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are yet to be added to the credit SIDE OF
the account the Philippine holding even
tually to be selected, the coaling station In
the Ladrones yet to be specified and the
small outlying West Indian islands. These
are perhaps to be expressed in money val
ues. They may after some close figuring
be given equivalents in dollars and cents.
But no system of calculation will succeed
in giving due credit to their commercial
value sure to develop as result Of the
change of ownership or to ,he commercial
gains resulting from the expulsion of the
Spanish from Cuba.
There are many other items also to be
taken into consideration. Hawaii was
brought into the Union sooner than would
otherwise have been the case. because the
country. Who can estimate the value of
the demonstration the war has afforded
that a trans-isthmian canal is. a positive
necessity. These two indirect yet logical and
inevitable results of the war are assuredly
part of the couaterbalancing credit. Had
1t not been for the need of sending rein
forcements to Dewey at Manila the ines
timable value of Hawaii as a halfway
point would have remained mere academ-
ic argument, however strongly reinforced
by expert opinion and suggested by COM
mon sense. Had not the Oregon been re-
quired by the naval needs to round Cape
Horn, at an extriv1gant waste &C time
the urgency of the completion of the canal
under American auspices might still have
been in some doubt III a sufficient number
of minds to block the passage of the neces-
sary legislation.
Best of all, however, has been the effect
of the war upon the people. The oblitera-
ton of sectional lines, the cementing to-
gether of patriots of all states into a ho-
mOgeneous body of Americans, the awak-
eBing to the fact that this country has
long outgrown its military and naval
equipment, the general broadening of the
public view, the quickening of the national
spirit-these are factors in the problem.
They cannot be represented in dollars and
cents, yet they Unquestionably add to the
wealth of the nation by adding to it's pres
tiSe and its strength.
The freeing of Cuba, the eviction OF Spain
from this hemisphere the consequent bet
terment of the western world, are all to
be counted against the money cost. The
reinforcement of the American influence
abroad is to be reckoned into the equation.
When all these factors, material and SEN
timental and political, have been assem-
bled, the money cost of the struggle
shrinks into insignificance, mere trife
which. adjusted eGuitably among TIE peo-
pie, is barely felt an additional burden.
Considered as a financial bargain, indeed,
this war with Spain has been one of the
most profitable investments a nation ever
made.
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Will Spain Now solve the Mystery

1t may be that the readjustment of af-
fairs in Cuba and the Strengthening of the
tangIe between Spain and the United States
will bring out solution of the mystery of
the Maine In the opinion of practically all
Americans the battle ship was DESTROYED
by mine or torpedo exploded outside of
her hull by some Spanish agent. Whether
ne represented the Spanish government, the
Weyler faction of Havana or nobody but
his own cruel, malicious self, is widely in
dispute But from the determination of
lhe court of inquiry, on whose report the
ultimatum to Spain that led to the war was
based, there has never been any appeal on
this side Of the water. OF course, in Spain
The case is different, as also in official
cuba 1t has been impossible to ascertain
Just how sincere have been the cries of out
ragged sensibility that have emanated from
Madrid and Havana on this subject, but it
IS not to be doubted that most Spaniards
and Spanish Cubans believe that the shin
was destroyed by accident. or perhaps by
The Cuban insurgents to involve the United
states In war. History demands that the
mystery be solved. 1t is not likely that the
agents of the ships destruction will will
Insly come forward with their acknowledge
ments, Tor this would probably involve
them IN 4 serious responsibility with their
own government if not with this. But
Spain owes II TO herself, presuming that she
was not directly accountable for the dis
aster-and very few Americans now believe
that she waste go to the bottom of the
case. TO find the guilty ones and to punish
'hem properly. 1t may be questioned
whether she has the heart or the energy
1r the ability thus to attack question that
lies 50 close 10 the cause of her present
mistortunes. But no nation can afford to
retain in service an officer capable of in
spring or committing such an atrocious
crime, whatever may have been his motive.
however Jealous he may have been for his
country. He is dangerous element. The
world Will remember the Maine" and the
memory will not be for Spain's benefit in
he long run. She can attempt some
reparatIon now by going after the criminal.
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From the Chicago Tribune
A Washington dispatch states that Presi-
cent Dole of Hawaii is to be chief execu-
tive until Congress has received the report
or the commission appointed to devise a
form OF government for the islands and put
1t IN the form of a statute. This does not
mean, however, that Mr.. Dole will continue
TO administer affairs as president of Ha-
wall, but that he will act as representative
OF the President of the United States The
JOINT resolution for the annexation of the
Islands provides that until Congress shall
provide for the government of such islands
all the civil, judicial and military powers
exercised by the officers of the existing
government shall be vested in such person
or persons and shall be exercised in such
manner as the President of the United
states shall direct" President Mckinley
has undoubtedly requested Mr. Dole to
continue to exercise the civil powers which
have been vested in him as president of
Hawaii until Congress has created a new
form OF government for the islands That
is the Wisest course to pursue. All the
local laws of Hawaii remain in force until
repealed or modified by Congress. No per-
son sent to Hawaii from the United States
could administer those laws as successfully
as Mr.. Dole. Therefore his services should
De retained and those of other officers of
the Old government. 1t Will be some time
before there will be any offices in Hawaii
ior American politicians to fight over
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The Profit and Loss of War.

The war has cost heavily. of cuurse
How many millions have been spent can
1ot now be accurately learned, and 1t NAV
be many months before the statistics are
obtainable. Indeed, in some respects :he
campaign has opened a running account
hat cannot be closed. Assuming. how
sver, IN round numbers. that the contest
has involved an expenEe to this govern
ment Of 500 oO0.OOO, 1t is altogether un-
likely that any considerable part of the
people Will now pause to ask themselves
and the authorities: Has 1t been worth
The cost7"
1t has sssurediy been worth the cost.
The one concrete. assured result already
in possession is Porto Rico Some statis-
ucians will no doubt be at hand soon to
calculate the price per square yard which
this island will cost the United States on
the basis OF the war expense But this
tes. IS incomplete and unreasonable. There
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Oh, de sinners come a-prowlin',
But l lef' 'em go along,
Case" says /, II done a plenty
Eff keep merse'f fun wrong"
l didn' raise no protest,
Case l reckoned my affairs
Was enough ter keep me busy
'Thout a-mixin' up wifi theirs
But when dem low-down sinners
Done broke in my chicken coop,
1 called upon de neighbors
Fob ter make a general swoop.
But dey 'spressed de same convictions
Dat l held de yuthuh day.
An de sinners jes' keeps prowlin'
In q sho'ly scan'lous way,
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A Graceful Act,
From the Troy Times

The appointment of Judge j. NJ Hobson
Iather or Lieut. Hobson, as postmaster at
Greensboro, Ala, is calculated to pIea sa
the whole southland as not even the pro
motion of the young naval constructor
himself will do. The fact that Judge Hob
son Is democrat had no weight with the
President, but it will have weight with the
people, calling their attention forcibly to
the fact that this administration is Amert-
can, not partisan.
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Splendors in Store,

DO you think this country will ever
have an aristocrscy?' inquired Willie
Washington.
l don't know" replied Miss Cayenne; Il
see that Aguinaldo has gotten together his
decorations and is equipped to show us a
touch of high life if we hold the Philip
pines"
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An Efficient Intermedi

1t was fortunate for both the United
States and for Spain that the French min
lister at Washington, in whose hands the
preliminary negotiations for peace were
left, is man of long experience in the
diplomatic service, a man of high character
and good judgment and one who commands
the confidence of all. Everything done In
Washington in connection with the peace
proposals has been above criticism.
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Small Camps for the Soldiers.

1t strikes US that it would be a wise md
a humane plan for the government to ed
tablish number of small camps for the
sick and exhausted soldiers BY dividing
the soldiers into smaller bodies they could
be better cared for and there would be less;
danger from epidemics A dozen healthY,
camps would be far better than one un-
healthy one.
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Foresight.

L observe that you announce an attrac-
ton that will be wholly out of the ordi-
nary, remarked one theatrical manager.
Yes, replied the other confidently.
Il m going to put out a melodrama which
will not make the slightest aIlusion to the
Spanish-American war.
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There is no doubt that some of the COM
paratively inexperienced men made splendid
officers. But on the whole, the proposition
that experience is unnecessary cannot be
regarded as fully demonstrated.
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Uncle Sans fighters are unquestionably
pre-emineht. But the method of running
the training quarters cannot command uni
Versal approval.
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owing to variety of causes, the meeting
Oh COL Roosevelt and Secretary Algsr will
not be as picturesque and sentimental as
that OF Lieut.. Hobson and Admiral Ger
vera
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Richard Croker and some other Tammany
men intend to start newspaper in New
York. The dawn of truly American liter
ature is at hand.
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After his eulogy on Bismarck, the Ger
II an emperor may have difficulty in ex-
planning why he does not wish his subjects
10 read book written by SO eminent and
excellent man.
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Consolation for Spain,

Be patient, though it must distress
When pride proves but bubble;
The less the land that you possess,
The less your chance of trouble.
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If Americans are cver-charged at the
Paris exposition, they will remember that
France owns s4OO,O0OOOO worth of Spain S
promissory paper.
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"hlie this government is unable to ex.
tehd 10 Its soldiers all the luxuries enioved
by the Spanish prisoners at Annapolis II
VIII at least see to it that their health Is
not needlessly imperiIed.
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Colonel Bryan's military record was pre-
vented by force of circumstances from
Keeping pace with his reputation for en-
durance as political fighter.
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A Timely Paraphrase.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
France never told her love, but let con-
cealment, like worm in the bud. feed
upon the damask of her cheek until she
saw that Uncle Sans presence at the COM
ing exposition was a necessity, If she wa 9
to make any money out of the show Then
she declared herself
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Over-zealous advisers should not take
chances on causing Lieutenant Hobson's
achievement as kisser to overshadow his
fame as a military nan.
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Ell Nacional. one of the newspapers pub
.ished in the city Of Mexico, says 1T will
not do in the future to disdain the Ameri-
>an army" This acknowledgment is gen.
srous, though trife tardy.
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Mr. Platt will agree with the Spaniards
that Theodore Roosevelt is a very hard
man to kill off
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General Blanco and General Weyler will
prooabiy nave some difficulty in deciding
Whlch Is the greater military genius.
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Mosquito
CanODies.

We are the sole Washington
agents for the Dixie Improved Mos
quito Canopies.
These Canopies consist of fine
mosquito nets spread on copper
spring frames with fixtures for
wooden or metal beds. They are
the neatest in appearance and the
coolest to sleep under of any canopy
in the market.
$500 and $500 each.
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1t IS 10 be assumed that the democratic
editors who refrained from criticism while
the war was in progress have been copious-
y taking notes, just the same
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Basement Floor .

(No. 1 Bargain Table)
UC for choice of 19c to 25c Glass Pieces fac
SMILES of the expensive cut glass Datterns
Choice of Fruit Bowls. Cake Stands Celery Trays
Cream Pitchers. Cake Plates. Oil Jugs Lemon
Squeezers. Spoon Holders. Flower Vases Pickle
Dishes. Condiment Sets, Sugar Bowls. Butter
Dishes. Ice Cream Trays Water Goblets Wafer
and Wine Glasses, big table facing the },
stairway to basement. Choice for. r...... OS
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The Kansas Conxer.ion

Over In Kansas they count that day lost
whose low descending sun sees not a few
hundred converts from 16 to l.
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On t able No. @.

fright of 11th st. entrance)
IS N QDO for S1.4S to 2.25 Silk-lislc Umbrellas,
W ~ tight rolling steel rods 26 and 2S-
inch Paragon frames, Delft, Dresden and wood
handles.
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From the Boston Herald.
Rear Admirals Sampson and Schley they
will be. Gallant men bothl
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THE Emperor of Germany regards him
self as the wonder of the century, eX-
claimed Maud, who was reading a news
paper. He has over 200 medals and
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50 SO for S39S Light-weight Mackintoshes
for ladies' of English cashmere, in
navy, tan and black. Detachable army" capes
Two garments In one.
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7oc. to SI.oo each.

Genuine Leather Club Bag, nickel finish.
SI.25 to S2,75 each.
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SHOOTING STARS.


1--WE are in danger" said one Spanish
statesman, "of sinking into oblivion; of be-
ing almost forgotten by the rest of the
Evening star., 1898-08-15

UIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR, or TO
the Editorial Business Depart
ments. according to tenor Or purpose.
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Umbrella Frame Canopies-
Fruit Preserving
REQUISITES.

We carry only the best kinds of
Preserving Kettles, Fruit Jars, Jelly
Glasses, etc, and offer them at rea-
sonable prices. Many new devices
for tightening the labors of the sum-
mer housekeeper are now being
shown in our complete Housefur-
nishing Department. We quote a
few fruit preserving requisites and
invite an inspection:
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Tables 24 to 30.

&c Sc and 1Oc for Imported Wash Dress Goo ds
made to retail at Csc to 371ac yard. Details
already given you.
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Her DfScOIerY,


"Never!" replied the other, proudly. I'VE
still have our debts''
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Infants Pillows
and Pillow Sims,

We are showing a nice assort-
nent OF dainty India Linon Pillow
Slips and Soft Down Pillows for the
crib and carriage.
Pillow Cases of India linon, finished with plain
ruffie.
3Sc. each.
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Travelling
Requisites

A complete line Of everything
necessary to travellers outfit.
Every Trunk or Bag we sell, no mat
ter what the price, can be depended
On for durability.
sheepskin Club Bags. well made; good, SERVICE
able bag.
7oc. to SIoo each.
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Dear me!' exclaimed Mamie. "And unt ii
now l didn't even know that he was a BIZ
cycle riderr'
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On Table No. 10.

(Where the crowd will be)
VC for Collars and Cuffs tha. have sold I'D to
- Doc. And 22c yard for Csc quality Black
Chiffon Yelling.
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On Table No. 1 1.

fright of G ST. entrance)
NC for last of various lots Ladies' 25c Black
w and Fancy Hose and Swiss Ribbed Vests
Also Children's Vests. Pants AMI Hose. with
few pairs of Socks for toddlIng youngsters
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Special.

Special.
Heavy Canvas Telescope Cases, well IN &c, strong
and durable.
35c. to SI.25 each.
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On able No. 21.

Uewelry Department)
1QC for 25c to 4sc articles. among which are
Artistic Photo Frames. of white metal and
gilt. Shirt Waist Sets. :. Brooches Hat and
Hairpns, etc, etc.
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ISC yard for 81 quality Autumn Tafeeta Silks.
Some all black. some in bright color
French plaids: some Of Goral stripes black
ground New 81 Silks for only 75c yard.
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WOmens Alllnen Handkerchiefs wide and mar
row lace edges latest novelties for summer use.
25c. each.
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Pillow Cases of India linen. tucked and finished
with tucked rufhe.
soc. each.
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Pillow Cases of India linon, finished with rufle
of embroidery.
Z5c., $I.Oo and ST. 90 each.
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First foof.
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No guesswork here-a Handker-
chief must be absolutely all linen or
silk. We have no substitute for
linen. Such watchiulness has made
great Handkerchief business. And
with prices no greater, oftentimes
less, than asked for cotton or union
goods, special opportunities, like the
following, are offered:
Womens Annen Handkerchiefs fancy lace.
embroidered, hemstitched and scalloped edges sew
eral designs, patterns
I25C. each.
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Womens All-linen Handkerchiefs, embroidered,
hemstitched and embroidered and scalloped edges
30 different patterns TO select from.
25c. each.
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Note For the accommodation of
customers, Internal Revenue Stamps
documentary and Proprietary are
kept on sale at superintendent
Desk, first floor.
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About 10 Very Pretty Sailor Suits. 20 different
styles, navy blue and fancy mixtures, all neatly
braided and prettily trimmed. Sizes 3 to 10.
S3.65 each. Values, S45o, S5 and SO,
Third floor -
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Down Pillows, for the crib and carriage, covered
with cambric.
&c. each.
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Two items of especial interest and
at special prices, selected for Tues
days selling, are as follows:
About so Fine Atwood Fancy Mixed Cheyiot
Suits, broken lots. well made. well lined. good.
serviceable patterns Sizes to 10
$I.o5 each. Value, $3.50.
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Woodward 6 LotElrop.
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Beyond
All Doubt

INNS "SAS lSNSl lower llldn now,
and yet the character of the goods
here assembled was never higher
the styles never better, brighter or
more attractive, and you'll find fresh
features OF interest each time YOU
visit the store.
Several pairs of keenest ewes are
constantly watching the market for
special lots of goods. No quantities
are too great if the qualities. STYLES
and prices are right. The manufac-
turers know this, the importers know
1t. Out of it comes a succession of
seasonable things at exceptionally
low prices.
Boys
Clothing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
IT CANE TOO LATE.
The Pension Claim Of ". q. b. Leo Al
lowed IN . Week Altar Bis Death
Other Pension Gases.

Congressman Champ Clark received
q batch Of Letters from the Pension
Bureau Monday while in Mexico en-
route from Fulton to Odessa, where
he spoke Tuesday. One announced the
allowance of the pension claim OF the
late Mr. William n. b. Lee. This
claim was allowed less than = week
after the death OF MI. Lee. Mr.. Clark
had been working for it's allowance
since March, 1897. Il is the irony of
tate that it snouid be TINS. Mr.. Lees
family will be the beneficiaries.
Another announced that the claim
Of Mrs. Nancy Red, of GAINESVILLE, had
been allowed at the rate of % per
month from March Is, 1865, making
the amount due her up to the present
time reach the snug sum of s2,936.
She win continue to draw s. per
month until her death.
Still another letter announced that
the claim OF John Dahlem had been
allowed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Parsnip Complexion.

$500 ~ 6AAA z%
1t does not require an expert to de-
tect the sufferer from kidney trouble.
The hollow cheeks, the sunken eyes,
the dark, puffy circles under the eyes,
the sallow, parsnip-colored complex
ion indicate it.
A physician would ask IL you had
rheumatism, q dull pain or ache in the
back or over the hips, stomach trouble,
desire to urlnate often, or q burning
or scalding in passing it; If after pass
ing there is an unsatisfied feeling Al II
1t must be at once repeated, or if the
urine has a brick dust deposit 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.
Dr.. Kilnaer's Swamp-Root,the grea,
discovery Of the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist, is q positive remedy
for such diseases. Its reputation II
world wide and 1t Is 30 easy to get al
any drug store that no one need sui.
fer any length Of time for want Of 1t
However, II you prefer to fret tes'
its wonderful merits, mention thu
Mexico LEDGER and write to DR.. Kill
mer & 90 Binghampton, N. Y, for I
sample bottle and book telling al
ABOUT It; both sent absolutely free b!
| mail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03

S1s...sa .."~n ''
r,ss..s
nss ~ nuw 01 "s
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3 .S -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
PROMINENT nlssoualAH GONE.


CENTRALIA, Mo-, Dot. S1.-E. 8.
Anderson, late Representative OF Mon
roe county, q prominent citizen and
stock shipper, has departed for parts
unknown. II SCENE that he secured
$500 from the Farmers and Merchants
Bank and 81, 600 from the Bank Of Gen.
tralia and several thousand dollars
from the banks ut Madison and Paris,
signing the nance of his brothers to
notes for the amounts, which reach
34O,0 The brothers have protested
the notes, claiming that E 8. Ander-
son had no right to sign their names.
Suit has been brought in the Monroe
Circuit Court by the banks and the
event has created . sensation owing
to tine prominence OF the parties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
Fins Cattle.
From the Fayette Leader.

eNEEEZ ~
Last January J. II. Canada, Of Stur-
gson, purchased . four- months-old
calf Of tho Hereford breed from Jas.
A. Funkhauser, in Piattsburg, for
e600. It was not to be delivered until
after the Omaha Exposition, ~ Funk
hsuser had made arrangements to
show q herd. Frank Canada took the
calf to Omaha and last week Mr.. Cam
ada received several letters from his
son stating that parties wanted to buy
the calf and he bad been offered $500
for it. His father wired him TO sell il
be could get $500. Tuesday Mr.. Cam
ada got a message that the calf had
been awarded second premium and
had only been beaten by his half
brother. Mr.. Canada wired his son
not to sell. He wants $500 for it
now and will in all probability get it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-03
They Wont Vote.

Will g. Hutton, of the Fifth Mis-
souri, Regiment, now stationed ~ Kan
sas City, returned home Saturday
might for q few days visit. Hutton
says that it was officially decided Sat-
urday afternoon that the Fifth would
be formally mustered ont and paid on
Wednesday, November Q. When AK
cd whether any of the boys would be
able to come home to vote on the 8th,
he said that he doubted 1t, - IL was
the talk Saturday that the men would
have to be In camp two days. before
the muster ont. He did not know why,
&c. unless-but then he said that he
did not care to talk for publication.
Several other members of Company L
are in town for Q day or 90.