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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
The Two States.

1uc 1WV Olhtee.
Two states met in the Grand Union
Depot in Chicago, and the Arriving
said to the Departing Slate:
'sDo you not know me am the
Slate of the Democratic Nominating
Convention
'sYes," said the other; "and / am
the Slate of the Palmer House Bar.
1 have been Overworked Of late and
my Employers kindly insist on my
taking Holiday till you get out Of
town. They say One Of us at
Time is as Good as O Feast
MORAL.
Two Of . Kind beats Deuce High.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
"Ah p, said an Eneii.hman lat

"Ah!" said an Engiishman lately
arrived, TO q western man, ''you have
no coats OF arms in this country, /
believer" "No," was the reply.
ssbut we have coats Of tar and feath-
Iers that we bestow. on people some
tines" s
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
How the Farner Pays his share Of Tar
IN Dues.
Prom the Reading TIA, News.


In order to bring the tariff in q
practical manner before the readers
Of the Neaus, here is an illustration
and we viii choose a farmer or Ia
boring man as fit person to repre-
sent it:
A farmer goes TO market and buys
cotton goods TO the amount
of................... .$l3.50
he buys woollen goods to the
amount Of. f........... 100
He wants to mend his fence,
and buys few nails, etc.,
for which he pays. 400
His wife wants a few dishes
and some earthen or stone
milk pans for which he
pays. s............. ?. 1.45
He finds his bill amounts to s52 .25
This he pays and drives home, and
in the evening he sits down and
makes his calculations. He finds
that he had paid an extra amount for
his goods on account of high tariff
as follows:
On cotton goods. $3.50
On Woollen goods. ........ 700
On Nails, etc. 100
On his crockery ware. e........ 2.75
Aotaa. ..$It.zo
He then subtracts his SIPS
from the $52.25 and finds that he
ought to have purchased the amount
of goods for $35, or in other words,
he has paid out of his pocket to help
enrich few special favorites of the
government $17.25 that he should in
justice, right and equality, have to
buy necessaries for his family. He
is irresistibly driven to the conclu-
sion that this high tariff is an ex-
ceedingly onerous and unnecessary
tax.
OF course the wealthy manufac-
turer favors this high tax, hut he
well knows that when the working
men and the great body of CONSUME
ers properly understand this tax
business his easy method Of grow
ing rich by the bounty Of the gov
ernment will cease.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
rHE NEW HossrER.
Keeps FAITH WIN tie PublIc IN All I
Adyertlses . Perfern.

The time win probably never come
in the history Of the human race
when the people viii get tired visit
ing 6rst-class entertainment under
canvass. John B. Doris, . success
ful Snowman Of many seasons, prom
ises you IN attractive aggregation Of
museum and menagene curiosities,
and series Of arenic performances
never seen before. That it's title,
.sThe New Monster Shown may be
no misuomer, Manager Doris has
gathered the largest and most inter-
esting collection OF animals from ell
parts Of the globe, q museum attrae-
ton Of worldwide celebrity, and has
formed circus corps Of artists fa-
nous both here and abroad. The
people win have an opportunity OF
seeing the New Monster Shows at
Mexico, No., on Friday, July 25th.
The greatest attraction with the show
il the White Spotted Sacred EIe-
phant Judging from the numerous
press notices We have seen in the
leading journals concerning this 50.
cred wonder, it win be rich treat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
DR. pRaZIER's ROOT BIrTERs.

Frazier's Root Bitters are not draTa
shop beverage, but are strictly medicinal
In evsfy sense. They act strongly UPON
open and Tegulaf, make the weak staon,,,
heal the lungs, build up the nerves, and
cleanse the blood and system OF every
impurity. Sold By druggists. sI.e0.
DE. YRAzIERs MAGIC OINTMENT.
A sire cure for Little Grubs In the
Skin, Rough Skin, etc. II will remove
that ronghpess from the hands aud face
and make you beautiful. Price Soc. Sent
By maii.
FRAZIER MEpIcrsE Co., Props.
Cleveland, Ohio.
x9-iy For sale by Dobyns & Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

Base ball clubs are noted for their
outlandish names. A Western club
has short stop named Stitch. he
is the man Who, If in time, win save
the nine. ss.....
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

II was 8 Chinese lady, We believe,
who wrote home from Chicago: The
women in this strange country wea,
trunks on their feet.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

Mr.. George Biesse came down from
Mexico, No., last week to spend the
Fourth with his psrents.-St. Charles
Cosmos.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

An exchange says: lyon can not
move the world" Yes yon can.
Commence with Wheeling West
Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
Gaase Of Failure.

Want Of confidence accounts for half Of
the business failures Of to-day. Dobyns
& Gibbs the druggists, are not liable 10
fail for the want Of confidence In Dr.
Bossnko's cough and Lung Syrup, for
they give away bottle frceto al Who
are suffering with Coughs. coitfs, Asih-
ma, Consumption and ell affections Of
the Throat and Lnngs. .
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

"Applying myself again to my sub
ject was soon lost in the peculiar
developments my eye discovered
each moment, when again I was an
noyed by a distinct sound from the
corner.
"Glancing in that direction, it
must be confessed / was not little
surprised to see one of the skulls
moving slowly towards me along the
tagging of the floor. I rubbed my
eyes and looked again. There il
was-the f1eshless sockets Of the
eyes gazing at me-. the uneven, jagg'
ed teeth giving ghastly grin to the
mouth. 4
| cit is q little difficult for me te
tell exactly what were my feelings
That they were peculiar / frankly
admit. 1 fell to studying about the
cause of motion on the part Of th'
skull, and examined closely to SCI
whether or not there was q string
lattached and q student playing on,
Iof his pranks.
ssBut no. In the light ] coult
plainly discern that there was moth
4 ing attached to this relic Of human
Ilty. Then what novel it ?
| ssStiI engrossed With my endeav
ors to solve this mystery,I did mo-
take my eyes off the skull.
Il e.sSlowly, stealthily and steadily
lcame on directly towards where
4 was sitting on a high stool. Tn
.lmotion produced q duh, gratin
, sound, as some sharp protuberance
, of bone scratched on the marbi
slabs. e
/ "After it had advanced about thre
:}feet it stopped.
re- 81 la,d down mypipe, still keel
) ing ing my eye on the UNPLEASANT objet
Hand tried to laugh awsy the moro.
1Iseutiuents that had NOW begad I
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

"Why do girls wear whits dresses
at picnics?" says an exchange. We
don't know unless it is to attract the
bows awsy from the pies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

Hiram Greer, The leading lamiser
merchant Of the east end Of The conn
II, Is the only man in yandalia siho
handles the Lagrange clear shingie,
| thesbest made, without any excep-
ti0n. q -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

When . Fulton girl has . pimpie
on her chin she only leaves her mirror
70 60 10 her meals.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

C. H. Chappell, Of the c. & A. r
R., has been offered the control Of
the Wabash railroad at an advanced
salary. 1t did not take Chappell ter
minutes to refuse the offer. III,
knows he is now manager Of the bes
road in the best shaRs OF any In CHI
United States.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

"Audrain county has two candi-
dates for State offices and Col Bob
White is manager OF base bali
club. This is too mneh. ."-Paris
Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17


The healthfnlness of location. the splendid
buildings, well situated and nicely, furnished,
the ample grounds for exercise and recreation,
beautifully adorned with forest trees. flowers
and shrubbery, the modei home department. the
thorough and extensive course OF instruction,
special ist. the new and elaborate phiiosophiesi
and chemical apparatus, the splendid library
and varied collection of globes. maps, charts,
leled health record, together with the elevated
moral tone and refined social influences, are the
features that commend HARDIN COLLEGE to
finished education OF their daughters. No boys.
of any age, admitted. Character and class OF
school considered, guaranteed the cheapest in
the West. Eighty boarding pupils and a large
loca patronage last session attest the popularity
of Hardin College both abroad and at home. In
the Music and Art Departments $50 names We're
enrolled. No other female college makes such
an exhibit. and this number indicates the highs
est character of instruction.
Address, for eleventh annual catalogue,
fl. 7. BAIRD, Business Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

A Colorado paper says that the
man who has been 80 successful in
robbing stages is none other than a
gentleman who was once q prominent
Denver attorney.
Well, suppose that is 80, Why
taunt him with it now that he is try
ing to reform. A man who has been
a chronic lawyer for years, cannot
become q reputable citizen all at
snce, but when he quits the law and
takes to stage rebbing, he is taking a
step in the right direction, and should
be encouraged. By degrees, he will
work himself up to some Legitimate
business, if the press does not hound
him to death by referring to his hay
ing served for several years as 9
prominent attorney. Give the mar
o chance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

''Go for somebody, quick! There's
a bug down my backl" cried a young
girl TO her lover in the park Wednes-
day evening.
Hadn't I better go for the bugF'
he suggested.
Then she tainted dead away, and
when she had unswooned the bug
had finished its evening stroll and
gone home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17
ssIt Was q Tie.

''There was tie vote at q little
convivial assemblage at our house the
other night" observed Mary Ann to
her intimate friend.
"What Was the object Of the gath
ering2" asked Susie.
"Oh, you see, John and I got into
q little discussion about matrimonial
affairs, and We voted on the question
and we agreed before the discussion
was concluded
swell, what did you agree to?"
1--WE agreed to get married, and
as the vote was tie, we had to call
in the minister to decide the question.
But it cost John $40, all the same
'Then," sand Susie, 'sit certainly
was . tie, wasn't it?"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1884-07-17

Devoted to the Education OF
E9anE Ladies anA Misses.
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"THE vAssAR OF THE WEST !"
HARDIN COLLEGE, MEXICO, mo.

Mrs. III. Z. BAIRD, Ex-Goy @. H. HARDIN, :
= President. Pres. Board Directors.
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nrprISHED EVERY THURSDAY
TABLE,
fin Effect May Is. lsSil

CENTRAL TIME
Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Ry.
po,,d Trains leave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
THE EGYPTIAN coNFERENcE.

Minister Ferry Directs Attention to the Obli-
cations of England.
PARIS Aug 6-Prime Minister Ferry has ad-
dressed a formal note to Lord Lyons, the British
minister to France inwhich he declares that Eng
land continues to be bound by the protectorate
Of disnterestedness, signed at the Constantinople
conference, and that she must again consult
the powers in the event of any change in the
financial arrangements of Egypt
The Republic Franchise, referring
to the action of Germany in the
Egg ption conference, regrets the blindness
of the English government to the meaning of
the bitter and hostile words of Count Won
Munster. The paper says: 'The intentions Of
Prince Bismarck are surely no mystery to Glad
stone. Bismarck would delight to see France,
beguiled by his ingenious fatterers, begin a
regular conflict with England France strong
in her imperishable rights strong in the support
of Europe would not permit the slightest injury
to the interests of its national creditors Of
Egypt"
The. government scheme for the temporary re-
lief of the Egyptian treasury includes the re-
newal of the Rothschild loan Of f1, 900 900, and
a reduction of the expenses of the administra-
tion. Edgar Vincent has been instructed to
report what immediate reductions are possible
The Khediyes yacht will be sold, and the ex-
penses Of his household curtailed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
THE OUTLOOK IN INDIANA.


Gen. Gresham Considers the State Safe for
the Republicans.
Interview in New York Tribune
Poetnoa sta,-oanaral Gresham raturnad froro
,-s, = !,
Anuaai'a eo-uas, "nu " @oo1Aesponoenp ne SAT
pressed his satisfaction with the political outlook
in that State He said. IT think va sshalL carry
q, ,,;,I,- 1ol:.z.. .ra..u f,a,,.;.. -.
oue oe'se 0aluty = ''tiu
the remainder OF the State ticket will be elected
by a fair majority and the Republican electoral
t;olat - I stil, 1aro.r ,,,o iori+,, !,
o Ui0Aoo ~ 9 ~ o0ii io So
How Will the ProhI0ltlon vote De likely TO al
feet the canyassp
Die strengtn OF the Ffohloltlon vote, Dut II IS
safe to say that for every Prohibition vote they
lose the Republicans will gain more than one
~. c.. ~. Z. ....
vote tom ene DeInocrats mere are some gooo
ana lnnuentiai men INTERESTED IN Gne pTohl1lIlon
moVemenC tnls year, pus Iiey WIN hoO % aole 70
ara" more tnan g Sailfsii u th9 fohl.
plblon VoVe from Tue nspupHcdn . lcheG uo not
mean 10 say t4ap az tne FronttoiGlonls1s ron IN
1nolana are nepuoncans, S 1ns m suppose
seVen-elghths Oh tnem are Ing most Oh
tnem plalnly see Int 70 tnrow away saeir Vo1es
on froniollson caelluldate Y Io nelp Cne Deno
cratic party, rom Whose gender mercies tney, as
PromoiGlonlses nave hotnlng Whatever TO ex-
pect therefore, the regular Prohlolnon vote
IN lndlana bnls year, VIII oe mucn smaler than
tne ss nsnnocIats t VII Il z ne gay " see
Wnat anont tne indepenaen5 hepuoreans IN
Indiana! VIII enough OF them support CieVe-
land to 1nJure Repuollean prospectsss
think there IS no danger on that score For
every Repuollcan IN Indiana Who Will refuse to
vote Tor Blame there are three or tour Demo.
Gratis who VIII refuse TO vote Tor cleveland A
good many Things are SAD aoout hepuoilcan
dissatisfaction n l1alana Wnlcn are not true.
Fernaps Jne same oiseoung ought 20 De maze
from fy, the reports OF hepaonean oppos1Tnon 70
Blame ana Logan. IN oenef otates. FoT ex
aInpts saw riuTTJ Tn5;ansi;s aad snaJ uuge
Pose Dialne anu suppoe' ny oleseiana' sa e
inaS was lacC - y,
lnuana y yI;n, - - G
stet IN tba Wes e o5 vn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
THE OKLAHOMA BOOMERS.
General Hatch Will at Once Commence the
Work Of Removing Intruders

CALDWELL, Kan, Aug. 6.-Genefal Hatch
moved his headquarters from this city into the
field yesterday, the camp being located twenty
FIVE miles southeast on the Chickaskia river,
where six companies of the Ninth Cavalry are
concentrated The programme of his future
movements has not been made public, but there
is no doubt that from this time forward his
blows will fall thick and fast until the last in
truder has been expelled An impression pre-
walls that the intruders at Rock Falls, few
miles below Hunnewell will be raided first. The
printing presses and their belongings will be
coniscated, the contents of notorious drug
store at that point be destroyed and Payne and
his ring-leaders marched to Fort Smith to an
swer the numerous indictments in the federal
courts. The valley settlement will probably be
cleared up next by detachments of troops strik
ing simultaneously from numerous camps along
the Cinarron and north fork of the Canadian
rivers Every consideration possible will be
shown women and children, but the men, espe-
cially old offenders must take the consequence
OF their unlawful and high handed conduct All
improvements will be destroyed. The best in
formation attainable places the number of the
boomers at 2,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
How witherspoon Raised Cash.

ures were made to-day in Wall street regarding
the affairs of j. Ogden Witherspoon, broker at
45 William street, who committed suicide on
June % last 1t is said that on March 25 last he
purchased from the Queen Insurance Company
a bill of exchange for f6, O0O On the
following day he returned and said a
customer for whom he purchased the bill desired
TO convert it into two bills for e2 900 and "a 600
respectively. This the company agreed to do,
and the 10000 bill was delivered up by Wither
spoon with the signatures torn off, showing that
it had been duly Cancelled 1t has lately been
discovered that the bin returned was forged, and
that the original bill had been hypothecated
for $l5 600 with a clearinghouse in Wall street.
which will be the loser in the transaction It is
also said that the Hong Kong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation, a few days before Wither-
SPOONS death, gave him bill of exchange for
81, 900 to sell, and he never accounted for the
DrccAeds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
Two Men Fatally Shot.

WooNsocKET, R. / Aug. 6.-Since last fall
trouble has existed between Elmer E. Mowry
and Theodore T. Mowry, of Manville arising
from horse trades, and on several occasions the
Just before noon to-day Theodore drove to the
Woonsocket water-works reservoir, where
Elmer Mowry is employed, and
aftercalling him harsh names raised shotgun
and shot him in the SIDE producing fatal
wound. The murderer then drew a revolver
and sent bullet into his own brain. His in
juries are also fatal Theodore is thirty five
years of age, well educated, and has a wife and
two children; his victim is twenty-nine years
old and unmarried The men are not related.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
THE SPORTING RECORD.
Opening Day at Buffalo-W Westmont Fails to
Beat His Record

Opening Day at Buffalo Westmont Fails to
Beat His Record.
BUFFALO, Aug. 6-The nineteenth annual
meeting of the Buffalo Driving Park Association
opened to-day. Owing to heavy rains on Sunday
and Monday, it was deemed advisable to post
pone the opening one day, so that the regular
programme viii be carried out one day behind
The attendance numbered fully 1000 The
ladies turned out in full force. The track was
in frstclass condition, and very fast, but a
strong wind blew in the faces Of the horses com
ing home. Pools sold without hindrance
The first race, the 23o class, was made up to
take the place of the 2:25 pacing race, which
failed to fill. The entries were Charley Hogan
Pearl Lille Dale, Tom Cameron and Frank Hall
Charley Hogan was the favorite The first heat
was taken by Charley Hogan, in 2234. The sec
ond heat was won by Tom Cameron, in 2:233;
Pearl second The third heat was won BY
Charley Hogan: Tom Cameron second; time,
222. The fourth heat was taken by Pearl; Lille
Dale second; time, 2:23aa. The fifth heat was
won by Pearl; Tom Cameron second; time, 2:25a
Approaching darkness compelled postpone
ment of the race until to morrow
In the 2:22 class the first heat was won by
Zoe B., in 2231 Secret second The second heat
was also taken by Zoe b.; viii Calender sec
ond. Time, 2.2l1. The third heat was taken
@-.S~5
The exciting event of the day was Westmonts
attempt to beat his Pittsburg record Of 2:02 At
the conclusion of the 2.30 race the PAGER was
hooked with the runner Firebrand After
warming, the horses came down the stretch at a
fast pace and were given the word. The. first
quarter was made in :35, the half-mile
pole in 1:O4as, and three-quarter pole
in 1856 After swinging into the home
stretch he moved unsteadily, broke into run at
the distance stand, and passed under the wire on
a run in 2:0822. The people crowded on the track
for the announcement Of time. and many were
disappointed, as they wagered he would beat his
record. 1t was announced that following the
third heat of the 2;22 class he would make an
other trial, but this was still greater dsap-
llpointmenJ to WestmonJs admirers. Starting
off on rapid, steady gate, he reached the quar-
ter in 81 seconds the half in 1O3 the three-quar-
ters in 1:34 Coming home at the
distance stand Westmont broke badly
and lost fully two seconds before
he was steadied He came under the wire at
at 2:O9. The wind. which had somewhat sub
sided, was still pretty fresh, and the uneven
spot at the distance stand doubtless caused the
break. Johnston stated that it was impossible
to get Westmont over this bad spot without a
break, SO the third attempt was not made
Friday promises to be the exciting day, as
Jay-Eye-See will trot an exhibition race to beat
his record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-07
THE pYNAMIrE sCARE.

The English Detectives Once More Led
Astray by Their Fears.
NEW YORK, Aug. GA Sun London cable
says Once more the sapient authorities of
Scotland Yard have allowed their fears to mis-
lead their Judgment, and they are being re
morselessly chaffed by those Londoners who are
acquainted with the facts. The police to-day
informed the press and public that they had re-
ceived information that Catholic priest was
coming to England from America in disguise as
an emissary of the Irish Vigilance Committee,
whatever that may be. He was described as
being thirty-fve years old, five feet seven inches
in height, and as possessed of clear fresh COM
plexion. Further evidence of the dangerous
character of the emissary was furnished by the
fact that he carried a cane and wore garments
of an unclerical cut. The information came
by mail from certain special officers employed
at the British consulate III New
York. It was promptly given to
the kingdom To day, in connection with an
alleged attempt to blow up the Nottingham post
Office, it furnished material for another dynamite
scare in London The police, of course, began
energetic preparations to repel this new invasion
and to capture the emissary but the New York
Vidocqs had failed to name the steamer on
which the emissary was to arrive, and cable
message was sent to New York asking for this
important item of information. The reply came
late this evening that it was all mistake and
that the suspected emissary was really the
Rev. Father John j.. Riordan. Castle Garden
chaplain and a most worthy clergyman who
sailed on the Baltic on July "a on some mission
which is understood to be connected with emil
grafton, but which, it is needless to say, has no
possible connection with dynamite. The Baltic
arrived at Liverpool on Sunday last, but
whether Father Riordan has come up to London
tits impossible to ascertain tonight