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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Some Plain Facts.

Grave errors, injustice, wrongs OF
greater or less degree, arise from lack
of knowledge of the truth, and more
frequently from deception.
The most infamous case on record
of deception and injustice is the at
tempt to demonetize silver as money
of final redemption in the United
States.
There is no learned judge, skilled
lawyer, or court of justice that is
capable of reconciling the effort with
the constitutional laws that govern
the issue of money in this country.
The people have been deceived,
officials in power, chosen to admins
ter justice under the laws, have
ignored their sworn duty, and given
aid to the scheme that has paralyzed
industry, reduced property values
one-half, and beggared millions.
There is no authority of law, either
specific or by inference, by which
gold alone is made the only money
with which to discharge debts, either
public or private. The effort to
make it so is unconstitutional and a
national calamity.
Plain and ample information, facts,
and truth, concerning this almost sue
cessful scheme to corner the wealth
of the people, is now being printed
in the Cincinnati Enquirer, a news
paper which the combined power of
money has failed to muzzle or buy.
The Weekly Enquirer is only 75c.
a year. The address is
Enquirer Company, Cincinnati. O.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Fine Export Cattle.

Judge Murry's cattle were shipped
from MeCredIe Tuesday. There were
11s of them and they are said to be the
fattest, finest and heaviest lot of
steers ever shipped from this part of
the country. One Of the steers
weighed Q 800 pounds. Irwin Maddox
raised most of them. In q conversa-
tion Sam TSimble said he saw a COW
once that weighed $500 pounds and
Irwin Maddox said he saw a steer that
weighed 1000 pounds. The export
cattle Of Judge Murry's are 30 fat that
the path made by them in going to and
from water is double one, or two
paths, ono for the feet on the right
side and one for those on the left side
with crest OF sod between. 1t is
worth the trouble Of going several
miles to soc such a sight, ,as this lis ex-
port cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

OF WAhhEN COUNIf, MUl
Henry Wisbrock, warrenton; Hez Moost
Warrenton; Henry Bockhorst, Pitts; B. I.
Means, Warrenton; J. H. Kimmel, Pendlsha
Fred A. Jungermann, Rush Hill, No; 4
Zundt, Jefferson City, Mo-; and many othen
too numerous to mention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
A SPELLING CONTEST.
Mexico Will Likely Have Big One in
the Near Future.

A young gentleman of this city ex.
poets to give Mexico and Audrair
county an old time spelling bee in the
near future. A small admission fee
will be charged and the profits will be
divided with the poor of Mexico.
There will be several prizes, such as q
barrel of apples, potatoes, etc, as vel
as cash. Full arrangements have moi
been made yet, but it is safe to say
there will be a shot time in the ole
town that night" Get ready for it
The words to be tackled will be those
in common use. For instance: rite,
right, write and some that are moi
"wright." For further information
call at this Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Every steer was daisy and every
bunch fine as silk. 1t was a splendid
drove, and the 962 head yet to 60 are
every whit as good. Taken altogether,
the shipment of this great string OF
cattle Is big advertisement for Gem
trlia and reflects great credit uponMr.
Starr, who worked up the enterprise
and bought the CATTLE for Mr.. Hatha-
way, the Boston exporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
who Would Be to Blame for ItY'

VINO w WOulQ Dc LU DldM6 lUI IL!
To the Editor of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, Nov. 27.-Dear
Sir and Friend: Suppose Col. Cook
should be "cooked" on the nomina-
tion for Governor, who would be to
blame for it? Well, if should know
the Colonel wasn't to blame then l
would blame Bob White, for Bob is on
top and he is the only man know of
who always has his cooking utensils
ready for roast.
Ifail to see how any true Democrat
could object to the Club at Mexico
being called the Bryan Free Silver
Democratic Club. Those who object
to this name, to my mind, are soft
shell or milk-and- cider Democrats, if
Democrats at all. To my mind, all
we have got to fight to be on top in
1900 is the money power and if we
can kill old Hanna, l believe we will
be successful and come out ahead
with handsome majority. And with
Bryan for President and Daniel, of
Virginia, for Vice-President, as our
standard bearers, we will most as
suredly be victorious and then pros
perity will come to stay and will not
be brought about by the failure of
some of the European powers but will
be placed on rock foundation. Silver
will be placed where it should be and
with gold and silver on an equal-foot-
ing there will be- nothing to hinder US
as a nation from being successful.
And when Bryan puts his big foot
down the nations of the earth will
hear the sound and will feel the force
of it. Invite all friends of silver to
come in and help us do this very i'm
portant and noble work. With due
regard and respect to all parties /
will close. SAMUEL JESSE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

said: " you never know you 49,
have takena pill till 1t is all 0Iv~
over" 25c. c. !. Hood & Co.,
Proprietors, Lowell, Mass.
The only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparlla
Home Seekers Excursions.

On October 10, November and 16,
December 2 and 81, the Frisco line
will sell home seekers excursion tick
cts to the west and southwest at ex-
ceedingly low rates. Double daily
through express trains to the princi-
pal cities of Texas. Observation
drawing room sleeper and free reclin-
ing chair cars on all through trains
For maps and full particulars address
nearest ticket agent or George T.
Nicholson, General Passenger Agent,
St. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
STOCK NEWS.

From the Centralia Courier.
Earl Morris shipped a car load OF
hogs Sunday night.
w. II. Brown buys fat horses and
mules here Saturday.
]. Fl. Starr started the first of five
special train loads of export cattle he
will ship out of this place for London
via Boston, Tuesday afternoon. He will
send out two other special train loads
Saturday and one each on December 1
and z. The train Tuesday consisted OF
seventeen loads and were made up OF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

We hare cured thousands Of patients i. :.
neD, painless and tnfattible method. Fo1Is.
ing are fec names of prominent pqyfiss ~
haze been cured aud to trhOrs i0e refer: =.
OF ST Otis Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Branch Houses IN Sturgeon.

The Mexico merchants have an eye
to business SIS is proven by Worrell,
the jeweler, and Hall, the ladies' fur
nisher. These two men have rented a
store room in Sturgeon and will open
a joint branch store there Saturday.
Theodore Williams will manage for
MIR. Worrell and Russell Emmons foI
NJ, uan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoUET-3d Monday in Jam
uary, 1st Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-1st Monday in Feb
ruary, 1st Monday in May, 1st Monday
in August, 1st Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in Jan
nary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
In May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Entertained at suppe.

On Friday evening w. T. Morris,
Of Sedalia, and G. w. True, of Elsber-
ry, entertained a number of young
ladies' from the College with a supper
at the Ringo in honor of Mr.. Morris
daughter, who attends Hardin. Be.
sides Miss Morris there We're present
Misses Hays, stearn, Mayes, Duncan
Woodbridge, Christian, Payne, Dam
how, Bradford, Bennett, Taylor and
Michau.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

To California Quickly-Luxuriously.
stSunset Limitedn runs twice week
via an ideal winter route. Write
to-day for rates and particulars.
e. 8. WILSON, Ticket Agent,
Chicago & Alton Railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
A FINE GAME
Was the One on the Grldiron Between
Central and Mexico Thursday
Meter Side Scored.

xAt q " StoNn AheAoNtsJ 1AsSAASS&s
when the game of foot ball was called
between the Central team of Fayette
and the M. A. @. team of Mexico there
was a good size crowd present.
Mexico kicked off and the ball was
downed by Central to 16 yards Mexico
vantage. The plays for some time re-
suited in small but steady gains for
Central, their men showing superior
size and strength on the siipp cry
| field.
Mexico won the ball and gained one
and one-half yards when Central Sc
cured the pig skin on tumble. Gen.
trail lost the ball on downs at Mexico's
20 yard line and then regained it SOON
after.
Mexico lost it in a tumble. Central
tried punt and Potts, on Mexico, Sc
cured the ball OH tumble and gained
20 yards. Morris punted for a 10 yard
gain, downed by Shearer. Mexico
lost the ball on alleged tumble within
z yards OF their goal.
A punt allowed Graham to down the
ball within IL yards of the kick off
large Mexico gain. Three minutes
to play. Pitcher gained Is yards for
Mexico and Morris gained s. After
two small setbacks Mexico lost the
ball on downs. Central made poor
effort to go around the right end and
time was called on Central's 20 yard
line. This ended 80 minute half.
]. o. Smith, with the Central boys,
and H. E. @. Tucker, with the Mexico,
acted as referees. F. L. Austin, with
Central, and Roy Burkhart, with Mex
leo, were linemen and time keepers.
Fayette kicked off in the second
half and Potts caught and was downed
near Mexico's 20 yard line. The ball
was passed to Potts and after being
thrown hard twice he gained yards.
Mexico fumbled twice, but the ball
was downed by Potts and Pitcher
small gains.
Morris punted and Wall, of Central,
carried out of bounds-big gain. After
one unsuccessful effort Central gained
u yards. A scramble resulted in q
quick down, and upon another snap
Smith, of Central, gained 40 yards.
Central lost ground and Mexico got
ball on downs. Mexico's superior
wind was showing. Treioar took the
ball for two yard gain, followed by
slight gain by bucking center. Luckie
followed with two slight gains, Mexi-
CO again bucked center and lost the
ball. Central gained 8 yards and then
lost the ball on tumble.
Morris punted and Mexico downed
to fair gain. The only Objectionable
feature in the game was enacted here.
A row started and in the excitement
Roberts made touch down for Mex
leo. Umpire Tucker very correctly
refused to allow it.
| Morris punted to gain of IS yards
and Central downed the ball and then
Central bucked center for yards,
after which they carried the ball
across the field and out of the bounds.
Smith, for Central, carried the ball
for q 80 yard gain and was nicely
downed by Pitcher on Mexico's 20
yard line. After a scrimmage or SO
time was called. Not a score had been
made.
Take Thursdays game and put it
against any game for three seasons
past and it will come out with flying
colors, as it was the best Mexico has
| witnessed. The interference on either
side was not of the finest, but for all
around hard playing it could not be
beaten.
The following was the lineup for
| both teams:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Prof. Mahler's dancing class will
meet every Tuesday at 4 p. m. prompt,
at the Central Hotel. Terms, $40 for
16 lessons. Adults will meet at 8 p.
m. Private lessons in ball room and
fancy stage dances given any time. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Quardian's Notice.

Notice is hereby given thas ~
undersigned has been apPoinleo Y
the Probate Court of Audrain co.,
guardian OF the person and esssIs =
George w. Dudgeon. All
having claims against said estsse y
George w. Dudgeon mast pre
them to the undersigned.
J. e. JESSE, Guaroi
Nov. 13, 1897. 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Bryan's Gift to Columbia.

COLUMBIA, No., Nov. 25.-Wm. j.
Bryan has given to the Missouri State
University $3.50, which is to be used
annually in awarding prize for the
best essay OIL the science Of govern
ment
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
TRY GRAIN.O! TRY GRAIN.0 !

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a pack
age of GRAIN-O. the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink 1t without injury as well as the adult.
All who try 1t, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich
| seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
| from pure grains and the most delicate stomach
receives 1t without distress. u the price of
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Barber snop. Bath Rooms.

And all accessories of luxurious travel
on "Sunset Limited Twice a week
and only three days to California.
Write for rates and pamphlet, giving
complete particulars.
E. s. WILSON,
Tkt. Agt. @. & A. Railroad, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
READ THIS.

THE Mexico Evening LEDGER, al
usual, will publish letters from Its lit
tie friends addressed to Santa Claus
To insure publication these letters
must be brief, plainly written on one
side of the paper and the writers must
be under twelve years OF age. We
will begin publishing these letters te
Santa Claus about December 10. Now
you must be good and not ask Santa
Claus for too many things. Santa
Claus is always very clever to the
little friends OF the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Repairing Neatly Done.

II you want your watch cleaned or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. s..
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
WITT T. s. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Will On tn Kiondvke

Robert Cauthorn, Of this city, will
leave in the spring for Klondyke. He
thinks that there lie q good chance for
fortune in Alaska and he wants his
share.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
HOME-sEEKERs' EXCURSIONS.
On Tuesday. November 18th, 1897.

Via Chicago & Alton and Wabash
railroads to points in the northwest,
south, southeast, southwest and west,
at very low rates. For particulars
apply to E. 8. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Mrs. G. Duncan, of st. Louis, re-
turned to her home Saturday
She was called here by the serious i'll.
ness of her daughter, Mrs. g. A. Buck
u6r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Home Seekers, Excursion.

On Tuesday, December 7th via the
Chicago g. Alton and Wabash r. Rs.
at very cheap rates. For full particu-
lars apply to e. 8. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

1T. johnson 10 home from Jeffer-
SON City where he cried o big sale for
Col. Overstreet. Ten sheep and two
pigs were barbecued for dinner. The
sale was q great success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Medical men say rheumatism is the
forerunner of heart disease. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism by it's
action on the blood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Mrs. Robnett, of Laddonia, is the
guest of the Misses Griffin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

DR.. H. K. Hinde likes to have lit
tie fun himself once in a while.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

John Luckie played right half back
in the last half. Score, o too.
Too much can not be said of the ef-
ficient line work on the Mexico team.
They held the heavy men of Central
well. A game will be played between
the two teams at Moberly within the
next ten days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Positively Will Not be UndersOId

r0SlllVely Will N0l ne unuelS0l0
On Dry Goods, Dress
Goods, Notions, Ladies
and Misses Cloaks, Mems
and Boys Suits and Ov-
ercoats, Boots and Shoes
and the best line Of Chill
dren's, Ladies' and Miss
es and Gents Underwear
on the market. The best
line Of Mackintoshes
for the money on earth
Come and see us and we
will save you money.
Morris, Abhay & Wilkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
Dancing School,

J. Fl. Jameson, of Fulton, was in
Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Rev. X. Rylanel win preach at Union
Chapel on Tuesday night. Dec. :, at
seven O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
The Mayfield Sanitariun
sls Taylor Avenue or Southeast Corner
Taylor and Belle Avenues. st. Louis, o.

Home and hospital established and controlled
by Baptists, but admits Of sick and afflicted OF
all denominations or OF no denomination. The
medical staff Is composed OF some OF the best
known physicians OF the city and who are
recognized authority in their special lines OF
work. ANY physician of good standing car
treat his own patients in this sanitarium and
patients can choose their own physician if they
SO desire. 1t has nurses training school and
a woman's board of charity. The location OF
the sanitarium is good and with its many other
superior advantages, without doubt, makes II
one Of the most attractive and desirable insti-
tutions of its kind In the West, and there are
hundreds of patients who need treatment and
vet they hesitate to come because they are not
acquainted with sanitarium methods. To al
such we will say that the Mayheh Sanitarium
is Christian Home and you viii feel that you
are with friends; will be tenderly cared for by
trained nurses and will receive such skilled
medical and surgical treatment as each indi-
vidual case may require. and we solicit your
patronage. Elegant accommodations furnished
at S., 81, $40 and $l4 per week. Nursing at $2H
to S5 per week. Medical and surgical services
reasonable. Our aims In this new sanitariuln
are Just the same as when we first entered the
work twelve (l2} years ago. As In the past
ministers OF all denominations and their famf-
lies receive free professional treatment. Also
no charges for professional serv ices rendered
INDECENT persons whose board and nurse bills
are paid by churches, lodges. &c.
For further information address
W. II. MAYIELD, NJ D.,
Mayfieid Sanitarium. st. Louis. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.


One small bottle of Halps GreatDis-
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emission, weak and
lame back, rheumatism and all irreg-
ularities of the kidneys and bladder
In both men and women. Regulates
bladder trouble in children. If not
sold by your druggist, will be sent by
mail on receipt Of 81. One small bot
tie is two months treatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned.
E. w. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 215,
Waco, Texas.
READ THIS.
CLANToN, Ala, March 3, 1871
certify that have been cured of kid
ney and bladder troubles by Halls
Great Discovery of Waco, Texas, and
I can fully recommend it.
REV. L. b. POUNDS.
All orders promptly filled. Send
for Texas testimonials.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02
asy to Take
, asy to Operate

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills. Small In
size. tasteless. efficient thorough AS one man
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-02

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-23
FINAL TOTE ON THE TARIFF.
Senator Allison Fails to Fix the Time
 When It Shall be Taken.

Washington, July 22.--Shortly before the senate adjourned to-day Senator Allison, in charge of the tariff bill, made a strong effort to have a time fled for the final vote on the tariff confer ence report. Failing in this Mr. Allison gave notice that the session tomorrow would be protracted with a view to se- curing a vote It was the first definite movement made thus far toward bring ing the deate to a close. MT Allison s first proposition was for a vote at 5 0 clock tomorrow but this was object ed to by MT. Pettus, of Alabama. Then iournment tomorrow, which was ob- jected to by MT. Morgan.
 The suggestion of Saturday at 1 o'clock met with like objection from MT. Morgan. The Alabama senator ex- plained his last objection by stating that he thought all debate on the re- port would be exhausted tomorrow so
 that it was needless to make an agree
 ment in advance. Finding that there was no disposition to reach an agree ment, MT. Allison finally gave notice
 that hereafter, while the report was pending, the senate would not adjourn at o'clock without yea and nay vote. The debate on the report to-day was participated in by Senator's Chiffon, Jones of Arkansas and Pettigrew, in opposition, while MT Aldrich took ire quent occasions to defend the report against the criticisms of those sena- tors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-23
MINERS BRING OUT MEN.
Succeed In En'isting Sympathy of Fellow worlSmen.

Pittsburg, July 22.-Excitement was at fever heat in local miners circles to-day. The operators apparently were
 preparing for demonstration and be- fore nightfan they were convinced that miners from the FinIeyville dis trict marched on the Bunoia mines and succeeded in bringing out the men at
 work. Sheriff Lowry of this county
 has a force of deputies ready for duty
 at a moments notice and trouble Is looked for at any time. The deputies are in readiness to go the mines of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal com- pany. A march on the Turtle Creek, Plum Creek and Sandy Creek mine Is
 expected at any time. It was learned from reliable authority that such a
 march was in contemplation, but would not take place until the latter part of the week.
 At Canonsburg 1t was reported that one thousand would march to the Cook mines tonight and stay there until the diggers came out. Sheriff Clark of Washington county was on hand with large number of deputies and trouble
 was expected if the strikers attempted
 to force the men to quit work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-23
spEoIAn rowN MEETING.


 It Was Voted Yesterday to Extend Foun-
 tain Street, Forbes and E. Grand Ave.
 The special town meeting held in Harmonic hall yesterday afternoon was attended by twenty-five citizens. The meeting was presided over by Moderator A. MeC. Mathewson and it lasted three minutes. This time was sufficient to transact the business of the meeting, which was called for the pur- pose of voting its intention of improv- ing public road, or a section thereof, under the provisions of the act passed by the general assembly during the last session, whereby the town by appro- priating $1,500 to improve a public road may receive like sum from the state to apply on the work of road improve ment.
 The necessary vote was passed at yesterdays meeting, and it was voted to extend Fountain street, Forbes ave- nue and East Grand avenue so far as the 5000 of state and town money would permit.
 As the town government will be abol- ished in December next, this Is proba- bl the last town meeting that will be held in New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-23
POLICE TO PLAY BAsEBALE.
A Nine From the New Haven Force Chal
 lenged by Bridgeport Policemen.

lenged by Bridgeport Policemen.
 Sergeant Thomas T. Dunn of the cen- tral police station received yesterday a letter from Officer Isaac Williams of the Bridgeport police force, in which the latter proposed game of base ball between teams from the Bridge port and New Haven police forces. There is in Bridgeport, as in New Ha- ven, a. mutual police benefit assocfa- tion, and 1t is for the benefit of these associations that the game is proposed.
 The proposition is very favorably re- ceived by members of the force in this city, and note will be sent to Mir. Williams asking him to name a date. Two games will probably be played, but whether or not the first one will be in New Haven Is not yet decided.
 Several members of the New Haven force are old ball players. and al- though the Bridgeport boobies have among their number several old play CTS of local renown, the New Haveners may be expected to give the Bridge porters a. hard game. Among the mem- DGTS OI IHe lOCdl utptl lIiieIJ " uO nave had considerable experience in heav- ing the horse hide are Sergeants Hayes, Doherty, Dunn and McGann, Officers Phil Lautenbach, formerly of the Edgewoods; St. Clair, Marshall and MeQueeney. These, with other base ball players in the department. will begin practice soon, if they can get time off duty. Clerk Southworth of the police commissioners will probably be manager of the police nine.