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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
THE NATIONS THANKS.
November 24th Named by the Presi-
dent as Day Of National
Thanksgiving.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-The Presi-
dent after the Cabinet meeting to-day
issued the following Thanksgiving
proclamation:
A PROCLAMATION.
The approaching November brings
to mind the customs of our ancestors,
hallowed by time and rooted In our
most sacred traditions Of giving thanks
to Almighty God for all the blessings
he has vouchsafed to us during the
past year. 5.s.-.5.
Few years In our history have af-
forded such cause for Thanksgiving.
We have been blessed by abundant
harvests, our trade and commerce
have been wonderfully increased, our
public debt has been improved and
strengthened. Allsections of our COM
mon country have been brought to-
gether and knitted into closer bonds
of national purpose and unity.
The skies have been for time dark
ened by the cloud of war, but as we
were compelled to take up the sword
In the cause of humanity, we are per-
mitted to rejoice that the conflict has
been of brief duration and the losses
We have had to mourn, though griev-
ous and important, have been 30 few,
considering the great results accom-
plished, as to inspire US with gratitude
and praise to the Lord OF Hosts. We
may laud and magnify his holy name
that the cessation OF hostilities came
SO soon as to spare both sides the
countless sorrows and disasters that
attend contracted war.
do, therefore, invite all my fellow
citizens as well those at home as those
who may be at sea or iourneyiDg In
foreign lands, to set apart and observe
Thursday, the oath day of November,
as q day of national thanksgiving, to
come together in their several places
of worship for q service of praise and
thanks, for mildness of the seasons
and the fruitfulness of the soil, for the
continued prosperity of the people,
for the devotion and valor of our
ccuntrymen, for the glory OF our vic
tory and the hope OF srighteous peace
and to pray that the divine guidance
which has brought us hereafter to
safety and honor may be graciously
continued in the years to come. In
witness whereof,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President:
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

CAPT. BLACK, Of Company l., Fifth
Missouri regiment, is an applicant for
the position of second Lieutenant in
the regular army No mistake will be
made In giving him this position, for
which he is in every way we'll
Anuinned
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

EIGHT tickets will be handed each
voter on the eighth day of November.
Democrats should examine their tick
cts carefully. One will be headed
democratic Ticket" and another will
be headed "Soclsl Democracy" Vot-
ers should be careful and vote the
regular Democratic ticket and not the
one headed "Social Democracy"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

MR. ]. N. BASKET, of this city, has
been invited to address the State Hor-
ticultnral Society of Missouri at it's
annual banquet In st. Louis Nov. 10.
Mr.. Easkett enjoys not only fine
reputation as writer, but as q most
interesting talker. His subject on
that occasion will be "What Shan
QafH ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

A LEDGER reporter to-day over
heard . conversation between num-
ber OF prominent Audrain farmers and
IL was the unanimous sentiment of tho
party that they would be willing to
have law passed taxing every per-
son In proportion to the amount Of
land owned for the purpose Of i'm.
proving the roads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

THE Water Works plant Of Mexico
ID one of our most important institu-
tions. This property now belongs to
8. NJ. Locke and M. B. Guthrie, two of
Mexico's most public spirited and in
huentiaI young business men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

BILLY WALKER, a pugilist, who was
Knocked out at South Omaha the
other night, never regained conscious
ness and died shortly after leaving the
ring. CANT Csrhett and shsrksy be
induced to pull of their fight in South
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Thursday November 1898
souri vote for Is members Of Con-

souri, vote for 10 members OF Con-
gress, and for members OF the Gen.
eral Assembly OF this state who will
participate In the election OF q United
States Senator. The next Congress
will be called upon to enact impor-
tant national legislation concerning
our newly acquired territory, and to
readjust our banking and currency
system to the commercial and indus
trial progress OF the country.
The control of our next House OF
Representatives by fusion OF Chi
cago platform Democrats and Popu-
lists would be public calamity. The
bare apprehension Of this 10 now q
disturbing factor In our reviving prog
perity, and its announcement would
be . distinct shock to public and pri-
vate enterprise.
In the present crisis Of our naticnal
history and In the light OF the new
conditions which have developed in
the last two years, We are more
than ever convinced Of the sound
ness Of the political principles, the
time honored economic and coneti-
tutionai doctrines OF the Demo-
cratic party - sound money, tariff1
for revenue only and opposition to
paternalism OF all kinds-that were
declared in the Indianapolis platform
of 1895.
These principles We reafiirm.
While not discriminating between
candidates for state and local affairs,
We are constrained to advise that our
highest duty to ourselves and our
country compels us to oppose at tho
polls on the Sth of November any
candidate to the National Congress
who 10 not unequivocally In favor Of
sound money and opposed to theI
heresies of the Chicago platform. Inl
the selection Of members of the Ma
tional Congress these issues are di.
rectly involved. The fateful issue
which has demorslised theDemocratic
party must be removed. Therein lies
the only hope for the reorganization
of the party upon sound, economic
and constitutional principles. Az the |
direct means to this end We recon-
mend that the Republican candidates
for Congress be supported in prefer
ence to any candidate who is not dis
tinctiveiy and avowedly opposed to
the Chicago platform Of 1895.
In thus supporting sound-money
candidates for Congress and aiding to |
remove that issue from our politics,
we shall best perform the patriotic
duty OF not embarrassing the national
administration In this crisis of our
history. By order Of Ex.l
ecutlve Committee.
RoLLA WELLS,
Chairman.
GEORGE RoBERrsoN. Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

HIGH compliments of the Mexico
Street Fair are still being received
from all parts of the country. A street
fair managed along the lines of the
one held in Mexico will grow year by
year. No enterprise which Mexico
has had for ten years will rebound
more to the substantisl interest OF the
county and state than the street fair
held In Mexico this wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

AUDRAIN COUNTY is the home of
the chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee, and the manage.
ment of the party has right to expect
this county to give q magnificent vote
for the entire ticket. 1t is the duty
and should be the pleasure of every
Democrat in the county to vote the
straight ticket from top to bottom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Do You Read

What people are saying about Hoods
Sarsaparilla? II 10 curing tho worst
cases OF scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism and all forms Of blood disease,
eruptions, sores, boils and pimples.
Il IL giving strength to weak and tired
women. Why should you hesitate TO
take Il when 1t is doing % much for
othersf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

IT don't make any difference wheth-
or . man is a Gold Democrat, National
Democrat, Free Silver Democrat, Fus-
ion Democrat or just plain, old.
fashioned Democrat without any
adjectives, he should vote the Demo-
cratic ticket In Missouri this year.
Remember 1894.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

THE Columbia Herald will erect at
its own expense on 100 miles of road
leading ont of Columbia sign posts in
dicating directions and distances. The
locations Of the posts will be officially
surveyed and correct and, while q
direct advertisement of the Herald,
will prove of untold value to the
wayfarer who reaches crossroad and
does not know which way to 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Biggest and Best Corn in Boone.

ZIG 66UoS 0HU OVSV VVx n IN ISVVHUs
Says the Columbia Herald: Boone
county raises some fine and flourish
ing corn but the best samples seen In
the Herald Office this year are those
which J. P. HendrIck brought In from
the near country. They were Of the
Gee Whiz variety and well deserve
the name. Some had AZ rows and
I 900 grains to the ear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Scrofl11a to
Consumption.

Any one predisposed to Scrofula can
never be healthy and vigorous. This
taint in the blood naturally drifts into
Consumption. Being such adeep-seated
blood disease, Swift's Specific ID tho
only known cure for Scrofula. because
IL 10 the only remedy which can reach
the disease.
scrofula appeared on the head Of my little
grandehtld when only 10 months old Shortly
efter breaking out is spread rapidly ell over
her body. The scabg ON the sores would peal
on on the slightest touch, and tbs odoF that
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Does your gun need fixing In any
way? Ifit does We can please you II
You will give us the job. We hsve
got everything to 6x them with and
do you good work aud guarantee 10.
We repair all kinds OF stove castings,
and take your order for new ones.
Remember, we fix anything-it
doesn't matter what II Is we will fx 10
and do you q good job.
HOWARD g. BRADLEY,
d2t.w2t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

THIRTY-sEvENG Governors, as many
State Legislatures and q new House
Of Representatives will be elected
November s. To call this an off year
In politics is decidedly q mistake,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

TIE average voter In Missouri be-
comes disgusted with the way the
tickets are jnggled with just prior to
IN election. A law should be passed
% that when . ticket is made that II
van stand and be voted upon, no
ms.sst how much money or how
@ omces can be secured by
s1pp.saanx II or springing new
ons sAas ne people did not make.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Mexico Fishermen.

About one hundred fishermen from
Brunswick, MoperIy, Centralia and
Mexico have leased the "cut OF" lake
at Brunswick, Mo-, for twenty five
years at $500 yer year. This lake has
splendid fishing and good club house
has already been erected there. The
members of the club from Mexico are
Capt. j. Q. Buckner, R. II. Edmonds,
W. A. Morris and Sid Parker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

A Low rate for the round trip to the
Good Roads Convention at st. Louis
ON November q has beeen secured.
Audrain county should be we'll repre-
eented at this convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
". J. BRYAN SERIOUSLY ILL.


/ SAVANNAH, GA, Oct. 31.-Notwith-
standing the efforts Of his friends to
keep the facts secret, Col. W. J. Bryan
10 seriously iii and the turn has been
% alarming that Mrs. Bryan has been
autographed TO come TO his bedside
immsdiatsly.
Col. Bryan at 6rst suffered from .
sliaht dissiness which caused him to
remain housed for one day. The next
day his fever had 90 developed that
he was forbidden TO move and was
later prohibited from seeing his lieu
tenant, Col. vifquain. The diagnosis
was malaziai with possibly combina-
tion Of typhoid.
From the hrst reassurinR messages
had been sent to Mrs.. Bryan, but last
night II WAS decided that II was best
she should bs hsrs. Col. Bryan Ii
recsIving the best attention. Many
kilograms inquiring - 10 bis condition
are being received.
MRS. BRYAN NOT ALARMED.
LrNcoLN, NEE, Oct. 2s.--Mrs. Bryan
said to night that, for the first time
since her husband's arrival Ut Ssvan-
nah, she bad received no daily teis-
gram, and instead Of being alarmed,
she considers e Q good omen. The
report that Col. Bryan win soon resign
70 sgAtn revived here, but the rumor
can NOS b traced 10 . Trustworthy
oourco.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Get Out the Democratic Vote.
From the Columbia Herald.

From the Columbia Herald.
1t is In the Democratic counties like
Boone that the fate of the Democratic
State ticket 10 decided. Four years
ago enough Democrats stayed at
home In the counties Of Boone, GAL
lawsy, Audrain, Howard, Monroe and
Charlton to have elected Darlington,
Joe Fink and Judge Black. II they
stay at home this year there will be
another landslide. Four years ago
there were enough Democrats stayed
ut home in any of the Boone county
townships to have elected John T.
Heard to Congress. This year Judge
James Cooney may be beaten the
came way. It will not do to rely too
largely upon Republican apathy. Re-
prblicans have Q faculty of getting ont
their vote even under most unfavor-
able conditions.
The Democratic County Central
Committee has arranged for number
of barbecues and public meetings.
Local speakers will be present to ex-
pound Democracy and explain the new
ballot law. The Democratic townsbip
committeeman should make arrange
ments for these meetings, advertise
them In their various neighborhoods,
provide places for speakers and get
out q crowd. The committeeman
could well bestir themselves actively
during the last few days Of the CAM
paigning.
Above all else every Democrat
should 60 to the polls November Sth
and get his neiehbor to 90, too.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
d2t.w2I

The marriage OF Miss Frances Glib
son, Of st. Louis, to Mr.. Casebeer, .
prominent gentleman OF that city. has
been announced for November 10, 1888.
Miss Evans Ross, of this city, will bc
maid of hanor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

THE Democrats OF Salt River town
ship should 60 after the banner offered
to the township which polls the larg-
est Der cent. of Democratic votes
ovar 1894
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

LAST Tuesday morning, Oct. %, .
bolt OF lightning struck the DR.. J. b.
Crawford residence, near Worcester,
now occupied by Dan Cox, and tore
the north end Of the house out. No
further damage was done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

THERE is no possible reason why
every Democrat in Missouri should
not vote the ticket from top to bot
tom. Remember 1894.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

If you want the Republicans 10
have control OF Missouri do not vote
the Democratic ticket this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

REPUPLIcANs are now willing to
admit that the Democrats will make
gains In the House. On tho morning
of Nov. 9 they will admit more than
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Mrs. I. n. Willis, Who has been the
guest OF Jno. Z. Yrown and family,
iefs to day for her homs IN Nicholas.
VILE, Ky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
S.S.S!l9qs Blood

h the only remedy equal 70 such deep
seated diseases; ft goes down 10 t6e
very foundation and forces out every
tai1t. e IL purely ssgetabls, and 9
the only blood remedy guarsnteed 70
contain no msrcury, potash or other
Books mailed fsse b. Swim Specific
Compsn5, Albania, Georgia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
REMExBrR 1894 and see that your
Democratic neighbor votes.

MEXICO ought to have an fash
ION Democratic barbecue this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

would Ar1te meoe tne ~
mosphere Of the roo m
Bickentng and unbeaFshle.
Tho disease next atteckeo
the eyes, and we feared she
would lose her sight. EN-.
inent physicians from the
surrounding country were
consulted, bus could do
nothing 70 reiieve the III.
tie innocent, and gave 10
~ their opiufnu that the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

EVERY Populist In Audrain county
should vote the Democratic ticket
atraipht.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Mrs. B. z. Burroughs and ID. e. Bur-
roughs, OF Edwardsvllie, H., have
been the guests OF Mrs. ID. s. Bur-
roughs, of this county, for few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Waddinrs at Paris.

At Paris, Mo-, Wednesday evening
there were six weddings, among them
being: Robert Hustead and Miss Mary
Basket; DR.. T. L. Proctor, of Slater,
and Miss Georgia Noel, and VIM. Coon
and Miss Myrtle Hadwick.
ttMy fathers General. What does
your father do?"
aWhatever mother tells him."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Born, October n, 70 Mr.. anil Mrs.
Panl Weber, Of the Model Balsssy, Q
son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle,
reliable. sure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Mr.. B. B. Cauthoxn's sale, which
took pIaes on Thnrscay, October 9Th,
was wsII ssssndsd and stock broush
GOOD prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Jerry Bush, of CentrsIia, has re-
turned home after visit to his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Atehison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Bow 10 Prevent Cfoup.

We have two children who are sub
Ject to attacks Of Group. Whenever
an attack is coming on my wife gives
them Chamberlsin's Cough Rsmdy
and II always prevents the attack. II
IL . household necessity Ia this county
and no matter what else we run o0t Of,
It would mot do 10 be without Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy. More Of u
10 sold here than OF all otker cough
medicines combined.-J. n. NIcxL1,
OF Nickle Bros., merchants, Nlckls.
vile, Pa. For sale by Woodbridge q
Purdy, druggists.
DR.. Hinde lost his pockstbook this
week and O. 3. Mafsball found sud
returned Il. The doctor ssys there
are stiIl honest men in the country.
Mis- Lillian Steele, Of Laddonia, VII
enter the dssconnss work Of The
Methodist Episcopal Church. shs
viii 20 10 Chicago IN . few dsys 70 at-
tend The training school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

then that Wo decided 70 try swffta Specific.
That medicine as cnee made Q speedy and COM
plete cure. 6hs - row young lady. and hae
- Mns. RUTH BERKELEY,
Z !. aalf0a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

Hoods Pills .sssss,s. srsss q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-The Presi-
dent after the Cabinet meeting 20 o-day
issued the following Thanksgiving
proclamation:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
County News.

Ohm HAY, Secretary OF State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

J. Mod. Trinble, Orlando Hit, T.
B. Buckner, D. Reddington, u. h.
Mcintyre, w. w. Fry, George Rob-
ertson, Mortimer McIihauey, J. Linn
Ladd and O. q. Daniel were making
Democratic speeches throughout the
county.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
GOVERNORS RESPOND QUICKLY.

Springfield. H., April Ex-Governor Tanner and
the Adjutant General issued orders calling on the
State troops TO mobilize at Springfield Immediately.
They all to he here by Wednesday.
Dover. Del. April 8-Governor Tunnel has re-
ceved Secretary Ayers call for Delawares quota
OF troops. and has ordered the one infantry reg-
ment OF the State National Guard to assemble to-
morrow AT Middetown.
Denver April Con orders from Washing ton,
Governor Adams to-day ordered to Denver one
regiment Of infantry and one light battery.
Charleston. w. Va. April Ex-Governor Atkinson.
on orders from Secretary OF War Alger sent orders
for one regiment OF troops tonight
ST. Paul. April % Governor Clough will direct
the Minnesota volunteers to mobilize In St Paul
but cannot set date until he receives the formal
notice from Washington
The three Minnesota regiments called for are
already enlisted. oficered armed and equipped. and
simply await orders to move.
Jefferson City. Mo. April Ex-Governor Stephens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
SWINDLING ITALIAN STREET CLEANERS.
BANKER ARRESTED FOR EXPORTING MONEY
on PRETENCE OF sECI RING PLACES
IN THE DEPARTMENT.

Marcelo H. Barlsti. the italian banker who Dis
the depositors In his bank. and who returned IN
January. 1897. when the excitement over this had
quleted down. arrested yesterday morning ny
Detectives McNaughton and MangJnk OF the CEN
trail Office. the charge OF extorting money from
Italian employees Of the Street Cleaning Depart
ment on the pretence Of having secured their places
for them. The complanants against Barilat are
Joseph and Nicola Margeri. OF No. l2l Mulberry
st. They say they paid Bariau SIS apiece for So
curing places for them I'm the Street Cleaning De-
partment. and that soon after they were employed
In the Department they were discharged.
commissioner Mccartney OF the Street Cleaning
Department some time ago heard OF the story told
by these men. and started an investiga ton. He
was surprised 10 discover a large number OF cases
in which employees. particularly Italians. had
been mulcted oy persons who said they had secured
places for them. lie had number OF conferences
with Captain McC.usky. OF the Detective Bureau.
wi the result that Barilau WAS arrested. Com
m ssioner Mccartney said yesterday that there
must he some one I'm the Department with whom
Barilati had done business. end number OF other
arrests might be expected In a few days
Barlat was arragned before Magistrate Crane
In the Centre street Police Court yesterday but
the two complanants refused to press the charges
against him and ne discharged He is still
under bonds for absconding In December 1895 Al
that time his bank at No. 80 Mulberry-st was one
was considered rich man. and had a great deal
or property In Harlem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
WAR INTEREST TNDIMINISHED
THE BULLETIN BOARDS CONTINUE ~ Al
TRACT LARGE CROWDS AND THE In
rHI'SIASM is AS FERV1D AS EVER

The bulletin board crowds were an duty yes'er-
day from early until late. They are sef-appolhteu'
but they are as energetic and as unreni'uhs III
the discharge OF their duty az II they bore COM
mission from the Government requiring 'hen' ~
hold their positions against all corners lh''r en-
thusiasrn was continuous and as forvid yes'e'oas
=, on every day since the war began IN sp''e u
the fact that they had little reward for all 'ne''
pains The announcement that congress "du
passed resolutions formally declaring that s'"'o
Of war existed, was Of course. the most lh''''S'
ing piece OF news but It was not IN the nature VI
a sensation. for 1t had all been expected, ana inc
knowledge that it had been done scarcely aroused
a thrill The thousands who watched with easie
eyes the bulletins. spent great deal OF ~,
time in speculatiO with their nele hoI
tho prOha be future course Of the I Wl'u ''thn,7
%avv and Army. Those who had been pr9pttesHS
ing Thai tho PHILIPPINES would be attacked l3unu
had LEFT Hong Kong. and they were not SLOW 10
utter many II TODD YOU SOS 9, x .,r,o
The frequent slight drzzes that fell from UNI
TO tirne rad little effect the anxious 0pser.tva~
and even less on the display OF flags ana DuhlInc
throughout the city. Every pubic oullnlng nov
shows the National cOlOrs all dav ana VII con, con
tinue to do so. days 10 tho week ihds.llte
ProfusA as the display now Is. II VIII doup'SS W.
instantly Increased upon the announcement OF any
jn.portant victory obtained by the American navy
over its enemy Meanwhile. the flag manulac'uttei.s
are away behind their orders and VIII run th'l'
factories day and night 10 eaten up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
BISHOP HARTZELL on THE WAR.

At the close OF the Methodist preachers meeting.
al No 40 Fifth-ave. yesterday. Bishop Hartze re-
ferred TO the Spanish American war in the follow
ing words
Although at the opening OF what may
prove 10 be a great struggle cannot help thinking
that the best course that could be adopted was
adopted. There are many things worse than war.
The thing which above all others strs my heart in
connection with the impending war is the fact that
our young men Will be compelled 10 endure the Gu
ban climate. Only those who have endured tropi-
cal climate know fully what IL is. The rainy spells
are, perhaps the worst OF il. For days and days
nothing but rain. During such periods | have fire.
Quently been forced to swim my horse across hugo
Ioos OF water. Think OF the sunerngs our Army
would DO forced to endure
1t seems 10 that If we must invade Cuba somo
arrangements ought TO be made by which the in
surgents or the people living along the Southern
coast should be called upon 10 endure the climate
We ought hail the impending crisis with con-
siderable satisfaction II IL Is the whereby the
North and South shall become more closely united.
] am pleased to think that In the coming struggle
all will wear the blue think Fitzhugh Lee should
be put in command not only Of the Southern but
the Northern soldiers as WELL side by side with our
coiored troops.