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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
''MA|DENS ALL FORLORN'
GIVEN TUESDAY EVENING
Young Ladies of EpwOrth League
Present Benefit Play at Lyric
to a Large Audience
SIX GIRLS WERE IN THE CAST
Play Was a Comedy-The Girls Were
Truly FOrlorn and a Clever
Scheme Failed

The young ladies' of the Epworth
League of the Methodist Church gave
their benefit play, ''Maidens All For
lorn," at the Lyric, Tuesday evening.
The play was splendid comedy and
the large audienc was kept laughing
most of the time.
The plot of the play was very clev-
er and the three girls in the cast gave
their aunt much trouble to keep them
from meeting and flirting with Noys.
In the first act they were at a Seaside
village with their aunt who was their
chaperon. The three girls who were
cousins, were longing for the sight
of man and letter is written to a
friend. He tells them that there was
doctor coming to stay at the same
house. Immediately preparations
were made to receive him and each
girl incidently had some ailment.
Maude burned her arm while baking
cake for the doctor, Bertha made
cigar case for him and pricked her
finger, and Elizabeth, who was study
ing medicine book in order that she
might talk fluently and intelligently
with the doctor, sprained her ankle.
Aunt Louise who was hater Of man
discovered that her false teeth were
aching. Aunt Louise and the girls
await the arrival of the doctor with
anxiety and argue who is to be treat
ed first.
The climax is the arrival of the doc
tor who is to be a woman doctor, and
the ailing aunt and cousins are heal
ed without treatment.
Cast of Characters.
Maude Meredith, Elizabeth Lyn-
don, Bertha Banisdale-Cousins
Mary Stallings, Esther Hardine
Lena Bryarly.
Louisa Marston, their aunt-Agnes
White.
Mrs. Maloney, Irish Landlady Of
Shoreley Cottage-Dulce Culbert-
son.
Jocelyn Denby, M. D., lady physi-
cian.-Mildred Moore.
Splendid music was furnished for
the entertainment by the Mcmillan
orchestra. Mr.. Culbertson who is
director Of it can get his musicians
together at any time for any accession
and furnish creditable music. The or
chestra Tuesday was composed OF
James Culbertson, Theodore and Glib
son Winans, violins; Harper Shoush
and Edwin Winans, cornets and Mis-
Marguerite Thomas, piano.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
life. Admission S5 cents.
Note; Each musical company has
an appropriate Sunday program.
REVISE MISSOURI CHILD LAWS


The Children's Code Commission,
appointed by Gov. Major in 1915, is
planning to submit to the next Gener-
al Assembly complete revision of the
Missouri laws relating to children.
The reports of the various sub-com-
mittees deal with laws relating to
defective children, delinquents, child
labor, education, health and recrea-
ton, and social conditions. The draft
ing of the proposed laws will largely
be done at the University Of Missouri
Honorable Rhodes E. Cave of ST
Louis is chairman of the commission,
and Prof. Manley o. Hudson of the
School of Law of the University Of
Missouri at Columbia is secretary.
Prof. Hudson is chairman Of the
committee on Public Laws of the
Commission, and in making his report
he recommends that laws recognizing
illegitimacy of children be abolished;
that illegitimate children be given the
same right of inheritance and trans
mission as are given to Legitimate
children; that parents, likewise, be
permitted to inherit from illegitimate
children, and that the natural parents
be made liable for the support of the
! Legitimate child. 1t has been fur
ther recommended that the adoption
of child be made court preceding
but that no child, over IL years old
should be adopted without his con
sent.
The other committees of the com
mission are likewise working on wist
recommendation to assist the Gener'
al Assembly in bringing about the
needed changes in our present laws
regarding children. Missouri is fol
lowing tn lead of Ohio in this move
ment, which is fast becoming gener'
al throuphout the country
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
TWO REGIMENTS HOME GUARDS

jefferson City, June 20.-Reports
received by Gov. Major Monday indi-
Gated the National Guard of Missouri
is rapidly mobilizing for Mexican
border service.
Adjt. Gen. O'Meara Monday re-
moved his office and all government
equipment to Nevada, where he will
take charge of the work of mobili-
zation.
Colonels on Gov. Majors staff, un-
less they enlist in the regular army
or the militia, will not WELD a sword
in behalf of their country. Gen.
OMeara said they are not part of
f, the organized militia and are purely
ornamental" and not subject to the
call of the president, as are the mi
litia officers. There are forty-four
colonels,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
lam JENNINGS BRYAN
AND THE PRESIDENT

'FERRING to VIM. ]. Bryan's
speech at the Democratic con-
pn at st. Louis, the New York
editorially says; at was a
Thing for the Democrats at st.
to invite Mr.. Bryan to address
Even finer was the manner
method of his response. Ii in
loyalty and generosity his re-
Is left nothing to be desired, the
with which they were received
Pc representatives Of a great
I was alike creditable to them.
'hatever may have been the mo-
of Mr.. Bryan in retiring from the
pet, there can now be no doubt
'ls sincerity. At that time his
stations of friendship for the
pdent were openly questioned
all sides there were critics who
pc'ed rivalry if not open hostility
pc former Secretary's part. Only
Eek ago, in the Progressive Con
'ioh, speaker referred to hin
possible successor to Roosevelt
pc leader of a new radical move
i.
me may not have justified th'
I winch caused Mr.. Bryan to alb
~ nigh office, but it has shown
ne was honest and assuming tha
vas mistaken that he has the cour
10 admit his error. This year, a
years ago, he will be one of MI
SUNS most powerful individual
'porters."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
,0yyRNMENT'S
NOTE TO CARRANZA

lf9lAA ~ NahhNhssA@NfNs'
j chief points in Americas note
raura rgarding the Mexican
sion are as follows: Resent
Cf CaHanza's discourteous tone
nper in his last note.
pges that bandits have gone
|hped and unpunished in at.
4 Americans.
hes that the Carranza regime
sh Indifferent to atrocities and
ecOuraged and aided some Of
lsders.
srges that Carranza did not take
y steps to apprehend Villa and
,irict embargo against munitions
j or machinery for their manu-
le entering Mexico from the Uni
hates will be maintained until
lO'S attitude changes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
PRESIDENT WILSON ORDERS
MOBILIZATION OF MILITIA
National Guard Of the States are Ex-
peeted to Furnish 100000 Men
for Service at Once.
WILL NOT INVADE MEXICO
Baker Says That They are for the
Protection of Citizens on Border
Missouri to Furnish Troops.

Washington, D. c. June 19.---Vir-
tually the entire mobile strength of
the National Guard of all States and
the District Of Columbia was ordered
mustered into the Federal service last
night by President Wilson. About
100000 men are expected to respond
TO the call They will be mobilized
Immediately for such service on the
Mexican border as later may be as
signed to them.
Gen. Frederick Funston, command
ing the border forces, will designate
the time and place for movements of
guardsmen to the international line
as the occasion shall require.
In announcing the orders, Secretary
Baker said the State forces would be
employed only to guard the border
and that no additional troop move
ments into Mexico were contemplated
except in pursuit or raiders.
Gov. Major of Missouri is called
upon to furnish the following men
from the National Guard:
One brigade of three regiments and
two separate battalions and one sepa-
rate company of infantry; one troop
of cavalry; one battalion of field ar
tillery; one company signal corps; one
field hospital; one ambulance corps
which will mobolize at Nevada, Mo.
Secretary Baker Explains Order.
Secretary Baker issued the following
statement:
"In view Of the disturbed condi-
tions on the Mexican border, and in
order to assure complete protection
for all Americans, the President has
called out substantially all the State
militia and will send them to the bor-
der, wherever and as fully as Gen
Funston determines them to be need.
ed for tn purpose stated.
"If all are not needed an effort will
be made to relieve those on duty there
from time to time, so as to distribute
the duty.
"This call for militia is wholly un'
related to Gen. Pershing's expedition
and contemplates no additional entry
into Mexico, except as may be neces
sary to pursue bandits who attempt
ourages on American soil.
"The militia are te:ng called out sc
as TO ,aave sorc troops in the severn
States. They will be mobilizei a
their home stations where necessar!
recruiting can he dcre.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
R. M. WHITE & SON, Editor. and Props.

leo was net seeking war, but would
not avoid it at the cost of national
dignity.
Mexico" said General Carranza,
will not declare war on the United
States, but will know how to do her
duty if hostilities are forced upon
her."
In the demonstrations Monday the
American consulate was stoned. The
stoning occurred while Vice-Consul
Rowe was in the building and only
ten minutes after the special repre-
sentative, Mr.. Rodgers, had left the
place. Mr.. Rodgers Monday night
protested against stoning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
800 EMPLOYED ON CAPITOL

jefferson City, June 21--The force
working on the new State Capitol has
been increased to 800 men and it is
expected that the exterior stone work
will be completed this month. The
contractors have not yet made for
NAL request for an extension of time,
Under the contract the building is
to be finished by July 1, 1916. This
cannot be done. 1t is probable the
building will not be ready for occu-
pancy before the middle of next sum
mer and that the main building will
not be entirely completed before the
close of next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Russell Key Shriver, IA year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. J.. E. Shriver, Of
Ell Reno, Okla, died Wednesday morn
ing, June 81, after lingering illness
of typhoid fever. Russell was an ex-
ceptionally bright boy and loved by
all who knew him. He has often Wis.,
tied in this city, at the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary F. Key. The
Ledger extends sympathy to the be-
reaved family in their sad hour Of
bereavement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Gus Steinmann for the next few
weeks will have his store in the build
ing next door south Of Frank Same
beck. In the meantime he is going to
put a new front and new back on
the building he now occupies, and
make it modern in every sense of the
word. Gus says he is going to do
his part towards making Mexico a
CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Washington, D. c., June 20.-The
Navy Department is preparing quiet
ly for any eventuality in the Mexi-
can situation. While officials are not
prepared to admit it, the fact was
learned Monday that vessels will be
ready for an instant blockade of
both coasts of Mexico the moment
the President gives the word when
ever developments force that action
to be taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
PALMYRA HIT BY CYCLONE

Palmyra, June 81, - A cyclone
swept Palmyra Tuesday afternoon,
but so far as known there was no loss
Of life.
The main part of the storm passe-
ed through the business section, but
there is barely any part Of the town
that was not damaged. The city is
in total darkness. Not light or tele-
phone wire remained upon the poles
and communication with outside
places is almost completely severed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
M. U. STUDENTS TO THE FRONT

Columbia, Mo-, June 21.-The Col
umbia machine gun company of the
Fourth Regiment is being mustered
for duty. 1t will leave Columbia
Thursday, 65 men strong, for Neva-
da. The company for the most part
is made up of students in the Uni
versity of Missouri. Four members
of the University faculty have en-
listed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Misses Flemma and Fay Snidow
left Monday for Charlottesville, Va,
to attend the university during the
summer. Miss Flemma Snidow will
specialize in English, and Miss Fay
will do special work in Art. The
Misses Snidow are very successful
teachers in Tulsa and Oilton, Okla.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Green-Cross Wedding.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 14th
Marvin +. Cross and Miss Mable
Green, both living near Clark, Mo-,
were married at the Hoxsey hotel in
Mexico by the Rev. c. A. Mitchell.
Mr.. Cross is a brother of J. N
Cross, formerly Of Mexico now Of
California, and is just home from 4
visit there. The bride is most ac-
complished young lady and very popu-
lar with all who know her.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
IMARCH TOWARDS AMERICANS

mAhOn lON AhDo AmENlOAlNc
San Antonio, Texas, June 20. -
Mexican Government troops were re-
ported last night to be marching to-
ward Del Rio, border town about
100 miles up the Rio Grande from
Eagle Pass, with the announced inten-
ton of attacking The Americans
there.
This information was brought to
the border by a Mexican who said the
force was 1900 strong. According
to his report the Mexican troops
said they intended to attack the
Americans Monday night or Tuesday
night 1t was estimated that latt
yesterday they were about 40 miles
south of Del Rio.
Col. Frederick W. Sibley of thu
Fourteenth Cavalry, who commanded
the expedition that entered Mexico
after the Glenn Springs raid, is il
command at Del Rio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Washington, June 20,-First Chief
Carrauza has been warned not to in-
torfore with the American forces now
N MEXICO under any circumstances
T.;s 4 virtually a demand that his
earning that any movement by the
| American troops in Mexico save TO-
ward the border would be considered
hostile act be withdrawn.
FL Paso, Texas, June,2O' : ms
morning General Frederick Funston
asked to he given large militia force
80 coon as possible. This would seem
20 indicate that matters along the
Lordor are fast coming to Climax
and that some action may be expect
ed soon.
The CITY, of Mexico, June 2o'-lne
streets and public squares of the eapl-
tal were thronged all Monday ai'er-
noon with patriotic paraders'' Who
r,orcbed to the various public offices
led by bands and carrying the notion D,
81 emblem as evidence of their will
inoness to defend the country's honor
| in case Of war,
More than ten thousand persons
Gathered in the great square.
They were addressed by Gen. Car
ranza who told the throngs that Mex
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

sbUIS on Monday turned 1900
1qst trained soldiers over to
Inn "for any use whatsoever
II first regiment, N. G. NJ,
for the State militia mobi-
|camp at Nevada, Mo,
hany hours later between 240
additional men, comprising
/ A and Troop B, will be on
HI 10 the same place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Melvin Painter to Nevada

Melvin Painter, son of W. r. Paint
er of this city, who is member of
the National Guards of Missouri, hav-
ing Joined while at Kirksville, receiv-
ed telegram Wednesday morning
ordering him to report at Nevada at
once in preparation to going to the
border.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Mrs. Lowe to Speak at Martinsburg

Mrs. John w. Lowe, missionary
from Laichoufu, China, will speak at
the Baptist Woman's Missionary AS
sociation to be held at Martinsburg
Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe have been
in China for fifteen years. Mrs. Lowe
is one of the oldest missionaries in
the field, and has done a great work
in China Her lecture promises to
be a treat. A great many from Mexico
will attend, including the "Sunbeams"
and Ladies Missionary Society of the
Baptist church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

F. MILDRED PEARLS sum
IOol opened Tuesday, June 20,
.rrteen pupils. They are us
Houghland's room at the
side school, which is a most
IN place for a summer school.
spratulate Miss Pearl on her
! day, and feel confident there
H. others who will take ad-
] Of this splendid opportunity
.or schooling.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
To Be Operator on Border

Robert James of st. Louis and who
has been in this city for several weeks
selling aluminium wars, received a
call Monday to join the colors at
once He will go directly to the boz
der and will be a wireless operator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

statement by John M. Park
|ouisiana, Bull Moose candidate
4 president, that he never was
EbIican, and that if the Prog
4 die he must return to the
katic Party, describes the pol,
|state Of a great many voters
Imported Mr.. Roosevelt foui
seo. Mr.. Perkins, Mr.. Flinr
Few other old line Republicans
etsy sure to rally for Mr.
a. We suppose, but IL is going tt
a work to deliver the rest Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
WELT is going to desert the
sers and support Hughes for
What do you know about

+. address to the cadets at
H. the President remarked
n since his youth had he been
a noisy man. This is the
to personalities that
naign has yet developed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Error in Advertisement

In Graham's advertisement on an
other page of this issue the item,
French poplin, white and all the popu-
lar shades, should read 25c per yard
instead Of 81 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

The biggest revenue stamp ever put
on a deed in Mexico was that for 500
placed on deed growing out Of
$4,000 trade made by E. R. TAFT,
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Circuit Court News.

In the case Monday of S. V. Fry
against S. S. Roberts on breach OF
contract, the jury decided in favor OF
the defendant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

R1EY DEVAULT, who has
tbe Farber Forum for about
H. Of a century, has sold his
A L. ]. Gardner who formerly
u the Center Rails County
We welcome Mr.. Gardner to
A county, and wish him abund-
hess. We are glad to know
n Devault will remain and
IN continue his residence in
.vhere he has important busi-
1 look after.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Graduates better have your diplo-
mas framed before they get soiledi
dusty or cracked. We do the best
framing.-Craddock & Son, d1w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Sam Morris has started home from
New York, and writes from Philadel-
phia that he is very much pleased
with the Quaker city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Morris Dry is attending the Y. M.
C. A. summer training school at Lake
Geneva, Wisconsin, representing the
University Y. M. c. A. department
at Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

jefferson City. June 19.-Brig.
Gen. Harvey C. Clark Of Nevadu,
commander Of the National Guard of
Missouri, notified Gov. Major Satur-
day night that he has just issued pre-
liminary orders to the regimental
commanders to get in touch with their
companies and make all arrangements
for immediate mobilization.
Last Saturday night Gov. Major,
commander in chief of the militia,
had not received the War Depart
ment's order to call out the national
guard.
"If the order comes in tonight shall
Immediately telephone every colonel
and captain in the state that / can get
hold of and notify them to make all
necessary arrangements and prepare
for immdiate mobilization" the gov
ernor said. "The formal orders will
then follow by mail or telegraph.
81 want Missouri's National Guard
to be the first to respond. 1t will be
under command of Gen. Harvey c.
Clark. with whom have been already
in communication. He is now getting
out preliminary orders to regimentai
commanders"
Gov. Major announced that ne was
| advised by Adjt. Gen. o'Meara that
1900 men could be entrained for ser
vice within twenty-four hours, header
for Nevada, the mobilization point
The Missouri Militia is composed Oh
four regiments of infantry, three bat
teries of field artillery, one troop OF
| cavalry, a signal corps and a medical
and hospital corps.
The infantrymen are fully equlpp-
ed except for shoes and the cavalry
men have everything except horses
Adit. Gen. oMeara, who automatic
ally becomes disbursing bfficer IS
empowered to purchase shoes and
mounts.
The Missouri Militia is supplied
with the new olive drab uniform and
the new Springfield rifle of the same
pattern as used in the United States
army.
There are about $500 infantrymen
The remainder of the 1890 is embrac'
ed in other branches Of service.
Some of the militia companies may
rot he called out for the reason they
are below the minimum strength.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

L. ]. Farrah writes from Redondo
Beach, Calf, that he and his wife
are nicely domiciled there, and that
the weather is cool and fishing fine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mutton & Sands on Saturday sold
Buick to J. E. Sims and Fords to
DR.. ]. F. Harrison, c. S. Bruce, and
William Precht.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

F. S. Cantrell and wife of Bloom
ington, ILL.,, are guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Cantrell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mr.. Abshire of, 0ilton, Okla, spent
the week end with Mrs. Clara Snidow
and daughters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Madge Blackwood of Column
bia returned home Tuesday after
noon after ashort visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Haggard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Miss Ruby Chapman is home from
Columbia where she has been visiting
with Mrs. L. E. White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

A marriage license was issued
Monday to Homer Ogden of Vandalia
and Miss Mary Sanderson of Cyrene,
Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

In spite of the high prices we have
them at 6Oc, 75c, s5c, $1,00 and $1.2O.
w1t-166-1t The Enterprise Store
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

If your car is not running smoothly
see Haskell Bros. d3tw-eodwtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Mitchell and son
Curtis, are making a two-weeks visit
with relatives in Pike county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
hin in Reading
Matter

ricO Weekly Ledger, the Mis-
a,uraIist, The Missouri Valley
and the Household Magazins
hev subscribers only, one year,
4 advance. $IoO.
WHITE & SON, LEDGER,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

lifted States has placed an
1000 horses with an East
Commission firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

See Haskell Bros. for auto supplies
d3tw-eodwtf,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

DR.. M. Mary JoDon, Osteopathic
Physical, 315 E. Monroe St., Phone
$50. every Sat.&13-6t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

If you have motor trouble see Has
kell Bros. d3t-Weodwtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

R. Ragsdale of Slater was in Mex
leo a short while Tuesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Walter Fritts was in Kansas City
on business this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Window shades, any size, made to
order -Craddock &Son. d1w1
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-24
Used Automobiles so low almost anybody buy

doesn't make any difference how much or how little you
spend doesn't make any difference whether you want
dainty pleasure heavy truck gasoline electric
what you're looking for you find GOOD USED CAR
that will exactly suit your needs suit your tastes and suit your
pockebook by looking through the Automobile Ads this page
today.
AsarB.n bring choice bargain. for tn: eu.oewn buyer
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-24
Motorcycles and Bicycles

HARLEY.DAVIpsoN MoToRcfcLEs Bar.
gains In used machines Victor Roos. 'Ths
MOTORCYCLE Man. eros Leavenworth
TWIN INDIAN. Just ovcrhauied, like new
barsainj also household articles; leaving
city. Colfax ss3a
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-24

GET THAT FORD FIXED
We repair them without delay
and at reasonable prices. Stand
around and watch us. We don't
work behind closed doors.
We buy wrecked and used cars
and sell the parts.
Parts for Apperson, 1909-1911.
Oldsmobile, 1910.
Midland, 1911.
I. H. G. truck.
FOR SALE
Apperson chassis, Sc h. p, very
fast and powerful $3.50
Midland speedster, well known
and reliable car. $3.50
Oldsmobile speedster, well built
and in good shape. $3.50. .$185
Truck body with top.
Touring body with top, side cur
tains and dash.
Presto tanks, $500.
Several tires and skid chains
cheap.
CROSSTOWN GARAGE,
315 S. oath. D. 4442