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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

THE Lyceum Course closed Monday
night with a magnificent lecture BY
George w. Balm, Of Lexington, KY.
Subject: Among the Masses, Oh
Traits Of Character The lecturer
wa introduced in a neat and appro-
pirate manner by Rev. A. W. Koken-
doffer. The large audience was de-
lighted with the entertainment, and
we hope that the Hardin College
people viii arrange for another course
next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Harry AtchisDn has returned from
Kansas - reside permanently, and
viii havea position with the Mexico
Clothing Company Harry Is a hHt-
GAS salesman, and bis many friends
viii be glad b selcome him back "a
Mexico. They all come back"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

TES or fifteen car leads Of household
goods, stock and farming implements
arrived In Mexico the first Of March
from Iowa and Illinois. The farmers
who are moving into Audrain seem to
be prosperous and substantial citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

TIE Audrain County Court regrets
the impression that seems 10 prevail
among some that the county has a
large amoun Of surplus revenue. The
affairs Of the county are managed in a
most economical, b~usiness-like way.
No taxes are levied except where the
money is needed. The county has no
idle revenue or revenue at interest
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
srRrKE OFF.
wabash Employees win Respect ords'
of Federal Court

The threatened Wabash strike has
been declared OF. following an in
junction restraining the leaders and
members Of the unions involved from
ordering the strike. The local freight
once was to-day ordered to receive
freirht
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

FARMERS from other states who
have bought land in Audrain county
began arriving here last Saturday.
The banks have been busy. Those who
are moving are substantial, conserya-
tive looking citizens, and promise to
be CUTE an accession to the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
Executors Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the
Probate Court Of Audrain County has
granted Letters % the undersigned
upon the estate OF F. ". Doxell, de.
ceased, bearing date Of January 6, 1908.
And notice Is hereby given 70 all
persons having claims against said
estate that they must be presented for
allowance 20 this court within one
year from the date Of said letters, and
unless presented within two years
from the date Of the same they will be
forever harred.
b. y. DowELL,
5l%t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

CHRIS Jungerman, oi Rush HUI, has
purchased 3 farm In Saline county.
aud Will shortly move 20 bis nes home.
The LEDGER wishes him much pros
peuty bot stilI thinks they all come
h.eH o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

THE1. WILLIAMS knows the value OF
Mexico real estate, and has just pur-
chased the Joe Weimer residence On
South jefferson street This can be
made one d the h~andsomest homes in
the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Moline gang and sulky plowS; you
viii ind the results Of long yeans Of
experimenting and experience 10 the
construction and make up Of these
plOsK FERRIS * CAUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

TIE Lexington mos NeTs is four
teen years old. II IS one Of Missouri's
most prosperous successful c0nserva-
tive country newspapers. May it live
long and flourish
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
Home For Sale or Rent

Two-st0ry house with two lots, for
sale or rent, cheap. Property is offer.
ed at a bargain On account Of not being
close TO square. d&wtf
az LEDGER ONCE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Smokey chimneys doctored and new
cook stoves exchanged for old ones at
Gil Ferris tin shop opposite post
Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

lT is q the utmost importance that
the new Christian church be properly
located. Those who have sites to pro
pose should report 10 the committee
this Veek
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

". L Farrah aad family. south q
Merico viii move 70 THIS city 70 reside
permanently. The LKDSKK takes
pleasure 10 welcoming them here. Mr.
Fzrrah Is going 10 help make Mexico
ctr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

QUrTE annmher q citizens IN Mex
leo prefer TO pay q small extra tax an
nHzlly for lighting the streets rather
than bond the city 70 buy a plant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

We are glad TO see W. II. Brown and
family move to Mexico to liye-Mex-
leo is glad to welcome live go-ahead
people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

QUITE a number q property owners
On South Iefers1n street are III favor
q asphalt instead q brick for paving
that street Either viii make q hand
Euule sfreet
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Racine road wagons, Racine buggies,
Racine surries; don't forget the name,
it stands for good, honest material
and care in vehicle building.
FERRIS & CAUTBoRS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
SIGNS OF GRIP.

Ell yer bones all
Ache like sin,
Can't tell whar
The pains begin;
Ell yer weepy
In yer eyes,
Don't keer IL yer
Lives er dies;
FL yer head ez
Bilin' hot
Feel ct Dustin,
Like ez not;
FL yer feet ez
Clammy cold;
Fl yer feels
A century old;
Fl yer cam dig
Up a think,
Cause yer noddle's
On der blink;
II yer staggers
When yer walks,
An shutters
When yer talks;
Don't go guessih',
Take my tip.
Git a doctor
Got IN grip.
New York Sun
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

A Nebraska woman, accused Of muir
dering her husband, is found guilty,
her punishment being Fixed atllfe i'm
priSDnment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Mr.. Kokendoifer, who has been Wis
iting his son, a. W. Kokendoffer, in
this city this winter, returned TO bis
home in Kentucky this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
LITTLE BIRD BLUE

Little Bird Blue, come sing US \
song;
The cold winter weather has lastaI
long; t4
We're tired OF skates, and we're4
Of sleds,
We're tired OF suowbanks as big
our heads;
Now we're watching for you,
Little Bird Blue.
Soon as you sing, then the springt
will come,
The robins will call and the honey
hum,
And the dear little pussies, 50 cum
and gray,
Will sit in the willow trees owed
way;
So hurry, please do,
Little Bird Blue.
We're longing 20 hunt In the Wu
for we know /
Just where the spring beauties {
liverworth grow;
We're sure they will peep when
hear your first song, b
But why are YOU keeping US wal
so long?
All waiting for you,
Little Bird Blue? u
-AnOnmntl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Miss Margaret Moore is home from
LaddOnias where she has Just CON-
pleted a yerT successful term al Oak
Grove school
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Judge Lewis and family have moved
to Mexico to reside permanently. Glad
TO welcome them home again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
SPRING GREETING!

AS we are near the end of the Fall and Winter
Season we want to thank our many friends and
customers for the liberal patronage they have
given to us, and now at the beginning of the
Spring season, we invite you to call and see the
new goods that are arriving daily. We have put
forth our best effort to select goods to please
every customer. Our purchases include the best
Clothing we have ever bought-made by some of
the best manufacturers in this country to our
special order, and, under our own label Kemp &
Pearson Clothing Co.. in the back of every gar
ment, as a guarantees guarantee that means
something-SATISFACTIONi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

See our line of Moline breaking
plows- You can buy nothing better
in the shape Of a pillow.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Subscribers to the Weekly
Ledger win please examine
the date after their names on
the margin Of the Ledger and
govern themselves according
IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Illinois and Iowa farmers are keep.
Ing the G. l. Ferris tin shop busting
20 keep Up with tin work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
Solid Comfort.

We have a line Of steel ranges that
are quick bakers; they are built that
way. FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

TaK President has called an extra
session Of tie senate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

THR movement 70 pave prominent
residence streets with brick Should be
inanggratcd at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Ix the death n ". L French No
lose one q Mexicp's most substantial,
c-nnseIyailye and henast cItizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Rev. Mr.. MeGeachy and wife, Of
Fulton, were in Mexico to-day en-
route to North Carolina for a months
visit,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Rev. Mr.. Kerr, Of Montgomery
was In Mexico today, and says
bis home town is fiourisbing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

f. L. McFadin will be in Mexico in
a few days to attend TO some business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

County Court is IN session settling
Nith the road oveneerS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

David Hunt Of Holt county set out
to improve the road that runs by his
farm. He split a log about 10 or II
feet In length in two and attached the
two pieces together with cross pieces.
The split or sharp sides OF the log
were placed in front. He hitched a
team to this split-log continuance and
drove up and down his sides Of the
road in front OF his farm. He did this
right after a rain. The loose soil was
thrown to the center Of the road. Be-
ing high In the middle and low on the
sides, the middle soon dried and be-
came as hard as clay can. After doing
this a few times a remarkable better
ment in the road was observed. The
simple splitrlog device had accomp-
lished far better results than bad ever
been secured by roads built up by the
big road scrapeB. To-day the road
that runs in front Of Ar. Hunts farm,
no matter what the weather is, is like
a race track.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
OFFICIAL EXPLAINS WRIT.

-
Vice President Wells II. Blodgett Of
the Wabash said in St. Louis Tuesday
night:
IAN Lean say is that the court pro-
ceedings are based ON the provisions OF
the interstate commerce law That
act makes 1t the duty Of the railroad
companies TO receive and transport all
kinds OF interstate trai1Ic, and requir-
Is them to interchange such trafic
with each other at connecting points,
and any conspiracy on the part OF any
number Of persons to defeat the pro-
visions OF that act or the provisions OF
any other federal statute is a wrong,
and renders the parties so conspiring
liable both ciyilly and criminally.
That is not a mere theory; it is the
settled law, and the Injunction only
goes TO that extent. Should the order
be violated, it VIII be for the court to
say what steps it will take TO enforce
the order, but we have no reason to be-
lieye that any one intends to violate
it's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Poultry Food
Crushed Oyster Shell-makes hens lay.
Mica Crystal Grit aids digestion and
keeps them healthy.
Ground Bone and Beef Scraps makes
eggs and strong healthy chicks
5 Gallon Kraut, per key. / 90
% lbs. New Orleans Sugar........ / 90
Eating Apples, peck.............. 30
l 10. good Baking Powder. ....... 10
l Id. can pure Fruit Jam ........ 10
l gal can Apples. %
l large bottle Catsup............. 10
2 ID. pkg. white Rolled Oats -. 0s
Large pkg. white Rolled Oats. %
"a present in each package.l
/ ID. pkg. Cow Brand Soda ....... 06
? pkgs. Crispo. Is
"a Sugar Shell free.l
Old Country Soap, bar ......... o.
Kinks White Russian Soap, bar. o.
Cracker Jack Soap, 2 for......... 05
Maple City Soap, 6 or............ %
Fred A. Morris,
THE GROCER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

Hopeless and Almost Dying,
Mrs. Grinnett is Saved by
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Old Negro Of Pine Bluff
Who Was With Lee i'm the Army

On the front steps of the Merchants
e1d Planters bank, at the corner of
lain streets. can be seen on any day
I Old decrcpit negro who gives his
!anle as Willitm Lee. He is blind, and
ROW depends on the kindness of the
2copla for his support. He is very old
aud has to help himself by the aid Of
cane. Ii his story be true, he has
aea much of life He was a slave in
'e2rgja, and was at the outbreak of the
III: war a man Of family. He claims
,iat his father, William Washington,
vas a coachman and hostler for Gen
George Washington Lee claims that
e himself was owned by Jessie Stone
snd after Stone enlisted in the army
he was placed with Mr.. e. G. Beaure-
card, sheriff in Georgia at that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Gets Him Into Trouble With Congress-
man Brundise
Senator Took Ofense Interview Given Out by Con-
gresham and Made It Cause Of Personal at
tack---Clark Said to Have Used Knife

ped it when he appeared upon the
scene.
There are three wounds on the top
of Mr.. Brundidge's head, which ap
pear to have been made with the sharp
point of an unopened knife, there be
ing three parallel markings on each
wornd. The wounds bled profusely,
and his shirt front was covered with
hlood.
A,T Clafssa.s face showed evidences
Of bruises, but no abrasions.
Senator Clarke. when seen in his
afiiee a. few moments after She difficult
" refused 10 give any account Of the
flair. 4 have nothing to say about
- he said
Hon. J. c. Rembert also refused to
give a detailed account of the affair.
The people of Little Rock already
know Of the fight, and those in the
state do not care to read of it," he
said
Mr. Crisp says furtherstlfat he saw
what appeared to be a knife in
Clarke's hand and that Mr.. Kerwin
assures him it was an unopened knife.
The cause Of the difficulty was the
publication of the following article in
the Arkansas Democrat March 12.
which Mr.. Brundidge told Senator
Clarke was correct in every detail:
Congressman S. Brundidge, of
Seafcy. is spending the day in the city
on private business He says that
Senator ]. H. Berry requested him to
Carry Senatorelect j. b. Clarke a prof
fer of his services in accord with sen
2torial courtesy, to escort him to the
presidents desk when he was to be
sworn in. He waited in the senate for
him an entire day, but Mr. Clarke was
delayed and did not come. When he
did arrive the mission was performed
By Congressman McRae, and as has
been told in the public prints. the of
Ter was refused. Mr.. Brundidge said,
in discussing the incident, L am sorry
Senator Clarke adopted such a course.
1t was mistake, and will follow him
for long time. He will find that
he can not represent his people alone
There must be a unity and harmony
OF action aMene the colleagues to az
conpish the best results"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Senate Acquits Chancellor Leathernan

ton. Then the senatorial court went
into executive session and deliberat-
ed upon the case The proceedings
of the session and the vote by which
the verdict was reached was not made
public, but in the open session which
followed Chief Justice Bum called
Chancellor Leatherman to the bar
and made the announcement of mot
guilty A vote of two-thrds would
have been required to convict
Chancellor Leatherman received the
congratulations of a number of the
senators. Thus was brought to close
the Impeachment proceedings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03

time. Beauregard soon after enlisted
in the southern cause and was with
or near Gen. Robert e. Lee. Gen. Lee
needed a man to care for bis horses
at that time, and VIM. Lee was sent
to perform that duty, and for eight
months he was with the great warrior
and iiad the daily personal care Of
Traveller and BILL the famous
southern generals fayorite horses At
ter mis- service with Gen. Lee, he was
sent to the hospital at Marietta, Ca
He is now aged and feeble. He claims
TO be ninety years of age, or near that
age. He says that he could, until he
lost his sight. tell all the details of
his war experience, but that he is rap
idly forgetting. He came from Stamps,
Ark. to Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
inspection OF p. B. and A.

Mr.. w, II. Langford made an in
spection over the p. B. and A. railroad.
He reports that the track and road
bed is in much finer condition than he
expected to find it after the tremen.
dous rains. He says that the farmers
are farther behind with the crops than
he has ever seen them, and that the
ground is breaking up clodily and
rough and good rain is needed to
melt them down. He says that busi-
ness has been good this season with
tho p. b. and A., and some improve
ments and track work will be done.
Mr. Langford's auditor Mr.. c. ID. Low
ing, and Capt. Galbraith accompanied
him on the trip, which was made on
a locomotive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03

Little Rock, April 3.-"Judge Leath-
crman, this senate, sitting as a court
Of Impeachment, has carefully consid-
cred tire twelve articles filed against
you here by the house of representa-
tives, and | am glad to say they ad-
Judge you on each and all the charges
not guilty.
The foregoing was the announce
ment made by Chief ustice Bum in
the senate, sitting as a court of i'm
parchment, yesterday afternoon. 1t
sets forth the result of the trial which
began March "a and ended yesterday.
1t signifies the acquittal of Chancel-
lor Leland Leatherman, of Hot
Springs, of the Third chancery district.
Taking of testimony was closed dur
ing the day and three-quarters Of Shn
hour allowed each side for argument.
Representative J. T. Patterson, of
Cross county, OF the board of man.
ayers opened the argument for the
prosecution. Hons. j. F. Loughbor-
ough and T. M. Mehaffey, of Little
Rock, followed for the defense Rep
resentative Tillman B. Parks, of La
fayette county, closed for the prosecu-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03

to, 1903, $3,172.
Scrip outstanding due December
10, 1903, $t,9302t.
Scrip outstanding due January 10,
1901, $l6,465.43.
Scrip outstanding due February 10.
1904, $2.5S0t3
Scrip outstanding duo March TO-
l9ot $f.599eS.
Total scrip outstanding, $32.7G2.77.
Cash on hand available for redeem
ing scrip, $2,S4S,H.
SCRIP outstanding i'll excess Of avail
ahIo cash, $8o,9li.36.
"l'rem the above statement it will
be soon that the city is in better con-
dition financially than it has been in
many years. and if the present finan-
eiaI policy is continued, the city will
BE- ON cash basis and entirely out Of
debt within two years.
Nv. II. WESTBROOK,
CITY Treasurer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Circuit Court.

In the case Of Albert Harrington, adj
ministrator, against the Citizens Light
and Transit company, the jury return
ed verdict in favor of the plaintiff
for $452.15.
In the action of Burton B. Well
against Anna I. Fineran, suit to re-
cover 81 900 on the settlement Of tho
estate of Blanche Rowland, Mrs. Fine
rams mother, is now on trial.
The case Of j. T. Clemmons against
Luther Gill was continued on motion
of the plaintiff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Ot the City of Pine Bluff As Shown by
Treasurer's Report
Outstanding Scrip Paid Up July 10, Scrip Discount
Per Cent. and City Will Be ON Cash
Basis in Year or Two

Nh ". II. Westbr0ok, the city treas.
Hter. has furnished the Graphic with
4 statement of the financial condition
of tie city from April /, 1882,
To April /, 1903. The report
is a fattorins statement and under
The present condition and plan of city
.-84eeas8@nt shows that the city can
L. IN Il cash basis in from one 10
tH9 taafS. Mf WeStbrook has made
m exceptionally fine treasurer. His
looks aee in splendid shape and his
accounts are all We'll kept, and so plain
Gs2s tkey are easily understood by any
vna. The present council deserves
H25;t fer careful management of the
city funds, and is leaving the city in
4 iH0e1 satisfactory financial condition
feE tie new incoming administration.
Tie incoming council is as able a
bOaE @f representative business men
as tie retiring one. and this year will
be banner one in the prosperity of
the city. All scrip is paid off until
July 10, and there is a balance of
east new in the ttTfeasury sufficient to
pay that. so there is no need of more
money until September 10 for that pur
pose, and before that time there will
be the general tax and other revenues
added to the treasury amounting to
thousands Of dollars. Mr.. Westbrook
stated that the city scrip is becoming
more valuable and that a discount of
) per cent. is enough. He says that
within twelve months less discount
will be offered These are gratifying
facts Mr.. Westbrook's report is as
follows:
Annual statement of w. II. West
brock treasurer. in account with the
city Of Pine Bluff, Ark, from April
l. 1902 to April |, 1908:
Con Fund
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
REGULAR MARCH DAY.
Wind Has Been Strong and Dust Fly
ing High.

Today has been the most natural
March weather Pine Bluff has had this
year A wind blowing from two to
fiftecn-mile gait has been blowing
ever since last night report states
that the wind today has blown down
many wires, and that some of the 10.
cal lightning business is disturbed.
There are bootblack stands and old
fences, limbs of trees and many OBJ
stacles lying around on the streets to-
day because OF the pranlxs of the wind.
1t is hard day on hats. Many of
the fair sex travel with their heads
on a level with their knees and some
men have been seen taking a chase
after their hats that are usually so
dlgnfied that they do not even turn
to speak to their best friends on the
street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Handsome Eii<'s Charm,

Mr.. J. A. Perdue has magnificent
Elk's charm which he has attached to
his watch fob. 1t is the usual mono
with an Elk's tooth. He received it
as a token of good fellowship from his
friend c. H. Bond, of Oklahoma City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
GOV. DAVIS VETO HAMMER
Fails on the BIN Providing for Redi-
Gestinq the Statutes.

Little Rock. April 3.-Gov. Davis
sent & message to the house yesterday
Afternoon vetoing house bill No 4
Campbell, of PulaskD. providing for
redigesting the statutes Of Arkansas
and empowering the supreme court
to appoint the digester. The governor
contends that the appointment of a d-
gester is a function of the executive
His veto message was very lengthy No
action was taken in reference to it at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03

R. Bickerstaff, of Blissville, Ark, is
here today on business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Methodist Revival.

The meeting at the Methodist church
continues with increasing interest.
Rev. o. E. Goddard preached great
sermon on religious enthusiasm Ser
vices this evening at 7:45. There
will be a special service for children
at 10 O'Clock Saturday morning. No
Service Saturday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
Children's Meeting.
ceremony

There will be a special meeting for
children at the eMthodist church Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev.
O. e. Goddard will preach a sermon
suited to them. All are invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-03
MARRIED AGAIN
After Having Seen Divorced for Six
Years

In the parlors of the Trulock hotel
yesterday Charles S. Holt, a leading
citizen Of South Bend, Ark. and MIS-
Lena A. Holt, Of Muskogee, I. T., were
married. The couple met here by spe.
cial appointment, having been divorced
six years.
Rev. w. D. Buckner performed the
ceremony.