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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
Kirk Roberts in Aviation

Kirk Roberts is home for a few
days while going from Doniphan, Fl,
Sill, Okla, to Urbana, Ill, where he
has been transferred to attend the
aviation school in the University Of
Illinois. Kirk has gained 20 pounds
and says any boy who finds army life
hard and does not like it, has himself
to blame. "If they'd tell me to leave
today, I'd camp on their doorstep,
like it so WE'LL" is Kinks opinion. HI
reported all the Mexico boys at CamI
Doniphan as well.
Frank Porawski, son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. William Porawski, of this city
was accepted as an airplane mechanic
at Scott Field, Belleville, ILL.,, Wed.
nesday, and passed through this city
late Wednesday night on his way to
the flying school at San Antonio,
Texas, where he will be stationed.
Shields Moore has enlisted in the
Notifying branch of the aviation SER
vice. He was accepted in st. Louis
Wednesday and returned home, await
ing the call to duty.
Robert Nichols, manager of the Ho-
tel Hoxsey, who has had a temporary
leave of absence from the National
Army, has received notification to re-
port at Camp Funston, Kansas, with
in the next few days for service.
Ira Sutton, of Farber, son of Judge
j. D. Sutton, and a young man well
known in this city, passed through
this city Friday to st. Louis, where
he has been accepted in the Quarter
masters Department of the U. S.
Army.
Harper Rudasil, son of John Ruda-
sill, of neal Long Branch, has been CIV
on an honorable discharge for the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
Hix-Sanford Wedding

Miss Jewell Python Xix and Earl ].
Sanford were married Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G,
Hix, of this city. The Rev. G. A.
Mitchell officiated. The bridegroom
is from Corwith, Iowa. They will
make their home in that city. The
Ledger joins friends in extending con-
gratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
STONES OPPOSITION OUT
Folk, Hay and Even Gov. Gardner
and Major Considered Among
Possibilities
(By a Staff Correspondent of the
Post-D ispatch)

(By a Staff Correspondent Of the
POST ispatch)
JEFFESoN CITY, Mo, December
~. - Opposition in Missouri to I'm
tied States Senator William ]. Stone
due to his nonsupport of the national
administration at times, has opened
the senatorial campaign far earlier
than usual. The politicians in the
capital. which is Senator Stones home,
already are lining up with prospective
candidates.
Senator Stone, during a recent visit
to the State, when he found a lean
ing toward other prospective candi
dates, announced he would try to sue
coed himself in 1920. Others who are
being considered are former Cover
nor Joseph w. Folk, Gov. Gardner and
Charles M. Hay, known as the "dry
leader of Missouri" Former Cover
nor Major is mentioned, but no organ
lied support for him has appeared.
Gov. Gardner in his inaugural ad-
dress said he would never run for
another office, but callers on him say
he likes to talk about the senator
ship, and to tell Of the hundreds of
letters he has received asking that he
be a candidate. Some think he may
decide he cannot resist the universal
demand" and that he will try for the
place.
Folk has told friends he is consider
ing becoming a candidate and it is
considered almost certain Hay will be
in the race. Many believe Stone could
easily win in a field of three or four
candidates. In the eastern and CEN
trail sections Of the State, where the
German vote is strong, the Stone sem
timent is most pronounced.
The Republicans n searching for
a mar to run against Stone. The pos
sibility of running Judge Henry
Lamb, of Sedalia, who was defeated
by Gov. Gardner, in the last election,
as been discussed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
INTERESTED IN TELEGRA-

ply? Then write Chillicothe Busi
ness College for its new booklet
"What Big Men Say" words from
prominent railroad officials about
the serious shortage of telegraphers
and the unusual opportunities Offer
ed both men and women by present
war situation. The booklet is free
wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
POOR SLEEP IN COURT HOUSE

SPRlNGFIELD, Mo-, Dec. ~. - To
reileve the suffering among scores Of
families who are reported to be with
out fuel, either from poverty or the in
'olllty of dealers to make deliveries
owing to the deep snow, county Off
e,als announced yesterday a~fterpoon
,lat the County Court house would be
Kept open last night. families will be
permitted TO take bedding to the build
Hlg and spend the night. The plan
VIII be continued as long as low tenn
Peratures prevail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
JEFFERSON CITY THEATER
BURNS; LOSS is $4,000

JEFFESON CITY, NO., December
10. Fire early Sunday morning de-
stroyed the Gem Theater, one of the
lagest picture and vaudeville houses
III Central Missouri. The loss was es-
timated at $4,000. The fire threat
ened the Monroe Hotel. The cause of
the blaze was not determined by A.
E. Longnecker, owner of the theater.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
New Brick Plant for weIIsvilI.

WELLSVILLE, Mo-, Dec. s. Final
arrangements have been made by the
Wellsville business men with the Chi
cage Fire Brick Company for the es-
Establishment at this place of a $1,000
900 brick plant. The Chicago COM
pany has leased 1000 acres of land
in this community, from which to pro-
cure clay for the manufacture of the
brick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
SOCIALIST PAPER FOR WAR

GIRARD, Kan, Dec. IL. - The APP
peal to Reason, pioneer Socialist or
gan in the United States, has espous-
ed the war of defense" of Che Unit
cd States and the Allies against Prus-
sian militarism, according to a state
ment here last night by Louis Kop-
elm, editor Of the paper. president
Wilson's clear and definite statement
Of the war aims before Congress last
Tuesday is mainly responsible for the
Appeal to Reasons espousal of the
war" the statement said.
Beginning with the issue of Decem-
Der % the name of the paper will be
changed to "The New Appeal to
more distinctively conform to its
broader national and international
policy,P the statement said.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
CARNIVAL? SURE, THURSDAY
Red Cross Entertainment at Elks'
Home-Al is Ready

The Red Cross Carnival at the
Elks' Home Thursday evening will
positively be held. There is nc
truth in the report that it was de-
clared off because the building could
not be heated. The Power Co. states
the building will be perfectly comfort
able for the evening.
Over 20 attractions are in the list
of features offered. The Carnival
starts at Z p. m. and will continue as
long as the crowd remains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
U. S, HAS 22,s96 MILLIoNAIREs

WASHINGTON, D. c., December
Il Statistical tables prepared by
The income tax division of the Internal
Revenue Bureau, which became avail
able recently, show that in the last in
come taxing year, 1916, the number Of
American millionaires increased T.
9z5 oven the previous year.
The income tax returns for the year
ending with December, 1915, showed a
grand total Of 14,771 millionaires
Inc returns for the year, 1916, just
made public, show that there are o.
o96 American millionaires.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
No Plum Puddings

LONDON, Dec. T. - Christmas
plum buildings will be lacking in
England this year, as the ingredients
are not obtainable. The govern
ment has bought all the imports of
r%aisins, ~currants, etc, for the half
pound buildings that are to be sup
piled to the Tommies at the front.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
SARAH PAINTER TO WE'D

News has been received in this city
of the engagement Of Miss Sarah
Painter, of jefferson City, to Hudson
Cooper, of C~arrollton, the marriage to
take place Dec. 10Th. Miss Painter is
a daughter of former Lieutenant
Governor William R. Painter. She is
a former student of the University and
a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority;
Miss Painter has visited in Mexico a
number of times. Mr.. Cooper was al
so a University student and a men,
Der Of the Beta Theta Pr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
CITY COUNCIL MEETS
Only Routine Business Was Consider
ed by the Body

The City Council met in regular
session Monday night. Mayor Harri.
son presided with all members present
but W. S. Eller and j. H. Ballcw.
A communication was read from
Bennett & Co., asking that their Ii
cense be reduced; this matter was re-
ferred to Council Men Hook, Over
and Ballew.
An ordinance was passed allowing
the A. P. Green Fire & Clay Co. the
laying of a railroad track across Lib
erty street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

1T is earnestly hoped that women
will not follow the example of a few
Chicago and New York society danes
and take to smoking cigars. Tobacco
is scarce and expensive enough al
ready.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
Circuit Court Notes

The case of Eli Moore VS.. the Chi
cage & Alton R. X. was decided in
favor of the defendants.
The case of the State VS.. Ashley
Thomas is on trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs ELECT
O. L. Martin viii Head Chapter
This Year

The regular annual election of
Royal Arch Chapter, No, 20, A. F. g.
A. NJ, was held in the Masonic Hall
Tuesday night. The following Off
Gers were elected for the year:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
Columhians Married Here

Miss Dorothy Schwabe and Marion
~Schlozhaner, both of Columbia, were
married in this city Wednesday after
noon by the Rev. C. C. Grimes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

EVEN the warmest admirer of the
water wagon admits that John Bulls
new fighting tank is a greater help
to civilization.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13
OUR
! SOLDIERS
For the Soldiers

Audrain county soldiers, when in
London, England, can find the Even
ing Ledger on file at 10 Queen
Anne's Gate. The paper is sent reg
ularly and it is placed there for your
convenience. diff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

E. R. Locke was in st. Louis on
business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

Miss Elizabeth May and Miss Kate
Wood, of Fulton, spent Tuesday in this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

Howard Bailey, of st. Louis is in
this city on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

Miss Mcknight, of Chicago, is at
the Ringo Hotel the guest of Mrs.
Sallie Hisey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-13

W. H. Logan, of Laddonia, was a
business visitor here Tuesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
Old "Suoar Maxim "

1t must have been busy, hard time
for our elders. those old sugar maxim
days. But we never heard them com
plain. siaybe they liked it, hard work
and all, as break in the monotOny OF
long. dull winter on the farm that
was away back from the main travelled
road The old sugar house disap-
peared long ago. and the grand old
trees are gone, too. The big level corn
field Of today gives no hint Of past
joys, but some of us can close our eyes
and reconstruct grandfather's farm,
and when we nave put the old grove
back in its proper place, with the road
winding up through it, past the old
sugar house. TO the quaint old steep
rooted house with its ever waiting look
of welcome. and when the picture Is
complete. along with all the other joys
of going to grandfather's we can even
taste the taste of real molasses that
came from trees.-Indianapol News
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
Candles VS.. Electricity.

The Society for Electrical Develop
ment. anxious TO encourage wider
use of electricity for lighting. has pre-
pared figures showing il is much cheap
or than candles or kerosene.
A recent test Of six candles showed
that for ] cent only 2.6S candIe-power
hours were obtained. II electricity for
lighting costs 8 cents for a kllowatt
hour a 2O-watt lamp can he lighted for
80 hours for cents. The efficiency Of
a 20-watt in andescent is a candle
power for liz watts. Thus a 2O-wati
lamp will provide about II candle
power. II viii burn 30 hours for 9
cents. or $50 candle-power hours will
cost 9 cents. One-cent viii buy 944
candle-pOwer hours, or 80 times az
much light as can be obtained from a
candle for 1 cent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
ORCHID ICE CREAM COMMON
Title but Goes by the Very PIE
beian Name of Vanilla.

Very few of us would ever think OF
ordering orchid ice cream without a
little tremor of the pocketbook, for
everyone knows that the orchid is the
most expensive of flowers. But there
are thousands OF persons who eat or
child Ice cream daily. Although they
probably have not been aware Of the
distinction, II is none the less a fact.
or course the Ice cream is not ordered
by the aristocratic name of orchid.
On the contrary, II bears the very pie
beian name of vanilla.
There are said 70 be no less than
$4,000 varieties of orchid scattered
over the earth. All of them have the
peculiar artificial beauty and the
haunting odor that seem inseparabIe
from this flower. which looks almost
as though II were a product of an IN
healthy condition in nature. OF I'll
these $4,000 varieties. only one has any
practical value, and that is the one
from which vanilla comes The plant
grows abundantly in South and Cen
trail America, and has been transplant
ed TO other tropical countries, where
IL is now fiourishing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
HUMAN BODY AS AN ENGINE
Keeps Itself in Repair and Constantly
Maintains an Even Temperature
Throughout Four Seasons.

To burn the fuel in a gasoline en-
CINE it must be carburetted or mixed
with air and an electric spark must be
applied to ignite the mixture. In the
human engine the process is much
more elaborate, since II very wide va
riety of crude foods is taken, refined
reduced to fuel and burned slowly. a
gasoline engine may be termed a
quick-combustion. high-temperature en-
CINE. while the human machine is a
lOw-temperature and slow-combustion
engine, which not only produces ener-
~ from its food. but lubricates itself
keeps itself in repair and constantly
maintains an even temperature
throughout the four seasons.
a man could not digest gasoline, nor
could gasoline engine run on butter
Nevertheless, the two classes and
functions merge into each other
Science shows how alcohol is a curl
Gus illustration of this fact. An in
ternal combustion engine could be run
on alcohol and Ii is known that this
fluid can he burned I'm the human body
also, producing a vast amount of VIC
lent energy which is equivalent to that
obtained IN n gasoline engine when
the throttle is pulled wide open and
there is no load to carry. Physicians
say that drunkenness is. in effect, rae
ing the human engine beyond speed
limits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

merely another trick of Stanton S-a
fake. Ginty, the quarry boss, brought
the news to town. He says there was
q bloody mix-up, and at the end of 1t
the colonel and Williams were both
under arrest for resisting the officers. -
Smith nodded thoughtfully. "Of
course; that was just what was needed.
With the president and the chief of
construction locked up, and the wheels
blocked for the next twenty-four hours.
our charter will be gone"
''This world and another, and then
the fireworks" Starbuck threw in.
with the property all roped up in a
law tangle, and those stock options of
yours due to fall in, 1t looks as If a
few prominent citizens of the Timan-
yoni would have to take to the high
grass and the tall timber. 1t sure
does, John"
do you know, Billy, l have been
expecting something of this kind--and
expecting IL to be fake. That's why
l sent Stillings to Red Butte; to keep
watch of Judge Lorching's court Still
ings was to phone me If LOrching is
sued an order"
And he hasn't 'phoned your
NO; but that doeEn't prove any
thing. The order may have been is
sued, and Stillings may have tried to
let us know. There are good many
ways in which q mans mouth may be
stopped-when there are no scruples
on the other side"
Then you think there is no doubt
that the court order is straight. and
that this man MGraw is really a
deputy marshal and has the law for
what he is dOing?"
In the absence Of any proof to the
contrary. we are obliged to believe II
or ut least to accept it. But we're
not dead yet. Billy, it's run
ming in my mind that we've got to 90
out there and clean up Mr.. M'Graw
and his crowd"
Starbuck threw up his hands and
made noise like a dry wagon wheel.
Holy smoke = 90 up against the
whole United States?" he gasped.
Smiths grin showed his strong. even
teeth.
"Starbuck. you remember what /
toll you one night?-the night
dragged you UP to my rooms in the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

worth the powder 1t would take to
drive bullet through me, verda, for
now, you see, know what love means.
You say I have changed, and have
changed: I can Inns CINE the past-and-
gone ]. Montague jumping at the
chance you are offering. But the mill
viii never grind with the water that
is past I'll take what is coming to me,
and try to take 1t like a man. Good
highland good-by." And he turned
his back upon the temptation and
went away.
Fifteen minutes later he was In his
office In the Klnzie building, trying IL
vain to get Colonel Baldwin on the
distance wire: trying also-and also
in vain-to forget the recent clash and
break with Verda HIGHLANDER. He
was jiggl.nJ the switch of the desk
phone for the twentieth time when a
nervous step echoed in the corridor
and the door opened to admit William
Starbuck. There was red wrath IN
the mine owners ordinarily cold eyes
when he flung himself into a chair and
eased the nausea of his soul in an out
burst of picturesque profanity.
'The jigs up-defnitely up, John"
he was saying. when his speech be-
came lucid enough to be understood.
"We know now what Stanton's other
string was A half hour ago, deputy
United States marshal, with a posse
big enough to capture town, took
possession of the dam and stopped the
work. He says it's court order from
Judge Lorching at Red Butte, based on
the claims of that internal paper rail-
road !"
Smith pushed the telephone aside.
But it's too late!" he protested.
THE dam is completed; Williams
phoned me before ! went to dinner,
All that remains to be done to save
the charter is to shut the spfflways
and let the water back up SO that it
will flow into the main ditchr
Right there's where they've got
u.s." was the rasping reply. 'They
won't let Williams touch the spillway
gates, and they're not going to let him
touch them until after we have lost out
on the time limit Williams man says
they've put the seal of the court on
the machinery and have posted armed
guards everywhere. Wouldn't that
make you run around in circles and
yelp like a scalded dOg?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

hotel and gave you hint Of the rea-
son why had no business TO make
love to Corona Baldwin,"
"Yep."
swell, the time has come when l
may SIS well I'LL out the blanks In the
story for you" And with Billy look
ing straight into his eyes, he did so.
AT the end Starbuck was nodding so-
berly. You sure have been carrying
| back-load all these weeks, John,
never knowing what minute was going
to be the next. Now l know about
this Miss Rich-pastures. She knows
you and she could give you away IL
she wanted to. Has she done 1t, John?"
mo; but her father has. stanton has
got hold of the end of the thread. and,
while l don't know 1t definitely, 1t is
practically certain he sent Il wire. If
the Brewster police are not looking for
me at this moment. they will be short
ly. That brings US back to this High
Line knockout. As the matter stands,
I'm the one man in our outfit who has
absolutely nothing to lose. am an
! officer of the company. and no legal
notice has been served upon me. Can
you fill out the remainder of the or
der?"
mo. I'll be switched If cam
Then I'll fill ii for you. So far as
know-legally, you understandable
raid mas never been authorized by the
courts; at least. that is what I'm GO
ing to assume until the proper papers
have been served on me. Therefore 1
am free to strike one final blow for
the colonel and his friends, and I'm
going to do it, if can dodge the police
long enough 10 get action"
Starbuck's fitting chair righted itself
with a crash
You've thought it all out?--just
how to go at it?"
Every moSe; and everyone of them
a straight bid for a second penitentlary
sentence"
"All right" said the mine owner
briefly. Count me in"
For information only" was the
brusque reply. "lou have stake In
the country and a good name to main
tain. l have nothing. But you can
tell me few things. Are our work
men still on the ground?"
Eyes. Ginty said there were only a
few stragglers who came to town with
him. Most of the two shifts are stay
ing on to get their pay--or until they
find out that they aren't going to get
it,"
And the colonel and Williams: the
marshal is holding them out at the
damn"
'Uh-huh; locked up in the office
shack. Ginty says"
Good. / shan't need the colonel,
but l shall need Williams. Now an
other question: you know Sheriff
Harding fairly wei, don't you? What
sort of . man is ht p
Square as a die and as nervy as
they rake 'em. When he gets a war
rant to serve, he'll bring in his man,
dead or alive"
That's all I'll ask of him. Now 90
and find me an auto and then you can
fade away and get ready TO prove a
good, stout alibi."
(TO BE CONTINUED
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
two Of > k,nd

Among the anecdotes Of old-hne
English actors is one of the proprietor
of London theater, who was also
an actor of comic parts. On one oc-
casion he gave a member of his COM
pany, also q comedian, the customary
two weeks notice to quit.
"Why am l dismissed3" the indig-
nant comedian queried.
"Well. you see. Jonesey. you are
bad actor"
80 are you" was the quick retort-
"Ahl" the manager rejoined. that's
what II is, Jonesey. The public won't
stand two OF kind-Our kind--so one
of us has to go. and I'm sure that that
one isn't me"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
CHAPTER XIV.
A Strong Man Armed.

Smith put his elbows on the desk
and prOpped his head in his hands
1t was not the attitude of detection !;
it was rather a trancelike rigoc of
concentration. with each and az of the
newly emergent powers once more
springing alive to answer the battle
call. AT the desk-end Starbuck sat
with his hands locked over one knee
too disheartened to roll a cigarette,
normal solace for all woundings less
than mortal. After a minute or two
Smith jerked himself around to face
the news-bringer.
Does Colonel Baldwin known" he
asked.
"Sure! That's the worst of 1t. Didn't
tell you? He drove out to the dam.
reaching the works just ahead of the
t-ouble. When MGraw and the posse
outfit showed up. the colonel got it
into his head that the whole thing was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

into a Chicago police court a man
was hailed charged with the theft OF
an umbrella.
"What have you TO say for your
self?" asked the magistrate. "Are you
guilty or not guilty7"
well" said the accused. II guess
am one Of the guilty parties. Your
Honor The umbrella had the name
of NJ. Barker on the handle. w. T.
Morgan stamped on the inside of the
cover and / stole II from this man
here. whose name is Higgins. Case
and Comments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
THIS DRUGGIST KNOWS
BEST KIDNEY MEDICINE

Sixteen years ago l began TO sell DR..
Kiimer's Swamp Root and today / believe
il is one of the best medicines on ths
market; and my patrons are very much
pleased with the results obtained from its
use and speak very favorably regarding it.
Swamp-Root has been very successful in
the treatment OF kidney, liver and bladder
troubles according to the reports received
and have no hesitancy in recommending
it for have great faith in its merits.
Very truly yours,
OWL DRUG STORE,
BY r. +. Boies,
Oct. 3, 1915. Sedalia, Missouri. !
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
NORWAY.

Two big bombs Of German manufac-
ture have been found at Norvik, north
ern Norway. They were wrapped In
a Swedish newspaper dated August
4, and were inclosed In canvas bags.
The bombs are similar TO those sent
sonNa time ago from Germany TO Chris
tiania and there found in possession
Of Baron Rautenfel'. German cour-
Ter, and which Il W; . said were to be
used Ia Finland. Rautenfels at one
time had helpers operating at Narvik