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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

"a PROPHET is not without honor
save in his own country'-has been
applied to the votaries Of every walk
in life. The human perversity which
gave coinage to this old truism pres
ages another Of like aptitude: "The
acts of public official are never truly
estimated untilsucceeding administra-
tions have intervened-then they are
weighed by comparison. "The admins
tration of Governor Lon V. Stephens
has been clean, forceful and business
like, characterized by high earnest
ness and intense energy, and the
states magnificent progress in all of
her varied interests and industries
during the past four years bear testi-
mony to his ability, activity and the
wisdom of his acts. Notwithstand-
ing all this, some Of his most praise
worthy and merit0rious official actions
have been censured and condemned
by those who should have been the
Governors warmest friends and sup
porters. But the eyening-up will
come, and few years hence those
same men will realize that he was
right and they we're wrong. When
the first century Of Missouri's history
is written the administration Of Gov.
Lon V. Stephens will shine with the
brightest and compare favoably with
the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
Hunting Party Rsturnsd.

A hunting party, consisting OF
Messrs. W. A. Morris, DR.. G.. F.
Toalson, R. r. Arnold, Jr., A. K.
Luckie and William Barkwell, Of this
city; Frank Eller and Gabe Burwell,
Of Auxvasse; Norman ]. Colman and
Capt. Hickman, of st. Louis, and How
lett, of Poplar Bluff, who have been
camping at the mouth Of the Black and
Dan rivers, in the southern part Of
the state, forthe past two weeks, struck
camp yesterday, the Mexico party ar
irving here last night.
There were seven deer killed by the
party-A. K. Luckie, W. A. Morris,
DR.. G. f. Toalson and r. r.. Arnold,
Jr., bagged one each, the one shot by
the latter being an exceptionally fine
six-prong buck.
The party also shot many squirrels,
ducks, turkeys and other kinds OF
small game, and DIR. Toalson killed q
wildcat. w. A. Morris says that the
rabbits killed were as large as Belgian
hareS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

New goods at new prices is what
you find at Mitchell's. Some people
are under the impression, we under
stand, that Mr.. Mitchell bought out
an sold stock" of shoes, but the fact Of
the business is the "old stock' was
moved out and Mr.. Mitchell's goods
are all new and up-to-date. You will
save one-third your money and get
better goods by dealing with the man
that killed high prices. We will sell
from now until Christmas
81 shoes at So.
$3.50 shoes at $3.50.
50 shoes at s2.25.
$3.50 shoes at 81.
50 shoes at s1.50.
For both men and ladies-rubbers
and overshoes at cost.
z. S. MITCHELL, Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
CHURCH BUILDING PLANS.
Methodist EpiscOprl Church, South,
Will be Erected Next Summer
History of Organization.

A soliciting committee consisting Of
the following members: w. X. Potts,
W. w. Fry, A. X. Luckie, Geo. A.
Morris, Jos. Glandon, d. 2. Moore, E.
E. Jones and DIR. W. L. Reed, has
been appointed, and is at work can
vassing the city for subscriptions
for the new NJ. E. Church, South,
soon to be erected in this city.
Thus far no architect has been con-
suited, for it is the intention Of the
committee to get every dollar pledged
in sound subscriptions before the
plans will be drawn or the contract
let.
The congregation is determined to
push the matter and no further de-
lay will be thought of. The contract
will be let not'later than the first of
February, probably in January so
that the new church will be finished
by next fall
1t is also the purpose of the mem
bers to erect a structure large enough
to accommodate the congregation for
the next twenty years.
The new church will cost between
s14, 900 and $4,000, and several promi-
nent members of the church intend
to subscribe $1,000 each, on the con-
dition that the cost be not less than
S14, 900.
The new editice will be located on
the property where the old church
now stands, but the exact spot, or
whether the parsonage will be moved
is undecided just at present.
The organization Of the NJ. e.
Church, South, of Mexico was effected
in 1s43, at the residence of John A.
Martin, one and a halfmiles north
west Of Mexico. Any effort to find
out the name of the pastor or charter
members has been fruitless, and ac-
cording to the history Of Audrain
county, published in 1884, by the
National Historical Society, the pre-
else date Of the organization and the
names of the charter members can
not be ascertained by any existing re-
cord.
Before. the church now In use was
built, the one employed as a place Of
worship by the Southern Methodists
was situated where the City Hall now
is.
1t was a brick building and many
persons remember how at one time,
during the civil war, the Federal
soldiers used it as a barracks. 1t was
torn down in 1870 and the present
church erected. The first pastor Of
the present church was Rev. H. A.
Bourland, but no record has been
kept of the other officers.
| The officers at present are: Pastor,
Rev. W. A. Hanna, Sunday School
Superintendent, S. P. Emmons, Board
of Stewards, P. H. CAN'T, A. X. Luck
lie, DIR. II. K. Hinde, DR.. W. L. Reed
| W. w. Fry, w. II. Morris, JOS. Clan
don, A. S. johnson, j. M. Nickles, III
'lC. Turner, ]. W. Howell and W. L
Kent, the latter being president.
The members of the Board of Trus
tees are: President, P. H. CAN'T, b
r. Cauthorn, S. P. Emmons, A. X
Luckie and Jos. Glandon. The mem
bers of the steadily growing congrega
tion number 450.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29


THE people of Audraln county are
Eery much disappointed in the census
Fetuns, but the enumerators say that
hey were very careful in their work,
md We will have to abide by the re-
|ult. Internal improvements must be
made, especially in the cities in this
county, so that the people will not
continually be moving from the eoun-
y instead of moving In. Mexico ought
10 be city Of 10000 inhabitants, and
there should be at least $4,000 people
n this county by the next census. In
The meantime we must pave our streets
Rnd make other substantial and much
needed improvements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

Hon. WALTER WILLIAMS, of the
Columbia Herald, referring to the
future Of the Democratic party says
"Did you ever turn over a stone in a
field? Upon one side it was dry and
the sun shone. Where the stone was
overturned, however, there crawled
out, blinking their eyes and half daz'
zled, lot Of bugs, worms and snaky
creatures, sllmy with dark, dank dirt.
1t is much the same after the cleo
tion. Crawling out into public view
there comes a lot Of fellows who have
had the broad, greasy hand Of
commercialism smeared over them.
With blinking eyes but blatant mouth
they proceed to tell what the Demo
cratic party should have done to have
won. These are Eckeless, Cowens,
Fairchilds, who have been voting the
Republican ticket for eight years but
are now eager to aid in recognizing
the Democratic party. What reor-
ganization takes place should be al
the hands of the friends Of Democracy
not its enemies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
An Open Letter to the Ledger From
One Of Their Leaders.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. q, 19O0.-Kindly
allow me space to answer an article
which appeared in your paper of Nov.
7th, as communication from Cleve-
land, Ohio, under heading: "Let a
boy die Of diptheria-Christian Sci
enlist arrested, ETC." AS Publication
Committee for the State of Missouri,
upon seeing the communication in
your paper, Immediately sought in
formation from Cleveland, Ohio, and
learned that Mr.. Edward A. Merritt,
Publication Committee for that state,
had already written a statement con-
corning the above for the Cleveland
World. In his communication to Inc
he makes the following statement:
"The Christian Scientist had the
case in question for four days, at the
end of which time the child had so
improved as to be able to sit up in
bed and was playing with its toys,
when suddenly it fell back upon the
pillows and expired. The family had
asked assistance of the Christian Sci
enlist because they had adopted
Christian Science as their faith. The
family called physician to have the
burial permit signed and conform to
the law. After the case had been ex-
planned to the physician he said to
those present that he had many times
had cases Of that kind where they had
passed away with heart failure.
"The neglect by the Christian Sci
enlist in reporting to the health de-
partment the diagnosis by the physi-
clan was blameworthy, although IL
was through ignorance Of the law,
else the law had not been violated. 1t
was simply a technical violation Of
the health ordinance. The sanitary
officer gave the Christian Scientist to
understand that If she had reported
it Immediately after it had been
named by the physician, she would
have complied with the law, but it
was left in other hands, and was re-
ported later to the health depart
ment."
For the benefit of your readers, l
will say that after a careful computa-
tion of several years it has been esti-
mated that about 80 per cent of all
who turn TO Christian Science for
help have been those who have tried
almost every other known remedy,
Including materia medica, surgery
and travel, and at last hearing of
Christian Science and, while weak in
faith, tried it as a last resort. 1t is
also estimated that at least 10 per
cent of this class has been restored
to health and happiness through the
ministration of its teachings. Chris
tian Science is based on the Scriptures
and its followers believe absolutely in
lGod and the teachings of Jesus, and
say with st. Paul: "Why should it bt
thought a thing incredible with you,
that God should raise the dead2'
More than a million intelligent, think
ing people are testifying to the efficacy
and practicability Of Christian Sci
ence in healing all manner Of diseases
as well as awakening the sin-burdenet
to a higher and purer moral life
Thousands Of sufferers have beer
healed simply by earnestly reading
Science and Health with Key to tht
lScriptures, the text book of Christian
Science, by Mary Baker G.. Eddy.
JAMES A, LoGWOOD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

HoS. b. c. JOHNSON, ex-Circuit
CLERK of Audrain county, is a candi-
date for State Supervisor of Building
n Loan Associations. This is an inn
portant position and win be filed by
Goyernor-elect A. NJ Dockery. During
The last year or eighteen months Mr.
Johnson has been in the State Treas
urer's Office at jefferson City. Mr..
johnson is a most efficient business
man and has a large acquaintance
throughout the state and is in every
way well qualified for this position
His friends In Audrain county and in
IAN parts Of Missouri win be very ac-
Tive In HIS support and trust that he
will receive the appointment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

Hon. W. V. Sullivan, United States
Senator from Mississippi, In a letter
recently written to DR.. Hartman, from
Oxford. Miss, says the following of Pc
runa as q catarrh remedy:
"For some time I have been q
sufferer from catarrh In its most
fncipienf stage, so much so that I
became alarmed as to my general
health.
"But, hearing Of Peruna as q good
remedy, gave it q fair trial and soon
began to improve. Its effects were dis
tinctly beneficial, removing the annoy
ing symptoms, and was particularly
good as tonic.
al take pleasure in recommending
your great national catarrh cure, Peruna,
as the best have ever tried"
Miss Irene Cooper, Assistant Superin-
tendent of the Old Peoples Home, Chi
cago, His, also has good word to say
for Peruns. In letter written from
SoSs Prairie avenue, Chicago, Ills, she
gives in the following words her expert
ence with the national catarrh remedy,
Peruna,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Their Salaries Reduced in Audrain
County by the Census.

The census returns in Audrain
county showing falling off of nearly
900 materially decreases the salaries
of at least three or four Of our county
officers. The County Clerk, who has
been getting 81, 800 per year, will now
get $1,000. The Circuit Clerk, who
has been receiving $500, will now
get only 81, 900; that is, provided the
fees even reach that amount. The
Prosecuting Attorney, who has been
paid $500, will, under the new census
receive 5000, making decrease in
these three offices Of $500 per year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

AS Russell Harrison's father did
not recommend him for appointment
in the army, and actually refused to
doso, and as they are not on good
terms, it is difficult to see how his dis
charge from the army can be construed
as an act of resentment against the
ex-president for refusing to make
stump speeches during the recent cam
paign. Everybody in indianapolis,
and all of the friends Of the family,
know that Gen. Harrison's children
were alienated by his marriage, and
they have had no communication
since
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
A BAD SHOWING.
Audrain County Census Smaller Than
1t Was Ten Years Ago.

OF course, it is popular thing to
"kick" at the census taker, and say
that he did not do his duty. We had
good people in charge of the census Of
Audrain county, but the result, to
say the least, was very disappointing
and shows a falling off in Audrain
county of 914 in the last ten years. In
1890 we had 22,O74 people in Audrain
county; in 1900 we have 81, 160. The
census for Mexico has not been re-
ported yet and it is impossible to tell
whether the failing or is in the town
or in the county. The increase in the
whole State was nearly l6 per cent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

The Columbia Statesman says. B.
r. Middleton, the hustling horse man
of Mexico, was in Columbia and Ash
land this week buying horses and
mules. He bought of the Boone coun.
ty farmers 36 head which he shipped
to the st. Louis market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
Entertained Mexieo GirIs.

The Globe Democrat correspondent
at Sedalia sent the following to his
paper; Mrs. j. H. Rodes entertained
Tuesday evening as a compliment to
her sister, Miss Alma Williams, OF
Mexico, and Miss Byrd Locke, of the
same city. There were about twenty
five of the young society people OF
in the party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY. & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j,
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made By their firm;
West 4 Truax. wholesale druggists, Toledo, o
walding. Kinnsn & Marvin wholesale druggists
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

A Charleston, ILL.,, lawyer received a
sample puzzle box" filed with dyna-
mite from an unknown enemy and
would have been killed by the infer
nal contrivance had not the string
broke in his fingers as he pulled ac-
cording to directions on the box.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

CAPT. G. T. ALLEN, who wrote
me most interesting letters to the
EDGER during the last session Of the
legislature will probably report the
|oceedings for newspapers again this
inter. Captain Allen is an old
bwspaper man and knows news when
+ sees It; when he can't see it he
nells IL. He writes most interesting
nd newsy letters and, If he syndi-
htes the jefferson City news, he
ught to have a liberal patronage
rom newspapers throughout the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

0. D. GRAY, of the Sturgeon Leader,
las been elected secretary of the COM
Pittee appointed by Gov. stephens to
sit the State institutions and make
detailed report of their condition to
he next Legislature. Mr.. Gray is
eculiarly fitted for this position and
|ill make an intelligent, comprehen-
|va ranort
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

THERE seems to be a question as to
|hether Squire Bass or Squire Clus-
er is Justice of the Peace of Salt River
bwnShip. Squire Bass was elected
/ the last election, but Squire Clus-
Ter claims that under his appoint
|ent he holds over until 1902. We
resume the question win soon be
LIsed and settled according to law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

IF the Republicans put out that
hlk about reducing the Congressional
presentation Of the South as a
feelern they must be thoroughly
onyinced by this time Of the danger
us nature of such an undertaking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

Gov-ELEcT A. NJ. DoCKERY will
{ inaugurated on Jan. IA, 1901. The
legislature convenes on the first We'd
esday in January and the governor
nd State officers begin their term on
he second Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
Snowfall Through Northwest Missouri

ST. JosRPH, Mo-, Nov. 2l. = The
first snow storm this season began at
IL o'clock last evening. The precipi-
tation amounted to three inches. The
storm has been general in northwest
Missouri, eastern Kansas, Nebraska
and southern Iowa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

''One of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again." writes d. HI.
Turner, of Dempseytown, Pa. They
are the best in the world for liver,
stomach and bowels. Purely vege-
table. Never grippe. Only 25c at j.
F. Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

HoN. W. R. PAINTER, editor of the
Carrollton (Mo.l Democrat, one Of Mis-
souri's most conservative, earnest and
loyal Democratic papers, referring to
the future Of tbe Democratic party,
says: "The howl about reorgaaiza-
ton reminds one Of night spent on
the plains when one coyote making a
noise equal to one thousand would
keep the party awake the whole night,
provided they were inexperienced, but
TO the old stager the sound is made
by only one cowardiy beast. This is
the condition Of the Democratic party
to-day. One or two coyotes are howl
ing, but the rank and file are not dis
mayed for they know the howl comes
from some cowardly beast who is out
side the camp and only wants 60
break in for the purpose of doing some
devilment. Every one realizes that
the platform Of the party on ques-
lions Of the day will be made to suit
the times, but the old landmarks and
time honored principles win remain
in every platform, unless they do there
can be no Democratic party. The
party was founded to preserve the
Republic, protect the Constitution
and the Declaration of Independence.
Its mission is to fight against class
legislation and on these planks its
future fight will.be made. 1t will not
be reorganized. 1t does not need it. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

IL it be true that Gen. Kitchener is
nder orders to adopt the same
|ethods in dealing with the Boers
hlch made Butcher" Weyler's Gu
hn record enough to arouse the hor-
pr OF the civilized world, England
hs added another TO its long list Of
Fimes against humanity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
raIoE sAKtNo POWDER CO.,
CHICAGO.
ENGINE JUMPS FROM TREsTLE.
Landed in Deep Ravine in Kansas
City and Exploded = -Four
Trainmen Injured.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. PA Kansas
City, Fort Scott and Memphis switch
engine pulling a string Of freight
cars, left the track on a high trestle
at Thirteenth and Wyoming streets
this morning and, falling to the bot
tom Of the ravine, thirty feet below
exploded. There were four men in
the cab of the engine, and when it
started over the side of the trestle
they jumped over the other side and
escaped with their lives, but were all
hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

The income of the city, on account
4 the new road law and because we
ave two less saloons, is not as large
5 il used to be. The City Council Of
ecessity must practice retrench-
bent and reform. In the mean time
efore cutting off the street lights and
Efusing TO improve the streets and
|dewalks leading to the new Military
|cademy, the low-salary ordinance
hould be passed. The way to re-
|ench is to begin at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

If Col. j. II. Bradshaw, of Chilli
bthe, is a candid ate for Chief Clerk
/ the House of representatives he
hOuld be elected by acclamatlon. jim
bradshaw is an untiring, unselfish
|orker for the good of the party and
} mot only deserving, but most worthy
md would make a most efficient
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
ouposed to High Tariff.

The Columbia MOL Statesman says;
The Mexico LEDGER is still Of the
opinion that tariff reform should be
made one of the paramount issues.
The high protective tariff is one q
the causes Of the great trusts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

THE administration is making no
nore bluffs about bring the volun-
GERS home from the Philippines. 1t
now coolly announced that they
nay make a start by the first Of Janu-
~, and may not come before March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

CONSERVATIVE Republicans do well
to fear the era of wild speculation
that has prevailed in Wall Street
since the reelection of Mr.. Mckinley.
Experience has taught us that such
things are never conducive to the
general welfare of the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

THE Democrats in Congress have an
Important duty to perform in care
| |ully watching the legislation at this
esslon and exposing every job that
hows its greedy head, and we are con-
dent that 1t viii be faithfully per
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

TIE Democrdti-Ne,rs, published at
Iarshall, is out in a strong column
ditorial endorsing Senator Cockrell
r president in 1904. He would make
h ideal president.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

In the field trials at Lawrenceville,
H., on Nov. % Ortiz Lad, owned by
Guthrie s Criswell, won first place in
the second series Of the open derby,
and tied for fourth place in the all-age
open stake. Ortiz Pride, also owned
by Guthrie s. Crlswel, won third
place in the former event.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

If the City Council is going to cut
own the lights we hope this win not
|e done until spring. During the
winter it is almost impossible for the
|eople TO 60 to church, TO the public
quare or to the Opera House without
he lights. In thesummer IL is not so
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

]. NJ. Whitten, a prosperous How
ard county farmer, claims to have
broken the pumpkin record this year.
He gathered fifty loads from his
pumpkin patch, and one of the pump
kins weighed exactly ISL pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

Robert n. West, of Audrain county,
has gone to Fort Collins, Colo, for his
health, and says that he will likely
locate there. Mr.. Vests many friends
in Audrain county wish him better
health and much prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take a 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 a new man. For
sale by Buckner s. Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

A school teacher returned s301 to
the State of Kentucky because his
conscience hurt him. He had received
that amount while teaching two
terms on a certificate to which he was
not entitled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

THE first uncensored cablegram
ON Manila says the Filipinos are re-
|uiting for an active campaign, al
hough they know Of Mr.. McKinley's
election. How do the Republicans
ccount for this?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

THE Independence Examiner edi-
ORALLY says; Municipal ownership
/ a god thing when appliea TO public
hnties but the management should
/ kept out Of the present day poll
- .,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

The proper place for advertising is
in newspaper. 1t goes into the
homes of the people and is read every
day, and there is reason for reading
it. 1t contains the news, the news of
the commercial world, the price Of
commodities, the record of births and
deaths, the news of politicians, the
men who rule the government; in
short, it is Indispensable to intelligent
persons. 1t is a medium consequent
ly for sellers, because it reaches al
huvarc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

IT is announced that the three
reat Pacific railroads viii hereafter
ease to fight each other, and work to-
ether. Wonder If this isn't the ad-
ance notice Of a big railroad trust.