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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
NONE FAVOR ROBERTS.
Committee Agrees That He Cannot
Serve in Congress-They Differ
Only In Details.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE special
committee Of the House OF Represents
tives to investigate the case Of Brig
ham Roberts, OF Utah, day reached
a final conclusion On the polygamous
status OF Mr.. Roberts the committee
was unanimous and agreed upon 9
formal statement OF facts. On the
question of procedure to be adopted,
the committee was divided.
The majority, consisting of all the
members except Littlefeld, of Maine,
and DsArmond, of Missouri, favored
exclusion at the outset. Messrs. Lit
tlefield and DsArmond will make q
minority report favorable to seating
Brigham Roberts on. his prima facie
rights and then expelling him.
The statement Of facts found by the
committee are as follows:
"We find that y. b. Roberts was
elected as a Representative In the
Fifty-aIxth Congress from the State OF
Utah and was at the date OF his cleo
tion above the age Of 25 years; that
he had been for more than years a
naturalixed citizen Of the United States
and was an jnhahltant of the State OF
Utah.
"We further aEG that about 1878 he
married Louisa Smith, his first and
lawful wife, with whom be has since
lived as such, and VINO, since their
marriage, has borne him six children.
aAbout 1885 he married as his plural
wife, Celia Dibble, with whom he has
ever since lived as Buch and who, since
such marriage, has borne him six
children, Of which the last were twins,
born Aug. IL, 1897.
"That some years after his said
marriage with Celia Dibble he con-
tracted another plural marriage with
Margaret o. shipps with whom he has
ever since lived In the habit and re-
pute OF marriage.
"Your committee is unable 20 fix
the exact date of this marriage. 1t
does not appear that he held her out
as his wife before Jan. 1, 1897, or that
before that date che held him ont as
her husband, or that before that date
they were reputed TO be husband and
wife.
"That these facts were generally
known In Utah, publicly charged
against him during his campaign for
election and were not denied by him.
"That the testimony bearing on
those facts was taken in the presence
of Mr.. Roberts and that he fully cross
examined the witnesses, but declined
to place himself upon the witness
stand,n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
A Forerunncr of the Most
Fatal Disease.

Though its offensive features
are sometimes almost unbearable,
few people are aware of the danger
of which Catarrh is the forerun.
ner. Catarrh invariably leads to
Consumption. Growing worse and
worse each winter, those who rely
upon the usual treatment Of
sprays, washes and inhaling mix
lures find that it is impossible to
check the disease with these local
applications which only reach the
surface. The offensive discharge
increases all the while, causing a
feeling of personal deflement, and
gets deeper and deeper until it is
only a question of a short time
until the lungs are affected.
The importance of the proper
treatment can therefore be readily
appreciated. But no good what
ever can be expected from local
applications, as such treatment
never did cure Catarrh, and never
VIII.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
Wasting

Are you nervous, restless,
pale and easily tiredf Per-
haps the scales can tell you
why. If your weight is
below your average, that
explains it.
SCOTS Emulsion is a fat
producing food. You soon
begin to gain and you keep
on gaining long after you
stop taking it. For all
wasting diseases, in both
young and old, it is the one
standard remedy.
ssc and &i,oc, all druggists.
SCOTT a BOVINE, Chemists New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

NEWARK, OHIO,
s. B. Hartman, NJ. D., Columbus, o.;
It is now seventeen years since re-
ceived the first edition of your book
entitled "The Ills Of Life" received
It in the evening mail, and before
retired read and pondered over every
word in the book. was greatly inn
pressed with your candor and sincerity.
The book left no doubt In my mind as to
the remarkable virtues Of your Pe-ru-na.
II was because of this impression that l
resolved would test your assertions,
and test them in . way that could leave
no doubt.
/ began prescribing Pe-ru-na, as rec
commended in your book, and prescribed
IL precisely as you directed. AS you
know, the prevailing diseases are in
fiammations or irritations Of the inter-
nal organs Of the body, either Of the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There Is disease prevailing In this
country most dangerous because 50 decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused BY
h--heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. Il kidney trouble Is allowed 10 adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
The vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood--the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease. the worst fonn Of kidney trouble.
Or. Kilmer's Swan1p-Root the new dis
coyery Is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. It has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar Sizes. A sample bottle sent free
BY mail. also book telling about Swamp
Root and It's wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer G Co., Binghamton. N. \. and
mention this paper. ss5
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

lief and found only disaRpoint-
ment in local treatment win find
it wise to waste no further time
on sprays, washes, inhaling mix
lures, etc., which are only tempo
rary and can not save them from
Consumption. Catarrh is q deep
seated blood disease. s. s. s. is
the only remedy which can reach
the very bottom of the disease
and cure it permanently.
Books sent free by the Swift
Specific oompqny, Atlanta, Gs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
MUST BE PROGRESSIVE.
Ex-Gov. Stones Warning to the Dem
ocratic Party.

The attitude Of ex.Gov. Stone on
some of the political questions of the
day makes him an object OF more than
ordinary interest and his boldness in
advocating bis ideas has caused the
rumor that he is grooming himself for
President. At any rate Mr.. Stone is
an interesting character in both State
and National politics and he will be
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

1HosE who made fnn Of the LEDGER
: ngiteting securing the next State
1hibition convention we trust win
||et In entertaining the delegates
b. they visit Mexico. The way to
|pre conventions, factories or en-
prlsea Of any kind is to keep ever
IInqly &C IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
GRAVES DUG DAY AND NIGHT.
Death Rate in England so Large That
Funerals are Held at 7 O'clock
in the Morning.

LONDON, Jan. 17.-Last week $40 per.
sous died ia London OF influenza, the
highest death rate from epidemic ever
known in England. At Nottingham
44.s out Of each 1000 is reported
There were 10, 200 cases from disease
in this town alone. The death rate in
London was SS.S.
In several interior towns grave dig
gers are working night and day. In
London funerals are so numerous thai
some necessarily have TO be held at
O'Clock In the morning in order fol
undertakers to fill all engagements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
wAeERslBRYAN wILLAwIN.
First Big Bet Recorded on the Pres
idential Race.

NEW York, January 1s.-Two we'll
known New Yorkers opened the bet
ting ON the Presidential race to-day
with big wager.
One of them, stirred by political
talk growing out Of VIM. J. Bryan's
proposed visit to the east, bet $4,000
to $4,000 that Mr.. Bryan will be the
next President OF the United States.
This lie the earliest big bet recorded
1t ia in the future books, as the racing
phrase goes. What the post odds will
be is another matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

The Globe Democrat Of January Is
says: United States Marshal Louis O.
Bohle yesterday sold the stock Of
Benjamin sohienberg, against whom
q petition of involuntary bankruptcy
was fled in the United States District
Court some time ago. Schienberg's
establishment was located in Mexico,
Mo. Ricketts, & Emmons, Of Mexico,
were the purchasers. They paid So
per cent ofsthe appraised value Of
the stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
Jerry Casey Dead.

Jerry Casey, aged rs years, died at
his home in northeast Mexico at 1920
O'Clock Thursday night, Jan. IS. he
left wife and brother and sister,
Philip Casey and Mrs. Jerry Shehan,
both of Mexico. Deceased was born
in Ireland and emigrated to this coun-
try about 45 years ago. At that time
he settled on q farm southeast Of
Mexico and lived there until 10 years
ago, when he moved to this city. He
was an honorable man and upright In
his business dealings. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev.
Father Dillon from the Catholic church
Saturday morning ct 10 O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

\. E. STOKES will probably move
Prohibition State Leader from
bins in the Armstrong block to
cious quarters in the brick building
east Of the Tucker Hotel. Mr.
akes is chairman OF the state Com
Wee OF the Prohibition party and
tor OF the Leader, which is its or
Z, and has a large circulation
bughout the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
On q banana Leaf

Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Luokie have re-
ceived q letter from their son, Fred,
who is with the i2th o. s. Infantry in
the Philippines. The letter was writ
ton on banana Leaf, which was taken
from the aasasslnated Insurgents yard,
General Lanuas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

DIE Democratic party can make no
slake by giving tariff for revenue
b q prominent place In the next
opaign. A large number Of Re-
biican newspapers are already ask
Tor free wood pulp, so they can
blank paper cheaper. II we have
3 paper there is no reason why We
MD not have other material free.
4 Democratic party should see to it
i the Republicans do not steal our
|hk OF "tariff for revenue only" In
opinion of the LEDGER this is a
b important matter, and should
ke thousands Of votes for the grand
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

|Iss MAUDE GoNNE, known as the
|h "Joan of Arc" is coming to the
bed States to assist in the anti
|Ish sgitation. She is expected in
h York on the 2sth inst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain o when you please and sleep like
y top. For Grain-0 does not stimulate; II
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks and
tastes like the best coffee. For nervous per
sons, young people and children Grain-o Is the
perfecttir Made from pure graine. Get a
package from your grocer to-day. Try II In
place Of coffee. Ibc and 2lC.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

Before Squire Dudley Wednesday
afternoon Arthur Jackson, Of Lad
donis, pleaded guilty to = charge Of
having stolen g revolver from F. d.
Alexander In that city. He was fined
81 and costs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
CRUSADE AGAINST SWEARING.
Holy Name Society Begins Such a
Movement at Albany.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 17.-BridIed
tongues will be the rule in Albany II q
crusade against cursing and swearing,
started by the Holy Name Society, lie
successful. Municipal aid 10 to be
asked, and it is expected that the
police will be directed to enforce the
law against profanity in public places.
Harmanus Becker Hall was crowded
tonight with an audience enthusias-
tic in support Of the crusade. Bishop
Burke, Mayor Blessing, former sena-
tor Amasa J. Parker and others
spoke.
Mayor Blessing said the movement
would have the corporation Of the
city authorities.
Resolutions were adopted declaring
that PROCLAMATION of Gods holy name
has become so prevalent and common
among all classes OF people that 1t is .
disgrace to this enlightened age and
reflects scandal upon a christian COM
munity. The practice OF cursing and
swearing, the resolution set forth, has
become so habitual that the most or
dInary conversation Is not INDUCED in
without the proclamation OF Gods
name in almost every syllable, and
the habit OF Indulgence In indecent
conversation by grown people has
spread to such an alarming extent
among children thai II dIsgusts people
even on the street.
II was resolved that the members OF
the several Catholic societies OF the
city of Albany and citizens present
pledge themselves to further every
effort in the future to check the
spread of profanity and indecent
speech and TO aid the municipal au-
thorities in any effort that shall be
made toward preventing cursing and
amaarfno IN fha sauhlio atraafa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

MR. SHEPHERD KNOWN IN MEXICO.
The groom spoken Of above is a
brother OF MRS. Martin Kunkel, Of this
city, and is known to many persons
in Mexico, where he visits quite FREE
quently. "Uncle Frank" is one Of
Pixies best citizens and ell his Mexico
and Audrain friends wish him world
OF happiness In his matrimonial ven
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
"Grasp All end Loae All. 2

Many people are so intent on
sgrasping alp that they lose strength
of nerves, appetite, digestion, health.
Fortunately, however, these may be
restored by taking Hoods sarsapa-
rilla, which has put many business
man on the road to success by giving
him good digestion, strong nerves
and a clear brain. 1t does the same
thing for weak and tired women.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

|HILE Oullom and Tanner fight for
Senatorial toga some good Demo-
ought to walk on with the gar
d and give Illinois better sena-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

i marrying for money a girl should
NJ upon getting an ante-nuptial
il she wishes to be sure of
Ing the cash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
Money Not FYarvthinr.

ffum mo MoDcriy Molitcf
IL is charged that Bob White, of the
Mexico LEDGER, holds more offices
than any other man In the state.
There are twenty Of them, but not one
pays him cent. They are all church,
charitable, society and educational
offices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
Catarrh Leads
to Consumption.

"I had such severe ease of CatArrl
that l lost my hearing in one ear, and
part of the bone in my nose sloughed
Oh. l was constantly treated with
sprays and washes, but each winter
the disease seemed TO have a irmeI
hold on me. I had finally been de
clared incurable when ] decided tc
try s. s. s. II seemed TO get right al
the seat Of the disease, and cured me
permanently, for I have had no touch
OF Catarrh for seven years.
"MRs. JOSEPHINE PoLHILL,
due West, s. O."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
FOR STATE OFFICES.
List of Candidates Who are Already in
the Field for the Places.

The st. Louis Republic says Attorney
General Crows decision apparently
leaves MIR. Dockery overwhelmingly
the choice OF the party for Governor.
The disposition to regard the gov
ernorship nomination as settled and
to discuss the feasibility of a single
early convention has quickened the
interest In the nominations for
other State offices. As far as an
nouncements have been made, the
following prominent Democrats will
be in the field:
Lieutenant Governor; Ex-speaker
J. W. Farris, W. 8. Mcolintic, Ex-
Mayor Noonaa and John A. Lee, both
the latter from st. Louis. R. A. Love,
of Jackson county, has just been an
nounced.
Secretary OF State: Sam B. Cook,
of Audrain, and John A. Knott, Of
Marion.
Auditor: Albert o. Allen, I. NJ
Bradbury, F. L. Pitts and g. Il. Rob.
rer.
Treasurer: R. P. Williams and Lieu
tenant Governor A. Il. Bolte.
Supreme Judge; J. B. CAN'T and
Noah NJ. Given.
Attorney General; E. O. Grow.
Railroad Commissioner: Gen. M.
F. Bell, Charles vandiver, W. O,
Bronaugh, Joseph Harrington, Geo.
W. Trigg, O. M. o'oonnelI, Thomas
MaGuire, J, B. Blakemore and several
others.
When the State Committee meets
at Kansas City the question of dates
for State conventions viii come up.
II the present drift in favor of an early
nominating convention continues to
grow, 1t is certain that the convention
for State officers will be much earlier
than usual and will perhaps be held at
the same time as the convention for
nominating delegates to the National
Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

sfsroRy may be repeated by the
Eublican factional fight in New
b, and the state be carried by the
hocrats. Things are certainly
ating that way now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

The Paris Appeal says: J,W. Trim
Bile, near Santa Fe, was called to St.
Joseph last Friday by the illness of his
aunt, the wife Of the late Rev. ]. g.
Travis. She died on Sunday and was
buried near Canton on Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

ter to DR.. Hartman
says the following T;
AZ am using your
Pe-ru-na myself
and am recommend
ting it to my pa
tients in all cases
of catarrh, and find
It to be more than
you represent. Pc
ru-na can be had
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

heads the throat,
the lungs, bowels,
etc. 1 prescribed
1t h undreds of
times for these
diseases durin g
all the following
seventeen years,
and l have never
lost a single case
durin g all this
time, although /
have often related
this to my medical
associates, who at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
Mrs. Chambers Dead.

Mrs. william Chambers, aged about
sixty-five years, died at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Bentley, in
St. Louis, Thursday morning. Prior
to three years ago deceased lived one
mile east Of Benton City and was well
known In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

their doubts, and sometimes very en-
phatically, but after had treated large
number of cases that had been given up,
and cured them, they began to believe
what I said.
1 rely so wholly upon Pe-ru-na In
very disease that affects the mucous
membranes lining the internal organs,
that never for moment think Of pre-
seribing anything else. Since using Pc
ru-na, have never had patient die
from Inflammation of the lungs, bladder,
bowels, stomach or kidneys. Every case
recovered In very short time. In other
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

'HE 81. Louis Republic very truth
n says: Vest in the Senate and
Mp CLARK in the House OF the
5onal Congress are standing up for
people in a way to make Old Mis-
Ii's heart swell with pride.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

UNCLE JERRYn CASEY is dead. He
y pioneer citizen and a good man
man who had many friends and
snemies. One by one the old land
tks are passing away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

PARIS, Jan. 1s.-The Mdtin to-day
says II is rumored on the bourse that
Count Boni de Caatellane, husband OF
Anna Gould, has Lost 100000 francs
by unlucky speculation, and has had
his effects seized BY q French sheriff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
BRABNEln's FEHaLE RTaULAroR



The Northeast Missouri Press AS
ISOLATION closed q most interesting
meeting ct Moberly January 10.
The following officers were elected:
Howard Ellis, Ledder, New Florence,
President.
John sosey, Spectator, Palmyra, First
Vice. President.
T. NJ. Horne, Nesos, Blackwater, Sec.
ond Vice. President.
W. o. Biggs, Leader, Queen City,
Third Vice-President.
o. ?. Ridings, Messenger, Meadville,
Secretary.
o. NJ. Baskett, IateIIigencer, Mexico,
Treasurer.
The prize for the best jobwork was
awarded Col. Burckhartt, OF the CO.
lumbia Statesmans
Mesdames J. D. and h. E. O, Tucker
are home from Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

catarrh. Gas
| tarrh means
Irritation and
lin m ma.
| ton Of some
mucous sur
face, and also
that such fKri-
tation and In
| Idammation
are caused
either by TAX
| Ing cold, or by
some local
| cause.
1 see that
| you generally
sa-- . ~aA-aa.aNA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

foN. CHAMP CLARK, member oi
Ggress from this district, In assail-
Secretary Cages policy OF deal
with national banks, made a
tsous speech, which was well re-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

IT was hardly necessary for Colonel
Bryan to deny that Republican yarn
about his having changed his opinion
on the tariff question. His friends
know that he doesn't make use OF Re-
publicans to get his opinions before
thaanuhlic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

touch ofCatarrh
will save endless
suffering by TAX
ing the right
remedy at the
outset. Others
who have for
years sought re-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25
How Women
May kaep YOunu

The real secret of youthful features
In women is regular rnenstruation.
If there is an irregu1arity of any
nature-ifthe menses be suppressed
or too scanty, too profuse or painful
the trouble viii show In the face.
The eyes viii be encirc1ed with
black, the skin sa1iow; b1otches
and pifnp1es viii appear, and the
sufferer, although young In years,
will appear old In looks. The uu.
failing remedy Isl
BRABFIElH's FEHALE REaULAToR
It cures ali ilis of the woman1y or
gane, Failing of the Womb, Leucor-
rhoea or Whites and BearinR-down
Pains. Cures Backache, Headache
and Nervousness, all Of which are
due to weakness In the same organs.
large bettiss ere ssid BY 0fuguists iof 81.
TEE BRADFLELD REGULATOR co. Atlanta. Go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

in this section; at Nv. Perrin, NJ. .
the time began using IL, it was I'M
known"
Send for winter catarrh book. Ad-
dress Tne 2s-ru-na Medicine Co., Column
bus, Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

HExIco is under great obligations
y. E Stokes, chairman Of the State
ohlbition Committee. Mexico has
last secured something. Mr. Stokes
b loyal and true citizen OF Mexico,
b, unassisted and alone, secured
J convention for Mexico. 1t was 8
hme and disgrace thet he had no
Rter backing from our people than
had, hpt We congratulate him on
success, and feel sure that We can
omise him the cordial and hearty
Pport of all our people in giving 3
sal and hearty welcome TO the dele
les to this convention. There should
at least three hundred promiuent
lxens here for three days, which
d prove big advertisement for our
autiful little city. We drink Col.
okos' health In "pure and wh0ls-
me watsr'' while we stand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

You'd better hurry and get the best
Of that rheumatism or it may get the
best of you. Both muscular and in
tlammatory rheumatism are instantly
relieved with DIR. Bells Anti Pain,
the worlds greatest, best and most
wonderful pain killer. For sale by
Buckner & Whitney and French q
Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

when you publish certificate, and as
have just had some pictures taken, I
enclose you one. Youca use It and this
letter, one, or both, just as you wish, II
you think IL will promote the use Of
Pe-ru-na. II you would like special
cases that have treated with Pe-ru-ns
can give you hundreds OF them.
Very truly yours, DR.. J, w. Pence.
A. w. Perrin, M. d. s., ESQ Halsey
street, Brooklyn, N. Y, in recent LETT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

Group, the great enemy of child
hood, succumbs at once to the sooth-
ing influence Of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Bronchial affections lose their
danger when this great remedy is At
hand. No home should be without It.
For sale by Buckner & Whitney and
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

Eo new members of the school
1rd will have to be elected this
ang in place of Eugene Jones and
|B. Cook, whose time expire. We
erstand that Mr.. Cook will not be
candidate. Mr.. Jones lie one Of
kico's most earnest and active
Dol men, and should be elected
snimously. 1t has been suggested
come partisan Republican be
cted a member OF the school board
! Mr.. Jones. All Of our people are
posed to having politics In our
Dol matters. and a great many
minent Democrats think there
mid be at least two members OF the
Dol board members OF the minority
by. The Mexico schools are ia
be throughout the state as being
st successful and well managed
kico has no better advertisement
b our splendid public schools.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-01-25

The first volume Of the Revieed
Statutes OF Missouri is commended by
bench and bar.