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Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-04
Joe & Vic Barth.
RS.

LOUISIANA, Mo-, Nov. 2.-The in
dications are that Martin leads Hut
ton by 100 majority.
BOWLING GREEN, Mo-, November
2.--There we're 621 votes polled at
Bowling Green precinct Hutton,
Democrat, 3OS; Martin, Republican,
200. Hutton has carried the county
by at least 1000 majority. News
has reached here that the labor ele-
ment at Louisiana fought Hutton
strongly because of his vote on the
bogus butter bill.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Troy Mo-, Nov. AT this writing
only & few precincts have been heard
from, but enough is known to war
rant the assertion that Col. Hutton,
Democratic candidate for Congress,
has been heavily scratched, and will
carry the county by a largely de-
creased majority, perhaps not over
400. He runs behind the ticket at
every precinct thus far heard from,
and prominent Democrats are feeling
very sore over the outlook.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
PACIFIC, Mo-, Nov. 2.--The fol-
lowing are the election returns from
Pacific, Mo-: John f. Hutton, Dem
ocrat, 50; John R. Martin, Republi-
can, 231.
WASHINGTON, Mo-, Nov. RE
turns come in slowly. Martin, Re-
publican candidate for Congress
against Hutton, lives here and esti-
mates his majority in this county at
1,600.
WARREN COUNTY.
WARRENroN. Mo, Nov. 2.--In the
election to-day the Republicans car
ried the county for the Republican
ticket. Judge Martin, Republican
candidate tor Congress in the Sew.
enth district, will have about 60C
majority over Hutton, Democrat.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
monte oMERY, Mo-, Nov. 90.
the 727 votes cast in this precinct
405 have been counted Hutton
Democrat, is so votes ahead of Mar
tin, Republican. This indicates thai
several Democrats scratched Hutton
MONTGOMERY, Mo, Nov. 2.--Re
turns from High Hill precinct: Hut
ton, Dem, 50; Martin, Rep, 40.
MONTGOMERY, Mo, Nov. 2.--Hut
toms majority in this county TO
Congress is about 200.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-04

The Council should give Mr..
Llewellyn a franchise for lighting the
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-04

Best of mixed paints.
]. F. Llewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-04

Our election returns are gotten up
hurriedly and errors will be excused.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-04

The ushers at the opera house are
now supplied with opera glasses.
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He Alto the Yeast cakes.
Philadelphia Telegraph.


A Hightstown farmers horse had an expert
ence Saturday that it will not care 10 repeat
Driven to this city and left standing in front OF
grocery store it took occasion to poke its head
into basket in the back Of delivery wagon and
TO abstract therefrom three or four compressed
yeast cakes and the best part of sack of Pills
bury flour. The result of this amateur bread
making was not made apparent until the ami
NAL was driven home, when the yeast proved to
be as good as ever, and the horse began to expe-
rience sensations commonly known to bread
pans. The veterinarian who worked over the
eight feet in circumference for some time previ
Gus to obtaining relief and is quite sure that
if t is an intelligent beast it will hereafter take
its staff OF life unleavened.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

At Beloit, Wis, yesterday while riding in a
sail boat, in Rock river, Albert G. Thompson
and Jacob Fleck were drowned by the upsetting
of the boat
In saloon fight between Italians employed
on the new aqueduct at New York, last evening,
Louis Boradi killed and Albert Gromno
dangerously wounded by an unknown Italian.
John Kettymeyer and Chas. Fetser quarreled
in a saloon at Tifin, O., Saturday night Fetzer
went home and retired. About o'clock yester
day morning Kettymeyer went to his house and
raped at the door. Fetzer opened q window
and looked out, when Kettymeyer shot him in
the face, inactng fatal wounds. Kettymeyer
has been arrested.
Mr.. and Mrs. John MCGOWAN we're found lying
on a bed In their little house. in the outskirts Of
Syracuse, N. Y, at 9 A. NJ. yesterday. covered
with blood. Their ur-year-old child was in
bed with them. The mans arm encircled the
woman's neck Both had deep gashes in their
throats. The woman was dead, and the man
died without explaining the crime.
The dead body of Alexander McVicars. eighty
years of age, was found in a ravine near Pacific
NO., on Saturday. with two bullet holes in his
head and with his throat cut from ear to ear
McVlcar was last seen in company with a Young
man named Webster jackson, who is supposed
to have committed the murder fer the purpose
Of securing the old mans money. jackson
escaped and is still at large.
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General and ersonal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, Oct PA. and Mrs. Will
lam Tenney, of Indianapolis, have been on a
visit to their father in West Washington.
Nrs. Tenney Is a niece of General Wilcox, of
this city.
To-day's Capital says: Crank. A. Marsh.
formerly of the job rooms of the Goyernment
Printing Office, has entered the services of the
Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company, at
South Bend. Mrs. Marsh. who is with her hus-
band, is a daughter of Mr. Hillman, of the Pull
man House. this city
To-days Washington press speaks with un-
stinted praise OF the promotion of Joseph M.
Duffour, late of Vevay. Ind, from lecturer to be
sole manager of the panorama of Manassas or
the second battle of Bull run, one of the finest
and most extensive permanent exhibitions in the
country Mr. Duffour held responsible posi-
ton in the supervising architects Office of the
Treasury Department for several years, till jan
uary last, when he was removed upon demand
Of Representatives, Holman and Springer, on
charge of Offensive partisanship." Springer
boastingly announced that he would keep Duff
four out of employ ment here, and make him
leave the city in want; but the Hooser has
proven himself equal to the occasion. In Feb
quarry he was made advertising agent for the
panorama, then lecturer, and now he is pro-
NOTED to be general manager.
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Steam Barge Burned.

DETROIT. Mich, Oct. 24-At an early hour
this morning fire broke out in the steam barge
William Rudolph. while crossing Lake St Clair
Captain Ryan, of the Rudolph requested the
steam barge Cleveland to sink his vessel, and
the Cleveland crushed in the Rudolph's stern,
cOusing the vessel to sink and driving the flames
60 the bow. Later in the day tug went up
from this city and by 10 o'clock succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames. Both vessel ana cargo
are total loss The William Rudolph was
rated Az, and valued az so, 600; insured for $l5-
600. She was loaded with lumber valued at sew
eral thousand dollars. and without insurance
She was owned by East Saginaw parties, and
was bound down from Bay City to Cleveland
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Minor Notes.

Hogs in Benton county are dying by scores of
throat disease resembling diphtheria In chill
dren.
Well No. 2, at Portland has been drilled to
depth of one thousand feet, and a very strong
vein of gas was struck The quantity will be
sufficient to supply the town with gas
On Saturday night, about z o'clock, Charles
Juppentantz, of st. Paul, went to his barn. and
as he entered the building he was knocked down
by two men. and robbed of $16 in money and a
watch The injuries he received are quite seri
ous
Thieves entered the L., E. & W. depot at
Elwood, on Friday night, and robbed the money
drawer of about $l2. They also rified trunks
belonging to Joseph Freiburg, Cincinnati
drummer, and appropriating several overcoats,
and damaging clothing to a considerable amount.
Miss Kate Lang, of Terre Haute. who tried to
hurry the process of getting dinner, on Friday,
by the use of oil ir the stove, died yesterday
morning from the injuries she then received.
The oil can burst and her clothing caught fire.
She suffered severely from the time of the acct
dent until her death.
The woods in the vicinity of Slate Cut are on
fire, the flames sweeping everything before
them. The farmers have means Of extin
gushing the flames, and thousands of dollars
worth Of property has already been destroyed.
Alonzo Camp an aged laborer, who worked on
the farm OF Duncan Stead and slept in a small
cabin in the woods. has disappeared. and it is
feared he has been burned to death.
On Saturday w. c. Kiser, postmaster and
principal merchant of West Point was attacked
by Miss Kate Sleely. a school teacher, with a
cane, who made vigorous use of it over Kisers
head and shoulders. The school-marm went be-
fore the Squire, after her castigation of Kiser,
pleaded guilty to an assault. was fined So and
costs, and paid it like man" The trouble
grew out of the case tried before Squire Will
stach, in Lafayette, few weeks ago, when
Kieer had his preliminary examination for an
alleged attempt to ravish little girl.
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Brief Mention.

Corn -husking stories have begun to appear
The first comes from Champaign county. where
a farmer is said to have huSked 100 bushels of
corn 10 day.
The Peoria City Council has voted to buy the
toll wagon bridge the Illinois river at that
place, and make II free bridge The purchase
price is $50 000
An Aurora dry goods clerk sold for thirty
cents a box standing on the sidewalk, supposing
the box to be empty. The purchaser took it
home, and. on opening it, found that it con-
tanned $3.50 worth of now goods
The trial Of certain business men of Mon
mouth, for an alleged indecent exploit with fall
len women last July, resulted in their acquittal.
It was developed that it black mailing
scheme ON the part of two leading witnesses.
one of whom has disappeared
The scholars at n country school near Wood
hull. after having been feebly governed by sew
era' female teachers, became almost unmanage-
able. A man weighing 275 pounds was secured
this fall 60 restore discipline. The muscular
teacher did his work 30 well that 10 three weeks
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Brotherhood of ST. Andren

CHICAGO, Oct 24-The first general conyen
ton of Council of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew. an Episcopal Church organization which
originated three years ago in ST. James parish.
Chicago, was held in Central Music Hall last
evening Delegates were present from twenty
chapters, representing eight dioceses, extending
from Connecticut to Nebraska A constitution
was adopted, central committee elected, and
preparations made for greatly extending the
brotherhood. The objects of the organization
are embodied In the two vows taken by all its
members--to pray daily for young men. and to
labor individually to bring young men into the
church
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Important Arrest at Bloomington.
cial to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Epecial to the Indianapolis Journal.
@BLooMINGToN, Oct. 24.-One month ago last
night the jewelry store of K. B. Beasley, at
Rich Hill. Mo-, was broken into by burglars
while Mr.. Beasley was at supper, and jewelry
valued at $500 taken The burglars escaped
without detection, and nothing was heard of the
thieves or the booty until last Friday On that
day watch was offered for sale by stranger at
jewelry store in this city. 1t SO happened that
the clerk to whom it was offered was young
man named Hunter, who had worked three or
four years for Beasley at Rich Hill. He lmme-
diately recognized the watch, and. hoping to be
able to secure the rest of the plumber, set the
police to work the fellow who offered the
watch for sale. He eluded the officers until
Saturday morning, when he was found concealed
beneath the steps of the Ashley Hotel He
gives the name of jimmy Carroll, and is said to
be an expert burglar of ST. Louis He formerly
lived here 1t is positively known that the
property here last Friday in valise, but
all efforts to recover it or to identify two other
thieves who are known to be associated with
Carroll are, 80 far, unavailing. The Doodle con-
sists Of twenty-six silver watches, eighteen
size. eight ladies' gold watches, three fourteen
carat mems gold watches, eighteen size, and two
dozen gold necklaces. Alberts Beasley will ar
rive to- night
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Grover In WiIlin'.

Washington special.
The other day an old friend of the President
from Buffalo. came here, and called at the
White House. The President was much pleased
with him. and they discussed many topics In
relating part Of the interview, the Buffalo
friend said that Mr. Cleveland had expressed
himself quite freely on the second term ques-
ton. when I came here at first did not
care particularly about the place." the Presi
dent is quoted as saying; "but after was here
a short time the life became more agreeable
and I began to like it, This feeling has in
creased" "Do you want to come back againY'
the Buffalo friend said he asked. Eyes; think
would not mind another term" was the reply
The Buffalo friend made no secret of the fact
that the President talked this way, and per
haps the Presiden. wants she impression to get
abroad
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HOW MIR. oBERLY WON.
An Interesting Fish Dispute Settled at the
Treasury Department.
W Washington Star.


Treasury Department
Washington Star.
Col B. B. Smalley, the collector at Burling.
ton, Vt. met Civil-service Commissioner Oberly
in the Treasury Department on Monday Mr..
Oberly was telling about some fish he had
caught.
when were you QUIT" asked Colonel Smalley.
Yesterday" Mr. Oberly replied.
Yesterday Yesterday" replied the Colonel.
why, Yesterday was Sunday"
'sWell"
"Oh! am very sorry to hear that. Thought
you had too much respect for the civil service to
go fishing on Sunday" said the Colonel, sadly.
~ have a great regard for the civilservice rules.
and hate to see you who are sworn to defend
them break their very first principles"
Now look here" said Mr.. Oberly, II don't
think have done wrong. You dort look at the
thing in the right way When go fishing on
Sunday it shows that am busy attending to my
duties all the week
Il can't see it in that way" replied Colonel
Smalley, Il think you have done wrong"
We'll" said the Civi-servcs Commissioners,
Il don't think l have, but / am willing to leave
the matter to two competent judges, and If they
decide against me shall acknowledge my error
and try to get back in the right path. Whom
shall we select as iudgesl"
well, don't know. Whom do you sayF
How about the solicitor, Judge McCue, and
Chief Clerk YoumansT
just the men" cried Colonel Smalley.
So it was settled that the Colonel was to see
these gentlemen and get their opinion of Mr..
Oberly's conduct. In about halt an hour the TWO
disputants met again.
Colonel Smalley came up rubbing his hand
over his face.
'Well?" said Oberly
'Yes, I've seen them" said Smalley Then
bursting out in wellassumed rage, THE -
rascals were out 6shing with you. Or course
they decided against me, and-and am going
to give you all dinner"
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
All Kinds in the Two States.
Funeral of the Late Frank Talbert-Capture
of Miss Lowrys Assailant-Important Ar
rest at Bloomington, Ill.-Gleanings.
INDIANA.

The Funeral OF Frank Talbert the Largest
Ever Known In Shelby County.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
SHELBYyILLE, Oct 24-The funeral Of
Frank Talbers was held. this afternoon. at his
late residence. and was the largest ever held in
the county. Rev. FL. H. Nesslage and the Rev.
j. A. Sergeant were the ministers who of6ciated.
The procession to Forest Hill Cemetery was
headed by the Military Band, followed by at
least five hundred men of different secret orders.
One of the touching scenes of the funeral was
about one hundred of the late employees Of the
deceased in the procession.
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DIR. Woodrow REQ uested to Resign.

COLUMBIA, S. G., Oct. 23-The South Caro-.
lima Presby terian Synod. after a heated discus
sion of the Woodrow evolution question,
adopted resolution requesting DR. Woodrow to
resign his professorship in the theological semi
nary. The Doctor promptly declined to do So
whereupon the synod passed resolution to the
effect that, with the concurrence of the synods
or Georgia. Alabama and Florida. the board of
directors of the seminary request Dr. Woodrow
to resign, and If he shall not accede, the board
shall declare the professorship vacant.
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Money for the Anarchists.

CHICAGO, Oct 24-At meeting Of the Cen
trail Labor Union, held in the Anarchists old
headquarters, No. 81 West Lake street. this aft
ernoon, report was presented from committee
appointed last Sunday 90 have the speeches of
the condemned Anarchists printed Ia book form.
The committee announced that thousands of
copies OF the book had been sent to all parts of
the country, and that many of the labor organi-
cations in the various cities are acting as dis
tributing agents. Proceeds of the sale the re-
port says would soon be pouring in from all
parts OF the United States to assist the eight
prisoners.
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No NeOphyte.

When you tell her she's the sweetest.
The prettest and neatest
Maid you've met, and that the ground she walks on
you adore.
If you hear her murnur "Rats!"
Then be very sure that that's
sign that she's neophyte, but has been there be-
fore.
-Doston I,ouriar
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ILLINOIS.
Miss Lowry's Assailant Arrested and Placed
in Montana Jail.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARSHALL Oct 24.-Frank Tingley, the
young rufian who assaulted Miss Kate Lowry,
of Auburn, in so brutal manner on the even
ing Of July 81, and escaped from his guard the
next day, just in time to avoid some very rough
treatment. is now in Jail at Helena NJ T. He
was traced by means of a valise sent him from
here a few weeks ago. He was arrested there
last Monday. and, on being found to answer the
description teegraphed from here, was placed in
jail at once to await the coming Of Sheriff Farr,
of this city, who started last night for Helena.
having just received the necessary requisition
papers from the Governor. Tingley's identity
was established beyond a doubt by letters from
Marshall found in his possession.
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SteafnSltiD NeWs.

BosToN. Oct 24--Arrived: British Crown,
from London.
HAvRE, Oct 24-Arrived: La Champagne
from New York.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 24-Arrived: British
Princess. from Philadelphia; City of Berlin,
from New York
New YORK, October "a Arrived: State of
Alabama from Glasgow: City of Montreal Au-
rama Britannia, from Liverpool
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Joint Meeting of Agriculturists.
al IN fha India nanoIis iourual

Special to the indianapolis journal
GREENsBURG, Oct. PA joint meeting of
the Rush County Agricultural and Livestock
Breeders Association with similar organiza
ton Of this (Decatur) county was held here to-
day B. F. Bennett delivered an address of
welcome The most important paper read was
that of Lee Mcdaniel, of Rushville. on the
Interest of Farmers in General" This was
replete with good thoughts, and elected quite
general discussion. 1.-THE farmers force is felt in
everything, but they do not have their proper
influence in politics and the shaping of legsla-
tion." The meeting was well attended, and the
visiting delegation went home well pleased.
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Moonshiners in Pett,co.,s

ATLANTA Oct 23-Three blooming white
women were brought into town. to-day. from
Talking Rock. where they were found at work
as the sole operators of an illicit still They are
Mrs Frick and her TWO daughters. Saliie and
Emma The revenue raiders came upon them
quite unexpectedly in their mountain retreat.
The women took their arrest cooliy. and made
but one request. that of consulting a mirror be-
fore starting out On the journey to jail
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Losses by Fire.

DETROIT, Oct 24-This morning .Spitzley
Bros. pianing-m on Beacon street, in this
city. was completely destroyed by Ere. Loss.
&25, 900: insurance. $40. 900. The men lost all
their tools, valued ct several thousand dollars.
ELMrRA, n. ". Oct 24.-Thes Davis malt
house at Watkins with large amount of barley
and malt was destroyed by fire last night. The
loss is about 800, 900.
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THE Garland Stoves and Ranges have the
most artistic finish of auy that We have ever
seen. They everywhere acknowledged to be
the best in the world, while they cost more
than is often asked for inferior goods. They are
as noted for durability, convenience and econo-
nv of fuel as for style and beauty.
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Hint to Housekeepers.
Harrisburg Independent.

Persons purchasing four should be particular.
iy careful to get it in alright packages if posi-
ble Flour is a great absorbent of gases and
vapors. and when not in alright sacks or bar
rels will be permeated by deleterious odors and
deteriorated to a certain extent, no matter how
pure and sweet when leaving the MILL Espo-
caly Is this the case in stores where there is an
accumulation of goods and merchandise. such as
coal oil, fruit, groceries, vegetables, etc., from
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Taking Big Chances.

New York sun.
"You ask me to marry you, George" she said
slowly. "Do you know that I am rich?"
YES"
''In my own right
eyes"
"And that you will have to come to me for
money!"
Yes"
Even for car fare?"
Eyes"
"And that you may have to walk in pleasant
weather?"
''Yes"
And you are willing to marry me and take
rne chances2"
Eyes"
"Then I am yours. George, and I hope you
may be happy
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which vapor and an odor arise which fill the
room and are absorbed by the -four, deteriorat-
ing the flavor and impairing the purity Cotton
sacks should be particularly avoided, inasmuch
as they are porous and therefore no protection
against absorption. Sacks made of paper are
air tight. and therefore impenetrabe by insects,
gases and odors, retaining the flavor of the flour,
keeping it sweet and pure, and therefore should
be used exclusively for household purposes.
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Unlicensed Liuaor-sel,ers Fined.

CINCINNATI, Oct % john Ryan, keeper of a
concert hall, was fined 5000 and sentenced to
three months Imprisonment in the work house,
to-day by Judge Fitzgerald in the Police Court
for failing to procure license.
Mrs. Emily Ripping, proprietress of a similar
resort on Vine street, was given the same pen
atty for the same offense.
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ST. LOUIS Oct. "a Vim J. Carter, promi-
nent young business man of Joliet, H.. shot
himself through the body. yesterday, in Lafay
cite Park Unrequited love is given the
cause of the deed. He is now very low. A
letter left by min shows that he was in love with
young lady at Joliet. and had pleaded his cause
ia every way. The letter shows that sometimes
he was led to believe there was hope, and then,
again, he had been given cause for dependency.
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A Sensible Advertiser.

Boston Journal.
81 don't care if your paper prints a million
copies per day. What / want is a newspaper
which goes among the purchasing classes.
l want a respectable paper-grogshop circulation
does not send me customers for my good"-were
the words spoken by a prominent advertiser in
Boston few days since