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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

THE Platte City (Mo.) Landmark,
one OF Missouri's most loyal and true
Democratic newspapers, editorialiy
speaking of the meeting of the State
Democratic Committee in St. Louis,
says: "Pop politicians were on hand
demanding places on the Democratic
State ticket and threatening ven
geance If they did not get what they
demanded. They claim they will 60
to the Republicans and beat the DEM
ocrats II they don't get their share of
tie spoils. And this is what the cow
ardly trade of the last election has
brought upon us. This is the COM
mittee's idea of strengthening the
party, by surrendering to monde
scripts. We stood up before the
committee two years ago when the
fusion business was preached and
warned the committee that if it bed
ded with swine it would be besmirch-
ed with the wallow. They gave the
wolves a taste of blood at the last
election and here they come demand
Ing more. We trust Mr.. Sam Cook
will now be honest enough to ac-
knowledge the folly of his committee
In the matter OF fusion in '96, and win
have the grit and back bone to tell
the threatening and clustering DEM
agoguee to go to the rear.o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Chicago Ne,os says: The offer
bravely and humanely extended by
Representative CLARK (Dem., MOI to
the Republican majority of the House
to help them organize a relief expedi-
ton for the noble purpose of rescuina
themselves from the iron bands OF
Messrs. McKinley's and Reed's tyran-
ny is certainly worthy Of praise.
Whether or not Mr.. Clark's heroic
offer meets with fruition, the example
Is laudable and the object of his gall
liant be%nevolence should engage the
attention of all humane members OF
Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

HON. W. NJ. WILLIAMS, of Boon
vile, Mo-, has been appointed su-
preme Judge of Missouri in place Of
Judge Barclay, resigned. This ap-
pointment will meet the hearty ap-
prevail of the bar and the people of
Missouri. 1t is one of the best and
most popular appointments that has
been made in Missouri for many a day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

In the Daily and Weekly LEDaER
Will be found the advertisement Of
McLoney, who sells goods cheaper
than ever offered In Mexico. Read
his advertisement and call and Q
him. McLoney is offering some spien-
did bargains. he has accommodating
and painstaking clerks, who will be
glad to show you goods, whether you
buy or not. Call and Gee for yourself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Washington Times says: ST
remained over in Washington to-day"
said Mr. T. B. Howell, of Racine, Wis,
at the Regent last night, "just for the
purpose of shaking hands with Con-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
Taken to Fulton.

Yesterday George Chestnut, who
resides in this county les Cant, was
taken to the asylum at Fulton. He
was adjudged insane by DR.. W. r.
Rodes, under whose treatment he has
been. He is . Woodworking young
man Of some IS years, and bears an
excellent reputation In the communi-
~. This mental derangement has
como upon him rather suddenly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

THE attempt to break the will of
Mr.. Sausser, who left a large amount
Of property to Westminster College,
Fulton, Mo-, was a failure. West
minister College is n of the strong
est institutions of learning in the
West and its many friends will be
glad to know that the property willed
to the institution by Mr.. Sausser will
be used as contemplated by him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
sAUssER CASE DIsMIssED.
Court Ruled That the Evidence Did
Not Show the Teststor Was
Insane and the College
Wins.

HANNIBAL, No., January ao.-The
Ssusser win case, which has been on
trial In the Common Pleas Court all
this week, was brought to sudden
termination ct noon to-day. The
claim set mp by the plaintiffs wa that
the testasor was not of sound and
disposing mind when he executed his
win, bequeathing all his property
to Westminster College.
After al the evidence had been
heard and the cas- was ready to be
given to the jury, the counsel for the
defendants filled Q demurrer to the
evidence, because IL did not prove
that the testator was insane at the
time Of the execution OF the will. The
demurrer was sustained by the Court
and the case was dismissed.
For Forgery.
Bob Tureman, alias Duncan, col. was
arrested to-day by Marshal Lane for
trying to obtain merchandise and
money from the Turner-Jackson Mer-
camille Company on Q forged order,
He used the name Of 8. P. Carter.
The same negro got 81 or % worth OF
meat from Frank Sannebeck last
week, he then used Walter Adams'
name.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
Notice to Road 0yssss

The road ovsrsesEs q
district will settle Win
Court on Tuesday, Fsb.
sesrs Of the Westsrn
tie with the Court on W
o -
. N Ccug|
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

O. d. Rodgers, president OF the
Slater Bank, is Ia Mexico OF business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Chattanooga (Tenn.) NeaDs says:
Congressman CLARK thinks that Nc
Kinley's foreign policy, like the peace
of God, passeth an understanding. Not
so, my noble Congressman just see
j. Pierpont Morgan and get the key
to the sisuations and II, becomes as
simple as the financial problem at the
ratio of 1e to /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Washington Times prints the
speech in full with this preface: Hon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

THE faculty Of Westminster ollege,
Fulton, Mo-, has elected DIR. John J.
Rice chairman of the faculty, which
makes him ex-officio President of the
institution. Westminster College was
never more prosperous than when
that grand man, DR.. N. L. Rice, father
of John ]. Rice, was president. DR..
John J. Rice has the love and conf
dence not only of the students, but
of the friends and patrons of the in
stitution throughout the entire coun-
try. He is in every way well equip
ped for this most important position,
and we predict that this college, which
is n of the very best and most
thorough in the United States, will
grow and prosper rs it should. DIR.
Rice Is q man of broad views and a
man of experience, not only in college
but in business matters. He is a
scholar and a business al combined.
The friends of Westminster every
where should rally to the support of
this most noble institution which has
q field OF usefulness which no other
school can cover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

In to-day's LEDGER will be found
an interesting communication from
Mr.. Robert Fl. Cauthorn, a prominent
business man of this city, in answer to
L. r. Wilfey's position in reference to
the Canadian banking system. Mr..
Cauthorn is n of Missouri's most
prominent Populists and yields a
trenchant pen and is a good talker.
Mr.. Cauthorn is a Populist because he
believes in the Populist doctrine and
Is honest, outspoken and sincere in
his views.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
For Rant.

Ihave q good 100 acre farm adioin-
ing Mexico for rent. Apply to
w. 8. HATHAWAY,
d2t.w2k Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Globe Democrat says: The
movement for q greater Monroe doc
trine and the suggestion Of a West
Indian republic received impetus in
the Cuban debate of to-day In the
House. Champ Clark, of Missouri,
raised his voice for 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
For Forgery.

Sam (Fix IT. Howard was in St
Louis Saturday and Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Louisiana Press says: Champ
Clark, in his speech on the Cuban
question last week, recalled the ear
lier days of the Republic, whom the
American Congress was the champion
Of liberty and the rights Of man, and
when its voice was ever raised in be-
half of the weak and the oppressed.
This was, however, before it was DOM
mated by the money power OF the
world. Clark is making q splendid
record in Congress and he and his COL
league, DeArmond, are members Of
whom the State may feel proud.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

Charles Gregg, Of Fulton, went TO
Rsnick iass night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03


LET all who favor Democratic prin-
ciples come in and unite with the
Democratic party, the party OF the
people, the party opposed to trusts,
the party in favor of laws, which will
be for the greatest good to the great
est, number. Let silver Republicans,
Republicans or any other kind of
people come into the party in good
faith and take their chances on secur-
ing an Office. The Democratic party
honors and. rewards those who are
worthy. After you become a Demo-
crat and assist in fighting the battles
of Democracy the party will reward
you. You are with us only for prin-
ciple anyway and not for Office. There
Is no need for pickering or fussing
about office and preferment. We
must all get together first and win the
victory. The spoils will follow and
be properly taken care of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Washington Post says: Indi-
vidual preferences In the pronuncia-
ton OF the word "Cuban were made
apparent during yesterdays debate.
Representative Champ CLARK, who
made a rafting speech in behalf Of
the Monroe doctrine and upheld his
reputation for brilliant efforts, pro-
nounces the name of the island as
though it were spelled "Cubey." Not
long afterward one OF the orators, who
is a close friend of Mr.. CLARK, spoke
of "Cubeyan" independence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Raleigh IN. o. Post says: The
feature Of to-day's discussion on the
consular and diplomatic bill was the
speech by Champ CLARK, Of Missouri,
who spoke vigorously in favor Of the
recognition of the belligeSent rights
OF Cuba.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

3. B. Jones was : business visitor q
Csntralia to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

Every daily paper in America and
many weeklies have published Champ
Clark's Cuban speech In full or in
part. We herewith repeat . few press
notices:
The Peoria (Ill.9 HsraId says: The
speech Of Champ Clark must certainly
have given the Republicans, who
swear by the speaker and the Preai-
dent, something to think about. 80
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

claim that one dollar is az good as
another made SO by the fat Of 20 mil
lions of people backed with go billions
Of wealth. The colonial government
issued q great quantity of paper not
q legal tender but to be redeemed in
coin when they had none and no
chance to get 1t. So you see that
when MI. Whitley compares the s'Pop-
ulistic" idea to the colonial plan he is
building another man of straw. But
we can't blame MIN. It lie the best he
can do.
Next he comes to the greenback
and says thatsinstead of exercising its
borrowing power supplemented by
its taxing power and resorting at
once to the whole capital Of the coun-
try capable OF being loaned, the gov
eminent chose to debase its currency,
create fictitious values and impair it's
credit by putting into circulation o
large volume Of mere promises to
pay" We say that it should have
been promises to receive and mot
promises to pay. But Whitley has
M point and that is
ct the beginning Of the year 1854 she
government finances were In An em-
situation. In Europe the
general opinion founded on the wish
was that the union would be dis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

8 Ss B4AL
ought to be sufficient to satisfy any
man, especially one who claims to be
q Democrat.
Mr.. Wiliey's first objection to gov
eminent issue is that sail paper money
should be baaed on property easily
convertible ancI, as q matter Of fact,
the government has no property at all
except what it EFFORTS from it's edti-
gems by means Of taxation" What IL
the government Louis xiv thought
he Wal the state. I presume that Mr..
Wiley thinks that President McKin-
ley and q few officials In Washington
constitute the government of these
United States. But what are the facts
In the case, Louis XIV and Mr.. VIII
fey to the contrary Notwithstanding
The government IL composed OF
seventy millions OF people with nxty
billions Of weslth. Then It follows
that the government 10 the people;
the wealth 10 the peoples. Then IL 10
plain that all the property In the
United States belongs to the govern
ment, because the government is the
people.
So the difference between Mr.. VIII
f1ey,s system sf currency and the plan
by Mr.. Jefferson 10 this:
Mr.. Whitley advocates . currency
based on the ,Keaith Of = few bankers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13

of black into light toilettes Is the latest
idea of fashion. A black waist ribbon
or shoulder knot, a narrow puff or
ruching of gauZe are considered very
chic additions to an evening gown. For
instance, dress Of pink mousseline de
scarf attached to the side seams and
caught up at the back into bows
through two buckles. The elbow
sleeves are yelled with black tulle.
White Satin Skirt.
One of the models I recently inspect.
ed for the benefit of my readers had q
skirt of white satin; three deep f1ounces
reached almost to the waist, and these
were lined with eau de nil silk, a very
thin silk, noted, edged with ruch-
ing Of black chiffon. The bodice was
a draped one, and fastened on thesleft
shoulder with huge buckle and a fut-
~ plume Of very short black feathers,
The decolletage was outlined by y
ruching of the chiffon, and tiny tuck
er OF the same material did something
towards softening it's rather extreme
cut. Sleeves there were none; a square
drapery of white satin, lined with the
thin eau de nil silk, and edged with a
ruching Of the black chiffon, taking
their place. A cunningly interviewed
twist of eau de nil tulle and black
chiffon finished off with a bow, and the
ubiquitous buckle was to be worn In
the hair.
AS this is to be lace season I will de-
scribe an Empire gown intended for q
debutante, which positively sent a thrill
OF envy through me, and I am by no
means given to covet other peoples
goods. The underskirt, or rather slip.
was of lily-leaf green glace; a triple
frill at the edge it's only ornament but
the gown itself was just the most fairy
like garment it is possible to imagine
composed of softest, filmiest lace, in
tender shade of -yellow-not the harsh
coffee or ecru Of the average lace man
ufacturer, but faded browny yellow,
just as though it had been lying by,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13
WEST ST. PAUL.

Master Eddie Iverson entertained Tuesday
afternoon in honor of his sixth birthday, at
the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. Ber-
landi. State street. Those present were:
Martin Madison, Herman Durks Lulu and
Sherman Sliygren, BERTHE Martin, Oswald
Percy Garlough, Walter Till. Godson Doran
Venue RoussoDolous. The little folks spent
pleasant time, and dainty refreshments were
served.
The members of st. Michae's church gave
a progressive euchre party Thursday evening
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Nc
Gowan, on East Congress street for the ben
eft Of one of their destitute members Dainty
prizes were awarded, after which refreshments
were served.
The young people of Clinton Avenue NJ. e.
church gave Horror social Tuesday even
ing. at the residence Of Mrs. G. F. n. Thlm-
as, or Stryker avenue. The parors
filled to overlooking with young and old, ard
a good sum was thus Melted towards the or
gan fund.
Baptist Church met Monday evening at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. G. H Gamble The
subject "Burmah.' was led by Miss Grace
Bissel After a short song service the class
adjourned, to meet again next month.
Unity Camp No. 9. Rathbone Sisters. gave
a complimentary musical and literary enter
tainment last evening at X. of P. hall. A pro-
gramme of fifteen numbers was presented ex-
hibiting a great deal of skill and talent, which
was duly appreciated by the audience.
The eighth grade of the Humboldt school,
under the direction of their teacher. Miss R.
U. Mott, gave literary and musical enter
tainment Friday evening at the high school
assembly hall. programme of ten numbers
was very well rendered.
Miss Lefty Leyde entertained the Y. W. F.
NJ s. Monday evening at her home Glen
wood avenue The subject discussed was
Africa" and several papers were read on
the subject, after which refreshments were
served.
The entertainment given Tuesday evening
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13
YOUNG WOMAN SAWED WOOD.

Contest for Charity and u Prize At
tracts Il FishkiII Crowd.
From the New York Herald.
Five young women of Fishkill near New
York city, engaged in a public wood-sawing
contest for the benefit of local charities
few evenings ago, and the novel match at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13
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complete their costumes for the COM
ing season.
This interest is due to the artistic
dressing of today among really elegant
women. These make a study of the
completion of their toiletteS. The ruff
fled skirts, small sleeves, and high
poised hat, leaving the face and eyes
exposed, make the parasol indispensa-
bic for face protection from the raw
ages of the sun.
The popularity of the parasol is an
assured fact. Canopies will be great
favorites. Among the more elegant
models we notice that smaller sizes
prevail. The craze for shirrings. plait-
ings and plisse has invaded the parasol
world. Shaded greens, burnt orange,
black, white, castor, beige and all the
colors of the season are represented in
paraSOlS.
Black In Millinery.
The part which black plays in the
composition of light and bright colored
hats, creations of the best milliners. is
very striking. An exquisite little hat
of turquoise blue straw has the brim
dropping over the left ear and turned
up over the right. The very full drap-
cry which trims it is of black areo-
plane, which is encrusted with applica-
tons Of black Chantilly lace. A large
bunch of forget-me-nOts is placed
against the upturned side of the brim.
Another small hat of roSe-pink straw
is covered loosely with black tulle
woven with large black spots. A fringe
of small black ostrich tips droops over
the edge of that part of the brim which
is turned up and which rests on a
| cluster of rose buds. Above the left
! temple is set a black aigrette which
sweeps back over the crown. Its stem
is fixed by elegant ornament. A sailor
shaped hat has a wire frame. Over
this is stretched white Irish point. The
edge is finished with a roll of black
velvet The crown is a full puff Of
black velvet and encloses fiat bouquet
of pink roses, a small spray of green
leaves is fixed to the left side.
A bright rose-colored plain straw has
narrow band of black velvet around
the crown. 1t shows through a
diaphanous drapery of white tulle
made up in big bow in front with a
small black lace cravat surmounted by
three full black ostrich tips. This hat
is turned back from the forehead like
the model we illustrate.
The introduction of a small amount
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13

for who knows how many years, in
drawer, all scented with lavender and
verbena. Up-to-date lace manufacture
ers have good reason for self-congrat-
ulations when they can turn out such
stuff as, 1 am glad to be able to chron-
icle, 1 saw. The gown was not unduly
full-a good thing, in my estimation.
as it allowed the pattern Of the lace to
show to greater ad yantage than would
have otherwise been the case. In front,
the decolletage, which was of the ap-
proved Empire cut, had two softly fall
ing revers Of the lace, very slightly
wired. The sleeves were formed of tiny
lace puffs, the latter transparent, with
long pointed drapery falling from the
back Of the arm, and reaching quite to
the knee. In the extreme center of the
bust a bunch Of lilies the valley
We're pinned in place by an arrow
headed emerald ornament.
Those who may be the lucky owners
of one Of the huge white lace shawls
which We're so fashionable in our
grandmothers' days could easily
achieve such a gown for themselves,
and one. moreover, which could not be
copied by every beholder.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13

taste, improved the Windsor breed and con-
siderably enlarged the Enclosure.
"A peacock pie, adorned with the feathers Of
the royal bird, is another of the Christmas
show dishes, and it is placed on the handsome
sideboard as a pendant to the boar's head,
while the noble baron of beef commands at
tention in the center. The word show dishes
is used advisedly, as none of the royal party
partakes of the above which eventually find
their way to those who are fortunate enough
to have their names on the retaners' list, for
whom such things are reserved. Christmas
pudding is of course well to the fore, and is
one Of many cooked in the mighty ranges
of the Windsor kitchens, those of Osborne
being inadequate for the requirement, as
her majesty supplies most of the puddings
Europe on Christmas day. Among the minor
dainties the marzipan cakes so popular in
the imperial nurseries at Berlin play an i'm
portant part, and occasionally box of
them arrives from the kitchens of the new
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13

Parasols Necessary This
Season to the Compile
ton of a Costume-Tea
Jackets and Separate
Waists.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13

black and white silks, either plain
black lined with white, or the striped
9lace silk, which was sold at such a.
low price at some of the recent sales,
would make up admirably lined with
one of the above colors. The vest
might be of scarlet or cerise chiffon,
choosing the latter for preference If
your complexion will stand it, and the
velvet ribbons of either black or white
Such a jacket would be smart in the
extreme, and twice as serviceable, even
If not quite so dainty-looking as it's
mauve and yellow prototype. Another
equally charming combination would
be silver-gray and pale-blue or pale
yellow, or, to come to richer colorings,
dragons blood, and pale green. In
fact, the possibilities are infinite, and
you must choose for yourself
No. was also a blouse, this time the
charm lying rather in the novelty of
the front than in material or cut, the
former being accOrdiOn-pleated rose
colored chiffon and the latter common
place. 1t is only possible to make ac-
Gordon pleated material up in one
way. and in this instance precedent has
been followed. The vest, however, was
of plain white satin, fitting tightly in
odd, but not unpleasing contrast to the
painted long sprays of pale pink
almond blossoms. The gauntlet cuffs
70 the long-rucked sleeves the accor-
dion pleating being made up the re-
verse way) were also of white satin
painted to match the vest. 1 COM
mend the idea to those who. clever
with their brush, are also in search Of
novelty, as L hear there is a perfect
rage for hand-painted panels for even
ing gowns, etc, just now.
ParasOIs Necessary.
It is not a question this year of "Can
afford a parasol?" but "How expen-
sive a parasol can I afford?" Women
who have heretofore delayed buying a
parasol until May or June are now
anxiously looking about for parasols to