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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
AUTUMN.

Lovely yellow flowers
BY the wayside grow.
Dash OF red and purple
Where the streamlets flow.
Piles of golden apples
Are neighboring with the red,
And wealth Of glory
Is quivering overhead.
With a rush and rumble
Winds are blowing free,
And the nuts are tumbllng
From the chestnut tree.
Hurrying TO school again,
Working for n prize
oh, love the autumn -
Cried little Smilng-Eyes.
---Louise II. Baker, In Youths Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
Remove Their Hats in Church.

The Rev. Charles +. Goss, pastor
Of a Presbyterian church in Cincin-
natl, Ohio, has succeeded in getting
some of the women of his congrega-
tion to remove their hats and sit W it'll
bare heads during the service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

"Dlsmal winds are blowing,
Hills are bare and brown,
Fallen leaves are fiuttering
Over field and town.
Bells are ringing loudly
Bidding children run
As II education
We're a bit of fun.
Pretty summer dresses
Are laid away with care,
And the stuify woolens
Brought out for repair;
That old brown merino
Is truly q disgrace
oh. | hnte the autumn"
Cried little Sour-Face.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

banded with braid, and the garment is
designed for general wear with any
gown, but all suiting materials, az
well as cloth of various sorts, can be
treated in q similar manner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

A petitioner to the general Meth.
odist conference in Canada recently
asked that body to ''protect congre-
cations against the growing evil OF
manuscript preachers"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
For Drsssy Occasions.

All-over lace gowns in cream aud
ecru over white satin are worn for
dressy occasions. and sleeveless coats
of Irish guipure are one of the pretty
accessories of evening dress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
lG,rIs' Biouse Rsefer.

The combination Of REFER COLLAR and
blouse jacket shown in the illustration
ID both novel and stylish. Az here
given. the material is covert cloth
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
Da,nsak silks ksxlxsd,

The beautiful damask silks OF .
generation ago have been revived.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

NEW YORK FASHIONS
THE LATEST DESIGNS FOR WINTER COSTUMES

IA
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
SHACKELFORD NAMED.
He Will Run Against Champ CLARK
For Congress.

ST. CHARLES, Mo-, September L.
Two Republican conventions were
held in this city this afternoon and
Hon. Robert L. Shackelford, OF WeIls-
vile, Montgomery County, was nomi-
mated for Congress in the Ninth Dis
trict, against Hon. Champ CLARK; and
Prof. ]. B. CARRIER, of Warrenton, was
nominated for State Senator In the
Tenth District, against Hon. Charles
]. Walker, of st. Charles County. The
following committees were also elect
cd: Experimentation, DR.. J.
O. Parrish; Crawford, J. M. Monroe;
Gasconade, r. A. Brewer; Lincoln,
DR.. 8. R. McCay; Pike, F. L. Wilson;
Rails, Frank Buchanan; Montgomery,
o. 8. Basford; st. Charles, II. d.
Bruins; Warren, W. L. Morsey. Sena-
torial Committee - Galloway, L. 8.
Smith and A. v. Doeries; Montgom-
cry, ]. w. Sturgeon and B. 8. Baker;
st. Charles, W. F. Bloebaum and Carl
Wencker; Warren, John Fl. Koelling
and A. W. Johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Decrease For the Month of August
Was 4,789, I'll.

WASHINGTON, d. O., September L.
The monthly statement of the public
debt issued to-day shows that onAug-
ust 81 the public debt, less cash In the
treasury, was d, ,o12, SIC, TIT, which il q
decrease for the month of 81, ,7ss, I'll.
This decrease is accounted for by Q
corresponding increase In cash on
hand, due to the receipts from the
war loan. The debt is recapitulated
as follows:
Interest bearing debt, $922, ,212 800;
debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity, d, ass, ,o3o; debt bear
ing no interest, sss3, ,ss5, ,971; a total of
81, ,307, ,357, ,s01.
This amount, however, does not in
clude $55s, ,o46, 1888 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding which are
Offset by an equivalent amount OF
cash in the treasury. The cash In the
treasury is classified a. follows: Gold,
s253, ,s77 ,4s3; silver, e5l3, ,4O0, 1894 paper,
pos, ,0s4, ,o56; bonds, national bank de-
posits, etc., s67, ,2s2, ,2o1; aggregatine
ss77, ,144,e46. Against this aggregate
there are outstanding demand liabili-
ties amounting to s632, ,657 ,561, which
leaves net cash balance in the treas-
ury Of $204, ,4S7 ,084.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08

Hon. E.W. STEPHENS, In his Colum-
bis (Mo.) Herald, agrees with the LED
GER In urging all Democrats to support
the ticket, and says: 81 believe In
standing by ones party especially II
1t is the Democratic party. II its car
dinal principles are right, according
to our way of thinking, we should not
bolt it because its convictions do not
always nominate men whom we like,
or adopt policies we approve. II 1t
nominates distinctly dishonest man
do not think he should be supported.
But this rarely happens. Nor does 1t
often adopt platforms that are essen
TALLY vicious. A patty is . good deal
like an army. We may not like the
generals, or always approve of the
war, but 90 long - We are enlisted
soldiers, and the array represents oul
country we should observe discipline.
We can accomplish nothing by mutiny
or desertion. We should strive x
have our party right, and having fail
cd to do this We have no right to com.
plain when by our negligence It goe'
Wrong.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
IN HIGH GLEE.
THE SOLDIER BOYS ARE REJ0IC.
ING BECAUSE THEY ARE TO
BE MUSTERED OUT.
Are Anxious to Come Home and Go
Into Business Pursuits Had
q Tough Time-N0w in .
Regular Paradise.


CAMP HAMILTON, NEAR LEXINGTON,
KY, Aug. 3o.-Kin that calf. The
Fifth Missouri Regiment 10 coming
home, and at once at that.
Orders were received about Q half
hour ago to the effect that the Fifth
would be moved to st. Louis ~ soon
as the necessary papers can be made
out. When we get to the barracks we
will be given 80 days furlough and
allo we'd to 60 home for 80 days. This
will, In my estimation, put us in Mex
leo about the 14th of this month. OF
course, though, it is mere guess work
as to when we will receive the papers
allowing us to get our feet under mas
table.
The news was received very quietly
by the men, but In the conversation
following dismissal from retreat
formation II was to be plainly seen
that the boys were well pleased with
the orders. Those at homo have very
little idea how we'll pleased the boys
are with their new camp ground in
Goods Country" The people, the
climate and all other conditions 30
toward making heaven out Of our
present camp as compared with the
disease stricken camp which the boys
80 willingly bid farewell to at the
park. The half of the horrible life
there has never yet been told and
probably never will be, at least,
until the boys hands are united by
being mustered out.
As 1t was In Chattanooga, the mem
bers of the Fifth Missouri Regiment
are received with open arms by the
good people Of Lexington. I hardly
know why this Is, unless 1t is caused
by the personal effort of each member
OF the regiment to act as gentlemen
wherever they 60.
All kinds of questions have arisen
since the orders were received. Two
are whether or not we will be allowed
to don citizens clothes during that
time. am inclined to think that we
will have to wear the blue and not to
engage in any business. II am not
mistaken have seen some where that
q government employe is allowed to
engage In no business other than that
of serving the.government. Although
the boys would enjoy wearing citizens
clothes, I think that all will be willing
to lay around during the time of their
furlough and rest up. 1t will be q
welcome relaxation after the tedious
routine of camp life.
The trip from the park was Q very
tedious ono and the men reached here
almost worn out. One man, Walter
E. Bryarlyy of Company L, was car.
ried from the train with a. bad . case
of measles rs I ever saw. He was laid
under q tree from the time we reached
the unloading station, about 8 O'Clock
q. m, until late in the afternoon, and
at that several efforts were made to
get an ambulance.
Don't forget to tell our mas to kill
that fatted prodigal, as the calves are
coming hcme. WILL G. HUTTON.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08

81 do not purpose sitting idly by
while this canvass is being made. /
will not let them hide behind trees
and fire at me with smokeless powder
like they did last time. 1 will force
the fight in the open and will make
an aggressive campaign from start to
finish. I cannot say when will begin
my canvass, but will make 1t an ef-
fective one of the entire State, NO
matter when I start"
1t is denied on behalf Of Gen. Lee
that a majority of the hold-over Sem
ators are pledged for Martin.-Rich-
mond telegram to the Washington
Post.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
HENRY W. EWING Is NO MORE.
The Well Known Editor and Demo.
cratic Politician Dies in Battle
Greek, Michigan.

A telegram from Jefferson City an
nounces the death Of Henry w. Ew-
ing, editor of the Jefferson City Tri.
bune, at Battle Greek, Mich, where he
had been i'll for the past three weeks
Probably no one, in Democratic
State politics, at least, was better
known than Henry or GARNER" Ew-
ing. His popularity knew no bounds.
He was president of the Missouri
State Press Association, and NO Demo
cratic gathering was considered com
plete without his presence. He was q
brother of Mrs. Phil. e. ChappeIle
and Mrs. Judge Smith, Of the Court oi
Appeals, of Kansas City. Mr.. Ewing
was formerly clerk of the State su-
preme Court. He was 4s years old.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Lea's Race for tha Sanafe

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee left tonight fol-
Jacksonville. He was kept pretty
busy throughout the day getting mat
ters in readiness to leave. His friends
kept him up late last night, but he
arose early this morning, and after
breakfast spent a couple Of hours In
the lobby of the Jefferson, where
many friends met him. Gen. Lee
spent this afternoon at the Westmore.
land with number of close personal
and political friends, and though the
occasion was distinctly social one,
there is little doubt that the Senatorial
fight of next year received some At
tention. Discussing the matter just
before leaving, Gen. Lee said:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

One pound of phosphorus is sufficient
to tip 1000, 900 matches.
More than one hundred collisions
occurred on Japanese railroads In
1897.
Theatrical companies in Mexico
must play everything they advertise
or pay fine.
A lion hunter who has made a study
of that animals peculiarities says:
"All lions are eft-handed. When one
strikes forcible blow it always uses
its left paw"
A rooster in Limestone, Me-, was
struck by lightning and deprived of
all tail feathers save two. The chan
ticleer survives the shock and the
owner has chrisGened him Cervera.
A Massachusetts family has five cats
with varying tastes. One is ravenous
for beet root, another eats only Gu
cumbers, another tomatoes, another
fish, and the fifth will taste nothing
but bread and milk.
So far as reported the dead of New
England in the war between the
United States and Spain number 65.
OF this number, 55 were from Massa-
chusetts, 5 from New Hampshire, 8
from Maine and each from Vermont
and Rhode Island,
Last winter AndrewBurns, ,ofO Oregon,
was frozen and lost an arm by ampu-
tation. A few week ago while hunting
in forest he was overcome with heat,
from the effect of which he died. His
body was found four days later guard
ed by his dog.
Mrs. Delilah Cromwell, who has just
died in Nebraska, was 120 years old.
She was born in Kentucky and was
familiar with some incidents in con-
nection with the Inauguration ofWash-
ington. She went to Nebraska in 1856.
Her husband, a well known physician
of the west, died thirteen years ago.
President Mckinley has become
pipe smoker; Attorney Griggs chews
tobacco, privately; Postmaster Gem
eral Smith smokes cigarettes; Secre-
sary Gage smokes cigars and chews
tobacco; Secretary Alger is an invet-
crate smoker. The abstainers of the
Cabinet are Secretaries Day, Bliss and
Long.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08

Kokomo, Ind, has blind prodigy
who took his cottage organ to the
Court House square, tore it down
and put it together in three hours.
The organ contains 2s5 pieces, includ-
ing keys and reeds. After he recon-
structed the organ he played upon it.
Not long ago the town clock in the
City Hall tower got out Of order, ard
the blind man climbed TO the clock,
1856 feet, and repaired it. His name is
William Brinkman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
sHAFTER's sRIP ARRIVES.
The Transport Mexico Brought the
General Back From Santiago
de Cuba.

NEW YORK, Sept. THE transport
Mexico, with Gen. Shafter on board,
was sighted OF Montauk point at $40
.. m. to-day, and An hour later drop
ped anchor in Fort Pond Bay.
The City OF Mexico had on board,
besides Gen. Shafter, the members of
his staff, including Lieutenant Colo
nels E. J. McClernand, B. F. Pope
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08

MR.. ALGER is reported as saying
that "there will be no investigation,
because there was nothing to investi-
gate" The public think differently,
and the President cannot afford to
take Alger's view. His administra-
ton has "too much Alger" already.
Nothing but searching inquiry, with
rigorous punishment of the offenders
as its result, can save the administra-
ton from "deep damnation.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Miss Maybird Smith to Be Married.

Miss Maybird Smith to Be Married.
Miss Maybird Smith, one Of the
most popular young ladies who visits
Mexico, IL to be married on November
%, 1898, to Judge George Spurlock, Of
Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Miss Smith is
now the guest of Rev. N. r. Pittman
and wife, and is most accomplished
young lady and great favorite with
all Of our people. Judge Spurlock is
one of Nebraska's most brilliant young
lawyers. The marriage will take place
at the residence of the BRIDES father
In Maryville, Mo. The LEDGER joins
other friends in extending cordial
congratulations In advance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Express Companies Yield,

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-At Especial con-
ference to-day Of the representative
Of the Adams, American and United
States Express companies II wss de-
cided that the companies would from
this date bear the expense Of the waz
tax instead Of requiring tho pubic 10
stamp consignmsnss.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Mexico Audrain County Thursday September 1893
HANNA STANDS FOR ALGER.
The National Chairman Says There is
No Rod in Pickle For the Secretary.

MAcKINAc ISLAND, MICH, Sept.
President Mckinley is responsible
for the method of warfare that has
brought q blistering storm about the
head Of Secretary of War. A man who
ought to know says SO, and that man
is Marcus A. Hanna.
Hanna vas told of a sensational
letter published in yesterdays De-
troit Free Press from Colonel ]. P.
Peterman, commanding the Thirty
fourth Michigan volunteers, in which
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08

and G. Moo. Derby; Majors Robert
q. Noble, John Miley and 8. w. Gros.
beck; Captains J. e. Gilmore and e.
Fl. Plummer.
Al soon as General Wheeler vas
notified Of General Skaters arrival
he ordered . salute Of fifteen guns to
be fred, and Troops NJ, &, H and K OF
the Second cavalry were detailed to
escort General Shafter into camp
when he landed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Who Were Thew?

FrOm INC FfRhKLUru ChfuhIcIt.
A couple of young gentlemen, Of
Audrsin county, came very near get
ting into serious trouble, and under
arrest, here last Saturday. 1t seems
that In passing the home of r. L.
Williams, south of this place, they
shot and killed his dog, and In 20
doing frightened the women and
children of the family very much.
Mr.. Williams came to town to have
them arrested, but did not. The
mere fact Of carrying pistols would
have caused them trouble had he per-
sisted In his intentions.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Total Abstinence in Army and Navy.
From Word and Work.


From Word and Work.
It seems strange that our govern
ment should allow the sale of iatoxi-
eating liquors to soldiers ip the field,
which seems to be the meaning of q
recent ordsr Of tho war department.
II there was no objection to this order
from . moral point of view, the fol-
lowing item shows how Questionable
1t is - Q sanitary measure:
Naval and military authorities are
nearing the conclusion that both
soldiers and sailors are more effective
as fighters when the supply Of alcohol,
which it has long been the custom to
serve out to them when In active
service, is discontinued. In the navy
of this country the use OF stimulants
on board when ut sea ia prohibited.
and the British admiralty, which
used to allow double grog rations
when the ships were going into action,
has now ordered that not . drop of
alcoholic liquor IL TO be allowed on
the day when fighting is 70 be done.
The prime mover in this change
of practice il Field Marshal Lord
Wolseley, the British Commander-in-
chief, who has instituted exhaustive
experiments with . view to ascer-
tanning the relative effects Of
alcohol and Of total abstinence upon
the physical endurance and staying
qualities of troops. One regiment
would have its supply Of malt liquors
cut of, another would be deprived of
It's whiskey, while . third and fourth
would be allowed to purchase their
ordinary liquor allowance at the can
teen. In evexy case whore stimu-
lants were allowed notable signs Of
lasaitude and . lack Of spirit and en-
durance were manifest in the soldiers
after two or three days hard fighting,
whereas the men who had abstained
showed every day more staying pow
or, alertness and vigor. The War
Department now debars the soldiers
from all stimulants except in hospital,
and every one in camp while on ac-
tive service, from the highest to the
lowest, 10 restricted In the matter Of
liquid refreshments TO tea and oat-
meal water. The results of this new
rule on the GOODNESS and steadiness
Of soldiers under heavy fire are said
to be remarkable, AMI to abundantly
confirm Lord Wolseley's dictum that
nowadays calmness and collsctednesa
are more valuable qualifications for
the soldier than fury and reckless
6aah
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Women and Stamps,

From the chicago Times Herald.
"Do you mean to tell me-" she said
when she had finally secured the at
tention of the cashier Of the bank,
s'that 1 must put stamp on this
check?"
"If you do not the check win not be
good" replied the cashier.
"But this is such q pretty check,n
she protested. "Don't you know that
I picked out this bank to put my
money in because the engraving on
your checks Is so artistic? It's an
outrage to have to spoil it at aii.n
"We can't help that, madam,n
answered the cashier. "The law says
there must be stamp on the check"
"Oh, well, If you just cashed mine
without the stamps" she insisted,
"the law wouldn't know anything
about 1t. / don't care anything about
the two cents, you know" she has
tened to add, "But do hate to think
that when I send the check for my
next quarters dues for our card club
the secretary and the president win
both see that ugly stamp and comment
on my lack Of taste"
"I'm sorry, madam" returned the
cashier wearily.
"There isn't any place for the stamp,
either" she argued. 'T can't put 10
anywhere on the check without cover
ing something or other.n
1--WE didn't know when we had the
checks designed" explained the
cashier, "that 1t would be necessary
to put stamps on them or We would
have left q place for them"
81 suppose So" che said thought
fully. "Do you think they viii look
better in the upper right. hand corner
or the lower left hand corner7"
s'I'm sure don't know, che replied.
"But what do You think" she per-
sisted.
81 shall put mine In the upper left
hand corner" he answered In desper-
alton.
"Then that's where I'll put them,n
she said. aI'm ever so much obliged
to you for all your kindness. I sup
pose there's no use getting the stamps
one at a time; I'd better get enough
now to last me-"
"That would be the safest way" he
told her.
every WELL" she returned. "You
may give me ten stamps."
"Go to the paying teller's window,
madam" he directed.
"But there are 30 many people
there" she protested. "Can't you
give them to me7"
He said he couldn't and 80 she went
to the paying teller's window. A
minute or two later he heard her voice
again raised In protest.
"Ob, don't give me stamps with
that great big black Il. b. on them,"
she said. ''Can't you give me some
OF the pretty ones like Mrs. Brown
got7"
II was explained to her that the
supply of regular internal revenue
stamps had been exhausted and that
these had been improvised a. substi-
tutes, 80 she took them.
"But,n she said as she went away
from the window, sif You haven't got
some OF the pretty ones In the next
time come win just take my account
somewhere else"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08

impossible to dress him
for three years. His
head and body were q
mass OF sores, and his
eyesight also became
affected. No treatment
was spare d that we
thought would relieve
him, but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. / had
almost despaired of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice Of . friend
we gave him 8. 8. 8.
(Swfft's Speciflc). Ade-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Salt Rheum Is Gone.

81 suffered from salt rheum, which
appeared on my hands and caused
Intense itching. The skin on my hands
would break and tester. After taking
four bottles Of Hoods sarsaparills ]
was cured and ! have never beer
troubled with salt rheum since
MRS. 8. 8. DUNN, Hughes, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Colonel BRYAN Soon Nav Resign.

~Wy
LINCOLN, NEB., Aug. 31.-According
to friends of Colonel Bryan, now with
the Third Nebraska at Jacksonville,
his resignation may be expected in
the near future. They say that he
will have no more dangerous duties to
face in the future, as the Third is said
to be slated to 60 to Cuba with Fitz-
hugh Lee for garrison duty. That
being the case, they have been trying
to convince him that he can now
resign without any loss of dignity or
character, and, as he is wanted here
in the campaign in Nebraska, it is
believed here that he will shortly
resign. Letters from his regiment
show that nine-tenths of the privates
want to be mustered out and if they
petition the War Department Bryan
will wait muster out,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
"If a Newspaper man Knew

"If q newspaper man knew how
many knocks he received behind his
back he would adopt another calling" ("
remarked citizen to the Osswatomie
(Kansas) Globe editor the other day.
The citizen was mistaken, said the
Globe. The Newspaper man who suc-
ceeds must expect to be maligned by
every law-breaker, swindler and
hypocrite, every carping critic and
every lover Of notoriety who ID
ignored, and, In fact, by all persons
who do not agree with him on public
and private questions. The news
paper man who expects to 60 through
life without being misrepresented and
unjustly censured should die young.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-08
Too Much Money in the Treasury.

Too Much Money in the Treasury.
WARRINGTON, Sop. The official
announcement was made to-day that
the interest on the per cent. United
States bonds, due October 1, viii be
paid on September 10th on presenta-
tion, and the interest checks on the
registered bonds win be sent about
September 20th for immediate pay
ment. The early payments are due TO
the largo amount of money In the
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