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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Glasgow, Gay and Festive.

Last Friday we had the pleasure
of attending the grand bridge cele-
bration, at Glasgow, Mo. Before the
sun had risen the streets of Glasgow
swarmed with pleasure seekers, and
by noon thousands were in the city,
and on the picnic grounds. Excur-
sion trains and pleasure boats with
brass bands and crowds of men, wo-
men and children almost momentari-
ly swelled the crowd till by noon
there were more people in Glasgow
than there we're ever before in How
ard county, at one time. The pre-
parations for dinner were equal to
the occasion f; about SO long tables
we're heavily frelghted with the luxu-
ries of Howard county and after the
multitude had been fed, more than
twelve baskets full were left. The
directors and officers of the road
were present. Rev. Pope Yeaman,
the speaker of the day, delivered a
most able address, which was follow
ed by several shorter, but not less
pointed talks. At night the young
people enjoyed an all night excur-
sion and dance on the steamer "Belle
of st. LOUIS The Glasgow bridge
is a beautiful piece of mechanism, and
is as substantial as the rock of Glib
%raltar, every pier resting on q solid
foundation, and the superstructure
bcing built entirely of heavy steel,
every pier of which will bend double
without breaking. 1t consists of five
spans, each 314 3-4 feet in length,
the entire S,577 1-3 feet, aud is the
only all steel bridge in the United
States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Programme

Of the Teachers Institute, to be
held in Mexico on Friday evening
and Saturday, June 18th, and 14th
FRIDAy EVENING SESSION.
500 p. m. Prayer-Rev. DIR. See
ley.
Dramatic rcaaing-Miss G.. D.
Bennett, of Louisiana, Mo.
8:30-The responsibilities of the
teacher in the formation of the pu-
pills character-Prof. M. S. Good
man, of GAINESVILLE, Mo-.
Discussion-Prof. A. w. Terrill
and Geo. D. Bowman.
9:15-Query Box-questions read
by j. P. Blanton.
acknowledgements.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION.
1000 a. m.-Mlscellaneous business.
10:30-Public School Libraries,
paper-Mrs. M. E. Sisson, of Lou
isiana, Mo.
Discussion-W. r. Dudley and N,
E. Jones.
11:00--Should we have a County
Superintendency-Prof. Higgins. Of
Pike county, Illinois.
Discussion-G. E. Pool, J.. Med
Trimble, Judge W. o. Forrist and
L. b. Buckner.
12-Adjournment.
AFTERNOON EssIoN.
200 p. m--Should drawing be
taught in the public schools?-Mrs
X. S. Cough, of Louisiana, Mo.
Discussion-F. G.. Cake, of Pike
county, Mo, and Miss Kate Wilder
of Hardin College.
2:20-Compulsory Education-by
Prof. j. S. Nelson, of Louisiana, Mo
Discussien---J. Frank Freeman, 5
I. Davis, ". W. Fry, and Geo. B
Macfarlane.s
3:00-Primary Teaching-Mrs. c
n. Hoss, of Louisiana, Mo.
Discussion-Miss Annie Haffard
and Chas. Craig.
3:30-Changing teachers-Prof. j
j. Buchanan, of GAINESVILLE, Mo.
Discussion-H. A. Gass and Bool
Keeton.
400 -Progress-Prof. II. M. Ham
i'll, of Louisiana, Mo.
4:30-Should the Bible be laugh
in the public schools?-Rev. n. S
Johnston.
Discussion-EIder j. A. Brooks
Rev. L j. Gooch, DR.. j. S. .Grast.
ard Rev. j. G.. Maple.
Ventilation OF school buildings
NJ. r. Bowman.
Discussion-Drs. Macfarlane an
French.
Adjournment.
EVENING SESSION.
Prayer--by DR.. T. s Grasty.
S:00--Dramatic Reading-Prot
Higgins, of Jacksonville, Ills.
Address-Prof. j. p. Blanton, sub
jet
Reading---Miss G. D. Bennett.
The exercises will be varied b,
music.
J. I'll. MYERS,
A. w. TERRILL.
GEO. D.. BOWMAN,
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Pottery.

At J. F. Llewellyn's we notice
some pottery ware made from Audrain
clay from Sidney Hills farm, about
four miles north of Mexico. The
ware was made by o. E, Andrews. OF
Perry, Rails county. Andrews says
the clay is undoubtedly the finest
he ever saw. The samples at least
speak for themselves and r perfect
For $1,000 a pottery could be estab.
lished in this county that would pay
$50 a week if the ware could be sold,
about which there would be nc
trouble.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
agent.

JudgdBuckner has introduced a
bill into he House of Representa-
tives prohibiting national banks from
receivinaor allowing interest on de-
posts mile by any other national
banking asociation, bank or corpora
ton or b-partnership engaged in
the bankig n exchange business.
And also lne for removing the tax
on matchd, wax lights, &C., and
substituting therefor a tax of one
tenth of ole per cent. or all sales of
national, Itate, territorial, county,
township b city bonds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Judge Buckner has introduced a
bill in the house for the repeal of the
tax on friction matches, wax tapers
and cigar lights, the annual income
from which amounts to about o mil
lion and a half dollars. He propo-
SEES to provide for this revenue and
some twenty-four millions besides by
placing q tax of one-tenth of one per
csas npon the sales of all corpora
ts5H sks aud bonds. Of whatever
description, to be assessed and col
leesed at specified times by the dis
trfcs COLLECTORS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Bottom Reached--Future Pros.
pects.

We learn from Judge J. p. Clark,
our Oldest and most experienced real
estate agent, that be believes the fu-
tare more hopeful, and that conf
dence in real estate is being restored,
that the near future will insure more
activity in real estate, though prices
may not make the desired point of
the present owners. His firm is now
~perfecting arrangements for adver-
Using extensively throughout the
middle, eastern and northern states.
Thierpi for advertising will embrace
exact and comprehensive statements
of the nature of our soil, climate,
productions, educational and railroad
advantages. Confidently BELIEVING
that when intelligent persons of the
densely populated states shall appre-
ciate our good and eligibly located
farming lands, consider the advanta-
ges of low prices, nearness to mar
ket, and the very f~iatteriag financial
condition of our county, that no adj
ditional argument will be needed to
induce hem to locate and make their
future homes with US. Now, persons
in this and adjoining counties having
lands forsale and wishing to place them
favorably before those seeking homes
in the west, will do well to consult
the esterprising firm of j. 7. Clark 6
Son, and avail themselves of the il
experience and well matursd plans.
The Jesuit must prove beneficial to
the landowners of this part of our
0rpal State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

this work is accomplished. Yet, /
also hope that when I depart there
viii be men left to carry it forward.
IApplause.
After announcing that the execu-
tive committee had an excellent pro-
gramme for next Monday night, the
president, Rev. John A. Brooks, said
judging from the current of to-night's
debate, our temperance laws cannot
be enforced. If that shall prove to
be the case, then there is plenty of
work to be done and here is the place
to do it. Let us nerve ourselves up
then. Let us gather strength by
supporting and relying, the one upon
the other, and attending our meetings
in force. Mr.. Brooks then called at
tention TO the remark of a Murphy
heard on the street: That man had
said he would be obliged to have re-
course to beer as a medical stimu-
lent. When 1 hear a man say that, 1
think he is falling and will fall. Hot
weather is at hand and temptation
will be increased, but my young
friends, don't take to beer. With
that will come lost honor, degrade
ton and disgrace. God helping, /
will not take beer or whiskey unless
in severe sickness and then it will
have to be poured down my throat
by others. Sink or swim, 7 am de-
termined on my course and will pur-
sue it with zeal. Beer is intoxicat-
ing. 1t will not DO 10 dicker, hest
tate on debate about that. Wine, as
medicine, is dangerous too, and i
warn my young friends to be beware
CT that too. When / took the pledge
l thought in my soul it included beer
and wine, and I supposed all that
took it thought so too. l have diff
fered with some as to how these
meetings should be conducted and
therefore am regarded as an extrem'
list. / think we ought to resort 10
both moral and legal means to arrest
intemperance, and / rejoice that Mr.
Wheat has tonight assumed such {
position. The time will come wher
all will realize that that is the RICH
way, but if this issue is not made as
1 desire to make it, there is still room
for work. Our opponents are a
work, hard at work, in the council
tonight, and they will continue te
work, because it pays. If anything
is to be accomplished We must worl
too. We want the question put
"Shall there be liquor sold or not?'
1t may be that our men are not pre-
pared for that question, but l know
our women are. There is indeed, J
fear need of men, of men that are no
afraid to talk and act, and even Il
die if need be. There is need o
men to wear the blue. Oh! let's bt
men and stand together and then SCI
if anybody gets ahead of us. AR
there any to sign the pledge. Gen
tlemen please come forward. Ate
song and benedictlon adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Yes, the agent of the Genuine Sing
er is selling from five to six per week,
Notwithstanding agents of the ''Stew-
art" and other base counterfeits
that steal the good name of the
Singer machine. Always ask If the
machine you are buying is a Genuine
Singer. Of course, he would not
know a rebuilt machine from an Al
ALBANIA cotton gin, much less a rebuilt
machine from a new one. If you
want a good and the latest improved
machine, call ON S. l.. MCKEAN,
3-tf. Near Post Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Ifissuing the above work w do
il with the profound conviction that
the christian community and the
great American public in general will
appreciate these soul-stirring dis
course ON the ten. ptations and vice
of eveF day life, by ''Dr. Talmage''
as seei by MIN in his midnight ram
bles though the slums and cesspools
of the american Sodom. Every wo-
man, eery man and all the boys and
girls sbuld read the book.
J. N. RosEBERRY,
Local agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

The agent of the old Singer ma
chine says, look out for the Stewart
Singer. The people are looking for
it and buying it, too. The reason I
am selling two machines to his
one is, he is agent for a
company that is sending out
old rebuilt machines and PALM
ing them off for new ones. III
you want a new machine with all the
late improvements, go to J.. B.
Clark. n2-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
BuckIen's s,alxe.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chapped hands, chill
b.ains, cerns, and all kinds of skin
eruptions. This salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or Money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by r.
Scharlach, Ringo building, Mexico,
Mo. z 1-v.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
I propose to advertise the lands leit

/ propose to advertise the lands leR
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 viii get
the benefit of such advertisement this
fall. No charges unless sale or trade
is made satisfactory to owners.
c. w. Baker, Real Estate Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

IL you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or
adjoining counties, send description
with lowest cash price to C. W. 2a-
ker, Real Estate, Loan and General
Insurance agent. Office over New
Savings Bank Building, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

STRAYED-From my house, May
29th, q large biack-and-tan hound !;
answers to the name of Rather"
Has ears marked from fighting oons.
Any person leaving information-or
the dog-at the LEDGER office will be
literally rewarded for their trouble.
j, w. SRoTswooD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

DR.. G. w. Benson's Celery and
Chamomile Pills are prepared en-
pressly to cure sick hesdache, nery.
headache, Dyspeptic headache,
neuralgia, nervousness and sleepless-
ness, and will cure any case. Price
fifty cents a box, 80 pills, postage
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG n. Eutaw ST., Baltimore,
Md. S-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Porter's Chicken Cholera cure, Is
the only certain remedy known for
Chicken Cholera. Given occasional
ly 1t viii prevent chickens from hav-
ing the disease. 1t is now being
used throughout the country with en-
tire satisfaction. For sale at Patter-
sons drug store. Lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

III you 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
snthe event of less. I1-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

The Mexico Encampment of the
l.. O. o. F. wishes to thank the Up
roarin' Club OF this city, also Prof.
Treloar, for the two benefits given
for their lodge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Every one who is not a fanatic and
looks at the matter in the right light
is in favor of a liquor license. You
can't stop the sale of liquor by stop
ping a mans license.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

All kinds of ladies' and gentle
mems clothing cleaned and dyed to
look like new. Can be found al
Murray's tailor shop.
q naNnuurNa.ta
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Wallace Williams and Lady and
Miss Phoebe Sholl, of Fulton, with
s'Hoss' Brandon of the Fulton
Sharp Shooter, passed through Next
co to the races III st. Louis, Tues
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Farmers merchants anil everybody
should lo9 at the St. Louis Buggy,
now exhibited on our streets By
Stafford, he boss buggy man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

The pews in ST. Brendan's Catholic
Church, in this city, will be rented to
the highest bidder, next Sunday even
ing immediately after last mass.
Everybody is invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

LADIES PHYSICIAN.

Midwifery and womb diseases made
q 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., 1879-06-12
Five Cent Table

At Kabrich's. The best assort-
ment in Mexico. He is selling other
goods IS cheap in proportion. Re-
ceiving new goods every week. Come
and see for yucrself. CIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Tom Hfrison and Bob Crews, at
torneys aaaw from Fulton, together
with /. WBoulware, the CREST Ameri-
can j. P.b. and scripture quoter,
attended trcuit court Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Pu mn or nm,

$500 issow in the bank at Mexico
that says he HARRISON horse a out
run the Understood horse. The
hacker of he Harrison horse to name
the distant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

The best and only way to settle this
matter of a liquor license is, to have
an election at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Never saw an Alabama cotton-gin,
but can tell the old rebuilt Singers
every time. l shipped six of them
back to the company at one time,
that we're sold to me for new ones.
j. B. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Don't be mistaken and buy bug
gies of foreign manufacture when you
can buy a buggy or carriage mfnti-
featured in our own state, warranted,
and cheaper. Call and see the 81.
Louis Buggy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Only az Cents . BOX.

The cheapest and best cure for
Chills and Fever in the world. DR..
Patterson's Sugar Coated Ague Pills.
No other medicine required. l-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Just received direct from the fad
tory another lot The improved Stewart
Singer sewing machines. Genuine
rebuilt Singer machines 70 rent. 6tas
Il. CLARK
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Great Western cigars at Parks
best in the world. S-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
Fancy Dyer.

Syrup in great variety at Barnes &
Vineyards. 8 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12
MONEY TO JOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN.
1 have constantly on hand, money
to loan on frstrclzss security in sums
to suit.
j. w. Carson, Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

LaRosa and Sublime cigars oil
sgt. PARIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

Salt, S1.50 per barrel, at Barnes 6
vineyards. tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

The iron fence for the new Catholic
| Church has arrived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-12

The Grant ..boom'. viii paova his
doom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-01
And now there is a fresh smell OF SULPHUR In

AND now there Is fresh smell of sulphur In
the ar! A Washington correspondent tele-
kgraphed away that the reason Of the vindic-
hyeness shown by Mr.. Watterson, of the Louis
Vile Journal, to Senator Conkling was because
the later had snubbed W. by scornfully re-
fus1ng his repeated dinner invitations. Mr..
Watterson rises to say to the correspondent:
'sThe report Is Infamous and unfounded. II it
was fabricated by you out Of whole cloth, you
are the seoundrel. II you got IL of Mr. Conk-
ing, ne Is the scoundrel. have nothing left
me out TO denounce Its author, leaving you to
get out OF the responsibility This is pretty
aole-bodied sass. but If Mr.. ConkItng should
condescend to answer it, his admirers are con-
hdent that he Will make Mr.. Watterson feel
very sick
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

ENOR kEET-No. SIC I'd st. s.e A desi1 able three
i story BbIOK, rooms. bath, water gas, SC
Rent $50 PER month. " wv
FOB RENT-No. "a LIST st., g orsetown, D. O. A
new &c room HOUSE, hard wood finish and every
convenience. Price $50 per month.
FOR RENT-Hman room HOUSE No DOT Bridge
St, Georgetown, DO Price Ga per month.
FOB SALE-No: 1908 Rhode Island avenue NV,
handsome RESIDENCE near the Iowa Circle !"
nouse just completed fronts q government reserya-
ton; thoroughly butt: and contains every modern
Improvement. Price S7,ONO.
FOR SAtE-No. 1910 Massachusetts avenue u w.,
contains Is rooms and modern improvements :
fronts government reservation; and for location
cannot be surpassed. Price So 600.
~ THOS J. FISHER CO..
Je2o-f 1223 r street n. ",
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The above is only . small part Of the property for
rent and sale on my books. For complete list eee
bulletin issued on the Let and 18th OF each month
which can be hsd on application at my oce or viii
be sent by mail If desired,
auction Sales.
On MONDAY, June Seth. at 6 p M, unimproyed
properly and unfinished buildings on 4th st he
tween and K SITS. ne. ~
Looms
$4,000 e. 00, O.. 600. 81 500. $500. $780, $500 at
per Ct 50 Gu at rer ct je2s.tr
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Havana steamer plunging through a fog at
the rate OF twelve knots an hour Saturday
night ran down bark, sinking IL In three min
utes, and drowning i've OF the ten men
upon the sailing vessel. Some day We shall
hear OF disaster OF the same kind on a vastly
larger scale il the fast European steamers con-
tinue their practice OF running through dense
fogs at full speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-01

The Sutro tunnel is finished Reports indi-
cate that it viii, beyond doubt, perform salts
factorily the offices for which 1t was created.
The draining OF the mines through It's means
has already been begun. This great engineer
ing work represents an outlay OF millions OF
dollars and the persevering Labor OF years. 1t Is
expected, however. that the advantages TO be
derived from IL viii make It's cost appear a
nothing.
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IUo- Storv Houses For Sale.

Two-Story Houses For Sale.
s sdda st NV. mod imps, 10 rs...........s6,5nC
az st n ", mod impa, Is re-. .............. 6OG0
Uor and North Capitol sts., mod. imps 9 rs. 5000
I4!6 9th st Nv mod. imps., 9 rs.......... 5000
~ 18th st. g.. mod imps., rs ...........,. 5OOO
l442 st. NV, mod. imps-. III rs............ 5000
o. 7mo-Story Brick and Frame Houses For Sale.
3S7 st. s.w.. FIJI, ...................... S6Oo
lisa Delaware ave. ne. th-, 4rs............ COZ
91a 81 Sc on 4rs......................... 500
da6 NOitn Carolina av e., bh, rs.....,.... 500
60, ooS o4d "a 81 &c., In rs. each. 400
IA TO 434 18th st. ne. fh. A rs. each 49,. 4OU
Unimprored Property For Sale.
sssmpIop st., bet 18Th and iSth sts NV. PIT. SO
IN st.; bet ii and ne. Per ft..:......:.. Is
u St., bet. 80 and ~ tts. 9 W.. per It ...... Is
howard University Grounds, per ft.......... rs
Houses for Rent.
LIE 4 St NV, fur, mod, imps Is rs aI2S o.
a oC 81 W.. mod 1mps IL 55.Cn
545 r. ave Nv, upper floors. mod impe. IL rs 1000
!C0b 18th st. NV, mod imps, rs............. 30W
70 81 ne. mod mps. 9rs.................... $50
~ and % D st. Sc, mod. imps, rs...... $500
1889 columbia st. NV, mod imps.. rs.... 2OOG
1 III! 81 NV, o1s..:. 5000
7I4s ~ ath st. NV. mod imps. 1870
* Sta st. ne. mod imps, 9rs.............. 1900
1aas =; Jersey ave-, Observation-Disclosures. 18.0o
ao1o IIih 81 y w., 1880
9 ,53 AMa $40 Mo ave W. 1905
a aSg 18th 18Th g. az; 1900
"a - Easi Capltol St Observation-Disclosures. 1870
a a5a i9tn st. nv. rs................... 1870
n 116 ~ 81 sW 1900
A9C e. Sc, re- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900
1ioo dSn 81 W., rs...... ................. Is %
1921 Vermont ave. NV. 6rs........... 1865
1857 st. NV, rs. .................,,.. l2O0
OHces
e eao z. T. 20 on
So 81 st. No s, sd 1SSo
Sis MAKE: s b. ms. &. ..: ls "a,
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AS some OF the opponents of a revision OF the
course OF study in our public schools are dis
posed to characterize the suggested reform as
"STAR hobby" we quote the following from the
Washington correspondence of the Cincinnati
Enquirer to show that THE STAR is by no means
alone In its views:
81 have attended within ten days four Or five
school exhibitions one of them the public
school In Franklin Building and am more
than ever convinced that the course OF study In
the pubic schools entails unnecessary labor on
parents, and consumes much time Of the teach
elS. The school system, as now pursued, must
Oe al wrong, as far as my experience goes The
evenings at home are all spent By parents in
teaching, and by the children in learning les
sons 10 recite to teachers the next day The
course OF studies runs through thirteen years,
ana yet Is not classical course. Nor do they
even teach the higher branches OF mathematics,
90 not Know any better field for the Socie-y
eStaDISheo Tor the prevention OF cruelty TO
cnuoren than this same school field In Wash
mgt0n six-tenthS OF the children filing the
puDuc schools are those OF nom tax payers The
expense OF supporting the costly machinery OF
CheSe educational Institutes Is borne BIZ the
property owners, and they, as a rule, reap no
cement TOT the outlay. It seems to me the course
parents desire more let them send their chill
0ren to colleges. don't wonder We have pale
2ngufd, fretful, nervous boys and girls. nor do
1 wonder that teachers are wJrn our and
mothers utterly exhausted when school duties
are at an end. / listened, on Wednesday to
questions propounded until my brain fairly
Winfield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-01

The Baltimore atmosphere Is so disturbed by
Wranghngs In respect TO the site OF the new
City post Office that another tornado Is feared.