, Use
goin' board any 'ow, wy, den yell go,
dat's ALL"
go on, Dinah; l will listen" said
Ralph. crossing his arms and letting his
chin rest on his breast.
Dinah used no long words; she only
knew few of that character, ard she
was never quite certain that she COM
pretended them. Now, she wanted Ralph
Denham to understand her distinctly,
and not to be diverted from her reason
ing by any unusual address in her
speech.
Her vocabulary was limited to words
OF one syllable, which she invariably
mispronounced She seemed to prefer
arranging them in ways that assured
their inaccuracy from a grammatical
standpoint; yet she never left her hear
er in doubt as to her meaning.
Again she rehearsed all that had taken
place in Sag Harbor during Ralph's alb
sence. She showed him that his friends
believed he was in New York, that one
of his foes at least-Colonel Graham
believed that he was dead, and that the
others arrayed against him were sure
he was in their power.
Dinah went on to show him that
neither friend nor foe looked for him q
Sag Harbor, at this time, and that If he
we're 10 enter the town at once, Fox,
who was in virtual command OF both
ships, not only could, but would have
him killed at once, and so defeat the Oh
iect, which Ralph himself had in view.
This, and much more, she advanced,
in her quick, earnest way, closing by
saying that she and Cntilla would 20 to
the town at once, find Mr.. Hedges, and
Valentine Dayton, quickly tell them the
whole situation, and bring them 20 the
Captain, who, after conversation with
them, would know how to act.
Ralph Denham was burning with
anxiety to be away, yet he was i'm
pressed BY Dinah's reasoning and I'm
ltlld PlCoulAE'b eAbN AN Se$' ~--~~ S~NJ
were right.
Very well, how long will you be
gomez" he asked.
They told him they would return rs
soon as they found the officers they
went in search OF; they would be back
by midnight, certainly by daylight.
But you leave me unarmed," he
sald
All" exclaimed Untilla, Il came near
forgetting what has been on my mind
ever since we came here"
She stepped on q bench, and reaching
up to a few boards that made little
loft above the Fireplace, she brought
down belt and handed it to Ralph.
1t contained TWO fine pistols, dagger
with a horn hilt, and pouches well filled
with powder and ball.
You see," said Ralph, as he strapped
the belt about his waist, there is no
knowing who may pay me visit while
you are gone.
They assured him that there was no
danger OF any ones coming, and then
shaking his hand again and again. they
left him alone in the hut.
ITO BE CONTINUED
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OUR INDIANS STARVING.
Deplorable Condition of Band Near Ana
conda, Montana.

conda, Montana.
A number Of Indians OF various tribes who
arc camped south of Anaconda, Montana,
near Timbered Butte, are reported to be III a.
starving condition. There are forty-seven
of them, twenty-three beng women and
children. Several Of them called on the
County Auditor and the Commissioners and
through an interpreter told OF their condi-
ton, but the county officials informed them
that they were not charges on Silver Bow
County and nothing could be done for them.
They subsequently appealed to the city
authorities with no better result. City DE-
te tive Meiklejohn, however, went out to the
camp to investigate, and reports that the
Indians are really in deplorable condition.
They have not sufficient clothing to keep
themselves warm and absolutely nothing to
eat.
They begged Mr.. Meiklejohn to lay their
case before the proper authorities. and he
promised to call the attention Of the Cover
nor to it, but it is hardly probable that the
Governor OF the State cen help them. Among
the Indians are n number Of Canadian Crees,
against whom Governor Richards wn2ed
such a fearless and relentless war and whom
IT was generally believed had all been
shipped across the border to the Queens
domain. Unless something Is done to re-
lieve their present condition 1t Is likely that
the cold, the sulphur smoke and hunger Will
transport many Of them to land from which
no transported Indian ever returns.
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NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOMES.
Eighty-two Per Cent. of Inmates on the
Pension Rolls.

ElEnty-tWU
Pension Rolls.
The report OF the Inspector General OF the
Army on the several branches Of the National
home for disabled volunteer soldiers SHOW
them to be generally in good condition. The
amount expended for maintenance for the
year 1896 was 81 Zoo, ,297, making the cost
Der capita OF l7,l41 inmates. 1926 against
SIPS in 1895 and 514l in 1894. There We're
It'll deaths during the year, 206 of which
occurred outside Of the homes. About 80 per
cent. of these mon were buried in the home
cemeteries. At the close Of the year 50 per
cent. of the inmates of the homes were on
the pension roll. the amount paid them dur
ing the year being 81, so. 900.
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A Fnf NIeufs Climb.

Nat mems club has been established In
Paris under the name Of "IIes Cent Ktlos,"
no man Weighing loss than 200 pounds being
accepted. On State occasions the club will
parade in body.
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: Horse Swapping Conventions.

To while away the time until the spring
work begins. farmers In the vicinity OF Mar
ling, Ala, are ohoid weekly horse swapping
conventions there on SAT aturda ys.