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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

A pension has been granted Mary
M. McCord of $500 per month, as
widow of the late Thomas F. McOord,
her husband, who died in this city on
May 9th, last. On 25th of same month
through her agent, j. W. Howell, she
made application for pension. Under
date of Aug. 3rd, Mr.. Howell was no
titled that pension had been grant
ed. Rather prompt action.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
WHAT THE WAR WILL COST.
Before It Eventually Closes the Ex-
penses Will Have Been Enor-
mous-A Few Figures.

WASHINGTON, August 11.-Spain's
practical acceptance of our peace
terms and the evidence on every hand
In administration circles that the war
10 about at an end has aroused the
They are now en-
gagged In demonstrating what the cost
OF the whole war will have been to the
government when the last volunteer
soldier is at home, the last penny Of
war bond interest paid, the last PEN
sion awarded. Some fairly accu-
rate estimates Of the extraordinary
expenses Of the army and navy dur
ing March, April, May, June, July and
August gave them a. $3.50, 900, 900, Of
which about s1o5, ,oo0, 900 was expend-
ed bstween April IS and August and
$l2S, ,0oo, 600 between April and Aug.
6. Tho latest calculation, based upon
treasury reports and comparisons
with similar expenses during the Civil
war, calculates the war expenses from
April 1, 1893, to April I, 1899, at which
time it 10 assumed all extraordinary
expenses will have ended, and adds
thereto interest and pension charges
growing ont OF the war and an arbi-.
trary estimate of the labor lost by
volunteers entering the army. Ac-
cording to this calculation the war
will eventually have cost the
United States d, ,000, ,o0o, 900. The table
of estimates Of war expenses are:
Current war expenses, April
1, 1888 to April 1, 1899. .$400, ,000, 900
War expenditures Of the
separate states ........ I6,ooo, 900
Citizen contribution to SOL
diers' aid. ................ $4,000. 900
War damage claims against
the government. ........ 10000, 900
Loss Of labor Of 250, 900 vol
unteer soldiers one year. 1o0, ,00o, 600
Interest on war debt. 49,. 10000, 900
Probable new pensions to be
paid ................... 800, ,000, 900
VaIue of the battle ship
Maine. ...,..... s,o00, 900
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

Messrs. Grow and Hawkins, who
bought the stock yards just east OF
Hisey's livery stable, are arranging
to handle mules. These gentlemen
come TO Mexico well recommended
and we predict that they will do .
good business here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THE Klondykers still continue to
come back. Among the latest to start
home are, Jno. Pearson, J. O. Daniel,
DIR. HALEY and Geo. Ridgeway. The
LEDGER claimed all the time that there
was more money to be dug out Of
Audrain county than>put of the Klon-
dyke country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

The new members Of the State DEM
ocratic Committee from this district
are, Edward Glenn, of Pike, and ]. o.
Allison, of Rails. Both good men for
these important places.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

HON. r. H. NORTON Is being men
toned as nominee of the GoldDemo-
Gratis for Congress. We do not be-
lieve the Gold Democrats will nomi-
nate anyone for Congress, as most of
them will vote the regular Democratic
ticket next November.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THE Marshall and Valiant Demo-
Gratis are all happy, and the Demo-
cratic ticket will be elected by an in
creased majority.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

GOLD DEMOCRATS, Bryan Demo-
Gratis, Fusion Democrats, Cleveland
Democrats, Stephens Democrats, Ex-
pansion Democrats, Monroe Demo
Gratis and all other kinds of Demo-
Gratis will vote the regular Democratic
ticket In Missouri next fall. There
should be but one kind of Democrats
Just plain Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You can
a top. For 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 to-day. Try it in
place OF coffee, l6c and Csc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

WILL the gentlemen who believe
that General Merritt asked for $4,000
American troops merely to turn the
Philippines over to Spain kindly rise
and be counted?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

1T is doubtful whether the new
Spanish war debt could be foated
even by usipp pontoons.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

GEN. D. III. MCINTYRE and George
Robertson attended the Audfain coun-
ty Republican convention and en-
dorsed the platform adopted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THE LEDGER reiterates what 1t said
a week ago-keep your eye on ex-
Governor w. J. Stone. He is just
getting started. II there were enough
Democrats like Stone the Democratic
party would get into power again and
atav fhare
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THE SULTAN has expressed desire
to buy some first class American guns
for his navy. Abdul Hamid now is on
the right track; but he can't buy what
he needs, for American gunners are
not in the market.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THERE will be no fusion in the Ninth
Congressional District. The people
will either vote the Republican ticket
or the Democratic ticket. The Demo-
cratic majority will be larger than 1t
ever has been before.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

o. r. MAcFARLANE, of Mexico, was
a member of the platform committee
from this District at Springfield. This
was quite an honor that was bestow-
ed upon a worth young Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
NOMINEES NAMED.
EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG TICKET
PLACED IN THE FIELD BY
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS.
Mr.. Darlington Nominated for State
Superintendent OF Public Schools
McCully Nominated for Rail-
road Commissioner-Sam
Cook for Chairman.
THE TICKET.

THE TICKET.
For Judge of the Supreme Court, Long Term
William C. Marshall, st. Louis.
For Judge of the Supreme Court, Short Term
Leroy B. Valiant, st. Louis.
For Superintendent OF Public Schools--W. t
Darlington, Springfield.
For railroad and Warehouse Commissioner
William E. McCully, Macon City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

HON. CHAMP CLARK, on account OF
sickness, was unable to attend the
Convention at Springfield, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THE Republicans from different por-
tions Of Audrain county were in Mex
ico Saturday to attend the Republican
convention. They do not expect their
nominees to be elected. They simply
desire to keep their organization in
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

SOME of the dead and wounded at
the Springfield convention may be
numbered among the "casualties' OF
our late war with Spain. Some of the
"stay at homes" find there are dang
ers equal to those experienced at the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

THOSE who are interested in build
ing the Military Academy in Mexico,
and that includes everybody, should
consult with Prof. Clendenin about
the matter at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

SPAIN could not make war very
well, but in making peace she has an
advantage possessed by no other
European nation in recent years; she
is dealing with nation that is mag
unanimous to ward fallen foe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

SOME of the politicians who are
laughing at II. A. Forgey's race for
Railroad Commissioner should govern
themselves accordingly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

If Sam Cook had listened to the
LEDGER he would have been all right
on expansion. Oh, well, Sans ideas
on anti-progress and anti-expansion
are in line with his little pet land-loan
scheme,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill of the doctors. They
may dose patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. 8. s. 8. is the only cure
for this terrible af1iction, because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause Of the disease and forces it
from the system.
Ivas afsfcted With pIoo,, po,sc, .ra e. i.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
Suain win Have Less,

Before the war is over Uncle Sam
expects to have . fine line of Morro
castles Ia stock.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
An Exulanation.

The reason for the great popularity
of Hoods SaT;aparilla hes in the fact
that this medicine positively cures. 1t
10 Americas Greatest Medicine and
the American people have an abiding
confidence in its merits. They buy
and take It for simple, - well 90 serious
ailments, confident that It will do
them good.
Hoods Pills cure all liver Ills.
Mailed for 25c by O. I. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

medicine. and IL cured me completely, build
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this WAS ten years ago. have never
yet had Q e1gu OF the disease to return.
W. NEWMAN,
stanton, Va.
Il Is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing q stiffness and swelling OF the
Joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely Wrecking the system.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
Severe Suffering
Food Would Not Digest and
Caused Cramps
Stomach and Lung Troubles Cured
by Nood's SarsapahJta.

~ had bronchitis and neuralgia Of ths
ston,ach and suffered severely. Iobtained
but little relief from the prescriptions
given nae. Ny food would lie ON my
stomach and cause cramps. I got weaker
Al the time. My mother persuaded ma
totskeHood's sarsspsrilla. The drst bot
tie did me 20 much good that I kspt on
with 1t and now ] am cured Of my stom-
ach trouble and my lungs are all right. I
am % ! can stand tho cold winters much
better than could several years ago. -
Mna. eAILIs ARNOLD, Fnssr, Missouri.
Hoods ss.;sl ss:;;;.
IstAs bsst-in tact the ons True blood Puraaar,
Sold By IN druggists. q; six for o.
Hocdsa Da11e are ths bsss aissr-dnnss
sssS pu,s. aiA digsssioa. a
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
was afflicted with Blood Poison, and the

no good, though I took
their treatment faith
fully. In fact. I seemed
to ge t worse all the
while. I took almost
every social e d blood
remedy, but they didnos
Seem to reach the dis
ease, and had no eject
whatever. I was dis
hsartened, for it seemed
that l would never be
cured. At the advice Of
. friend I then took
8. s. g., and began toim-
prove. / continued the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
The State Poultry Association.

Hon. @. r. Clark 10 in receipt Of o
letter stating that the executive COM
mittee OF the poultry association meets
In Mexico August 10, at 10 q. m, for
the purpose of arranging for the
coming show. The poultry breeders
Of Audrain county should take an In
terest In this matter and assist the as
soclstion IN every way possible.
The poultry show takes place
In Mexico in Decembsr, and we are all
interested in making It success. Oar
people should see that the visitors are
looked after and that their stay In
Mexico is made Q pleasant one.
w. w. Johnson got first prize at the
Mexico Fair on the best SOW and pigs.
Mr.. johnson says he 10 glad to know
that we are going to have . street fair
and says he win make some exhibits.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
BURLINGTON TRAIN HELD UP.
Exposition Flyer Stopped by Six
Masked Non, Who Take the Safe
and Haul it Away.

sr.JosEpH Mo, Aug. 11.-six masked
men, armed with Winchester rifles,
held up the Exposition flyer on the
Kansas City, &c. Joseph and Council
Bluffs railway, branch of the Bur-
ungton, st s:6 tonight. The robbery
took place at the Roy branch cross
Ing, mile and . half north OF this
city, at the exact spot where several
train robbers were killed several years
ago.
All the robbers were masked. They
tagged the train snd placed the engi-
neer and fireman under cover. The
safe, ssid to contain . large som Of
money, was taken from tho express
car and carried into the woods. No
attempt was made 70 relieve the pas
ssnRers Of their valuables.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

Vim. Jones, who ID . prosperous
shoe merchant In Waterbury, Conn.,, 10
the guest OF his parents. Young
Jones IL . hustler and the LEDGER 10
glad 70 know thas he has INST with
prosperity. He Ia delighted to zee
the Improvement made In Mexico
since he lived here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
MOTHERS FRIEND

is the remedy which relieves
women of the great pain and suf-
fering incident to maternity; this
hour which is dreaded as womans
severest trial is not only made
painless, but all the danger is re-
moved by its use. Those who use
this remedy are no longer de-
spondent or gloomy; nervousness
nausea and other distressing con-
ditions are avoided, the system is
made ready for the coming event,
and the serious accidents so COM
mon to the critical hour are
obviated by the use of Mothers
Friend. Kis q blessing to zco0sGn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18
S.S.S!&Yss Blood

the only blood remedy free from these
dangerous minerals.
Book on self-treatment sent free by
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-08-18

nssl~, afe ths best afsas- dinner
ia EssAs plls. aiA dissssoa. -.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
Exporta Increasing.

Washington. March 1S.-Secretary
Gage received the foreign commerce
returns for the first eight months OF
the present fiscal year this afternoon.
and. although 1897 was the banner
year for the export trade of the United
States. the total thus far in lS9S is
$TS.311.S .SSS In excess. The total ex-
ports for eight months reach the enor-
nous sum Of $S13,370.011. For Feb
ruary. 1SoS. the exports were 94.9S1. :
OF. as against $40. .S2l ,OS6 for Feb
ruary. 1897.
The imports seem to fall away as
fast as the exports gain. In February
1897. the total merchandise imported
was valued at 500. 9.231.3s7. while for
the same month in 1898 1t was $a3,-
06o III. For the eight months ended
February - lS9S. there was a fall
ing on of $2S.S06,42S In imports from
the previous year. The balance OF
trade In favor OF the United States
thus far In the fiscal year il $107. u.s.
80.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
PERSONAL BAGGAGE Is FREE.
Cassdiaa Customs Oaselsls WIN Treat tbs
AmsFicsa kssadtksss Lihssaily.


Aasrsesa ksosdiksss Lihssaily.
Washington. March 21.-The Depart
ment OF State In informed by the
United States consul general Mt Otto
WA, Ontario. that the same duties are
imposed on goods destined for the
klondIkc region as are Imposed on
goods Imported Into any other part OF
CANADA. The Instructions to the Ca
madam customs officers touching ON
this matter are as follows:
Wearing apparel. articles of personal
ndornment. toilet articles and similar
personal effects OF persons arriving In
Canada may be pnssed free. without
entry mt customs. ns travellers bag
gage under the provision OF the GUS
toms tarifY, but this provision shnll
only include such articles as actually
accompany and are In the use Of and
as are necessary and appropriated Tor
the wear and use OF the immediate
purpose OF the journey and present
comfort and convenience and shall not
be held to apply to merchandise or ar
ticles intended for other persons or for
sale.
In the absence OF rulings by the
bonrd of customs ms to articles in
cluded In the foregoing regulation,
customs officers at the port OF entry
are TO decide the class and quality OF
the wearing apparel and like articles
in use entitled TO be passed free. un-
der the above provision. having due
regard to the length OF the journey,
and TO the reasonable requirements Of
the traveller for his comfort and con
yenience ON the journey.
Articles OF personal adornment, how
ever, mny be held to include one
watch and the jewciry ordinarily in
use by the traveller.
For traveller to the Elondike region
pair OF blankets and fur robe. and
changes OF apparel for use on the
Journey may he passed free.
Miners gold pans ARE free under
tariff item No. $50 as separntors.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
HOSTILE TO AMERICANS.
IL Leads to all Sorts of Charges Being
Made Against Them

Havana. March 2i.-The Suns Ha-
yann cable says: Miss Claru Barton
has asked from General Bianco per-
mission to establish large farms where
the reconcentrndocs may till the ground
and make n living for their families.
She has offered to give them all the
agricultural tools they may need. II,
Is doubtful whether permission will
be granted. because the plan has
aroused the Spanish 10 great indigna-
ton. They declare Miss Clarn Bar
toms project Is the result OF an annex
ationist plot. El Correo and Ia Union
Constitutional attack the American
lady. saying that under cover OF char
ity she came here 10 conspire against
the Spanish government
The hostility against the Americans is
so great that Diario De Lanarina. In an
energetic editorial this morning. pro-
tests against the idea Of using the
Spanish floating dock TO raise the hull
OF the Maine. Though the dock was Of
fercd TO the Americans by Admiral
Manterola himself and they refused II.
yet there is some talk that Its eject.
iveness in raising the Maine may yet
be tried. Diario says there Is n das-
tardly conspiracy in the American con-
sulate to keep the dock busy now and
TO make It useless as soon us wnr is
declared, ut least for year or two.
An unhappy occurrence has still far
'her excited The public here. Last
night the naval officer Joaquin Rivero,
commanding the gunboat Cometa. was
stabbed twice by an unknown man as
he left the theater. His assailant sue
ceeded in escaping through the crowd
In spite OF all efforts Of the police to
catch him. While some believe that
the affair was wholly personal one.
many ascribe II to political origin.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
NEW BOOKS.

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"Maylon." by Frances Raymond. Is
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"A Cheque for Three Thousand" is
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Horace Everett by Clara LAMA.
Is story OF modern society life well
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The April Century Is to contain
number articles on Pennsylvania coal
mining. one OF them by Jay Hambidge.
the artist. who contributes An Artists
Impressions OF the Coliiery Region"
The Illustrations include views in Lar
timer, where the recent strikes oc-
Cured. and Mr.. H:sn,b!ase has made q
grent number OF Interesting sketches
OF the many types OF people tha, he
found In the collierles. The Italians
are called Hikes and the other for
eigners-Slovaks, Palacks. etc.-are
grouped under the name of Hunks"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-03-26
BLACK JACK GANG.
Tho Outlaws ESr-rmipAt~d by Mormon
settlers In N~N,-o.

Tho Outlaws Exr~rmipHt~d by Mormon
settlers In N~S,-o.
I'll Paso Texas. MARCH, 21.-News
reached here to-day from Casas
Graudcs, Mexico. Of the terrible fate
which had bcfallcn the members OF
Black jacks gang who escaped from
this country several months ago, soon
after their leader was reported slain,
and sought refuge from pursuit by
American officers In ihe businesses Of
the Sierra Mndrc mountains Of Old
Mexico, The Black Jack gang of dcs-
pcradoes and cutthroats for several
years ierrorized the entire border be-
tween here and the Gulf of California.
and 1t remained for the nyen.ing an
gels OF the Mormon colonies In the vi
cinlty OF Cassls Grandes, Mexico. to
hun; down and annihilatc the gang.
On February -. Mrs. A. +. McDon-
aid. n Mormon woman, wife OF a prom
inent resident OF one OF the settlements,
was murdered by two unknown men.
She was storekceper at Round Valley,
nifty miles east OF Casas Graudcs. in
an Isolated locality. The ruiiians split
her head open with n Ratchet, looted
the store. and escaped. The brutal
crime aroused the entire Mormon COM
munity, and the terrible aycngIng m
gels of the Mormon Church. whose
wrath no one was ever known to es-
cape, were commissioned to hunt down
the municrcrs. They secured the
mountains In all directions. on sun
day, March 9Th. the rendezvous OF the
outlaws was located In lonely, unex-
plored region. 100 miles from Casas
Grandcs. During Sunday night the
avengers closed In upon the outlaws,
nine In number.
At daybreak n voice from the rocks
commanded the bandits to surrender.
warning them that resistance meant
death. They had just begun TO stir
when the summons came. They made
dash for their weapons. hut We're
shot down before they We're able To de-
fend themselves. The work OF the
avenging angels was complete. A par
ty OF American prospetors. returning
to civilization. stumbled by accident
upon the camp OF the outlaws several
lays later and counted the dead. They
subsequently learned from the Nor
mon settlers the manner in which the
desperadces We're killed.
The Black Jack gang was the most
desperate. well organized and success
ful band OF outlaws that has operated
In the Southwest in recent years.