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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Incidents of the Train Robbery

William Z. Kelly, conductor of
the two slecping-cars, gave us an
amusing account of the train robbery
last week. When the firing first
commenced he thought a row was in
progress between some of the citizens
of Glendale, and started to 90 through
the train but he had hardly entered
the coach next ahead of his forward
sleeper before the real situation be-
came apparent to him. He returned
to the rear end OF the train, and, Dor
rowing a pistol from Il passenger,
made up his mind to defend his two
slecping-cars if the robbers under
took to modest any of his passengers.
His porter, whose nam: is Allen arm
ed with q liatchGt, took a position
with him st the door. But the pas
sengers were not molested by the
highwaymen. Mr.. Kelley says the
scene in the sleeping cars beggarS
description. The passengers had an
idea that robbers were firing into the
cars. Some crOuched between the
seats, while others sprawled upon
the floor. One woman, calmer than
the rest, stuffed her gold watch and
a roll of greenbacks into the knot Of
hair on her head. Another woman
removed her shoe and crammcd the
toe of it full of bills. 4 thoughtful
male passenger lifted the lid Off the
ice-water cooler and dropped his gold
watch and chain into it. He had 4
great amount of fun fishing his jewel
out Of the cooler after the rob-
hers had departed. A few ladies
nearly tainted from fright, but the
majority of them behaved, as the
military reports say, with a ''gal-an-
try and courage unsurpassed" Mr..
Kelly thinks the robbers were careful
not to shoot any one, though they
made n tremendous show of hostili-
ties, their object being to intimidate
the trainmen and passengers. He
corroborates the statement made by
others that obstruction had been
placed upon the track to derail the
train in case the engineer should sus-
pect anything and disregard the
green-light signal.
Mrs. Frank Hall, wife CT the ex-
Secretary of Colorado, and Mrs.
James Matthews, of independence,
Mo-, were among the ladies who
shared the fright, fear, and excite
ment of the adventure st Glendale.
The conductor of the sleeping cars
declares however, that these two la
dies exhibited a calmness which was
hardly to be expected under such
unusual circumstances.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
L Wish Everybody to Know.

Rev. George HI. Thayer, an old
citizen of this vicinity known to we
ry one as Il most influential citizen,
and Christian Minister Of the NJ. E.
Church just this moment stopped in
Jul store to say; 81 wish everybody
to know that 1 consider that's both my
self and wife owe our lives to, Shi-
loh's Consumption Cure. 1t is hay
ing a tremendous sale over our coun-
tiers and is giving perfect satisfaction
in all cases of Lung Diseases, such as
nothing else has done. Bourbon,
Ind, May 10, '78. Drs. Matchett q
France. Sold by, J. McDesrman
druggist,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
FROM COLORADO.
SILyERToN, Coll, Get. 8, 1879.

SILvERToN, CoL., Get. 8, 1879.
EDITOR LEDGER-Dear Sir: We are
now in the midst of an excitement,
caused by the Indian news, which
reaches us hourly runners are COM
ing in from all directions and the
excitement increases with each new
arrival. One in from the South
yesterday, bearing letters from the
post master at Animas City, states
that on the day previous the agent
at the Las Pinos, agency, was notifi-
ed to leave as they intended to start
had just come into the Indian camp,
supposed to bear dispatches from
their northern allies, ON White River
(the account of whose proceedings
you have doubtless read in the pub
lie prints) They proceeded to have a
war dance Immediately. Being only
sixteen guns in Animas City, word
was sent Immediately to this place
forty miles distant) for assistance.
Twelve men left last night, and a few
more this morning. This section is
nearly bare of arms and ammunition
and in no condition to make o sue
cessful defence against any armed at
ldCh. ihC "oI1Cu dutt are
being all brought in from the out
lying settlements, and the ranches
are all being deserted. The convey
ances east from here are all crowded
with parties escaping from the from
tier. Rico, thirty-five miles south
west of this, is in the most exposed
position, being west of the range,
and on the main travelled trail be-
tween the UncOmpargre and Las
Pinos reservations. The presumption
is, that should the troops drive the
Northern Ipdians down South, the
place will be attacked on both sides,
and probably captured. Parties
left here yesterday to alarm the
camp. There is probably about five
hundred men in the place and vicini-
ty, but like all the rest of this Sec
ton, poorly provided with arms.
We have no means of communica-
ton, to different points, only by rum
ners, and consequently information
comes in slowly. The telegraph
poles are nearly all in place between
this and AlamOSa by the way of
Lake City, but no wires stretched.
Information from Ouray, states
that they have the Canyon below the
town, fortified and volunteers from
Lake, are assisting to defend if at
tackled. That place is distant from
here just twenty miles. Lake City
is well provided with arms and am
mGnition. Our old camp, Ophir, is
nearly deserted, being not to exceed
one dozen men in and around it, and
only a portion armed. Parties hav-
ing business in Rico travel only in
bands and well armed. Packers
from this on will not take freight,
unless provided with all armed es-
cort. The whole community is
ablaze and nothing talked of but
"Iniuns." Unless we are attacked
from the South, we do not antici.
pate any trouble at this point, as we
do not expect them to cross the di.
vide from the west. We are situate
about sixty miles north from the
Las PinOs reservation, but ! under.
stand they can muster only about
$50 warriors, unless reinforced by
the Mahaves or Apachcs, south and
west of their reservation You can
say 10 the boys who understand its
significance, "Things look rather
dustV.H Yours, q. III. II,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
THE SCIENTIST ABROAD.
Prof. L.. R. Paige, the Scientist
of the Chicago "Times."
Lectures i'm Mexico Oct. FL.

The interest heretofore manifested
by the scientific world in the Times
exploring expedition last summer to
the great Mauvaises Terres of the
West. under the leadership of Prof.
Z. r. Paige, has led to partial ar
engagements for a more extended ex-
petition during the ensuing season,
under the same auspices. 1t is now
probable that Prof. Paige will leave
America about the 1st of April next,
on q tour Of scientific observation
around the world, visiting the nrinci-
pal academies and colleges Of science,
museums and historical collections,
and reporting to the Times" what
ever may be found of practical, popu-
lar interest to the present age, clos
ing the expedition by visiting South
and Central Africa, and examining
the geology, zoology, paleontology
of the wilds passed owe by Living
stone, Baker and Stanley. The
wealth of the fields to be visited, the
competency of Prof. Paige, and the
popular character of his reports of
discoveries in the east, are assuran-
ces of very interesting correspon-
dence from the prospective expedi-
ton. The public will be informed
concerning the expedition as it shall
further be developed.
The Kansas City Times man called
upon Mr. Paige last week, and re-
ceived the response to his card-''to
come up" Mr.. Paige is not the
ideal of q scientific man entirely.
His hands and face were clean, his
clothes fitted as well as other peoples,
and he is not an old, dried-up fossil,
but wears the flush and vigor of 40
years and upon his clear cut fea-
lures carries the undoubted stamp of
determination, that fits him for hard
ship privation, while the clear eye,
and large square forehead give evil
dence of intelligence to grasp all that
passes of interest.
RepOrter--Do you visit our city
for the purpose of lecturing?
Mr.. Paige-No; l am on my way
to Clinton, Mexico and Boonville, of
your State, to lecture, and only stop
ped here for a day or two to look
over the. hills upon which your city
is built, and speculate upon the great
forces that contributed to form the
valley of the Missouri.
Reporter-Have you seer much of
our city?
Mr.. Paige-Nothing except that
portion of it which clings to my
boots, but 1 had a good look at the
formation Of the valley of your river.
Reporter believe you were in
what you call the factory last sum-
mer?
Mr.. Paige-Yes, l was in the Bad
Lands and found many wonderful
relics, sorne Of which | will show you
if you do not ask me to talk any
more tonight.
The Professor then exhibited some
teeth and yertebra of animals that
lived before the ice age when Good
night was said to be perhaps the most
noted scientist on this continent, and
the Times wended its way ofticeward
dreaming of the cold that has passed
away only to return again and freeze
US all out ''In the sweet bye and
bye"
Our citizens should not fail to hear
Paige when in Mexico, Oct. 21st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
L.. n. RASS--TWO CATS.


EDITOR LEDGER.-Dear Sir: The
two cats referred to in my article in
the Daily, are two men in this city
who are trying to submerge the
Workingmens Association into the
greenback pot. One of them never
could work-the other never would.
Good enough men for their place per-
haps, but you never can tell where
their place is, for they never stand
long enough in one place for you to
locate them-politically, at least.
Guess for yourself who they are. The
Workingmens Association is for
working men and not political tricks
tiers. l.. n. Bass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
MARRIED.

BY Rev. DIR. Grasty, in Mexico,
Mo-, October 9th, 1879, at the resi-
dence of the. BRIDES parents, MIR.
John Frank Fisher, of Fulton, Mo-, to
Miss Hattie E. Alcorn, of Mexico.
On Oct. 18th, by Ed. w. II. Wig
CLINTON, MI. J. S. James of Boone coun-
ty, and Miss Clara b. Shien of Au-
drain county.
AT LAGRANGE, Mo. on Oct. 9th, 1879,
by the Rev. Cook, President of La
Grange College, MI. Richard Graham
and Miss Florence Carson, both of
this city.
"No cards"---plenty of cake. We
trust, as one, their happiness will be
infinitely greater than when they
were two. We wish the happy couple
a long and joyous lite, for truly they
deserve if.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

The lovers of good theatricals-
dramatic and comic, now have a good
chance to enjoy themselves. The
Mitchells, the best dramatic compa-
ny ever III Mexico, is playing at the
opera house and will remain till sat
urday night. The plays already
given have been most satisfactorily
received. Mile Willard, the lead
ing character, IS the finest actress
ever in Mexico and is truly called
the star of the west. Don't fail to
hear the Mitchells.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
AGENTS



By MATHEW HALE SMITH, "Burleigh.'
wish to know-How fortunes are
made and lost In q day; how shrewd men
are ruined in Wall Street; how ''country-
- men" are swi ndled by shsrpers; how
and merchants are b~lackmailed; how
Vanderbilt made eighty millions of dollars;
how gambling houses and lotteries are conduct
ed; how 10 make and spend money in New York;
how millions are fed daily; how the rich and
poor live.
Read and learn about New York bankers,
merchants; brokers, gift swiEdiers, gamblers,
Bowery Tonbs, elevated railroads, Brooklyn
bridge, Central Park, with biographical sketch
es of A; It. Stewart, James Gordon Bennett,
Robert Bonner, the Astors, Vanderbilt, Drew,
Greeley, Beecher, Talmnge aud his Tabernacle,
Fisk, j. Gould and many others. In short all
about the wealth and poverty, the mysteries
and miseries of New York. Complete mirror of
the Metropolis as it Is to-day.
Over 300 actavo pages, with full-pags engrav-
mgs. Now is the time for energetic men and
women to make money. Agents are averaging
from 40 10 90 orders per week. For the address
The j. b. RuHR PUBLISHING Co.,
HARTFORD, CONN, or CHICAGO, I'LL.
% 4-w,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

The &, & A. r. Il. from Mexico is
doing a good local passenger traffic.
The conductors all have their head
quarters at Mexico, I very much
liked by our citizens, and it is a
pleasure to travel with them. The
brakemen too, are notIceabley polite
and accommodating-except Jimmie
Green, who don't know any better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

When we say we believe, we have
evidence to prove that Shiloh's Com
sumption Cure is decidedly the best
Lung Medicine made, inasmnch as Il
will cure a common or Chronic Cough
In n half the time and relieve Astl-
ma, Bronchitis, Whooping Co6gh,
Group, and show mor cases OF Con-
sumption cured than all others. 1t
win cure where they fail, it is pleas
ant to take, harmless to the young
es.. child and NO guarantee what We
sav. Price 10 cts. 80 cts. and ~.
II vonr Lungs ere sore, Chest or
RacE lame use Shiloh's Porous Pias-
tar. Sold by DIR. ]. McDearmans
druggist. cow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

The oranges have proved a great
benefit to the farmer. An effort will
be made next year to smuggle poll
tics into the grange. We don't think
the politicians will succeed in their
~endeavors if they do, the usefulness
of the grange will be a Thing of the
past. Farmers, bear this in mind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
&. X A. ALWAYS VII PIT.
Where Is Our Governors

AS soon as the officers Of the G. &
A. r. r. heard of the express rob-
berry on their road, they offered q
large reward for the robbers. Whose
reputation is the most at stake, that
of a railroad or of the great State of
Missouri ? Where was our Governor
that q handsome reward was not Of
fered at once for the burglars ?
What is the use OF having a Board of
Immigration when we have a Gov
ernor who is slow at such a time as
this? Such negligence is what hurts
our State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

JIMMIE GREEN. - Jimmie Green,
brakeman on the G. & A. passenger
train, is sleek and smart. He thinks
he owns the railroad. Ask his royal
'snibs'' 'wLen the train leaves" and
he will say, ''when we get ready" Or
''by st. Louis time" He thinks he
is cute, and never has q polite or
civil word for any one. Such men
are no good to the road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

STRICTLY PuRE.-It is we'll known
that while DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powder has been made for many
years without reducing its standard of
perfect purity, there is not another
baking powder in the market that can
stand the test of purity. Chemists
and physicians ase DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder in their own families
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

l propose to advertise the lands lef
for sale or trade with me, by circular
and advertisement in all the leading
papers in the north, east and south,
and all parties sending me full des-
cription Of lands and prices will get
the benefit OF such advertisement this
fall. No charges unless sale or trade
is made satisfactory to II
G. w. Baker, Real Estate Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

IL you desire to trade Or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or
adjoining counties, send description
with lowest cash price to G. W. Ba-
ker, Real Estate, Loan and General
Insurance agent. Office over New
Savings Bank Building, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

CHURCH MUsIc.-The finest music
provided by any church in the country
Is to be heard on Sunday and holt
days at st. Francis Xaviers' i'm New
York. Its organ and its choir are
alike famous, and its services are
crowded by both the religious and the
critical. The credit of this superb
prominence belongs to the orgaEist,
Professor VIM. Berge, music doctor,
who but a little while ago, ruptured
an artery in his arm and had to aban-
don his profession until cured by
Giles Liniment Iodide Ammonia.
Giles Pills cures dyspepsia. Sold
by all druggists. Send for pamphlet.
DIR. GILES,
120 west Broadway, n. Z,
Trial Sue 20 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

All the teachers in the public sehoo!
were in st. Louis last week With Prof.
Blanton. They visited the St. Louis
public schools. Our teachers want to
know and teach everything that is
profitable to the rising generation.
Prof. Hamill and the Louisiana public
school teachers we're also down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chapped hands, chill
b.ains, corns, and all kinds of skin
eruptions. This salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price 20
cents per box. For sale by r.
Scharlach, Ringo building, Mexico,
Mo. Z 1-y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
THE CHEAPEST Music HOUSE

THE CHEAPEST Music House IN
AMERicA.-Will Thompson, Author
of Drifting with the Tide" and other
famous songs, will select $500 worth
of new and popular Sheet Music from
our large stock, and send to any
address, on receipt of $l.00. This is
the best chance ever offered; first
class Sheet Music at one-third the
regular price. State whether you
want Vocal or Instrumental Music.
Send orders to w. L. Thompson & Co.
East LIVERPOOL, OHIO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

Father O'Leary and Col. Switzler
of Columbia, are having q spirited
discussion in the Columbia Statesman.
Switzler is not very choice in his Ian
guage when he attacks a minister of
the u0sDal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

Mr.. w. L. Gary and wife, of Col
umbia, South Carolina, are in Mexico
visiting Mrs. Gary's sisters, Mrs.
Rutledge and Cardwell, of this city.
Mr.. Gary has been in the dry goods
business In Columbia for Is years
and is thinking of coming to Mexico.
He is a good business man and We
would be glad to have him come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Bass. and the workineu,,en.

l.. N. Bass says he left the Work
ingmens organization in this city be-
cause NJ. Y. Duncan and Silas Will
son were trying to make greenbackers
out of the workingmen, etc. The
Workingmen say they expelled Bass
for good We know nothing
of the facts in the case, but we know
some workingmen that Duncan, Will
son & Co., can't turn into green
hackers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

As the LEDGER stated sometime
since, j. Sontag will again go into
business in Mexico. This time In
John Steele's new building. Sontag
is one of our best business men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
ReInOyalt

j. NJ. Coons & Son, have removed
their stock Of dry goods, etc., three
doors north, to the room formerly oc-
cupied by G. D.. Ferris. They will
remain here about a month, when
they will remove to their elegant new
building on north side of square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

Honesty is the best policy in medi-
cine as well as in other things. Ayers
Sarsaparilla is a genuine preparation
of that unequalled spring medicine
and blood purifier, decidedly superior
to the poor limitations heretofore in
the market. Trial proves it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Circuit Court.

gree.
State VS. Simpson, Recog. forfeited, Scire
State vs. Hartley, continued End Tuesday
Dec. next.
State vs. Reavis, ct al, continued, recog-
niZance renewed.
State VS. Filkins, submitted agreed state
ment of facts.
State vs. Harrison, continued generally.
Betts VS. Humphrey, report referee filed.
Dawson VS. St. l., X. C & N, bill OF ex-
ception filed.
Luckie VS.. &. & A. R R. Co, bill Of ex-
ception filed.
Sims vs. Pearson, motion for new trial over
ruled.
Mitchell vs. St. l. X. G. & D., answer filed.
Coil vs.. st. L.. X. c. & N, answer filed.
Russell VS. st. L. K. C. s. n, judgment
by consent for plaintiff $50.
C~oatsworth vs. Wright, ct al, reply filed.
Benton VS. C. & A. r. r. Co., answer to
amendment, pe,itioned filed.
State VS. Gray, leave to answer Scire
Facias.
State VS. Timothy Reep, assault and bat
terry, plead guilty, fine 81 costs vs. defendant
and securities.
State VS. Mallory, continued generally, re-
cognizance renewed $500.
State VS. Eubanks, mol pros.
City of Mexico VS. Sharlach, ct al, %contin-
ued.
City of Mexico VS. Sharlach, continued.
City of Mexico VS. Manville, continued.
State vs. Wells, assault with intent to kill,
recognizance forfeited, Scire Facias.
State IS Mems, leaxe to answer to Scire
Facias.
State VS. VIM. Gay, plead guilty. nominal
punishment.
State vs. Weir, continued, recognizance
renewed, $500.
Mcleod VS. G.. Il A. Railroad Co, answer
to amendment, petition filed.
Smith VS. Nickson, answer filed.
Indictments returned by grand jury en-
dorsed true bills. Enoch ~liooton, Foreman.
State vs. John Carter, assault with inteAt
to kill, MAIN and distigure.
S,o,. .. wm Cav netit larceny.
State VS. Reilly, verdict for defendant, in
dic,mcnt No.
State " Filkins. verdict for plaintiff, $50.
Nohrnharo va passwater. final decree for
nIoiutitr
Henderson vs. Jefiries, ct al, final decree
for plsintitf.
Hearst. ct nj, VS. Gleason. Judgment,
S41j.5G.
Craddock vs. Bishop. judgment, SZ3l.oi
Cochran .. Cochran decrse of divorce.
rartnr :. C,r,or docrae If ivorce.
ILL -, / An. Rv. Judgment
h. ,,osert S7oooo stav Of execution, sixty
dave
uo,nn .t -, Va Glossan. INDICTMENT,
S7o eo
,.r.,e,d OK Railroad Co.. non
~,
uTuor ;o,or,oo,.ory INDIGNANT
pn,tl. - G,lI,w,v .t n. same,
ru,bhurn - Ueckart. same.
Ms, - Acton Of al motion for new trial
s,.t,;noI
vi ,Io,,., - sniff
cc ,;,,,.,l dor c,s.s
M -. u~nmnlrar q & Railroad
- .I,.. -. an
n;@-.. N,,aa1l oo,tin,ol coror.ur
TIaa. W., di.o,;s.o3 hr niai,,;tF
It'll u,-,uL. cor,;ru.d g, defendant,
T-,,mw
d., ..,.u.l
Norr.uond ~ White verdict r,r defend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
KILGORE SENTENCED
10 be Hung Till Dead, Dead!
GOD HAVE MERCY ON HIS
SOUL.
FIRST NAN EVER SENTENCED
TO BE HUNG IN AuDRAIN
COUNTY.
j. McD. TRIMBLE A TERROR TO
CRIMINALS.

Last Tuesday, Walker Kllgore VIZ
sentenced to be hung on the 9Th df,1l
of December. Kilgore is the ftp
man ever sentenced to be hung in tls
county. His council worked hard in
his defense. His motion for n new
trial was argued at length, but awaited
nothing. His case will be appealed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

NJ. Y. Duncan is sorry he did not
remain in the Democratic party. but
it did seem so hard that he could not
get an Office of any kind at all. He
committed suicide to save himself
from another slaughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Examination Of Teachers

Regular examinations the first Sat
urday in each month. All wishing
certificates must attend these examin-
atoms, as certificates will not be is
sued at any other time.
GEo. ID. BowMAN,
l9-tf. County Commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

Last Thursday night Sheriff Glas-
was telegraphed from the west
by Conductor Paine to meet him at
the depot here and arrest a man who
was thought to be in the train rob-
berry. Glascock was promptly on
hand, arrested and searched his man,
but failed to find anything susplc.
ions
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Mrs. j. vi.
LADIES PHYSICIAN.

Midwifery and womb diseases made
a specially Consultation in regard
to chronic diseases Of women and
children free Of charge. Office and
residence first house north of the Old
Catholic Church, Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

Our books are open to the perusal
of our advertisers /; come and examine
them. Look at the immense edition
we work off each week, and tell US
If we have not twice as many city and
county subscribers as any other
paper in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Train Robbers Cautured.

Three of the train robbers have
been captured-two at Holden, Mo-,
and N at Lexington, Mo. 1t ap-
pears that jesse James and Jack
Bishop lead the brigands, who were
Clay county boys DESTROYS of keeping
up the reputation of the Younger
and james boys.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

We give Bob White, of the Mexico
LEDGER, credit for making a new de-
parture in the language used in de-
scribing 3 fire. 1.-The fire 6end'' is
called ''the red ragisher. Column
bla Sentinel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

IT Is A FACr.-It is q fact that DR..
Prices Special Flavoring Extracts of
Lemon, Vanilla, Orange, Rose.
Nectarine, Almond, ETC., are the
finest favors for cakes, buildings, ices,
creams and pastry, that can be made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16

Hicks, Faucet and Jake Muldrow,
all colored, and ''Short-and- Dirty
a white girl, were indicted by the
grand jury, last week, for murder in
the first degree, tor killing Inflow.
They are now in jail.