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Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

A BL1zzARD.-"A blizzard" says @ Dakota man, "is the Northwestern name for gale of wind filled with sn ow and icy particles, as fine as rice powder. with temperature ten to twenty de- grees below zero. A genuine blizzard is so fierce and dense that you can neither face it nor distinguish objects ten feet away from you. In Dakota and Minnesota, during the prevalence of a blizzard, farmers only venture out of their houses with guiding ropes around their persons to enable them to find their way back"
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.


 A bill introduced by Mir. Herman, of New York, to regulate the coinage of standard silver dollars, provides that the Secretary of the Treasury shall hereafter coin only such an amount of standard silver dollars as he may find necessary to meet the demand.
 HOUSE.
 Mr. Springer, of Illinois, introduced bill providing for the ereapportionment of representa- tlyes in Congress according to the new census Mir. Springer stated that the bill was drawn in accordance with the principle of minority representation. It provided for the same number of members during the next decade that now composed the House-293. Deduct ing the Territories and the District of Colum- bia the population of the country was 49, 869 TIA which being divided by 293 left popula- tion of 16S,49S as the ratio of one member of Congress. By this bill the following States would lose one member each: Alabama. Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio, Vermont and Tennessee Pennsylvania would lose two and New York gan, Mississippi South Carolina and West Vir- ginia would gain one member each Minnesota and Nebraska two each, and Kansas and Texas three each.
 The Army bil appropriating $26, 19O, 800, was passed, Mir. Warner, of Ohio takingthe occa- sion to remark on the retirement of General Ord and General McDowelps alleged trip to the East to vote. Mir. Reagan spoke on the Inter- state Commerce bill and introduced n bill granting an American register to the Egyptian steamer Dessoug, which under Lieutenant- Commander Gorringe brought over the obe- fisk
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
Hibernian COurtship,

Galway, says Leisure Hour, is one of the few towns of Ireland that still clinps to its primitive simplicity in dress and customs. The Glove matches of Con- naught are spoken of by the more civilized provinces with supreme con- tempt. Glove in cottage" or rather in hovel, is a real every day occur renee there. In 8 certain village we know of it used to be the custom to en- ploy @ confidential friend, considered suitable for the purpose to look out for wife for any one desiring to settle in life. The usual stipulation was that she should have "three Fs," namely, family. face and fortune. But even the most experienced in this line of commerce. are liable to err, as the following anecdote will show: A father wishing to get his daughter, who was portioned, married to Q wealthy man, sent out the village oracle to investigate. After some little time the pioneer returned with brilliant account of his success he had heard of just the man that would do. Accordingly on ei=en day the father went to the desirable parsonage to inspect matters. True enough, there were plenty of COWS grazing in the meadows, carts full of hay, ready for sale, sty full of pigs, focks of geese, etc. No sooner was the marriage &C., complished than all the bridegroom's possessions melted into air, and it was discovered that he was as poor as a "church mousse" He had gained A. rich wife, and had nothing to give in return the cattle, geese, hay, &c.,, had all been borrowed from neighbors, aEd set out for inspection on the day that the bargain was to be completed. It must be owned that ones sympathies go with the improvident Connaught boy" who marries the girl he loves without thinking of her portion, even though love in hovel in the midst of a bog, and swarm of healthy, bare- footed children, be the result.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
Large Clans.

In some of the islands of the South Pacific where the clam attains great size, diving for clans is one of the occu- pations of the natives. The dive thrusts a sharp iron rod into the mouth of the clam, which closes its shell with such tenacity that it can be pulled up out of its bed. Occasionally divers who have carelessly allowed themselves to be caught in the grip of too powerful a clam have only saved their lives by cut ting off their fingers, and leaving them at the bottom of the sea.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
Set Back Az Years.

's l was troubled for many years with Kidney Complaint, Gravel, &c.; my blood became thin; I was dull and inactive; could hardly crawl about ; was an old worn out man all over could get nothing to help me, until I got Hop Bitters, and now am boy again. My blood and kidneys are all right, and I am as active as man of 30, although am 72, and I have no doubt it will do as wei! for others of my age. It is worth trial. Father. )-Sunday Mercury.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
"fetcfIed, Indeed.

Are those whom confirmed tendency to bil- lousness, subjects to the various and change ful symptoms indicative of liver complaint, Nausea sick headache, constipation, furred tongue an unpleasant breath, a dull or sharp pain in the neighborhood of the affected organ lmpurlty of the blood and loss of appetite slgnallze 1t as one of the most distressing as 1t Is one of the most common of maladieS, There is, however, benign specific for the disease and all is unpleasant manifestations It is the concurrent testimony of the nnblic and the medical profession, that Hostetter's Somach Bitters is medicine which achieves results speedily felt, thorough and benign. i5o ldes rectifymg liver disorder. it invigorates the feeble, conquers kidney and bladder com piaInts, and hastens the convalescence of those recovering from enfeebling diseases. More over it is the grand specific for fever and ague.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
est. Louis Republican.) )

1r IS very rare that the Repu6hcnn consents to editorially forward the in- terests of advertisers of what are known as patent medicine es, as it does not fre- quently fall out that we can have posi- tive knowledge of their merits. How ever, we take pleasure in saying of St. Jacobs Oil from individual experiment., that 1t is most excellent remedial agent, and as such we can heartily recommend 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. The prop erty, real and personal, held for charita- ble purposes, in the State of New York, according to the Governors message, may be set down in round numbers as follows: By State institutions, $6, 9OO,- OOO; by cities and counties, SC, 200, ,OOO; by incorporated associations, $21, ,9OO,- OOO; total, $35. .OOO, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
Uncle AarOn's Rat.Trap,

Uncle Aaron lived near Hartford, and was a matter r-of-fact man. His barn and out-houses fairly swarmed with rats, and Uncle Aaron was telling a friend from another town, who was visiting at his house, how he was troubled by rats, and how he had seen hundred at least at time. The friend laugh ingly told him hundred was good many rats, and begged him to take of few.
 Uncle Aaron replied that he was fix ing trap, and if his friend would wait few days he would show him haul of rats which would convince him he was not lying.
 "All right" answered his friend : eff you will catch anywhere near hun dred, just let me know"
 Uncle Aaron, too, said "aIl right" /" adding, "I'll let you know"
 When his friend started for home the last thing he said was, "Be sure and let me know how many rats you catch. A hundred is good many"
 The trap Uncle Aaron was at work on was sort of platform almost as large as big barn door, and the plan was to weight it with heavy rocks, raised one end about three feet from the floor, and have it so rigged that pull of string would spring it and let it fall to the floor, making it decidedly uncomforta- ble for any living thing that might happen to be under it. After arranging it to his mind he began to bait it. He threw meal all around and under the trap, and went to place convenietly near and watched things. He did not have to wait long before he counted at least twenty rats busily Investigating that meal. But they did not go under the platform.
 This was kept up for several days, and after while the patient watcher who spent an hour or two every day ill sec ing them maneuver had the satisfaction of seeing several of the rats venture under the trap. Then he knew his plan would be success. He could pull the string any time of the day and catch dozen or twenty, but he was Giving low " for bigger haul. The upraised platform was no longer terror to the animals. They took the bait from under It as readily as could be desired. Final ly Uncle Aaron thought the time was ripe to pull the string. He had not baited it the night before, so the rodents would have keen appetite when he sprinkled the cheese crumbs and meal that morning.
 After doing this he took up his posi- tion and waited. First one rat-a sort of pioneer-came gliding out and began to partake of the feast. Next a pair came out; then three or four, then a dozen. They came from all directions, Uncle Aaron was actually trembling with excitement. He could hardly keep his hand from pulling the string. But he waited until the space under the plat form seemed fairly alive with the crea- lures and then-he pulled. Down went the heavy platform with crash. A number of the rats were seen scamper- ing off but Uncle Aaron felt confident that he had nailed some of 'em. As he came up he saw heads and tails pro- truding, and he thought he would give them all Q good square chance to die be- fore he raised the trap. He waited till night and then he lifted it. He counted one hundred and twenty-five dead rats.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

SLAVERY IN BRAzIL.-Brazil inaugu. rated, about ten yesrs ago, system of gradual emancipation for its slaves, by means of which slavery would cease in l9OO A large number of planters vol untarily freed their slaves, and the move ment was popular for awhile, but of late a reactionary party has gained strength, and the result is a fresh agita- tion of the subject.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

For Homeopathic Medicines only one centennial medal was awarded at Phila- delph1a, md that to Boericke X Tafel, established in business since 1885. Their New York establishment is at 145 Grand street. They make a speciality ot Medicine Gases and books for family use, and for veterinary treatment. Send for descriptive price list.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
' How are You. my old Friend 2S

Asked bright looking man. "Oh feel miserable I'm bilious and can t eat, and my back is so lame I can t work. "Why in tue world don't you take Kidney Wort; that's what I take when 1 am cut of sorts, and it always keeps me in perfect tune. My doctor recommends 1t for all such troubles. D kidneyWort is the sure cure for all bliIousness aod con<tipatioa. Don't fail to try ii. t.-Lony Br0nch Nctcs.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

CANALS OF NEW YoRK.-The revenue from the canals owned by the State of New York for the year 1880 was $1, 200, 134.6 63. The cost of maintain ing these canals was $SSO, O15 84, leaving surplus of $311, 1879.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

CARD collectors please buy seven bars Dob bins Electric Soap of any grocer and wrto Cra- gln & Co.,, Philadelphia, Pa. for seven cards gratis, six co,ors and gold, Shakespoare's 'Seven Ages of Man." Ordinary price 9 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

NEW ORLEANS. s.-The French of New Orleans are a third of the whole popu- lation. They almost exclusively occupy all the lower or older part of the city, speak French in their daily intercourse, and have little to do, in trade or society, with the rest of the people.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou- sands who were suffering from Dyspep- sia, Debility, Liver Complaint, Bolls, Humors, Female Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any address. Seth ". Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

BoaUs BUTTER.-A factory has been discovered at Milwaukee from which 12,OOO pounds of oleomargarino are sent out every day with no marks to dis stinguish it from genuine butter.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

POPULAR discrimination in favor of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has given it 8 larger sale than any other remedy of its class. Price 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
Galveston News.)

THE Madison (Wis) Denocrat, in endeavoring to treat the wounds re- celved by the candidates for the presi- dency, wisely prescribes St. Jacobs Oil Of course we could not expect our worthy contemporary to do otherwise than recommeno that famous Old German Remedy, which "heals all wounds but those of love" and soothes all pains, save those of political dis appointment.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
THERE was a young lady quite fair Who had much trouble with her hair,
 So she bought Carboline
 And sight to be seen, 1s fhn hnod nf fhi,, idnr, laalnnn

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression .ej Spirits and General Debility, in the various forms other Intermittent Fevers, the u Eerro-rhonpTo. rated d EijXr E tx oI Tnl;snyg," made by, Caswcll is the best tonic and for paticHi1 rec " ring fir n Fever or other sickness. If has cdIal
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
BOGUS tcrtjGrafcs

It is no vile drugged stuff, pretend. ing to be made of wonderful foreion floots' barks, &c., and putfcd up by loEo bogus certificates of pretendtd jnirac, ulo9s cures, but simple, pure, effective medicine, made of well known valuable remedies, that furnishes its own certifi-
 Gates G by It's cures. We refer to Hop ol'ters' the purest and best of medi- cines. cin See another column.-Repu6-
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

Fure Cod Liver Oil lo from selected liyers
 0n tne Scasnore, by CASwELL, HAZARD x Co., New forH 1tls absolutely pure and sweet Patients who nave 9ncs la 1t prefer to III others Thy sicians market '' N -' ''+'e1 "ii9 III
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

A HEAVY FAL1.-Louis Ehrnsberger, a street-car conductor of Buffalo, N. Y., has fallen heir to an estate in Germany valued at $1OO,O0O.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

Have Wistar's Ba1sam of Wild Cherry always at hand. It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and $1 bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12
AsH-1oNIC

A Perfected Purifier of the System.
 ToN1c.-" Increasing the strength, o6vidttng hAt trscts of debility and restoring healthy nctionAS WEBSTER.
 For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia the many forms of Liver Com- plaint. Impure and Impoverished Blood, and Functional Derange- ments attendant upon Debility, and for Building up the weak, Ash- Tonic is doubtless the most prompt and certain remedy yet devised. In 1-2 lb. bottles, 75 cents; Six bottles, $4. Accredited Physicians and Clergymen, who may desire to test the Tonic, will be supplied with not exceeding six bottles, at one-half the retail price, money to accom- pany the order. Sold by Druggists, and by D. B. Dewey x Co.,, 46 Dey St., N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

IcE DEALERS are happy over a solid North.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-12

/ all this noise p asked Holmes, with an oath.
 ''I am the sister of the man you have just thrown overboard," answered the young girl whom the dying Frank At- kins had just blessed as !" Mary
 "'Oh, l thought you was his sweet heart," sneered Holmes, whose bad blood was now up.
 "I loved him better than a sweet heart, answered the young girl, look ing up into Holmes's face with sad, brave look. Then she continued: "You might as we'll finish your work. I have no desire now to live, since you have murdered him."
 ''You call it murder, do you ?" said Holmes. "Well, we will take you at your word, and send you overheard to join your brother. You weigh almost as much as he did, anyway" So, mak- ing sign to his men, Holmes took hold of the young girl, who offered no manner of resistance, and the three threw her overheard into the sea.
 The two sailors did hot seem to like this killing of women, but Holmes had them completely in his power, and they did as they were told. Mary" went overheard without groan, was seen floating on the water 8 minute or so later, by the light afforded by flash of lightning, and all was over with Mary. Perhaps her poor brothers prayer had been heard and answered, and God had blessed Mary sooner than either of them had expected. -.....
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16
GEORGE


NOTICE is hereby given that let
~ tiers of administration upon the
estate of Robert S. Kirkpatrick, de-
ceased, have been granted the under
signed by the AudraiR probate court
in Audrain county, Mo-, bearing date
of May 6, 1881. All persons having
claims against said estate are required
to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year from date of said
letters or they may be precluded from
any benefit from the estate; and if
said claims be not exhibited to me
within two years from the date OF
the publication of this notice, said
claims will be forever barred.
Il. f. LAWDER, Admir-.
II. S. Kirkpatrick. decd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

There is ut this time some talk OF
an effort being made to have the
trains on the Columbia branch run
down to Mexico instead of Centralia,
We also hear that the C6lumbis
branch 10 to be extended to some
point, but just where We are unable
to say. II the trains on this branch
road could be run to Mexico, it would
BE- . gosd thing to the extent that i,
brings travel here. II anything eau
be done, We hope the matter will be
pushed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

..Ds ron plsy The lptesos''als.No;
/ don't play tie pisns, bot ~ si,eer
Hannah, who i in Ssvshsso. g
pleys the pisso il > most chs11n'ne
manner. Haveabsnana!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

The loss by the burning Of the
Collier White Lead Works in ST.
Louis las. Saturday night, was about
sl5e,ooo.' I've. persons were run
over and killed by the engines on
their way 70 the Ere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

To Mr., H. vennor, csnada: Deau
SILL you have such > thing q s .
belated snew storm lying around
loose, plesse forward at once, C. o.
D., and obiige yours, etc. P. s.
Put . small chuak OF blizzard in it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

What has become Of the commit
tee appointed to raise, money to de-
ftay the expenses Of sending . man
v the proposed route Of the H. &
S. W. Ry.? Let's have the money to
buy beer With.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

During the months Of January,
February, March and ,Aprii Is Ia
instruments, On an average, we're filed
per day in our recorders Office.
This shows how business is booming
here. -ts-sEsAgE w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

The saloon Keeper Of jefferson
City paid d 90 6nei fos selling liquor
on Sunday, and ase stIli yelling.
They say they will mike the mer-
chants Who cell on Sunday also pay .
fne. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

The editor Of the Intelligencer
claims net to read the Vandalia
Leader. At. the same time news arti.
cles appear in the Intelligencer stolen
bodily from the Leader and no credit
given. A newspaper man makes an
ass of himself by claiming not TO read
. contemporary when at the same time
be gets Ill of his news and brains
from this same contemporary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

Dick Speed, Dan Webster and Bob White
The Moberly Headlight, in writing
up the members of the Missouri Press
Association, links three great men
together - folloWs:
DICK Speed, Of the Warrenton
Banner, is IS agile IS . kitten, or q
young miss out for . holiday. He
kept moving about ~ if he had some.
thing in his mind all the time. He
does not "catch the eye of the pres
ident, Is be is not gifted with the
kind Of CAB that gives . fellow conf.
dence in himself on his feet before q
thousand eyes Of the sage, the wit,
the beauty and the small fry. He ia
. great politician IS we'll as . society
man, nevertheless. He organizes,
he plans, and his power is = sort OF
undercurrent that 10 not felt till the
object aimed at Is accomplished. Al
ajeurnalist, gaging him by his OPP
portasities, be 10 . great success. He
pubiishss the best-paying aud the
best-coaducted newspaper, size and
Location considered, in the State.
Bob white. Of the Mexico LEDGER,
l. another successful young Journal
st-broad-shsuldsred, aggressive and
evidently cheeky. He looks like m
iistelhgeat farmer-bey Who has taken
. liking 70 the newspapsr - Daniel
Webster took to law. Dan was Z
farmer.boy and the one who was sup
posed to think there was s'room
enough ut the top" He and Speed
are close 'conpaniens vixen out for q
resi- feya cid time. They always
h.ye It; aud Il b curious to note the
sturdy Bob snd nimble Dick taking
. walk they ere not > good team
physically, but match pretty we'll in
other respects. They both publish
COED papers aud make money 1t the
business.
--.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

Every time . man Is put in the
Audrain county Jail, he at once pro-
ceeds to write poetry. We have no
objection to . mans writing poetry,
especially il there is any show for it
to prove fatal to him. The LEDGER
is not q hymn book. The very next
jail bird, u any other kind of bird,
that sends Us poetry, dies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16
& BELL,
Carriage Manufacturers,
AND JOBBERS

HAVING purchased the building
formerly owned by Pollard,
Diesel 4 Co., we are prepared to do
ali kinds of work in q line, such as
plOw work, horseshoeing, carriage
making and repairing, painting and
trimming. All orders tor new work
promptly attended to. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Call and see us.
Shop and saleroom, corner of jeff
ersOn and Liberty streets, MexicO.M Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

Several OF our farmers have has
trouble with ,chinch bugs and cut
worms. The French boys had to re-
plant so acres OF corn, Mr.. Pearson
shout - acres, Nj. Yates nearly 100
acres, aud other farmers have been
troubled more or less.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

There are about $50 teachers in the
coanty, male and female. Their av.
ersge salary per month is about
s32-not enough BY at least SIS per
month. We have the best of teachers
in this county, but il they we're . lit
tie better paid they would be even
more Jealous in their work,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

At least the railroad boys viii not
be blamed for the fast driving and
races last Sunday. The division was
gone aud with It some peoples
''scape-goats."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

They say Beaconsheld never wore
anything but, patent leather shoes.
4 man with nothing On but patent
leather shoes mus have been 1 pretty
Dixzs spectacle III Parliament. t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

DEATTNlc ORGANS. II stops S set Code
OCHt Tongue reeds only So. Ad-
dress Daniel +. Beatty, Washington, NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16
THE VASSAR OF THE WEST"
HARDIN COLLEGE, MEXICO, MO
Mrs. ii. 7. BAIRD. Ex. Gov. C..H. HARDIN.
President. Pres. Board Directors

A splendid school and a desirable home. Be
ginsIlts EIGHTH annual session September 9Th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-16

An exchange says that the ''com-
log girl 10 to be psettiee than the
kind We no~ have" Impossible;.
there can be no Improvement upon
the original article