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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
SMALL Poxs PRESENT SPREAD.
Neglect Of Vaccination the Cause, Says
DR., shrady-How Often One
Should be Vaccinated.

physicians agree that widespread as
small pox is and not only In this coun-
try, but in England and in France as
well, there is no danger Of It's assum-
ing the Scourge-like form it once did.
Vaccination has removed that dam
ger. Speaking on this subject nr.
Geo. #. Shrady said
'The course of the present spread Of
small pox is not far to seek. For years
we enjoyed a comparative immunity
from the disease Out Of this immu-
nifty grew carelessness and negligence.
"People forget what gave them i'm
munity and quit getting yaccinated.
A large population thus existed that
was open to small pox contagion.
'lt runs like wild fire in dry grass,
small pox does when once it starts.
All that 1t needs is the fuel and then
the fire spreads. 1t seems now that
there is a large amount Of small pox
fuel.
''Of course 1t will be stamped out,
for people will become awakened to
the necessity Of getting vaccinated.
But in the meantime there will be a
great number of persons who will suf-
fer from the disease.
Ignorance and the anti-vaccina-
tion crankery have their share OF the
blame to bear in providing the large
amount of material there now seems
to be for small pox to work upon. But
sheer negligence, born of immunity
from the disease, is responsible for a
great deal of 1t.
'In England the characterization
propaganda has had a good deal of
effect Of late In preventing people
from making themselves immune
from small pox. The same propaganda
here has done sufficient mischief. 1t
is wholly un warranted.
"With proper vaccine matter and
with proper cleanliness and aseptlc
conditions, vaccination is entirely
without risk.
"There is, l am afraid, good deal
of popular misapprehension as to the
length Of time a person who has been
vaccinated is immune from small pox.
There is absolutely no means of de-
termining this. 1t varies with every
individual.
"There are some people who are i'm
mune to small pox even though they
never have been vaccinated. And
on the other hand, there are those
who are not immune even a year or
less after vaccination. l know one
physician connected with the Health
Department who vaceinates himself
every month. Many physicians are
vaccinated every year.
''If you are vaccinated and the vac
cinatiOn takes you may be sure that
had you been exposed to small pox
and in a receptive condition it would
have taken also. There is no safety
except in vaccination.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

]. NJ NioKLEs and W. L. Kent are
doing a splendid work in looking af-
Der the deserving poor Of this city. II
you have any cast-oif clothing OF any
character leave IL with these gentle.
Bnen and they will place it where
lt will do the most good. There are
quite number Of needy In this city
who are deserving and we trust our
people will give this matter their at
4anflan
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
A Firemau's Close Call

"Istuck to my engine, although every
jointached and every nerve was racked
with pain, " writes @. W. Bellamy, To-
connective fireman, Of Burlington, Ia,
81 was weak and pale, without any ap-
petite and all run down. As was about
TO give up,I got bottle ofElectric Bit
ters and, after taking it, l felt as wellas
l ever did in my life. "weak, ,sickly, run
down people always gain new life,
strength and vigOr from their use. Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by j.
+. Llewellyn. Price so cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they oanno
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blooS
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure .
you must take internal remedi 8. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken Internally, and acts directly
on the blood an mucous surfaces Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure is no, quaek medicine. It was pre-.
scribed by on Of the best physicians ia thii
country for years, and Is a regular description
Il is composed Of the best to los known, com
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting d.
reotly on the mucous surfaces The perfect
o mbination OF the two Ingredients is what pro
due 8 such wonds al results In curing Catarrh
Send for testimonials free.
F.J, CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold BY druggists, 7bc.
Halls Family Pulls are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
WIN. H. MAYFIELD, JR, DEAD.
Only Son of DR.. W. H. Mayiield Was
the Victim of Lung Trouble.

From the st. Louis Post-Dispatch
William II. Mayfield, Jr., the only
child of Dr. W. II. Mayfield, died at
the Mayield Sanitarium Tuesday
night from lung trouble, from which
he had suffered for nearly a year. He
had recently returned from Arizona,
where he went In the hope of being
restored to health.
Mr.. Maytield was 20 years old, and
graduated from Smith Academy last
spring. He had intended to enter
Barnes Medical College In the fall,
but was obliged, instead, to leave the
city for his health.
The funeral win be held at theThird
Baptist church next Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock, and young Mr.. Mayfield's
classmates at Smith Academy will act
as pall-bearers. Rev. W. J. William
son will conduct the services.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
A TEXAS WONDER.


One small bottle Of Hail 5 Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities Of the kidneys and bladder In
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles in children. If not sold
by your druggist win he sent by mail
on receipt Of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. E. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. box 62s,
st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and BucIner &
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
MissOuri's Next Governor.

frOm Tue JeuefSOn Clty IrlDune.
1t has been many day since there
were as many prospective candidates
for Governor so far ahead. For the
past four or five campaigns the candl-
dates have been limited to two or
three, and several of them have been
walkovers. But although the contest
is two years off, the woods are filling
up already and will probably be swarm
ing when the time Of nomination ar
riyes.
Here is partial list of those already
suggested:
L. @. Grow.
w. S. Cowherd.
S. b. Cook.
@. f. Cochran.
j. NJ. Seibert.
John A. Lee.
NJ. L. Benton.
]. II. Whitecotton.
James A. Reid.
James I. Lloyd.
Robert P. Williams.
And more are to follow. Unless
some Of them faint by the way the
voters will have abundance Of materi-
al from which to make choice.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

A ST. Charles county bachelor re.
cen tly died. Despite the large num-
Der OF his relatives, his large estate,
valued at about $4,000, was left for
the organization Of cemetery associa.
tion. The names Of the men 10 be-
come parties TO the organization were
named In the will and instructions
we're given for the formation Of the
company, setting apart and preparing
the cemetery grounds
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
Bilious Collie.

II. Sewer, carpenter and builder
of Kenton, Tenn, when suffering in
tensely from an attack of bilious collie,
sent to a nearby drug store for some
thing to relieve him. The druggist
sent him bottle Of Chamberlaln's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
three doses Of which effected a perma-
nent cure. This is the only remedy
that can be depended upon in the most
severe cases Of collie and cholera NOR
bus. Most druggists know this and
recommend it when such med icine is
calle d for. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

~ was just about gone, writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson, Of Laurel Springs,
N. Q. ~ had consumption so bad that
the best doctors said l could not live
more than a month, but began to use
Dr.. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured by seven bottles and am
now stout and well" It's an unrivaled
life-saver in consumption, pneumonia,
la grippe and bronchitis; infallible for
coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever,
Group or whooping cough. Guaranteed
bottles 5Oc and 81. Trial bottles free
at ]. E. LleweIlynis drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
Negro jury to TRY a Narrn

SHELBYvILLE, IND, Jan. 3O.-For
the first time, probably, in the history
Of Indiana, a jury of negroes is trying
a negro. The defendant is William
Logwood, charged with burglary Of
the house Of Robert Smith, negro.
Logwood was captured after having
been beaten nearly to death by mem
bers Of the Smith family. He asked
for q Jury Of his race.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Grandpa" Cox, who lived 3 miles
west Of Venice, Mo-, died on Tuesday,
Jan. 2S, in his eighty-second year. Mr..
Cox died Of heart trouble. The de-
ceased was a substantial, highly re-
spected citizen and was much beloved
by all who knew him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
PAID FOR INJURIES.
Chicago & Alton Settles Promptly
With Fulton Gentlemen.

From the Fulton Sun.
4. 5. CAN'T, the claim agent for the
Chicago & Alton Railroad, on Thurs
day, settled the claims of Rohn,
Humphreys and Fisher for damages
sustained in the wreck which occurred
last Friday evening, four miles south
of Mexico.
Joe Rohn gets $500.
J.C. Humphreys gets s4OO.
Charles Fisher gets SIS.
The Alton official have been very
prompt in their settlement Of these
claims.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

When you lack energy, do not relish
your food, feel dull and stupid after
eating, all you need is a dose Of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will make you feel like a new
man and give you an appetite like a
bear. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

THE Centralia tMo.) Courier editori-
ally says; Eugene Jones is a candi.
date for Mayor OF Mexico. If our
neighbor wants level headed, wide
awake, progressive Mayor, Gene Jones
Is the man. He would make an ideal
chief executive OF Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

THE LEDGER Is under renewed OBJ
legations to tscountry correspondents
for bright, newsy letters. The neigh
borhOod notes furnished by correspon-
dents from different parts OF Audraln
are Of great interest to all our read
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

II have taken great many different
medicines for stomach trouble and
constipation" says Mrs. S. Geiger, Of
Dunkerton, Iowa, "but never had as
good results from any as from Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. '
For sale by ali druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

The Montgomery City Standard says;
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Richards left Fri
day for Mexico, where Mr.. Richards
becomes freight agentfOr the Wabash.
Their friends wish them success In
their new home,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
J. C. De Jarnatt Dead.

Died, in Chicago, on january Goth,
1902 J. @. De Jarnatt aged 81 years
and Q months. He was a son Of Joseph
and E. L. De Jarnatt, be left = widow
and three children, he was a fine
musician and a newspaper man Of
ability. Deceased was raised in Mex
leo, Mo.
Mr.. De Jarnett when q boy worked
In the LEDGER once and was highly
thought Of in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Osteopathy cures without medicine
or knife. See DR.. Traughber, who is
here on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day Of each week for treating. Office
across the street east Of the post-otiice.
Consultation and examination free.
ONCE hours; Ia. m. to 5 p. m. Spec
ial hours by appointment. d&wtf.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Mary stephan, BY last will, has be-
queathed her estate to her daughter
and grandson and makes E. r. Locke
executor OF the will.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Judge Morris, of Toledo, Ohio, In
the case Of Lillian Parke against her
husband, Robert Parke, on the charge
of habitual drunkenness, made the
distinction between habitual drink
er and habltual drunkard, holding
the defendant to be the former and
not the latter, and refused the wife a
dfvnroa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Mexico, Mo-, July 9, 1900.-This is TO
certify that ! have used the Texas
Wonder, Halls great discovery, for
kidney and bladder troubles, and can
fully recommend it to all sufferers
from these complaints.
]. r. LUCKIE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Prospects for peace IN the Philip
pines is declared 10 be brlgter now
than At any time since the beginning
OF the insurrection.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

In the proper column Of the daily
and weekly LEDGER will be found the
announcement OF w. W. Bolts, candi-
date for Probate Judge Of Audrain
county, subject to the Democratic
primary April 20.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
Ruf Case to Be Tried

The case OF State vs.. Allied Buff
charged with the murder Of his wife in
Vandalia Will come to trial during the
present term Of court, q venire OF GO
men having been ordered for Monday,
Feb. 10, at l O'Clock In the Afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Lakenan S Barnes, as agents, Sat
urday sold for Stephen r. Allison his
farm Of 1877 acres, about miles south
OF this city, TO VIM. ]. McDill, Of
Illinois. for S4.bOO.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Alex. +. Carter, who travels for the
Missouri Glass and oueensware Co,
was In this city Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

On Sunday, Jan. 26, the ten-year-
old son Of w. H. Wilson and wife died
Of pneumonia at the home Of bis par
ents near Molino. The members Of
the bereaved family have the sincere
sympathy Of friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

The Auxvasse ReUiele says; John
Boles has rented his farm to Luther
Meadows. Mr.. Boles and family will
move TO Mexico,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

When seen, Mr.. Worrell said that he
was not missing any sIlverware and
that he did not know where the man
could have secured the goods.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

The Columbian feet sent out to
raise an insurgent blockade returned
to port after an indeclsive engage
ment with rebel ships.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

KIRKsvILLE, Jan. 30. = In a deep
snow, with the thermometer close
down TO the zero part, farmer named
Gregory and his family walked, half
dressed Iand barefooted, to a neigh
boris house half a mile away. Their
home, which was several miles south
of here, caught fire and the family
barely escaped with the clothes they
could seize as they ran from the burn
ing house.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX.

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. SOC.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

LINCOLN, NEB., Jan. 2s.-Ool. W. ].
Bryan, who is already an Elk, Mod
ern Woodman and a Pythian Knight,
took the first degree in Masonry to-
night. He becomes a member Of Lin
coin Lodge, No. 10, Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons, and viii speak at q
banquet to be given when he takes
his third degree.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
Stops the Cough and Works OF the

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay.
Price 25 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
Fir. In "a shsa.. HAL

n. q Threlkeld was called to Car.
S.,', ,O,''on, Mo, Friday by a FIRE in the
~ Ol which +. L. Shea Is prOprie.
~, ~ Inc fire occurred In the kitchen,
s. ~. vas put out before a great deal Of
\, l'lse was done. Loss fully covered
Insurance. .-Centralia Courier.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
FEBRUARY 2

1924. Lorenzo Dow died.
1887. Married, in Audraln county,
Mo-, Samuel Riggs and Nancy Dollins,
by rev. Robert A. Younger, Of the NJ.
u. ChurUA.
ls4s. Treaty Of peace between the
United States aud Mexico signed at
Guadaloupe Hidalgo. United States
paid Mexico $1,000, 600 for New Mexi-
co and California.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Mrs. z. T. Smith is home from Full
ton, where she attended the funeral
Of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Shaw.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

Born, TO 5. b. Fletcher and wife, on
January 30, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06

b.. I'm NJ Pollard Is home from West
'o' ma much improved In health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-02-06
General Debility
ANNIVERSARIES

JANUARY 30.
l649. Charles / beheaded.
JANUARY 81.
1892. Spurgeon died.
FEBRUARY l.
1850. Washington elected president.
1851. Texas seeded.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-05-01
CONDEMNED IN MISSOURI AND CON-
FIsCATED IN NEW YORK.

Judge Clarke OF St Louis has con-
yfcted and fined heavily number OF
grocers for selling baking powders
containing alum
The week before the Health Depart
ment of New York seized a quantity
OF stun being sold for baking powder
which they found was made from
alum mixed with ground rock. and
dumped it into the river.
The Health Authorities are thus
taking effective means to prevent the
Introduction into our markets OF IN
furious substitutes in place OF whole
some baking powders.
As alum costs only two cents
pound. there is a great temptation for
those manufacturers who make sub
stitutes and imitation goods, to use
1t. Alum baking powders can be de
tected by the health authorities hy
chemical analysis, but the ordinary
housekeeper, whose assistance In pro-
tecting the health Of the people Is i'm
portant, cannot make chemical ex-
animation. She may easily know the
alum powders. however, from the fact
that they are sold at from ten 10
twenty cents for a pound can, or
that some prize-like a spoon or
glass. or piece of erockery, or wooden
ware-is given with the powder as an
inducement.
AS the people continue to realize the
Importance of this subject and con-
sumers insist on having baking pow
der of established name and cnarac-
ter, and as the health authorities con-
tinue their vigorous erusades. the
alum danger Will. 1t is hoped. finally
be driven from our homes
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-05-01
BOARDS SUSTAIN s1oNAkeR.
Not Guilty of Trying to Extort Money
From Prisoners.

Denver, April 2s.-The formal report
completely exonerating Secretary clar-
ence l.. Stonakcr Of the state board OF
pardons from the charges preferred by
couvicts and others, was submitted
yesterday. 1t follows:
Denver, Colo. April "A, 1902
ITO His Excellency, james Il. Orman,
Governor of Colorado:
"Sir-Upon your personal request,
made to the president OF the State
Board of Charities and Correction and
made subseqent to the filing Of certain
charges against c. L. Stonaker, which
charges were accompanied by the atll.
davits furnished by one Kenneth VI.
Laurie, an inquiry was made by the
members of our board, in conjunction
with the state board of pardons.
Two sessions We're held nj the state
penitentiary nj Canon City, on Sunday
afternoon and evening, April 13, 1907,
at which twenty-five persons were eS-
amined under oath.
adjourned sessions Of this inquiry
We're held in the Senate chamber at
the state capitol. on Wednesday after
noon and evening, April 10Th. and on
suturuuN tNtulHes AprH nun III an
forty persons We're examined, under
oath, and every possible effort was
made to secure full and complete In
formation from all persons having
knowledge of any fact bearing upon
his investigation. a full and complete
stenographic report was made. and II
is submitted along with the papers in
this case
although every opportunity was
publicly given to any person or persons
TO appear during the SESSIONS of the
joint boards to present further charges
or statements rejecting upon the OFF,
clal conduct of q. l.. Stonakcr, we find
that the charges preferred against him,
of receiving or attempting to extort
money from prisoners or others have
not in any respect been sustained, and,
in our Judgment, nothing adduced In
the evidence reflects upon his official
honesty.
Respectfully submitted
Signed by 20. $. Storrs, president;
Eleanor Lowney. Sarah s. Decker L..
IL. Enrich. William $. Friedman.
members State Board of Charities and
Correction
The above report Il coDcurred In
and adopted as the report of the State
Board of Pardons.
Signed by James Doyle, William NJ.
Nickerson. w ID. Reid. William l..
Dayton, members State Board of Par
dons.''
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-05-01
TIaSbirGfon Gossip
Chat on and Affairs Of Prominence at the National
Capital.
Especial Letter.)
{ (Specidl Letter.)

pany TO dig 1t out and bring 1t to the
United States. You can help me make
a lot of money II you will go into the
scheme. because the original Noah's
Ark would be the best paying attrac-
ton at the st. Louis fair"
Up to the present time Senator
Hanna has not invested in the Noah S
Ark scheme.
Representatives Cooper and Burle-
son. of Texas. were in the house barber
shop yesterday. Mr.. Burleson had diff
ficulty in arranging his necktie.
I'D like" he said. ito choke the
haberdasher who sold me this tie"
Cooper gave long whistle. "Haber-
dasher." he repeated. why. Burleson,
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-05-01
sPEcuLATiNe IN SEATS.
IT will Cost Money to See the Corona
ton Procession.

London, April 2s.-Pcrnmnent resi-
dents of London are suffering from the
efforts being made by the city for the
coronation. There is scarcely n street
through which the procession Will pass
but has not been torn up
The newspapers. both here and IN
America, are full of misstatements
concerning the cost of seats 10 view
the coronation professions and as to
what the hotels Will charge visitors.
Spectators and those having seats to
sell are giving the impression that
there Is tremendous demand on the
part of rich Americans and other for
eigners. who are said to be paying any
price asked in order 10 see the show.
Ridiculous statements rs 10 the prices
paid for certain windows or seats in
Piccadilly or elsewhere have been con.
stantly published. Seats In the best
positions in Iiccadilly the most
sought-after positions, could yesterday
be had for from eighty TO twenty gui;
meas. according to the row. This was
for the first days procession. For the
second day the prices asked were from
three to seven guincas.