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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Kings Daughters in st. Louis.

The Kings Daughters meeting In
st. Louis was a splendid success. We
notice that Mrs. Emma Bridgford,
of Mexico was reelected treasurer,
while Mrs. W. ]. Rixey, Of Mexico,
was elected member of the executive
committee. Referring to the address
made by Mrs Galloway, of Mexico, the
Globe Democrat says:
The Kings Daughters State Home
for the Aged, which is one of the prin-
cipal works Of the order in Missouri,
was presented in an address by Mrs.
Galloway, of Mexico. This home
originated three years ago in the en-
deavors of the Whatsoever Circle, Of
Mexico, Mo-, where the home is stu
ated. A plot Of ground 2O0x2S0 feet
has been secured, and as soon as
sufficient money is raised building
will be commenced. A new 5000 piano
is owned by the Kings Daughters fol
this home, and there is also about
s., 900 in cash and pledges for the in
stitution, so that it probably will not
be long before the home is built This
home is not TO be the property of any
one circle, but will be owned by the
Missouri branch Of the Kings Daugh
ters. 1t is designed as a refuge fol
both old men and old women.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
AN AUTUMN DAY.
esleR BAKING PowpER CO..
CHICAGO.

From the washington Star.
Softly the wind through the branches
is stealing,
Singing a lullaby, tender and low;
Bare is the field that was gayly reveal
ing
Its riot of tints where the wild flowers
grow.
The morning Of Maytime was blush
ing with beauty,
And the noontide of June was resplen-
IDENTIFY bright
But time will not linger for love or for
duty,
The year grows a-weary and murmurs
''good night"
The rigors Of winter will move us to
sorrow,
And the north wind will mutter and
toss in his pain;
But though i'll be our dreaming, we
know that tomorrow
win dawn, and that Maytime will
blossom again.
The foliage whose colorings shone
with such splendor
Is doffed, and the snow will fall fleece
and white.
The voice in the forest sounds distant
and tender,
The year is a-weary and murmurs
'good night" !"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
TRIED TWICE
And ex-President Cleveland Finally
Cast His Vote.

{ PRINCETON, N. j., Nov B.-Former
President Grover Cleveland cast his
ballot at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon in
the first District polling place on
Chambers street. Mr.. Cleveland re-
turned from his visit to j. @. Bene-
dict at Greenwich, Conn, on the
1851 train. He was at once driven to
Chambers street and met with last
years discontinue when he went to
the wrong polling place, though he
carefully inquired his wayffirst. He
tried one of the side doors, but found
it locked. Somewhat surprised, the
former President tried the other door,
but that too refused to open. When
he entered he found that the regis
trars had adjourned for lunch, as is
the custom in New Jersey.
Mr.. Cleveland stated that he wished
to cast his vote, but the Chairman Of
the Election Board politely informed
him that he could not do SO until 2
O'Clock, when the polls would be re-
opened. Mr.. Cleveland returned at
3 O'Clock, received his ballot and went
into the booth to prepare it. After
remaining there for three minutes he
came out, cast his vote, got into hif
carriage and was driven home. When
ask how he voted he said' 81 have
absolutely nothing to say"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
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 for
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 been sold in
Mexico for more than ten years, and
thousands have found salvation from
suffering and complete relief from ir-
regularitles. Be sure to take only the
genuine in red wrappers, printed in
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., 1900-11-15

w. r. HEARST, of the New York
Journal, one of the most ardent work
ers for the Democratic ticket, who
was one of the most liberal contrib
utOrs to the campaign fund and SO
cordially supported w. j. Bryan for
election in all three Of his papers, re-
feFring to the result, editorially says:
1.-THE Democratic party has paid by
two defeats for the adoption of an un-
popular and discredited issue. Z"
American public opinion believes in
the retention Of the Philippines and
in the extension to that country Of
the truly American form OF govern
ment. Unquestionably the people are
opposed to Mckinley and his policy In
the Philippines. But they reason that
If the islands are retained that policy
can be changed and truly American
system established in the future, while
il they were abandoned altogether
they could never be regained. To
give liberty to the Filipinos it was
not essential to grant independence.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Mrs. c. II. Buck,

Col. A. +. FLEET, formerly of Mexi-
co, now superintendent of Culver
Military Academy, of Indiana, be-
lieyes in discipline. He sent 105 boys
home one day last week for disobedi-
ence. Referring to this matter, the
following dispatch to the st. Louis
Post Dispatch, explains Col. Fleets
position: All day Thursday those who
participated in the celebration were
under arrest, while the faculy deliber-
ated upon their cases. From the first
Col. A. +. Fleet, principal Of the
school, took the position that the ac-
ton of the students was a breach Of
discipline that would bring the acade-
my into disrepute unless the young
linen who had been guilty Of II should
be dismissed. He did not recede from
the position during the long session Of
the faculy and his view finally tri-
umped. At chapel exercises Friday
the boys were marched in under guard
and informed that the faculty had
decided to expel them. In making
the announcement Col, Fleet declared
that the most important lesson the
boys could learn was subordination to
constituted authorities and an abb
horence of lawlessness. "The acade-
my" said he, "cannot afford to miss
the opportunity to teach this lesson if
all its cadets were dismissed in sup
port Of the policy. 1t would be bet
ter that these barracks be filed with
bats and owls than that they should
be filled with young men whose con-
conduct should defeat the purposes Of
the institution. Culver Military
Academy prides itself on its discipline
and it shall not be violated" In dis
cussing the action of the faculty Lieut..
w. p. Taylor, of Aurora, Mo-, fourth
year man, said: "We have nothing to
say in extenuation of our conduct. We
simply felt that the two men expelled
for leaving the barracks were harshly
dealt with and wished TO show them
that we stood with them. As it ives
Halloween, we did not see any harm
in a little celebration and we went to
the train. We were gone only an hour
and college discipline was not seriously
shattered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
COL. @. 3. STOKES
Tells the Ledger What He Thinks Of
the Future Of the Prohibition
Party in This State.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
mexico, Mo-, Nov. 0. kindly allow
me space to correct what l take to be
an unintentional mistatement In the
LEDGER Of yesterday. You say:
"In 1896 the Prohibition ticket in
Audrain county got sixty-two votes.
In 1900 it received sixty-one votes.
The truth is, that the Prohibition
party, or Mr.. Levering as the Presi-
dential candidate of that party in
1896, only received eleven votes in
Audrain county. The vote this year
for Mr.. Woolley is so, or gain of five
hundred and fifty per cent over the
vote of 1895. That year was the low
water mark of the Prohibition vote in
the United States from the fact of
the division of the party that year
and the terrible pressure by the old
parties to draw men back to their
former afiliation. Many of those who
voted with the Prohibition party be-
fore that time failing to get Office as
quickly as they expected, have re-
turned to more promising fields, but
the vote at this time, which is by far
the largest ever given for any national
candidate on that ticket, is made up
Of men who are not seeking office for
office sake, and are willing to stand up
and be counted for the sake Of the
country, God and humanity, whether
Office ever comes or not; and while |
do not claim to be a prophet or the
son of a prophet, yet, mark my predic-
tion: that the prohibition Of the
liquor traffic will be an issue in the
politics of this State and the United
States before two more Presidents
are elected In this country and that
Audrain county will increase her vote
several times the per cent. Of gain this
year before next century is very old,
Yours truly, CHAs. q. STOKES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15


Hon. @. Il. STOKES, of Mexico, Pro
hibition nominee for Governor Of Mis-
souri,, made an earnest fight for the
principles Of Prohibition and has
nothing TO be ashamed Of. There are
a great many more Prohibitionists IN
Missouri than the results show.
Thousands Of people believe In Prohi-
bition, but know that the ticket has
no show OF being elected and do not
care TO throw their vote away. While
Mr.. Stokes did not expect TO be elect
ed, he has a right TO be proud Of the
light he is waging for the cause Of
temperance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

AUDRAIN county Republicans are
happy and smiling these days,and they
have a right to smile and be happy.
An Audrain county Republican is a
lonesome proposition at home, and, as
a general thing, he does not complain
or become sour on account Of over
whelming majorities here, but when
the Republican party wins a national
victory he comes up smiling and the
Democrats have no objections and are
rather pleased TO see their fellow
citizens happy, although they would
much prefer it was otherwise. While
the Democrats and Republicans OF
Audrain county are as a general thing
loyal TO their party and their ticket
we are glad to know that the partisan
spirit does not run as high here as in
some places throughout the United
States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Brave Explorers

Like Stanley and Livingstone, found
it tharder to overcome malaria fever and
ague and typhoid disease germs than
savage cannibals; but thousands have
found that Electric Bitters is wonder
full cure for all malarial diseases. II
you have chills with fever, aches in back
of neck and head, and tired, worn-out
feeling, a trial will convince you Of
their merit. W. A.Null,of Webb, ILL.,,
writes "My children suffered for
more than year with chills and fever;
then two bottles Of Electric Bitters
cured them" Only so cents. Try
them. Guaranteed. Sold by ]. #,
Llewellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

REVIVAL services will be started in
he Baptist church in this city next
|abbath morning. The pastor, Rev.
|. J. Porter, will be ably assisted by
wo prominent ministers from Texas,
Rev. VIM. williams, who is noted for
his strong sermons, and Rev. Mr..
Brown, who is a famous singer OF
gospel hymns, accompanied by a
harp. These services should be largely
attended by the people of Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Miss Katherine Brennan, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Walker, of South Mexico,
was married to James E. Hopkins at
Sioux City, Iowa, last week. The
groom is in the service of the Mallory
Commission Company of Sioux City.
The bride formerly lived in Mexico
where she has many friends. The
wedding cermony was performed at
the church of st. John, the Baptiste,
and was double one, another young
couple taking the marital VOWS at the
same time. Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins
are stopping at the Vendome Hotel
In Sioux City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

WALTER WILLIAMS, editor Of the
|olumbia Ifer0ld, gave utterauce to
his sound bit Of philosophy the other
|ay in an address 20 the University Y.
n. @. A. "Fame has taken men from
he forge and the pillow handle, but
he has never yet reached over the
picket fence and yanked a dude out of
hammock
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

THE delegates from Mexico to the
Ttate meeting of the Kings Daugh-
|ers in st. Louis have returned home
much pleased with the convention.
They also received much encourage
bent about the prospects of the early
OF the home for aged
|omen I'm Mexico. This noble work
hould have the cordial support of all
riends Of the Kings Daughters and
ons throughout the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

MISSOURI is the banner Democratic
Btate, and Gov. A. M. Doekery is a
|tatesman of national reputation.
iOy. Dockery is broad, clean, able, and
viii make Missouri a magnificent
governor; and we predict that he viii
be a most prominent figure in nation
n politics. BY the way, Gov. Dock
|ry would make a grand president Of
these United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
MISSOURFS MAJORITY.
LATER RETURNS INDICATE MR..
DoCKREY's VOTE $4,000
OVER ALL.
DEMOCRATIC GAINS QUITE LARGE.
The Indications Are for Democratic
Majority in the Legislature of Fif-
ty Four on Joint Ballot-De-
mOcracy's Clean Sweep
in st. Louis.
DEMOCRATIC GAINS QUITE LARGE


Additional returns were received at
Democratic headquarters yesterday
which indicate a Democratic majority
in Missouri even greater than was es-
timated late Tuesday night. A con-
seryative estimate made by Chair
man Seibert last night places the ma
jority between $4,000 and 10000 with
the chance favoring the latter figure.
missouri is one of the best Demo-
cratic States in the Union, said Mr..
Seibert. Notwithstanding the at
tacks which have been made upon it
by the Globe Democrat and Mr.. Flory,
it has demonstrated its fealty to the
party which has conducted its
affairs for such long period. 1t has
given a majority of almost 10000 for
the Democratic ticket and yindicated
our position.
Returns yesterday from various por-
tions Of the State showed Democratic
gains in many counties. Not enough
figures were received to make a pre-
else statement of the actual majority.
Considering the Republican victories
in other states, the showing made in
Missouri is excellent.
Many visitors from other states
called at the headquarters yesterday
and congratulated Mr.. Seiberton the
result Of his campaign in the State.
Several kilograms were received from
prominent Democrats throughout the
State addressed to Mr.. Dockery con-
graduating him upon his success.
An accurate estimate OF the com
plexion Of the next Legislature, based
on returns received at headquarters
of both parties in st, Louis, gives the
Democrats majority of about 54 on
joint ballot.
The victory Of the Democratic city
ticket in st. Louis was greater than
had been expected by the most san
guine, every candidate being elected
by a safe majority,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Six 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 at ]. f. Llewellyn's drug
etnra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

We are glad to announce that Hon.
William Cowherd, of Kansas City, has
been elected to Congress. On account
II the local fight there it was feared
hat Mr.. Cowherd might be defeated.
William Cowherd is young Democrat
f great prominence, honest, fearless
|nd able. He is always found fight
ing on the firing line for the princi-
Pies Of his party. William Cowherd
would make a magnificent governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Talked With Hat Pin in Her Mouth.
ARLINGTON, MASS, Nov.5.-Mrs. Frank
Smith died at her home after pain
full illness.
A few weeks ago Mrs. Smith was as
sisting one Of her neighbors to tie on
hat. She attempted to talk with a
small hat pin in her mouth, which she
accidently swallowed. A doctor i'm
mediately was summoned and every
thing was done for her, but her con-
dition was such that her removal to a
hospital in Boston was advised. There
she was operated upon twice, by the
aid Of an X-ray, but she did not OBJ
tain relief.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

DoCKERY will make grand Worlds
Fair governor for Missouri and the
people of st. Louis should now pro-
Eeed to elect the same kind of a man
FOR Worlds Fair Mayor. The people
|f Missouri have shown by their votes
they are behind the proposed Worlds
Fair and a man should be elected
Mayor of st. Louis who will be credit
70 the Worlds Fair, the State and the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Cry MARSHAL j. II. LANE, should
be an example to Democrats in defeat.
No man works harder for the nominee
in and out of season than John IL.
Lane. But when the fight is over, no
matter whether victorious or defeat
led he is still a Democrat, ready and
anxious to line up for the next contest.
He does not find fault or abuse the
leaders but says; Let us get togeth-
er boys and try it again" F" With this
spirit In control of the party, success
is bound TO come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Editor Sees Wonders,

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 Salve convinced him 1t is
another worlds wonder. Cures piles,
injuries, Inflammation and all bodily
eruptions. Only 25c at ]. f. Llewell-
ynis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

c. A. GRAssELL, son-in-law Of DIR.
\. NJ, Patterson, Of this city, and a
|ery strong Republican, writes the
LEDGER letter from Allegheny City,
Pa, rubbing 1t in ON the editor OF the
LEDGER in great shape. Never mind,
Harley, you can't do II again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

The annual meeting Of the Wabash
Railway Surgeons Association met at
the Southern Hotel in st. Louis on
Wednesday, Nov. !. DR.. E S. Cave,
OF Mexico, was on the programme for
an address on, "Sprains Of the Ankle
Joint. y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

LINCOLN, NEB. Nov. 8. = Bryan
forwarded the following telegram at
noon to-day to President Mckinley at
Canton, o.:
"Hon. William Mckinley, Presi-
dent-At the close of another presi-
Dental campaign it is my lot to con-
gratulate you upon second victory.
sfWM. ]. BRYAN.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
blizzard in Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Nov. IA
blizzard is bearing down upon this
section. The weather has turned
cold and heavy snow storms are re-
ported from various places.
New Richmond, Wis, reports five
inches, with snow stillfalling, and the
wind is blowing a gale. 1888
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Thew Bet Their Socks.

WICHITA, KAN, Nov. 6-Jerry
Simpson has made a bet with a friend
by which, If Mckinley is elected, he
is TO 20 without socks, winter and
summer, for the next four years. If
Bryan is elected the friend will do the
same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
WHAT OF THE FuruREl

The Mexico LEDGER still insists
that there are enough Democrats in
the United States to elect President,
but somehow they don't seem to have
the faculty Of getting together and
presenting solid, unbroken front on
the firing line. The Democratic party
will continue to be the party Of the
people and will at once prepare for the
struggles of 1902 and 1904 The poll
cies will be shaped and the issues
defined by the regular Democrats in
regular conventions assembled. Every
Democrat will have the right and
opportunity to support such men for
leaders and favor such principles for
the platform as he may think best for
the party and the country. When
the platform is made and the leaders
named 1t viii be the duty and should
be the pleasure of every Democrat 70
vote the ticket straight. That's the
way to win. There. is no need of
fusion or entangling alliances of any
kind with any other party. There
are enough Democrats, as we said be-
fore, to carry the election in 1902, to
sweep the country in 1904. In the
meantime let us all reason together
in calm, conservative, frank and
open way, regarding the underlying
principles Of the party. There is no
cause for chickering's, back-biting or
personal abuse. Let us all do more
thinking and less talking; more work
and less blowing. After the Demo-
Gratis Of the nation have slept over
ther defeat and gone over the matter
in detail carefully, in the course of
time, platform based on live issues
will be formulated. Competent lead
ers will be named by majority of the
party-then let the minority cordially
abide by the result, and the victory
is ours. Could any proposition be
palmer? The platform will not suit
every Democrat and some nomi-
nee, as usual, will likely be persona
non grata to a number Of voters; but
if you expect to preserve your party
and through your party your country
you must abide by the will of the
majority.
The editor of the LEDGER never
scratched a ticket and has voted for
men who would not speak to him and
for men he would not speak to; but
they were the nominees OF his party.
Make your fight for your men and
your policy in your convention and
then all line up against the enemy.
The Mexico LEDGER was always
Iopposcu 70 rusion, but IN 1896 voted
for the three Populists on the Demo-
cratic ticket. We may favor some
particular policy for the party in 1902
or 1904; If so, from time to time we
will be found advocating what we
want, earnestly and honestly uphill
the time Of the convention, and after
that no man win be found working
harder than the editor of this paper
along the lines adopted by the major
ity, no matter whether our personal
views are adopted or not. The Mex
leo LEDGER wants the Democratic
party to win, and the writer was
never more in earnest about any prop
osition in his life and feels constrained
to believe that the grand old Demo
cratic party win rise above defeat and
become stronger and more powerful
for good government than ever before.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Geo. Kersting, Of Audrain county,
NO., was here and marketed 20 head
of choice 2ls pound hogs that sold to
the st. Louis Dressed Beef and Pro
vision Co., at s4.92l.
Mccarthy s. Hays shipping from Au-
drain Co., Mo-, were on the market
with a load of fine little LOIS pound
yearling steers that realized s5.55 per
100 pounds. Mr.. Courtney bought
them for the st. Louis Dressed Beef
Co.--Liue Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

GEN. JOE WHEELER has his eye on
/ seat in the Senate, and If he follows
bis usual course he win in due time
ccupy 1t. Senator Pettus, whose
term expires in 1902, will not be a
|andidate for reelection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

Lady Grand, a valuable mare by Ike
and owned by r. P. Moore, died this
morning Of spasmodic collie. She was
6 yeas old and had excellent quali-
ties to make a good show mare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Snow in Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TENN, Nov. s.-A sudden
change in the weather in this section
has caused a drop in the mercury to
2s degrees. Snow is falling and has
been for several hours and the ground
is covered with it tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

''I have used Chamberlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
find it to be a great medicine" says
Mr.. E. S, Phipps, of Poteau, Ark.
'It Cured me Of blood hux. / cannot
speak too highly Of it," This rem
edy always wins the good opinion, IL
not praise, of those who use it. The
quick cures which it effects even in
the most severe cases makes 1t a ia.
vorite everywhere. For sale by Buck
ner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15
Buckburger-P Preston.

Otis Buekburger, aged 81, and Miss
Eva Preston, age p, both Of Kansas
City, were married at the Office Of
Probate Judge S. NJ Edwards at $50
O'Clock Thursday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

The street car men of Pensacola,
Fla, are out on strike, because the
companies would not allow motormen
to use seats on the platforms of the
cars. The lines are all tied up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

''You'd better eat it Slow said
Johnny to the clergyman, who was
dining with the family. mamma
never gives more'n one piece o. pie. ~
Chicago Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-15

THE Democratic party stands for
principles which can never die; that's
|yhy the party cannot be killed either
|bv victory or defeat.