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The Wonderful Planchette.

In the year 1865 IL gentleman named
Kirby. who is now living in Kansas
ity, invented a contrivance which he
called 'planchctte. 1t was an ordin-
ary board of walnut, shaped like an
easel and supported by four small
rollers. 1t was in size about as large
as q woman's Gainsborough hat.
The planchette would be placed on q
table over a sheet of Virginia white
foolscap. A man would be told to
shut both of his eyes and think of
something he held dear. His fingers
would rest on the easel and he was to
forget all about them and about it. In
a few minutes he would be in a sort of
rrverie. The thoughts in his mind
would gradually become absorbed on
one point. In another minute the
plancnette would begin to move me-
chanically on its rollers. And then,
without any apparent volition on his
part, the pencil which was held by the
easel would slowly trace over the
foolscap the name of a sweetheart, or
the date of some engagement or what
ever thought was uppermost in his
mind.
This revelation of a latent power
WAS LuOuSHl Ut HTbL W DO IllOSb
surprising. But after some 10000
planchettes had been sold for 81 a
piece it ceased to be so much of won
Ter, and Mr.. Kirby retired in 1870 to
the west At the same time the dis
cussion to which the planchette gave
rise-for craze it was-established two
or three things. The first was that
some temperaments possessed the
electric force TO q much greater ex-
tent than othersi The second was
that. as general rule, women were
more largely endowed with 1t than
men. The secret of the planchette was
that the electricity which the mind
could generate could be exercised
through the hands. The secret of
Miss Hursr's ''inexplicable power" is
that magnetism in a strong. robust but
not intellectual person may adhere in
the hands themselves and thus be used
muscularly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

and feels herself gathered into close
embrace that proves beyond mistake
the life and well-being of the husband
she had deemed dead. happiness ouce
more springs back to the throne to
which it has been stranger for so long
and dreary n while.
Aud thus Marx Blair learns the Sc
cret of his friends sadness. and feels
no small qualification at his own share
in TIE blissful reconciliation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

st Paul's is resting place not for
the dead only. There is no greater
contrast to be found in London than by
passing into ST. Paul's from Ludgate
Hid on one 81 10 or Cncapside on the
other Al noontide, especially on hot
Summer DAYS. the cathedral is well
filled, if not with worshippers. at least
with quiet and orderly visitors. Round
the aisles there is a steady stream of
siahIseers, but on the benches in the
nave there are all sorts and conditions
of men and women, some of them
worknen dozng in the unwonted
quiet, others men of business pausipg
for q moment from the hot chase,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

pyramids of instruction" are being
created in various towns and cities
throughout Germany. They show upon
their faces the elevation OF the place
above the sea level, the difference be-
tween local time and that of Vienna,
Paris, London, New York, etc, and
much statistical information. On each
pyramid, also. are placed a clock, a
thermometer and barometer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

The once despised saw-palmetto of
the South is likely to become very
useful tree. The fiber obtained from
the inner lining of the bud is manu-
featured into a substance closely re-
sembling human hair. Paper fiber,
hats, fans, can be furnished by this
tree. hitherto considered only an en-
cumbrance to the soil.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

A camel can carry n ton. and 20
pounds of hair worth $3.50 pound,
may be- shsared from bis body every
year, -------------------~
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g.. IT. GRIFFIN.
w. w. WHITE. M, D.,

Ofice over First National Bank
IL Once hours from a m. to y. IN.
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A. w. Benz AN,

AtteYney az Law. OFFICE. No. 960s
RroadwAJ (issh WarD, Cleveland. Ohio. u
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Physician and Surgeon, OFFICE. East end of
Phenix Block, up stairs. RavenDa, o. Resi-
denoe. On Pratt Street west side. first hnnse
snnih nf Main no Rrn'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

o. P. SPERRA,
attorney at Law. Office in Wheeler's
Building, n ain ST.. kavenna. ooO
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11
PETER FLATH.

Olothier and Merchant Tailor, Hats, Caps
and Furnishing Goods. Phenix Block, Main
Street, Ravenna, Ohio.
Oct. 10, 1858. II.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-11

We live a life of hope anu longing,
We Sigh tor what's beyond our reach,
" q scan the host who are daily Ihronging,
Nor do their actions warnings teach.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Hatched In He'll.

Hatencd IN Hell.
Correspondence Of the LEDGER.
LADDoNIA, No., March 2l.-The
Methodist preacher, Bowdle, who is
now holding a protracted meeting
here, made the following statement
in his sermon last night: ''Univer-
salism was hstched in hell. and, the
preachers and publications of tina,
orders great aim,is to destroy family
ties. take away the marriage rite,
and to teach freeloveism in its wors,
form. They want to throw away the
bible and christianity, and all mora
or religious influence, and establish
freeloveism." This assertion is false
and was either made through ignor
ance or wlllfully. asked the gen
tleman to tell me what preacher o.
what publication fought the above
and he answered and "would giv'
me no names," but charged 1t upoT
them as a set or class, but they wer'
not worthy the name of a church
Now unless he shows some authorit,
for the above, l say he misrepresent
ell willfully. l do not think the NJ
E. Church would endorse this asser
ton, and no orthordoX church, as I
church. l have much love for tn
NJ. E. Church, and AM sorry tina
they have teacher that SO misrepre
sents the truth. SUBSCRIBER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
THURSDAY APRIL TO- 81

All my personal property, consisting In
part of the following:
40 head of 2-year-old steers, good ones,
2 first rate milk cows, l heifer, pair
well matched horses, 16 l-2 hands high,
years old, l nice saddle and harness
horse, very fine harness and brood mare,
heavy In foal, / pair 5-year-old mules,
well broke, 49 head Of yearlIng ewes,
most Of them win have lambs by day Of
sale, pair Shropshiredewn lambs, buck
and eve, Poland China sows, heavy
with pig, Is shoats, Poland boar, top
spring wagon and harness, Q l-horse
wagons, one of them nearly new, with
harness, and other farm implements, IA
feed troughs, 200 pounds of nice bacon,
200 pounds of lard, 500 pounds Of soap,
bay and corn, SOC pounds Of tobacco in
the hand, 5 barrels cider vinegar, 6 stands
bees, household and kitchen furniture, &C.
The farm, II not sold or rented private
ly before day Of sale, will be rented to the
highest bidder, until the 10th Of March,
1885. Contains 2s6 acres of first-class
land, 80 acres for corn, 80 acres clover
and timothy, the remainder blue grass,
There Is on the farm one Of the best
houses 10 Northeast Missouri, containing
l8 rooms; In fact, Is irst-class In every
respect. The outbufldings consist Of two
double cabins, meat house, hen house,
Ice house full Of ice, buggy house and
granary, barns, yard clsterns, els
tern at the barn, 2 orchards choice fruit,
besides 5 ponds and South Fork for
wyter
E The above property will be sold on q
credit until the 10th day Of March, 1885,
for sums Of $50 and over; under that
amount cash.. Purchaser giving note
with good security, at 8 per cent. from
date. JOHN A. JUDY.
j. w. ATCaIsOS, Auesr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
lHifa a l,uriaSifY.

Our friend J. f. Llewellyn yester-
day showed us copy of the Fiji
Times, printed at Lavuka, Ovolu. 1t
is quite curiosity. About 20 years
ago the people of these islands we're
eating missionanes-to-day they are
civilized, thanks to the missionaries
(not the ones that were eaten.)
Mr.. Llewellyn has a cousin at this
place who has large cocanut planta-
ton, and is doing a large business.
The paper is well printed and the
price is six dollars per year. The
motto of the editor is "sworn to nc
Master of no Sect am l."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Base Ball Items,

Andy Winscott is captain of the
first nine.
Every town in the State has a Base
Ball Club.
A full attendance is expected to
practice tomorrow evening.
Sd. Buckner is Secretary and
Treasurer of the Mexico Association.
The Mexico Base Ball Association
will rent the fair grounds for the sea-
son of 1884.
Manager White, of the Reds, is
hot IN the collar because the "Fog.
Horn" refused to publish his name.
The Mexico Red Stockings will
practice Friday evening on the Ole
grounds. They are now ready fol
match games.
Parties wishing to address the
Mexico Base Ball Association should
write to R. NJ. White, manager, ol
S. j. Buckner, secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Col. VIM. Waddingham has enter
ed suit against George F. Becker and
Otto Koerner in the city court of East
st. Louis, for $4,000, and attached
the insurance IN the hands of Thos.
l.. Fekete on the dry goods and fur
niture burned ON February p, on
Collinsville avenue. Col. Wadding-
ham owned the building and was in
sured for $4,000, the building being
worth $4,000. 0.-lSt. Louis Chronicle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
TRUSTEES SUI

TRUSTEES slM
WHEREAS. Mary Quislh {
deed of trust. dated july r.
recorded in trust book a
428. of the records OF Asduaa
ty, Missouri, did convey
dersigned trustee the fonss
scribed real estate, sitnatn :
town of Mexico, Aadrsil :
Missouri, to-wit: Lot ~
Ladd's addition to the foNae,
leo, Audrain county, Mlee
cording to the official pln
to secure the payment q !
sorry note, in said deed !
scribed !; and, whereas the =
is due and unpaid. Nox, q,
at the request of the hoieaa I. !
note, l will in pursuanee o = I.
visions of said deed Of trsA :
Friday, April llth, "
between the hours OF nise : !
a. m and 4 O'Clock pE
day, at the front door Of y
House in the town Of nfz
souri,, sell the above desen
estate, at public vendn.5 !
highest bidder, for cash, 1oe =
pose of satisfying said nse :
terest thereon, and the en-
executing this trust. =.
4q.tds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

What is needed is reorganization of
our laws, of our courts and of their
methods. In Cincinnati the mob, as
all mobs do, went too far. The peo-
pie lost their heads, nevertheless there
was substantial cause for popular up
heaval, but no justification whatever
of the arson and murder committed
and if what has happened does not
lead to the introduction and applica.
ton of suitable remedies against NAL.
administration of law, it will be all
the worse for every city in the coun.
fry
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Robinson for Congress.

The papers of this district are de-
voting a great deal of space and time
to the Congressional candidacy, and
nearly sll of them proclaim them
selves with one mind and one voice,
in favor of Judge Elijah Robinson, OF
Pike. Never before has there been
such an universal agreement upon a
candidate for Congressional houors.
Judge Robinson will be our next
Congressman. That's settled
Frdakfot Chronicle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

We are RELIABLY informed that when
the Dacy House burned down few
days since a dozen terra Gotta Rood
house doughnuts were in the fire for
l3 hours and escaped without a scar,
while fire proof safe crumbled away
like SNOWFALL i'm Hades.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Hon. w. c. Hobbs, Of st. Louis,
and j. Ed. Jones. of Clinton, spoke
to large audience Of Democrats at
the court house last Saturday night.
They made fine addresses, which
were well received by all present.
Both these gentlemen have IL host OF
friends and admirers in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Stockt0n's Residence Burned.

Special to the Ledger:
CENTRAIIA, Mo, April 9, 1884.
Jas. Stockton's dwelling house burned
last night about 8 O'Clock Fire sup
posed to be incendiary as there w3 no
light or fire in that part of the building
in which it originated. 1t was with diff
saved. The loss is very severe and but
partly covered by insurance. Mr. Stock
Ton knows of no enemy in the whole
country and cannot account for why his
property should thus wantonly be de-
stroyed. Mr.. Stockton is one of the can
didates for sheriff of Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Sherwood and other Republicans
should go to Cincinnati and get cam
paign stuff. They can get more items
there than they can at Danville,
Yazoo or Copiah all combined: See
an account of the Cincinnati mob in
this issue,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
BRIGHAM YOUNG.

Is4 years old, l411s hands high, black
as crow, come from Black Sampson
stock.
Is sure foai getter, and large breeder.
Served fifty mares last season. Colts
sold readily from fifty to seventy-five
dollars at weaving.
win serve mares at Eight dollars to
insure or Six dollars for the season,
4. n. HARRISON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Stockton for Sheriff.

J. L. Stockton is the strongest
man out for Sheriff Of Audrain coun.
ty, and western Audrain will 60 solid
for HIM. He is unquestionably the
best man in the field. and the man
that heats him must rustic around
Ceatralia Guard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Powell, who cut Conductor Dins-
more, an account of which is In this
issue of the LEDGER, was arrested and
is now under thousand dollar bond
for his appearance before the Saline
county grand jury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Afchisan for Sheriff.

We have been asked several times
whether John Atchison will be can
didate for Sheriff. For the benefit
of all who wish to know we will an
swer that he is candidate and will
announce at the proper time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The Globe-Democrdt, among the
list of inventors from Missouri who
have just been granted patents, no.
tices NJ. Mcnamara Of Mexico, manu-
facturer of artificial stone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Mr.. John w. Fox, living S 1-2
miles northwest of Mexico has one
of the finest black jacks in the State,
Dick Sampson. He will make the
present season at $40 to insure a liv-
ing colt, or ss to insure a mare in
foal, or S. for the season, in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The newspaper departments headed
"Born," Married." and 'Died,'
have been variously paraphrased in
the west. One paper has it 'Hatch.
ed, Matched, Despatched, and an
other "Buds, Blossoms and Cypress. 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The first issue of the Laddonls
Herald is before US. 1t is q neatly
printed and we'll edited paper. Cross
& Beal have made good start and
the LEDGER wishes them the success
they deserve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Filley carried st. Louis, as usual,
in the Republican primaries. If the
boys don't look out he will go to Chi
cago with the vote Of Missouri in his
DOcket,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The LEDGER bulletin, illuminated
by couple of electric lights, (Char-
ley Dobyns patentee) and large
crowd of Democratic faces, gave the
first news early in the evening which
was the result prophesied on the board
all day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The LEDGER gives the full and only
account of the Republican conven-
ton. The LEDGER will during 1884
and forever give all news, concerning
all parties and all people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
PEDIGREE
Also at same place will stand two
Jacks, viz:
TOM BENTON,

Sired by Compromise; is 4 years old, Is
hands high, black, very strong built, q
good breeder, a fine performer and win
give satisfaction IN his work.
He is the sire Of a jack colt coming lyr
old In June, IA hands high, and valued at
$500 by his owner.
Serves Mares-Ten dollars to insure,
or eight dollars for the season.
Serves Jennet's at Ten and Twenty dol
lars. This Is number one Jennet Jack.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The Laddonia Enterprise heads its
account of the Ere Fatal Flames"
The flames did prove fatal to q few
rats, that's fact.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the part
~ nership heretofore existing between
Winegard & Willis, q firm composed of
David Winegard and J. w. Willis, Is this
day, March II, 1854, dissolved BY mutual
consent,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The new Republican central COM
mittee met Saturday. Campbell Orr
was elected chairman and J. w. How
ell secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The Globe Democrat simply stated
that r. II. Fowler beat j. B. Botkin
lls votes. Only this and nothing
more. Poor old Globe Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

The Tllden boom is widening and
deepening. The fraud of 1876 is
likely to be rebuked, as it should be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Dark horses, we judge, will not cut
much figure in politics during 1884.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

j. j. Steele and ]. T. Nelson ran
away ahead for school directors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSONAL-BU MAN: Yes, the
/ Johnston Bros. are by far the largest
advertisers in Central Missouri-fED.
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Democratic County Committee

The following are the names of the
Audrain Democratic executive committee
Salt River-W. H. Kennan, O. Dish
lpan, d. T. Gentry, A. Carter, Jr., j. ]
Steele.
Cuiyre-C. G. Daniel. J. H. Minor.
Linn-Jos. Mccormick, T. Robnett.
Loutre--D. T. Owen, Walter Thretchel
Prairie-E. C. Kennen, j. F. Wiley.
Saling--Joe Smith, Thos. Wisdom.
Wilson--Joe Potts, NJ. Flint.
w. H. KEENAN,, Chairman.
D. 7. GENTRY, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

All returns from city elections show
large democratic gains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSONAL-UNKNOwN: Yes, two de-
tectiyes have been In Mexico the past
week. We are not at liberty to say what
for.-tEp. LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSOSAL-M.: We don't think your
i friend was in Mexico at all this week.
-TEp. LEDGER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Our friend Hutton, of our only CO.
temporary, got very hot this week
because in a conversation with
prominent gentleman he was
classed with the "editor of that dirty,
filthy sheet, the LEDGER, as he Hut
tony expressed it. Up to that date
We always thought Hutton considered
it an homer to 5e classed with the cd
itor Of the G.. r. w.
Capt. A. Rodemyre, Of the Cen.
tralia Guard, was in Mexico las.
Saturday and made us pleasant call.
L. S. Larken and w. S. Sewer &C.
companied our friend "Rody" and
they were all examined and qualified
as officers of the Mexico Military Co.
by Capt. Shea and Lieuts. Gentry
and Houston of the Mexico company.
Centralia is q live town. 1t is filled
with enterprising men and has 60
ahead newspaper to push forward all
movements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSONAL-NELLIE: Your letter re-
i ceived and will meet you as directed.
HARRY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSoNAL-H: will be at the same
L church and in the same pew next Sun
day. LAURA,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSONAL-R: Don't make fool Of
i yourself any more. MABRI.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERS0NAL-SUSIE: Next Sunday eve
! at same place If pleasant R.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

All is now quiet at Cincinnati.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

DERSoNAL-MATTIE Your personal
Il is OF such nature as to compel US to
refuse to publish it.-TEp. LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Chicago went Democratic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03
Fine Kentucky Saddle Stallion

viii stand the present season (Which has
commenced) at A. NJ. Harrison's stable,
southeast of Mexico, near brick yard,
and end July lst.
TERMs.-S5 leap, money due when
service Is rendered; So for the season,
money due at the end of season; $40 to
insure mare in foal, money due and to
be paid when the fact is ascertained or
mare parted with.
Pasturage can be had at reasonable
rates.
DESCRIPTION.
Denmark, Jr., is a beautiful chesnut
serrel, now in the prime and vigor of life,
Is 8 years old, stands l6 hands high, with
as much get-up and finish as any horse ia
the State. He is q fine saddler and has
kind and gentle disposition, and have
no hesitation in saying he is good breed
er as has been proven. His pedigree is
without blemish.i
PEDIGREE.
Denmark, Jr., was sired by Billie Crom-
well, he by Scott's Denmark, and he by
Washington. His dam was Mason Whip,
q thoroughbred mare.
Care taken to prevent accidents, but
not responsible should any occur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-03

Joliet, ILL.,, democratic.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1884-10-02
NUMBER "a.

of whom had ever met, when came to
New England In February, 1882 nor did
] ever meet any of the male reatives OF
my wife before my arrival in New En-
gland in February, 1852.
l2, 10 and IA, My first child, son,
was born IN the house OF his grandmoth-
er on the 18th of June, 1854. His name
was Stanwood Blaine. lie lived with his
parents in 1852 ana S5i, and was buried
in the Stanwood family lot IN Forest
Grove Cemetery, Augusta, Me.
10, l6 and H. monument was
placed by my direction over his grave
one year after his death, thus Inscribed:
"Stanwood Blaine, son OF James G. and
Harriet S. Blaine, born June Is, 1851,
died July 81, 1851
Is. have not myself seen the stone
since the first week In July, but have
reason to believe, and do believe, that
since that date many letters and figures
thereon have been deiaced, and that the
figure 81, IN the year 1851, has been en-.
tirely removed. | have no means of
ascertainiug by whom this was done, but
have reason to believe, and do believe,
that photograph was taken of the de-
faced stone hy the procurement of one of
the publishers OF the Noto Age, a Demo-
cratic paper published in this city, and
that copies Of said photograph were sent
70 divers and sundry persons, including
the publisher Of the Indianapolis Sentinel,
defendant Of this suit.
10, 90 81, FL know the book re-
ferred 10 ms the "Life of James g.
Blaine.n did not revise the volume,
nor become in any degree responsible Tor
any statement made In IL, though saw
parts of 1t before publication, but did
not, and have not to this day seen page
6s, to which the question refers, though
the statement there made was doubtless
| derived by the author, Rofell II. Connell,
from conversation with me, but not
from any special authorization by me to
make IL.
GSignedl JAMES G. BLAINE.