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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
REVERENCE TO AGE.

The wise man says, 1.-THE hoaTy
head is a crown Of glory when found
in the ways of righteousness And
so il OUGHT to I've esteemed. But.
somehow or other, it docs really seem
that even matured old age does not
command the respect from the yonng
now which it once did. Even grown
up children nowadays, often speak
of parents. that should be- rcvercd,
as 1.-The old man." and ''thc old wo-
man." little imagining how it shocks
the moral sense Of those whose better
nature ami more refined Scnsibilities
revolt at such impiety, such uHfiiial
WAYS. Among certain of the ancicnts,
want reverence to parents was aC-
counted among the greatest of crimes.
while lack Of vencration even to the
stranger who had grown old, was at
tributed to lack Of breeding. And
so it should be in this our day, fast
as the age is reported to be. Would
that ali our youths might be taught
this lesson, and bow rcvercntly to
age,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
SENSIBLE SENTENCES.


Pills may sometimes fail to act or
the liver, but saving wood never
will.
Make yourself necessary, young
man, and your success is certain.
Anger always hurts us more than
the one we get mad ut.
About as low down as man can
get and not spoil is to live on his
wite's reputation.
l don't bet on precious children;
the hucklebcrry that ripens the quick
est is the quickest to decay.
Everybody seems to think himself
a moral half bushcl to measure the
worlds frailties.
When you strike oil, stop boring.
Many man has bored clean through
and let the oil run out at the bot
tom.
Next in point of mcanncss to doing
an injury is to do a man favor and
every now and then remind him of
it.
The man who is honest from policy
needs rs much Watching rs hive OF
bees just ready to swarm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
THE WRONG UMBRELLA.

1t is lamentabIe that the moral
sense of mankind takes so little ac-
count of the rights of property as re-
CARDS books and umbrellas. Many
people, who are in most respects eX-
ccllcnt members of society, will bor-
row books without stint, and if they
do not return them minus the covers,
will keep them without .compunc-
ton, and when you hint that they
have had them rather long, will NUT
ter, "Confound the fellow! does he
think want to steal his bOoks:" |
have had differences with my best
friends on this score, and Lave often
been asked whether | had not bcts cr
fine everybody who retained my valu-
able volumes beyond q fixed time, rs
if were village library. Such in
suits have been borne with meekness,
because | have revcled in the thought
Of having made away with Johnson $
umbrella. The laxity of public NOR
als in the matter of umbrellas is truly
awful, but retributlon will sometimes
overtake him who plots against his
neighbours parachute. Let me tell
how it overlook me.
A long time ago l was madly en-
amored of Mary Jane Bowles. Mary
Jane was what you would call pock-
ct Venus, and often have l been
tempted to tuck her under my arm,
like a packet of sugar, and fly to the
nearest desert island. She was an
artless girl, and very fcnd Of society
Especially the society of young
men with whom / was not on terms
4 of ardent friendship. / did not blam,
her for this, and when she invited me
to tea found that johnson had alsl
been invited, my Discerning eye OBJ
served that this was not coquetry, bu
pure exuberance of spirits. Mr..
Bowles, [ noticed, was Of the same
opinion, and it was a great satisfac
ton to me to have my judgment con
lfirmed by 50 experienced q parent
| Mrs. Bowles, had she been alive
would no doubt have agreed with US
I had known Mary Jane since sh
woreshort frocks. johnson had know
her about a month. 1t was pleasan
} to hear her call me Sam and him Mr.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
A BOY ON THE EAGLE.

A boys composition recently
was:
THE American eagle is the largest
and pow erfulest bird in the world,
but it is smaller than an ostrich,
which is more of boss than bird.
The eagle is very proud bird, and
don't 90 round eatin' worms and cat
erpillars, and diggin up tomato-plants
like hen does, but he flies through
the air with his wings, and sometimes
swallers little children, which is very
bad. The eagle lives sometimes to
be several hundred years old which is
a long time to live. Hickey Bart
let's sister is an old maid, and she is
as old as an eagle, anG she gifts awful
mad when the fellers call her an old
steak -broiler.
There is several kinds of eagles,
but the United States eagle is the
boss bird, and can baste blazes out
of any bird that ever growed In
Europe or Africky. An agile can fly
about thousand miles in very short
time. / should like to see two eagles
fight. I should like to own an
eagle"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
A BIG FISH STORY.

We were making a voyage from
the West Indies to New York when
the ship fever broke out among the
crew. One Of the sailors, among the
first victims, was accompanied by his
son, lad of fourteen years, who was
strongly attached to his father, and
remained with him day and night,
never could be persuaded to leave his
sick father for 4 moment.
A large shark was seen every day
following the vessel, evidently for the
purpose of devouring any one who
should die and be committed to the
deep.
After lingering few days, the
sailor died. As was the custom at
sea, he was scwed up in a blanket
and for the purpose of sinking him
an old grindstone and q carpenters
axe were put in with him. The very
impressive service of the Episcopal
Church was then read, and the body
committed to the deep.
The poor boy, who had watched
the proceeding closely, plunged in
after his father, when the enormous
shark swallowed thein both. The
second day after this dreadful scene,
as the shark continued to follow the
vcssel-for there were others sick in
the ship-Cne of the sailors proposed,
rs they had q shark hook on board,
to make an effort to take him.
They fastened the hook to large
rope, and batting it with piece of
pork, threw it into the sea, and the
shark instantly swallowed it. Hay-
ing thus hooked him, by means of q
windlass they hoisted him on board.
After he was dead, they prepared to
open him, when one Of the sailors,
STOPPING down for that purpose, sud-
denly paused, and after listening q
few moments, declared most solemn
ly he heard a low cultural sound,
which appeared to proceed from the
shark. The sailors, after enjoying a
hearty laugh at his expense, proceed
ed to listen for themselves, when they
were compelled TO admit they heard
a similar sound. They then proceed
eel to open the shark, when the mys-
terry was explained.
1t appears the sailor was not dead,
out in trance and his son, on max
ng this discovery when inside the
shark, had, by means of his knife,
tipped open the blanket. Having
thus liberated his father, they both
went to work and righted up the old
boy was turning, the
father was holding on to the old ship
axe, sharpening it for the
purpose Of cutting their way cut of
their Jonah-like prison, which occa-
stoned the noise heard by the sailor.
As it was the hottest season Of the
year, and very little air stirring where
hey were at work, they were both
sweating tremendously.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
CHINESE MANIMS.
True cold does not fear the fire.

True gold does not fear the fire.
Better strong within than strong
without.
lie who shakes the bush rouses the
serpent.
Though the sword be sharp, it will
not wound the innocent.
BE always studious to be in har-
mony with the ordinances of God.
Though the white gem be cast into
the dlrt, its purity cannot be sullied.
The superior person draws the bow
but does not discharge the arrow.
Well written poetry flows along
like rills meandering among hills and
valleys.
If men of virtue and ability be not
confded in a state will become empty
and VOID.
Those who are born with the pos
session of knowledge are the highest
class of men.
The scholar is acquainted with all
things without the trouble of going
out of doors.
To preserve ones mental constitu-
ton and nourish ones nature is the
way to serve heaven.
There are only the wise of the
highest class and the stupid Of the
lowest class who cannot be changed.
A great artifcer does not, for the
sake of a stupid workman, altar or do
away with the marking line.
The spontaneous gifts of heaven
gre of great value; but the strength
of perseverance gains the prize.
A scholar whose. mind is set on
truth, and who is ashamed of bad
clothes, is not fit to be discoursed
with.
He who nourishes the little belong
ing to him is a little man; and he
who nourishes the great is great
man.
The superior man is anxious lest he
should not get Truth; he is not anx-
ious lest poverty should come upon
him.
A man who only eats and drinks is
counted mean because he nourishes
what is little to the neglect of what is
great.
As the behavior of the world to-
ward individuals of learning is res
pectful, learned persons should have
duo respect for themselves.
There is an appointment for every
thing. Therefore he who has the
true idea OF what is heavens appoint
ment will not stand beneath pre-
cipitous wall.
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perhaps he could be pursuaded te
take half interest.
Then 1 led him inside, and taking
my machine to pieces l showed him
each individual portion of it, explain
ing its use. | recited to him the his
tory of all similar machines, pointing
out their defects, and showing in
what particular my machine claimed
superiority. | not only only gave
him biography of the inventor, but
;llse Of his father and grandfather.
Then, seeing that he was deeply in
terested. | added an account of my
own life, and when at last 1 paused
from sheer exhaustion, although he
looked fresh as ever, it was quite dark.
lie grasped my IIs,ul In silent sym
pathy as | concluded, and then !
knew | had found a friend.
My dear sir, said he, in q voice
tremulous with emotion, your tale
has moved me greatly. 1t is the
story Of life struggle against adverse
circumstances, of fond hopes blighted,
of the fairest expectations aroused
only to be overwhelmed by tie dark
and bitter clouds of disappointment.
But yield not to despair. l will aid
YOU
But how said |.
Listen. | am agent for the Nam
moth Trans Continental Advertising
Company. q groancd involuntarily.)
Oar list comprises all the newspapers
both in the old and new world that
are worth considering. We can put
your advertisement in over million
if you desire it, printed
IN all the known tongues, for mere
song. We control the advertising
columns Of all best papers in the
civilized world, and
| listened no further, but opened /!
he door and that solicitor shot out |
IN to the sidewalk, propelled by a
No. II boot, which is precisely the
,ize wear, and saw him no more"
\ cellar has been uncovered in
Rome, bringing to light Il thousand
'esscls used for various chemical
Inscriptions on several
Of these afford valuable
regarding the business
erms of the ancient Romans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30
BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST.
E4s
BY WM. b. NJ

The sound of revelry was heard thro
the halls
lOf Babylon's palace when the shade
of night falls.
While the stars and the moon CLEANED
bright thro' the trees,
Or shone in the flood of The dark Eu'
pirates;
Belshazzar, the king, seated first at
the board,
Commands to be brought the gold
cups of the Lord,
And the gods of brass, Of wood, silver
and gold
Which were brought from Jerusa-
lem's temple of old.
From the cups of the temple, the red
wine they quaffed,
The king and his mobiles, they feasted
and laughed;
And worshipped the gods of wood.
iron and stone,
Forgetting that God, whom they only
- should own si*,s-s.sE
Then the hand of the Lord came
forth on the wall
III letters Of flame, it wrote before
all,
Those words which cleaned with a
a ssulphury light Fl ~
The fingers traced Quickly, then van
ished FROM sight.
But the letters remained; then sank
the kings head,
And his face was as white as the face
of the deGd.
Joy ceased; tho mobiles, untouched |
left their wine,
For fear chilled their hearts at the
terrible sign.
Deep sllcnce~reigned thro' the wide .
b festal hall,
While the flame shot like lightning
forth from the wall.
'dll tlit "lHC men, iIit iIlt-il, iOl
who'll this secret unfold,
II reward him with scarlet, with sill
Yer and gold"
Thus said the king, The aStrologcrs
came.
But none read the writing circlcd
with flame
he sage, the Chaldcans, all gathered
there,
'ut they could not interpret, nor its
import declare.
he King was sore troubled, while
Daniel was brought
K l""h"h at the wonder the Lords
hand had wrought,
hen answered and said, fore the
mobiles and king: ,
Give thy gifts to another. I'll make :
known the writing.'' n
Thou with vessels bron"'' = ---' '''c
house of the l. boru' IL
asst polluted with V ine "' '''E ie>'aI
hoard
lille praising the gods of gold, sill $
yer and stone,
nd the God Of thy father lhou cen Il
hast disowncd; h
Thy kingdom Is numbered, thy reign I
i; is done, G
by eye shall no more see the light Z
of the sun,
or the God of the nations, He has il
thus decrccd- :.
hy Kingdom be parted 'twixt the
Persian and Mcdc."
was so, for ere the black curtain j
of night
oiled up like a scroll before the suns y
light G,
clshazzar lay dead, and as was de- :,
creed.
lbylon acknowledged the power of
the Medc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30

water butt and umbrella as a crest.
johnson did propose to ''the little
Bowles'' during that walk home.
They are married now. That UNI
brella business remains mystery.
but l am still convinced of the art
lessness of Mary Jane.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30

r.. u. WHITE, EDITo.
SaBscRIpTIoN PH1cE 81 PEANNUM
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-05-30

What most oppresses the down.
trodden tramp with a tie pass is the
fact that he is always obliged to yield
to heartless Inonopolies, by giving
right of way to passing trains
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
The 9aile Arsas,
ROCK ISLAND.
The colorea Vote in the South.

Hon. Percy Bysshe Shelley Pinchback
nois, the other night, and among other
things he said that THE color line in the
south had been broken and that hereafter
the republican party would not get an un-
divided support from the colored people. ="
Mr.. Pinchback being colored man him
self-and an uncommonly shreWd one -
knows whereof he afirms. Being strong
republican he undoubtedly wishes it were
otherwise, but the facts stare him in the
face, and disaRreeable as they are he is
compelled to acknowledge them.
Now what is it that has divided the
colorcd vote IN the south? Nothing but
the fair and square treatment which the
colored people have received from the
democracy. Take South Carolina as an
example, Republicans, black and white,
confess that they have better government
under Hampton than they had under
Chamberlain, and that every pledge made
by the democratic governor has been more
than fulfilled Hampton, if a candidate
for reelection, would get two thirds of the
colored vote. A similar policy has ac
complished similar results 10 other southern
states. The colored people have tried the
democratic party, like it, and many, if not
the most,of them will support it hereafter.
The only "bull-dozing" that has been
applied to them is in the shape of good
faith aud honest dealing. The republicans,
when in power, used them as tools to per-
petuate this power and assist in the stealing
which accompanied it. The democrats,
knowing that the interest of the two races
are and always must be identical, have
treated the African community according
ly. They have not lied to them, or robbed
them, or abused them. They have pro-
tected them in the enjoyment of all their
rights, and the consequence is that the
two races are dwelling together 10 peace
and prosperity and the bottom Is krocked
ont of the republican party in the SOUTH
st. LOUIS Rep.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
OPINIONS or PRESS

lrTOH 90. LOUIS G6OO6-OcAsOCTuSsi
DIR. WHITTIER, GIT st. Charles street. reg.
ular graduate of medicine, has been longer
engaged in the treatment of chronic diseases
than any other physician I'm the city. Nervous
debility, blood diseases, all impediments to
marriage. Call or write. Circular tree. Safe
medicines; moderate charges.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
DR., BONAPARTE G. co.

Great combinations of pro-
MNMHSIA - glsvalA fessional talent and exper-
15H@HlY~aAN fence of Europe and America
80 Eys%aEg1S are the men 10 consult. This
EHEkkSNS lie the only office in the city
ststN ~ VIII re permanent cure OF Prt
vate Diseases can be obtained without the use Of
Mercury or change of diet or business.
We guarantee to cure gonorrhea, gleet syphilis
impotency nocturnal emissions, female complaints
in short every possible form and variety of Sexna
Disease, Cures rapid thorough and permanent n6
fees moderate. We will admit ali persons to oul
museum free who purchase either of our books
Medical Treatise price so cents; the Vado Meeun
OF Nature, price 81. Pocket Guide sent for tive
three cent stamps Call or address
ORA BONAPARTK & REYNOLDS,
1872 Sycamore St, CINCINNATI, OHIO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
Scratch No More--"Itching Piles,

symptoms of which are moisture, like per.
SEPARATION, intense itching, particularly
when undressing. or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching, might think
pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts. A pleasant and safe cure
in every case is "Swayne's Ointment.
If allowed to continue, very serious results
may follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head, ring worm. blotches, all
scaly, crusty, itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail to any address on receipt of price,
50 cents u box, or three boxes for $l.25.
by DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists. At wholesale and
retail by John Bengston, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
You Can be Happy

If you will stop all of your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctoring yourself and
families with expensive doctors or humbug
cure alls, that do harm always. and use
only natures simple remedies for all your
ailmsnts-you will be wise, we'll and happy,
and save great expense. The greatest
remedy for this, the great. wise and good
will tell you. is Hop Bitters believe it.
See Proverbs" in another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, perfect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless.
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms or
Constipation, for young or old. there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is 81 eedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06

CAKED BREASTS, Rheumatism. Sciatica,
SwelliDgs. Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh,
bone and muscle ailments, eau be absolute
y cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liniment is for spawn
ed, CALLED and lame horses and animals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
DR.. SABINE'S
INDIAN VEGETABLE
COUGH SYRUP

For the speedy cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Incipient Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Phth-
Isle, Whooping Cough and Group. This Syrup is
an Anodyne Expectorant and is composed OF the
best ingredients the vegetable kingdom affords,
and when used according to directions, must con-
vince the most skeptical.of its intrinsic value.
nirections for the use of sabine'a Indian vegeta-
bic Coueh Syrup accompany each bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital WGdAH9SS Or oppression
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oveF-work,
tndescrefions or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five walls
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt Off price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET. Ny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-06
A Perfect Toilet Scan.

First among the requisites of the toilet Is q good
article OF Soap, but to procure is not always
easy matter Many of the most expensive Soaps in
the market are made from coarse and deleterious
materials, and their delicate colorlng and fragrant
perfume too often conceal the most repulsive I'm
purities- The disclosures recently made public
regarding this subject positively startling and
deserve serious consideration. Scented Soaps are
now known to be extremely Objectionable ESPECIAL
y II applied to the head injuring the hair, irrita
ting the scalp and inducing severe headaches. The
character of the ingredients may be inferred from
the statement of gentlemen who makes the scent
ing of Soaps his business be recently declared that
perfons engaged in this employment were short
lived; from seven 10 ten years being the longest
period during which the occupation could be fol-
lowed.
The difficulty of procuring perfectly pure arti-
Gle of toilet soap is at last obvated, however,
thanks to the enterprise and chemical skill of MIR.
b. I. Babbitt, of New York, the world-renowned
Soap Manufacturer, whose immense establishment
is by Tar the greatest of the kind in the United
States. The renown of Mr.. Rabbits various pro-
auctions has for many years been widely dtssem-
mated, but this latest is the appropriate
crown to the numerous victories already achieved.
After years OF patient labor and scientific expert
ment, Mr.. Babbitt has succeeded in perfecting the
composition of the frest toilet soap ever intro
ouced. The principal ingredients the purest
vegetable oils; the manufacturing processes are
entirely new and original, and the result is simply
unparaI leled III this department of industry.
-"B. T. Rabbits Toilet Soap is the trade mark
by which this elegant toilet luxury is designated,
and for applications to the delicate skin of infants,
children and ladies' it is altogether unequaled in its
emolent properties. This Soap is not perfumed,
the Ingredients being of such absolute purity to
require aid from chemistry to disguise inferior
materials. The most refined taste considers the
| absence Of artificial perfume the perfection of
sweetness and this peculiar characteristic of B. T.
Rabbits Toilet Soap renders it the most heathful
| and agreeable article of the kind ever manufac.
tured.
| Though specially desirable for the use of ladies
and children, this Soap Is equally appropriate for
gentlemen's toilet, and as ii makes heavy lather
It is also one of the finest soaps for BARRIERS
II is just being placed upon the market, but the
/ demand for it will soon become general.-N. Y,
Tribune.