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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Ths Youth's Communion calendar.

More thought and expense than eve
before have been layished on the Cal
endar which the publishers Of thu
Youths Companion will present Il
every one subscribing for the new vol
ume for 1901, since 1t is to be sou
venir for the papers 18th year. 1t Il
an exceptionally attractive Calendar
and has been designed and litho
graphed for the Companion exclusively
The central figure OF the calendar il
an ideal portrait OF a Puritan maiden
Of Plymouth, and the twelve colors
In which the Calendar is Autographed
reproduce the delicate coloring OF the
artists original painting with perfect
fidelity.
After the usefulness Of the calendar
is past the portrait OF Priscilla can by
cut out and framed and preserved as a
beautiful household ornament.
This Calendar, which Is sold TO non
subscribers to the Youths Companion
for 50 cents, will be given to all new
subscribers for 1901, who win also re-
ceive, in addition TO the 50 issues OF
the new volume, all the issues Of the
paper for the remaining weeks Of 1900
free from the time OF subscription.
illustrated announcement Of the vol
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Boston, Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
W.. ]. STONE.
Talks on the Future Of the Demo-
cratic Party.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-Ex-Governor
Stone, vice chairman Of the National
Democratic Committee, said at the
Hoffman House tonight in regard to
the proposed reorganization Of Demo
cracy: Rtah
a"This talk about a reorganization
Is absurd. The Democratic party is
already organized. II by reorganiza-
tion is meant a change in the Nation
al Committee, that will have to be
done at the next National Convention.
II by reorganization is meant a radi-
cal change of platform, with a candi-
date whose views accord with 1t, that
will also have to await the next
Convention.
"If the next National Convention
wants a new National Committee l
am willing to abide by the verdict Of
the convention. l have noted that
those men who clamor for r~eorganiza-
ton are the very ones that contributed
to defeat. There are some people
who go to a convention and demand a
certain platform, insist upon the
selection of a certain candidate, and,
at their failure to get what they want,
Immediately withdraw their support
and become opponents Of the party.
If they want changes let them work
in their State organizations for the
selection of delegates to bring about
those changes
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

THE Washington City correspond
entof the ST. Louis Republic, referring 70
Hon. Champ Clark, Congressman from
this district, says: There is no more
popular man in the House than the
Ninth Districts Representative. Nor
is there n whose speeches are listen
ed 10 with greater enjoyment He is
leading member Of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs. and early In the Fifty
fifth Congress took a prominent part
in debate OF the Cuban question. Long
before the destruction OF the Maine be
was lesding the fight for recognition
Of the cubans as ~belligerents, and IL
was largely because Of his vigorous
agitation q the matter that the Re
publican administration was finally
forced % recommend 10 Congress the
driving Of the S~paniard'6 from the Is
land. S1me q Mr.. Clarkis speeches
have attracted wide and favorable at
tentiOn, notably that IN eulogy Of.
Prank ?. Blair. which was delivered
at the time the Blair and Benton
statues Nere formally presented 10
Congress b. the state Of Missouri This
speech Justice Brewer, q the Su-
preme CoarL has eansidered Sorthy Of
place In his colection Il Famous
OrationS"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Three things to aght for-Honor
country and home.
Three things to think about-Life
death and eternity.
Three things to govem-Temper
tongue and conduct.
Three things 10 love-C0urage gen
tleness and affection
Three things to hate-Cruelty, AFRO
gznce and ingratitude.
Three things to delight in-Frank.
ness freedom and beauty.
Three things to ayoid-Idleness, 10
quacity and fippant TESTING.
Three things 10 wish for-Heaith
friends and cheerful spirit.
Three things to admire-Intellectu-
al power, dignity and gracefulness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

HE laughs best who laughs last.
This apt old saw is dedicated to Sheriff
Pohlman and his coterie Of st. Loui
Republican smart alecs, who had {
conniption fit of glee over the expect
ed discontinue Of Governor Steph
ems when they demanded that he cal
out the State troops to shoot dowI
the st. Louis strikers. The Governor
adroitly scaled the cleverly concealed
trap by refusing to comply with theiI
demand. But the trap, though for.
gotten by POhlman. remained baited
and wal sprung with deadly effect
during the late election in that city
Pohlman wa showed under to the
tune Of 5000. 1t is now Gov. Steph-
ems time to laugh and the Democ.
racy Of Missouri joins him with hearty
gOod will.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
MRS. JESSE M DEAD
Widow Of the Famous Missouri Bandit
Who Saw Her Husband Killed.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Nov. I3.-Mrs.
Zeralda James, widow of Jesse James,
the noted southwestern bandit, died
at her home here to-day Of a compli-
cation Of diseases, after a lingering
illness. Mrs. James was a Miss
Mimms. She was born near Kansas
City in 1874, and was married to
James at Kearney, Mo-, in 1874. They
had one son, Jesse, Jr., who is now in
business in Kansas City. Mrs. James
was with her husband when he was
shot and killed by Bob Ford in st.
Joseph In April, 1881.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

In reference to the so-called IRE
organization" OF the Democratic party
the jefferson City Tribune agrees with
the position taken by the Mexico
LEDGER and says: snow comes the
news that Messrs. John G. Carlisle,
William @ whitney, Don Dickinson
and other Gold Standard Democrats
who voted for Mckinley, are moving
for the purpose Of recognizing the
Democratic party. Probably some
changes viii be made In the Demo
cratic programme during the next
four years. But IL win not be brought
about by men who deserted it in a
crisis, and in two campaigns helped "a
defeat It. Readjustment, not re-
organization, may be necessary. Issues
may change, will change, but the
same principles which have always
distinguished it, and which make il
the only party which upholds the
principles Of popular government viii
stiIl live. IL may be that the free
coinage Of silver will not again be an
issue. The Republican party, per-
ceivlng the error Of then ways may
settle the Filipino question In such
manner as to make expansion no
longer an issue, or il may run riot
with conquest until q storm Of popu-
lar disapproval may sweep them from
power. Even the trusts may be re-
strained and may cease 10 be a dis
turbing element. But there is moth
ing 10 be gained by Democratic re-
organization. The thing for Messn
Whitney, Carlisle ct al 10 do is toeome
back into the party which they quit
and aided to defeat They win be
taken in, provided they are modest
and descent but they are decidedly
fresh In Offering their services as
reformers at the present time"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
wARDELL COLLECTED HIS HATS
Posted Seven Losers in His window
Until They Had Paid Their Bets.

MACON, Mo-, Nov. l0.-Thomas f
Wardell, a prominent business mar Of
Macon, won seven hats on the election.
Most Of the parties with whom be bel
were members OF the Methodist
church. Yesterday he put a large
placard containing the names of thost
who had not paid up in the large win
dow In front OF his Office.
A highly interested crowd immedi.
ately gathered around the unique at
traction, aud the losers soon saw the
only way they could get out of it and
square themselves with the church,
was to settle up Then the sign was
hauled down. Mr.. Wardell now has
seven stylish winter hats that cost
sOmebodv As apiece.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
A New Church Nscss.arr.

The foundation TO the tower Of the
N. E Church, South, has given away
50 II has become necessary TO remove
the top Of 1t and repair the same fol-
the use OF the building this winter.
That neceSsitates the building OF a
new church by that congregation and
committees have been appointed 70
solicit funds to be used for that pur-
pose and the committees are now at
work. While the membership Of the
NJ. E. Church, South, win be generous
and liberal in their subscriptions, it
will also be necessary to ask aid from
outside friends. The need is apparent
and the demand imperitive and all
friends OF Christianity should respond
promptly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

l.. MAO LOVE, Democratic Stat
chairman OF Kansas, says that he 4
opposed to fusion in the future. Along
this line In a public interview, he says
"Of course, nc one a say what the
future win bring, but l should say the
Kansas Democracy will do no more
fusing with the Pops. We had perfect
fusion this fall, absolutely satisfactory
TO all, and thoroughly harmonious. We
have been beaten, both parties to-
gether. The prospects are that here
after Democrats win paddle their own
canoe. / do not wish to be quoted as
saying this is my personal policy or
desire, but that is my forecast in view
OF the situation"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

THE Farber Forum published 3
splendid compliment Of Senator-eleci
from this district, NJ. X. X. Biggs, OF
Audrain county. In closing the edit
orial the Forum says; "When Mr..
Biggs takes his seat in the Missouri
Legislature he win have in view the
interests Of his constituents at all
times and viii not be swerved from
that purpose. The Forum gives notice
now that the unholy corporations may
as well steer clear Of him. There Is
not money enough in the State to bus
his vote on a single issue, and expos
ure viii be the result OF any attempt
10 secure his support by such methods
as are sometimes employed by the
disreputable lobbyists who throng the
assembly halls during the sessions Of
the State Legislature. Mr.. Biggs
viii not go 20 jefferson City next
winter because he mas chosen political
life. His people viii send him. 1t is
trulyan instance where the Office has
sought the man. How rare such
occurrences are in political life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15


TEE Martinsburg (Mo.) Republican
has been moved to Mexico. We wishMr.
Mendenhall, editor OF this paper, all
kinds Of prosperity in a business way,
at the same time is does appear as
though the newspaper field In Mexico
is about full. The business men Of
this city would cordially and literally
support one daily and two weekly
papers, but we now have two dailies
and six weeklies, and,a as a result, some
Of our business men do not advertise
at all, while Others advertise only in
the papers which have the the largest
c~irulation. Advertising is a business
proposition. The day has passed for
newspapers to receive support out of
sympathy. Newspapers are conducted
along business lines. II you have the
circulation you will get the advertis-
ing. Business men advertise just the
same as they rent houses and hire help
with the expectation Of getting re-
turns. We do not know Of any town
in the state where the business men
are more closely ~canvassed than here
in Mexico. The people Of this city and
this county r great readers and cor
daily and literally support the news
papers, but can't patronize all Of them,
and IL is in the long run only a mat
ter Of the survival Of the fttest" The
Mexico LEDGER has been under the
present management for twenty-foW
years and during that time we have
seen about thirty newspapers come
TO Mexico to ill a '9ong felt WANT
They filed a wide open grave We
our friend Mendenhall better
luck, but some OF US have to die, and
they do say ''the good die young" In
al sincerity Mexico has more news
papers than it can support.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

SHERIFF PoHLMAN, the plant too
Of the corrupt Ziegenhein gang in st
Louis tlckled himself all over when
nc Matched the eall-out-the-trOOps
trap, and automatically demanded
that Governor Stephens fall into it
but the Governor not only brought
Polhman up standing, by ordering
him to do his duty and execute The
law, but the Governor did another
thing: he ''piekledn Pohlman's traI
and on November 6 sprung it on that
gentleman. Result. Pohlmann, who
was previously elected by over 1900
majority, vas defeated on Novembel
6 by over 5000 majority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
CHAMP CLARK's GREAT RACE.
His Majority in the Ninth District is
757 Greater Than Dockery's and
524 Greater Than Bryan's.

Hon. Champ Clark has proven him
self a strong candidate once more,
The following condensed table shows
how he han ahead OF Dockery In every
county In the district and ahead Of
Bryan in eight out OF the nine coun-
ties. In Pike, where Clark and Flage
both lived, Clark ran 1853 votes ahead Of
Bryan.
The majorities in the five Demo
cratic counties were as follows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Gov. Lon V. STEPHENS, referring
TO the Democratic victory in Missouri
says: II am particularly elated oveI
the great victory in the State, but
especially in st. Louis. 1t was ther,
where ! have been fought hardest b!
Republican newspapersand politicians
because Of police law, election law
street railway law, and my refusal t.
call out the militia during the great
street railway strike, when a demand
to do 81 was made by Sheriff Pohlmar
and other leading Republicans
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
SDied from Exposure.

THAT Is a great story, "said the neN
reporter, ''but / can't think Of a good
head for it. Its about a trusted EN-.
ploye, whose accounts we're found u
be crooked, and when he was accused
Of il dropped dead"
That's easy, ''said the SnakeEditor
helpfully.; ''head IL Died from FL.
posure. "-Phfladelphia Pness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Those who attend public worship
in Mexico and misbehaye viii ge'
into trouble il they are not careful
The young people Of this communit!
are surely brought up to behave wher
in church. We understand that TIVE
or three parties are liable to be arrest
ed for disturbing public worship i
they are not more careful in tn
future. If arrested, they win b,
severely punished. An example o
two Of this kind win probably pro
duce some good results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

WHAT would have been the result
Of the election In ST. Louis on Novem-
Der 8 If Governor Stephens had with
held his support and approval Of the
election and police lawss The Ziegen-
helm gang would have swept the city
by fraudulent and corrupt methods
by such an appalling majority as
would have ieo2ardized, il not defeat
ed, the Democratic State ticket st.
Louis Democrats recognize the truth
Of this Statements do the Republi-
rams
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

THE LKDeER congztulAtes Hon.
Ben D White the popular young
editor o. the Macon TTyass On his
election 10 the ossoe az Prosecuting
ATTORNEY q Maoon county. Ben viii
make a conscientious honest and
popular OfBcer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

ElDER WILLIAM HUFF, tle retiring
editor q the Rvalsr BggsiS q this
city has served his Congregation, 50
b speak, faithfully. G. L Paris of
Wellsville, his ~s0cceSsor, comes 70
Msxico vel recommended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

GALLATIH, No, Nov. l2-Gover.
norelect Dockery is to-day in receipt
OF the following telegram from
joseph Flory, which explains itself:
81 congratulate you upon your
election and myself for troubles end
al y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

THE MEXICO Business Men Associa.
ton should get 70 work sRain. This
association has done much good fol
Aexica The new Military Academy
Is the result Of the lahoH Of TIT.
association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
To piafranehiae The Eerrn.

ATLANTA, Nov. 13.-A bin 10 dis
franchise the negro was introduced
in the Lower House Of the Georgia
Legislature to-day. A bin similar in
character was introduced at the last
session and defeated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
sabseription o Presbytsrlan Churel

Those who still owe a balance on
their subscription 10 the building fund
q the Presbyterian church will please
pay B. b. Turemsn at Once. Money Is
needed Tor repairs IN the church, and
those who subscribed should settle
Immediately. Ever cent due isneeded
immedlately.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

In the Republican counties Flagg's
vote fell far below that of Flory and
Mckinley, Clark getting many Re
publican votes. The majorities are:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
pr. beverly Z. Lacr Dead.

Prom the Richmond (va.) entnlPresbytena
The venerable minister OF on.
church died on last Saturday night
November 3, at his home in Washing
ton, d. c. AfteryeaB Of confinement
and inirmity, through which be passed
in faith and patience, he grew more
feeble last week, was unconscious foi
several days, and then, without pain OF
struggled the coming Of the Sabbath,
he entered into the Sabbath prepared
for the people Of God. His body was
borne to Lexington, Va, where the
interment was y be on Tuesday In the
cemetery where many years ago his
wife was laid TO rest He was aged
eighty-one years and eight months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

IT 4 semiohBcially announced that
the plurality q Bryan in Missouri
Is 1a.asa and that OF Dockery 500
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Newspaner Wranka.

1t is not an uncommon thing to read
Of failures in the line Of newspaper
publishing. Such things occur in
many places says the Carbonate Pa
Ledder.
IL results in some cases from over
confidence in the patronage 10 be ex-
pected, In Others from bad manage
ment, and often because the papers
are not fit to live.
There is a fascination connected
with newspaper publication that leads
many to embark in the business who
are deficient in the qualities that 20
to make up the successful publisher.
They may, It is true, command these
requisites II they have a fortune to
expend. That, however, is very sell
dom at hand with the ordinary news
paper man, and he is forced to rely
on his own exertions, coupled with,
perhaps, brilliant talents and good
business ability. and time TO grow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

MB. r. r. Arnold, Jr., returned
this afternoon from a visit IN Cen
tralia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

In the last presidential election,
Clark's plurality in the district was
2, 495; this year he carried the same
counties by 2,771, a clear net gain Of
276, in a much smaller vote cast. The
majorities in the district for presi-
dent, governor and congressman are as
follows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly has
a large subscription list; but 1t should
be larger. Its management is more
energetic, lbs plans better than ever
before. AS an added stimulus toward
an increase, the Monthly offers no less
than two hundred and sixty-four GOA
prizes in cash to the men and women,
boys and girls, who show most energy
in securing new subscribers This offer
means that time and energy shall be
well paid for. The price Of the Mag
azine is one dollar a year. It's con-
tents appeal directly TO people who
care for good and timely literature. A
few spare hours a week will add TO
your income substantially. Ifyou want
work that will pay you, write for
terms 10 Frank Leslie Publishing
lil-1sT Fifth Ave, New York
City. d5t
The dance az the Windsor Hotel
ruaedav NIGHT ur.a sell .ffandad and |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Dr. Lacy wa for a number Of year
and during the seventies pastor OF the
Presbyterian church Of Mexico and
was dearly beloved by the citizens Of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

In the State there are twelve Dem.
o~cratic districts outside OF the city OF
st. Louis. Clark increased his
majority while the other eleven Dem
ocrats sustained losses.
In the one county tRalls,) where
Bryan "a ahead OF Clark, he did so
only by the slender margin Of four
votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

The dance az the Windsor Hotel
TUESDAY night was well attended and
very enjoyable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-24
BCER BULLETINS.

ISSUED FROM WAR OFFICE AT
PRETORIA.
Pretoria. Wednesday. Feb. 2l.-The
following official war bulletin has been
issued here:
"A report WAS received this morning
OF cannon firing west of Coesburg.
AT Petrusberg cannon firing COM
mcnced ut in The morning. A big
fight was expected day.
Dewitt telegraphed yesterday from
Petrusbcrg that all was quiet except
several cannon shots and small Skin
mishes. Yesterday evening the British
stormed the Federal positions as far as
Schnuserll, but We're driver back.
n message from Cronje is to the
effect that his loss yesterday was four
teen dead and wounded.
Dewlts loss was nine. Command
ant rronoman reports that from Feb
fuary 10 to February 20 he was almost
surrounded by the British at NIodder
river. when, with Il small number OF
men. he broke through the river
ON Sunday there was Il heavy fight.
inc British prepared to lay seIge to the
Boer laagcr with lighting general. We
were surrounded by $500 British, five
miles from the chief laagcr. At night
we cut our way through with the loss
OF seven dead and sixteen wounded.
me loss OIL the British was heavy. Yes
lefdny we cut our way through to
reach Dewitt. who Was in the neigh
borhood. Fiftythree prisoners for
merly taken have been forwarded.
II is reported that the British we're
continually attacking Eoodoosrand
Yesterday with infantry and Lancers.
but that they were driven back"
FIGHTING AT LADYSNIITH.
TIoofd Laager Ladysmith. Wednes,
day. Feb. 2l.-There was heavy fight
ing all Monday and Tuesday, and it still
continues since carly this morning. Our
officers hope to dislodge the British
from their position Last night body
of British troops tried to cross the
river, but were beaten back with heavy
loss. Our loss Was light. Our positions
are being Dombarded from Ladysmith.
at Il point where the Kip river passes
through the hills. Our Long Tom is re-
plying with good effect.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-24
Big Fire in Birmingham.
By Telegraph to V,rsir,an-Pilot.

(By Telegraph to Vir6ir,an-Pilot.)
birmingham. Ala. Feb 23.-The ex-
plosion OF a gasolene stove in the base
ment OF the Metropolitan Hotel. on
Twentieth street and Morris avenue,
this afternoon was followed by Il fire
which burned that building and the
Hewlett Block, adjoining. causing a
loss OF about 100000 The insurance
amounts to about three-fourths OF the
loss. After two hours hard work by
the firemen the flames were beyond
control. and fearing the entire block,
including the Potter buildings and the
Morris Hotel would be swept away,
telegram was sent to Mont gomery, ask
ing aid. An hour later. however. the
fire was under control. The Berney
Bank removed all OF its books money
and fixtures from it's building, and a
company of militia was called out to
guard the money and keep the crowd
back. a number OF the guests in the
Metropolitan narrowly escaped. some
having to be lowered from their rooms
by means of ropes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-24
He Effactually DispOsos of Charge
of Congressman Grosvenor
PLACES RESPONSIBILITY
Tho Democratic Loader rnvorca
R"t'ic"'ion of rren,y win spain
and Declarations or Na,ion's
Purpose Give Fnipiuos Inac-
pendencc-Tho Failure 10 do This
Caused Hioodshca in Tho sslands-
lilo Meets scwai,.
(By Telegraph to virginian- pnot3

(By Telegraph to Virginiar- Pilot)
Atlanta, Ca. Feb. 23.-Mr. Bryan,
who spoke in The hall of the House
OF Representatives tonight, was asked
IL he had seen General Grosvenors
statement in the National House yes
terday to the effect that he (Bryan)
was equally responsible with the Dem
ocrats who voted for ratification of the
treaty and was estoppcd from oppos-
'Hs any of its legitimate effects.
MIR. BRYAN'S POSITION.
have read brief extract from
his Speech" said Mr.. Bryan 1T is
true that favored the ratification OF
the treaty. but stated in my inter
view, published by the Associated
Press on December 1Ith, four DAYS
after the treaty was signed and nearly
TWO months before 1t was ratified. that
in my judgment we should not only
ratify the treaty. but that we should
declare the nation's purpose to give
The Filipinos independence upon the