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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
INFANT INDUSTRIES HAVE BE
COME GIANT MoNoPoLlEs.

There can be no doubt but that the
Republican party has absolutely sur
rendered to the trusts. Let us trace
for a moment the progress 1t has
made along this line. It levied a tar.
If upon the people of the country,
for the alleged purpose of protecting
infant industries" but 1t solemnly
declared that, as soon as these indus
tries were able TO Withstand compe-
tition from abroad, the tariff would
be repealed. These Infant pets" of
the Republican party have become
the great trusts of the country. They
are not only able TO Withstand com
petition from abroad, but they are
selling abroad at prices that range
from ten to forty per cent less than
they sell at home TO the American
trade. The result then is, dear
prices at home = cheap prices
abroad" Extortion from the people
who fostered, protected and sustain
ed them In the days of infancy, and
benefits conferred upon foreign
nations. The whole effect Of the
tariff az ii is at present, is to en-
able these corporations TO stand be-
hind its prohibitive walls and do
spoil the people at home, while 9TH
er nations receive the benefit. And
yet, the President blandly announces
that the tariff has nothing to do
with the trusts"
Who today a defend the Repub-
ican party? The trusts absoluisiy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

ruptson versus honesty is this a
statement Before there can
be a political issue, there must be
sides To a controversy. Each
side must have its adherents and each
must have sufficient strength sc that
a battle is necessary to determine
is the stronger. If all Of the
people are of one mind. there AN be
40 issue. II practically al OF the
people are on the same side a political
issue csn hardly be said to exist
There cannot he much Of an issue
between a gnat on a railway track
and an eighty ton locomotive. To at
firm that there is q necessity for
making a political issue on Doodle
Ism In Missouri is to say that a con-
siderable portion of the people are IN
favor Of corruption. and that . battle
must be fought to determine whether
the honest men are in rie majority.
[ declare thid this is not the case,
Boodiing only existed because It was
undiscovered. It Is a secret crime.
[ ouote from an eminent authority:
ENo one knows Of the Transaction ex'
cent those implicated in It." When
however. the disclosures came. they
aroused the Indignation OF all classes
and all parties. Republicans Dem
Dcrats. Populists, men Of all condi
lions and opinions expressed the ut
most adherence and contempt. The
universal demand from every quarter
If the State was and is that no guilty
man shall escape
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Mayor j. A. Reeds Speech Concluded from last week.

control It's policy. They dominate its
conventions. While they Keep ons
hand securely on the fruits OF special
privileges, with the other they steei
the Republican machine, and con,
|tinue to use It for the oppression Oh
4 again, the strength OF the
penublIc ia the Independence OF the
citizen. The only man who is truly
,ndenendent Is the one who can earn
Nc living. despite the dictation OF
mandate OF any other man OF any
mower. This was the condition Of
anr fathers. Il is not the condition
OF our country at present. :.
II the march OF the monopoly y
10 be arrested and the business ~
the country again turned into nesiln'
fuI channels, the work must be done
bv the Democratic party. The re
publican party has surrendered body
and soul. VI.
In this battle. I want to e mis-
sonri's Democracy remain the cen
trail phalanx OF the Democratic army
Her standard must be placed ! nc
uncertain hands. ..
We may as well expect the bitter
est Of oaslaughts. The Republican
party will command the millions q
the trusts, and will endeayor e
create enough discord within oul
ranks to win by unlimited use o
money. There never was greatel
necessity than now for the Demo
rracv II the State and Nation Il
close its ranks. In this grave crisis
the desires Of individuals should b
bubordinated to the party welfare
For my part, I have no ambition g
great that | am not willing to lay
aside. rather than 10 the interest
Of the great party | love, jeopardized
Whatever may be the decision o
the Democracy Of this state, il cal
command M services in the future
as 1t has in the past. will serv'
In the ranks as loyalty as at IN
head of the column
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Circuit Court Notes.

G. F. Clark VS.. Regular Baptist Pub
fishing association; on trial before
jury.
Beagles VS.. Beagles; judgment for
defendant for title and possession;
Judgment for plaintiff for s25.
Mary L. Leayels ct al. VS.. st. Louis
s. Hannibal Railway Company; plain
till files a reply and application TO sue
as poor person.
Whitson, Trustee, VS.. Farber Bank;
verdict for the plaintiff for 81, 1860
j. A. Bolts vs. Wabash Railroad
Company; plaintiff files motion 70 va
cate record.
j. NJ. Price vs.. Thomas G. Stillgell;
on plaintiffs motion cause dismissed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY FOR
GOVERNOR.

The office of Chief Executive Of the
State Of Missouri is an exalted posi-.
ton. worthy of the highest ambition
of n citizen. 1t affords an oppors
tunity for useful public service and
has been worthily filled under past
Democratic administrations by some
Of the purest and ablest men, whose
names have given lustre to the State.
In what I now have TO say I ad.
dress myself solely TO those who be-
iieve in the principles Of Democracy.
and who are loyal to its teachings. I
shall not seek the nomination to the
high office of Governor Of this great
State at the hands of any political
organization except the Democratic
party. I expect no support for this
! nomination save from those Demo-
| Gratis who propose to preserve the
party faith and the party supremacy.
do not claim to be better than my
party. l will not subordinate the in,
terests of the great party To which
I am proud to belong to any personal
ambition. | should regard my Democ-
racy as Of a poor quality II / were
TO obtain great popularity in a Re
! publican convention OF enthusiastic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS.

Mrs. ]. At Brown gave a most en-
joyable little party Friday evening in
honor of her guest, Miss Bessie Fow-
Ter, Of Louisville, Ky. Lovely refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: Misses
Elizabeth Gill Ethel Plunkett
Frances Gill Trix Plunketts
Alice Brooks Mary Sullinger
MeSSrs
]. C. Pasqueth Will Morris
Russell Emmons Chas. Criswell
Fred Pitcher Minor Bolts
MI. and Mrs. E. FL. Carter
The members of the Y. W. @. A. Of
Hardin gave a most delightful recep-
ton last Saturday evening for the
students. The college parlors were
thrown open and the faculty ably
assisted the girls In becoming ac-
quainted. A very good way OF finding
their partners was adopted. Cards
with names such as Alphonse, Happy
Hooligan, Romeo, Beauty, ect., were
given out to some and companion
names TO Others, CASTOR, Gloomy Gus,
Juliet, etc. They we're TO hunt for
each other, which, Of course, afforded
merriment. Light refreshments were
served. Il was q very enjoyable affair.
There was a most pleasing pro-
grainme rendered last evening at the
Academy. The chapel was filed with
the e.1ets and friends Of the NJ n. A.,
who Nsre very appreciatiye Of the
numbers The NJ NJ. A. Orchestra
has by til time gained sufficient re-
nown 50 q Il when It's mentioned that
they viii 'ay it means something
really good. They weren't inclined al
first to resplnd with an encore, but
the applause vas 50 vigorous they
were simoly con PEELED. Miss Virginia
Yancey gave a UaantifUl vocal selec-
tion. Her clear, sweet voice was well
adapted 70 the particular song. Prof.
kummel played That beautiful opera
II Trovatore, and was heartily ap-
pladned. Miss Nell Robinson gave two
selections, her best being tine Irish
Lullaby, which is a beautiful song
Miss Robinson gave it with splendid
Interpretation. Her high tones are
especially soft and bell-like. Rev,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
WHAT is A PRIVILEGED
CLASS"

We are accustomed TO associate
the term with those who inherit
Kingdoms. dukedoms, and certain
Iother hereditary powers. But, in
Its proper acceptance the term
privileged class" includes all those
Icitizens or corporations exercising
powers and privileges which r not
open to all other citizens. For ali
practical purposes II matters NOT
whsther monopoly is created by the
decree Of a despot or is established
under a general law which permits
the creation OF an organization sc
powerful that other corporations OF
individuals can not engage In the
same business. The result in either
event. is the same.
The one great lesson that stands
lout upon every page Of written his
tory Is that men with unlimited pow
Ter abuse their power. 1t matters moi
whether this power is IN the hands Of
.despots, who exercise the functions O,
government. OF is found In grants
which create Monarchs in the com
lmerclal world, the end has always
been extortion from the people
The very soul Of Democracy II
senmity to monopoly. The thought
which inspires 1t, is that the door o
opportunity must open to ever,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
HITCHING RACKS.
The Order Made BY the County Court
In Reference To the Matter.

"Itis by the court ordered that R. S.
Mckinney proceed to build hitching
racks on Monroe, Washington, jack
son and Jefferson streets Of the City OF
Mexico, touching upon the public
square is inches from the granitold
walk next TO said square, to set said
posts eight feet apart and connected
with chain so that horses and teams
there hitched will stand wholly out
side OF the walk around said square;
and TO begin said work Immediately
after the completion Of the paving OF
said streets, or not later than the nth
day Of September, 1908, and to continue
said work until same is completed, hay-
ing due regard for the safety Of the
brick paving on said streets and TO
make due report Of all cost OF said
work Eat nsst regular term OF this
court"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
CLARK WINS SUIT.
Given Judgment Against Regular
Baptist Publishing Association
For 41,275.

Q. +. Clark won his suit against the
Regular Baptist Publishing Company
In the Circuit Court Saturday, the jury
returning a verdict for $500 and SITS
on the two counts in bis suit. which
was on contract and the damages given
represent the sums Of money subscrib-
ed TO the association by Mr.. Clark and
Others.
Paul vs.. Unknown Heirs Ell Smith;
decree p~erfecting title.
Greer vs.. Greer; divorce granted
plaintiff and custody Of child to
plaintiff with privilege Of defendant
70 see.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Folk Club at Martinsburg.


At a citizens meeting in Martins
burg Friday night a Folk Club was
organized and the following officers
elected:
David Dowdell, President.
Marion Walker, Vice-president.
Joseph Adrian, Secretary.
William Pike, Treasurer.
IL was voted 10 meet again on the
fourth Thursday night In October.
J. b. Holterman was appointed to
arrange place for next meeting, which
Will be an interesting one and which
every lover Of good government and
civic Righteousness should attend.
Further announcement will be made
asto the place Of meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Hog Cholera


Some of our large hog raisers OF the
country have been trying the Snoddy
Remedy for hog cholera and many of
them say it is certain the long looked
for cure for this destructive disease
Henry Wise, Grover Hill, Ohio, a
large breeder of thoroughbred P. G.
hogs says the remedy will do all
claimed for 1t.
Albert French, Manager of the
French Creamery, Lebanon, Ohio, says
be had lost 100 hogs out of 250 before
be had heard Of the remedy, but got a
case of it and cured the remaining
100 head, losing but three after be
began giving this remedy.
Geo. S. Prime, Oskaloosa, Iowa, is
| President Of the American Berkshire
Record Assn, and is good authority
on all hog questions, says be mad used
this remedy five years and that 1t will
do all that 1t is recommended to do.
r. L. Dawson, Eolia, Mo-: 1. P. Roy
wakita, Okla; y. A. Wells, Ardmore
Ind. Ter; Bible s. Workman, Emporia
Kan; r. II. London, Philadelphia
III, and hundreds Of Others who have
cured their hogs With this remedy say
it will certainly do the work wher
properly used. No matter how bar
the disease is raging, they say thii
remedy will stop it and save almosi
every hog yet able to take the treat
ment, and when fed as a preventative
it viii keep hogs In thrift 10 a lot ad
Joining to lots where hogs are sick ant
dying.
snoddy's book on hog cholera full.
explains how 10 prevent or cure thi
disease, and full particulars Of tn
Ohio test, all free to any hog raise
who will send his name and address t
the Snoddy Remedy Co., Dept. A.
/. Alton, Ill. 2s-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
UNJUST ATTACKS UPON THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

This statement embodies substan-
TALLY the facts relating to munich
pal and legal corruption. Is there any
thing in the record which justifies the
m~aleyoient attacks Of the Globe-Dem.
ocrat and the Kansas City Star upon
the Democratic party Of Missouri?
Can the failure to perform his whole
duty to the public in these prose
cutions be justly charged against any
Democratic official?
The concentration OF all true Dem
ocrats has been given In unstinted
measure to all who have had an Of
fetal duty to perform in purging the
public service of the baneful influence
Of corruptionists. To Judge James E,
Hazel, who promptly convened a
special Grand Jury in Cole County,
and vigorously directed a thorough in
v~estigation of charges of legislative
bribery, is due the thanks of all good
citizens. The same feeling should ex-
tend to Attorney General Edward C.
Grow for securing the confession of
| Lee, without which little could have
| been accomplished. and for his able
| cooperation with Prosecuting Attor-
| ney R. P. Stone in the Grand Jury in.
| yestigation. Circuit Attorney Joseph
| w. Folk. in the performance Of his
duty as public prosecutor at St Louis,
has Justly merited and will yer re
ceiye the grateful praise Of all law
abiding citizens for his energetic eff
forts to secure the conviction Of
~taithless public servants.
The great influence Of the Govern
or's office has been at all times earn
estly exercised by Alex. NJ. Dockery il
aiding the State. both in the judicia
investigations at Jefferson City and IL
the effort to secure the ~extradition o.
fugitives beyond the borders Of the
Republic.
II is no less gratifying to us thai
the Democratic Circuit Judges, Ryar
and Douglas. Of ST Louis and Henri
o. Timmonds Of Lamar, have shown
most commendable spirit In bringing
1 these cases to speedy trial to the enc
that prompt justice might be admin
istered.
All the machinery Of the law Il
these investigations and prosecution
has been directed by Democratic OF
Ffcials, and Democrats everywher'
may rejoice and feel a pardonabl
pride in this splendid record OF faith
full public service.
All of these officials are entitled +
credit for the honest performances O
duty. Yet, there are but few Of ther
xho will claim any special comments
ton. 1t is not so rare a thing in Mi
) souri to find an official who Is PEI
: forming his plain duty. The perform
ance of duty is not so astonishing
thing as tie discovery Of corruptio
among officials.
: The rule in this state is for Officer
to do their duty. That is why "
have officers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Winzer Gives Bond.

Gottlleb Winner, the wife-hunter, is
under a bond OF so to appear Monday
before Judge Bass because Of a war
rant sworn out by Valentine Erdel,
who charges Winner with shooting at
him. Whether Winner and Mrs.
Setback have reached a satisfactory
arrangement concerning their future
cannot be learned. She has returned
to Milwaukee, it being stated that she
did noteven get out OF the conveyance
at Winners farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

II. T. Cooke delivered a most excel
lent address. 1t was directed partic-
ularly to the cadets and containing
splendid advice, told in a mastery
way. After another selection by the
Orchestra MICS Maude orita Wallace
gave a reading, sSonny's Christen', y
a humorous selection, which was
heartily applauded. She responded
with a short encore. The programme
closed with another number by the
orchestra. The friends seemed highly
delighted with the pleasantly spent
evening and hope TO have another
such opportunity. We 7 all inter
ested in our Missouri Military Acad'
anu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
EEGSnrgh
MASOCIEW
TAgc O
WEDDINGS.

Last Tuesday evening Miss Bledsoe-
the daughter of Nh. and Mrs. James
Bledsoe, was married to Mr.. Dudley
Lee Turner at Mr.. Bledsoe's home
near Santa Fe. Only the relatives OF
the high contracting parties we're
present. At 100 O'Clock Miss Virgie
Bledsoe began playing the wedding
march and the bridal party entered
first Miss Ina Utterback, In a becom-
ing white, and Mr.. Wallace Tuner,
brother Of the groom. Then came
the bride and groom. The ceremony
was a beautiful one and performed by
Rev. W. B. Craig, Of Paris. The bride
looked unusually well in a lovely
gown Of blue silk with white pasemen-
terie trimmings She is the eldest
daughter and a very lovable young
lady. The groom is a splendid young
man. We extend them congratula-
tions and wish them much success.
The wedding Of Miss Frances Cook
and Mr.. Cassius Clay will take place
Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock at
the home Of Secretary Cook in Jeiier-
son City. There viii be only the rela-
tiyes and a few intimate friend pres
ent. Miss Mary Ricketts,, OF this
city, will be maid Of honor. The
other maids will be Misses jamie Clay
of Mexico; Mary Clay, of Kentuckyi
Louise Salmon, Of Clinton, and Jessie
Cook, sister OF the bride. Mr.. Buck
ner Clay, Of Kentucky, will be best
man. Messrs. James Galloway, Of Kan.
sas City; Deoden, Of st. Louis; Rollins
OF Columbia, and VIM. Fisher, Of JET
ferson City, will be the groomsmen
Mrs. Lynn S. Banks, OF Kansas City
will sing and Miss Alma Gass will b
the pianist. Miss Cook Is indeet
a lovely girl, both In face and charac
ter. She has been quite a fayorite II
Jefferson City In social circles, beinI
given a large number Of entertain
ments. Mr.. Clay is a most excellen
young man and highly respected b
his large circle Of friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE.
An Important Board Meeting Held in
Mexico.

The following members Of the Board
Of Directors OF Westminster College,
Fulton, was in Mexico Sept. oath
John A. Hockaday, Fulton; DR.. S. J.
NlccoIls, DR.. McKittrick, DR.. Cannon,
+. IS. McPbeters, st. Louis; Lee Mont
gomery, Sedalia; DR.. Dobyns, 81. Jo-
seph; z. W. Grant, DIR. J. J. Rice,
Fulton; A. A. Wallace, r. N. White,
Mexico.
Routine business was transacted and
the COMMITTEES on president was en-
powered 10 at once select q successor
10 President McCracken, resigned.
The college was never in a more pros
porous condition than II Is to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Portrait Of Every Missouri Governor

The painting OF every missouri
Governor, Colonial, Provisional, Ter
ritorial and State, including Governor
Alexander M. Dockery, will be one OF
the leading attractions Of special his
torical interest within the Missouri
State building at the Worlds Fair.
With the exception Of two, the paint
ings Of all Missouri Governors are
now owned by the Missouri Historical
Society, at st. Louis, and the State Of
Missouri. One Of the two missing Is
obtainable elsewhere and the other
can be copied and enlarged from a
print obtainable. The Missouri Worlds
Fair Commission has at its disposal,
beside, practically every fire-arm from
the old fint-lock rifle TO the percus-
sion-cap gun. AS Of further historical
interest, the original letter Of credit
from President Thomas II. Jefferson
TO Merriwether Lewis upon the coca
sion Of the Lewis-Cl Expedition
viii probably likewise be exhibited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

II have been troubled with my
stomach for the past four years" says
ID. L. Beach, Of Clover Nook Farm,
Greenfield, Mass. "A few days ago l
was induced TO buy.a box Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets l
have taken part Of them and feel a
great deal better II you have any
trouble with your stomach, try q box
Of these Tablets. You are certain TO
be pleased with the result. For sale
BY all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
Rormer Moxioo Rs.ident Dead

Trom ne C0IlmuIa HeFaId
Levi Barton, Of four miles northwest
Of Rocbeport died saturday morning,
September 70, Of old age and debility, at
the 2 OF 81. lie was born IN Ken
lucky and moved first b Mexico p
years ago, moving away from there 70
the place where he died. He leaves a
large family. The burial took place
AZ Rnchnnnri-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

Kansas women at school elections
gained control Of the 1000 school
boards In the state on platforms eradi-
eating that feature Of teachers con-
tracts which forbade women school
teachers TO receive attentions from
gentlemen friends during the term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
ABUSE BY THE RADICAL PRESS.

Foremost Of those who seek TO
name the candidates, and dictate the
policies Of the Democratic party, we
find the st. Louis Globe-D Democrat and
Kansas City Star. and following in
their wake every mugwump and Re-
publican paper In the state.
What is the quality Of their friend
ship for our party? For years the
Globe Democrat denounced Missouri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
HONESTY THE RULE IN MISSOURI

The Dr~opagandists who raise the cry
that the issue is Doodle VS.. Honesty"
appear to be Of the opinion that there
Is question whether enough
fairly honest men can be found. SO
that the army of the wicked, muster
sd beneath the banner of Doodle"
will not prevail. This Is a strangely
Gaughable proposition. If the banner
II Doodle were to be set up there
would not be a corporai's guard who
would enlist. and they would meet at
ter dark and hide out before the dawn.
There is no state. no country, the cit
izens of which more than equal In
christian sincerity and rectitude OF
character the people of Missouri.
Who most loudly raises this Doodle
cry? When q statement Is made, you
have the right to look into the char
acter and motives of its author. If he
be fair and honest and a friend, you
may generally consider his advice. III
he be a known enemy, it is usually
safe to dlscredit his statements. That
there are many honest men who may
have been carried away by this slo-
gan | doubt not; but who are most
Interesting themselves in its propo
CATION? Before we STAY the faithful
Did shepherd dog let US see IL there
Is not wool sticking between the teeth
81 the wolves that stand as his ac-
eusers." Who is it that presumes to
tell the Democratic party what can
| aidates It must nominate, and what
platform it must adopt? Is IT the
voice Of Esau, OF the voice Of Jacob?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01
The Proper Treatment for a sprainep
Ankle.

As a rule . man win feel well salts
ned II he can hobble around on
clutches two or three weeks after
spraining bis ankle, and it is usually
two or three months before he has
fully recovered. This is an unneces.
sary loss Of time, for in many cases in
which Chamberlain's Pain Balm has
been promptly and freely applied, a
complete cure has been effected In less
than one weeks time, and in some
cases within three days. For sale by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

Those wishing TO Investigate osteo-
PATTY will ind DIR. Traughber at his
ONCE Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Examinations are free.
A lady in attendance. Once across
the street east Of the post Office. once
hours ! a. M. TO 8 p. m. Special hours
BY appointment Telephone 355.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

One Of 100 acres, fairly well i'm
proved; I2I miles north Of Rush Hill;
will sell on five years time.
One Of 160 acres II miles southwest
Of Perry, Mo; also so acres adjoining
same. All worth the money. Ad-
dress: GEO. S. TRIMBLE,
Santa Fe, Mo.
Or call on Wood Trimble at Mex
icn Mo. WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-01

Miss Loua Steele, J.. f. Moore, W
II. KEENAN,, Bob Kemp. VIM. Eiler'
Tom Fry, Judge Kendall and J. I.
Williams are home from Columbia,
where they attended the ExConfed-
crate reunion. They report q ROYAL
good time.