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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

CONGRESSMAN DocKERY, speaking
in favor of the $50, 000, 900 appropria-
ton for defense of this country, made
a most admirable speech, in which he
said:
"The time for discussion has passed
and the hour for action is arrived.
Confronted, as we are, with the pres
emit emergency, I believe that no
Am erican citizen will falter or hesi-
tsGe. Divided, we may be among our
selves, upon questions of domestic
policy; as to our relations toward
other nations, we present an I'M
broken front. Party lines fade away,
and we are ready on this side of the
chamber to join the other side in sup
port of all proper measures to protect
the country and uphold the national
dignity and the national honor.
''This bill places at the disposal OF
the President for the national defense
CSC, oO0, 900. 1 supported it in commit
tee; it was reported unanimously,
and 1 give 1t my hearty and enthusi-
astic support now. I am willing now
and at all times, to vote to maintain
the majesty of this government and
to promote its vigor and power.
"We have inherited through grea,
tribuIations the priceless blessings Of
liberty and self-government from the
illustrious military and naval heroes
of this republic. Let us show our
selves worthy of our f~orefathers Of
the Revolution and our other patriots,
who, in all the latter wars, have up
held, upon land and sea, the princi-
pies of republican government. Let
there be no discordant note in our
response to the universal voice Of the
American people summoning us here,
and now to stand by the government
and support this appropriation"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Col. s. E. GRAVES, of Huntsville,
Mo-, is going to start a new paper at
Martinsburg, Mo-, next week. The
LEDGER wishes the new enterprise
much success. The people in and
around Martinsburg are all close
readers and liberal patrons of the
newspapers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
Public Sale of Land.

The undersigned, administrator q
the estate of e. II. Hubbard, decess.
ed, will sell at public sale In front Of
the east door OF the Court House, y
Mexico, Mo-, during the term Of w
Probate Court, on March IS, lSssi
between 10 o'clock a. m. and 8 o'clocA
p. m. the following real estate, to.wit;
The west u Of the north invest OF 70
containing twenty scre1
(20), more or less; also the northeass
of the southeast and the east "a norm
west of southeast, contains rixsy
acree, all In section 8, ownsnip -
range II, in Audrain County, ~
souri,, the last sixty acres sublect Y
the homestead rights Of the widow
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash In haD1s
47-5t w. ]. SHORES,
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
DOE Show Winners.

At the Kansas City Dog Show, which
opened Tuesday, George A. Morris, Of
this city, and s. P. Martin of Aux
vase, won several prizes 70 follows:
Rough-coated st. Bernards-Duke
of Argyle, Geo. A. Morris, reserved.
Rough-coated st. Demands, junior
dogs-Duke of Argyle, Geo. A. Nor
ris, first.
Rough-coated st. Demands, junior
bitches-prairie Queen, Geo, A. Nor
ris, highly commended.
Foxhounds, six American fox
hounds, free for all, dogs and bitches
Big Ball, s. P. Martin, Auxvasse,
first; Fitz, 8. p. Martin, second.
Foxhounds, junior dogs-Big Balfi
8. r. Martin, reserved; Lincoln, 8. p.
Martin, ". Fl. q.
Foxhounds, junior bitches-Kate, 8.
p. Martin, second.
Foxhounds, puppies, dogs and
Enthusiastically, 8. r. Martin, re-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

ing'' member, those riding a century
between sun up and sun down will
also receive a medal of different
workmanship and be called in egood
standing" Those wishing to join the
club Will have to swear a solemn
swear that he will accomplish the
deed and be will not be looked upon
with favor until he does.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
How II Was.

The LEDGER on Saturday contained
q report to the effect that 1t was cur
rent in st. Louis that the United States
vessel Montgomery had been blown
up at Havana. The LEDaERstated that
It had been attempted to verify the
statement by wiring to st. Louis, but
received word that the report was
only current. Sundays Repssblic said
that such . report had been circulated
by a telegraph operator ~ . joke and
that it came near causing . panic in
the stock and grain markets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

REPUBLICANS throughout Missouri
are so divided that it will be impossi-
BILE for them to get together. The
Democratic ticket next fall should
poll the largest majority in the history
of the State,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

ship, making 20 knots an hour. That
is about freight train speed on the
railroads. Our next stop isat Wran-
gle; then on to juneau. We expect
to make the trip to Dyea in five days.
Respectfully,
G. W. WYLDE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

THAT claiming sword' which excit-
ed New Workers saw in the sky the
other night probably was nothing
more startling than the annual sea
serpent coming into port with a
s~earchIipht.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
N. NJ. Roberts Very Ill.

Mrs. N. NJ Roberts, OF Idaho Springs,
arrived Saturday morning and is now
at the bedside of her husband, who is
seriously i'll at the home of his son-in-
law, T. W. Rosser, on East Asylum
street. Mr.. Roberts was taken sud-
denly sick while sitting In his chair
Tuesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
A Word About Fusion.
From the Lamar Democrat.


The Democrat has all along been in
favor of bringing together all forces
now opposed to the principles and
policies of the Republican party, as
announced in the st. Louis platform
and practiced by the present national
administration; and it has frequently
suggested that in union there is
strength. But it has also frequently
suggested that such a union of forces
is practical in and through the Demo-
cratic party, which has a we'll discip-
lined organization of six millions of
votes.
We do not deem it policy for the
Democratic party, in making up its
ticket this fall, to have certain
blank places to be filled up by some
other political organization. That
simply means the keeping alive of
two separate organizations, which
may or may not cooperate hereafter,
and which may or may not antagonize
each other in future campaigns.
The Democrat thinks the proper
course to be pursued in the premises
is for the Democratic party to open its
doors wide enough to admit all who
wish to join in its present unfolding
of the principles enunciated in the
Chicago platform, to all who voted
for William J.. Bryan for President, to
all who are opposed to the present
policies and principles of the Repub-
lican party, to all who are willing to
join hands with us in the coming cam
paign. Let the Democratic Committee
make its call for the nominating con-
v~entiop, to be held June 9th, broad
enough that all included above may
feel welcome to send or come as dele
gates to that convention and aid In
the naming of a county ticket. Lei
everybody be friendly and liberal In
the naming of that ticket and when
it has been made let all join hands ir
bringing about it's election next fall.
The plan of fusion by leaving blanh
places on the Democratic ticket, while
it would be successful this time, would
only serve to keep up separate politica
organizations, with probable opportu'
mites for troubles to spring up be-
tween them over a division of tn,
"pie" hereafter. and the defeat come
to all.
Now is the time and now is presenter
the opportunity for all to get togethe'
on a basis which has some perma
nency in it. If we cannot get togethe.
on this basis, if a division of the spoil
, of Office is the only thing to be consid
cred, then we think it would be bette;
policy for the Democratic party to g
it alone-but still with its doors wild,
open to all who oppose the presen
principles and policies OF the Repub
| lican party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Edward Lakenan, brother Of Joseph
Lakenan, of Mexico, writing to his
sister, says:
On BOARD SrEAMEE. HUMBOLDT,
SKAGUAY, Alaska, March 3, 1885,
Dear Hattie: We arrived here at 2
O'Clock this morning. Passengers and
freight will have to be transferred to
smaller boats for Dyea, which is about
six miles from here. This place is
under martial law since yesterday and
seems quiet enough now. We passed
another boat on our way up bringing
two companies of soldiers for this
place and Dyea. No snow here to
speak of, but the hills all around are
white. This is the point where the
trail starts over the White Pass. This
ship brought about 400 passengers, 80
dogs and an immense amount OF
freight. I don't expect to get started
over the trail for a few days yet. Am
travelling with two young fellows, who,
I think, are first-rate boys. Our out
fits are separate and We r not con-
nected in any way, except as com
panions. The news comes from town
that two of the boys who came up on
this ship, while strolIing around town,
were taken into the back room of a
saloon and robbed of all the money
they had-about $500.
Except for a little soreness in my
throat, I am feeling irst-rate. 1 am
writing this in my state room, which
is crowded and dark. Do not know
where a letter would reach me, but
will write az soon as I get located
Wrote Theo. a postal from Seattle
Love to all. Your loving brother,
r.. M. IARENAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Harry Hutton went to Kansas City
last night to accept q good position
with Thos. Harrison, of Auxvasse, who
will speculate in lire stock at theKan-
q City stock yar6s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

]. e. Martin writes the LEDGER
from Des Moines, Iowa, that he 10
enjoying a splendid business, but that
he and his family r very homesick
for Mexico. Martin is a hustler and
win succeed wherever he may be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

THE business men of Mexico are
arranging for an immense spring
trade. All of our merchants have I'M
usually large stocks of spring goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
To Mrs. j. R. Marshall, Mexico, Mo.

To Mrs. j. R. Marshall, Mexico, No.
TACOMA, WASH, March 8, 1s9s.-MY
DEAR WIFE: l write once more be-
fore sailing in order to let you know
W have changed q mind. We are
going to the Copper river country in
stead Of the Klondyke. We think the
Copper river country best. There is
so many going to the Klondyke that it
will BIO overrun, and our company
has decided to go to the Copper river.
1t may be some time before you hear
from me again. I will write as soon
as I can SO don't be uneasy If you are
a long time hearing from me, for we
have a good crowd of men going with
us-Mr. @. G. Baker, o. P. Jones, Mr..
Johnson and DR.. Downing-all good
men, and Eve others, making a crowd
of ten in all, and all good men.
will write as soon as we get To-
Gated. I don't know when that will
be. The babies, God bless them and
you. Tell mother I am well and to be
of good cheer. Give my love to all
the folks and may the good Lord bless
you all is my prayer.
Yours lovingly,
j. r. MARSHALL,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
Incendiary.

A fire was discovered burning brisk
ly in a New York letter box the other
night. When New York girls write
love letters they are too ardent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Elder W. 7. Sallee will be at New
Hope on next Sunday(the 3rd Sunday
to preach to the people and renew his
acquaintance with old time friends,
with whom he labored in days long
coma
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
Cut Rates to the Pacific Coast and
Montana.

Greatly reduced rates to the above
territory. which also reduce the rates
to Alaska and the Klondyke gold
fields, are in effect via the Chicago &
Alton, "America's most popular rail-
road" No westward journey ahould
be begun without first getting the
figures and complete details from
W. T. CArTERToN,
Ticket Agent @. & A. 3. B., Mexico.
JAMES CHARLTON, General Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent, Chicago, III.
=. NJ. Davis ID in Martinsburg on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
saxon and Norman and Dane are We,
Bat We are all Danes in Our Welcome
tn Thee"

Democrat and Populist and Repub-
lican are we, but we are all true to
the flag of our country to-day. y
1t will be worth more than $4,000, 600
to the American people to know that
the great heart of this people is a unit
in favor of the government. I have
long thought that it was possible that
war might be a benefit to our country
In this direction, but the demonstra-
ton of the last thirty days and its Gull
mination, which Is to take place in this
capitol to-day and Tomorrow, takes
the place in the Judgement of mankind
of war, as an evidence of the unity OF
a mighty acknowledgements Chas.
FL. Grosvenor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
Funeral of l. P, G. Tavlor.

The remains of l. P. O. Taylor, VIE
was a resident of this city some ~
years ago, were brought to Mexicos
Wednesday from Kansas City, Kas..
and inferred services being ~conductsd
at the grave by Rev. A. A. Waliaes.
Deceased was II years of age and did
of blood poison. The remains werr
accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. T. Y
Sutherland, Nj. and Mrs. w. Re-
and VIM. Taylor, son, ons-in-i law
daughters of deceased.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Shaker Medicine Free Show ut
Opera House Monday night. Reserved
seats, ten cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
Has Returned From Washineton,,

@S AVAA f00a40k 9VMfUf1v
Hon. VIM. NJ. Treloar returned Hesm
urday night from q business trip III
Washington Clyde. When seeEatssss'
a LEDGER reporter he refused to
anything Of his mission In the NATL i i
capital, but it is thought that he W 3
there looking after his eppointne
as postmaster of this city.
MI. Treloar says that he viii q
get down to work ~perfecting the pis
for the new post-office building. j.
Cardwell Case to Be Retired. on.
The case of Charles Cardwell Ky.
VIM. Stuart was at first reversedsu a
the st. Louis Court of Appeals.
upon application OF Cardwell, ~
opinion is SO modified as to rem
for a new trial and the Ease will
to be tried again in the Circuit Ct
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

THE Supreme Court Of Missouri has
decided the inheritance tax invalid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

James McCallip, of Stephens Store,
is the guest OF Mrs. 8. e. Wright and
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
To The Copper River District.

NINE OF THE MEXICO CROWD
BOUND FOR ALASKA HAVE
F.. CHANGED THEIR ORIG
INAL PLANS.
The Great Influx of People to DYea
Was the Cause of This Action
o. P. Jones Writes of His
Trip. R. Marshall
and G. G. Baker
Are in the
Party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

VIM. Angie, Of Louisiana, was in
town Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17
NOTICE OF
ELECTIQI

Notice is hereby given to the qnail,
fed voters of the Mexico City School
District in Audrain County, Missouri.
that an annual election will be held %
Tuesday, the 9Th Day Of 4 u
A. D., 1888,
in said district. The polls will be open
and the election will be held ut the
same voting places q the election Of
city officers, at which election the fol-
lowing will be voted for:
FIRST. To choose two members Of
the Board of Education to serve for
three years.
SECOND. To vote 10 cents In exoessl
of 40 cents on the one hundred dolisr
valuation for school purpc. %.
]. H.. SfnLEE,
w-td. Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Joe & Vic Barth are repainting and
generally improving the interior OF
their store,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

Q. W. Judy, Of Msrshall, b in Msxi
co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-17

]. NJ. Davis ID in Martinsburg on
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rard, John Van r. Hon. Louis NJ Maus
and Messrs. Nicholas Sem of Illinois and
Rush Huidekoper Of Pennsylvania.
To he chief engineers with the rank of
lieutenant colonei-Major William r. liv-
ermore. Captains William M Black Geo
McC. Derby. James l.. Lusk George W
Gcethals John Biddle and Hiram NJ Chit
tenden.
10 be chief commissary OF subsistence
with the rank of lieutenant colonel-Majors
Edward f. bravo and Tasker H. Bliss.
captains James y. Allison, William H.
Baldwin, David l. Brainard Oliver E
Ncod ana Charles II. Grierson.
To be assistant adtutants general with
the rank of captain-Messrs Frederick
Moulton Alger, Charles r. Miller of Ohio.
william Astor Chanler of New York. Frs
klne Hewitt of New York, Walter L. Bouve
OF Massachusetts. James G.. Blaine Of
Maine and William Il. Allison jr. of Iowa
John I. Rose OF Maryland, TO be attor-
hey OF the United States for the district of
Maryland w "a
Joseph p. Woolman of Montana. to bs
marshal OF the United States for the dis
trict of Montana
rPostmasters: Pennsylvania - John s.
Buchanan. Amber; ]. p. s. Fenstermacher,
hutztown- Florida-William r. O'Neal
Orlando.
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SUSPECTED AS A Spy
Sitizen of Maryland in Custodv. but
Proves His Innocence

sidney j. Berry, a former resident n,
oharies county, Md. who has a host Of
Iriends both in this city and in lower
maryland was locked up last night by Po-
hceman johnson on suspicion that he mo-.
d spy This morning in the Police Cour.
several or the defendants friends wara
present and no difficulty was experienced
III convincing the court of his Innocence
berry complained that the action of the
ponce and others who had figured in his
case had reflected On his Patriotism. but ,bs
RIDICULOUS charge had lessened his humilia-
Ioh. he also told the court that he had
peTh kept IN a cold and wet cell all night
ana II was his opinion that the cell NJ,
not MT for hog to stay In.
Inc hearing showed that Berry had
SdlItu al the navy yard gate several times
ouTlhS The past week TO see some frieDds
VINO are employed there, and some Of ,h.
marines who had seen him became sus-
piclpus OF his movements. When he called
mere yesterday he was followed by Wrn
hessler, a citizen. and two marines
berry rested himself in the Canitoi
sround5 and was on his way to read the
war bulletins at the Newspaper offices when
he was arrested
Judge Scott. in discussing the case. told
berry that at this time persons who are
seen about navy yards and fortificatfons
are watched more closely than al other
unIes. He was advised to call on his navy
gard friends at their homes in the future
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DIABETES.

DR.. Schnee, the great specialist for
this disease, says: BY observation
OF tissue change, effected by the use
of Carlsbad Water, | have had the
opportunity OF proving that in this
disease, as large proportion as i
to 50 per cent. of the cases are
cured"
The genuine Carlsbad Water neu-
trallzes the acids and by alkalinizing
the blood. arrests the destruction OF
albumlnoids and Deptonates
Beware of limitations. The gen.
uine Water OF Carlsbad must nave
the seal OF the City of Carlsbad and
the signature of "Eisner & Mendel-
son Co., sole agents, New York." on
every label.
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DIED.

BROWN: On Thursday. May -, 1895, at 1 ata
1doANNA: widow Of the late Daniel Brown II
fuhersi from her late residence 3ieo \ str.ot
on saturday. May IL. at $3.50 O'Clock: requiem
p nI, at Holy Trinity Church Ia o'clorF
attend. D.
ESTER. ON "Wednesday Nav H. lsas HENRY
rs TER beloved son Of join ESTER, IA afet
. twenty -one years and five months
FUNERAL from his late residence 4. Fcn,nn street
northeast. Saturday. May IA. 3 O'Clock D. m
FRIENDS invited To attend.
LACY; On Friday May 10. 1895 CAROLINE y.
n otiS;sd wife Of Geo. W. Lacy, In her fifty
Fun,ral Sunday. May IL, at O'Clock pm. from
her late residence. 1878 l2th street northwest
inter'nent at Arlington, Va. CCl,-, Gland. oiil
papers please copy. ..
MAHoNY. At Chester, Pa. on May . 1sgS
CLYDE T. MAHoNY. aged twenty mine years
ASLEEP in Jesus"
Service ana interment at BY View, Cecil county,
MOONEY. on Thursday. May L. 1895. JOHN II
ouly son of James j. and Emma NJ Moon.y
aged four years.
Frperal from his parents residence Saturday. Nav
Invited @e To- attan Sa''eS and FRIENDS respectfully
MORRILL,. On May 49, 1895 at IL o'clock a m
RI III f swAN, wife OF senator Justin s Nor
Funeral on Monday, May 10, at 4 O'Clock pm.
from No. Thomas c,rgle.
o'CONNoR. On Friday, May 49, 1885 at 7:15
O'Clock am. JOHN, the beloved son of Mar
garet and the late Patrick o'Connor. aged nine
teen years.
Our brother is sleeping free from all pain
oh, wake him not. sweet spirit. to suffer again;
lie sleepeth soundly, oh let him sleep on:
His sickness is ended and troubles all gone
oh. think how he suffered and moaned with Iain
In the long night hours. soothed him in vain:
Till God IN His mercy, sent down from above,
An angel that whispered a message Of love.
Funeral on Monday, May 16, at 3 O'Clock pm
from his late residence, 1900 Seth street north.
west. Friends and relatives are respectfully in
yited to attend
PEARSON. Departed this life "Wednesday. Ma,
IL, 1S,s. at $50 pm, WILLIAM W. PEAR,
son, aged seventy three years.
FGreral services will take place at his late resi-.
dence. 1917 Madison street northwest. Satur.
day, May H. at l O'Clock pm. Friends and
relatives are respectfully invited to attend. 2.
TREIBER The funeral OF Mrs REIIE T.. TRFI
IA. 1885, al 2:3o pm. Services at GlenMood
Chapel Friends invited there.
In Memoriam.
HE'LL: In loving remembrance Of my son,
day, May 13, 1896.
How could bear this heavy Cross
The loneliness. the crlel pain
Did not know earthly loss
Is their eternal gain;
BY HIS MOTHER, LOUISA MILLER
SMITH. In loving memory Of MARSHALL.
SMITH. who died three years ago today, May
ID, 1885.
In life loved thee; now dead, would not for
get"
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An AUXILIARY NAVAL FORCE.
Joint Resolution Passed 10y the House
of Representatives.

of Representative.
The House yesterday passed the joint
resolution blouse 25O providing for the
OF ganization and enrolment of the United
States auxiliary naval force for coast de-
tense.
The resolution in full is as follows:
THAT a United States auxiliary naval
force for coast deferse is hereby author
lied TO lie established, to be enrolled in such
numbers as the President may deem neces-
sary, and to serve for a period of one year.
unless sooner disbanded by direction of the
President.
That the chief of the United States aux
HAIRY naval force shall be detailed by the
Secretary OF the Navy from the active or
retired list of the line officers of the navy
not below the grade of captain, who shall
receive the highest pay of his grade while
employed.
THAT enlistment into the United States
al Hillary naval force shall be made by such
officer or officers as the Navy Department
may detail for the purpose, who shall also
select from merchant vessels and other
available sources such volunteers may
be deemed best fitted for service officers
in said force, and shall report to the Sec
rotary of the Navy, for his action, their
names and the grade for which each is rec
commended
THAT for the purposes of this organiza-
ton the coast line shall be divided into dis
tlicts. each of which shall be in charge of
ar assistant to the chief of the United
States auxiliary naval force; and such as
sistant chiefs may be detailed by the Sec
rotary of the Navy from the officers of the
active or retired list of the line of the navy,
or appointed by him from civil life, not
above the rank of lieutenant commander
That the officers and men comprising
the United States auxiliary naval force
shall receive the same pay and emoiuments
as those holding similar rank or rate in the
regular navy; and all matters relating TO
the organization, discipline and govern
ment of men II said force snail conform to
the laws and regulations governing the
United States navy.
That the chief of the United States aux
iiary naval force may, with the consent of
the governor of any state, in a similar man.
rer enlist men in said force from the naval
militia Of that state, and recommend names
of officers for appointment therefrom under
the regulations hereinbefore prescribed.
THAT the officers warrant officers, petty
officers and enlisted men and boys of the
United States auxiliary naval force thus
created shall be paid from the appropria-
ton Pay of the Navy and said force shall
constitute the inner line of defense; and
the sum of S4W1.00, or SO much thereof as
may be required. is hereby appropriated,
from any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated for the purchase or hire
of vessels necessary for the purposes of
this resolution.