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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

We were very much pleased when
we received the above ~communica-
ton, especially as far as Appleton's
readers were concerned, for from
what light We could get on the sub
ject, We think them to he by far the
best and also the cheapest, as we will
show. We could fill this issue of the
LEDGER with the names of eminent
educators all over tae state, who en-
dorse Appleton's readers. Nor are
they influenced by money. The
money Influence is rather used on
the other side.
Real the following from the JefFer-
son City Tribune:
The fashion nowadays Is to accom-
pIisll everything by the combination
OF capital-hy the force of money.
Healthy competition is eat offby such
combinations, when it cannot be
overcome i'll any other way.
Several powerful school book
firms are understood TO have anited
their strength in opposition to all
other publishers; in other words,
have formed II ring, looking to the
retention of their own books, the
introduction OF those of their own
publications not used, the displace-
mcnt of any books published by firms
not in the combination, and the con-
troll of the school book interests of
Missouri.
1t is said that large sums of money
are mutually pledged by these houses
to promote the object in view, and
that the educational wants of teach.
ers and school men are not to be con-
sidered i'll any manner. No matter
how me%ritorious or excellent q school
book may be, if issued by any pub
Usher not OF the combination, it is
doomed, and must be driven out OF
the market.
1t is to seen whether the School
Directors and Commissioucrsof Mis-.
souri, will submit to any such mo-
nopoly, and whether the teachers
and other friends Of education in the
State, who are the best Judges OF
what books are best and most desira-
BILE for the schools, will consent that
their rights shall be subverted by a
wealthy monopoly.
The combination is said to be COM
posed OF Van Antwerp, Bragg 4
Co., of Cincinnati, Tveson, Brakeman
IL Co, and A. 5. Barnes Il Co, OF
New York.
If such a pool has been formed fol-
| tba .,n,8,nl - 4ha a.Lnal b@nl- X.nla
of Missouri, it should be known tC
every school board in the State, and
no co%untenance should be given TO
combination which is the beginning
of , monopoly that in tho end viii
run INTO an intolerable oppression
No matter how plausible and fair il
may seem i'll the beginning. We are
opposed to all monopolies.
What the people want in trade o
every kind is a free, fair, and heaitl
competition.
From the above it will be seer
clearly, that q monopoly is formed tt
beat Appleton and the people as we'll
1t is not Appleton that is buying hi
books in. but the monopoly" APP
pleton's Readers stand on their meri.
and cheapness as we'll. The Emo
nopoly'' is getting out a new series
of readers simply because it knows
it is behind the times and that Apple
toms Readers are the best. SWELL
what of thate'' Why. don't GU
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
H. w. Gleason's old stand.

Take Ayers pills for all the pur-
poses of a ~purgative, for constipation,
indigestion, headache and liver COM
plant. By universal accord, they
are the best Of all purgatives for FAM
ilv nse. -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

To LoAN.-S1,000 to $1,000, for
one to three gears, on good real
estate. d. e. SHEA,
PITT Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
For Sale.

Albert White offers for sale his
farm, containing 1873 acres, south of
and adjoining the city Of Mexico.
This is a are opportunity for a man
wanting a location embracing the ad-
vantages of both city and farm. If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
Mules Wanted !

I am buying mules, and will do SO
indefinitely. Can be found generally
at the Office of my father, or ut the
mule yards of A. W. Quisenberry &
Co., on Liberty Street,
Stiff. A. w. QUIsENRzRRY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

My old friends will find me at the
''Red Star Grocery near Southwest
corner CT the square. Fresh goods
always on hand. Give me a call.
81 If. II. Fl. HERMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Fyou want to insure your property
call on c. w. Baker, who is known
to have the leading Fire Companies
and who protects his policy holders
inthe event of loss. lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Thrown FROM A TRAIN. John
Gaffney, fireman of engine AZ on the
Shore Line Railroad of New Haven,
CT, was thrown from the engine
against q rock, while the train was
going at the rate of 80 miles an hour.
He was all but killed, yet, thanks to
Giles Liment Iodide Ammonia, re-
covered completely n four days.
Giles pills cures liver complaint.
Sold by all druggists. Send for
pamphlet. pR. GILES,
100 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial size % cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
MARRIED.

On the 4th inst, 1879, by the Rev,
c. w. Callett, at the residence of the
BRIDES father (Jas, Wallace), Mr..
Isaac Miller and Mrs. Sarah B. Bridg-
ford, all of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

H. W. Gleason has sold his stock
of stoves and tinware to Geo. Leslie
Ferris, and Leslie has filed the store
full, and will not be undersold. Give
him a call. 29-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

:'Jake." the proprietor of Jake's
saloon, is sole agent in Mexico for
Budweiser's Bohemian Beer. Drop
in and try it, the best in the market.
Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

readers at once sec that McGuffy's
new series of readers are thus a
change as well as Appleton's would
be! Most ~assure6fly. If they don't
Introduce the new series they are then
showing off something en- to us which
they admit by their own action to be
inferior and ous OF date. So far, we
think it is clear that Appleton's
Readers are the best, even without
giving any references, except the
report of the teachers OF Audrain
county above. Now for the cheapness
Of the books.
FIGURES"
We will base our figures on the
supposition that there are 1000 chill
dren in this county. Suppose, in the
first place, that McGuffy's books are
adopted, at least 1000 of the chill
dren would have to have new hooks
and this would cost S1,24O for one
year, and for the five years it would
be $4,000. This is supposing that
the old series of books are used,
which the company admits are far
inferior to Appleton's Readers. II
the new series of McGuffy's books
were put in, each Of the 1000 chill
dren would have to have books at
double the cost above.
If Appleton's Readers are intro
duced the Introductory price is only
30 cents, making the cost $3.50 if
every one of the 1900 children get a
new book. Appleton's books are
so cents instead of 62 at the regular
price. So, if 1900 children get
books at so cents, it would cost
$1,000 and for four years it would be
$4,000. The cost of McGuffy's for
the five years was $4,000. Apple
toms is $4,000, plus the $3.50 which
it cost the 1000 children to get books
the first year, making $5,2SO. Bal
ance in favor of Appleton is 1920.
Our figures are facts. Appleton's
books are so cents and McGuffy's
G2 cents.
Where, now, is the cost of SAC, 900
to come in that we hear the adoption
of Appleton's books is to cost the
country? We can't see it. We have
studied up the matter pretty thor
oughly, and the above is all we can
make of it. We think the commit
tee is right; down with the monopo-
ly; give us the best and cheapest
books on their merits, which are APP
p!eton's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

= Midwifery and womb diseases made
q speciality. Consultation in regard
to chronic diseases of women and
children free of charge. Office and
residence first house north Of the oid
Catholic Church, Me1i6o, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Finest stock of canned goods in
the city, bought before the raise in
canned goods and to be sold at bed
rock prices at, Opera House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

For lame back, side or chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price, %
cents. Sold by DR.. j.. McDearman,
druggist, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Jewelry of every description for
the holidays at Lyman Fetter's. 33-5t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
Attention, Chewers and SmOk-
SArsM.

John Jones having purchased the
tobacco stand one door south of Bragg
& Hiner's harness shop, formerly oc-
cupied by j. j. Parks, will keep a
large and full assortment of chewing
and smoking tobacco, cigars, pipes,
cigarettes, and in fact everything usu-
ally kept in a irst-class tobacco and
cigar store. SLIT,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
60 to HINES for cheap furniture.
27-tf.

Go to Null & Tomainson for fresh
groceries, cheap for cash. 31-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Farms and uidmrroved land for
sale. Some good farms for rent the
ensuing year.
33-tf. JAMES w. DANIEL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

= If you don't believe that Taylor
manufactures the best bed spring in
town, go get one on trial. 20 II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Nobbiest castors, cake baskets,
fruit dishes, butter dishes, berry
dishes, card receivers and vases ever
brought to this city ut Lyman Fet-
ter's. 55-ot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Hinze is the cheapest dealer in fur
-nlture in the West. 27-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Null & Tomlinson have opened n
grocery store just east of Harper's
d Turner'S. Cali and see them. Stiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Go to Greenamyer's cigar store for
"Our Delegate" the best cigar in
the market. 93-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Watches of all styles, sizes and
prices at Lyman Fetter's. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Pure maple syrup at Smiths Opera
House grocery store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
Wanted :!

Wanted, immediately, 500 second
hand cooking and heating stoves, for
which / will pay cash or exchange
for lew ones,
GEO. LESLIE FERRIS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

When at Fulton stop at the Com
mercial Hotel ; Jas. Watson, proprie-
tor. 10 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

The latest in the silverware line ct
Lyman Fetter's. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Rings, plain Is karat, cameo, ame-
thyst, diamond, pearl, &C., at Lyman
Fetter's. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Call At 1. P. e. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before you buy. 20 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

For everything in the jewelry line
that is exquisite go to Lyman Fet-
ter's. 33 st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

The stars did not fall. but Null &
Tomlinson are selling groceries low
Just the same. stiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Pianos AND ORGANS TUNED.-Pi-
anes and organs tuned and repaired
in first. class names on short notice.
Leave orders with Professor Otto
Bonnell, rear basement of Opera
Ho,se building. 34-lm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

HINES is the place to get good
and cheap furniture. 27-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Nails, locks, hinges and stoves at
Geo. Leslie Ferris at Gleason's old
stand. eft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Greenamyer's is the best place in
Mexico TO get your cigars and chew
ing tobacco. 33-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Hinze does uphoistering cheap.
27-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

Pure buckwheat flour, fresh prunes,
currents, dates and figs, at Smiths
Opera House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
What Does the wild Wind Says

Buy your heating stoves of George
Leslie Ferris, without delay, at H.W.
Gleason's old stand, 29-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
EpiscenaI Church.

Services Sunday, Dec. 4th. Sunday
school, 10 A. NJ. moring service, IL
h. u. |; evening service, z r, N.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11

/. Smoke "Full Value" cigars. Fol-
sale at Greenamyer's cigar store.
S3-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-11
SCHOOL BOOK WLR,
HI - VIRTUALLY ENDED
IN ATDRAEN COUNTY.
A Few Facts and Figures.

As we intimated last week, the
school-book question is agitating the
minds of our people, not only of
Audrain county but of the State, and
We have given the subject some
thought. We are glad to see that
our committee of teachers hayc acted
as promptly as they have. and in
this way virtually settled the matter
in this county. This committee was
composed of men who are we'll quail,
flied to select books for the coming
five years. They were unbiased and
unprejudiced in their opinions, as the
result shows-taking books from as
many different publishing houses,
showing clearly that they could not
have been influenced by money.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17
TaoM ronnsroNE 8IsEsIcr.

HAPPY CAMP, TOMBSTONE DISTRICT
 January 5. 1873 To THK Boron or IRE SILVER BELT: The new discovery in the Meri- mac has lightened the hearts of the prospectors. Superintendent Fisk feels elated, saying that more ore has been taken from 1t than from any other two mines in the District. At the depth of 1T feet a 9 foot ven shows itself. which averages Sl80 to the ton.
 The owner of the Merimac will commence work on his locations in q fcB days.
 Miners and prospectors trudge through the camps of the District. happy in the expectation of striking more Merimacs.
 The camps present a lively ap- pearan nee, and work on 8 number of mines are being pushed ahead.
 alany improvements will be made as soon as lumber becomes more plentiful. R. M. WgYMS.
 IRlsH LORD.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17


 The following petition is beng cir culated:
 To THE PosTMAsTER-GEE EEERAL:
 Dear Sir-'The undersigned, your petitioners. merchants, mners aud citizens of Globe and McMlllen. re- spectfully represent that tri- weekly contract for carrying the mail be- tween Florence. Riverside, Globe aud McMillen was entered into by your department (Roate 40.109) which took effect on the first of 0e- tober, lass. Said contract was run for one month by a sub contractor. who then suspended, and for ten or
 more days we had no mail at all Then the mail came through by an other aud different route altogether, and has so continued up to the pres ent time. Tue route as now run IS via Picket Post and Silver King bv wagon road, and thence by trail for th;rty-hye miles by jackasSes. over the most difficult mountain passes in fhe Territory Of Nizona Mail mat ter eoming to hand broken open and in pieces, aad wet when the weather Is stormy We further respectfully represent that the route 40, ,1594 as contracted for between Florence aud Globe, via Riverside. is not travelled upon at ali by the mail. winch route is by a good wagon road. over which vehicles can travel with ease and SC curity and assuring the transmission of the mails aud Ezail matter in se- cure condition. We further respect I fully represent that we believe that this change has been brought about for the benefit of the contractor to the detriment of the citizens of this community. and in direct giolatioa Of the contract entered into with said contractor. Ne would further iu- qaire if the contractors interest is 10 be consulted at the expense Of ail the community and to the injury of the service.
 Another petition, numerously sign ed, has been forwarded to the de- pertinent, asking that the servee be from tri-woekly to daily and tune shortened from thirty eigFt to twenty four hours on the route complained of in the above petition.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

The Tucson Citizen is Of the opinion that Governor Fremonps message. ID reference to the man agement of the Ind.ahs, if canning from an unoficial stranger would be regarded as lmPulent When the message is received we will read it With view of learning how little bis exceileney knows of what Is best con cerning the Indians. We have else where learned that tae Governor is pregnant with future otate-doubt- less wants to be a U. s. Senator.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

The stockholders of she Wana Whata Mining company-location of mine, Pioneer District. this conn ty-met iu San Francisco. on the 2d instant, and elected as board Of directors, ". P. Harrington, B. " Connolly, I. \. Thorne. P. Connol- Y, Geo. P Dalton. c. Hildebraudt and M. Hora, who subsequently elected W. P. Harrington. President, and L \. Thorne, Secretary.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

riel as Stamford, Ky. to the widow
 of the late Coioue Gordon Granger.
 had airealy sife and two clal.lrrn living in s4lasgos. Scotland Upan bgsng informed oE lhc charge by an
 officer ef the army stsfIonei here
 Blur indignantly denied i,s truth. l. seens however that prior acton had
 been taken in che matter. for q leave fof absence had been telegraphed him
 from Washington 10 ahich place he started on last Saturday. The sp- parently most rehabie statement of the affair we have seen says that
 few days ago the D. s. Consul Ut Glasgow, Scotland. came to Wash lngt0n and madc 3 statement in be- balf of Mrs. Thomas Blair Nichols, of Glasgow, that she was the lawful wife of Captaln Thomas Blalr hich- ols. alias Blair of the 10th D s. h. fsiary. and had children by hnn i; that aboat year ago be visited her and handed her what Dnrported to be has resignation accepted by the War Departnens. This acceptance the consul brought vlth him. and t, of course, proved bogus Blair never havlng resigned, of course the ac- ceptance was spurious. William II Vanderbilt. of New York, a warm persona. friend of the late Colonel 6ranger's widow. having been in- formed of the charge made by the cousal Ielegraphei her Prepare for unpleasant news, " and on the follow
 ng day the fuiI particulars of the charge. She replied in effect that she knew sosnethIag of the compli cation. but having every confidence in Blair would remain with him. She in company with one of her children and BIair left for Washington en Saturday last. l. remains te be seen. what the outcome of rhis affair will be. IF, as it is claimed by Captain Blair, and his friends. tbis is an as- tempt by the women from Glasgow to levy blackmall uponhim we sheer ly hope he may be in a position to. prove hts innocence Of the damaging charges without delay.
 h the meantime it is but just. as Captmn Blalr has during his long residence here conducted hlmsels ln aa every way honorable manner, that the public should suspend it's juIg- menl until the truth IS established. In either event whether the charge be true or false the lady in the case should have consideration shown her and no nuknd remarks should be made
 Mrs. Granger. has been, since lhe death of her husband, employed iu the Qaartermasre. Generals office 1t a salary Of Sl00 a month. She has also been in receipt of S20 per month pension money. and when Commodore Vanderbilt died, he gave her S20 900, all of ghich has placed her ln circumstances far above want. She Is still young and suitOrs for her hand have been numerous When Granger died. he was colonel of tbe Fifteenth Unlted States infantry. and Capt. Thomas Blair laid ssege to the young widows heart and succeeded in winning her affections. and some four or five months q go they were mar ried Previous to this. however, Capt. Biair obtaned q leave of absence 10 l visit Scotland on private business. and it was on bis return that Mrs, Granger gave up her clerkship, left Washington aud went to Kentucky l to perfect the brldal arrangements agreed upon by herself and the Captain.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17
cAPrATN rmoNAN naAEn.


 The following from the Santa Fe, \. M.. Rocky Mountain Sentinel, of lst inst, is peus to tue Intimate ae- quainsances Of Captain Blair, and will not be received IS accepted truth until the charge has been clearly es- tablished by lndubita5Ie proof. There are two sides % story. We have known Captain Blair intimately and, as we believe, well for several years. and cannot give credencs to the story of bis in6delity until better advsed. We have seen and read letters 10 the Captain from his brOtker, an Eplsco- pal minister, and do not remember that they were sigaed Nichols, and believe if they had been Hs sould have enquired Khy fl vas that he apd brother were known by different namee
 Quite s ripple of exeitemeut has been created both ln army circles and ia society here turing the past week Ry rulh0F 10 the efecf that fisc R.sil known Captain aemas Blair. l5sh| Infantry vhD il0i long ego was mar
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

4 Seymow Ind. man picked up a stick of cordpood sho other night sad chased s eat scross the back yard. He didn't catch the eat. but he caught tbe elolhes-line with bis teeth, and nos when De sinlles the corners of hia mouth pass each other st the pack of bis heek
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

We learn from the Silver City \. M Silver Record that Sasn. Lyons. of Fort Cummings, \. M, has dis covered gold-bearing quartz Tn the Cock mountains near his place. The editor Of the Record also says Mir. Lyons exhibited good specimens of silver and copper ore found in the same vicinity. The gold quartz Is reported rich.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

lon she l9th of Nnvember takcr
 from a large ledge and representing
 some suo aud a half feel of the
 ledge, realized g. 502 per toa. shs
 balance oF this leige avcrnges abuul
 s400 10 tho ton. Ths company
 have d cluster of eight minsa. One mil completed and paid for is nov steadily crushing ore. The first monthly dividend Of che company is expected Jasnary 1 1879
 No. 22 Antor House. New York is advertised in the Record as H G. Blxby's office. and, therefore. it is aot surprising that such information as is contained in the above should be obtained there. for thereason that Bixby is an original owner and manip- alasor Of tue Isabella stock 'Tls true, shs company own 's cluster of eight mines. r Their value is yet to be sscertained-three probably will pan out when sunk upon. The expected January diplde.d is in. definitely postponed. The msll nos completed and paid for, we are cresh bly, informed. does not belong to the Isabella company The Haskins company claim t. and are ready to transfer It to the Isabella company whenever the latter company pays the price
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

Three years ago but three news papers were published in Arizona, now there are ten, two of which are Spanish.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

The number of mics of railroad Constructed in the United States last year vas , ,6S8-exceeding any pre- vious year slnce 1873. Minnesota. Iowa, Missouri. Colorado and Kan SIS made tLe greatest progress ia railroad building.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

He have received the first number Of the Silver Recsrd. published aa Silver City, \. II by Il. W Sherry. Sherry IS an old-time printer, and wili undoubtedly make the Record a good paper Thirt, Four is the name of a paper recently started aE Las Cruces. \. M.. by Newman { Arnold It is democratic in politics
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17
CoIlingnood

Ne understand proceedings have been commenced before tue Supreme Court. nos in session at Prescott. to. set aside the action of the supergis9rs.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

The Tucson Star reports the prob able removal of Black t cOsgrove's saw and blaming null from Grant county. \. M.. 10 that place.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

Wm. Mao,lg. the hrst white enid born in Cincinnati. d.ed in that csty oil the 20th ut.
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17

The following are the names of the bondsmep, and the amount each qualified in, given by Leyi RuggIes as treasurer of PinaI county, and re- jected by supervisors Mason and
Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17
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 TERAS or .SuBSGRIP TO 3--0 0ae Iear, Fosr 3oIlafs Sir Aoaeas, 1irc Doiisrf ead Ffffg Csast. 7Ayee Ecntts, Gag l}ak- isr and fss Csafs-snearsabsy sn da- SaBes.
 EdrES 0fs dDgsR T,fSTVS gipsn uPea ap- JOB PRTFTIAG foac Fremgiig daa as ssa sozrkis Py=css A8drets,
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Arizona silver belt., 1879-01-17
The followLng fron lhe Ner York ]

The following from the New York Mining Record is d sumner to per- sons here who know the facts
 During thepAst few daya num- ber of letters and telegrams have : been received at No. 2 Astor House,
 Arizona Mining Bureau " stating khe successful working of she lsabella Nkl aEd Mining Compeny's elalm mar Globe City, Pinal county, Ari- zona. The ores are described az yeTy rich and abundant; yielding uu- der the assays of experfs from $500 fo S3000 per ton. 0ae assay iuade