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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

The stockholders Of the Bank o
Slater, Mo-, met this week and elect
ed the following directors; ]. F
Llewellyn, DR.. Bourne,C. D. Rodgers
]. W. James, r. M. White. The di
rectors elected the following officers
President, o. d. Rodgers; viee-Pres
ident, DR.. Bourne; Cashier, J. w
James. The Bank is in a most pros
porous condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Il. P. Middleton, Constable of Cuivre
township, was in Mexico this week
and made the LEDGER q business cali,
For several months Constable Middle
ton has been Watching q quarantined
section south OF Vandalia, In the Mt.
Carmel neighborhood, and has had
bis hands full. There were thirty OF
forty people In the quarantine belt, but
smallpox was confined to only two
families and there were no deaths,
The friends of Mr.. Middleton in the
east end are urging him to run for
ahariff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Olsy Shepherd, Jr., Of Louisiana,
died at bis homo in that city Sunday
afternoon ats O'Clock Of diabetes, after
an Illness Of about three months. De-
ceased was about II years Of age and
was 3 most excellent young man and
was exceptionally bright. He moved
to Louisiana about three months ago
with his father. The remains were
brought to Mexico on the 1;os o. & A.
train to-day and the funeral services
were conducted from the Christian
church at 2 o'clock BY Rev. 3. d.
Duteher.
The pall-bearers were Sam Wallace,
Leo Hanley, Claire Harding, Claude
Harrison, James Edwards and Clyde
Ellis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
A Doe Protective Assooiation,

The dog fanciers OF Mexico are
making an effort to organize a dog
protective association. The action
was caused by the fact that several
valuable dogs have been poisoned
lately. Fine blooded animals belong
ing to Octave Holt and Kirk Owings
were poisoned last night. 1t is hoped
that the association win be organized
and that the dog thieves and poison
ere will be caught and prosecuted
that being the object of the organiza.
ton, A meeting will soon be called
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
ouinlan's House Burned

At Q O'Clock Monday the house
on the James Quinlan place. ! miles
northeast OF Mexico, was burned ia
the ground. The house was occupied
by Thomas Ellington and most OF hil
household effects we're burned. Neith-
or the house nor the contents were
insured. The origin Of the fire is un-
known.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Past Commander W. M. Trelear IN
stalled the following officers in Cru
sade Commandery, K. T., No. 2S,
Tuesday night;
A. 8. Houston, E. U.
<. NJ. Deane, g.
j. A. Glandon, o. G..
j. j. Steele, Recorder.
w. M. Treloar, 8. W.
d. A. Mcmillan, ]. w.
j. D. Tucker, st. Bearer.
Geo. Kabrich, sw. Bearer.
D. o. Wright, Warden.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
Advartisad Lattara.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
ONCE at Mexico, NO., for the week
ending January IS, 1900, which II not
called for in thirty days viii be sent
to the Dead Letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list win please say advertised"
Norman Ayers, Mrs. Augusta Brown,
]. B. Bradford, DR.. E. 8. Cox, Fox
Bros. Mfg. Co., george W. Griffith,
VIM. F. Hoffstott, Isacc P. Hopkins,
Mrs. M. B. Lenoir, ]. I. Maughs, Eliza
Martin, Geo. Parson, Bette Payne,
DR.. J. 2. Wallace, Mrs. 7. w. Worley.
w. M. TRELoAR, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
Card Of Thanks.

I will be found at the old stand Of
Buckley & Moore, northwest corner Of
the public square, conducting g gen.
ersl grocery business, and will be
pleased to have my old friends and
customers call on me at the old stand,
d&w1t J. e. MOORE.
Mexico, NO., Jan. 16, 1900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
THREE DEAD, FOUR WOUNDED.
Political Feud Causes BlOOdshed at
Frankfort, KY.

We notice in the metropolitan pap
ers that on Tuesday three men were
killed and four desperately wounded
at Frankfort, KY. DR., Fritts, of Mex
leo, knows them well and says they
were all prominent citizens. Ex-Con-
gressman Colson killed Lieut.. Scott.
L. W. Demare and Chas, Julian were
also killed, while four others are not
expected to live.
This unfortunate affair grew out Of
political feud.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
Bought the aHub" Stock.

The Ricketts, & Emmons Dry Goods
Company last night bought the stock
of the defunct Hub Clothing 90. and
win close 1t out. The closing out sale
will he made from the old Hub stand.
1t is said about $1,000 worth of goods
changed hands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
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NEWSY COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

Potts, which be shipped Sunday
morning from Thompson.
]. B. Stephens, our hustling mer-
chant, has decided that the cash sys-
tenn Is the proper way Of running
business, and as result OF this de-
cision be began selling goods strictly
for the cash on last Monday a week
aUo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
THOMPSON ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the LEDGER:
THOMPSON, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Mrs.
Clara Elliott returned home Tuesday
after a visit at Hallsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. TinsIey enter
tanned several young folks Monday
night.
Luther Petty is in 81. Louis on bus
mess.
Born, Jan. Is, to J. O. Daniel and
wife, girl,
Mrs. Lizzie Vinson returned to her
home in Springfield Sunday after vis-
iting relatives near here.
P, 8. Morris sold his saddle horse,
Sam, to Tom Bass, of Mexico, for $3.50.
l.. Y. Petty sold 20 head OF steers at
s45 to Sam Craighead.
Fl. 7. Garner returned from Column
bia Monday night.
]. NJ. Daniel sold saddle horse to
Bob Hisey for 800.
U. L. Bruce shipped car Of hogs
Tuesday.
+. 8. Morris attended the funeral Of
his sister, Mrs, r. r. Arnold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
centralia Fair Directors.

OEETRkLIA, No., Jan. 14.-The
directors Of the oentralia Fair Asso-
citation met last night and elected the
following persons as officers for the
ensuing year: DR.. W. A. MeCaIlister,
president; NJ. 8. Bush, first vice.
president; o. Il. Early, second vice.
president; F.M.Traughbsr, third vice.
president; F. @. Harris, secretary; O,
Il. Early, treasurer. The date OF the
fair will probably be early In Septem.
har
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Hon, VIM. J. Bryan, while en- route
to 81. Louis from Columbia, where he
spoke Saturday night, stopped OF in
Mexico Sunday afternoon for about ID
minutes. He was warmly received BY
about two hundred people who were
sha Snr,nk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
County Commissioner.


HANNIBAL, Mo-, wants new court
house, and, as usual, the Journal is
leading the movement for this new
enterprise. The Hannibal Journal Is
one of Missouri's most enterprising
and progressive newspapers. and we
trust will succeed In securing . new
court house for the nBInif City.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Announce that the institute to have
been held at Garter school house next
Saturday, Jan. 20, is postponed until
Jan. ~. An teachers and friends Of
education are urged to attend.
=. L. BRUCE, County Com.
Miss MARY ELLzR, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

All parties owing the Wade eau
thorn Furniture %. win please call
and settle with r. II. Cauthorn at
Trimble & Cauthorn's or Frank Bick-
ley at Southern Bank. d&w2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Officers of the Mexico Insurance Co.
The board Of directors Of the Mex
leo Insurance Co. met at the office Of
Secretary Fowles Monday night and
elected the following officers for 1900:
W. II. Kennan, president; J. F. Lew
ellyn, vice-presldent; w. L. Fowles,
secretary; Frank Buckley, treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
Audrain County Medical Society.

The Audrain County Medical Soci-
eto met last Friday night at the Office
of DR.. W, W. Macfarlane. Cases ol
interest were reported by attending
physicians present. The following
officers we're elected for the ensuing
year:
DR.. W. W, Maofarlane, President.
DR.. T, J. Basket, Vice. President,
DR.. O. A. Rothwell, Secretary,
DR.. O. 7. varnon, Treasurer.
DR.. Gave win on Friday night, Jan
10, read q paper on "Injuries of the
Ankle Joiut,u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Teachers and patrons who desire to
see me will find me in my office at the
Court House on the second and fourth
Saturdays of each month. Address all
communication to me at Skinner,
No. Very Truly,
FRANK L. BRUCE,
County Commissfouer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

representative Lloyd, Of Missouri,
introduced q bill which, II passed.
stop hazIng in the Military Acad-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
WEST LI1TLEBY NEWS.

Corrcspondencs OF the Ledger.
WEST LTTLEBY, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Hen-
fy Stuart has purchased 20 acres Of
land from Glenn Doolin for s7oO.
Edward Stuart has gone to Fulton,
where he has q position at tho insane
asylum.
Mr.. Barrack, who has been quite III,
is improving and will have his sale on
Jan. 26. He and bis family will then
go to st. Louis to reside permanently.
There will be preaching at Littleby
next Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Moore and son are visit
ing relatives In Callaway.
Robt. Mckinney is moving to VIM.
Rays place.
Mr.. Weaver lost two yearling heif-
ers last week by hay stack falling on
them.
Sam Calbreath and family moved to
Fulton Monday,
Mr.. Weaver sold so fat hogs to
Green & Casper for s4.1O per hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

you don't need clothing now buy
nd lay II away. You will make
money by buying at the old Hub
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Mr.. L. o. Bohle, United States Mar
al, was Up from 81, Louis last night
d cold the Hub stock % Ricketts, 4
nmons. The stock win be closed
t 81 cost At The old Hub stand In
q days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

investment; the people know ; good
thing when they see II. On all sides
we hear words Of approval for the
new method Of doing business We
have adopted, Come in and let rs
explain 10 you.
EuRRTa A OArrrUoRN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

The Louisiana Press says; Mexico
Is trying 10 organise 3 dog protective
association. What Louisiana needs is
3 dog killing association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

rhsre are large crowds In nightly
tendance at the Methodist meeting
" In progress. The services are
pct interesting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Mrs. ], II. Buckley, who is arrang-
ing to open a grocery store on the
west side Of the square, has contract
ed with the Mexico daily and weekly
LEDGER for liberal, but iudieious ad-
vertising, Mrs, Buckley believes In
transacting business along business
lines and knows that advertising
wnen properly looked after is just as
necessary to q successful business as
renting a store room or employing
clerks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

The Fulton sun says; Miss Minnie
'skett, Of Mexico, came in Saturday
Iernoon and win be theguest Of Miss
ollie Jameson for several days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

q long drawn out accounts, no bad
p, no interest lost under the cash
aem. This is no fake; come in and
FOR yourself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Dommissioner General Peck has OBJ
ned space for Cuba, Puerto Rico
d the Hawaiian Islands ct the Paris
rpouition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

arriage license was to-day issued
B. 7. Sinclear, of Pike county anG
s Addie Hughes, of Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Joseph Tate and wife have returned
from Macon City, Mo-, to reside per-
manently in Mexico. They al come
haek
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

D, @. Baker, Of Laddonia, was In
|xico to-day on business. II Is said
i Mr.. Bakor will be q candidate foz
Eriif.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

frs. @. L. Ferris is visiling in st.
nls while en- route 70 her home in
pria, ILL.,, after visiting relatives In
Ixio0.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

You need a eloak9 GO to Blum's.
They have . few LETT and sell them at
one-third on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

We win take pleasure in explaining
= new method Of managing cash
Dre; II ls to your interest Is well as
r own. FERRIS 8 OAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

|ame through the mud; come on
train; come anyway. Don't gel
bat Of the busted Hub sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

We still think our black handmade
to be dandy; we take back AL
u are too hard or too soft.
Ferris & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

's have q nice lot OF calendars
are yours tor the asking.
FERRIS q CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Ulrcult court fr0cee0lngS.
Grand Jury sworn and empaneled.
7. s. Wisdom appointed foreman.
vivlon Manufacturing %. vs.. @. W.
Robertson; defendant files motion to
compel plaintiff to elect, also motion
to compel plaintiff to make petition
more definite and certain; defendants
motion to elect by the Court over
ruled; defendants motion to make
petition more definite and certain
sustained; plaintiff has leave to file
amended petition on January 10, 1900.
John Mitchell, by neH friend, VS..
Wabash r. r, Co., defendant files
motion to elect.
Board vs.. Armstrong, No. 2, de-
fsRdant files demurrer. The defend.
ant filed cross motion.
Armstrong VS.. Armstrong; plaintiff
files motion for alirnony.
State ex rel o. Cardwell vs.. VIM.
Stuart; continued.
City OF Laddonia vs. =. e. Lippen-
colt; dismissed on plaintiffs motion,
City of Mexico VS., Julia Cook; con-
tiued.
State OK rel @. Veneer vs. l.. d.
Uzzell; trial by jury.
THE GRAND JURY.
J. F. Simcoe, Felix Arnall, W. j.
Black, Grant Ficklin, W. 8. Barbee,
]. 8. FARES, Robert Sisk, A. R. Davis,
T. s. Wisdom, John McGee, W. Il.
Shoup, G. A. Lewis.
THE PETIT JURY.
]. B. Woolery, ]. II. Canada, B. H,
Robinson, J. A. Thomas, 7. 8. Pear
son, W. W. Mundy, Mord Fox, e. q,
Miller, ]. 8. Dalton, J. r. Gay, Geo,
Fetch, d. 7. Day, T. p. Noel, W. H.
Price, 3. NJ. Morris, 1. T. Davis, VIM,
vivion, j. H. Scott, R. L. Day, Thos.
Crumm, J. o. Doyle, G. L, Montague,
G. Il. Shock, ]. P. Harper.
The special Grand Jury to-day found
true bills, as follows:
Against Ed. Spencer, murder.
Against Ben Swissman and Mason,
burglary and larceny.
OTHER COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The Copeland vs. Wabash Railroad
damage suit will be tried at g special
term Of Court, beginning at / O'Clock,
Monday, February 10.
West vs.. West; verdict for defend
ant.
State ex rel Wenger vs. L. D. UzzIe;
verdict for defendant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

,ny two or three suits and lay them
sy for the future. You won't have
Dther opportunity like the busted
ID offarn,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

as report of the Roberts Tnvesti-
be Committee is not expected BY
House before next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

ars. Jacob Maddox has returned to
home in Osllaway county after At
ding the funeral of hrs. r. R
mold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

BE destroyed property valued ai
boo At Iowa City, la. One fire.
+ was injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Ne have three good second hand
i stoves for sale cheap. They art
nost as good as new.
FERRIS & CAUrH0RN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Iss Mary Jackson has returned to
home In Palmyra after visiting
family Of II. K. Hlnde. ;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

O. Bassford went to St. Louis
|kday on visit to his son, Homer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

b. Joseph Wolf, Of Montgomery
is the guest of her son, Harry
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

I'lie Smith last week sold to shobs
nnes, of Southern Kentucky, two
3 OF mules.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

M Atkins will entertain friends at
home, southwest Of town, Friday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

-. James Dowell, of Benton City,
eproving, after q spell OF sickness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

epublioans say that the currency
viii pass the Senate early In Feb
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

bile the Hub sale is going on II
pay you 10 buy whether you need
ow or NOT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

By paping Ne cash We are put In
position 70 buy for cash and take ad-
vantage of good discount; We divide
the profit with you.
FERRis & CAurHoRx,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

> of good things at the busted
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

|ili johnson, OF North Mexico, who
been quite III for some time, ID
batter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

nssell Kirtley, Of Kansas City,
'ed Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Baskett
dAy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

ines Long, who has been very II
phoid fever, is getting better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

n. j. R. Luckie spent Sunday in
Fiubia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

|E city primary will be held on
|aA,ay, the 29th day OF January.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Frank Shepherd, Of Bowling Green,
leading citizen Of Pike county and
brother Of Mrs. Martin Kunkel, OF
this city, and Mrs. Moore, also Of
Pike, were married Wednesday, Jan.
II, at the residence OF L, P. CrigIer,
1907 N. Grand Ave, st. Louis, Mo.
"Uncle Frank" has many friends in
Mexico-among them the LEDGER
who wish him and his bride much
happiness,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

|Is. F. R. Jesse is recovering from
,tack Of tonsilitis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

lssy Matthews spent Sunday in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
A. K. YANCEY.
Has Sold Out at Liberty and VIII Re.
turn to Mexico to Live.

A. K. Yancey has sold out his inter-
est in the college at Liberty, Mo-, to
Mr.. Williams and will return to Mex
loo with his family to reside. Mrs.
Yancey will be here some time next
week; Mr.. Yancey will follow later.
sir. VIM. Wilkins is arranging to
rent large residence In the city and
Mr.. Yancey and family will reside
with him.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Yancey will be glad to welcome them
back to Mexico. They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

" line Of patterns, 10 cents apiece
.sn,Ju
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

i a big supply Of shirts at the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

zrles Greer has returned to Kan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

'ss Mayme Squires is home from
IS months visit in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

s Olive Macon is home from
.lalIa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

'IhIng but bargains at the busted
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

I'd. J. M. NickIea is visiting hel
| her In Marshall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

s|rts, ties, collars and umbrellas
hosiery at the Hub.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

ii Levy was in town from Louis.
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

busted Hub sale win last but
|ave. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

2ts for a song at the busted Hub,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

.rn, Jan. Is, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
zee, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

A. Pulls is going to be q candI'
d Tor Assessor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

. W. Boatman was here from Gen
= Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

e @. DooIin was here from Bowl
Green Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

An's shoes at busted Hub prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18

Ihrellas At busted Hob.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-18
STATE SENATOR.

.idato for state senator iron
ire Eleventh) district; subject
rules and usagss Of inc Demo
party.
brellas at busted Hub.
beg Matthews spent Sunday il
a big supply Of shirts at th'
niles Greer has returned to Kan
1|ty.
10 of good things at the bustst
h. j. R. Luckie spent Sunday ii
Inbia.
sli line Of patterns, 10 cents apiece
Inns.
busted Hub sale win last bul
sys.
s Olive Macon is home from
falia.
hing but bargains at the busted
h Levy was in town from Louis.
Sunday.
Irts, ties, collars and umbrellas
hosiery at the Hub.
w. Boatman was here from Gen
s Sunday.
~, Jan. Is, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
lee, q son.
A. Pulls is going to be q candi-
Tor Assessor.
ms shoes at busted Hub prices.
@. DooIln was here from Bowl
Green Sunday.
-. J. M. Nicklea is visiting her
Aer In Marshall.
fs. F. R. jesse is recovering from
.tack Of tonsilitia.
mes Long, who has been very III
phoid fever, lie getting better.
E city primary will be held on
Aaay, the 29th day of January.
&ts for q song at the busted Hub.
-------------------------
ss Mayme Squires is home from
IS months visit in Kansas City.
b. James Dowsll, of Benton City,
sproving, after . spell Of sickness.
o. Basaford went to St. Louis
<day on q visit to his son, Homer.
b. Joseph Wolf, Of Montgomery
is the guest of her son, Harry
krl Atkins will entertain friends at
home, southwest Of town, Friday
epublioans say that the currency
Will papa the Senate early In Feb
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-02
'ClOtheS

Don't make the man. but it helps
him cut a better figure in So
ciety. LET Us HELP YOU.
our
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-02

Since the drainage OF the Lake was
first agitated In August 1870, there has
come 20 light four different sets. or fam
lies. of the old original ana only real
Dougherty hein 20 Reelfoot Lake So
Gar. one each from Missouri, Texas,
Georgia aud North Carolina and forty
two States yet TO hear from. They spell
Their names Dor IL v short, D-o-r-h-i-
~ medium, and bong h-e.rt.y long
ihey are the most prolific family we
know anything about. and all genuine.
The old. original Colonel Dougherty. Of
the Revolutionary war, 1910. has been
dead over hundred years. and trans
fcrred all bis large holdings Of lands in
Upton, Dyer, Lauderdale. Lake and
Obion counties more than 40 years ago.
All OF which has been occupied or aban-
doned by the purchasers thereof. Lake
County Press.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-02

The American army In the Philippines
h everywhere kept busy with varying
success. Dctachmcnts Of the Twentieth
and Twenty eighth infantry lost six men
in a fight at Loco against a force led by
white man. Tho ThirtY-third inian-
try and Third Cavalry we're defeated
near Naryican with loss Of seventeen.
Rebels led by David Fagin a deserter
from the Twenty fourth infantry cap
turcd launch with barge Of merchan-
disc In tow, Gen. Halls expedition
through the mountains Ia search Of Gen.
Cables was frnitloss. and one Of great
hardship. lie lost twenty porters by
death and sent forty men 10 hospitals.
In North Luzon the insurgents are daily
gaining streLgth by recruits from nearby
towns. Ambuecades are frequent.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-02
A Government Of Party-ism.

The COURIER would not knowingly
publish falsehood or Misrepresentation
to secure the election of Bryan, or to
secure the defeat of Mckinley. Extreme
partisans will not believe this, but it is
fact, none the less. To be sure the.
Courier, as with any other paper, pub
fishes current matter of campaign,
CLEANED from current publications, and
such may not always prove correct. but
ii is the expression Of current thought
and opinion at the time For instance,
the leaders of both great political par
ties at this time are claiming great tri-
umphs and victories to be ratified by the
people next Tuesday. This is an inn
mense, great, big country, there are inn
mense issues before the people, the peo-
pie of the different States are influenced
by different conditions, issues and pref
udices, and it is our honest opinion that
no man at this writing knows who will
be elected. There are hundreds of news
papers, and thousands of people who
talk like they know, and are willing TO
risk their money ON their judgment, but,
as a matter of truth, they don't know.
If it goes their way, as it is bound to 20
one of two ways, then the winners can
say, II knew 1t, 81 told you so"