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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

T1uckta 7
Erliott
Toalsor IN
Woodoon q
Halves q
Tnosss
Armsts
Mc0raa,n
w,nsoa.t
p.,-so
w-,
~
Lockridpe 10
SECOND EvENT-FrFrEEN birds.
Luckie, j. IA
Elliott IA
Toalson II
Woodson 13
Holmes IL
Luckie, A. X. IA
Armstrong 9
Winscott is
Palmer, j. IA
Arnold ID
Lockridge II
McCreary IL
Wright 10
THIRD EvENT-TwENTY BIRDS.
Luckie, j.. 20
Elliott II
Toalson is
woodson Is
Luckie, A. K. II
Armstrong is
Winscott 10
Lockridpe II
Palmer. ]. Ie
Arnold "a
Palmer. q. IA
Million l6
Rarnes II
FouRTu M p,pns
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Miss Alberta Evans, Of Vandalia, is
the guest Of Mrs. Joseph Moore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

J. e. Martin is able to be out again
after a severe spell of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

]. A. Potts, Joe Glandon and John
Potts are home from the State Fair at
Sedalia, which was a splendid success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

The report that w. G.. Burks had
purchased an interest in the South
Side Hardware Store Is erroneous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Miss Nellie Mckee is home from a
delightful visit in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

wilR R. Fritts was here from Moberly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Mrs. J. J.. Brown, Of Fulton, re-
turned home Monday after a delight
full visit with Mrs. J. A. Guthrie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Farm Wagons. We have three diff
ferent grades to select from.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Mrs. J. J. Steele and daughter, Miss
Mary, are home from Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27
WIN. TRELOAR, Postmaster.

Builders Hardware. Figure
with us.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Come to cowan's opening and get .
nresept.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Mrs. Clarence Davis is the guest OF
Mrs. John N. Davis, OF Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

r. d. Worrell went TO Louisiana
Monday. He will spend several days
there invoicing his jewelry stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

The Gun Club shoot was a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Willard Potts is able to be out after
q severe spell Of rheumatism.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

@. L. Mexican was here from Omaha,
Neb., on business Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Mrs. NJ. A. Jorden is in Colorado on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Misses jamie and Julia Powell, Of
this city, are i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

All colored Lawns and Dimities re-
duced at BLUM'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

North Missouri Trust Company pays
interest on all deposits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Benz. Sims will leave Sunday for
Indian Territory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Miss BERTHE Sproul is home after an
outing in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-27

Everything Ul.h. Date and Modern.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02
The BARRE MlLYTAES
MoNpAg. $500 :. lsss..
oun rNsuRANoE - cIpnr

works itself clear. All in proper time, it
proves itself the best, because il is At the
right price, tbs price Is correctly applied,
and the proper result is obtaihed. Insur-
ancs is; ist, Certain units, End, Those
units manipulated by rule; 3rd, 4 result.
Study aud understand our 81 years record,
and consider our compliance with condi-
tions aud requirements Of commissioners
of insurance in 35 states.
The National Life Insurance Company
Of Vermont (Mutual1 ORGANIZED II
1850 S. S. Ballard, General Agent, N. B
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms and 8
Miles Block, Barre, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

The new Grand Trunk railway car
ferry which win run between Grand
Haven. Mich. and Milwaukee, Wis, is
one Of the largest and fastest ferries in
the United States II is $40 feet long
"a feet beam and is moved along at II
miles an hour by 1000 horse power en-
gines. twill carry twenty-three 80 ton
cars. 1t will also have 81 state rooms
for passengers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Are you about to build? II so see that
your builders contract has a clause pro-
yiding that the structure shall be erected
by union labor which win insure you Of
good work and a job completed without
delay. Per order Union 4Si, Carpenters
and Joiners Of America 3. 4. Doty, Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

A national pantheon is being erected
by the Mexican government in the City
Of Mexico, the estimated cost being
S5,00000o. 1t is to be at once me-
mortal and a sepulcher for Mexico's
great men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs Of the chill
dren. Pleasant to take; soothing III its
influence It Is the remedy OF al remedies
for every form Of throat and lung disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Ten thousand demons gnawing away at
ones vitals couldn't be much worse than
the fortunes Of itching piles. Yet there's
cure Doan's Ointment never fails.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Group Instantly relieved DR. Thomas
EcIectFie Oil. Perfectly safe. Nevel
fails. At any drug store
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02
WANTED

Having landed property near Jennings,
Louisiana, want to 90 there to spend
the coming winter, and would like to ar
range with reliable man to 60 with me.
Can furnish such a man with work on my
own property for the winter For further
particulars please call on me, OF address me.
ASA G. WILBER,
Williamstown, VI.
Oct. z8, 1909.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Is riock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clea head, an active brain, d strong vigor-
GUS body makes him fit for the battle
Of life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Another new let Of souveair postals At
Dodge's iewelry store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Wool soles for sale at Badger 4 Nc
Leans shoe store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Glasses fitted by an eye sight specialist
at J. w Holton's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02
HAIR GOODS.

Mrs. G. S. Meaker, 20 Jefferson ST., my agent.
Pieces, Switches, etc., IL not in stock, at short
notice from my Manchester store Thanking
the public for their liberal patronage ~ the
past, and soliciting continuance OF the same
in the future for Iny agent and myself. am
yours with all respect, SIM York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Office hours, 90 am. to Il m. and so
to $50 D m. Evenings By appointment.
Win treat you at your homes when pre-
ferred
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02
OSTEOPATHY

Is pre-eminently successful in the cure
Of all stomach and Intestinal Disorders,
Catarrh Of the Stomach or Bowels, Dyson
terry, Flur, Piles, Constipation, Indiges-
ton, Dyspepsia and Flatuleney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

If tired Of paying rent read the ad. Of
the d. A. Perry Real Estate Agency on
page 7.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02
VI KEEP MOVING.

Our stock BY undersellIng ali competitors
In Diamond Rings, Pins, Brooches and
other articles Of Jewelry. Our reputation
for fac goods, low prices aAd honorable
dealing does the business for us, and we
endeavoT to live up to our name. Alwas
carry large, complete and elegant stock,
Every article warranted IS represented.
Eiae Repairing aad HHgraving.
IL @. HOLMES,
Jowslz ana optAsian,
eouAsa Bsook, Barre, VMm@at.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02
AN HONORABLE
CAREER.
Or. GOSSOm's Kidney and
Bladder Cure

Is made after the form
ula Of a physician who
used it with astonishing
success during Az years
of practice. Kidney
troubles cannot exist
when DR.. GosSom' 5
remedy is used.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

A chafng dish presided over by Jap
anese lady makes charming picture. The
contents Of the dish are tasty. See the
lady and partake OF her daintily prepared
lunch at Miles hall Nov 8, and s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-02

Phsn sT-s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-30
THE SILK INDUSTRY.

Tt is interesting to look over the
growth of the production of silk manu-
features in the United States, an indus
try wholly dependent for it's raw ma
terial from foreign countries. IT is
quite evident from statistics at hand
that silk goods can be produced now at
a price that makes 1T possible for every
one to use them. This, of course, has
greatly increased the demand and pro-
duction- An interesting feature con-
nected with this. and yet not affecting
the growth here. is that while more silk
is being produced in this country than
ever before, the imports Of dress and
piece goods do not appear to be grow
ing less. in fact. for the eight months
ended with February the imports show
an increase in value of Si000.000 II
more over those of a corresponding
cate that the mills of this country are
not yet producing enough silk to cover
the demand. The value of all manu-
featured silks imported Dung the per
iod first mentioned wcs $25.472, l61,
which was an increase. over the prev
ious year of over $3,0oJ.000, and a gain
over the similar per q in 1901 of more
than $4,000 600.
With the increase in the production of
the manufactured article it is interesting
to glance over the importations of raw
material The importation of raw silks
amounted to ST., 306. 36T in value for the
eight months ended February last. IS
against $50, 25S 63l during the eight
months ended with February, 1902, and
S15.497. 45g in the eight months ended
with February 1901. AS a matter Of
COMPARISON, let Us go back to 1870, when
the importations of raw silk amounted
to but 1000 GOO pounds Ten years later.
in 1886 the total was but 2.50e. coo
pounds. The toatl number of pounds
imported in 1896 was 100000, and in
1900 they touched 100000 pounds
From the way raw silk has been coming
into this country so far this year.
coupled with the fact that all the silk
mills are busy. it is expected by those
interested to see all records broken. It
is estimated that in value the imports of
raw silk this year viii reach fully $780,
coo 900.
been expenditure of money upon the mills.
New and up-to-date mills are being erected
every year thus creating a demand Tor
ma chinery and labor Millions OF dollarS
are already invested and more are belnS
spent right along The number OF mills
in the United States producing silk in 1870
was eighty-six. and the tofal value eI
their prod Ict was Si2.2lu.662- In the next
ten years the total number of mills had
grown to $50 During the next decade me
growth III the silk producing establish
over 100 were added During the next ten
years this total was increased by nine
mills This small showing in the building
line between 1899 and 1850 would 1ndica le
perhaps that the industry fell off during
that period. but this was not SO. The SILK
rnanufa cturers may not have built new
mills. but they we're constantly adaasns g
their old ones. Most of the raw silk has
been furnished by France. Japan. the Chi
nese empire and ITALY The largest ex-
porter Of manufactured silk is France. and
ports is noticeable.-Boston Commercial
Bulle til
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-30

Hush, girl How dare you talk to
me of loving my husband. L dare say
he was taken with your simple, baby
face, but that he should have gone
through any mock ceremony of mar
rage / cannot believe. If ne did 1t is
for that he viii go to a prison. and you
-you-are the cause" She looked at
the girl with vindictive eyes.
7 tell YOU he loved me. cruel woman,
and I love him Wen enough to go away
and never look upon his dear face
again to save him from the punish
ment you have brought upon him. Is
not that proof that I love him p"
The woman appealed to showed no
emotion except a more determined ten
sion of the muscles. Her eyes held no
tears, nor was there any trenlor in the
cold tones as she said:
Have you no shame that you openly
avow your love for q man upon whom
you have not a shadow of claim2 How
viii you answer to the court for the
brazen position you have taken2 Now
al least you are not deceived. since
your victim is behind the bars of the
county jail2"
Who placed him there2 Not I proud
woman but you-you. who say you are
his lawful wife-while lob. if I
could die to save you from this, my
darling, I would be glad and thankful
for the privileged"
oh" said the other woman. raising
a elinched hand. small. but like a hand
of iron, as If she would strike her rival
to the earth. But she did not strike It
was beneath her dignity to touch such
2 creature q this. Then the repudl-
ated wife bethought her of q way to
help the man who was more to her at
that moment than her hope of heaven.
She drew a folded paper from her
bosom, pressed it to her lips. and kneel-
ing at the tail stove, held it to the light
blaze until it was reduced to ashes.
fsThere. as God sees me, no deed Of MING
shall send him to the prison cell I vii
bear the shame the blame of 1T all 80
There was no court house in Whitesida
but in lieu of it was a barracks of a place
where Justice was administered by this
most informal methods. The judge was
seated in a splint-bottomed chair tippec
comfortably against the wall, while his
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feet reposed on a table. The two lawyers
Of the place who were more accustomed to
horse thieves than more polite clients,
were making a pretense of being very
busy Their palms had been crossed with
silver in the shape of retaining fees.
The two women came into court sepa-
rately. Each was met by a lawyer and
whispered consultation was held. he
wife looked calm and Tigidlv cold. The
other who had renounced all claim, was
smiling She WAS ready to perjure herself
if need be, with divine consistency. The
officers were ordered by the court to
bring in the prisoner. Here his wife asked
a question of her lawyer;
viii he be able to leave with me by the
next stage2'
Certainly ma am. The confession of the
the girl-has set him free
Then the woman of ice melted. A sin
gle tear ran down her face and fell on her
wedding ring. She brushed it off hastily
as an evidence of weakness A deputy en-
tered and addressed the Judge: May 1t
please the court
Prisoner at the bar" Interrupted the
judge, who was deaf as well as blind. There
was buzz of excitement. silence in the
court" roared the Judge Then there was
cry, woman's wailing. heart-brolzen
cry The deputy stepped forward and said
something in the judges ear
-Dead2' repeated the man of law in
credulOusly-
Yes. your honor, by his own hand"
50 the trial ended before it had begun.
The prisoner had appealed his case to a
higher court
Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-30
| TRAGEDY on THE WEST.

The western town of Whiteside had
one small. rough tavern betting the
meager cluster of houses and cabins
diguiGed by the name of a town. 1t
was here that the night stage stopped
on its way from L.apeers where it had
met the train from the east. and left
one passenger. young woman with a
fria.d air of reserve and culture. SEE
verify was expressed in both her dress
and her absolute control of all emotion,
q IS she entered the tavern alone. a
stranger coming ON most unhappy
elrand. the outcome of which was to
affect her whole future life.
The parlor of the "hOtel' was typical
OF the prosperity of the sudden town
II had haircioth lounge and a tail
stove heavily trimmed with nickel sill
yer. There were several small windows
ehroudeg IN cotton lace. and at one Of
these girl was sitting She stared a.
the woman entering the room. then adj
Vanced to meet her This girl was still
I'm her teens. but she looked as if some
great sorrow had overtaken her. Her
eyes were red with weeping. Her
pretty pink cheeks looked shriveled
and wan in the dim light Her blonde
hair was carelessly arranged She
offered no form of recognition to the
stranger. save to ask In a tone of re-
pressed excitement a hurried question.
Have you come to help me save
Il am his WIFE" was the cold re-
sponse-then with an uplifting of thu
classic brOWs. who are vOu2''
"I-Ethought / was his wife" the
girl sobbed- We We're so happy. ana
he told me-he told me, he had never
loved another woman. On. I cannot be-
heve that he intended to deceive me
NE was too kind too good There must
be some dreadful mistake. 7 am his
wife. I have my marriage lines, and
was legally married"
THE court viii decide that" said the
other woman. with cruel brevity.
But YOU VIII save him-yOu have
money-you can buy off the men who
have put him in the jail-you viii not
Jet him stay there2 OH he loved me.
and we We're SO happy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-30

the patient ate and drank he said that re
was leaving the best wife in all the world
behind him, and that he deserved bOoting
for the way he had held her responsible
for broken windows and burst water
pipes He spoke of the cat as if she were
a human being and wondered if she would
miss him Wondered how ne could have
ever been so foolish as to try to ride
bike.
At o'clock the patient felt that pneu-
monia had seized him in its dreadful
clutch, and that two hours more would
witness the end. Held Mrs. Howser's hand
and asked her forgiveness for saying that
she had no system about housekeeping.
Referred to his mother-in-laW again and
left her several farewell messages
At o'clock, as Mrs. Bowser sat down
stairs, and her patient was supposed to be
asleep, Mr. BoWser suddenly appeared be-
fore her in his dressing gown
Good gracious!' she exclaimed; but
you-you-'
Exactly, madam" he replied as he
looked around for a cigar You and the
doctor have fondly imagined all day that
I was booked for Jericho, but you see me
here before you, and now why in thunder
are you letting that blamed old cat scratch
that cover off the lounge p Copyright,
1903 by C 3. IleWiS.)
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She wiped the tears from his eyes and
kissed him, and he whispered that he
was sorry for calling his mother-in-
law human hyena.
At o'clock the patient felt crink-
ling of his toes, accompanied by a
tWitching of the ears, and he declared
his belief that they were signs of disco
luton. He recalled the fact that he
had once come home and raised a great
row over finding a clothes-pin in the
front yard, and he wanted to die know
ing that Mrs. BoWser had forgiven him
Forgiveness was extended, and he was
assured that he had many years of life
still before him This cheered him for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-30
CITY Life Is Artificial

What does a city youth see or hear
that IS wholly natural? The rattle Of
cars. and heavy wagons over the pave
ments, the screeching of whistles, ana
the roar Of machinery are all artificial.
unnatural sounds, and they are dinned
into his ears from birth until death. He
rarely listens to the myriad voices Of
nature. the song Of birds, the babbling
of brooks, or the soughing of the wind
in the pines. In cities all the objects
seen are artificial, and all the lines are
masses of bricks, stones and mortar.
formed into sharp angles which obtrude
everywhere. instead of the graceful
curves Of streams. hillsides and foliage.
What beauty exists is man-made and
conventional: and all this-~in America.
at 1east-is yet so rare. so mixed with
ugliness that it must be sought dill
gently to be found-Success
General servant wanted small house,
family of two one agreeable and oblig-
ing.=Lynn (England) Advertiser.
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case through, but. AS soon as he had
departed Mr.. Bowser mad four shivers
in succession, and gave Mrs Bowser a
list of debts to be paid after he had
become an angel.
At 8 O'Clock the patient tried to sing
a hymn. but gave it up in the middle
of the first verse and asked Mrs. Bow
ser if she could possibly forgive him for
jawing around when the coal was out.
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Or a new mich cows without her con-
sent He would like 10 live on for her
sake. but felt that he was called to go.
More toast and tea, and he ate heartily
for a dying man. Pillow turned over
and the cat hustled out of the room.
At 2 o'clock the doctor came again.
He looked more serious than before,
and sounded M. Bowsers lungs.
Seemed to take secret satisfaction in
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humping him we'll Announced that
there was no sign of pneumonia yet
but advised the utmost caution against
exposure or excitement. Said that most
of his patients who died heard a dog
howl a few hours before dissolution. It
was just possible that he could pun the
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TO is aeneaft Pierce Commons
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r
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a moment. but new buzzing in the
ears admonished him that his stay in
this cold world might be brief
At o'clock more toast and tea While
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-31

Resolutions Adopted Against Sunday
Ball Playing.

The following resolutions were adopted
by the Ministerial Association of Indian
apolis at special meeting held at Merid-
ian-st. Church yesterday afternoon:
Resolved. That this meeting. composed
of representatives of eighty-five churches
of the city of Indianapolis, and represent
ing as we believe the Christian sentiment
of the community. hereby enter our pro-
test against the passage of the bill now
pending in the Senate to legalize Sunday
baseball games in our city. thus by special
legislation exposing indianapolis to the
evils OF Sabbath dissertation.
Resolved, That respectfully appeal
to the Senate to defeat said bill. Its pas
sage will open the door for immoralities
that will tend TO degrade the life OF the
city. and ruin its reputation for decency and
as immortality, is inherent in the proposed
amendment. as no valid reason can be Of
fered for declaring given act to be a
crime or misdemeanor in Indianapolis. and
not in other cities and towns of the State.
Resolved, That we deplore the action OF
the House of Representatives in pushing
this matter through so hastily, without
giving opportunity, though requested to
do so, for an expression of the voice OF
our people. And we appeal to the Senate
to give a reasonable hearing to the now
expressed Christian sentiment of our city.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
Senate. with a request that he lay them be-
fore that body at an early day" There
were twenty-five thirty ministers pres
emf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-31
National CapitaI Notes.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O-The Senate
committee on foreign relations authorized
favorable reports on the Alaskan boundary
treaty and the protocol for the extension OF
time for the ratification of the Cuban reci-
procity treaty.
The House committee on postofices and
post roads to-day authorized a favorable
report on the bill introduced by Mr. Gard
ner of Michigan. to prevent robbing the
method of sending money by MAIL" IL
provides for a system Of post check notes,
which are made exchangeable at money or
der postoffices and banks.
A large number of guests attended the
Friday evening musicale given by Mrs.
They included members of the Cabinet.
senators and representatives in Congress
and others, including Lord Charles Beres-
ford, Mr.. and Mrs Clarence w. Bowen,
Miss Helen Miller Gould and Mrs. Daniel
Manning.
The report of the commissioner of pat
total of 1890 applications for patents, In
Guiding designs. and that PITTS patents, in
Guiding designs, were issued. In addition
there were ITO patents reissued, zoos trade
marks registered. 767 labels and 15S prints
registered. During the year 1881 patents
expired, AN applications allowed were for
feited because of nonpayment of fees and
1854 allowed applca tons are still await
ing final fees. The excess of receipts over
were issued TO citizens of the District OF
Columbia in proportion TO population, than
to any State or Territory, the ratio being
/ to 1.0S0.