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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
GLASS TYPE.

The usefulness of toughened glass,
says an English exchange, bids fair
TO be greater and more serious than
was at first supposed. Some expert
ments are reported to have been made
in France, with view to showing
whether this substance can be press
ed into the printers service, and
substituted for the metal composition
of which types are made. The metal
does not at first sight strike the OBJ
server as the best that could be found.
1t is bright enough when the letters
first come from the foundry, and be-
fore they have seen any service but
a few days wear gives them very
much more dingy appearance, and
before they are finally returned to the
melting pot they have degenerated
into very squalid form, looking dir
ty in their bodies as well as battered
in their faces. The idea is now to
discard these long proved but unat-
tractive servants, and fill their places
with glittering types of glass. The
advantage in point of cleanliness
alone would, it is alleged, be not i'll
significant. But the Patrie points
Out that there are other and more SOL
id improvements involved in the new
system. The toughened glass, which
is not to be made in quite the same
way as that used for tumblers and
wine glasses, and need not, of course,
be quite SO transparent, is naturally
, much harder than the old metals, and
can hardly he crushed out of shape
by those little accidents which sc
, shorten the life and spoil the beauty
! of the only type we now employ. i
is also capable of being cast into more
delicate shapes, SO that the difference
for instance, between the thin an,
the thick strokes can be more clearl,
defined. Finally, it is now foun,
that the new material can be cast il
exactly the same molds rs the old
and that, therefore, there need be II,
expense incurred in altering the ma
chimes and implements used in TIA
manufacture of type. If the Patri
has been we'll informed, the expert
. ments have been completely success:
ful, and the adaptability of thougher
ed glass to printing and to numerou
,u ether purposes is likely ere long I
2 he tnllN nStahliShnl
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
LANGUAGE OF THE HAIR.

All our feathers have their language
nose and mouth. And low
some discovers that even the hair
has its own indications.
Straight, lank, stringy-looking hair
indicates weakness and cowardice.
Curly hair denotes quick temper.
Frizzy hair, set on ones head as if
each individual hair were ready to
fight its neighbor, denotes coarse
ness.
Black hair indicates persistent reso-
luton in accomplishing an object
also strong predispositlon to re-
venge wrongs and insults, real or
fancied.
Brown hair denotes fondness for
life, friendly disposition, ambition,
earnestness of purpose, capacity for
business, reliability in friendship, in
proportion as the air is fine.
i Very fine hair indicates an even
disposition, a readiness to forgive,
with desire to add to the happiness
of others.
1 Persons with fine light brown OF
: auburn hair, inclined to curl or friz
e are quick tempered, and are given /,
!, resentment and revenge.
a Light brown hair, inclined to red
1t ness, with freckled skin, is eertaii
N indication Of deceit, treachery, and
e disposition to do something mean
~ ~ q friend who can 10 longer be u N
$ advantage. All OF which 4 zf
news to fcrtune,tellers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
FAKE WHICH ROAD YOU
PLEASE.

John Randolph was travelling in a
part of Virginia with which he was
unacquainted. In the meantime ha
stopped during the night at an inn at
the forks of the road. The inn-keep-
er was fine old gentleman, and no
doubt one of the first families of the
Old Dominion. Knowing who his
distinguished guest was, he endeavor-
ed to draw him into conversation, but
failed in all his efforts. But in the
morning when Randolph was ready TO
start, he called for his bill, which, on
being presented, was paid. The land
lord, still anxious to have some con-
lversation with him, began as follows:
"Which way are you travelling, Mr..
Randolph" aga
Sir said Mr.. Randolph with a
look of displeasure.
II asked" said the landlord,
(Which way you were traveling?'
''iIave paid my bill:"
|'Yes."
"Do owe you anything more?"
"No.'
"Well, am going where l please
do you understand
The landlord by this time gct
somewhat excited, and Randolph
drove off. But to the landlords sur
prise, the servant returned to inquire
, which Of the forks of the road to take.
Randolph not being ont of hearing
distance, the landlord spoke out at
/. the top oG his voice:
"Mr. Ranpolph, you don't owe me
a cent; Just take which road YOU
p!ease!''
1t is said that the air turned blue
with the curses Of Mr.. Randolph.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
RECEIPT FOR MUFFINS.

women who are natural cooks. The
..natural depravity Of inanimste OBJ
jects'' seemed charmed away when
they get hold of bowl and spoon.
Their ovens always bake on both top
and bottom. Soups never scorch,
nor biscuits sour. They always car
ry their recipes in their heads. With
what exasperating indefniteness do
they answer when you ask them how
they make any particular thing muf-
fins. for instance.
s.Dear me, 1 never have much of a
rule about such things"
"But can't you give me q little
idea? John has so often spoken of
your mullins since we took tea with
you, and really should like to learn
huw to make them"
| = swell, / stir up pretty stiff bat
ter; depends something on how many
folks / have to tea"
s'Do you use milkE
Eyes, if I have it; if not, l take
water"
"Any eggs:"
swell, if eggs are cheap, l break
In a couple, if they are dear, l don''
always
"You use some butter"
"Oh yes! piece about as big al
an egg
She pauses, as if that were all. 1or
timidly suggest
sCream-tartar or soda!'
A look of surprise creeps over he
face, as if she would say, ''What does
the woman mean by asking so NAN.
questions but she says
"well, ifI have sour milk, don
use cream tartar; if the milk's sweet
/ put in a couple of spoonfuls o
cream-tartar and one of soda.
You wish you dared ask whethe
} It's table or teaspoonfuls she means
but if you are novice, think it mus
be tablespoonfuls, the mullins are S
t very light.
She evidently now considers tn
= thing complete.
4 s'You haven't said anything abot
| the four?" you inquire-with inwar
trembling; but you really do wish t
= please John.
The look of surprise changes to
8 wide-eyed amazement.
S Flour? Wi,y,I suppose any goe:
would known about that. A goo
$ bowl-ful, of course. always use N
+; own judgement about the -four"
d You retire from the field discomfi
$ ed, but not being easily discourage
a trv to follow these directions. III
:, result is something very ditiere
Y from Mrs. Handy's delicate muffin
:, John breaks one open very suspicion
/ ly, and, after minutes inspectio
e pushes back his plate-with that e
n preston of huge patience which mi
= assume when they want to say som
n thing severe but don't-and says:
d "Haven't you any bread, Mar.
k Don't let the children touch thes
10 They are as tough as leather. w
N don't you ask Mrs. Handy how s
d makes her mullins? They're SON
y thing like"
t. You nerve yourself and pleasant
d ask if he wouldn't like a slice OF toa
:. (Such a comfort as dry toast is und
t. such circumstances!) IL week
st two, after a series of experimental y
" finally evolve from your elmer &C
/ sciousness, and -four and eggs, sol
| very creditable muffins-but you dol
4 call your experience judgme
ut Mary Blake, in Scribner's
j. July.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
HUSBAND AND WIFE.

Remember, man, if you have a
wife, praise her for the varied tolls of
life." From the time of marriage
you enter another stage of life. The
romping school boy is matured into
the full grown man, no longer devoid
Of care, but with another to please
beside himself. And should he he an
old bachelor at this period, the change
is great. 1t is sometimes slow pro-
gress in assimilating ones character
and disposition, especially if not ac-
quainted in youth. We are creatures
of circumstance and education, to
great extent governed in after life by
our early training. The young lady
often glide, through school years and
youth having some friend to sympa-
thize with her sorrows and pleasures
whose ideas are in harmony with hers.
How wide the difference and complete
the blank with marriage. Men are
80 much different by education and
disposition in graphing with the out
side world; are often slow to readily
adopt the courtesy and praise that so
much please the wife, and too dumb
to think that they require continued
praise in the varied tolls of home
through after life. Ifhusbands would
make their wives feel that they arc
appreciated in whatever they dc
neatly, it would be of greatly to theil
advantage in the end. How otter
would hope beam in the wife's eye
Z where .here is now sorrow and doubt
D And she would be stimulated t.
achieving new larrels. Many lionel,
hour would be spent in making orna
y ments for home that would add to it
cheerfulness and make it cosy and in
o viting. Often home would be para
e disc for both where now it is mad
4 distasteful by indifference and neglect
}. the husband being often absorbed i
J in the pleasures of the world, an
making money, and so losing sigf
% Of the grand aim of married life. Aft'
III toiling and securing wealth (Which
ru as dross lift does not bring happiness
lac turns to home, longing for tt
So cheerful fireside and various comfor
" that are erjoyed by the middle-ag'
in life, only to find that the wife h
ne also been diverted by neglect at HON
'p- and has drifted in interest to the OF
he side world--dress, show, the theat'
l"S and false fattery. With little stu
in beginning life together, home
ing terest would have been much bett
oS and the ripe old age peaceful a
'' pleasant, where now the void is ]
put passable that could have been preve
ed by united interest.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
A LUDICROUS EXPLOITATION

The story is told, and it is said to
be entirely true, that at the recent
dedication of Baptist Church in this
county the ceremony of immersion
was performed for the first time in
that church by well known Baptist
minister of this city. When he had
entered the water and while waiting
for the candidate, the minister sug-
eested that somebody should sing an
appropriate hymn. One of the dea-
cons who stood near by heard the
suggestion, and, without thinking
struck up the familiar hymn, "Pul
for the Shore The hymn proved
, to be so suggestive, 1t Is stated, tina
neither the minister nor congregation
could refrain from an audible smil
for some time, and the ceremony ha
to be postponed until the preache
could recover his grayity.-Roche'
!. ter Express,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
HE'LL FROZE OVER.
THE QUESTION SETTLED BY ONE WHO
HAS BEEN THERR-A DREAM.

There were seven Of them, includ-
ing the bar-keeper, and they sat
around the stove discussing the ques-
ton Of future punishment. 1t must
be admitted that they did not look
like a crowd that knew much about
religious matters, but they were none
the less earnest fo~ that. And it was
singular with what unanimity they all
agreed upon one thing, namely: that
there was no such place as the in
fernal region. And, considering how
we'll they all agreed upon this point,
it was a marvel bow long the discus
sion was maintained. But, as mat
ter in which they felt they all had e
vital interest, and Notwithstanding
the apparent boldness with which
they asserted their beliefin their COM
Portable creed, misgiving in their
inmost hearts impelled them to back
each other up in the way of cumula-
tive testimony derived from their in
ner consciousness or from scrlptural
quotations. But they were sure there
was no such place-as absolutely
sure az men we'll can be on any moot
ed point.
Except one man.
And he sat there through it Ill nod
ding and smiling to himself with th'
air of a man who is possessed of som'
startling information, which he vii
presently produce, and with it knocl
down all their arguments and crusl
the party dumbly TO the earth.
His time came, and he spoke.
"That's all well enough, boys, ant
it's been as good as sermon to hea
you; but it won't do. / know wins
l am talking about, for pye bee
there"
"Been there!" from every man il
cluding the bar-keeper.
"That is, / dreamt l was there.
"Oh!" amid general feeling
&c relief.
81 dreamt last night l was there.
dreamt it, but it all seemed so res
lust as real as this here room, that
was Just the same as if 1 had be
there with this identical body al
( seen it with these identical eyes"
"And what sort Of a place "
it?"
'. WAS it hot?"
' "Was it brimstony ?"
". The oracle put up his hands to &C
pel silence, and said solemnly:
ost "Yo shall hear"
The bar-keeper interrupted here
saw that under the circumstances
:. thought he could stand drinks
' round, and, no one objecting,
did.
0n ST dreamed" resumed the orr
,uu. as he drew the back of his hana az
!, his lips at the conclusion of the
" ceremony, ''that / died, and, al
TEN l,ng Journey, reached the place
have been talking about. And
sa'on I got there you may believe me
,asrs I say that was sstonished to q
8,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31

MexicO, Miss ourl'
Has for sale large selection OF town
and country improved and nnlm-
proved property at very low hgures
and on reasonable terms.
represents the following old Sub
stantial Companies:
Home n. Y ...... assets Sc, ,lO4,65l !
Continental n. -. 3,O40,0S5
InsuI ance Co. of y. A.
Philadelphia. assets 6,60l 1854
Fireman'sFricndC Cal. Gold
as cts. V",o-@
as assets ts.......... 3,77s,65
n. British & Mercantile of
London Gold Capital. 10, ,OOO, ,OOC
Assets in the U. S......... 1867, ,277
LIFE INSURANCE.
North Western Mutual Life lns: Co.
assets .$1S, ,062. .o25.O4
Abstracts and conveyances FURNISHED
on reasonable terms. Correspoh
dence solited. OIL
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31

The Cincinnati Commercial says
n man can visit the Paris exposition
this summer for $500. As the fell
low said when informed where he
could get square meal for twenty.
l6ye cents. ssWhere can the fellow
get the twenty-five cents?''
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31

No resumption of hell and the re-
rnonitization Of silver is the war or,
now.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31

Now's the time to mind your date,
+ or this is eighteen seventy-eight.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-31
c.. w. BAKER.
INSUR ANCE
AND
Real Estate Agt

Represents the following old and reliable
Companies-FIRE AND Lif
Liverpool, London & Globe Eng
Etna, of Hartford, Conn.
Hartford, of Hartford, Conn.
PhGnix, of Hartford, Conn:
Franklin, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Underwriters, On New York.
0mrman- American, OF New iofk.
fhGnix, of New York.
Niagara, of New York.
American Central, of st. Louis.
Life Association of America, ST
Louis.
Mutual Life Insurance Company
,f New York.
The 40 I'VE line o Companies II ''e "o'
reliable known
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
THE CATHEDRAL FAIR.
Vote on the sword To he Given to the
FavOrlte American General at the
Great Cathedral Fair.

NEW YORK. Nov. 3O-The great Cathedral fair
closed Tonight In magnificent manner after
nearly a six weeks run. On the opening night
$4,000 persons were in attendance. and it is estf-
mated that nearly 10000 we're present tonight.
More money was made to- night than any since
the opening.
The greatest excitement tonight was In the
contest for splendid sword presented by Mrs
Thos. Francis Meagher. to be given to the
American general who received the greatest
number of votes. The vote at the close at II %,
NJ. wa9 as follows: Gen. D. d. Wylie. of the Ma
tional Guards. State of New York. 15, ,376: Gen.
Newton, United States army. 10 766: Gen. Nc
Clellan, 1867: Gen. Hancock. 9s1 ; Gen. Joe John
ston. 1852: Gen. Shields, AS, the other generals
The votes were twenty-five cents each, or six
for 81. Another sword. put up for the State
officer receiving the highest vote, was won by
Col. Kavanaugb Of the famous Sixty ninth
Regiment He received 2870 votes Capt. Sulli-
van got 2348 votes Capt. Kirwin. 1913 Col. clark
140.
The beautiful stole put up for the clergyman
receiving the highest number OF votes, was won
by Father Doherty.. of the Holy lnnocents
Church, who received $3.50 votes Father Kear-
new Of the Cathedral. received 3533 votes Father
kean of the Cathedral also, 243O
In the contest for the sword presented by Mrs.
Meagher. 1t Is said that Gen. Wylie's friends had
$4,000 on hand tonight to win. while Gen.
NeWton's admirers had at least $4,000.
M. and did so. 1t Is thought If the contest had
been allowed to be continued as long as the
Monday com Ing at least $50, 900 more would have
been collected for the fair. The widest excite
ment and greatest enthusiasm prevailed. and
some OF the voting parties were ready to spend
the last cent.
The fair did not close till midnight. 1t was
gratifying success throughout.
. Next week the grand cathedral will be opened
for inspection at twenty five cents admission,
excepting next Thursday evening when grand
promenade concert viii! be given In the edflce
by Gilmore's band. and the charge for admis-
sion will be 81.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
MOB VIOLENCE IN KENTUCKY.
Troubles Growing Out Of POlItIcs-TwO
Men Killed In an Attempt to Re-
lease n Prisoner.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Nov. 3O.-A frightful state of
disorder exists in Jackson the county seat of
Breathell county. For years there have been
family feuds and dissensions handed down
from father to SON The present frightful feel
ing grew out of the bitterness engendered by
the August election for county Judge and school
commissioners, and found vent in this way:
One Jason Little. Jr.. charged with the murder
of his wife under horrible circumstances in
Breathell county. was confined in Lexington
jail for safe-keeping. When the sheriff came
for the prisoner last Friday he found one OF
his deputies. named Little ahead OF him
demanding possession. Both we're accompanied
by guards. The prisoner was delivered to the
sheriff and taken to Jackson. Judge Burnett
accompanied the sheriff. There had been dis
turbances in the streets the evening before In
which two men lost their lives. two OF a family
of negroes who have been identified for years
with feuds After the jailing of the prisoner at
Jackson by Sheriff Higgins and the guard
twenty five men OF the opposing mob poured a
volley Of bullets at them. Judge Burnett fell
dead. shot through the heart. One Allen
leader OF the rioters. took possession OF the
court house. The opposing faction threw up
while the Allen party were trying to break In
Sheriff Little, brother OF the prisoner. At
night the rioters left the court house and the
sheriff and his friends took possession of the
prisoner. Little will doubtless be returned to
Lexington for safe keeping, If he Is not killed
or released on the road. Further trouble was
at last accounts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
THE "BENNER BALE"
GIFT to the Memphis Cotton Exchange
That Is to ne Sold Throughout the
sOuth-A Noble Emulation.

Especial to the Democrat
MEMPHIS. Nov. 3O.-Miss Clara Conway, prin-
cipal OF the Memphis kindergarten. has pre-
sented the Memphis Cotton Exchange with a
bale of cotton. to be sold for the benefit of the
heirs Of the late Lieut.. Benner. United States
army. who died Of yellow fever while In com
mand of the national relief boat John M. Cham
bers. on her recent expedition to distribute sup.
plies to sufferers between Memphis and Vcks-
burg. The Cotton Exchange appointed q com
mittee to take charge and dispose Of
the "Benner bale" as 1t is known. and
at first 1t was proposed to sell 1t
70 the highest bidder. To-day. however, it was
thought best to sell 1t by subscription. and
before night $500 were subscribed. which may
be increased to $1,000 by Monday. when the
bale is to be disposed Of. AS soon as the sale is
made the bale will be taken possession of by the
Cotton Exchange and forwarded to the Ex-
change OF some other Southern city. to be dis
posed Of similarly; thence to another city.
and so on until all the cities Of the South
have had an opportunity to show their appre-
citation Of the conduct Of this noble hero Of the
epidemic of 1873 BROOKS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
THE AFGHAN WAR.
OF THE AMEER TO
ABANDON JELLALABAD.
The khyber Pass Not seriously Obstruct-
ed-EXaggerated Reports Of the
Situation OF the nrItlAh Forces.

LONDON. Nov. 3O.-Lord Lytton. Vlceroy OF
India, has telegraphed to tho government here
that the Ameer Of Afghanlstan has Withdrawn
the treasure and ammunition he had stored at
Jellalabad. with the apparent intention OF
evaeuaiing that post. A reconolsance In force
Is being sent from Dakka toward Jellalnbad.
The army thus far has not suffered at all for
want OF supplies. Food of nll necessary kinds If
plentiful and ensily obtained but grass md
lirswood are scarce. and there IL some suffering
from cold.
Reports Of tho peril n which tho army was
porary suspension OF communication we're
much exaggerated, An aid -de-camp OF Con.
Brown has dden through tho pass and found
NIL quiet Major CavnRnnri. another officer, rode
through from Dakka to Jumrood. bearing cor
tain special dispatches. Dakka and the upper
part OF tho pass II wholly quiet. and no fears
are entertained. 1t IL expected that Abdulla
Emir's party will soon be broken up. and dis
persed. Tho viceroy says emphatlcally that all
tion
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

trolling apirits of tho conspiracy, sometimes
sank Into the ground and sometimes ed him to
such high quarters that no deemed Il best TO
cease TO follow them For instance. In Russia the
conspiracy commando tho services OF high born
women. The. chief Of police at Kief. who was
murdered n fow weeks aRo. was killed on the
open highway In tho daytime by one Of two
fnshionably dressed ladies' who after engaging
him in conversation for n moment. drove u
dagger into his heart. To the people who saw
the murder. the companion OF the murderess
said: He has resolved his due reward. Take
care II you are OF his kind. lest you should be
40 ended. Tho report Is understood to say
that In this case, rs In others tho murderess
has escaped arrest. not because she is unknown
but because her arrest would cause great scan
dal and do more harm than good.
The report Is believed to give much curious
and useful Information respecting the inter
communication OF the consplrttors. But It
cOnfesses that extreme difficulty has attended
the task OF tract Ing out the intercourse. The
tools OF the leaders or masters. when seized.
were generally ready to tell all they knew: but
after all. they knew nothing OF importance.
Their minds were worked upon by the adroit
ageats Of tho real leaders. and even these per-
haps. were ignorant OF the personality of their
principal
The recent events in Italy are not included In
the report OF the Berlin official but 1t Is said In
certain quarters that ere long revelations will
be madeSas startling as those which followed
Orsini's attempt upon the life of Louis Napo-
leon.