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Evening journal., 1900-06-28

We would remind our Free Silver
friends that the amount q gold and
gold certificates in circulation on June
1, 1900, was sS22, ,67S, ,S29, an increase OF
SS2i,2245S7 or 65 per cent as CON-
pared with the amount in circulation on
July /, 1896. This condition has made
more preposterous than ever the Demo
cratic contention for the free and un.
limited coinage Of silver.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

In some respects the Smyrna Timee
is a funny paper For instance, here
are the headlines over one Of the liter
airy notices it publishes: "Teslas
Views on Electricity. Tells OF the
Problem Of Increasing Human Energy
In the Century Magazine" Really, We
think the owners Of CeAtHry scarcely
will appreciate matter so we'll meant
but so equivocally put
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
Pretty Home Wedding

A quiet but pretty wedding took
place last night, when the marriage of
Arthur Raymond Peters and Miss
Edith Annie Bowring was solemnized
by the Rev Martin b. Dunlap. at the
residence of the brides parents, No.
l13 Rodney street. The bride, who was
attended by her sister, Miss Mary Eve
lyn Bowring. was attired in a travelling
suit Of gray CLOTH and carried a shower
bouquet of white roses. After the cere-
mony dinner was served.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
Elsmere school closed

Richardson School. in Elsmere, was
closed for the Summer yesterday after
noon. There was an interesting pro-
gram of singing and recitations by the
pupils, after which ice cream and cake
were served. Miss Churchman is prin-
cipal of the school.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

From the Paris Exposition OF 1900 let
us hope that none but good influences
will emanate-inhuences that make for
industry, justice brotherhood and
peace.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Since Admiral Dewey has declared
that he is a Democrat there are a good
many people wondering what Colonel
Bryan is.-Philadelphia Press.
Election stealing and family feuds
do not seem to make the kind of iiti-
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

first Of next week. For a while AIR.
and Mrs. Freeman will make their
home at the Middletown Hotel. Mr..
Freeman Is having a handsome resi-
dence erected at Broad and Green
streets, but owing to a delay in the ar
rival of material it is not finished.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
Wilmington Man Gets Position

Elkton, Md, June 2S.-George b.
Kerfoot. superintendent Of the Elkton
Pulp Works, has been succeedd by l..
/. Marsters, of Wilmington, Del. John
ID. Henderson, of Manchester, Conn.
has been appointed superintendent OF
the Providence Mill. and John w.
Scott, of Philadelphia, has been made
bOOkkeeper.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

states, with maximum temperatures OF
"a degrees at Boston and Albany. Fore
cost; Showers and not so warm today.
Tomorrow, showers; brisk southwest
erly winds and squalls.
Sunrise, ABB; sunset, 1882; length
OF day, l4h., SON.; moon rises, GIL a.
M; moon sets, 1886 D. m.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
Rev. Loyal Graham to Preach

The Rev. Loyal Graham, pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church OF Narberth,
Pa, will preach preparatory sermon
in the First Presbyterian Church to-
morrow night. The sacrament of the
Lords supper viii be administered on
Sunday morning.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
Tather Maines His ChiId

Bridgeton, n. j, June 2S.-Edward
Miller a Bridgeton farmer, was en-
gagged Tuesday in cutting grass with
a scythe. His 5-year-old daughter,
Elsie. was in the field, following him
in his work. Tripping over a stump
the little girl fell directly in front OF
the scythe, and a powerful sweep of
the blade completely severed one Of ker
hands
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

souri, valley ana
, rose 6 degrees to
10 degrees over
the middle and
northern plateau
region. In the
middle western
states the temper
ature continued
high, with maxi
mum readings
above 100 in Ken
sas. The temper
ature also rose in
middle Atlantic
and New England
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
Sailed for Germany

Christopher Pfrommer. for many
years proprietor of Union Park, sailed
to-day for Germany. Mr.. Pfrommer's
trip is somewhat of a surprise to his
acQuaintances. He will remain in the
"Fatheralnd" about three months.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
The Voice of Envy.

Upson-rhey say Miss Muchcash has
rented a fat.
Downes Zone of the rejected)-Oniy
rented? l heard she'd married hin'-
Kansas City Independent.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
same Rule.

Hewitt-Do you love your seeohu
wife as much as you did your hrstf
Jewett-Just the same. married
sisters - same mother-in-law' - Io"n
Topics. -
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

Would you believe It we have the
most wonderful method of extracting
bad teeth, no pain, no bad after ef-
fects? Try one and prove it for your
self. II not convinced money re-
funded. SsatOn & Moore, ia Market
street.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

Addicks recently said that the Repub-
lican party OF Delaware was nothing
but a shell" We believe he will ad-
init that it is the hardest shell he ever
tried 10 crack.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

trip North yesterday afternoon. They
will return to this city for about two
months, after which they viii 90 TO
Phttsburg to reside.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
PRETTY BRIDES
OF WANING JUNE
Many Interesting Church
and Home Ceremonies
Young People While Away the
Summer Hours in Delight
full Parties

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed
20 Society Editor, care of the Evening
Journal Communications should be writ-
ten on one side of the paper only
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

Mr. Bryan says the Democratic party
10 "splendidly equipped with positive
issues" Yes, issues which are posi-
lively dead.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

The weather and the Almanac.
The temperature yesterday fell to
u degrees in the states of the Mis-
Evening journal., 1900-06-28

II the New York World, In extenua-
ton Of its change Of front on Organism.
had come out openly and said: Last
year we were against Bryan: this year
We are for him, the Dewey boom hav-
ing gone to pieces the public would
have understood it. But when It as
signs as its reasons the preservation
OF the republic, the maintenance of the
Constitution and a return TO the princi-
pies Of the Declaration OF Independ-
ence,' its attitude becomes wholly in
explicable Heaven pity the republic
the Constitution and the Declaration ol
Independence " they should be entrust
ed to Bryan and his followers foi
preservation and Interpretation.
Evening journal., 1900-06-28
OuAY AND ADDlCKs AGAIN

The Philadelphia Inquirer Is Quay
paper; hence it is an Addicks paper
The interests OF the two men are iden-
teal in many particulars, and they
are working hand-in-glove to reach a
common goal Quay is discredited in
Pennsylvania; Addicks is discredited
in Delaware Both are trying to break
into the United States Senate
There are those who assert that Quay
and Addicls received hearty applause
In the Philadelphia Convention. This
is not strange Quay and his lieuten-
ants had the giving out of about 5000
tickets. They packed the Convention
Hall with men and women who under
stood that they were there to make
things pleasant for discredited Mr.
Quay and also for discredited
Mr. Quay's discredited friend.
Mr. Addicks. They did II.
and Quay-Addicks papers, OF the
Philadelphia Inquirer sort, heralded the
political roofing" abroad as an evil
dence Of popular approval, when, as
a matter Of fact, the applause given Ad-
dicks was nothing but a crumb drop
ped from the political trick table OF
the wizard from Beaver.
Now that the National Convention is
over the Philadelphia Inquirer endeav-
ors to justify It's action with respect to
the Delaware case II shows every
evidence OF having been loaded care
fully by Addicks press agents. The
old stock arguments and promises OF
the Addicksites are recited at length.
and it holds up Addicks and Quay as
joint martyrs OF Republican iRgrati-
tude. Il fails to make the distinction
that Quay is a Republican. although a
discredited one, while Addicl,s is not
a Republican and never has been one.
In the matter OF political discredlt IT
is difficult to choose between the two
men.
IL is safe TO assert that while Quay
and Addicks both have obtained seats
In the National Committee, neither
will obtain a seat in the United States
Senate. The anti-Quay representation
IN the Pennsylvania Legislature will be
stronger than it was last session, and
a compromise man will have to be
taken up by the Quay members. Here
In Delaware the Republicans will ad-
here to their announced purpose OF
preventing the election Of Addicks. The
man who deded caucus and outraged
decency by holding out four men and
preventing the election of United
States senator will never 80 70 the
United States Senate from Delaware.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12

we have 9 are fat and In fine con-
dition. We find the Monroe county
stock dealers are not behind those Of
Audrain or any other county; they
are all hustlers, good buyers and
know when to sell.
Among the enterprising and sue
cessful farmers and stock men of the
valley Of Youngs Greek we wish ia
mention John Ellis, son Of Squire
Ellis, deceased, who was one Of the
most successful farmers and stock
dealers Audrain ever had, and John ID
q chip from the old block. Mi. Ellls
has been unfortunate in losing his
health. He tells us he has not been
able to do a days work in Ave years,
yet he is constantly accommodating
property. He now owns Q section Of
very fine land and has 80 head OF the
best calves In this section. A shoEl
time ago we enjoyed the hospitality
Of Mr.. Ellis and his most estimabls
and accomplished wife. Mrs. Ellis ID
q lady Of superior intelligence and re-
fnement. She 10 perfectly devoted
to her husband and children. John
fully appreciates the good qualities Of
his wife and frequently conSults with
her when he becomes perplexed about
business matters. The fact Is, John
Ellis has what we call an ideal home
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
MANIAC SHOT AND KILLED.
VIM. Welbasky Knocked a Brakeman
Insensible at Slater, III.

SLATER, Mo-, July 7.-William Well
basky, an unknown and evidently in
sane man abont 30 years old, giving
his address OF No. $3.50 Fifth avenue,
Chicago, was killed at this place last
night about 10 o'clock by Thomas
Troy, road supervisor Of the Chicago
and Alton Railroad.
Welbasky entered the train dis
patcher's ofice q little before 10
O'Clock and seemed to be suffering
mentally. He said that two men were
going to murder him that night. See-
Ing that he was crazy, q telephone
message was sent to the City Marshal.
Welbasky suddenly seized g coupling
pin, with which he struck Brakeman
Phillips over the head, rendering him
unconscious. He then threw burning
lamps at the dispatcher, which caused
the building to catch fire.
Troy ~hearing,the cry of murder and
FIRE, got q pistol and started into the
building. As he entered the door the
maniac struck him In the face with an
empty nail keg, knocking him back
against the door. At this iuncture
Troy fred and the victim fell to the
floor, his body pierced with q bullet.
He lived until 2 o'clock this morning.
While dying he seemed rational and
gave his name and address.
The FIRE In the office was put out be-
fore any damage was done.
Brakeman Phillips remained uncon-
scious until this morning, but II ID
thought he Will recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
HANDSOME CITY PROPERTY
s. B. Cook Sells His Residence to N
B. Guthrie, Who Win Move
to Town.

8. B. Cook, Democratic nominee fol
Secretary Of State, has sold his resi-
dence on South CLARK Avenue, to NJ,
B. Guthrie for 5000. Mr.. Cook had
one of the handsomest and most con-
venient modern residences In the city
and 1t was we'll worth the money.
Mr.. Guthrie and wife now live on
the Ortiz Fruit Farm, just south Of
Mexico, but will move to Mexico 81
soon as Mr.. Cook gives possession,
which will likely be some time be-
tween now and next January, when
Mr.. Cook will become Secretary Of
State and will, Of necessity, move 10
Jefferson City.
All of our people will, Of course, re-
greet to have Mr.. Cook and his genial
family leave ne, but take pleasure In
welcoming Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie to
their new home.
Mexico property Of all kinds is In
demand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
Death of Mra Geo. B. Pool.

Died, at Thompson, No., on Sun
day morning, July 8, Mrs. olivii
Pool, wife of Geo. r. Pool. Deceased
was an unusually good woman anC
leaves many friends to mourn hel
loss, Her death was not unexpected
as she had been very III for severa
months. Mrs. Pool was a years o.
age and had been q devoted member
of Liberty Christian Church for thu
past ten years. A large concourse o.
relatives and friends accompanied thu
remains to Salt River Cemetery
where funeral services were conduct
ed BY Rev. MIR. Mayes.
The following members OF th'
Modern Woodmen Lodge, Of which
Mrs. POOLS husband lie 3 member
acted as pail bearers; Eppa Elliott
W. E. Mcdonald, o. 7. Jesse, e. B
Brown, Baker Barnes and Willard
Thompson.
The honorary pail bearers we're
Samuel Watkins, Michael Keller, Jact
Hall, Gully Northcutt, Crockett Harri-
son and O Northcutt.
Mrs. Pool vas q most excellent
woman and vas greatly beloved b.
all within the circle Of her acquaiut-
q The LEDGER extends sympathy
to the bereft husband and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
To Pave washington Street,

A move lie to be made to paveWash-
lngton Street, Councilman Winscott
taking the initial steps before the
Council last night. II is understood
that the following property owners
are in favor OF making the improve
ment: Joseph and Gus Steinmann,
John ]. Steele, CLARK Barnes, J. q.
LakenaD, +. A. Ssnnebeck and Thos.
f. Roden. Other property owners on
this street are VIM. Kemper, W, =
West, Mrs. Mayfield, Mrs. Rothwell,
Mrs. Ruloii, the Tomllnson heirs, and
Geo. Kabrich. Mr.. Kemper stated
when the matter was brought up be-
fore that he was in favor OF brick.
II this street is paved 1t Will
be a starter for the proper improve
ment of all business streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12

ST. LOUIS, NO., July 11.-Nativs
cattle supplies were moderate and
beef steers were about steady. Steers
ssld from "a TO % 45, stooksrs ss Is
to "a O6, feeders % 70 to So 90, COWS
% to "a So, heifers So is TO "a so,
bulls ~ 90 to "a 90. Calves sold up
to 7 cents per pound.
Hogs-The bulk Of hogs sold st
% So to s6 As, pigs and light lights at
s. TO % IS, according to quality; light
hogs s5 So to % 45, bulk at s5 40 to
e6 42h; medium weights at s5 % to
% so, heavy culIs sold at 81 so to So,
and fair to best heavy hogs at s5 80
to e5 "a. Coed mixed hogs at s5 80
20 % 46, and common to fair mixtures
at "a so to s5 Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
Henry Turner to Swear.

MACON, Mo-, July s.-H. o. Turner,
of Mexico, Mo-, one Of the witnesses
In the Jester case, was In the city to-
day visiting his sister, Mrs. B. R.
Dysart. BE left tonight for New Lon
don to be on hand Monday when the
case lie called. Mr.. Turner Is IN i'm
portant rebutting witness for the
state. He will be called TO rsfute the
defendants testimony should he deny
his identity and that he was with young
Gilbert Gates shortly before he disap-
peared. Mr.. Turner will swear Jester
made these confessions to him one
day while converting in TESTERS cell
at Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
LONG BRANCH ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LONG BRANCH, July 11.-After q
week of hot wind, the recent showers
saved the corr crop.
The oat crop lie very nearly ell bar
vested and the wheat crop lie in stack.
The hay crop Is demanding atten-
ton now and many stacks were put
up last week.
In all Of our travels we do not ind
any farmer ahead Of Robert johnson,
Of Andrain, in saving his crop Of hay.
Bob always does everything at the
proper time.
Frank Dowell believes there Is big
money In big mules. He has on hand
now about thirty az fine mules as you
will find anywhere, all fat and ready
for market.
There are now in Monroe county
several punches Of good mules and all
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
CURED OF BED WHITING.
Does Your Child Do IT.

There are Thousands OF children
who wet the bed nightly. Sometimes
they are whipped, but the bed wetting
goes on inst the same. You think
they r lazy and will not get mp; but
this is not the case In q thousand
times. No child likes q wet birth to
lie in.
Their kidneys are weak and they
should be doctored for 1t. You are
doing q great wrong by neglecting
your child. We have the remedy that
cures 1t. II has been used in Kansas
City by Mrs, P. T. Click, residing ct
1908 Locust street, on her little boy
and here Is what she says:
"My little boy who Is nov SIX years
old has been troubled with weak kid
neys from infancy. He could not re-
tain his urine, especially during the
night. He was not quite so bad dur
ing the day, but complained Of pain In
the small OF his back quite frequently
and was nervous and restless at night.
I gave him medicine and the doctor
treated him, but l did not note any
change for the better. l heard about
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids and gave him
one half q Kid-ne-oid four times q
day, as directed and In less than one
week he ceased complaining Of back
ache, his nerves we're quieted, his
urinary weakness was relieved so that
he could sleep all night and get up In
the morning in as good condition as
any child. He Is almost cured and !
am so grateful that ! viii heartily
recommend Kid-ne-oids to all moth
ere whose children are afflicted with
weak kidneys"
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills.
but yellow tablets, which is the sol
entiHc form of preparing medicine.
They are put up in wooden boxes,
which contain enough for about two
weeks treatment and sell fiity cents
a box at all druggists.
Descriptive booklet mailed upon re-
quest by John Morrow & Co.,, Chem
fsta, Springfield. Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
RUSH HILL ITEMS.


| Correspondence OF the Ledger
RUsH HILL, July Inlay harvest
Ia In full blast.
Everybody spent the Fourth In
Laddonia, as uanal, but want to 60 Ia
Mexico to spend the next Fourth.
Bert Ferguson, wife and mother, Of
st. Louis, are the guests Of MIR. Ham
and family.
! Miss Mabel Rodgers has returned
to Mexico after a pleasant visit in thiI
locality.
Miss Hesser, OF vsndalis, Is the
guest of Miss Culbertson, of this city
Mica Bridget Devaney is home from
q pleasant visit In Commerce, Tex.
l.. P. Mcintyre moved to hiI
fathers farm, south Of Mexico, Satur'
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintyre madI
many and warm friends during theil
stay here.
Robt. Lockridge will move TO Full
ton this week, where he has q gooC
position.
Tom Kenneth and wife went to New
London, Mo-, this week, where they
will be witnesses in the Jester case.
VIM. Wright and Mr.. Turner, o.
Mexico, were here Sunday.
Rev. Ohinn preached at Rock Hill
Sunday.
L. B. Sipple and Mr.. Skelley re-
turned from Kansas City last week.
The N. E. Church has a new organ
Joe James lost two fine calveI
Tuesday with black leg.
Mr.. Delaporte and wife and Mr.
Burton and wife, Of Laddonia, at
tended Sunday School at the Christian
Church Sunday afternoon,
VIM. Morris came home Sunday
from st. Charles.
Frank Ridgeway and Miss Maud
Martin spent Sunday evening in Aux
vase.
Rev. Taylor is having a room bull
to his residence, Mr.. Harper lie doinl
the work.
The Polka Dot Club will give a PHI
social in MFR. Pasley's yard on satur'
day evening, July IA, for the benefl
of the Christian Church. Both younl
and old are invited. Those failing tc
bring pies will find refreshments OF
the grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
J.B. FLETCHER Dead,

James B. Fletcher, aged SO years,
died at his home, az miles west oil
Mexico, at 2 O'Clock Tuesday after.
noon. He died of consumption and
had been confined to his room fol
about two weeks. he left a wife and
three young children, also two broth.
ers, Joseph, Of Texas, and William.
His mother lives west of town.
Deceased was a good citizen and
had many friends throughout the
county who mourn his loss. He was
upright and honest and was loyal In
his friendship.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence yesterday after.
noon. Interment took place at the
Mexico cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12

Was lowered into it's mysterious
depths. Then q ahriD, piercing
scream from some night varmint that
had been disturbed, and all was quiet.
Slowly the spectral shadows Vanished.
II y related that q traveller jour
neying through this locality, one dark
and dismal night, saw the semblance
OF q human being descend and walk
beaide him. Phantom dogs began TO
bark, and the mysterious night visitor,
as II by magic, suddenly developed
into a sea Of fire IS large as q forty
acre field. The woods we're literally
covered with ~phantasmal creatures,
half mar and half beast Of tho cattle
kind, the like Of which no human
being ever set eyes on before. At
intervals all the dogs in the ns.ghbor-
hood are said TO congregate about the
old house and make night hideous
with their dolsful bowls CANNES
even some from other localities and
are joined by phantom dogs. They
run back and forth at all hours Of the
night, with nery eyes, their nostrils
distended, frothing at the mouth and
presenting altogether q devilish and
hideous appearance. When daylight
comes these demon ours disappear
and everything lie as quiet Al II moth
ing had been going on during the
night.
Ghost stories T ghost stories. The
LEDGER in no manner vouches for
the truth Of the above unseemly
narrative. The cid house may be
haunted and then, again, it may not
be. Vandalia people : those who
have heard the story have be-
come accustomed to II, and are
prepared At all times to make
u liberal allowance for any tales
that may GENE from that locality.
A lady who resides with her husband
on West Love street In this city was
. Mias Grafford and was born in this
very house. AZ far &c she remembers
there was nothing uncanny about 1t
while she lived there with her fathers
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
& MOLINE ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
NORTH MoLINo, July 11.-Lightnine
struck a barn belonging to Ashby
Bolts last Saturday evening, burning
it to the ground.
Mrs. John Rodgers and SON Guy
visited Mrs. Ed Crooks last Sunday
and attended preaching at Mt. Zion
Mrs. Sims, . sister of Mrs. Orooks,an
Mrs. Daisy Weaver, Of cexas, arr
visiting friends and relatives here.
Lightning killed four sheep belong
ing to Clay Berry last week.
Charley Tanner and sister, Mis-
Gertie, Of Benton City, visited friendI
in this neighborhood last Sunday.
Mgs. Rodgers and daughter, Mrs
Maxwell, Of Palmyra, were the
guests Of Mrs. Thos. Schieffer Iasi
week.
Miss Mamie Heller, who has beer
quite sick at the home of her sister
Mrs. Bloom in Oentralia, lie reported
some better.
Among those who attended the
celebration at LaddonIa were Oscar
and Edgar Martin, Mrs. Felix Martin
and Mrs. Heizer and son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
ROWENA ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RowENA, July 10.-Mrs. John Day
Is on the sick list.
Judge Carter sold a load Of hogs to
Wright & Peck at IS per hundred.
The Misses Holloway visited the
family of Mr.. Turley, near Skinner
last week.
Mrs. Geo. Vanlandingham, ST.,
celebrated her sixty-sixth birthday
Friday. Her children gave her q sur
prise dinner and many beautiful pres.
ents. The day was pleasantly spent
and we hope she will enjoy many
more happy birthdays.
j. A. Fountain and family, Of Boone
county, were the guests Of ]. ]. Wal
ker and family last week.
Dock Giants barn burned Tuesday
morning. How the fire originated Il
not known.
Mrs. shuck was buried atBethlehem
Saturday.
Little Maggie and Lee Walker are
spending the week with their aunt,
Miss Mittie Fountain, at Rush Hill.
Mrs. Frank Ward Is Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-12
Church Collactiona for India,

At the Christian Church Sunday
morning, 9 frsewill offering was
made for famine stricken India
amounting to s34.91. At the evening
service an opportunity vas giver
others to add to the amount, which
was increased to sS7.4l, which
amount, together with sS6.T coz
trlbuted At the Presbyterian Church
one week before-making a total oil
S74.1s-has been forwarded BY ex.
press to John Urosly Brown, Treasurer
India Relief Fund, New York City.