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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
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from the 81. CnAfie8 Cosmos.
The Mexico LEDGER Is rather severe on
some Of its old subscribers. It says OF 8
Mr.. Sutton, she owes for the LEDGER
for four years. II he don't pay up his
account it win be given to the Constable.
We have asked him for the money several
times. He is not poor, but mean. We
have only been In the business q little
over two years; there are several sub.
scribers on our list who have as yet no,
paid anything on their subscription. al.
though repeatedly dunned, and believe
the plan adopted by the LEDGER to b
the right one to take regarding subscri-
bers Of reasonably good circumstances
who refuse 10 pay for their paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
Grand Fourth Of Jaly Picnic.

A few OF our most enterprising
citizens are making arrangements to
celebrate the 4th Of July with q big
picnic, just south Of the depot on the
grounds adjoining Judge Ross. There
will be good speaking and fine music.
1t will be for the benefit Of the Cath
Ole church. The committee Of ar
engagements, as follows, speaks for
itself, and shows that . jolly, good
time will be enjoyed d. E. Shea,
John Sontag, T.. F. Roden, Jas. Finn,
P. II. Brophy. Everybody invited.
Come one, come all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
HOLY ),


The case State Of Missouri VS.. Silas
Smith, Henrietta Redman and Julia
Glover for advising Ann Crockett to
burn the colored church, was tried
last Saturday before the following
jury: J. Lake, G. W. Wales, S. o.
Wright, W. A Richards, G. w.
Sims, j. B. Wells, b. r. Turner, w.
L. McNamey, J. Patton, W. d. Har-
rison. Geo. Howe and A. II. Boyd.
o. Hit and Geo. Robertson for the
defense and T. b. Buckner and E.
Smith of Pike county for the State.
The facts in the case are about as fol-
lows: Ann Crockett on her own
statement burned the church. The
theory of the State is that Smith,
Redman and Glover advised her to
do it; that Smith had been voted out
OF the church and wanted it destroy
ed SO n one else could preach in It IL
he could not. Ann turned states
evidence and testified to these facts,
although she testified before the grand
jury on oath that che did not know
anything about 1t. The theory Of the
defense is that Ann Crockett burned
the church and Of her own accord /;
that she implicated other parties SO
she could escape herself; that she
had q fuss with Julia Glover and was
jealous Of Henrietta Redmor and did
not like Smith because he did not mar
ry her, and hence laid the blame all
on these parties.
The defense does not think Smith
would get two women to do such
a job, neither does it think Ann
Crockett would be advised by parties
she did not like to do such . Job.
Evidence was introduced to prove
that Ann had said she burned the
church Of her own accord, and no
one advised her, and that she impli-
Gated other parties so she could go
free. Smith and party may be ras-
Gals but there is no evidence against
them except that Of the party who
did the deed. We do not think they
will ever be convicted on any such
evidence. The jury could not agree
and the case win come up in October.
Nine of the jury wanted to free the
women and three wanted to convict
them. Nine Of the jury wanted to
convict Smith and three wanted to
clear him. II Ann Crockett's evil
dence is worthy Of belief the women
are as much to blame as Smith. We
do not see how but one verdict can
be found in regard to them all. They
are either ell innocent or all guilty.
Ann Crockett is either lying OF telling
the truth. There is great deal Of
prejudice against Smith, but this
should have no effect on o jury.
Smith may be a rascal, but if be had
nothing to do with this job be should
not be punished for the same. We
think Ann Crockett is the one chiefly
worthy IF nun;shment
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
New City Hall.

The city council are considering the
ACCESSIBILITY Of levying q special tar
OF l 1-2 Per cent to build a new city
hall. We have interviewed some Of
our leading citizens and taxpayers
and find they are in favor Of this
move. A new building win have to
be erected, and this appears 10 US the
best plan to raise the money. We
think the proposition should be put
to q vote at once. g
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

The AlumnR Of Hardin College
elected the following new officers last
week: Miss Linnie Steele, president;
Mrs. E. C. Buckner, vice -president; Miss
Willie Woodward, Secretary; Miss Rosa
Reed, treasurer.
4 man could make a fortune If he could
invent ink that would fade or paper that
would burn after the letter is read. The
trouble arising from writing letters was
clearly shown from the damaging charac-
ter Of letters introduced in the Bouscaren
case. Never write anything that would
In lure YOU IL made public,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
Fish for Peads.

To the Editor OF the Ledger:
MISSOURI FISH CONFUSION, st. Louis,
June 1--we have an ample supply Of
young German Carp. now o few weeks
old, ready for distribution. We desire
all parties in your county who have ponds
lakes or streams to apply to Geo. Eek
ardt, Forest Park, st. Louis. No charg-
es except for Expressage and cost Of can,
which must be retained. Carp ponds
must be free from all other fish. Ship
ments viii be made as the weather per-
mits. Very young carp an be shipped
with more safety than older ones, and
thrive better when placed in ponds and
streams. GEO. EcKARDT,
Supt. No. Fish Commission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
It's Mis6on.

1t is the mission of the Intelitgeacer to
lead in local matters and not to foll0tc.-
IateEigencer.
The Iateltigeacer, like many other in
situations hat mean well, is failing in its
EMISSION" although it has four men in
the front room, while the LEDGER has
only one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Farmers, look out for travelling
insurance agents from parts unknown.
They will insure your house for a
number of years and take your note ;
these notes are then sold to the banks
and you will have to pay them; the
insurance is Of no account st all. We
have plenty of resident insurance men
who win do your business reasonably
and there is no occasion for your
being swindled,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Blum & Co., have a dandy advertise
ment OF the first page this week. They
are doing just what they advertise to do.
You will make money by giving them a
call. They are sacrificing goods every
day. You will lose money by not calling
j. A. Tally, Attorney-at-Law. of st.
Louis, and a rapid Ste~nographer, was in
Mexico last week taking evidence in the
Bouscaren case. Tally is a young maj
who applies himself closely to business.
He made many friends in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
Fact.

A reporter or this paper who would
pilfer or copy an article from the sheet
in question and insert it in this paper
would be discharged uncermoniously.-
IRteHigeRcer.
The item referred to was stolen from
the LEDGER, IS are many others. You
can begin discharging your force as oon
as you want to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
A GOOD MOVE.


To the Old Citizens Of Aadrain County.
Believing that kind feelings and good
fellowship will be subserved by . mestinf
Of the old citizens Of the county who have
been In Audrain for thirty years and up
wards, we, the subscribers hereto, woald
respectfully invite all the old citizens Of
Audrain county to meet in the cour,
house at Mexico, on Saturday, June seth,
to organize and elect officers, and con.
cert measures to appoint q day in the
near future on which we can all meet and
have q pleasant reunion, to talk over old
times and indulge in "reminiscences Of the
past, and such other exercises rs may b.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
The following we clip from the Quincy,
ILL.,, Daily Neacs of June 18th inst:
8. W. Case & Co.

Laddonia may not be as large Al
Mexico, but S. w. Case & Co. the
leading merchants of that place will
not be undersold by the merchants Of
Mexico, or any other town. You
should not fail to give them a call.
They buy for cash and can afford to
sell cheap. They sell none but the
best goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Try Pollock's '8elle Of Mexico
Wellsvflle Denocrat.
Wen low, maybe Pollock won'tlet any
body try his belle, and II he should con-
sent perhaps the belle herself would OBJ
(ecf. We have heard Of men getting abol-
med tor trying Q belle.-Salfne Co. Dem
0cnat.
An who kave tiled POllock's belle. say
that she IL . dandy and stakes the cake,n
and In fac*, the bread and whole bakery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Gregg & Hayden have moved their real
estate and insurance Office to the south
east corner of the square next to John p.
CIark,s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

The shooting tournament now taking
place in Mexico, proves to be a success.
A large number of shooters from abroad
are present, and quite a number of visitors
are on the grounds. Mexico is holding
its own, and we are glad to state the
shoot Is a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

The Hardin College Levee Friday night
was this season, as usual, oneof the most
pleasant entertainments of the year. The
many friends Of the college were present
and enjoyed music, conversation, &C. The
spacious halls and parlors Of the college
were crowded with visitors-all enjoyed
a pleasant and social evening. Each one
going home with the best wishes for the
college.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. N. Swanson, of Lad
donna, last week celebrated their S5th
wedding anniversary. Their children and
friends were present. An elegant supper
was enjoyed by all present, who wish
them many happy returns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21
Silver Wedding.

A. F. Reid and wife celebrated the
25th anniversary Of their wedding
last Saturday evening. Owing to the
high water and washouts on the rail-
road tracks several friends and rela-
tives were unable to arrive. In spite
OF this fact a very pleasant evening
was enjoyed. Rev. DR.. Stoddert de-
livered the ceremony which was most
appropriate. The supper was sumpt-
uous and enjoyed by all. The pres
ents were numerous and costly. All
present enjoyed a pleasant evening
and wished the happy couple many
pleasant anniversaries. Dr.. Stoddert
improved the occasion b telling them
that there were various kinds Of we'd
dings-the silver, the golden, the tin,
the wood, the WOODEN. The original
Of all had never been named, and he
took the privilege of calling it the
green wedding, as that term best de-
scribed the condition of those enter
ing into it. He had often oficiated
at these and taking advantage Of the
ignorance of the parties had lectured
them as though he knew all about the
married state. This was the first sill
yer wedding he had ever attended and
being an old bachelor he had to con-
fess his ignorance. 1t would be rath-
er too ridiculous for him to be telling
them after their experience of the
quarter of a century how they we're
to deport themselves. He would in
stead Of a lecture read them g few
lines he had that afternoon written
for the occasion: "''
There's not a month of all the year,
As sweet as leafy June;
There's ne'r a sound that meets the ear
As lovely as the tune,
When welded hearts responsive thrill,
lis Eden's music lingering still
And five and twenty years ago,
A bridegroom met a bride, "
And sung to her old Eden's tune,
All In the merry month. of June,
And she came to his side.
So long ago they made their VOW,
hi death alones should sever,
That heart should still be Joined to heart
And love should be forever.
They started down the weary way,
They walked in loves unclouded raw,
n now LIES mazes treading,
Through lights and shadows, hopes and
Through checkered scenes of joys and
tears, ~
They've reached their silver wedding.
The locks Of black have turned to erey.
The gold has turned to white,
The years have set their pallid sign,
And eyes have dimmed, but love divine
Is still as fresh and bright;
And when In time SO long ago
The bridegroom met the bride,
And sung to her old Eden's tune
All In the merry month Of June
And she came to his side. An
For Alexander and for Ann,
On this their silver night,
We pray all good that can be told,
And that till silver turns to gold,
You travel tn the light \
And when your days on earth are done, !
Nay angels bear you high,
To bliss Q brimming endless river,
To Joys forever and forever,
TO mansions In the sky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Wanted-one car load Of cat-nip. Call
at this office at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Whs Needs the Nest Sosp2
Drummers say they can't sell soap
n Mexico.-Cata,cay Gazette.
Drummers say they al sell soap
in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

A shrewd young man has been do
ing . thriving business in Mexico
during the past few weeks selling q
black horse fair to look upon. You
call, look at the horse, he looks sound
and all right; the price named Is very
cheap, you buy, You start to lead him
on, then you e the point. Hi To-
connective powers are q. g.; he can't
walk Is good 10 Q crab. You sell him
back for $40. The operation can be
repeated a. often as suckers can be
found. There are thousands in that
plug.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

. ID. O'Callaghan Is going to build q fine
brick store at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

In this issue of the LEDGER viii be
found q all for the old settlers Of Aud
rain to meet at the court house June 3Oth
and organize. This is q worthy move. 1t
it good for the sturdy men who have de-
veloped this county, now one of the best
II not the best in the State, to meet, Or
ganize and mingle with each other. Their
influence q be made of much good to
the rising generation.
The following we clip from the Quincy,
H., Daily Neaos of June 18th inst:
A young man lost q new straw hat on
the Cathedral excursion yesterday, q sud-
den puff Of wind lifting it from his head
and carrying 1t overheard into the river.
He grieves more over the loss of q hat
mark than over the hat itself. 1t consist
ed Of the initials r. N. F., In needle work
and was . present from q love-siek maid
en- In Mexico, Mo.
We have an idea the y. m. referred to
above is now visiting the y. l. In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Mrs. j. W. Carson is visiting in Vir-
uinfa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

Go to- j. W. Ragsdale's for saddles,
harness, &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

The question is, is the dendent guilty
or not guilty? and the answere ought
to revolve about The one fact, wheth-
er Bouscaren knew there had been q
legal marriage of the Conalins. With
out that knowledge he could have no
intention to do wrong. Gentlemen
of the jury, you represent Bouscaren
as well as the others, and I submit to
your consideration, whether it was
not a mistake merely, that Bouscaren
made. Was he not in a condition
likely to place more confidence on the
one side than on the other without
intention to commit crime. MFR.
Trimble alleges that much rubbish
has been introduced; gentlemen,
there always is much rubbish con-
nected with such cases as this but
all OF it isnecessary for a full under
standing Of the circumstances con.
nected with them, and you must
arrive at your conclusion by coHsid-
ering the whole of it. Everything
brought to your notice, Will be a help
in your inquiries. The instructions
OF the court are, that il the jury be-
heve from the statements of Mrs.
B~ouscaren, that Bouscaren thought
she wac a single and unmarried wo-
man, then he is not guilty. Now all
the testimony introduced comes in
to establish that such was the case.
Consider the condition of Bouscaren.
What did he believe? and what right
had be to believe as he did? And
first what did Mrs. Bouscaren, her
self, believe? ConnalIin denies he
ever said she was. not his wife; but
what was her experience as portray
ed by the examination. Was it not
such as would make any woman
come to the conclusion she arrived st?:
Her greatest interest in life conferred
just here. Her feelings rs q woman,
her solieitude Is q Eother, and IL she
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-06-21

also acted very badly. Ihe jury SEEM
ed to consider that by Furnishing
Bouscaren they would bring new
trouble on the woman now living with
him. They were in a quandary. They
found a verdict Of guilty but the pun
ishment makes it equal to an acquit-
tal. All ends are satisfied, the whole
combination will be no more heard OF
in this part of the country, and the
case will be off the docket.
The lawyers on both sides did good
and faithful work. The defense
knew they had a hard case before
them. The State knew they had the
sympathy of the public and the busi-
ness Of Connallin both against them.
The trial was interesting, every inch
Of ground being closely and bitterly
contested. The arguments were ex-
haustive and forcibly delivered. We
can only be very brief in our report
Of the arguments. BE-.
The Ease State vs.. Mrs. Bouscaren
was dismissed at defendants costs.
We dent know even what theory of
defense could have been set up FOR
her. The defense for Bouscaren was
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BRITISH COLUMBIA.


VICTORIA, June 2Sth.-Notice appears forbidding
any foreign ship, vessel or boat not nav gated ac
coIding to the laws of the United Kingdom or Of
Canada to hsh for, t.se, Try fish OF any
kind within three marine ines Of the coasts bays,
creeks harbors Of Canada not affected by the
Convention Of 1918 and the Treaty of Washington
between Great Britain and the United States Ships
vessels or boats, together with all goods tackle
rigging apparatus stores and eargoes liable to for
feture under said Acts may be seized bY fishery of
ficers, customs officers, Sherffs, magistrates and
Commissioners, and officers OF Her Majesty's navy
COpious showers Of rain give promise OF abundant
crops.
The official report of the fisheries show the total
cash value OF the catch for 1882 to be 1S4 675 an
increase over 1881 of S3SS 353, Value OF vessels
nets, etc. empoyed, 1929 $40; canneries and other
fishing stations s402. 900, employing 5,2l5 hands
including 70 sails in the sealing fleet. The yield OF
canned salmon in cases, each having four dozen
one-pound cans, in 1882 1856 06I showing an in
crease of 77,S75 cases. Twenty canneries have op-
Grated during the year. About LOO barrels and
packages of salt herring were put up foT the Austria
lian market.
Building col tnues brisk. Three large brick hO-
tells in course of construction, also numerous
dwellings, and business houses.
Smallpox on shlpb3aFd.
VICTORIA, June 2sth.-The steamship Madras,
from Honolulu fourteen days, arrived this morning
and attempts to come alongside the wharf. She
stopped by the Health Officers, sent outside and
quarantined. She his two cases Of smallpox
among her Chinese passengers. Proceedings will be
taken against the Captain for enteIirg the hsrbor
without displaying yellow flag.
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Mrs. c. N. Farley, one OF the very Oldest pioneer
women, died yesterday at Junction, Lane county,
aged 10 years.
1t was expected that some decision would be made
by Justice Field and Judge Deadly in the very inn
portant question Of building the railroad bridge
across the willamette, but Justice Field left on the
steamer tonight and no acton was taken on the
question.
THIRD DISPATCHl
PORTLAND, June 2sth.-A mysterious case is re-
ported from Texas Ferrv, on Snake river James
Jones. lad aged years, had been missed some
days, and his body found on the Goth, lying on
raft IN the river, horribly mangled and decayed.
How the body came on the raft in a maugled con-
dtion is unknown. 1t is thou hit lie might have
been murdered. All forts to unraye the mystery
have proved frultless The attention Of the authori
ties has been called to the affair.
The jury in the case of +. w. Cannon, the would
be assassin of Senator Voorhees, at Salem after &C.
liberating some time, came into Court tonight and
stated that they could not agree. judge Boise told
them they must agree if possible, and sent them to
the jury-room again. This is attracting great
public attention. The public feeling was very Bit
against the defendant until the trial commenced
but some sympathy is now felt for Cannon
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Beware Of all Counterfeits
and limitations.

The genuine is put up only in tin cans. Any party
applying the word :" Buhach." which is our trade
mark, to insect powder Of their own, or dealers
found selling the same equally liable for infringe
ment and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the
law.
Section 1854, Article 13, ,354, Penal Code:
"Every person who has or uses any cask, bottle,
vessel case, cover, label other thing bearing or
having in any way connected with it the duly filed
trademark or name Of another, for the purpose of
disposing with intent to deceive defraud Of any
article other than that which such cask, bottle,
vessel case, cover, label other thing originally
contained or connected with, by the owner OF
such trademark, is guilty of mlsdemeanor."
We call theattention Of the public to the fact that
large quantities Of inferior Insect Powders sold
by certain unscrupulOus dealers as Buhach, conse-
duently much dissatisfaction has been the result
In order to protect our trademark and the public
in the future we ask all most respectfully to ask
their druggists and grocers for Buhach, and take
other Powder If they do not have it but if the Pow
der purchased the representation by any dealer
to be Buhach take it and try it, and if it fails
to do what we claim for it, send sample of Pow
der so purchased by mail, and the name of the
dealer that sold it, and shall at once commence
legal proceedings against all parties that commit
such frauds.
Our Buhach is for sale at wholesale by Kirk,
Geary & Co., Joseph Hahn & Co. and adams, Nc
Neill s. Co.. of Sacramento and at retail by all drug
gists and grocer, men.
BUHACB PRODUCING AND MFG. co.,
(Patentees and Manufacturer5)
je6 d&wIm I5f Levee ST., stockton, Cal.
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OLD MEXICO.
AdxIces from Guarmns,

GUAYMAs, June 2sth.-Quite party of Mexicans
and the most of them capitalists, have arranged
trip to the new gold mines on the Antonio, which
sails at the end of this week Careful investigation
shows that the first parties who went to the gold
fields failed to prospect beyond the immediate reach
of water The largest nugget yet brought from there
was shown yesterday, weighing some II pounds Al
the American miners are going back. Coin
circulating medium is scarce and consequently golC
is selling at Sl5 well IS being dug by Americans
and natives at the canyon, where this last gclG
came from. The Antonio will take quite party
Of practical miners.
Rafael Fort, Stamp Collector has arrived, but
will not take his Office until the first being the com
menc cement of the new fiscal year.
The American Theater Company has failed, AID
left their employees here in the lurch
General VIM H. Armstrong, United States Com
missioner Of Railroads; Colonel Hazard, Railroad
Inspector of the Central, and w G. Curtis, of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, in the Superintendent:
special car, have paid town visit, but they
seclu1e tn mselves rom interviews, etc the object
OF their visit Is still my stery. Their ceored cook
and the Generals servant only saying he supposed
they came to buy Guaymas.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
WE SHOULD HELP ONE ANOTHER.

Mr. NORMAN Hunt, Of No. l69 Chestnut street,
Springfield, Mass, writes April 10, 1858, sayi1g:
Having the affiiotion caused by kidney and
liver diseases and after enduring the aches, palms.
weakness ard depression incident thereto until body
and soul were nearly distracted, sought for relief
and a cure from my trouble, and was told by
friend who had been cured by it himself, that the
best and only sure cure was Hunts Remedy, and
upon his recommendation l commenced taking it,
and the first few doses improved my condition in
very marked manner, and continuance of its use
has justified all that my friends claimed for it-that
it was sure and permanent cure for all diseases
of the kidneys and liver. Several OF my friends in
Springfield have used it with he most gratifying
results and feel it my duty as well as pleasure
to me to recommend Hunts Remedy in the highest
possible terms"