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Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-21
HOW SHALL THE HOUSE BE
 APPORT|ONEO IN NEW CENSUS?

had the largest representation in the house in 1790. New York and North Carolina followed with 10 each. The latter state never rose above 13,
 but the former has gone as high as 4G. which figure was attained under the appOrtionment of 1880 and it is the largest representation any state ever has had. After 1880 the New York representation fell to 3l in 1860. Since then it has been rising gradually until now it is 37. Penn sylvania's present number of 32 is the largest ever enjoyed by that state From the first census to the present Rhode Island, with her two capitals and double name, has been
 uniformly represented by two con.
 gressmen. Delaware had two mem.
 eers during the decade of ls101S20,
 but otherwise has had but one in the house at any time.
 The first apportionment made by the constitution itself provided for one member to every30, 900 inhabit, ants. with the result that the first
 session the house contained only 55 members. The census of 1790 re- suited in an increase to I05, with
 33,000 as the basis of representation From that time forth, with one ex. ception, the increase both in repre- sentation and ratio has been steady
 as follows: 1900. Al members, with a ration of 33,000; 1S10, 1s1 mem,
 bers and ratio of 35.000; 1920, 2fS
 members and ratio of 10000: 1880 240 members and ratio of 47,70O; iS40, 223 members and ratio of TO-. 6s0; 1850, 233 members and ratio of 93.423; 1860, 243 members and ra. tio of 127,3s1: 1870. 2s3 members and ratio of 131,425: 1880. 325 mem.
 bers and ratio of 15l.911; 1890, 356
 members and ratio of 173,901; 1900, 3Se members and ratio of 193, ,167. want NO IUCTcdSe-
 The old leaders of the house are anxious to keep the size of the
 house down and few of them will
 admit the possibility of an enlarge
 ment to beyond 400 or 40 at the ut most.
 The question of the disfranchise-
 ment of the negro vote in the South ern states will receive attention in connection with the attention of ap- portionment. The house is even now
 on record in favor of an inquiry into this subject Under the rules of the house, where debate is limited, a measure similar to the Crumpacker bill of last congress might be passed without effording the minority much opportunity to oppose or obstruct. But in the senate, where there is no cloture, the minority would be strong enough to prevent the passage of any obnoxious measure. unless de. tered by the unwritten rule which permits each house to dispose of its own affairs in its own way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
SECRETARY WILSON, At
COLUMBIA, SAYS CORN
CROP IS BADLY SPOTTED

Columbia, Mo-, Oct. 3.
The following crop report was is-
sued from the office Of T. C. VIII
son. secretary q the Missouri state
Board Of Agriculture;
Corn-Tho conditiono { corn, for
the state, Is s5.S, as compared with
50 one month ago, 6s.s one year
ago and 1876 as the ten years aver
age. The corn crop is more
spotted" than for a number Of
years.
Wheat-0ctober l finds 46.6 per
cent Of the wheat crop in, as com
pared with so per cent one year ago.
Condition Of soil for seeding Is s7.6,
and the probable acreage IS compare
with last year IS estimated at 9S.7 per
cont.
Timothy and Cloyer-It Is proba'
BILE that the acreage Of both tdmothy
and clover thrashed for seed will be
considerably less than last year, but
It is yet too early to give defin.
tie figures.
Live Stock-Live stock Is generally
reported thrifty and free from dis
ease. There have been but few Sc
rious outbreaks Of cholera among
hogs and less than the usual number
of cases OF the ordinary diseases
among horses. cattle and sheep.
The condition OF all hogs as to
thrift and health Is placed at 95.S-a
very high average. There is still a
big hog shortage throughout the
State. The number of hogs on farms,
as compared with October /, Of ay'
erage year, is estimated at only 6S.1,
with brood sows only 20 per cent
of normal number. One correspondent
writes, There are not enough
hogs to the county to meat the PEG,
ple;' another, Hogs are scaroer
now than they have ever been" and
still another writes, Hogs are too
scarce to make q conservative esti-
mate"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
TOTAL RAINFALL
FOR MONTH WAS
n.25 INCHES-TOO MUCH

September in Audrain county
might have been a normal month as
to temperature, but not in regard to
It's rainfall which totalled 11.25 niche
This is the heaviest rainfall for
September since 1884. September,
1905, came near equaling ii with a
total of 1913 inches.
The farmers have felt the ill-ef-
fects of this wet month that in
most instances the ground had beer
prepared for the sowing of wheat
but became SO wet that at no time
during the month was there an op.
~portunfty to put the grain IN.
Reports come from various farm.
ers who were fortunate in planting
before the rain began that their
grain is rotting in the ground and
that If they get half a stand, they
will be surprised. The month has
been a most disastrous one for the
planter and he expects to feel Its re.
suits for some time to come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
:. TELEGRAPH NEWS.

ally feel encouraged with the re-
suit.
Rome, Italy, Oct. 8.
Cholera conditions continue bad
throughout the stricken district. Re-
ports show little Improvement any
where and the gnayest fears are
held concerning the spread of the
plague. In Naples, there has been
five deaths and IA new cases in the
past "a hours. Reports from Apuh
and elsewhere ten of deaths and new
cases.
New York, Oct. 1.
In a field Of twenty-three starters,
Harry Grant. last years winner Of th
Vanderbilt Cup race, again won
that event to-day in his Alec car.
His time for the 27S.S miles vas 4
hours, is minutes and S. seconds.
Three were killed during the event
among them Stout, the driver of the
Columbia car, who was crushed be.
meath when 1t turned turtle. A large
number were injured while the race
was on.
Joe Dawson was second, being rs
seconds behind the winning machin
John Aitkln, IN a National THIRTY,
was third.
Los Angeles. Cal, Oct. /.
The Los Angeles Times was burn
ed to-day, and It Is thought the loss
Of life may total fifty.
The fire began early this morning
and followed an explosion which par
TALLY destroyed the building. 1t is
thought about fifty are buried IN
the ruins.
The Times has been an anti-labor
paper for years and won a fight
against Unionism recently that had
been raging for fully 20 years, It was
one of the most influential papers en-
the Pacific Slope.
Reno. New, Oct. 1.
The town Is quiet to-day after the
wild orgy of last night. The new
drastic law prohibiting gambling Of
every kind went into effect today
and last night the city was given
over to a farewell revel by the fol-
lowers of the Goddess of Chance.
Every train out of the city car
ries its quota Of gamesters depart
Ing for new fields and leaving the
once wide open home of all bettin
games.
The law has deprived the city Of a
monthly income of $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

SHIRLEY C. THOMPSON, who is
building the new vaudeville theatre
in Mexico. owns two other theatres
Of the same class. one called The
Bijou, located at Mason City, Iowa.
The Bi5ou Is a firstclass fifteen-eent
vaudeville house. We notice from
ihe Mason City. la, Globes azette
that the Wilson theatre Of that
pksoe. which is fhstckss and up-to-
date In every particular. plays The
Man on the Box" at prices ranging
from 30 cents to s10V. MIR. ThoInp-
son not only expects 30 make his
aew theatre in Mexico a popular
play house. but wants 70 participate
10 ail enterprises that tend 70 make
Mexaco grow. Mr.. Thompson rs
much pleased with the reception be
has resolved hone, and wants TO do.
everything IN his power 20 help make
Mexico O city. He says he be
Aleges In ~rockprocity; and while he
expects 90 FURNISH attractions that
viii recoiYa the cordial patronage Of
our people. ho wants 10 ~reciproeate
By doing everything dc can TO ad-
vance the best interests OF Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You Win Make No Mistake II You
Follow This Mexico Citizens Ad
vice.
Never neglect your kIdneyg.

FNfG hN6ANNA Jul hAulGy5s
If you have pain in the back. urin.
airy disorders, dizziness and nervous.
ness, It's time to act and no time 10
experiment. These are all symptoms
of kidney trouble, and you should
seek a remedy, which Is known to
cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the RENE.
|dy to use. No need to experiment.
Il has cured many stubborn cases in
Mexico. Follow the advice of a Mex
leo citizen and be cured yourself.
Mrs. NJ. B. Creuz, 729 Franklin
st., Mexico, Mo-, says: Il was sub.
tect to attacks of lumbago, always
more severe when | caught cold. |
tried several remedies but was not
Helped IN the least and did not
know what to do. When Doan's Kid
ney Pills were brought to my atteu-
tlon. ! procured a box at the Buck.
ner Drug Co, and soon found them I
be Just what my condition required.
By the time | had used the contents
Of one box my trouble had left. /
still occasionally take a few doses OF
Deans Kidney pills. finding that they
keep me IN good health
For sale by all dealers. Price zoe.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name --Doan's -
and take no other
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
AND |NF|RMARY
TO Be VOTED Upon

Petitions poured IN at che County
Court ali day Monday from all parts
of The county asking that the ques-
ton Of a new ss5,OOO jail and SIS 600
county infirmary be voted upon by
the taxpayers at the coming cleo.
tton. The petitions for the vote up.
on the abolishment Of County High.
way Engineer was also presented and
found large enough.
The fact that we are to vote upon
a new jail and county infirmary win
be good news to all progressive Au.
drain countyans. Both of these
buildings are badly needed and the
present structures have been made.
quate for years.
The petitions state that the ooun.
~ Is TO be bonded for the amounts
necessary 20 erect the buildings and
that the bonds to be payable in /.
2, 3, 4 and 5 years.
s. ]. Bowan and ]. R. Sites, rep
resented by A, c. whtson, present
ed petitions to the County Court
Monday from five of the townships
in the county bearing over ten per,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
To ALL PAPER BUYERS.

We have had Mr.. ]. H.
Sniffens, of the Newcomb
Bros. Wall Paper Co., st.
Louis, for the last three
weeks arranging a~nd.making
up New Wall Paper Sample
Books.
In going through and ar
ranging stock we have found
hundreds of Patterns of Fine
Wall Papers, in small lots
[thas is full room lots. These
are strictly new goods in
latest t W o toned effects,
most of these printed on in
grain and duplex stock, and
at prices ranging from 25c
to SOC per roll.
We are going to have a
big sale on Fine Wall Papers
and offer them at 1Oc per
roll for choice. No such
values were ever offered or
sold in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
MEXICO TO
LIGHT CENTRALLY
(Centralia Courier

6toFNi SGfN nGGiT
(Centralia COURIER
B~aldridge, the light men, is doing
his part towards making Centralia a
city. He was in Mexico Monday clos
ing up a contract with the light
company by the terms Of which the
Prairie Queen win never be without
electric light and power. Mr.. Bad
bridge viii erect poles and bring
the Mexico current to Centralia over
two wires, thus giving this town the
same electric advantages enjoyed by
Mexico. We trust the people Of Cen
traha will show their appreciation
Of Mr.. Baldrdgde's enterprise by lib
orally patronizing the day current.
The Courier will do its part by put
ting electric motors to run IT'S press
es. We have been waiting for a day
current for years dn order to make
extensive improvements in the Cou-
rier plant, and we are especially hap
by oyer the arrangement Mr.. Bal.
bridge has made to furnish the town
with a power current twenty four
hours each day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
FORMER AUDRAlN CITIZEN
PROsPERING In IDA

The Ledger is in receipt Of a letter
from H. R. Douglass, living in Rose.
berry, Idaho. Mr.. Douglass states he
rs doing wen and enjoying the best
of health. He is located in a fine
valley with good climate and says the
crops are fair this season Oats Will
run as high as Sc blu. TO the acre and
wheat 40 bu. Timothy and clover are
only fair. He closes by saying he
can't do without the Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
THE OPENING OF THE DEM.
ocRATIc CAMPAIGN AT JoPLlP


ocRATIc CAMPAIGN AT JoPLIP
HON. d. R. FRANCIS, OF ST.
Louis. made a magnificent address at
the opening Of the Democratic cam
aign ut Joplin Wednesday. Sept. rs.
Mr. Francis speech on this occa-
sion, as on all others, was sound and
sane, and calculated to solidify the
Democratic party Of Missouri along
lines that insure a glorious victory.
Referring TO this meeting, the ST.
Louis Republic editorially says:
Tho opening of the Democratic
campaign IN Missouri was made at
Joplin recently under peculiarly aus
plcious circumstances. The attend.
ance was large and the interest pro
nounced. The exceptional promise Of
1910 for Democracy was reflected in
the spirit Of the occasion.
Rcpablc readers win turn with m
terest 10 the report IN another col
umn Of David r. Francis speech at
the gathering. 1t was really his first
keynote" speech OF the year. dis
cussing at length the leading issues
OF the campaign. 1t viii be remem-
bered that James A. Reed made a
similar speech at Moberly July 80
and a comprehensive report was
printed in The Republic of the next
morning.
The utterances Of the St. Louis
Senatorial candidate show him in
full accord with the advanced senti-
ment of the lines On equality Of or
~portunity for Americans and for the
application OF the square deal princi.
pie to legislation throughout a wide
range Of important subjects. One Of
the agencies that restrict the oppor-
ttunity Of the many, Wilde giving TO
the few an unfair advantage, Is the
tariff. Mr.. Francis made an exhaus-
tive review OF this issue, which
shows his appreciation of its reh-
tive importance among the issues of
1910. Many Of the things he said
about the tariff IT VIII profit both
Missouri Democrats and Missouri Re-
pubhcans TO study.
The same square deal principle in
taxation that would give us genuine
tariff reform also demands an income
tax, in Mr.. Francis view. He urges
a more effective regulation Of cor
porations, the elimination of corpor-
ate Influence from politics and a
stewardship of higher quality in guar
ing and conserving natural resources.
He looks with disfavor on the CEN
tral bank plan pressed by Eastern
| capitalists.
On these and other issues discuss
ed in his interesting address, Mr..
Francis expressed the representative
view Of the great body of intelligent
electors in Missouri of all parties,
The nature Of the public demand is
such as TO render this a year OF
enlarged Democratic opportunity.
Democracy's burden of responsibility
will have a like engagement. In the
event that at is intrusted with the
mandate Of the people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

If you have any desire to sec a
new jail and county farm buildings
tn Audrain county, you have little
time 10 act in which 70 place the
mather before the county court in
proper form 10 have Ut submitted at
Tho forthcoming election 1t takes
a petition with one hundred names
from every township in the county
20 justify the cotrt in placing the
matter before the taxpayers TO vote
upon. We need both jail and county
farm hnildinCs badly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
MORE ABOUT BURL|NG
TON EXTENSION

new road comes in southwest of the
brick yards, crosses the fair grounds
and runs east of the cemetery.
It is not believed the surveying viii
be finished before the first of next
year, but the first route, it is rumor.
ed, which was surveyed through Eli
OFT and south of Renick to Mexico
has been approved and work has
been commenced on the new road.
Should the line through this city
be approved 1t is believed a large
station win be built here, which viii
greatly add to the u%pbuilding of Mo-
berry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
MEXICO HORSES FEATURE
OF THE STATE FAIR

b. r. Middleton's horses including
Rex Mcdonald, Jack oDiamonds,
Kings Queen and several harness
horses were shipped in the same
car with E. d. Moore's Queen Of
the Denmarks and others including
Sir. Moore's great high school
mare Saturday TO the State Fair.
II. H. Cauthorn's great young two.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

Bassford most gracefully presided
at the table where pink and green
decorations were used. Masses Of
ferns were banked on mantel and buf
fet; ferns and pink tulle ornamented
the electric, whose illumination was
substituted for daylight; a hand
some Cluny piece over pink was on
the table center, this being sur
mounted by a handsome silver fern
dish filled with growing nlants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

The party of Burlington surveyors
who have been working south of this
city for the past several weeks, go
ing west of Moberly and through Rem
lex and Elliott, Saturday passed
through here surveying from a point
one mile west OF Elliott on a di-
rect line to Monroe City,says the Mo
berly Democrat.
A number of the surveying party in
conversation with a Monitor represen.
tative said it was almost a certainty
that the route now being followed
would be accepted. The proposed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

Louisiana, Mo-, Sept so.
Harry Dingman and William Tip
ton tried out their biplane north of
this city this afternoon, which was
a failure owing to the unfayorable
weather.
The afrship was built by the own
ers in this city.
Lincoln ,Neb., Sept. 20.
In order that none of his private
life should remain unknown when he
began the race for Governor, Mayor
]. c. Dahlman, Of Omaha, stated that
he had shot a man years ago and had
hidden under an assumed name, but
the man did not die. He shot the
husband of a sister in self-defence, he
alleges.
McAlester, Okla, Sept. 20.
Governor Charles N. Haskell, OF
Oklahoma, charged with conscious
participation in the alleged consplr-
acy to defraud the Government" in
the Musoogee town lot cases, was
to-day freed from the charges.
The charge was annulled and the
defendants discharged this morning
at the opening Of the Federal
court before Judge Marshall.
Montgomery City Sept. 30.
Bishop Daniel s. Tuttle, Presiding
Bishop of the Episcopal Church Of
Missouri. gave out a signed interview
here to-day saying prohibition violate
and local option vindcates American
principles.
Il am opposed 10 Statewide proha-
bition," said Bishop futile, ''and i'm
favor OF local OPTION
Springfield, Ill, Sept. 80.
Aviator Walter Brookins allghted
gracefully in the fair grounds here at
4:27 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Z
nours Inc IL minutes out OF Chicago,
after having sailed his Wright BIZ
plane the 1872 10 miles with two
stops. They were at Gilman, ILL.,.
so miles from Chicago, at 1880 a.
M, and at Mount Pulaski, ILL.,, 1863
miles from Chicago, at 1920 p. m.
Rochester N. Y, Oct. l..
BY nominating John A. Dix to run
for governor on a progressive plat
form of the widest type the Demo-
Gratis closed tonight a convention
that will go down in history as one
ct the most remarkable ever held in
New York.
The widest enthusiasm followed
the nomination and Democrats n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters OF administration on the "'
tate Of r. p. Hopkins, deceased were
granted to the undersigned on 'n'
2srd OF Aug. 1910, by the proo~'
court OF Audraln County.
All persons having claims asaln''
sal estate are required To e&nI0i'
them to me for allowance within o"'
year after the date Of said Louo''
or they may BIO precluded from "H,
benefit OF such estate and II su'p
claims be not exhibited within WV
years from tho date OF said letters
they will be forever barred.
70. H. CARTER,
27.4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

%. D. GRAY, of the Sturgeon Lead
er. showed very clearly that he is
an expert i'm real estate values by
purchasing some of the best lots at
the Apex Realty Company Sale. The
Apex Realty Company paid Mr.. Gray
5 percent and retained the lots, as
they had a right to do under the
rules of the sale. There was no
by-hidding, but the Company had a
right to refuse to make a deed by
giving the purchaser five per cent
in cash ON the price bid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
EVANGELICAL CHURCH
AT BEAN CREEK

On 9th Of October, a missionary
meeting. Installation of new preach
er. Rev. Irbon. presiding elder win
preach before noon at 1890 in Ger
man and Prof. Press from Eden The
illogical Seminary, st. Louis, preach
es In The afternoon at 2:3O i'm English
There will be special songs by
the choir. Everybody will be well
coined.
The Rev. Geo. Orlowsky,
Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

WHILE the Apex Realty Com.
pany lot sale was well7attended, the
lots sold TOO cheap. These lots are
nicely located and would have brough
much beuter prices, except for the
reason that we have had three or
four lot sales within the last six
months. Quite a number Of new resi-
dences viii likely be erected on this
addition very som.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

THE friends of j. E. Durkee are
sorry TO learn he has decided 10
go out Of the hardware business and
trust he win remain in Mexico. He
has not decided upon his future
plans. ]. W. Dry, who purchased the
extensive stock of the Durkee
Hardware Co.. is installing the same
in his already complete stock. Mr..
Dry paid $4,000 for the stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

years-oh stallion by Rex Edmonston,
u~ndefeated 80 far this season in the
harness classes, was also In the car.
Tom Bass with Rex Chief A and
ten other horses, shipped to sedalia.
Friday night.
Lie Bros stable headed by the
good t%rotter, Jonah Man, Is at the
Illinois State Fair at Springfield.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

THE censu returns are a disap'
pointment, not only 10 Audrain coun-
ty. but TO the entire State. While
Audrain county has grown since 1900
something like 900 In population. we
have fallen off about 400 since 1890,
Several counties in the State show
large losses since the last census. II
Is claimed that more of our people
should marry and that more Of
our married people should follow
Roosevelt's advice and raise larger
families il We expect the population
OF Andrain TO grow as 1T should.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

WE regret exceedingly 10 hear OF
the deah q young Bucknsr Hara-
son. OF Auxyasse, one u Callaway's
brightest and most promising young
business The Ledger Joins 9th
Vt friends in extending sincere sym
pathy 10 the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

THE Higghnsvflle (Mo.) jefferson
ian edEorially says: 1T is hard to
break oHd habits, but we of the Mis-.
souri, press win have to stop credit.
ign everything in the Mexico Ledger
TO Bob White. Tie paper has been
edited by 'R. NJ. White & Son" for
some aime, and tire son, Mitchell.
does most of the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

THE Democrats Of the Ninth Con
%gnessional District would see that
a full vote Is polled. An effort is go
eng TO be made to cut down the
vote of Hon. Champ Clark. because
he is 10 be the next Democratic
Speaker Of the House OF Representa-
tiyes. We should see TO IL that
CLARK gets a bigger majority than
ever, IL,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06
FACTS ABOUT THE
NEW CENSUS REPORT

Galloway has a population Of 24,4OO
a decrease in the last 10 years 6.1.
1900 census, 25,9S4.
Monroe county ls,3O4, decrease OF
II. 1900 census, 1915.
Montgomery 1904, decrease OF
SIS. 1900 census 1854.
Randolph 26,1S2, AN increase Of
"a. 1900 census 24.442.
Pike. 22,556, decrease of 1913. 1900
census %, 744.
Rails 1913, Increase Of IL. 1900
census l2.2S7.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

1T begins 60 look now as though
the burlington Railroad Company
zeouid soon extend SIS road from
Francs west. This would material
~ advance the value Of Mexico and
Audnain county real estate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-10-06

w. +, ATKINSON and Geo. Rob
ertson are among the people Of Mex
ico who know the value of Mexico
dir ,and purchased some of the best
lots in the East Holm addition. Mr..
Atkinson re-soh one Of his lots to
Mr.. Robertson for SIS profit with.
in 8 minutes after he had bought it.
Real estate in Mexico will never
be cheaper than 1t Is TODAY.