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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
Sound Reasoning.

Uncle Ison was white washing an old
dilapidated house on Whitehall street
yesterday. The interior had a ghostly
appearance, and a gentleman said to the
old negro:
"Isom, amt you afraid of ghosts:."
"No, SIR; dat | amt young master
was the reply, as the cid mans face
doomed up with a smile.
"You are not?"
"No. sab. Oar ar no ghosts"
How do you know"
Case, sab, when a person dies dey
gees to heaben or purgatory, one or de
udder."
"Yes."
"And eff dey goes ter purgatory deg
can't get away; n Ell dey goes TO heabeI
dey don't want ter get away an cum
back er scoiiopin' round dis world. Tse
too ole fer to let dat kind er mesmerisn
bizness bodder me. Atlanta Constitu
ton.
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Why His Wife Never Asked for

sBatterby, my wifeis almost worrying me
to death. There isn't a day that she doesn't
ask me for money"
II sympathize with you, Mr.. Roberts.
NY wife hasn't asked me for money since
we were married" >.
srOh, she hasn't eh? Maybe she's dumb?
Or goes through your pockets while you're
asleep"
No"
"Why doesn't she ask you for money!
Her father keeps her. Keeps me too"
Courier Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

powder. This style of hustle will prove
very popular with ladies travelling to Cana
da and who are obliged to submit to the
tolls of the Customs collector.
The pretty debutantes who will make
their first how to society in a few days are
preparing flower hustles for the ceremony:
As the Young ladies are known as buds
this will be particularly appropriate. Roses
will be the f~avOrite flower used for this
form of hustle, although a very handsome
hustle is made of carnation pinks, trimmed
with lillies-of-the-valley. Florists are hap
DIV over the introduction OF the flower bus
lie, and no bud will be in style unless she
appears at her first ball wearing one of
these charming ~appendages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

That as far as possible society girls should
make with their own fingers the presents
they give to men.
That visiting cards for ladies must be
large and have the name in ordinary script.
without much flourish.
That the f~avorite menu cards are made
OF wood In ornamental forms, instead of
the hackneyed cardboard.
mat no letter Is preSentaDle without q
big splotch of sealing wax on the back and
a stamp OF a family crest.
That ladies should learn to play upon
some other Instrument than the piano, the
violin being the most popular.
That young unmarried ladies should not
go TO the theatre and paTtake of suppers
afterward with a chaperone.
That crysanthemums are the reigning
flower for bridesmaids Doquets, brown and
white being favorite coiors.
That wealthy matrons should amuse
themselves by making collections OF laceS.
china and other elegant articles.
That much attention must be given to
church and benevolent projects this winter,
as well as to balls and parties.
That no Young ladies' lunch can be sue
cessfui without a plentiful supply of bon
bonS to MUNICH during the lapses of the gos-
sip.
That ladies should occupy themselves
knitting socks in the oid-rashloned way,
with four needles. 1t shows OF beautiful
rings at a great distance.
That swell young men should never APP
pear in an 0vercOat during the day when 1t
can be avoided. TO be stylish the warmth
should be added in underwear.
Ostrich Tips and Dancing Bellies.
Ball dresses are at present the chief topic
of conversation in the boudoir and at the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
She Was Fond of a Certain Him
Herself.

'sIt is a beautiful song," he said, as the
aute-like tones of her voice and the tum tum
Of the piano accompaniment died away i N
the frescoes of the ceiling, "but | am not
partial to secular music. | love the grand
"indeedp' she said. as she ran her fairy
fingers up and down the seven octayeS.
YES" he exclaimed enthusiastically,
.sthe grand old hymns for me-"
well" she murmureG, as a rosy blush
stole over her damask cheeks n the long,
silken lashes shaded the bright and beauti-
full eyes, and a sigh soft as the perfumed
| zephyr that ruStles the leaves in The UNI
brsgeOus grove at eve when the diatLOnd
| dewdrop trembles on the pedals of the mod,
est rose slightly stirred her bosom, We'll, |
do not know that l can blame o for | am
fond of a certain HIM myself"
Then a season of OSCILLATION eusued, over
| which We regretfully draw the curtain,
Chicago Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Was born in Cnlpeper county Virginia,
December %, 1920, and was educated at
the university OF Virginia. He gradual.
ed from the law school there and began
the practice Of law in his native county
of Culpeper. He was elected to the Leg
i~slature OF virginia from that place in
lS47 aid re elected for four consecutive
sessions He was elected TO the Forty
Seventh and Forty Eighth and Forty
ninth Congresses.
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No Difference.

Professor to bright student-"What Is
understood by the word acoustics
Bright student-''It is the science OF
sounds"
Pcofessor-"Very good, now. how is it
divided"
Bright student" As far as my expert
ence goes sounds are more apt to be
multiplied than divided"
Professor-"No pleasantly, if you
please You understand that | refer to
the divisions diacoustlcs and c~atacoustics.
Now wba. is the difference"
Bright student-"No difference, sir !
cat acoustics are the most dire'cousties
known to the student of sound" Yon'
kers Gazette.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

THE EFFICACY of DIR. WALKERS WIN.
EGAR BITTERs, in Chronic Dyspepsia, Fe'
yers, Nervous disorders. Constipation, de
ficiency OF vital power, and all maladies
affecting the stomach, liver, bowels, puI
monary organs. or muscular system, has
been experienced b. thousands. The Bit
tiers strikes at the root of these diseases by
toning the stomach and cleansing the blood
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A MARRIAGE OF MDGKTs.
A Bride and room Whose Combined
Height f. Niuety.Ntne Inches.


A wedding such as that Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kelly, at Greenfield, Ohio
he only ffty-one inches high and she
forty-e:ght-had so much in 1t of novelty
that the Enquirer man called in yester-
day afternoon to pay his respects to the
bride. She is a cute, cunning, bright
little lady, who sat in a rocking chair,
while her plump, tiny slippered foot did
not reach the carpet. She comes from
one of the best families in Greenfield,
Ohio, where her father resides.
She was stopping at the Purvis House
On West Fifth.
you had a grand wedding, | hear"
remarked the Enquirer man.
Indeed we did. Why the School
Board let all the teachers and children
come and said they should not be marked
tardy. We were married in the Metho-
dist Church and had six little girls, all
dressed in white like fairies, each carry
ing flowers. t stand up as bridesmaids.
Why, the smallest was Only five years
old and could scarcely toddie, and the
| biggest was only as tall as / am. Then
the streets were crowded and the Mar
shall had to make a path for Us. Their
must have been twenty-five hundred
people in the church"
"Anv others of your family as tiny as
your"
"Oh. mercy, no: 1 am the youngest
and the smallest"
at was a love match, OF course?"
"Oh, yes. 1t was funny. Six months
ago I fairly hated The sight Of my John
WHY, | even used to go up and down
other streets to avoid seeing him. Now
l think he is just the incest man in the
W rid, and | love him better than I dc
nv life"
you have never exhibited, / suppose
or been on the road2"
"Oh, no. though / have had many
| offers. But before l was married | could
| not zeal to leave my father. who dotes
on me, but now / don't know what to
say about it. | have a little property in
Greenfield, ond shall go back there to
live from here"
Just then her tiny foot peeped out
from beneath a double hemstitchei,
rufled, pulled tucked skirt, which the
modest reporter thought was a mouse
and was getting ready t, jump on the
table, but he recollected himself and
whispered:
"Such cunning shoesi"
"Oh, yes / yea No. Ii, but the shoe
is 12.' putting out a plump little yellow
silk stockinged affair TO larger than a
china dolls.
And how old is your husband? ?"
He is twenty -four. but I beat him a
| year, for l am TWENTY-FIVE"
"Theu yodr wedding was a happy
affair.""
"Oh, yes; | had lots of presents. ]
haven't yet even had time IT, look them
ali over. | was married in q brown sill
brocaded velvet. Oh, don't laugh, now
| suppose o think | could get into
dress of ONLY three yards. but | can't.
once had Il dress made and 1t took nine.
teen yards. Just think of that"
Mrs. Kelly was formerly Miss Annie
Dufiield. She differs from all the dwarf:
that have before been heard Of in tha
she is extraordinarily bright. good TEN
pered and has the features Of ,ntel!i
ceuce. There is no baby face business
about her marking the contrast between
a perfect form and mature manner
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
modiSte'S as the first large ball of the season
takes place on Wednesday.

Many new fancieS in the trimming and
drapery are introduced in the imported
dresses. but trains and decollete bodiceS are
still the mode. Laces are used more for
drapery and tIuuncing and pearl and bead
trimmings in many varieties of pasSemen-
terie are seen upon almost every dress.
Laces III tuiie-like effects, plain aud EN-
hrOidered tulles. satins. rich %brocades. vel
cts, silks, crepes, faille, and the new silk
known as taille Franchise, are all used,
with many other dainty French materials.
The dress shown III cur illustration Is one
of the newest in design and has just been
completed for Il fashionable Young married
woman. The long tull train IF heavy otto
man satin Is a pale green i'll color. The
front Of sea foam plush is ornamented with
clusters OF white ostrich tips placed at in.
terYals ard having a very pretty effect when
the wra-cr is walking or dancing. The
pointed bodice of hunters green velvet Is
cut in the English decollette style anu a
fringe of white pearl caught by a Rhine.
sJoue buckle holds 1t. A cluster of Ostrich.
tips onthe shoulder and in the couture com
Fl.F.I i1a rAIiat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
ALL SORTS OF STOCKINGS.


The stockings were hung by the chimney
with care.
ne grandmamms's black one. al wriukied
and spare.
Ind Aunt Annals blue Oue. from Boston, as
lean
An a pole for her fayorite bean!
mar long one of cotton SO white Is mamma :;
hat short, clumsy. darned one. OF course Is
nat one all embroidered of silk is Miss
Kate's.
bow grsoeful and fragile II looks by its mates
ls foot is SO tiny its ankles SO neat.
he print of it's garter yet cltngs 10 II sweet;
he little red plump one is Whites. we kno"
because il has one little hole fn its toe;
hat aoolien one shapeIess ana Dig as ohs.
d Rilenss ,he cook: of it's size she may bTsR:
And there are the baby q wet socks on a cnair'
. sofeecy and soft, Santa Claus may despair
4 ioal them with ANYTHING nearly SO eweet
lathe dear little fellow own pink little rect
Yl are not those stockings a poem fivlne
hbetns, ike poetry, feet On a "hheY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
Bargain In Corner Lot.

is what most men desire, but to keep
from filling a grave in q cemetery lot ere
half your days are numbered, always
keep a supply of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" by You. When the
first sy mptoms of consumption appear
lose n time in putting yourself under
the treatment of this Invaluable mefi-
cine. 1t cures when nothing else will
Possessing, as it does, ten times tt.
virtue of the best cod live. oil, it is nc
only the cheapest but far the pleasantest
to take. II purifies and enriches the
blood, strengthens the system, cures,
blotches, pimples. eruptions and other
humors. BY druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
ssWork, Work, Work!1

How many women there are working
to day in various branches Of industry -
to say nothing ofthe thousands Of patient
housewives whose lives are an unceasinp
round of toll WHO are martyrs l. those
complaints to which the weake sex Is
Liable. Their tasks are rendered doubiy
hard IA lrksome and their lives shcrt.
ened. yet hard necessity eompels them
to / eep on. 10 such DIR. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription" offers a sure means OF
relief. For all female weaknesses it is a
certain cure. ALI druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
Edlcts Of

That coiored jewels are to be more fash
ionabie than diamonds.
That trains for reception dresses will be
quite indispensable.
That the waltz is to be superseded by the
schottische and galop.
That carving big bonnets at balls is a
nuisance and must be abolished.
That every society belle has to have a
tabernacle ulster made by a man.
That every dude has to carry a big thies
cane with 8 straight buck-horn handle.
That the craze for embroidery is over and
painting has to o considerable extent taaef
tts piaea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
VINEGAR Buffers

IL the great blood Purifier and Life-Sivtng
Principle: u Gentle Purgative and Tonic; 8 perteGi
Renovato' and lnvigoraior of the system.
I'm Vinegar Bitters there is vitality but
no alcoholic or mineral poison.
Diseases of the Sk in. of whatever pame
or NATURE, are literally dug up and carried OF OF
the system In a short time by the use Of the Bitters
Vinegar Bitters allays feverishneSs. Il rs
aeyes, al in time cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Gout, and similar painful diseases.
Vinegar Bttters cures Constipation and
prevents DiarrhRa.
Never before has n medicine BEEN conf
pounded Possessing the power Of VINEGAR BT-
TIERS to heal the sick.
Send for either of our valuable reference
books for ladies, for farmers, for merchants, our
Medical Treatise on Diseases. or our CatechiSm
on lntemperance and Tobacco. which last should
be read by every child and " .th IN the land
Any two OF the above books mailed free on
receipt of four ceEts for registration fees.
R-H. McDonadDrug Co., sss Washington St, NY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
AN APPROPRIATE PRESENT
A Ohri, sma. Gift That VIII Make One
Woman Mad.

Minks Hello, Winks ! What's
your hurry?"
Winks Cbreathlesslyl-"l'm going to
buy a Christmas present for my wife"
Minks-"But why are you running so?"
Il am afraid they will all be gone.
Just cav them advertised; rare bargains;
afraid Til be too late"
"Ah, 1 see,IeweleI's sale. | SUPPOSE"
oh, no"
Fur store auction, perhapsf"
NO; it's a honse-fiunishing store"
why, what has it got??"
"Big bargains in washtubs. Our old
ones worn out" Philadelphia Call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
The Secret Betrayed.
BY MYRA.

BY MYRA.
Answer, sweet, and let me know,
III am to wait or Rof
II l hoid YOU hand awhile
Will you frown or will you smile?.
When last night / wrapped your cloak
Round you, and you Eve spoke,
Did you meas it-were you true
When you raised your Eyes of biuey
Whisper what they said last night
Fill with exquisite delight
This poor heart that riots So
Whisper. love. obi whisper low.
Answer, love, but by a sign
From the heart l know is mine,
Have you then nislaid the key
That of right belongs to mef
Did you know, oh! cunning maid,
That your secret was betrayed
When your eyes-swect e of blue
Said to mine, II ~iove-iove your
Answer, love, oh! answer low,
VIII you whisper me to go
If / stoop, and If | kiss
Your sweet lips like this-snd thisf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

No. indeed. y0u did not erieve ne.
Happiness may breathe Il Sigh,
Aud the heart your own has taken
Answers thus, and tells you why.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Something that viii quiet the nerves, gfvs
Improve the quality OF the blood. and purify
and brighten the complexion. is what many
persons would be glad to obtain. CArtere
troubles, sind are remarkably successful In
accomplishing the ends desired, as named
above They are useful for both men and
women. Sold by druggists. Price. 60c. q box.
Bee advertisement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
How the Kiss Happersd.

The other night Mrs. Astor's little girl
Ethel danced with Freddy Livingstone, who
in the excess OF his innocent love and joy,
put his arms around her neck and kissed
her.
"Oh, Ethel. Tn ashamed to think you
should aIow a little boy to kiss you sa id
her mother.
We'll, mamma. couldn't help 1t, said
Ethel.
You couldn't help it!' exclaimed her
mother.
No, mamm You see Freddy and l
We're dancing the polka. Freddy had to
stand up close TO me-. and all at once his lips
Slipped and the kiss happened
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Young and middle aged men suffering
from nervous debility, premature old
age, loss of memory, and kindred symp-
tours, should send 10 cebts in stamps fol-
large illustrated treatise suggesting sure
means of cure. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association. Buffalo, n. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
GEORGE L. SIoSS0N

Mr.. Slosson Is a resident of Chicago,
and ranks a uong the first billiardists of
the world. In a late tournament in that
city in which Slossop, Vigneaux and
Shaefer were entered the PLAYING re-
suited IN each Aiming an equal number
of games, and the prize money-S5,000-
was divided among the contestants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

This physician has made himself
famous throughout the world by his
persistent End apparently successful
researches in quest of a cure FOR hydro
phohia. For tue last year or more he
has been treating patients of this I'M
fortunate class from al parts of the
world and it is'allesed on hts behalf
that he has lost but one patient during
the time. that being a ease where too
long d time had ELAPSED before treatment
was undertaken. He is a resident OF
Paris, France. His system is lnocula-
ton with virus that has been attenuated
by passing through the blood OF rabbits,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
A Straight Laced Economist.

A West size young lady was reproved by
her faraily physician for too tight lacing as
injurious to her health.
But. doctor" replied the lady, 'the times
are very hard and [ have to make all sorts
of shifts for ecanomy'S sake"
And what feature of economy is there in
tight lacing?.' he asked.
why she replied. IF 1 lace tight 1t
prevents waiStfulnesS.' Chicago Telegram.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Hiram D.. Maxfeld, formerly of Silver
Springs. K. l., has no doubt about the won
derfui curative powers of Kidney-Wort. He
was so afflicted with Kidney Complaint that
he could not stand on his feet from pain and
Weakness. AS soon as he commenced using
Kidney-Wort he experienced immediate relief
and at once began to grow strong and was re-
lieved of all pain and u~npleasantness. He
says: II know I have been cured by Kidney
Wnrr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
A Widows Only Chance.

The three of us had been tranping
I'VE the battlefield of Malvern Hill all
day long, and as night came Oh there
was every evidence of a steady, soaking
rainstorm. We had to get shelter right
away, and we found it in a small farm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Power, which many Sc assiduonsly
court. is III its nature very precarious.
For the powers Of the mlEd gather
strength with those of the body; and in
the same way, as old age ere cps Oh. they
get weaker and weaker, till they are
finally insensiLle to everything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

fhink Ely's Cream Balm is the best rem
edy for catarrh I ever saw. ! never took
anything that relieved me SO quickly and l
have not felt as well for a long time. I used
to be troubled with severe headaches two or
three times a week. but since using the Balm
nave only had one and that was very light
compared with former ones.-J. A. Alcorn.
Agent, c. p. x. r.. Co., Eaton. Colo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

A hundred years might be spentin search
Of a remedy for Catarrh. Cold in the Head and
Hay Fever, without fading the equal Of Ely
Being pleasant and safe. it supersedes the
use of all liquids aud NUTS. lis effect Is mag
icai. II relieves at orce and cures many
cases which bsfis PHYSICIANS Price 50 cents
at druggists. ~ cents by mail. Ely Bros.
Owego, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

good deal of room. and the handsome young
lady who wears it can put a crowded street
car toa great deal of trouble.
II travelling hustle sticks out behind in
a manner which suggests to the ordinary
observer that il would make a good SOFT
seat. 1t is also very high on the back and
reaches almost to the neck.
But there IS a mystery about this particu-
lar form OF hustle which men who are not
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

"Biae ribbon bee-," made at foroLto
and SOLD as Il temperance dunk. Is found
to contain between " and tiIrse PEI
cant. of alcohol. or abnur hall - much as
is pat in lager beer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

married know nothing about. Its bulky
within its folds. are there for a purpose,
The travelling hustle is. in fact. a Saratoga
truHko on a small scale. The lucky wearer
can carry in it a goods sized valise or hand
bag and have room enough left for a cold
lunch, the latest novel and a box of tooth
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
That Settles 1t.

It liz very true, as YOU oft will find.
That a woman's No" Is not her mind;
But when you hear, as your pleaningse send
81 shall always prize you as a friend,
Shall value your friendship, and such as tnal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Some of the English nobility have
standing orders in New York for full
supplies of fish, fruit and game. which
are shipped to then. IN large ~refrigerators
built for that purpose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

A short time ago q sample of wheat
grown in India was received and inspect
ed by the Board of Trade. 1t is said to
be greatly inferior to grain grown in this
country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

A medical student at Lima had him
self ,noculated with fever as an expert
ment, and died from the effects OF it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
He. She ana 1t.
SHE.

u d | press you dear, too tiRhfly'
But uy heart WIS on my 5 eeve.
And was struggling but TO conquer
Thy fond love, and not to gr!eye.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

rTChlNo and initations Of D. skin and
scsip, burns, ecalds, piles ulcers, poisons, bites
Of insects and all skin diseases, quickly cured By
Celsss CArbolisalvs q 80 cents, u DEnggAtA-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

- All Ladies should Know That
Hoods, scarfs, ribbons and all fancy articles
can be made any color wanted with Diamond
Dyes. All the popular colors. 10c. at drug
gists. None equal them. Wells, Richardson
&Co. Burlington, Vt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Some men are born with big heads,
some acquire big heads aud Others have
big heads thrust upon them. Bill Ne
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

st. Paul and Burlington, VT, are
bidding for the winters ice cornwall as
well as Ottawa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Apple trees in some parts of Ca'ifor-
MIA are producing a second crop of
fruit this season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

There were s34 deaths in Pailadel.
phia last week-neaily 100 more than
in BROOKLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

E0N71 5fONter btHlNU Tie cuTt1tn.I
Bet yer, Mister, that's ali tafy.
she was thlnkin what a mess
Ali this kiss and huggin' business
Was 3 maxim OF her dress.
Lowe Carrier
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

An ornithological puzzle was a flock
of countless cumming birds at Edmond
ton XIV.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Time Ia too aiuabIe to be wasted 10 credu-
lousy experimenting with various remedies
when q 25 cent bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup will at once cure you cold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Laconic patient to physician: Caught
cold. Physici IN: Take Red Star Cough
Cure; no morphia, no poisons- Only
twenty-five osnts. st. Jacobs Oil cures
pain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

The urice of diamonds has fallen in
London from SIS to 1915 per karat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24
Catarrhal

4 Chinese Testament in English
characters has just been printed at
Sing-po.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

The mightiest of sea monsters is a
Russian ram 10 being built at a cost
of S.. 500, 600.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

1t il difficult to gather d heap in a
long time, but it is easy to sqransiec the
whole in a .iav.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

Sare time aRd money oy using Stewayt's Hesdh
Ing Powder TOR crts and sores on animals. Sod
e0ergwhere. IS end so cts. q box. Irg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-24

New York florists rent plants and
palms to fashionable patrons by the day,
month or wear.