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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02


1t was In the year 1868 or 1864. Dur
ing the summer months Sothern, with
John 7. Raymond and several other
well known actors. occupied the local
theater of a seaside summer resort, to
which he and his company drew a
houseful OF people several nights In
the week to hear and see them act
rehearse it really was in preparation
for their next winters New York sea-
son-the most important of Shake
speare's plays.
The little building had Of course O
gallery. and in the gallery the gods"
became so obstreperous on occasions
that 1t was with great difficulty the
play could be proceeded with. The
ringleader, a wen known rough Of the
town, was a man named Bill Hanra-
han. One night a happy inspiration
seized Sothern. Having learned the
name Of this prominent member Of the
rowdy element, he addressed him in
the midst OF the most unearthly noises
as follows: "Mr. Hanrahan, will you
be good enough to take charge Of the
gallery and keep order for me, and /
shall feel very grateful" The result
was magical Bill became at once an
official of the theater and as such
cracked the heads OF a few of his erst-
while fellow rioters with such good ef-
feet that it was only little time be-
fore the best Of order preyailed.-Cen-
fury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
The Letter of a statesman

In response to an inquiry, Mr.. Bry-
an wrote;
Il shall not be a candidate for the
presidency In the next campaign, and
] may add, 1 have no choice beyond
the desire TO see some one nominated
who was loyal, not only to the ticket,
but to the platform Of 1896 and 1900,
and who, II elected, could be trusted
10 stand by the people In their strug-
gle against organized wealth.
while no one can look very far
ahead or see the contingencies that
may arise, have no plans looking TO
denomination at any future time.
II am deeply interested ia the re-
forms for which / have been contend
ing and shall continue TO advocate
them. / am content to do my work
as a private citizen and am sure that
] ind more pleasure in my present pO-
sition than would in the distribution
Of patronage.
eff l ever again become a candidate
for the presidency 1t will be because 1
am convinced that / can in that way
give more effective aid TO the cause in
which I am enlisted for life, and am
not anxious TO be convinced"
The letter re-emphasizes the con-
trast between Mr.. Bryan and the
time-serying pocket-bOok politicians.
1t is the letter OF a statesman. Mr..
Bryan's ambition is to give effective
aid to the cause Of the people. II he
can best serve it by remaining in
private station, as he thinks, then he
c0ntentedly takes private station as
the field of his ability. He is not an
Office seeker but reformeT, not a
place hunter but statesman, whose
sincere desire is 20 contribute as best
be can TO the interests Of humanity in
its tremendous struggle against organ
lied wealth. lie has never been a
fayorite with those who organize and
use political parties for their own sell
fish schemes. He has not been liked
by those who hold that platforms
should be built to win and not to de-
serve to win. But he is the ideal Of
the common people, who trust and
honor and love him. They will think
more Of him for his brave, simple and
sincere letter.
The most useful man in America to
day is William ]. Bryan.-Columbia
Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
Ipmr Center Kansas Located 200 Miles West Of Kansas City, No.

No 2ls 100 acres land located mile from Vesper
station on the Union Ry adapted to raising wheat
and alfalfa good has barn for head Of horses
balance cutvae mile to church
school, Price $3.50 per acre.
No land balance cultivated and mile to
school, pooce and roTd shipping point All OF this farm win grow
alfalfa projection wheat and farm There 10 acres
pasture post building Can give immediate possession
four at cent This one OF the
offer Alfalfa paid in 1901 from sS to $50 per
acre according crop handled We offer this farm
per If taken quick
The soil rich black oam There is zoo
quality roang land balance limestone grass land
This rough parts stony where
obtain all you posts building purposes good school
within mile good miles distant For all
$2 so per
$40 Section 10 miles south OF Beverly Kansas
cultivation this broke 1902 40 good afala
wind mill splendid tract OF
farming land Price, SIS per
miles south Of Beverly Kansas M 313 west 25
cultivation mostly buildings spen
Price, $3.50 per
30 fine lime stone land fenced three sides
this the finest
pastures in the country. Price, s2,6O
comprises the bargains have to offer in
We furnish complete
mention the number the
We will show land prospective purchasers
Lincoln, Take holiday
and of this land
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
Low Paw for Tsachern.

"How can teacher pay her board
and live on s25 at month";" asks the
Liberty Adranoe. "There are not a
few districts in Clay county that pay
that salary, /" and "they should either
be made bigger or strain a notch to
pay higher wages" There is hardly
a county In the State, outside Of the
large cities, In which equally low
wages are not paid. Few teachers who
have so little ability and appreciation
Of the dignity Of their position that
they will accept such small pay are
worth hiring at any price. 1t is no
credit TO the people that they continue
TO be 50 parsimonious with their
schools. They ought at least 10 pay
the educators Of theirchildren as much
as they give to the men who gather
their corn and slop their hegs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
rHR NEW BABY
Yes, I've got little brother,
Never asked 10 have him, nuther:

Yes, I've got little brother,
Never asked TO have him, nuther:
But he's here.
They Just went away and bought him,
And, last week, the doctor brought
him
wern't that Queerg
When / heard the news from Molly,
Why, I thought at first twas Jolly,
Cause, you see,
/ s'poSed could go and get him,
And then mamma, course, would let
Play with me.
But when had once looked at him,
why says, Great snakes is that
Just that mite.r
They said Yes and "Ain't he
cunnin'sn
And l thought they must be iunnln'-
He's a sight
He's so small, it's just amazin',
And you'd think that be was hlazin'-
He's so red.
And his nose is like a berry,
And he's bald as Uncle Jerry
On bis head.
Why, he isn't worth a brick,
All he does is cry and kick;
He can't stop.
Won't sit up-you can'tarrange him
don't see why pa don't change him
At the shop.
Now we've got to dress and feed him,
And we really don't need him
More'n-a frog.
Why'd they buy a baby brother
When they know I'd good deal rather
Have a dog?
KANSAS FARMER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
aKll Your Doc and Buy a Pie. /"

An exchange says: ''Kill your dog
and buy a pig with the dollar you
save on dog tax. The scraps you feed
the the dog would make the pig weigh
800 pounds and then you could sell it
and give your wife the money" Yes,
kill your dear old faithful mindful,
thankful, trustful dog aud buy a pig.
But when you come home after hard
days toll don't expect that same pig
to meet you two blocks away with a
joyful little cry Of welcome at every
jump. Sometimes when you are un-
usually ''blue' and it seems as If the
whole world was "knOckingn against
you, don't expect it TO nestle up to
your side, and laying its head within
your lap wag out its unalloyed sympa-
thy. Don't expect it to fOrsake its
meal Of scraps just for the privilege
Of accompanying you on lonely drive
or walk. Don't expect it TO do any Of
these "little things" There's a vast
difference between your most constant
friend and a pig.-OHr Dumb .Animals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

There is a dock laborer in Glasgow
who is possessed Of great sense Of hu-
NOR. Perhaps It's because he's an
Irishman. Pat had been disturbed sew
eral times in his single apartment by
well meaning lady missionary. See
ing Pat was rather an exemplary sort
Of husband, she suggested that he
might be able to afford a room and
kitchen soon.
"An' phwat wad oi want LAWN such
a comfortable house as this for7' asked
Pat.
"Well," she replied, you would have
more room-more eonveniences."
"Convaniences is itT' said Pat, with
smile. "Sure. an at prislnt If OF
want to go to the drawin' room or
the dinin' room or the conservatory,
begorra, OPve Just got to sit still.
Phwat could be handierT
The lady couldn't say.-London An
EWerg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

The ambitious young woman was
attracted by an advertisement, one line
Of which read, How to Become an
Author" The advertiser claimed that
by his method failure was impossible.
So the ambitious young woman sent
on the necessary triflng sum of money,
and by return mail she received a slip
on which was printed this bit Of ad-
vice. Write something"
But" she protested by letter, 81
already have done that, and It hasn't
been printed"
I'VE congratulate you" was the re-
ply. IF you have written something,
you already are an author. Publica-
tion is a minor consideration, with
which we have nothing to do."-Rrook.
lyn Eagle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

Mister, | believe our baby is dead"
These words from a 7-year-old boy
startled night operator Martin in the
West Plains depot Friday night. He
looked through his ticket window and
saw in the waiting room a man and
children spending the night in the
depot for lack of money to 20 to a
hotel. The operator went out and
found a 1i-year-old girl holding a dead
baby. Hackmen, railroad men and a
few people waiting for train made
up collection and sent the man and
his five children to a hotel. The coun-
ty took charge Of the dead child. The
man was Van Buren Grady, who was
trying to get to relatives in Crawford
County from Arkansas. Mrs. Grady
died two weeks ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
SONG OF TIE eOLDENRoD.

Gorgeous yellow Goldenrod,
Near the highway growing;
Robes OF brightest, richest hue
In soft breezes blowing;
Nodding TO the merry bird,
Singing In the meadow,
Throwing here and there a word,
Here and there a shadow.
Gay and merry, bright and fair,
Flower OF field and meadow
Drinking In the summer air,
Joying light or shadow.
Happy where-s0-e'er we stray,
Lighting up the highway,
Laughing as we slightly sway
In sunny field or by-way.
Glancing, dancing In the breeze,
Swinging, tossing, swayfng;
Thru the simmer Of the leaves
With the sunbeams playing;
Fitting light, with fairy wings
Thru the roadside grasses,
Greeting every bird that sings,
Or butterfly that passes.
ALICE G. FULLEI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

CKSTRALIA, Mo-, Sept ga great
religious revival is In progress at the
Christian Church In this city, con-
Quoted by Evangelist John Paul Jesse,
Of Camden Point, Mo-, and the pastor,
Elder Z. NJ. Smith.
Several persons have already united
with the church, and the attendance
is large. Much interest is being mani
Tested. A special telephone has been
placed in the church just in front Of
the speaker, which gives the sermon
20 all lines running out from the
central ONCE here 10 persons living In
the counties Of Oallaway, Boone, Au-
drain and Monroe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
RABIES WITHOUT QUESTION.
St. Louis Physicians Declare That the
Edmonston Greyhound Had Rabies
in Its Worst Form.

John Abbay returned from st Louis
Wednesday morning and reported Of
ficially to DIR. w. X. Rodes that St.
Louis physicians said that the Edmon-
ston greyhound had rabies In its worst
form. This dog bit little Ryland
Rodes, son OF DR.. N. II. Rodes, last
week. Ryland is now undergoing the
pasteur treatment In st. Louis, and IL
is hoped will escape any serious re-
suits. The records show that over 50
per cent. OF those being bitten by mad
dogs, who took the Pasteur treatment,
escaped In the meantime the proper
officers are watching the situation
closely In Mexico and all dogs that are
not muzzled are being shot.
EDMoNsToNs NOT TAXING TREAT
MENT YET.
Cortez Edmonston, owner OF the
greyhound, and his small brother,
James have not yet gone TO st. Louis
to be given the Pasteur treatment.
They are awaiting further advice from
st. Louis and have not yet decided
whether such course is necessary.
The wound Of Cortez, who was bitten
Sunday, was cauterized within a few
minutes after inhiction, and the
chances are In favor OF freedom from
bad effects; but the younger boy was
bitten several days before, and the
consequences OF the bite may be very
Sarinns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

During the Sikh war the late Field
Marshal Sir Neville Chamberlain, who
then held the rank of colonel, called for
volunteers to assist him in blowing up
bastion. Three or four responded,
and the colonel led the little party
close up to the point where the mine
was to be fired. As soon as the ex-
plosives were In place and the fuse
lighted the volunteers started to run
in order to get out Of the way Of the
explosion no less than to effect, as
speedily as possible to retreat to the
safety Of the British lines. They had
not gone a dozen yards before Cham
berlain shouted: "Come backl There's
to be no indecent haste, young men.
Wen walk" And walk they did, while
the fuse slowly sputtered down to the
waiting powder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

n remarkable pAea0ue "a w
tlon Eith the digestive powers =
snakes has been observed L "'
that the gastric juices Of ben q
aehs are SO powerful that ~
solve even the bones and ieslh =
animals they have svalloEel
cullar fact is that on o-casIoa'
the snake has accIdertaliy 'slle
one Of It's own tes'l. fse ton "
found undicc1lef. ''' 'ff
OF is prey alvrr
snakes Glt.f;iyc urD Hs'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
A GRILL ROOM CHAIR CAR.
Chicago & Alton Inaugurated Novelty
Between Chicago and Kansas City.

A grill room chair car has been in
troduced into service BY the Chicago
& Alton between Chicago and Kansas
City. In the fore part Of the car is a
small kitchen connected with little
room 10 by feet. The grill room is
fitted after the style of a small Ameri-
can dining room. Other rooms will be
finished after the English and German
styles. The grill rooms of the cars put
in service are finished throughout in
mahogany. with small, well stocked
and ornamented sideboard and round
table at which six people can We seat
ed. The Kitchen is isolated and the
diners are in close touch at all times
with the steward-cook. The table
ware, including the china, is made to
correspond with the general decora-
tion, whether American, English or
German, as the case may be. This in
novation adds to the enjoyment OF
travelling, as a meal, consisting OF any
thing from a sandwich to a champagne
supper, can be ordered at any hour OF
the day or evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

Young Matron with theories on the
care OF children. to nurse)-Jane.
Hurse-Yessum.
Young When the baby has
finished bis bottle, lay him in the era.
die on his right side. After eating
child should always lie on the right
side. That relieves the pressure on
the heart still (re6ectively) the liver
Is on the right side. Perhaps, after
all, you had better lay him on the left
side. No. l am sure the treatise on
Infant Digestion" said right side. On
the whole. Jane, you may lay the baby
on his back until l have looked up the
matter more thoroughly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

THE City council should have com
mittee appointed 10 look into the
question Of reducing the insurance
rate In Mexico by doing away with
the license tax or insurance agents
Money can be saved 10 property owners
In this direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

HoN. WALTER WILLIAMS. editor Of
the Columbia MOI Hendld, has just
published little book entitled, Some
Saints and Some Sinners in the Holy
Land" This book contains the five
letters written by Mr.. Williams and
published in the Mexico LEDGER in
reference TO the Holy Land, and is
illustrated by James Moss, who ac-
companied Mt. Williams through
Europe, and took some splendid views.
The book is neat and unique, and viii
be highlyappreciated by Mr.. Williams
many friends. The Mexico LEDGER
hopes that Mr.. Williams win have all
Of his letters published and illustrated.
We believe Mr.. Williams can publish
a book in reference to his trip abroad
which will have a large sale, and will
not only be appreciated by his friends
and admirers, but by the reading
public generally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

KuSe EpsARD, Of England, has al
Sandringham one Of the most COM
plete herds Of ShorthoFns in Europe.
Il is from this herd that many finely
bred animals are expected for exhibi-
tion az the Worlds Fair. Senator
Harris of Kansas special live stock
commissioner for the Worlds Fair is
now in Europe for the purposes among
other things, Of securing a representa-
tive exhibit from the Kings herds.
II b said the Kings love of finely bred
stuck is inherited from his father
wh0se chief diversion was the breed
Ina of high eFade stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
Niquette Bros.
KANSAS LAND LIST.

THIS CIRCULAR tendd to bring your notice some OF our bargains
In Central We well aware OF the prejudice existing IN the
minds many against general and Central Kansas In particular
and YOU only through this section to learn that people
twice and three lands other localities that
are asking for class Of land here
The Kansas we'll known but It's dspo
N fail as corn country It's ability
great crop wheat grass and feed The value OF 50 of
rood improved Kansas Iowa illinois, will buy so acres OF
land in this legality produce annual value of
cs the amount Investment will buy from 800 TO
acres OF grazing enable raise stock and make still
greater profit that give opportunity 70 demonstrate
faes
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

SosEY Bros, Of the Palmyra, No,
Spectator, printed the Missouri Press
Association proceedings this year in a
most handsome style. No press aSso-
citation in the country has its proceed
ings completed in a neater or hand
somer manner. Every member OF the
association Is proud OF the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

MISSISSIPPI will aim TO show at the
Worlds Fair specimens Of everything
manufactured, grown or produced in
the state. The appropriation is s50,-
900 and Col. R. II. Henry, the commits
Sioner, is making a thorough canvass
Of the state with a view Of having
Mississippi placed in her best form be-
fore the millions Of visitors at the
Wnrldis Eair
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
Nm. Wat Rardsr DEAD.

httta NAS AAAoh SUI
Mrs. Matte Warder, wife Of Wat
Worder, who visits Fulton every two
weeks in the interest Of the Scndder-
Gale Grocery Co., died suddenly at
their home in Columbia on Monday
morning.
Mrs. WaTder was the daughter Of
Jerry Dorsey, a prominent druggist Of
Columbia, who was formerly a mem
Der Of the Board Of the School for the
Deaf here.
Mr.. Warder's many friends in Full
ton join US 10 extending consolation
10 the bereayed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
An Ear Of Corn With 1907 Grains.

HIGGIHsyILLE, Mo, Sept. A.-To
the Kansas City Star: / noticed in
yesterdays Star reference TO a mighty
ear Of corn, one from Bolivar, No, and
one from Warrensburg, No. This
Warrensburg ear has l,OiO grains. /
wish TO say that the parties have no
corn at all-that is, against Lafayette,
the banner county Of mighty Missouri.
The writer has an ear Of corn in bis
Office that contains ], ,3O7 grains. This
is a fine, yellow ear Of twenty-five
rows Of about sixty grains each. The
ear would have 1870 grains il it were
not for slight defect on one side at
the small end. This is not all; the
writer bad in the office for several
years an ear OF corn with 1927 perfect
grains. Now let someone else have a
chance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

Col. PHIL. MULLnS, Of Kansas City,
has Just been elected President OF the
Seventh Ward Democratic Club Of
Kansas City. COL Mullin is a loyal
and true Democrat, always found
working for the best interests Of his
party. With active workers like Mul-
lin 10 every township IN the State the
Democratic majority will be larger
than avar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

THE Fayette DemOcrat-Leader edito-
rally says THE Mexico LEDGER
has been under the management Of
Col. Bob White for 20 years. 1t has
improved each year duricg that time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
II You Were Scared

easily you might suppose that the Fain
in the lower part Of your back meant
kidney trouble. But being person Of
sense you know it is only muscular
stiffness, from cold, and that prompt
treatment with Perry Davis Pain
killer viii prevent it from growing
into lumbago. Act accordingly and
you will be glad you saw this. There
is but one Psinkiller, Perry Davis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

Litae Walter was eating lunch. when
ne gave his arm sudden shove, and
splash down went bis glass Of nilk.
Knew you were going TO spin
that said mamma angriiy.
We'll, II you knew" quoried Walter
"why didn't you tell mcY'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

THE special premiums for the Street
Fair are coming in rapidly and win
probably be printed by Friday or
Saturday. They viii appear in the
Mexico LEDGER just as soon as they
are ready for publication.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
PTettiest Baby.

The Mexico Ledger on big
Thursday of the Street Fair
will give a Silver Cup to the
prettiest baby in Audrain
county, under two years old,
and a handsome bouquet to
the second prettiest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

THE Democratic nominees for cOun-
ty Office in Audrain county should
wake up and assist in organizing, 50
as to bring out full vote. All Dem
ocrats are interested in the fall cleo
tion, but none more 50 than the nom
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

All" said Biggs as a prosperous
looking man who had cordially salut.
ed Diggs passed on, that's the way !
Ike to hear a man speak. He seemed
sincerely glad to find you alive and
well"
Yes" replied Diggs. "He probablv
was. He's the president OF the com.
pany my life's insured in."-Brooklyp
Life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

paper man Of New YORK. The article
is the inside story from an outside
point q view, and viii prove most in.
terestine TO all who take an interest
10 the administration OF affairs In our
cities. AcClurcs Magasiae is always
up-to-date and should be found in
every home and library in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

Hon. J. A. LEE, Of st. Louis, and
Hon. L. w. Major, Of Pike, have an.
nounced for Governor and Attorney
General through the Cameron Sun.
The Sun got out an extra fine edition,
which shows that It's editors are pros
r,crniis and hannr-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

For more than sia,g gfa''
Reagan has held positoIs =
and trust In Texas ard 10"
ing to retire. He will 80 oa' =
a poor man. In all his long ~
public life no breath Of s'aaI- ~
hint of corruption, no word u ~ !.
ton has ever tarnlshed D"
name.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
4 pannllnr Election LlN

The peculiar primary elecua'
South Carolina compcls 0 s''
for state once or for Unila
senator 20 make al least one
every county OF the st'i' ''.s ia
date OF the primary elee. W
suit the pursuit Of oia' : n
metto state has, as the
stitutIon says, deyelops- '-
fesslon, reqliris- a stree
endurance that qualify o. IA
FOR mem5e. -E,9 O. a ''
Z hampton foltaii '"'.a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

1t was Tommy's first glass of soda
water that he had been teasing for 30
wei, Tommy, how does It tas,eY'
asked his father.
why" replied Tommy. with a nuz.
Elsd face. 1T tastes like your foot's
asieep."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

THE United States Government
Building at the Worlds Fair has been
reproduced in soap for a window dis
play by a merchant at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02
OCTOBER.

The year is now widow gray,
Trying awhile the garb Of youth;
Laying II down at close Of day.
As too improper and uncOuth.
DANE DURDEw,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

Bishop Isaac Lane, Presiding Bishop
OF the Third Episcopal District, will
preach at the colored Methodist Epls-
copal church in Mexico Sunday, Oct.
5. All are invited 10 come and hear
him. ii. L. BoLDER p. T..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

TOPEKA, Sept. 30.-A dispatch from
Sylvan Grove, in Central Kansas, says
that place was visited last night by a
snow storm, which developed into q
fierce storm Of sleet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-10-02

THK October number of AoCiuts
Magariat contains an article entitled,
Tweed Days 10 81 Louis, which Is q
Story ~ Prosecuting Attorney Folks
exposure q corruption, a. told BY
Claude n. Hetmore, Of St Louis and
Lincoln Stefeng 4 well knosn news