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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
A-FRBE4 CoUNTRy.

Burton is going to write a history,
hirefa hall and start a newspaper as
soon as he gets out of Jail. In addi-
ton to all this he can now represent
the Rialto company before the post
office department if he wants to. This
is a pretty free country, after all
Jewell Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

The Spanish minister is of the opin-
ion that the best thing that ever he D
pened for his country was its war with
the United States. Considering the
trouble Uncle Sam is having with Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines. this
fooks like rubbing it in.-CIevelanc
Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Baseball is a regular business in
America now. There will be "a profess
sional leagues in operation this year,
and about three million dollars will be
paid cut in salaries to players.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

The railroads can no longer grant
cheap rates to bring in harvest hands
to save the wheat Once in a while a
reform measure kicks" like an army
rrauslxef
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
sweet AIyssuun.

This is a low growing. hardy. white
Powered and very fragrant annual
which is much used for edgings, win
dow boxes and the like. 1t is of the
easiest culture in any soil but thrives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
LIBERAL WITH ADVICE.

Unfortunately, some of US will fad
more or less difficulty in following Mr..
Rockefeller's advice to get possession of
soroe high dividend-payin stock and
hold on to it instead of trying to get
rich quick.-Indianapolis News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

A match is a little thing and doesn't
cost much, but the match trust man
aged to accumulate little surplus of
SS00, 900 last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

The Leavenworth Times says an in
sanity commission is badly needed in
that town. The Times is very frank
about admitting 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

An exchange asserts that honesty is
spreading" But the trouble is that it
is spread out so thin in some people
that you cannot observe it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Secretary Garfield proposes to make
the Wyoming cattle barons obey the
fence law no matter what sort of an
excuse they frame up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
sORS FOR TILE OLD DAYs-

Mr.. Beveridge laments the passing OF
the good old times when United States
senators lived at boarding houses.
There were great compensations in
those days. If a grand looking young
man couldn't be cock of the walk at
the capitol he could at least be the
stellar attraction at the hash foundry
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

1t is stated that Thomas Todd Kelly
Is preparing to run for congress in the
Second district. Now we shall see If
the voters of the Second district are as
easily managed as the state senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
WIDE OPEN FIELD.

Nebraska is about to join the states
that designate their United States SEN
ators at the primaries. This may give
Colonel Bryan a chance for a bird in
the hand.-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

There is business in the northwest
for all the railroads that may build
into the territory" says James ]. Hill,
But Uncle Jim proposes to see to it
that all roads that build into the north
west are Hill roads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Perhaps the reason the railroad
presidents decided to call at the White
House singly, instead of in a bunch,
is that each one wanted to point out
that it was the other fellows fault.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Perhaps that Roumanian riot wa.
scheduled for Russia but was delivered
at the wrong address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
VERY WISE.

Mrs. Sage has won golden opinions
from all sorts of people of late. She
is not the first woman to attract re-
gard and Admiration by great bene-
factions, but she has shown such veri-
table craftsmanship and such notable
forecast Her late husband was very
wise to select her to be the best inter-
prefer of his life.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
CHEERFUL PROSPECT.

A French wireless telegraphy expert
says that the explosion on the battle
ship lena may have been due to the
leakage of secondary Hertziar waves
from the wireless apparatus in the
powder magazine. A cheerful prospect
for those that go down to the sea in
ships, if the wireless does things like
that.-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Wichita isn't the only place wher'
The municipal campaign has caused Z
libel suit. There is Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Tomorrow is the day that Topeka
converts Councilman Green into Mayor
Green.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
KANSAS COMMENT
DON'T WORRY.

Our friend Thomas Benton Murdoch
| is quoted as being worried over the
future of the country, and especially
the strength in politics of public serv-
ice corporations. Cheer up. There
never has been time in the memory
of this political generation when the
railroads We're SO weak as they are at
present. In fact they are now on their
knees to Roosevelt or on the fiat of
their backs in the states trying with
hands and feet to ward off the attacks
which are being made upon them.
When you recall that ten years ago the
railroads held to the theory that there
was little or no right to regulate rates
and that now they concede this right
and only beg for mercy, the change is
as evident as it is decided. In the
state of Kansas we now have splen-
DID law and q commission equipped
with power and money. In four years
IN Kansas more progress has been
made than in all the previous history
of tha state. Just because we didn't
get 2-cent fare the first dash need
not worry anybody. We got a good
deal and the remainder is only de-
ferred for a short time.
There is quite tendency in the
state just now to howl and wall of
the power of the corporations Nine
times In ten the man who does it is
trying to use public prejudice to get
himself job There is nothing in
present conditions in Kansas to cause
an honest man who is not running for
OIHce any alarm. In fact there is more
danger from the demagogue and the
shyster than there is from the rail-
roads,
Aside from natural Impotence Kan
sas is feeling right we'll. We have
twisted the tail of the octopus and
heard him scream. We don't want to
kill the beast, because we need him to
carry our freight. We have trimmed
his toenails and knocked out his teeth
and practically amputated his roar
All We need now is firm and gentle
treatment. and the fierce and vicious
beast will come right up and eat out
Of our hand.
The trouble with some of these poll
ticians is that they don't want results.
They prefer to have Issues on which
they can run for office. The people
want results and they are getting to
shy at the demagogue who promises
reform but does not perform. There
Is no reason in Kansas to go around
with a dismal face and discordant
groans. We are doing right well and
will keep right on, regardless of the
Mysteries of the demagogue and the
pulling back or the corporations
Hutchinson News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01

Tomorrow is the day a few people will
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
Too a pprehensive.

Some Oklahoma people were low in
their minds about an outrage or two
perpetrated on that territory by the
statehood bill. One of them was max
ing quite a fuss about it, claiming
things would be all wrong when the
territory became a state. Reminds
me-" said Raconteur Oulahan, "of
thing that happened in my school
days. We used to have a lecture
every Friday afternoon, and one day
the lecturer was a geological sharp,
and chose Niagara Falls, described the
different periods that could be traced
in the gorge, and then went on to say
that the falls were slowly wearing
back toward Buffalo, and that in the
course of some two hundred thousand
years they would have worn back to
Erie, Pa, and that town would be left
high and dry. Just then one of the
girls in the class began to sob wildly.
Whats the matter? asked the teach
err, in alarm. OH she walled, I've
got a sister living there The
Reader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-01
THE DIFFERENCE.

A man who ought to know told US
that here was this difference between
the itch for Office and the other kind:
The other kinds lasts only seven years
-Sedgwick Paragraph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
BENTON CITY.

Mrs. Coil Of Galloway has been visit
ing Mrs. VIM. johnson the last two
weeks.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dixie
Wednesday December IL, a 9 pound
girl.
Mr.. Garner returned home Sunday
from Illinois where be has been visit
ing relatives for several weeks.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George Prechl
Sunday December Is, q III pound
boz.
Mrs. Jane Turner and daughter Mis-
Bessie, of Slater, are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Or. Edwards Of Mexib0 spenl
the evening with her sister Mrs. O. A
James Tuesday Dec. II.
Misses Florence Hicks and Bessi'
Turner were passengers to Mexic
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
n CLAUS LETTERS.

Mexico, Mo, Dear Santa: Please
bring me for Christmas a rubber c0at
and rain hat and a pair Of rubber
boots NUS and candy your little friend
Elmer Rutter Jr.
Mexico, Mo-, Dear Santa: L an Q
little girl twelve years old and | want
= pair Of gloves and q sled and a stock
ing cap and SOME candy nuts and or
anges and anything else you want tc
bring me- Good by from Florence
Cox 20 Santa.
Mexico, NO., Dear Santa: / am q
little girl three years old and / wani
you 70 bring me 6 doll . doll buggy
and q pair Of gloves and q set Of tir
dishes and q stocking cap and some
candy oranges and nuts and anything
else you want to bring me. From
Beretha Coz to Santa.
Mexico, Mo-, Dear Santa Claus: !
want a big sleeping dolly with lighi
curly hair l want 3 little stove and
set Of dishes and candy and peanut
and some oranges and some bans.
6oldie Fletcher.
Mexico, Mo-, Dear Santa Claus
please bring . little dolly bed. And
want q big sleeping dolly with darI
curly hair, 1 want q little stove and
want 4 little ring and q little dol
buggy. Ms little sister wants . bi
sleeping doll with dark curly hair an
q little dolly buggy and q little stow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

Tuesday afternoon q good congre-
cation, considering the day, was out
to hear Rev. Wright the text was
"Believe on the:Lord Jesus Christ and
Thou Shall be Saved.
This was one Of the best services
of the entire meeting. The minister
was full Of the spirit Of the Lord Jesus
and preached with power and eject.
his logic was after this wise; the first
step issconviction, when Tone realizes
that be is q sinner; the next step is
|contrition, when one Is sorry for bis
sins; third is confession, when be il
willing to say be is . sinner before
God and Man, fourth is conversion,
when be has salvation.
{ He has 10 admit In his mind, sub
NIT bis viii. and commit his heart u
Christ and he shall be saved.
Iti is 10 be regretted that all thu
young men and unconyerted person.
Of Mexico could not have beard thu
appeal TO the heart and the conscience
and the intellect Every one VIII
heard Il received q blessing. III
sang aJesns How Sweet The Name"
AT night Mr.. Wright preached Z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

The following subjects will be dis
cussed by the persons named in clas'
No. 4.of the NJ. f. Church, South, Sun
day School relating TO the Sunday
School lesson fer Dec, 22,J. W. Tuck
or, teacher;
"wbat temporal need wa Christ
given to satisfy that is considered
from the vies point Of the historian
and educator.", Rufus Pearson Z
"what heart hunger and unsatisaed
desire was Christ given to Gil, consid-
cred from view point Of psychologist
and physician, John Besl.
"What spiritual life and develop
ment was Christ given TO complete,
considered from view point OF Psal-
mist and Prophet" w. ]. Rouse.
what is the character Of God as
shown by the gift Of his Son to hum.
anity," Vim Frazier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
W. A. Edmonston Ready for Work
Again.

After being unable to practice law
for the last year on account Of my
health l am glad to say that l have
recovered and an able to 20 to work
again. / will be glad to serve all Of
my old clients and any and all new
ones, and will surely appreciate your
business after being idle SO long. You
will find me at my office on the north
side Of the square over Griffee and
Martins Shoe Store. Yours truly,
W. A. EdmonstoD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

J. X POOL In bis Centralia coufie
writing on local option says: IL is urs
ed tnatyou can't reform men bS
law, that local option viii not act
a. q Kelley cure for the whisky
habit, thct prohibition does NIT
prohibit, and that II denied H.
Quor, the inebriate will eat opium
or morphine. Possibly each Of these
contentious are true. Moral pur-
fw comes from the inside, NOT
from The outside; the terrible MT
Rut thirst can not be quenched by
legal enactment; the confirmed
old toper Will smell out the sna-
kyiug aud have his snort. local OPP
ton or no local option; the inc
briate will smoke opium and eat
morphine II denied his liquor slim
ulant We admit these conten-
tions, aye more, we believe they
are largely true. And yet we are
for local option. You can't reform
men by law, but you q remove
temptation by law 30 that the bows
will not contract the habit that
needs reforming; local option Is
not q Kelley cure, that cure Is for
the drunkard but IL Is = prevents
ton cure, IL saves the boys from
needing the Kelley cure: prohiDi-
ton viii not prohibit the sot who
has lost all sense OF decency from
stulifying his manhood and siolat-
ing the law 70 obtain the DEVILS
brew, butit will prohibit the legal
sale Of the vile stud, IL viii prohib-
It the open door OF temptation TO
the young,iJ will prohibit the Law
abiding citizen from drinking Just
the same rs the law against tight
ing, Sunday dissertation. or any
other misdemeanor prohibits IL
will not keep the inebriate from
using drugs but 1t will keep the
rising generation from creating 3
taste that demands the drugs. In
short,local option, has TO do with
the rising generation, the raw
material Gus Of which .the drunk
factories expect to turn out the
drunkards Of the future
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

The contents OF the tYouth's Com'
panion are chosen with q view to the
interest OF all tastes and ages. The
father as we'll as the son, enjoys the
tales OF adventure, the mother re
news her girlhood in the stories for
girls, while the paper always aoounds
In stories, long and short, which may
be read in the most varied family
group to the keen pleasure Of all. Full
illustrated Announcement of The
Companion for 1908 will be sent to any
address free with sample copies Of the
paper New subscribers who send si.7f
at once for 1908 will receive free al
the remaining issues OF 1907, besides
gift OF The Companions Four Leaf
Hanging Calender for 1908, in full
color.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
la Berkeley Street
Boston, Mass
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
CHAMP cLARx's SON AFTER JOE


Washington, Dec, l4.-Bennett O.
Clark. the 1T-year-old son Of Represen-
tative Champ Clarke Missouri, aspir-
es to be a deputy sergeant at arms at
the National Democratic Convention,
at Denver. In July and already has be.
gun to look after influence. Young
CLARK was deputy sergeant at arms I'M
der Colonel John 1. Martin, Of st.
Louis, at the meeting Of the National
Democratic Committee here this
weak.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
and some nuts and candy.

huu oOulc uuUo auu Oauuts
Gladys Fletcher.
Mexico, NO., Dear Santa Claus: l
am q little boy eleven years old. l am
In Room No. }. A class please send me
a sleigh, nuts, candy and oranges.
Your little friend,
Benjamin +. Dobyns.
Mexico, No., Dear Santa CLAUS; ]
am seven years old / go to school. 1 am
10 Room No. /. Please bring me a
Indian bracelet and bring me = doll
dressed In pink, candy, nuts and or
anges. Your little girl,
Julia Alice Dobyns.
Mexico, Mo-, Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me q ring and fix my doll.
/ also want some hair ribbons, I want
some perfume too. Good bye.
Your friend,
Margaret Million.
P. S. l want nuts, candy and all
klnob OF ifufL
MEXICO. No, Dear Santa Claus: /
want 9 ball and a book, foxygrandpa
book, large doll bed carpet sweeper,
nuts and candy and hss and oranges.
Your little friend,
Henrietta Victor.
Mexico, No. Dear Santa Claus: /
want . magic lantern, 4 water quo, a
signet ring, : steam engine, 3 horn,
candy, oranges. nuts. Don't forget
my little friend Robert Blakey.
Yours truly,
Frank Cleveland.
Mexico. No, Dear Santa Claus: /
am = little girl 9 years old. I want
for Xmas ; large doll, doll bed, game,
and Q set OF dishes. candy, oranges,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
LOCAL OPTION Plan.



We The undersigned Ma.
legal voters OF Aadrain Conn., Y
OF Missouri, feeling that thu w
loon Is a menace to society ~ uesa
lection upon the good ram aau
county; and furthermore that T. Z "
ter counties on every hand 49, IVY u
for local option, we are fuI,v Naa
ed that Audrain too will pun'A
Therefore be it resolved r..
Saturday, Dec. q, 1901 as
mass meetings Of Audraln o. % w.
be held At the following ul,o.s y
N. for the purpose Of thonuas''
ganizinE the local option ~ =
and the hearing Of speeches y
subject. W "
Sailing Township meets a. n.
lla, Boone co., 0suA
Wilson Township meets A, ~.
Bon. 1nonP
SAILS River Township meet, :, !.
leo. "At
Lima Township meets a, >.
Hill. I1
Loutre Township meets at Mari.
Prairie Township meets Al !,
donia.
ouisre Township meets at v.,,,
liza. ''s
BE IL further resolved that ana,
these township conventions sh,II Y
that day dec. 2l,) elect several ~
gates TO attend a county cony.'',s
to be held at the Court House IN "
leo, Mo- at 2 O'Clock p. m. the r0ns'
ing Monday, Dec. %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

TEE Christmas number OF the
Breeders Gazette, published 1t 1853
Dearborn street, Chicago,is one Of the
largest and most comprehensive pub
licztions Of its class that ever reached
sur desk. The Gazette thoroughly
overs every thing OF interest to the
farmer and stock grower, and should
be found In every home in Audrsin
county. Those who desire to sub
scribe FOR this publication can leave
their subscription st the Ledger ONCE,
or with S. p. EmEcnz The Breeders
Gazette Is q publication that the Mex
loo Ledger always feels like cordially
nndnrrfnQ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
Opera House Being Remand

The interior OF the opera houx !
undergoing some repairs that ii
greatly add to the beauty Of ii. IN
walls have been deprived Of all n
plaster and an entirely new coat b
on. The walls and ceiling willibe,.
decorated with modern material ip,'
stage to balcony. When finished d
Grand VIII be much improved N
very much beautifed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
ESaRo ACCUSED
OF nERAsrICIDE.
Bessie Leeright, a Fifteen Year Old
Girl. Accused Of Having Murder
ed Her Child.

Bessie Leeright, q half witted negro
girl fifteen years, is accused OF having
murdered her child Monday night.
About ten days ago she gave birth to
an illeeimate child at . house in fat
rock. Tuesday morning her father
appeared at the CITY Hall with a re-
quest for a burial permit for an in.
FAINT Upon investigation by the
Coroner the remains Of a child was
found which appeared tc have been
murdered.
Just what proceeding will be taken
in the matter has not been decided
upon as she is q half witted girl, unit
further investigation has been made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
sued For slandsr.

W. q. Upham, the south side hard
ware man, has been sued for $4,000
damages for SANDER. Mrs. Josephine
|Kennett alleges that Mr.. Upham
charged her husband and herself with
stealing corn.
Mr.. Upham informs the Ledger
that there is no ground for any sucf
suit. Mr.. Upham Is one OF Mexico'i
most substantial business men anc
is not in the habit OF slandering peo
| ule.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

TEE executive and trafnc depart
ment OF the Chicago & Alton and
Clover Leaf linesi have combined
going into effect December 16. The
following are the officers: 7. p. ShontS,
president with headquarters at New
York City and Chjcsge; George a.
Ross, vice presidsnt, Chicago; Walter
L. Ross, general trafic manager,
Chicago; George ]. Charlton, genera
passenger xgent, Chicago; G. A King,
general freight agent Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

an attentive audience on Repent
ance". He pointed out the danger and
warns in the Gospel message But ex.
cept ye repent, ye shall all likewise
perish. At the close be sang. "a Sim
ner Like Me" Preaching every after
noon and evening. Come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

Claude Mitchell and Miss Eva Hid
erbrand, both OF near Msrtinsburgi
were married Wednesday noon, Dec
ember Is, by Rev. A. w. Kokendoffer
In the study OF the Christian church,
In this city.
Mr.. Mitchell and bis bride are mosl
worthy young people and their many
friends join the Ledger In extending
sincerest congratulations and bes'
wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

TIE Mexico Weekly Ledger must
be paid for In advance n you want IL
for sl.0o per year. Examine the date
after your name on the margin Of the
paper and govern yourself accordingly.
Don't walt , year n 80 and then claim
that you didn't know your subscrip.
tion has expired. There is no possible
excuse for any subscriber Of the Led
ger to make any mistake about this
matter. II you don't want the paper,
stop N II you want 1t for n dollar
per yeAr, paF In advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
MIsslonarisn for the EAST.

II the missionary in a land like
China is to be a success be must be a
leader OF men. We must meet the
clever oriental on his own ground.
with men as wen trained as he is. and
such training is not to be secured By
q short course IN a theological college.
IF. A. Mckenzie. in The Sunday
Strand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

Az anonymous communication Of
some two columns in length over the
signature Of ,Libertas" laborously ex'
plains that the Ledger has changed
its position in reference TO the local
option question. Thanks The writer
for some weeks has been trying t1
make this fact clear 30 the minds Of
all who read the Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
chIId,s Hair Was HIs own.

A b~ald-headed man writes: The
most impertinent child I ever met was
a boy Of ten years of age. On leaving
his widowed mothers house l attempt
ed to pat him on the head in a father.
iy way. At this he pushed my hand
away and said, See here. my friend;
grow some hair of your own IL you
want to pat it."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
J.. A. Quick Convicted

J. a. Quick, Of Laddonia, was on
Wednesday, December l1s, convicted
by a jury in the State Court for sell
ing liquor without a license. He was
fined $50 and costs :.
A few more yerdicts like this will
stop the illegal sale Of intoxicants 10
Audraiu county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19

Set Harness, Lap Robe & VII,
$50. 90 with Full Wrought Iron Ca,
one-four Leather Top Buggy thsn
in absolutely free. When you buy u
the Harness and Robe and Whip dul
forget 10 ask for the Buggy. R0BERl
SONS. dlwl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
EIsnbsnt st.anna camman

Slams teak industry is handicapped
by the stealing Of elephants. Last
year three firms lost 80 elephants.
worth $4,000 gold. Recovery Of a
stolen animal is rare. says the Far
Eastern Review. Of Manila. Hong.
Kong and Yokohama