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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

COLUMBUS, o., May 22.-There are
more early visitors here than usual
for the Democratic Convention next
Tuesday and "Wednesday. This is due
to contest in many county delega-
tlons, and the desire OF contestants to
be heard as soon as they can meet
leaders and delegates. There have
been fights In most of the eighty coun-
ties for Hearst delegates.
All who are opposed to Hearst are
called conservatives. AS the latter
have a majority of the uncontested
delegates, they will no doubt decide
the contests against the Hearst con.
testants and control the convention.
The conservatives are, however,
divided in their Presidential prefer
ences between James Kilbourne, Of
Columbus, who was the Democratic
candidate for Governor three years
ago; Judge Judson Harmon, who was
Attorney : General under President
Cleveland, and Joseph Folk, of Mis-
souri,.
Previous to his defeat. for Cover
nor last year and his loss Of control OF
the State COMMITTEE this year, Mayor
Tom L. johnson, Of Cleveland, was
considered a candidate for the Dem,
ocratic nomination for President, but
is now heading the boom in Ohio fol
Folk.
JOHNSON TELLS WHY HE is FOR FOLK,
CLEVELAND, o., May 22.-Mayol
Tom L. Johnson, of this city, in ar
interview tonight, told why he would
like to see Joseph W. Folk, of Mis-
souri,, the Democratic nominee for the
presidency.
MI. johnson said that according tC
his view Of the political situation
Mr.. Folk would be a harmony candi
date; that is, he would unite the fac
tions that now adhere to either the
Parker or Hearst interests, or the
principles represented by these men
Folk was said to be a free man as re
CARDS any entangllng alliances IL
f~actlonalism.
He would be agreeable to Mr.. Hill
and Mr.. Cleveland, and would be in
dorsed by Mr.. Bryan, Mayor johnson
believed. The mayor said that hii
good opinion OF Mr.. Folk did not nee
essarily mean that he favored hi
nomination; there are other men, b,
said, who more nearly represent hi
ideas and stand for what he does, bu'
these men would be sure to meet will
opposition from factional interests ii
the party and would be weak as can
didates.
Mayor johnson said he did not be
lieve Mr.. Folk was seeking the Presi
Dental nomination; that he was a
good as elected Governor of Missouri
but no man has ever turned aside thu
Presidential nomination when 1t wa
offered to him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

THE entertainment given by thu
Missouri Military Academy at the
Opera House Tuesday night was vel
attended and frst-class In eyerI
particular. We are glad to know tina
the prospect for both the Militar!
Academy and Hardin College is I'm
usually bright for next season. Mex
leo Is proud Of these schools, rejoiceI
at their prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

PRESIDENT ]. w. MILLION and the
Board Of Directors Of Hardin College,
as well as the faculty and the people
of Mexico, are indignant at the be-
havior of some Of Mexico's young men.
During an entertainment at Hardin
the wires were cut, which left the
building In darkness. The proper
officers are looking into the matter
and there is likely to be something
doing" The people Of Mexico are
proud Of Hardin College, and do not
propose to have such indignities occul
unnoticed. Unless those behind these
and other outrages are very careful
they will get what is looming t.
| them,n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
No Longer Than Your Hand

in the spot in your back directly
affected by lumbago. But 1t is big
enough to PROSTATE you until a kind
friend rnbs Perry Davis Painkiller
into your aching flesh. Then the
throbblng pain, which has been as bad
as toothache, dies away. Painkiller
is equally good in relieving sciatlca and
the various forms Of rheumatism. Is
and zoe bottles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
Notice Of Election of Directors.

On the first Monday in June 1.-THE 9th
instant) seven directors viii be elect
ed TO serve the Farmers Town Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, Of Mexico,
Mo-, one year. Polls open from 8 a. m.
10 IL m. at the s~ecretary's Office In the
Glandon building, opposite City Hall.
ALEXANDER CARTER, Pres.
w. L. FowLEs, Secity, I'd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

THE INSIDE INN at the Worlds
Fair grounds In st. Louis Is n Of the
most popular hotels Of the world az
this time. The rates are reasonable
and the service is flrst-class. The Inn
is one Of the leading attractions Of the
Fair, and covers eight acres Of ground
1t entertains five Thousand guest at
time, and everything moves not only
smoothly, but promptly. The Inn is all
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

THE young men Of Mexico should be
too manly to annoy the young ladies
and management Of Hardin College
Very often boys are thoughtless and
think they are funny when, as .
matter of fact, they behave in q
manner unbecoming young men who
are entitled TO the recognition Of the
management. Boys, if you can't be-
have in and around Hardin College
Won should remain away,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
FIRE IN THE WORLDS FAIR,
Flames Caused by an Electric Cable
Were Soon Extinguished.

ST.. LOUIS, May 23.-Crossed electric
wires caused a fire in the northwest
corner Of the Mines and Metallurgy
building at The Worlds Fair to-day.
There we're no exhibits near the lire
and little damage was done except to
the cable. The fire was discovered by
a Jefferson guard. His alarm brought
all the fire companies on the grounds.
BY the time they arrived the flames
were shooting along forty feet of the
cable and wook work. 1t was extin
guished by means of chemicals as soon
as the current was shut off from the
power house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
No Substitute Wanted.

MOI l did not ask for a bottle any
cheaper, or twice as large, or one made
by yourselves. l did ask for and will
not have any substitute for Perry
Davis Painkiller; l have used it, my
father used it and I would not be sur.
prised II my grandparents did so too
there is no imitation that al equal
it. That I am sure of-for stomach
oaha
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

THOSE WHO ARE CONCENTRATING
VISITING the Worlds Fair should do
SO at once. During July and August IT
will be very warm in the crush. OF
course some OF the exhibits are not
complete, but there Is plenty to see,
in fact more than you a see and
appreciate in a months time. Just
think Of IL, a $50, 0oo, 900 show for fifty
cent. Probably the ideal time to at
tend the Fair will be during October
and November, but, unless you are
sure you can go at that time, the
earliest possible moment should be
taken to witness this grand exhibition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

CENTRALIA will celebrate the 4th
of July on a larger scale this year than
ever before. More than $500 has been
raised and it is proposed to make the
eagle scream loud and long. II Mex
leo doesn't celebrate we should return
the favor the Prairie Queen did Vi
last year in sending more than
thousand people to our celebrated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
An Attentive Husband.

us your seat comfortable, dear?'
he asked when they had got settled II
the theater.
"Yes, it is very nice" said the wife
smiling pleasantly.
Feel any draught, dear?"
mot a particle"
"No big hats 10 front OF you, dearg'
mot one"
mo posts in the wayY"
"No; I'm very comfortable"
"Then change seats with me, dear
-YOnkes Statesman,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

MEXICO Lodge, No. 919. Benevolent
Order Protective Elks, was organized
in Mexico Monday night under most
| favorable auspices. Some of Mexico's
most progressive and ~snhstansial
citizens are members OF this order,
and the officers chosen meet with ap-
proyal OF all the members; and there
is no question but what the order OF
Elks In Mexico will be prosperous,
and prove of great benefit TO the town.
The refreshments served under the
management Of Mr.. Clendenin
"flled a long felt want" and were
followed by some neat speeches.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Walker Murray is very much pleased
with the substantial improvements
which have taken place in Mexico
since he moved to San Jose, California,
fifteen years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

LEwIsEs to the number of 10000 are
expected TO attend the Worlds Fair
on Lewis Day, September "a. Lewis
societies have been established in
nearly every state and much enthus-
iasm is manifested in the gathering Of
the family at the Exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
THURSDAY. A %.
subscribers to the Weekly

Subscribers to the Weekly
Ledger will please examine
the date after their names on
margin ofthe Ledger and gov
ern themselves accordingly.
The Mexico Weekly Ledger
is 81. 90 per year, paid in adj
vance. If you don't pay in
advance don't blame the Led
ger for not having notified
You.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

In q woodenware exhibit In the Pal
ace Of Agriculture at the Worlds Fair
is a pail Weighing ISIS pounds. 1t is
30 feet in circumference at the top,
Q feet high, and holds 1924 gallons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
R COURT cA1Esn,,

CIRCUIT COURT.
Meets third Monday in January. f.,
Monday in June and third MonS,I un
September. a' b
COUNTY COURT.
First Monday in February a.
Monday in May, first Monday in 10y
gust and first Monday in Novembesa ~
PROBATE COURT.
Second Monday in February, Seen,
Monday in May, second Monday :
gust and second Monday in Noyrms.'
Adjourned terms are held revnlss
thesecond Mondays In January, Ma,
April, June, July, September, O.ioSl
and December.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

r. M WHITE, of the Mexico LED
GER was last week elected a life mem
Der OF the National Editorial Associa-
tion OF the United States. This honor
was conferred ON account of bis 'efi-
cheney while Recording Secretary OF
that body for many years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

TnE Missouri building and exhibits
al the Worlds lair are rot only
among the best, but III the very best,
Missouri will come out Of the Worlds
Fair contests all along the line with
flying colors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26
CLEVELAND POLITICIAN WOULD
HAVE OHIO CONVENTION IN
sTRUCT FOR FOLK FOR
PRESIDENT.
CANDIDATE ONLY FOR GOVERNOR
Members Of Many Contested Delega'
cations Assembling at Colum-
bus to See Leaders Be-
fore Tuesday.
FOLK A CANDIDATE

FOLK A CANDIDATE
ONLY FOR GOVERNOR.
Gas | said some weeks ago, / am
under a solemn obligation to the
people OF Missouri; this obliga-
tiou is so definite that 1 cannot
h~onorably consider for one moment
the nomination, or even the sug-
gestion Of the nomination, for any
office other than that OF Governor
of Missouri, for which place the
rank and file Of the people In my
party have SO generously Endorsed
me.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Miss Minnie Dobyns, Of this city,
VINO holds the position as head trim
mer in a millinery and department
store at st. Charles, was here Sunday
on a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. +. Dobyns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Miss Eighty-one Turley OF this city
has been elected principal Of the school
at Benton City. Miss Turley is n Of
Audrain best teachers and will meet
with success as an instructor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

GLASGOW, Mo-, May 24.-By a unan-
imous vote the Board Of Trustees Of
Pritchett College to-day rendered the
presidency Of the college to U. s. Hall,
Of Prairie Hill, Mo. The position had
previously been rendered the Rever'
end G. NJ. Gibson, Of Richmond, Mo-,
who declined it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

The finder Of two new books, one
physical Training for Women" and
the other "Felice Constant" will
please leave same at the LEDGER
Office. n. N. WHITE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

AUxvAssE, Mo-, MAY %. e. W
Wood. IS years old, died at his home
in Calwood. Mr.. Wood was in the
Confederate army and stood high In
the Masonic order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Edgar Maggart, Of San Francisco
California, while en- route to the
Worlds Fair, last week, was the guesl
Of his uncle, J.. R. Mcdonald, Of
Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Mrs. ]. b. Hawkins and daughter,
Miss Grace, left to-day for Fayette,
Howard county, to visit relatives for
two weeks
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

HERK's to she Elks-they are going
10 help make Mexico q city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

THE young men who were implicit
ed in the cutting Of the wires and
firing bombs at Hardin College should
face the music. These young men
did not intend to vic. ate the law Oh
commit outrages, but started In fol-
a prank and carried the matter too
far. The manly thing to do, now, il
TO come to the front, make a clear
breast of the matter, and pay theiI
fines. This is not only the cheapest
way out Of the trouble, but the manly
thing TO do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

Greer has 70 eat corn bread and
chew long green, cause he sells %
cheap. d3-w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-05-26

r. B. Hooton is ready to deliver
strawberries. He reports a good
crop. Hootonis berries are always
fi~rSt-class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
LIQUOR SALE RECORD.
Number Shown on Probate Judges
Books Is Much Larger.

The druggists believe that Chief of Pc
lice Stahl has men watching the liquor
business of the drug stores and as a. re-
suit the number of sales reported to Pro-
bate Judge Hayden by the druggists for
May, a total of $3.50 sales of liquor, is
the largest that has been reported for any
month for years.
One druggist used six books during
May. Before that his record had been
about a book a month
The druggists, as they arrived at the
court house Tuesday to make their re-
ports, We're twitted about their increased
sales. They were not backward in say
ing that they understood Stahl was after
them. One druggist said that a man had
been hanging around his store and watch
ing him for some time and that he was
certain that other men were watching
other stores.
The number of sales reported for May
is far in excess of the sales reported for
any month during the past year. The to-
tai for May of $3.50, was IAN more sales
than for the month, with the least nurn-
Der of sales since January, 1903, and 1872
greater than the largest month. The sales
reported for each month since January,
1903, have been as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
MERELY AN IDIOT.
Chicago's Dangerous Anarchist Per-
feetIy Harmless, Say the Police.

Chicago, June Abel Gabanski, IN
der arrest as an anarchistic plotIer
with designs against the lives of Mayor
Harrison, Honore Palmer and other no
tables was today declared by Police
Inspector Shippy to be merely a half
era zed junk dealer from st. Louis. The
prisoner, apparently half witted. was
given a searching examination by the
inspector. As a result the inspector
said Gabanski would be sent to the de-
tention hospital for mental examina-
ton.
Hes no anarchist" said the inspec-
tor. Hes probably a degenerate.
am satisfied that he was not sent by
any society or order to kill the mayor
or anyone else. The fellow acts like an
idiot"
Gabinska was arrested last night af-
ter he had attempted to shoot a man
named Franz Adams whom he had never
seen before. He made a desperate
fight against being placed under arrest
and fired several shots at the police
officers who took him to the station.
He declared to the police after being
arrested that he had been sent to Chi
cago by a society in St. Louis with in
structions to kill fat and prosperous
looking men,"
A paper found in his pocket contain
ed the names of Mayor Carter H. Har-
rison and Alderman Honore H. Palmer.
He would not admit that he intended to
assassinate these two men, but said
that his instructions made 1t necessary
for MIN to kill five fat and prosper
Gus men. q"
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MOORS ARE SCARED.
Chiefs Appeal to RaisuH to Release
Perdicaris.

Tangier, Morocco, June 2-The Ital-
ian third class crusier Dogat arrived
here today.
A delegation of chiefs of the Aneerra
tribe has left here to make a personal
appeal to RaisuH. the bandit chief 10
release Niessrs. Perdicaris and varlev
lin order to prevent the debarkmenf
and permanent occupation of Morocco
by foreigners opposing the Moslem
faith and the expulsion of native Mo-
hammedans."
This mission is considered important
as the MOhammedarr chiefs unite in
appealing to Raisuli not to endaneer
their religious supremacy in Morocco.
The French government relies much
upon the appeal to Monammedan SEN
timent
The natives are greatly excited by
the arrival of so many foreign warships.
They call all foreigners ''roumis. %
meaning inf1dels and they fear the
'roumis' are about to make united
effort to drive out those who are of the
Mohammedan faith
Rear Admiral Jewell and United
States Consul General Gummere visit
ed the representative of the sultan. Mo
manned FL Torres. at noon and were
saluted by the town battery. Moham-
med returned the visit to the consulate.
the haghsip Olympia firing a salute in
his honor
Admiral Jewell subsequently, called
on the British minister.
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NORTH TOPEKA.

leave items for this column with kim
ball Printing CO., 9l2 North Kansas ave.l
]. A Harris was in today from
Hoyt.
Miss Nellie Dugan was in yesterday
from Rock Greek.
S. L. Courtney has returned from a
business trip to Kansas City.
Miss Phoebe jenkins of Granville
is visiting Mrs. Harvey Williams.
Miss Nadge wilkerson has gone to
Kansas City, where she will make her
home
The ]. R. S. is a nice. long smoke
for sc and leaves no bad taste in your
mouth. 1t is made of fine stuf-try
it and see.
Mrs. E. Heath and daughter. Mar
garet, of Holton, are the guests of
the Misses Holman of 1903 Kansas
avenue.
Miss May Whitehead of Granville
is in town the guest of friends and
attending the Semt-Centennial cele-
bration.
Harry Small returned Tuesday to
Atchison after a short visit to his
mother, Mrs. E. d. Small, of 1923
Jackson street.
Charles Badly has returned to his
home at Spirit Lake, Iowa, after a
visit to his aunt. Mrs. A. M. Kent, of
/ 1106 Jackson street
Mrs. A l. Woodman has sold her
home place, corner Of Harrison and
a.
! Council Grove for $500.
Miss Kate Buechner went to Leav-
enworth this morning to attend the
wedding of her cousin, which takes
place there this evening.
Nick, the little dog belonging to
Harry J. Nichols which made such
a brave appearance Memorial day with
his gay decorations, was poisoned this
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kassabaum, Of
! 1926 Jackson street, have returned
from Rossville where they have been
visiting relatives and friends for the
past week.
The Office of the Mid Continent mill
is being repaired and renovated and
given thorough housekeeping for
the first time since the flood. During
this time the mill Office is tempo
rarily located in the Shawnee bank
building.
Rev. ]. S. Glendenning and Mr.. s.
G. Miller We're at Rossville last even
ing to attend the ordination of Mr.
H. NJ. Frank. The newly ordained
minister. accompanied by Mrs. Frank,
expects to leave next week for Alaska
where they will engage in missionary
work.
Mildred Carey was the guest of
honor at party given Tuesday even
ing by little Marie Finch at her home.
time was had by the children playing
games. Mr.. Fred Bartlett favored the
company with a number of selections
on his monograph after which the
| children were given an opportunity to
sing a song into the phonograph and
/ then listen to their own voices Re
| freShmentS of ice cream, cake and
bananas were served. Little Mildred
! who leaves next week with her par
ents for Los Angeles, Cal, where they
VIII make their home, was the recipi-
ent OF number of presents. Besides
the guest of honor those present were:
Cecile Oberly. Margaret ConweH. Eve
lyn Pope, Minnie Faux, Isabelle
Heedy, Ruby Grisby. Grace Forbes.
Mabel AmeH, Vernie Reedv. I,aona
Carey. Glenn Brockermann. Pierce
Ameu, Calvin Faux. Charlie Devlfn.
Paul Cooper, Vonie Reedy, Leonard
Garey' larry Devlin, John Davies,
Lloyd Carey, Paul Finch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
EDDY GOES TO PARIS.
Ambassador Mccormick Will Take a
Vacation Soon.

St. Petersburg. June 2-Spencer F. Ed
dy, secretary of the United States en-
bassy here. has gone to Paris on a three
~ 80 70 ms @ ii1 III esS,.ti2,
after his return, if the conditions permit,
Ambassador Mccormick and Mrs McCor-
sojourn.
The ambassador is greatly in need Of
rest. For many months preceding the
outbreak of war he had the greatest re-
sponsibility on his shoulders and since
tie opening of hostilities he has the dou-
BILE duty of representing the interests OF
both the United States and Japan. This
has been a specially delicate task, owing
to the irritation here against America i'm
Baediately following the outbreak of war,
but which fortunately has been allayed
largely through the ambassadors unre-
hitting efforts. Upon the ambassador 5
return to St. Petersburg Mrs. Mccormick
probably will proceed to America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
KILLED BY GUARDS.
Military Prisoner Mt Fort Smelling At
tcmpts to Escape.

Minnea polls. Mimi. June 1.-Two mil
itary prisoners at Fort Smelling made
an attempt to escape today and one OF
them. named Wisch, was shot dead.
Wfsch who has seven times been con-
victed of violation of rules, belongs to
the field artillery. Along with Private
Reilley who is awaiting trial for deser-
ton. he was employed in cleaning up
the grounds under charge of Kennedy.
Suddenly the pair attacked Kennedy,
who succeeded in beating them off.
Then they broke for liberty. Kennedy
shot and killed Wisch. Kelley was re-
captured unhu-t.
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loan BILL LOST.
Porto Rfcan Legislature Adjourns
without Taking Action.

san Juan. Porto Rico. June 2.-The
extra session of the legislature adj
iourned without accomplishing the loan
legislation. The report of the loan
commission was considered after many
conferences with the executive council
and the house disa greed on the provis-
ions in the bill for the use of the pro-
ceeds of the loan The house bill re
ouired loans to local bankers, relief for
planters and long time mortgages. The
council insisted on devoting the money
TO public improvements. The matter
therefore, goes over to next winter.
The house passed several laws cor
,ecting mistakes made in laws adopted
during the regular session.
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SEARCH FOR LOST ISLAND.
The Cruiser Denver Will Make an
Effort to Find 1t.

Washington, June 2.-On her return
trip from Honolulu, the cruiser Den
yer viii search for the lost island of
the Pacific" This island is supDosed
to be somewhere between Honolulu and
California bay 1t appears on the old
Spanish maps, but on American maps
it is put down as doubtful It has long
been q theory that the American sIooD
of war Levant. which disappeared in
1859. on its way from Honolulu to PAN
anna. and was never heard of again. wa 8
wrecked off this island. American men
of war have been in search of the island
before. but no trace of it has been
found. Its supposed location is an IN
frequented part Of the Pacific, off the
line of travel
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Rock Island system.

Colorado Flyer for Kansas CITY
leaves Topeka every day at 7:45 a. M.
arrives Kansas City 9:35 a. m, con-
Meeting with all trains north, south
and east Leaves Kansas City $50 p. m
arrives Topeka $40 p. m. Carries
dining car in both directions, and is a
through train without stops at inter
mediate stations
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The suit of W. L. Dickey against the
Peoples Ice company was settled out
of court and the ease dismissed
Dickey, who sold his interests in the
Peoples company and was retained
for while as manager of the COM
pany, sued for $500 claimed to be due
him as salary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02

souri, supreme court today decided that
the state board of arbitration had no
power to punish witnesses for contempt
who refuse to testify before it. The
law gave the circuit court power to
punish witnesses who refuse to testify
before the board and the supreme court
saws this section of the law is unconsti-
tutional. This. it is expected practical
" destroys the law.