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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

z. W. MITCHELL, editor Of the Ne
vada Poa, was a college-mate Of the
editor Of the LEDGER in Westminster
College, Fulton, twenty-six years ago.
Col Mitchell in the Pos says: THE
all-around athletic prize at Westmin-
ster College was won by Mitchell
White, only son Of r. NJ. White, Of
the Mexico LEDGER. A quarter Of a
century ago the boys distinguished
father vas playing first base for the
best amateur ball team In the state
ca the grounds where the son has won
his h0n0rs. The boy has an heredi-
tary right 70 be an athlete and the
same right 10 be a good newspaper
man II be wishes 20 exercise it."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
mORreAsE TAX INVALID
Missouri supreme Court Declares
Against the Third Constitutional
Amendment.

JEFFERSON CRY, June 1s-The
supreme court in banc this afternoon
declared the third constitutional
amendment, adopted at the last fall
election, invalid in an opinion By
Judge Valiant This is the mortgage
amendment
The court holds that the amendment
Is In plain violation Of the fourteenth
amendment TO the constitution and is
Therefore, Unconstitutional and void.
There were two cases decided. They
were Russell and Others against Croy,
and Homes and others against cruy,
both from Buchanan county. The
court holds that the amendment was
legally submitted 10 the voters, in
that it was legally published in the
newspapers, and that it was properly
placed upon the Official ballot and ex-
planned at the election, but that 1t
violates the fourteenth amendment to
the constitution OF the United States
because it exempts railroad properties
from the provisions Of the law, and
does not make the taxes uniform. The
court is divided on the opinion. Judge
Robinson, Judge Brace and Judge
CAN'T concur with Judge Valiant in
declaring the amendment ~une0nstitu-
tional, while Chief Justice Burgess
and Judge Sherwood and Judge
Marshall dissent The majority
opinion holds.
The amendment proposed a great
change In the States method Of doing
things and had great possibilities for
good or harm. In brief, it proposed to
make people pay taxes according to
their interest in property. A man who
owns a building worth $4,000,
mortgaged for 5000, would have to
pay half Of the taxes. and the holder
Of the mortgage the other half. The
amendment says that a mortgage,
deed Of trust, contract or other obliga-
ton by which a debt is secured, shall,
for the purpose Of assessment and
taxation, be deemed and treated as an
interest in the property, in other
words, for the purpose Of taxation, the
mortgage and m0rtgagor are treated
as il they were partners and joint own
ers Of the property. Each would have
to pay taxes according to his interest.
If either neglected to pay his share
the other might pay all and thereby
acquire additional interest in the pro
perry. The prevent connivance that
would destroy the effect OF the amend.
ment, 1t was specially provided that
contracts by which the debtor was to
pay all the taxes should be null and
void. Lenders Of money said II the
amendment shall be held valid they
would increase the rate OF interest &c
make up for the additional cost Il
themselves II was intended that the
holders Of notes should pay the taxes
on them, but they generally escape 1t
and the legislatures Of nearly all states
have, in recent years, been studying
how to smoke out the holders Of these
notes and make them bear their share
OF the public expense. Kansas has
severe penalties, provided by statute,
for the holder OF a note not reported
to the assessor TO be taxed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

WELLsyuLLE, No, June 1.-THE
Western Union OIL Company'sd Dim has
reached a depth Of 80 feet. Since
Thursday last when the first vein OF
mineral was struck the drill had been
going through a soft substance sup
posedly soapstone, until l O'Clock this
afternoon, when hard TOck was again
struck. The first pumping after this
again showed lead and iron. Mineral
experts who are now here are greatly
encouraged at the prospect. Local
companies in MOberly, Martinsburg
and Wellsyile, are making arrange
ments 10 commence work at once. Be
sides the indications Of lead and iron,
which the pump shows, the surface u
the dump shows oil, which is apparent
10 the most superficial observer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20


THK LEDGER is glad 10 know that
the Teachers Institute is being well
attended. Every teacher In the county.
unless prevented by illness, should at
tend the annual institute. II is a
noticeable fact that the best teachers.
as a general thing, are those who take
the most interest in the institutes
and institute work. The LEDGER il
in favor Of paying good salaries 10 the
teachers, and at the same time we are
In favor Of having the very best Of
Teachers Audrain county is famou'
for its schools, and we are glad L
know that the institute held in Mexi
90 tends TO keep up our reputation
along this line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

We are glad to note that the meet
ing Of the young peoples society Of
tine Baptist Church is largely attended,
and the delegates are not only hav-
ing a most successful meeting, but
are delighted with Mexico and
our people. Mexico is getting a
splendid reputation as a convention
town, especially for school and church
bodies Our people are delighted with
our guests and our guests T pleased
with Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

THE appointment Of l. r. Wiley,
formerly Of this city, as Attorney
General Of the Philippine Islands, win
be received with great favor by the
people Of Missouri who know Mr..
Whitley best. We predict that Judge
Wiley viii give eminent satisfaction
and before long viii receive something
Y e better at the hands Of the ad-
miufstratign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

IL the marriage Of Miss Evans BOs'
Mexico loses one Of its lOvliest and
most accomplished young women
The LEDGER joins all Of our people il
extending sincere congratulations u
Mr.. and Mrs B. II. McGarvey, o.
Kansas Citv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

LEE MERwETHEE is in Kansas
City this week with the representa-
tives Of the POpnlist party, Public
Ownership party and Silver Republi-
can party. Mr.. Meriwether's inten.
tion is to organize a third party in
this state. This movement can only
hope 10 accomplish the embarrass-
ment II not the defeat Of the Demo
cratic party. The fight in grand old
Missouri Is between the Democratic
and Republican parties, and any third
party merely weakens the Democracy.
Every man who's opposed 70 the Re
publican party should line up with
the Democratic party and stand
square-toed with the Democracy In
is fight for the principles Of the
party. This STATE has had enough
fusion, enough going OF after "isms. -
Let the party stand sQ~uare-toed on an
old-fsshioned Democratic platform,
withogt any trimmings and the re-
suit Is sure 10 b. a glorious victory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

DIR. A. W. Macarthur, formerly !
partner Of J. W. Woodbridge In The
drug business in Mexico, No, now .
surgeon In the Regular Army, islocat
ed at Fort Yates North Dakato, sixty.
i've miles from a railroad Dr. Nc.
Arthur writes MT. Woodbridge while
Il is very lonesome out there he Is de.
lighted with his work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

GOV. A. NJ. DoCKEgY has appointed
Daniel O'Connell Tracey as coal oil in
Spector for St Louis; Benz. 7. Paxton
as coal oil inspector for Kansas City
and ChaS 2. Cargill as coal oil in'
spector foy st. Joseph, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
OuIV rs Cents a Year.

Until further notice the
Mexico Weekly Ledger will
be rs cents per year, cash in
advance, to new subscribers
who live in Audrain county.
10 those living out of the
county,sl per yearin advance
The Mexico Weekly Ledger
from now until January /
1902, for only fifty cents
cash in advance. Now is the
time to subscribe. Make your
subscriptions Immediately, as
this rate may be withdrawn
at any time.
June II, 1901.
r. NJ. White,
Editor and proprietor Mexico
Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

ID. =. Moore and wife ana John "
nm wife and daughter will leave m =
Iew DAYS for California. The party
goes Tor pleasure and viii visit The
principal cities Of the coast The LIN
CIR wishes them q pleasant trIp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
WHY WILL YOU GRUMBLE1
uopr ron MEN u0pE con womEN

trptaPsus uisfi. F falling d the womb. i one
q the most common forms u displacement and
may be known BY that bearing do~n. Of drag
ring sensation which every woman who suffers
from Il soon learns 10 ~recoenize- OtheF symptoms
arr pain &C weakness 10 the back and bones, some.
times a sense II 'eoneDess" oppfesslon 1T the pa
q the stomach, and, 10 very severe cases. a din
Guilty in evacuating the bladder aud bowels, palpi.
iaiiou q the heart. sadness. weakness Of thu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
mrs, NATION ON A
In Liberty She Rode o.
Round and Waved 10

LIBERTY, No, June Is
Nation, who went 10
thirty-fve years ago, ma
unexpected visit W-n,gh'
not do any smashing, "
her appearance on the
crowds were on the stree
and they followed her 10
saloons AS she was pas,
go-round Mrs. Nation ab
to take a ride and mounit
wooden horses. She Rar.
and smiled to the cr0Ed
around. She then VENT
house where she spoke sb
minutes The object Of be
she said, was to see be.
teacher, Prof. james Low
home she is spending the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

ONE o. the most interesting events
which took place during the meeting
II the National Editorial Association
81 Buffalo ;. T.. which was attended
~ representative newspaper men
from ever state ID the Union, was
tie presentation 4 8 barrel Of Mis-
seafi apples 70 the delegates By Chas
G. Bel, MissounS Commissioner Of
HaFtiUultaEal exhibits The apples
xere each wrapped in tissue paper,
and aere choice Missouri fruit and
our nader 81 kn0s shat that means.
You never So saCb snmbling among
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

The jury In the DR.. Kennedy mur-
der case failed 10 agree and was
yesterday discharged. The defense
will ask the District Attorney %
quaSh the Indictment, the state hav-
Ing nos twice failed % convict
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

QUITE a number from Mexico went
on the excursion 10 Jefferson City sun
day and report that there were several
DRINKS and three q four hghts.People
who participate in Sunday excursions
must expect this kind Of '~entertain'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

fTuH the sheihina mol Democrat
Miss Beth Patterson, daughter Of
Dr. Patterson, Of Mexico, and niece
OF MI. and Mrs. J.. W. Sigler. came
yesterday. She expects to 70 TO Shelby.
VILE today in company with DR.. r
II. slgler and mother, and will spend
several days with Mrs Abe Kemper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

This is an interesting subject be.
cause buggies are always in demand.
especially buggies that are Away
sold at reasonable price and are
guaranteed 10 give satisfaction Il
the user. Itpays TO sell vehicles thai
please the people. We think We sell
the rigs that MI the bin.
FERRIS & CAUTHORS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Rev. Father John }. Dillon, OF MeKi.
co held services in the Catholic Church
Sunday and returned home Monday
morning. He is the most popular
priest that ever visited Fulton. He
Is friendly with all classes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

The National Editorial Association
meets in Hot Springs, Ark. in 1902,
and the meeting for 1908 viii, without
doubt, be held in st. Louis during the
Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

There Is no economy int
soaps. Most all yellow OF
contain a large per cent
filing. Rosin has no was
ties whatever, but is used
as a filler and to make Id
City Self Washing soap
and viii go much iaTtSi
rosln-hlled soap and Do }
IL saves a vast amount q
much easier on new cloi.
much rubbing, Try it .
the wrapper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
SADDLE HORSES ARR,
Wei GATED Animal,
Find in St, LOuj, W. =,

c.assH ~ Louis Re-,
Saddle horses are Scars
A few good animals are !, I
there are not nearly eno my
the demand. Fancy sldsi.
gated and trained. A.
$500 to $500, accordIns |,
s~oundness. Perfect ani.. I
are n in st. L0r''
tremely hard 10 end. ,,s
not know where to o. !.
them. ~
According 10 two WELL,
men, there are two rs,si
scarcity Of saddle horses
about i've years ago bor,a
cheap that there was n.
them, and now Of what 4.
propet' age for a Saddls /.
merit there are none.
Another good reason +,
buyers for both the Upi,s.
English Army have iny,S.
and Kentucky, where n,
oilers are raised, and \,
everything in sight q
handsome bays, sorres
Intended to be ridden
equestrians and equestrp,
charging the Beers and n
der English and American.
i 1t may not be genenllrl
the finest saddle horses ipr
are bred at Mexico, No. !
laid and Black Squirrel 4
,of The highest awards Al,
were raised at Mexico
trainers Of saddlers ann
who can make a horse I'M
Sam Cohn, a well \
dealer, said of the scarclh
get plenty of cheap sadds
i here is a scarcity Of h
mails, such as our best ,
list Louis want, For a
horses were 50 cheap d
were raised. Now then
when we want them. I
AFmy has taken a lane
Them
b. S. Birkhead, anoth.
dealer, who has supplied
with some fancy riding d
81 attribute the scarrt
to the failure Of bred.
unem four or five yesr
they were so cheap Al
horse buyers have clearS
can get from 500 to &
riding horses whenever
one. There WAS a tin
could 20 up b. Mexico 40
load OF saddlers for the
other markets without
now II is difficult % 81
saddler.
"What do | regard as
for a good saddle bon
should say soundness,
gated 10 walk, trot gal.
Color does not make n
ence. / have an ordef
dapple gray. Good, sol.
however, more desirable
"The English buyeB a
walk, trot and canter
Louisans the hackers and
preferable
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
A Matrimonial Reunion.

WATERLOO, IA. Junel4-The Meese
matrimonial reunion association was a
unique affair. Several hundred men,
bers were present. r. Lockhart, former
member Of the State Legislature,
acted as ofHcer OF the day. Music was
furnished By the Woman's Band, Of
Waterloo and a number OF addresses
were made. Rev. Meese, who has
married about 5000 couples, started
the matrimonial association in 1896.
IL eompOses the couples be has mar
ried.
Light prints, SIC at Emmons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

the delegates, that each might secure
an apple. Col Bel during this month
shipped a car load Of Strawberries
which were the finest ever seen in the
State, to Buffalo. Col. Bel and the
other representatives Of Missouri who
are at the Buffalo Exposition are adj
yertising Missouri in a most success
ful, intelligent and gratifying way.
The Missouri exhibits are carefully
booked after and compare favoTably
with any on exhibition. The Com
mlssioners from Missouri placed the
Missouri delegation under many obi
cations for courtesies extended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

"See how they spafi.
they shine" Those An.
have q way Of looking Do
riding nice. Call and Sc,
FERRIS SO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Miss Bessie Hamilton, Of Fulton.
cane over Tuesday for a brief visit
With her aunt, Mrs Eliza Martin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

l. Bond, Of South America, and
Miss Wayne GefhardL Of Fulton,
we're married In his city By Rev. A.
A. Wallace Wednesday and they left
on the noon train for Cedar Rapids,
Iowa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

YoU are cordially invited 10 attend
the meetings Of the Baptist Young
Peoples Association at the Baptist
Church in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

The real reason for Mr.. Turley call
ing his daughter "Eighty-One'' is
that in spite Of the dry season in 1881
the Lord sent Mt. Turley at least this
one blessing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Mn. Arthur Iaul al
Bessie, Of Sc. Louis, arc q
Paul's parents, T, j. Hol
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

La me-" Leslie Ferris is back
again. Now Jeems you can have
Leslie tx that chain pump, put M
them CUTTERS and fix my old tea ket.
lie. dGwa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

There are very few men who arc FREE from every
ailmsnt You have yours. So many men safer
with pain days and weeks at a tins, 20 sisant
their work or business tired, weary, dragginc.
month after month, PERHAPS u9!ng what they cal
simple home remedies 10 ease the pain q quiet
the aiimsnt, somg,hins 10 "btses them up, or
buy some proprietary mixture recommended fo'
ia name which they decide to apply TO their
trouble, but with no idea that they nerd physi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

TIE Centralia C9arisr, which lately
put in a type-setting machine, has
gone back 10 handcompoSition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Mark W. Wood, Of McCune, Pike
county, would like to hear something
OF a missing horse. Some one drove
of with his horse, saddle and bride.
The horse was a sorrel, fifteen hands
high, seven years old, with a wire cut
on his left fore foot. Write to Mark
W. Wood, MeCune Station, Pike
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Just received A new line Of l5c and
DC aimiues which We viii sell for l2,c
as longas they last
BLUN's Day GOoDs SroRK
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

i~rritstius aud hnrtiuL In order to make 8 good JOB
q 4, the natural supports must be made to perform
tisir functions. II this Is done BY q proper cause
q treatment. everything will b. as coed a. new;
and the wonsn who fen that life was a weary DRAG
and not worth living will End II as sweet aud sun.
~ as before. This trouble Is one which requires
proper and persistent treatment as II cannot. In
most eases. be cured a. once. As the parts mast
hare Their proper nouiishment aud any one who
will promise ygu an Immediate cure In any "A
these uouhles j. more ~anxioas 70 get money fhau
solieitous ior yoar welfare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Mr.. and Ms McCubln, after a
pleasant visit in Fulton, returned to
their home In Laddonia last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

MnLulu Prince Kennedy sentenced
for ten years for killing her husband,
says she has received several offer:
from Theatrical managers. She may
consider them and go on the stage
after serving her sentence. The trial
Of her brothers and father is set fol
to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Two thousand bushels Of No. .
white corn; price, acc.
W. H. MULLINS,
Benton City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Dt; John $. POtu has the thanks Of
VIC LEDeEh for late California "a.
Pem d. Potts Is delighted win
Oai,lofnia, but always enjoys his
,eils back home to grand old Mis-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

knees and general e.
iauxtion. All these
symptoms ere sgnravA
ted By being much up
on the feet II thla
tronble Is allowed 10
contince IL RFows
worse and worse, untn
Il makes life 4 misery,
and wholly disables the
patient Though Pro
lapsus Is ~mosteommon
among eldeflyAnd mid
dle-aged women, even
girls are not EXEMPT
from II; aud some Of
the most pltiful cases
tfSsd ARE Of
This disorder Is often
the result Of too early
resumption Of activity
after childbirth; but #
nav also Be brought
about by strain or In
Jury. NOtime should Be
lost in treating 81. as
every day d delay adds
- The dimcuisy. Many
doctors have failed sig
nally In curing this
trouble, and have con,
fessed their failure BE-
Fesmting 70 all manner
81 props and underpln-
ming. all Of which are
hurtful when they BE-
come permanent fs-
lures. God made rs 10
one piece; and an addi.
uoaal piece Is not only
UuiEnuoa Int IL 4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

have a stray COW At my place. She
Is red with erumpled horns and white
ace HENRY SrowERs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

IL the meantime Rolla Wells is
making st. Louis one Of the best
mayors II has ever had.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

TIE prospect is fine for a good crop
Of corn in Missouri in spite Of the
late gsaS0Q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
the 2lst Day OF
1901.
TRUSTEES sI.

Whereas. Joseph C. Au
man. on the fsth day %
tan deed Of trust dulf
/ ennIrd ID tbe deed % tfl
CaanfY Ml&un. in booA
to The undersigned j
Effbed real estate si4a
y. Missouri t0rWii rf
Rive 90 acrcs IN nc
8uthwcst qaafter ttl ~
ter ~ o. section taf ..
u4 acres me north
quarter ~ Of The
@ritnn taenty=ciEhi
me nn, rage nine ol
WhIcA aid couvel
mearc the nymeui
aata nrrein DESCRIBED
Ionarh u Amistcad
rfne mmfi5e and uhef
aae an4 unfaA DOS
tee ~ The rrqaeai ~
nafa unl tefueer ile
SD I 0ciork p m M M
Friday, the Twslim IA
A. D. 1871
a ne cess front enai
H3rIoo Aadnin C3ahl
1890 aerrhed puTIefu
sAGv6@-s Hdfer Cor 80
sd costs q sfscat.nf
nsrieo No. Jons %
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20
sHERIFFs Sal

BY virtue and auth0lll
OF taxes ISSUED
fee OF the Clerk oil q
Of AudTaln county, MIS-.
able at the June term
u and to me directs
the State OF Missouri 2
and tothe use Of J. u w
tor Of the Revenue OF w
leo Audrain county, %
Missouri, against Ge0Ig !
/ have levied upon ano
title, Interest Of VI
n. johnson OF, in and 0u
described real estate, iG
The east part Of SUI
l45l In lot thirty-SiI
lying and being in The
Audrain and State Of MN
viii, on 81.
the 2lst Day Or
1901,
IL being the 18th DAY
OOurtof said county bel.
Of nine O'Clock In the 10Y
In the aiternc5
at the east front Courl =
the City OF Mexico, eou8'
sell the Sans
as may be reql
70 the highest
n hand lsublect 70 az
nd eosis QUlNQ
Sheriff Of Audrain OVu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

DAYS until arrangements are
made to give Mexico fair next fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

II is now against the law to beat
the slot machines
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

Closing out 3 lot Of bOc and liz
shirts , for o., Al Emmons,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

See how nice, look how comforta.
bic our buggies and surries re,roomy,
neat, and strictly up-to-date.
FERRIS & CAUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

have bad dreams startled in your sleep, and
awake out Of a dream very much frightened
singing pain in The breast; no appetite; hate 50
eiety; rather Be alone. Do you know what causes
you TO feel like this This condition will not i'm.
prove Of its own accord, but instead you will grad.
uaily Rrt worse, and eventually end in decline. In.
sanity sud death.
Many cases Of continued years q misery coaid
be prevented BY ~atiertion TO these warnings. and
many vino become invalids could r. made sirunr.
healthy and helpful BY proper treatment
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-20

tAhn httcAhDAN AaN1N
people do not seem to
know or appreciate
that II The body or sys-
ten vas in good order
their pains and dis
aRbancss would pass
away, and AL Of those
symptoms OF warnings
o be gone Yoar
symptoms may be
summed up in a few
words; There is q pain
seross he small Of your
back; blue rings under
your Eyes; specks BE-
fore your eyes YOU
sleep does not rest you
you get up in The morn
ing feeling tired; your
min At times wanders:
your memory is poor;
you are losing flesh
h~ollowed-eyed whites
Of your yes are yellow
hair falling out, and
has a dry. liieless, dead
appearance; you are
fearful. always expect
ing the worst 70 hap
ran. rarw unrwoua w1u