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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
EMBRACE ALL THE ISLANDS.
Scope of Instructions to the Amer
ican Peace Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Sept. 29.-The
President is quoted by represents
tive who saw him this morning az
admitting what has been asserted in
dispatches, that the scope of the in
structions to the American members
of the Paris peace commission ex-
tended to the American ownership OF
the entire group of Philippine Islands
The commissioners are instructed in
writing to take nothing less than the
Island of Luzon.
1t is expected that when they de-
mand this and propose to circum-
scribe Spain on the rest of the islands
by forbidding her to dispose of them
to any other power, she will very
willingly consent to part with all oi
them without more ado.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Mexico Audran County, Missouri
THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Fifteenth Session Was Held ct Union
Church, This County = Some
Historical Facts.

The fifteenth session OF the Audrain
Baptist Association was held Tuesday
and Wednesday OF this week at Union
church, about nine miles southeast Of
Mexico. The association included In
its membership Representatives of "a
churches with 2,179 members.
The association was organized in
Mexico in 1884. O. FL. Hardin was
moderator four years until 1855 when
A. NJ. Vardeman was eletced. In 1889
Gov. Hardin was elected again and
served three years. In 1892 J. A.
Guthrie was elected moderator at
Martinsburg and has been elected an
nually since that time. The clerks
have been joel Guthrie, J. o. Arm
strong, F. W. Houchens, ]. 8. jesse,
J. e. Jesse. J. E. Jessehas served
since 1892.
The meeting of 4 Baptist associa-
tion involves many interesting and
attractive and helpful things, and If
the weather be favorable, the assem-
bly,. is sure to be large. Hospitality
abounds. Delegates and visitors are
always provided for with extravagant
cordiality. Dinners on the ground
are among the historic features of the
association. Everybody who comes
is supplied with beef roast. fried
chicken, with sweet ham and sweeter
honey with pies of pumpkin, peach and
apple, with cakes and pickles. The
best that thrifty wives and cultured
daughters can provide is dispensed
with abounding hospitality at the
Baptist association.
At Union church Rev. E. 8. Gibbs,
of Mexico, is pastor. He and the peo-
pie were of one mind in providing
delightful things for this weeks meet
ing. Such families as that of Thos.
Crum, W. H. Kesler, J. P. Kesler,
Fred Tomkins, John Dishman and
others were busy in seeking COM
Portable things for their guests.
Among the delegates were: G. FL.
Utterback, of Vandalia; r. O. Carter,
eff Rowena; J. W. Roy and w. T.
Fuqua, of Hutchison; g. T. Scheiffer,
of Molino; ]. D. Pryor, of WEIGH; J..
7. Burns, of Sturgeon; E. F. Beatty,
of Cant; W. o. Hostetter, of Farber;
B. D. Brown, of Benton; J. G. Craw-
ford, of Youngs Greek; I. B. Jesse,
of Hopewell, and many, many others.
Among the preachers present were:
w. ]. Jesse, G.. B. Smith, j. D. Pritch-
EFT, ]. A. Riney, A. e. Burch, E. B.
billiard, Jere. ]. Griffin, F. M. Shoush,
T. M. Walton, II. Hatcher, M. J..
Breaker, James Reid, 81. B. Rice, j.
8. Conaer, P. H. Taylor and E. j.
Sanderson.
The next meeting will be at West
Cuivre church in the eastern part of
the county.
From Mexico many people went to
Union church, among whom were
Alderman Board, ]. B. Owen, J. W.
Dobson, G. A. Witherspoon, T. B.
Hit, Thos. Barnett and others. The
ladies were there in the majority.
There were Mrs. M. L. Jones, Mrs.
Lucy Graham, Mesdames F. P. Van
Ness, ]. ]. Weimer, T. Il. Winans, j.
T. Fields, r. Bridgeford, Warren Har-
per, A. G. Turner, Jas. Clacher,
James Lewis, @. A. Witherspoon,
Rose Forrist, T. M. Walton, William
Harper, E. s. Gibbs, David Staples,
T. B. Hit, ]. E. Jesse, T. V. Ellis, N.
R. Pittman and others. N. r. P.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
THEY ARE FAR APART.
No Certainty That Spanish-American
Hostilitles Are Ended Philip
pines at Stake.

PARIS, Sept. 80. The American and
Spanish peace commissioners are dam
gerously far apart on the questions at
issue. Some French diplomats who
have conversed with both the Spanish
and American members even assert
that unless one side or the other backs
down on material points the war 10
evidently not over.
The Americans may yet have to
sustain their demands with a naval
demonstration.
The position taken by Spain 10 be-
lieved to account for her desire to
keep Blanco In Cuba as long as pos
sible. With his large army he could
seriously embarrass the United States
should negotiations be declared OF.
French influence, however, which 10
very potent In Madrid, is that the
Spaniards will accept the inevitable
and be reasonable. Frenchnen are
indignant at their Spanish friends for
having learned so little from their
defeat.
1t has been repeatedly suggested to
the Spanish commissioner during the
last few days that frank confession
Of the helplessness and an appeal to
the magnanimity of the victors would
secure for Spain the most liberal pos
sible terms.
But the Spanish leaders rejected the
suggestions as absurd.
The Spanish demands are stated to
be substantially as follows:
First-Nothing beyond port and O
coaling station In the Philippines TO
be ceded to the United States.
Second-A favored tariff In all her
lost territory for Spanish textiles.
Third-The power whose sover-
eighty prevails at Manila to bear the
entire Philippine debt and shall part
of the islands remain to Spain, she
may sell to any other power.
Fourth-The entire Cuban debt
prior to the last revolt to be saddied
on Cuba,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
CAPT. YOUNG DEAD.
Ante Mortem Statement as to ths
Cause Of tho Assault.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Sept. 2s.--Capt. Tom
Young, the one-armed ex-C Confederate
Of Lexington, Mo-, who was stabbed
last night by J. n. McManigal In the
Tivola saloon, died at $3.50 tonight at
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas hospital.
An ante -mortem statement made by
Capt. Young during period Of per-
feet consciousness, which was taken
down by one Of the delegates to the
Confederate Veterans reunion, indi-
Gates that the assault was entirely
unprovoked by the old soldier.
McManigsl, 1t appears, took afiront
at Young because he looked into wine
room where he was sitting with two
women. McManigal followed Capt.
Young to the bar, and, after q few
commonplace remarks, exclaimed,
''Take that and CO." at the same time
stabbing the veteran In the left breast.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
WONDERFUL HEAT IN KANSAS.
1t Warps Roadbeds and Renders the
Railway Travelling Very
Dangerous.

TOPEKA, KAN, Sept. H.-The heat
here during the last three days has
been terrific. Passengers who come
on the Union Pacific train from the
west tell story that seems incredi-
BILE, yet vouchsd for by reliable men /.
At Bellevue the heat so warped the
rails that the passing Of the train over
the main track was made impossible
for the time, and q side track waa
utilized which stood in the shade OF
the buildings.
Near Silver Lake at two different
points the rails bent out like q bow
and moved the ties q half foot over
on the roadbed. The train men, as
sisted by the passengers, were COM
PEELED to use q stout chain and hand
spikes to hold the rails In plumb
while their train passed over the de-
fection. The train came to Topeks
behind time and the passengers re-
port q thrilling ride.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
A Solid Train of Silver,

CHICAGO, Sept. 2s.-A train bearing
10, ,000, 900 ounces of silver bullion from
Philadelphia to San Francisco, is soon
to mark q new era In tne Federal Gov
ernment's method of transporting the
precious metals between its mints.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip,of the
Treasury Department, has been in
consultation with Western railroad Of
ficials, and the shipment is to be made
on q special fast freight train guarded
by Federal soldiers and detectives. 1t
is supposed that hereafter freight and
not express, will be the method of
shipment.
The Philadelphia mint lie being run
to it's full capacity, coming gold both
foreign and domestic, which has been
pouring In at Q surprising rate and
the intention 10 to transfer 10000, 900
ounces Of silver to the Pacific coast.
This amount means over $50 tons or
fifteen ordinary carloads.
The express charges on any such
quantity at anything like schedule
rates would be an item which even
the United States treasury could afford
to figure on saving.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

SUPREME JUDGE CAN'T, referring to
the ex- Confederate Reunion ut Seda-
lie, Mo-, said:
"Have you thought whata moment-
ous sight that was - three distinct
organizations marched together down
the streets OF Sedaila yesterday.
There were the heroes Of the present
war; you, the veterans Of the Oonfed-
crate army, and the remnants OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic, al
marching in the same step and to the
same music. Proud "a an that am
from the South and proud - i am that
I followed Jackson, feel still prouder
to-day that I live In . country that
has the maniiness TO forget the past
and live In the future. No other
people on the globe could have lived
through what We did, como ont ruined
~ We did, and In the short space Of
thirty three years could have rebuilt
homes, factories, schools, churches;
In brfsf, have rehabilitated them
selves, and then shake hands with the
men who wrought the destruction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
STREET FAIR PREMIUMS.
Some Nice Ones Offered by Hord Il
King, the Hardware Merchants.

Following 10 q list Of Street Fair
premiums offered by Hord & King,
the hardware merchants on the east
side Of the square:
One nickel. plated cook stove, val
ued ct $25, for the best bushel OF
Irish potatoes.
One John Deere plow, valued at $15,
for the best IL ears Of corn.
Forty rods of wire fencing, valued
ct $12, for the best Poland. China SOW
1 year and under 2.
One air tight wood heating stove,
valued at $40, for the best exhibit oi
Hereford cattle.
One Alaska refrigerator, valued al
$12, for the best SOW and 8 pigs.
One Banquet lamp, valued at s5, fol
the best Poland China boar year and
under 2.
Three hundred pounds Of Phoenix
horse shoes, valued at s15, for other
ex hibits.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
What is Scott's Emul

What is Scott's Emul-
sioni
1t is the best cod-liver oil,
partly digested, and COM
bined with the hypophos-
phites and glycerine. What
will it do? 1t will make
the poor blood of the anasmic
rich and red.
twill give nervous energy
to the overworked brain and
nerves. 1t will add flesh to
the thin form Of a child,
wasted from fat-starvaticn.
1t is everywhere acknowl-
edged as The Standard Of
the World.
SOC. snd ss-oo. Ill druggists,
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, Ns~ York
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
REGULARS WHILE YOU WAIT"
Only Twenty-Four Hours Required
Now to Make Over Volunteer
Soldier.
From the Kansas City Star.

By virtue of an order received to-
day by Lieutenant Moore of the Fiji
teenth infantry, who is In command
Of the recruiting station here, II will
require only twentysfour hours for
any member of the volunteer reg
iments of the army to be transferred
to the regular army, providing, OF
course, that he passed the physical
examination. A telegram il sent by
the volunteer to the adjutant general
Of the army, the applicant is discharg-
ed and then he eniists as regular.
Eleven men have passed the physie-
al examination under Lieutenant
Moore, and six of them were members
Of the Third and Fifth regiments.
There is an unusual number OF boy
applicants, from 1s to 20 years Of age.
The war fever is still In their veins.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
CHILDREN STARTED THE FIGHT
Mrs. George Ewing, Who Killed Her
Sister-in-Law, Has Confessed.

MARYvILLE, Mo-, Sept. 29.-Mrs.
George Ewing, who shot and killed
Mrs. Frank Ewing, her sister in law,
Monday, has confessed. Mrs. Frank
Ewing was the guest Of Mrs. George
Ewing. A quarrel, started by children,
was taken up by the women. George
Ewing asserts that he had two revolv-
ers, one of which was self-acting, the
other one not. Both women, Mrs.
Ewing says, made q rush for the
revolvers. She succeeded in getting
the good one and shot her sister-in-
law. She says that Mrs. Frank Ewing
tried to FIRE the revolver but It would
not work.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

And here tonight 10 q third pathetic
mourning Of . whole people over their
lost cause, around the bier of its last
and adopted representative.
"Comrades Of 1861 to 1866, is it not
about time for Us also to go2 Our
record is In the past, which has already
gone into history, at the bar OF whose
searching criticism We must stand
either approved or condemned. What
do we here In the future which belongs
only to our children, and over which
We have no control? With true Amer
ican pride We witness the triumph of
our country's recent warfare by land
and sea with distant Spain. But what
does even this forebode2 Does 1t
open scenes in the far future which no
prophetic eye can yet discern? Does
1t mean our driftingint the complica-
tions of European political intrigue?
Does 1t embrace colonial possessions
in the islands Of the sea and ON distant
continents, an outlet for American
enterprise and commerce? Does it
insure growing centralism at home
necessary for the concentration of
power, and shall q proud imperialism
throw its purple skirt over this western
continent?
"Shall all the doctrines of our fore
fathers drift thus into ancient and
hoary traditions? Or what is better
to think of, with the strong, practical,
original statesmanship, which has ever
characterized the American people,
deal with the problems Of the future
in such q way that the future will not
be with them simply the repetition of
the past In history?
There was great and original
statesmanship which in 1776 carved out
the American republic with its glorious
American freedom. Possibly the same
practical genius may mold the future
for us with equal success. God grant,
II it be an American empire At last,
there may be American progress and
freedom, bearing Christian civilizc,
ton to the ends of the earth, OF one
thing at least the world may be
assured: That no hearts Will beat
truer to American interests and our
national glory than the hearts which
now in Confederate camps keep to-
night their lodge of sorrow"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
A Farmers Insurance COMPANY.

PARIS, Mo-, Sept. 2S.-At the annual
meeting of the Monroe County Farm
ers' Insurance Company here yester.
day afternoon B. F. White was elect.
ed president, John NJ. McGee, vice.
president; M. z. Outright, secretary;
B. 2. Dry, treasurer. The secretary'e
report showed> that 1000 Monroe
county farmers carried insurance ag-
gregating one million dollars in the
association. This is net increase ol
s115, 600 last year. The association h
six years old, and was organized te
combat the high rates Of the old lins
companies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

DURING the last week we have en-
rolled about Q dozen new subscribers
for the Evening LEDGER, all unsolicit-
ed. The LEDGER, both Daily and
Weekly, has more subscribers to-day
than ever before In the history Of
these publications.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Recording Secretary n. .. A

The Missourians ct the National
EDITORIAL Association offered the name
Of B. NJ. White, Of the Mexico LED.
GEE, for Recording Secretary, and he
wns elected 10 that position by accla-
nation. Mr.. White has made 90 good
. secretary for the state association
that there h NO doubt about his Civ
tng satisfaction In his new respond
biiity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
MEETING OF PREsBYTERY.
A Pleasant and Profitable Session Held
at Augusta Church, Galloway
County.

The Prssbytery of Missouri met at
Augusta church, Galloway County,
Sept. "a, and continued its sessions
until 12 O'Clock Thursday, Sept. 20.
Tho meeting was q delightful one.
The retiring moderator, Mr.. Walter
Williams, had requested DR.. J. T.
Cowan to preach the opening SER
mon. It was q treat to listen to DIR.
Cowan Ia his rich unfolding of the
Word.
Rev. J. A. Creighton, of Montgom-
cry City, was chosen moderator and
Rev. J. F. Fenley, Of Keytesville, was
elected stated clerk. The business of
the Presbytery was transacted qui-
city. The only question calling forth
much discussion was the matter of
home mission work. 1t was finally
determined by the Presbytery to
raise during the coming year 81, 900
for this work, all of this money to be
expended on work within the bounds
of Presbytery, except 800 which
will 60 to the Synod's Home Mission
Committee to be used In its work
throughout the state.
Rev. J.. r. Bridges, of Columbia,
resigned to Presbytery his pastoral
charge Of the Columbia Presbyterian
church. He viii take charge of the
church In Orlando, Florida. We re-
gret to lose so able and earnest min
lister.
The entertainment of Presbytery
afforded by the members of Augusta
church was according to the proverb-
ial abundance Of country people. Ev-
cry attention was given that was
needed to make the delegates feel at
home and the supply Of good things
showed q liberal spirit. It was the
good fortune Of your correspondent
to fall to the care Of Mr.. w. N. Peters
and his good wife. They are models
the former In his farming-the latter
In her house. Everything about the
place in in good condition and there
are everywhere the evidences of
thrift and industry. Missouri needs
more farms and homes managed and
kept like this one near Shamrock,
Galloway county. A. A. W.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Smith Charged VITA Arson.

I STURGEON, No., Sept. 2s.-Upon
afIidavit OF his wife, John Smith was
arrested last night, charged with
burning M.G. Robinson's livery stable
on the night Of September 1s. Sew
eral other arrests will follow and the
truth concerning ths many fires in
this town win be brought TO light.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Cant Free Silver Club.

On Friday night, Oct. :, the Cant
Free Silver Club will meet and re-
organize. That night Capt. Allen and
Rhodes CLAY will address the Cant
Club. On the night Of October IA P.
II. Cullen and H. L. Buckley will speak
ut Cant. On Oct. q O. F. Clark and
John d. Orear will address the Cant
Club.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Her Twenty-Fifth Child.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 2s.-Mrs.
Samuel swartwood, wife of railroad
brakeman, residing at Mountain Top,
this county, gave birth to her twenty
fifth child last night. OF the large
number of children born, only two
sets were twins. Three of the children
died. The rest are in good health.
The father says he is the happiest man
on earth with his large family.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

THE Democratic Club at Cant will
reorganize Friday night and get ready
for good campaign work. Every club
in the county should come to the front
and make things lively between now
and election
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

IT was Ben Harrison who said that
the worst enemy this country had was
wealthy tax-dodgers. He should at
once address . copy Of his tax-dodg-
ing speech 10 "Col. T. Roosevelt, care
Of Tom Plat, New York;
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Had Many Troubles.

"Dizzy headaches troubled me 80 I
could hardly walk. also had ague
and broke out with sores every sum-
mer. / was very drowsy at times and
was troubled with sour stomach.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla these
troubles have all disappeared" JANE
MoULDER, Coelleda, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

1T would bs pathetic in the extreme
IL We should become involved In Q
controversy Win Spain over the quss-
taon whether the remains, or alleged
remains, OF Christopher Columbus are
personal property or real estate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

A TROUBLED New Yorker writes to
q Gotham lawyer to inquire what be
shall do, a. his wife has deserted him
and he "cannot afford the expense of
q trip to Dakota to get divorce. "
Perhaps he could get one by mail at
fair rates II he explained the situation
to the Dakota people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

The next Missouri Legislature will
undoubtedly be Democratic, but the
Missouri Democrats will have to do
wonderfully well to keep up with the
Arkansas Democrats. The Arkansas
Legislature stands 12s to 2 on joint
hall
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

The Democrats OF New York have
nominated Mr.. vanwick, brother Of
Mayor Vanwick, of New York, for
Governor, and he will make things
lively for rough rider Roosevelt.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

MEXICO ought to have about three
circuses year. 1t gives us an idea Of
how many people live In this part Of
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
S.S.S.tTfsse tTse Blood

being Purely Vegetable, goes direct to
the very cause of the disease and q per-
manent cure always results. It is the
only blood remedy guaranteed to con-
tain no potash, mercury or other dam
gerous minerals.
Books mailed free by Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

THAT Belvidere man who says he
has "invented from milk substitute
which will supplant eggs In every
particular" may mean well, but when
We want fried spring chicken we
shall place our order somewhere else.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

About 20 out of every 1o, 900 persons
60 crazy; 10 out of the same number
are idiots; deaf and dumb; consump-
tion kills IL and child birth kills one
mother in 10, 900,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
Crippled by
Rheumatism.

Those who have Rheumatism find
themselves growing steadily worse all
the while. One reason of this is that
the remedies prescribed by the doctors
contain mercury and potash, which ul-
timately intensity the disease by caus-
ing the joints to swell and stitfen,
producing severe aching of the bones.
8. 8. s. has been curing Rheumatism
for twenty years-even the worst cases
which seemed almost incurable.
capt. y. Is. Hughes: the popular railroad
conductor, OF Columbia, s. O.. had an expe-i.
ence with Rheumatism which convinced him
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain. o when you please and sleep like
a top. Fer Grain.O does not stimulate; it
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and
tastes like the best coffee. For nervous per
sons, young people and children Grain-O is the
perfect drink. Made from pure grains. Get
package from your grocer day. Try 1t in
place Of coffee. l5c and Csc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

Tn q . tnero Is only one
cure for that painful dis
ease. He says: ~ was q
great sufferer from mus
cular Rheumatism for
two years. I could get
no permanent relief
from any medicine pre-
scribed by my physician.
i took about a dozen bot
ties OF your 8. s. s., and
now l am rs we'll as l
ever was inmy life. lam
sure that your medicine
cured me, and l would
recommends to any one
- - ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-10-06

SAINT MATTHEW QUAY has also
been an applicant for an investigation
of the charge that he sold "appoint-
ments" as postmaster.