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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

SENATOR G.. G. VEST gives out a
strong interview in reference to the
future Of the grand old Democratic
party. He speaks cheerfully of the
future of the Democratic party. He
says: "There is really no cause for
discouragement to Democrats in the
recent election" He thinks history
has simply repeated itself and history
has proven that no party carrying on
a foreign war can be defeated. Patri-
otic people fear to discredlt the nation
abroad. The Senator thinks Mr..
Bryan can never again be candidate
for President. ''The right man will
be found when the time comes" said
the Senator. Mr. Vest is opposed to
fusion and said: at is nonsense to
talk reorganization of the party at
this time," was the reply. Gan that
the Democrats can do is to await de-
velopments In the future and renew
our allegiance of the principles Of our
party as announced by jefferson. We
have had too much Popullsm and too
much cropping around for alliance
with people who have no sympathy
with our Democratic doctrine. Nobody
can say now who will be the nominee
OF the party In 1904 or from what sec
tion he will come. A leader will be
found for the Democracy at the proper
fine -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Rantist Singer a Groom.

James Andrew Brown, who is at
tracting such favorable attention by
his singing at the revival services al
the Baptist church in this city, is
newly-made groom, he having mar
ried Miss Alice A. Antony at Came
ron, Texas, on Nov. 8, and but a day Oh
so before he started TO this city In
company with Rev. Sid J. Williams tC
conduct the revival at the Baptist
church.
Mr.. Brown is singer of nationa
reputation and his home is at Chatta'
noogo, Tenn. He has been engaged
with DR.. Williams in the evangelistit
field for nine years. Mr.. Browns
bride, who is the daughter of Hon
E. @. Antony, ex-Congressman o.
Texas, is in Mexico and is making
many friends here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

The officers Of the NJ. E. Church,
South, Of Mexico, are arranging to
build a new church edifice at once.
Committees have been appointed to
solicit subscriptions and this enter
prize will be pushed to a successful
finish right away. The old church is
beyond repair and the people Of Mex
ico.are all interested in seeing new
building erected. Mexico is proud Of
her churches and all Of our people
take an interest in church matters.
The members Of the Methodist con-
gregation have always been liberal in
their contribution toward other
church buildings and we feel sure that
every citizen in Mexico, whether he
is a member of that church, another
church, or no church, will contribute
literally toward the building Of the
new M. E. Church, South. OF course,
all Christian people are in thorough
accord with this enterprise. Those
who are not Christians know that
nothing tends more to make a city
popular than good churches, and for
this reason, if for no other, they
should be cordial and liberal in their
support Of this fund. 1t is necessary
for the money to be subscribed
promptly, so that the work can be
contracted for and finished as soon
as possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
THURSDAY NOVEMBER
Iwsn. lam now giving /. to my o.A..

well. I am now giving II to my other
children"
Mr.. Joseph Kirchensteiner, 81 croton
street, Cleveland, o., says; ave have
used Peruna for eight years as our fam
lily medicine. Duringthe whole of that
time we have not had to employ ply
sictan.
Our family consists Of seven, and
we also use It for the thousand and
one ailments to which mankind is liable.
We have used 1t in cases of scarletfever,
measles and diphtheria. Whenever one
of the family feels in the least i'll, mother
always says; Take Peruna and you
will be whll,' or IL we do not happen to
have any, we win have to get more
Peruna. Peruna is always satisfactory
in colds and coughs.D
Children are especially liable to acute
catarrh. Indeed, most Of the affections
Of childhood are cstarrh. All forms of
sore throat, quinsy, Group, hoarseness,
andlaryngitis are but different phases
Of catarrh.
These affections, In the acute
form, may pass away without treat
mont, but they leave q foundation
for chronic cstsrrh in later years. Even
a slight cold is acute catarrh, and rem
ders the mucous membrane Of the head
and throat more liable TO chronic ca
tarrh afterwards. Tho child is con-
stantly asailed winter and summer, with
catarrh.
Affections OF the stomach and bowels,
collie and diarrhea, are due to CO.
tarrhal arrangements of these organs.
Agreat many families are learning by
bitter experience that these affections
must be promptly treated or the child's
health is permanently injured.
Peruna is the remedy. No family
should be without 1t. AS soon as the
symptoms Of cold, cough or any other
affection Of the throat or stomach is
noticed, Pernna should be given accord
ing to directions. A vast multitude of
families are relying entirely upon Pc
runa for safety IN this direction.
There are no substitutes. Peruna is
the only systemic catarrh remedy
known to the medical profession.
That Peruna can be relied upon is evil
dsnced by the great number Of testi-
monials which DR.. Hartman is receiving
daily. Only avery few OF these can be
published. Only one In thousand.
Every household should be provided
with DR.. Hartman's free book on CO.
tarrh; also "Facts and Faces, !" book of
testimonials concerning Peruna sent
free by The Peruna Medicine Co., Coz
lumbus, o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

DURING the campai gn in Missoul
Gov. Lon V. Stephens was one Of the
most earnest, intelligent and success
ful workers for the Democratic ticket
Along this line the Columbia MO,
Herald says; "It is not often that one
governor deyotes a large amount Of
his time and money to the election Of
his successor. But happen to know
that Governor Stephens has done a
great deal of verv effective work, both
publicly and privately, having written
a great number of letters, distributed
much literature of his own authorship
and expended literally from his OWL
funds. Much as he has been abused
for his appointments in st. Louis and
for having signed the Nesbit election
and street railway consolidation laws
it is worthy of note that for the first
time in several campaigns that the
city gives a good majority to the
Democratic ticket"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Mrs. II. III. OvermanI
TORTURED ON A HOT STOVE.
Burglars Unsuccessful Attempt to Ex-
tort Money From an Old Man.

WILKEs-BARRE, Pa, Nov. 13.-
Three burglars held old and crippled
John Kane on a red-hot stove early
this morning in an effort to extort
from him the hiding place of his
money. They got none, because he
has none, and finally left him horribly
burned and sufferintf frightfully.
Kane lives near Sugar Notch, six
miles from here and has the reputa-
tion of being well-to-do. He lives in
small house some distance from the
nearest neighbor and all by himself.
1t has long been said in the neighbor-
hood that John Kane has a snug pile
Of money hidden away somewhere. He
worked at picking coal from the culm
banks and selling it. Years ago he
lost foot in the mines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

SOME of our people are calling Mayor
Potts the zone Candle Mayor" be-
cause a portion of the electric lights
are to be done away with. Mayor
Potts says he is in favor Of light and
improvements of all kinds, but if the
city hasn't the money to pay the bills
we will have to retrench along all
lines. OF course, tbe Mayor is emf
nently correct ON this proposition, but
in the meantime should use all his
influence to have the low-salary ordl-
nances passed. While we are cutting
down the lights and cutting of street
improvements, what is the matter
with cutting the salaries9 1t is con-
ceded by all that 81, 100 can be saved
per year along this line and the city
can have just as good, II not better
cprVfca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Bows shoes, same reduction.


ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9, l9O0.-All per-
sons in the State of Missouri desiring
your crappie or black bass, should
apply at their earliest convenience to
Phil. Kopplin, Jr., Superintendent,
Forrest Park Hatchery, Forrest Park,
st. Louis, Mo-, or TO NJ. E. O'Brien,
Superintendent, st. Joseph Hatchery,
the one most accessible to the appli-
can't.
The only expense to the applicant
will be the cost of the can (75 centsl,
which must be sent in advance, the
express charges to be paid c. o. d.
A five-gallon can will carry thirty tc
forty small fish. All applicants will
be notified in advance of shipment. II
more than one can is desired, remit
accordingly. SAM. T. RATHELL,
Chairman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
HOME FOLKS.

Home folks!-Well that-air name, to
me,
Sounds jis the same as poetry
That is, ef poetry is jis
As sweet as I've hearn tell 1t is!
Home-folks-they're jis the same as
kin
All brung up same as we have bin,
Without no overpowerin' sense
OF their uncommon consequence!
They've bin to school, but not to git
The habit fastened on 'em yit
So as to ever interfere
With other work ats waitin here.
Home-folks has crops to plant and
pillow,
Er lives In town and keeps COW;
But whether country-jakes er town,
They know when eggs are up er down.
Lal can't you spot 'em-when you
meet
En- anywhere-in field or street?
And can't you see their faces, bright
AS circus day, heaye into sight?
And can't you hear their ''howdyp
clear
AS a brooks chuckle to the ear,
And allus find their laughin' eyes
AS fresh and clear as morning skiesi
And can't you when they've gone
away
Jis feel 'em shakin' hands, all day?
And feel, too, you've been higher
raised
BY sich a meetin'?-GOd be praised!
oh, home-folksl you're the best of al
AT ranges this terestchul ball
But north er south, er east er west,
IT'S home is where you're at your best
IT'S home-it's home your faces shine
In-nunder your own flag and vine
Your family and your neighber
bout
Ye, and the latchstring hangin' out.
Home-folks-at home-I know o. on
Old feller now at haint got none
Invite him-he may hold back some
But you invite him, and he'll come.
BY JAS. WmTooMB RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
HEALTH OFFICER
Would Have Candidates for Marriage
Pass a Physical Examination.

Milwaukee Cor. Chicago Times-Herald.
DR.. E M. Schultz, the Health Com
missioner of this city, believes that no
persons ought tobe allowed to marry
who are not physically and mentally
healthy. DR.. Schultz will in his reply,
to be issued in few days, suggest that
steps be taken toward securing such
legislation as will make it impossible
for habitual criminals, persons afflicted
with incurable disease, drunkards and
those using harmful drugs from mar
rylng.
DR.. Schultz win recommend the pre-
sentation to the Legislature Of a bill
which will regulate marriage, He
will suggest that when two persons
wish to marry that they be examined
by three reputable physicians as to
their physical and mental health, and
this commission shall give them a
certificate Of health IL they believe
them fit TO marry. II the contrary,
the certificate is Withheld and the mar.
riage cannot legally take place.
The subject has been brought up in
this state before, but no efforts have
been made to enactthe ideas of the
sanitarians into law. 1t is admitted
that the public mind has not been
educated up to this point yet and
there is little likelihood of Dr.Schultzs
suggestions getting any further than
his report.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Mrs. Celia G. Melton, wife Of John
Melton, died Friday afternoon, Nov.
16 at 3 O'Clock, at her home on John
Fields place, four miles east Of Mex
leo. Death was caused by cancer.
Deceased was 45 years of age and left
seven children, six boys and one girl.
Funeral services werel conducted
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock by Rev,
Father Dillon. at st. Brendans, church
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

The following announcement card
has been issued:
"Mr. George w. Depuy, of Dixon,
Illinois, and Miss Ada Mallory, OF
Mexico, Missouri, married November
the eighth, nineteen hundred. Chi
eago. At home after December the
fifteenth, 234 Ontario Street"
The bride is a sister of Mrs. ]. j,
Weimer. of this city,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Sheriff NJ. n. Nelson accidentally
shot himself through the left arm
with a % rifle last Thursday. The
accident happened about miles south
Of town. The bullet entered about
midway between the elbow and shoul
der and followed the arm, lodging on
top Of the left shoulder. The bullet
was cut out by Drs. Baskett and
Dpdoc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Each Boer Costs England $4,000.

LONDON, Nov. 16. = Preliminary
treasury estimates indicate that Parlia.
ment must vote s3O,OOO,0OO to con
tlnue the South African war until
January l, and the e2O,OO0,OOO more
to end the war.
This makes the cost Of conquerine
each burgher e2,0O0.
In proportion to the number Of the
enemy, the Boer war has been the
most expensive in history.
It is estimated that the Boer fight
ing force numbered $1,000. At E2,OOC
per man the total cost OF the wal
would amount to elOO,OOO, ,OOO,or $500,
900, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
He Rrnneht Home the Flour.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Nov. 16.-Freder-
ick White, of Coventry, has returned
to his home after an absence of sixteen
years. One day in the spring Of 1884
his wife sent him to the store to buy
bag of flour. On his return yesterday
he lowered a bag from his shoulder
and greeted his wife with; "Here's
your flour Maria"
He said he had been out west and
got rich.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Editor w. V. Barry, of Lexington,
Tenn, in exploring Mammoth Cave,
contracted a severe case of piles. His
quick cure through using Bucklen's
Arnica Salye convinced him it is
another worlds wonder. Cures piles,
injuries, Inflammation and all bodily
eruptions. Only 25c at J. F. Llewell-
VniS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

(uRELY the City Council is not going
put out the lights and leave the
y in darkness, and at the same time
Etinue to pay s2,lOO per year more
salaries than is necessary. Mexico
eetting its lights cheaper than any
II We know of. We have cheap
BIT, but high salaries. 1t would
/ better to cut the salaries before
i do the lights.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

HHE most magnificent Worlds Fair
b held will be in st. Louis in 1903
! is viii be the greatest advertise
bit that Missouri and the west has
b had. Those who visit the Worlds
IL will visit Missouri. In the mean
be we trust that Mexico will be
|pStantlally improved. We hope
b the streets around the public
Eare will be paved and that side
DIS win be built 70 the new Military
zkdpmv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
PAID AN ELECTION BET.
Pretty stenographer Walked the
Streets ofSt. Louis With Ban
ner and a Colored Man.

ST. Louis, Nov. l2.-The queerest
election bet in st. Louis was made
and paid by young woman stenog-
rapher who wagered with her employ
er that she would walk down the main
thoroughfare Of the city on the arm
Of a negro porter i'll Mckinley was
elected. In the event that Bryan was
was victorious she was to receive IS.
Her appearance on Olive street
with the negro aad a banner reading,
"Bryan is dead. l am sorry | am a
Democrat, 7" created sensation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

"Harry, yesterday was our wedding
anniversary, and younever said a word
about it,
"Well, my dear,I felt it In my bones
that it was some sort ofa big day, but
/ couldn't remember what It was.-
indianapolis yoaIRal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

l will give away a Midget Toy
Range to the little girl under II years
Of age who guesses nearest the mum
Der Of beans contained in the glass jai
that is now in my show window. The
guessing will close on Dec. oath. Re
member, it costs you nothing t
guess. All are invited to call. Re
spectfully, d6-w2 W. G.. BURKs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

fHE largest majorities in Missouri
Fegiven this year by Monroe county
lh 3,225 Democratic majority; Clay,
%; Boone, 3,l31; Galloway, 2,2S4;
ltte, 2,127; Saline, 2,059; Audrain,
b, and Randolph, 2,OO7. st. Louis
nnty gave the largest Republican
liOrity, it being 2,7OO; Gasconade,
bS; Putnam, LIS, Warren and
Anklln, l,O95 each, and Grundy, l.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Samuel Roth, a Dunkard teacher,
was arrested at Cedar Rapids, Ia, on
a charge Of forgery and obtaining
money under false pretenses. 1t is
charged that the Dunkards clerical
appearance and the well known hon
esty of his sect made it easy for him to
defraud money lenders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

CENTRALIA, Mo-, Nov. IA. - viii
HuddlesOn, aged Il years, has sued
P. J. Mckinney, rich farmer, living
near this city, for 5000 damages for
alleged SANDER, claiming that McKin-
ney had accused the plaintiff Of steal,
ing a pair Of cuffs and cuff buttons,
Able counsel has been retained on
each side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

FHE City Council found time at it'
/ meeting TO cut down the lights
is to be hoped that they will soon
4 time to cut down the salaries
bividual members Of the Counci
their constituency that they arr
favor Of the low.salary ordinance
for some reason or other, or NJ
son, the ordinance since 1t was frs
aoed by the Mayor cannot be brough
vote, We understand that th'
Ayor is now ready to sign the ordi
nee. il again passed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

With a catarrhal affection of the
throat or head, or any pulmonary all
ment, a slight cold or hacking cough
is serious thing to have-it is SO seri
Gus you cannot afford to to haveit. DR.
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will cure
cough or cold in one night. 1t will re
move the catarrhal affection or pulmo
nary ailment and build up the tissues
supporting the lungs. For sale b.
Buckner s. Whitney and French s
Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Mrs. Joe Ringo and Mrs. Alec.
Paris, of this county, Mrs. White, Of
New Florence, and Chas. Wade, Of
this city, went to Columbia to-day to
hear the lecture ON Christian Science,
which will be delivered there tonight
by Judge Ewing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

EHAT a grand advertisement il
bid be for Boone county and Mis-
|h if the new Court House propoSi'
b should carry unanimously. And,
the way, there is no reason why
ery voter in that county should not
h ''yesn on the proposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

J. R. johnson and ]. ]. Wakefield
will have big public sale at the
Robinson farm, north Of Mexico, on
Friday, Nov. 30. MesSrs. johnson and
Wakefield have been in partnership
for several years and are now closing
up their business and viii sell of their
stock. There win be dinner on the
grounds and a large crowd is expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

In costs no more to grow good stock
pan it does scrubs, and we all know
le profit is much greater. We be-
eve that the people in Audrain
Funty should take more interest In
le Sh0rthorn sale Of Emmons, Lit
Fell & Co. Our people, Of course
pow interest In these sails and pat
anize them 10 some extent, but We
low too many good ,lorses and good
Attle to leave this country. TIT
rmers of Audrain from year TO veal
fe taking more interest in the stool
iey grow and we Relieve that befor'
ny the very best will be handled b.
Good stock Of all kinds vii
ways bring good prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

DIsPAroHEs from Washington say
b Senator Hanna is going to con-
b Senator Blackburn's seat 1t
understood that the Republican
'nators will attack the constitutions
#ty Of the Goebel Law. Soon after
j. Blackburn filed his certificate OF
ection, short time before the SEN
+ adjourned last spring, Senator
eboe, Of Kentucky, served notice ol
.ntest without stating the grounds
his movement. Very little atten'
pn was paid to it at the time, and
Zen Senator-elect Blackburn refused
dignity It with discussion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
aeorpia Tries % pisranehise NegrO

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. ia bill 70
disfranchise the negro was introduced
in the Lower House Of the Geor-
gia Legislature yesterday by Mr..
Hardwick Of Washington county. A
bill similar in character was intro
duced at the last session and defeated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Ladies Attention.

French Tansy Waters are compound
ed from the recipe of one Of the most
celebrated French physicians, who
used them in his private practice fol
many years with unfailing success in
the treatment Of painful and sup
pressed or irregular periods, and they
can be depended upon to give relief in
all cases. French Tansy Waters Is
not a new remedy, having besn sold IN
Mexico for more than ten years, and
thousands have found salvation from
suffering and complete relief from ir
regularities. Be sure to take only tht
genuine in red wrappers, printed IL
gold. Price, 81. La France Drug Co.
Importers, San Francisco, and for sale
by Buckner s. Whitney, druggists
Mexico, Mo. Sole agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose Of Cham
berlain's Stomach aud Liver Tablets,
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowels
making you feel like new man. For
sale by Rnckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Monroe Beagles has returned from
the Klondyke country. Monroe got
back alive in spite Of having his leg
broken in two places. He says
that Audrain county is good enough
for him. ''They all come back. e
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
N. E. Church Soliciting Committee

The committee on soliciting Tor the
proposed new ediiice for the congrega'
tion Of the NJ. E. Church, South, con
slsts Of the following; ID. p. Moore,
Joseph A. Glandon, w. w. Fry, An.
drew Luckie, W. X. Potts, Dr. W. L
Reed and G. A. Morris, Sr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

'rHE Mexico LEDGER is still of the
tDion that tariff reform should be
sde one of the paramount issues.
L. high protective tariff is one Of
Il causes Of the great trusts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

rnE National Good Roads Conyen-
D win meet in Chicago on Nov. 10
| win be largely attended BY prom
BIZ citizens Of Missouri. our pco-
are all interested In good roads
payed streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Charles A. Towne and other Silver
Republican leaders will issue an ad-
dress, recommending the abandon
ment OF the party and urging MEM
bers to become Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

A young soldier, Just returned from
the Philippines, wasgiyen an envelope
containing $500 more than belonged
to him. He returned the money to
the hotel clerk, who made the mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Stock Notes.

From the Live Stock Reporter
w. Il. Cunningham, Of Audrain
county, had in among other stock a
fine COW and calf that topped that
branch of the trade at $50.
A. A. Werner, of Usage county, was
at the yards with nice 723-pound stocl
steers; sold at s4.10.
+. S. Norris, of Audrain county
was here with 9l2-pound steers, sole
at 5 rents a pound.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

and cheerfulneSS Soor
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of ordeI
or diseased.
Kidney trouble ha:
become so prevalent
that II Is notuncommof
for a child to be borr
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin'
afeS too often. II tht
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

In to-day's LEDGER will be found
the semi-annual statement of the
Mexico Building and Loan Associa-
ton. This statement speaks for its
self and shows that the institution is
managed ON business basis and is in
prosperous condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

hHE new NJ. Z. Church, South, is
Il enterprise which should now have
4 attention of all the citizens Of
Exico who have the best interests Of
. church and the city at heart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22

Edward LESLEY, manager Of the
New York Dry Goods & Millinery
Co. of Fulton, has gone into volun-
tary bankruptcy. His liabilities
amount to about $4,000 without any
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-22
Sig Frightful Failures.

Six terrible failures of six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. II. Mullen, of
Lockland, o., to an early grave. All
said he had fatal lung trouble and
that he must soon die. But he was
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. After taking five
bottles he was entirely cured. 1t is posi-
lively guaranteed TO cure all diseases
Of throat, chest and lungs, including
coughs, colds, la grippe, pneumonia,
bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, Group
and whooping cough. SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free atJ. f. Llewellyn's drug
cfnra