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The Conservative, 1901-05-02
The editor of
T HE CONSERvA-
TIVE acknow l.
edges, first and
BIRTHDAY
PRESENTS.

foremost, among birthday presents,
beautiful palm from his long time
friend, w. J. Hesser, wholesale grower
Of palms and ferns at Plattsmouth,
Neb., where Horticulture first made
Judgement through the intelligent efforts
of this pioneer foriculurist. After an
acquaintance of more than forty years,
this palm, brought to the Office in per-
son, is accepted with the most grateful
and sincere emotions of regard.
Other remembrances, in the form of
cigars and champagne, are acknowledged
without naming the donors. This
caution is to preclude onslaughts upon
their homes and places of business by
hatchet-w welding viragoes.
The splendid gold pencil, very ornate,
and of very beautiful and peculiar de-
sign, from Mr.. L. M. Hamburger, presi-
dent of the Chicago Athletic Club, came
in good condition and will be devoted
to writing, athletically, in favor of plant
ing truths and planting trees. Several
other unique remembrances are in hand,
and all of them are hereby en- mdsse
thankfully acknowledged.
The Conservative, 1901-05-02
THE CONsERvA-
TIVE is delighted to
learn from tn e
chic f of Bryan
POSSIBLY IN
PERPETUITY.

archy that he sis not planning for an
other presidential nomination" In
recent manifesto for circulation among
his disciples, he, "the peerless" how
ever, thus modestly and delicately
alludes to the possible perpetuity of his
candidature, but incidentally remarks
that if he were earnestly pursuing a
third nomination for the presidency he
"would not be editing paper" and
diffidently admits eff I ever become
candidate again, it will be because it
seems necessary for the advancement of the
principles to which I adhere"
This is really refreshing. 1t ought to
arouse, encourage, and inspire every
Bryanarchist in the country to begin
Immediately and zealously to labor for
his denomination. The crowd who be-
lieves in "the advancement of the prin-
ciples to which he adheres," will find it
absolutely necessary to again nominate
this matchless apostle of sixteen-to-one-
ISM
Further along, in his most recent pro-
nunciamento, this meek and Moses-like
leader, with delicious JUNCTION, assuag-
ingly declares: 81 shall, however, take
an interest in politics for several years
yet, if live, and can be relied upon to
support those who, as candidates, advo-
cate democratic principles and who can
The Conservative, 1901-05-02
On the 7th day of
May, there is to
be, at Omaha, q
great feed of the
THE FEAST OF
UNREASON.

most rabid populists in the country
Among the distinguished masticators,
selected for the destruction, on that
occasion of viands, fruits, and whatever
else can be included in dollar plate
spread mot, of course, omitting soup,
in which they have skillfully padded
at tines, the most illustrious names
are Allen, Bryan, Weaver and Sockless
Jerry Simpson, Bill Dech and Poynter,
who have long been distinguished as
nominees and representatives of that
partisan agglomeration, classified as
populists. The principal object of the
banquet is to devise ways and means by
which more permanent, official subsis-
tence may be secured to the principal
agitators and promoters of that dynamic
appetite, which impels these great
men, with insistent vehemence, to urge
themselves upon the people for high
legislative and executive positions.
Another object may be, to give the
country political lexicon, in the inter-
ests of Bryanarchy. This possible die
tionary will have patent definition for
the term democracy. 1t will be
written by an illustrious exemplar of
polypartyism, gentleman who can run
on three different platforms, as the
nominee of three different political
organizations, and, at the same time,
look the public in the face, and de-
nounce, as anything but a democrat,
any voter who opposes either platform,
or either nomination.
After the banquet, it is hoped that a
knowledge of democratic principles, may
be more generally diffused among the
people than ever before, for the reason
The Conservative, 1901-05-02

Entered at the postofice at Nebraska City,
Neb., as Second Glass matter, July 20, 1895.
The Conservative, 1901-05-02
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A JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE DIsCUSsION
OF POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIOLOGICAL
QUESTIONS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
Fought for Her child,

CLEVELAND, o., July 23.-Mrs.
Katherine King, of Dover, attacked
the foster father Of her son in the
Cleveland Probate Court and was
choking him when bystanders
went to his assistance. Mrs. King
came into court to complain that Ed
ward @. Trayers, also of Dover, had
refused to relenquish his guardianship
OF her 14-year-old boy. Trayers AYERS
that when Mrs. King obtained a d.
vorce from her husband, she consented
to his adopting the boy. This was
three years ago. Now Mrs. King wants
to rescind her action and gain control
Of the boy.
The testimony in the case has been
partially heard, and Judge White
continued the hearing until Friday.
The boy had stated in his testimony
that he was satisfied with his foster
parents home, and did not wish to
leave it. Mrs. King listened to this
testimony, exhibiting her disapproval
several times in a mild way. When
the case had been passed she walked
around the trial table and made for
the boy. He lodged her and started
to run out of the room. Trayers at
tempted to interfere, when Mrs. King
turned on him, She grasped him by
the neck and was choking him when
they were separated by bystanders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
81. Lonis live stook Markat.

Sr. LOUIS, July 23.-The supply of
beef steers of all weights has not been
equal to the demand. Beef and
butcher steers sold from 1920 to 1856;
butcher heifers from $3.50 to $3.50,
veal calves from s2.l5 to IS; stockers
and feeders from s1.s5 to $3.50.
Hogs-The top Of the market was
1921 and the bulk Of the hogs above
100 lbs. average sold at $685. to 1896,
as against SO. III for the top and $50
to $500 for the bulk on Monday. Fair
to good heavy hogs, 24O lbs. average
and above, sold at $685. to 1921;
medium weights, 100 to 24O lbs, sold
at $3.50 to s6.1O, the bulk at 500 to
1896; lights, $50 to 100 lbs, sold at
$500 to 1886, the bulk at 49, 80 tos5.s5;
light lights, 100 to $50 lbs. average,
sold at s4.60 to $500, the bulk at 1925
to 1915; pigs under 100 lbs. sold at
1925 to $40; heavy culls sold at $3.50
TO 1926. Good mixed hogs at s5.65 to
s5.s7I, and common to fair mixed lots
at 1925 to 1915.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
LADDONIA ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, July 23.-Mrs. A.
NJ. Bosard spent Sunday near Wanda.
liza.
Mrs. Strauther Underwood returned
Monday from a months visit it St
Louis.
T. B. Ford and Jim Smith left Sun.
day for Indian Territory.
Nelly Quick came up from st. Louis
last Monday to visit her old home.
Doctor Ed Barton recently went tc
the state Of Oregon. He writes back
that he will probably locate there.
Romola Peacock is visiting the home
OF her uncle, Joe johnson, near adi.
sonville.
Miss Kitty Shirk, Of st. Louis, visit
ed q month at the home Of her uncle,
Doctor Glass, near here recently.
Miss Anna Russell Underwood, Of
Worcester, is visiting in st. Louis.
Mr.. Supple, the Assessor, was looking
after the value Of property here last
week. Every one is well pleased with
this Official.
A special meeting was held at the
Baptist Church last Sunday and prayer
was offered for rain.
Water is getting scarce and stock Is
being shipped out by the car load.
Mrs. v. Boman returned home from
Columbia last Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
THE D D HORSE.
The Champions ofthe World Will be
at the Missouri State Fair.

For a number Of years Missouri has
owned the champion saddle stations
Of the world, and the prominence she
has attained in breeding these equine
beauties warrants the assurance Of an
extraordinary exhibition OF fine ami
mails, unsurpassed in excellence, at
the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia,
Sept. 9-13.
The exhibition Is certain to be
most creditable to the horse-breeding
industry of the State. The most
liberal premiums are offered in the
saddle ring, 500 alone being hung up
for champion saddle horse and $50 for
second prize.
There win also be a grand exhibit
tion Of roadsters and carriage horses
a class Of animals In which Missouri
also excels and for which liberal
premiums are offered. The horse
show will certainly be one Of the
great features of the Missouri State
Fair and the saddle ring win be one
Of the chief points Of attraction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
RoWENA ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
RowENA, July 23.-Rev. Mr.. San
ford is conducting a protracted meet
ing at Maple Grove Church.
Geo. Vanlandingham, ST., sold % hogs
to r. O. Peck at $50 per hundred.
Virgil S~ansberry has a new wheel.
T. d. Fountain was the guest of his
sister, Mrs. J. ]. Walker, last Mon.
day.
John Suddeth, Of Illinois, was here
last week and purchased 2S head d
cattle from Mr.. See at 500 per head,
Mr.. Suddeth is going to stock his i'm
mense farm.
A lawn party was given at the home
OF Thos. Combs Thursday night in
honor Of MI. Combs son, Loren. AL
present spent a most enjoyable time
Hugh Hollenshead and sister, Miss
Pearl, left last week to visit their sis.
ter, Mrs. Edwards, in Oklahoma.
T. J. Rowe shipped a a load Of
cattle to Chicago Monday night.
Miss Olive and Earl Riggs, Of Wells
vile, are the guests Of their grand.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Turner.
Several young people Of this neigh
borhood attended the lawn party Civ.
en- at the home of Mr. Griffin, neal
Centralia, Saturday night.
Jas. Yeager, Of Hollensyille, has
purchased the mail route from G. A.
Golf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
%S1OO.OOO,OO0 Damage.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, July 23.-
Basing calculations upon last years
crop productions in Missouri, the
State Labor Bureau here approx.
mately estimates that the crops in
Missouri have been damaged 800, 900,
900 this season by the drouth since
the 18th of last April.
The State Department estimates
that 20 per cent. Of the corn crop
would be saved If the drouth was
broken within a day o. two. This,
however, is a high estimate, and the
usual figures are placed at 10 per cent.
Oats is a total failure. Rye and
barley are damaged more than so per
cent. Potatoes at least so per cent.
Hay is estimated to be damaged rs
per cent. Cotton is only raised in the
southern counties and has not been
injured to any extent. Flax is total
loss. According to the above figures,
the State will lose over $65, 200, 900 on
her principal production, besides the
loss which will affect the minor prod
ucts raised in Missouri, estimated at
S35. 900, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
VERY ANNOYING.
This Hardly Expresses What Mexico
People Say Of it.

ANY itchiness Of the skin is annoying.
Little danger in itching skin dis
eases,
But they make you miserable.
Doan's Ointment IS a never-failing
cure
For piles, eczema, all itching
troubles.
Mexico citizens endorse it.
Mr.. Joseph Brown, Of East Prone
made street, says: IL had some form Of
eczema on my back and legs for several
years and often suffered untold misery.
l tried remedy after remedy, but did
not get the desired relief / sought. /
saw Doan's Ointment advertised at
Bnckner s. Whitney's drug store, and
| believe the first application gave me
ease. / will be only too pleased to
coroborate the above in a personal
interview"
For sale by all dealers; price 50 cents.
Foster-Milbun Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
Fatal Jump From q Train

INDIANAPOLIS, July 22.-Miss Jennie
Clark, the ~1s-year-old daughter Of Jno.
Clark, a cement work contractor, liv-
ing in Lawrence, was found dead at
the side of the track about half a mile
west Of the village early this morning.
Her skull was fractured at the base OF
the brain. Miss Clark went on an ex-
cursion to Benton Harbor yesterday
morning in the company Of George
Negley. They returned to Lawrence
early this morning. Both started to
leave the train, but Miss Clark missed
her fan and started back after it.
Before she could again reach the steps
the train started. 1t is believed she
tried to get of the rapidly moving
train
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
AUTOMOBILE G
Speed Contest Of the Horseless Carri-
ages at the Missouri State Fair,
September 9-13,

One Of the greatest attractions at
the Missouri State fair to be held at
Sedalia, Sept. 9-l3, is the exhibition OF
automobiles and the races Of the
horseless carriages.
On Monday there will be an exhibit
ton on the mile track of automobiles,
which will include the various kinds
propelled by gas, electricity, steam,
naptha and gasoline. On Tuesday
there will be a mile race between
horseless carriages. On Wednesday
there will be a half mile race and
fancy automobile track work. On
Thursday there will be a two mile
race by automobiles and on Friday
there will be a fancy automobile track
exhibition.
Bicycle races will be sandwiched be-
tween the automobile races as fol-
lows: On Tuesday a mile and a two
mile bicycle race. On Wednesday a
half mile bicycle race and a tandem
bicycle race. On Thursday, a one
mile, open, bicycle race and q two
mile tandem bicycle race. On Fri
day half mile and mile bicycle races.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
TAKES NOBODY's DUST.
Imperial Missouri viii Give an Ex'
hibitiOn That VIII Astonish the
World.

The breeding interests of Missouri
stakes nobody's DUST says the Lie
Stock Indicator. The magnificent Mis-
souri, herds, for which the people Of the
nation throw up theirhats where they
are shown in the best company Of the
world, have now a place Of exhibition
within their own State at the Mis-
souri, State Fair, at Sedalia, Septem
Der 9-13, where their superiority will
be brought home to the people of the
State.
The Missouri State Fair will demon
strate to Missourians, and all visitors
from abroad, the unlimited agricul.
tural possibilities of the State, the
fabulous wealth of her mines, the
magnitude and advantages Of her IN
industrial arts, stimulate State pride
and loyalty to the States industries
and her institutions automatically in
crease her commerce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
TAX SUITS SETTLED.
The Chicago & Alton Railroad Com.
pany Does the Right Thing by
Audrain County.

The tax suits brought by the Col.
lector Of this county against the Chi
cago & Alton Railroad Company fol
the balance due on the taxes for the
years 1899 and 1900, have been settled,
Col. f. d. Tracey, Tax Commissioner
of that company, and George Robert
son, special counsel for the Collector
and Audrain county, made a settle.
ment with the approval Of the county
judges, by which the county receives
49, 1856.
The trouble has been principally due
to errors in assessments made by the
State Board of Equalization and the
company showed its good faith in the
discharge of its obligations by paying
a portion Of the taxes on which it had
been decided, it was not liable.
The LEDGER congratulates the com
pany and the county upon the con
clusion Of law suits which might have
terminated in a long and expensive
litigation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25

Ell RENO, Ok, July 23.-This has
been the busiest day at the registra-
tion booths since they we're opened
for business, and all booths were kept
open until 8 O'Clock tonight.
1t is reported here that the Rock
Island will land eighteen train loads
Of people here tonight and to-mor-
row.
A townsite company was organized
here to-day, composed exclusively Of
ladies. Some Of them, the most prom
inent ladies of Oklahoma, are con-
nected with the enterprise. They
propose to build a town in the Conan
che country, every lot in which will be
actually owned by women.
Last night a band Of thugs, dis
guised as officers, robbed a number Of
men in the outskirts Of the city. They
secured a large sum Of money.
This evening a family named Rob
bins, from Paola, was discovered in
starving condition. 1t is thought
that the father and a 1O-year-old boy
will die,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
Situation Hourly Growing Worse

COLUMBIA, Mo-, July 22.-The heat
and drought situation in Missouri Is
now more terrible than before. AS re.
~peatedly stated here by the govern
ment and state authorities on weather
and crops; the recent rains, which
caused 50 much encouragement for a
few days, have been of no avail. The
terrible heat has continued with In
creased fury, and II any good whatever
was done by the showers 1t was only
temporary.
Conditions have now assumed an as
pect that is almost terrifying. Allhope
is being abandoned, and the long,
hard struggle Of man against nature
Is closing. The crop outlook is now
much worse than at any time this
season, according to hundreds of re-
ports received here from correspon-
dents in all sections Of the state. The
terrible deficiency Of nature is causing
death and ruin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
URGED TO sow ANOTHER CRoP
Missouri Farmers Advised to Take
Precautions to Secure Feed.

ST.. Louis, July 2l.-Norman ]. Col
man, former Secretary Of agriculture,
who has been receiving for the last
week full reports on the hay crop
from all the agricultural domains of
Missouri and Kansas, asserts that this
is the most disastrous time that has
visited the country for a generation.
He has advised the various farmers
associations Of this State to begin
sowing at once a second grass crop,
which, it is recognized, will be Deepen
dent on the drenchings Of a long rain.
1.-THE conditions right now are much
more dangerous than they were one
week ago." said Mr.. Colman, 1.-THE
failure Of the great pastures of the
State to feed the stock dependent
upon them for life has made the beef
unfit for the market. Mutton has
suffered in the same way.
"Many farmers are needing the adj
vice to plant turnips, grass, barely
and even wheat. OF course, the sue
cess of the experiment depends on the
promised rain. There is now no relief
for the pasture grass that was planted
early in tine season. This has been
destroyed. Nothing remains but to
make an attempt to stem the disaster
by sowing a second supply of feed for
the Stock.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
O N BRANCH ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LONG BRANCH, July 24.-Thc dry
weather is still continuing; things II
this nelghborhood are almost gone
water of every kind is very scarce and
gloom is on the faces Of our people.
Rev. Nj. Hatcher is visiting rela'
tives here.
Mrs. Hubert HALEY has been very
sick, but we are glad to state that shC
is much better at present.
These hot days have been the mean
of circulating the shirt-waist fad
here among our boys. We delight t.
see them them trying to keep com
Portable.
A prayer service for rain was hello
at Long Branch Church Sunday; quit
a crowd was present; Rev. Mr.. Hatcher
delivered a discourse at night.
G. @. HALEY, of Galloway county
is still in our midst.
MI. Heiney and wife are of on a two
weeks visit near L~eesburg,
Bert Berrey has gone to Kansas foI
a while.
Miss Carrie Price, wo has been visit
ing friends and relatives on Young
Greek, has returned home.
Miss Alma Patterson is in Centralii
visiting Prof. Ed Patterson and wife
The protracted meeting at Midwa!
Church will begin Tuesday night be
fore the First Sunday in August
A series of meetings are being helC
at Maple Grove.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
Obituary.

DIR. B. #. Roberts, son of CUTLER
and Mrs. M. A. Roberts, was born in
Audrain county March IA, 1874, and
died in Kirksville July IS, 1901, after
an illness Of about six months For
three years he.attended Middle Grove
College, then in charge of his breth-
rem, Isom and B. c. Roberts. After
wards, entering the American School
OF Osteopathy at Kirksville, from
which he graduated Feb. 2S, 1900. He
located at once at Lincoln, ILL.,, where
he built up a large practice and where
within n year his health began to
fail, due no doubt to oyerwork. He
was brought to Kirksyille by his nurse
March 31st Of this year, when he was
continually attended by his mother
and his brother, Isom, but his disease
was Of such a nature that recovery
was impossible. His body was laid to
rest in the family burying ground be-
side that Of his father at Liberty
Church in this county, funeral SER
vices being conducted at Kirksville
by Rev. Fl. A. Northcutta and at Lib
erty Church by Rev. A. W. Koken-
doffer.
His life was an exemplary one. He
was a Christian from his youth up.
Religion was with him an innate
principle. An obedient boy, a good
citizen, a successful physician and yet
but q years of age tells little, but sug-
gests much. He carried his religion
with him through boyhood and college
days, and into his profession, ven to
the organization Of a Y. NJ. @. A. in
his own Office. Being thus a devoted,
jealous Christian, he could endure his
sufferings with patience and say In
his dying moments: CAN is well with
me now. 1 know it." He bequeath-
ed one-half his estate, which will
doubtless be large from a successful
electrical invention in which he was
interested, to church and benevo-
lences. He leaves bis mother, one
sister, Mrs. Surber, of this county and
three brothers, Isom, pastor Of the
Christian church at Marceline, Drs.
B. @. end Arthur, located at Lincoln
and Delevan, ILL.,, to mourn his early
decease, though they mourn with
great hope. For such an n "Deatf
has lost its sting and the grave its
victory X.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
Advertised letter.,

List of letters remaining In the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending July 25, 1901, which II NOT
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the dead letter Office at Washing.
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please say advertised"
Bell, K; Bruver, Basil; Ballard, f.
NJ; Campbell, Mrs. Minnie; Dadvid-
son, N; Flood, VIM; johnson, Ed.
ward; johnson, ]. O.. Level, James d.;
Lane, Matte; Moore, E. p; Massey
Mrs. L.; Parsons, J.. a.; Ramsey, II. s..
Roberts, Mrs. G. NJ; Underwood, Geo
NJ; White, George; Williams, Ed.
McOlhan, Eddiei Shaw, Mamie.
WIN. TRELOAR. Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-25
sPR1NG s ITEMS

COTTONWOOD SPRIN GS ITEMS
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
COTTONWOOD SPRINGS, July "a
Hot stuff; weather and water has an
upward tendency. If rain does not
come o the lightning bug is liable
TO set the grass on fire.
A new arch is being put over the
gate leading to the Catholic GENE.
terry. Contractor Carrico is doing the
| work.
The Newberry brothers are at work
in Mr.. Peck's coal mine. Some good
coal is being brought to the surface.
Parties are warned not to cast goo
goo eyes while visiting the Springs
Please remember this. 1t is only the
prospective candidate for Office that
is allowed to do a little casting ant
rush the growler on the side.
Logan Bybee is dealing in hay quite
extensively.
Mexico and Centralia crossed bat
on the diamond Sunday. The Mexico
team had a walk-over.
Col. John R.Luckie is a daily visito'
here. He and the writer are Don Il
give a luncheon to a few select friends
A number Of farmers west Of her,
are moving their cattle to market
Joseph Tate, MeridethArmistead ant
Oscar Bennett have all sold theii
calves, but not for 81 a head.
Get your permit and call and dill
your bill.
Among the many handsome car
riages to be seen at the Springs dali.
is that of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brock
Mr.. Brock is a lover Of fine horses, fin
clothes and good water.
From thenumber Of handsome gown
being made by one of our society younI
ladies we should judge that a weddinI
is soon to occur. We are aequainteI
with both the is-to-be bride and groom
but not for the world or CottonwOO'
Springs would we divulge their name:
at is a way we have"
Judge J. B. Hooton has a Twin
spring Of water on his farm, which
as clear as a crystal and pure as snow
A great many people out here ar
suffering from that tired feeling an
Others are troubled with the dropsy.
There are now three springs on tn
G.. Week farm-C Cottonwood ,CypheI
and the Gusher, at which many cit
Eens Of Mexico call and dip their bill