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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

To the Editor Of the Ledger:
YoUNes GREEK, No, Dec. 12.-If 3
man don't want a thing, he ought not
60 after it; it might be something be
don't need. The government went
after the Spaniards and got war on
their hands. We took the spaniards
by the neck and got war debt TO the
tune Of $2Oo,OO0, ,Oc0, or more. OF
course, our Congressmen aim to
represent the people. Now, Il seems
to be q puzzler to knew what to do
after the war is over. II il was fun
We were after, we got lots OF Il; II it
was not, we got lots OF 1t, anyhow.
Now, l think the best thing that can
be done is to let them wind the thing
up. Somehow, when man buys a
lottery ticket and draws an elephant,
he has got the largest animal OF the
whole lot. Now, our OoDgrsssmen
are amply able to take care OF them
selves. All they have to do is to feed
the elephant; and hope, after that,
they win give us q rest and come
home. ! do not know whether We
need more territory, or not. We
have got men who know that We
don't need any more territory.
REUBEN HARLOW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

Christmas Dinner For Poor Children.
Now is the time 70 make donations.
The Kings Daughters OF Mexico are
arranging TO give the poor children Of
Mexico big dinner on Tuesday, Dec.
q, and want donations Of all kinds in
order to make this enterprise a sue
cess. The hrst donation is the use Of
the Central Hotel parioE, dining room
ssd kitchen free of charge. This din.
ner cau be made . success n all our
psople viii cordially sssiss. Mrs. W.
J. Rixey informs the LEpeKR that
donations ean be left 81 Mr.. Rlxsy's
store. Donssions Of food or money
win be reported 70 r. n. White, 8. B.
Cook or Mfs. D. N Hi, chairman OF
The dinner COMMITTEES. Invitations
VII Be sxtendsd 70 the children by
the following committees:
First -Mssdamss CrigIer and
Brown.
Second Ward = Mesdsmes w. z.
West aDd Rowland.
Third WaFd-Mesdame VanNsss
and z. Med. Bridgford.
Fourth ward-Assdames Jas. Lewis
snd A. B. Cluster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Gut price on all over
coats and suits for men,
boys and children at Joe
& Vic Barth's.

Bishop Bowman, who Is to give q
free lecture on "0bservstions In For
eign oountries'' at the First NJ. &.
Church next Saturday night, is man
Of unusual scholarly attainment. he
graduated at Dickenson College,
Pennsylvania, and was President OF
DePauw University, Indiana, when
elected to his present Office. In his
more than twenty FIVE years Of Epis-
copal Office he has dedicated churches
and held conferences in all Of our
States. He has presided over all the
Methodist Episcopal conferences in
Europe, Asia and South America at
different times. 1t is not often that
men so thoroughly acquainted with
the wide world visit Mexico. Mr..
Eagon will entertain him at the Wind
sor. Those wishing to meet Bishop
Bowman will find him there Saturday
afternoon,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Parsnip Complexion.

II does not require an expert to de-
tect the sufferer from kidney trouble
The hollow cheeksSthe sunken eyes,
the dark, puffy circles under the eyes,
the saIlow parsnip-colored complex
ion indicate IL.
A physician wonld ask II you had
rheumatism, q dull pain or ache in the
back or overt the hips, stomach trouble,
desire to urinate often, or q burning
or scalding in passing It; II after
passing there is an unsatisfied feel
ing as If 1t must be at once repeated,
or II the urine has a brick-dus de-
posit or strong odor.
When these symptoms are present
no time should be lost In removing
the cause.
Delay may lead to gravel, catarrh Of
the bladder, inflammation, causing
stoppage, and sometimes requiring
the drawing OF the urine with instru-
ments or may run into Bright's dis
ease, the most dangerous stage Of
kidney trouble.
Or. KiImer's Swamp Root, the great
discovery Of the eminent kidney and
bladder SPECIALISTS positive remedy
for such diseases. Its reputation is
worldwide and It lie 80 easy to get al
any drug store that no one need suffer
any length Of time for want OF it.
However, II you prefer to first test
its wonderful merits, mention the
Mexico LEDGER and write to DR.. Kill
mer & Co, Binghampton, N. Y. for q
sample bottle and book telling ali
about it, both sent absolutely free by
mail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

CRNrRALIA, Mo-, has arranged a
Provident Association to look after
the worthy poor OF that city. Active
and reliable officers have been chosen
and the poor OF Centralia win be well
cared for. II there are any worthy
poor In Mexico who are suffering from
cold and hunger they should make
their wants promptly known, either at
this once or to Mayor Potts. II nee
essAry a public meeting should be
calico to look after those who may be
IN need.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Col. W. y Rrran Reairnad.

WARRINGTON, Dec, 12.-All doubt
respecting the intentions Of Col Will
liam ]. Bryan was removed by the
receipt by the War Department of q
telegram received from him stating
that be had mailed bis resignation of
his commission as colonel Of volun-
teers and that it was approved by the
division and corps commanders.
The war Department, of course,
cannot act upon the resignation until
II comes formally to hand, bat there
can be no doubt of is acceptance. II
is supposed at the War Department
that the Lieutenant Colonel of Col.
Bryan's regiment win succeed him in
the colonetcv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Holiday GOODS |

livery stable between $3.50 and II
O'Clock this morning for score prac-
tlce. The meeting adjourned to con-
vene at q time and place to be later
decided by the executive committee.
IMPROVED srooK BREEDERS.
The second annual meeting OF the
Improved Stock Breeders Association
convened at the Court House at 10: 80
o'clock yesterday.
President Gentry, Of this asso-
citation, was unable 10 attend and Hon.
O. F. Clark, vice. president on trotting
horses, presided. The minutes Of the
initial meeting, held last year at Lex
ington, NO, were read, approved and
hled. A matter which took up con
siderable time Wss the reading and
adoption OF the constitution and by
laws, after which Wallace Estsll, OF
Estsll, read q paper on breeding,
selecting and feeding cattle for show
purposes" This paper was full OF
valuable hints and the fair sized audi
ence in attendance seemed to enjoy Il.
The convention then adjourned until
afternoon.
Before the morning session of the
Improved Stock Breedera' Association
the swine breeders held an informal
school in scoring at Graham's livery
stable. This meeting was profitable.
The feature OF the meeting was lee
ture and lesson on scoring swine by
VIM. Lambing, Of West Liberty, 10.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Hon. O. 2. r. Clark called the after
noon session to order and proceeded
with the unfinished morning pro-
gramme. John Patterson, of Kirks-
vile, read q carefully written and
worthy paper on "Practicsl sugges-
tions as to Missouri's future as dairy
State" Mr. Patterson was heartily
encored at the conclusion OF his paper.
'Gallawsys as q beef breed" was
the subject of q paper by J. NJ. Lowe.
The writer was not present, but he
bad sent his paper, which was read.
A. @. Lucas was down on the pro-
gramme for q paper on the subject,
"Importance Of using pure bred sires. I"
The paper was quite instructive.
"sheep vs. Dogs'' was the subject Of
. paper sent by W. r Turner, who
could not attend. The paper started
an extended argument over the best
method of doing away with sheep
killing dogs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
SETTLE NOT POISONED.
Chemists Find That He Came to His
Death From Natural Causes-No
Foul Play Suspected.

The death Of Henry Clay Settle, Of
Kansas City, who was a brother of W,
W. Settle, of this city, has been sur
rounded by great deal Of mystery
and 1t was thought that he had been
poisoned. After thorough examina-
ton the chemists and physicians have
come to the conclusion that there was
no foul play, that be was not poisoned,
bat died from natural causes. He had
stomach trouble and was very rapid
eater. The case Is proving q most in
teresting one to physicians and scient-
lists generally.
W. W. Settle, Of this city, who was
In Kansas City all last week looking
after his brothers funeral and the
affairs OF the family of deceased, re-
turned home Saturday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
oreameries should PrOsper.


The Holden creamery took second
premium on butter at the st. Louis
fair. This institution psid all running
expenses, 10 per cent on 4 capital Of
5000 and saited $3.50 In its surplus
fund last year .-Kansas City Star.
T.F Rcasn. Of Mexico, has q splen-
did creamery, which is doing ; nice
buAiness, but not what it should do.
This creamery should prove not only
= good investment to Mr.. Roden, but
should be Of great benefit to our farm
ers, also to our citizens. Ali of our
business men and citizens are inter
ssted In the success Of this instltution
and should give IL cordial and hearty
auunor4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

List Of letters remaining In the Post
Once At Mexico, No., for the week
ending Dec. is, 1898, which II not
called for In thirty days win be sent to
the Dead Letter once at Washington.
Persons calling for letters In this list
win please say ''advertisedsn
Fred kshley, Frank Atkins, Solomon
Brooks, Claud Brown, Geo. Benjamin,
Baker Barnes, Mrs. wardeil Coll, Mrs.
Eula Coil, Boss Fox, Mary A. Gal
breath, N. W. Gregory, VIII Holure,
Henry Hankey, Lizzie Lee, Susan q /.
Martin, Mary Mitchell, Frances Lut-
ten, B. T. Turner, John Thomas, jas.
Tfilman, James Wright and Francis
ncIIheny.
W. NJ. TRELoAR, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Westminster College Board.

The Board OF Directors OF Westmin-
ster College, Fulton, Mo-, is in session
at the Ringo House transacting rou-
tine business. The following are the
members OF the Board in attendance:
J. J. Rice and J. T. Brown, of Fail
ton; J. F. Conuor and l. 8. McPheters,
of St. Louis; E @. Gordon, of Lexing'
ton; Major Vandiver, Of HigginsviIle;
A. Leonard, of Marshall; J. W. Wal
lace, Of Independence, Mo-; Joshua
Barbee, Excelsior Springs; DR.. Neel,
of Kansas City; A. A. Wallace and
r. Al. White, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Losf-slnn Reward.

The Club" Shoe and Clothing Store
will pay the above reward for any in
formation leading to the whereabouts
Of some Of their would be competitors
who mysteriously disappeared satur-
day, December 10th, when tire "Hub''
Shoe and Clothing Stores slaughter
sale began.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
HoFFsrors AUCTION.
Largely Attended and . Success in
Every Sense Of the Word.

The auction sale at Hoffstot's varie-
ty Store 10 attracting wide attention
and is bringing customers from all
parts Of Audrain and adjoining coun-
ties. Some splendid bargains are be-
ing offered. 1t will pay you to attend
this sale. The goods are all new, up
to-date and first-class. You buy them
ct Jour own price. 1t viii pay you to
visit this auction sale and see for your
SELF. Now is the time to secure Christ
mas presents or the necessities OF life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
wellsvIlle Denies Allegation.

A few days ago telegram was sent
from Mexico to the eject that arrests
had been made in Wellsville by a scale
inspector, who, IL was alleged, found
scales weighing from Ave ounces to
fifteen pounds heavy. The most
prominent and Trustworthy citizens Of
Wellsville sign q general denial in
Sundays Globe Democrat, which
should set at rest all talk started by
the publication. As inferred in the
denial, it lie probably due TO business
jealousy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

EACH week sees an increasing num-
Der OF weeklies increasing their cub
scription rates to 81 so year. Pub
lishers of weeklies are regaining their
senses, just as are the publishers of
penny dailiee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

IT will pay you to read the sdver-
tisements in the Mexico LEDGER
Our advertisers have bargains which
they want you to know about. Read
all the advertisements and then call
and examine goods and get prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

THE next question that should
engage the attention of Congress is
the expansion of the merit system in
the civil service so that our first
colonial experiments win not be fail
ures through the rapacity of party
spoilsmen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

THE people of Mexico are cordially
invited to attend the meetings OF the
Industrial Associations in Mexico this
week. These meeting will be inter
esting to all our people and we should
show our appreciation by joining with
our visitors in making the convention
n aUcoaaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

FULTON, No, Dec. lo.-Mr. Edward
Hsrndcn and Miss Annie GiIkey we're
married this morning 1t the residence
Of the BRIDES father, Prof. B. I. Gil
key. Rev. Mr.. Vaughn Of the Mstho-
dist Church performed the ceremony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
ne Sd Louls Presbyterian.

The beard OF directors OF the de-
funct ~ Louis Presbyterian met In
Msxino to-day 70 close np outstanding
naiaars connected with that pubIica-
flon.
Tho following members Of the
boara we're present: Walter VIII
hams, Oolambia. Mo; ". W. TFigg,
BoonrRla, No; Prof. John J. Rice,
Fulton, No.; Mr.. xsnMstsr, Arkan-
sss; W. r. Dobyns, Marshall, No.,
ane Rev. Ar. Barbss, Of ExcsisioF
Springs. Among thoss who had busi-
nsss with he board Eas DR.. Converse,
Of LouinvIIls, Ky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Our Prices Are
Lower Thun Ever.
READ AND mEpIrHrE.

Children's Rubbers, sizes II to 2,
worth $50; at loo.
Ladies' Rubbers, 1Sc.
Ladies' Goodyear Glove Rubbsrs,
sold everywhere at SOC; our price, $50.
Our line Of Artics and Rubbers is
full and complete.
Felt Boots, Csc.
Overs for Felt Boots, 55c.
Ladies' and Mems Foot Holds, best
made, only 10c.
Mems all wool Suits, worth S10, at
e3 e5.
Mems Gloves, 16c and up,
Mems Mitts, 7c and up.
Boys' Mitts, &c and up.
We are too busy to price the one
thousand new items we have added.
We are absolutely unable to get our
meals regular.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

THE Kings Daughters of Mexico
are going to have q big Christmas
dinner on Tuesday, December q, for
the poor children of Mexico. The
Kings Daughters always do the right
thing at the right time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

SENATOR OAFFEky sees quite as
many dangers IN the ownership Of the
Philippine Islands as Andy Carnegie
does, and Andy can't sleep on account
Of his fears.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

Those people who were 80 anxious
to secure the pens with which the
treaty was signed are victims OF an
arniabls weakness, but it was the lnk
on the parchment that did the busi-
mass
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

LATE dispatches announce the fact
that ool.w.J. Bryan is going to resign
his Office as commander Il the Third
NebrAska regiment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

PERHAPS Gov. Tanner may change
his mind about his being a bigger man
than the Grand Jury. He willM Hin
OILS judges have the right sort Of
backbone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

Or tas $500 soldiers and sailors
from New York to whom the priv
iIege Of voting at their posts was ex-
tended last fall only s,6is voted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

II our kaests this week do not see
what they want ali they have to do Is
20 nak for Il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

TIM treaty has been signed and
UBclo Sam is now II peace with the
world.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Public Sale Of Land.

Notice is hereby given that on ths
9Th day Of January, 1899, will sell, ai
public auction, At the east front door
Of the Court House, In Mexico, Mis-
souri,, between the hours Of . O'Clock,
3. m, and 5 o'clock, p. m, all the
following lands In AndraIn County,
Missouri, to-wits East half south vest
quarter, section ifteeH (le), township
hfsy (b0), range seven lT), for one
half cash, haiance on two or three
years' time with per cent. interest.
Thia farm e in good state OF cuitiva-
ton and near MartinsbuFx, Missouri.
Title is perfect.
p. II. sCANNELL,
ss-St. For heirs Of Miks 6csnnell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

RICKETTS, & EMMoSs d. @. Co.
@. 8. Maddox writes from 81. Louis
that good fat mules bring good prices.
He says our farmers would get better
prices for their mules, horses and
other stock II they would send them
to the market In good condition.
Buying q Piano-Sl0 to Sl25 Saved.
Having spent over twenty years 10
the plano business, I can save you
from 20 70 25 per cent in the purchase
of piano. On $500 piano you szys
from 800 to el25, on = 500 piano from
$50 10 sloo, on $500 piano from so
TO e7b, on q $3.50 piano from ESQ 70 ss5
on a 500 piano from 80 10 go, cash
or time.
II you think OF buying an instrument
IL will amply repay you 10 investigate
the above facts. Having sold pisnos
and books In Columbia, NO., more
than twenty years, refer you to any
student Of the State University or
Columbia Female College WHO at
tended school there from 1874 70 the
present time. 8. KRTLEY.
n B.-Be sure to send for my illus.
trated Piano Purchaser Guide.
Leave your name at Ferris & Cau-
thorn's or with B. r. Cauthorn and
Mr. Kirtley will give prices and full
illustrated catalogue. 3s 4t
j. 3. MeQuIe, of wellsville, was q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

We sell you all kinds of winter
goods as cheap and good as anybody.
An elegant lot Of fne wool blankets
made from cheap wool.
RICKETTS, 4 EMMoHs ID. q. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Refused h Marry

A fellow backed out on his wedding
day simply because he was too busy
to take time to get married. We
promised the printer an ADVERTISE
ment this week and came within is
minuets OF backing out.
We have been on 9 regular OKla-
homa rush Tor the last week, working
until II O'Clock at night unpacking
and strengthening up the biggest line
OF bargains we ever bought. Our
store force has been doubled and new
shelf room added and still we are
crowded for room.
Our new lime consists of Cloth.
ing, Calicos, WooIen Dress
Goods, DOmesfics, Cotton
Flnnnels, Hats, Caps, Boots
and Shoes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

Mrs. d. W. Majors, Of Montgomery
City, has been the guest Of Mrs. J. NJ.
Hudson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
Gone to Lexiugton.

VIII Graham left Monday for
Lexington, Mo-, where be takes
charge of a telephone exchange, which
will be operated by D. P, Moore, Of
this city, and 3. O. Kennen, of Lad
donia, after Dec. 10th. Mr.. Graham
has worked for the Graham Telephone
Co., Of this city, for several years and
thoroughly understands bis business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15
GEO p BELLOWS,
N. Z. MosRER,
ALLEN PARK,

The election Of officers being Ii
order, the following officers wers
elected without opposition:
President, June K. King, Of Marshall
Vice Presidents:
On Poland Chinas, Allen Park, Of
Columbia.
On Chester Whites, A. o. Canada,
Of Bogard, Mo.
On Berkshires, II. 8. williamson, Of
Centralia, Mo.
On Duroc Jerseys. 8. @. Richard
son, OF Hallsville, No.
Secretary, =. Il. schOoIer, Of Rock
Port, No.
Treasurer, II. o. eydnor, of Oorder
The executive committee vas
elected In Q body, with the exception
Of the President and Secretary, who
were changed By the election and who
are ex-ofiicio members. The Others
are as follows: n. n. Gentry, seds-
liz; Geo. w. Falk, Richmond; Geo.
Bellows, Maryvillsj p. Il. schoolsr,
Rock Port.
Il vas then announced that the
msnbsFs Noald meet Il 0rsham's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

SOLID SILVER
Lasts for generations have sold the Tow
make Tor 10 years h ane
sod SILVER Sugar Spoons Cream Ladies'
enu EIeao Forks, eacn..
x sond sterling Silver Tea Spoons, beautiful
pon Ice Dream Set OF elk
farpon Chids Knife Fork Spoon .............. 4 so
We carry their complete plain fancy patterns
CHINAWARE
We have the only stock Of the ov n ia mar
and
Wnskey Caret and
up and regular Table Tumbiers The
us6 and Mnk Sets for little consisting Of Pitcher Bowl and
flste IN oine pna and gold
sho larger size to
fses colonial pattern,
Ss. consisting OF Bowl and
aecorations from 0to
are new and the prices = ~' - -
THE BRACELET FAD
ed for Bracelet -" - - f-eFN
me new Nehersoie in plain and Sterling Silver
sterling Silver Lock Bracelets
oa ed Baeee pan chased
e2 so, %, and
Serng Silver baeel pan chased
RICH JEwELRY.
Our Jswsy stock pss with the choicest
rbs best geld plated Link Buttons 10 Styles pair
ol1 niea Lnk buisons IL styles, 81 80
Pretty Stick Pins in solid sOd pearls opas diamonds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

Days picture happy evening joyful
ren round Christmas
future time recoleons
forgotten
Baby Diamond making 2<x2k
yoone pictures incnee 90
Gem POGO making pictures 4xb inches at
Magazine Cyclone, making pictures
Complete deveopng and printing outnt for sze
Holders Printing
Gard Mounts Fiash Lights and Glass Plates Of all Magazine
Cyclone
Complete directions with Gamers 30 simple
picture making with of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-15

FINE sILvERwARE

Has been low in
fact that siverware
sell the tried Papon
Pairpoint Tea
Pairpoint Dessert Spoons
PAirpolnt Table Spoons, of
Pairpolnt Knives and Forks, 90
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Corvallis Mississippian.

Tie Associated Press dispatches am
nounce tbs appointment of WE. Sorsby,
of Mississippi, as U. S. lniHistes to Costa
Rica. 1t is matter of doubt with some
Corvallisites as to whether the new mill
lister really belongs to Mississippi or to
our own burg here i'll Oregon.
Mr.. Sorsby will be remembered by
many as the genial gentleman who &C.
caslonally visits his Corvallis friend, Mr..
7. H. Harris, the well-knowa merchant.
Mr.. Sorsby has also business interests
here. A city election was in progress
during one of his visits and Mr.. Sorsby
happened to vote. Later he was sum-
moned TO appear before justice on the
charge of illegal voting, it having been
ascertaired that the challenged voter
had been delegate from Miss. to the re-
publican national convention. However
the fact that Corvallis was his abiding
place, his home, his legal residence was
SO csnvincingly established that he was
discharged. 1t seems tht.t Mr.. S. voted
here through mere inadvertence.'
So does Corvallis claim to have rep
resextati,n III Uncle Sans diplomatic
service, though the pres: dispatches dc
credit him to Mississippi.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Jack Chambers Find.

A former Kings Valley man was
in town this week with specimens
of geld quartz that discounted
even the Yukon article as told by
newspaper men. 1t was Oregon
gold and came from claims owned
by the ex-Ben.rnile, Jack Cham
berS. s.i4i man named Gru-ur.
MIR. ChambesS is brother OF
Mrs. Asa A!exan,ler and lett BeH-
ton r"lnty a:".it - years ago to
locate'ln east:-ri UreY lie en-
gagged in business liner" Bat eas
continually :srospcc'rd un;rI now.
antl his final fintl~promises 10 be :.
bonaiiza.
About three VIZ eks ago Gruger
and Chamber. struck Ishz !, OF
Iecomposed f'HItz containing
wire gold OF almost incred. bic
richness. This Was near Canyon
City, Grant c,,i,ni.;. The G'mser
ore is he llrler, b;:, The { han! ber>
ledge * mach wil,r. Mr.. Cham
ters IeIi his s,'!iS working li@
claim To ,....Il" i. pr; missed visit to
his penl'l' tar hu' will return in
Il lew days ~ ii HE BOYS.
lie ha~ 40 stock [ - ii and his
mine cani,oL be purchased, SO that
there is not the slightest reason to
question tbs g@nulieness of his
find.