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The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
NEW LOW RECORD PRICE.
sblished in Coffee Market at New
York for May Option.

lew York.-Coffee established a
record when the May option
down to 1870. The low price
forced on sales Of about IA, 600
) representing mainly liquida-
by tired "longs" who wished
escape "notices" due on Satur-
of deliveries. At the low point
|essional traders covered some
6heir short contracts whic b
ed a rally. The course of the
@et has been downward without
Eruption since the Lewlsohns
an unloading coffee which had
d purchased before the death OF
late Leonard Lewisohn.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
Remarkable Decision.

Mount Vernon, Ky.-In the ex-
amining trial of Charles Durham
who killed John Lawson, County
Judge Lewis rendred the following
decision: "The prisoner is dis
missed. Lawson committed suicide
in going with his gun to Durham 8
house OF the hunt for trouble.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
Rise Worries Business Men.

Mexico City. The rise in silver
rather worries business men who
have debts abroad. They would like
to be sure that it is going higher so as
to get better rates month hence.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
After Alabama Lands.

birmingham Ala. - Representa-
! of Eastern capitalists are in
city to secure one hundred
sand acres of valuable pine tim !.
lands for immediate develop
3 by the erection of saw mills,
hing mills and other works on a
lar character.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
GREAT BRITAIN'S BUDGET.
introduced in House OF Commensurate
.
liti0n of Grain Duty.

London-The budget which was in
troduced in the House of Commons
shows an estimated expenditure fol
1904 Of ITO, TO, 900. The Chancsl.
lor Of the Exchequer. Mr.. Ritchie,
fixed It's national debt charge at ST.
OBS. 900, 900, of which $31, 500, 600 is
available for the sinking fund. The
estimated revenue on the existing
basis OF taxation is $773, $50, 900, Civ.
ing an available surplus of $54,0sO,.
600. Mr.. Ritchie's proposals includ
ed the following: The abolition of the
duty on grain. The taxes on sugar
and coal are unchanged. -Four pence
is taken off the income tax.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
|German-Cana Tariff War.

wv YORK. The German sugar
]. is already greatly alarmed at
arasuects of a German Canadian
war. says a London dispatch
Il Tribune, and a Danzig sugar
ting firm writes to the Berlin
I,.a that agriculture in Eastern
Ia as we'll as the German
: industry and trade, will suffer
.ilu.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

Mexico City.-Another line of
steamers is to plv between Mexican
ports and Europe, arrangements being
uuder way for the establishment of an
Austro- Hungarian steamship line.
Special service vessels will ply direct
ly between Mexico aud Europe.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30
Forcible Joint Protest

Lond The Associated Press
has learned that there is in contem-
plation forcible joint protest on
the part OF Great Britain. the
United States and Japan against the
Rusin demands in the matter of the
sovereignty OF Manchuria.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

a TRAMP stealing a ride on the
presidents train, excited the fears
OF the detectives, but after vicious
iigh. he was handcuffed.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

The formal letters of recall of Am
bassador Won Holleben have been
at the State Depa rtmene.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

By direction of the secretary of
war, Judge Advocate General Davis
addressed letter to Brigadier Cen
eral Funston, refusing his request
for a court of inquiry to investigate
his conduct in Ehe Philippines.
The letter says among other thingJ
that the secretary of war was espe-
cialIy pleased with General Fun
stor's attitude il demanding an in
quiry. with the declaration that, If
he were found guilty of giving an
order that would justify mo quar-
ter" warfare, he would resign. In
conclusion, the Judge advocate gen
eral calls attention to the fact that
three Inquiries have already been
held in regard to the matter, at
none OF which were the charges
justified. In view of these facts, the
secretary of war decided to refuse
General Funston's request.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

Russian deceit and diplomacy
we're never better illustrated than
by the demands concerning Man
chIria, which were presented to
China with a bo1dness that indicates
the Cars appreciation of his we'll
fortified position.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

The Associated Press has learned
that there is IN contemplation a for
chile joint protest on the part Of
Great Britain, tie United States
and Japan against the Russian de-
mands in the matters OF the sot-
ereignty Of Manchuria.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

The case OF the soldier leper re-
Gently referred to in these dis
patches is tine first ever known III
the army. When the disease first
developed the man could have been
discharged for disability. but it was
deciedd to keep him in the ser vice
in order to give the surgeons an
opportunity to study the disease. a
special house was built for him near
Fort Srceven, Ca, and he has been
living there nearly three months.
An army surgeon has been detailed
to attend him and to study the dis
ease with view to ascertaining if ID
can be cured. No reports have
been received from the surgeon.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

Seuator w. A. Clark oi.Montana,
is said TO be great admirer of
rug for which he paid 500, 00J in
Europe, but he admits being unable
to tell "tne right SIDE" of it TO save
hls life. This rumor comes concur
rensly with that alleging that ar
other millionaire has bought large
consignment ef bogus curios.
The smuggling cases in Porto
Rico have been dismissed, and the
internal revenue officer who filed
charges against naval officers was
asked 10 resign.
Three special trains took Wash
fngtonians TO ST. LOUIS Monday.
The Brandon news., 1903-04-30

The trouble into which Gen.
James N. TyEer has fallen looks as
Ii it were an outgrowtc of his ne po-
tism, which has been motor ious in
times past. When he was first as
sistant postmaster general under
the Garfield Arthur administration
much gossip was aroused by the dis
covery of berth in the postal SER
vice filed by a near relative, IN
which large salary was paid for
duties Of a comparatively low grade.
The Washington Sentinel had al
ready charged him with having in
the public employ simultaneously
brother, a sister-in-Iaw and two
brothers -in-Iaw. all drawing good
salaries. This was before the civil
service law was enacted. When
Tyner came as assistant attorney
general for the postofice depart
ment, under Mckinley, he insisted
on having the civil service rules
suspended In order TO let his rela-
tive. Harrison j. Barrett, be ap-
pointed his assistant without the
usual merit test.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
ARGUMENT FOR CAPITOL.
st. Louis Paper Requested Mayor
Jones to Outline Reasons For
Moving State Headquar-
ters to This City.

Mayor Jones received a telegram
from st. Louis paper, the Post Dis
patch, Friday asking him to wire
briefly Mexicos argument for moving
the State Capitol to Mexico in case
Jefferson City is abandoned.
Mayor Jones responded in these
words
"Mexico is not only centrally locat-
ed, but it is an admirable place for the
State Capitol. Its railroad facilities
are splendid. We are accessible to all
parts Of the State, and, as far as our
religious influence is concerned, it will
compare fayorably with any town in
the State of its size. The city enforc-
es the Sunday law and there are, there
fore, no saloons and places Of vice
open in Mexico on the Sabbath. But,
of course, our main claim, if the cap
ito is to be moved, is our central
location; that is the first and most Inn
portant thing to be considered .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
FALLING HAIR
Save Your Hair with
ShampOos of
Cutlcura Soap and Dressings
Of Cuticura,
Plrsst, Sweetest, M0St Effective
end end Economical Remedies
For Making the Hair Grow when
All Else Fails.

Prevent badness and cleanse the
scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff with
sharnpoos Of Cuticura Soap, and light
dressings with Cuticura, purest Of
emollients and greatest Of skin cures.
This treatment at once stops falling
hair, removes crusts, scales and dand-
ruff, destroys hair parasites, soothes
irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates
the hair follicles, loosens the scalp skin,
supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the hair grow
upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy
scalp when all else fails.
Millions now rely on Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the
great skin cure, for preserving, purify
ing and beautifying the skin, for cleans
ing the scalp of crusts, scales, and
dandruff, and the stopping of falling
hair, for softening, whitening and
soothing red, rough, and sore hands,
for baby rashes, itchings and chafings,
in the form Of baths for annoying
irritations and inhammations or too
free or offensive perspiration, in the
form Of washes for ulceratiye weak
nesses, and many sanative, antiseptic
purposes, which readily suggest them
selves to women and mothers, as well
as for all the purposes Of the toilet,
bath, and nursery. Sale greater than
the worlds product Of other skin cures.
Sold throughout the civilized world.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
THE ODD PENNIES.

For the sake Of saving odd
pennies don't buy an inferior
emulsion when you really need
SCOTS Emulsion.
The difference in price is
pennies. The difference in re-
suits is pounds-pounds Of
new fesh-and days Of
strength and comfort.
Those who have lost flesh
can regain it more quickly by
means Of SCOTS Emulsion
than in any other way.
ssad iar Free Sample
Scotia rnwNi ~ aa. 4as Pearl St.. N. Y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
DocKERY FOR PRESIDENT.
A Candidate Strong East, West, North
and South "A Missourian Upon
Whom AL Missourians
Can Unite in 1904.

EIOu INT tihnulbdi d1ufhhls
Shall Missouri furnish the next
President Of the United States? That
is question that should be answered
in the Affirmative by every loyal Mis-
sourian, especially as it must be CON
ceded that Missouri has an ideal can
didate.
Most shrewd politicians will tell you
that New York cannot and will not
propose candidate who will Ae able
to secure united support FROM the
Empire State, When you look to ths
far West and the answer comes back
that the gulf is too great to bridge.
1t therefore remains for Missouri,
occupying middle grounds, to present
an ideal candidate. The name the
Journal would suggest is not new to
MissOnrians and not new to Ameri-
cans. He has been mentioned not
only by the press Of his own State, out
by newspapers of national reputation
for this exalted post
The Democratic party will win the
next national contest, provided, Of
course, that 1t presents safe leader.
American independence is ready to
free itself Of the trust-ridden Republi-
can party. 1t is contest that calls
for brave and determined men led by
a man Of character and ability.
Such man Missouri introduces to
the nation.
Alexander Monroe Dockery is not a
stranger to the American Republic.
For sixteen long years he stood in
Congress as not only the representa-
tive OF Western interests, but the in
terests OF the nation His record,
without blot or blemish, gave him the
reputation Of being the watch dog Of
the treasury. Nc question was too big
for him to master. No man ever stood
higher 10 national councils.
The Journal has not consulted Gov
ernor Dockery concerning the honor II
would confer upon him. He has no
right to ask to be consulted His
people have honored him at his own
solicitation He has never applied to
them for political preferment in vain.
Why should they tthe people, now
hesitate to command him?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

| ill0 "
began with bottle the first week In
March and It certainly did me a great
deal Of good. ! was so well satisfied
that purchased another bottle and fol-
lowed the directions, and can say that IL
has cured me."--Henry Distin.
A large per cent Of those who are
afflicted with this epidemic, instead of
getting well as they ought TO, will have
chronic catarrh as the result. This is
almost invariably the case unless Pc
runa Is taken us soon as possible after
tho grip begins.
Every ono who has observed the effect
of Peruna during the last three epidem-
les OF la grippe positively knows that
this remedy will cure it permanently.
The fact is, however, that n great null
titude Of people will not take Peruna,
and a foundation for chronic catarrb
Will be laid.
Even in cases where chronic catarri.
has affected the lungs, and the early
stages Of catarrhal consumption have
been developed, Peruna can be relied
upon as prompt and lasting cure. La
grippe and catarrh are at present the
two great enemies of life in the land.
Peruna is q cure for either.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Pcruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Power Of Bursting Saw.

The piece of saw which broke out Of
the saw which killed r. j. Nelson was
found quarter Of a mile away, and
sticking about inches in the ground.
1t weighs about 25 lbs. 1t was not the
piece Of broken saw which killed Mr..
Nelson, 1t was the remaining part left
on the shaft, which flew around and
struck him on the shoulder close to
his neck and laid open cash about 6
inches on his breast and about ten
inches down his back, through and
through.-Perry Enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Sales of Real Estate.

Thco. ]. Williams, the real estate
agent, has recently made the following
sales in Mexico property.
House and lot in north Mexico tc
Sam Fletcher for $780,
Z. u Carter's dwelling in north
Mexico 10 John w. Gamble for $1,000
Dwelling in west Mexico to 2. A
ST. Vrain for $3.50.
Thos. +. Hooks residence on Nortf
Jefferson street to Ed G. Gamble fol
s2, 400.
Business house of L. Hord, occupied
by Kemp & Pearson Clio. Co., to w. II
French for $1,000.
house and lot in south Mexico to +
L. Smart for s400.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Timothy Five Feet High

It Is Claimed That timothy five feet
high grew on the Richmond & Ed
wards dairy farm, just north of Ful-
ton. The Gazette says: "It was clear
timothy OF a bright color, and stood
fully five feet high with heads that
measured nine inches long. 1t was
grown on well-manured land and 7d
acres made 2l0 tons-close to three
tons to the acre. 1t was all stored in
the firms big barn without having re-
celved single shower, and is no doubt
as fine sample of Galloway hay as
was ever produced. y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Resolutions Of Respect.


At the regular seini-annual meet
ing Of the Board OF Directors OF the
VIM. Pollock Min s. E. Co. the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Fifst-That, whereas, 1t has pleased
an all wise Providence to remove
from among us our beloved friend and
Vice president OF our company, Mr..
B. r. Cauthorn, be 1t
Resolved, That we extend our sincere
and heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved family Of the deceased. He
was always recognized as a careful
and safe business man and one whose
council and advice was sought and
apprecited on all business questions
coming before this board and whose
absence will be deeply felt by all its
members.
Second-That copy OF these reso-
lutions be sent to the family and also
that same be published in both the
Mexico daily papers,
WM. Pollock, Pres.
w. w, POLLOCK, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

Easy go, hard come.
Where there is a will there is a way
and several byways
Doctors are the modern engines Of
war and layers plumber the corpses.
The proof to a woman of her happl-
ness is the unhappiness it can cause
her.
Consistency is the one jewel that no
woman ever wanted her husband to
buy for her.
Wives rule the husbands, children
rule the wives, and the cook rules the
whole bunch of them.
The wife who knows how to get a
man the kind of ham omelette be likes
can give cards and spades to Cleopa-
ira in diplomacy,
The Kind Of heroine in novel that
appeals to woman is the one who has
freight cars Of jewels but leaves them
all off the night she is the belle Of the
hall
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Prosuect For Coal.

G. D. Ferris was up from st. Louis
this week, and is very enthusiastic in
reference to. drilling for coal. He
feels sure there is plenty OF good Goa
under Mexico, and will contribute
literally toward fund to be spent il
drilling. He claims that the deeI
hole in "Flat Rock" did not prov,
anything, and that the drilling shoulC
be done with a core drill, so that w
may know just what formations ar,
passed through.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
THE NEW RAILROAD.
The Iowa & st. Louis Railway Can Be
Brought to Mexico.

The following letter is Of interest to
all Of our people, and should be taken
up by the Mexico Business Mems AS
soclation:
To the Editor Of the Ledger
KANSAS CTTY, Feb. 5,--Dear Sir: l
have the letter Of the 4th, also the
letter you wrote several days before.
AS you know, our line is now being
located quite distance east Of Mex
leo; however, If there are any induce
ments, 1t is possible may get our peo-
pie to change the line somewhat, but
If you viii notice, coming TO Mexico
will take us out of line to st, Louis.
Yours truly,
III. L. REDDIG.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
wooDMEN SELECT DELEGATES.
Representatives to the County Conven'
tion Are For Readjustment With
One Possible Exception.

The local camp of Modern Wood.
men Of America met in regular ses.
sion Friday night and elected IL del
egates and l2alternates to the County
Convention to be held in this city on
Wednesday, April l.
The delegates and alternates are:
delegates-J. N. Cross, +. A. Same
beck. Arnold Hughes, L. D. Penny,
j. II. d. Stevens, e. Med. Bridgford,
@. r. Lupton, E. E. Jones, J. w.
Plunkett, {. f. Kunkel, d. A. Muir
ply, and Victor Victor.
Alternates-J. d. Pratt, J. L. Ba-
ker, Il. P. McCord, N. E. Hook, Clip
Mildred, NJ. J. Johnson, Henry Mil
Ter, Frank Beck, A. M. Trimble, Dave
Sneed, L. f Smiley and Roy Ferris.
All Of the delegates, with one posi-
BILE exception, are for the readjust-
ment plan, but go to the county
convention uninstructed This county
convention will be composed of dele
gates from the following county
camps, the number Of delegates, based
on for each 25 membership or frac-
tion, being given: Beaver Dam, Q;
Benton City, 3; Farber, l. Cant, L;
jackson, 3; Laddonia, 8; Martinsburg,
2; Mexico, II; Molno, l; Rowena, >;
Rush Hill, 2; Thompson, 3; Vandalla,
4; Worcester, 2; making Al delegates
who will be at the county convention,
at the meeting In April two delegates
will be selected to attend the State
Convention at Jackson on Wednesday,
May 6, when State delegates will be
elected to attend the National Con-
ventlon at indianapolis on June 16.
At all Of these meetings the para
mount issue will be the matter of the
proposed readjustment of insurance
rates, which will make the insurance
In the order little more expensive
but much safer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Death of Mrs. Jane Beal

To the Editor OF the Ledger;
LADDoNIA, Feb. AIRS. Jane Beal
died this morning after few days Sc
we're sickness. She leaves a husband,
Henry Beal, and four sons, John, edi-
tor of the Mexico Message; Elgin, Of
Nebraska; c. w, member Of the Ne
braska Legislature, and Grant editor
OF the Laddonla Herald. She was a
lady Of industrious habits and great
energy and largely through her efforts
her sons secured their educational
training. She was one OF Laddonia's
old settlers, having lived in this
noighborhood for many years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

The Journal believes that now is
Missouris opportunity, and it also be
lieves that Governor Dockery is the
Moses of the hour.
The time has passed for throwing
meaningless bouquets.
Loyalty to Missouri is now the best
Missouri has man acceptable to the
East, the West, the North, the South
He has no weak points. He has beer
tried as a national representative and
not found wanting.
The Journal therefore nominates
Alexander Monroe Dockery, of Mis-
souri,, for President OF the United
States.
In '96 Missouri only lost the nomi-
nation by a scratch. Conditions have
changed. We IMPRESSED our import-
ance upon the nation then. We can
win now.
But victory only crowns the busy
brow. Missouri must knock at the
door of national favor; she must ask,
not donbtingly, but with faith.
And all this means If Missouri would
furnish the next President of the
United States, organization is neces-
sary.
The opportunity could not be more
promising. A central organization at
the State capital should be effected at
once, and then every county In this
grand old central commonwealth
should show interest In the movement
by organizing Dockery clubs.
The party does not want machine
candidate. 1t is not waiting for fxers
TO fix the ticket. That would be in
frinRing on a patent owned by the Re,
publlcans.
The Presidency is within Missouri's
grasp. Let's grasp 1t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

Captain Richmond p. Hobson de-
cllnes 10 withdraw his resignation,
aud Secretary Moody announces that
1t win be accepted. Hobson accuses
Congressman Baakhead, Of Alabama,
Of holding up In committee the bin
permitting Hobson to retire, and the
Congressman denies the charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Free Sample Sent for the Asking.

/ make speciality and treat success
fully all chronic diseases, Kidney, Ner
vous Prostration, Stomach, Lost vi
tality, Impotency, Heart Disease, In
digestion, Dyspepsia. Dropsey, Gout
Piles, Female Weakness, Syphilis, st
Vltas Dance, Epilepsy Skin Diseases
Scrofula, Eczema, Consumption, Bron
chitis, Asthma, Catarrh, Hay Fever
La Grippe, etc Address,
THE COMMON SENSE MEDICAL Co.
45-tf p. o. Box 6. Rush Hill, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

The naval appropriation bill, report
ed to the House, carries s7904s, 420
or e. Az, ,Oss less than the estimates
Provision is made for increasing the
number Of midshipmen to be appoint
ed by each Senator, Congressman and
Delegate from one to two.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
J. d. Gregg Ill.

J. d. Gregg, formerly OF Mexico,
one Of the most popular passenger
conductors os the Wabash Ry. Co
has been in very bad health and was
in Mexico to-day en- route to Fulton.
Jim says he needs treatment by q
specialist at the Hospital, but his
many friends are sure that he win
soon enjoy his old-time health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

Cole Younger is at last free man,
Lis full pardon on condition that he
remain in the state OF Missouri and
shall not exhibit himself on the stage
or in other manner having been grant
ed Wednesday by the Minnesota Board
Of pardnns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
COUNTY COURT.
Pictures of County Clerk and Members
of the Court.

We publish below a picture of the
County Clerk Of Audrain County,
together with the members of the
County Court. These gentlemen have
in. charge the business affairs of the
County and are all well equipped for
the important duties of their office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

The following announcement ex'
plains itself:
"Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Il. Burkhart
announce the marriage OF theiI
daughter, blessing Matran, to Mr.,
William Philip Ross Of Mexia, Texas
on Wednesday, February fourth,
nineteen hundred and three, Sc. Louis,
Missouri
Miss Blessing Burkhart formerly
lived i'd Mexico, and was most popular
with large circle Of friends. The
LEDGER joins in extending cordia
congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12
Sell Your Scrub Cattle.

and keep nothing but the best The
markets demand cattle with frames
for carrying the largest per cent. OF
high priced beef. The feeder demands
early maturity. Cattle combining
these qualities are the money makers.
The coming sale of Short-Horns from
the herds of Robertson Bros, of Lad
donia, and Branstetter Bros. and w.
L. Wright, Of Vandalla, Mo-, Tlfhrs-
day, February IL, 1908, offers an oppor-
tunity. Send for catalogue TO
W. l.. WRIGHT,
45-4t Vandalia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-12

1t is reported that Lou Erb, who
Hives two and one-half miles south Of
Rush Hill, has the small pox. The 10
cal physician has passed on the case,
and the county physician, DR.. w. w,
Macfarlane, went down TO examine
into the matter on saturday, February
n. A strict quarantine viii be oh.
served