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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Lee Bros. shipped a car load ofhorses
to st. Louis for Mondays market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Crigler, of st.
Louis, are the guests Of relatives in
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19
You Can Not Lose!

You run no risk whatever in buying a made-readyto-
wear Suit or Overcoat here. The question of pattern, style
and fit are easily settled, and you have our absolute guar
antee as to quality Of material and workmanship. More
over, you will pay no more than less satisfactory ready
made Clothing would cost you, and only half as much as
a hrstclass merchant tailor would charge for garments as
acceptable in every respect. You can't lose by trying our
Clothing and you will gain experience that can not fail
to prove valuable to you. ~ ~ ~ ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Superior Oak Stoves, good fire.
keepers. FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Fine Cockerels for sale.
Ihave $50 B. P. Rocks for sale at 81
each. Mrs. II. A. GRlER,
34-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Attend the Emmons' sale Nov. q
at Long Branch. A chance to buy
Shorthorns cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Brock, ST., OF
Chamois, Mo-, were the guests Of their
son, G. A. Brock, Jra and wife in this
city last week. VIM. Brock, wife and
children, Of Chamols. were also here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

/ have q sew bargains in city prop
erty; see me.
d&wtf VIM. HARDIN RIxEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

All who want quilting frames or
quilting done, call on me at once for
I'll only be in Mexico for a few weeks.
Mrs. MATILDA Born,
36-3t Mexico, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Interests paid on all deposits.
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19
Tn Reside in Kansas CIV.

3. b. Tureman will leave for Kansas
City Tuesday where he will make his
home with his brother, r. w. Tnre-
man. Mr.. Tureman has been a resi-
dent Of Mexico for about thirty years
and has been prominent in her advance
ment. Courteous, affable and honorable
he has made many staunch friends in
this section, all Of whom join the LED
GER in regretting his departure. Mr..
Tureman and brother expect to spend
the coming winter in Southern
California.
The half naked body OF Miss Ella
Henneger, a pretty young girl, was
found murdered and half buried in q
corn field about a mile from her home
near Bishop, III. The young man with
whom she was seen last has disappear
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Mrs. o. B. Gibbs is home from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

BY using our harmIcss rtncdy- Il ~rellcVes
without fail delayed OF ahnormally suppressed
me~nstruation. Thousands of testimonials
VIC have. prove it. Send for free trial.
We answer in plain. sealed envelops inclosing
sworn testimonfals, by return mail
Paris ckenksi Co. oEPr. SIS hawsukee. Wis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

A few more of those strict
ly up-to-date Heating Stoves
left. Gall at once if you wish
to secure a bargain.
South Side Hardware Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19
Two Farms for Sale.

Two Farms for sale.
One of 100 acres, well improved, .
miles north OF Mexico; the other 50
acres, known as the Bank Addition to
Mexico, finely improved. For infor-
nation write d.. A. SNEEp,
ss.st Mexico, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

We have a fine line of good meta
Pocket Knives, Oarvers, Scissors
Shears and Butcher Knives, the kline
that we guarantee.
FERRIS & CAUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19
A Luxurious Overcoat

May be worn by you this winter at moderate cost if
you will buy of US. Here you will find a complete assort-
ment of models Of the most stylish Overcoats, such as will
please the ultra as well as the moderate fashionable men,
and the price will be a great deal less than you'd think for.
Our guarantee of moneys worth with every
garment we sell. With a bright, new stock, the
lowest price and one price to all, marked in plain
figures, we can't fail to please you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Skates for everybody; fine nickle
plate, and cheaper.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

Remember its what you save, not
what you earn, that makes wealth. We
pay 8 per cent interest on savings &C
counts. Start one now with
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

You know we make strong claims for the style, Fit
and quality Of our made-ready-to-wear Clothing. Why not
investigate? We will afford you every facility for dong SO.
Our new fall and winter models are IN and we will be glad
to have you compare them, point by point with the best class
Of custom work produced IN this town. The more particu-
lar you are about your Clothes the more strongly will Our
Clothing appeal to you. !. " ~ ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19
O. No Sunday Hol
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING.

SPECIAL NoTICE-If you cannot call,send
stamp for question blank for home treatment,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-19

FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

within that term the judges of the infe- rior courD saying: And the sub-commit tee shall leave sufficient space on the ticket so that the names of the candidates for said precinct office may be either writ ten or printed thereon.' It thus seems that the names of the candidates for the inferior court may. at the discretion of the subcommittee, be omitted from the tick ct
 Now I do not know who the sub-com- mttee are, nor what their intentions in the matter are. but I wish by this letter to submit to their intelligence. and to the intelligence of the voters of Birmingham, cerain reasons why, In my opinion, the names of the candidates for judge of the inferior court should be placed upon the ticket. They are briefly as follows:
 l. Because it will be unjust and unfair to the voters in Birmingham who are several thousand In number Gin fact about half the voting population of the county) to be required to write with pen or pen cil the names of four or five candidates on each ticket when they could be easily printed thereon.
 9 Because it will be unjust and unfair to the candidates for said judgeship not to allow their names to be printed on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
RACING GOOD AT THE
 |NGLESIDE TRACE Several Finishes Arouse the Crowd to Enthusiasm COUGAR FOOLS THE TALENT Takes the Third Event at Odds of 12 to 1-Tommy Burns Makes His
 First Appearance and
 Is Winner.

San Francisco, Cal, December 15.-Some of the best racing of the season was witnessed at Ingleside today. Several fin- ishes aroused enthusiasm and especially that in the fifth. Tommy Burns made his first appearance and had the mount on Royal Rogue. He out-finished Bullman and gained the decision by a nose Cougar upset calculations by taking the third event at odds of 12 to 1. Four of the five favorites won. Track good.
 First race. six furlongs, sellng-Con- stellator 1O5 dIildebrand, to 10, won Dora I, 105 dIolbrook), 10 to 1, second . Bee Rosewater, 1O7 (BelD, 6 to 1, third Time, 1:151a
 Second race, eleven-sixteenth mile-Lord Wadsworth no (J. Martini, to l. won Ebony, no (Hildebrand), 3 to 1, second; ; A. B. Cook, 11O Doop), to l, third Time. 1:OS.
 Third race, mile and eighth--Cougar, 1O5 e. Kelly), 10 to 1, won; Veterno, 105 0Iil- debrand), to 1, second; Dupont, 102 (J. Martini, to 5 third. Time, 155
 Fourth race, seven furlongs purse Epicure, 105 c. T. Sheehan). to 10, won; Ahumada, no (J. Jones), 1 to l, second; I; Leandor 105 O. Martini, to 1, third Time. 1:27
 Fifth race. thirteen-sixteenth mile Royal Rogue, 105 (Burns), to }, won; Beau Ormonde, 115 (Bullman), to B. sec ond; Arabo 109 J. Martini, 1 to i, third. Time, 121.
 Sixth race, one mile, selling-Corona, 90 Q1ildebrand), II to 5, won; Ilowho, 112 tSee), 10 to 1, second; Forest King, 102 (Burns), to 1, third Time, 1:H%.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, December Hollands Across and Siddons were the only win ming favorites. Lev Dorsey was well backed in his race and nosed out vic tory for his supporters Autumn Leaves was cut down in her race. Weather clear; track lumpy and slow.
 First race, seven furlongs-Hands Across, 105 CHelgerson), to 2, won; Bad ger 112 CMinder), to l, second; Anti Trust, 105 CH. Phillips), to 10, third. Time, 1 30 1-5
 Second race, six furlongs--Foxy Kane, 10 SCfreubiD, to ?, won; Floyd K, 102 L. Wilson,, 50 to l, second; Van Ess, 104 (W. Fisher), IS to 5, third. Time, 1:15 4-5.
 Third race, five furlongs-Little Jack Homer 129 CW. HiclSs), 4 to 1. won; Sea Shark, 109 0Helgerson), to 9 second; Demurrer, 137 (H. Michaels) 13 to 5, third Time :02 3-5.
 Fourth race, handicap, mile-Lev Dor sey, 97 (W. Hennessy), to 2, won; Dan McKenna, 10S (Munroe), to 5, second; Huzzah, 9s (McIntyre). to 1, third Time, 1:42 Is.
 Fifth race. selling, one mile and five eights-Siddons, 11O (Crawford), to 5. won; Little Ellxin, 103 CW. Fisher), to l, second; Trocadero, 102 Uivingston), to l. third. Time, 254
 Sixth race, two year-olds, five furlongs- King Croker, 110 GIT. Phillips), to 1, won; Myrondale, 1O3 G. Wilson,, 15 to 1, second; Mordella, 100 (W. Fisher), sto 1, third. Time, 1:02%.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
RETURNS TO COLON.
Gunboat Bancroft Has Been Making
 Charts of Harbors.

Colon December 15.-The United States gunboat Bancroft has returned to Colon She had been engaged in making sound ings at Porto Bello and Nombre de Dios, and charting the harbors all along that coast.
 The United States auxiliary cruiser was alongside the railroad dock today discharging all her stores. She is un- der order to sail for Philadelphia and will return here with more marines for srviee on the isthmus. She will sail to- morrow after disembarking the marines who are aboard of her. Rear Admiral Walker sailed for New York today on the steamer Segurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

ticket so that the voters can see who are the candidates for said office. B. Because in the light of past experi- ence, those candidates who are fortunate enough to be on the 'inside" may before election day cause their names to be stamped on the official ballot with indel- lible ink.
 A. Because in such case, the candidate who has the most paid rusters at the polls will likely be the winner. 5. Because the city of Bessemer is to have a separate ticket printed for its officers. and the city of Birmingham is at least second in importance to Besse- mer.
 6. Because the inferior court of Bir- mingham has jurisdiction over more than one precinct, in fact over the entire city, and is not really precinct office.
 Respectfully.
 R. l.. WILLIAMS, Birmingham, December 14, 1903
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
Inferior Court Judgeship.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 The new constitution of Alabama made provision for the establishment of infe- rior courts in cities to take the place of justice courts, and in accordance with that provision the last legislature created the inferior court of Birmingham. the judges of which are to be elected by the people of Birmingham in the next elec- tion.
 The county executive committee which met Saturday last. made provision for the nomination of precinct officers dncluding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
WINTER TOURIST RATES To Principal Points In Florida, Nassa

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 3O round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida, Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 31. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville Write for booklet entitled ..Winter Homes in Summer Lands.' For reservation. detailed information. etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 617.
 J. c. LUSK. 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
Mrs winsIow,s soothlno svrup

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES ths CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
All the Children Want to See the Wonderful Dolls Santa Claus
 Is Showing Here

How the little folks throng TOyland Thousands of merry little people gaze with wonder at the count less Dolls, the gay decorations and Old Santa Claus headquarters. We tell you today of more of the thousands of dolls he's brought for his little fri nds in Birmingham. He never did bring so many before Just read..-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

Get your Christmas wines and liquors from w. R. Nc Way, 2l2O 2d ave. Ticket with every soc purchase on a Remington shot gun, value $5O.OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

''Uwanta" 20.inch dressed Doll, full jointed body, sweet bay face, beauti ful curls, closing eyes and very styl- ishly dressed in dimity in various styles and colors-has large
 trimmed hat to match, at. .$1.38 Kestner Doll, 1S-inch full jointed kid body Doll, with jointed hips, knee and arms, cork stuffed, large bisque head. woven wig of natural curls, closing eyes, teeth showing and
 fancy shoes and stockings at. .$1.39
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

Famous Flora" Doll, with 20-inch full jointed papiermache body, ball joints, turning wrists, beautiful bisque face, closing eyes, teeth show ing. sewed wig of natural curls. bang or parted fancy lace trimmed che mise, patent leather slippers
 and fancy hose, priced at. ..$1.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
All this week-Tryphoso free. A. & P. T. Co, 1919 Second ave.

Just hint that you're think ing of sending some other girl a box of Huyler's can dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

Aunt Jemima" 17-inch cloth body Doll, with papier-mache head, hands and feet. She is dressed represent ing nurse with baby in her
 arms-priced at. =. ...... $1.25 A beautiful line of character Dolls Little Red Riding Hood, Gretchen Girl, Golf Boy and many
 others-priced from 75c to. $45.o0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
GraciosO Gloves

$1.5o for Graciosos La Mure-three clasp, fine real kid, Paris point em- broidery, in the newest Paris colors. $I.50 for Graciosos P X. M. Cape for women, the proper glove for street dress-has no equal.
 These famous Gloves can be found in Birming- -am-ONLY AT CAHEEN' s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

Just hint that you're think ing of sending some other girl a box of Huyler's can dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
His Christmas Christmas SmokingJacket Ribbons

Fancy Ribbons in delft fingers are capable of myriad transformations for holiday gifts. We have Dresden, Persian and fancy stripes that will at once suggest visions of fancy bags, stocks, hair bows,
 and cushions... ............. 19c Satin Taffeta and Louisine Ribbons in all the new and dainty shades, in cluding black, to inches wide worth 40c per yard,
 at. 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

A good Smoking Jacket for five dollars it not only looks good, but is good from every standpoint. One that "he" will be proud to wear during his com fortabe moments at home. The fabric is of pure wool in hand some two-tone effects, also tarcots in wine, brown or blue, with quilted satin collar, cuffs and
 pocKets... =. ... ... ........ .$o.oO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

Kid Gloves are exceptionally appropri- ate as a gift, especially if a pair of Gracio's celebrated gloves.
 $1.o0 for Gracio's Plevna festoon sewed kid gloves for women-big range C colors-fitted to the hand. S1Oo for Women's Glace Undressed Kid Gloves, round seam, two lock fastene-s-eXception value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

The marvellous success of Hoods Sarsa- parilla is based upon the corner stone of absolute merit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16
Morgan Seeks Information.

Washington, December l5-Senator Nor gan today introduced a resolution asking the attorney general to inform the sen ate whether he has made or is making on behalf of the United States a pur- chase of the property of the new Panama Canal company or its franchises and con- sessions; if so what authority on the isthmus Is recognized in the transaction; and whether any agreement has been en- tered into between France and the au- thorities on the isthmus in respect to such purchase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-16

You will find in this store the largest stock of he the South-in the next few days assortnents and SC have difficulty getting firstcass choice most everywf the holiday stock filled in and complete up to the las each day by express all sorts and kinds of holiday gift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21

as the capital Of the SO.OOO,OOO people Of this
country. I say, Mr.. Chairman-and regret
to criticise my colleague-this is cheese
pairing policy that means necessary shrink
Ing and shriveling and retarding the de-
velopment Of this great city.
why. Mr.. Chairman. hold in my hand
a statement. and will have It inserted in
the Record. showing something like 100
items, from 81 900 up to $25O,OOO. that have
been cut out Of the estimates. when more
than half of them are absolutely necessary
to the welfare and development Of the city.
I want to say that If this policy Is pursued.
these extraordinary appropriations must be
paid out Of the current revenues. and that
necessary appropriations will have to be
cut down and eliminated from this and fu-
bills. There are dozens and dozens Of items
here that are eliminated from the bill. and
do not believe there Is a member OF the
committee who would say that they ought
not to be appropriated for II there were
funds to do so.
Now, Mr. Chairman, I desire to offer
this statement in connection with my re-
marks, and to give notice at this time that
the committee on the District of Columbia
has reported amendment to the present
law which will be called up in this House at
a later day, and which covers this whole
subject In detail, giving the amount of all
the revenues Of the District, the amount of
the projects that are provided under law.
etc., and the proposed legislation authorizes
the national government to advance to the
District Of Columbia such sums as are APP
propriated by Congress that the current
revenues do not supply. The general gov
eminent has already advanced to the Dis
trict Of Columbia about $2,0O0,0Q and the
resolution provides that the total sum ad-
vanced shall not exceed $10,O0O.OOO, to be
repaid at the rate of $500, 900 a year for
twenty years, with interest at the rate OF 2
per cent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Miscreant Frightened Away by Small
Colored Boy.

The presence of small colored boy on
the Shepherd road near Brightwood last
night saved Mrs. Nellie Lendeman, it is
said, from felonious assault or robbery by
an unknown white man. Mrs Lendeman
was on her way home from her place of en-
ployment at the time. Her home is on the
Shepherd road, nearly one mile from Bright
wood. and she is employed in tailoring
establishment on F street northwest be-
tween 9th and 7th streets. She alighted
from an electric car at Brightwood few
minutes past o'clock and started east to
walk home. On her way home she had to
pass a piece of woods. and when she
reached the woods a man suddenly an
peared and grabbed her. Her assailant
placed one hand over her mouth and threw
her to the ground. Her screams attracted
the small colored boy to her assistance and
the assaiiant was frightened off. The police
of the tenth precinct were advised of the
AFFAIR and Sergeant Slattery made an inves-
tgation. Mrs. Lendeman stated that her
assailant was apparently about thirty years
old. He wore dark clothes and black hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
The Passing Of the Beard.
From Harper's Weekly.

From HarperS weekly.
Nothing is presently palmer in a world
that loves its little mysteries. and likes to
keep the observer in state Of tremulous
suspense about a good many things. than
the fact that it is beginning to shave again.
1t has always shaved, more or less, ever
since boards came in some fifty years ago,
after Punishment Of nearly two centuries
from at least the Anglo-Saxon face During
all the time since the early 1S5O's the full
beard has been the exception rather than
the rule. The razor has not been suffered
to rust in disuse, but has been employed in
disfiguring most phySiognomies in obedience
to the prevalent fashion or the personal
caprice Of the wearers of hair upon the
face. where nature has put it for reasons
still of her own.
For one man who let nature have her
way unquestioned by the steel there have
been ninety-nine men who have modified
her design. Some have shaved all but
little spot on the under lip: others have
continued the imperial grown there into the
pointed goatee; others have worn the chin
beard. square cut from the corners Of the
lips, which has become in the alien imag
alton distinctively the American beard;
others have shaved the chin and let the
mustache branch across the cheeks to meet
the flowing fringe OF the side whskers;
others have shaved all but the whiskers
shaped to the likeness of mutton chop:
the most of all have shaved the whole face
except the upper lip and worn the mus
tache alone.
All these fragmentary forms of beard
caricatured the human countenance ard re-
duced 1t more or less to ridiculous bur-
lesque OF the honest yisages Of various sorts
OF animals They robbed 1t of the sincerity
whdch Is the Fedeening virtue Of the clean
shaver face and of the dignity which the
full beard impaired no less to middle life
than to ace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Knights of Columbus Installation.

The officers of Washington Council, No.
224 Knights Of Columbus chosen for the
present year, were installed Monday even
ing by District Deputy Supreme Knight
Francis P. Sheehy, assisted by Warden
G. P. F. Davis. Following the ceremony
of installation there was an informal
smoker. during which an entertaining pro-
gram was carried out. Speeches were made
by D. I. Murphy. P. ]. Finn, E. P. Har-
rington, DR.. H. J. Crosson and James c.
Rogers. A beautiful tribute was paid by
Mr.. Joseph j. Murphy to Bishop Spalding
as prominent divine, learned educator,
an eloquent lecturer a charming writer of
prose or poetry and leader in modern
thought He rated him as the most prom
inent ecclesiastic in the Catholic Church
in this country at the present time.
The officers installed were as follows:
Grand knight, DR.. H. j. Crosson; deputy
grand knight. Wilson P. Malone, NJ D.
chancellor. P. ]. Finn; recorder, ]. A. Madi-
gan; secretary, H. Eaton Brooks; treas
urer, Joseph P. Cullen: lecturer, Dr. A. D.
Wilkinson. advocate. Oscar Luckett; inside
guard, Leo A. Harlow: outside guard, Ed
ward Voigt; warden. James ]. Dove: dep
uty warden, ]. A. Shaffer; trustee, ]. Percy
Myers; chaplain. Rev. P. ]. O'ConneI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
The SUMS Antics at Sunset.

From SUCCESS.
Curious determinations of the suns disk as
1t sets have recently been studied by DIR.
Prinz of the royal Belgian observatory by
the aid OF photography. The most common
Of these are simply indentations of the disk
Sometimes there is appearance as of
flames issuing symmetrically from opposite
sides and uniting above III a single jet
which disappears to give place to another
formed in the same way. These phenom-
ena, according to M. PrInz, are due to hori-
zontaI layers of air of different density
which refract the suns light. Some such
appearance of the solar disk at sunrise
may have originated the familiar legend
that on Easter morning the sun dances as
he rises.