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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
A STARTER.
The Prospect for Improvement
Good.
THE COUNCIL AWAKEZP PROPOSE.
TiONS FOR LIGHT AND WATER
40 ADVERTISED FOR.
Streets and ALLEYS 10 be Opened-It
is Life or heath.

i &
The new council held their first
business meeting last Monday night.
The members were all present and
appeared to be ready for work. j.
n. Basket was employed to superin-
tend the erection of the new City
Hall. A good vault was ordered
built in this building. Gas pipe was
also ordered put in.
The street and alley committee was
ordered to find out what it would cost
to open Washington street through
where the Martin House used to be
and what bridge over the railroad
there would cost. This committee
was also ordered to attend to the
opening of the street south of A.
Hits property. The city attorney
was ordered to look after the closed
street by the foundry and the mar
shal was ordered to open the alley
back of Schefftells, running west.
The marshal was also ordered to
see that trains do not run faster than
8 miles an hour inside Of the limits
and that they do not keep the Jeffer-
son street crossing blocked.
r NJ. W. Schefftell wanted beer license
for $500 a year. The council can
not let him have it for less than $500
year.
An ordinance against selling cigars,
soda, &C., &C., and shaving on Sun
day was laid on the table.
The marshal will see that no stock
run at large.
An advertisement will be placed in
the city papers for propositions for
light and water.
| A great many other matters came
up before the council and kept them
in session till nearly midnight.
There is only one way for the
council to accomplish anything and
that is to keep meeting until they get
some substantial Improvement on
foot and then stick to it till it is fin
ished. A hundred little things come
up at every meeting. They are talk
ed about at length, referred to some
committee and then die. They are
not even buried or marked by tomb
stone. The present council is ex-
pected to do something and we think
they will. The public is ready and
ripe for good improvements. Unless
We get them this year we are liable
to never have them. 1885 will either
see Mexico born again with renewed
life and vigor or it will see her die q
miserable death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
MAGNIFICENT BARGAINS.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Gold and Silver
Watches Of Every Description.

A handsome and excellent watch is
one of the most important features in
a ladies or gentleman's outfit, and
when, therefore, there is chance to
secure watches at such a remarkably
low price as l am selling them those
who are wise will take advantage OF
it. have so many of ladies and
gentlemen's watches on hand that
have determined to dispose of them
at any cost. No one should fail to
take advantage of these magnificent
bargains. Everything else in my line
accordingly. G. B. MORRIS,
3-tf South Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
NPashao Hutton.

A correspondent in Washington,
writing of the fight for collector of
this district, says:
See the Treasury building any time
during Office hours and you'll find FL
Mahdi Samuels' lieutenant, Osman
Cosgrove, digging about the big
stone pillars on the portico; and, II
you follow the line of his vision, you
will see he is watching Pasba Hutton,
who is skirmishing up and down the
corridors. Abdur Amman Duffy's
pole may knock the dates. but Voor-
hees' camel train seems to be the
hrgest just now. We think the mil.
itary censorship will let up some time
this week, so that the result OF the
campaign can be announced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
King, Burk s. Co.'S Great Allied Shows.

King, Burk s. Co.'S Great Allied Shows.
The popular cry of low prices is
answered 10y the celebrated show,
with the above title, which is to ex-
hibit at Mexico, Monday, May IS.
This show, while it has greatly aug
mented its attractions, has reduced
its admission price to twenty-five
cents, and, as it is the first big show
to make this reduction its patronage
will only be limited by the capacity
of its canvases. But King, Burke
& Co., have not only made this re-
duction, but they have greatly added
to their already large show, and
have engaged such notable per-
formers as the D'Alma Family, Mil
lie Toina, the celebrated high-wire
artistic and running globe performer,
Mile Georgia. the female Sampson.
They have also combined with their
other exhibitions an extensive Mu-
scum of living curiosities, many OF
them never before exhibited. d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

An unknown man was found hang
ing to q tree near Bowling Green
Monday. Nothing was found upon
the body to indicate who he was.
Deceased was about 5 feet z nches
IN stature, sandy hair, weight about
14O pounds, age about 27 years. The
verdict of the jury was to the effecl
that deceased committed suicide by
hanging. The man tore a pair Of
overhauls into shreds and made {
ropes with which he hung himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
AUxyAsSE ARTICLES.
correspondence Of tha Ledger.

correspondence of tha Ledger.
8 AuxvAssE, Mo-, April 29.-Plenty OF
rain and not much progress towards corn
painting.
3 Died, Alex Edster departed this life
April 24th Of measles.
One car load of hogs was SHIPPED from
this place on the 2sth inst, the first since
March.
Measles are still In our Ileighborhood,
the doctors pronounce the worst on rec
ord. 49,
We need hotel very bad for the ac-
commodation of the public. SHASKs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
]. C., ARMSTRONG AND WIFE.
Maurice Clark, who is bushes

Maurice Clark, who is business
manager for DR.. Henry, while in Mex
leo made many friends, He lisa gen.
tleman in every sense of the word
and thoroughly knows his business.
DR.. Henry is one of the finest lee
turers and operators on earth and
Maurice Clark is one OF the best
of business managers. They are
Just suited to each other and to the
public. Mexico was perfectly pleas.
ed with them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
FruIt and Ornamental Trees.

Having purchased Of L. B. Cud-
worth bis entire stock of fruit and or
namental trees I wish to inform the
people of Mexico and vicinity that
| am now prepared to filI orders
for fruit and ornamental trees,
vines, etc., which are for sale
opposite Coatsworth's lumber yard,
near Sam Morris hide house. NY
stock is fine and can be bought very
reasonable. W. T. WnKERsoS.
sSdf s-..ssssss1. - =.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
FayOrs Appreciated.

The undersigned desire to thank
their friends and members of the
Baptist church for a large donation
of provisions, dry goods and house
hold furniture sent to the parsonage
last Tuesday. These spontaneous
expressions of esteem make US feel
more and more the privilege of living
and working with people so consid-
crate and kind. Believe us to be
your grateful helpers in the work OF
the Master.
IH ApMsrpnNc AND WIEE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Quarantining Against Missouri.

Illinois has quarantined against
Missouri. Why does not Missouri
quarantine against Illinois, The
pleuro-pneumonia first came from
there and is now raging at Peoria.
We see no reason why governor
Marmaduke should NOT at once quar-
antine against Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
The Other Side.

Maj. Lawder told B. F. HARRISON,
of Chicago, who was here this week,
that he had some bulls worth $75
each, and that he could take them
over into Galloway among the cattle
that were infected with pleuro-pneu-
monia and that if in six months they
did not have the disease Harrison
could have them for nothing, and if
they were affected Harrison should
pay him S75 each. Harrison would
not accept. Lawder believes in the
disease and in prompt measures.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
VoOrhis Anpoinfed.

AS the LEDGER prophesied Voorhis
was appointed collector of revenue
for this district. 1t was claimed by
some that because Hutton was not
there when Voorhis was endorsed
that he would bust up the arrange.
ment. We thought not. Hutton ie
not on the bust,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Rev. c. c. dersman, president of
Westminster College, Fulton, last
Sunday preached in this city two of
the most earnest, deep and soul-stir-
ring sermons ever heard in Mexico.
Rev. Hersman is gentleman of re-
search and knowledge and man who
knows how to impart his under
standing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
ssRetter Never Than Late =,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-
Representative Hutton, of Mexico,
Mo-, registered at the National Hotel
here to-day. In talking Of his visit
he said that nothing unusual had
called him here and that he was ac-
companied by none Of his eonstitu-
ents. The Colonel comes in these
quiet times to take a look at the sur
roundings, and to educate himself to
the ways of the departments and
those who live in official life at the
capital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Lecture on Temperance.

An address on temperance will be
delivered by Rev. j.. C. Armstrong
in the Presbyterian church at 3 p.
m. Sunday, May Sd, under the aus
picies of the ". c. 7. y. Every.
body cordially invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
$ Sensible. 4
We clip the following from q letter
from G., NJ. Lakeland, of Mexico:


from C. NJ. Lakeland, of Mexico:
am, and have been for years, en-
gagged in the cattle trade, indeed
making it my sole business. From
an intimate knowledge of the cattle
trouble in Galloway, living as l do IN
an adjoining county, am fully sat
isfied that $40, 900 to $50, 900 prompt
ly and properly applied, would stamp
out that disease in the state within
thirty days. The gross falsehoods
that have been spread ever the coun-
try about the. disease in Galloway
and about the condition of the citi-
zens has done great injustice to them
land harm to our commerce, especially
Ito our cattle commerce, and it is high
time that the people should resent the
injustice that has been done them
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

G.. D. Ferris, now of Toronto,
Canada, was in Mexico, this week
and called. He is doing a fine bust
ness at Toronto anc will remain
there all summer. He has a patent
on his washing machine for that
country. This fall J. G. Huff and
Leslie Ferris will go there and carry
on the business and G.. d. Ferris will
return to Missouri to superintend the
shops at st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
$500 Reward.

To any one finding D. C. Knoderer's
Shoe Shop anywhere else except un.
der the LEDGER building, in basement.
at present. Repairing done neat and
cheap. Fine work Of ell descriptions
q specialty. Lin
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
A Street Sprinkler.

Mexico will need q street sprinkler
this summer and maybe two. Any
gentleman who will sprinkle our
streets can easily make s100 a month
clear money for at least five months.
He will want two wagons, two teams
and will have to hire o man to help
him. There will be no trouble to
raise $500 a month for the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

1t has become matter of fact
that Welmer's signature" cigar
outsells everything in the scent liae.
Smoke one and you will want,another.
None genuine without my own sig
nature. fS. URBAS WEiM4n.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

/. Frank keeps the boss line Of
women's, misses and children's shoes
and slippers. 3-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
The Sunday Lau.

There is a state law against break
ing the Sabbath. Those who want
to stop the BARRIERS from shaving on
Sunday should present them under
this Law. They should not expect
the city to fight their battles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

| >, Ricketts, & Emmons are Offering an
elegant line Of men, boys and chit
drens' suits at prices lower than ever
for such goods. Don't fail to exam
inc before buying elsewhere. 52-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Miss Minnie L. Russell, one of the
finest readers and teachers Of elocu-
tion in the West, was in Mexico
Monday and favored US with pleas
ant call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
SerroWing Creditors.

Special tc the Republican.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, April 27.-
Creditors in the sum of 81, 200 to-
day seek the whereabouts of W.
II. Smith, who has been keeping a
saloon and restaurant and clubhouse
here for year. He left, supposedly,
at midnight last night with his wife
for parts unknown. Both Smith and
his wife are well connected.
We think this is the Smith who
used to keep grocery store in Mex
leo. His wife is daugter of Judge
Porter. They had many friends in
Mexico and we are sorry to hear of
their misfortune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Liberal Reward.

Sam Morris will pay q liberal re-
ward to know the whereabouts of J.
4. Carson, formerly tin peddler Of
this city and county. He also warns
any one from buying his team Is he
has mortgage on it. 2-H.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

The price of reserved seats and
admission to the KunkeEMexiee
Concert is fixed at so cents. Seats
at Dobyns & Gibbs drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Col H. A. Silver. formerly of Mex
leo, is now strong candidate for the
office Of Superintendent Of the rail-
way postar'service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Pocket. Beck Lost. .

Between w. A. Edmonston's and
Mexico silver purse with between
$40 and Sl1 in il. Leave it at this
office and get reward. ss =
2-4t w. A. EDMoNsroN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

The handsomest line of ladies gold,
silver and fine rolled plate lace pins
in the CITY,. Wonderfully cheap for
these goods, at c. B. Morris 3-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Farmers, Attention
1000 dozen chickens wanted at
once. -. Y. A. BusH,
q 2-u. Northwest corner square
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Sweet Potato Plants

In their season 250. 900 sweet, po-
tato plants Of the choicest and mOst
reliable sorts, well hardened and in
splendid condition. At my Office.
a3-5t L. d. SHIPPEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Cash for Produce.

Highest market price in caeh paid
for all kinds OF country produce.
Sea a. " A. BUsH, . 8.
2-u n. w. Cor. Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
WANTED.
Brsod.Mares q Cavalry Hersss.

Mares from 2 to years old; good
colors. Horses from to 8 years
old; good colors also. VIII also
buy few good mules from IA 1-2 to
Is IL hands high, from 4 to 8 years
old. Win be at L. B. Morris sta
BILE, in Mexico, No., on Saturday,
May 2. w. E. JAMESON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

A fine line of Jerseys, fancy dry
goods and notions at Franks dry
goods store. 3-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
For Rent and Sale.

Mrs. John Schumacher wants to
sell her restaurant and hotel business
and rent the building. She has a
fine business and live man can make
big money by buying the business
and renting the building. 3-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

II you want frut or ornameptal
trees cheap call on w. T. Wilkcrson,
next to Sam Morris. 1-4t 3
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
No Cause for 1t.

There appears to be move on foot
to have an ordinance passed so a man
cannot buy cigar or glass of soda
on Sunday, OR even have his shoes
shined so he can go to church. We
think Mexico is very moral town,
especially on Sunday. Perhaps some
one wants to drive the last nail in the
coffin of the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Ricketts, & Emmons don't want TO
sell out and leave the town, but they
sell ct prices that enable their GUS
TONERS to buy again, and thus live.
and let live. 52-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

just received, handsome and
beautiful line of solid Tea and Table
spoons of the latest patterns at G. B.
Morris. 3-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

You can get the celebrated Horse
Shoe pillow shoes also Stoves cele-
brated line Of fine shoes at I Franks.
q d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

If Frank Robertson. ainf a humaier
Why Mexico has no skating rink
If spring is not better late thar
never AgSI7 nj
If John Daniel Is stin hunting
greens.
If Laddonia is really looking fol
another baby. y s
Who Ed Taylor presented with
towels this week.
How some people expect editors to
pay their debts.
If we do not need a sidewalk to
the fair grounds.
If J. D. Tucker really saw the
ghost in East Mexicos
/ j Where our cotemporary gets its
I'Ipad laws',(?) from.
If the, city will plant Hardin Park
in corn or watermelons.
If man don't want the earth and
woman then wants the man. - -
When Sam Smithers is going to
pay the rs cents he owes us. {
Who it is that eats two dozen hard
boiled eggs at once and lives.
If the road overseers who take the
LEDGER got fooled on Monday.
How we can "stamp cut" any
thing in Audrain that don't exist.
If every street or alley belonging
to the city should not be opened,
If a certain young lady in this city
had not better look '1eedle, oudt. -
What,J. ". Williams did with thai
spansof mules that followed him off.
If some people are not nearly crazy
on the subject of pleuro-pneumonia.
What becomes of the instruments
bought annually by the citizens for q
band. ..-
What Mexico would do for news.
papers if all of our merchants were
alike.
If less money and more talk is no,
the way to ''stamp out" the cattle
disease. .ss4.rs s.rrss ~
If the temperament Of the bald
heads don't appear to suit that Of
the blondes,
A man in the city or county who is
not in favor of fagstone crossings te
the court house.
If there are not some people who
do not believe in mesmerism OF
pleuro-pneumonia.
If some of The boys did not learn
how to throw dime Gas well as
water) into funnel.
The name of the young lady who
attended the show for 'tgents only
dressed in male attire.
The name of the editor who wher
on the last excursion waited for one.
half fare on the street cars,
If we could not have light and
water just as easy as it rains this
spring-if we only thought 50.
Why Tony Weinand, of Glasgow
told US that Billie Weinand, of this
city, had married Miss Tillman, oi
Glasgow.
If Charlie Cottsworth really leads
the choir at the sanctified tabernacle
He sings by note and always gets tt
the front.
If some people won't be happ,
and others miserable when they hea1
of the wedding We are going to hav'
during May. - -
If the last band instruments by. I
written contract do not belong to th'
city. No one has or had a right t,
dispose of them. .!
! What an editor or statesmal
who don't know a bull from a COW O
la jackass from a jack rabbit know
about pleuro-pneumonia.
If J. R. Carson has really run OF
and when he is coming back to pa:
the LEDGER and for the mortgag
Sam Morris has on his team.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
; "A Rare Ohsnee

A beautiful and handsome ice
pitcher set. hammered silver, com
plete, waiter, pitcher, TIVE goblets
and slop, gold lined. The actual
Wholesale cost Is s38; viii sen 1t for
zazsas>ss,sse= =zssaz.ss''-aG @. b. MoRRis. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
LETTER LIST.
MExrca. Mo- Anril 40 1

MEXICO, No., April 50, 1886.
I IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
~ post-office ct Mexico, No., and which,
II not called for within four weeks from
date, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
at Washington City. 's,s
Armstead Carrie Garnett Mrs Mary
Armstrong Geo A Hawker Sarah e
Blackburn Lille Hawkins Mamie
Berry n w Hisey Annie (coi,dl
Beardslee Edward Kelley Mrs Mary
Bennett Austin Knead Mrs Moli.e
Burtchett David Kysar A j
Clark Retta Landrun Cora
Clark CB Lemton Mary
| Casei Lue Paullo Handa
Crews j L Robinet Lewis
Crutcher Walter Suddarth Tyler
Davidson A Underwood c II
Eller vanie Watts Levy
Edmonson Frank Washington Miss
Emmons Joe Weaver James
| Wilson ID Levy
AV Parties calling for letters In this
list will please say Advertised"
| 1V Office open on Sunday from 4 to 8
O'Clock In the afternoon.
| JOHN SAUNDERS, Post Master.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
LOCAL NOTICES.
Seed potatoes at R. G. Paul's.

Choice hungarian and German mill
let seed; also Landreth's garden
seeds at Buckley & Moore's. Eft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
MEXICO MARKET REPORT
CORRECTED WEEKLY Pon THE LkDGkRBY
Buckley & MOORE,
IN

- DEALERS M
ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES.
Provisions. Flour, Feed. Salt, Glass and Queens
wafc-s'l sold low for cash or exchange fsr
ali kinds Of country produce. Come aud see
us-NQRTHWEsT CORNER SQUARE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

The Scott and Creasey families had
another row this week. We are sorry
that our haunted hill poet has gone
West. He could tell you the story
in hair-raising detail 4 =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Dicks celebrated beercan now be
bought in this city Of VIM. Wetter.
Office near depot. 49-R
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
S1O,342 3$
S. P. EMMoNs, Treas.

Call around and see the elegant
line Of dress goods, lawns and ging-
hams at l. Franks. 3-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Statement Of Receipts and Expendi.
lures of the Mexico School District,

Beginning April lst, 1884, and
ending April 10th, 1885, embracing
ten school months:
Receipts cash on hand April Ist 1881 3 96s SO
from distribution fund 1884. 2,O55 20
. District Revenue per j. - -
7, Nelson, collector. 5000 65
nOn-residents. -.......... $40 GO
dog taX..............-... 5 25
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Home made shirts and overalls .
specially at 1. Franks sgt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
THE LEDGER.
THURSDAY, APRIL 80. 1885.
uONEY TO LOAN

G. ". Baker, Of Merico, Mo, .fnda-
ciaI agent for EaStern parties, has
unlimited funds to loan at losoest rates
Of interest obtainable, on long time,
,cth privilege Of paying principal be-
fore maturity. either IN part or aohole
Security. ffSt lien on imprered farms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
Good News.

d0O0 news.
Eastern money to loan on 8, s and
10 years time. Orders filled on short
notice Apply to JoHN P. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30
HARM t,.lleee AIln,.e

Hardin Cslleee AIlnnae.
There with be. . meeting Of :the
Alumna of Hardin Goliege SATURDAY
at 8 p. m, in the college pa-lors.
All the members arr requested 70 be
present. SuDak EpxoNsTon, Pres.
Cora WooDLAN, Sec'y.
. Cattle from Missouri have to have
q bin ef health before hey can 80 70
Illinois. II Missouri had treated
Illinois in this way We would NOT now
have the disesse. We think illinois
has more Of the disease. to-day than
Missouri, .-s--------
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

Don't forget to take your watch to
G. B. Morris for repairs. He guar
antees all work or no charge. 3-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

bossTr.-A pocket companion CON
tanning two dollars and handker-
chief, between depot and Fulton
branch r. r. crossing, last Tuesday.
Finder will please Leave at this office
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

BOB Baker, Of this city, yesterday
shipped five tbad@ Of cattle to B. Z.
.Har1son.. ..sof Chicago. Bob got .
bill s6 Health from DIR. Michener.
There Is no disease In Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

The wool crop is light in Audrain.
Mrs. DIR. Pipino has been very sick.
V. A. Bush is doing a fine business.
FIRE company drill on Friday, May
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-04-30

If J. R. Carson has really run off
and when he is coming back to pay
the LEDGER and for the mortgage
Sam Morris has on his team.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03
MASKED ROBBERS ON A TRAIN.
They Become Frightened while Reap
ing q Harvest and Flee.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. "A bold
train robbery occurred on the Chicago
and Alton Railroad tonight, but owing
TO sudden fright of the robbers but little
booty was secured. AS the west bound
train on the way to this city left Blue
Springs, twenty-five miles from here,
about 8 O'Clock tonight, four masked men
appeared at the smokIng-car and were
about to board 1t. A number OF men,
no wever, were standing on the platform,
and the robbers passed to the next car in
line-the day coach. Three OF them
climbed upon the forward platform, and
the fourth got on at the rear.
TAKING UP A CONTRIBUTION.
A man then mounted guard at each
end Of the car, while the other two en-
tered, and, with drawn reyolyers, COM
manded the passengers to give up their
money. A number Of them handed out a
small mount of change. One man passed
out his purse, containing about SOB. The
robbers took whatever was offered with
out searching the passengers, and
made no attempt to rob them
of jewelry. When the pair had
reached the middle OF the car they became
suddenly alarmed, and, pulling the bell
rope, the four robbers sprang of when the
train slackened speed, and disappeared
in the darkness. The train passed on, and
Conductor James Bogge reported the af-
fair to the officials of the road from the
next telegraph station.