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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
SLEEPING ON THE SNOW.

SLEEPING ON THE SNOW.
T. r. Moore, formerly of Benton
City, writes from sheep Camp as fol-
lows: ss
Messrs. Saunders q Kemp, Mexico, Mo.
SHEEP CAMP, ALASKA, April o.
DEAR FRIENDS: / thought that i
would wait until could tell you some
thing about Klondyke, but as We viii
be here for some time, will write
and tell you about our trip. We ar
rived at Tacoma on the 7th Of March.
Had a pleasant trip and the weather
was fine with very little snow only
on the mountains. The scenery was
grand. We left Tacoma on the 7th
on the steamer, City of Seattle, and
as that was my first experience Of
that kind, felt little weak in the
knees, but got along fine. Several Of
the boys got awful sick and tried to
throw mp their shoes, but l was afraid
to laugh for thought 1t would be my
turn next, but am pleased TO say
I made it all o. T., and never missed q
meal. We landed ct Dyea on the 18th,
and have been working toward the
gold fields since then. We haven't
gotten very far yet but have our
goods on the summit and would have
been On the other side, but we have
had an awful storm. There has beer
several now-slides-two close to rs
but they were small and you ought tc
have seen as get out of our tent
but where We are camped there
10 no danger; but between here ant
the summit was awful. There 10 nc
telling bow many there was caught
They have taken out SO and there Il
several more missing that they know
OF. The Missouri party are all vel
and are camped where there lie NJ
danger. We will stay here for som'
thine ~ we Will not take any chances
Several are turning back. Some o
Iour party, fellow from Thompson
Ben Franklin. He was Q homesicl
imam II ever I saw one. i had hin
thinking that ! was anxious to q
back and I guess that he has told 1t
but IL - . mistake for IL is no mort
than I expected. While 1t 10 tough
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

NEW ORLEANS, La, April 2s.--Gen-
eral Graham bas been instructed by
the Secretary Of War to name a mill
tary commission to try the Spanish
spy, John Waltz, captured at Port
Eads while sketching the Notifications.
Major Quinn, the commandant at Port
Eads, says the proof of Waitz's guilt
is conclusive and that the spy wiz be
shot. This will be the first official
execution of the war.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

A YOUNG man in Texas whose father
lives near Sturgeon, after mary fruit
less appeals for money wrote his faith
or last week as follows: "Father, if
you don't send me $50 by return mail
/ shall enlist in the army ana die
fighting" To this the patriotic par
ent replied: "Dear John; 60 ahead
and enlistl If you die for your coun-
try the government will bury you. /
can't afford to.''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

J. E. SIMS, who lives at the head OF
Salt River, will have to entertain the
candidates VINO have to go up that his
toric stream. Heretofore, Judge
Flint has attended to this matter.
Judge Sims in the future will make
the boys feel at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
SCl'Ofula

Il deep-seated blood disease which
all the mineral mixtures in the world
cannot cure. S.S.S. Guaranteed pH,rlr
vegetable } is q real blood remedy for
blood diseases and has no equal.
Mrs. vt. Buck, of Delaney, Ark, had
Scrofula for twenty-five years and most
of the time was under the care of the
doctors who could not relieve her. A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
PRESIDENT STILL HOPES.
Thinks Bloodshed Can Be Avoided II
We Win in the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, ID. o., April "a. Pres
ident Mckinley still hopes to free
Cuba and end the war with Spain
without sending an army into the
Island. He bases his hopes on the
success OF the first naval engagement
to be fought in the Philippines. II
this should be q victory for the United
stefs he believes the powers will
nd compel Spain to submit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
gagement.

THOSE who are in hurry to go to
war before the Mexico Company goes
should volunteer i'll st. Louis. There
is no sense in trying TO induce some
OF our boys to leave school to go to
war when there is no necessity for il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
ADIOS!

Land of garlic and tortillas,
Land of xebecs and mantillas.
Land of mules and smuggled bitters,
Land OF raisuns and of fritterB,
Land of Pedro and of Sancho,
Land of Weyler and Of Blanco,
Land of bull fights and pesetas,
Land of dusky senoritas,
Land of manners stiff and naughty,
Land of Isabella naughty,
Land of Boabdil and Hamil,
Don't you hear your Uncle Sam?
"Git."
-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain-O. Il In delicious, sppetizing,
nourishing food drink 70 take the place OF cof-
fee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all VINO
have used II, because when properly prepared,
1t tastes like the finest coffee, but is free from
all It's Injurious properties. 3rain-O aids al.
gestiou and Strengthens tEe nerves. IL II not
Q muiant, but q health builder. and children.
as well as adults, can drink 1t with great bone
At. Costs about De-fourth al much, ~ coffee.
I5c and &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
Hfll-Huniey.

Miss Elizabeth Hill, Of Keytesville,
and j. W. Hunley,a a prominent banker
of st. Joseph, will be married at the
brides home at p. mon Wednes-
day, May 4. Miss Hill is we'll known
here, having visited Mrs. w W.Fry q
number of times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

In this trying hour patriotic young
women can WELD powerful influence
by emulating the example OF many
firms and announcing that "places
abandoned by young men viii be held
for them until they return.o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
An Old-Time Programme,

The following programme, printed
in the LEDGER Office in 1859 by Mr.. T,
8. Inflow, who worked in this office
then, was to-day handed to us by hit
daughter, Miss Belle Inflow. The prin-
ter was evidently not UP in music, fol
it will be noticed he had eft" for sIl'
Trovatore.
Ultima, Inca rerun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

Batler Guthrie, who took a two
weeks tour through Florida ant the
South with W. w. Fry, returned last
night. MIR. Guthrie took some elegant
kodak views of Southern scenes and
scenery,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
SOLDIERS SALARY.
What the Mexico Boys Will Receive in
the Way of Pay.

The question has been repeatedly
asked since the war talk begun, what
will be the pay received by the volun-
teer troops?
Major Harry Mitchell, of the Second
Regiment N. G. M, who is the recog-
nizeo authority on all matters mill
tary in this section, was asked for a
statement OF the rate of remuneration
for Privates and officers. He replied:
"That is question about which !
have given myself no concern and
really cannot quote just exactly.
The pay in all branches of the volun-
teer services and in all grades of rank
will be the same as obtained In the
regular service.
"The private soldiers will be clothed
and fed and paid $13 month. By
careful attention he can save a couple
of dollars a month on his clothing
allowance.
"Non-commissioned officers receive
few dollars month more than this
sum. Second Lieutenants will draw
about 1925 month with rations !;
First Lieutenants about s135; Captains
about $3.50; Majors about $20s; Lieut..
Colsnels about $225 and Colonels about
$3.50 month. Officers, of course, like
the men, are provisioned-that is, so
many rations are allowed them with
quarters. These rations may be re-
ceived as rations or their equivalent
in money, generally the latter, as the
Officers, el, as a rule, when il is all prae-
own mess"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

WE earnestly advise General Blanco
TO dust off that old sign, "Will Move
About May 1st," and hang it out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

THE LEDGER admires man who
does his duty, no matter how unpleas-
ant it may be. Here'sto Capt. PUNK
EFT, whose duty it was to remain at
hnrne
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

JUsr see what Uncle Sam did in
eighteen minutes OF war with a couple
of ships. Keep your eye on Uncle
Sam when We get into general en-
pnUament.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

THERE are three or four people IN
Mexico who ought to be on the war
board of strategy. They know exact
ly how the war should be conducted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

specialist said he
could cure her, but
he filled her with
arsenic and potash
which almost ruined
her constitution. She
then took nearly
every so-called blood
medicine and drank
them by the wholesale,
but they did not reach
her trouble. Some
one advised her to try
S.S.S. and she yery
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

THE ringing of the church bells in
Mexico every day or so is idiotic, to
say the least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

THERE is no mistaking the patriot
ism of the boys who leave home and
position to fight for $13 month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
"After an atea- Resumed.

cured bottle of hthe grip, / pro-
and began taking it,. ano,ersaparilla
time was able to resume my ahort
Last spring was troubled with tis..
tired feeling, but Hoods Sarsaparilli
soon gave me relief from this difficulty
also." WALTON BLAND, Plattsburg
Mtaaauri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
Lincoln County For Jesse.

Lincoln County For Jesse.
Mr.. ]. v. Williams, of this city, yes
terday received the following teIe-
gram from DR.. J. ]. McEiwee, a prom.
inent citizen of Lincoln county:
Mr.. J. v. Williams, Mexico, Mo-:
OLD MoNRoE, LINCOLN COUNTY
April 27.-Mr. r. r. Jeese's maiorit,
in this (Lineoln county, will be neai
one thousand. DE-. ]. ]. McELwEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

soon found that she had a real blood
remedy at last. She says: eater tax
ing one dozen bottles of S.S.S. am
perfectly well, my skin is clear
and healthy and I would not be in
my former condition for two thousand
dollars. Instead of drying upthe poison
in my system, like the potash and
arsenic, S.S.S. drove the disease out
through the skin, and I was perma-
,o.,x1,- -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

THE Klondyke and Cuban "widows'
will have to get together tor consoia-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
Severe Suffering
Food Would Not Digest and
Caused Cramps
Stomach and Lung Troubles Cured
by Moods Sarss,pariIia.

by HOODS Sarsslpariiia.
al had bronchitis and neuralgia OF the
stomach and suffered severely. Iobtained
but little relief from the prescriptions
given me. My food would lie on my
stomach and cause cramps. got weaker
all the time. My mother persuaded me
to take Hoods sarsaparillA The first bot
tie did me 10 much good that kept ON
with It and now am cured Of my stom-
ach trouble and my lunu are all right. !
am 30 can stand the cold winters much
better than ! could several years ego"
Mrs. 5AILIu ARNOLD, Fraxsr, Missouri.
Hoods ss.:sl ss:';i.
Isthe best-in fA1t the One 1.rus Blood Purieer
Sold By al druggists q; atx for q
Hc~~Js, Dsaa~ are tlie best after- dinner
iIOO0 , rMS pilia aid digestion. e
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
OF THE
Audrain Christian Seminary,
Friday Night. July 8, 1859.

1. Wedding March, The Misses S. Rodman, E.
Alexander, M. Turiey and Prof Buechel.
2. Anvil Chorus from the Opera eft Trova-
tore" Prof Buechel.
3. Salutatory,. Experimentation. Miss NJ. Turiey.
4. The Monastery Bells. Miss E. Alexander.
5. Bell Brandon, (songJ .-.-.- Miss NJ. Turley.
6. The Progress Of Mind. Miss NJ. Rodman.
T. Shells of the Ocean (varia) Prof. Buechel.
s. Valedictory, y,...-...........M Miss s. Rodman.
0. The Convent Bells, tsong) Miss M. Rodman.
10. Duo concertante for two pianos, Miss E.
Alexander and Prof. Buechel.
IL. Comforting Of Degrees.
II. Elegy for the Violin comp. by Prof. b.
Prof. Musselman.
10. Address to Graduates, by the President.
II. Farewell, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by the Choir.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

Hon. ]. A. Potts is able to be oui
after a severe spell of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

IT is very often hard for man to
do his duty. A case in point is the
resignation of Capt. j. w. Plunkett as
Captain of Company Q. Captain
Plunkett was very anxious to go to the
front with his company, but his plain
duty, for reasons not necessary 10
mention here, was to remain at home.
Capt. Plunkett has resigned and Com
pany g will go to the front with new
leader No man could possibly be
more enthusiastic or patriotic than
Mr.. Plunkett.
w. G.. HUTTON, city editor of the
LEDGER, has volunteered and will go
to the front with the Mexico Com
pany. His position on the LEDGER
will be held for him and will be tenn
porarily filed during the war. Mr..
Hutton, who is a son of Hon. j. E.
Hutton, deceased, has been one of
the most faithful workers the LEDGER
has ever bad on its staff and he is just
as popular with the people as he is
with the management of this paper.
He is d young man who " i'll always be
found doing his duty and, as an officer
of Company O, ha will go tn the front
at the first call The management of
the LEDGER at the close of the war
will gladly welcome him back to his
old position at the head of the
reportorial staff. AS soldier he will
be found patriotic, unassuming, true
to his superior officer and never
hinching from the call Of duty. Be-
tween battles Sergeant Hutton will
be war correspondent of the Mexico
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

T. r. McCord, who had paralytic
stroke few days ago, Is slightly bet
tar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

When the last United States census
was taken in 1890 Missouri had more
chickens than any other state in the
Union. There were nearly % million
chickens in the state and more than
million of other poultry. The product
of eggs for that year Ia put at 53 mil
lion dozen, a low estimate for the
number of poultry. At an average
value of twenty cents each the poultry
stock of Missouri was worth In 1890
well, onto million dollars, and at ten
cents a dozen the eggs laid during the
year were worth more than million
dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
Spanish Spv TO be snot,

/ Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsapariila. Cure
oil Ifx,ar ilfa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

IMITATION continues to be the sim
cerest fiattery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
The New Presbyterian Church.


r. M. White, the talented editor of
that enterprising, progressive and
most excellent paper, the Mexico
LEDGER, was here on Thursday last
and made the Herald a hurried but
appreciative call. He was accompan-
led by several other Mexico gentle
men, and they came as ehe represent
atives of the Presbyterian congrega-
tion of that city, which is looking for
a model for the new s15,0 900 house OF
worship to be erected at that place.
The committee made an examination
of our new M. E. Church, South, and
were very much pleased with it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

A. NJ. Harrison is burning 10000
splendid brick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
The Mexico R.bbi.

Rabbi Solomon Scho.nkopf, who
has congregations at Ca-rollton and
Mexico, wants to enlist ,s soldier
but his physician will mo- permit it
He said to a reporter:
"I am not yet a citizen of America
having been over from Russa but two
years, but I should like to fight against
Spanish tyranny. The Jews will fur
nish men and money for this var. II
addition to love of America, here il
a recollection of the bloodiestperse'
cution the Jews ever suffered to Inspire
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
John Sherman.

The New York World says: After
a lifetime of conspicuously able public
service Mr.. Sherman resigns as Secre-
tary of State and retires to private
life. Age and weariness have unfittod
Mr.. Sherman for the r-'<'iuies OF this
strenaoua s--.o and he relinquishes his
fuucuIone to younger and more robust
mon. But in retiring he has the
respect and the gratitude of the entire
country tor the services-matchless
in this generati>n-which he has rem
dered in the Senate and in the Cab
met. Long life. to sou, John Sherman!
May you long epjoythe repose that is
the proper reward It a thoroughly
well spent life!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
The Law of Blockade.

From the New York World.
There are complexities in the law oi
blockade, but its essentials are simple
enough.
1. A blockade must be proclaimed
SO that ships of all nationalities may
be notified of its existence.
2. Ships already at sea when the
proclamation is made must upon ar
rest be notified and permitted to de-
part for some other than the blockade
port. Until such notice the ship ia
not liable to capture.
3. Ships so notified, and all ships
sailing aften procla nation of blockade
has been made, are liable to capture
upon attempting to pass the block
ade.
4. In case of capture they and their
cargoes are confiscated, but neither
their officers nor seamen, if ship car
ries neutral flag, are subject to any
other penalty. They are guilty of no
crime.
5. No neutral nation is bound to
respect any blockade till it has been
made effective. If it is not SO neutrale
resent and resist the seizure of their
ships attempting to trade with paper
blockaded ports.
6. Ships of the enemy are subject
to capture anywhere at sea, without
reference to the ports from or to
which they are going. Neutral ships
are subject to capture only when try
ing to break the blockade.
This for inform afiou
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
CHAMP CLARk'S LETTER
Democrats Win a Great
Victory In Congress.
WON CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
Grosvenor the Most Intense Par
tisan In the House.
PATRIOTISM OF THE s0UTHERNERs
Outshone the Love of Country Exhibited
WON CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
PATRIOTISM OF THE s0UTHERNERs

Outshone the Love of Country Exhibited
by Northern Republicans-In the Future
There Should Be No Question as to Our
Foreign Policy-European Powers Ten
ants at Our Will
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05
A Real Blood Remedy.

S.S.S. never fails to cure Scrofula,
Eczema, Rheumatism Contagious Blood
Poison, or any disorder of the blood.
Do not rely upon simple tonic to cure
a deep-seated blood disease, but take Q
real blood remedy.
Our books
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

Dssf~ are tlie best afser- dinner
A lS pills. I'D digestion. "a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-05-05

Ultima, Inca reruna.
The sun., 1898-11-17
MUNICIPAL COURT CASES.
Heavy Fines Imposed by Judge
Ball in a Number of Instances,
Cases Continued.

At last nights session of the Municipal
Court, the case of Edward Kayanaupb.
charged with corner lounging was dis
missed.
Robert McKidden, charged with keep
ing a disorderly house, was fined $40
and costs
In the case of Detective William r..
Jones, Judge Ball decided that he had
exercised HE regular vested authority in
arresting James Long.
At yesterday mornings session the
case against Moses We'll for acting dis
orderly towards Mrs. Emma C, Black
way was continued for further investipa.
tion.
Michael Spe"anza, an Italian barber
was fined 500 and sentenced to six
months imprisonment for inhuman
treatment towards James Martin, l6-
year-old boy.
Henry Giles, colored, was fined $40
for throwing dishes and other things
ont of his house while in a passion,
John Callahan pleaded guilty to the
larceny OF bride valued at $i.5O, the
property of Harry Clayton, and was held
in $2OO bail to answer the charge at the
upper court.
Arthur Rawlston, accused of trespass.
ing on the property of the P, W. 4 B.
railroad Company, was discharged, as
was also Mary E. Lawrence, colored, ar.
rested as a homeless girl, and arrange
ments are being made to send the latter
to her father, who is said to live at
Church Hill, Md.
Joseph MCCARTHY, who was accused of
being connected with crowd of bows
who have been upsetting barrels and
boxes on King street, was discharged
with caution.
Charles Potter, a soldier, Andrew
Dougherty, John Dunn and John Gil.
lesple were each fined 81 for drunken.
ness.
The sun., 1898-11-17

THIS statement is surprising, but in
reply to it we are informed by an Ad-
dicks Republican organ that "the COL
ored citizens are no longer to be taken
as class That "thcy are now simply
individual voters and they have as much
right to exercise the right of franchise as
any white citizen"
While the strict truth OF this assertion
from a legal standpoint, is not to be de-
MED, it does not apply to the real facts
OF the situation as so surprisingly re-.
vcaled by the figures OF the last election
The grave question is whether this
large negro vote, which is solidly Repub-
liCan, may not become force for evil to
the State. Admitting that at the recent
election it was. cast in the right direction,
at the very next election it may be cast
altogether in wrong direction, for it is
with the Republican party at all times,
right or wrong.
Thus, the Republican party, with evil
candidates and evil Intentions might
win victory that would be directly
against public policy, through this solid
negro vote
When the Republican party is right
uhu ebS DSHlocioVic paiVy NlOlS, Ulc
former should be able to win without
this solid negro vote. But when the Re-
publican party is wrong and the Demo-
cratic party right, then the former
should not be permitted to win by virtue
ofthis solid negro vote. 1t is vote that
knows but one thing political, and that
is the Republican party.
This subject may well appeal to the
attention Of thoughtful voters, for some
day it may rise up as grave political
cvil.-Ere,y Eps'ing.
Addicks will not be the next United
States Senator from Delaware. That is
the fiat which has gone forth from the
highest quarters of the Republican party
OF Delaware, and it will be adhered to
strictly and without any notifications.
Addicks may give his enemies more or
less trouble before they succeed in elect
ing Senator. Ee may even prevent it
altogether. But, come what may, he
cannot and will not be elected. The
The sun., 1898-11-17

When the next General Assembly
meets on the second Tuesday in January
1899 it is more than probable that they
will have troubles OF their own.
With the Senate Democratic by ma
jority of one and the Legislature Repub
lican by majority OF eleven, there il
very little prospect of any new laws be
ing enacted during the sixty day session
of the General Assembly.
Already the Democratic Senate is en-
gagged in laying plans whereby they can
defeat all bills passed by the Legislature,
and it is imimated that Governor Ebe
". Tunnel will assist them in their
scheme of blocking legislation.
For the past few days rumors have been
flying thick and fast on the part of the
Democrats in the Senate that they would
turnjthe trick, and it is stated on good au-
thority that they will resort to anything
in order to foil what the Legislature asks
for.
The United States Senatorial contest is
also attracting unusual attention, and
the principal question now asked is
'Wbo will succeed Hon. George Gray"
If the work Of Chairman Hugh G.
Browne, of the Regular Republican State
Central Committee within the past few
days counts for anything the proba-
bilities are that Hon. George Gray will
succeed himself.
The Administration has demanded this
OF the Regular Republicans, but whether
or no they can live up to the promises
made at the beginning of the campaign
is mooted question.
Although Colonel Henry A. du Pont is
presumably a candidate for the United
States Senate still it is said he would not
be averse to Mr.. Gray, providing he
ascertained that he could not develop
sufficient strength to make the place.
The colonel will, no doubt, find this
out in caucus for it is well-known fact
and one that cannot be denied that J
Edward Addicks on a joint ballot will
probably have majority vote.
1t is also claimed that the Administra
tion forces or Regulars may be tricked
on their own game but whether this will
occur or not remains to be seen.
The sun., 1898-11-17

The publication in yesterdays Erc,y
Erening of the negro vote of Delaware in
its relation to the Republican party,
showing, in each hundred, the proper
tion of the total negro registration to the
total Republican vote, has created great
deal of interest. Few people had any
idea that the proportion was so great.
In order to present the matter in COM
pact form, we herewith reproduce the
figures in Il table: