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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-06-12

nAKoTA REPoRTs-velumes 1 and g.
~ Price $500. Address, Bowen d Kingsbury,
Yankton Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-06-12
NOTICES.
Wants.

VXTANTED-A girl 60 do general homework.
w Enquire of Mrs. Williams, corner of
Fifth and Mulberry streets,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-06-12

yTANTED-A man and his wife. Man to at
w tend to yard, &C., and wife to cook. APP
ply to Geo. L. ScougaI. Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-06-12

EOR RENT-The brick store now occupied
IL by Il. w. Pike. Will be for rent after May
10, 1883. Apply to G.. W.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-06-12

pOOAS TO RENT.-FurniRhed room to rent.
1O Apply at Press and Dakotaian %ofiftice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
The Meaning and the Warming.

From the New 1OfK world.
The heavy vote for the Labor can
didate is something more than per-
sonal tribute to and triumph for Hen
ry George. 1t testifies to the exist
ence of a deeply rooted discomfort
among the working classes. 1t sig
nifies in an unmistakable manner that
the correctable abuses, the remedial
wrongs and the removable inequali-
ties that press men down in this land
of liberty must be attended to. Gov
ernment has long been careless and
society Indifferent in regard to these
matters. The deep voiced protest
conveyed IN the $4,000 votes for
Henry George against the combined
power of both political parties, of
Wall street and the business inter-
ests, and of the public press, should
prove warning to the community to
heed the demands Of Labor so far as
they are just and reasoaabIe-aud that
is much further than the majority of
citizens have thus far been willing to
admit. The persistence of the agita-
ton and its elimination in this sig
nificant vote ought to demonstrate to
open-minded people that there is some
reason for the discontent-that the
demands have an element of justice
in them.
1t is true that the money power
has encroached on public rights. Not
content with enjoying their wealth,
the modern plutocrats are using their
money to control politics, to buy leg,
islators, to bribe officials. Monopo-
lies built up by Combinations of cap.
italists are protected by their subsi
died agents, whose election is pro-
cured through enormous corruption
funds It is q fact that large mum
bers of people feel that there is ne
real equality between them and The
millionaires, sprouting up mushroom
like on every side. And when tc
political injury is added economic
wrong is it strange that there Should
be discomfort?
| tits Piutocracy that makes Social.
ism. To removethe effect abats th'
cause.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Vest and the President.


A great deal of nonsense has ap-
peared in certain newspapers respect
ing the manner of Vest in his inter-
view with the president about the
Benton case. If these reports could
be credited the Missouri senator rode
rough shod over President Cleveland,
and read the riot act to him in blus-
tering way that made the president
fairly shake in his boots. All this is
perfectly absurd and Senator Vest
Indignantly denies having conducted
himself in any such unbecoming man.
ner. He insists-and no one can
doubt this to be the fact-that he
was entirely respectful to the presi-
dent and there was no occasion for
any heated or boisterous words be-
tween them. The fact is, Senator
Vest is a man of too much shrewdness
and general good sense to approach
the president in the way the sensa-
tional reports have indicted. Even
if he had felt SO inclined-as he GER
tainly did not-he knew very well, as
pretty much everybody does who has
had anything to do with President
Cleveland, that the president is a
man who may be movad by persua-
sion, but certainly cannot be bullied
or bulldozed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Jesse School House.

A large and appreciative audience
congregated at the Jesse School
House Friday night to lend an car to
the debators. The question debated
was, Resolved, that woman should
have the right of suffrage" A spirited
debate was had with F. r. Jesse,
JAS. Fletcher and VIII Jesse for, and
Frank Armistead, Jerry Brown and
Prof. Vanderford against. Armi-
stead fought nobly, but the judges
Joe Greasy, Prof. Jesse and Edward
Brown-hrought in a verdict for the
negative. Then came the literary
exercises. Those participating were
Misses Eugie Jesse, Sailie Ware, Lou
Jesse, Lizzie Sallee, Grace Armistead,
Annie Miligan, Emma Vanderford,
Elwyn Scott and Eddie Rodhouse
Each and every one performed well
their part and went to show that
Prof. jesse labors are highly appre-
eiated. The essay read by Miss Dee
Davis was exceedingly good. Mr.. J.
L. Ware, president of the society,
presides with much dignity and holds
the boys "level." We were pleased
to see so many patrons Of the school
present. This has tendency to en-
courage the teacher to work with re-
newed energy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Is 1T NOT FUNNY TO

Fool with book agent on any day.
Be struck by lightning on Monday.
Run a newspaper to please every
body.
Sit on a buzz-saw in motion on
Friday.
Break the mirror your wife's moth
er gave her.
Fall down stairs with the parlor
stove on Tuesday.
Speculate with other peoples
money and get caught
See bill collector over your right
shoulder on Saturday.
Get wet when you fall overheard
while boating on Thursday.
Dream Of snakes after drinking
cider in prohibition town.
Spill salt in the coffre of the man
who has the carving knife.
Have to write up q wedding at
which you was not present.
See a bull dog over your left shoul-
der in your neighbours orchard.
Be one of thirteen at table when
there is only food enough for six.
Meet detective at the depot when
you are buying a ticket to Canada.
Marry on Wednesday a girl who
practices with ten-pound dumb bells.
Bet all your money on a horse
whose driver has bet his money on
another.
Attempt to sit on chair that some
one has removed when you we're not
looking.
See your overcoat over either
shoulder as you pass out of the shop
Of your uncle.
Offend your best loved girls little
brother who saw you kiss another
little boys sister.
See some Of the leading business
men borrow the local papers when
they are only two cents q day.
Meet a tall rocking chair in your
chamber when you are trying to get
to bed at a. M, without waking
anybody.
Know that little Willie Bradley
gently quieted 'coon" mob in West
Mexico yesterday. What Will says
generally goes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Orange blossoms.

Mr.. G. Lane Wright, Of South
Audrain. and Miss Emma Carter, Of
this city, were married at 8 o'clock,
ednesday at the residence OF Mr..
Geo. E. LaForce, in South Mexico,
Rev. E. K. Miller officiating. The
BRIDES dress was white null and
brocaded satin, white pearls. Miss
Carter is a daughter of the late Lem
uel Carter, and ls one Of Mexico's
most amiable young ladies. Mr..
Wright is prosperous young farmer
and stock dealer. A bright future
is before them. The happy couple
left to-day for q short trip East.
When they return they will reside
permanently on the groom's elegant
farm, southwest of Mexico. Among
the many presents, friend of the
LEDGER noticed the following:
Oil painting, G. E. Leeper.
Plush chair, G. Richard Carter.
Painted hanging lamp, r. J. VESSEL
and A. G. Armstrong.
Hand-painted PLAGUE, Miss Belle
Hisey.
Silver syrup pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce, Thompson Station.
Water set, Col. Sam Baskin.
Plush case, J. Sammons.
Nickel-plated clock, Mr.. aud Mrs. G.
E. LaForce.
Silver cut glass pickle stand, Charles
Holt, Hatton, Mo.
Center table, Misses Sallie and Matte
Carter, sisters of the bride.
Handsome oil painting, Misses Lula
LaForce and Minnie FreHch.
Stand lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Day,
Centralia, Mo.
Silver berry bowl, c. B. Morris and
wife.
Embroidered table scarf, Miss Wick
LaForce.
Handsome linen towels, Mrs. E.
Bennett.
Set silver knives, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
maduke.
Elegant table linen, Mrs. Davis and
Mamie Wright.
Silver pickle stand with colored bowl,
Harrison & Wright, Auxvasse.
MarsailIes spread, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kabrich.
Plush rolling pin. Miss Sallie Carter.
White zephyr hood and linen cuffs
and collars, D. W. Day and wife.
Handsome embroidered tidy, Mrs. S.
M. Brooks.
Table linen and towels, Mr.. J. b.
Snider.
Handsome hanging lamp, B. Dobyns
and O. Hit.
Silver butter-knife, Lucy Thomas,
Silver sugar spoon, Edna and George
Bruce.
Cut glass cake stand. Lena and Maud
Carter
Napkin rings, Matte Smith.
Set of silver teaspoons, R. Hisey and
wife.
Carved butter-knife, Mrs. Holt, of
Hatton.
Upholstered rocking chair, w. R. Car
ter and wife.
Hand-painted stand lamp, C. H. and
J. +. Crockett, Auxvasse.
Lace scarf, Mrs. G.. M. Carroll, Brazil,
Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright have our
thanks for elegant cake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Good Record.

When A. j. Smith was shot by
DR.. French the editor Of the LEDoEn
wrote to Cleveland, Ohio, 10 learn
something of Smiths record 10 ~ TO
know whether he was 9 burglar or
not. We received the following TO-
day from an officer Of the Horse
Shoers' Union, Of which Smith 10 q
member in good standings
To the Editor OF the Ledger.
CLEVELAND, ONO, November IL
I have known Mr. A. J. Smith for
several years, and as far as know
his record is good, but OF late he has
taken to drink, and ut times would
dr,ak more than he ought 1 do not
think that Smith would commit any
crime, and IL was o surprise 70 IN
that knew him TO hear such news.
A. G. TArrEE.
II Orange Extsntion, JcuEnsynen
Ilesue 6h0GS Uaisn, 1sD31
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Suicides.


The Bible gives an account of six
suicides:
1. Sampson, the giant Judge of
Israel, for twenty years, without a
spot on his judicial proceeding, fell
in bad society, was captured by his
enemies, and to free himself from
disgrace and the cruel sport of his
enemies, killed himself Iy his own
strength. Judges XIV, 9:19.
2. Saul, king of Isarel, lost the
battle of Giboa, afterwards threw
himself upon the point of his sword
and ended his life. / Sam. XXI.
3. Saul's armor-bearer suicided
as did his master, with no name re-
corded in the Bible.
4. Ahithopel, the most astute pol
itician of his age in which he lived.
He joined with Absalom in the con-
splracy against David. His counsel
against David being defeated, and
seeing his own destruction, hung
himself. 2 Sam. xvii. %.
5. Zimri murdered Elah, king
of Israel and usurped the throne,
destroyed the house of Baashs, ,reigned
seven days and went into the palace
of the kings house, and burnt it with
himself in it. to prevent his capture
by Omri l Kings xvi.
6. Judas, the traitor who betlay.
ed his Master, and sold him for 3(
pieces of silver, near fifteen dollars Of
our money. He brought the money
back and cast it into the temple say
ing, Il have sinned in that have be
trayed the innocent blood" repentet
himself. Matt. xvii. He had som.
honest traits about him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

An old maid from this city recent
ly travelled from here to Detroit, and
took her first ride in a sleeping car.
She was obliged to take upper berth,
and retired early. In the middle of
tue night she started the whole car
by series of fortissimo shrieks. The
porter ran to her assistance, and in
answer to his inquiry as to her dis
tress, she replied that there was a
man under her bed. After forty
years of patient waiting her worst
fears were realized. Field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
THE PRESIDENTS DUTY.
Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer's Reply 10 Editor
Taylor's Pertinent Inquiry.

New York, Nov. 17-Charles H.
Taylor, editor of the Boston Globe,
has sent to a number of gentlemen
prominent in the Democratic party
letters in which be asks the following.
"What should President Cleveland
do during the next two years in order
that Democratic success may be as
sured in 1882"
Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer replies, in an
editorial in the World, as follows:
''The shortest answer would be that
that the President should abandon
his negative, personal policy aud
adopt positive party policy that he
should institute and carry out the re-
forms which he was elected to en-
force; that he should, in a word, pay
more attention to ideas and less to
officers-take in the whole work of
reform instead of con6ning his atten-
ton to the mere fragment of it
which is contained in civil-service
law. But the President can and
should do more than this. He
should by his appointments, his rec
concentrations, and persistent warfare
upon grasping monopolies, plunder-
ing and corrupting corporations, rail
road kings and the money power,
show the workingmen that the Demo
cratic party is in actual performance
of what it has always been, by virtue
of its membership and Its principles
the friend of the poor. The greatest
danger for 1888 lies in the needless
detection of the labor vote. What is
the President doing to prevent it?''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Timely Warning

As we have waited now three weeks
for the party TO return that pair OF
lady's shoes stolen from the "Fa-
NOUS" If they are not forthcoming
in one week proper steps will he Ia
ken for their recovery. We know
the person well. Return shoes and
no questions viii be asked.
@. Il. PURSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

SEVERAL NEWSPAPERS are trying to
misrepresent Vest In regard to the
reinstatement of Benton. Vest un-
derstood the circumstances. He
knew that Benton was honest, faith
full and efficient and had not neglect
ed his duties. He made these facts
known to the President and then
STAYED with him. The result was Just
what every one knew it would be
when the facts could be brought be-
fore the President in a proper man
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
THE EDITOR of the Laddonia Herald

THE EDITOR of the Laddonia Herald
is not well this week. He finds fault
with the LEDGER for publishing a let
ter from G. X. Scott, over his own
name. We also published the Her
aids reply at the request of its edit
or. Does the editor of the Herald
want to egg man in and out of his
paper and estep him from answering,
even in an open letter9 We have no
interest in the matter but it locks to
US as though the Herald should be
satisfipd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
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DacEerE and Hinton Salid.

From the Howard County Adyertisef.
The Mexico Intelligeacer proudly
claims that Hutton is the only Mis-
souri, Congressman who increased his
majority of two years ago. The In
ter yeaeer is mistaken. Alex. Dock
cry, to the power in whose Jeffer-
sonian boot toe every late Republi-
can office holder in the Third district
can testify, increased his majority of
2, 400 in 1854 TO 1000 in 1886.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
A tleod Ciflveu.

We notice that cur friend, "Dick'
Hopkins, recently elected Collector
Of Audrain county, viii shortly re-
move to Mexico. Mexico will gain
a good citizen. They don't raise
better men than Dick Hopkins
Louisiana Press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

The best family weekly newspaper
in the United States Is the Toledo
Blade (Nasby's paper.) They invite
every reader OF this paper to send for
a free specimen copy. 1t is the largest
and best dollar paper published. See
elsewhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

HIRAM GREER, of the Vandalia Coal
Mining Company, was in Mexico this
week and made arrangements with
W. K. Potts to handle their coal,
which is of the very best quality.
This company is proving big thing.
Their pay roll now amounts to about
$4,000 a month. Something of this
kind would put Mexico a-flying.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
The Death of Hrs. Culver,
pecial dispatch to the Ledger;

oPtVIa uIsNalcH % Tue AseUHtF9
Rush HILL, Nov. 20.-Died, this
morning at TAO, of typhoid fever,
Mrs. G. W. Culver, the wife of the
agent of the G. Il A. Railroad, aged,
27. She leaves husband and two
small children and many relatives
and friends to mourn her death. Her
funeral will take place at Rush Hill
Sunday at ii o'clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

As WILL be seen from our dispatches
ex-President Arthur is dead. Since
retiring from politics he has been in
ill health, and his death was not un-
looked for. Ex-President Arthur
was a polished gentleman and 8
shrewd politician, always true to lis
friends,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

THE LADDoNIA Herald accuses US
of always saying something bad
about Laddonia. This is mistake,
and the Herald knows it. The Her
aid finds fault because we said most
of the trouble in that town resulted
from gossip. 1n the same issue OF
the Herald we find that paper skim
ming church members of that town
for gossiping about each other. Our
friend Beal should keep his shirt on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Rather Severe.

From The LaddOnIa HtraId.
At the business meeting OF the Lad
donia Baptist church last Saturday.
Nov. 18th, the following resolution
was presented and unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That dram drinking or
signing a petition for q diamshop
license, or otherwise aiding in estab-
fishing o dramshop, is un-Christian
conduct and that this. church will
Withdraw its fellowship from any Of
|its msmbers proven guilty Of the
noane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Death of Ex.Presidenf Arthur.


ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 1s-Ad-'
vices received here this afternoon
from New York state that ex-Presi-
dent Chester A. Arthur died at 5
o'clock this morning, of Bright's dis
ease of the kidneys, from which he
has suffered for several years. Mr..
Arthur, it will be remembered, was
nominated for President with
Garfield as President by the Re-
publicans at Chicago June End, 1880.
They were elected, and on March
4th, 1881, were inaugurated. On
July 2nd, 1881, Garfield was shot by
Guiteau.
Immediately after the death of
President Garfield, Vice-President
Arthur took the oath of Office &C
cording to the requirements of the
Constitution. How skilIfully and
courteeusly he managed the grand
trusts of the high Office to which he
succeeded, is now recognized. He
was well equipped for Executive
duties, as man of education, Of
great knowledge of affairs, and as a
lawyer, apd practical man of busi-
ness. He retired from the office of
President with the best Of wishes of
every one with whom he came in con-
tact. He had many severe trials
connected with the bad administra-
tion of affairs in the post-office and
other departments of the government.
He also had some stormy times with
partisians, because he endeavored to
be just to the country; but amid all
the distractions of his party and the
state, he maintained that decorous
dignity which becomes the President
of great nation.
Chester A. Arthur was the seventh
New York Vice-President and the
fourth that attained the Presidency.
He was born in Franklin county,
Vermont, October 5, 1880. His father
was a Baptist minister from Ireland.
President Arthur was educated at
Union College, Schenectady, and after
graduating and studying law was ad-
mitted to its practice in 1850. Gen.
Arthur first attracted attention as
attorney in the suit of Jonathan
Lemmons, of Virginia, to gain pos
session of eight runaway slaves, to
which position he was appointed by
the governor of New York. He was
a delegate to the convention that
laid the foundation of the Republican
party at Saratoga. At the breaking
out of the war he was judge advocate
in the State militia and was on his
Inauguration appointed by Gov. Nor
gan to the position of engineer in
chief on bis staff. Upon the expira-
ton of Gov. Morgan's term he re-
sumed the practice of law and served
as counsel to the tax commissioners
of New York City. Drifting thence
into politics he contributed greatly to
Republican success and was appoint
ed by Gen. Grant TO succeed Mr..
Murphy as collector of the port OF
New York Nov. 20, 1871, to which
ON it's expiration he was renominated
He was removed by Mr.. Hayes July
y, 1878, because in that gentleman E
language, "He had made the custom
house a centre of partisan politica
management" He was tall, portly
and genial gentleman, not deficient il
ability and well versed in politics.
| He has been sick for months ano
his death was not unexpected. Be
ing a high liver, he could not expect
to die of old age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

AUDRAIN SHOULD have Horse
Breeders Association. Carroll coun-
ty has one and held the first annual
sale last week, and it was q success.
Audrain has as many good horses as
most any county in the state. We
don't see why an ASSOCIATION would
not be big thing for the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
IT is announced that q new De,

IT is announced that new Demo-
cratic paper will be started in Kansas
City about the first of next Decem-
ber. 1t is stated tLat Maj jor
John N. Edwards, Of the st. Joe
Gazette, has been selected for its man
aging editor Edwards is one of the
ablest Democratic editors in the
West. When he takes position the
fur flies, and he always takes posi-
ton on all subjects.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
Fire af Laddanfa.
,aeial pispa.ch 20 the Ledger.

Special Dispatch TO the Ledger.
LApDoNIA, Mo-, Nov. 19. - Whit
Woolwine's livery stable burned last
night about ii o'clock. All the bug
gies, horses and most of the harness
were saved. 1t is supposed the fire
started from the fue- The colored
boy, Dick Smith, who was sleeping IN
the office rsom, came near being
burned, Is it was With difficulty be
|xas awakened. The stable was IN
|su1sd tor ~ 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

HARVEY SMITH and Wallace Dear
ing have secured places in the mail
service through the influence of Col.
Hutton. They are both clever young
Democrats, worthy of share of the
spoils. Let the good work 90 on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

]. w. Beatty has finished the as
scssment Of the county, and is now
engaged in the Petit Jury room, maxi
ing out the assessment book, which
he expects to complete about Jan.
10. next
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

Hon. G. E. PEERS is talking of
removing to Montgomery City to
practice law. Charley is fine law
yer and would enjoy good practice,
no matter where he locates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

Bob White, of the Mexico LED
GER, is now employing his leisure
moments hunting Indian relics and
other curiosities, trying to fulfill q
VOW made some time since that he
would outriYal Rodemyre, of the
Centraiia Guards museum. We are
afraid Bob will become an antiquity
himself before getting ahead oi
Rod Reuick Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
IT Is related in Buffalo that youns

IT IS related in Buffalo that a young
married man of that city, going
home very early the other morning
and endeavorlng to steal quietly to
the spare room without awakening
his wife, was fairly paralyzed by a
clear, wide-awake voice saying:
"What was the limit, George?' She
had sized George up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

VIZ presume the matter of Hut
toms majority is now settled as
2,077. This is fine increase over
his majority of two years ago, and
speaks we'll for the appreciation by
the people of his record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

Hon. John e. Hutton will leave
Mexico on Thanksgiving day for
Washington City. Will spend Friday
in st. Louis, and then on TO make
ready for another winter Of hard
work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

j. A. SAUNDERS time as postmaster
of Mexico runs out about Jan. 1,
1888 From what we can learn from
the powers that be in this district, no
further attempt will be made to re-
move him
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25
All Henor 10 Vest.

All honor TO Senator Vest for his
action in the Benton case. To Mis-
souri's junior senator alone belongs
the credit Of securing the reinstate-
ment Of the suspended ofIlcial.--Se-
dalia Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

The LADDoNIA Herald publishes to
the world the egging of a lecturer
in that town, seeming rather proud
of it, and then accuses outside pa
pers of saying things to injure the
town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-25

If THE business men of Mexico
will take as much interest in a new
chapel as the school girls do the de-
sired building could be erected in
time for commencement,