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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

HON. john SHARP WILLIAMS, lead
er Of the Democratic party in Con-
gress and Chairman Of the National
Democratic Convention in st. Louis,
was loudly and continuously cheereti
when in his speech opening the con.
vention he said: "In the midst OF
the panic all OF the wise men. and
chief among them the Republican
leaders, told us that lit was lack of
confidence 10 the money In the coun-
try that had brought on the panic
The Democratic administration, with
a sufficient number OF votes Of both
parties In the two Houses behind it,
took that view OF the situation and
demanded and secured the passage Of
the Act repeating the purchasing
clause of the Sherman Act, thereby,
for the first time, practically estab-
fishing the gold standard In the Unit
ed States. Without either free or
limited coinage Of standard silver
money, the country was, Immediately
after the passage of that act, neces-
sarily and actually as 1t has been since,
and as 1t is now and as 1t is destined
to remain for length OF time beyond
my power ofcomputation, ,on a gold ba-
sis. | was not one of those who thought
the legislation adopted wise, but, wise
or otherwise, the result is an accom-
plished fact, plain, palpable and OBJ
vious' to all men who have common
sense, and like many another step In
history 1t Is beyond recall, or hope OF
recall. This accomplished fact was
the accomplished fact OF gold basis,
then, not by the Republican party, but
by the dogged perslstency and indom.
liable will OF Grover Cleveland, aided,
It is true, byRepublican Legislators, who
thought they saw IN 1t the final dis
ruption OF the Democratic party. That
was In the main their motive. Now
they would steal his thunder and
this Republican platform boasts that
Is was the Republican party which
established the gold basis"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
NEVER ASLEEP IN TEN YEARS
Doctors Amazed at Herpin, Who
Always Keeps Awake and
Is Perfectly Healthy.

TRENTON, July 6.-Albert e Her
pin, the sleepless wonder of Trenton,
is still awake, and according to his own
statement, expects to stay awake the
rest OF his life
Dr. @. II. Waters, of Trenton, says
Herpin has taken enough drugs in the
hope OF bringing on sleep to lillan ordl-
nary man many times. He says there
is not another case like this Herpln
is never Ill, never drowsy, eats heartily
and weighs 1s0 pounds.
Physicians have doubted that be has
not slept fer ten years, and tests have
been made to see II he remained awake
One OF these was made recently In
Philadelphia at the Office Of DIR. J. d.
V. Pollock. DIR. Pollock gives the fol-
lowing account OF it:
"When Herpin first came to me for
treatment | did not believe his story.
To satisfy myself proposed q weeks
test One doctor watched him by day
and | watched him at night. Nothing
resulted from this test He never slept.
His pulse kept normal. He lost moth
ing In weight and was never nervous.
I wanted to give his case to the public
at the time, but he would not consent.
He has withdrawn hts objections q w,
consequently this statement. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
4 TEXAS WONDER.

One small bottle OF the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all Irregularities Of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. If not sold by your druggist
1t will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81.
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom fails to perfect q
cure. DR.. E. w. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, P. o. Box 62s, St. Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
druggists. ofiice. 2931 Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

"It is easy enough to be a Democrat
now, but In those days, when the
tendency was so strong to go of into
Populistic ways It tried the soul of
Missouri Congressman TO stand firm
for real Democracy. Many men In the
Missouri delegation were against me,
but Champ Clark stayed with me like
a brother and a patriot. Some Of his
colleagues tried to move him from
supporting me and l understand that
few Of them still hold 1t against him,
but they never shook him. Do you
think l would run against q man like
that for any honor he wants? l would
cut my right arm of before l would
stand In the way of Champ Clark"
Mr.. Clark was on the Foreign Re-
lations Committee Of the House Of
Representatives for six years, and In
his service In that position he came
to be recognized as an authority on the
diplomatic service.
He was promoted to the Ways and
Means Committee, the most important
of all House committees, and during
successive Republican Congresses be
has climbed up until he is now In line
as the ranking minority member OF
that committee. II the Democrats
should gain control Of the Houses he
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Big Sale Of Fat Stock.

d. G. Atkinson, OF the Gross Ways
farm, west of MeCredie, made a sale
OF fat steers and swine last week that
will aggregate close to $4,000 He
disposed Of l01 head of beef cattle to
an Auxvasse syndicate composed OF
Messrs. 0verfelt, Hamilton and Gill
more brothers, 81 of the bovlnes aver
aging 1,420 pounds, having been ship
ped Monday, and the remaining so go
during the first half Of next month,
selling for $3.50 all around. The same
parties also bought 10 head of fat hogs
of Mr.. Atkinson for delivery next week
at cents pound. Mr.. Atkinson is
one of the most extensive feeders ON
Grand Prairie and can congratulate
himself upon having received the top
price for steers that has been paid
this season. Fulton Gazette.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

Democratic State Committee had to
refer the matter back to Crawford
county, which was then in the Ninth
District. This county sought to de-
eide the matter by convention, over
which there was contest. The State
Committee ordered a primary In
Crawford county, and Mr.. Clark won
it. His first term In Congress was
rapidly successful. He became ma
tional figure and his triumph was as
complete as bis struggle had been
hard. From that day to this he has
never had opposition for the Demo-
cratic nomination. His district has
been once changed, but that made no
difference, and he has been elected
four times. His hold on bis district is
SO secure that the only hope Of the
statesmen from the Ninth who are
ambitious to 90 to Congress Is to get
Clark into the Governorship or the
Senate. AS Congressman he is the
peer of any In Missouri He attends
To the details as we'll as the greater
things Of the position. He nolls a
large npmhsr of Renuhliean votes and
always runs away ahead Of bis ticket.
In 's6 he even ran ahead Of Bryan.
nre-r,RrR ann ArrHop
His sarv;ca IN Congrass has cop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

the elimination and recrim,o.t,on
that may be INDUCED In between 'r,S,, uoa
and the Democratic Convention VIII II
not alter the situation. He il ths
choice Of the Democrats Of Che state s
oy an overwhelming majority. They
nave long ago decreed bis nomination
iney will bring 1t about. What then
Is the most sensible thing for Demo.
cfass 70 DO? Is 1t to continue a con.
Test already ended, to carry on fight
already lost? 1t does not appear thai
any Democrat who cares FOR party sue
cess would do so. Is 1t wise to indulge
In the policy Of making angry the
supporters OF Mr.. Folk? The very
asking Of the question carries with II
q reply. The Democracy needs all
tne votes IL can get. As for the
parties guilty Of 'foolishness' at ST
Joseph and Joplin they can not learn
zoo soon for their own and the party,s
good, that sore-toe politics does not
nav,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Nothing Slow About Her.

There is nothing slow about Mrs.
Sallie Dodson, formerly Mrs. Sallle
Shanks, of Rocheport. At s o'clock
In the afternoon one day last week
Mrs. Shanks was divorced from DAN
iel Shanks. She received $500 alimony
and the custody Of her child. At
O'Clock the same afternoon Charlie
Dodson, who had been one OF the Wit
nesses In Mrs. Shank's case, had a
license TO marry her, and the marriage
took place the next day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

TWO YEARS FOR BERsCH.
The st. Louis Boodler Given the
Minimum Sentence.

ST. LOUIS, July s. Edmund Bersch,
who pleaded guilty two weeks ago to
accepting bribe In connection with
the passage OF the city lighting bill,
was sentenced to-day by Judge Nc
Donald of the st. Louis criminal court
to two years Imprisonment In the
penitentiary. This is the minimum
sentence. Bersch is the first OF the
ex-members OF the house of delegates
under Indictment upon the charge OF
accepting a bribe to plead guilty. At
the time bis plea was submitted the
date Of sentence was postponed until
to-day In order to give him opportun-
ity to wind up bis affairs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Judge Burgess Condition Grave.

JEFFERSON CRY, July 6. = Judge
Gavon D. Burgess, one OF the ablest
iurists on the Supreme bench, was
stricken with paralysis last night and
his condition Is considered critical
this morning.
His speech is affected and he can
barely talk.
Judge Fox, one of his associates on
the bench, has been at his bedside
since last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
SUPERINTENDENT King, Skinner.

Surveyor--Orvil King, Skinner.
Judge OF Western District Chas
Householder, Skinner.
Judge Of Eastern District--J s
Faires, Laddonia.
The report was accepted and the
nominations made by acclamation.
The collection Of campaign fund,
amounting to s4455, was announced.
THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.
The following County Committee
was announced:
Salt River--I w Shants, e B Keath,
L r. Larkin, Geo Deane, John w Ellis.
Loutre--B Waddington, ] P Mosier.
Prairie--CA Smith, + S Friar.
Wilson-Chas Householder, Geo
Meyer.
Cuivre w Boyd, Geo Schroll, Henry
Schrietfer.
Linn--L Roberts, w e Thompson.
The committee met later and
organized by electing i. W. Shantz,
chairman and e. B. Keath, secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

B. ELLIS, Secretary of the
Board OF Agriculture, in letter
LEDGER, says; 1.-THE plan OF
Fragging recommended by the
Rard of Agriculture is so simple
p places where It has not yet
Eied 1t may not meet with the
|al OF the farmers, but wherever
] get a stretch OF road dragged
Rng to the plan recommended In
letin, 1t speaks for itself, and
pat 1t is an easy matter TO ex-
Pc work. We do not claim that
hg the road will make q perfect
oder all conditions, nor win it
Pc place OF a gravel or macadam
put it will make an improve
rom 100 to 1000 per cent on our
roads and give US d tirst-cIass
p at least ten months in the
p a passahle road for the entire
And, further than this. It will
Plect lesson In better roads and
8 to the permanent improve
roads generally. We will be
nave your cooperation In ex-
this system, and will be pleas
ward bulletins 70 any one who
ested.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

i spirit of improvement has come
BSouri with a vim. Many OF the
|wns OF the State which have
|tted their visitors and friends
PINE people TO tfudge through
|nd from the beginning, says the
pa Mail. are now industriously
3 their streets and granltolding
Sidewalks. These improvements
|pthers, and the people OF these
Rns are truly glad Of the spirit
Hterment which has come 10
A town is just what It's people
Eit. No more; no less. A dead
|means an Inactive citizenship.
town indicates q thoughtful,
citizenship. The latter improve
they have and build TO IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
W. ]. BRYAN SAYS I:

"There were some things
that we wanted in the platform
that have been rejected, but,
everything considered, it is
satisfactory. There are al
ways things you want that you
cannot have. Some conces-
sions had to be made in order
toget some things we needed
Asked if he would support a
ticket on the platform adopted,
Mr.. Bryan replied:
81 will certainly support the
PLATFORM" intimating that the
candidate would also have his
support.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
TEN THOUSAND LOSE
HOMES IN KAw FLOOD.
Armourdale, the Packing House Dis.
trict Of Kansas City, Inundated
Six are Drowned in Oklahoma.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, July l., Mayor
Gilbert Of Kansas City, Kan !, is using
all the means al his command to care
for the hundreds Of homeless people
who have been driven from the flood
stricken districts. Tonight he sent
the following telegram to Secretary Of
War Taft:
"Ten thousand people have been
driven from their homes In Kansas
City, Kan, by flood. / earnestly re-
quest that you direct commander at
Fort Leayenworth to issue rations we
may need Please answer
The Kaw overfiowed its banks near
the Missouri Pacific bridge at II
O'Clock tonight, and the water is now
spreading over the West Bottoms, or
wholesale district, Of Kansas City,
Mo. The water is 2 feet deep at st.
Louis avenue and Hickory street,
three blocks from the Union station.
The river is rising slowly, but it is not
believed the water will reach the
Union station tonight.
FL. RENO, OKLA, July 7,-Tele-
phone communication tonight says
a waterspout, accompanied by terrific
wind, passed through Clinton, Okla,
and vicinity at midnight last night,
in which six persons were killed and
several injured. The dead are:
Mrs. Bakerand three children.
MIR. and Mrs John Flenner.
All were drowned. Reports from
Arapahoe, Weatherford, Geary, An
adarko, CordeIl and other points In
western Oklahoma tell of great dam
age by floods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

A party from this city will join q
party from Centralla Saturday and &C
TO the opening OF the Rosebud Agency
lands In Dakota.
Among those who will be In the
party are Charles Mason, NJ. L. VAN
degrift, Jack Rutter and ]. @. Winter.
The proxies Of many local ex-soldIers
will be taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
JUDGE PARKER
IS NOMINATED
New York Jurist Secures Nomination for
President on Democratic Ticket
on First BaIlot--COnvention
Had All Night Session.

Hill, who holds the absolute direction
OF the majority In the convention,
was so easily persuaded by Senator
Pailey that Mr.. Clark would make an
acceptable chairman
Mr.. Clark's simple honesty and alb
solute integrity are SO well known
that even those who are on the oppo-
site side of . question, as Mr.. Hill is
known to be, have confidence In him
and are willing TO trust him. Mr..
Clark Is without any OF the tricks OF
the politician. The act Of Senator
Bailey in declaring such an honor as
the Craftsmanship In favor of his
friend Clark has few parallels in pol.
itics and the tie OF friendship between
them reminds one OF the story Of Da-
mon and Pythias.
BAILEy's EUL0ey.
When Senator Bailey was In the
House as minority leader, Champ
Clark was his strong right arm, and
the loyalty with which he supported
Bailey will never be forgotten. Senator
Bailey told the story to The Republic,
when he said:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Hsayy Blow for Rspuhlicans,

The blow has fallen at last. The
Journal asked the other day what had
become Of ]. Fl. Cook, ex-ehairman Of
the Populist State Central Commit
tee OF Missouri and founder Of the Al
lied Third party. The Carthage Press
replies that Cook was sergeant-at-
arms In the Republican National Con-
ventiou At Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
INDIGESTION.

With Its companions, heart burn,
fiatulence, torpidity Of the liver, con-
stipation, palpitation, Of the heart,
poor blood, headache and other nerv-
oussymptoms. sallow skin, foul tongue,
offensive breath and a legion Of
other ailments, is at once the wide
spread and destructive malady among
the American people. The Herbine
treatment will cure all these troubles
SOC bottle. Sold by Woodbridge s.
purdv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Worlds Fair Accommodations.

Mrs. G. II. Brooks and sister tfor-
merly Lizzie b. and Mamie Matthews
of Mexico and Audrain county, are
prepared TO furnish nice rooms and
breakfast to Fair visitors at reasona-
BILE rates, and would be pleased to
have their former friends and acquain-
tances stop with them during the
Fair. They are on direct car line to
Fair Grounds and the business dis
tricts. Write for rooms, 3024 Lucas
ave, st. Louis, Mo. DIT ls-1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

HN SHARP WILLIAMS, Chairman
le Democratic National Gonyen-
in st. Louis, was greeted with
EIGHT to twelve minutes applause
he made the statement that
Pver Cleveland secured for the
ed States the gold standard,
lhe Republican party is now try
Ito steal Democratic thunder" !"
hent on this statement is neces-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

II. L. Moore, the jeweler OF Van
dalia, who makes regular trips to
Laddonia every Tuesday, informs us
that vandalia's new brick plant pro-
mises a success. The materials used
are sand and cement. They are going
to make paving and building stone
and later on may make stone fence
posts.--Laddonia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

|ERY once in a while you will hear
one, who won't work and can't
|ge his own business so as TO make
hg, refer TO those who are indus
! and economical as amoney
and object to the smoney
having anything to do With the
elal policy Of the country. Usu-
Emen who manage their own af-
successfully ought to know some
! about managing the affairs of a
y a county or q state or q coun-
! LII they don't, who does?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

DIR. ]. Rule Fritts says that he mar
ried in June 1867 and went to house
keeping in June 1868. He states that
never until Wednesday, July 6, were
he and Mrs. Fritts alone at a meal
since they went to housekeeping in
1868. On Wednesday, July 6, the
members of the family were all away
visiting, and DR.. and Mrs. Frltts both
say they we're very Lonesome.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
picturesque, sturdy character that b


picturesque, sturdy character that be
is. When he came to Missouri be
taught school, served In the Legisla-
ture and was Prosecuting Attorney Of
Pike County. When he next appear
ed in public office be was In Congress,
and all the hard study he had done In
the intervening years made 1t possible
for him to grow rapidly to distinction.
His wife is almost as well known as
he is and her talents In literature as
we'll as her political acumen are con-
ceded. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark have two
children living, one boy and one girl,
and their home life is ideal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Mitchell Ends Coal Strike.

DENVER, Colo, July e.-John
Mitchell has notified the managers Of
the coal strike that all assistance Is
withdrawn, and unless the strikers re-
turn to work they will not receive the
countenanees Of the national associa-
tion. Tha letter was written June 2
and was held up by District Organizer
Howells
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
DAVID B. HILL.

Ex-senator David B. Hill,
OF New York, expressed him
sell as perfectly satisfied with
the platform. 'There are ad-
ditions | should like to make, y
he said, ''but it's give and
take in politics and I am TAX
ing. | should like to have
seen the gold plank incorpo-
rated in the platform, but the
majority thought differently"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

fHE Rebublicansof Audrain County
h in convention in the Court House
Mexico on July 9th, In order to
N delegates and nominate a county
ket. The Republicans Of this coun-
|are In such a minority that they
erye credit for even maintaining an
hnization.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

rHE Democratic party is too big to
controlled entirely by any one man.
Il out Of the question for one man
bame the nominees and write the
ktormS for that national party long
lhen eight years, at most,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

Deputy SherifFs who arrested de-
ported miners who returned 70 Victor,
Colo, are attacked By q band Of mask
ed men, who released the prisoners
and ordered the Sheritfs back to
town after disarming them. Military
is now In pursuit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Member Of general term Of
Court Of Appeals, rSo3-96.
Chief Judge oI Court of APP
peals OF New York since Jam
uaro I. 1903.
PERMANENT CHAIRMAN.

fEitfANbNl SffAfRhAEs
From the st. Louis Republic.
Champ Clark, Chairman Of the Con-
vention, Is one OF the most pictur-
esque men In public life. He made
several lights to get into Congress,
which were 50 bitter and in
tense as to gain for his district the
appellation OF the "Bloody Ninth =
The contests he waged were so fierce
that the Ninth twice sent dark
horse to Congress. X. II. Norton, Of
Lincoln, defeated Judge Elijah Rob-
inson, Of Clark county by the flip OF a
dollar, which event has passed down
into history as one Of the most dra-
matte In Missouri politics. Twice
Mr.. Clark essayed TO down" Colonel
Norton, and he succeeded the second
time only by fight so hot that tie
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

Hon. @. +. Clark arrived from st.
Louis Friday night with his wife, who
is very i'll. Mrs. Clark has been in a
hospital in st. Louis, where she un-
derwent 3 serious operation. She
stood the trip to Mexico splendidly,
but her physicians give no hope OF her
ultimate recovery. Mrs. Clark was
very anxious to be brought home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

bE, CHAMP CLARK, member OF
Rress from this district, was hon
l by being made permanent chair
Of the National Convention In
Loals, and his address was receiy-
klth continued and cordial APP
be throughout. The Democrats OF
Ninth District are proud OF their
RreSsman,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

Columbia, Mo-, Sept. II, 1902.
DIR. K. w. Hall, st. Louis, Mo-:
Dear Sir--I suffered ten years with
kidney, bladder and rheumatic trouble
| used one bottle OF your Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, and have
suffered but little since, and | can
cheerfully recommend it.
Yours truly,
GILBERT C0WDEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

atFts JACKSON, Democratic nomi-
for Assessor Of Audrain County,
les the LEDGER from Buffalo, N.
that there is no doubt In his mind
that Parker Will carry New York
{ for President, and adds that
re is a great deal Of dissatisfaction
lhe Empire state in reference to
eavolt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
ADvIcETo W. ]. BRYAN.

ADvICETO w. ]. BRYAN.
SEDALrA, July 7.-Dr. ]. w
Mcclure, Of this place, a ma
tive Missourian, and a grea'
admirer Of William Jennings
Bryan, sent the following tele
gram to the Nebraskan to
day.
VIM. ]. Bryan, Jeffer-
son Hotel, St. Louis: II
beaten, indorse the nomi-
nee and you will reap VIC
tory out OF deieatby show
ing you are a bigger man
than Cleveland and Hill,
who deserted us in an
hour OF need.
]. w. MCCLURE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

LEDdER sPHcIAL.
ST. LOUIS, July 9.-1'he
Democratic National Conven-
ton at S o'clock this morning,
nominated Judge Alton Brooks
Parker for President, after an
all-night session.
Judge Parker received the
nomination on the first ballot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
Admitted to New York Bar,

- ~-e
1877.
Practiced law in Kingston,
N. Y: surrogate Ulster coun-
ty, 1925.
Delegate to Democratic Ma
tional Convention, 1884.
rendered office oil First AS
sistant Postmaster General,
1885.
Chairman Democratic State
Executive Committee, 1885.
Elected Judge OF New York
State Supreme Court, 1885.
Appointed member of Court
OF Appeals of New York,
ISS9-e6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

George Baker, now Of 3 Baltimore
newspaper syndicate, Is in Mexico on
visit TO friends and relatives. George
Is splendid young business man, and
many friends In Mexico will be glad
TO know that he Is successful in bis
profession as newspaper artist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

Is displayed by many a man endur
ing pains OF accidental Cuts, Wounds,
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet OF
stiff joints. But there's no needs for It,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the
pain and cure troubles It's the best
salye on earth for Piles, too. 25c, al
Woodbridge s. Purdy, Druggists
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

BIZ rough boards Of the Adminis-
bon building In the Igorrote VII
at the Worlds Fair are being
rated with pencil sketches OF the
|yes, drawn by visiting cartoonists.
two which now adorn the walls
bf Chief Yamut, by Homer Daven-
| and Chief AntopIs by Jonn r,
hutohann
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14
SKETCH OF NOMINEE,

Born in Courtland, N, Y,
May IA, 1852.
Educated in public schools,
Courtland Academy, Court
land Normal School and Alba
ny Law School.
Married to Mary L. Schoon-
maker in Rochester, 1873.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-07-14

From the number Of cavalry horses
Ben Middleton of Mexico is buying,
causes the Kansas City Star TO remark:
Ii Is presumed that Ben is going 10
start little army Of his own.