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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

RossINI.-Rossini was very supersti-
tious man. King Louis Philippe once gave
the composer a magnificent repeater, which
the latter was extremely proud of and car
ried in his pocket every day for six years.
One afternoon, as he was showing it to
some acquaintance in Paris cafe, a
strange gentleman walked up to the table
at which he was sitting, and said to him !:
NJ. Rossini, you do not know the secrets
of your watch, although you have worn it
for such long time. Will you permit me
to reveal them to you:'' Rossini, with an
ironical smile, handed him the watch,
when, greatly to his surprise, the stranger
touched hidden spring, and false lining
to the back of the watch flew open, disclos-
ing the maestro's portrait, painted in mimi
AZURE and surrounded by wreath of enam-
eled Arabic characters. This mysterious
person then avowed himself the maker Of
the watch, but though urgently begged by
Rossini to tell him the significance of the
Arabic words, absolutely refused to do SO.
Rossini, convinced that some evil spell
must be in the queer characters. became so
afraid of the watch that he would never
wear it again.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

Bay Barney, noted race-horse, got en-
tangled, in barb wire fence. on the oth,
at Skeletons ranch, near Denver, Col, and
bled to death. He had record of 2:26l
to buggy, and his owner had refused 81, SOC
for him.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

W. ". Davis, the head of religious
sect in Washington Territory, is appar-
emily in great trouble just now. Most oil
his followers have not only left him, but
sued him and turned States evidence.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

The petition for the pardon of the Mus
sci Slough settlers received at Petaluma
over 900 signatures.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

French remedy for gonorrhea, gleet, etc. NJ S.
Hammer, Sacramento, agent for Pacific coast. Sent
c. o. D. to any address.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

FoR THE COUGHS AND COLDS now prevail
ing, Hammers Glycerole Of Tar is a specific.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

ASK Your DRUGGIST for Hammers ely
cerole of Tar for coughs and colds, and take
no other.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

HAMMERS GLYcBRoLE TAR. The most perfect
cough extant. Hundreds testify TO It's good
ed ects
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

DR. USGAR's LIQUOR AsuDoTB carefully prepared
OF the best Quill Bark by NJ S. Hammer, druggist,
Sacramento. CThe celebrated cure for drunkenness.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

a coyote killed fifteen tame geese near
Ashland. Or, all in one day.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

HAMMERS CAscARA SAeRADA Differs III
complaints arising from obstructed state Of the
system.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

HAMMERS CAscARA SAeRADA BTTTERs touches the
right spot in dyspepsia, constipation and liver com
plant.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-28

Rock AND RYE cures colds, coughs and
bronchial diseases. G.. w. Chesley, agent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
gszE NORTHERN COUNTRY.
Fort MCLRoD, June 10 1876

r0Rf WCLE0D, June II. 1881.
To the River Press:
We have had some changes since I wrote
nv last. Col. Jarvis has been relieved from
command Of Fort Mcleod, and ordered to
Wood Mountain. Capt. Crozier Is the prea-
ent commander. Col. Mcleod is expected
here in q few days.
The Indians convicted of killing cattle
made good their escape while chopping
wood they watched their chance, and when
the guard was not looking they broke the
chains attached to their legs, and skipped.
The cattle men began the roundup ten
days ago, and | don't think any cattle were
lost last winter in this country.
4 Mr.. Mclean arrived from Bitter Root
Yesterday, having crossed the mountains al
ready this spring. He thinks some OF locat-
ing in this country. He sold what cattle he
brought over to Main g. Dennis, of the Teton
valley. he is an extensive dealer in stock.
both cattle and horses, and is O partner Of
Mr.. Higgins, of Missoula.
Some more OF the mounted police have
deserted from here and gone to America.
Mr. Dickens and q party followed them to
the Blackfoot Agency, expecting to recover
the government horses. ,
The Indians are behaving themselves first
class just now. They have some hopes Of
buffalo coming into the country again in
fact, they nave killed some bulls already.
Yours truly, RUsrLER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
"0@R F%WIUP y Eks%a---
he Fourth at Rock S,geeh,

Rock CREEK, July 9Th, 1881.
To the River Press:
The 4th Of July picnic at this place was 8
grand success. Being the first of its kind il
this part Of the country, we hope il may be
the beginning of many more. Il was one Of
these gatherings of congenial and clever
people that one loves to remember for many
a. day. Even nature favored as with beau
tiful day, 8 gentle breeze softening the bright
ly shining sun. The picnic grounds bad been
selected near q beautiful little mountain
brook, clear as crystal, winding its way in
and out among shady groves, while ca either
side the mountains with their rocky peaks
tower hundreds of feet high and resound the
echos Of the murmuring, bubling songs that
are 80 pleasant to hear. Tall pines proudly
spread their branches to give the happy peo-
pie an abundance of shade. About II o'clock
we arrived at the grounds, where for some
time volleys Of saluteg of all kinds, fired by
the boys, deafened all else. L splendid din
ner was spread by the ladies of the party,
the quality and quantity being unsurpassed
ii their detail Of tinery and substance. The
assembled party was composed Of the best
families Of she surrounding country, all
equally desiroua to make the day a pleasant
one. 1t WAS one Of the most intelligent and
agreeable set Of people we ever met. All
kinds Of plays and exercises were performed
and we only regretted that the distances of
our respective homes did not permit Of a
longer stay. Mr.. Charles Wegner closed the
day with . few very appropriate remarks,
not forgetting the great calamity that befeIl
our President and our Nation a few days
since. We departed for our homes with the
assurance that every one present enjoyed the
occasion. We should, on such occasions,
declare ourselves independent Of all care and
labor, and, as we now enjoy the fruits of a
bold declaration made by our forefathers
some LOS years ago, go can we enjoy a day
Of recreation and rest, made so by declaring
independence, at least for one day of every
day life, and only then We can enjoy q
pleasant and happy day. CLAYTON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
FLOATING FANOIEs.
There was q fair maiden of yassar.
III drawing no u could snrpsss her.
She drew like Lorraine.

There Was 8 fair maiden of Vassar:
IL drawing no one could snrpass her,
she drew ike Lorraine,
Both q very long train
And 9 cheek that astonished the cashier.
Many . mortgager, though poor il money,
is rich in deed.
Kite tails will feel lost when telegraph
wires have been put under ground.
Love laughs at locksmiths,'' and vet
there isn't anything very funny about q lock
Inc proper form for 8 will nowadays will
1eau: l the respective attorneys of nv
children give my entire estate"
"What will you do when | am dead p
asked 8 mother fondly of her little girl.
Eat up all the sugar, was the reply.
War history: "What is the greatest
charge on record e asked the professor Of
history. And the absent minded student an
sWefed: Seventeen dollars for hack hire
for self and girl for two hours"
Father (who is always trying to teach his
son how to act at the table)-'Well, John,
you see that when | have finished eating |
always leave the table" John-"Yes, sir,
and that is about all You do leave"
To q little girl whose mother is deaf:
Auntie-"Why, Edith just look at your
apron, it is all torn and dirty-what will
mamma say 2"
Niece-'Oh, she won't know the differ
ence she's terribly deaf"
The Republican party is not the only party
in which there is a serious split the Mini
lists in Russia. according to the latest &C
counts, are divided 10 opinion as to the ad-
visibility Of glass-bombing the present Gar;
but neither Conklingikeff nor plattofsky
has resigned.
My little boy, aged four years, looking at
a bay one day, said Mamma, where does
the water come from ?" Unanswered, "From
the ocean," "Well, and where does the
ocean come from 2" Not wishing to enter
into minute explanations, I answered, 'God
made the ocean," After a thoughtful pause,
be said, "Well, who turned the faucet"
SWELL, Charley, what are you reading?'
said a father to his son.
ooh, I am reading Daniel in the lions
den."
Father goes over and picks up the book
and finds it is a dime novel called "Three-
fingered Jack, the Terror Of the Highwood
Mountains"
"Why,' says be, "this is a dime novel
"No, pa, that's only the revised of Daniel
in the lions dem
As Mr.. Henry Bergh was walking down
Broadway the other day he saw a small boy
take off his hat, drop it upon something on
the ground, and put his hand under aud draw
outsomething.
''What have you there?" said Mr.. Bergh.
"a g~rasshopper,' answered the boy.
"What are you going to do with it?"
s'Smoke it,"
Mr. Bergh was about to call the police, but
he offered the boy ten cents 10 give it to him.
The boy received the dime and handed him
q cigar butt. Mr. Bergh took it and threw it
away in disgust, and then walked down
town with the air OF an injured man.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
G"KA5SHOPPEg LORE.
KAow sane Obn0MtOus insects Deposit and
Care for Their Eggs

-
A Truckee Meadows rancheman, who has
been studying the ways Of the grasshopper
for the past two years they have q touch of
intelligence in them that must come from the
devil. Among many things he tells about
the hoppers in proof Of their being endowed
with fenaish smartness, his description Of
the manner in which the eggs OF the female
are planted in the ground is not the least Gu
rious. He says when the time FOR deposit
ing the eggs arrives; the hoppers select q
patch Of ground that is somewhat Of soft
yet of firm texture. Here collect sWarms Of
both males and females. The males set to
work and bore q hole in the ground to the
depth Of about an inch, carefully smoothing
the sides and rounding it. Five or six of
them seize upon a female and stand her on
end in this hole waist deep. They then care
fully lamp in the fine dirt all about the lower
part of her body, and thus securely fasten
her in the ground from the waist up. When
THE operation is completed, it is impossible
for the female hopper to release herself, in
deed, our grasshopperologist says he has oft
En- tried to pull them out when SO planted,
and always found that they would pull in two,
leaving the abdominal region, greatly ex-
tended with eggs sticking fast ID the ground
Once the female has rid herself OF her load.
CT eggs she can get out of the ground with
out the least difficulty.
Our ranchman philosopher saws that on
Withdrawing herself from the hole in which
she has deposited her eggs the female seals
up the top of it with saliva and dirt. In q
short time this dries and the clay becomes
as hard as cement. On digging out one of
these cells after it has had time to dry, it is
found to be q sort of tube, sealed at both
ends, and able to Withstand both moisture
and cold.
The male hoppers that dig the hole in
which The egg are to be deposited, evidently !,
deposit In it the viscus matter that is to form
inc lower part Of the egg case, leaving the
female the task Of closing it up as her part
Of the work.
1t is only q patch Of ground here and
there that seems to gil all the conditions re-
CURED by the hoppers Id their egg-pIanting
business. On these they swarm, and may
be seen industriously at work or every
square inch Of ground, all the males at werR
like beavers at digging holes, boosting up,
and planting the egg layers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

Rain makes no difference, mud
makes no difference, weather Of any
kind makes no people
will go to the temperance meetings.
The large crowd at the opera house
Monday night, testified to this fact.
They got amply repaid, however, for
their efforts in coming out. DR.. Lee
president, A. B. Cluster secretary.
After reading Of minutes and report
of executive committee, Miss Lee
Walker favored the audience with a
recitation. Miss Walker is pupil of
Miss Bobbitt's, and she acquitted
herself creditably. Rev. J. G. Maple
delivered the address Of the evening,
and it was magnificent little speech
full of good thoughts and plain, prac-
tical lessons calculated to do good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
''The Tree Shall be Known
by Its Fruit"
MRS. j. M. KOONTZ.
Ladies' Physician.

DR.. j. NJ. Koontz and wife, sole
proprietors of the French cure for
women, and also other justly cele-
brated family medicines of their town
compound, are still located in Mexico,
where they can be consulted in regard
to their medicines and diseases which
they are recommended for. The
French cure for woman is the only
remedy of the kind prepared and sold
in America, and SO acknow lodged by
all ladies, who have given it a trial,
to be the only reliable remedy
on earth for all diseases peculiar to
the female organization. Prepared
and for sale only by them. Also
midwifery and chrome diseases OF
woman made a specially by Mrs. j.
M. Koontz, who has had over IA years
experience in the practice Of medl-
cine among the female sex. All per-
sons calling al the residence will get
an honest opinion In regard to their
case and for chronic diseases can
have treatment and medicine furnish
ed them containing full directions
and instructions for using at very
reasonable rates. All medicine guar
anteed to be entirely vegetable. For
consultation call at residence on
corner of Promenade and Washington
sts., in the DR.. Bourne property,
Mexico, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
I.addonia Advertisements.

We made very pleasant business
trip to the live town OF Laddonia last
Monday. This town is thriving and
growing. The merchants are live
men, and believe in printers ink.
We were also highly pleased to meet
many warm friends OF the LEDGER.
In this issue will be found the adver-
tisement of Moore & Kennen, lumber
merchants. This firm is prepared
to fill all orders for lumber, &c., at
the lowest price. They are also
doing an extensive drug, book and
stationery business. Call and see
them. They are pleasant gentlemen
and square business men. We also
wish to call the attention of our read
ers to the advertisement of c. A
| Smith, who is doing ageneral merchan'
disc business. He also carries ful
/ line of plows, wagons and all kinds o
farming implements, which he guar
antees to sell as cheap as anybody.
Don't fail to read the advertisement
Of S. W. Case. Mr.. Case is live
oo.ahead business man. He carries
a full line of goods. His motto. Ii
souick sales and small profits ,
Call and see him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
Rocky Mountain Tar Balsam

By calling on j. F. Llewellyn or II. Hall and
procuring bottle of Rocky Mountain Tar Balsam
one need suffer from conghs. colds, sore throat
or any affection Of the throat and lungs. This
cough mixture, (Which contains tar and tolu) +,
which has been, and still continues to be used in
the mounta ins of our western country, has prov
Ell itself to be the best cough remedy ever dis
covered, and those suffering from coughs, colds
and sore throat should lose no time in trying to
cure themselves at once, which can be done by
using bottle of Rocky Mountain Tar Balsam.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

J. F. Llewellyn, the druggist, has
our thanks for the following weather
report for the month of January in
Mexico: Rainfall and melted snow
26 inches; rainy days, ?; snow fall
days, s; coldest day, 10th, 227 be-
low; lowest noon temperature, zero,
l4th; highest noon temperature, 49,
18th; prevailing winds, northwest,
west and south: number of clear days,
D; number of cloudy DAYS. 8.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
New Drug Store,

John j. Steele has purchased the
stock of drugs owned by the late R.
Scharlach. and now has control of the
business. He is a reliable business
man, and understands the drug busi-
ness. We bespeak for him a good
patronage. Look out for his adver-
tisement next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

Look up! Look downi Look out! Look IN!
And see where you can get the best
bargains. l have just received a
large and fine stock of French and
American calf and kip skins, and am
now ready to furnish ally one with
boots and shoes from the finest sewed
boot OF shoe to the heaviest kip. All
kinds of repairing done promptly
and in workmanlike manner. Please
give me a call and see both stock and
work. All work warranted to give
satisfaction, and prices at living
rate. Shop: Southeast corner of
square, over Squire Hooton's office.
See sign of Fashionable Boot aud
Shoemaker. G.. II. PRUETT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
25- DC. Sure.
That Row

We have before us long and we'll
written communication concerning
''rhat Row. and "Thosc Babies"
Now, that roav was only neighbor-
hood quarrel, and we have devoted
already about five columns to articles
concerning it, and will have to let up.
If anybody has been misrepresented
we are willing to give them room to
reply, but we can't spare room for
any more column articles-our space
is too valuable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
25-26, Sure.
Good Showing.

The following students of Walkers
school house, this county, had an
average standing, for the month of
January, above 95 on the scale of 100:
Misses Kate Skelly, Matte Skally,
Georgia Doolin, L.da Slime, Ellen
Tanner, Susie Tanner, Annie Collier,
Cora Spencer, Fannie Walker. Clum-
mie Coakley, Ida Coakley. Masters
Will Tanner, Willie Collins, Willie
McDermltt, Willie Spencer, Willie
Slime, Willie L. Stotler, Eddie Col
ing, Artie Collins, Claude Doolin,
Allie Collins, Lewis Roberts, Sher-
man Collier.
The teacher deserves credit for the
work that the above shows is being
done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
81 25--2,O ,OOO---S7.2 20.

u, ore bound to increase our sub
..,:,,, list in 1881 to 1000. We
bore mo re than 800, and in
=. to obtain the desired 1000 ace
u :, .snd the Ledger to neac subscribers
: !. ho,ance ofthis gear for 1925 cash
,draace. 1.-The Great Religious
,,..tiu'' until January ], 1882, for
!, o. Subscribe n0ar!t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
BENEFIT FOR ALL!

The bottom is knocked out
of high prices! JOE 4 VIC
BARTH. of the Golden Eagle
Clothing House, proclaim that
their whole stock Of goods for
the next thirty days is marked
down lower than ever. They
believe i'm "Quick Sales and
Small Profits" Call and see
for yourself. VNO trouble to
show goods. S6-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

Mayor Bassford has purchased the
Evans property in northwest Mexico.
This is one Of the most valuable
pieces of property in Mexico. Jim
viii fix it up and improve it in such
q way that it will double in value.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
this week
Pianos auaQrgans.

j. NJ. Mcdonald, of Mexico, is
agent for the world renowned Chick
ering, celebrated Decker Bros, un-
excelled Mathushek, Story & Camp,
Hains Bros, and Ficher pianos. The
matchless Estey and Story & Camp
organs. Pianos lower than the lowest.
Terms to suit. Send for catalogue.
21-u J. NJ. MCDONALD,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
His Address.

"Mr. James Burns, alias John M.
Finn, in care of Mike Duffy or his
sister, Lizzie Duffy, or her cousin,
Moll McCarty, Mexico, Mo-, whole
sale fish peddler and tin horn artist.
If not here, elsewhere.
The above was found on our streets
Monday written on an envelope. 1t
is rather quaint address, to say the
least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

Sheriff Woodward sold last week
for back taxes the following real es-
tate in this county, 10 the highest
bidder, at sheriff sale:
One hundred and eighty acres in
section 4, 81, 5, for 500.
Eighty acres, 20, 81, 5, $3.50.
Twenty acres, &c, 81, 10, S105.
Two lots in Ladd's addition for SAL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

Last year Queen Victoria made
"a 900 from her stock farm. That is,
she appropriated s23, 200 to raise four
Jersey calves and Mambrino colt,
and it only cost $4,000. So the old
girl came out 81. 900 ahead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
(raG

The committee on gas made satis-
factory arrangements with J. D.
WerdeL last week, and it only re-
mains now for the council to accept
their report next Monday night.
They will do this.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

H. A. Kattelman left Tuesday
afternoon for visit to relatives and
friends in st. Louis. and will return
in the course of week or two. He
will then go to Colorado with Col.
A. p. Hereford to prospect in the
mines. Mr.. Kattleman is good busi-
ness man, ana we hate to lose him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

When the State Journal copies
from and credits the Mexico LEDGER,
it ought not to mar its text. If an
article is worth repeating it ought to
be printed as it was published.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

If you want to buy, sell or rent
land, confer with j. w. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
every turn, crook, and cross-road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
Office, north side public square, Mex.
leo, Mo. A2-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10
Pianos and Organs.

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
found a notice of j. NJ. Mcdonald,
general agent for Story & Camp,
piano and organ men of St. Louis
and Chicago. This is the largest
piano and organ firm in the United
States-or in the world for that matter.
Mr.. Mcdonald Is well known to the
citizens of Mexico. Our citizens
should trade with men they know
and can trust. He handles none but
the best goods. Terms to suit the
purchaser. 2ltf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

The drawing for the piano came off
last Saturday night. Tom Riley,
clerk for l.. B. Fetter, drew the pi-
ano, throwing the highest number
Al. Mr.. Williams, a railroad man,
drew the watch, throwing the lowest
number-21.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-10

In order to operate conveniently
our street sprinkler (the one we are
going to have) next summer, we
should have we'll bored in the coult
house yard. It is too far to bring
water from the creek.