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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

LEA MITCHELL HODGES, formerly
Of the Mexico Ledger, now with the
Philadelphia North American, has
just interview the Rev. Mary Baker
g. EDDY, Of Concord, New Hamp-
shipe. The Sunday st. Louis Repub-
lie contained an extended interview
with this lady. Hodges says that
Mrs. Eddy displays remarkable vita
lily for a woman Of her age, and that
her mind is in good condition, and she
holds her eighty-six years well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

Vice president Of a telephone com
pany is sentenced 10 serve i've days in
jail for contempt Of court for his re-
fusal 10 testify in 4 trial growing out
OF graft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

MEXICO can have the next State
chicken show, provided We can furn-
ish . hall large enough to take car Of
the proposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

PRoT. J. p. BLAEToE, superinten-
dent Of the schools at Shreveport,
Louisiana, wa In Mexico this week
enroute 10 Columbia TO visit bis fam
A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

The new Clarkson Hotel formerly
the Windsor owned by Hon. C. +.
Clark, will be opened on August Is, by
Tom Campbell now running the
Planters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

THE Ledger is glad to know that
arrangements are being made to "baIl
out" the chronic dead beats Of Mex.
leo. That will help maze Mexico q
citv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

PROMENADE street people are up-tc-
date and in favor Of street paving.
What's the matter with the north
side alley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

THE contrition Of Count Boni de
Castellane SAVIOR very much Of q gen.
tleman who has lost bis meal ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

A HAN who Is not for Mexico is
against il. How do you stand on
street and alley paving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

FIsKE has gone but some Of the
chronic dead beats that be collected
money from are still with us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

Senator Platt celebrates hisseventy-
fourth birthday without the usual
coterie OF friends, but asserts he will
not allow his enemies TO drive him to
resign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

Aeronaut, bllstered by flames which
consume bis clothing, elings 20 the bar
OF 9 parachute while dropping 1000
feet through the air, releasing his
hold when only Q few feet from earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

Sensational charges Of fraud are
made In Investigation Of failure OF
Smith, Thorndike 4 Brown, grocery
firm in Milwaukee, and creditors win
sue for large sums
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

THE Jefferson street railroad cross
ing should be paved. or in some way
put In better shape for vehicles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

AT least i've miles Of street paving
should be put down in Mexico next
wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

Notice l. hereby given that nnal astnsmsnt OF
The estate Of 1. $. HOPKINS, deceased, WI Be
made az the August term o. TIE Probate
Court Of Audrain county, Missouri, 70 BE- held 81
Mexico, Missouri, on the second Monday n
AuFust ISs.
@. W. LEWIS,
Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

We are offering our shirt waists and
muslin underwear at greatly reduced
prices. Ricketts, & Emmons ID. @. 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

THE weeds should be cut down on
the vacant lots and along the streets
Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

THOSE Takyo war rumors are not at
all surprising. Being q yellow people
the Japanese would naturally have q
yellow press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

THE Audrain county fair win be the
best In the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-07-18

Eight men are killed and nearly
score injured by q powder explosion in
q gun turret Of the battle ship Geor-
gia during target practice off Cape
Cod, about fifty miles from Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE,

Another good variety bill is at the Jacques this week and last evening went well before the usual Monday night audience. Spencer Kelly and Frederick Rose, singers, the former with a powerful baritone voice, and the latter with sweet tenor were easily the foremost applause winners last night. Their duets were eX- quisite. Edwin Forsberg and Co, in Emmet Corrigan's sketch, "The Card Party have very interesting play let, and it is well enacted. The Six American Dancers do some clever dancing keeping remarkably good time. They have some rather odd steps and they put much energy in their work. Last evening one of the male members of the seXtette, MT Lovenberg, was unable to appear be- cause of illness. Rice & Provost in "Bumpty Bumps," do some amusing acrobatic stunts. Although the comedian is much better than the av- craze as their style of act has been worked to death the number does not get the hand that it should. The knockabout member of the team seems to be immune from bumps and falls. Give, the magical comedian, has one of the most easy going acts ever seen at Jacques. He does a few slight of hand tricks and some palm ing but his chief asset is a line of talk that is rich. His monologue is pretty good stuff although some in the audience, who did not enjoy the act. said he had colossal nerve to take the money. But he hasn't Me- Grath & Paige gave some good banjo selections, but the comedy sketch "A Trial Marriage" as played by Frank lyn & Keane-well the people should be thankful that such sketches do not come often. It is the only poor num- Der on a bill which is otherwise ex- cellent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
ANOTHER MRS. CHADWICK.
New Rochelle Murderess Accused of
 SWindina Merchants.

New York, Nov. 26.-The curtain ot mystery which has hidden the career of Mrs Grace Acton Van Schaack Smith, who killed her husband and herself at New Rochelle, began to lift, and enough was disclosed to indicate that the woman will be revealed as another Cassie Chadwick.
 It was suggested by persons close to the family of the late General Bulke' ley of Connecticut, whose daughter Mrs. Smith for nearly twenty years claimed to be, that this coup may have been an intended raid on the gen. erals estate. The general died five years ago, leaving $1,250,00O in trust for his widow and children, the trust to end at the expiration of five years after his death and division of all property to be made then among the widow and the surviving children That trust will expire within a few days.
 The past five years of Mrs. Smiths life were given up to a system of wholesale swindling of merchants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
He Sure Was a Man!

When William Allen rose up in the early seventies and surprised the coun- try by being elected governor of Ohio on the Democratic ticket one of the obstacles he triumphed over was the charge of being an old man. He ad- dressed great meeting at Mozart hall in Cincinnati the night following the day in which this i'll advised charge had been brought against him by q re- sponsible Republican leader. Strong, vigorous and we'll preserved as he was and retaining unbroken that quality of voice which had designated him as "Foghorn Allen" when he was in the senate, he was still politician enough to use it for all it was worth to him. After stating the charge in all its hei- nousness he straightened himself to his full height of more than six feet and, beginning in loud voice, asked, Am l man? The next question was in a voice pitched scale higher and asked, Do l look like man" But the third, in which he put out all of his tremendous vocal power, thunder ed to shake the roof in roaring, Do I talk like man?' The audience was thrilled. Such high physical power in a man of that age appealed to it ire sistibly.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Dealing In "cats and Dogs"

No antiquarian pursues a more prof. itable or fascinating calling than the dealer in "cats and dogs" as the an- tiquities of Wall street are dubbed. Cats and dogs" are the remnants of old stock. bond and note issues of rail road, industrial or mining companies on which payment of interest, divi- dends or principal has been in de fault for years. Some of these securi- ties are worthless and obsolete, some of doubtful value. while a few are worth their weight in gold. Only the expert in obsolete securities can detect their worth Many of these securities can be picked up at the official auction room of Wall street. Many brokers closely scrutinize the securities that are offered at this auction room. and only a few months ago 100000 shares of stock in q certain mining company were sold for a sOng from which the broker hopes to realize a big sum- Pittsburg Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Fascination of BurcIary.

"My champion burglar" said MT. Holmes. the police court missionary, 'is a bookbinder by trade. who has been in jail on and off for half cen tury."
 Mir. Holmes qualifications with this chronic breaker of the law constitute an instructive scene from his work. He behaved to the erring bookbinder quite as brother: the man had the entree of the house and enjoyed the friendship of the family. How was he in the habit of repaying this hospitali- ty? By going out to burgle. Twice MT. Holmes set him up, but in vain. The only charm that life has for this extraordinary being is the opportuni- ties 1t vouchsafes for committing bur glary.
 Why on earth don't you leave off burglaryP Mir. Holmes asked him once. Mir. Holmes." was his reply, there's no fascination in the world to equal 1t. The silence of the night, the element of danger. the need of keeping every sense on the alert-its grand."- Casselrs Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26

DOLLS OF EVERY KIND. It would be hard to find such assortment of Dolls as we are showing at the Doll Department in the Basement. This assortment embraces every va
 rety from the Rag Dolls to the finest imported lines which range as high as $25. On our Special Doll Day better descriptions can be given. We have SPECIAL VALUE in OUR 9Sc DOLL. Over 20 inches high, full jointed good wig, nov
 ing eyes, % regular $50 .' s;c zoc eoo ssc ssc Kesner Dolls S1.25, S1.41 to S15.9o Kid Body Dolls ........ 25c 3Sc 5Oc Kid Body Dolls, with knee, hip and arms joint . } Dressed Dolls in wonderful array, including the famous Fairyland and Dreamland Rag Dolls Dolls accessories, including Shoes, Hose Watches Necklaces, Toilet sets Hats, Combs, Beads etc. in endless assortment. DOLL FURNITURE All wood Sets for Dining and Sitting Rooms 2oc 3Sc Upholstered Sets for Parlor and Bedrooms. 7-piece Metal Bedroom Sets. $1.69 7-piece Metal Dining Room Sets ..... 9sc Tin and Iron Stoves, Kitchens, etc, in all slzes DOLLS ENGLISH GO-CARTS. The most popular cart ever made, finished in s maroon, green and navy with cushions ana ~. ton to match all with rubber tires $3.5O to $9.9S ROCKING HORSES. We carry only the "non-tipping" kind, the only real safe horse for child to have, finished in natural colors and the real sliin good strong stirrups and reins, metal and wood work thoroughly strong and substantial, all sizes. . o. %o'oO Io %Io.oo DOLL HOUSES Small and large Houses, in the detached familiar styles, also collapsible, of heavy cardboard and of wood - .... ....... soc to $S.0S TOY T Y'GI UPRIGHT PIANOS For the little girl next to her dolls, comes the Piano. We can suit every taste and every price, the same well known piano we have al 2 ways carried, well made and finished, strong keys .... ..... .. soc to $9.9S CHINA TOY TEA SETS. e An unlimited assortment in these goods. small, medium and large dishes, complete, with Tea Pot, Sugar and Cream Pitcher, made of Ger
 man china, handsomely decorated, 25c to S6.9S "HUNiPTY DUMPTY" CIRCUS. These sets have created the greatest enthusiasm j among the children; the sale for them has in- creased wonderfully the past two years; We carry complete line in all sizes, from ....... ...... ...... ....... soc to $14.9S FLEXIBLE FLYER SHEDS. The accepted Sled is undoubtedly the Flexible 2 Flyer. This sled we carry in two sizes MAGIC LANTERNS. These Lanterns come in several sizes and quali- tes carry only good quality and at reasonable price; in this section also have some Moving Picture Machines DOC to $S.9S MECHANICAL RAILROADS. Each set in strong box and consisting of Engine Tender and Cars, together with adjustable r track. S1OO to $1G.0S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
COMING EVENTS.

Nov 14. 2S-St Cecilia's hall, Jeff ferson street, St Cecilia's fair.
 Nov. 20-27-Washington Hill A. c. annual fair at their rooms on Washington street.
 Nov 2G-St Thomas hall. Beacon street. eceptiOn and dance given by the men of St Thomas parish.
 Nov 2T-Priyate sOciabie at OdG Fellows hall.
 Nov. 27-Hibernian hall. G. 4 R. building. Irish dance given by Divis- ion ,. 4. o. H.
 Nov 2T-City hall. Concert ana dance by LaIlier's Military band.
 Nov 27-Mr and Mrs John r. Kicks dancing academy. East Main street Souvenir dance.
 Nov 2S-State League park foot ball. All Waterbury vs NaHgatuck.
 Nov. 2s-City hall. 18th annual dance and reception of the Brooklyn Athletic club.
 November 2s-Buesingham hall, Thanksgiving dance by Waterbury Dancing academy.
 Nov 2S-Chrfstof0 COIumlsO haIl. Naugatuck- Dance given by the mem bers of the Christ0fO ColumIs0 sOcieiy-
 Dec I-City hzl Tenth anniveT- saFy jubilee of the ~Bund-"
 Dec 4-5-Fr5sndIy league hall. MT Bob. by Friendly league mem beTs. assisted b. others.
 Dee 6-FOuu hall WateTtCwn- min streI and damce given by Oakvill4 Fire Co fire depaTtrHeat-
 Dee 15-G- l. R. hall. smoker given by Company E. HibeTnian RfEes
 Dec 2-Lezvsuw0rth han Sixth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
THANKSGIVING AT EAGLE HALL

The management has provided special attractions at the rink for their patrons on this day. There will be skating in the afternoon from to , D. m., with the Military band to furnish music. As an added at traction there will be one-mile race between Miss Ethel McFarlane, champion lady skater of Bridgeport, who made track record of 3:4S at Park City rink in Bridgeport and which has been lowered, and Miss Elizabeth Myers, the speedy little Waterbury lady skater. The race will be one mile and the managers have offered a SIC gold piece to the winner. This event should draw a capacity house, as Miss Myers has figured in number of races in Wa teTbury. and everybody remembers her remarkable speed. Miss Mac Farlane is not 90 well known in Wa terbury, but when she has skated in Bridgeport she has drawn packed houses. The bleachers and side side walls will not be put up until after the skating is all over. so that those who come to skate will have the entire floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Wednesday, Nov. 27-E. H. Seth. ern.
 Thursday, Nov. 2S-"The Honey. mooners."
 Friday, Nov. 29-Barney Gilmore. Saturday, Nov. 3O-Human Hearts Monday, Dec. 2-Yiddish Play. Tuesday, Dec. 3-The Road to Yes. terday.
 Wednesday, Dec. 4-Lillian Rus sell.
 Thursday, Dec. 5-Mary Manner ing.
 Saturday, Dec. Happy Hooligan Monday, Dec. 9-Mildred x Rou- clere.
 Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 10 and 11-Wilton Lackaye.
 Saturday, Dec. 14-Robert Edeson in Classmates.
 Wednesday, Dec. 1S-Blanche Walsh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Phrases or HandcuHs.

It is customary to remark that mod ern problems cannot easily be attack ed because they are so complex. In many cases, I believe. it is really be- cause they are so simple. Nobody would believe Tn such simplicity Of scOundrelism even if it were pointed out People would say that the truth was a charge of mere melOdramatic villainy. forgetting that nearly all villains really are meIOdramatic. Thus. for instance. We say that some good measures are frustrated or some bad officials kept in power by the press and confusion of public business. whereas very often the reason is sim p;y healthy human bribery. We waste our fine fntellecis in finding exquisite phraseoIogy to fit a man when in a
 well ordered society we ought to be finding handcuTs to fit him.-G. E. Chesterto1 in Illustrated London News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
QUITE A NICE GAME.
Why the Girl Who Proposed It Lost Her Temper.

f 4 { f z al Why the Girl Who Proposed It Lost ]. Her Temper. The other day Miss Fannie Lomer ran across the road to see an intimate friend. As is usual with young Ia. I dies, they had good deal to tell one another. In the course of the conver- l sation Fannie said: T used to think that Gus Simpson was nice young man, but just hate him now.'
 Why, what has he done?"
 He's treated me shamefully."
 ''In what way?"
 "Why, the other evening at a party 1 said to him: Let's play the old game of temptation. If I say "Yes" or "No' to your questions, I'll owe you a box of gloves, and if you say "Yes" or "No" you'll give me box" ..,
 'Then what?" .. ...-.- ......
 "Well, after the party he took me home, and all the way there he talked as sweetly as could be about love and that men should not live alone, and all that. And when we got to the front gate he said, Fannie, I have waited for this opportunity long time-will you marry me? I whispered Yes in low voice, and'- (Here her sobs choked her voice..
 And what did he do then?" inquired her listener eagerly.
 'He-just-chuckled and said, You have lost, Fannie; take No. 9's,' then laughed with all his might That's what he did" - London An sWers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26

annual reception of St Mary's Alumni association.
 Jan. 1-City hall, eight annua concert and prom given by the Good will Social club.
 Jan 10-Leavenworth hall, forty first annual dance given by Y. M. C. l.. A.
 Jan 24-Leavenworth hall. Seven teenth annual reception and dance given by St Thomas Cadets Athletic association.
 Feb 29-New hall, A Green street, grand ball for benefit of Theo, dore Sabaleuckays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
BARNEY GILMORE.

Barney Gilmore, the young Irish actor, who comes to Polls Friday af- ternoon and evening with his new play, written by himself, Dublin Dan, the Irish Detective,' is an hon. orary member of the Life Guards of Atlantic City, N. J. This association is paid force of life savers who pa trol the beaches of the famous water ing place. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
1.-THE CONTEMPORARIES" "

George M. Cohan's latest and best musical production 'The Honeymoon ers," comes to Polls Thanksgiving day, afternoon and evening. So great was the popularity of "The Honey mooners' that for months the New Amsterdam theater was packed night ly and seats sold throughout for $2. This splendid production is now on the road and the tour is proving to be as great success as was the summer run in the metropolis. "The Honey mooners' is one laugh from start to finish and the musical numbers are the kind you whistle and sing. Prices matinee 25c to $1, evening 25c to $1.50. Seat sale Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Mixed

Earnest Female - Professor. I hear you are a great OTnithOlOgist- Profess Or-I am Dn ornithOlOgist. madam. Earnest FemaIe-Then could you kind ly tel me the botanical name for a whaIez-Punch-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Two SchooIuirIs Killed by Train.

Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 26.-While on their way to school Ella and Jennie, twelve and nine years old respectively, daughters of Vernon Williams of Blackman Corners, were killed by a New York Central passenger train near GreenWay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
His Pr-tsst

The mix dealer fined fer selling wateTed article protested ~Why." be ezesziDed E1diezantly. If didn't va ter the mix half Of my customers voalda't get aay.--PhIzdelphiz Ledg-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
POL IS
D. H. SOTHERN.

MT Sothern will present "If I Were King at Polls to-morrow evening. It promises to be the most noted produc- tion of the season. Prices DOC to $2. Seats now on sale. No free list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
EIks to Meet In Dallas.

Pittsburg. Nov. 26.-At a meeting oi the officers of the grand lodge of Elks held here it was agreed to hold the next convention of the EIks in Dallsv, Tex.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Leather Mercer Forbidden by Court

Trenton, N. J., Nov. 26.-The court of errors and appeals granted an order restraining the consolidation of the Central Leather company and the United States Leather company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
If It's Made of Rubber
 We Have 1t.
Rubber
 Footwear.

We carry the most complete line of Rubber Footwear in the city. Our prices are guaranteed to be the lowest for the same grade of any store in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26

over 1fi kinds and styles or Rub Der Footwear in stock. You are sure to be fitted properly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
Rice & Provost in BUMPED BUMPS"
DANCING

Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy over 5c and 10c store. New beginners class Tuesday evenings. Ad. vanced class with orchestra music Friday evenings. Children's class Friday afternoons. Ball room and fancy dancing. Private lessons any hour. Tel. 177-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
CANDY AND FAVORS for Thanksgiving.
TELEPHONES 1175 and 117s
Parents are invited to bring their children to the Opening of our new TOY DEPARTMENT.
 Here assembled the greatest collection of beautiful Dolls and Toys ever presented to the people of this section

Hd y great p of "a Iea Is worth M p"
 
  bound Below eppmdah list of mhs h in been the :  W b will g Ii by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-26
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ROGER & HAMILTON'S Ta- ble Silver-made in Water bury.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-15
OF Interes, 20 Mnmcn.

Every woman naturally should be
healthy and strong, but a great many
women, unfortunately, are not, owing TO
The unnatural condition of the lives We
lead. Headache, backache and a general
tired condition are prevalent amongst the
women of to-day, and to relieve these con-
ditions women rush TO the druggists for a
bottle of some preparation supposed to be
particularly for them, and containing
nobody knows what. If they would just
get a box of Brandreth's Pills, and take
them regularly every night for a time. al!
their trouble would disappear, as these
pills regulate the organs of the feminine
system. The same dose has the same
effect, no matter how long they are used.
Brandreth's Pills have been in use for
over a century and are sold in every drug
and medicine store, plain or sugar-coated.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-15
DIAz AND THE BRlGANDS.
Instead of Hanging Them He Hired
Them as Rural Guards.

-
When Porfirio D,az became president IN
1854 Mexico was full Of brigands and cut
threats. The mountains swarmed with
bands of outlaws In league with confeder-
ates in the cities who kept them posted as
to the movement of travellers.
Diaz knew that the resources OF Mexico
could not be developed until b~rigandage
was stamped out, so the orders were to
execute all brigands. He overawed to a
great extent the lawless population, but
the mountains were still Businesses for
th.ev.ng bands.
Then a bright idea came to him., says the
Arena. Many, perhaps most, of these men
had lost eli they possessed during the
fierce wars. They had become outlaws
largely through the force OF untoward
circumstances. Might 1t not be a wise
thing to offer these Ishmaels of civiliza-
ton the opportunity TO regain their foot
hold among law abiding citizens? Accord
ingly, when the brigands were caught they
were questioned.
How much money do you obtain a week
on the average in your lawless and GRIM
inal life?"
The prisoners answered. Diaz pondered.
At last he announced that he would pay
the bandits double the amount which they
claimed as the average they obtained by
thieving.
He would enroll them as members or the
Mexican c~ontabulary of rurales, and they
were to extend this offer to all the mem
bers Of the bands they knew; but each
man must swear to serve the state with
fidelity, and If any bandits refused to ac-
cept this offer they were to be hunted
down and killed wherever found. The idea
worked admirably. Soon Mexico was Ike
another land and the rurales became the
strongest military and police arm of the
republic.