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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
The Fruit of Militarism,

The second conviction of Captain
Alfred Dreyfus, charged with treason,
is the legitimate outcome OF French
miIItarism. II the published evidence
taken before the military court may
be. believed, the conviction was that
Of an innocent man sacrificed with
the mistaken idea of preserving the
honor of the army. The bid theory
that the king could do no wrong has
given place in France to a new and
even more dangerous doctrine, that
the generals Of the army can do no
wrong.
The insane prejudice existing in
France against the Jews has aided 10
the anti Dreyfus agitation. He has
been singled out ss representative
OF the Jews and the mob's fury wiahes
to wreak its vengeance upon him,
But his feeling could not find such
powerful advocates or supporters save
for the reign Of mllitarism, The domi-
nation of the army. There Is signi-
ficant lesson in this Dreyfus affair fol
the people Of the United States. In
Frame, sturdy old Loubet seeks &c
amelIorate the effects OF this military
supremacy. In our own republic Nc
Kinley seeks to establish miiitarism
The Dreyfus case may well give pa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
IN sHACKLEFORD's PLACE.
Governor Stephens Appoints 7. B. Rob
inson Judge Of The Fourteenth
District.

JEFFERSON OrTY, Sept. 1b.-tioy.
Stephens this morning appointed
Thomas B. Robinson, Of Miller county,
Judge Of the Fourteenth Judicial Dis
trict, to fill the vacancy caused by the
election of Judge Dorsey W. Shackle-
ford to Congress. The understanding
Is that Judge Robinson viii not try for
a nomination, but win ill out the un-
expired term and leave the field open
next year. He is a wealthy lawyer,
whose home is at Tuscumbia, Miller
county, and was life long Republican
until 1895, when heran as free silver
Republican candidate for represents
tive. Since then he has affiliated with
the Democratic state con Fention at
Springfield. He Is 9 man of ability
and well qualified for the bench. His
appointment was brought about by
the bitterness of the fight between
the rival factions in MonIteau and
Morgan counties, each Of theee ooun-
ties having two applicants for the
plsoe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
Good Enough to Take.

The finest quality OF loaf sugar is
used in the manufacture Of Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy and the roots
used In it's preparation give Il a flavor
similar to that Of maple syrup, making
ii very pleasant to take. As a medi-
cine for the cure of coughs. colds. Ia
grippe, Group and whooping cough II
lie unequalsd by any other. 1t always
cures, and cures quickly. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
FOUR On FIVE MILLION PEOPLE
IN GREATER NEW YORK
WILL SEE HIN.
THERE WILL BE TWO DEWEY DAYS.
Editor White Tells How the Greai
Parades Win be Managed and the
Millions Of People Cared For
Americas Greatest Citizen
is Admiral Dewey.

Editorial Correspondence OF the Ledger.
NEW Y0RK OTrx, Sept. 11.-~New
York City Is making grand prepara.
tions for Dewey day. They propose
to have two Dewey days, Sept. 20 and
80. There are some funny things
about Dewey. Dewey is the cause Of
our having the Philippines on our
hands, yet you viii hear the same NAL
shout "Hurrah for Aguinaldo" that
cries out "Long live Deweyi" But
such Is life and we will try to Hve IS
long as possible.
Four million American citizens will
see or try their best TO see George
Dewey when he rides in triumph
through New York.
How to manage these people go that
all will have fair chance to see the
most interesting living American, so
that no one shall be trampled on or
crushed, and so that there shall not be
the least crowdIng or interference
with the parade, is problem large
enough to worry any ordinary man.
New York police ofticials have been
studying the problem for days and
believe they have solved il. Every
body will have fair chanoe; all can
see the great show, and nobody need
be hurt or interiered with.
In the Greater New York not far
from four millions Of men and women
live. Every one OF these patriots Is
going to see George Dewey except the
million or 90 who will be compelled to
stay ct home and watch the house.
There will be at least million visit
ors from the Atlantic coast States, the
middle, West and New England. Their
one aim In life will be to see the great
Admiral as long as possible.
Through this vast throng will pass
Dewey and the $4,000 soldiers and
sailors who will be allowed TO march
In his honor.
Five thousand policeman, possibly
more, will keep order in the vast
throng and escort the paraders. Along
the entire march there will be a living
stockade OF the giants In blue entend-
ing along both sides Of the streets ane
avenues on the route.
Two things will distinguish these
men-power and politeness.
The walls OF policemen will hold the
slghtseeFs as thoroughly rs possible
back from the line OF march. OF COURSE
they cannot keep the avenues entire
| ly clear, for the crowd win trickle oui
through the lines upon the pavement
like water through cribwork.
Therefore, at the very head OF th'
procession will come two companies
OF mounted policemen drawn up in
wedge formation like the front Of
snow plow.
These men will urge their horse
forward in the curious side-steppini
gait the police steeds have learned TO
the especial purpose Of pushing bacl
crowds. A man will jump back quick
or out of the way of one horse thai
for ten men.
Imagine, then, this big, snorting
ohamping crowd plow atthe head o
the line rolling back the throng Il
thousands before Admiral Dewe'
passes by.
To make It perfectly certain tina
none Of the crowd shall trickle bacl
again and obstrucs the route, tw
more companies OF mounted police
men will follow the firHt, slmilaTi
aligned.
When these mounted men hav
swept the crowd back behind the ws
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
Chronic DiarrhOea Cured.


This to certify that have had chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war. got 50
weak l could hardly walk or do any
thing. One bottle OF Ohamberlain's
uolIc, Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy
cured me sound and we'll.
]. r. GIBBS, Fincastle, Va.
/ had chronic diarrhoea for twelve
years. Three bottles Of Ohamberlain's
Oolic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
cured me.
8. L. SHAVER, Fincastle, Va.
Both Mr.. Gibbs and Mr. Shaver are
prominent farmers and reside near
Fincastle, Va. They procured the
remedy from Mr.. W. e. Casper, .
druggist Of that place, who is well ac-
quainted with them and will vouch for
the truth OF their statements. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy drug
1ista.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
AMUSEMENT PROGRAMME,
A Fine Lot Of Attractions Have Been
Arranged for the Mexico Street
Fair to Be Held October
10, IL, 10 and 18th.

The committee on entertainment ia
composed of J. w. Woodbridge. o. O.
Clendenin, L. r. Ferris, Ms. Myers,
Willard Potts and o. A. Buckner.
Following is . list Of the features
which will no doubt be augmented
before the dates OF tbs fair:
TUESDAY, ocToBER 10.
1000 q. m.-Esst side square. Corn
shuoking contest for Audrain county,
so ears; first, a1; second, 500.
11;0O a. m.-South side square. Wat
ermeIon eating contest; first, al; sec
ond, Soc.
1880 p. m.--North side square. Tug
Of War, Mexico vs. Audrain county;
$40.
$3.50 p. m.--East side square. Needle
and thread contest for ladies; first
gold thimble; second, silver thimble.
$3.50 p. m.-South eide square. Fa;
man's race, 200 pounds and over; %,
4:sO p. INVEST side square. sach
race; fret, 1; second, SOC.
$500 p. m.-North eide square. Jubi-
lee singers, clog dancers and concert
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IL.
1000 .. m.-East side square. Corn
sheIling contest, 10 ears; tirst, ";
second, 81.
i1;O0 .. m.--South side square. Pig
drawing contest while blindtolded; q
umbrella.
1850 D. m.-West side square. Tua
Of War between Sailing and ouivrt
townships; $40.
$3.50 .. m. North side ofthe square
Wheel barrow race; first, %, second
81.
s;S0p. m.--East side square. Ladies
Throwing contest; frst, pair Of kid
gloves; second, tie; third, brooch.
4:S0 p. m. South eide Of square
Climbing creased pole; ei.
$500 p. m.-West side square. Box
ing contest, s three minute rounds
Jubilee singing; first prize for boxing
contest, 81; second, 500.
| THURSDAY, ooroBER IL.
11:Oo q. m. NORTH side square. 81
yard walk and 80 yard run; first, s2
second, 81.
11:00 Q. m.--East side square. Pis
eating contest; frat, 81; second, Sec
1850 .. INVEST side square. Ha
kicking contest; $3.50 hat.
| 1850 p. m.--South side square. Tuf
OF War btween Wilson and Salt Rivei
townships, Mexico excluded; go.
900 p. m.-North side square. Fid
dlsrs' contest; first, $40, second, s5
third, s2.5O.
4:O0 p. m.-East side square. Cak'
walk; first, s10i second e5.
i FRIDAY, OCTOBER Is.
1000 g. m.-South side square. EgI
race; fret, e1; second, 500.
11;0o q. INVEST side square. Pota
to race; first, 81; second, SOC.
11:3O .. m.-Wost aide OF squar'
Ladies' nail driving contest; first, bel
buckle; second, attomizer; third
bottle OF perfume.
1850 D. m.--East aide square. Tu
OF War, Mexico We. world; $40.
$3.50 p. m.-6outh side square. Bat
tie Royal; first, ~; second, 81.
$3.50 p. INVEST side OF square
Climbing creased pole; e1.
400 p. m.-0rand parade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
MISSOURI Ex.CoHFrDERATrs.
Permanent Organization Efectedain
Central Counties of the State.
sev~am %. rr4 rasorl. aassls co eneINH.u

FULTON, Mo-, Sept. 14.-Ths ex-
Confederate reunion OF Galloway;
Cole, Boone, Audraln, Montgomery,
Monroe and Rails counties, which has
been In camp at the club house, ten
miles north of here, for the past
days, adjourned this evening to meet
at the same place next year. There
were sbout 800 old settlers present,
with a large number Of visitors.
Hon. d. II. McIntire, of Mexico, q
battle-scarred veteran Of the OWL
war, addressed the crowd Wednes-
day. He paid high tribute to SOUTH
ern women and closed bis remarks by
saying he would rather be Gen. Joe
Wheeler than any other man In the
United States.
He was followed by Hon. W. II.
Kennan, of Mexico, who told quite
number Of amusing stories connected
with the rebellion. He also related
some interesting historical facts. At
the conclusion OF Mr.. Remnants re-
marks the association proessdad to
permanently organize by eIecting the
following officers:
President, w. H. Kennan, Audrain
county.
Vice-P Presidents, Capt. 1. N. sittons
of Galloway; Washington Higgins, Of
Cole; Capt. Henry, of Boonei Al.
Turner, Of Audrain; Henry Moss, of
Montgomery; Ohas. Oreigh, of Mon
roe, and John Clever, Of Rails county.
Secretary, R. 8. Mckinney, Audrain
county.
Treasurer, John NJ. Bryan, Fulton.
Chaplain, Rev. Jas, Bradley, Mex
loo.
The Auxvasse club house was choH-
en- as the permanent place for hold
ing the annual reunions.
An invitation was extended to Lin
coin, Pike and Howard counties to
become members of the organization,
and vote OF thanks was extended to
Adjt. Gen. NJ. F. Bell, of Missouri
for the use Of tents and blankets dur
ing the encampment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
= Twenty Years Ago y
This Week.

Miss Lizzie Thompson was III.
Homer St. John was q "raIlroader. Z"
MIRA. Alice Blackmau died on Sep
tember IL.
Miss Ladie Lawhead was in Indian
apolis, Ind.
Leslie Ferris was putting in stock
of hardware.
Virgil Williams bought the Null
grocery store.
L. Hord converted the old Catholic
church into q dwelling.
jay Gould gave s1O,OOO to help the
yellow fever sufferers.
James CARROLL of Mexico, was apok-
en- Of for Secretary OF State.
Miss Etfie Daniel had charge OF the
primary department Of the Vandalis
schools.
Drs. W. Il. Lee and w. W. Maofar-
lane had an ofiice over Llewellyn'i
drug store.
The Mexico and the Buckskin gun
clubs held 3 shooting match in which
the former won by score Of sS to 81
At the NJ. b. Conference held al
Louisiana the following appointments
were made:
W. W. Jones, p. 3.
Mexico station, 7. J. Goooh.
Mexico circuit, W. @. ShackIeford.
Fulton station, J. Y. Blakey.
Fulton circui., o. W. Collett.
Pleasant Grove circuit, W. 8. Rook.
or.
Readville circuit, ]. r. Taylor.
New Florence circuit, W. 2. Bell.
Montgomery City circuit, Henry
Kay.
Santa Fe circuit, ]. Sherman.
Madison circuit, W. N. Sutton.
Vandalia mission, II. M. Myers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
GREAT ST. LOUIS FAIR.
The Cowboy Roping Contest an In
teresting Feature-A Harness
Horse Programme.

The great st. Louis Fair Of 1899 viii
ceIebrnte the thirty -ninth year Of its
existence the first week in October
beginning Monday, Oct. 2, and clos
ing Saturday, Oct. 4.
President Robert Aun Is making
prsparations this year to add new
isurels to the brilliant achievements
Of 81. Louis' time honored institution
and . large corps of assistants are al
work getting all the preliminaries in
shape for the coming great fair.
The fair grounds to-day are in
splendid condition for the fair, and
when the gstes will be thrown open
to the public, everything viii looh
elaborate, prsttisr and more attract
i've than ever.
Presidont Aull, in recent trip east
secured Z number of special attract
Ions for the great annual event.
He has arranged for the exhibits
this year some OF the leading agricul-
tural displays seen In the big fairs Of
the east and In Canada, while he Il
assured OF the finest live stock show
Of thoroughbred cattle ever seen In
st. Louis.
The horse show this year will, like
wise, be . grand affair, and the
amphitheatsr will look resplendenl
with its handsome array Of high step
pers, coacheFs and thoroughbreds.
This year there viii be two new ant
highly attractive features to add tc
the grand magnitude Of the fair.
There will be q four days trottlnl
meeting, opening Tuesday, Oct. 3
and closing Friday, Oct. 8.
President Aull has arranged 20 giv'
the fret genuine cowboy riding AMI
roping contest for the championship
Of the world ever held in this country
1t win be given Friday and saturda!
Of fair week on the fair grounds, AM
all the crack cowboy riders and rop
ers Of America and Old Mexico VII
be there to compete. No less thal
1900 in prizes will be hung up 70
oompetition-the largest amount o
money ever given for similar con
/ tests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
sCorT's LUCKY TURN.
He Went to School in Mexico, MO, and
Has Cleared 100000 on Wall
Street Since Last December.
PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.,
CHICAGO.

A man named W. A. Scott and who
says he ct one time attended school In
Mexico, has made a lucky hit In the
stocks on Wall Street in New York.
Billie Scott, as he 10 known In Mexico,
is q brother of Mrs. oolumbs Oau-
thorn, of West Mexico. He will be
remembered by those who attended
Prof. Hammill's school, ,as 10 was there
he was educated.
Following is telegram from New
York under date Of Sept. II.
One Of the quickest and most impor-
tant turns made in Wall Street in
recent years was that Of William Alex
ander Scott, better known as farmer
Scott, who, By specuIating in the COM
mon stock of the Tennessee Goal, Iron
and Railroad Company, has, since last
December, cleared up little short Of
$4,000, with, as he says, "more in
sight"
Not the least interesting fact Ia this
stroke of good fortune, is that Mr..
Scott was absolutely verdantin regard
to stock speculations when he went to
Wall Street and began to play the
market with the capital known as "a
shoe string"
There is little buoolic about "Farm-
or" Scott. HE nickname was butt
toned on him by VIM. stJohn. He
was born, however, on an Illinois farm
In 1856, and his father was Judge w.
A. Scott, who was on the stan Of Gen.
John M. Palmer In the civil war. His
early education was in the Illinois
public schools. Afterward he went to
the Illinois State College, where he
was classmate Of William Jennings
Bryan, and to q private school at Mex
loo, Mo.
Four years ago he came to New
York and founded produce commits
sIon house. ~ started" said Mr.,
Scott, 'with q capital OF ssoo, and in
the initial speculation lost $500, leav-
| ing me $500. But stuck to coal and
iron and came through all right. I was
margined at 8 and per cent right
along. I bought the stock at seK pei
cent last December and the day II
touched par bought every share my
brokes could get on the floor Of tbs
exchange. And do you know. I nov
hold the first 100 shares l speculateC
in. A friend said 10 me ct the star
when l believed that coal and iror
would touch 80 that he would buy thu
100 shares outrigh II would promise
not to sell under rs. l promised, ant
the shares were bought. When the,
got to 70 decided not to sell undel
par, and when they were at 90 de-
termined to hold out for 200.
81 cannot go over the details Of ny
building up a comfortable fortune, ,ant
am sorry the news leaked out, as
detest notoriety. In brief, startet
in a small way, bought and sold, 'pyr
amyded' my gains and extended m,
operations until / got into position
where l could take out my profits ami
put them here and there with trus
companies at interest.
81 can say that came from farm
in Illinois, drifted into New YORK pol
itics, evoluted into Wall Street ani
profited; am still in the market, ans
may, when l am satisfied, 60 back int
New York politics. know now yer,
little more than when l started Il
here about stocks or Wall Street,"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

PEOPLE should beware of itineranti
who tramp about the country reno
waiting feather beds. Once In while
a reliable man can be found doing thu
kind of work, but the majority are
dishonest and will steal your feathers
Several people in the vicinity OF Wor'
cester claim they have been thus vic.
timized lately.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores =
new preparation called GRAND, made OF pure
grains, that takes the place Of coffee. The, most
and but few can tall il from coffee II does mot
cost over Y as much. Children may drink II
with great benefit. Is cts, and Is cts. per pack.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

In view Of Col. Bryan's ability and
willingness to speak for himself, there
is no occasion to pay any particular
attention to those who periodically
get little newspaper space by pro-
fessIng to speak for him on this OF
that subject.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

MR.. j. r. LLEwELLYN, who is always
hunting around after statistics, says
the mineral products of the United
States In 1925 were valued at s697, SAT, !
1883, and that the non-metallic pro-
ducts were valued at $s,OO0,OOo more
than the metallic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

The Paris appeal says; The County
Court contracted with the Paris Tel.
ephsne Company for Eve telephones
-one for the County CLERK, enc foi
the Circuit Clerk, one for the Probate
Judge, one for the Treasurer and one
for the Sheriff and Collector.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

Mr.. J. L. Garner, who lives in the
western part Of Audrain, was 3 caller
at the LEDGER Office Sept. II TO pay
his subscription. Mr.. Garner had the
misfortune to lose two good horses
and his wagon and harness ct the
Centralia fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

EDITOR r. NJ. WHITE writes the
LEDGER from New York City that he
has mixed literally with Tammany
Hail and other Democratic politicians
and that they, with one accord, agree
that Hon. VIM. J. Bryan is the logical
candidate In 1900 for the presidency
and that this great leader will be NOM
mated py acclamation. This, we may
add, is the sentiment of almost the
entire nation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
A Good Investment for Mexico


Mexico has raised by subscription .
bonus Of so, 900 for FIRE brick plani
which is TO be located at that place
1t Is claimed that this plant will fur
nish labor for several hundred men,
This viii be . good investment for
the business men Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

JUDGING from Republican abuse Of
Dol. Bryan, they have become certain
that he is going to be nominated
again and are almighty afraid that he
will be elected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

lyTHn silver issue 10 just as popular
Sb-day as 10 was in 1896 or since then.
The election Of that year Shove that
Mr.. Bryan on a free silver platform
received the largest vote ever pclled
by Democratic candidate. He gain
ed more than a million votes over
Grover Cleveland when the latter
was elected in 1892. The Chicago
platform was popular in 1895, and has
grown more popular since then.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
Hurt in 9 Runaway.

A Mr.. Reynolds, living south Of
town, was quite severely hurt In q
runaway last Thursday. Mr.. Reyn-
olds was driving 3 big horse TO . cart
and the animal took fright at the
cars at the Jefferson street crossing,
Running south the cart was ovefturn:
cd In front Of W. s. Hathaway'a resi-
dence and Reynolds was picked up in
an unconscious condition. he was
revived by DR.. vArnon and was found
to have suffered very painful soalF
wound.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

ADMIRAL DEWEY still stands by his
original opinion. that the Filipinos
are as capable of self -governmet aa
the Uubans, II not more 80.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
you May Bend the Saphng, but Net
the Tree

When disease has become chronic
and deep seated it is often difficult to
cure it. That is the reason why ii is
best to take Hoods sarsaparilla when
disease fret shows itself-in pimples.
headaches, Indigestion, or other
troubles which tell Of poor blood
weak stomach or dfsordered liver or
kidneys. This great medicine regu-
lates the whole system. It never dis
appoints.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
Msrioo, pu.h and DECENTRALIZATION.

Mexico's Push and Determination.
The Mexico LEDGER says: "Gei
your babies ready for the LRDeEn
baby show ct the Street Fair in octo-
ber." Isn't the time rather shortf-
Kansas City Times.
That depends. Mexico people are
noted for their push and determine
tIon. Paris Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
4 SMILING GOUNFENANCE

IL indicative Of pleasant feel
ings. A man always feels good
when he is pleased. We aim
to make you feel good and
would be pleased to assist you
in tFansacting sny business
you may have in the Abstract,
Real Estate, Loan and Insur-
ance lines. Calm and see us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
GUTHRIE ( locke,
NH9Szico, Mo.
Three Eotariss Public in Office
Telephone. No. "a.

THE mouthn of certain 0hloans are
watering in anticipation OF the arrival
Of Hanna's check book.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

MONROE and other counties have
had telephones placed in their court
houses. This is q great convenience
to those having business with county
officials, and Audrain should follow
suit. Should the county court deter
mine to place telephones in the Mex
loo court house the people will sanc-
tion the move. Official business could
then be transacted from all parts Of
the county. The people Of Mexico
would also appreciate the service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

IT. is not likely that the idea Of
wreaking an Illogical but condign VEN
geance upon France by trying to In
jure the Paris exposition will COM
mend itself to the sober Judgment Of
many Americans after the irst wave
Of indignation at the Dreyfus verdict
has subsidized. The proposition to
withhold patronage from great en-
terprise as a means OF retribution Il
devoid Of dignity and is wrong In
principle. The Paris exposition, like
every other great project, should sue
ceed or fall on its merits, without
the intervention Of irrelevant infu'
anoee,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21
Notice.

Parties knowing themselves indebt-
cd to the Famous win please call and
settle ct once that we VIII be enabled
to open up for business sgain. Thank
ing you for past favors, am respect-
fully, n. r. WISE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

The COuFssr Of Centralis says; Mex
loo has raised by public subscription
every cent Of the s2o, 900 necessary to
secure the location Of ez6o,Ooo fire
brick factory. Good for Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

The attendance a. the Missouri
State Univsrsity promises to exceed
all former years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-09-21

THE Smith Brothers, who succeed
sebree, the Grocer, come to Mexico
with the highest recommendation as
gentlemen and business men and the
LEDGER accords them hearty well
come, as do all the citizens Of Mex
leo. They have long been connected
with the business interests OF st. Louis,
are OF first class financial standing,
and know how to cater to the wants
of the public, as they have been edu-
Gated in the grocery business. The
new firm lie now in charge and extends
an Invitation TO the public to call.