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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

face on bis breast, his ashen hands
folded In his lap. Once In awhile his
shrunken fingers stroke his chin or he
rouses with a start TO mutter, 9Th,
what Is it?"
Senator Vest was a dying man when
he left Washington last December
when his term expired. But even then
flashes OF his old-time yigor and men.
tally reused his colleagues and filed
the Senate with his brilliancy. But
these flashes are becoming less fire.
quent. Mental decadence is following
physical decay.
81 should like TO grant you an inter-
view" he said to a correspondent, a
few days ago, ''but I'm too Ill. 1
always trust newspaper men. l will
trust you to write an interview for
me, provided you do not mako me talk
politics. / am an old man, out of
politics-nearly out OF the world"
Then the aged Senator's eyes closed,
his head dropped and be dozed a min
ute. All at once he started ~neryously
and exclaimed:
"Eh? What? I'm tired, very, very
tired -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
ANOTHER LINE
May Use the c. & A. Through
Mexico.
Erie Alton Merger RHmofed In Wall
Street.-The Into Kansas City and
Alton 10 New York.

New York, October l2.-E. 81.
Harriman's advent into the manage.
ment Of the Erie railroad is given q
new significance by the persistent
Wall street rumor that a deal is being
arranged for the union of the Erie and
the Chicago & Alton. Mr.. Hartman
is IN control of the last-named road,
and Norman B. Ream, an influential
director of the Alton is also in the
Erie board.
Developments of uncommon interest
are looked for after the annual meet.
lug of Erie railroad stockholders to.
morrow. When Mr.. Hartman was
elected an Erie director three days
ago one Of his strongest financial sup
porters remarked in a Wall. street
office: This will have a much diff.
ferent effect from what will be gen.
orally expected"
The statement is made today on
seemingly good authority that an
Erie-Alton merger was The main OBJ
ject Of the acquisition of an interest
in Erie by Mr.. Hartman and mis-
friends. A close and mutually adyan-
tageous connection of the two systems
can be made at Chicago, ii is as
serted.
The Alton system, which has about
1000 miles of lines, can give the Erie
an outlet to Kansas City and other
western points, and the Erie can give
the Alton an independent fast service
to New York. One important phase
of the proposed union Of interests be-
tween the Erie and the Alton would
be the enlisting of the Gould interest
again in the Erie property. George j.
Gould is a director Of the Chicago
and Alton and is otherwise associated
Mr.. Hartman in many of his
railroad enterprises.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
Resolutions on Death of T. 7. Torrey-

Resolutions on Death of 7. T. Torrey
son.
WHEREAS, The great and Supreme
ruler of the universe has in His inf
mite wisdom removed from among III
one OF our worthy and esteemed fel
low laborerS, Thomas 7. Torreyson,
and, whereas, the long and intimat,
relation held with in the faithful dis
charge Of his duties in this society
makes it eminently beitting that we
record the appreciation OF him. There.
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That the wisdom and abil.
ity which he has exercised in the aid
OF our organization by service, contri-
button and counsel, will be held in
grateful remembrance.
Resolved, That the removal Of such a
life from among our midst leaves a
vacancy and a shadow that will be
deeply realized by all the members and
friends OF this organization, and will
prove a serious loss to the community
and the public.
Resoiued, That with deep sympathy
with the bereaved relatives OF the
deceased we express our hope that
so great a loss to us all may be
overruled for good by Him who doeth
all things well.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
buttons be spread upon the records Of
this order, a copy printed in the Mex
leo weekly LEDGER and a copy for
warded TO the bereaved family.
Passed by Sub. Order No. 1s1, A. III.
1. A. VAL. ERDEL, JR.
WV. ATKINS,
H---u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
GRAVE RoBppo
Suspicious Looking stranv.,. .
hontrose in Covered Wss Ssea !
Later.

B0TLER, Mo, Oct. l0-r
Of Doctor James L. Gartrell sfaA
hanged here april II for the "ue W
D. B. Donegan, was robbea tuldei q
nights ago and his body was a. : ~
away. There is no clew. "A' caffs
STRANGERS VISITED ep,,,.
BUTLER, Mo-, Oct. Il.~Th1
officers think they have found , 10, u
to the persons who robbed ~. : cls'
OF Doctor J. L. Gartrell, wSn si y
hanged last April for tho m". Va
d. b. Donegan. uef .
About October l twostraD,ou,
into town In a covered wsoo"
camped near Oak Hill Cemete,vI ~ so'
claimed to be land buyers fron, lug
and wanted to purchase a farm is Y
Sunday afternoon, October y
took a stroll through the csn as'
and inquired for the location /, J
trell's grave. 1t was pointed ~ ~
them and they went to see n W. y
On the Wednesday morninr IN
ing the supposed land buve,. ~
gone and Thursday some one n,. "sR
through the cemetery found thai ~
trell's grave had been robbed,
About Thursday noon a co,.,,|
wagon with two men drove into N.Y.
rose, about twenty-five miles a..
here, inquiring the way to ClIntos
was also reported that they had : !
jute sack full Of something IN 4
wagon and this Is supposed to n,
been the body OF Gartrell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
STOCK n FARM NOTES.

The receipts on the st. Louis live
stock market Tuesday were made VI
Of; Cattle, 1852; hogs, 7,022; sheer
$500; horses and mules, 1915.
Beef and butcher steers sold from
$3.50 to $3.50; butcher heifers from
$500 to s4.00; butcher COWS from s1.0(
to s4.00;yeal calves from "a. 90 to 81 90;
stockers and feeders from O. 20 tc
1855.
Hogs-Lights weighing 100 to las
lbs. sold at s5.4o(95.7 rs; lights, $50 to
1873 lbs. at s5.6095.77i; medium
weights, at Is. e0(95. rs and good heavies
at s5.5095.70. The bulk OF the good
medium and heavy hogs sold at $500
|@5.72i, against s5. 65G5.sO Monday.
James II. Scott, a regular shipper
from Audrain county, marketed 2l2
bead of 274-lb. hogs that sold at s5. 65.
-LiUe Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

John B. Arnold, travelling represent.
alive Of the Third National Bank Of
ST. Louis, left Kansas City Wednesday
with the Missouri and Kansas delega-
ton Of bankers for San Francisco To
attend the annual convention OF the
American Bankers Association, which
meets there next week. They will
have a special train and will make a
number Of stops at points Of interest
en- route.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15


EVERETT BEAN, editor of the Ne
vada (Mo.l NGl was in Mexico this
week to attend the burial Of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Mercy Glasscock.
Bean started In the newspaper bust.
ness with the LEDGER and is one OF
the best hustlers and most successful
advertising men connected with any
country newspaper in the State. He
knows that it pays to advertise, and
impresses his customers with the fact
that be Is going 10 make them money.
Mr.. Bean is meeting with deserved
success in Nevada, and his many
friends In Mexico wish him long life
and continued prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
St. Louis Fair Closes.

] The annual st. Louis fair ha
closed. Mexico was in at the Las
day as well as on the others. TIL
show ring awards Of Saturday, II
which there Is local interest, follow
Combined harness and gated sad
die stallion-Potosi Star, B. r. Mid
dleton, Mexico. No., FIRST Rex Den
mark, Jr., A. W. Koon, onarga, Ill.
second.
Combined harness and gated sad
die mare, any age-Lady Hughes
owned by 7. A. Hughes. Lexington
Ky, first Matte Bridgeford, RALPH
orthwein, st. Louis, second Heller
Walker, o. J. Mooers, Columbia, Mo.
third.
Combined harness and gated sad.
die geldings-Doc Faulkner. Harry
b. Halves, st. Louis, first Rex King,
J.. W. Denton, Bloomington, Ill.
second: Chief Mcdonald. ]. T,
Hughes, Lexington, Ky, third.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
Me1sco, No.

Dear Sir: There was a time Wbs,
paid a painter to paint lead and j
and fight shy of anything else. n,
was when the market was full Of y
paints, and zinc was unknown.
Now zinc has come in, lead and,
must give way-it is too short llvd
There are two ways to use zinc !,
can mix it In with lead in a tuh ,
buy Devoe Ready Paint, which
ground by machinery.
II you mix your own lead and M
you gain something; II you buy DIM
you gain more, because machine
does better work than hand nIrh.
Experience Is worth something. Ne,
had lac years OF it. Yours truly.
II. w. DEvoE & ca.
P. s. Geo. w. Robertson sells b
voc Paint.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

A GENTLEMAN who claims be is well
Informed in politics in Audrain Coun-
ty says that be told the people at JEFF
ferSon City last week that Audrain
County would be against Folk. He
did not know who the county would be
for, but did not think the Democrats
Of Audrain County would be allowed
TO vote at a primary election. There
will be a Democratic primary in Aud
rain lust the same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

TIRE Democratic Central Committee
Of Randolph county has the thanks of
the editor Of the LEDGER for an invita-
tion to be present at the big meeting
to be held at Moberly on Oct. II. This
promises to be one Of the largest Dem
ocratic gathering ever held in the
State and quite a number of Audrain
county Democrats will be In attend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

TIE Butler case will be argued be-
fore the Supreme Court by Circuit
Attorney Folk Tomorrow. The Boone
county jury gave Mr.. Butler three
years in the penitentiary. The trial
took place a year ago this month. Mr..
Folk has eighteen boodlers between
the Supreme Court and the peniten-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

THE members Of the School Board
have acted wisely in closing the
schools during the scarlet fever scare.
There are several cases Of fever in
Mexico, but with the proper precau-
ton we believe the disease will be
stamped out within a few days. Al
Of our citizens are interested In a care
full, conscientious quarantine OF tho
few cases which may exist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
VEST SLOWLY DYING.
Misssouri's Little Giant is Nearing the
End Of His Days In St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, No., Oct. IL. - George
Graham Vest, for thirty-six years
United States Senator from Missouri,
is dying tfhe home Of his daughter
here The Little Giant as he was
known in the Senate, Is making the
same gallant fight for life that has
always marked his battles in public
life. But the fight is losing one, and
the brilliant mind that swayed the
Senate is slowly but surely fading
away.
All day long the old statesman sits
in his great leather chair, bis pallid
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
E. D. PHILLIPS
Administrator Notice

Notice is hereby given that letk'
OF administration upon the estate !
w. 5. Cheshier, deceased, were grans
by the Probate Court Of Aud1.
County to the undersigned, beai]
date October 3, 1908.
All persons having claims aealss
said estate are required 70 exam;
them for allowance TO the underslgaa
executor within one year aftei 4
date OF said letters, or they NAY +
precluded from any benefit oil :.
estate, and IL such claims be mol Y
'hibited within two years from Y.
time Of the publication Of this nO'8'
they will be forever barred.
p. W. D0GANs
30-4t Administered
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

GOVERNOR A. NJ. DocKERY speak.
ing Of AL. Morrow, bis popular stenog-
rapher, who has been indicted for
alleged completely in naturalization
frauds In st. Louis, says: IL shall not
ask for Mr.. Morrow's resignation and
! would not accept it If rendered. /
have known him for years and for
nearly three years / have been In lnti-
mate and confidential relations with
him. He has during that time been
my Official stenographer. have seen
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

owINe tothe press OF other matters
In connection with the street fair and
a shortage in the mechanical depart
ment Of the LEDGER, the correspond
ence from rural sections u Audrain
county is considerably cut this week.
This department Of the weeks news
Is most interesting and full space Is
ncuaIiu o,fVan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

THE Fulton Gazet5s, one Of Mis-
sour's most conservative and success
full weekly papers, has put on a new
dress and made other improve ents.
Bell is devoted to his profession, and
that is the kind Of a newspaper, mar
who will succeed,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
Committee.

CARPETS, CURTAINS, MAT.
TINGS, LINOLEUMS and OIL
CLOTHS, the newest patterns, from
the cheapest to the best you will
always ind at BLUM's, headquarters
n Dry Goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Duncan & Myers and the Mexico
Land & Loan Company have both ar.
ranged attractive show windows for
the Street Fair. Their exhibits show
something Of what can be grown on
Audrain county farms
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

ALL Missouri newspapers r inter-
ested in the success OF the Worlds
Fail just the same as local newspap-
ers are interested in their street fairs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

A LARGE number OF Democrats In
Mexico and Audrain county are ar
ranging to organize a Folk Club in
Mexico at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice IL hereby given that nnal se!I'V Vl
the estate OF NJ @. Calvert, decesss prsa
made al tbs November term o. ~ X ~
Coart Of Audrain county Missouri w,sssT 3
~ Mexico, Missouri. on The seco6s yTSIR
November. fe03. A. fts..-str
3l-Wft be
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

William, the 17-year-old son Of r. r.
Buckner, who lives 10 miles south Of
town, had the leaders in the ankle Of
his left leg severed completely Tues.
day by a corn cutter. The injury,
besides being painful, will necessitate
the young man to hereafter walk on a
stiff foot.
Stonewall Sanford has heen MI.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Andrew jackson Rodgers is home
from the South and is kept busy
shaking hands with friends. Andy is
helping push" the street fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Notice Il hereby given hat Sea - "a :
the estate OF j. +. Jesse, deee.s. prhi.
made At the November tern % = ~
Coart OF Andraih 90 unty, hissoan, Hosia
n kaxems.r fea J. B 49,
s Adminbui~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Notice 4 hereby given that nnsl 80 - :
ths estate OF N. Y. puncans ee, =. pnss
made AZ ne November tern Snbite
Coart o. AudratH county, hissynn D ~
xrnhsg "a II q puNSnSnt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
To Perfect Organization

MONTGOMERY, Mo, OCT. 12-W. L.
Guplin, chairman Of the Organization
Committee Of the Folk-f Governor
cub Of this city, has issued a call for
the purpose Of perfecting the organi.
zation Of the club.
The club already has a membership Of
over 100. The sentiment Of the Dem.
ocratic voters Of Montgomery City is
practically unanimous for the noml.
nation Of Mr.. Folk for Governor, and
for an entire State ticket that will be
In harmony with Mr.. Folks good gov.
erment politics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

We have another lot Of the Home
Savings Banks which are free TO custo-
mers Who viii deposit one dollar with
US. Come 10 and get one.
WI NORTH Missouri Trust %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

DON'T forget the LEDGER baby
show at the Probate Judges office at
I:3O Thursday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Notice q hereby given that hnL ILL.,. .-I Il
the estate OF Lafayette Newkfrk, 49, prs'
te made At the November tern > n ~
Coart Of Andrsin county, Missoans Nod
e. MEXICO. Miesoans on ne sSWKlN
IN November, 1905. W. M rTssatf
G-td
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

THE Audrain County Democrats
want q primary election to name their
nominees and win have one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

THERE should be new fence around
the jail and the jail painted and other
improvements made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Notice Is hereby given that hnI ie.ssfrS
the estate OF Rufus Hisey, aeoes pr,hfs
3 made at the November tern o. hsif
Mexico, Missouri, on the second AV-
November, 1908. vpvAN
Admlnsi1i@
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

MEXICO is Sun the horse center Of
the earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

DON'T forget the LEDGER baby
show at 100 O'Clock, sharp, Thursday
afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

In the weekly LEDGER will be found
the advertisement Of the third annual
sale Of shorthorn cattle at Sturgeon
on November third, Some splendid
stock will be offered and Audrain
county buyers attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

THERE is no faircr way to select
nominees Of a party than BY a primary
election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
The Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY. OCTOBER Is.
Subscribers to the Week.,

Subscribers to the Weekly
Ledger viii please examine
the date after their names on
margin of t Ledger and gov
ern themselves accordingly.
The Mexico Weekly Ledger
is loo per year, paid in adj
vance. If you don't pay in
advance don't blame the Led
ger for not having notified
you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Street Commissioner Owen IS putting
up hitching racks on the lot bought
for that purpose by the city, Just
north Of the LEDGER Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Col. ". 7. Holt, of Hatton, the tall
man OF Galloway county, will be in
Mexico Thursday and will be the guest
OF Dick Carter. He will take a squint
at Willie, the fat man, and sight-see
the remainder of the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
ANOTHER
CHANCE
10
Learn Telegraph,

\ Commencing on MONDAY, Oct
10, | will take another class ID
I Day and night
I sessions. Glass rooms at my res
idence, 527 Franklin Avenue,
4 The six months CO vrs giEH
last year was entirelyS aas
! tory. Nearly all Of the stuSak
: taking the course have had nF |
ing positions for some time ui
the Others are perfectly OuR
\ petent.
1 The rooms will be fitted up
with latest telegraph instrE
! ments, switch board, etc. RaR
! road and commercial work will
! be taught.
| Anyone with ordinary intellt
! gence can learn the business 10
six months If the proper applt
cation is given. There is nov !
! great demand for telegraph
operators. 1t will be greater
during the Worlds Fair yeari
and you can fit yourself for a % |
sition before that time bystart
ing in with the class Oct a.
Address or call on me at nf
office in Ringo Hotel Building
or residence, 527 Franklin Ave
u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Miss Abbie BoggS Of Fayette, is
The guest Of Mrs. Frank Ragsdale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
LATE MISSOURI A T

In eastern Audraln - Mrs. Karl
Haine.
At Farber Mrs. Skies, aged 60
years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15
Cloaks, Furs and Skirts
LsaGAx1aMa4
Aa~


Q. P. Malone, Of Muscatine, Iowa, Is
in Mexico this week on a visit to rela.
tives and friends. Mr.. Malone is de-
lighted with the substantial improve.
ments that have been made in Mexico
since he lived here. He is nov engag-
ed in the mercantile business, and his
many friends r glad to know he is
enjoying a fine trade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Mrs. Clarence Buell., of Louisiana, is
the guest of Mrs. r. NJ. White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-15

Stonewall Sanford has been i'll.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-29
Tho Weight of the Children.

With regard TO the standard OF
weight for growing children. thar us
L v given ny authorities in tha matter
is at at fiye years of age Il child
; id weigh about rs many pounds rs
il :; inches high. AS i rule. this will
not he much over or under forty
pounds. Children who come Of large
families should weigh something more
than that. The rate of increase siiouil
be about two pounds for every inch
of growth. with tendency Tor the
weight to exceed this standard proper
tionately rather than to fall Eeio"' it.
When child is rathe: heGvie: in pro-
portion to It's height than this stand
ard. 1t is Il sign OF good health. Ii the
child is growing rapidly 1t should not
lie allowed 10 fall much below it with
out being made to rest more than has
been the custom before. \ deficiency
of weight in proportion TO height is al.
ways an unfayorable sign. Any inter
rupiion in the progress OF increase of
weight. especially during the continu-
ance of growth. must be danger sig
nal that should not be neglected by
those interested in the patient.-hest-
minister Review.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-29
Tucked Blouse Waist.

Blouse waists that combine tucked
fronts with plain backs are much
worn and are very generally becoming.
The admirable one designed by May
Manton and depicted in the large draw
ing is shown in pongec. stitched with
corticelli silk and trimmed with bands
of narrow brown velvet ribbon. but is
equally well adapted Ia washable fab
rics and ind.e ed TO all wasting ma
terial>.
The waist consists OF the fitted found
alton. which can be used or omitted
as preferred. the back and the fronts.
The back is plain and drawn down in
gathers mt the waist line. The front is
tucked to form graduated pleat ut
the centre and from the shoulders to
yoke depth. Ii also is gathered NJ the
waist line and blouses slightly over
the belt. The closing is made invisibly
beneath the full length tuck ut the left
of the centre The sleeves are the pre-
vailing ones that are snug from the
elbows to the shoulders, full from the
elbows TO the wrists
The quantity OF material required for
the medium size is four yards twenty
one inches wide. three and seven-eighth
yards rwenty-seyen inches wide. three
and three-quarter yards thirty-two
inches wide. or two and one-eighth
wards forty-four inches wide.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-29

Sailor blouses are always sa.lsfac-
tory to the wearer and generally be
coming. This one. designed by May
Manton. is made of pongee in the
natural color with shield of tucked
Liberty silk. and is trimmed with
bands of the same embroidered in
Chinese characters: but the design is
suited To linen and cotton materials
of many sorts and also 10 light weight
woods and simple silks. and can be
used for the odd waist or the entire
costume with equal success.
The waist consists of the fronts, the
back, the collar. shield and sleeves
The back is smooth across the shout
dcrs and drawn down i'll gathers at
the waist line. but the fronts pouch
slightly over the belt. To che open
neck Is, joined the biz sailor SOLAR and
beneath this collar the shield is at
tucked. The sleeves are snug above
the elbows. full below and are gath
cred into straight cuffs.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is four and half
wards twenty-one inches wide. four and
Il half yards twcntySeyen inches wide.
three yards thirty-two inches wide. OF
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-29
For Afternoon Ten.

A pale brown etamine is profusely
trimmed with square appiipues OF
cluny lace set on point tn point. down
the front Of the blouse. and in IL double
row down the front panel of the skirt.
Il narrow breadth. In the centre OF
each lace applique is II little circular
tuft of robins egg blue plush, like tho
iris OF a peacock's feather i'll shape.
The lace squares are all outlined With
golden-brown chenille. in up-and-down
stitch. which makes an interrupted
border for the entire series. The up
stitch is long and that beneath the lace
surface is short The chenille is drawn
through before the lace squares are
sewed down Oh the frockS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-29

TO both the costume and the separate
blouse and is shown in white ponsee.
with the cape and trimmings Of cream
colored lace and the tucked front of
mousseline. and is stitched with corti-
celli silk: but the design suits many
other materials equally well. All silks
and lightweight woods are admirable
and many of the handsomer linens AMI
cottons are satisfactory. When pre-
terrcd one material can be used for
the entire waist and the cape and stolr
.an lie omitted when palmer blouse
Is desired.
The waist is made over a smoothly
1tted foundation that closes mt the CEN
re front. Tho back is tucked in groups
which extend from the shoulders Ia the
waist line and give a tapering effect
20 the figure. but the fronts for par;