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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
Pardous Life Convict.

JEFFERSON CTTY, April Is. - Gov.
Dockery celebrated his 33d wedding
anniversary in most unusual manner
by pardoning the Oldest life convict in
point Of service in the Missouri peni-
tentiary. Governor Dockery and Pri-
vate Secretary Gentry were at the
penitentiary last night and while
there John Bogard, who had come to
the penitentiary when l8 years of age
to serve his life behind the prison bars
was made one Of the happlest men in
the land.
John Bogard, while a mere boy,
killed a man in Independence, and
was sentenced to be hanged. All
hope had been given up by him
and his friends, when Governor
Marmaduke was prevailed upon to is
sue a Communication to the murderer
and he was sentenced for life.
Bogard went to the penitentiary II
years ago and since that time has not
been outside the prison walls. He
had practically given up all hope OF
ever being liberated, and the JOY
which came to him last evening when
the Governor told him that be was
free and could go back home last
night, was almost too much for him,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
FOR A COUNTY FAIR.
Movement Started in the City for the
Organization Of a Permanent Fair
Association-Ha Option on
Old Grounds.

A movement was started in this
city Thursday afternoon which will
probably result in Mexico having an
old-time race meeting each fall. The
plan is to raise ten or twelve thous-
dollars at once; buy the old fair
grounds from Bolts s. Lewis, and hold
big meeting this fall. OF course, q
stock company is contemplated, and ii
is the plan to continue the association
indefinitely.
1t is understood that the fair
grounds as they now stand, can be
bought for $1,000; and If $4,000 Is
raised in stock this will leave 5000
with which to erect stables, grand
stand, prepare the track, and form
surplus for premiums.
There are some good, hustling men
behind the proposition and they are
out TO win. Two subscription papers
have been started, and had $1,000
stock 10 start with. -ss..-
1t is anticipated that no great
trouble will be had in raising the en-
tire amount in a few days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
ROBINSON CRUsOE IN REALITY.
japanese Who Lived on an Island
Alone Seventeen Years, Has
Just Been Rescued.

HONOLULU, April 15.-By the
steamship China comes story Of a
real Japanese Robinson Crusoe, who
lived for II years on deserted island,
near Gensan, off Corea. The man
was seen by the japanese master of a
fishing schooner, who thought him a
monster from his wild appearance and
did not dare TO land. He reported to
the Japanese government, which sent
torpedo boat in search of the man
on the island. He was found and
taken to Nagasaki.
The man had been SO long without
companionship that he was reduced
almost to imbecility. His hair and
beard were long and unkept, and he
had almost lost the power of speech.
He had been cast away on the island
II years ago and had subsisted since
that time on sea weed and fish, living
in cave. He was entirely without
implements Of iron or any means of
utilizing the scanty materials OF
nature which the island furnished.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

A WRITER who thoroughly under
stands the newspaper business In ad-
dressing an editorial association on
newspaper failures in country towns"
said: "He believed most failures are
due to inactivity, shiftlessness, ar
rogance, superciliousness, selfishness,
unreliability, carelessness, supeior
opinion, self-esteem, shirking of duty,
inattention to business, disregard Of
the little things, indehniteness of pur-
pose, harboring the feeling that the
newspaper profession is irksome, un-
profitable and unappreciated. On the
other hand he believed that constant
contact with honesty, modesty, In
dustry, humility, cheerfulness, tact,
obligingness, independence, conscien-
tiousness, careful, persistent, plod-
ding, earnestness, fairness TO all, the
desire to promote the best interests
Of a community and constituents
went a long way to making failures
few" And he was about right too.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
per cent. interest and the bonds at a

per cent. interest and the bonds at
discount.
The tax rate during the six years
the Republicans were in power aver
aged 90 cents on the 800, and includ-
ed, besides, during the years 1865 and
1865, ore-dollar revenue poll tax and
a two-dollar military poll tax. So
whatever reduction the Republicans
made in the debt, exclusive Of the
amount received from the Federal
Government as war indemnity money,
was taken from the people by the
most excessive and burdensome taxa
tion ever known outside of the carpet
bag ridden states of the South.
The Democrats began a reduction Of
the State debt-by restoring the credit
Of the Commonwealth, which enabled
them to refund the bonds at a rate of
interest practically half Of what the
people we're required to pay under Re-
publican management.
In order to tighten the burdens Of
the people,, the tax rate was reduced
until to-day 1t is only 25 cents for all
State purposes.
In spite OF this reduction Of more
than so per cent. in the tax rate, the
Democrats have steadily reduced the
debt, until to-day it amounts to only
s5, lsO, sSo.42.
OF this sum s4,393, ,S39.42 is held in
trust by the State for educational
purposes, the interest on which goes
annually to the support of-our public
schools.
This leaves outstanding bonds TO
the amount Of s7s7, 900, every cent of
which will be paid during the coming
year.
In spite of this excellent buslnes
showing the leading Republican organ
OF the state clamorously insists that
the Democrats have been too long in
paying the debt.
1t is true it has been a long and
weary road for the taxpayers Of Mis-
souri,, now happily almost ended, but
1t Is scarcely becoming a riotous
spokesman Of the dark days of Repub-
lican missrule in Missouri to COM
plain Of the length Of the journey.
To use the language Of an excep-
tionally intelligent Southwest Mis-
souri, editor, the man who deliberately
sets fire to bis own house should not
be too critical as to the amount of
water his neighbor uses in extingulsh-
ing the flames.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
A TEXAS WONDER.


One small bottle Of Halls 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 will be sent by mail
on receipt Of 81. One small bottle Is
two months treatment, and win cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. e. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. boz $40,
st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Buekner d
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
SCROFULA.

Scattered consumption" is a
good way of describing this
disease. 1t is in fact a real
consumption of the little
glands under the skin.
SCOTS Emulsion cures it
SCOTS Emulsion is good for
all kinds of consumption but
especially good for scrofula.
1t heals the sores-but
doesn't stop there for the
weakness and loss of flesh is
the worst part of scrofula.
SCOTS Emulsion feeds and
strengthens scrofulous chill
dren.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT q BOVINE. chsnis,s. aO0 Pearl ST.. n. Y
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
RRRR RIO d cuRR.

we recommend Botanic Blood Balm tB. B. b.
for all blood troubles, such as ulcers, eating
sorrs, SCI, fula, eczema, ltching humors, PIN
pies, boils, oarbuneles, blood poison, aching
bones, fostering sores, cancer, oatarrh, rheu-
matism Botanic Blood Balm cures all malig'
nant blood or skin diseases, especially advised
for old, deep seated cases. II cures when all
else falls Heals rve sore or pimpie, stops ell
aches and pa ne by giving healthy blood sup
ply. thoroughly tested for thirty years. rhous-
ands cured. AZ drug stores, sioo per large
bottle Our readers will receive trial treat
ment free BY writing DR. GiIam, ooS Mitchell
St Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice given. Medicine ae,t az once
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

The question has been asked, "In
what way are Chamberlain's Stomach
s. Liver Tablets superior to pills?n
Our answer is: They are easier and
more pleasant to take, more mild and
gentle in effect and more reliable, as
they can always be depended upon.
Then they cleanse and inyigorate the
stomach and leave the bowels In a
natural condition, while pills are mere
harsh in effect and their use is often
followed by constipation. For sale by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
Jefferson City Press Discontinued.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April 49,
With the issue Of Saturday morning
the jefferson City Press will be dis
continued. Most Of the plant has
been sold to the Capitol Printing Co.,
OF Guthrie Ok, and the subscription
lists and good will to the State Tribune.
The latter will thereby become the
State Democratic paper issued from
Jefferson City.
The Press was organized three years
ago by ]. II. Edwards and Others, and
again launched January / of this year
by the @. d. Middleton Printing Co.,
with A. NJ. Houge, president; Q. d.
Middleton, business manager, and j.
H. Edwards, secretary. The cause
assigned for discontinuance is that
the Typographical Union wage scale
in Jefferson City is so high that two
papers can not be run with profit.
Charles E. Dewey and Ralph E. Old
ham have been the editors of the Press
since its reorganization. G. D. Middle
ton will return to Warrensburg and
resume the management of the Star
after winding up the affairs Of the
Press.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

THERE are Two propositions before
be citizens Of Mexico and Audrain
bunty, which should have their care
nl consideration. One is the prOpo-
ition to raise stock company for the
lnrpose Of holding annual fair meet
ngs in this city; and the other Is to
luild an electric railroad between Mo
,erly, Mexico and Perry, and touching
he intermediate towns.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

|THE National Association Of Teach
y for the Deaf is arranging, through
committee appointed by that organ
htion, for an exhibit at the World 5
hir. 1t Is the intention OF the educa-
|rs 10 have pupils from the various
htc schools present during the term
the Exposition TO illustrate the
|ethod OF teaching employed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
Hoods JarsapGriiid

in 1904 or 1905. Some claim that a
presidential year would not be good
time to hold it. In the mean time
the St. Louis management of the
Fair is proceeding as rapidly as possi-
BILE to be ready in 1908, and If post
ponment is asked for the request win
come from the government or foreign
countries and not from the st. Louis
manaOannef1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
[. IN GREEN. son Of Il

be. II. r. GREEN, son OF Hetty
reen, wealthiesJ woman In America.
ID President OF the Texas Midland
Iilway, is having a mammoth tank
|ected near Corpus Christi in which
stock tarpon to be later transported
a specially made aqnariam car to
|. Louis for exhibition at the Worlds
air. No fish less than 6 feet hng
m ha semi
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

'THE movement on foot to establish
old-time county fair in this city
build meet with the hearty approval
ali lovers Of horse flesh in this por-
bn Of the country, and will no doubt
successful.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

HUDSON, N. Y, April 1s.-Burton,
Willis and Fred Van Wormer were
found guilty Of murder in the first
degree this morning for the shooting
of their uncle, Peter A. Hallenbeck.
Justice Chester sentenced them to
be electrocuted at Clinton Prison, Dan
nemora, during the week beginning
May 30, 1902.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

|THE Canadian government has Off.
Al1y notified the United States gov
hment that Canada's participation
the Worlds Fair at St. Louis will
much more extensive than IL had
the Columbian Exposition
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
THE ELECTRIC ROAD.
Meeting Held at Court House Wed.
nesday Night Was Well Attended
and Much Enthusiasm shown
COMMITTEE Appointed.

A ROOoly NUMBER OF OuSlDeSS men Ol
Mexico met at the Court House
Wednesday night TO hear PROPOSE
tion from c. A. Thompson, of Thomp-
sonville, Mo, in regard to the build
ing OF an electric railway between
Moberly, Centralia, Mexico, Santa Fe,
Paris and Perry. Those present took
very kindly to the plan, and the presi-
dent Of the Business Mems Associa-
tion was authorized to appoint COM
mittee Of five to see how much stock
would be taken in Mexico. The Com
mittee to be selected by Mr.. Lupton
will be announced tomorrow.
Mr.. Thompson stated his plan in
the rough and was asked many ques-
tions. He seems to think there is no
doubt that Tight-of-way can be Sc
cured along the proposed route, which
was outlined in full in the LEDGER
Wednesday afternoon. He stated that
he has had much encouragement from
the farmers along the line and that
many of the largest farm property
holders will take big punches of
stock. Among those he named we're:
James Starr, $1,000; B. o. Sims, 5000;
IS. j. Stoner, one, two or three dollars
on each of his eight hundred acres.
James Young, owning LOO acres
along the route, also agreed to take a
good sized amount Of stock. At a
meeting of the Commercial Club in
Moberly this week promise Of $4,000
was made.
Mr.. Thompson said that the pro-
posed route came out Of Moberly
through excellent coal fields and then
out into the prairie for a number Of
miles and branched to Paris, Centra-
liza, Mexico, Santa Fe and Perry, In
all OF this route he said there was but
one grade of any great amount, and
he estimated that the road, sixty
eight miles in all, can be built for
s3, 900 per mile. OF course, this does
not include rolling stock. lie thinks
that the entire stock for building the
road can be raised among the citizens
of the towns touched and the farmers
along the line. If enough has not
been raised in this manner there will
be no trouble in floating bonds to Sc
cure rolling stock, as he has letters
from several surity companies want
ing TO finance the scheme.
In Mr.. Thompson's talk he said
that the passenger rate on the road
would probably be one cent per mile,
and that the freight rate would be
half of that charged by the railroads
as it was his plan to lay sufficiently
heavy rail on a substantial road bed
and 10 have standard gauge, so that
the road can connect with the rail
roads and handle freight cars direct
Thereby, putting a car in any ones
field where it may be loaded with
corn, hay, stock and other produce
from the field. Switches will bt
placed along the line for this purpose
@. r. Lupton, president of the
Business Mems Association, has an
n0unced the following committee tC
solicit stock for the proposed Moberly
Mexlco-Perry electric road;
S. p. EmmOns.
Walker Pollock.
]. ID. Orear.
Tony Buckner.
G. NJ. Baskett.
Chas. Hill.
The members OF the COMMITTEES
added Mr.. Lupton.
A meeting Of the committee will b
held az ]. d. Orear's Office Mondal
night at 1880,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

Mexico can make no mistake in or
Inizing a fair association. Such an
hterprise is not only a great adver-
sement for the county, whose horses
Il second TO none, but it is a great
ISenue producer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
Telephone Headquarters Moved.

The long distance telephone Office
Of the La Crosse Co. has been moved
from Mr.. Rodgers ish market to the
La Crosse Lumber yard Office, corner
Liberty and jefferson streets. The
switch board will be in charge OF Miss
Vallie Bush.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

FOREIGN exhibitors claim that they
will not be able to get ready for the
Worlds Fair by 1908. Some months
hgo the LEDGER stated it looked as
though the Fair would either be held
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
READ THIS.

Mexico, Mo-, July 6, 1900. This is TO
certify that l have used the Texas
Wonder, Halls great discovery, for
kidney and bladder troubles, and I can
fully recommend it to all sufferers
from these complaints.
j. r.. LUCKIF.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

DR.. R. A. Ramsey writing from his
home in Greeley, Colorado, sends his
regards TO all of his friends in Mex
leo and Audrain county. In his let
ter be said although have wan
dered about a thousand miles west
ward, still enjoy reading the LED
GER and keeping track of the natives
in Audrain county and Mexico"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
To Meet At Auxyasae Church.

The Presbytery Of Missouri which
held a session I'm Columbia this week
will hold the next meeting at the Old
Auxvasse church in Galloway on Sept.
l6. Rev. w.w.Elwang, Of Columbia,
will be Moderator.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

of saving my life, for I suffered for
months from catarrh Of the stomach.
Two bottles Of Peruna cured me."--Mrs.
Lizzie Blevins.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
Tho Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

In an interview at Kansas City, ex
Governor Stone said that Col. w. II.
Phelps was working to elect r. c.
Kerns to the United States Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

James Lennox, of Granite, Mo-,
while crazed on train in Colorado,
cut his throat with a pocket knife, in
fiicting fatal wound.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

LI9TIV WIVN0Ls
Ada Britain, of Sekitan, o., writes:
"After using your wonderful Peruna
three months, have had great relief.
/ had continual heayiness in my stom-
ach, was bilious, and had fainting spells,
but they all have left me since using
Peruna. / can now get around and do
my homework, and think Peruna the
greatest medicine ever used."-Adia
Britain.
Mrs. Lizzie Blevins, lo2 Boliver street,
Cleveland, Ohio, writes:
HI candidly feel Peruna was the means
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
psoRrBr to the fair proposition.

E proposition to hold a county
in this city is meeting with ap-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

Mrs. Kate Mahon and daughter,
Martha, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Fitz-
patric In Laddonia this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

PRESIDENT LUTON, OF the Busi-
IS Mems Association, says that the
sctric road will be built.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
@MA,.o

This signature is on every boz Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q -Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures q cold in one day
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

George A. Clark, formerly of this
city, now Secretary of State of Kan
sas, will start Republican paper at
Ell Reno, O. T., as soon as his present
term of Office expires, so the press dis
patches say.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
Plain Talk About Mechanism.

NOW, Mr.. President said Con-
gressional caller at the White House,
'if you will make this appointment It
will help you to smash the Hanna ma
chine in my state"
"But," said the President, ''the
Hanna machine is good machine, is
it not?n
"Yes," answered the Representa-
tive.
"Then,h was the Presidents re-
mark. 81 think | would rather keep
it and have it, on my side than smash
it.n-Washington Post.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

The recent reports of increased
feebleness OF the Pope has caused q
marked recrudeScence Of activity
among the Cardinals aspiring to the
pontification.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24


caa of the stomach which
medicine seeedtO relieve until friend advised me to Pnna Although
skepca within the first week kept fake
cured entirely andI
only glad TO recommend "--
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24
SALT RHEUM, ECZEMA,
TETTER, NETTLE Rash,
PSORIASIS, ACNE, BOlLS.

or any Of the poisonous drugs which consutus' .S
Our Medical Department has been Oh s.T, .IL
IRON blood and skin troubles. Wnte Us iui'
you, for which no charge whatever IS mug Ius Q,
sent free to all who write for it. me -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

The Best Prescription For Ealaria,
Chills and fever is bottleof GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in a tasteless form.
No cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

which the blood is continually
throwing off. Pimples, black
heads and blotches are evidences
of a too acid blood, which has
inAamed and clogged the pores.
Skin Diseases being depend
ent upon the same causes require
the same treatment, which must
be constitutional and not external.
Nothing applied locally to the
inhamed surface can bring much
relief. The dis6guring eruptions
will continue to annoy and PAIN
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

mowers n of S. S. S, and there is no reason
wbv the long time sufferer should feel
rrs;gned to his fate under the mistaken
;dea that some skin diseases are incura-
LIc for s. s. S. has cured and is still
curing cases perhaps far more desperate
tban t yours. S. S. S. is a purely vegetable
remedy. containing no Potash, Arsenic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-24

.s9s. Spanish minister, Polo de
srnsde, given bis passports.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-14
Senator Mccreary Talks Fight.

1t Is currently rumOred that the
Newspaper people of Gainesville have
gone to scrappiug with bare lists and
that the latest on the boards was a
bout between Editors McCreary aud
Hewett Hill. That is a great deal
worse than Tampa. Down here all the
fighting i confined strictly to words
and not blOws.-Tampa Tribune.
The above item has gone the rounds
Of the state press until We feel il our
duty to contradict it. The item was
Immediately coutradicted in the
News, but at the time OF its publica
ton W. did not deem it worthy of at
tention. The public need have no
fear "f 4 ''scrap with bare fists" be-
tween Hill and McCreary, for the
former, who has at last placed his
name at the head of the editorial
columns Of the News as managing
editor" j. too much Of a coward to
scrap with his bare fists" or in any
other way. -Gainesville sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-14
DEMOCRATS AND PROTECTION.

From an item taken from the Harle-
quin, a paper printed in New Orleans,
il will be seen that some democratic
papers out there talk the same as the
Ocala Banner does in Florida.
The Times Democrat wants TO
know if the republican candidates for
congress will vote for tariff on coal?
on beef? on steel? but never word
about sugar or lumber b-cau-e those
things are produced in Louisiana.
Indeed Louisiana's democratic con-
gressmen voted for these things the
same as Floriia's democratic con-
gressmen voted for a tariff on tobacco,
oranges, piueapplss, etc, and a. long
as democratic congressman persist in
doing this they cannot denOunce with
good grace republicans for voting a
tariff on articles not produced in
democratic states. It is the old story
Of the pot calling the kettle black.
Persisting in doing so democrats
destroy the whole democratic cOnten-
tiOu