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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
Staple Bargains.

100 pieces best staple check Cling
ham-worth sic at wholesale to-
day-per yard. ....... So
Best quality Table Oil Cloth, per
yard 15c
Full standard black and white
Mourning Prints, per yard. -. 4c
American ldigo Blue Prints at. Ate
Extra good quality, 36-inch Brown
Sheeting-yalue 5c-goes at, per
yard. Ate
3 bales Of nice Brown Cotton
bought at a very low price for
cash and will put on sale at. Ste
This Cotton is worth &c at whole
sale to-day in New York..
91x90 Harvest Home heavy bleach
ed, hemmed sheets, the regular
500 grade at. Soc
45x36 Bleached Pillow Cases at. lac
Forest Mills 36-inch Bleached Mus
lin-regular tic value-per yard &c
L0nsdale, best quality green tic
ket bleached muslin-per yard 7fC
10 pieces Amaskeog and Pearl Riv-
er, best quality A. @. A., feather
proof ticking, per yard. .l2it
Best quality Carpet Warp, colors, $40
block, white; 90c, block; 5fbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, April 22.-Mrs. Will
Powell visited her Wednesday.
Mrs. Wm johnson and family and
Miss Dody Tratchel attended the
Jones johnson wedding at Montgom-
cry City last Wednesday.
Edgar Woodson, of st. Louis, is
visiting friends here.
Prof. Shadwell, OF Wellsville, was
here Monday.
Mrs. Hattie Vandeventer and
brother were here from Rush Hill
Monday.
Tom Moore left Friday for Hatton
to spend a few days.
Prof. Woodbridge closed an eight
months term OF school at the Fox
school house last Friday. Mr.. Wool
ridge gave entire satisfaction and was
reelected for the next term.
Pearl Hamilton will open a barber
shop here next week. We welcome
Mr.. Hamilton to our town.
Mrs. Foster left for st. Charles
Tuesday eve; her future home.
Ralph Taylor was up from Martins
burg Tuesday.
Palmer Yelton vas In Benton City
Friday.
]. G. Hendrix shipped a car load Of
hogs to st. Louis Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
MONEY N N

If you want to borrow money on
good real estate security or wish to
renew or extend an existing loan, we
can give you rates that defy compe-
See us before applying.
LAKENAN s. BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23

An occasional dose Of PRIcKLY ASH
BrrTERs keeps the system healthy,
Yards Off disease and maintains
bgth and energy.
BUcKNER g. WHITNEY,
Special Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23

Notice Is hereby given that nnal settlement Of
the estate Of n. n Kerr, deceased, Will be
made At the NAY term OF the Probate Court
OF Audfain county, Misso1Fi. % beheld at Mex
loo. Missouri, On ne second Monday IA MAY,
le1. r. b KERR,
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23

Four children were drowned trying to
ford the Wabash bottoms in a wagon
near Clinton, Ind. Several others in
the party narrowly escaped.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
I5c or Two for Csc.

Special Values in Mems Sus- Or
penders-per pair............-
Mems Cream Balbriggan Shirts and
and Drawers-shirts neatly trimmed
and drawers made with OK
double seat-per garment. -. AcI
Above also comes in pinks and blues
Mems Fine Cream Combed Sea Island
Shirts and Drawers-shirts nicely
trimmed and double seat In n o.
drawers-per garment.
Above also comes in plain white and
several different colors.
Mems Silk Finished Light Blue and
Black and White Underwear 4 o.
per garment. ...............tcN
Mems Ecru Filet 25c e. 49c
Undershirts at. Ao cS
Mems Bleached, Featherweight, Per-
lection Nainsook Shirts and Draw
ers-shirts nicely trimmed and the
drawers Jersey seam, regular 4 O.
75c value-per garment. -.
Perfect Fitting, Elastic Seam, 1Qc
Bleached Drawers-per pair. -
Special Values in Mems Hosiery at
10, IS, rs and 40 cents.
Mems Derby Ribbed Cream Union
Suits, finest silky combed 0Qc
Yarn-per suit. ..............C oS
Mems Double Back and Front Work
Shirts-put up for wear and 4 kc
snrVicp-We Se1 at IoO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23

A distressing case Of Fibroid Tumor,
which bafled the skill of Boston doctors.
Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, . Mass in
the following letter tells how she was
cured, after everything else failed, by
Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
Lace Curtains.

in this department we show by
| far the most extensive line in
the history OF our business
fully outclasses any Of our past
efforts. Our purchases for this
store alone was 500 pair for
the season.
21-2 Yard Nottingham Lace n o.
Curtains at, per pair. .......
8 Yard Nottingham Lace Curtains
nice patterns, per pair. ........ Use
8 Yard Nottingham Lace Curtains in
q fine line Of patterns, ranging In
width from 45 to 90 inches. Any
n OF the patterns would be OQc
cheap at Sleeper pair, CCC
8 1-2 Yard, Finer Nottingham Lace,
Curtains, beautiful patterns, "a to
81 inches widc-worth 81 rs and $500
p per- PATH this sale. sale 1. rs, 1.49
8 liz Yard Fine Quality Nottingham
Lace Curtains in a large range of
new spring patterns, fully as good
as our s2; L.1 value Of last az
Rs saiss a sw bsr S SSr. CSC, 1893
Beautiful Nottingham Lace Curtains
in Scotch Nets, Renaissance and
Honitan effects at, per pair
2.49, 2.98, 3.98, 4.98
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
Ribbon Specials.

Just Received 100 Pieces No. 40 and
60, all silk, fine quality Ribbon
worth 20 and Csc per yard and which
ys,d win sell at per tS and t6C
rs Pieces No. 40 and go Extra Quail
ity silk Ribbon, worth considerable
more than we are asking but VIC put
it on sale at AZ and 400
per yard .,.........-..IU unu IOu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SANTA FE, April 2l.-Preachlng at
the Christian Church Sunday.
Miss Fay Bates is ~hello-girl now.
Miss Maude Crigler is better.
Jim Featherstone, of Middle Grove,
was here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Force and Mrs.
Beamer and children, of Moline, were
the guests of G. A. Beamer and fam
lily Friday.
Little Warren and Travlin Crump,
Of Perry, are the guests of their grand
parents here.
V. v. Bates has a two months posi-
tion as book-keeper at the bank at
Laddonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Powell moved to-
day to the DIR. @. NJ. Baker property.
Ed Hendrix has bought the Jas.
Edding property and also four lots OF
VIM. Fairbairn.
vess Henderson bought three lots
from VIM. Fairbairn and will erect a
new residence soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23
Mems Furnishings.

NHIS seasons newest ana most popu-
lar ideas, both In colors and pat
1 terms, in Wilson Brothers. high
e grade Neckwear 25 & 45c
All the Newest Styles in United Shirt
& GalIa. naHa.a.-aa Galla.aa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-04-23

Rev. A. E. Burch, of William Jewel
College, will preach at Hopewell
Church Saturday evening, April %,
and Sunday morning, April 26.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
DESTRUCTIVE PIRATE FISH,
Famous Lotus Beds of Lake Erie Be ing Devoured by German Carp
 nt Rapid Rate.

The beautiful Egyption lotus beds which for the past quarter of a century have lined the extreme westerly shores of Lale Erie from Monroe, Mich., to Point l} zee. near Toledo, are threat ened with complete annihilation, and from very peculiar cause, says re- port from that city. At the present rate of destruction, which has been going on for the past five years, it is stated by good authority that not a single lotus bed will exist in this To- cality within the next three years.
 Five years ago the westerly shores of Lake Erie and Ottawa river a few miles below this city were fairly GOV cred with Egyptian lotus beds, inter- spersed with water lilies. The surface of Ottawa river was apparently so contracted in width by the growth of this beautiful water flower that only space ten or 12 feet wide in the deep channel was left clear. All the rest of the river was one great sWaying. undulating mass of broad leaves and flowers resting on the surface of the water and whose moveGents were re- sponsive to the condition of the water. The broad fields of thousands of acres were sight that attracted thou sands of visitors yearly.
 About five years ago it was first mo- ticed that the channel of Ottawa river year the clear channel of the river became wider and the water flowers were apparently being driven back into the marsh and toward high ground.
 Many theories were advanced as to the cause of all this great change. Some thought that the ice in moving out had torn up the plants by the roots and carried them away, but when the same kind of destruction was apparently going on in the marshes directly connected with the lake the ice theory was abandoned. The real cause of destruction has now been ascertained beyond all doubt, and the destroying angel is none other than the fish known as the mud hog of the marsh,' the German carp. The carp has found that the roots and bulbs of the lotus make splendid food for himself and family, and they have completely eNterminated thousands of acres of these water flowers to satiate their appetites. The carp is regular water hog and will snout, root and dig in the mud for roots as industrious ly as any razor-back will do on land.
 The carp in these waters has an ap- petite like tapeworm and he grows as rapidly almost as a balloon while being inflated. This is due entirely to the great amount of food supplied. The carp works much on the same principle as the beaver does in secur- Ing his food supply of poplar bark, | Both begin operations at a common center and work out in all directions from it, cleaning up every spect of food as they go along.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
LONGEST STAGE ROUTE.
From White Horse to Dawson City, Alaska. $50 Miles with the Yukon
 River Road Bed.

The longest stage route in the world is upon the bed of one of the great rivers in the northwest. on which the ice forms many feet in depth for a considerable portion of the year. It is what is known as the White Horse relay stage line and Is in operation between the towns of White Horse and Dawson City in Alaska, $50 miles, says the Chicago Chronicle. The Yukon river forms the road bed, which is generally cov- cred with snow from depth of sev- eral inches to two or three feet. but the surface is so hard that the teams and sleighs seldom break through, in spite of the heavy loads which are carried. Over this great thorough fare vast quantities of freight have been hauled during the last five years, or since the great gold dis cOvery called the attention of the world Alaskaward. This trail over the frozen north has been the scene opened, and it is lined with the graves of men who sought wealth and found death instead in the bit ter coal and from starvation. Lat terly there have been fewer fatalities along the great route, because of bet ter accommodations and because the men who have been going there have been better equipped for the fight with the frost and cold. During the great excitement men who were al- most penniless sought that region thinking to become millionaires by simply digging a hole and scooping out the gold. Reports of death from cold and starvation emanating from the region made those following more careful and the recent gold seekers have gone well equipped.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

mendous pressure, in certain fixed time. The study is grist mill. Ser mon-making is grind" Every spare hour is invaded by an urgent call. Rest is an incident. Work, work, work is the main business of living, and shat tered nerves and drained powers are matters for post-mortem considera- tiOn
 We do not disparage hard work. The work that gives the very best that is in man, that uses his very best pow CTS, that is intense, ,selfsacriticing, un- selfish, comes nearer to expressing the Christlife. But work that entirely neg lects the worker, that wears out with never a thought of building up. that seeks gain and forgets character, that seeks objective results and neglects health of mind or body, that work has at it's heart selfishness. And in the Christian life it has as it's result spir- itual loss and failure. An examination of life's activities will reveal it's throb- ping commercial spirit. It has gained our country unique position in the eyes Cl tue Nollu. u Has cldIdCltI- ized our age as materialistic. And it has forced a warning from the lips and pens of thoughtful men. Our age is in danger of running itself out of breath and dying of heart disease. In it's chase for wealth it may run away from God; and in it's flight it may throw off those moral principles that bind together strong government and that are the sinewS of normal nation al life. If the trend of the times is away from the Sabbath as day of rest, then the first day of the week is avital problem. Somewhere and some- time under Gods providence a halt must be made. Let us pray that it come not too late, when our resources have slipped through our fingers and our strength is exhausted. For we cannot afford to disregard the time element in true progress. We cannot neglect rest that is essential to true growth. God rested and proclaimed it necessary for life. Nature observes 1t, obeying the law of her Creator Nations have deliberately set aside some stated period for rest and grown vigorous and powerful. And in the individual, spiritual life develops and strengthens by communion with God apart from the confusing activities of busy, distracting work. The prayer closets have nodded the characters that have wielded the greatest infu- ence upon the religious life of the world. A knowledge of the soul life, its weaknesses and dispositions, and a consciousness of Gods intimate fel- loWship with the soul, His provision of strength in weakness and guidance for all dispositions develop living testi- monies to His power and prepares for consistent, vital Christian life.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
GODS EDUCATION OF MAN.
the Ordinary Day. with It's Routine of Drudgery, Is the Time for
 Learning.

Gods fatherhood makes Him a teacher. Mans childhood gives him a claim to be taught. For man is not a finished product of Gods skill, but a product in~the making. Our will, our thoughts, our knowledge, all need training. And because we are Gods children one prayer we may always make with confidence is that of the Hebrew psalmist long ago: ''Teach me Thy will; for Thou art my God; Thy spirit is good; lead me in the land of uprightness." It is unthink- able that God our Father will leave such childlike, earnest prayer unan- sWered. Yet some of us are like fool lsh children who refuse to learn un- less they can go to some famous school and listen to some well-known teacher. We forget that the greatest est instructor of all dwells in every man who turns to God with true re- pentance and seeks His presence with a childlike faith. "He shall teach you.' said the Master. The place of teaching matters little if we have Gods Spirit to assign and follow up the lessons, and if we first possess the scholars willing heart.
 It is, then, in the common circur- stances of our lives that we are to learn the lessons of Gods school. Un- usual conditions and experiences are like examinations which test and de- clare what we have learned. The ordi- nary day, with it's routine of drudgery, is the time for learning. He who de- spises this common school of life. with its little tasks and opportunities, it's frequent perpleXities and it's recurring weariness, despises the plan of God for his education.
 To recognize Gods teaching in these experiences of common life requires faith and obedience. Gods will for daily work is plain enough in outline through the revelation of the Word and the long experience of His chii- dren. If we use our present linowl- edge and listen for His voice in con- science, willing ever to carry out His will, we shall know of His teaching. All Christian experience is here at one. He who desires to do shall know. It will not be without mistakes and disillusionments, but in experience with Him our growth in knowledge shall proceed along with growth in character toward a completed strength in Christ t--Boston Congreoa- tionalist.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
SDeax isnintS.

Inspiration is Gods answer to our aspiration.
 He is a traitor % man who is not true to God.
 Only the unworthy cause will use unworthy means.
 There is suffering without sin; but there is no sin without suffering.
 Men may do their worst, it matters not if you have chosen the best.
 Long wind with God will not coun- terbalance short weight with men.
 To be conformed to the truth is better even than to be informed on it.
 If you use a mirror to find your own faults you will forget to use a microscope for those of others.- Rama Horn.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
HYMN N.

Thy grace bsnIgn sustains my earnest
 quest,
 Thy shadeless light unveils the perfect
 truth, Thy very greatness is my fullest rest And beautities my spirit primal youth. Give me to rise on morning S wing to see Beyond horizons rim, the city fair, And peer through pearly gate on glassy
 sea,
 On wealth untold in lasting beauty rare. Unblemished gleams from lefty lucent
 lucent sphere, Tell of a feast where kindred spirits
 throng, The pure in heart shall see the vision clear, And hips anointed chan, their thrilling
 song. -Rev. II. T. Miller, in N. Y Observer.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
MRS. M. J. BRINK
OFCATARRH
A Serious Mistake Which Thou
 sands Arc Making.

The first stage of catarrh is what is commonly known as catching cold" It may be in the head, nose, throat or lungs. Its beginning is sometimes so severe as to cause a chill and consider able fever, or it may be so slight as to not hinder person from his usual business. In perhaps majority of cases little or no attention is paid to the first stage of catarrh, and hence it is that nearly one-half of the people have chronic catarrh in some form.
 To neglect cold is to invite chronic catarrh. As soon as any one discovers
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
The Whaler's Fine Voyage.

"That reminds me-" said Congress. man Littlefield, of Maine, ''of a story they tell on an old whaler of New Bedford. He was gone for two years cruise after whales in the South Atlantic. Finally one day the ship was seen coming up the bay, and the owner rushed down to the pier to be the first to greet the captain and ascertain the result of his ven- ture.
 "'How many whales did you get? shouted the owner.
 "'Narry a whale,' was the reply. but we had an awful fine sail. .'"- Philadelphia Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
Chnnce to Get Eyen.

Small Boy-Give me large bottle of the worst medicine you've got in your shop.
 Druggist Whats the matter?
 "Well, I've been left all alone with grandma, and she's suddenly been taken i'll, and I'm going to get even with her!"--Stray Stories.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

A Totally Different Fault ult.-Ruymster- Don't you think my verses have been ex- ceedingly uneven in quality of late?" Roaster-'I had just been noting how pain fully otherwise they were" - Baltimore American
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

Miss Sarah McGahan, No. 197 Sd street. Albany, N. Y., writes:
 "A few months ago I suffered with se- were attack of influenza which nothing seemed to relieve. My hearing became bad, my eyes became irritated and feverish tasted, good I took PERUNA and within two weeks l was perfectly well."-Sarah McGahan.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat- isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be glad to give you his val uable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

What wretched shifts are they obliged to make use of who would support the ap- pearance of a fortune they have not Fielding.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

Mrs Fortey--"He was pleased to say I held my age very well' Mrs. Snappe-- ''Why shouldn't you? Think of the years of practice you've had.' -- Philadelphia Press
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

Uncle Reuben says: l have traded watches wid honest men an l have traded
 mules wid well-known rascals, an 1 can't
 jest now remember which class beat me de worst. De world at large. pears to expect Free Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

Up to Him to Move Closer-Tom--'I can read your thoughts.8 Clara-"I can hardly believe it, for if you could you wouldn't sit so far away. ."-Detroit Free Press
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
Jnvar;ablv So "urmon notrro

queer thing, especially female hu-
 man nature" What are you think ing about noy?' For instance. if a young man tells a girl, any girl, that she's altogether different from her sisters she always takes it as a compliment. ."-Phila- delphia Press
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

Early Lessons in Ornithology Squire (to rural lad)-"Now, my lad, tell me how do you know an old partridge from a young one?" Boy-'By teeth, sir" Squire -"Nonsense, boy You ought to know better, A partridge hasn't got any teeth" Boy-"No, sir; but I have. "-Punch.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
lnnece SSjl rV.

The bar Der had about finished shaving the man in the chair, and, passing his hand oyer his chin isvestigatingly, leaned forward and said:
 Shall l go over the caia again?'' No, thanks" replied the customer, cAeerfully. q think I can remember everything you said. ."-N. Y. Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
The Hotel of 2oo3 oo3-Clerk-s.AIichae'

The Hotel of 2oO3-Clerk- k-'' Michael are you about through moving those trunks ?'' Porter-"Yis, sor; in few minutes '' Well, when you've finished, stretch the life-net over the front pavement. Mrs. Hi bawl has just telephoned from the top floor that her husband has fallen out of the window. Smart Set.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

Life's improvements depend on the prof its we make of it's reproofs.-Ram' Horn.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16

the first symptoms of catching cold he should at once begin the use of Peruna according to directions on the bottle, and the cold is sure to pass away without leaving any bad effects.
 Unless this is done the cold is al- most sure to end in the second stage of catarrh, which is making so many lives miserable. If Peruna was taken every time one has cold or cough, chronic ca tarrh would be
 practically an unknown disease.
 Miss Elizabeth Uber, No. 57 Bassett
 street, Albany, N. Y, writes:
 'I have always dreaded unsettled
 weather because of my extreme liability
 to catch cold, when a catarrhal trouble
 would quickly develop through my en-
 tire system, which it would take weeks
 to drive away. l am thankful to say
 that since l have taken PERUNA l do
 not have any reason to dread this any
 more. If l have been at all exposed to
 the damp, wet or cold weather, take
 a dose or two of PERUNA, andit throws out any hint of sickness from my system,' Miss Elizabeth Uber.
 Mrs. M. J. Brink. No. SEQ Michigan ave nue. St. Joseph, Mich, writes:
 This past winter during the wet and colo weather 1 caught a sudden and severe cold which developed a catarrhal condition through my entire system, and so affected my general health that 1 was completely broken down, and became nervous'and hys terical and unfit to supervise my home. My physician prescribed for me-. but somehow his medicine did me no good, Reading o1 PERUNA I decided to try. 1t. After hat taken but three bottles l found myself 1T fine health. Mrs. M. J. Brink.
 Sibyl A. Hadey, 26 Main street, Hunting ton, Ind, writes; Last winter after get gradually grew worse until my throat wa! sore and raw. Ordinary remedies did no help me and cough remedies nauSeated me RUNA could do, I decided to try bottle
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-16
Mss SARA McGAHAN.

and you can imagine how glad felt when 1t began to relieve me in very short time. In less than two weeks was completely cured. '-Sibyl A. Hadley
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-16
No 1884,

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
~ First National Bank at North Bennington,
In thp State Of Vermont, at the close of business
Apr. 9th, 1878