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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
katie DREAMED
SHE'D BIZ A QUEEN
STARTED ON TEE BLIND Rag
GAGE TO MEET THE KIHa AT
THE WORLDS FAIR.
HAD SUNDAY SCHOOL COINS
Told Of Air Castles While Crew oi
Fast Limited Express Forgot
Schedules Wanted to
Learn to Dance.


NEW York, May l9.--Big Bill
Hotchkiss, engineer Of the fast Lacka-
wanna Limited, was pulling hts heavy
train of Pullmans out Of Hoboken for
the West to-day. As the locomotive
commenced to hit up high speed he
turned back to see the yard signals.
His eyes fell on mere slip Of girl in
short skirts, bareheaded and with
great big black eyes, riding the blind
baggage just back OF the tender.
That's no place for gal," said
Bill, as he closed the throttle and ap-
piled the air-brakes. "She'll get blown
lotf there when we strike the 50-mile
gait"
When the train stopped In the sub
urbs of Hoboken, Hotchkiss and his
fireman dismounted and took the girl
of the blind-baggage, although she
objected vigorously. The conductor
and the passengers got out to see what
the delay was about, and from the
child they learned that she was Katie
Norman, II years old, Of 2l4 Willow
avenue, Hoboken.
"I'm tired OF home and washing
dishes and sweeping floors and doing
Chores she whimpered. "I'm going
to run away and be lady. / want
pearls and long dresses, and l want to
learn to dance, and want to sleep
till noon every day. I've saved 81 by
not giving my pennies to the Sunday
school, and I'm going to st. Louis,
where it's easy to be lady. l can
marry some rich prince or king there
there's lots OF them at the Worlds
Fair-and then ! can have lots OF
good things to. eat and maybe a lady
Iin-waiting to dress me-
THE SCHEDULE FORGOTTEN UNDER
ROMANCE SPELL.
The big train waited and waited,
needless of schedule, while Katie told
OF her air castles. The passengers
gathered about at the side Of the fuss
ing and kissing and impatient engine
as Katie continued:
sour teacher told US there wasn't
going TO be single queen at the
Worlds Fair and that they wanted
one very much indeed. I'm going
there because i was Queen OF the May
at Senator Dowd's party In the park.
I'm a real queen and maybe they'll be
glad to see me-
II don't look much like a queen
now, because l amt got no other
clothes than just these, and / guess
I've worn them bit; but l can wear
long skirts and laces and white hats
with big feathers In them and when
they find I'm queen in st. Louis
they'll give me all that. And maybe u
box of jewels and watch"
Goodness, but what rude jar
Katie's dream got when Policeman
Flannerty broke through the crowd.
"Come here with me, Katie Nor
man." he said. you've run away
from home again, your mother says" "
Katie's eyes welled up with tears and
she wept convulsively.
"This kid runs away from home
once month" said the copper, drag
ging her toward the street crossing as
the passengers spread apart. The
romance was spoiled, the Lackawanna
Limited delayed fifteen minutes, and
Queen Katie was humiliated in police
cOurt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

RECEPTION FOR
GENERAL whitley.
Attorney General of Philippines Ad-
dresses Number of Friends at
Home Of Hon. Geo.
Robertson.

On Wednesday evening Hon. George
Robertson gave an informal reception
at bis home on East Monroe street in
honor Of Hon l. r. Wiley, attorney
general of the Philippines, who is Wis
iting friends and relatives in Mexico
and Audrain county. About forty
of Mr.. Wilfey's friends, representa-
tive men Of Mexico, were present, and
during the evening Mr.. wilhey was
called upon 10 deliver a talk on the
work Of the government in The Phil
ippines, and among other things,
said:
"The United States has accomplish
ed three things in the Philippines
First. The Islands are pacitied.
Gov. Taft adopted the policy at the
outset, of the Philippines for the
Filipino He treated the Filipino
with kindness and justice and gave
them large place In the personnel Of
the Government. He appointed Fill
pinos to office whenever they showed
themselves capable Of filling the Office.
This policy won the confidence and
good will Of the Philippine people, and
has resulted in the complete pacifica-
tion OF the Island. The Islands are
more peaceful now than they have
been for two hundred years,
"Second. Upon the con tldence, good
will and affections of the people he
laid the foundation for civil govern
ment. A government has been set up
In the Philippines based upon Ameri-
can standards and ideals. All Of the
various branches of government in
GLIDING the judiciary, constabulary,
finance, commerce, educational, etc.
have organized.
Third. The Friar land question
has been settled. The Friars caused
the revolutions against Spain. They
were the real rulers of the Island and
used their position In securing the
best agricultural lands Of the Islands.
This gave them great power which
they abused. Our government pur-
chased theSo lands just before Gov.
Taft left the Islands. We bought
four hundred and ten thousand acres
of this land, paying therefore seven
and a half million dollars. Most all
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Harhina

win overcome indigestion and dys.
pepsia; regulate the bowels and cure
liver and kidney complaints. 1t is the
best blood enricher and invigorator In
the world. 1t is purely vegetable, per-
fectly harmless, and should you be a
sufferer from disease, you will use it II
you are wise.
K. N. Andrews. Editor and Mgr.
Cocoa and Rockledge News, Cocoa,
Fla, writes: ~ have used your Her
bine in my family, and find it a most
excellent medicine. Its effects upon
myself have been a marked benefit. ]
recommend it unhesitatingly. Sold
by Woodbridge & purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
noMASMHIcKS.

inflamed with poison, my stomach
became entirely demoralized, bad
odor emanated from my urine, and
realized was q sick man. The doc- |
tors dosed mo 10 their hearts content,
but kept growing worse. Then for
tune brought Peruns to my notice
and at once began TO mend. / kept
taking II for Ave months before l was
completely cured. feel now that
owe my life TO Peruns and viii
cease TO be grateful" ."-Thomas M.
Hicks.
s. L. Earle, Superintendent Of
Streets, Jacksonville, Fla, writes;
al am Arm believer In Peruna.
l. find that II has been of practical
benefit to q number Of the men em-
ployed in the Street Cleaning Depa2t-
ment in the city Of Jacksonville
They are especially exposed to the
inclemency Of the weather and q
number who caught cold, which later
developed into pneumonia, kidney or
liver trouble, were cured through thee
use Of Peruna.n--S. T. Earle, Superi
tendent Of Streets.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
factory results from the use Of Peru
write at once TO DR.. Hartman, giving
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

of the Friars have left the Islands.
This has removed perhaps the most
difficult question we had to deal with
in the Philippines. Much work is to
be done. The most important problems
to be solved are;
"First. The busiding up Ct per-
manent and efficient service for the
Islands Our fate in the Philippines
depends upon how well this is done.
England's success in India is due to
her efficient civil service. At present
the civil service in the Philippines is
non-partlsan. For example, there are
more Democrats in the judiciary than
there are Republicans at the present
time. 1t would mean ruin to the pub
lie service to inject politics into it.
Second. The Islands must be open
ed up to trade. Railroads must be
built, harbors improved and the COM
merce of the Islands developed. The
Islands are rich In agriculture. The
products are hemp, "copra," tobacco,
sugar and rice. The enterprises are
all in the hands of the foreigners who
also own the banking facilities and
the means Of transportation in the
Islands.
"It is hope that American capital
will seek investment in the Islands
and get control of the various lines Of
business.
"Third. The laws must be modi-
fed. Much has already been done In
this direction, but much remains yet
to be done.n
Mr.. Whitley Chen made a few re-
marks on Philippine Independence.
He said:
1.-THE Fillpinos are not yet ready for
their independence and no one can
tell when they would be ready. To
promise them independence now, to
be given at an indefinite time in the
remote future would do no good. On
the other hand it would do harm. The
effect would be TO cause agitation and
disturbance in the Islands and em-
barrass and hamper the present
government.
The true policy is to administer the
Islands as they are now being admins
tered, giving the Filipino a large
share in the government. After years
of training In those principle which lit
people for self-government they may
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Prof. David Jones, a district school
teacher near Lancaster, Mo-, is the
champion speller Of the world, and
has held the title for thirty-two years,
during which time he has been in
many contests with the greatest SPELL
ers, and never once defeated. Pro-
fessor Jones, at a church entertain
ment last winter, correctly spelled 15,-
600 words. In challenge to the
world, Professor Jones styles himself
"The greatest English speller the
world has produced
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Robbing Mail Boxes.

Postoffice Inspector Reed while in
Mexico Investigating other matters
in this city, has made one or two ar
rests of boys who have been robbing
lock boxes in the postoffice. 1t seems
that some of our people who have lock
boxes leave them unlocked, and these
boys have been, for some time, steal
ing letters. One has confessed to TAX
lug large number Of packages out OF
boxes, some containing money. The
boys are very young and we trust the
Department will be as lenient as pos
sible with them.
Those who rent lock boxes should
see that they are kept locked. They
make this agreement when they rent
them
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
A Positive Necessity.

Having to lay upon my bed for IA
days from a severely bruised leg, |
only found relief when ! used bottle
of Ballard's Snow Liniment. can
cheerfully recommend 1t as the best
medicine for bruises ever sent to the
afflicted. 1t has now become positive
necessity upon myself. D. R. Byrnes,
Merchant, Doversville, Texas. 25c, soc,
s1.O0. Sold by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Ortiz shorthorns 70 Be Sold,

Catalogues will soon be issued an
nouncing the complete disposal sale
of the Ortiz Fruit Farm Herd OF
Shorthorn cattle, one OF the most
select herds in the West. About six
ty-five head viii be sold representing
the choicest strains of Shorthorn
blood that exist. Mr.. Guthrie ex.
pended much time and money in
gathering together this herd and it is
regretted that fate has ruled that II
should be disposed.
The sale will be held June 18th at
the farm, six miles southwest Of this
city and one mile west of Ortiz. Col
]. 7. johnson will be the auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

This story on Champ Clark is going
the rounds in Missouri says the X. @
Star. Mr.. Clark was addressing q
kindergarten school the other day
"Have any Of you ever seen an ele
plants skim" be asked the youngs
teE. 81 have" shouted one little
fellow. "Where9" asked Mr.. Clark
smiling at the youngster'searnestness
''On the elephant, - he answered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Tim GhIllicothe Constitution says:
'Ihc Democrats of Audrain county
hare uneaimously recommended Robt.
Il. White, editor of the Mexico LED
aEa A. one Of the State committee
H1en from the Ninth district and his
Nill no doubt be ratified by
tie dIstrlrt caucus. Mr.. White is a
I15aI Democrat, conservative and cap
able, With a valuable acquaintance
ozer the State. He should make a
zHost desirable member of the State
oze4ni<4tIon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator
William J. Stone will depart tomorrow
for Missouri, accompanied by his
family and his private secretary. The
Senator will go direct to Jefferson
City.
Senator Stone is not entirely we'll
His health has not been fully restored
since the severe illness of last winter
though the recent trip to the seashort
nrOyed beneficial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
DANGEROUS KIDNEY
DISEASES CURED
Pe-ruua Creating a National
Sensation In the Cure Of
Chronic Ailments Of
The Kidneys.

Fred r. Pennell, Pianist, Grand Opera
House, Hot Springs, Ark, writes;
"Two years ago came to Hot Springs
to take the baths and be treated for
bladder and kidney trouble. After
spending two months here under the
care of one Of the most prominent ply
sicians and receiving little or no benefit
1 was persuaded to try Peruna. I had
little faith in 1t, but after using one bot
tie I noticed marked Improvement.
Three bottles entirely cured me. I can
cheerfully recommend Perunat to any one
afflicted as as.n-Fred r. Pennell.
Thomas M. Hicks, 1lsi 18th St., Louis
Vile, KY, writes:
"Neglected colds, irregular habits and
overwork brought on serious kidney
md bladder trouble. My blood seemed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Preaching by Telephone.

Telephones are multiplying rapidly
In rural Missouri and in many neigh
borhoods there are instruments In al.
most every farm house. In southern
Audrain county the other day a
preacher conducted services through
the telephone. The meeting was
opened by song, everyone singing into
bis respective telephone. Prayer was
offered, after which the sermon was
preached. Every detail of the usual
service was conducted, except the tax
ing Of the collection. st. Joe News.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Child Chokes 70 Death.

The infant daughter Of Mr.and Mrs.
Robert McCracken choked to death
with whooping cough in her mothers
arms while her parents were driving
along the road in a wagon on their
way from Chilllcothe to their home In
the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
A Runaway Bicycle.

terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg Of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
1t developed a stubborn ulcer unyleld-
ing to doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured. It's just as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c,
at Woodbridge s. Purdy's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Teachers Of Colored School.

The board OF education has elected
the following teachers for Garfield
(Colored) School:
l. J. Hicks, principal,
]. O. Daniel.
Lula E. Parks.
Mary Z. Scott.
Nettie f. Cave
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
CAPTAIN BUcKNRR DEAD.
Passed Away at One O'Clock Friday
Afternoon-Was Unconscious for
Eight Weeks = Remarkable


Captain ]. @. Buckner, formerly
circuit clerk Of Audrain county, died
Friday afternoon at l O'Clock having
been unconscious the most Of the time
for s weeks. He died without rallylng
Captain Buckner was 60 years Of age
and was the eldest son OF the late
Congressman A. Fl. Buckner. He was
an ex-Confederate soldier, having been
captain commanding Troop b, Woods
battalion OF Missouri cavalry and
proved valiant soldier.
Captain Buckner was born in Pike
county, Missouri, July 25, lS44, and
was reared near Louisiana. Soon after
the outbreak OF the Civil war Mr..
Buckner left bis home and cast his
fortunes with the Confederacy, serv-
ing as captain Of Troop B, Woods
battalion OF Missouri Cavalry.
Captain Buckner was captured by
Union troops during the war and was
started north to Chicago, but about
Joliet, ILL.,, be escaped from the train
by jumping from car window while
the train was In full motion. His In.
juries from the perilous jump were
not serious and Captain Buckner man
aged to reach Louisiana, Mo-, without
capture. Here we was disappointed
in not finding his parents, who had
moved to st. Charles since he had
gone to war. Making /. a hazardous
trip to st. Charles, the captain re-
joined his parents and was smuggled
into Illinois, disguised In the dress Of
a woman. He made bis way to West
Virginia where, in company with q
squad Of Codfederates who were going
to the Confederate Capitol, he was
attacked by some Union mountaineers,
the captain being dangerously wound
ed through the thigh, his horse being
shot from under him.
Crawling TO cave he laid for many
weeks in hiding until his wounds
healed. A Union family out OF pity
for the youthful soldier supplied him
with food during the time.
After being able to travel the sol
dier went TO Richmond and reported
to the Confederate secretary of war
who at first detailed him to duty with
General Early In the valley of Vir-
ginia army, but listening to the plead
ings OF the young man, gave him a
pass to rejoin his old company In the
Tras- Mississippi department. He re-
mained with his command until the
surrender at Shreveport, where he re.
mained several years as a saddler and
where, on Feb. q, 1865, he was married
TO Miss Mamie HYDE, who, with one
child. Mrs, James G. Trimble, Of Kan.
sas City, survives him.
Co,.,,,o+ 90 ns,.sa,r, L. 1910 r.nt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Missouri's wheat area plowed up an
abandoned is estimated at from l0O,-
600 to 100000 acres, much less than
that In Kansas, Nebraska or oklaho-
ma. The average condition of wheat
in Missouri at this time is "a per cent,
2 per cent better than than that in
Kansas or Nebraska and 10 per cent.
better than that in Oklahoma.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Trainman Takes Br;de

B. Y. Mcintosh, trainman on Con-
ductor Keyes' fast Galloway Express,
was married at Fulton Saturday to
Miss Van Della Marquette, OF that
city.
After trip TO the Worlds Fair the
happy couple will be at home to their
friends at Cedar City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Growing Aches and Pains.

Mrs. Josie Sumner, Bremond, Texas,
writes, April l5, 1902: ~ have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment in my family
for three years. l would not be with
out it in the house. | have used it on
my little girl for growing pains and
aches in her knees, 1t cured her right
away. l have also used it for frost
bitten feet, with good success. 1t is
the best liniment l ever used.'" 25c,
soc, s10O. Sold by Woodbridge &
purdY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Francis Morrison, who died in
this city Thursday night, were con-
Quoted from Salt River Church Sat
urday morning at IL O'Clock by Rev.
A. W. Kokendoffer. Interment was
made in the Salt River Church Gem
etary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

.k11Do. ILL, May lS.-Oonsidering
Ire without children not worth liv-
Ing. Mrs. A. N. Mackey, wife Of a ply
sIo10, committed suicide by hanging
tadzay. The couple had been mar
rIed i've years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

q H<<cdfF viii surely destroy the sense of
zzaz'I md cznpletely derange the whole sys-
zzu @2o1 e1tering It through the mucous sur
zzsas. S41n articles should never be used ex-
ez1< O. rrezrfiption- from reputable physicians
- ne 11a4ze they will do is ten fold to the
a7od 5o4 CO possibly derive from them Halls
0s=1z<1 Cofs. manufactured by +. ]. Cheney q
O.. IoI<t1. o, contains no mercury, and is
izzsn 'utszzzlly, acting directly upon the blood
sd uoro1s zarfaces Of the system. In buying
HzIl's Ck1&FTh cure be suro you get the genuine
4 = t&Fe4 zntsrnally, and made in Toledo, o.
= = J cEenzf a co. Testimonials tree.
z1l1 " n<aeeists Price 75o per bottle.
H4IIH Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Major Pat Roden,of Oklahoma City,
o. T., is visiting his son, I. f. Roden,
Of this city. Mai Roden was for many
years a resident of this county and is
familiar with many people of this
section. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Exhibit of Art and Manual Work.

The art and manual training de-
partments OF Mexico Public Schools
have a very tasty and interesting dis
play of the work in these departments
in Morris s. Abbay's show windows.
The art department under the charge
of Miss Shannon is indeed commend
able. Prof. Markland's class in man.
ual training exhibit a goodly number
OF articles Of every day use. This de-
partment is In Its second year at the
school and is proving most popular.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Those 1ho were here from out Of
t44n - attend the funeral ef Mrs, r.
sharI1ch Tuesday afternoon we're:
J. R. sbs<1ach and wife, G.. r. Raithel
and wife. Mrs. G. Fl. Buckner and
daughter. and Gal Mccarthy, all OF
St. Louis. and Mrs. O. p. Beatty and
Hrs. John Gouser, both Of Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
CARD FROM ]. W. YAGER.

To the Editor OF the Ledger,
SKINNER, Mo-, May 17.-Please al
low me space in your paper to express
my heartfelt thanks TO the good peo-
pie of Audrain county for the kindness
shown me while in my canvass and for
the hearty support [ received on the
7th Of May. l also appreciate the
recommendation the good ladies gave
me through your paper. will try in
the future to live so they may have no
just cause to regret it.
Very respectfully,
J. w. YAaER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

I<Ik nlue of manual training In
k|le 4nbIIe schools is nicely shown by
5fe d<1|btt in Morris & Abbay's win
1ov 0I Rork done by pupils Of the
Mexico Rublic Schools. The samples
releot gFeat credit to both teachers
and sch1Iars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Vho Xandalia Mail and Express edi-
tQI&llg 24}s: "Col. Bob White, OF the
HexiQo LEDGER, was endorsed by the
Deuooratic county convention as
S1&to Committeeman from this dis
fxIct. Col. White, II chossn to this
petition will serve the party well.
IIc'8 xafe man,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Notice of Flection Of Directors

On the first Monday In June 1.-THE 9Th
instant) seven directors will be elect
ed to serve the Farmers Town Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, OF Mexico
Mo-, one year. Polls open from Q a. m
to IL IN. at the secretary's Office In the
Glandon building, opposite City Hall
ALEXANDER CARTER, Pres.
W. l.. FowLRs, Sec'ty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

II. T. Carstens, who has been living
in this city has gone to Silver City,
Ia, to reside. We wish Mr.. Carstens
and family success and hope they will
return To Mexicn in the future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Russian refugees arriving at Chefoo
insist that a japanese battleship and
a cruiser we're sunk by mines while
bombarding Port Arthur last Monday
The report is doubted at Chefoo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Coontz & Waters, regular shippers
to this market from Audrain county,
were here to-day with cattle.-James
G. Crawford, of Audrain county, had
consignment Of cattle on the market
to-day.--Live Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
aeathered'' a Few Eggs.

Mrs. w. o. Hostetter tells the Far
Der Forum that she gathered 24s doz-
en- and 8 eggs during the month of
April. She keeps ledger in which
she registers daily the number Of eggs
she gathers, the number she sells and
the number consumed at home.-Lad-
donia Herald
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

TIM xorld's press parliament which
assembled at st. Louis Monday for a
u1ek b session, as congress of journa-
Ila1H. viii be the most notable in the
annals Of the press. In addition to
thousands Of editors and publishers in
6ha United States the parliament has
attracted 30 st. Louis attaches of the
most prominent newspapers in the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

a f1NIz class OF fourteen graduated
<rui1 bne Mexico High School this
year, The commencement being held
Al MA Opera House Thursday night.
EzIt class, while only one-half as
large 1s ne class of '02.'O3, has great
cro<|t the them. They start in life's
sf<uA G|e8 well equipped.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

County Court Judges J. Z. Sims and
James Lewis and County Clerk e. II.
Carter are home from st. Louis, where
they attended the National Good
Roads Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

IH 16e <Ieath OF Captain J. G. Buck
n6f, e<-cIrchit Clerk, Audrain county
1o6es one OF her best citizens. Cap
fdIn 8uckner was enterprising and
6<0zrcssIve and had many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Miss Wilhelmina Miller has return
ed to her home in Jefferson City after
attending High School exercises in
this city the guest of Miss Leona
Jackson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

j. M. Canterbury, who has been Wis.,
iting friends aud relatives in this city
for the past two weeks, left Tuesday
for his home in Kansas City. Mr..
Canterbury formerly lived in Audrain
county, but for thirty years his home
has been in western Missouri. He
was much pleased with the progress
sive spirit manifested in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

We wish to thank our dear neigh
bps sA11 friends through the LEDGER
faf k6eir kindness during the Illness
aud death OF our beloved and only son.
Nm. AND Mrs. KELLY QUIsENBERRY.