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Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

According to the best estimates Of
the candidates themselves and mum
Der Of persons who kept the Official
tally from start to finish, the winners
are in thelead at the close by the fol
Iaowing plnralities, no one aspiring to
a majority:
Goyernor--Herbe s, Hadley Rep,
III, ,263 ~ ggsls
LieutenantG Governor = william r
Painter tDem.l II.
Secretary OF Cornelius Roach
(Dem. y e37.
Auditor-John P. Gordon (Dem. y
2,790.
Treasurer-James Cowgirl (Dem.)
3,O9e.
Attorney General Elliutt w, Majol
(Dem.l 1856.
Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sioDer-Jobn A. Knott, tDem.) 1851
Judge Of the Supreme Court w
W. Graves (Mem,l 3,097.
The total vote cast for Governor is
the heaviest ever polled In the state
1t being 7l2,75 This is an increase
over four years ago of 6s, $50. Previous
to the present vote, the greatest mum
Der OF ballots ever cast in Missouri
was In 1900, when the total reached
6S3,6 Large as the vote OF thil
month was, 1t is still undoubtedly
short many thousands on the basis o.
population and natural growth.
Contrary to expectations, the foot
ings show that two Of the eight
amendments to the Constitution sub
mitted were carried. These art
Amendment No. Q, making provisions
for an optional levy of % cents on th,
800 valuation for road and bridge i'm
proyement purposes, and the lnitativ.
and referendum, known as Amend
ment No. 3 An the Others were
pretty badly defeated
The story Of the amendments can
be told briefly. No. ], fixing the
salary Of members Of the Legislature
at $3.50 q year, was defeated by 29,2
majority, the vote standing: Yes, l47,,
S07; no, 177,l05.
No. 2, already referred to, received
majority of 1920, this vote stand
ing: Yes, 1853, ,s92; no, 160,l l72.
No 3, the initiative and referen.
dunn, was adopted by majority o.
30, ,932, this vote being divided; Yel
1872 no 147,3l6.
No. 4, adding two Judges to the Su.
preme Court, was lost by 29,346 votes
against it. Yes 14l, 443; no, 170,6S9.
No. s, separating the State ant
local taxes came out 40,O74 behind, the
vote being; Yes 1873, TAP; no, 173,Sl5.
Noe empowering cities to issut
bonds for purchasing waterworks, lost
by 1898 votes. The vote: Yes 126, ,423
no, 100, 0,046.
No. I, imposing l0-cent tax on the
800 for road improvement purposes
was lost by 24,444 votes, the vot,
standing; Yes, 1926; no 167,eeO.
No. 5, empowering ST. Louis, Kan
sas City and st. Joseph to own sub
ways, was defeated by 37,9S3 votes
The votes: Yes, 126,774; no, 174,757.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
"Poor Old Missouri,

After Nov. 8, 1908
"Poor Old Missouri, once so queenly,
Has fallen from her lofty place,
And when King Autumn sees her
now. fts,.As-
Once "Fair Missouri, then robed in
gold,
Crimson, purple and rnssett hue,
Now that old King will stare at her,
And swafe her face he never knew.
What an empire once had Missouri,
While under Democratic rule,
But now she's lost her hign estate,
And isn't worth Bryan Mule.
But what's the use of crying now,
It's to late to cry, or kick or bawl,
For we've lost her--lock and stock,
And the barrel thrown In, this fall
I'm free to say right here and now
That 1 fell from my lofty seat,
And am bruised and all over sore,
From the jolt got from this de
feat.
]. s. Potts.
NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

FIVE YEARS ago the sales of au-
Unobiles amounted to $S,OOO,O0O an
lually For the past year they
reached the sum OF $500, 100000, all
y which shows how increasingly ca
ssf people are to borrow trouble.
NOW THAT the campaign. the
'peechmaking, the voting, the con
slS'alations, and the shouting are all
'vef 1t must give Mr.. Taft a bad
1Sle to think Of those promises about
ariff revision
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

W. W. POLLOCK, Of Mexico. was
elected president Of group six of the
Missouri Bankers Association at its
recent meeting OF that body in this
week. Mr.. Pollock is one Of Mis-
sourIs most prominent and successful
young financiers, and this honor Is
we'll conferred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

ause that Fulton property owner.
vase up to necessity of looking after
y our end of the line. No expenditure
q anything except energy Is reouirsd
upul the road is positively assured
''',' ~. mat energy should be expended
without further delay. From present
=. sppearanceS, the road from Mexico
2 Columbia win be built and h does
not take a Solomon to estimate the
eifect on Fulton If this town sbouIS
pc left Off the conneetion -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

THE WOMEN Of Colorado have
succeeded in re-electing Judge Lind
Say, famous throughout the coun-
try for his Juvenile court work. With
all the beneficial results that are ap.
parent where women vote the IL
VuOr interests Of the country are still
strong enough to keep women out of
nnlitios
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

FRED MORRIS is going to help
make Mexico a city and will erect
o fine modern up-to-date business
house, Just in the rear Of the Mexi-
co Implement Company's establish
ment. Fred knows that Mexico prop
erty is a fine investment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
sick Haadaaha

This distressing disease results from
a disordered condition of the stomach,
and can be cured by taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Get free sample Oriswell's drug store
and try it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

NAT GOODWIN the well known
actor, has just married Edna Good
rich. AS this is his fourth mar
rlage and he has a record OF three
divorces 1t must be admitted that not
al women are cowarda.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
New Suits Filed

Weber Implement Co.. Vi H. Fl
Sturgeon, Replevln.
M. L. Hatlestad ct al vs. E. A. Mudd
ct al, Attachment.
W. B. Curry vs. A. M. LaFon, Suit
on Notes.
John t. Mabry VS. J. W. Smith
Damages.
Thos. J. Irvine VS. The Wabash r.
R. Co., Damages.
Price Lanham us @. s. A. R. r. Co..
Damages.
MontagueIC Compressed Air Co., VS.
City of Fulton, Change Of Venue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
Wants to Keep in Touch

With mexico
Los Angeles, CAL, Nov. 16, 1908.
r. M. White. Editor. Mexico. Mo.
Dear Sir: Enclose find sl.0O. Please
keep my date on your paper alive, as
we must hear from Mexico each week
We started a balIon yesterday and
another follows to-day, for the east
II they get over the Rockies they will
probably drop you of boquet oi
roses, box Of strawberries and a supply
of fresh vegetables, just samples Of
what we are enjoying. Keep on the
outlook. Hope Mexico is still becom.
ing a city and that all the alleys will
soon be paved.
Yours for the news
w. II, Traughber
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

THE contest for Lieutenant-Govern
or seems to grow closer and closer.
Mr.. Painter claims a plurality OF 30
while Mr.. Gmelich claims a majority
of 20. There will likely be contest
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

John x. Brown, one Of Audrain's
prominent stock feeders, has pur
chased from Mr.. Faulkner, of Mar
les county, 80 head of 930-lb. cattle a
1915 per hundred. Mr.. Brown will
feed these cattle throughthe winter
and prepare them for the spring mar
ket
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
cHAUTAuoUA COMMITTEE

CFTAUTAUUUA CUMMI TEE
George Robertson, chairman Of the
Mexico chautauqua Association, has
appointed the following committee on
programmes; w. w, Pollock. Mrs.
J. Il. Durkee, u. d. Graham, Mrs. J.
7. johnson aud Miss Grace McIn-
tire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

SENATOR WILLIAM J. STONE
defeated Governor Folk for the Dem
ocratlc senatorial nomination by H.
SO2, Stone receiving 1889 and
Folk t44,7i0. Outside OF ST. Louis
and Kansas City, Governor Folk de-
feated Senator Stone by over 10000
votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM q
TO END CORRUPTION
Under Referendum Clause the Peo-
pie May Require Enaetments Of
( the General Assembly to be Sub
mitted to a Vote or the People
for Ratification.


I
The initiative and referendum
amendment to the Constitution 9i
Missouri has carried by a majority Of
80, 942 votes. When the amendment
becomes effective the people may, un.
der its initiative feature, propose tc
the General Assembly measures fol
enactment into laws.
Under the referendum clause the
people may require enactments OF the
General Assembly TO be submitted
to vote OF the people for ratiica-
tion.
The supporters Of the initiative anc
referendum amendment are confident
that its adoption win lput an end tC
legislative corruption.
Their next step will be to submit tc
the people an amendment providing
that the people may recall any public
official who fails to perform his duty
The recall is properly part Of the
initiative and referendum movement
WORKS THROUGH PETITIONS
Legislation, under the amendment
may be proposed by petition TO bt
signed by not moe than s per cent Of
the legal voters OF two-thlrds Of thu
congressional districts not less thar
four months before the election al
which 1t Is to be voted on.
The referendum may be invoked By
petition Of pee cent Of the lega
voters In at least two-thirds OF tht
congressional districts OF the State
but the petitions must be filed with
the Secretary Of State not more thar
30 days after final adjournment OF the
Legislature which passed the bill
The Governor shall not exercise tht
veto power on any measure thus re
ferred to the people. Measures refer
red to the people sshall become law
only when approved by a majority Of
the voters
LEAGUE WORKS YEAR
The Missouri Referendum League
OF which DR.. William P. Hill is presi
dent, has been at work for more thar
year to accomplish the adoption Of
the amendment. Attorney Frank K
Ryan, of St. Louis, was one of its lead
ing advocates. John 2. White, a lee
turer, was kept In the field more thar
year in the interest of the amend
ment.
All OF the other amendments sub
mitted were defeated, except the sec
ond, which authorizes county courts
and township boards to levy specia
taxes not exceeding 25 cents on the
s1O0 valuation for road and bridge
purposes 1t received majority O
19, 720 votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

VIII the kind neighbors and sympa-
thlsing friends who SO graciously ad-
ministered to us In our recent sorrow,
accept our heartfelt appreciation and
everlasting gratitude.
Sincerely
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Schaid
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

HON. CHAMP CLARK is being
prominently mentioned as candidat
for the United States Senate against
William Warner in 1910. Mr.. Clark
would make a splendid Senator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
fhe Weekly Ledger
R. N. WHITE, Editor and Proprietor

THE CUNNING season in Maine
has scarcely opened and there are nine
hunters killed already. 1t is clear
that it is going TO be a great season
for game.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
Awing Catches Fire;

Awing Catches Fire;
Burns From Frame
The awning in front Of VIM Rags
dale's harness shop caught fire Friday
afternoon about O'Clock and burned.
Before any damage had been done to
the building the awning was knocked
down by some bystanders and the
flame extlngulshed. The origin of the
fame Is unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

a. "HfERRlNG to the proposed cleo
y y, railroad, the Fulton Sun says;
A.. interest in the Electric railroad
!. Ii mexico to Columbia and Fulton
4. Oelne thoroughly aroused along
@' Proposed route and II Is imper-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
Naw Store to be Erected

E, A, Morris, who owns the corner
lot Just in the rear of the Mexico I'M
plement Company, has arranged 10
erect a large modern and up-to-date
business building Immediately. rms
property is nicely located and the
building will be in demand Inc
lower floor will be used for stores
while the second story will make ele-
CANT office rooms. Mr.. Morris SHOWS
his confidence In the future Of Mexico
by investing in real estate every time
the opportunity offers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

James Garrett, Jr., formerly OF
Mexico. is now located in the drug
business at Taylor s. Olive street. ST.
Louis, Mo. His many friends wish
him much success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
San Francisco, Cal.

Judge w. w. Bolts, Matthias, Crum
andR. .. Race were inColumbia on.bus-
iness Thursday, in connection with
the electric railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
Former Mexico Man Marries

In Chicago
Jay Gill, formerly of this city and
the eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Gill, was married in chicago, Sunday
to Miss scott. They will reside IN
st. Louis. The Ledger joins Mr.Gill's
many friends in this city in wishing
manytyears of Happiness aud Joy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

DIR. ]. A. Wren, Of WoodiandViiie'
Boone county, Mo-, has moved 10
Mexico with his family to reside per-
manently and have rentedthe Price
Johnson home. DR.. Wren comes 10
Mexico highly recommended and 'ne
Ledger joins all the people in ,o en,
tending to the Doctor ana MS lam
ily a cordial welcome.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

Ralp Head entertained a crowd of
young folks with an informal dance
at the Montezuma Club rooms Thurs
day evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

70 van want 10 buy a good residence
in Mexico or good building ios' ca,, ~,
IN us for we have a good list OF eacn
Lakenan &Barnes'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
PAINTERS LEAD MAINTAINED a
BY OFFICIAL COUNT

The Republics Figures Agree With
! Statistics Compiled by Secretary
Of State-Plurality OF Hadley
Only Successful Republican Can
didate Is Increased TO f7,2o3H
Footsngs Not Given Out 0fllcIaIIy,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
HAS FOOT AMPUTATED
THtJRsDAY MORNING.

Lon Williams, who had both Of his
feet badly burned last week, had the
right one amputated Thursday morn
ing Just below the knee. The pa
tient stood the operation well and 1t
is hoped he will soon recover,
Henry Meyer is home from bus
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

Mrs. John Denser, nee Miss Carrie
Ringo, who has been very Ill, has
been taking the window Tent
treatment, and is much improved.
The window Tent" arrangement
enables one to sleep practically out
of doora
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
NEW BoTTLING WORKS
TO BE INSTALLED HERE,

New Enterprise to be Operated by
The Artie lee Company in Con-
junction with their Plant-Will
Open for Business Early Next
Spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
ROAD AND REFERENDUM
AMENDMENTS CARRIED

OF the eight constitutional amend
ments submitted to the voters Of
Missouri, only two carried---that al
lowing the voting of 25-cent taa
for road purposes and that providing
for the initiative and referendum
The road amendment carried by
1920 majority, and the initiative
and referendum by S0,942.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
LIBERAL OFFER TO AGENTS

Examine the date after
your name on the margin
or wrapper Of this paper.
If you are not paid in ad-
vance make your remit
lance at once. The week
" Ledger is 81 per year.
always in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26
Women Who Wear Wen.

THE LEDGER COVERS THE FIELD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09
ATTACKS PoLYGAMY
GENERAL. CONFERENCE OF THE
 METHODIST CHURCH.
MissIonary Bishop J. M. ThOburn Makes Request For Retirement From serviee--Offendinw Literature
 Seat To The Delegates.

Baltimore, May s-An attack on polygamy by a woman delegate. the re- port of missionary work of the. church in Southern Asia and the request or Missionary Bishop. J. M. Sloburn TOT retirement from active service were the chief features of todays meeting of the Methodist Episcopal general conference Bishop James ". Rashford, Of Shanghai, China. delivered an eloquent address on China.
 4 delegate from the Far West created a stir just before adjournmept by de- nouncinK some literature which. had been distributed among the delegates
 The offending matter proved to be advertisements of certain whiskeys. contained in a pamphlet issued as souvenir of the Jamestown Exposition. and setting forth the life and resources of Maryland and the trade and indus triies of Baltimore. The books were stamped with the compliments of a leading business man of this city. who was formerly. Methodist preacher.
 Among the resolutions introduced to- day and referred to committees was one by Rev. ". M. Balch of the Nebras- ka conference. asking the bishops to appoint a commission of nine members to consider the relation of the church to the social problem.
 Another resolution provided for the continuance of the joint commission on federation. The commission was authorized to signify to alrithe7eburehss of like creed. policy. spirit and pur- pose, the Methodist Church.s desire that some initial step be taken looking toward the organic union of those churches
 Three fraternal delegates were pre- scented to the conference. They were Bishop c. B. Galloway of the Methodist Episcopal Church South; Rev. F. T. Tagg of the Methodist Protestant Church. and Rev. J. H. Lamb of the Evangelical Church. Each was given a cordial greeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09
REVIEWS BIG FLEET
rORrY-FoUR VESSELS PASS IN
 LINE.
Secretary MeteaIf Witnesses Most Brilliant and BeautifuI Spectacle Admiral Evans Was HI and
 Unable ta Participate.

ss, Francisco. May s.-The combined AtIantfc and Pacific fleets of battle- shIna arnnored cruisers. torpedo boats, dAstrovers and auxiliary, aggreSafing in weight of displacement the enor- nous total of more than 100000 tons the greatest assemblage Of armor- cIads thus far to mark the progress of the American navy to second rank among the floating forces of the world were reviewed in picturesque San Francisco harbor today by Secretary of The Nevy Metcalf.
 The forty-four vessels lay at anchor in four long columns and proceeding from the Oakland shore. the Secretary on board the little gunboat Yorktown, proceeded southward through the lines formed by the arnored cruisers of the Pacific fleet nearest the Oakland shore and the second squadron of the Allan tic fleet headed by the Minnesota Turn ing back to the fort at the end of these two lines. the Yorktown traversed the lane formed on the starboard on the battIeships of the first Atlantic squad ron and on the port by the grim little destroyeTs. The day was brilliant with sunshine.
 Rear Admiral Evans, who had hoped to end his active naval career by par ticipatinE in today's official ceremonies. was not permitted by his attending physician to go aboard the Connecti- cut. Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas was again the senior officer. Admiral Evans has made his home on shore at the St. Francis Hotel since the after noon of the arrival. He rode in the long parade on yesterday and was quite fatigued by the trip.
 Tomorrow forenoon ls the time set for Admiral Evans finally to relin- quish command. Although he will not be aboard. his flag will officially be lowered from the truck of the Connecti- cut as the sharp speaking rifles on the after bridge boom out and their part ing salute of thirteen guns will mark the assumption of command by new chief, Admiral ThoInas transferring his headquarters from the Minnesota to the Connecticut and changing the subordinate' flag of red for the com manding pennant of blue. Admiral Eyans's leave taking of the fleet thus will date from the journey through the Golden Gate. when he stood upon the bridge of the flagship for the last time
 Accompanied by members of hif family and by officers of his personal stan. Admiral Evans will leave tomor- row morning for his home in Wash. ington, where he will remain awaiting orders until the retirement on his 62nd birthday. August IS. .-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09
CREW OF GERMAN SHIP
 RESCUED BY LIFE SAVERS

New York, May s.-rhe crew of the stranded German ship Peter Riskmers. and the wreckers on board, seventy two in all, were safely landed shortly after { o'clock this morning.
 The wind and the sea gradually went down during the night and soon after daylight the. wreckers on the ship which had moved somewhat closer in shore. put oR in three surf boats which they held on the ship. The crew of the Rickmers thirty-three in number. were brought ashore by the Oak Island. Short Beach, Jones Beach and Sachs In- let saving crews.
 The stern of the Peter Rickmers was knocked off by the heavy seas.
 The revenue cutter Mohawk, with the Sandy Hook life saving crew on board. and towing the power life boat Rescue. passed out of Sandy Hook for the scene of the wreck at 4:2o a. rn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09
coLLEcrED INSURANCE.
sorensOnis Death Timed Sc As te Pa,
 His Widow.

SOrens0nis Death Timed Sc As to Pay
 His Widow.
 Chicago, May S--A sinister fact in cppnection with the death of Mads Sorenson. the first husoand of Mrs. Guinness. was revealed today when 1t became known that he died just one day before an insurance policy which he had been carrying for some years would have expired, and two days af- tar a second policy which he intended 10 substitute for the first. became op-
 Sorenson had for some years car- ried insurance for s2.00o in a fraternal organization, known. as the Independ- ept Order of Mutual Aid. but determin- ing to drop this. he had taken out an- other for ta.00Ol in the North Americas unfun Hts dhath was Sd timed thel 1 the wtaaw e0tfected hoth policise
 A theory that part of the Gutnneal farm at LaPorte was q private bury ina ground was advanced today bs John Larson, nephew Of Mrs. Guin' ness, residing in this city.
 The records of the land show thai from 1851 to 1873 the land was owned by Dr. B. R. Carn. of LaPorte. and Lar son believes that the bones are those of people buried there by the physi' clan.
 The LaPorte authorities are now try ing to ascertain whether or not pr Carn had private burying ground on the place '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09

Dr., Mack and sherin smulzer. The coroner maintained that several pieces belonged fe another body.
 .If- all these bones belong to one person." he said. that person would have been f2 feet high and possessed of at least three legs and as many arms"
 Refssed to Be Convinced.
 The sheriff however, refused to be convinced of the correctness of this view, asserting that, his experience as an undertaken before he assumed of- flee, had taught him enough to prove to his own satisfaction that but one body had been uncovered. This view finally prevailed; with Dr. Mack. While the investigations were going on at the farm, Prosecutor smith. aided by ink additional evidence concerning Lamphere.s alleged participation in the deaths of Helgelein. Mrs. Guinness and her three. children.
 One of the first new witnesses found today was Colson. Mir. Smith has been endeavoring to establish definite disagreement between Lamphere and tn Guinnss woman and when colson revealed the conversation in which Lamphere declared his ability to get money and clothing from the woman. the prosecutor felt that kn this respect at least his work had been successful. According to Colson. Lamphere said . few days before the fire of April i2s. T made her get down on her knees last night, and am going to make her get down tonight unless she comes up with some money. I know things about her that would raise an awful row If they were told. She bought me this suit of clothes that I am wearing. hut she does not like to come up with the coin, and that is what I need and must have"
 It Is the prosecutors theory that Lamphere had gained knowledge of the means by which Andrew HeigeIein was done to death; that the prisoner attempted to use this knowledge to extort money from the woman: that she became terror stricken at his threats and undertook -the series of prosecutions against him which re- suited in his trial before a lunacy commission. and in his being thrice arr rested at her instigatioh: that Lam- phere attempted to wreak vengeance upon her for these actions and for her refusals to give him money or to con- | tinue the relations which had existed between them priorsto the appearance here in Januafy of Helkeiein: that the | fire at the. Guinness home was started by Lamphere, but that he had no idea of causing the deaths of Mrs. Guinness | anc the children.