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Mesa free press., 1900-05-25


"What is the matter with you, my
manY asked the bishop. The porter's
snicker broadened into laugh.
"Ain't you done lef' the lady, sab p
he chuckled.
"EhY exclaimed the bishop in sur
prise. Then his eye fell on the side Of
his travelling bag which the porter had
just turned round. There glued to it
was a wide strip Of white satin ribbon
on which was painted in large letters:
Married this morning"
The facetiously minded best man had
mistaken the bishops travelling bag
for that Of the bridegroom, and q
chuckling black porter worked late In
to the night removing that ribbon
Washington Post.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25
Serious
Ills of
Women

The derangen1enfs Of
the female organism that
breed all kinds of trouble
and which ordinary ps'ac-
dce does not cure, are the
very things that give way
promptly to L ydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound.
Uterine and ovarian
troubles, kidney troubles,
alterations, fus1s0rs, U1-
usual discharges, back
aches and painful periods
these are the ills that
hang on and wreck health
and happiness and dis
position.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25
sHAKEINTo YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swoolen, smarting ner-
vous feet and instantly takes the sting out
of corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
sweating cal allous and hot, tired, aching feet.
We have over 10000 testimonials. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. by mail for 25c. III stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen s. Om-
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25
Proposed Alliance With ENGLAND.

If the United States and England
should form an alliance there would
be little chance for enemies to over
come u.s. When men and women keep
up their health with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, there is little chance OF
attacks froW diseases, as it steadies
the nerves and increases the appetite
Try. it.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

Ninety-nine in one hundred people are
constipated, and constipation is the most
frequent cause of sickness. No need of
your being among the number. Use
Adams Sarsaparilla Pills. 10 cents, 2J
cents: druggists.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

TO fully introduce our Famous s'SOUTHERN
BELLE CIGARS we give to each person buying
box SO cigars for $3.50 and express charges elegant
American make, which with proper care should last
for years also plated watch chain and charm. Send
your name and full address-no money. We will send
cigars watch, chain and charm. If after examination you
satisfied pay your agent $3.50 and express charges
These goods in the u s. at these terms The
'Southern Belle is good many 10c cigars offered
Address National Cigar Co., StLous Mo-
ordering please give the name ofths paper whoufap
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

You Will Never Know
what good ink is unless you use Carter's. l
costs no more than poor ink. All dealers.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The San Berarndino Board of Educa
tion is considering the erection of g
new eight-room frame schoolhouse.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The San Diego Union reports the de-
sertiOn of three sailors from the reve-
nue. cutter Ranger, now at that port.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The Pomotropic says that the latest
estimate of the lemon crop in that: val
ley is 60 carloads of 312 boxes each.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

Victor, San Bernardino county, is
hopefully discussing rumors of stamp
mills to be erected at that camp.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

Breeding and Feeding Microbes.
The intestiens are full of diseased germs that
become active and dangerous in constipation
Cascarets kill and expel them All druggists 10
25c, 80.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The English teachers of Riverside
county, meet at Riverside for the pur-
pose TO effecting an organization.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The south-bound passenger train on
the Plant system, and north bound
train Of the Southern Railway COL
lided at Hardeville, S. c., forty miles
from Savannah, Ga. John Jackson,
a. colored fireman, was killed, and six
others injured.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The new Masonic Temple at West
No. 20 Oakland is nearly completed.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

LABASTINE is the original
and only durable wall coating,
\ entirely different from all kali
Y somines. Ready for use in
white or fourteen beautiful
"a tints by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BASTINE for walls and CELL
ings, because it is pure, clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in f1ve-pound pack
ages, with full directions.
kalsomines are cheap, tenn
porary preparations made from
\ whiting, chalks, clays, etc.
and stuck on walls with de-
caying animal glue. ALABAS-
TINE IS not kalsom1ne.
h EWARE Of the dealer who
says he can sell you the same
thing" as ALABASTINE or
\ something just as good" He
is either not posted or Is try
y ing to deceive you.
ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINE'S de-
mands, he may not realize the
damage you will suffer by g
kalsomine on your walls.
! ENSIBLE dealers will not buy
q lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastlne co.
own right to make wall coat
ing to mix with cold water.
n HE INTERIOR WALLS Of
every church and school should
be coated only with pure, DUR
able ALABASTINE. It safe.
guards health. Hundreds or
tons used yearly for this work.
N BUYING ALABASTINE,
customers should avoid get
ting cheap kalsomines undeE
different names. Insist on
having our goods in packages
and properly labeled.
- UISANCE of wall paper Is OBJ
Waited by ALABASTINE. 1t
can be used on plastered Walls
wood ceilings, brick or can
vas. A child can brusn It on.
It does not rub or scale OH.
n STABLISHED in favor. Shun
all limitations. Ask paint deal
er or druggist for tint cara.
Write us for interesting BOOK
let. free, ALABASTINE CIV
Grand Rapids. Mich.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mesa free press., 1900-05-25

The One-Yes, sir; he died owing no.
body. The Other-What an unfortun-
ate time to expire!-Indianapoli Press.
! Winks-I can tell a poet the moment
see him. Minks-How? Winks-He
never looks like one-New York Week
+
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
SMALL POx AT
Only One Case Reported and That il
Well Guarded-Mexico Quarantin-
ed Against Centralia.

Advices reached Mexico Saturday
that there was q case of small pox in
oentralia. The Board OF Health of this
city was called together and after
Mayor Potts had learned, by tels-
phone, that the report was true, Mex
leo was q~uarantined against tina,
place.
Advices from Centralia state that
the case there lie that OF a negro and
that it lie well guarded to prevent a
spread Of the disease.
Too much sre a not be taken BY
tie authorities OF Mexico TO keep the
infection out Of our limits. AZ matters
now stand they T to be compll-
mented upon their e%fforts, as the
dreaded disease has entirely encircled
rs and we have fought It Of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
%Twenty Years Ago :
This Week.

Col. Haden was home from Texas.
Michael McGrath was Secretary of
State.
b. A, Ricketts, was hunting in Saline
county.
Everett Bean, of the LEDGER, had
pneumonia.
Carter & Hisey had erected 8 steam
grain elevator.
Frank Frost bought q half interest in
the Daily Herald.
O. E. Brooks and John Campbell
went to Leadville, Colo.
Judge J. A.. Pearson died. He moved
to what is now Mexico in 1884.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Barnes, sister of
]. II. Marmaduke, died at Edna.
James Robinson bought 40 acres of
land adjoining bis place in Northern
AudraIn.
J. Med. Trimble, J. F. MoWilliams
and b. 7. Brooks bought the Grad
dock lots on East Monros street.
/. N. Hathaway was chairman and
@. A. Poteet was secretary OF the
county Republican Central Commit
tee.
q. p. Williams, who moved TO Au"
drain county from North Carolina In
1888, could remember when there was
not q house In Mexico.
TEN YEARS AGO THIS wEKK.
Judge Stuart was 70 build.
Born, to W. M. Pearson and wife, q
son.
General George Crook, U. S. A.,
died.
Leslie Lee contracted to build a res
idence.
n. ~ 0ranam returneo rum D fluiA
in the East.
The erection of the Fleet school was
10 begin at once.
Robert Graham was bringing $500
sheep from Texas.
Alex Carter bought the 2. IL, Johns
property IN South Mexico for $4,000.
Mrs. Lizzie Williams, q sister Of MFR.
J. B. Botkin, died at fredericksburg
Ohio.
Lon v. Stephens was appointed
State Treasurer to fIl hollands unex-
pired term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
A PLEASING RECITAL
The Pupils Of the Hardin Conservatory
Entertained an Ap~preciatiye
Audience Friday Night

The pupils OF Hardin College Con-
servatory OF Music entertained q
large sized audience Of music -lovers
Friday night at Hardin Music Hail.
What Beethoven meant in b finale
Of q OF his Symphonies was well
presented by Misses Thomas and
Trump In q piano duet.
Miss Eally, In Thome's piano seiec-
tion, Valse Naiada, showed rare talent.
Chaminade's vocal selection, ''Sum-
mer," was never more prettily sung
in Mexico than Il was by Miss Laup-
hsimer, who was compelled to respond
to the favors Of her hearers.
Miss Wood, in 6chumann's piano
selection, Novelette,, did well and
Miss Aiken in singing "My Sweet
heart and l." captured the fancy Of
her hearers, who insisted upon her
resppearance.
The piano selection, Tarentella, by
Miss Farmer and the vocal selection,
"Dost Thou Known" by Miss Walker
we're both well rendered and ap-
plauded.
Misc Matthews proved herself g
master Of the violin In her rendition
of Verdi's II Trovatore. She has the
touch Of @ finished violinist!
Mise Davis was compelled to favor
the audience with q second selection
after singing "Endymion." She has
g sweet voice.
Jensen's "Galatean was made espec-
Tally sweet and touching under the
fingers of Miss Hatcher.
"Jewel Song" fEom Faust, was
beautifully sung BY Miss Thomas who
responded to an encore.
Miss Scott performed the two piano
selections, Impromptu by Chopin
and Novelette, by Schumann, In q
pleasing manner.
"Bella Raggio" by s~emeramide, as
sung by Mrs. Saunders was especially
beautiful and called for a second ap-
~pearance.
Weber's Auffoderung Zum Tanz,
played by Misses Clark and McMur-
ray, closed the evenings entertain
meut which was indeed a pleasing
/ one. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS.
When and By Whom selected-GreE
Into Authority, Not Voted Into
Position, as Some Claim.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, March 24.-In the first
century Of the church there appeared
q large number of Apochryphal gos-
pels and epistles. The most of them
disappeared rapidly. A few have been
preserved, but not n Of them was
ever received by the church rs an in
sp1red work With some there seems
TO be an opinion that the councils held
in Laodicia, A. D., 464, and in Oar
thage, 3s4, had much to do in select
ing these twenty-seven books which
constitute the New Testament. They
were written by eight men at different
places and at different periods. The
question lie: "At what time and by
whom were these writings collected
and arranged In their present formf'
The question lie perhaps best an
swered by the learned H. d. Hitch
cock, d. D.: "Tbis decision was not
made by any maD or men at any given
place or time, by express resolutions
or decree, as q vote is passed. 1t was
. natural and universal public opinion
Of Christians. One church and an
other writes, and another apontane-
ously accepting the ingpired books
from the living force Of the inspira-
ton itself, and rejecting the Apochry-
phal ones because they had not this
living force. This process was rapid
and decisive. 1t had, In Sill probability,
become substantially complete before
tho death of John, the last OF the
Apostles, which took place about A.
D., 100. The New Testament grew
into authority because It had the life
and force to grow; no man or men
voted 1t into position or out OF one, or
could have done 60"
In keeping with the above the words
OF Peter, In his Second Epistle, third
chapter, are to the point: "Even az
our beloved brother Paul, also accord
ing TO the wisdom given him, hath
written to you a. also In all his epis-
ties" This shows that Peter was
acquainted with the epistIes OF Paul
and acknowledged the spirit of in
SEPARATION in which they were written.
In the acknowledgment does moi the
Apostle announce the work of select
ing those books which compose the
New Testament Is not this accord
ing TO the Esvior's words: 81 viii
give unto you the keys of the King
dom Of Heaven. Search the scriptures
for in them you think You have eter'
nal life, and they are they that testify
Of me.D W. II. HOOK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
Farm Work Advanced.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March a.
No rain has fallen In this section Of
the state for over three weeks, and as
q consequence the farmers we're
never 70 well advanced with their
work before. The ground lie In splen-
did condition for blowing, and nearly
the entire cat crop has been seeded.
In many places much ground has
been broken for orn planting. 1t is
many years since March was 80 favor
able fer farming operations. The
only drawback to the dry weather is
the dust, which the high winds have
made almost ~intolerable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

CKSTRALIA, NO., March 22.-Mr. L.
N. Mcbride and Miss Bina Plaisted
were married 10 this city to-day BY
the Reverend D. W. Summers.
Gland Bass, Of this city, was mar
ried TO Miss Lolita L. spinsby, of 81.
Louis, to-day.
Mr.. BIZ Jones and Miss Ethel Black
burn, both Of Boone county, were
married here to-day,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
How to Save Doctor Bills

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy in our home. We
keep a bottle open all the time and
whenever any of my family or my
self begin to catch cold we begin to
use the Cough Remedy, and as a re-
suit we never have to send away for a
doctor and incur a large doctor bill,
for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
never fails to cure. 1t lie certainly q
medicine of great merit and worth =
d. 8. MEARKLE, General Merchant
and Farmer, Matte, Bedford county,
Pa. For sale BY all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

The residence of Jesse Hall, at
Cuivre p~ost-ofice, IN the east end Of
the county, burned Wednesday about
noon A portion Of the household
goods we're saved BY school children.
There was no insurance on either
house or contents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Ex-Gov. CAMPBELL, of Ohio. said
the other day: SIT takes all the DEM
ocrats in the country working in uni
son to carry q national election AT
the same time Mr.. Campbell said that
Dol Bryan was stronger than be was
n 's6 while Mr.. Mckinley was weak
or, and that he saw no reason why the
former should not be elected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29


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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

HONORABLE O. O. MAFFrTT, of St.
Louis, one OF Missouri's most distin-
guished private citizens, died of
pneumonia In Ut. Louis on Friday.
The St. Louis Republic edltorialIy
says: Charles O. Mafitt, whose sud-
den death yesterday shocked a circle
of personal friends as large as was
ever gathered in St. Louis during
9 life SO short, was an example by
which young men blessed with wealth
might well be guided. BE was active
in business and in politics, and with
out selhshness or obtrusIoD. He was
trusted absolutely by friend and op-
ponent. high esteem followed him
even in the sharpest disagreements.
Strong convictions ere attended by
9 grace Of personal character which
tempered with f~riendliness the respect
be won from all men. Wealth never
spoiled any Of bis good qualities. Rich
or poor, he would have been loved
and trusted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case Of catarrh that cannot BE- cured b.
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Pa. CHENEY q 60. ,Props sTolsdo,o,
We, the undersigned, have known p. J
Cheney for tie last Is years, and believe hin
perfectly honorable IN al basiEsss transactions
and financially able 70 carry out any obligations
made By their firm.
WEST 4 TEuAx, Wholesale Druggists, ToIodo,o
wALDnd, KIxSAE q MARVIN, wholssale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls cstarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon he blood and Mucous surfaces d
the system Price &c. per botts. Sold By 81
druggists. Testimonials free.
HANS Family Pills are me best
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Rev. 8. D. DUTcHKR, pastor Of the
Christian Church Of Mexico, has been
elected president Of the State Lecture
ship of the Christian Church Of Mis-
souri,, which meets at Fayette nexi
year. DR.. butcher Ia very strong
not only with bis own denomination
bat with all Christian people. He ID
a splendid preacher, . genial gentle
man, and is q nan calculated to dc
most effective work in the Lords
vineyard. His many friends In Mexi-
90 congratulate him upon the honor
conferred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

J.. K. PocG, Of the oentrsiia Courier,
is putting in a new Oranston power
press and in other ways lie substantial
iy improving bic plant. MIR. Pool says
the Courier lie in a most prosperous
condition and these improvements
are substantial evidences along this
line,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
John spOtswOOss Mine.

John spotswood has struck a thirty
inch vein OF coal on his farm and has
also found the following minerals In
abundance: gypsum, aulphate OF lime
and land plaster. Gypsum is . fine
fertilizer, especially for potatoes.
Mir. spotswood Is going 70 work the
mine and his coal output, at least,
should pay we'll. We hope he has 10
in abundance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Thos. French has received a let
ter from his brother, DR.. Pinckney
French, Of st. Louis, stating that the
Doctors motheF-in-lsw, Mrs. Quisen.
berry, was very III. She had a para.
lytic stroke and It is feared cannot
recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Walkers Tonic is the link that picks
up the vital force Of man in bis run
down state and binds him to health
and strength by recuperating the brain,
regulating the action OF the heart and
nourishiug the nervous system. For
sale by Buckner & Whitney and
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Blood poison often results from a cut
or wound II not properly treated. DR..
Bells Anti Pain is the most wonderful
discovery Of the age for the quick re-
lief OF all internal and external pain.
For sale by Buckner & Whitney and
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Have you been coughing . day, q
week, q month, q year, DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar- Honey will cure that cough.
There 4 be no doubt about il. Il has
cured many others equally severe.
Good druggists seIlit. No cure no pay.
For sale By Buckner q whitney and
French q Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Ian B. Morris, formerly of Mexico,
has been appointed purchasing agent
for a large number Of horses to be
used in Lemp's brewery. This lie quite
a responsible position and 1t does not
Interfere with Mir. Morris other work.
Ian lie a splendid boy ana bis many
friends are glad to know Of his proc
peritv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

UkAockAIlc CHANCES CONTINUE %
brighten. The Republicans grow more
and more hopelessly divided as the
days 20 by. By coming out boldly
for Imperialistlc governmenAo Of Porto
Rico they have stripped Oh the mask
Of "expansion" with which they con-
ceaied their true policy and the peo-
pie 81 now choose with knowledge.
There can be little doubt how they
VIII decide when the issue is put
plainly before them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
Holes summit Post-Omce ROBBIE

Hollis Summit Post-0mee Robbed
CEDAR CITY, Mo-, March 2.-The
p~ost-ofice at Hollis summit, q village
on the Chicago q Alton railway, nve
miles north OF here, was robbed last
night. The thieves secured e72 In
postage and revenue stamps and
Ga IN small change. This lie the sec
ond time the ONCE has been robbed In
two years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Good old Granny Metcalf, Of Ken
tucky, SO years old, says that DR. Bells
Pine Tar Honey lie the best grip cure,
cough, lung and bronchial remedy
that has been offered to the people
duriDg her life. Sold everywhere.
For sale BY Buekner & Whitney and
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU7

i rot, drink Graln-Q-made from pure eralns,
A lady writes; THE frat time / made Grain-O
! did not like Il, but after using It for one week
nothing would induce me TO 60 back 10 eoffee.D
IL nonrishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink It freely with great benefit It IA the
Strengthening substance OF pure grains. Get q
package to-day from your grocer, follow the
directions 10 making It and you viii have q de-
holous and heaithtnl table beverage for old and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

The Republicans say NAT Is per
cent. is very little. True enough, IL
Porto Rico exported everything that
the United States imports. But, as 1t
happens, the island exports ouly a
few articles, on all Of which the Ding
ley rates are very high. Thus the
Porto Riean merchants assert that no
tobacco exported from the island will
pay less than % per cent. ad valorem
under the proposed Lave and that some
grades will pay 100 per cent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

THE Montgomery City Standard is
out In a strong editorial fayoring W.
8. Bryan, OF the Valley Democrat, for
Lieutenant Governor Of the State OF
Missouri. Mr.. Bryan formerly lived
in Montgomery county, and has many
friends in this part of the State who
would be glad to Q him Lieutenant
Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

James Quinian, who lives ~ miles
northeast of Mexico, n of Audraln's
prominent stock men, has purchased
q Ane French Percheron stallion from
Illinois parties, which a be found
this season on Mr. Quinlan's farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm & trial. I:
will not cost you a cent IL it does no
good. One application viii relieve
the pain. II also sprains and
bruises in one-third the time required
by an other treatment. Outs, burns,
frostbites, quinaey, pains 10 thc side
and chest, glanduIar and other SWELL
ings are quickly cured By applying 10.
Every bottle warranted. Price,25 and
30 cents. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

What to Do Until the Doctor Arrives.
It is very hard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while await
the arrival Of the doctor. An Albany
IN. " dsiryman called at q drug
store there for q doctor to come and
see his child, then very sick with
Group. Not finding the doctor In, he
left word for him to come at once on
his return. he slso bought a bottle
Of 0hamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which he hoped would give some re-
lief until the doctor should arrive. In
a few hours he returned, saying the
doctor need not come, as the child was
much better. The druggist, Mr.. Otto
Schoiz, says the family has since
recommended Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to their neighbors and friends
until be has a constant demand for ii.
from that part of the country. For
sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

James Cunningham has leased to
Oscar Krieger 21O acres In 1867 at
. royalty Of 4 cents per ton for IS
years from March 10, 1900. The land
is coal property near Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Rev. 8. d. Butcher has been elect
ed president of the Missouri State
Lecturesbip Of tie Christian church,
which meets At Fayette next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29
A. B. T. A. MEETING

Sub Order A. H. 7, A. No. ISL meets Monday
night on or before ful moon in each month
Visiting brethren always welcome.
D. j. ATKINS, W. p.
" ERDELs JR-, ". Secretary. te-I-yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-29

Eggs from standard bred Black Mi
norcs fowls. II you want q good table
fowl combined with q great laying
record they will please you.
OTIs PURDY,
WITT Mexico, Mo.