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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

The sbeibina (Mo.) Democrat says:
The most Democratic costume worn
"a that famous Jefferson City bal
masque was that of Mrs. AL Morrow.
Il is described like this: "Black skirt
with 16 bands of silver and 1 of gold;
on one end of sash, tied at the back,
the names in silver of States and ter
ritories that went for silver, and the
same in gold on the other; on girdle
and collar, '16 to u in silver; waist of
silver-striped gauze, in front a picture
Of Bryan, on back of Governor Steph-
ems, representing the silver leaders in
the nation and State; shackles of gold
with long gold chains on wrists; on
bead crown of thorns with the word
No over and carrying cross Of gold
with same word inscribed. In her
hair was worn black pennant with
Missouri written in silver, giving Mis-
souri, the place of prominence on the
diver question.
THE bitter personal and uncalled-
Tor attack made upon the City Coun-
ell In reference to it's doing away with
the fee system by our daily con-
femporary is characteristic of boss
and dictator. No issue can be made
In reference to its being best for the
nx.payers and best for the interests
Of the city that the fee system should
be done away with and salaries
Commensurate with the duties of the
cficers paid. So Col. Cook, as usual,
makes personal attack, as it were,
upon the Council. The idea of Mayor
Adams and the Council OF Mexico
being influenced in their duties out of
spiteful motives seems to be in har-
mony with Col. Cooks idea of public
affairs generally. Councilman Run
kle, who was especially assailed, in an
open letter to-day states his position
IN reference to the matter. OfeoSrse,
Col. Cook knows that the fee system
has to be changed by an outgoing
Council whenever it is changed; he
also knows that the fee system as II
Exists in the city government of Mex
100 to-day is not the proper thing
The LEDGER does not pretend opoin
out the motives which influence Col
Cook in this matter. In fact, they
DON'T need pointing out. Our daily
oontemporary failed when it attempted
70 iasten a 100000 bonded debt upon
the City of Mexico and we don't
believe that Col. Cook will be able to
bulldoze the Council out OF its plain
duty In doing away with the fee sys-
tem. Place all of the officers upon q
salary and make the salaries liberal an6
eommensurate with the duties of the
various officers. If any OF the nomi'
nees think their services worth more
han the amount fixed by the Council
Moro is plenty Of time for them tc
feeign. Democratic timber just a.
good, II not better, will offer for the
positions. We hear good deal about
rsirenchment and reform these hard
umss. Let us practice what We
preach. There should be no bossism
~ oulldozing, or Hannaism, or Filley.
n 10 reference to this matter. The
0Afies should be adjusted fairly
nonestiy, In business-like manner
slshout any feeling and to the best
Alsrests Of the city. There will be nc
1o1ble TO find competent and honest
3emocrats to fill the positions at Q
NJ and equitable salary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
The Ledger One Of the Best Papers
IN Missouri.
From the Huntsrilla Herald.

Last weeks Mexico LEDGER was o
model edition. Il contained an able,
vigorous and comprehensive presen-
tation OF the business interests OF Mex
leo and the advantages of Audrain
County a. the mecca OF the thrifty
home-seekers. The LEDGER, under
the intelligent management of ITS en-
terprising publisher, Bob White, is
one Of the best papers in Missouri,
and that means one Of the best and
strongest papers In the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

Zola, the novelist, got one year In
prison and was fined 5000 francs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
The Ledger's Business Addition.
A. L.

The Mexico LEDGER's business re-
view edition was worth much to Au-
drain county. Such enterprises al
ways help the community from which
they come.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reagan, of south
of town, are moving to Msrtinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
The Mexico Ledger's Special Edition.

From me btufkeon Le4der.
The Mexico LEDGER Of last week
was the most valuable advertisement
for Mexico and Audrain county we
have ever seen. The business inter-
ests were handled interestingly and
her advantages we're oil presented, but
not overdrswn. The men who invest
ed their money in this enterprise are
lucky and will profit thereby.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
Mother
Friend

dread, suffering or gloomy Iole-
bodings, to the hour when she
experiences the joy of Motherhood.
Its use insures safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found stronger after than before
conference.-the short, it snakes
Childbirth natural and easy" as
so many have said. Do mt be
persuaded to use anything but
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

THE Auxvasse (Mo.) Rerieao is ten
years old and one of the brightest and
best country newspapers published
anywhere. Auxvasse is q live little
city surrounded by a fine farming
country. The people there appreciate
and literally patronize good paper.
-r=-------
If the Fulton Telegraph really thinks
Populists should he placed on the
Democratic ticket, why don't that
paper advocate such n movement in
galloway county? The LEDGER
claims that Populists that come into
The Democratic party and become
Democrats should take their chances
with other members of the Democratic
party. Putting man on the Demo-
cratic ticket simply because he is q
Populist encourages people to stay out
Of the Democratic party and builds up
side parties.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

J. 8. Hackiey, candidau, for Rail-
road Commissioner Of Missouri, sends
o. 90 to the LEDGER for the cake fund
for the Old Ladies' Home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
The Ledger's Industrial Edition.
From the Ceutralis Guard.

FROM the teutrAls ouhtu.
The Mexico LEDaER's Industrial
edition was q fine specimen Of news
paper enterprise and will result In
much good for Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
Missouri's Latest Surprise.


The discovery made by DIR. J. @.
Jones, professor of Latin in the Mis-
souri, State University, that ~ per
cent of the Missouri delegation in
Congress are college men, will be a
surprise to many people in Missouri,
but Missouri Is always indulging in
such surprises. Missouri 10 perpetual
ly unfolding such discoveries to her
own people. The standing next to
Missouri in the matter of classicaily
educated Congressman is Massachu-
setts, with 20 per cent, but IN Massa-
chrsetts they make specially of
seeking out collegiate graduates-Har-
ward preferred-for official positions,
while in Missouri no particular atten-
taon = pA1il to the matter. 1t is as il a
sspen, taken u radon from the
1flssonrf aleeixsy had uasAed ont n
pefesntof eoaIege-beed psrsons. Tho
eazne peopostlnn snA9ssbs nnppnsed -
run throush ~ Hlsseari pepulAhen.
The resources OF as1aeo uhfoh eeanda
first In mules and also frst n AleAly
educated Congressmen call for no
encomiums. They speak for them
selves.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

soon found that she had a real blood
xemedy at last She says: "After tax
Ing one dozen bottles of S.S.S. ] am
perfectly well, my skin is clear
and healthy and I would not be in
my former condition for two thousand
in my system, like the potash and
arsenic, S.S.S. drove the disease out
through the skin, and I was perma-
neutly rid of it,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03
"YoU MUST SHOW Me-"
Origin Of the Popular Expression That
Has Mystiiied Missouri.
From the Lamar Republican.

From the Lamar Republican
"Ever hear how the phrase sI'm
from Missouri, you must show me- ,
frst started9" said J. H.. Fletcher to a
crowd in the Fletcher & Finks grocery
store, who were discussing odd say
ings. Everybody said they had never
learned the origin of the expression,
though all had wondered to Just what
it applied and all were desirous for
the story.
"WslI," said Fletcher, s'all I know
about it 10 what they told me at Colo
RADIO Springs last spring. I first heard
the phrase on the last day OF May,
but according to reports ii was then
becoming gray haired in that section,
though 1t was just beginning to get q
good start in Kansas and Missouri.
GAS the story runs, q fellow who
never had been up the mountains be-
fore was riding up the Pixies Peak cog
road. He may have been Missourian
or not for all I know, but he must
have been raised upon TIE plains,
as the very unusal heights caused
him to become light headed. When
the train approached the mouth of
the tunnel he suddenly looked ahead
and saying 'I'm from Missouri, you'll
have to show me before Igo in there
jumped from the train. He rolled
down a steep incline. landing far be-
low against big boulder and was
picked up almost dead.
ssl never learned what became of
him nor il he really did die, but the
phrase tickled some New York drum.
mers who were on the train and they
took it up and spread 1t wherever they
went. 1t only shows how little 1t
sometimes takes to give q phrase q
popular send or"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-03-03

so assists nature
in the change taxi
ing place that
the Expectant
M 9th er is ena-
bled to look for
ward with out
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04

The Sioux City Daily Journal pertin.
emily says: The consummation Of a
reciprocal commercial agreement with
France holds out not only the promise
Of mutual trade benefits, but is an as.
surance that the peace between the two
nations is not likely to be broken on
account Of our war with Spain. Negoti-
ations are also in progress for a settle.
ment of all the matters Of controversy
with Canada which have created mild
friction with our neighbors. The war
has been the means OF increasing the
cordial sentiment between the Uuited
States and Great Britain, and is putting
us on better terms with other peoples
1t will drive from the hemisphere the
irritating thorn Of Spanish misgovern-
ment, and further strengthen the pros
pect Of an abiding peace. Our CONNER
cial position has been reinforced by the
demonstration Of our fighting prowess
in winning for us the respect Of the
world. If this small war makes for q
large peace it will have brought to us
substantial compensation, 10 sav moth.
ing Of the humanitarian hcnii1eace to
CuDa and the world
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
South Dakota'a Quotn.

According to the statement Of Adult
ant General Humphrey Of this state,
there will be no apportionment Of South
Dakota troops under the second call for
$4,000 volunte ers, says late Sioux Falls
special. Gov Lee is being besieged by
applications for commissions by those
desiring to form independent comp lnie s..
Regarding the dispatch sent out by the
Associated Press few days ago stating
that South Dakota's quota under the
new call would be LILO men Adjutant
General Humphrey said:
There seems to be false impression
both as to the call and South Dakota's
quota. The subject Of the call as we
understood it, to Gil the existing regi-
ments organized under the first call to
the maximum limit OF the regular army
Of l03 officers and men to q company.
South Dakota furnished more than
twice her trn" apportlonment under the
ca II FL i-5t'o, and no quota is a. all
likely To be assigned to this state under
the present call for $4,000. The news
paper reports that the South Dakota
quota under the call will be l,lOO is
absurd. The just superintendent for
South Dakota under the cali for l25 900
was only 625 men, and in call for an
additional $4,000 would be only 4O5,
making total Of | ,030 men under both
calls. The fact that South Dakota has
already furnished more than l 400 yol-
unteers makes it easy to perceive the
absurdity of the newspaper quota as
signed to us. Any further trouble and
expense incurred in organizing com
panies is therefore unwarrauted till
such time as official authority has been
given Us for the organization of another
regiment, of which due notice will be
given"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
Gold in the PHILIPPINES.

The manager Of mining property
east Of the China sea. between Bornec
and Formosa, writing from Largos in re.
lation to the Philippine islands as q
mining country says: CAS- a mining
country have never seen it's equal
there is gold everywhere. The little
streams are full of placer gold and the
mountains perfect network of small
lodges, some Of them running as much
as from four to six ounces per ton; but
the people are at least one thousand
years behind the times no work has yet
been done here in systematic manner,
and for several reasons it is almost i'm
possible to prospect hero. The govern
ment does not give the proper pi otection
to justify any man spending his time
prospecting. Another reason is the
interior OF the islands, which, in my
opinion, is the richest portion of them,
are peopled with wild tales of Indians
that are almost as ferocious as wild
beasts, and no prospecting could be done
in their territory unless the prospectors
went in large parties; and another rea-
son is that the foliage, which is a regular
jungle, is 30 thick that man cannot get
through it. Ifany OTHER nation on earth
except the Spaniards had this country,
it would very soon be the largest gold
producing country in the world, but
everything is so Handicapped that it is
impossible to get capital to come in here,
and it will take capital TO make a success
of it. The ore is all high grade, but /
am little afraid it cannot be success
fully worked by the free milling process.
| have all the machinery on hand for a
100 stamp mill, and, if it is a success, the
company will at once increase their
works. They have any amount of ore
and in this country Of cheap labor. they
are bound to receive large profits. Now
that the United States has acquired
that country, it is interesting to note
the valus of its gold mines and the pro-
babiliity of new outlet for American
enterprise and ingenuity Mining and
Scientific Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
A Correction.

In our issue Of May IA we published,
under the caption of "DeKay Bros sued
for Fraud, an account taken from the
Waukegan, HIS, Democrat, in which
was stated the alleged fact, that suit
for fraud had been filed in the circuit
court, Waukegan, by B. A. Dunn & sons
against DeKav Bros, editors of the Ga
zette- Register of that city, in which they
were charged with wholesale fraud in
misrepresenting the value of two news
paper plants in South Dakota, one at
Whitewood and one at Belle Fouche,
which they traded for the Waukegan
Register then owned by Dunn & sons,
both papers, as alleged being practically
worthless. Having recently been in
formed. through what we believe to be
wholly reliable source, that no such
suit has been filed, or any such allega-
tions made in court, we consider it but
just to the parties concerned who are
well known and highly respected in the
Black Hills, to make the correction, as
it now appears from the informtion we
have received, that the statements pub
lished by the Democrat, and innocently
reproduced in the CHRONICLE were
false, malicious and libelous from first
to laet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
A Purported Great Battle.

The report of recent battle between
the American and Spanish fleets in tn {
Santiago de Cuba harbor has not been
confirmed by the department at Wash
ington up 20 the time of going to press
although it is confidently believed that
battle has been fought. Secretary
Long received the following dispatch on
Wednesday from Hayti over the cable
from Santiago
"The American feet withdrew from
the harbor last night No vessels were
sunk on either side, but all were badly
damaged. Two Spanish ships were
abandoned by their crews, as the ves-
sells were thought to be sinking, but
later they were recovered. The Amer.
lean vessels are thought to be badly
damaged, but all Of them sailed out
and Immediately resumed the bonn
bardment and blockade from the sea.
side. Fatalities on both sides are be-
lieved to be heavy"
The Impression this dispatch created
in Washington is that the Spanish suf-
fered terrible defeat and are conceal
ing the facts for fear of the effect on
the Spanish populace.
At IL o'clock tonight the officials
say they have received no official news
from Schley confirming the rumors OF
the battle at Santiago but the admin.
istration thinks it is certain that the
Spanish fleet has been destroyed. De-
tails are expected tonight.
The following additional details of the
battle were received by the soclated
press, the report coming through Span.
ish sources from Havana: "Thc Ameri-
can fleet forced its way into the harbor
and opened fire on the Spanish vessels
and the shore batteries The batteries
were the first to answer the fire of the
American squadron, opening in lively
manner. After twenty minutes of firing
which was directed in a superior man.
ner on the part of the American feet,
the Spanish batteries weakened and
ceased to return the fire. The American
ships then concentrated a violent fusil
ade ujon FL Moro, destroying it com.
pletly. The forts at Sea Capa and Punta
Corda fired the last shots. The Span
ish loss must be considerable. Details
are lacking as to the American loss.
The Spaniards pretend to have struck
American vessels many times, but the in.
formation is accepted here under re-
serve. At A o'clock yesterday afternoon
tho American squadron ceased firing.
At that hour there was no Spanish
vessel in sight, all believed to have
been sunl".
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, Of Groton, S. ID. "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough 5et in and finally termin-
ated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but a
short time. l gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, l would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, coughs and
colds. gave it a trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank
God am sayed and now we'll and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free al
A. j. Jones & Co. drug store. Regulat
size SOC and $l.00. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
The Plans Complete.

A Washington special Of the 3lst ult
to the Rapid City Journal says: The
plans are TO have the American flag
over Santiago before the close of the
present week. The feet under Com
modore Schley will enter the harbor
and make an attack on the Spanish fleet
as soon as the troops reach there which
will be not later than Thursday. The
Notifications are to be silenced and the
land forces will at once occupy them
and take charge of the lines leading to
the mines placed in the harbor 80 that
there will be no danger from that source
for the feet to enter and engage the
Spanish feet now lying at anchor there.
1t is now predicted that an engagement
will take place between the two fleets
on Friday or Saturday.
General Miles will reach Tampa to.
morrow morning and it is thought that
the last expedition should be on Cuban
soil not later than next Saturday.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
Quick and Careful Calculation.

"a modern gunner, says an official
in the United States army in a recent
article, must be able, while shells are
bursting above his head and his com.
rades are falling around him, to work
out problem like this: That ship is
three miles off; she is approaching at
such and such an angle, her speed is Is
miles an hour, the forward turret is the
place to hit, the wind is strong from 8
o'clock, the temperature is rs and the
barometer is Sc.06, l must, therefore
give so many degrees Of elevation and
allow so many points for. windage.
Having done this he must aim his gun
with the greatest rapidly and exactness
and fire. If he makes a mistake in any
of the factors of his equation, or lays
the gun so that the variation of the
sight is greater than fiftieth ofan inch
his shot is wasted. If he is right in
everything, he may disable the ship he
fires at, and by so doing save the city he
is protecting" A single load for 13.
inch gun costs about 81 ,250.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
Look Out.

Don't be deceiyed by the extensive
newspaper advertising of the high pric.
ed Powders. Every can of their goods
you buy you are assisting them in pay.
ing for this advertising which is mis-.
leading to you. Why do you want tc
pay As or 90 cents a pound for Baking
Powder, when you can buy Baking
Powder that is guaranteed to be as good
for % cents, and that Baking Powder
will not leave in the Food any Rochelle
Salts? Calumet Baking Powder Co
will give 100000 for any Rochelle Salts
Alum, Lime or Ammonia found in Breat
baked with their Baking Powder
There is no better Bafing Powder than
Calumet on the market at any price
The next time you buy Baking Powder
try Calumet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
More of Grisby's Men.

The Black Hills squadron, Third
United States volunteer cavalry COM
posed of troops G, A and ID, and com
manded by Major l.. ~. French, passed
through Chicago, on its journey from
Fort Meade, S. d., to Camp Thomas
Chickamauga park, where they will
join Colonel Grigsby's band of rough
riders. From Western avenue the
train was switched around to the Illi-
nois Central station, whore it was
transferred to the Big Four system,
which will send it on to Cincinnati.
Better representatives of the wild
and woolly west could not be found
anywhere. All of them are veterans of
the plains and Injured to the hardships
of frontier life, which fact renders them
peculiarly useful in the present war.
Along the Chicago route Of the train the
rough riders were greeted with continu-
Gus hurrahs. in which the interminglng
whoops Of the cowboys reminded one
of dime novel descriptions OF Indian
braves on the war path.
The train consisted OF eight tourist
slsepers for the men, commissary car
horse car for the officers horses and O
parlor car for the officers. The troops
left Fort Meade where they had been
stationed for the the past two week.,
Monday through the Black Hills dis
trict and along the route the boys were
greeted everywhere by enthusiastic
crowds. The rangers will be equipped
upon their arrival at Camp Thomas
and will be provided with special uni
form. Captains Seth Bullock, George
Haire and j. T.. Hammond are in com
mand of troops A, g and d. respective
ly.
Major French, commanding the
squadron, is we'll known, both In the
east and west. He spent the first few
years of his life in the west as a COW.
boy on Texas ranch, and later drove
stage from Adeline to Fort Concho
He is at present large ranch owner
near Fort Meade.
Capt. Hammond was for some time
directly under General Miles as an Ia
diam scout and guide. 1t was due tc
his intimacy with the general that the
latter obtained recognition for the reg
iment by special act of congress
Capt. George Haire Of troop; c, wa:
with General Miles in the Sioux cam
paign. He has served two terms IN thc
state legislature. Capt. Seth Bullock
of company A, stands as rival Of Capt
Hammond when there is question o
experience as frontiersman. He wal
sheriff at Deadwood in the rough days
Chicago Record.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-04
Bill to Increase the Army.

Senator PettigreW has introduced a
bill in the senate, says late Washing
ton special providing temporarily in
creasing the army. The bill introduced
provides for the appointment of Edmond
L. English. of Yankton, as colonel, and
that he be empowered to enlist and
equip twelve troop of light cavalry for
the term oftwo years ormore for special
service in the Philippine islands. The
command is to be armed with rapid fir
ing rifles. guns, reyolvers and each
troop to consist Of not less than sixty nor
more than eighty four officers and men