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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
KANsANs FAVOR FRANCIS.
Conference in Central Part of State
Decides to Send Delegation for
Him-A Leaders Opinion.

TOPEKA, KAs., March 25.-Leading
Kansas Democrats are looking to d.
K. Francis as the logical candidate for
President. Claude Duyall, of Hutch
inson, who made THE race for Congress
in the Seventh District last year,
came here to-day, and in statement
said Central Kansas Democrats, at a
conference in Hutchinson, decided to
send delegation to the National
Convention for Francis.
"We are for organization and har-
mony, not for reorganization and dis
ruption," Mr.. Duyall said.
"Both elements Of the party can
support Francis, and 1 believe that he
will develop into a most formidable
candidate. have heard some objec-
tion to Mr.. Francis from Bryan men,
but according to my way of thinking
the objection is not well founded.
ga few Bryan men are displeased
with the report that Francis would be
satisfactory to the Cleveland-Hill
wing Of the party, If it was wrong
for Cleveland and Hill to break with
Bryan, 1t would be wrong for those
who supported Bryan to condemn
Francis, who was loyal to Bryan, for
having the friendship Of Cleveland
and Hill. The same objection has
been made regarding Judge Parker,
and it, too, in my judgment, is un-
founded"
ave want to see powerful Demo-
cratic party, and we can have it If we
name a candidate for President who
voted the ticket in 1895 and 1900 and
who would not have the opposition OF
one wing Of the party. Francis, / be-
lieve, will fill the bill, and there is no
question about his fitness for the posi-
tion. He has been tried, and it is
demonstrated that he is big enough
for the presidency
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

AS the LEDGER has contended
from the first the Mexico-St. Louis
short-Line will be constructed. This
Enterprise will effect Mexico to a
sreat extent, as there is but little
foubt that the division of one or both
Foads, and possibly the Alton shops
will be maintained here. Mexico
property has largely increased in price
pn account of the land boom, and If
Ehis prophecy holds good there will be
much larger increase yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
In Loving Memory OF Grandpa
THERE is NO DEATH.
BY LEIGH nnTcurLL noDeEs.

There is no death, but sleep
That puts an end to pain,
And leads US where Gods saints
Uplift the glorious strain
OF praise to Him who conquered
The grave, and gave us Life,
And bending down In mercy
Lifts us from out the strife.
o, Father, In Thy Love,
Receive him at Thy throne,
Where at Thy feet above
Are sheltered safe thine own.
And look with eye Of pity
On those who weeping stand,
And still along the way
Approach Thy blessed land.
March 20, 1908.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
FOR THE MISSOURI STATE FAIR
Five New Buildings Are to. Be
Erected at Sedalia.

SEDALIA, Mo, March 26.--At o
meeting OF the directors Of the Mis-
souri, State Fair last night it was de-
cided TO begin at once the erection Of
five new buildings on the fair grounds
here, as follows: Agricultural hall,
60xl60 feet; horticultural hall, 80x160
feet; poultry building, 64xl2o feet
two additional cattle barns, each
6Sxl60 feet. At Is recent meeting OF
the Exhibitors Association, composed
of men who make the circuit Of state
fairs exhibiting livestock, 1t was de-
clded not to make any exhibits this
year, unless better freight rates are
obtained. Heretofore the railroads
have carried livestock to the fairs at
one-half tariff rate and return it free
of charge. This concession does not
materially help the exhibitors, as they
pay half rate to the first fair, full raCe
to The second, and so on, until they
reach home. What the association
asks is that a fiat rate Of one fare be
granted all around the circuit. The
secretary of the State Fair was di-
rected to call meeting in Chicago Of
the railway managers and directors Of
the State Fair boards, with view tc
securing the concessions desired by
the livestock exhibitors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

ST. LOUIS, March 4.--As all the
documents in the Wabash injunction
case must be printed in book form fol
the perusal OF the court, it is stated
that decision Of the case probably
will not be handed down until next
week, or even later.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
ABOUT THAT COAT

You wear a coat. Why1
To keep the cold out1 No;
to keep the warmth in.
What of the body that has
no warmth-the thin, poor
body that Jacks the healthy
flesh and fat it needsf
For such we say that SCOTS
Emulsion provides the right
kind of a coat. Why' Be
cause SCOTS Emulsion builds
firm, solid flesh and sup
plies just enough fat to fill
natures requirements no
more. That means bodily
warmth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Five Per Cent Money,

Theo. ]. Williams, the Real Estate
Agent, has formed copartnership
with Mr.. Arthur Sharp and they now
occupy rooms in the Graham building,
on the south side Of the square Inn
medlately over the Pacific Express
office. Messrs. Williams and Sharp
are prepared to do general Real
Estate and loan business and would
like to have their friends call and see
them. They have some bargains in
farm and town property and also
plenty OF home or Eastern money at
5 per cent. LAT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Grip Remedies in Great Demand

When colds and grip are prevalent
the quickest and surest remedies are
in great demand. Mr.. Joseph D,
Williams, OF McDuff, Va, says that
he was cured of very deep and last
ing attack Of la grippe by using
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after
trying several other prearation with
no effect. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Robbers attempted to wreck the
safe Of the bank at Salt Lick, Ky,
but before they procured any booty
they were routed by the citizens, who
were aroused by the explosions Of dy-
Mantle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Funeral Of wade Calvin.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Wade Gelvin, the l2-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Gelyin, were con-
Quoted from the residence by Rev.
A. W. Kokendofier at 1890 O'Clock
Thursday morning. The following
acted as pallbearers: Fred Wymore,
Hardin Hunter, Garrett Barnes,
Frank James, Ernest Blattner and
Green Daniel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Born in missouri rs years Ago

CENTRALIA, Mo-, March 27.-Dayid
Todd, aged Is years, died at his home
in this city tonight of cancer of the
liver, He was born in MISSOURI and
for many years he was resident of
St Joseph, Mo-, and the body was
shipped there to-day for burial. He
leaves family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

THERE is a movement on foot
hmong some of those who are inter-
csted, for the merchants Of Mexico
10 make up fund to have the roads
for six or eight miles in each
Erection from Mexico. Those who
bave given the matter thought say
that this can be done with a four
horse team and a good heavy drag for
10 cents per mile, and viii enable the
pwner OF any team to make four or
live dollars per day cut OF the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

THE Laddonia Herald rounds out its
pineteenth year this week. The
Herald is an excellent paper, Is well
edited, and stands up for Laddonia
drst, Audrain county second, and Mis-
souri third, last and all the time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

A farewell chicken dinner is ad-
vertised by the ladies of the First
M. e. Church of Chillicothe. 1t is
reasonable to presume that the fare
well is to "old TOMS" and that a re-
ception win be given TO springs" as
soon as the paint wears of the price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

ASGi IL Exhibit has been proposed
br the Worlds Fair, st. Louis, by FL
!. Edmondson,of Victor, Colorado. His
|cheme is to put mine, including
|haft house, pay drifts, and everything
b actual mining operation on the
rounds, charging a small fee to 60
lown the shaft and see what mining
&nnIlr to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

4
A w. W. BoATMAN, formerly Of this
eity, has announced as a candidate for
Mayor Of Centralia. Mr.. Boatman is
hn upright young man, and would no
1oubt make the Prairie Queen an adj
tnirable chief executive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

The above poem was written by Mr.,
Leigh Mitchell Hodges, formerly Of
this paper, now Of Overlook, Pa. 1t is
In memory Of his grandfather, the
late Capt. L. O. Mitchell. The words
will be arranged to music and sung BY
Mrs. L. N. Forrest at the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
READ THIs.

Mexico, Mo-, July @, 1900. This is to
certify that l have used the Texas
Wonder, Halls great discovery, for
kidney and bladder troubles, and can
fully recommend it to all sufferers
from these complaints.
]. r. LUCKrE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

THE owners Of fine horses Ia Au-
brain county should arrange to have a
big stallion show In this city this
spring. al ,fi com 1urse, Audrain county
has q good showing of fine
vi. Wrqness stock, but we have
fy Salftrictly tirst-class spring
a ssrriS streets Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

AT the beginning of the session OF
Ehe legislature the Jefferson City
llibstne was changed from an after
boon to morning paper. 1t has been
decided to continue as a morning
ra mar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Malor-General Sir Hector Melon
aid, against whom charges Of .immor-
ality recently were made, and who
was soon TO face a courtmartial in
Ceylon, committed suicide in a hotel
in Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

York.City. He was
for years editor Of
one Of theprincipal
papers In Hart
ford, Conn.,, later
W a 8 prominently
connected with the
New York Record
er and New York
World. He h q 8
Travelled extensive
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
TNg

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
1t is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. 50c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Leading Kansas Democrats are
looking to ID. R. Francis as the logical
candidate for President In 1904. At a
conference in Hutchison 1t was decid'
ed to send a Francis delegation to the
National Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

BOONE COUNTY is up against two
Hnions. In Columbia a BARRIERS union
has been organized; and at Centralia
y trades union has been formed by
the paper hangers and painters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

CAPTAIN L. @. MITCHELL, father
tn-law OF the editor Of this paper, died
ht his home in this city Thursday. He
|Was an old and highly respected cltl-
Zen OF Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wilkerson and
Mrs. o. II. Wright visited friends in
Montgomery City the frst OF the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02


Correspondence OF the Ledger,
VANDALIA, Mo-, March 27.-Judge
VIM. Butler, a prominent farmer liv-
ing 3 miles west of this city, died sud-
dedly last night of heart trouble, aged
about 65 years. He had been up and
around the place all day, apparently
In good health. After eating supper
he went into the sitting room and laid
down on lounge, where he was found
dead about 80 minutes later He was
for many years judge of the Rails
County Court; he leaves wife and G
children.
John Ferril, aged 80 years, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
Gilnor, south OF this city, last night
Of old age. Funeral services will be
held in this city Saturday. He leaves
six children: Matt and John Ferrill,
Mrs. ]. B. Lewellen and Mrs. John
Gilnor, Of this city, and Alex and Will
Ferril, of Bowling Green.
Robert Barton, one Of Laddonia's 3
Oldest residents, dropped dead yester.
dat, after an illness Of stomach trou-
Bile, aged 81 years. Funeral services
will be held Saturday at 10 a. m. The
deceased was one Of the best known
men In Audrain county and his death
will be greatly regretted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

The team drawing Lees milk wagon
ran away and upset the wagon Friday
afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Mrs John Mckay Dead.

Mrs. John Mckay, aged about forty
two years, died at her home, 9 mile
southwest Of this city, Saturday morn
ing.
Mrs. Mckay will be remembered al
Miss Lula Harrison, and formerly
lived in this city, where she has man.
friends, who will regret to hear Of be-
death.
Funeral services will be conducted
from Beaver Dam Church Sunda.
afternoon at 2 O'Clock by Rev. ]. A
Headlngton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

CENTRALIA Is getting little
worldly experience now in a suit
that municipality for $1,000,
for injuries alleged to have been re-
ceiyed by Mrs. Lucy finder on q
Reflective sidewalk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Pittsburg ministers opposed to hav-
ing Senator Reed Smoot speak at
Grant banquet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Rev. A. M. Pennewell, Of Warren
ton, has taken charge Of the Martins
burg Methodist Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Civil Service Examination in Mexico.

There will be civil service examina-
tion held in this city ON May 2, foI
those who wish to be placed on the
eligible list for postofiice clerks and
letter carriers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

NJ. n. Nelson and Harry Hutton are
at home from MoberlH where they
have been employed by the Wabash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

c. S. Davidson, held at Monroe City
on a charge of burglary, hanged him
self to his cell door with a sheet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Miss Artimecia Edmonston, who has
been spending several weeks In Perry,
is expected TO visit Mrs. A. W. Kok-
endoter shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Married Prominent Audrain Countian

MAI K1Ou IVlIE4IIuIlV 1It1111 uI1 OVt1 VE's1I
Miss BERTHE wilkins, for severa
years a valued employe Of the Laddo
mia Herald office, went west recently
and was married in Segundo, Colorado
on Wednesday, March 25, to L. R
Torreysen. The groom is a son oi
ex-Recorder It. T. Torreyson, Of Au
drain county, and is young man Of
brilliant promise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

The Maryville bloodhounds were not
a success as criminal catchers and have
been disposed OF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

An injunction is issued by the Fed
eral Circuit Court at Chicago against
members of the soft-coal combine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Mrs. Riley and daughter Miss Laura,
are home after spending the winter in
Fort Worth, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Mrs. William Norris, Of the Ringo
Hotel, is home from several weeks
visit In Rock Island, III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

President Roosevelt has accepted an
invitation to stop at Springfield, ILL.,,
for several hours.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Twenty persons were injured In the
derailment of aC., B. s Q. passenger
train near Thompson, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Messrs. Albert Martin and Charles
Peyton were here this week from
Martinsburg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Freshmen at Columbia deny that
they painted the engineering build
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Moses Mayfeld has been the guest
of his brother, Jacob Mayfeld, in
Fulton,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Rev. j. D. Greer visited Mexico
from PaynesYille this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Cream Ridge is In Linn County, right
In the midst Of the cow belt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

II. B. Blackman, Of Fulton, was in
this city on business Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

The Democrats Of Cameron have in
dorsed the municipal ticket by the
Republicans, and there will be no
heated campaign in that town this
sufinQ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Bill INTRODUCED In the Illinois Senate
| to give Mrs. J. P. Altgeld $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Miss Emma Davault has returned to
her home in New Florence after visit
ing her sister, Mrs, Bast, in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Hoods S g0rS0pdriii0

No other medicine acts like it
DO other medicine has done SO
much real, substantial good, no
pther medicine has restored health
Rnd strength at so little cost.
ri was troubled with scrofula and came
bear losing my eyesight For four months |
could not see to do anything. After taking
two bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla could see
b walk. and when had taken eight bottles I
<ouid see ss well as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS
Izor. Withers. N. G.
Hoods sarsaparllla promises to
'cure and keeps the promise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
Conferenca Onened ThursdaY.

District Conference Of the N. f.
Church, South, opened a three days
session at Wellsville Thursday. The
representatives OF the Mexico station
are Dr. II. X. Hinde, John W. Howell
and S. p Emmons. Rev. ]. o.
Edmonston, Of this city, is also attend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

State Treasurer r. p. Williams
passed through Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Jacob Schopp is home from bus
mess trip to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Chas. W. Peterson, Of Yandalia,
was In Mexico on business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

The Best Prescription For Malaria
Chills and fever is a bottle of GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02
WILL THEY CoNNECrl

Some Think That the Burlington Win
Join Their New Short Line
From This City to Old
Monroe With Their
Property at
Macon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

t. p. Rixey, Of Warren county, was
in this city Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

Wen send you a sample free upon request
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl Street, New YORK
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-02

To Itself

In what it is and whas Il does--con.
Banning the best blsod- purifying,
|plterative and tonic substances and
|effecting the most radical and per-
|nanent cures Of all humors and all
|sruptions, relieving weak, tired,
|anguid feelings, and building up
fhe whole SYSTEMS true only of
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-11
BRIDGE THE RIVER.

What is there impossible about
bridging the river at Lexington? Is
a trolley line to Lexington Junction
an unfeasable business proposition?
How much bonus would be necessary
to tempt some investor into the
enterprise To what extent would
such a line stimulate the coal Industry
of this place? How much would it
add to the retail territory of the city?
How much would it add to property
values both here and across the river?
Certain 1t is that such a line would
make Lexington the best railroad
town in Missouri. Certain it is that
1t would %emancipate the independent
coal operators and probably promote
the Lexington field to the first rank
10 the state as a coal producing point,
1t would materially benefit the
schools, whi,h are among our most
important interests.
What sum given outright asa bonus
would secure the building of a bridge
and trolley line? Would 500, 900 do
it? II so, is it reasonable to give
this sum? Would such a line add 4
per cent to actual property values in
Lexington Is soon as the line is built?
II so, we car aifort to give 1t and
come out even. This week the city
council let the contract for paving
ten blocks on South street. The
total cost Of this improvement in
Guiding curling and new sidewalk
where needed will not be less than
$50, 900. A majority Of the property
holders IN these blocks petitioned for
1t and expect TO get their money back
in increased value Of their property.
This improvement embraces ten out
OF a total OF 2Os blocks in the city.
-Four times the sun which the inhab-
itants OF these ten blocks expect to
spend on a street would probably
bring us a trolley line TO the Junction.
Would II be as good or a better or a
worse investment? Has anybody
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-11
CAN'T FOX GOyERNOR.

The Thursday issue OF the Clinton
Tribune formally announces Judge
CAN'T as a candidate for the governor
ship of Missouri. The Tribune says
ut is now settled that Judge CAN'T
will submit his name to the demo.
Gratis next year fo~the office Of gov.
ernor. He will be the candidate OF
the plain, ,unpurchasable democracy
He has never been a member of any
ring or faction, but is an ole -fashioned
clean man and a democrat. This
conclusion has been reached after
correspondence with and at the solicit
tation of leading democrats of all
sections Of the state who feel that his
candidacy assures victory at the polls
and an administration Of which every
Missourian can and justly will be
proud
Judge CAN'T is an old.school gen.
tleman, was a confederate soldier,
and is a democrat of an unmixed type
He belongs to a type of men OF which
there are few left 10 Missouri young
enough or vigorous enough for the
duties of the Office to which he aSpires
James B. CAN'T was born In Put
nam county, Georgia 10 l845, entered
the confederate service at the age of
16, fought under Stooewall jackson
in the army of Virginia, was twice
wounded at Gettysburg, at the battle
of the Wilderness, and permantly dis
abled at Cedar Creek in October 1854.
He graduated from the law depart
ment Of the University Of Virginia
In 1868 and in the same year came to
Missouri. He has never sought or
held a political office. He has twice
been elected Judge of the supreme
court. Both his public and private
life are spOtless. Like Cockrell, he
1wellS above the reach of malice or
even of criticism.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-11

lent The SO called evil effects Of
tobacco are natures protest against
being cheated There is no harm IN
running up the pulse from time TO
time, pr Sc, but nature protests
against its being done by fraud.
The discovery Of DR.. Gerold re-
minds one OF DR.. Roosevelts trust
treatment. DR.. Roosevelt would not
abOl sh the trusts, he would only
remove "the evil that is in the
trusts He would d~enicotiuize
them, so to speak-render them
harmless, so that we could have all
we want OF them without the Slight
est injury. But alas, trusts cannot
maintain themselves without ''the
evil that is in them" That is what
they exist for. II they could not
reap where they have not s0wu and
gather where they have not strewn,
the trust habit must fail for want Of
motive II the evil in the Baking
Powder trust were all removed, would
the people go on paying fifty cents
for a ten cent package of baking
powder? And II not, what would
become Of the trust? Where would
Kelly get his salary Of a thousand
dollars a month, and would the poor
John A. Lees COON fooling away their
time 10 politics? DR.. Roosevelt is a
luack, aud he knows it; for be was
once a member ot.the Free Trade CLUB.
That was before he accepted a job aud
went on the road for the republican
party.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-11
RENDERED HARMLESS.

A discovery by a German chemist
of the name Of Gerold is being
heralded as one of the most benefcent
achievements of modern science. 1t
consists in a certain chemical treat
ment Of tobacco by which a union is
formed with the contained nicotine
rendering it perfectly inactive and
harmless, The favor of the tobacco
is in no wise impaired and ever the
most excessive use of the treated
caves produces no increased pressure
of the blood or irregularity Of heart
action.
The Importance Of the discovery
seems to be over rated. Nobody will
use the harmless tobacco: it is the
harm that they want. Remove from
1t It's power to induce pathological
conditions and the smokers Interest
in it is gone. He wants to run his
pulse up twenty per cent, and he can
do 1T with a clear Havana. He could
also do IL with a wood saw, but that
homely Instrument is unfortunately
associated in his mind with the
primal curse of Eden. He wants to
get the effects Of exercise without the
exertion of it. The fascination Of
tobacco, whether realized by the sub
iect or not, has the same psychologi-
cal root as the fascination Of
gambling. 1t is the desire TO get
something without giving an equiya-.