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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
CHANGE OF CLIMATE
WON'T CURE CONSUMPTION
The Slocum System is Needed.
A Curative Medicinal Treatment Founded on Modern
Scientific Truths is More Potent
Than Air Alone.
FREE TREATMENT FOR LUNG WEAKNESS.

If those OF our readers who reside in
The most highly favored sections of this
country, where the climate is healthy
and invigorating, with dry and tonic
atmosphere, will look about them, they
will see a greater or less number Of their
friends and neighbors dying of con-
sumption, while many others have
already been carried of by that dread
malady.
These deaths have occurred from time
to time amid the refreshing prairie
breezes of summer; in the fair and mel
low days of autumn, and also in the dry
and sunny seasons of a southern winter.
Such deaths amid such favorable sur
roundings afford positive and convinc-
ing proof that climate alone will not
cure consumption; that neither pine
laden breezes nor bracing mountain air
will restore weak lungs or build up a
constitution that is being undermined
and broken down by the insidious germs
Of q fatal disease. f8
BIT, on the other hand, many thou
sands of testimonials from grateful peo-
pie all over this country, who have been
cured by the DIR. Slocum System of
Treatment, and are today in the enjoy
ment of perfectly restored health and
strength, afford the most convincing
evidence that this treatment, aided by
favorable climatic conditions and sur
roundings, is a positive cure for Con-
sumption and all other chronic diseases
Of the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Therefore, those who go to the noun
tains, the seashore or to southern eli
mates, as well as those who already
reside In such favored localities, should
not fail to take the DR.. Slocum System
of Treatment II they wish to derive the
full benefits of favorable climatic condi-
tons and scientific medication.
The DR.. Slocum System of Treatment
consisting of Four Preparations) is both
medicine and food. The medicines used
in 1t allay the cough and lung irritation.
heal the soreness and subdue the pains
in the throat, overcome shortness of
breath, improve the appetite and diges-
ton, and bring comfort, rest and re-
freshing sleep, while its food properties
are building up the constitution. enrich
ing the blood and infusing the sufferer
with new life and vigor.
No single remedy will accomplish all
this, but the Four Remedies embodied
in the DR.. Slocum System Of Treatment
will. More than a quarter of a century
has been devoted to perfecting this
System of Treatment; every indication,
every symptom in Consumption and
other diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
has been carefully studied in the devel-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
SIX MORE SUITS.
s. Q. Palmer and all Of His Bondsmen
Sued by the Present Curators Of
Stanley and Chas. Palmer.

There were six more instruments
filed with the Circuit Clerk to-day in
the s. O. Palmer affair. As was told
in the LEDGER sometime ago E. 8.
Stewart and d. A, Mayer, Carators
for Stanley and Ohas. Palmer, re-
spectively, had brought suit against
s. G. Palmer, former curator for the
boys, and his bondsmen for the re-
covery Of large shortage in his ao-
count as curator. The shortage is said
to amount to about s25, 600
During Palmer's curatorshIp he had
four sets Of bondsmen, hence the six
new suits iled, which, with the two
petitions filed, bring the number up
to eight. This makes suit pending
against Palmer and each set Of bonds
men.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
me lecture by Hon. Champ CLARK


The lecture by Hon. Champ Clark
On Daniel Webster at the Opera House
eu Friday hight was a magnificent ad-
aftss. Mr.. Clark Is one of the most
popular platform takers of the day
He d not only a magnetic campaign
orator, but is finished lecturer. The
aniertaiument was not only most en-
loghble, but profitable, and was listened
70 By one of the most appreciative
Andlences ever gathered in the Opera
House. Mr.. CLARK was introduced by
zf D. Hit in a neat and appropriate
sIiress and was received most cord
ally and had the closest of attention
Il his audience throughout. Those
Nho failed to hear Mr.. Clark's lecture
snItsed a literary treat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

The Mexico LEDGER is glad to know
that Frank E. Bruton, of Sturgeon,
Mo-, has settled with all OF his credi-
tors and viii Immediately open the
Red Front store. Frank Bruton Ia
one Of Missouri's most popular mer-
chants, and in his financial trouble had
the sincere sympathy of all his friends
throughout the entire State, and they
are glad to know that he Is on his feet
again. Such men as Frank Bruton
deserve to succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
alsFoRY or AUDRAIN COUNTY,

HzeFORY OF AUDRAIN COUNTY.
Tie Southern History Company is
zneaged in preparing an encyclopedia
u ihe history Of Missouri and Geo.
Robertson, of this city, lie preparing
the matter for Audrain county, while
8 b. Cook will compile the article
On Mexico. Every citizen OF our
county is, of course, desirOus that
Audrain and Mexico shall occupy no
% mean place with sister counties
and citIes in this great history.
Tho LEDGER, in order to assist in
the task assigned the historians, in
vltsa correspondence upon the early
history of the city and county, going
back 10 the earliest white settlements
sad sven before. 1t is desirable, II
nassIhle, to ascertain what Indian
zzlbsa occupied this territory, what
Ksaosa Of Indians are still extant in the
county, when and where the first
HAiie settlements were made and by
ahom, some account OF the organiza-
ton Of the county and some of the
Iueldontal history OF the fret settlers,
who are the oldest citizens still living,
the origin of It's towns aud, in fact,
seer5thIng going to make up the his
EsFy Of the people Of the city aud
county.
This history OF all the counties in the
slele will, when completed, consist
81 a|s large volumes, and there are
sakssed upon il one hundred OF the
zzsl writer's from ell parts of the State.
Ne congratulate the history com
zkef on its selection OF historians for
#etFnin county and Mexico. Messrs.
z1ttrlson and Cook will see that
z11fain and Mexico are properly
5zkIesented on the pages OF this valu-
zt|t book.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

The slight cough may
soonbecome deep-seated and
hard to cure. Do not let it
settle on the lungs.
Think Has there been
consumption in your familyl
SCOTS Emulsion is Cod
liver oil with hypophos-
phites. These are the best
remedies for a cough.
SCOTS Emulsionhas saved
thousands who, neglecting
the cough, would have drift
ed on until past hope. 1t
warns, soothes, strengthens
and invigorates.
soc. and sI.oe, all draggista.
SCOTT y BoWNEs Chsmistss Nsw YOrk,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

opment of this Treatment, therefore
those who take it and give it a fair trial,
certainly avail themselves Of all that
modern science and skill have to offer
for the cure of Consumption and all
forms of wasting diseases.
Or. Slocums faith in the efficacy Of
his System Of Treatment is so strong.
and his interest in the welfare of hu-
manity SO great, that he will cheerfuliy
send his complete System of Treatment
-Four Preparations) FREE to all suf.
ferers who ask for il.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Probably the most brutal personal
encounter ever engaged In by General
Jackson 10 told in the circular as fol-
lows.
"Do not be startled, gentle reader,
at the picture before you. 1t is all
true and everybody ought to know it.
General Jackson, having made an as
sault upon Samuel Jackson, in the
streets OF Nashville, and the latter,
not being disposed to stand still and
be beaten, stopped down for stone to
defend himself. While in the act Of
doing so Gen. Jackson drew the sword
from his cane and run it through Sam
uel Jackson's body, the sword enter
ing his back and coming out of his
breast. For this offense an Indictment
was found against General Jackson by
a Grand Jury, upon which he was sub
sequently arraigned and tried, but,
finding means to persuade the Petit
Jury that he committed the act in
self lf-defense, he was acquitted. Gentle
reader, it lie for you to say whether
this man who carries q sword cane
and is willing to run 1t through the
body Of anyone who may presume to
stand in his way is fit person to be
our President"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Mr.. J. 7. Miller, Of Worcester, was
In town Friday aud states that his con,
Calvin A. Miller, who was injured
some months age in a railroad acct
dent in chicago, is still at Mercy Hos
pital in that city and that 1t is the
opinion OF the attending physicians
that he viii entirely recover. The
young mans mother is with him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
J. E. HoUeHLAED.

Says the Bowling Green Times; Sam
Woods and wife, Of Mexico, came to
this city Saturday and were met by
Harry Fry and went to the home of
the latter near Oyrene 70 visit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
Simple Home Dyes,
Any One Can Use Diamond
Dyes With Success.
Beautiful Colors That Are Fast to
"a Light and Washing.

Diamond Dyes are prepared special
" for home zee, and the directions are
30 plain and simple that any one can
use them successfully.
Ali the fast Diamond Dyes make
colors that will not fade. They are
guaranteed to do more dyeing, pack
age for package, than any ether dyes.
II you want success in home dyeing,
nse Diamond Dyes aud nothing else.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

SENATOR MATT QUAY, of Penn
sylvania, was found not guilty in the
bank trial and Governor Stone,o that
State, Immediately appointed him
United States Senator. One juror
thought the senator guilty, but finally
eame over and voted for acquittal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Throughout all of General Jackson's
infamous dueling career, in which he
stained his hands many times with
the life blood OF his fellow men, none
was more to be condemned than the
affray at Nashville with Thomas Hart
Benton, Missourl's Representative in
the United States Senate for 80 years,
and his brother, Jesse Benton, who,
themselves, were fighters when oooa-
sion required. The circular gives
the famous letter of Senator Benton
regarding the historic pitched battle
between Jackson and his friends and
the Bentons, prefacing the same with
the statement that General Jackson's
personal quarrels, affrays, riots, duels,
etc., since he had lived in Tennessee,
amounted TO between fifty and one
hundred in number. The following is
a brief account of one of those bloody
conflicts, from the pen Of the distin-
guished leader of the Right or Wrong
Combination:
BENroN's FAMOUS LETTER.
FRANKLIN, TENN, Sept. 10, 1S13.-A
difference which has for some months
been brewing between General An
drew Jackson and myself produced on
Saturday, the 4th inst, In the town Of
Nashville, the most outrageous ARRAY
ever witnessed in a civilized country
In communicating the affair to my
friends and fellow citizens / limit
myself to the statement of few lead
ing facts, the truth of which l am
ready to establish by judicial proofs.
First, that myself and my brother,
arriving In Nashville on the morning
OF the ARRAY and knowing OF General
Jackson's threats, went and took
lodgings In a different house from the
one In which he stayed, on purpose to
and some Of his friends came to the
house where we had put up and COM
menced the attack by leveling q pistol
at me when I had no weapon drawn
and advancing on me at a quick pace
without giving me time to draw one.
Third, that seeing this, my brother
fred upon General Jackson when he
had gotten within eight or ten feet OF
me. Fourth, that four other pistols
we're fred in quick succession-one by
General jackson at me, two by me at
the General and one by Col. Coffee at
me. In the course OF this firing Gen.
eral Jackson was brought to the
ground, but received no hurt. Fifth,
that daggers we're then drawn. Ool.
Coffee and Mr.. A. Donaldson made at
ne and gave me FIVE slight wounds.
Capt. Hammond and Mr.. Stokeley
Hays engaged my brother, who, being
stu weak from the effect Of a severe
wound he had lately received in 8
duel, was not able to resist two men.
They got him down and while Capt.
Hammond beat him on the head to
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

crowned their adored General with
laurels' The order for the execution
of these six unhappy men bears date
of january %, 1915. His crown OF
Iaurels had not withered when blood
the life's blood Of his countrymen, Of
his fellow soldlers-howed plentifully
by his order. May that order and its
consequences sink deep into the hearts
OF tho American people and steel them
against him who had no flesh in his
obdurate heart, who did not feel for
man; in the midst of Joy and revelry,
almost in the immediate presence Of
his Creator, who issued the fatal order
to put his fellow creatures to death
and to make their wives and children
widows and orphans"
Then follow seventeen verses Of
poetry bearing upon the execution, the
doggerel having little or no merit,
but mentioning the names in rhyme of
those shot and the circumstances con-
nected with the execution.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Simply write. giving your full name.
postofice and express address, tc DR..
T. A. Slocum. Laboratories, o6 and os
Pine Street, New York City, stating that
you read this article in this paper, when
the FOUR FREE PREPARATIONS
will be sent you, together with fret
advice adapted to your case.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

The circular says that "the order
bears date the very day after General
Jackson returned in triumph to
New Orleans and the day before he
joyfully went under the triumphal
arches to the Temple of the Living
God where, ssys the historian, they
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

ALGER's defiance OF those who have
seen trying to force him to resign
|hdlcated confidence in his hold on
Hr. Mckinley rather than grit. He
: alieves that Mr.. Mckinley 10 afraid
H kick him out.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

PRoF, ], N. GROSS, one of Audrain
gaaty's aaoe4 suceessful and popular
kachere, has been offered the school
y the Erisman district for next win
kr. This is one Of the best country
ehools in the county and is to be con-
|fatulated on its selection of such an
|Eficient teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

THE Missouri Legislature has pass
ed finally the beer inspection bill,
which win place heavy tax on
brewers in the State, II signed by the
.Goyernor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

ENGLAND has been killing few
|Chinamen in its newly acquired Chi
|nese territory to show the natives
the advantage Of being under Chris-
'tian Government.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

THE Republican caucus committee
is now in session at Atlantic City try
|ing to decide what sort OF financial
bin will bunco the voters the easiest
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
in County, Missouri Thursday, April 81. 1899.
THE COFFIN CIRCULAR. !"
A Relic Of the Days and Deeds Of
Andrew jackson, the Seventh Presi-
dent-The Famous Benton Fracas
ABit Of Early-Day Political History.

Recently there came under the obser-
walton OF the writer venerable polIt-
ical campaign document of more than
ordinary historical interest, because it
Is relic OF one Of the hercest presi-
Dental campaigns ever waged in the
United States-that of 1924 between
Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams,
Henry Clay, VIM. H. Crawford and
Dewitt Clinton, in which Mr.. Adams
was successful by virtue OF the matter
being carried into the House OF Rep.
resentatives to choose the President.
There was no popular election for the
reaeon that no one of the candidates
had sufficient majority of votes to
elect. General jackson had 80 cleo
toral votes, MIR. Adams "a, Mr.. Craw-
ford Al and Mr.. CLAY 81. Mr.. Clinton
retired before the election. When the
matter was decided in the House Mr..
Adams received the vote Of thirteen
States, Gen. Jackson seven and Mr..
Crawford four. Mr.. Clay was dis
qualified by a constitutional provision.
The document Of which speak has
been hriefiv mentioned hefora IN thu
LFperR Il was known IA the aoofin
Circular" and is grewsome looking
piece Of printed matter. 1t ia In the
shape Of n handbiu and in Quaint
annearIng bold.faoe letters. charac-
teriziug the topographic art Of that
early period. ia set forth asa bead-
ing: s.some Account of Some of the
Bloodv Deeds of General Jaokson ),
The circuIar was issued in 1894 bv John
Binns. who was publisher of the Dem
oeratio press in PhIladelphia and WIN
was an ardent supporter Of Mr.. craw-
ford for the presidency. Binns, hatred
of Jaokson knew mo bounds and in
after vears all overtures from General
Iackson and his fr,enss were given
the cold sboulaar nv the nnblishar
who was ,rna 70 bis convictions that
Jaoksop was an mat man fo- tbe
,,ras,darov
Mr. pima vas n brotbar os the
granamotbar ~ the writar whosa
maiden mama was Mary Ann a Rims.
! ra,iva =, v,ro,rio ava vho r,orr;aa
sampaI n. mnrrav ot Gaoro,a the
samilv am,ora,ing 70 Apdrsin conntv
IN tho aarIv s,atabood ~ M;ssour,
Tho cIrcnlar which hears NO date or
evidence ~ whara a was nr,ntaa or
hv vhon dsaIs ma,nlv with the axa.
cnt,on =, ire s,x rannsssae nilit,anar
who were shot AZ Mobile AIabansa
on the o,st ~ Fahruarv is15 bv the
sanct,on n, General Jsckaon who
while IN Nav OrIaans sioned the or.
a. - oar-v ont tha santa1ce Tba s,x
msn axacutad were Edwsrd Lindsay
David HINT Jaoob Webb Henry
T.awiu Dav,a Morrow and John HARRIS.
Printed lnside Of a heavy black border
are ak roughly made block coffin cuts
ana above each picture appears the
name Of the soldier who was ahot. In
ALI there are eighteen coffin cuts on
the ciroular. representing az MANY
soldiers who met death by orders Of
Gen Jackson.
This nrecioua hit of paner il the
nronar.v oe rourtv RacorSar los II
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

HERE is a suggestion for the anti
Republicans for 1900: Ticket, Roose-
welt and Sam Jones; platform, Me and
sam can do 1t all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

A number Of Mexico people will 60
to jefferson City May to hear Chris
tian Scientist Kimball lecture before
the House of Representatives.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

"JoEn BLACKBURN says he hopes
Mckinley will be renominated, be-
cause he considers him easier to beat
than Roosevelt would be.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

In the winter of 1922 General Jack
sons first boom for the Presidency
was inaugurated In Dauphin county,
Tenn, and on the 22nd of February,
1924, he was formally nominated by
the Federalists of Pennsylvania at
Harrisburg. In the field for the high
executive Office were Henry CLAY,
John Quincy Adams, VIM. H. Craw-
ford and Andrew jackson. General
Jackson received the highest vote,
but by the influence of Mr.. Clay
John Quincy Adams was elected by
the House of Representatives. In 1928
Jackson was elected by the Demo-
cratic party and in 1898 he again
became President. In the earlier days
of Jackson's career he was so unpop-
ular that James Parton says at no
time between 1906 and 1912 could he
have been elected to any Office in
Tennessee where majority of the
votes of the people would have been
required. Martin Van Buren,, the
Generals favorite, succeeded him to
the presidency
Among the more prominent bloody
encounters with his antagonists may
be mentioned those with Charles
Dickinson, who was killed by Jackson,
the General being severely wounded; I;
the affair with the Bentons, qusrrels
and ARRAYS with Samuel L. Southard,
General Winfield Scott, Henry CLAY,
Gov. John Adair, Gov. John SEWER
and various others of less serious
nature.
General Jackson was born in South
Carolina, In what is now Union county,
on March 15, 1867. He died at the
Hermitage" his farm nsar Nash
Vile, June s, 1s45. In his old age he
was strongly inclined to the Sweden
bsrgian theological doctrines, which
he vigorously defended. Two or three
years after his official career had
ended he joined the Presbyterian
Church and died in that faith.
B. B. RUNKLE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Hon. T. B. REED, of Maine, will
resign from Congress and will practice
law in New York Ulty. He has been
guaranteed $50, 900 per year income.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

The Bible Institute Of the Audrain
Baptist Association will meet at the
First Baptist church Friday, satur-
day and Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Sam Cooper is now with the Black
Flag. Sam Is an active, hustling
young man and will make splendid
salesman. He would like to have hIs
friends call and see him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

Mrs. Mary Oottingham, of Tulip, has
returned home after visiting Mrs.
U. II. owings.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

GOVERNOR LON v. STEPHENS signed
The State Fair bill Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27
Love Laurbs. Etc.

The Auxvasse ReUiel0 says: Rumor
has IT that s. s. Greed, of Hatton, and
Miss Dora Galwith, Of near Concord,
have eloped. Mr.. Greed boarded the
north bound passenger ct Auxvasse
Wednesday morning and MissGalwith
joined him at Bryan. Arriving 1t
Mexico they teok the west bound
Wabash. Here our information ends,
but where their destination was and
what the object of the trip was seems
to us might easily be ooDieetured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

make him lie still, Mr.. Hays attempted
to stab him and wounded him In both
arms as he lay on his back parrying
the thrusts with his naked hands.
From this situation q generous hearted
citizen OF Nashville, Mr.. Summer, re-
lieved him. Before he came to the
gfoand my brother clapped pistol
to the breast OF Mr.. Hays to blow him
through, but It missed fire. Sixth, my
own and my brothers. pistols carried
two balls each, for 1t was our inten-
ton, II driven to arms, to have no
child's play. The pistols fred at me
were 30 near that the blaze from the
muzzle OF one OF them burnt the sleeve
of my coat and the other, aimed at
my head, was little more than arms
length from 1t. Seventh, Capt. Car
roll was to have taken part in the
affray, but was absent by the permls-
sion OF General Jackson, as be has
proved by the Generals certificate--a
certificate which reflects, know not
whether less honor upon the General
or upon the Captain. Eighth, that
this attack was made upon me in the
house where the Judge Of the district,
Mr.. Searcy, had his lodgings. Nor
has the civil authority yet taken
cognizanoe OF this horrible outrage.
These facts are sufficient to fix the
public opinion. For my own part l
think IL scaDdalous that such things
should take place at any time, but
particularly 80 at the present moment
when the public service requires the
aid of all the citizens. As for the
name of courage, God forbid that l
should ever attempt to gain it by
becoming bully. Those who know
me know full well that would give a
thousand times more for the reputa-
tion Of Oroghan In defending his post
than would for the reputation of all
duelists and gladiators that ever ap-
psared upon the face of the earth.
THOMAS HART BENTON,
Lieut.. OoI. 39th Infantry, and now a
member of the Senate OF the United
States.
The imbroglio with the Benton
brothers was General Jackson's last
serious affray. Thomas n. Benton
was the Generals friend before the
row and afterward he became recon-
ciled toward him and was one of
"Old Hickory's' most ardent sup
porters, but his brother, Jesse Benton,
remained Jackson's mortal enemy to
the last.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-04-27

o. r. Boatman, Of Higginsville, is
in Mexico the guest of his parents.