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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-20

PARIs.-Thc Band Is an organized fact.
At meeting held at the town-house, last
Tuesday evening. the following officers
were chosen:
President, Chandler Garland; Nice-Pres-
idcnts, LIST, Joseph II. Cole, I'd, trccland
A. Tults; Secretary, VI. Leland stacy )
Treasurer, Chas. +. Jackson.
The following committee was chosen 10
see about instruments, &c; also TO see the
town authorities about place for practice
IA. Tuits, T.. II. Marble, j. J.. Chase,
Chas. W. Cooper, VI. Leland Stacy, +. l..
Colburn.
Prof. W. 5. Ripley of Boston, Is expect
ed 10 reach here with instruments on Mon
day, 10Th inst, TO instruct the members.
Mr.. 4. (. Shaw, our new dentist, seems
TO have his hands full OF business. lie
has done a surprising amount of work for
n new man.
Our friends are always welcome In this
Office; but we wish they would not con-
verse with the compositors upon unimpor-
tant or personal topics. No printer can
work aud talk at the same time. When
ever our men are thus interrupted, money
Is taken from the publishers pocket, and
the printer is injured by loss Of the atten-
ton which Is necessary for good work
man.
The members OF the Paris Veterans are
requested 10 meet at Academy Hsl Tor
drill on Wednesday evening, Jan. 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-20


NORTH PARIs.-Please shut down on that
little advertisement. There are not Brown
Leghorns enough in Oxford County to sup
ply the demand created by that threc-line
adj. Orders come from Norway, Bethel,
Buckfleld and several places out OF the
County.
The measles are prevailing in Tueltown,
Trap Corner, and in several other school
districts, sadly interfering with the studies
OF the scholars.
Mr.. Alvin Judkins, formerly OF the 18th
Ne. Vols, Is nearly helpless from injury
received while in the army. II Is feared
he will entirely lose the use OF his limbs,
as he Is now confined to his house from
partial paralysis OF his limbs.
The sleighing Is excellent. and wood and
lumber teams are busy, while the interest
in the affairs at the State Capital continues
undated and the demand for reliable news
is shown by the number Of people who as
semble at the 7. o. to hear the news after
the arrival Of the mail
Henry S. Smith, who bought the Ezekiel
Darmon farm, cut his foot very severely
on Thursday last, cutting two toes nearly
off He was attended by DIR. o. X. Yates
of West Paris, who thinks he can save one
of the toes. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-20

General Chombolain Protects the State
Property, and Seeks to Keep Order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-20


Whereas, lntemperance still ensiangers
the peace and well-being Of our pseDle; and
Whereas, The success of the work and
influence OF the Reform movement has been
comparatively unprecedented by all former
organizations in reaching all classes and
conditions OF society; therefore be it
Resolved, That we should renew our
pledges Of an active, energetic fidelity to
its broad, fraternal principles, and inspired
by the glorious results thus far obtained,
continue on until the last wanderer Is
brought home and our whole country re-
deemed from the blighting curse Of rum.
ResOlred, That the visitors at Canton.
tender their most heartfelt thanks for the
warm welcome and generous hospitality
rendered them by the brothers and sisters
Of the Canton club.
Resolved, That the thanks OF this con-
vention be rendered to the press who pub
lished the call, and to the railroads who
reduced their fare.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
WELLINGTON.

Allow me to write u few words from Yelling
ton once more. 1t seems as though no one takes
any interest in this place by not sending a few
words from an old democratic town like this.
diana did elect 4 radical governor. That does
not insure her to go for Carl ED in November.
We are sure Indiana will go for Hancock by u
larger majority than it gave Porter.
Col. l.. II. Day 10 in st. Louis now.
Weather very fine; frosty mornings.
Health of the community goOd al present.
Col. Geo. ). Rathbun was here Thursday.
cry day.
j. A. Carr carries a first class stock of 1amily
groceries.
There will be speaking here to-day. at ten
O'Clock sharp.
We have a butcher shop now. Fresh meat,
and no more scraps.
Amos Morris and lady have returned from
their visit to Pleasant Hill.
Elder Lord has been carrying on q prOtracted
meeting here. Several additions.
| The stOrehOuse belonging To the Wellington
hall ls vacant and for rent. Apply to John A
| LocEhart.
Edgar Mann, who is teaching school near
Odessa, was in TO see the boys last Saturday
night. Come again, Edgar.
Ethan Allen, OF the lntelligencer, was in town
Wednesday,, looking after the interests of hi
paper, AMI to make an assessment of the town.
Jesse Rathbun were in our city Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday of this week collecting
taxes.
At q regular meeting Of Wellington lodge, No
81, l. o. o. F., held October 9th, the following
We're installed officers for the ensuing term
Benz. Il. Martin, Noble grand; Thos S. Lock
hart, vice grand; J.T Craven. recording Sec
A. LOckhart, treasurer.
ON THE CORNER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
Democratic Speaking.

The Democratic Executive mmitt have
made The follow ing appointments for public
speaking throughout the county. and earnestly
request that the people at the various points will
turn out and meet the speakers.
All the democratic nominees for the various
Offices are expected TO be on hand:
Wellington. Saturday,, October 23d, George ).
Rathbun. William b. Steele and Elisha NJ. Ed
wards.
Bigginsville, Thursday. October 2Sth, Alex.
Graves, VIM. B. Steele, j. ID. Shewulter, John
5. Blackwell. Gto. s. Rathbun and W. ii.
Carter.
Aullville. Saturday, October 3oth, John S.
blackwell, Geo. S: Rathbun, j. ID. Conner and
VIM. Fl Carter.
MAYHEM. Saturday. October 3Oth, II. C. Wal
lace, Jos F.. Smith. A. A. Lesueur and VIM.
b. Steele.
Lexington, Monday, November LIST, NJ. v. l..
McClelland and Geo. S. Rathbun in the alter
noon; Ken. Ryland, Henry C.. Wallace aud VIM.
Young ut night.
BY order OF The Executive Committee.
Id Nm. +. ECk Chairman.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
WAVERLY.

Ice several nights this week.
Where is the Indian summer2
No new babies to report this week, but the
promises are promising.
Mr.. Chas. ChrIsman started for Helena, Mon
tana. Wednesday of last week.
The apple crop in this section is good, and
owners are barreling them up for shipment.
Married, ln'Waverly. Oct; 18th. by Rev: Sam.
mond.
air. Steven Fell and family, who went to
last week. MIR. Fell did we'll while he was there
Married, at the residence Of the BRIDES father,
on the 18Th inst, by Rev: J.; c: shaekelford.
The steamer A. e. Bird. which sunk on Fri
day last. between Lexington and Kansas City.
On 9Ha5s 5sr fo downward v trip: had had on considerable
Mr.. Wash. SHELTON has sold his residence in
Waverly to Mr.: Jas. HOPKINS, and will start
living. His family will follow in the spring.
MIR. w. p. Reno has a new threshing machine
ana A. tssGt,on o engine si, Gui mb, Sg III kus hs! q Co.;
over 10 900 bushels of wheat since harvest, be-
side a considerable quantity of oats.
A serious accident occurred at Webb Co.'S
saw mill, near town. on last Saturday week. AS
y young man named Shurley WAS driving past
the mill his team became frightened and run
away, throwing him out OF the wagon and
killing him instantly. He was about Is years
of age.
On Tuesday evening last the beautiful flag on
lowered TO half mast on the account of a rumor
reaching here that Jas. a. Garfield, the republic
can Candidate Tor president, had been shot. AS
there were no particulars but little confidence
was placed II IN the rumor by some.
The following named gentlemen IRE feeding
cattle: Nathan COrder "A head; Jno. E. COrter,
80 head; n +. Buck, SO head; Jas. Lopez and |.
II. Shindler, go head; DIR. W. Lopez. 40 head
Ben. Cooper. 200 head; j. II. DeBolt, 81 head
w. Dixon, 75 head. The most OF these gentle
men WILL add to their herds later in the season.
The Good Iemplars'. supper on Thursday
night OF last week was q fine affair. Friends
from the hodges at Dover, Blackburn and Elm
wood were present and partook of the ''good
things, which We're furnished in abundance.
The lecture was delivered in the PI Presbyterian
church by Rev. Mr.. ShnckellOrd, and was pro.
nounccd by competent judges to be the best evel
delivered here.
They say that Ben Butler has espoused and
embraced the democratic faith. Well. thut's
nOthinS; a certain party. not far from here,
has done the same thing, but the cannons were
not fired. (Whlle writing the above item, 1 was
forcibly reminded of the man who, living in
the country, went to town one day and bought
his wife Il new hat, put up in the very late g
fashion, and after making his purchase. mount.
ed his horse, and remarked he would have e
run his horse home or the hat would he out oil
fashion before he could get there). / say l wa
r"mind"d | .! this story while writing about II,
new conversion. and wis almost AFRAID to writ.
Tor fear 1t would be out OF fashion before i
WAS pun II type. 'sauvey.' DOT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
cARRAoE Neck.

There will be more hogs iattened this year than
ever in this Neck.
Corn crop good, but not SO heavy as last year.
Apple crop immense; all hands picking.
Uncle Billy Burton has not yet returned from
his visit 10 his sou in the southern part of Kan
Sas.
Our roads, which have been in II wretched con-
dition. are being put in good order. Better late
than never.
Miss Dora KIrtley has returned home from hsr
long visit to old Kentucky. much to the gratih-
cation of the lovers OF church music.
I. j. Powell, Esq, lost two children, this
week, from dlphtherIa, and two others, who are
quite sick. are not expected to recover.
The religious folks of Cabbage Neck have or
ganized a prayer meeting. They meet Friday
nights. Friday night before each third Sunday
they expect to have 4 sermon from Rev. >. 3.
Whiting.
AS religion is at so low an ebb in our county
generally, would it not be a good thing fOl
christians to organize prayer meetings In every
neighborhood. If l say too much about relIg-
ieus matters, Mr.. Editor. remember some OF
your subscribers are professors OF religion.
-FOUR correspondent need not apologize fol
speaking of religious matters. We hope thai
most OF our readers are christian people. or MAJ
soon beco me SO. We abstain from religious dis
cussiOns. as = rule, because this Is a secular pa
per, but we want all the religious news we car
get. and every good word for morality and true
religion that can be spoken that is not denomi-
natiOnnl,-ED.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
ODESSA.
Business booming.
Wheat coming in lively.
form ro ~ ful hloo

business booming.
Wheat coming in lively.
Corn gathering in full blast.
J c. Cobb loads 5 cars OF wheat daily.
The growing wheat crop is just excellent.
The Presbyterian church will soon be ready
for services.
1t is a fixed certainty that odessa is to have II
newspaper.
Sam Corbitt will open cut a full line of furni-
ture in q few days.
We have just passed through a tornado OF
weddings, with more to come
Lumber trade has been good this fall. VIM
Fletcher keeps q full stock of 1t.
Ii you want insurance. call on johnson i Sat-
terrified, at DIR. Johnson's dental rooms.
Whit. Stevens sold his residence to Mrs. Mary
Gibbs. but ~contempiates building soon.
Robt. McBurney and lady returned, Tuesday,
from Iowa, where they had gone on u bridal
tour.
Preaching at the Baptist church, last Sunday.
by Rev. 5. I. Rudner. Of Higginsville. Mr..
Runner, We believe, prenches every thirdSunday.
"A. e. Tracy discovered, while boring a we'll,
q vein OF coal about 125 feet under ground, and
preparations are being made to sink u shaft.
L. w. Murray expects to have his business
in a stock Of drugs, with DIR. Mcdonald as hlf
partner.
EldIidgeB rockman, who has been in our tow
over y year, lett, last Monday, TOR Kansas City
to accept q position with Cannon & Franklin.
lie is Il clever young man and We wish him sue
cess.
J.. w. McBuI ney sold, to j. e. Cobb, ~ acres
of land, for 81, 600. MIR. Cobb contenplates
building \ residence anu becoming one Of ouI
citizens. We hope he will, as he Id n thorough
business man and q courteous gentleman.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
BALLOTS.
Revised Statutes OF Missouri, VOL
H., 1879. Chapter Jurisdictions.

SECTION ), 495.-Ballot. Shall Contain What
Each voter at any election shall, in fun view.
deliver TO one of the judges of election Il single
on which shall be written or printed the names
OF the persons voted for, with "a designation of
the Office which he or they may he intended to
fill. Said ballot shall not bear upon it any de-
vice whatever, NOR shall there be any writing
or printing thereon; except the names of persons
and the designation of the Office to be filled,
leaving a margin on either side OF the printed
matter for substituting names. Each ballot may
expressing Its political character; but on all
such ballots the caption or head lines shall not. in
any manner, be designed TO miSfedd tie rOtct.
as to the hume or names Hereunder. ANY
ballot not conforming to the provisions OF this
chapter shall be considered fraudulent. and tlc
same shall not be counted -
| Judges of election cut this ont.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
GARFIELD AND THE CHINESE.

The New York Truth has in lis possession the
following letter which explains itself:
Personal and Con1dentlal.)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, ID. G. January %, lss0.
DEAR SIR:-Iours in relation TO the Chinese
problem came duly 10 hand. l take 1t that the
question oil employment is only h question OF
private and corporate economy, and individuals
or companies have the right to buy labor
WHERE THEY CAN GET 1T CHEAPEST.
We have Il treaty with the Chinese government
which should be religiously kept until Its pro-
visions are abrogated by the action OF the gem
eral government. ard | am not prepared to say
that it should be abrogated until our great man
u!acturIng interests are conserved in the matter
of labor. Very truly yours,
j. a. GARFIELD.
Ii. L. Morey. Employers Union, Lynn, Mass.
Thi. letter will be read with much interest on
the Pacific slOpe.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

A fire on the wharf at Charleston, S.
c., Sunday afternoon. destroyed two or
three cotton warehouses and one steam
ship, beside damaging a good deal oil
other property. The total. loss is about
5000, 900; insured in foreign companies,
The republicans arrested in Indianap.
oils for Illegal voting having all disap,
peared, it is now discovered that their
bail is OF the variety known as straw
None OF the democratic offenders were
so fortunate. Singular, amt it?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The shameful announcement is made
that it is necessary to station a policeman
near the ebelisk, at New York, to pre-
vent relic hunters from chipping off
pieces of it. 1t stood hundreds of years
in Egypt undesecrated, only to be de-
faced within a few weeks of its landing
upon our shores.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
NAPOLEON.

Business lively.
Doctors resting up.
Health good-nO chills.
Indiana IN u bad fix. Exodus, 32S and 50.
900 ,0s0 did 1t.
Mr.. Gloon, of Clemens Il Gloon. Kansas City
is here bayinS apples for The " eStern market.
A small building IN the rear OF Lightner Bros.
used rs Il coal and wood house, WAS consumed
bv fire Sunday afternoon. The store, about ~
feet distant. caught fire several times, but by
the ample supply of two cistcrns, aud the almost
superhuman efforts OF those present, it and the
adjacent buildings were saved.
Our public school. which is taught by MIR.
Edward Ragland, Is doing finely. Ed. Is =
very popular teacher here. lie is always glad
when Friday evening arrives, however, SO he
can go home. But he starts SO late he has to
stop on the way TO rest, and talk oil the ',orlgnt
future" Don't say that We mentioned 1t; we
don't want 10 hurt his ''phecllnN.'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

Gov. Phelps has issued a proclamation
against illegal voting in St. Louis, where
he ''has reliable information that per-
sons who. do not possess the requisite
qualifications of voters have been regis
tered
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The grand lodge OF Good Templars,
in session at Columbia, appointed the
following grand officers for the ensuing
year:-W. F. Switzler, OF Boone, by ac-
clamation, G. w. T. c.; John Y. Mes
bit. of Monroe, G. w. c.; Miss Bette G.
James. of Waverly, G. w. V. T.; w. D.
Crandall. of Brook6eld. grand secretary,
and Mrs. w. d. Crandall, grand treas
urer
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

John &. Thompson has issued an adj
dress to the democrats of Ohio, for the
purpose OF pointing out to them that
they were not very badly beaten after
all. He points with pride to the fact
that the democracy polled more votes
than ever before, and declares that there
is hope of democratic success even in
doubt of it if illegal votes can be sup
proosoA
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The report of the National cotton ex
change for September exhibits an ex-
taordinary movement. The net receipts
OF cotton at all the ports for the month
were 1862 ,524 bales against 35s. O27 last
year. The exports for the same period
were 209, 553 bales compared with only
7z,4s2 in 1873; while the stocks at
United States ports at the close OF the
month were 1921, 172 bales, against 27O,-
OLA last year. There has been. howev-
er, a notable falling off In the taklngs
for northern consumption. the quantity
gone into consumption In that way hav-
ing been only $4,000 bales compared
with "a, 395 last year.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

There is a cancer upon the fair, white
bosom of Columbia, which needs the
knife of a brave aud unfaltering sur
geon. 1t is Mormonism, and the mar
to ply the scalpel is Winfield Scott
Hancock
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

Gen. Mahone's organ says that che IS
more Of a democrat than any of the
funder crew." We hope he is democrat
enough to see that no mischance gives
the state to Garfield.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The republican congressional com.
mittee met at Sedalia, Wednesday, and
passed resolutions, mdorsing Mr.. Rice,
the nominee of the greenbackers, iol
congress.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The st. Louis grain market, Thurs
day, ruled as follows
grades sc lower; No. 2 red, 90 Sd !;
No. 5 do, SO 1-2 to "a. Corn-lower.
80 l.2c. Oats-lower, 90 1-2c.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

MIR. Burchard, director OF the mint,
estimates the amount of gold coin in the
country at $685., ssl. OO3, and the amount
OF silver at $I49, 799, 335.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23
A MURDEROUS RADICAL MOB.
A bowling mob of negroes attacked

A bowling mob of negroes attacked a
democratic professions, from the win
dows of National Hall, Wilmington.
Del. last Saturday night. The follow
Weir. OF Williams club, shot in the
thigh with a rifle bullet; William Long,
of Young Mems democratic club. hit in
the neck with buckshot; Thomas Jones,
Hickory club. wounded in seven places
by buckshot; c. e. Montgomery. sec
ond lieutenant Young Mems democratic
club, shot in LETT arm; Elias Galley. hit
in arm with buckshoL; Thomas Kane,
lieutenant colonel Young Mems DEM
ocratic club. struck in breast with brick
and seriously hurt. Frank McGinnis.
Williams club. shot in neck and cheek /;
George Pike, three cuts on head, tour in
side and n on shoulder; Samuel
Orr. ninth ward, grazed by bullet ;
Isaac Pierce, Ninth Ward club, shot in
shoulder; William Smith, Terrapin
club. shot in leg and finger; William
Mckinney. Bayard club, shot ID head,
probably fatally; Charles jeff, shot in
hand; Walter Fountain. shot in side !;
- Temple, struck on head with stone,
and three unknown negroes injured by
bricks. Two negro women and n
child We're also slightly hurt; Hugh
Shields, special policeman, shot in the
hand; Mike Cannon, policeman, hit on
the head by a brick. seriously hurt
John O'Donell, reporter on Sunday Mir
ror, hit in abdomen by spent bullet.
Three negroes-Horace Coulter, Thorn
as Durham and Trusty. have been ar
rested for completely in the riot.
The New York World claims the
state for the democrats, averrlng that
the unprecedented registration is large
ly IN favor OF democracy, beside the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

Missouri democrats never advocated
the Acknowledgement of poor men, as dc
the republicans of Rhode Island, Mas
sachusetts and other eastern states.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

Mr.. Garfield said he had never taken
Credit Mobilier stock, nor received div
idends on it. 1t was proven subsequent.
ly, that he had not spoken the truth
when he said so. Might it not be the
same way anent the Chinese question ?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The Indiana greenbackers had cause
to dislike Landers. What reason have
they to oppose Hancock?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The Grant crowd is running Mr.. Gar
fields canvass. Of course they are do,
ing so out of pure love for him. as he
fought the old guard of S06 at Chicago.
They think, however. that 1929 is II
pretty good thing.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The republican majority in Ohio is
smaller than that received by Foster for
governor. There is no dead certainty
that the DeGolyer-329 gentleman can
carry it in November.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

From 1865. to 1870 the republican
party of Missouri DISTINGUISHED the ma
jority Of the intelligent. tax-paying
citizens of Missouri, and ruled it with
the scum. This Is the party that pirates
of honesty and free speech.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

It was the republican party which dis
iranchised people in Missouri, and re
quired ministers OF the gospel to take a,
obnoxious test oath.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

We hope to live to see the day when
the inquiries of the present tariff will be
fully understood by the people.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

AS the government has 1920, 900, 900
more revenue than it needs, why should
not the tariff be modified? Why should
not the poor people have free sugar in
stead of paying 60 per cent. duty on all
they buy? Where is the use of taking
SAC. 900 900 out of the peoples pockets
in duties on this n article? Why levy
a tax of 104 per cent. on the poor mans
blankets?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

An insane man at Wheelock, Yer
mont, killed with a knife his mother,
sister and stepfather, and ended his W
existence with a rope.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

After Wade Hampton had fought
with all the bravery of his heart, and
%eloquence OF his tongue, Ku Kluxism and
all sorts of political disorder in the
south, it was a cruelty mean falsehood
for John Sherman to connect him with
such things. But it is of a piece with
the brutality of his party. which uses
any and all means for success.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-23

The bank syndIcates are all for Gar
field, and the Indiana greenbackers
gave them a very fine boost last week
Will they do it again mex month?