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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
Llovd Nation Dead.

David Nation, prominent farmer
living near Vandalia, NO., has gone to
Oklahoma to bring back the remains
Of his son, Lloyd Nation,aged twenty
four years.
1t is humored that yonng Nation
was murdered. After being missing
for a week or ten days bis body was
discovered.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
cowHERD DENIES
MACHINE CHARGE.
Gubcrnatorial Candidate Declares He
Is Running Solely in His
Own Interest.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 15,-Former
Congressman William s. Cowherd has
given out an interview here 10 reply
TO an article iu the ST Louis morning
Republican organ, In which it was
charged BY inference that be is the
gubernatorial candidate OF some ina
chine.i'
In regard to the statements raised
by partisan Republican newspaper,
Mr.. Cowherd says:
"rhe Globe Democrat Of Monday
published an article under Jefferson
City headline, filled as one would ma
turally expect Jefferson City article
TO the Globe Democrat to be filled,
With many misstatements, most Of
which do not care 70 notice.
"lt, however, states that certain in
formation was brought to 1t by a
prominent St. aouisian, to the effect
thst Il elected Governor, l would ap-
point Mr.. Hawes president of the St.
Louis Police Board, make Mr.. Seibert
Excise Commissioner and the way
would be clear for Ex-Governor Dock
cry to run for the United States Sc
nate
ut is needless for me 10 say to those
who know me that each and all OF
these statements are absolutely un.
true. Not one Of these gentlemen has
ever asked any favor whatever at my
hands, and to not one OF them has any
kind Of promise or suggestion been
made as to what my conduct, IL elect.
ed, would be In the matter Of making
public appointments.
~ ha se not seen either Mr.. Hawes
or Mr.. Seibert within the last sil
months, and have met Governor Dock.
cry but once In that time, and thai
only as he was passing through The
city.
Governor Dockery and l have beer
friends for years, and Ishall certainly
expect TO have his support-and would
appreciate the support Of both Of the
other gentlemen mentioned or any
other good Democrat.
1t would be still more In terestinl
however, II the correspon dent Of th'
Globe Democrat would name th'
prominent ST. Louisan vino gave hin
the information on which the abov,
statement was founded
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
Hwy Ia cura a Gold.

Tie question OF how TO cure q cold
with out unnecessary loss Of time Is
one In which we are all more or less
interested, for the quicker . cold Is
gotten rid OF the less the danger Of
pneumonia and other serious diseases.
Mr.. W. L. Hall. of waverly, Va. has
used Chamherlain's Cough Remedy
for years and says; II firmly believe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 10 be
absolutely the best preparation on the
market for colds. I have recommend
ed 1t to my friends and they all agree
with me-" For sale by all Drug
gists
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

The LEDGER desires TO congratulate
the teachers Of Audialn county and
especially the officers Of the institute
on its splendid success. Teachers do
more work for less money than any
other professional people, unless IL is
the ministers Of the Gospel. We be-
lieve the teachers Of Audrsin county
are above the average, and their at
tendance at the institute is one evil
dence Of this fact.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

The general store of Mr.. Icenogle,
at Benton City, was entered by burg
lars Friday night and several hundred
dollars worth Of goods were taken.
When Mr.. Hines, business man Of
Benton City, was returning home from
an entertainment at ten O'Clock be
noticed a man in a buggy with a hand
kerchIef over his face, but thought
nothing OF IL until next morning. The
officers are doing everything they can
to locate the thieves.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

THE Daily Mail published at Ne
vada, Mo-. by Everett Bean, formerly
OF the Ledger, has been enlarged to an
eight page quarto, and is one Of Mis-
souri's most progressive and succesE.
full dailies. Beans many friends in
Mexico congratulate him upon bis
continued success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24


THE Ledger was glad to zee SO many
teachers Of Audrain county attending
the Institute held in Mexico. IL
should be the pleasure as we'll as the
duty Of all teachers 10 attend every
institute when possible. Teachers
who take an interest in institute
work are always found TO be the most
Efficient The meetingso OF the instit'
ute 10 Mexico have not only beer
most enjoyable occasions, but pratics
results have always followed. We de
sire to Congratulate the management
90 the execution Of = splendid pro
gramme.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Buy your goods az home and help
make your community prosperous.
When you buy from mail order houses
you send your money out Of the State
and do your part toward making hard
times Patronize people whom you
know and The results win be satisfac-
taxv
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
HAY, $2l PER TON.
Freight Car Shortage Sends Prices
Soaring in Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 17.-No. / timothy hay
sold here today az s21 per ton, which
Is the highest price ever paid here for
that commodity at this season Of the
year.
The price is said to be due to un-
usual scarcity of hay In Chicago, not.
withstanding this years. crop is larger
than the average crop for the last ten
years.
The railroads maintain that they
are uanble to furnish enough cars TO
transport the hay. Most Of the hay
handled in Chicago comes from Illi-
nois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
THINKS BRYAN SHOULD QUITS
"Coin" Harvey Suggests an "Impor-
tant Announcement"

Fort Smith, Ark, Oct. l6.-In an
interview tonight "Coin" Harvey
said that William ]. Bryan should
issue a special statement refusing to
allow himself to be mentioned for the
Democratic nomination for president.
MIR. Harvey said that Mr.. Bryan had
lost ground and is antagonistic to a
large number Of Democrats 10 oil parts
OF the country. Joseph Folk or Judge
Gaynor of New York, Mr.. Harvey
said, will come nearer harmonizing all
factions Of tie Democratic party and
poll a greater vote than other men
heretofore mentioned.
Mr.. Harvey said bimetallism is dead
as long as the gold output maintains
its present increase and could not be
made an issue In the campaign.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
An Old Newspaper.

Frank W. Buckley has the thanks OF
the Ledger for q portion of news
paper published In 1s48 ~ the late
VIM. Il. Switzler, at Columbia NO.
This paper contains an article In re-
ference to the drawings and plans Of
the insane asylum at Fulton, which
were made by Col. Joseph McCord, OF
Galloway county. General Sterling
Price was visiting friends In Columbia.
This paper stated that the "Baru
Burners" were cutting quite Q figure
In New York politics. An unknown
man in q sailboat was carried over
Niagara Falls. The Whig party had
nominated Mai. James 5. Rolllngs, Of
Columbia, for governor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

sTTHERE are a great many phases OF
1 woman's ailments that require the
assistance of the surgeon.
But by far the greater number OF
such cases are amensbie 10 correct
medicinal treatment.
No surgeon in the world has relieved
SO many women from the different
phases Of ailments peculiar to woman
kind as DIR. Hartman through the use
Of Peruna.
Hereceives many letters from all parts
II the country relating to subjects OF
vital interest TO womankind.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

A large number of school teachers
of Audrain county have called at the
Ledger office and secured Ledger
maps, to be exhibited in the school
rooms. We trust that one of these
maps will be placed In every school
house in the county. We make no
charge for this map for that purpose
but the supply is limited
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
Mexico Horses.

Tom Bass, of this city, is again win
ner OF prizes with his horses He 10
attending the big stock show at
Omaha, Neb., this week and won first
on combination jacK also champion
ship. High School Louis A" won
first prizs and "Montrose' carried of
second honors. Mexico's horses al
ways bring home the ribbons where
ever shown.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
a6i5da0a5ssdUdsU AN1 isdS0st 'sQ0 o.
80, 70 and 10 Years
Ago This Week.
THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.

Mary Jackson, the 2-year-oid daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Kendall,
was burned to death, at the home of
her parents, near Perry, Mo.
Geo Daniels vent into the dry
goods business at Vandalia,
The following of Audrain county,
were enjoying a hunt in southwest
Missouri: Johnny Smith, Eou,y
Smith, Jess Wade and Fl. Mourning.
A little son Of @. W. Baker, broke
his arm while riding hoboy horse,
James Berry, who confessed as
being implicated In the robbery Of a
Union Pacific express car, in Wfom-
ing, died at the Ringo Hotel 10 this
city. Sheriff Glascock shot the ban
dit 10 Galloway county. An inquest
was held by coroner s. N. Russell
The following composed the jury: B.
X. Oauthorn, w. M Shumate, Jas
Pasquetb, A. B. Daniel, }. M. Coons,
]. r. Luckie.
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Stevens Hall at Laddonia, was
being fitted up witha new stage and
scenery
The Mexico Deer Hunting Asso-
citation was composed Of the follow
ing members: John Daniel, John
Spotswood, Pate Morris, Jesse Carter
Sam Northern. Fred Miskell, Bird
Daniel, J. T. Coons, A. Cook.
The executive committee Of the
Sunday School Associatiop,of Audrais
county, was as follows ]. W Higbeel
Pres. J N. Cross, r. s. Pearson, ], T.
Swanson.
&c V. Basken, W. D Vivlon, Bot
| Stephenson, John Patten and Ira
Milligan were fishing at the Auxvass'
creek.
i J. A. Curry was proprietor Of thu
restaurant on $. Washington street.
Joel Gard, OF near Mexico, was Sc
verely injured by his team running
of near the Squire Ellis farm, nortl
. Of Mexico.
Died-The infant daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. j. I. Davis
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
The following were granted mar
riaQe licenses. +. F Fletcher, 0
Pike county and Orla NJ. Branstetier
. of Audrain; ]. T. Gray, Of Mexico
and M. e. Swearingen, Of Callawa
county.
Bruce QuisenberIgl was attendin
! the st. Louis school of pharmacy
Prof. A. K, Yancy purchased a bal
: interest in the Liberty, Mo-, femal
college.
, Harrison and French Field enteI
' tanned several Of their young friend
in honor of little Miss Blossom MOI
s ris.
s The remains Of Mrs. Nancy Rec
Z we're inferred In this city, The pal
u bearers were. J. e. Q. T. W. Q. X. a
u e. NJ. and ]. A. Jesse.
A horse belonging to Charles Schoo
u was stolen from the hitch rack
!. Mexico.
a Charley Glendy and Robert Ca
% houn OF Mexico, were arranging
e opena Racket Store in Centervill
A. Iowa.
-e The residence Of J. I. Mason WI
. entered by burglar, a gold media
II shrine pins and sl2OO in money we
taken.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

II the Morris Brothers have to
bring their labor frum the cities to
Mexico II will necessltate the build
Ing Of several new home ins this city.
We believe. that twenty or twentY-hse
cottages, nicely located with bath
would rent for a handsome profit
There are no vacant houses 10 Mex
leo atthis time, ana the bringing OF
large number Of families here wouic
necessltate something doing alont
this line.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
They AM Come Back .

Paul Hudson, who lately moved to
Springfield, mo, from this city, will
probably return to Audrain and en-
gage In farming. His many friends
will be glad to welcome him back
home again. Paul says farming In
Audrain county Is the best business
he knows Of,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
Trades Farm For Town Property

]. O. King has traded bis farm
north Of town to Paul Hudson for a
piece of town property In south Mex
leo. This is the property known as
the Alex Carter place, and is a nice
piece Of property. Mr.. Hudson who
has been In south Missouri for sese-
raj months will come back to Mexico
and reside on his farm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Inc KluncyS arc your
blood purifiers, they H.
ter out the waste or
Impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or oui
Of order, they fail 10 do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism cone from ex>
cess Of uric acid In the
blood. due TO neglected
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

HoN. w. H. KEENAN, delivered an
address Of the hour at the old settlers
reunion at Sturgeon Friday, October
Is. Mr.. Kennans speech was most
interesting and be had the closest at
tention Of large and representative
audience
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
ouin.y, sp rains, and swsllings Cur

ed.
'In November, 1901, ! caught cold
and had the quinsy. My throat was
swollen so could hardly breatb. l
applied Chamberlain 8 Pain Balm and
it gave me relief In a short time. In
two days / was all right says Mrs. l..
Cousins, Otterburn, Mich. Cham
berlain's Palm is a liniment and is es-
peclally valuable for sprains and swell
lings. For sale by all Dauggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

The Hannibal tMol. Journal edltori
ally says: Bob White'' ,of the Ledger,
Is advocating November Corn
Show" for Mexico. 1t isa very cold
day when White fails to suggest
sometblng TO help his town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

The friends Of Miss Nina Pearson
will be glad to know that although
she was In a very serious wreck at
Blue Fields, West Virginia, she was
not seriously hurt. One man was In
stantly killed and several badly In
| jured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

have at my farm, q miles north
east Of Mexico, a red and white spot
ted COW. Weight about HOO lbs.
Owner can have same by calling and
paying for pasture. dlt-wlt
Elmo Gass.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Engii,h Spawn Liniment removes Hard
Soft OF Calloused Lumps and Bemlshes from
horses; also Blpod SpavIns. Curbs Sphnts.
Sweeney. Ring Bones Stifies,Sprains. Swonen
bottle. wonderful Blemish Cure. Sold Dy
]. f. Llewellyn, Druggist. Sopt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

A HOSPITAL 10 Mexico would not
only prove of great convenience to
the people OF MEXICO and AudraIn
county, but should prove a profitable
Investment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
Small nlaza at Rush Hill.

Saturday morning Quincy James
drug store at Rush Hill burned. A
large part of the stock was carried
out, but the billiard and pool tables
In The second story were destroyed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Nathan Williams, aged fftY-four
years, formerly Of Fulton, died at .
hospital In Bellville, H., this week.
He was q brotherof Wallace Williams,
] Of the Fulton. Telegraph.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

For Short-Horn Cattle and Poland
China hogs VI the leading strains, see
Geo. f. and T. Il. Mudd, Slick, Mo.
2319t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Jones and Rice complain Of dogs
having been among their sheep Just
hack Of the fairgrounds. These gentle
man have given public notice tna'
poison has been placed in their pas
tures.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

The railroad commissioners have is
sued q most complimentary statement
in reference to the trach and road bed
of the Wabash railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Miss Hannah Walsh, Of ST. Louis.
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs. VIM.
Fecht, northwest OF tnis city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

1t is reported that e. o. Morris has
traded his place west Of town to John
wnburn for his property in north
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Mol DeLoach sawmill good as new.
For other information call on or ad-
dress. J. B. Lavinder, Benton City,
Mo. dl 1872
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

COLUMBIA, Mo-, has established
monthly stock sales, which promise to
be most successful Mexico USED to
have an enterprise OF this character,
which was very satisfactory
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
Afflicted With Sore Eyes for SO
Years.

Years.
| have been afflicted with.sore eyes
for thirty three years. Thirteen years
ago l became totally blind and was
blind for six years. My eyes we're
badly inhamed. One Of my neighoors
insisted upon my trying Chamber.
lain's Salve and give.me half box oil
IT, To my surprise 1t healed my eyes
and nv sight came back TO me.-P, q
Earls, Cynthiana. Ky. Chamoeriains
Ii for sale BY all Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

The Chicago & Alton is to have q
new up-to date station at Louis
iana.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

sample bottle by mail Home Of swampkoot-
free. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. kilmer
& Co., Binshamton, N. \.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name. Swamp-Root. DR.. Kilmers
Swamp-Rooi and the address, Binghamson
NY. on -vs-y boite
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Kidney lroubIe.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart Is
over-working in pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were tc be traced to the kidneys,
bat now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ung in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
BY first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. .ulmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney emedy is
soon realized. Il stands the highest for its
wonderful cures CT the most distressing cases
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

W. Clyde johnson, Vandalla, Mo. Il
Beverley Mayes, Thompson, Mo. L
Dorothey Robnett, Martinsburg,
10.
A. e. Hall, Middletown, Mo. II
l.. @. Stuart, Mt. Carmel, Mo.
w. Wallace Harrison, Mexico. II
James Fl. Harrison, Mexico.
L. B. Hawthorne Mexico. Il
s. L. Mapes, Martinsburg, Mo.
W. g. Canthorn, Molino, Mo. Z
Geo. Coaklcy, Thompson, Mo. K
@. W. Sansburry, Mexico. II
Mary Coakley, Mexico. Il
B. A. Smith, Centraiia, Mo.
L. A. Peckstein, Centralia. Mo.
f. Fl Lutt, Laddonia, Mo. |,
J. q. Dunn, Middletown, Mo.
Pearl Tucker, Mexico
Lena B. Dowell, Mexico.
Alma NJ. Keieer, Mexico.
Golden Emmerson, Mexico.
e A. Irvine, Vandalia, Mo.
Mark Skidmore, Mexico.
R. e White, yandalia, Mo.
Hattie B. Stevenson, Mexico.
Otie S Baker, Centralia, Mo.
Frank J. Williams, Middletown |
Winnie Harrison, Mexico.
frankie Tucker Mexico.
Florence Kirkpatrick, Farber.
Emma Jean May, Vandalia,
Winnie Gibbs, Mexico.
Anna M. Shannon, Vandalia.
Nora Humphries, Mexico.
Nellie McKeehan, Thompson.
Gertrude Dunkin. Mexico.
Ophelia Miller, Rush Hill.
Mamie Kennan, Oeutralia,
Floy Hubbard, Mexico.
Cleo Settle, Mexico.
Margaret De Laporte, Vandalia.
Eulah Killar, Benton.
Ina l. Myckoff, Rush Hill.
Matte Talley, Molino.
Sophronia L. Clifton, Vandalia.
Ella Criswell, Farber.
Laura Brown Benton City.
Francis Oaiters Mexico.
Elizabeth Gill Mexico.
Maude o. Wallace, Mexico.
Matte Butler, Vandalia.
Stella L. Snidow, Mexico.
e. E. Shay, Mexico.
Katheryn Duncan Mexico.
Stella L. Dixon Frankford.
Mabel Cook, Mexico.
Nina Kennen, Thompson.
Myrtle Dunkin, Mexico.
Lena Lowder, Martinsburg.
Julia Mansfield, Mexico.
Benson Bolts, Mexico.
Bertha wilkerson, Hatton.
Edith Etheridge, Mexico.
Mamie Wright, Mexico.
Francis Cauthorn, Mexico.
Mayme Neal, Vandalia.
Carrie Baldwin, Mexico,
Mrs. Hoagland, Mexico.
Mary Hopkins, Mexico.
Lucy Jesse, Mexico.
Louise De Tienpe, Vandalia.
Nola Hanna, Santa Fe.
Eva Tuttle, Mexico.
Laura Belle Johnson, Benton CITY
Nellie v. johnson, Benton City.
Ida Powell, Mexico.
Blanche White, Benton City.
May Jackson, Mexico.
Anna M. Pritchett, Martinsburg,
Susan Martin, Martinsburg.
Blanche Taylor, Martinsburg.
Edna L. Turner, Sturgeon.
Yea Smith, FaEber.
Mabel Moore, Laddonia-
Peafle Parker, Laddonia.
Minnie Smell, vandalia.
Grace HeflInger, Vandalia.
Dixie Bell Farmer, Laddonis'
Mrs. v. B Bowman, Laddonia.
i'll. Shobe, Rush Hill.
La Claire Tucker, Rush Hill.
J.L. Mitchell, Mexico.
May NJ. Offutt. Mexico.
Kstye Sue Blggs, Laddonia.
LYDIA Hatton, Laddonia
Ora johnson, Mexico.
Martha Montague, Laddonia.
Katherine, Moore, Mexico.
]. W. Atkins. Mexico.
5. T, Davis, Rush HUI.
Dorothy Robnett, Martinsburg.
Floy Hubbard, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Frank Grsinge, Of Lsddonia, was =
Mexico visitor Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
O. Hilt is about the same.

Master Robert R. White is the
proud possessCr of q beautiful Shet-
land pony, a birthday present from
his granumother.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24
They an Come Back.

Verde Harrison has resigned nis
position with Hatton s. knights al
the drug shop and left last night fol
Mexico, where he will work IN th,
Criswell drug store recently purchased
by bis father.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

Mrs. ]. T. johnson and children
Gave and Francis, are in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1907-10-24

and IS sold on its merit:
BY all druggists in fifty.
cent and one-do!lar siz.
ee Yon NAV have Z
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-03-03
NATIONAL ADM|NIST ATION
STANDS BEHIND HAGERMAN
Mr. Garfield New Secretary Of the Interior Authorizes State
men Giving Unqualified Support and Approval to All Acts
of the Governor and Assurance of His Future Support and
Hearty Cooperation ~

QUOTE ME- IN THIS MATTER. BUT
| SHALL ASK YOU AS A FAVOR TO
ME, WHEN YOU GET BACK To
NEW MEXICO TO SAY TO EVERY
BODY WHO Is INTERESTED IN
THIS MATTER THAT IN EVERY
THING HE HAS DONE. IN EVERY
STEP HE HAS TAKEN, AND IN
ANY FUTURE STEPS THAT GOV
ERNOR HAGERMAN MAY TAKE
LOOKING TO BETTER GOVERN
MENT, BETTER ADMINISTRATION
OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND THE
BRINGING TO JUSTICE OF ALL
DISHONEST AND CORRUPT OFF
GALS, NO MATTER WHOM THEY
ARE, GOVERNOR HAGERMAN
HAS THE FULL SUPPORT AND
MOST UNQUALIFIED APPROVAL
OF THIS ADMINISTRATIONS FROM
THE PRESIDENT DOWN.
PERSONALLY. I CAN ASSURE
YOU THAT AS SECRETARY OF
THE INTERIOR. I SHALL STAND
BEHIND GOVERNOR HAGERMAN
IN ALL HIS ACTS, AS LONG AS
THOSE ACTS ARE ALONG THE
LINES UPON WHICH HE Is NOW
WORKING, AND WHICH I AM
SURE WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER
AND CLEANER ADMINISTRATION
OF YOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS THAN
YOU HAVE EVER HAD BEFORE,
"YOU CAN SAY FURTHER
THAT WE HERE IN WASHINGTON
ARE FULLY INFORMED OF YOUR
CONDITIONS IN NEW MEXICO
AND KNOW OF THE DIFFICULT
TIES THAT CONFRONT COVER
NOR HAGERMAN, AND / CANNOT
URGE TOO STRONGLY on YOU
AND ALL. GOOD, LOYAL CITIZENS
OF NEW MEXICO, AND ESPECIAL
LY THE REPUBLICANS. OF THE
TERRITORY, TO GET TOGETHER
AND GIVE HIM YOUR HEARTY
AND LOYAL SUPPORT. 70 THE
END THAT NOT ONLY THE TER
RITORY, But THE REPUBLICAN,
PARTY, MAY BE STRENGTHENED
AND BUILT UP.
"'AS TO THE REMOVAL or
GOVERNOR HAGERMAN, THAT
QUESTION HAS NEVER FOR A
MOMENT BEEN CONSIDERED,
NOR WILL IT BE As LONG AS HE
DOES HIS DUTY
"Mr Garfield further said that he
wanted to impress on the republicans
of New Mexico the necessity of their
settling their differences and working
together for the common good, TO the
end that the present supremacy OF. the
republican party in the territory may
be continued.