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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
BossIsM AND BooDLERs.
These Are the Barriers That are in
Opposition to Honesty and Good
Opinions Of
Judge Kendall.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
VANDALIA, Mo-, March LIN the
light of passing events 1t would seem
that our people should see for them
selves and educate themselves in re-
gard TO our public affairs, as at no
time in the history OF the country has
It been so important that the common
people should watch where we are
being led. We all admit that the
most Of our people, Democrats and
Republicans, are honest; but they are
too easily controlled by bosses. Boss
ism and prejudice are about the only
barriers that stand In the way Of a
union of forces that would drive the
boodlers from the land. The main
trouble with the great majority of the
Republicans Is that they read only
one side OF the question and pass
Judgment without reading the other
side. The papers that come into their
hands are controlled by combines and
trusts and the people don't know what
the best men OF their party are doing.
For instance, take the speech made
by Mr.. Johnson, Of Ohio; have
looked in several leading Republican
papers, but have failed TO find 1t. l
wish copy of his speech could be
placed In the hands of every man in
the United States. l think 1t would
cause the Republicans to do as the
Democrats did In 1896, when they told
Mr.. Cleveland and his goldbug gang
that they would follow them no
longer. Every man knows that since
1850 we have been under the same
leaders; at that time there were not
more than dozen millionaires in the
country and our people were pros
porous and happy. Now, mark the
change-hundreds of multi-million-
aires and millions of bankrupts and
beggars. Every Republican In the
land knows something is wrong, even
II they never read q paper or hear a
man talk. Our affairs were bad
enough before the war with Spain
began to suit any man, but since then
the devil has been turned loose-first,
In conducting the war-and since its
termination the treaty itself with the
SIC, 900, 900 expenditure was made in
the interest Of the friends of the ad-
ministration. Mr.. Mckinley don't
care anything about the natives Of
the Philippines or his people at home;
but it seems that his every move is in
the direction of the loaves and fishes
for himself and friends who bought
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
SALE OF THE ALTON.
John j. Mitchell Announces the
Names Of the Purchasers-No
Definite Plans Agreed Upon
for the Future.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 2.-John ].
Mitchell, president of the Illinois
Trust and Savings Bank, upon re-
ceiving word from New York that
majority Of the stock of the Chicago
& Alton had been deposited with the
United States Trust Company, and
that pledges had been given for the
deposit OF many more shares, gave
out the names OF the members Of the
purchasing syndicate. They are:
George Gould, president OF the Mis-
souri, Pacific; Jacob Schlff, chairman
OF the board of the Baltimore s. Ohio;
James Stillma1, president OF the
National Bank OF New York, repre-
senting the Rockefeller holdings in
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas; and
II. II. Hartman, chairman of the
board of the Union Pacific, repre-
sentIng the Vanderbilt interests. Mr..
Hartman Is also understood to rep
resent to some extent the Illinois
Central road, which is indirectly in
terested in the deal.
Beyond the expenditure of $780,
600 for the improvement of the prop
erty generally, and another $2,Oo0,OOO
to be set aside for work OF elevating
the tracks of the company at Chicago
it is understood that the syndicate
has not yet made any definite plans
for the future management OF the
road. Mr.. Blackstone viii probably
retire from the presidency of the road
and Vice President and General Man
ager Chappell may succeed him. Mr..
Blackstone was offered the chairman
ship of executive committee, but de-
clined it. The other officials of the
company will, it is understood, retain
their present positions.
Chief among the men who owned
and have sold the road were Marshall
Field, A. .. Bartlett, A. A. sprague
and j. J. Mitchell. The price paid for
the road, counting the bonded debt, is
1906, ,675. With the tidings of the
contamination of the deal came the
report that the new owners of the
Alton would sell its share in the Union
Depot Company, owning the Union
Depot Terminals at Adams street, and
would become lessees of the Chicago
Railway Terminal Company, with its
passenger station at Harrison street
and Fifth avenue. The purchaser Of
the Alton's share in the Union Depot,
according to the report, will be the
Pennsylvania. The latter road wants
this terminal for Its Panhandle line.
The sale of the Alton, it is said, will
have far-reaching effect on the rail-
road business and transcontinental
service
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
OFFICES AT MEXICO.
The Eldon Railroad to be Bolt and
This City will be Main Point.
General Offices of the Company to be Located
in Mexico incorporated with Cap
ital Stock of $3,000,000.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, March THE St. Louis, Iowa and
Northeastern Railway Incorporated by Secretary OF State
Lesueur to-day The company has capital stock OF $3ooo,
and the board Of directors for the first year made up
s. H. Sawyer, J. E. Houghland, S. Barley, Charles S.
Befce and H. r. Baker Of Eldon Iowa William M Mitch
ell William M. Mitchell, Jr and H. R. Berry, of ST. Louis,
and G. D. Crego of Centerve Iowa. OF the 10000 shares
of stock 2oooI held by H. Readey The company is
organized for the purpose of constructing and operating line
OF standard guage railway beginning at the of Edon
Iowa. and running in southey direction through the counties
of Wapeo, Davis and Van Buren, Iowa. and through the
counties of Scotland Knox, Shelby Monroe Audran Cala
way and Montgomery, Missouri, to point in the latter coun-
ty the Missouri River thence in southeastery direction
through the counties of Gasconade Franklin and ST. LOUIS to
the City of ST. Louis The total mileage Of the road will be
aga miles, twenty-five of which will be in the State of Iowa
and 24on the State of Missouri The general Offices of the
company will be located Mexico, No. with branch office
at Eldon, Iowa. stae-'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
WOULD NOT TAX FARMERS.
Dick Dalton Claims That Agriculture
Is Not Profitable In Missouri.

JEFFERSON CrTY, March 1.-Richard
Dalton, Of Rails County, ex-surveyor
of the port Of St. Louis, went before
the State Board Of Equalization yes
terday afternoon and surprised that
body by proposing that farm lands be
not assessed because farming is not
profitable in Missouri. Mr.. Dalton
offered figures to show that there is
no profit In wheat-reising and that In
his county the raising Of wheat caused
actual loss.
Governor Stephens said the adopt
ion Of DaIton's suggestions would
wipe out 800 million dollars Of taxable
valuations. Dalton replied by saying
that 200 million dollars Of franchises,
not taxed now, would furnish a large
share Of the amount lost. At the
of Governor Stephens Mr..
Dalton has promised to prepare tables
showing the comparative earning
power OF the country and city real
estate
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
SUICIDE FROM INSANITY.
This Was the Verdict Rendered by the
Jury IN the Death Of Mrs. Crum.

Correspondents OF the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo-, March 2.-Mrs.
John Drum, formerly Mrs. Bitterly,
committed suicide at Worcester Tues
day evening at 4:3o O'Clock. The in
quest was held at 1880 Wednesday
morning. The verdict was suicide
from insanity caused by domestic
troubles.
The victim was married to her third
husband, John Orum, who lives miles
south Of Mexico, last July and lived
with him until a month ago. Since
then che had lived with her son, near
Worcester. Il is reported that she
had several times attempted to take
her life, once by cutting her throat
with razor while living with Drum
and once at her sons, about four
months ago by taxing morphine.
1t is said that her marriage relations
were not at all congenial and this, to-
gether with o feeling that she was
old and with no means OF sustenance,
caused her dependency. The de-
ceased was 81 years OF age and the
suicide was accomplished by q shot
through the temple from "a calibre
pistol,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

The palate is almost
tickled with SCOTS Emul-
sion of Cod-liver oil. The
stomach knows nothing
about it, it does not trouble
you there. You feel it first
in the strength it brings it
shows in the color of cheek
and smoothing out Of
wrinkles.
1t was a beautiful thing
to do, to cover the odious
taste of Cod-liver oil, evade
the tax on the stomach, and
take health by surprise.
1t warns, soothes, strength
ems and invigorates.
soc. and s1.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
@. A. Settle Dead.

W. W. Settle went to Renick,
Mo-, to attend the funeral of his
father, G. A. Settle, who died there
Friday night. The funeral services
will be conducted Sunday by Elder j.
A. Headington, of Mexico. Mr.. Settle,
who was So years old, had been III for
eometime and his death was not un-
expected. He wss a gentleman highly
esteemed by all who knew him. He
was born In Kentucky and moved 20
Howard county, Missouri, when quite
young. After reaching manhood he
moved to Randolph county, where
he has lived since.
The children living are Mrs. M. A.
Pyles, of Renick; Columbus Settle, OF
Kansas City; W. W. Settle of Mexico;
Mrs. Mary Baskett, Of Middle Grove;
Mrs. Martha Stevens and Mrs. Ella
Birkhead, OF Moberly.
The remains were inferred In the
family burying ground shout 2 miles
from Renick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
Very respectfully,
CoxEY's MAN In OKLAHOMA.
Memberships in the Tennessee Colony
offered for $500 by Carl Brown.

PERRY, Ok, March 2.-Uarl Brown,
Coxey's lieutenant In the famous
ooxey's army, is still doing business
In Oklahoma. His leading scheme,
aside from portrait painting and polit-
ical conversion, is the soliciting of in
vestors in a cooperative association
Of Rnskin, Tenn, short distance
from Nashville. The membership fee
is placed at $500, which guarantees q
good home, schooling for family and
general mutual benefits.
The organization was founded about
three years ago, and now numbers
about 400 members. Factories for the
manufacture of the Ruskin cereal cof-
fee, leather suspenders, chewing gum
and bath cabinets are conducted by
the stockholders. The colony news
paper is called Coming Nations, and
treats of local celony affairs, Its
editorials are socislistic. Browns
proposition was treated with favor
here by many, bat none, so far as re-
ported, has taken stock in the enter
prise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

1t was asad scene which was enacted
at the City Cemetery at O'Clock Fri
day, when the remains of Mr..
and Mrs, Thos. M. Grange were laid
at rest in the same lot. The LEDGER
told of their death Thursday.
The funeral cortege left Laddonia,
where the couple had lived, about 10
O'Clock that morning. Rev. A. O.
Mendenhall conducted funeral SER
vices. The pail bearers were w, N.
Coll, 2. T. Doyle, T. J. Adams and
L. t. Paisley, of Laddonia, and Joseph
Jesse, Of this city.
Others who attended the funeral
from Laddonia were the following:
W. b. Lewellen, e. ]. Shobe, Jr., 8.
McDanieIs, s. W. Mccoy, J. F. Poore,
o. A. Smith, E. O. Kennen, J. T.
Adams and John Beal. The husband
was 70 years old and the wife was 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
Mexico PeOpIe Are AM Right.

rrom tne MobeFiy Mohltof.
The columns Of the Mexico papers
are full Of suggestions-good, bad and
indifferent--as to what is for the best
interests Of the town. Now, the peo-
pie of Mexico are among the beet
people in the world, but, alaok-a-d day,
they have found it out. We want 70
make suggestion and we make it in
q kindly spirit. 1t is this; A little
less self-admiration, little less self
complacency, q little less folding Of
the garment Of exelusiveness about
them in q 1--WE are the people and
wisdom will die with rs" style and
more well paved streets would help
Mexico wonderfully.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

his election in 1895 and are expected
to buy his reelection in 1900. II the
government will give him 100000
soldiers at the expense of our people
to subjugate the natives and protect
valuable property for the men who
are running him all will be well with
them. General Eagan, who for con-
duct unbecoming an officer was pun
Ished severely by Mckinley, who gave
him $500 year without any service.
l wish that could punish some OF my
friends in the same way.
After what has been done In the
name of the United States of America,
the land Of the free, where you see
idle men wandering over the country
and see the emaeiated faces OF women
and children on every hand, and COM
pare them with those who are rolling
in luxury on illegitimate gains, we
ought to be excused If we would ask,
sis there no hell?"
Now, will pay my respects to
Corporal Robbins, who, in his wrath
against Audrain county generally, had
occasion to roast my friends Under
wood and Cross. and myself. As to
Underwood and Gross, I am sure that
the cause which they represent will
enable them to take care of them
selves. Well, under the Mckinley
prosperity it was little hard on the
corporal when his paper turned up Its
toes. He thinks that am jealous Of
the navy and that history failed to
tell of my service in the Oonfederacy.
1 expect that he and his party gen.
orally would be glad If history would
be silent on many things done by the
present administration; but their his
tory has been written and will be
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
ooronar,s Vardlct.

The coroner and jury in the case Of
Mrs. Maggie J. Orum, who killed her
self at the home OF her son, William
Coleman, near Worcester Tuesday
afternoon, returned the following ver-
dict:
We, the jury, summoned and sworn
in the inquest OF Mrs. Maggie j. Drum,
having viewed the body and heard
the evidence, find that the deceased
came to her death by q pistol wound
penetrating the brain and that said
wound was inflicted by her own hand
while insane.
7. w. CRAWFORD, Foreman.
J. M. AzDELL,
J. r. FEGAN,
Z. B. SoHERER,
]. F. CAUTHoRN,
J. N. FITZPATRICK.
DR.. BRIDGFoRD, Coroner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
BAILEY STEPS DOWN.
Hs Will no Longer be Leader oi
House Democrats DE Almond
in Much Favor.

WASHINGTON, March 3,-Represen-
tative Joseph w. Bailey, OF Texas, has
auihoritatively announced that be will
not become candidate for minority
leader in the Fifty-sixth Congress.
Tho ostensibIe reason given lie that
hf. Bailey intends entering actively
into the Senatorial campaign in Texas
And that he prefers to leave the field
op6n for other aspiring Democrats in
1hs House. 1. is stated, however, that
NJ. Bailey, deeply ohagrined ct his
failure yesterday to secure the adop-
son Of the resolution declaring vacant
the seats of Gen. joe Wheeler, OF
A|Abama, and the other members Of
nangress who served in the volunteer
szny, and that being humiliated by
Ihs fact that many Democrats refused
70 follow his leadership, will no longer
pose as the leader of the minority.
Mr.. Balley's proposed withdrawal
|saVes the contest for leadership be-
tween De Almond, of Missouri, Rich
szdson, of Tennessee, and Bankhead,
oi Alabama. In this list Mr.. De Ar
mond stands an excellent show of
winning. Late this afternoon Mr..
nniley explained his position to close
parsonal friends. He said that 1t was
evident there were large number Of
Democrats in Congress who did not
want TO follow the Democratic policy
Of strict construction Of the oonsti-
sullon. He did not care to remain as
Isader under such circumstances and
uonld take his place in the ranks,
4here as an individual be could make
sueh points and fight for them.
Hr. Bailey's forces In Congress viii
- to promote Bankhead,o Alabama,
baf Mr.. De Almonds friends expect
BiIn to make inroads upon the Bailey
IaIIowing in the South and Southwest,
#f Bailey's decision 10 retire as
Iz4der ca7sed more commotion among
ztr Democrats than all the closing
zss1es Of Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

read with shame by generations to
come 4 The only difference besReen
We Ooufederates and the Republicans
In the war in the Philippines is that
we fought for what we thought was
right and they are fighting for what
they know to be wrong What we
failed to do In four years they have
done in one-that Is, destroyed the
government. Well, now don't accuse
rs Of trying to be funny; but we must
say there are no flies on the corporal.
Uncle Nc gave him q soft job; he rode
on palace cars and stopped at fine
hotels while recruiting and escaped
camp duty at Ohickamauga, and in
consequence has no kick to make
against Alger's beef.
8. E. KENDALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

The Paris Mercury says: James
Basket, author of cat You
ALPS House," attended mardi gras at
Mobile recently, and writes back to
the Intelligencer that the sight Of
young ladies' parading the streets in
tights dlsgusted him. This win cause
general regret. Most everybody
thought the creator OF "Shan Nc
Bride" was typical Missourian and
had 10 be shown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

Alexander F. Garter, OF this city,
who travels for the St. Louis glass
and queensware company, was mar
ried at the BRIDES home in Wheeling,
Mo-, Saturday, Feb. 25. The couple
will be at home at the Leeper House
in Chillicothe after March Is.
MIR. Carter is young man who, by
his perseverance, has gained a posi-
tion Of trust with his company and has
further yet to go. The bride is most
lovable young lady, being q member
of one of the best families In Wheel
ing. The LEDGER extends cordial
congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

At the splan- Newgass sale in Chi-
cago Palmyra Boy, 2:O7]4, the PAGER
by G-attan, brought s7OO. He was
owned by J. W. Bowles, Of Palmyra,
and driven to his record by Theo.
Allen. At the same sale King Lud,
2:1s11, also PAGER, by King Herod,
owned by VIM. Wingfield, OF Fayette,
brought $3.50. George Lee, OF this
city, has driven King Lud in a num-
ber OF races.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
GIGANTIC NANCY RIGGS.
She Had to Be Carried to st. Louis in
Baggage Car.

LOUISIANA, NO., LIarch 3.-Nancy
Riggs, a negress, who weighs 500
pounds, and is perhaps the largest
woman in the world, was sent from
her home here to-day to a St. Louis
hospital, where she will undergo an
operation. She is helpless and had to
be hauled to the train in baggage
wagon. She could not pass in at the
door of the car and was put into the
baggage car.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

The Auxvasse RevteI0 says: DIR.
W. T. Lemon fell out of his stable loft
while feeding his COW Monday morn
ing and he was in g serious condition
Tuesday evening. His family tele-
phoned for DR.. Gave, of Mexico, who
came out late Tuesday night. At this
writing DIR. Lemon is resting some
easier and we hope he will recover
rapidly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

STATE Superintendent OF Public
schools, W. T. Darlington, has the
hanks Of the LEDGER for the forty
hintb report OF the public schools Of
Missouri. This report Is complete in
sFery particular and will be OF inter-
80 to all school men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
Mexico County Missouri Thursday 1see

etc. The dobate on the engrossment
Of the bill came up Thursday last, and
Il was q pleasure to see the House
quiet and attentive. Mr.. Bohart, of
Clinton, led the fight for the bill, and
he did 1t handsomely. Mr.. oleary,
Of Kansas City, led the opposition,
aided by Mr.. Noel, Of Jackson. This
bill is one Of great interest to the big
stock centers IKE Audrain. The
House ordered the bill to be engross-
cd, which means that the House will
pass It. o. 7. ALLEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

This is a question of vast Importance
to all who wish to be well. II your
blood is impure you cannot expect
good health, unless You begin taking
Hoods sarsaparilla at once. This
great medicine makes the blood pure
and puts the system in good health,
cures spring humors and that tired
feeling.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

TuH reports sent out from Mexico
that Prot. Million had received word
hat Herr Scharwenka would not oil
his engagement at Hardin College this
tpring is untrue. Prof. Million's in
formation lie TO the effect that the
grand pianist will surely be here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

W. o. Lakeland, formerly of Mex
icos late Of Honolulu, is now located
at Redwood, California. Mr.. Lack
lands many friends in Mexico will be
glad to know that he is enjoying
splendid health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
Mrs. McDearman Dead.

FROM tne Sentrala courier.
Mrs. Sophia MeDearman, relict of
DR.. John McDearman, OF Mexico,
died at her home at the Globe Hotel
In this city early Tuesday morning of
Ia grippe, after only a few days ILL
ness. Deceased was about 55 years of
age, member of the Episcopalian
Church, and has been domestic for
the Globe Hotel for the past eight
years. Summer before last her only
child died in St. Louis, bright young
man. She was q kind, good woman
and will be missed by those VINO
knew her beet. Her funeral was
preached at the old hotel Wednesday
afternoon by Rev. Johnson, after
which the remains were inferred in
the city cemetery at this place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

Hon. O. F. CLARK, representing Au-
drain county in the Legislature, offers
bill to license stations, jacks, &c. II
this bill becomes a law 1t will do much
toward raising the standard of breed
ing stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

THE total of the appropriations Of
the three sessions Of the Fifty fifth
Congress is large enough to frighten
fhose who know the evil effect of ex-
travagant public expenditure. The
billion dollar Congress Is left far In
the lurche
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

THE announcement in the st. Louis
papers that the St. Louis & Eldon
Railroad would be built and that the
general officers are to be located In
Mexico, is good news. The building
81 this railroad through Mexico would
tske us out of the rut and we would
Don have a sure enough city here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

At seven O'Clock Sunday evening
VIM. Showers and Miss Lulu Jerman
we're married at the homo of the
bride, east of Cant, The groom is
an excellent young farmer and lives
neer Cant. He lie the mail carrier to
that place. The bride lei daughter of
Thomas Jerman and is a lovely young
lndrr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

Gov. "TEDDYp has been to WASH
ington, but Mr. Mckinley has his
doubts ss to whether he correctly
stated his mission when he said his
visit was "merely social"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09
PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

drink Grain. o when you please and sleep Ike
a top. For Grain0 does not stimulate; it
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet It looks and
tastes like the best coffee. For nervous per
sons, young people and children GrAin-o is the
perfect drink. Made from pure grains. Get a
package from your grocer to-day. Try it In
place Of coffee. l5c and 26c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

THE City of Mexico should purchase
DC Houston & Trimble block, which
Rill be vacated when the lumber yard
d moved to the Mckinley block.
Hitching racks should be erected and
Watering troughs should be put in, so
nat our farmers when they come to
Alexico would have room for hitching
aurposes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

curry and potash seemed TO add fuel 10 the
awful flane which was devouring me. I was
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by II, % try ewift's Specific. We
got two bottles. and felt hope again revive fn
my breast-hope for health and happiness
again. improved from the start, and . COM
plate and perfect cure vas the result s. s. s.
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perate cases. Mns. T. W. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
OF the many blood remedies, s. s. s.
seated, violent cases. II never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach Of other remedies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

PUBLIC condemnation made Alger
give up his contemplated pleasure trip
to Cuba and Porso Rico, but 1t has not
yet been able to make him give up his
grin on the war portfolio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-09

THE Missourians in Arizona few
1Ays since had a grand reunion and
tIonic at Phoenix Park. 1t was large
" attended and most enjoyable pro-
efamme was observed. Norman
Lackland, formerly of Mexico, is pres
dent OF the association, and among
those present we noticed several well
known Miasourians.