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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
". II. Heunan fer the legislature,

Since the name Of W. FL. KEENAN,
was mentioned by the LEDGER for the
Legislature, We find that Democrats
all over the county are outspoken in
their solicitation for him to be q can
didste. He is recognized as being
in every way capable, worthy, true
and a representative man. Just such
as the democratic party Of Audrain
loves to honor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

Six gentlemen have called on the
LEDGER Office this week and stated
that they had ''stopped the other pa
per and wanted to take the LEDGER,
the Great Religious Weekly, Of which
thew had heard 80 much"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
Real Estate Transfers.

IL d. NOIlIS W JoHh ~ ohN oaSsAA
Kreutel, 40 acres Z miles northeast of
Mexico, $500.
Chas. J: Maxwell to Robt. G.. Gal
breath, so acres l mile north of Rush
Hill, $1,000.
Douglas Esswhite to F. NJ. Dunklin
l02 92-l00 acres ~ miles east of Farber
S3, 6s7. go.
VIII. Logan to WE. Greenes, lot .
block 10, Laddonia, &Iu.2A- 2
James Patterson to Ida E. Minor lots
S and 8, block 10, Farber, $225.
Fred Novel to Fred Futz one-fourth
interest in 1876 acres 2 miles north OF
Rush Hill, $3.50. .
Orr heirs by NJ. Y. Duncan, guardian,
1856 acres 9 miles north of Rush Hill, &c.
900.
| William +. Wood to j. A. and F. D,
Sisk 160 acres, 90 miles north of Farber,
| So, 500.
VIM. C. Moore to John McGee 40 acres
u miles north of Mexico, $3.50.
Chas. E. Casper to Walter D. Drake SO
acres IL miles northeast of Mexico, ST.
900.
Chas. w. Baker t 0 John NJ. Morris so
acres ~ miles north of Laddonia, 42,-
400.
Jas. D. Bruce to H. T. Squirting &C
acres 9 miles northwest of Mexico, ST.
665.
J. Nj. Woodson to F. B. Galloway 100
acres 6 miles northwest Of Laddonia,, g.
200.
| Tandy L. Hill to Mary A. Threlkeld SC
acres IL miles northwest of Mexico 81,
900. is' =
Robert Allen to Robert H. Peery 15t
acres 10 miles northeast of Mexico, 3d.
700. Go. .-4.s
j. 1. Fenton to J. NJ. Forbis 40 acres
9 miles west of Mexico, $500.
A. n. Canterbury to D. E.. Shea l6(
acres 8 miles northwest of Mexico, 81
800. "a
John Lynch to W. r. Jones 100 acre
20 miles east of Mexico, Sl,750.
A. C. Stottler to Christ Norhenburg 81
acres 10 miles east of Mexico, $4,000.
Charles A. Sames to Erasmus Ander-
son 4 acres 8 miles north Of Sturgeon
$50.
Mathew Fountain to Erasmus Ander.
son 10 acres S miles north Of Sturgeon
$12s. .t .
Henry Winkler to School Dist, No. 5
Township 81, Range Z l acre, for schoo
house, IL miles east of Mexico, SIS.
Danial A. Dennis t. Ben T. Petty s.
acres IL miles east of Mexico, 81 800.
Nicholas Kent to Andrew Pihale lot
i, 2, 4, 8, So, 10, IL, IL, and Is, origina
town of M~artinsburg $500. ..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
CITY TICKET.

First Ward-R. CALLAWAY.
Second Ward-JOHN H. LANE.
Third Ward-J. J. WINSCOTT.
Fourth Ward-GEO. LAF0RCE.
Fifth Ward-H. T. BAIRD.
Sixth Ward-A. r. RINGO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

J.W Johnston, one Of the owners Of
the celebrated fence lock is going to
move his family to Mexico and occupy
o suit Of rooms at the Central ingo.
He likes Mexico and the Mexico peo-
pie and is doing a promising business
here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

The residence of Prof. T. e. Spence
Of Marshall, No., formerly Of Mex
ice. burned Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
Resolutions Of Coincidence.

Resolutions Of Coincidence,
AT the regular meeting of the Aud
rain County Medical Society, on Sat.
urday, March l., 1884, the following
report was made:
To the Audrain County Medica, Society:
GENrLEMEN.-We, your committee,
to whom was assigned the duty OF
preparing resolutions of sympathy
with our recently afflicted associate,
DIR. W. w. Macfarlane, report the
following:
WHEREAS, Our associate and highly
esteemed member, DR.. W. W. Mac.
farlane, has had, for the past year,
illness of his family, necessitatine
among other trials, change of home
and consequent loss in business-cul-
minating at last in the death of a be.
loved wife, a devoted mother, and an
ornament alike to society and church
therefore,
Resolued, That while we sorrow.
fully, yet hum5ly, bow to the law Of
Him who doeth all things well, VIC
extend to u bereaved brother our
kind sympathies, yet knowing how
inadequate they are in this his grea,
affection, w point him to the higher
relief-"That earth has no sorrow
that heaven cannot cure
S. n. RUSSELL,
T. P. RorHwELL, Com.
PINcKNEY FRENCH
On motion, the above resolution
was ordered spread upon the records
of the Society, and that q copy be
furnished to each Of the papers. and
that a copy be sent to DR.. Macfarlane
PNCKNEY FRENCH, See'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
Reported Independent Candidates.

There is some talk that Thos. Board
will run for councilman on the indie
pendent ticket in the 9th ward Mr..
Lee in End, Clark Barnes in 3rd
and Mr.. j. W. Pratt in the fourth.
We also hear that Ed. Wade will run
for Marshal and MI. A. B. Daniel
for Recorder. How much Of the above
report is true we are unable to learn.
After the convention Friday the indie
pendents will begin to prepare for
their sacrifice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
At Pollard's, on Saturday, the 9Th, Z

Will be displayed a New and Most Elegant stock Of Goods,
just received, comprising Watches in solid gold, Gold-flled. !
land Silver OF all grades and makes. 16rSold Reasonable! }
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

ST Winseott, the present incumbent,
will be a candidate for reappointment
as street commissioner. ST has made
O most excellent officer. We have
heard not a word of complaint. He
has worked faithfully under the strict
directions Of the council. He has
made all the improvements and made
them we'll, that the council would
permit. He understands his business
and can tell you in a moment the cost
Of 3 block of macadam, so wide and
90 deep. In fact, in u opinion. he
is just the man for the place, and We
think bis record will bear US out IN
what we have said.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

Then follows the
POISONED CANDY EPISODE,
which drove Eaton to desperation, hints
being frequent that he is, an attempted
murderer, which finally caused the expo
Sur1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06


(Sware by heaven you will never re-
veal what l write here.)
You don't understand me. 1 don't
want your money, but If you don't send
$500 by tomorrow evening, 1 cannot see
you again. You told me you had $1,000
for my wedding present-only send me
half that amount, and I am ready to 60
with you Saturday morning. Iflyou ever
loved me, I pray you grant my request.
I will work for you, slave for you, any
thing-only grant my request. 1 love
you Heaven knows how much, and I have
never sinned against you, and If you will
grant my request to-day or tomorrow,
I viii meet you In this music room and
will be ready to 60 with you for all time
and will tell you anything you want to
know. Send it to me, George, if you ever
loved me. / can work, you know that,
and I will return it to ron. Please get
another boy to bring your notes. An
swer this, and oh, I pray, don't refuse
this ~request.n
"MoRE MONEY"
In reply to another note the next day
he received the following:
81 cannot see ven, but write you ev-
erything II you will return me the letter
when you read it. ihaye taken m oath
not to tell yon until you have granted my
request, but I win break IL If You will
swear never to reveal what r tell Won :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
At Pollard's, on SATURDAY.. IL.

T Can be had Kings Celebrated Combination SpectacIe..E
J of gold, steel, celluloid and rubber. Goods sold ne.ais@
ed free. pE-Repairing Of I uatehes a speciaay..
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
-------------
Call Him out to Work

-,
n correspondent from wichita IN The
Commonwealth opens his letter by calling
on Col. H. w. Lewis. of this city. to take
a. :. a. -. - AZ, D'..r.
'ne stump ~ Tue interest Oh 'he "epuphca'l
party. II Is little doubtful fa National
Bank President could find time to leave
homo for tho n,-,os. Of ,ol;no o,;,;o.,
speeches r'snt IN Tee busiest season Oh Inc
year. But Col. Lewis is an accomplished
and forcible sneaker and our own committee
sbould IL noss;h,, nors,.a. h;,, q, oL.
' ~ :" "0
TWO or three speeches TINS iaii. Take
Cheney, Clearwater, Valley Center, Derby
ard Wichita for instance Rpt here ;s wba,
Tho ,,o, -,
'"a 'I |'"e' 49, says
hlrah w. LEWIS PRESIDENT OF the Ham
sas NATIONAL BANK at wichita, Is Smong
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
PUT 1T STRAIGHT.


There was a large convention of Congre-
gational ministers. called the Union, in ses
sion At Chicago last Monday, in which the
subject of prohibition and st. John wer,
discussed. DIR. Magoun. of the Iowa Col
lege, one of the leading men of that Stat,
and one of the most active and influential
advocates of prohibition. aid who was nj
this meeting was one Of the most emphatic
of all in declaring the ,inwisdom. the foil v
of this blindlv headstrong st. John third
party movement. Iowa, where prohibitions
has so lately been triumphantly voted into
power. takes no stock in that movement. In
Kansas the prohibitionists have already had
enough and too much of st. John, who, us a
Kansas pastor present said, had by his ego
tsm and willfulness in thrusting himself on
the party for the third term as candidate for
Governor lost the State to the party. They
do not care to have their cause run into the
ground" BY similar tactics again.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
Was She Sacrificed.

Later information of the death OF
Miss Welton, who persisted in snow
storm while making the descent OF
Longs Peak on Tusday night are re-
ceived. The opinion became general
that Miss Welton was deserted by the
guide, who did not return TO the res.
cue till the next morning. Mr.. Gil.
bert, livery man at Estes Park, says
obedient TO Miss Welton's order, he
drove TO the guides house on Wed.
nesday morning to meet her on her
return from the summit to drive her
back to Estes Park hotel. On reach
ing the guides house he was informed
of Miss Welton's death. The livery
man drove rapidly up the trail five
miles, where he met men with the body
which was found mile further on.
Ii was then in the morning, six hours
from the time the guide says he left
the lady. Residents of the Peak dis
credited the guides story, aud charged
him with criminal cowardice, possibly
responsible for the lady's death. The
Coroner will investigate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
Atchison Antics,

ATcHIsoN, Kas., Oct. S.-The greatest po
litical demonstration ever witnessed in Atch
ison, and probably in Kansas, took place to
nigh, the occasion being the grand Repu bli
can rally under the auspices Of the State
central committee. The great feature OF
the occasion was, of course, the torchlight
procession, which numbered several thous
and men, composed of visiting clubs from
Loavenworth, Hiawatha, Seneca, Frankfort
Troy, Netawaka, Willis, Huron, bingham
Muscotah and twenty other towns in north
eastern Kansas. The display was made by
the Atchison fambeau club, which
formed the life of the procession.
This feature of the procession
eclipsed even the display at the Wyandotte
meeting. The entire demonstrations pro-
nounced by gentlemen who have been at all
the big rallies held by the Republicans to
have been the most majestic and imposing
of the campaign. The attendance of specta-
tors from abroad numbered thousands.
Speaking was held from three stands, the
speakers being Col. John A. Martin, Senator
John J. Ingalls,, 7. ID. Wright, Thatcher,
DIR. p. Krahn and Others.
The Republican county convention to-day
nominated A. j. Harwi state senator and
Chas. II. Benning, f. 4. Clayes and a. j.
White for representatives. The following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this convention approves
and endorses the course of Senator John j..
Ingalls,, and hereby instructs nominees, if
elected, to use all honorable. means to secure
his reelection to the United States senate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
STRICTLY TO BUSINESS,

A Wichita correspondent of III,
Kansas City Journal says. that''Msrsh
Jake and me will be heard from in the
near future in political circles" VIZ
would ask if there has been any time
in the last fifteen years that they have
not been heard from. For the benefit
of new corners in the state. we viii
say that "Marsh" is Hon. NJ. NJ. Muir
dock, of Wichita: "Jake" is the Hon
Jacob Stotler, now of Wellington. ant
"me" is bon. T. b. Murdock, of Z
Eorado.-Commonwealth.
We guess the correspondent quoted
wanted to hear himself talk. As tn,
first respondent mentioned we have Il
say that for one the political circles o
Kansas will hear less and less in tn,
future except as an editor of a daily
paper who will be attending strictl,
to business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
oEN.L SHELBY ON BLAINE

A Globe-Democrat's Lexington
special SAYS that General Joseph Shell
by, leading confederate general aud
an uncompromising Democrat, who
enjoys a wide acquaintance through
the state, was in the city to-day. Your
correspondent having an intimation
that Gen. Shelby had come acquaint-
ance with the facts regarding Mr..
Blaine's marriage in Kentucky, ap-
preached him on that subject. Gen.
Shelby said:
"At the time of Mr.. Blaine's secret
marriage, was clerking in Mr.. Sam
,Jackson's store on Cheapside, Lexing-
ton, XIV. Mr.. Jackson,by the way, is
the fa,ber-in-iaw of Governor Critten-
den"
Il suppose you have seen Mr.. Blaine
frequently
"Wel, yes, sir; when was q young
man."
"what was his status!"
ale moved in the best society, and
on all occasions was entertained by
the best people the blue grass country
Afforded"
iDid you at that time hear reports
calculated TO iniure his standing in the
community"
"No, sir; never. No man, whether
at home or abroad, enjoyed greater
confidence than be-"
Glow do you regard the reports con-
corning his slledged improper course
with Miss Stanwoodr'
Had the people in the section Of the
country in which he resided believed
that he lad been guilty of any immor-
al act, he would not be among the
presidential candidates to-day
81 think, :" said the reporter, 81 heard
YOU state TO q crowd on the street that
YOU knew two gentlemen now living
in Saline county in, this state, who
accompanied Mr.. Blaine In q stage
from Georgetown TO Lexl1g-
ton. thence 10 Paris and thence Mil
Iersburg. and who witnessed Mr..
Blaine's first marriage, to which he
alluded I'm his letter TO Mr.. Phelps!"
"Yes. sir, and both of them repre-
sent the first families in Kentucky"
"Have you anything further to say
General?"
"No. sir: but if Mr.. Blaine needs
any proof of his first marriage. IL eau
be easily forthcoming from the source
mentioned"
"Give me the names, General,
please"
mo, sir; il is not necessary or prop
er to give them publicity until that
marriage becomes matter OF judicial
investigation, because the persons,
,rbn xUnuid uecassarily be witnesses
do not now want to come before the
public"
"Are you Blaine mans'
II am for Cleveland. But think
when serious charge is made against
any man, particularly such as has been
preferred against Mr.. Blaine, it is the
duty of every man who is in posses
sion of any information calculated to
show the whole truth to tellit without
reserve"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

bid curiosity to look upon the faces of the
dead, and that their presence and large
numbers has become nuisance.
In South Siberia there is an uncivilized
race known as Bourats, who worship hui
man god. When their god reaches the age
Of nineteen they poison him and choose q
male infant to be their god, who Is likewise
poisoned when he reaches that age.
1t is said that immense numbers Of paper
cigars are now imported into Australia, and
that they are so skillfully favored they can
not be distinguished from the genuine arti-
ele. There is an awful possibility that the
imports may not be confined to Australia.
Fort Sumter is now very insignificant
place compared to what it was. 1t has been
raised to one story, and looks quite dilapi-
dated. 1t has on it few guns, not more
than half dozen, and the foundation of the
traverses Of the best guns are rotten and
unit for even ten minutes of service. The
government pays $500 month to o man
and his assistants to keep the lights on this
fort and to watch it.
The simple making and selling of mem
clothing IS the greatest local industry in
New York City. 1t employs nearly double
as many people as any other single occupa-
ton, not taking into account the workmen
who manufacture and finish the cloth. In
side the city limits about 900 establishments
are devoted to the business, with an aggre-
gate capital of about S25, 900 900, employing
$4,000 operatives and paying out $4,000, 600
year in wages.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

In writing to the Cincinnati Enqui-
rer about New York politics Cath
has this TO say about one of the Re-
publican plans for the future: "After
the Ohio election, which the Republic
cans think will be decided in their ia
vor by 1900 majority, they expect to
hold an enormous mass meeting in
New York. the most overpowering
meeting, it is claimed, that was ever
held in the Union. The object of this
meeting is to carry terror to the NAL
content. The Republican newspapers
which went of in concert against
Blaine are in some predicament.
Whether Blaine be elected or not his
campaign has been pushed with an ag-
gressiveness and energy startling to
the newspaper conductors who
thought they had the town in their
grasp"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
A MODEST QUESTION.

The Beacon wants us TO answer question
which is n column and half long. If We
should state the whole question there would
be no room left in which to answer. We NIGH,
publish the question as a continued week.
ly story for the remainder of the campaign
and take all next year to answer it in. In
fact that idea strikes rather favorably. If We
could only hold the whole question at one
time in our head an answer might be crowd
ed into two or three issues but five of the best
heads in the office tried to take il in by Sec
tons, as il were, but the effort was an igno-
bic failure. While We acknowledge the pos
session of the heft Of editorial brains for this
section of the state we are not all Jim Blaines
on this side of the street, that We can take in
the whole political history of the world in a
moment and draw all the inevitable deduc-
tons and consequences in the next. Give us
something new, practical and interesting or
give uS-a rest
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
THE REPUBLICAN RALLY.

A meeting was held last night at the Reg
lister of Deeds Office to make arrangement.
for the Republican demonstration to be held
in this city October 10Th. Among he COM
mittees appointed We name the following
Committee to receive speakers from abroad
Hon. II. G. Sluss, Com. w. G. Woodman
Col. II. W. Lewis and Hon. w. E. Stanley
Committee to decorate the Opera House
and Rink-Mrs. j. II. Todd, Mrs. Col. NJ
Stewart, Mrs. w. p. Stem, Mrs. A. Kramer
Mrs. ID. A. Mitchell, Mrs. NJ. c. Rochelle
Misses Laura Eggleston, Lucy Lauck, Edith
Allen, Mosie Baldwin, Grace Hill, Lulu
Granger and Lillian Woodland.
Col. NJ. Stewart is chief marshal of the
day who will appoint his own assistants.
Committee to advertise meeting in adjoin-
ing towns-Capt. r. L. Walker, Judge H.G.
Ruggles and Maj. O. II. Bentley.
There will be no regular procession dur
ing the day.
The torches have all been paid for and
Republicans are invited to turn out and car
nv them.
Meeting adjourned to meet next Monday
night to perfect arrangements.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

at the door. pork to S14 per barrel at
home. The farmers began to get
ahead. Carpets, pianos, paintings,
libraries, fine furniture, new houses,
and otter evidences of thrift appeared.
In 1916, they were in the highest state
OF prosperity the country ever
reached.
1t was just at this period, in face of
this prosperity that the Democratic
party enacted the tariff for "rcvenue
only" of 1876; and now, as then, the
same party, when it dares to, assails
the industries of the country, immeas-
ureably greater than they were in
1864
The great principles of political
economy do not change, and if Mr..
Millington continues his recollections
in another chapter, he will only furth-
er demonstrate the need of protection
and he blind hostility of the Demo-
cratic party, to that beneficent princi
ple-- Champion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, Oct. s.-,Judge Smell rem
dered to-day decision in the civil right
case Of Emanuel Hewlett (colored) against
John Fowler, perser of the Potomac rive
steamer, Jane Moseley. This was sui
brought under the criminal clause of the
civil rights act for alleged refusal to sci
plaintiff supper ticket on the passengel
steamer plying between Washington and
Norfolk, Virginia. Judge Smell
in rendering his decision said
The burden of proof is on the government
to show that Hewitt was refused ticket OF
account of his race, color, etc. The law
has been declared unconstitutional so far a.
states are concerned, but as being in full
force in the District of Columbia II
the charge was proven that complainant
was refused ticket in the District of Co
lumbia, should have no hesitation in Civ.
ing judgment against defendant, but in this
case the government has not maintained the
issue and the defendant is discharged.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

Miss Mollie Garfield is shortly TO entel
Vassar College.
There is new gold discovery at Lead
vile on Printer Boy Hill.
North Carolina spent S725,OOO last yeal
upon her public schools.
Ella Wheeler confesses that she has writ
ten over LOO poems.
The Galveston News on December LIST will
issue deep-water edition of 10000 copies
The Winchester Arms Company is to re-
ceive medal of merit from the Siamese
government.
There is to be wrestling match, 'Swiss
STYLE" next Wednesday evening, ct Irving
Hall, New York.
Sedalia, No., seems to have the biggest, il
not the best Mayor. Mayor Ric6man OF
that city weighs 4l0 pounds.
The area of the city Of Philadelphia is one
hundred and twenty-nine square miles. The
area of the village of London is only one
hundred and twenty-five square miles.
The court house at Leadville, Col, is said
to be haunted. "The singing wire manipu-
lation" is one of the curiosities Of the case.
Mr.. Alfred Nixon, captain of the London
tricycle. club, recently made tour from
London to Edinburgh in less than three
days.
Vassar College has graduated 500 students
in the regular course. Since the year 1867
twenty-seyen of these have died, and lsS
married.
A little pamphlet by Mr.. Robert p. Por-
ter has been published by the Arkwright
club of Boston, which gives some interesting
information as TO the condition of indus
tries in different countries.
According to the London Graphic, there
is living in Klyeta, Japan, family all OF
whose members have reached the age of 100
years, and there has been no exception since
the family was founded, A. ID. $50.
An English architect asserts that houses
can be made of timber which will last longer
than brick or stone. In many English
towns houses of oak and plaster are standing
and in daily use that were built 500 years
ago.
An extensive business is being done this
year shipping the wild plums Of the Sierra
Nevada mountains, to points in Nevada.
They are said to be poor eating when fresh,
but it is claimed they make excellent jam.
The Nevada City Transcript complains
that too many children attend funeral ser
vices al churches of that place out of NOR
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
THE SENTIMENT.

The editor of the Leavenworth
Times sent cut last week to the Re
publican editors of the state. a circular
asking their views and those of the
Representatives and Senators on the
question of resubmission or a constitu-
tional convention. Up to Saturday,
fiftv-seven replies had been received
from as many editors, thirty-two of
which were placed as favoring and
twenty-five as opposed. 1t is a vexed
question.