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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-08-31

warrant to the controllers approval,
cannot sbe ftold, but ii is safe 10 say
mat hey approximate 10 Millions The law
has been main tanned with rigid impair
tiaIity, while favoritism has not in sin
gle instance been charged. 1t may
therefore be said with truth that as far
as the outgo of public money is con-
cerned, the controller is the most i'm
portant officer connected with our mu.
nicipal government, provided always he
is the right man for the place. The
wrong man there-and there have been
wrong controllers-is an evil. the map-
nitude of which can be comprebended
only by comparison of the present
management with that of five or six
years ago"
The Philadelphia Times said that mil
lions OF dollars were stolen from the
city treasury under Pattison's predeces.
sors because they conducted the Office
nt controller with the idea that the con.
troller "does nothing more than approve
city warrants, if they are drawn legally"
Because Pattison took the higher view
millions were saved to Philadelphia.
NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR.
In view of all this and of the fact that
during his term complete administTa-
tive reform had been inaugurated in the
second city of the Union and the first
in Pennsylvania, it was not strange that
the Democratic State Convection found
in him it's nominee for governor. Year
by year the political issue of admins.
trative reform has become the supreme
concern of intelligent men. Recogniz
ing his special fitness to emhody this
issue, the convention gravitated toward
him on the sixth ballot and without any
| adjournment after it began 10 ballot
His nomination was no personal nor
factional triumph or defeat. 1t was ac
compilsbed without management or
trade" 1t was the well considered
action of an unusually earnest and in.
telligent body and that no mistake was
made Is assured by the universal appro.
baton with which it has been received,
not only 10y the party press of the State
but by all independent journals of any
standing, while it has challenged the
opposition press, and for seven weeks
has been almost absolutely free from
untavorable criticism from any source.
Possibly never before in the history
of the Democratic party Of Pennsylva.
MIA was nomination ratified with such
unanimily. From every quarter of the
state this is the unvarying report, and
present indications point to its ratifca.
ton at the polls, not only by the largest
vote ever polled for any candidate of
the party in this State, but also by an
lpGrl4Ea a that far ITa,,
cock 10y the addition of the sufirages of
tens of thousands of Independent Re.
publicans and conservative citizens who
are willing to aid the election of an
honest and capable man for governor,
pledged by platform which declares
against the spoils system and bossism.
Tor good government ard an honest ap.
pOrtlOnmcnt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

t(TE are authorized to announce
w GEORGE ROBERTSON
81 candidate for PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF
Andrain county subject to the rules and usageS
Of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
JUST 4 STARTER.


Put on The MOON SOlilH moro mud !;
Wink me a horrible wink"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Hardin C0lIepe Faeulfy.

The faculty of Hardin College this
coming session win be excelled by
none in the State. The services of
Prof. John Richardson, of Ewing
College, Illinois, have been secured.
Prof. Richardson is a talented man of
finished eduttion. His recommended
tons are most excellent, and he has
the reputation Of being one of the best
educators aud finest scholars in the
West. Miss Eva f. Bromack, of
Union City, Tenn. will have charge
of the musical department. She is. a
thorough graduate In music, and a
lady of culture and experience. We
are glad the College has been able to
secure the services of these parties,
and are fully satisfied that they will
prove a great acquisition to the fac
ulty, which is now complete in every
particular.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
DIR. Fred Vernette will visit Mexi-

DIR. Fred Vernette will visit Mexi-
co every Saturday for the purpose Of
treating chronic diseases of both male
and female. He uses no poisons in
his treatment, consequently his RENE
dies can be used by all with perfect
safety. If, upon examination, your
case should seem to be incurable, he
will 81 state to you. Remember, his
treatment has cured many patients
after all other means tried failed. In
proof of this fact read certificates of
cures performed upon patients, citi-
zens of your own State, to whom you
can write and verify this statement.
Examination free. ALI poor persons
prescribed for free Of charge. Office
at Jones Hotel. 44-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

The best salve in the world for Bruises,
Cuts, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapl,ed Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by J. F.
LIeyeIIyn. Fly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Green-.Bedell.

Miss Matte Bedell and MI. Clark
Scott Green of this city, were married
last night at the residence of the
brides parents by Rev. DIR. Stoddert.
The bride and groom left ON the mid
night train to visit the groom's rela-
tives at Macon City. The bride is
a most estimable young lady, and
will make a faithful and devoted wife,
Scott is one of the best and steadies1
printers in the State, and is now con.
nected with the LEDGER. We wish
the happy couple a long and pros
porous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
HO! For CarrOlltOn.

The Mexico Silver COrnet Band and Or
chestra have been retained to furnish mu-
sic for the grand picnic of the Western
Travellers Association at Wild Moss Mills,
in Carroll county, neal Carroliton, to-
morrow, and will leave for that place at
5 o'clock in the morning. This pic mic
will be n of the grandest affairs of the
kind ever held in the state, and our boys
will no doubt acquit themselves creditably
in both brass and string music. The fol-
lowing gentlemen, members of the band
and orchestra, will be in attendance:
Edgar Dudgeon, Prof. T. P. Conway,
S. Price Ragsdale, Richard Graham,
Sam Edwards, Chas. B. Morris, Chas.
Greenamyer, Thos. Bell, j. w. Ragsdale,
Chas. Gibbs, D. G. Wright, and B. B.
Runkle. Messrs. Dudgeon, Ragsdale and
Runkle will be accompanied by their Ia
dies.
Several other gentlemen and ladies OF
this city anticipate going, and to those
who wish to attend we have been request
ed to state that the fare for the round trip
is IS. 80, the distance to Carrollton being
100 miles. A special train will pass this
city at 5 O'Clock Friday morning for that
place, arriving there just in good time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Rush Hill, June IL.
Go to G. L. Ferris for reapers and
mowers-he is with J. c. Huff, south.
west corner square. 8tf
Mai. LaWder at Home.

Maj. Lawder at Home.
Maj. R.. E. Lawder has returned
from Washington City, and although
defeated, he feels well satisfied with
the fight he made in which he clearly
showed that the only ground for his
removal was that he was not a Grant
man. He desires to return his sin
cere and heartfelt thanks to his many
friends who 81 g~allantly stood by him
in the contest. Among other curios-
tiles that came under his notice there
we will at this time notice only a
part of one, and that was a sentence
in a letter from Jack Saunders, of
this city, that set forth as a charge
against Lawder that he and his fami-
ly ASSOCIATED with democrats and
rebels" OF course Jack thought that
a grave charge. Any democrats or
rebels" who want p~lastering done
should, we think, employ some one
else beside him and not force him,
who is so refined, gilt-edged and high
toned, to associate with such objec-
tionable characters as democrats
and rebels" But we will refer to
this matter again at some future day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
To the Voters of Audraiu.

Rowe, AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo-, June
10, 1882.-The statement having
been made by designing individuals
for obvious reasons-to the effect
that l have heretofore affiliated with
the Republican party of Missouri, l
take this method to denounce the
statement as a falsehood manufac-
tured of whole cloth. / am now and
have always been a thorough Demo-
crat, sustaining the principles and
nominees of Democracy at all times
and under all circumstances. In
proof of what l here state relative to
my Democratic orthodoxy 1 call to
the staud Messrs. W. H. and HI. d.
Woodward, c. H. Eubank, r. C.
Carter, W. H. KEENAN,, L. S. Wis
dom and A. G. Turner.
j. S. SNIDOW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

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Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
RUSH HILL RACKET.
olitics are raging high here.

Politics are raging high here.
A barber could do well at this place.
Our village boasts of a population of
one hundred and five.
Harry Crisman, the harpist, furnishes
some very fine music.
School closed last Friday. We hear
that Prof. Ridgway has been chosen to
teach the fall and winter terms.
Not long since our burg put on quite
metropolitan airs in the way of sporting
several boot blacks for a short time.
Prospecting for coal has been suspend
ed for the present. Hope the work will
be re-continued with successful results
Sunday school every Sunday at $3.50
a. m, with G. W. Peery as superintendent,
and Geo. Petty assistant.
Our friend Jim Davidson is building a
neat dwelling house. He is-well, we
don't like to tell, but guess he is going to
live in it.
The tallest blue grass yet found in this
vicinity measures 621a inches. Now, Mr..
Editor, we think this is tall enough, and
believe that all of the so-called blue grass
taller than this must be fox-tail grass,
dutch fax or something.
The fine weather Of the past week has
given the farmers a golden opportunity
to cultivate their corn, which has gotten
somewhat weedy- The chinch bugs are
very plentiful, but the farmers are in
bright hopes of the future.
The man with his somke has
not arrived yet, so we think the next in
order would be the establishing of street
lamps and a dog pound.
Our quiet city contains a goodly mum.
Der of handsome widows, it appears. Il
does also appear that as widows theil
number will soon decrease, from the way
the boys spend the Sabbath. 1t is hare
to tell who takes the lead, Ed. Sutton o.
Charlie Stewart, but we think theil
chances are in the proportion of two t.
two in favor of each, with Sam Murra!
following by half a length.
Yours respectfully, SHAMUs.
Rush Hill. June IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

This is growing weather.
Bring US in hat load of wood, il
you please.
Louisiana, Mo-, is to have a mill
tary company.
The chinch bugs have no effect on
the candidates.
Don't fail to read d. vineyards
grocery advertisement.
The Golden Troupe will be in this
city during Fair week.
Z. I. Quisenberry has our thanks
Tor Las Vegas, New Mexico, papers.
There were II divorce cases dock.
eed for this term. Five were grant
ed
The county court is making ar.
fangements to build several much
needed bridges.
Inc drummer's pic mic at Carol.
"a, NO., begins tomorrow. 1t vii
De a big thing on wheels.
There will be a grand pic mic two
aad a half miles south Of Laddoni:
VI the 4th of July. Speaking, etc.
VIII be the order of the day.
Divorce cases draw a crowd. Yor
"ald hardly get standing room il
We court house Monday during the
aiai OF the case Green VS. Green.
ihomas Able was in town last weel
purchase farm machinery ant
'aaed and subscribed for two copies
'ae LEDGER for a year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
County Judges,

The present county judges will he
brought before the democratic con-
vention for reelection. They have
served the people well and given good
satisfaction. If the people want
them to serve again, they want to be
elected. If not, they don't want the
office. As the duties of county judge
are arduous and the pay very light
they will neither announce or canvass
the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Combined Efforts of the Chiefs of the
Ring.-A Closely Studied Production with
a view to Making it Strong Enough to
Stink"
'The dispatch to the Globe Democrat
was gotten up by the black-guard club
especially for the use of the hermaphrodite
sheet in which it win appear in its next
issue"
For fear some one may not under
stand us, we will reiterate: that if
Col. Hutton says We had aught to do
with either dispatch, he tells what is,
in every ense Of the word, untrue.
We feel sorry for the "old granny"
and this is one reason that we are not
stronger in Il language. We are
making no fight for people in the
court house, or. out of it. There are
just as good men, and as true Demo-
ocrats, running against those who
are in as the present incumbents.
They are all before the people. Let
them choose. If Hutton wants to
fight certain men because they have
held office for a long time, that is all
right. He has a perfect right so to
do; but he should not insinuate that
they are not Democrats, and that he
can ~s'reveal certain facts that would
surprise people," If they are not
Democrats, let him say so. If he can
reveal any facts that they were not
honest in their official career, let him
do so but we think he makes a great
mistake when he fights men simply
because they won't give him all theil
printing, and kiss his beautiful feet.
too. We have no hard feelings to.
ward Hutton, and care nothing fol
what he may prattle about in his
dotage. We are sorry on his account
that this thing has occurred. He il
placing himself before the people in
very bad light, and when he gets owe
his %sullen, bilious attack, he will SCI
that he has treated us very badly
and in an unchristian like manner
and will regret it. Let him settle hi
trouble with the Globe Democrat, it
correspondent, or the men who dom
give him all their printing. He ha
no fight to make with us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
lee.

Glandon & Potts will furnish you
all the ice you want delivered at 2
cents a pound retail or S1.50 per 100
wholesale. Notwithstanding no ice
was put up in Mexico, and they will
make nc money at the above figures,
they are in the ice business and feel
it their place to supply the demand
this year the same as they always
have done, at the lowest living rates.
Special inducements to cash buyers
on cultivators and machines at
EUBANK & Cos.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Cycles and knives at J. C.. Huff
Settle-Kelley.

Married: At the parsonage in Moberly,
Mo-, June 10th, Mr.. T. w. Settle to Miss
Harriet A. Kelly, both of Audrain county,
near Mexico. They went to Recorder
Fishers where they ate the bridal dinner.
Uncle lack set them out a big dinner, for
they were "sorter kin folks'' of his, and
he wanted to start them out in life with a
good square meal and a good send off.
The Monitor extends the usual good wishes
to the happy couple, and may they ever
walk as straight and Independent in life
as they did this morning; may their path
be strewn with flowers; may they always
have as good dinners as they had to-day,
is the wish of the reporter.-Moberfy Non
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

The Vandalia Leader wants the
Mexico, Farber and Vandalia bands to
compete for a $500 prize. W. trust
the directors will give them a chance
at the fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Uncle Charley Clark, of Martins
burg, who was struck and badly in
jured by a train on the Wabash,
about 2 years since, failed, by law
suit last week, to ecove damages
from the road because he could not
show that he was not negligent and
careless at the time he was struck.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Machine extras at j. c. Huff's. st
Mr.. Pratt Didn't Vote.

the Editor Of the LEDGER
MEXICO, Mo-, June 8.-You will
please correct the error in the pro-
ceedings of the council on the propo-
sition for granting the Guilford saloon
license. Messrs. Tucker, Galloway
and Barnes voted for it, Mr.. Lee
voting against. did not vote.
j. W. PRATT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Fer RuckEer,

Special Dispatch to the LEDGER:
J~oNEsBURG, Mo-, June 14.-At the
Democratic convention Of Montgom-
cry county yesterday, the following
delegates were elected to the Con-
gressional convention: Henry Clark,
Peter Kemp, Robert Nelson and Silas
Carr. who are for Buckner first, last
and all the time. S. c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Threshinp Machines,

H. W. Gleason a now he found
5 doors north of postotfice ready to
sell steam or horsepower threshing
machines, apron or vibrator pattern.
Also a good supply of Buffalo Pitts
repairs always on hand. 9-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

The leyee at Hardin College last
Friday night was a grand success.
The friends of the College were pres
ent by the hundreds and mingled
together, young and old, to the i'm
provement of all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Farmers!

The celebrated Deering Irvine
Binder is in running order at j. c.
Huff's hardware store, southwest cor
ner public square. Call and see it.
G. l.. Ferris will take pleasure in
showing it to you. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
Farmers, Look to Your INTEREST,"

If in need of cultivators, mowers,
reapers, buggies or spring wagons, we
can supply your wants. We will not
be undersold for cash or its equiva-
lent. EUBASK & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

We will sell l2-inch plows for So;
I4-inch plows for Sill; l6-inch plows
for S14: cultivators from SIG to $50;
sulky plows $40.
G. III. EUBANK 4 &c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Harper has rented all the rooms in
in his new block. There is no trouble
to rent business houses in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
To th,5 Public.

Having returned to Mexico with re-
gained health, and with the purpose
of strictly attending to professional
business, 1 respectfully solicit a con-
tinuatiou of patronage.
DIR. S. n. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

FROM new MeAlCOs
Correspondence of the Ledger.
LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO, June s.
After visiting Pueblo, Trinidad and this
place (the springs near here inclusive), l
find this to be a grand and prosperous
country; but it takes ommon sense, in
durtry and pluck to succeed here as well
as elsewhere, for there can be no success
without effort. In regard to the springs
l will simply say that the surroundings
are intensely sublime, and the appoint
ments superbly grand. Enclosed find
description of, the springs given by a
bright Bohemian. That he was once q
Baron 1 would respectfully suggest, and
while his description of them is largely
inflated, the surroundings and improve
ments are very imposing indeed.
1 send you also two daily papers pub
lished here. Respectfully, p
9. T. QUIsENBERRY.
1.-THE description Of the hotel and spring.
will appear mex week, and is very inter
esting.-EDITOR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
naEsHEEP DIP s IL Gents per pound
at J. F. ~LLEWELLYN'S Drug Store,
West Side Public Square. cat

The bestin the world-the Aultman
& Taylor Threshing Machines. En-
gines, Horse Power and all machinery
for same, can be had by calling on
r. II. Fowler, agent, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

A terrible fight is going on by the
chinch bug and other ''would be mo-
nopolies,' but if you want pure gro
ceries at uniform low prices, call on
r. H. Fowler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Another bank robbery will take
place soon unless people stop paying
those high prices for groceries. You
can avoid that and live honest by call
ing on r. H. Fowler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Miss Cora Burns left Sunday for
Boston.
Miss Itonia Baird is visiting in
Louisville.
Ex-Mayor Bassford has gone East
on a pleasure trip.
Ex-Gov. Hardin and wife will spend
the summer in Virginia.
Miss Fannie Keene, of Fulton, is
visiting Miss Belle Hisey.
Mrs. A. E. Beck was visiting rela-
tives in this city last week.
Judge Wilder and wife, of Laddo-
dia, spent last week in Mexico.
Miss Hattie Nichols left yesterday
for Minnesota, to spend the summer.
Miss Maggie Prather, Of st. Louis,
was visiting friends in this city last
week.
John M. Marmaduke, cashier of the
Savings Bank, and wife, are visiting
in Fayette.
Mrs. Burt Ringo is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mis-. Sep. Martin,
of Sedalia.
James jackson has returned from
Texas to Audrain county, to remain
permanently.
S. W. Downing and daughters, of
Sailing township, made us a pleasant
call last week.
N. P. McIntire, of Poplar Bluff,
has been visiting his brother, W. B.
McIntire of this city.
Capt. Currie has gone to Arkansas
to look after his spring and farm.
He will be gone several weeks.
Chap. G.. White, of the Vandalia
Leader, called this week. Chap. is
making friends fast and d~eservedly.
Miss Julia Macfarlane, who has
been attending the Synodical College
at Fulton, returned home last week.
MI. J. A. Spence is now with c.
H. Eubank & Co., and would be
pleased to have his friends call anG
see him.
H. w. Gleason can now be fund al
H. d. Hunters shop, and will sell
you a ~threshing machine or anything
pertaining thereto.
Miss Emma Howard, of Fulton
one of the most beautiful ladies il
the State, attended the Hardin Collegt
commencement exercises.
Hon. Champ Clark, of Bowling
Green, was in Mexico this week at
tending to a law suit, and shaking
hands with his friends. He has
host of them in Audrain.
Judge Geo. B. Macfarlane, who ha'
i, been closely confined for years on &C
count of press of business, will spent
a couple of months in the East thi
summer, recuperating his health.
Miss Edwards, an accomplished
young lady from Woodland, Cal.
is visiting her cousin, Miss Ami
Spence, Of this city. After a shor
:, stay here, she will then visit relative
, in Carrollton, Ill.
Hon. I. w. Boulware, of Fulton
) was attending court in Mexico thi
week. MI. Boulware is a fine lawyer
. and would make a good congressman
We hear his friends r trying t
bring him out. If he runs, he wi
make it arm for those "who com
in,"
. Mr.. Morgan White, of Montgomer.
county, father of Mrs. r. NJ. Hero
of this city, called to see us Saturday
1t did our soul good to hear him talk
n The way he does give it to the ''de
t serters from the Democratic party
who are trying to help the Republican
to power" is startlingly emphatic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
DIED.

DIED.
In this city yesterday of dropsy, James
B. Chalmers.
Jimmie had been sick for some time,
and his death was not wholly unexpected.
In this city on last Sunday, Freddie,
infant son of Mrs. Ada Hoey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
For Sale.

The grass On the Fair Ground will
be sold at public auction, at the court
house, in Mexico, at l o'clock, p.
m, Saturday, June 18th, 1882.
j. L. JOHNSON, Auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Parties owing Barnes & Vineyard
will please call and settle with d.
Vineyard, two doors east Of Harper
& Turner's. 8 2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15
LETTER LIST.
MEXTco, Mo-, June

MENICo, Mo-, June 70, ISsZ.
r IST OF LETTERS remaining In the Post
ONCE at Mexico, Audrain County. Missouri.
and when. ii not called lor within four weeks
from date, will be sent 10 the Dead Letter Office
at Washington City.
Baker, Celia mrs Haley. Jack
Carter, Jack Jordon. Marie
Davis. miss Jones, Ersbty miss
Doueherty. Mike johnson, Rebecca mrs
Ford. Molfie miss Shaffner, Jerry
Gamble, Sl4Ie Stion. IN
Hunter. James White, William
Hall. j. CO Williams, Fanny miss
cy- Persons calling for letters In this list will
please say Advertised"
az Once open on Sunday from 4 TO S O'Clock
In the afternoon.
GEO. A. P0TEET. T. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

To Owners of Timber Land.
Parties having Sycamore timber on
their land will find it to their interest
to call on J.. P. CLARK & Son,
Real Estate and ms. ACTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Fine N. @. Molases, good Mack
erel, White Fish, Potatoes, Peas,
Cabbage, and everything good to eat
at r. II. Fowler's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

Don't fail to call at Jack Coughs
and see his fall and winter suitings.
He has the finest assortment in the
CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

g. L. Ferris will sell you all kinds
of farm machinery. Call on Leslie at
j. c. Huff's, southwest corner pub
lie square Stf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-15

See DIR. Williamson's advertise
ment. The DR.. will hereafter make
regular monthly visits to Mexico, and
patients DESTROYS of seeing him should
call at II. Halls Drug Store.