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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
CHIHUAHUA

is a fine specimen Of a Mexican town.
Il was founded by the Spaniards over
$50 years ago, and at present contains
a population of 1900. AS it il the
capital as well as the largest city Of the
State, it is also the wealthiest and
most attractive, and its people most
refined. 1t is the military head
quarters Of a department comprising
three or four States, consequently a
considerable body of troops is always
quartered there-two regiments and a
half are now stationed ia the city.
The streets are all paved with cob
bic stones, while the sidewalks are
either cobble or fiat stones. There
are four public squares or plazas, and
two long drives called alamedas, be-
cause OF the rows Of shade trees on
them. One of the alamedas has five
rows Of gigantic cottonwood trees and
is a delightful place TO drive. Every
evening, when the weather permits,
carriage load after carriage load OF
dark eyed senoras and %senoritas may
be seen whirling along enjoying the
cool, invigorating atmosphere Of the
mountains. The central plaza is a
great place Of resort from sunset until
nine or ten o'clock, and is kept we'll
lighted at night with lamps. This
plaza has a broad, smooth stone pave
ment on all sides. and two rows Of iron
seats extend all the way round. The
rectangle bounded by the pavement is
set out in trees, beautiful shrubs and
flowers, and divided by walks. An
iron fountain stands near the center OF
the plaza, and lends its charm to the
beauty surrounding. The market
plaza. a short distance from the cen
trail plaza, is deserted during most Of
the day, but early in the morning it is
iammed with a crowd OF huckBters.
by sunrise, or shortly after, the plaza
is deserted until next morning, unles.
IL chance 10 be a holiday, when a
thropg Of the poorer people may be
seen gambling.
The streets are lighted with gaso
line, and there is no better policed
city in America than chihuahua. One
thing that strikes Americans as rather
odd was the sight Of a police force
armed with rifles as we'll as revolvers
At night a squad Of mounted police
armed with carbines Gle through tie
streets, but this may be only on special
occasions. There is comparatively
little excessive drinking, and very
seldom a disturbance in the city. AS
last Saturday was the Mexican indie
pendenco Day, a few Americans who
felt called upon 10 celebrate in old
Fourth Of July style managed TO got
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

Total. 49,. 280, 49,, 900 o,z22,lO0 SlV7,7WrSoo
Gen. William Preston, OF Lexington,
KY, has gained protracted land suit
in Texas, involving some two million
acres of land, covering some of the rich
est lands in the State in seventeen coun-
ties. The interest of Gen. Preston will
be about three-fourths of the whole
claim.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Moth
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from poor health or languishing on bed
of sickness, take cheer, for Hamilton
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feel weak and dispirited, without clearly
knowing why, GERMAN BITTERs will re.
vive you. If you feel your system needs
cleansing, toning or strengthening, German
Bitters is what you need. If you are old,
and your pulse is feeble, your nerves I'M
steady and your faculties waning, Ham
iton's German Bitters will give you new
life ard vigor Price SOC per bottle.
Sold by ]. H. DeHart & Co., Vernon,
Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05
MAGNETIC MEDICINE.

Is Sure, Prompt and Effectual Remedy for
Nervousness in ALL its stages, Weak Memory,
Sweats, Spermatorrhea, Seminal Weakness. and
General Loss of Power. 1t repair Nervous
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ems the Enfeebled Brain, and Restores Surpris-
ing Tone and Vigor to the Exhausted Generative
Organs The experience of thousands proves 1t
an INVALUABLE REMEDY, for both sexes. The
Magnetic Medicine is pleasant to the taste, and
each box contains sufficient for two week.
medication, and Is THE CHEAPEST AND BEST.
eW-Particulars in our pamphlet, which we mail
free to any address.
at 81 per box, or six boxes for IS, or will be
mailed free of postage. on receipt Of the money,
by addressing MAGNETIC MEDICINE CO.,
No. 4 Mechanics Block, Detroit, Mich.
Sold in Owosso and Corunna by all Druggists.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05
Production Of uereals.

The cereal estimates Of the depart
ment OF agriculture for the crop of 1881
are completed, showing more general
reduction in yield than for many years.
During the five preceding years no one
OF the grain crops met with serious dis
aster. In 1873 the wheat product was
reduced, while the corn crop was above
an average. In 1874 the reverse was
true, wheat making an average crop
and corn nearly as bad failure as in
1881: In 1869 corn was comparative
failure, while wheatproduced more than
an average yield. In no season since
the inauguration of crop-reporting has
there been so general disaster, involv-
ing corn, wheat, barley, buckwheat, and
rye, oats alone being exempt from loss.
The aggregate of corn estimates is l.
194.9l6,0 900 bushels, grown upon "a, 262,-
OPS acres, or 1876 bushels per acre. This
is reduction of 81 per cent. from the
crop of 1880.
The wheat crop aggregates $50, 280, 900
bushels, reduction of % per cent,
grown on 37,709, 020 acres, q yield of
1O.1 bushels per acre, the lowest rate OF
yield yet reported for the entire crop.
Rye, 20,704,9 $50, a reduction of "a per
cent, area 1889, 100 acres, yielding 11.6
bushels per acre.
The product of oats is 416, 481, 900
bushels, against Az, 1886, $50 in 1880.
The area is 16, 831, 900 acres, and the
yield 24.7 bushels per acre.
Barley, Al, 161, $50 bushels Ga reduc-
ton of 9 per cent. }, grown on 1867, $40
acres, or at the rate of 300 bushels per
acre.
Buckwheat, 9,4S6, POO bushels, grown
on 82S,S1 acres, yielding ia bushels
per acre.
The aggregate product of all cereals
is zoos, 029, $40 bushels, against 2,71S,-
193,501, a decrease of "a per cent.
The aggregate value of cereals grown
in 1881 is greater than the total valua-
ton for 1880.
Corn and oats, mainly consumed at
home and used INTERCHANGEABLE, are
most affected by the failure of maize.
The average value of corn has advanced
from 1916 cents in 1880 to 63.6 in 1881;
oats from SO to aga cents; wheat has
advanced from an average of 95 cents
to S1.19 per bushel.
The aggregate quantities, areas, and
valuations are as follows:
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

While the reduction of product of corn
in the seven surplus-yielding States
amounts to about four-tenths of the US
ual crop, the aggregate still equals 81
per cent. of the crop of the country,
leaving, as the production of thirty-one
States and ten Territories, but three
Fights of the maize product.
The yield per acre, which should be
80 bushels in year of moderate pro-
duction, is but 21.3 bushels, yet this is
larger than the average yield of the re-
naming States, which is 1874 bushels.
The price per bushel is less, being 81
cents instead of 81 cents in the remain
ing States.
The following table gives the States
producing surplus of maize:
CORN.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility. Premature Decay, and
all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will
for the sake of suffering humanity, send free
to all who need it, the recipe and direction
for making the simple remedy by which he
was cured: Sufferers wishing to profit by the
advertisers experience can do so by address
ing i'm perfect confidence,
41-yI JOHN b. OGDEN, 40 Cedar st., N. Y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

Total ... .2A, go 600 %, l02 300 $685. $40
These ten States produced 65 per
cent. of the oat crop of 1881, as fol-
lows:
OATS.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
n simple remedy, is anxious to make known
all who desire it, he will send a copy of the
prescription used, free of charge, with di
rections for preparing and using the same
which they will find a sure cure for coughs
colds, consumption, asthma, bronchitis, etc
Parties wishing the prescription, will please
address REV. +. A. WILSON, 1874 Penn st
Williamsburg, n. Y, 4I-y1
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

All trains daily except Sunday. Accommoda-
ton south from waterloo Mondays,
not Sundays.
Through tickets to all principal points.
For information as to routes and connec.
tons apply TO
M. ID. WOODFORD, II. BROMLEY,
Gen1 superintendent Gen1 Passenger Ag't.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05
PTMPLES.

/ will mail (free) the recipe for a simple
Vegetable Balm that will remove Tan, Frekles,
clear and beautiful; also instructions for pro-
ducing q luxuriant growth of hair on bald
head or smooth face. Address, inclosing &c.
stamp, BEN. VANDELF Co., IL Barclay ST., N.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05
FORT WAYNE G JACKSON r. r.
SHORT LINE

For all points South, Southeast and Southwest,
including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing
ton, Cincinnati Louisville, Indianap-
oils st. Louis Kansas, Texas and
all points west
Direct Route to Baltimore and Washington
TIME CARD in Effect Dec. 10, 1881.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

- ~ - Great chance to make money.
LII Those who always take advan-
Ill tage Of the good chances for
"H making money that are offered
y ugenerally become wealthy,
while those who do not improve
such chances remain in poverty. We want many
men, women, boys and girls TO work for us right In
their own localities. Any one can do the work
properly from the first start. The business win pay
more than ten times ordinary wages. Expensive
outfit furnished free No one who engages fails to
make money rapidly. Yon can devote your whole
time TO the work. OF only your spare moments Full
information and all that Il needed sent free.
Address sTIrsoN a Co., Portland, Maine.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-05

There are but ten States east of the
Rocky Mountains that ever have a sur
plus of wheat. These, with California
and Oregon on the Pacific coast, and
Washington and Dakota Territories,
yield all the wheat for the supply of non
supporting sections and foreign coun-
tries.
The ten Western States produced GA
per cent. of the wheat crop of 1881, as
follows:
WHEAT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20

western district, j. A. Edmonds, SECRETARY,
Squire Ridgeway. Aullville; assistant secreta-
ry, Dr.. James Belt. Business commissioner
Judge John e. Ryland. S. G. Wentworth, N.
G. Ewing. Report adopted.
The next subject on programme was ''How to
Study the Bible" Rev. j. A. Quarles was to
open the discussion and the convention regret
ted his absence. Short speeches were made by
Revs. Ruffner and Eng, MIR. Sitlington, DR..
Belt, and the president.
Secretary Belt made an interesting report
which was received and adopted. A collection
was voted in order 10 meet deficit of $40 re-
ported by secretary; 50 O5 was raised and de-
posted with treasurer, Charles HOeier. After
the collection 1t was announced by the chair
that the whole amount had not been contributed,
when u small donation wa, made by q lady
visitor living near Dover, who is u lineal de-
scendant OF the pioneer Sunday school worker
in the United States. and who organized the
fret Sunday school on our continent.
Circulars were distributed from the secretary
and treasurer OF the State Association, asking
for a small contribution from each county Oh
ganization TO defray expenses and help the gen.
sral work in the state.
Higginsville was selected as the place for
holding next annual convention, and the second
Wednesday in May, 1888, fixed as the time.
Secretary Belt suggested that the amount as
sessed against the different Sunday schools by
the state secretary. be collected and sent TO that
officer.
The following delegates were sent TO the state
convention which meets at California, Mo-, ON
the END OF June prox, viz: A. IL. Major Miss
Emma Saunders and Rev. Eng.
DR.. Belt made IA motion. at the suggestion of
a lady delegate. that some one be selected as II
county Sunday school missionary. After dis
question the motion WAS withdrawn.
1t being late the programme could not be fin
lshed, and on motion after singing, prayer and
benediction, convention adjourned.
A. A. MOORE, President.
j. NJ. YANrIs, Secretary pro TEN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20
FROM A DEMOCRAT.

EDITOR INTRLLJGENCHR:-If the democrats of
this county were to elect an entire new set Of
county officers, from the various townships,
good men, who labored for the good OF the cOun-
ty. and not to further the interests of a few WHO
claim privileges over all others, it would net he
two years before they would be styled a court
house ring by those who failed to control them.
OF our officers eau never do right In the
eyes of q class who tail to give in their property
for taxation, or who hold county or township
bonds, or want some favor shown them. They
always grumble. When the present County
clerk. soon after his induction into onice, fresh
from the county, made u thorough examination
OF all the recOfds of the county, showing the
exact amount received by his predecessor. and
other officers, whereby the county was largely
benefited, they hOwied out that he was persecEt-
ing these men; when the same clerk and county
court went to work TO straighten up and preserve
the colnty school fund, the cry was that they
were depressing some of the citizens; when the
cou 'ty board OF equalization placed upon the
tax book OF ls1s over 500 600 of money. notes
and honda not assessed. they sguealed cut that the
county clerk WAS running the court; when Mr..
Steele issued tax bills against the Missouri
Pacific Railroad, for taxes due the county for
years past, and was sued IN the United States
court for IS, 600 damages. they said he simply
did his duty; and when the same clerk and the
court stand by the taxpayers in preventing tbs
collection OF railroad bonds, they are again In
formed that it is their duty to the people, aad the
radicals say it is bumcome, and no credit Is due
When our clerk turns over more money to the
county ut the end Of each year than any other
county CLERK In tho stats. and gives q liberal
and proper construction to the law. these same
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20
ANNOUSCENIENTs,
FOR MAYOR.

FOR MAYOR.
l hereby announce myself ia Il candidate for
Mayor OF tine City of Lexington ut the ensuing
ll,it. eir,.tIn1. Z. T.. BALLARD.
IlAMI.ElI rs II candidate for Mayor at the en-
suing city ELECTION.
r ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
AS IL candidate for recollection for
Assessor OF the City of Lexington ut the ensuing
June election.
We are authorized to announce ROBERT
IL. HEkl:iE rs ia candidate Tor City Assessor ut
the ensuing June election.
announce myself as Il candidate for Assessor
OF the City OF Lexington ut the ensuing Juns
election. JOHN T.. FALL.
FOR CITY REGISTER AND TREASURER.
announce myself rs Il candidate for Register
and Treasurer OF the CITY OF Lexington ut the
ensuing June election.
JOHN TAUEMAN.
CITY ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce T. s. CHAND-
LEX Us II candidate for CITY Attorney, ut the
ensuing June election.
CIrI MARSHAL.
We are authorized to announce JAMES NJ.
CROW DEL: AS u candidate for reelection to the
Office oil City Marshal ~ lie ensuing June cleo
tioh.
We are authorized 10 announce ADAM
VAIN as Il candidate Tor the Office of City Mar
shall at the ensuing June election.
CITY RECORDER.
We ara authorized to announce JOHN VEL
BORN as II candidate for tin. office OF City Re
Gordar III the ensuing June election.
FOR CITY ENGINEER.
We are authorized to announce j. J. MCCOR.
MICK as 4 candi iatc Tor City Engineer ut the
ensuing June election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN Null
i AN as Il candidate for City Engineer ut the
ensuing city election.
O COUNCILMAN.
We are authorized to announce JOHN T.
First Ward at the ensuing June election.
We are authorized to announce THOM AS
rs "A candidate for Councilman from
the FlIst Ward at the ensuing city election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20
ODESSA.

Mr.. NJ. e. Ryland lost u fine horse last
Saturday.
Odessa is still booming, and with brighter
prospects for the future.
MIR. s. 7. COrLltt started his new sewing
machine wagon out THIS week.
Don't forget that you need the Lexington In
telligencer in your family. Call on DR.. john
son and subscribe for it.
The Worley Brothers are shipping the wheat
they have had stored In the elevator all winter.
They are shipping it to Independence and st.
LOUIS.
Preparations are being made to have the
Odessa cemetery dedicated son. time soon. IL
ought to have been done long ago, but better
late than never.
Ar. d. G. Raggerley and Misses Della and
Robbie Warner lett. last week, to visit relatives
and friends in old Virginia. Milton Warner has
charge OF the mill during Mr.. R4gSerlcy's
~abseGce.
Mcssrs. Wade and i. W. Sutherland nut IN q
building on the last vacant lot In block Is. The
building will he occupied in front by r. w.
Sutherland's news depot. and the rear by Mr..
Wade's shoe shop.
Our railroad agent, Mr.. F. &. Adams, is
working up IN excursion party to take Ia
Chicago and the lakes. ANY one wishing to Join
the band can learn particulars by writing him ut
Odessa. 1t will be tt nice trip.
The firm of Beardslee i Ladd has dissolved,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
C0ROER.
Health good.
Gather lovely

l1tiiIn SOOu.
Weather lovely.
Spring vegetables scarce.
George Ncithcrcutt's storehouse was burned
on Sunday night.
Miss Minnie Koontz, of Dover, was in tow
Friday. Of last week.
Charlie Sparks shipped to St. Louis, one cur
load OF hogs on Tuesday.
Prof. kerdola. of Lexington, preached to q
good congregations last Sabbath on universal
salvation.
MIR. and Mrs. j. p. Taylor, of Blackburn, and
Ben Wilkerson, OF Higginsvllle, spent last sun
day ut the COrder house.
A fire occurred at Corder on Sunday night, the
18th inst. between the hours of IL aud IL O'Clock.
In which the frame storehOu.e OF George N.itl-
circuit, containing dry goods. groceries, &c.
was converted into ashes in thirty minutes alter
the cry Of fire. Mark Pennington. nephew of
MIR. NeIlhercutt, was sleeping III the store, being
aroused from his slumbers by the heat and
smoke made his escape by breaking through one
81 tbs irdat windows. His CRIES of fire brought
assistance, but rs the FIRE was thtn under full
Roadway. nothing could be rescued from the
flames. Attention was then directed to Mi.
Wilson's house, which was near hy, nnd it WIS
saved Storelouse and goods wc;e insured for
about two thousand dollars. Origin of the fire
unknown. DAISY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20
THE MEETING AT HIGGINsvILLE
TO-DAY.

Some objections are made IN the Hig-
ginsville Advance OF this week, to the
article In last weeks Intelligencer. con.
earning the meeting OF democrats to be
held at that place to-day. Let it bs un-
derstood, ono and tor all. the IntelIi-
gencer does not claim to be the demo-
cratic party. 1t is an advocate only Of
the principles of that party. l: labors
for their triumph and perpetuation, not
only IN the county, but in the state and
country at large. Standing as a watch
mar on the walls OF our democratic zion,
we have always cried out the alarm
when we have seen the enemy approach
ing. We expect to advocate no man
for any Office not selected by the demo-
Gratis of the county as II standard bearer.
We are opposed to factions in the party.
We are opposed to any step that tends
party.
The democratic party has al organi-
cation. Its executive committee has
decided at some future day to hold a
primary for the selection of democratic
candidates for Office. Every democrat
has the right, and we urge him to exer-
else that right to go to this primary and
vote for the man of his choice. No man
who is a democrat q object to candi-
dates selected in this manner No hon.
orable democrat will refuse his support
to men thus selected. Unite 1t you
choose, on any man or set OF men, aud
vote with the view, If you desire, of dis
tributing the Offices throughout the
county. When you set to work to hold
conventions and select candidates for
Office outside of your regularly constt-
tuted authorities. yon are sowing the
wind. and you will reap the whirlwlnd.
in the DISCRIMINATION and defeat of your
party. Again We say to democrats be-
ware of any siren song that leads you
away from your party.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20
THE ALTAR.
THE CRADLE.

Born-In Davis township, Lafayette county
Mo-. recently. to the wife Of Mr.. Henry Schmall
"a girl.
- In Middleton township. Lafayette county,
Mo-, recently. to the wife of Richard Hama
boy.
IN Middleton township, Lafayette county,
Mo-. on the 18th inst. to the wife OF Mr.. Angus
tus Willis-a girl.
- In Clay township. Lafayette county. Mo-.
on the 18th inst, 10 the wife OF MIR. z. w.
Wrlght-a boy.
- Near Page City, Lafayette county, Mo-.
on the 10th inst, to the wife OF MIR. john War
ren-a boy.
= At MAYHEM, Lafayette county. Mo-. on
the the l6tn inst, to the wife OF Mr.. Marcus
McHHttOn-a boy.
In Kansas City, on the 18th inst, to the
wife of Mr.. Geiger, nee Amelia limde-a girl.
- In Corder, Lafayette county, Mo-, May
II. to the wife OF Augustus Willls-a girl.
- In Clay township, Lafayette county
Mo-. May 9Th, to the wife OF Thomas v. Foster
II girl,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-20

Miss Geneyieve Rogers, the ''star" of the
company that plays at Hasen's Opera House on
Monday and Tuesday evenings next, els SAID 10
be one of the pretticst women on the stage. and
also u fine actress.
There will he Il meeting at the Methodist
church, in AuilvIllc. on the Sd day OF Junc,
1852, at . O'Clock. Thirty minutes to organize
Freedom into n township SIS. convention. All
persons interested in the Sabbath work are re-
quested to attend with well-iilied baskets. j.
Belt, assistant secretary.