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Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
THROUGH NIAGARA RAPIDS.
Graham, the Daring Cooper, Relates
His Observation-Disclosures from
Custody.

BUFFALO, July 13.-Carlisle D.
Graham, the young cooper who, on
Sunday, rode through the Niagara
Rapids and the whirlpool, was before
Justice Eshelman at Suspension
Bridge yesterday morning, and was
discharged. He then returned to
Buffalo and was found by the cores
pondent at his old headquarters, No.
149 Selkirk street. "You see 1 was
right about it," said Graham, land
that the authorities had no right to
interfere with me. 1 made my ar
engagements carefully and thoroughly.
If they want to I will let them drop
me off the railroad suspension bridge,
100 feet down, into the head of the
rapids and then go through them. l
told ex-Coroner Elsheimer, who held
the Capt. Webb inquest, that 1 in
tended to go over the Canadian Falls
in a barrel if 1 was successful in this
trip, and l do. People around the
Falls do not believe that I could stand
the shock of the fall and that the
barrel would be sucked in by the I'M
dertow, which might keep it entirely
submerged so long that the air could
not be replenished. | am willing to
risk it, however,
"Would you mind telling your ex
periences while going through the
rapids?'
"Not in the least. After / got in
to the barrel the heat was intense, but
l had feared to delay lest the officers
should stop me. I was soon floating
easily towards the rapids. I could
see the two bridges as l passed un-
der them through an air-hole. The
whirlpool vas nothing in comparison
to the lower rapids where l IA
whirled around and dashed about I'M
til nearly dizzy. Twice l was turned
around On my face. The rolling mo-
ton, the heat and the lack of air
would soon have made me i'll. l re-
ceived a few slight bruises, but, be-
sides the shaking up. fell no incon-
v~enience."
"There is a feeling at Niagara Falls
that Graham did not give the rapids
a fair show" said a man from there
to-day, who was a witness of the feat
yesterday. "The real danger that
Graham has to fear was not a part Of
the performance this trip. If he lands
in the whirlpool center and is kept
there for a couple of days, being re-
leased from the monotory which the
surface grants only Ivy being sucked
down into the many different holes
in the whirlpool he will be found a
subject for the oroncr The prob
abilities of being put into that posi-
ton are about equal to his safe cir
cult in the outer current, and if one
hour will produce the weakening eff
feet upon him in his close position
that it did, it is evident that should
he be held in the arms of the whirl-
pool as long as bodies sometimes are
he is a doomed man. The fact that
he went through safely this time is
no proof that he will the next. The
only apparent danger is from suffo-
cation, as in his secure position in
the hammock he will not be injured
and the thick strong barrel will not
be broken"
Graham is about 50 years old, OF
medium height, and weighs about one
hundred and forty POUNDS. His face
is spare, his complexion is dark and
he has a heavy black mustache- He
is a good swimmer, he SAYS, and has
had some athletic training.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
1T Is A FACT THAT.

L. n. Bass IS an orator.
We must have some rain shortly to
ave the corn.
There will be no barbecue in Mex
leo on the 10th.
A drinking fountain is to be put up
in each ward.
The growth of weeds in Mexico is
very unhealthy.
The A. O. Z. w. band will soon
be to the front.
The picnic at Union was the best
managed of the season.
Your guesses for the LEDaER's $40
must all be in by noon Saturday.
It takes a majority vote in school
district to instruct for a candidate.
Every Democrat in the county
should attend the primaries next Sat
urday.
That the nominees will be in the
minorty-the majority will go up
Salt River.
That something must be done at
once if the Trades procession is to be
a success.
There will be more news and less
| politics in the LEDGER now the cam
paign is over.
No Republican should be offended
on account of not being wanted in 6
Democratic primary
Everybody and their and
daughters r going on the excursion
to the Springs o. July 25.
Mrs. Adkins and daughter, Miss
Jennie, know how to feed hungry
editors and candidates at a picnic.
If Republicans try to take posses
sion of a ward or district meeting
the Democrats should sit down or
them.
Republicans who expect to 60 into
the Democratic primaries to ''holt
the balance of power will find them
selves invited outside.
Some Of our business men al,
~neglecting their business altogethe.
and have gone into politics. VIVA
they are after is hard to tell.
Two or three Republicans stopped
the LEDGER this week because i
objected to Republicans taking par
in the Democratic primaries. Won
der what they expected us to do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Joe & Vic Barth.
Accounts Allowed.


l have received and allowed the
following accounts and demands
against the theological and contro-
versial estate of the late m. y. dun
can:
LIST, To Sam Jones, for the unbound
ed assertion in his I'm. y. d.'s) vale
dictory that immersion alone is
baptism.' Amount claimed, 5000.
I'd, To Noah Webster, for butch
ering English photography. Damage
claimed, SO.O625.
Sd, To Lindley Murray, for (dun-
can's) numbering the rules of English
grammar. SO.325.
4th, To DR.. Blair, for his I'm. y.
d.'s) Wholesale mixing of rhetorical
figures. Damage, S0.00075.
9Th, To John Calvin, for duncan's
retailing the SANDER that "Calvin had
Servetus put to DEATH Damage es-
timated at sO.OOOOOOOl.
9th, To Martin Luther, for dun
cans misrepresentation of his senti-
ments. Damage, $4,000.
9TH, To LEDGER Office, for saying
"the editor was opposed to the de-
bate Aug. 3D." Damage, sO.000o1.
Sth, To administrator, for the graf
uitous assertion that she g. was an
adept at the use of epithets." Dam.
age SO.OOOOO15.
9th, To same, for slanderously
saying that "Mr. G. could get nc
endorsement in his own church."
Damage, sO.OOO00O.
The sum of the accounts allowed
foots up exactly s0.15176151.
By ONE remarkable oversight in
business haste I omitted TO have pub.
lished the appraised price of Mr.,
duncan's experience and capacity
as proof reader" They were valued
at sO.OOOOO15.
This makes the appraised value o.
the effects of the "late" IN. y. duncan
to be exactly So 15176151. It viii
be seen by the careful reader thai
the amount of accounts allowed ex
actly balance the appraised value O.
/ the entire estate.
I am "waiting and watching fol-
.ssealed bids Don't all speak a
once. L. GALLAHER,
Admr. pro bono publico.
p. S. Other accounts and de
mands have been examined and re
jected, while others may yet be pre-
sented which must be allowed. II
hat case the "bankrupt" stock viii
be left on the hands of the admins
traitor, and if he was poor" before
he will be "poorer' by the addition
of all the "effects'' of the "late la
mented." u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
NeU Floral Hall.

An elegant new floral hall is to be
built at the fair grounds at once.
The old one is to be used for the dis.
play of agricultural implements. j
A. Glandon, B. T. Dobyns, E. 5
Kendall and D. E. Shea are on the
building committee and we are sure
the hall will be a daisy. This will,
complete everything necessary tc
make the Mexico fair one of the mos
attractive in the state. 1t will be
even better this year than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

If politics don't make strange bed
fellows.
If the excursion on the 25th won't
be the dandy affair of the summer.
If the colored population is ''invit-
ed" to take part in our primaries.
What our contemporary thinks of
Republicans voting at a Democratic
primary.
How you can keep the "bloody
shirt" out of a convention if Repub-
licans are to take part.
If it is not funny that a candidate
cannot appreciate his position when
he is not even in the race.
If some of the Republicans are
really going to boycott the LEDGER
because it favors Democrats not at
tending Republican primaries and
vice versa.
If Republicans who get mad be-
cause they are not wanted in a Dem
ocratic convention would expect
Democrats to take part in one of
their conventions.
How Montgomery county could
get along without the advise of our
contemporary and if it wants the
editor of that paper to act as door.
keeper to another dark-lantern meet
ING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
That Dehate.

Rev. T. Gallaher has picked Rev.
Willis as his moderator and says he
is ready to begin the debate on the
27th of July so he car get through
before the fair. Debate to last eight
days, one day to each proposition.
We understand that Ed. Kincaid
don't wish to begin till after the fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Sam Jones and st. John

Temperance camps, Macon, Mo-,
in a beautiful grove, July Is to 20,
inclusive. The greatest temperance
convocation ever held in Missouri.
On this occasion the Wabash, St.
Louis & Pacific Railway will sell
tickets from Mexico to Macon, Mo-,
and return for one fare for the round
trip. Tickets good going from July
18th to goth, inclusive. Not good to
return after July 21st, 1886
f. S. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
UNION ITEMS.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
UNION, July 1.-THE picnic was q
grand success in every particular.
The bridge over Scattering Fork
creek, near this place, needs banisters
badly. Last week j. b. Moore and
mother were crossing when their horse
became frightened, turned the buggy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

There will be an ice rea festival
at Sunrise church next Tuesday even
ing, July 20, for the benefit of the
church. Everybody invited. The
church is to be remodeled, and the
proceeds of the festival will be APP
piled TO this worthy undertaking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
ATTENTION, DEMOCRATS

MEXICO, Mo-, July 9Th, 1885,
The Democrats of the several
wards of Mexico, and the circular
wards will meet at the places and hour
named below, Saturday evening,
July 18th, at 2 o'clock p. m, for the
purpose of electing one delegate to
attend the County Convention, Mon
day, July 10Th:
First ward-Null & Brooks grocery
store.
Second ward-Basement under the
LEDGER office.
Third ward-City council room.
Fourth ward-Circuit court room.
Fifth ward-Pollock's mill.
Sixth ward-Rothwell's hall.
Circular ward-Wm. Harper's new
building.
W. j. MASON, j. A. PorTs,
SEc'Y. Chirman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

j. r. Baker returned from Ken
lucky this week, bringing two fine
thoroughbred three-year-old stations
and one four year-old mare. Baker
is one of our leading stock men and
will handle none but the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
HO, Teachers!

EsVs INttthtiSs
Audrain County Teachers Normal
Institute will be held at the Mexico
public school building Aug. 10th to
27th-the two weeks following the
county fair. Prof. Fl. M. Hamill, of
Jacksonville, H., has been secured
as conductor. After the very sue
cessful institute last year conducted
by him little need be said i'll his
praise. His work speaks for itself.
The following persons will be secured
as lecturers:
J. B. Merwin. editor of american
Journal Of Education, St Louis, Mo,
Aug II.
j. p. Blanton, president State
Normal School, kirksville.
A. Haynes, principal Cooper Insti.
tute. Booonville, Mo-, Aug. p.
H. NJ. Hamill, conductor, Aug. 26'
The executive committee n doing
all in their power to secure an insti'
tute for this year past all precedent.
Teachers, make 1t your determination
to attend. Ex- Com.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

The Harvesters will have an ele-
CANT entertainment at Miss Bette
Miller's the Carroll place. next
Thursday night for the benefit of the
Christian church. Everybody in
yited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
The Laudanum Route.

VANDALIA, Mo-, July 1.-The wife
of John Clark, a highly respectable
farmer, living FIVE miles north of this
place, suicided Friday by taking
laudanum. Mrs. Clark has for some
time been demented. which is sup
posed to be the cause OF her suicide.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Mrs. Schumacher presents US this
week with a basket Of elegant black
berries, which she raised on her
farm neal this city. They r large
and ~lucious, in fact, the best we have
seen on the market this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Annual Statement Of Treasurer.

Mexico School District beginning
July Is, 1855, ending July 9Th.
1856:
July ID, balance on hand. 1881 ~
Received of Collector and
County Treasurer........ 9,ls2 81
Nonresident .............. 40 Is
old lumber sold ............. 90
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

DON, forget =" 'o',t II the Ricketts,
& Emmons Dry q a,d. 20. for har-
gains in al kinds of TRY goods, car
pets nnd clothing they aic selling for
ca-h Old customers who have ra''l
promptly wili tie given short time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Don't forget the grand barbecue
and band tournament at Ackridge's
grove, 4 miles north of Laddonia,
tomorrow, the 10th inst. Plenty to
eat. As it will be the candidates
last round, lively times are expected
and a big crowd will be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Porter's chicken cholera care-tba
best in The world. For sale by the fol-
lowing druggists, Mexico, No.: A.
M. Patterson, J. F. Li.welIyn, Dob
yns Il Gibbs, J. j. Steele. 13-2w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

All the furniture of the Windsor
Hotel is for sale. Parties wishing
any kind of household furniture
would do we'll to call at Windsor at
once and secure bargains. last
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

The W. C. T. q. at its district
meeting in this city last week elected
the following officers: Mrs. j. S.
Foster, of Louisiana, President !;
Miss Anna Cubberley, of Louisiana,
Secretary Mrs. Maggie Town, Mexi-
co, Treasurer; Mrs. Capt Gentry, of
Louisiana, Superintendent Scientific
Temperance Instruction ; Mrs. Edgar
of Mexico, Superintendent
Legislative Work; Mrs. j. Wright,
Of Mexico, Superintendent Sabbath
Observance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Go 10 Poase's for your overalls
and working shirts. Every garment
warranted not to rip. l3 3s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

There are three grocery stores on
the South side; Casters IS the middle
one. Don't make "a mistake; the
,ign il over The door, mol across the
side walk-lnok fnr III" windows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

II you are in need of any household
furniture GO to the Windsor and Sc
cure some of the bargains which are
being offered. 14-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Workman 4 Farmers.

l. NJ. pease will sell you the
genuiae Sweet. Orr & Co. overalls.
Every pair warranted. 1885,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Summer clothing, hats and fine
shoes fifty cents on the dollar ut g.
kahric,i IL Co.'S. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

\ sl.anty belonging to c. Ragsdale,
near the mill, burned Monday night.
Insured for 5000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
MOST ENJOYABLE AFFAIR,
Pleasant Reunion OF the Morris Family
mt the Old Homestead.

The Morris family. one of the
largest and most influential i'll the
county, held its second reunion YES
terday i'll the grove on Il. c. Graz
hams farm, just south of Mexico.
Nearly the entire family, with many
friends, was present and a sociable
and pleasant time was enjoyed. The
dinner was a most elegant spread and
was appreciated by all present. The
last reunion was in 1880 and many
faces were missing and have gone to
their reward, while several little ones
have taken their places in the family.
The older people enjoyed themselves
in talking of the asst and forecasting
the future, while the rising genera
ton amused themselves with games
and by peeping into the large dinner
baskets. Ed. Higbee pronounced
the blessing, after which all present
put in an hour at dinner. After din
ner neat speeches were made by
Judge W. O.. Forrist, ex-Gov. G. H.
Hardin and Ed. Higbee. Rev. j. c.
Armstrong read a history of the last
reunion and all joined in the song,
"Shall we Gather at the River" On
motion of Judge Forrist, Hardin,
Higbee and George Morris were ap-
pointed a committee to arrange for a
memorial i'll the court house to Judge
j. B. Morris, deceased.
Next week we will publish a brief
history of the family.
The bottom has dropped out of
prices at Steele's drug store. Call and
lay in a supply. Every article war
ranted as represented. 14.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Tickets for fhe Excursion,

Tickets for the excursion to Ran
dolph Springs July 18th, a be had
at the following places: DR.. Bakers
drug store, Mexico; D.. O'Callaghan.
Thompson; John McMahon, Contra
liza; VIM. Ell. Winscott, Sturgeon !;
and at Reporter Office, Renick. The
committee informs us that persons
DESTROYS of going should purchase
tickets by the 21st, so that the prop
er number of coaches can be ordered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

The Perry Institute, at Perry, Mo,
begins it's next term Sept. 1st. This
school is one of the best in the
try, and is conducted on principles of
morality and Christianity, but is nom
sectarian. Prof. French Strother, m
of the oldest educators in the state,
is at the head of the institution, as
sisted by five competent teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
d. L. KINCAII

Ricketts, & Emmons Dry Goods
Co. are selling the cheapest goods
for cash. Lonsdale cotton Sc, worth
10 cents lawns, 2 cents, worth 5 cts.
Bargains in clothing, shoes ard dress
goods- 14-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Free Sport.

Next Thursday afternoon there will
be five races at the fair grounds
three trotting, one running and one
pacing C No admission fee will
be charged. Everybody invited. A
good crowd should attend as rare
sport is anticipated.
We see il stated that the candidates
for Representative will speak at the
court house tomorrow (Friday)
night. They should speak out in the
yard where it will be cooler and more
pleasant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Genuine Persian insect powder and
bellows to apply it with Sure death
to chicken lice, bedbugs, c~ockroach-
es, ants, feas, moths, potato bugs,
cabbage bugs, &C., at DR.. Patter-
sons. l3-2w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

O. Kabrieh & Co. still ahead. The
cheapest place to buy dry goods In
Mexico. Ia 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Leave your orders for blackberries
III X. G. Paul's. lS-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Parties wishing household furni-
ture should not fail to call at the
Windsor and get prices. The furni-
ture is all IN good condition and will
be sold cheap. 14-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Go to Steele's drug store for pure,
fresh and cheap drugs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
over and bruised the lady very badly.
1t was a narrow escape

1t was a narrow escape.
Only one more week and the dear peo-
pie will have some rest from the can
didates. Then we will know who will
carry this district.
The report that is going the rounds
that we have misrepresented ]. T.
Byrns is false. We are ready and will
ing to give as good men as there are in
this district as proof of what We have
written-men who have known j. T.
Byrns since the day he was born. We
have never said that Byrns was not
honest or a good man, but we eay he is
not qualified, and told him so to his
face, and can prove it. "WHo."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Fair Ground Booths for Rent.

The booths at the fair grounds will
be rented at auction Oh Saturday,
July oath, at 2 p. m. 14-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Ten yards brown or bleach muslin
for 40 cents at G. Kabrich & Co.'s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

Ten yards good seersucker for 81
at G.. Kabrich & Co.'S l4-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
kincail Heard From,

To The Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, July lin reply
to a letter published in your issue
Of last week, wherein the Mexico
church was asked by Mr., Gallaher
to indorse OF repudiate me, l ask
the use of Your columns for the fol
lowing settlement Of the matter by
the officers of the Mexico Christian
church:
DEAR BROTHER KINCAID.-As long
as the Perry church stands by you
you haze nothing to fear. From this
time forward we shall stand by you
if you stand by the cause and take
care Of yourself. You have health
and strength and much ability to do
good. | can see no reason why you
should not have all the friends you
need.
We will publish all your reports
of work done in the field. Wishing
you all the prosperity, | remain ever
Yours in Christ,
JOHN H. Rowe,
Editor american Christian Re
viecc, Cincinnati, Ohio
The sentiment contained in the
above letter were adopted by the
| officers of the Mexico church as their
views of the whole matter, and l was
ordered to make the fact known
publicly, which l did at the Baptist
church Saturday evening, July 10th,
in presence of the audience. So ends
the rumors that gave rise to the mat
ter. Respectfully,
D.. Z. kINCAID.
Ii IL. E-.A d. Gnn1n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15
Ice cream festival at Baptist church
tonight.

Ten yards prints for 80 cents at G.
kabrich & Co.'S. 14-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-15

The cheapest drugs and medicines
in town at Steele's drug store.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-03-13

paid US friendly and much appreci.
ated visit yesterday. &
Our young friend Joe u. Wimberly
is again off on business.
Miss Addie Collins is visiting friends
In West Monroe #N
OuryouDg friend t. L. James was
in town yesterday.
. Mr.. j. w. Mitchell, late OF NJ onroe
but now aciiizen of our growing lit-
tie town informs us that be is doing a
good business since opening up here.
WEST MONROE, La, March, 10, 1885,
Editor 2eSegraph:
New Orleans and the sugar interests
have had both of the United States Senators
from this state for over 80 years. 1t is
high time that North Louisiana and the
| cotton interest had at least one of these
Senators. The last census shows that there
are $4,000 acres planted in sugar. The
cotton interest deserves some attention
from Congress. FAIR PLAY.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-03-13
Grand Fancy Calico Ball.

we are authorized by the Committee, to
say that it was decided to have Grand
Fancy Calico Ball, March, 10th.
Every effort is now used, in order to ex-
cell any ball ever given here no trouble
or expense being spared.
The Vicksburg Band has been engaged
for the OCCASION.
NO one will De permitted to dance until
III o'clock, unless dressed in calico. This
rule will not be deviated from.
ANY gentlemen wishing to participate
can call OH Messrs. Landauer or Sommers
and sign the list, as no one can obtain,s
ticket without first having signed the
same. After the 18th the list will be closed
and under no circumstances can ticket
be obtained alter that date. All ladies arr
hereby cordially invited to attend.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-03-13
WEST MONROE DOTS.

FROM OUR REG ULAR REPORTER.
We attended the play at the Opera
House last night of Katie Putnam in
"Little Barefoot" and must say that
she acquitted herself admirably and
was tremendously applauded from the
rising of the curtain TO its final drop.
Our people should all attend the
grand Calico Bali in Monroe on March
10th. 1t will be grand affair as as
sured us by Mr.. Landauer, one Of the
prime movers in getting up this ball.
w. +. Flournoy, of Abiline, Tex,
who is visiting his mother in Trenton,
was in town today. William gives a
glowing account of Texas.
Mrs. w. X: Duncan of Rustoh. who
is visiting her parents at this place,
The Daily telegraph., 1886-03-13
MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEvES-GENL
KINGS BILL.

Mr.. King introduced the following bill ::
For closing the gaps in the levees ON the
Mississippi river, and for strengthening
ana n giving permanency to said levees.
of Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
sum of three million dollars be, and the
same.is hereby, appropriated, out of any
money in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, to be expended, under the direc-
tion of the Mississippi River Commission.
upon the plans, specification, and recon-
mendation of said Commission. subject to
the control of the Secretary of War, tor
closing the gaps in the levees on the banks
Of the Mississippi River, and for strength
ening and giving permanency to said
leyees.