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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

T. R. Dodge, of the Fandalia
Leader, was in Mexico last week.
He reports Vandalia booming and
the Leader increasing its subscription
H.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

The mugwumps are dong all they
can to defeat the Democratic nomi-
nees in New York. We did not ex-
peet anything better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Troy has a business mems union.
Why can't Mexico have such an Or
~ganization?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Primary for Postmaster.

There is a good deal of talk about
having a primary for postmaster.
There is no use of talking about a
primary unless Col. Hutton says he
will put in the man Who gets the
most votes. There IS no use of
talking about a new postmaster at all
unless Col. Hutton makes a vacancy.
Mexico a not have but one post
master at q time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

One of our leading young business
men is talking of getting up a trades
procession when the water-works are
completed. This is a good idea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

The New Florence creamery has
closed for lack of business. Mexico
is lucky not to have this kind of a
creamery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

NJ. Oliver, formerly of Mexico, is
a candidate for the ST Joe postoflice.
He is now city recorder there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

There is not q well in the rear of
the block of buildings on the west
side of the square that can be used
in ease OF fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Water. Works.

Work will begin to-day in earnest
on the water-works and will be push
ed as rapidly as possible till complet-
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Bill of Fare.

Don get supper at home, but go
to the supper in the basement of the
Christian church tonight and to-
morrow nights, October % and %.
Supper will begin at $50 o'clock
The proceeds will be applied to re.
pairing the basement of the church.
BILL OF FARE.
i. Oysters-raw, % cents ; fried, %
cents escalloped, Is cents.
Meats-turkey, 10 cents; ham,
cents; chicken, 5 cents; tongue,
cents salad 5 cents.
Ice cream, 10 cents; cake, 5 cents
coffee, 5 cents; milk, 5 cents.
Bread, celery and pickles free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

The Boonville Topic comes out in
a new dress and improved in every
respect. 1t is one of the best papers
in the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Carrollton, ILL.,, had a $4,000 fire
last Sunday. They will nov begin
to talk about a fire company and
water works.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Administrators Notice.

L tate of Sallie GatewOod, deceased. All
persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them for allow
ance, to the Administrator, within one
year after the date, or they may be pre-
Guided from any benefit Of such estate
and if such claims be not exhibited with
in two years from this date they will be
forever barred.
This 10th day of October, 1885.
WARREN B. MCINTYRE,
Pub. Admir-. Audrain Co., Mo.
2S-4t-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Good News.

Eastern money to loan ON 8, 5 and
10 years time. Orders flied ON short
notice. Apply to JOHN P. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Water.w0rks Company.

There was some hitch about the
original water-works company. The
company is now composed of the
following parties: c. S. Mastin,
Moberly; T. Fl. Pond, St. Louis
L. Hoster, st. Louis; j. Maxwell, st.
Louis W. r. DOMAIN, st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Hon. A. III. Buckuer is spoken of
in the st. Louis Republican as a good
man to be on the civil service COM
mission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

1t is stated that no more presiden-
tial p0stmasters will be appointed
till congress meets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Talk Don't 30.

Public meetings of course do more
or less good in working up an enter
prise, but the great danger is in our
people letting the matter drop there.
The newspapers and business men
talk up an enterprise; a meeting is
called; few men air their eIoquence
and display their gesticulaunS pow
ers-only this and nothing more.
Talk don't go. Money is what we
must have. There is only one way
to get any enterprise and that is by
| work and money. How did Mexico
get electricity, water-works, sidewalk
to cemetery, crossings to court house.
and in fact every Improvement we
have? Hard work and the liberal
expenditure of money is the answer.
II we had a business mems union
we could all work together for the
same enterprise at the same time and
success would be certain. Talk i;
cheap. Work and cash is what tells,
Republican Racket.
We find the following going TIN
rounds of the press:
LOUISIANA, Mo-, October lit i
reported here to-day on reliable au
thority that Congressman Hutton ha
recommended the appointment of S
w. Lock for postmaster at this city
Mr.. Lock is looked upon as being
mugwump, and a few more such ap
pointments will break up the part,
in this section. The indignatio,
among the Democratic ranks is loud
| ly proclaimed, and many of them ar
ready to take a solemn oath never t
vote the ticket again. The part
workers and leaders + speaking @
getting up a remonstrance and sen
, some n to Washington to protes
against his appointment. There
music in the air.
1t is only necessary to state ths
4 the above had its birth in q Repul
lican paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

The New Florence Optic is nine
wears old and a daisy little sheet
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Hickory Nuts Wanted,

I want to buy all the shell-bark
hickory nuts I can get at top prices
in cash. SAM MoRR1s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

1t takes nine members of a grand
Jury to find an indictment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

1t is easy to get up petitions for
postmaster but then III the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Mexico is red-hot now for some
kind of a factory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Ex-senator Thurman, of Ohio,
says Don't trust the mugwumps."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

You can get plenty of postal cards
now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Mrs. D.. G. Knoderer and son are
visiting relatives in Pulaski county,
No, and will be absent several
weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
PUBLIC SALE
Co.,
100 Head Of Cattle.
FRIDAY, OCT. 80, 1885.

We sell at public auction, at the farm
of W. F. Reed, adjoining Mexico on the
east, on Friday, Oct. 30th, $50 head of
cattle as follows:
One ~thoroughbI ed Hereford bull, cost
100000; Is Hereford steer calves, 81
Hereford heifer calves, l3 Angus steer
calves, 9 Angus heifer calves, IL high
grade Durham cows and calves, 80 high
grade Durham cows, 10 high grade Dur
ham yearling heifers, 40 high grade Dur
ham yearling steers.
TERMS OF SALE: Eight morths time
with bankable note bearing ten per cent.
interest.
REED & HIGHTSHOE.
j. T. JOHNSON, Au%ctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Josh Billings died last week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
CURE FOE PILES.

by teachers whose lives have been
spent in the school room. 24-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
HARDIN COLLEGE,
HOW TO TEACH.

where they will not only enjoy The
best advantages of class drill but viii
be taught
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22
Teachers,

Young ladies who contemplate the
teachers profession should, by all
means. avail themselves of the oppor-
tunitles nov afforded by
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

Ohio is still hell-bent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-22

mission.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
MISSING LINKS.

Tea was introduced into Scotland by the
Duke of York in ld2s.
Thomas James. of Gainesville. Fla. is
the father of iitty-three children
sulphur is deposited in the top of Mount
Popocatapetl at the rate of a ton day.
The chief clerk of the treasury depart
memt. the other morning. held his stop
watch and found that no less than 2S5 clerks
were tardy.
Capital punishment has been abolished in
Pekin. and instead of being decapitated
culpritS are sent into the Amoor Province
10 till the soil.
Old names for girls. such as Gladys,
ElfridS. Wilfreds. Enid. Ethel. Ciarice.
Rosabel. Chri>tabeI, and Claribel are again
becoming fashionable.
The old and popular game known as hop
scotch WAS originated by the ancient
Romans. 1t signifies the passage of the
soul from earth Ia heaven.
Catharine Gregory, who died in New York
the other day, was school teacher for y
years. and never missed a day during that
period until she was taken sick.
A woman in Newark. y. j.. who stopped
to pat on the head a small dog that was
.
/ by the animal and died ten days later.
An Indian in Dakota has domesticated a
male moose and uses him in his farm work
The animal is a good worker and lively
stopper. no horse being able to keep up
with him.
A high medical authority says people
living in pine forests have immunity from
climatic and contagious diseases. They
have never been known Ia have cholera,
smallpox or yellow fever.
4 school house containing is0 children
was emptied in a minute and half, without
the least disorder. in Springfield. ILL.,, last
week after an alarm of fire; but the pupils
had often been drilled for ii.
Triplets born at New London. Conn. a
few weeks ago look so much alike that the
mother. in order ta distinguish them. has
found it necessary to attach different col
ored ribbon Ia the neck of each child.
4 New London, Conn. man few days
ago. Ia win bet of So. accomplished the
feat of eating 100 slneltS in Il minutes and
80 seconds. , minutes and 40 seconds quick
er than the time allowed by the terms of the
wager.
The Duke of Cumberland is in easy cir
cumStances. as may be inferred from the
fact that the gold and silver plate which he
inherited from the late King of Hanover
and the Duke of Brunswick. weighs up
ward of eight tons
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The compulsory coinage of silver is fraud
ran by government machinery Why not
compulsory coinage of gold as well? If a
metal will not run alone and get itself coined,
il is not wanted in cin, and the forcing Of
it through the mints is an impudent hnposi-
tion. 1t can not be forced into circulation.
Neither. ii may be replied. can gold. That
is true; but therefore there is no compulsory
coinage of gold. Ii seeks the mint only a.
il is wanted: whereas silver is sought for by
congressional enactment. melted into useless
dollars by congressional enactment and
cranmed into the oyerbur,lelted treasury by
congressional enactment: but il refuses TO
90 out Of tile treasury by congressional en-
actment. Gold is left free to 90 or stay.
Ii is confession of weakness To say that
silver should not he treated precisely in the
same WAY.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
The supreme Deci.ion-and Things

The supreme court haye-let Us pluraliZe
her. for she consists of some half a dozen
country lawyers sitting on one bench at Co
iambus-haye unanimously decided that the
statute for registration Of voters in Cincin-
natl and Cleveland seems unreasonable" la
their supreme minds, land is therefore un-
constitutional and void
They do not cite any particular passage of
the constitution that it contravenes They
argue that it makes trouble for the intend
ing voter; that il makes good deal of
voting less easy than formerly; that il ope-
rates hardship on absenteeS-and proba-
bly, on non-residents: that il DISTINGUISHES
the man who is not at home in time to regis
ter-just as the other election-laws do on
the man who is not there in time To
vote; that il gives too short time
for citizens to adjust themselves SO as Ia be
able Ia entitle themselves Ia vote in a ward
where they are wanted; and that ''hiCrCtore
il is unconstitutional and void"
The statute was framed by an able consti-
futional lawyer; il was debated by the nu-
merous constitutional lawyers in both houses
most Of them quite as constitutional as their
constitutional fellows on that bench, and
bound by the same oath to support the con-
ssitution as the latter are bound by: and yet
this small legislature sends out its decree
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
The Young Man Afraid of His Sweetheart.
Chicago Herald

The Young man who is afraid to ask a
young woman 10 marry him is. as general
thing. too slow for this day and for the
girl. Ii does not necessarily follow that
the young lady will want to marry him. but,
like other human beings. she will wish Ia
have a thorough understanding with him.
and. not being privileged 10 introduce the
subject Ia him. she will naturally expect
him Ia breach the matter in his own way.
1t is very serious mistake for young
man Ia imagine that young women are so
different from himself. They are animated
by the same impulses. and if he is reasona-
hlS attractive in person, mind and manners,
the chances are that they are thinking as
much about the subject that is uppermost
in his mind as he is. They are human
beings. young man. as you Will discover
and they will think more of you if you ad-
dress them manfully than they will if they
discover that You are afraid 10 say that
which they may be. for all You know. dy-
ing Ia hear you say. In any event You can
not pay them a higher compliment than
show willingness Ia pay for their board
and clothes.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
Pomona Grange,

ENoN. o.. Dee. 1.-The November meet
Ing Of the Clark County Pomona Grange
was held in the Rocky Point Grange hall in
Euun. on the last Tuesday of November
1885.
The forenoon session was held in the
fifth degree. and was devoted Ia general
business. closing al II IN.
The afternoon session was opened by c.
+. Coates with a selection entitled Weeds
~ Factor in Agricultural Experiments,
which was both interesting and instructive.
Bro. Ed Merritt opened the subject
what Stock is the Most Profitable in Clark
COUNTY," lie was followed by Bros.
Weaver, Rathbun and Athy with remarks.
They decided that in general mixed stock
raising would prove most profitable, but
that sheep would be best adapted 10 wheat
growing farms: cattle Ia graSs-growing and
pasture lands. and hogs 10 corn-growing
farms.
A selection by Sister Wilson. entitled
..Rhoda Tharand," was received with in
tereSt.
Sister Shank read an excellent essay, en-
titled How the farmer and his family
should spend the winter evenings"
Bro. Rathbun ably opened the general
topic, What machinery can be used with
profit on the farm Remarks We're offered
by Bros. Athy, Weaver. Merritt, koblentz
and Sister koblentZ. No definite conclu-
sion was arrived at, although il was gener-
ally conceded that farmers buy too much
expensive machinery. and pay too little at
tention Ia the care of it when not in use.
Bro. J. X. Athy read laughable sketch
entitled Striking it rich"
Sister Dillahunt favored us with an excel
lent selection, PLUCK and Prayer"
Bro. X. W. Athy closed the meeting with
a humorous selection, entitled That Bald
Headed Man.
This was an unusually interesting and
instructive meeting. Let us aim to make
the meetings If the coming year more bene-
fetal than they have been in the past.
The next meeting will be held on the last
Tuesday of January, 1856. The place OF
the meeting was left i'm the hands of the
lecturer, and viii be published In due time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
EPITHELI0MA
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years | suffered with cancer on
my face. All the simple remedies were applied
to alleviate the pain, but the place continued
to grow, finally extending into my nose, from
which came a yeilowish discharge very often
siye in character |; was also intiamed, and
annoyed me a great deal About eight months
aga was in Atlanta. AT the house of a friend
who 50 strongly recommended the use OF
SwIit's Specific that | determined 10 make an
effort to procure il. In this | was successful
and began its use. The influence Of the medi-
cine AT first was TO somewhat aggravate the
sore; but soon the inflammation was allayed
and began to improve after the first few bot
Ties Ny general health has greatly improved
AIN stronger, and able TO do any kind Of work
The cancer On my face began to decrease and
the ulcer to heal. until there Is not vestige OF
IL left-only little scar marks the place where
IL had been. | am ready TO answer all ques
tions relative TO this cure.
MRS JorCIE 4. MCDONLLD.
Atlanta, Ga, August IL, 1881.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
RORERr SAEDLET.
Fort Gaines. ia. May |. 1885.

had heard of the wonderful cures ofSwifts
Specific. and resolved to try it. | commenced
taking il in April, 1854. My general health was
much improved, yet the cancer which was in
my breast continued to grow slowly but surely.
The bunch grew and became quite heavy. |
felt that must either have it cut or die. But
il commenced ii iSchahsing quantities of almost
black thick blood. 1t continued healing
around the edges until February, when il was
entirely healed up and we'll. Betsy W ooD.
CochSsett. Plymouth Co. Mass. July l3. 1885.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, ard
seems to cure cancers by forcing out the I'M
purities from the blood.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
THESwIrr Specific Co., Drawer, Atlanta, Ga.
n Y, l51 W. 23d st.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

While the Mclean people are very loud
and frantic in their assertions that John
Sherman will not, can not shall Dot be- .re-
elected ta the L. :. senate. Mr.. Sherman
rests quiet and serene, and has not word
Ia say. After all this bluster and blow. his
election will be just as quiet and serene as
he is himself.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The Burmese war is concluded and the
country taken in under the projecting wing
of the British empire Theebaw had not
murdered any of the European residents III
Mandalay. and has thus made himself safe
as a private citizen of his country. He also
ingratiated himself with the enemy by sur
rendering Internationally and without any
higgling about terms. Besides, he has a
white elephant with trappings worth mil
Ton dollars. Hheebaw i all right.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The armistice between Bulgaria and Ser
via. which was for ten days. is faithfully
observed by both sides: but il Is running
out. and the two armies are ready b resume
on notice And Austria is backing Serria
and Russia is backing Bulgaria with such
hostility Of feeling that there is some pros
pect of a grander pitch-in at the expiration
of the present armistice.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The universal mugwumpery of the east
there is no such thing in the VESTS now
in full voice for George +. Edmunds 10 be
president of the senate. And the demo
cratS of the senate talk of voting for George
themselves. This coincidence of sentiment
should be sufficient To vaccinate the rerub-
hcan majority against taking the EdmundS
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The liberal gains in the English elections
are reduced again. But the totals. SO lar
as reached at present. are: Liberals. l9s :
tories, l16; nationalists, 81. There Il II"
telling vet which of the first two Will win
but the liberals have, according TO appear
anees. a rather hopeful margin to 60 on.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

Ii is very doubtful if those editors who
write about but one life standing between
government and anarchy have ever framed
any definite idea of what they suppose
themselves to mean by this awful language.
lone life between government and an
archy'' has a high sublimity of sound: but
il is twaddle through and through. As if
the death of any single man in America
could do any such feefawfummery Does
a large gentleman sitting at a big desk ID
Washington keep this great free people
from going 10 the ''demnirion bOwwows' :?
Anarchy fiddiesticks, What Is tina!
solemn lone life" just precisely doing AT
this time TO keep the writer of such stuff
from falling to pieces a hideous anarch-
SO
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

Mrs. Amelia Opper, of Clyde. N.
Y. died recently. Her husband was
killed at the battle of the Wilderness,
and the news of his death drove her ir-
sane. Strange to say. she recovered
her reason four weeks before her death.
and retained her senses until the last
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
Knoxville, Iowa, Sept. S. 1885.

For many wears was sufferer with cancer
of the nose. and having been cured by the use
of : : $ feel constrained by sense of duty
to suffering humanity to make this statement
of my case With the fourteenth bottle the
cancer began 10 heal rapidly and soon disap-
peared. and for several months there has been
no appearance of "A sore of any kind on my
nose or face. neither is my nose at all tender
To the tSuch. have taken about two dozen
bottles :. :. :. and am soundly cured. and
know that :. :. :. effected the cure after every
known remedy was tried and had Jailed.
RosERr SNEDLEY.
Eort E.iuas IN Navl lssh
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

I'have had cancer on my face for some
years, extending from one cheek bone across
the nose To the other. Ii has given lie a great
deal of pain, at times burning and itching to
such an extent that IL was almcst unbearable.
| commenced using Swift's Specific in May,
1885. and have used eight bottles. IL has given
the greatest relief by removing the lnitamma-
ton and restoring my general health:
". BARNES.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The Commercial Gazette pithily remarks
that pretty nearly everything seems to be
unconstitutional in Ohio just now except
forgery"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The new revolution in Mexico. headquar-
tiers a; Monterey, appears 10 he expanding.
and threatens 10 take in all the northern
states of that republic.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02
NOTICE TO FIRE HOSE DEALERS

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received az the
y office Of the City CLERK of the city "f Spring
field- Ohio, for furnishing tn said city fifteen
hundred Il $40 feet of fire hose for the use of
the fire department q said city.
said proposals to be for furnishing said hose
delivered in Springfield. o.. and must be on file
with the City Clerk on or before twelve o'clock
noon, on the Sd day of December. A. ID. ISIS. to
be opened and publicly read Immediately after
twelve O'Clock on said day. in the presence of
the Mayor, City Clerk. Cay Engineer and As
SiStant Engineer. or any two OF them. and re-
ported TO the City Council at their first regular
meeting thereafter
The Council reserves the right to reject any
suincient.
By order Of Council.
Nm J. 9. SHEwALTER, CiH Clszs.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

The Grant-monument fund in New York
mas at last crawled up above Sl0o,ooo. Only
SaoO OOo now 10 raise.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-02

pronomcing the large legislatures enact
ment void and Of 10 effect, and thus nullify-
ing the will of the people as expressed by
the peoples representatives.
This function of supreme courts by
which four or five lawyers Of moderate
ability are empowered Ia square laws with
their understanding of constitutions is an
undemocTatic anomaly in democratic gov
ernmentS. any way. and it is time that
American governments We're beginning to
discuss means of getting rid of il. When a
law has received the highest legislative
sanction. canvassed, debated, and enacted
10y large body of representative men, all
sworn to obey and observe the constitution
it ought 10 stand on the statute books till it
is repealed by the will of the people eN-
pressed through the same body of repre-
scntatives.
This may be shocking doctrine To
minds educated in attorneyish schools;
hut ii is the doctrine of Great
Britain. which in many respects is
more denocratic than the great boastfnl re-
public of America. There is too much
legislation in this country by attorneys
elected to sit together on supreme benches.
An act of Legislature should, like an act Of
parliament, he the supreme law of the land
till it is repealed by the power that made it.