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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Mitt. Hendrix Insane.

Joseph Aware came to town Thurs
day and informed the County Court
that Mitt. Hendrix, residing on Bean
Greek, 9 miles north Of town, was
taken violently insane Wednesday.
He struck his wife several times, but
owing to his paralytic condition could
not do her great harm.
For the past year Mr.. Hendrix, who
Is about so years of age, has been af-
fected with paralysis. He returned
from st. Louis, where he was treated,
about q week or ten days ago. BE
was then barely able to walk. 1t ID
thought that his insanity is due to the
effects of paralysis.
MIR. Hendrix was taken to the
Fulton Asylum at 2 O'Clock Friday
His many friends in Mexico, Mo-.
regret very deeply his sad condition
and have hopes that the treatment
which he will receive at the asylum
will greatly benefit both his menta
and physical condition.
J. q. Ware took Mitt. Hendrix tc
the Fulton asylum Feb. II.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Why q New Constitution.


The present constitution of Missouri
was made in 1875. It is OUT Of date,
cumbersome, conflicting and hampers
progress. A new constitution would
accomplish these with other beneficial
results:
1t would permit reduction of the
criminal costs, something that nc
tinkering or patching can now do.
1t would permit an adjustment oI
taxation so that corporations and cap.
italists could bear their just proper
tion of the burdens of government.
1t would permit reform in the
judicial system that would insure
speedy trials.
1t would permit giving the state
right to change of venue, thereby
making possible in certain cases thu
enforcement Of law.
1t would permitreconciling conflict
ing provisions of the constitution
whereby what is wrong In the Lama
| waterworks case would not be righ
In Columbia.
1t would permit the enactment OF
suitable road law.
Il would permit the establishmen
of board Of pardons.
The expense would be inconsiderabl'
as compared with the benefits. Th'
saving in criminal costs In . singh
year would more than pay the cost o
holding q convention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
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 s'ycerinc. What
will it doi L will make
the poer blool of the anamic
rich and red.
twill give nervous energy
to the o erworked brain and
nerves. 1t will add flesh to
the thin form of a child,
wasted from fat-starvation.
1t is everywhere acknowl-
edged as The Standard Of
the World.
soe aaa sr.oc, ell druggists
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists, New YORK.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

him as fickle, but Barnabas was will
ing to take him on another mission
ary journey and give him another
chance to show himself q good SOL
dier of Jesus Christ. We may regret
the difference, but we cannot help to
admire the resolution with which
Barnabas clung to his purpose to take
Mark into the field of labor. We might
add that future events seemed to JUS
tify Barnabas in his decision, for Paul
himself afterward speaks of Mark in
terms of praise and affection.
But we must not let the strong reso-
luteness of Barnabas hide from our
view his commendable humility. He
introduces Saul at Antioch even
though his spiritual discernment may
have revealed to him the fact that
there would come time when Saul
would overshadow him, time when
the record would read ssSaul and Bar
nabas" rather than s'Barnabas and
Saul" We admire the sweet spirit of
self-renunciation which enables the
lesser light to bring out the greater
light even though the lesser will fade
in the increasing brightness of the
greater.
Space forbids the consideration OF
| the boldness of Barnabas. We must
remember, however, that so long as
he and the great apostle were COM
panions they shared alike the tolls,
privations and dangers of the work.
If one was hero the other was also.
Our study closes with the lesson that
the men who labor in silence and OBJ
scurity often do the church her noblest
| service. Barnabas is as necessary as
Paul.
The pupil may outshine his teacher,
but in our admiration for the brilliant
achievement of the pupil we must not
forget his obligation to the one who
| taught him. Barnabas was not the
great missionary of the early church,
but the church is indebted to him for
that missionary. Sir Humphrey Davy's
greatest discovery was Michael Fara-
day. Barnabas' greatest work was
his discovery of Paul's gifts and saw
ing them for the church. There is,
then, in this study comfort and en-
eouragement for the host of humble
and obscure workers. II we cannot
be brilliant and renowned ourselves
we may perchance thrust into the
path of a larger service some one who
shall achieve greatness, and thus we
may attain to something better than
renown-usefulness.
| MaYic0 Mo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
The Mexico Ledger.

From the Patchogus Uong lslan6 Argus.
The Argus is in receipt Of copy OF
the Weekly LEDGER, of Mexico, Mo-,
pubhshed by Mr.. Robert M. White, q
native OF Southampton, L. 1. We first
met Editor White at atlanta, Ca, in
the fall of 1895, and again at the meet
ing of the New York State Press Asso-
ciation at Alexandria Bay, N. Y, last
summer, when he was accompanied
BY Mrs. White and his young son.
Editor White publishes one of the
best newspapers in Missouri, which is
. thorough expounder Of the true
principles of Democracy. Mr.. White
b Corresponding Secretary of the
Missouri State Press Association and
also member Of the National Press
Association. He is also a Knigh,
Templar and a Shriner. He is one oi
the most affable editors we have evel
had the pleasure of meeting and hope
We may have the pleasure Of hearing
from him every week by receiving hi
interesting weekly. The Kansas CitI
correspondent of the st. Louis Repub'
lie, in speaking of the Missouri Pres
Association meeting In session IN tina
city, telegraphs his paper as follows
aR. M. White, of the Mexico LEDGER
who is Corresponding Secretary of thu
Association, arrived in this city thi
evening and opened headquarters IL
! the Coates Hotel. Bob White is ont
Of the best known country editors IL
the state and a convention withou
him would be no convention at all
Is 10 due largely to his efforts that tn,
Association now includes In Its mem
bsrship a majority Of the countr!
editors In Missouri
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
court with the request that they be
spread upon the record and fled
anouo the arcbivea tharaof .,

court with the request that they be
spread upon the record and filed
among the archives thereof.n
Mr.. Hit then read the following
resolutions adopted at the Bar meet
ing Tuesday:
Death comes to sill men. Ii is the
great ieveier that regards neither
rank nor condition. The old and
young alike receive its witnering
touch and pass from our sight.
In this hour OF bereavement we
have met to show our respect for the
memory and mourn publicly the loss
Of brother In our profession. George
b. Mdcfdrlane sleeps Nth his fathers.
Starting from the humble walks of
life, oy indomitable industry and un-
wavering integrity, he achieved all
the honor and distinction the profess
sion can give; and now has gone TO
receive his reward for his moral
worth and Christian character, which
no human hand can bestow, nor hu-
man mind conceive-the Masters re-
ward OF, 'sWell done, good and faith
full servant"
George B. Macfarlane was honest;
he was good; there is not q smirch
upon his record nor stain upon his
character. He was always courteous,
just and fair to all; loving and faith
fri 60 HE fovn;lu Aa q Ionuar ha
faithfully discharged every duty to
his client and diligently protected all
his legal rights 80 far as was consist
emit with good conscience and fidelity
20 the court. His learning, his indus
try, his fairness of mind and unfalter-
ing integrity made him one of the
ablest jurists OF his time. And thus he
passed to his eternal rest; therefore,
by Mexico Bar, be it
Resolved, First. That in the death
Of George B. Macfarlane, we mourn,
in common with the people Of this
great State, the loss OF q pure citizen,
a true friend, an honest Judge and
Christian gentleman.
Second. That We respectfully ten
der to his grief. stricken widow and
children our sincere sympathy in this,
the hour of their great sorrow.
Genr D. Il. Mcintyre then spoke
for some fifteen minutes upon the life
of Judge Macfariane and related an
incident of him as q young lawyer,
showing that it was by industry and
application that he attained such high
rank.
Mr.. George Robertson spoke upon
the late Judges generosity and charity
and related an incident In illustration.
Mr.. w. W. Fry spoke of Judge Mac
farlane's integrity and courtesy, and
Mr.. F. r. Jesse spoke of his excellent
influence upon and example to young
lawyer.
Judge Hughes then made appropri-
ate remarks concerning Judge Mac
farlane's high character and sterling
worth as q man, lawyer and a Judge.
He also referred to his modesty and
his high ability and true genius, and
further ordered the above resolutions
spread upon the reoords Of tho court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Pratsman-Carrico.

Edward Pratsman, of Benton City,
snd Miss Leila Carrico, OF Rush Hill,
1sfs married at the residence OF Geo.
N.iSohnson, on Western Avenue, last
4horsday at 8 O'Clock by Rev. A. A.
Maiiace. They will reside upon Mr.
sessman's farm, south OF Benton
Wy. Both the bride and groom are
niy respected by their many &C.
quaintances.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

The remains Of o. O. Bartley, who
died at Hickory, MISS, last fall, were
brought here Wednesday and buried
st the Bartley burying ground. II
viii be remembered that quarantine
restrictions, on account of yellow fe-
yer, we're on ut the time OF his death
and his body could not be brought
home for burial.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Mrs. W. p. Cant Dead.

On February II, 1898, Mrs. W. p.
Cant died at her home, II miles north
west of Mexico, and her remains were
laid to rest in the cemetery at the
Long Branch Baptist Church. Rev.
W. B. Craig conducted the funeral
services. Mrs. Cant leaves q husband,
one son and one daughter. She was a
consistent member of the Baptist
Church and q most estimabie woman,
highly respected and much beloved
by large circle of friends. The fami-
ly has the deepest sympathy of the
community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
1t is Called to Meet at Moberly, Mo-,
May s, 1898.

Chairman Of State Prohibition party
Charles e. Stokes has issued call foi
q State Convention to meet at Mo-
berry on May 9th for the purpose oi
nominating candidates for Supreme
Judge, Superintendent of Public
Schools and Railroad Commissioner
and electing new State Central Com
mittee.
Prohibitionists are urged to send
large delegations from each county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Did You Make Your Grain-o This way9

Ufu I on MAKE Your 9rain-O THIS WayT
Here are the latest directions: Use
one tablespoonful of Grain-o to two
cups Of cold water. Mix the Grain-O
with half an egg and add the water.
(Be cure to measure.) After the water
gets to the boiling point let boil for
fifteen to twenty minues. Use cream
and sugar to suit the taste. II you
have not cream use hot milk.
A lady said: "The first time drank
Grain-O I did not like it, but after
using it for ten days and forming the
habit, nothing would induce nae to go
back TO Coffee" This is the expert
ence Of all. II you will follow direc-
tions, measure 1t every time and make
it the same, and try 1t for ten days,
you will not 20 back to coffee.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Ex-Gov. WIN. J. STONE is going to
Old Mexico the guest of his friend,
Moses Wetmore, on a months visit.
Mr. Stone is a member of the National
Democratic Committee and while in
Old Mexico will give the silver ques-
ton his close study.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
70 Be Ordained.

The Laddonia Herald says: There
will be . glad time at the Laddonia
Baptist church on Wednesday after
noon, March 9th. Rev. Arthur Burch
viii be ordained for the ministry.
Rev. j. 8. Connor, Of vandalia, viii
preach tns ordination sermon. Other
ministers present will be: Elds. r. M.
shoush, w. A. Bibb, Fl. b. Rice and
In. r. Pittman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Given Two Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Beaver, the
pair who attempted to pass on the
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Gen.
tralia, . check with the forged name
Of Doc Grant to II, pleaded guilty TO
an indictment OF forgery before judge
Hockaday and were given two years
each In the penitentisry this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Mrs. Halev Dead.

Mrs. Ssllie Haley, formerly oi
western Audrain and widow OF. the
late e. q. Haley, died at Kansas City
Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13. Death
resulted from an operation for can
Ger. Deceased was 90 years old and
left one son, John L., aud two Sis
ters, Mrs. Pleas Bush, of Kansas City
and Mrs. Sue Reed, of Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
CONFUSION AND NOT FUSION.
This is How Chairman Cook Worked
the Fusion Racket" in Vernon
County.
"PoPULISTIC NERVE"


From the Nevada CMo.) Mail.
The action of the Populist commit.
tee Saturday, was an element of eur.
prise.
1t was understood from the prev
ious action of the committee in theil
acceptance of the Democratic COM
mittee's tender of the presiding
judgeship, that there would be CO.
operation along political lines.
Subsequent action of Populists
in their recommendation of sena-
toriai candidate, is not only surpris
ing, but savors of a political scheme
that needs to be sifted. 1t does moi
appear to be harmonious.
A silver Democrat can be elected
to succeed Republican in this dis
trict if there is a union of silver
forces.
The Populists of this senatorial dis
trict cast little over sixth of the
vote.
We don't believe the tail should wae
the dog.
In the election of Senator in 1894
the vote stood: Hendrickson (Dem.)
s,o1s; Gray (Rep.-present senator)
6, s,43s; Goss peoples or Pop. ,159.
A Populist cannot be elected Sena-
tor on the Populist vote.
A Democrat can be elected with the
vote of the honest silver men.
Unless there is union of the silver
forces, the chances are that the re-
suit in '9s will be the same as in '94-
the election of Republican.
A silver Democrat is the logical
candidate.
Populist support of silver Demo
crat would not only be a sincere de-
votion to the bimetallic principle, but
good politics.
The Mail believes that the union
OF silver forces would result VIC
toriously for senatorial and congress
ional candidates, which is essential
An honest silver man wants an hon.
est silver representative. Applying
this principle to the test, coupled
with the fact that the Democrats
poll nearly three times the vote oi
the Populists, the logical conclusion
Is that the Democrats should receive
the support of all the silver forces, al
against gold standard Republican.
While the Mail does not pretend
to speak for the Vernon county Dem
ocratic committee on the question
this paper is of the opinion that any
fusion plan that does not embody q
cooperation of silver forces thai
would embrace the senatorial and
congressional action for the election
of silver Democrat, would be no fu.
sion at all-in fact, fizzle and farce
The Democratic committee in its
action rendered the judgeship, ant
this was done, doubtless, to augment
harmonious action of silver forces
There is ne need of it from a strictly
local standpoint, as regards count.
offices, because a Democratic nomi-
nation is equivalent to election ovel
the combined Republican and Popu
list vote.
1t was, therefore, a generous recog
milton of class of voters in harmon.
with Democrats on the silver ques
tion.
Accepting the idea that this tende
was to cement the union of the silve
forces, it was polite and exceedingl!
generous.
However, If the Populists propos
to antagonize the Democrats in thi
senatorial district, Democrats shoul'
enter a vigorous protest against sucl
action.
A silver Democrat should represen
this (the twenty-eighth) district Il
the State Senate, pledged to vote TO
a silver Democrat for United State
Senator.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Correct You Are.
From the vandaiia Mall and Express.

The Nail and Express suggests to
The County Court that an appropri-
etion be made for an exhibition OF
Audrain county products at the
Ifansmississippi Exposition at
Omaha. A small amount only, IL the
money is properly expended, will be
necessary. Nearly all of the Missouri
counties will be represented, and
Andfain county should not lag be-
Ina.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

NUMEROUS and peculiar lying is
being done about the explosion of the
Maine. The proper authorities are
promptly investigating the matter
and Justice administered with firmness
will be the result.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain-O. It Is q delicious, appetlzing,
nourishing food drink TO take the place of cof-
fee. Sold by all grncers and liked by all who
have used It, because when properly prepared,
it tastes like the finest coffee, but Is free from
all its injurious properties. Grain-O aids d.
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
q stimulant, but health builder, and children.
as well as adults, can drink it with great bene-
At. Costs about one fourth as much as coffee.
15c and 25c-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Ledger Worth Big Money to Audrain
County,"
From he Bowling Crcen Times.

FROM tbs bowling tfeen iirnes'
The Mexico LEDGER had a fine write
up Of that city last week. The LED
GER is q first-class paper and the last
Issue will be worth big money to that
town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

THE proper authorities will thor
oughly investigate the Maine disaster.
The blame will be placed where it
belongs and the interests of the coun-
try will be properly looked after.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

size of a small pea.
It grew rapid1y,and
shooting pains ran
In every direction.
] became alarmed
ard con Q u1te d a
good doctor, who
pronounced 1t can
Ger, and said that il
must be cut out.
This ! would not
consent to, having
little faith In the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
The Dangers of Spring

Which arise from impurities In the
blood and depleted condition OF this
vital fluid may be entirely averted by
Hoods Sarsaparilia. THE great med
icine cures all spring humors, boils,
eruptions and sores, and by enrichins
and vitalizing the blood, it overcomes
that tired feeling and gives vitality
and vigor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Blanton Toais and Miss Pearl Cant,
both of nesr Rowena, were married
on Sunday morning, Feb. 13, at the
residence of Gilman Littrei, of Row
ena. Elder ]. G.. Creason ofiiciated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

ORLANDO HIT, in most appropri-
ate address, presented the resolutions
passed by the Mexico Bar in reference
TO Judge G.. B. Macfarlane to the
Circuit Court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

OUR citizens should all read very
closely the letters addressed to Mr.
Orlando Hit and published in to-
days LEDGER in reference to the new
yajlroad
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Mrs. J. n. Davis returned Tuesday
might from Q visit In Mt. Sterling,
Ky. Miss Bessie win not return un-
tn May.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

THE Mexico LEDGER is arranging
to have the entire county thoroughly
canvassed in the interest of the LED
GER. While the weekly LEDGER has
nearly 5000 subscribers there are
still people in Audrain who take no
paper. We are going to try and
place the LEDGER before every read
or In the county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

sndiscriminateu use of the knife. Read
Ing of the many cures made by 8. 9.
s., determined to give that medicine
trial, and after had taken it few
days, the cancer became irritated and
began to discharge. This after awhile
ceased, leaving a small scab, which
finally dropped off. and only healthy
little scar remained to mark the place
where the destroyer had held full sway.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
"FOp TleLald's sSake"
USE FERTILIZERS.
For Your Land Titles Sake
rave YOUR ABSTRACTS MADE
BY
m. B. GUTHRIE,
AhstraCter, Real Estate, Loan
and Insurance Agent,
MEXICO, MO.
m. 3. GUTHRIE,

SOME people are always in favor of
war because they think war "would
not hurt them"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, biiiousness and all liver ills,
Price 26 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Hor. A. 3. HOUSTON, of Mexico,
Mo-, has been appointed a member of
the Executive Committee of the
Omaha Exposition Commission from
Missouri. Mr.. Houston is the COM
mitteeman from the Ninth District
and is taking an active and intelli-
gent interest in Missouri's exhibit.
The people of Audrain county should
lend him their cordial assistance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

THE Mexico LEDGER is very sorry
to learn that our fellow citizen, Mitt
Hendrix, has lost his mind. Mitt has
been sick for years and it is feared will
not live long. He is one of Au-
drains best known, popular and clever
men. We all hope he may recover
his health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

THE Finance Committee, composed
Of B. B. Tureman, VIM. Pollock, Hon.
W. M. Treloar and J. w. Trimble, now
has the subscription papers for the
purpose of raising money to build a
new Presbyterian church in Mexico.
The members of the church should at
once see the members of this commit
tee and make liberal subscriptions.
Don't wait to be hunted up by the
committee. You are as much inter-
ested as they are.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Crawford & Wilkins, Of the Boston
Shoe Btore, have an experienced
! lsnoemaker with them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
Mexico Ledger Q Credit to the Town

From the Louisiana tMo.i Times.
The Mexico LEDGER last week con-
tanned an exhaustive write mp Of the
different business interests OF that
city. It was Q credit 10 the town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24
A. Real Blood Remedy.

Cancer 10 In the blood and 1t Ii folly
toexpect an operation to cure 1t. S.S.S.
teHa,ankeed fSSs!y vsesfa6lt) Is real
remedy for every
&: &:
Ga. - -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

1ofn, % Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Cald.
- 81 Laddonia, . daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-24

Hoods Pills 3. -. '':.s'::: :. s...,s:. s.s ':s e.