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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Court Orders Improvements at the
County Farm.

The County Court previous to ad-
journment Thursday afternoon order
ed some extensive provements at the
county poor farm. Shade trees are to
be set out, the yards about the SETTLE
ment are to be cleaned Of all rubbish,
new fences were ordered built about
the premises and other substantial
Improvements were ordered.
The court commended Superintend-
ent T. B. Hill for work already done
by him and his several suggestions
were given much consideration.
Before adjournment the court al
lowded many bills, but no action was
taken concerning roads and bridges.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Notice.

We take this manner to inform the
public that we are still promoting
schemes and are in no way connected
with any other business. The firm
name is Edwards and White so please
see we are not confused with other
enterprises.
]. l.. EDWARDS. l.. M. WHITE.
e. s. W. Shows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Mrs. W. H. Ridseway Dies in Wash

Mrs. W. II. Ridgeway died Tuesday
at her home near Seattle, Washing
ton, and will be buried at Liberty
church burying grounds in this county
Friday.
The deceased was raised in this
county. Her maiden name was Win.
scott, and was a niece of W. J. Win.
scott, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgewaay resided near
Thompson until few years ago.
Mr.. Ridgeway has the sympathy OF
this community in his sad hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

INE first Saturday In every month
s st11ksales day In Mexico. This en-
tcfpr|se is proving popular with the
3<uers and business men. Interest
win continue to grow and stocksales
14I MI see immense crowds in Mex
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Whaley, formerly Of
this city, but for the past three years
have made their home In Canon City,
Colo, are the guests Of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Jackman, Of this
cltv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

TnE business of the Mexico post
0G|oe is now in splendid shape. The
fIi1It|onal carrier was just what
He<ico needed. Everybody gets their
p1aIl on time, and are well pleased
~/<h The service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

IHE Centralia (Mo.l Courier editori-
aIIY tays; For thirty years Bob White
nas neen turning the news crank OF
<No Mexico LEDGER and has made a
Eoccess Of the grinding. The LEDGER
y one OF the best known and most
H|deiy read country papers in Mis-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

THE breeders law was repealed In
tho senate by one vote Governor Folk
Nas very strong In favor OF the repeal
&nd has right to be pleased with the
rp4ult
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
The Best Cough Syruu

S. L. Apple, ex-Probate Judge,
Ottawa Co., Kansas, writes: "This
is to say that | have used Ballard s
Horehound Syrup for years, and that
l do not hesitate to recommend it as
the best cough syrup l have ever
used" 25c, soc and sLO0 Sold by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

r. G. Jolly, Of Anardarko, Okla,
formerly of this county, is visiting his
mother. Mr.. Jolly reports the Mex
leo colony at Anardarko as each pros
perinR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

R. L. Mundy and family left for
their future home In San Angelo,
Texas, Thursday night The LEDGER
regrets very much that Mr.. Mundy
leaves this city, as he is a most hon
orable and progressive citizen and has
done much for the benefit OF this
county and city. We can heartily
recommend him to the people Of San
Angelo. Mr.. Mundy shipped a car Of
good horses and mules to San Angelo,
which will reflect credit on this coun-
ty. These will be used by Mr.. Mundy
on his Texas farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Miss Gertie VIII Jams, Of McCredie,
who for some days has been the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. MCGEE is threat
ened with appendicitis at Mr.. and
Mrs. McGees home In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

THE Audraln County Court has
made It's final settlement with County
CoI|ector Alb Harrison and found his
1(Qounts to be correct In every par
1|colar. Mr.. Harrison made Audrain
c1u1ty an efiicient collector, and goes
o1< Qf office with the best wishes Of
5>< people OF this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

frls TO be hoped that the Eagles
will decide to arrange for Fourth Of
July celebration In this city. The
Ea9las have way of doing things
tbaf would insure the success Of the
VAnture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Iun Moberly Lodge OF Elks are
10 build ball, which promises to be
one of the handsomest In this part OF
Missouri. Some OF Mexlco's societies
should own their own buildings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Petit Larceny Thieves Prowl Wabash
Box Car.

Thieves entered Wabash freight
car in transit from Moberly to Mexico
Friday night. A consignment Of
cigars billed to ]. At Brown, Of this
city, was broken open and box Of 100
cigars was appropriated by the PROV
larg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mr.. Yost's talk was plain and force
ful. The A. o. U. W. is among Mex
lco's Oldest orders and Numbers among
It's members many OF our substantial
citizens
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

The Kings Daughters Friday re
ceived a substantial check from!Johr
Garrignes, Of Kansas City, for the Ole
Ladies' Home. The check wac SEM
through Mrs. Noah NJ. Givan, Of st
Louis, and was contributed by Mr.
Garrignes In memory of his mother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
State Tax Rill Defeated

JEFFERSON CrTY, March s.-one Of
the worst defeated bills of the session
was the bill to create the Office Of
State Tax Commissioner. On roll call
the measure was defeated by the vote
OF 26 ayes to SS uays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

A few days ago sparks from rail-
road engine set fire to the fence and
burned a quarter Of a mile Of said
fence, also ricks Of hay, all the pro-
perty Of Horace Mundy, northwest Of
town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

RAND Master Workman Yost de-
ed splendid address to the local
obers OF the A. o. U. W. lodge and
h friends Thursday evening at
h hall In the post-office building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

TINS Centraiia Guard editorlally
s1Ye: "The Mexico LEDGER was pur-
CHASED In 1875 by r. NJ. White, who
nas clited IL since. 1t is good paper,
growing In popularity and influence. :"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mrs. Vic Sanford, of Kansas City, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Gregg,
Of this city,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Jacob Atchison and wife are home
after an extended visit at Eureka
Springs, Ark. They are occupying
the Dave Campbell property on West
Tnva streat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
!sIc:IRlOIjFlJLA

When child / had very severe att
tack Of Diphtheria, which came near prov
ing fatal. Upon recovery the glands Of the
neck were very much enlarged, and after
the free use Of iodine, the right one was
reduced to its normal size, but the left
one continued to grow-very slowly at
first, until 1t was about the size of goose
egg, which began to press on the wind
pipe, causing difficult breathing, and be.
came very painful. An incision was made
and large quantity Of pus discharged.
The gland was removed, or as much as
could with safety be taken out. For ten
years wore little piece of cloth about an
Inch long in my neck to keep the place
open. During this time had to have II
cut open by the doctor every time took
cold or the opening clogged. In the Spring
or early Summer Of 1884 I was persuaded
by my wife to use s. s. s., which did,
strictly In accordance with directions.
took twenty-six large bottles, and was en-
tirely cured, for have not suffered since
that time. B. S.RAcLANp.
Royal Bag Mfg. Co., Charleston, 5. c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Ed Wade, formerly Of this city, Is
now an enterprising real estate agent
OF Camden county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mrs. Henry A. Bacon, OF st. Louis,
is the guest Of her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. J. Rule Fritts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Itch cured in 30 minutes by WOOL
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by ]. f. Llewellyn, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

The Mexico LEDGER would like to
know the present address of O. B.
Langston, late of Sedalia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mrs. Berthe Crossley has returned to
her home in Wsrrensburg, aftera visit
with Miss Jane Bolts and Mrs. Frank
Coons, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

The LEDGER was in error In stating
that Miss Ida Rosamond had rooms
with Mrs. William Stuart on South
Jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

y T TT7777
HAxoR WELLS, of St, Louis, has
given q splendid administration, and
should be reelected
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Carl Lockridge has sold his farm
west Of this city to M. N. Argo, Of
Watella, Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mrs. w. @. Jesse and children, Of
Darlington, are the guest of relatives
in this vicinity. Mr.. Jesse is on a
prospecting tour through Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

DR.. W. P. Conwell is able to be at
his place Of business after q weeks
illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Hon. Joseph II. Ridgeway, Secretary
Of the American Anti-Treat Society,
writes the following letter from tbs
Grand Central Hotel, st. Paul, Mimi:
"Itis with great pleasure that I en-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mrs. McWilliams is much improved
and is expected home in the next few
daYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mrs. ]. g. Shaughnessy, Of Milwau-
kee, Wis, is here with her husband
who for sometime has occupied posi-
tion with Ferris & Freeman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

John Bass, Of Delavan, Wis, has
left for Argentine, Kan, after q visit
with relatives in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Miss Goldie Ragsdale has charge Of
Tomlinson brothers cigar stand In
the Ringo Hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Charles e, Moore, of Cherokee, Ia,
son-in-law of Judge Edwards, Of this
city, is very Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Mexico wants a public library
llI4 l8 the time TO secure it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

A phone has been placed in the re-
corders Office, which is to be used for
Official business only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

]. B. Stewart was here from Rush
Hill Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

uOrSe Ieruua as
an honest medi-
cine, competent
TO do all it
claims. / have
used it several
times and know
Of nothing that
cures so COM
pletely, and at
the same time
builds up the
system.
"I have rec
commended it to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Millard Rogers, formerly OF this
city, and brother of Wallace Rogers,
cashier Of the Rush Hill bank, is the
Democratic nominee for marshall Of
Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Hardin McPike and wife, of Wanda
liza, were here Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

IL 1t is a bilious attack take Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and quick cure is certain. For sale
by Buckner & whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Box Car Robbed.

Some one broke into a Wabash
freight car Wednesday night and
stole two sacks Of flour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

X4ERE is no reason why Mexico
1104l1 not have wholesale grocery
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

HHo said that Folk as governor OF
HjDsoQrI would not get results?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Leland Bland, OF st. Louis, formerly
Of Vandalla, was in this city Thurs
daV
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Lloyd Turnbull, of Farber, washers
Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Peculiar
To Itself

In what It is and what it does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
effecting the most radical and per-
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
ianguid feelings, and building up
the wbole svstem--is true oplv of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

L. s. Simpson, Farber.
Miss Dora Thomas, Audrain Co.
David NJ. Dowell, Rails county.
Iona E. Moore, Rails county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Miss Nell R. Davis, OF Fayette, has
moved to this city to make her home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

J. R. Ridgeway, of East st. Louis,
was here Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

James Pierce, OF National Stock
Yards, Ill, is visiting his parents, Of
near Auxyasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

Is well known a. q
blood purifier and
tonic. It Is the
guaranteed,
strictly vegetable
remedysold. Ifyou
have any signs Of
Scrofuls, write Us
and our physicians
will advise youfee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16
Hoods g0rsapariiia

No other medicine acts like it /;
no other medicine has done SO
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at so little cost.
II wss troubled with scrofula and came
near losing my eyesight. For four months
could not see to do anything. After taking
two bottles Of Hoods SarsapariIla could see
70 walk. and when had taken eight bottles
could see As well as ever" SUSIE A. HANS
TON. withers. N. C.
Hocd's SarsaperilIa promises 90
cure and keeps the promise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-16

The Swim Specific Company, Atlanta, ea.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
A TAILORING PALACE
Tom Pease Remedies His Well-Known
Shop on Sixth Street.

Thomas P. Pease, famous the country
over as an architect and builder Of
really fine clothes for men, has Just
had his establishment, at Al Sixth street
S, renovated in manner, in keeping
with the high-grade qualities Of
HPease' clothes. Those who know,
say there is no more handsomely ap-
The furniture, fixtures and cases are
works Of art, as well as most practical
and serviceable. The work was done by
Leonard Paulle, who has achieved no
little success in the designing and man
,ufactu1ing Of office fixtures. One of
the principal features is the piece-goods
cabinet, which extends across one side
and half Of the main room. In this
case, free from dust, there is kept from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth Of the finest
cloths for mems wearing apparel. The
cabinet is made in golden oak veneer
on white wood and polished to the
,smoothness Of mirror. At the end Of
the room is q massive oak settee, with
high panel back and broad arms and
fancy curved top. It is about ten feet
in length and is a model for the strik-
ingly plain furniture which is SO popu-
lar now.
Opposite the cabinet is French
plate mirror, 5x15 feet, in heavy oak
frame, and at the end of the room is
the private office and cashier's desk.
This is a cozy little compartment with
mottled glass panels in the door and
the upper part of the woodwork. The
finish is in harmony with the cabinet.
in beautiful grain oak. The cutters
room and the measuring room are at
tractively and conveniently arranged
and furnished in keeping with the re-
ception room. The general arrange;
ment and finish of the entire suite are
seemingly ideal and complete.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16

Perhaps you suffer almost continually
with pain in the back. bearing down
feelings, headache and utter exhaustion.
Your poor health makes you nervous,
irritable and at times Respondent; but
thousands Of just such suffering or
broken-down women are being restored
to health and strength every day by the
use Of that wonderful discovery, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kid
ney, liver and bladder remedy.
Not only does swamp-Root bring new
life and activity to the kidneys, the
cause Of the trouble, but by strengthen
ing the kidneys it acts as general
tonic and food for the entire constitu-
ton.
The mild and extraordinary effect Of
the world-famous kidney and bladder
remedy, Swamp-Root, is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its wonderful
cures Of the most distressing cases. A
trial will convince any one-and you
may have a sample bottle sent free by
mail.
In taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
you afford natural help to nature, for
Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer
and gentle aid to the kidneys that has
ever been discovered. Don It make any
mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
and the address, Binghamton, N. Y, on
every bottle.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
.P00LR0OM RAID
GETS RICH WOMEN
New York Detectives Find a
Grandmother and Millionaire's
Wife Playing the Races.
New York Sun Special Service,


. New York, March 16.-The horse
High Wind had just won race at New
Orleans when seven detectives entered
an apartment on West Forty-second
street yesterday afternoon. They
strongly suspected a woman 8 poolroom
there. Commissioner McAdoo's per-
sonal detectives smashed the hall door
with an ak and pried the parlor door
open with a crowbar.
They confronted twenty women, all
stylishly dressed, most of them wear
ing diamonds, and every one extremely
agitated. All Quoted down when the
detectives assured them they would not
be arrested. -
The only man in the assembly put
up stiff fight. The police say he is
Robert Hansee and has kept women g
poolrooms all over town. -
In the handsomely furnished parlor
were racing sheets and telephone.
In the rear parlor was an expensive
roulette wheel.
"The women we caug hit are most re.
spectable,' said one Of the detectives.
"Most Of them are married. Hansee
would not take bet less than S.; his
limit was 5000. One woman we found
there is grandmother; she has beau.
tiful white hair. Another is a mil.
lionaire g wife. Their husbands thought
they were visiting or shopping or at
the matinees while they were playing
the ponies.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
NO PEACE, DECLARES GEAR
War Will Be Continued-Both SHES
Are Firm.

Berlin, March l6.-The German gov
eminent has been informed that the
Russian emperor has again put aside
all peace suggestions and is mistaken
in his resolution to continue the war.
All the higher officers of the far
eastern army recently joined in a Pc
tition to Emperor Nicholas not to CON
slider peace, asking that they be given
other opportunities to show the quality
of Russian valor and reporting that al
tho they have retreated they and the
army still have the will to fight.
London, March 16.-Baron Hayashi,
the Japanese minister, says that all sug:.
gestions to the effect that Japan had
officially or unofficially put forward
feelers looking to the conclusion of
peace were absolutely unfounded.
nWhen Russia acknowledges that she
is beaten or expresses her Willingness
to discuss peace, said the baron, tive
shall be ready. Until then we shall
continue to fight,
Emperor Nicholas decision had al
ready been taken and the army 8 appeal
only added to his conviction that Rus
STA still had resources Of character
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
The Legislature
Other Legislative News on Page 9.
PASSED DEMURRAGE BILL
HOUSE ENDORSED THE SHIPPERS
PET MEASURE BY AN OVER
WHELMING VOTE.

The reciprocal demurrage bin was
passed by the house yesterday after
noon. the vote standing 108 to 7.
Before its passage, several important
amendments were agreed to-. One Of
them covers the objection raised by the
Minneapolis Produce Exchange. 1t
gives shippers and consignees credit for
unused free time allowed for loading or
unloading cars; This amendment was
amendment by NJ. J.. o 'Laughlin Of
Lake City was adopted, reducing the
time allowance for; unloading cars of
lumber, coal, lime, fruit and vegetables
from ninetysix' to seventy-two hours.
Another amendment proposed by M. D.
Flower was adopted, striking out the
triple damages allowed shippers for loss
occasioned by the failure Of common
carriers to comply with the law. The
The Putnam bill, favored by the ma
jority of the railroad committee, and
providing that the railroad commission
should regulate demurrage charges, was
indefinitely. postponed on motion Of
Elias Racine.
Several amendments were voted
down. One by M. D. Flower, offered
to- strike. out the provision by which
shippers in actions for damages may re-
COF0I dGCOIucyS 10cs. A1lOIucI, ny
Karl De Laittre, was to reduce the rate
at which cars must be transported each
day from fifty to thirty-fve miles.
There was a vigorous debate on the
bill, and speeches against it were made
by George W.. Armstrong and J. T..
Mannix Of Minneapolis. The shippers ,
delegations in the galleries started to
hiss these speakers, but were called
down by the speaker.
On the first rollcal votes were cast
against the bill by Representatives
Armstrong, Bardwell, Bouck, Carl,
Flower, Juliar, Lennon, Mannix, Rider
and Skinner. Before the vote was an
nounced Messrs. Bouck, Carl and Rider
changed their votes to the affirmative.
Messrs. Ekman, Hammergren, Herbert
and Lynch were absent or not voting.
All others present and voting are re-
corded in the affirmative.
The shippers proclaim the passage of
this bill great victory and declare
that since the house has shown it's atti;
tude toward the question of railroad
rates other legislation that will help
shippers and consumers will be proposed
and fought for as stoutly as this de-
murrage bill. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
&,--,~ y
WOULD WAR ON GAR

Berlin, March 16-Chancellor Won
Buelow, speaking in the reichstag to-
day on a resolution asking the govern
ment to give Alsace- Lorraine independ-
emit representation in the bundesrath,
said among other things:
"The English liberals have lively
wish that good relations should exist
between Great Britain and Russia, and
others in other lands believe that the
position of Russia as great power will
continue beyond the incidents Of the
war and internal disquiet. -
This statement was greeted with cries
Of "No, no. from the left party.
"The social democrats desire war
with Russia,' said Chancellor Won Bue-
low. ~ regret to say that they have
the intention to set such a conflict
ablaze and cook their party soup over
the fames.'
The chancellor read a clipping from
la socialist paper, the Schwaebische
Tagwaehit, saying that if the socialists
controlled the government armed forces
would cross the frontier and free their
Russian brothers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
NEWSPAPER MAN IN
BRISTOW'S OLD PLACE

Washington, March 16.-The presi-
dent has sent to the senate the nominal
ton Of Peter Y. De Graw as fourth as
sistant postmaster general: Mr.. De
Graw is a native Of New Jersey, but
haS s2ent most Of Ms MS ihie IN new a9r a
had much experience in newspaper
work, in the telegraph business, as man
ager of large corporate interests, and
recently as the eastern representative
of the publicity department Of the Lou
isiana Purchase exposition.
! AS young man Mr.. De Graw was a
telegraph operator, and as such he had
the distinction Of being one of the most
y He began newspaper work with the
old New York Associated Press, and
much Of his time since has been, spent
in the direction of press associations
and as correspondent for leading west
gern newspapers.