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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Mrs. Sherman Dead

New YORK, Nov. 2S.-Mrs. Gen.
W. I. Sherman died this morning
at 10 O'Clock at her residence, of
heart trouble. She was ga years
old.
Mrs. Sherman will be buried in
st. Louis in Calvary Cemetery. A
special car has been placed at the
disposal of Gen. Sherman to convey
the remains to St. Louis.
The train will start tomorrow
evening; and will reach st. Louis
Saturday morning. The interment
will take place Saturday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

Uncle Jeptha Lake, of Audrain
county, accompanied by his sons
wife, were visiting relatives and
friends in Rails last week. Uncle
Jeptha will be "a years old in
January, and not only enjoys good
health, but says he can get about
as well as many men much young
er. May he live to celebrate his
one hundredth anniversary it the
wish of the Record editor.-Ralls
County Record.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

FANNIE Keeling, a dining room
girl of Chippewa Falls, Wis, re-
Gently fell heir to a million dollars.
The papers that first jeeringly an
nounced ''the good fortune of a
hashslinger" now state with much
gravity that "the lady is in New
York looking after her interests. )"
We suspect Miss Keeling was just
as much of a lady before getting her
thousands as she is now.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Will It be His Last Mistake {?

Lie Halford, the president elects
secretary, when managing editor of
the Chicago Inter ocean, discharg-
ed young man named Melville
w. Stone for what he termed "jn-
competency" Stone started the
Chicago Neses and made it one of
the most successful properties in
the West. Halford applied to him
for employment. "No," said
Stone, with a sardonic smile,
"your Judgment of men is bad"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
ears ago) on the money market.

years ago. on the money market.
BY this time the golden head
was resting on the old man s
shoulder, and the blue eyes were
shut. The old man had talked
her to sleep.
"Why, child" said the old fell
low; you are very impolite. | was
just going to tell you what the
Democratic party was thankful for
in 1883, but | guess / won't now.
Come to think of 1T, / believe the
Democrats had little reason to give
thanks that year, anyhow.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, is rejoicing
over a heavy white frost which
visited that city on Monday night
and covered the streets and house
tops with a mantel almost as heavy
as light snow. 1t is now expect
ed that all embargo ON travel will
be removed by the end Of the pres
ent week
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
The Yellow Fever.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Nov. 2S.-
The plague is past now and the
work of repairing the damage and
effacing the scars is being rapidly
pushed. For the last three days
the bulletins have been "No new
cases, no Deaths" 1t is true 4OS
deaths have been reported and
4,677 people have had the fever.
The death rate has been about one
in eleven and a half.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Our Candidate for President

He will be nominated by the con-
vention and will be elected by the
people, because he will come the
nearest to filling their ideal of a
Chief Magistrate. Electric Bitters
has been given the highest place,
because no other medicine has so
we'll filled the ideal of a perfect
tonic and Alternative. The people
have indorsed Electric Bitters and
rely upon this great remedy in all
troubles of Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys. For all Malarial Fevers
and diseases caused by Malarial
Poisons, Electric Bitters cannot be
too highly recommended. Also
cures Headache and Constipation.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or money
refunded. Price 80 cents and 81
at j. F. Llewellyn drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

THE AlumnR of Hardin College
will endeavor to raise the Chapel
fund by giving an entertainment
at the Ferris Grand on the evening
of December IA. The cause is a
worthy one and should be extern
sively patronized.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

THE Catholic fair closed Friday
night. The fair proved to be a
grand success in every sense of the
word and large sum Of money
was realized. Everyone who at
tended enjoyed themselves. The
fair will probably be held an
nuallv in the future.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

THE standing room only" sign
should be brought into requisition
at the Ferris Grand on the night
of the charity performance. Be-
sides witnessing a first-class rendi-
tion of Hamlet, those who are
present will be assisting a most
worthy cause.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
A Poseri

Why will you suffer with indi-
gestion, constipation, piles, torpid
liver and sick headache, when a
few cents will buy Hamburg figs
enough to relieve your distress al
once and effect cure in few daysf
70 cents Dose, one fig. Mack
Drug Co., n. Y. G. A. Buckner
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

IT will be seen in our news
columns that F. c. Carter, the
sprinter who made such a poor
showing at the Fair in August, is
anxious to redeem his reputation.
A good race may be arranged.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

1t is Natures own true laxative.
II is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit,
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles
etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by
G. r. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico,
Mo. Dec. II, 1899.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

Gubbins, in one of the rare mo-
ments he devotes to the cultivation
of his intellect, was reading aloud
from work on natural history.
THE camel is an animal that can
work a week without drinking"
And l." remarked Gubbins,
commenting upon the text, ri am
an animal that can drink a week
without working.''
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
The Catholic Fair.

The second night of the Catholic
fair in the basement of Kabrich's s
Opera House was even a greater
success than the first. The atten-
dance was very large and every
thing passed off nicely. Dancing
was INDUCED in until late hour.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

THE Moberly Monitor announces
no paper for Thanksgiving, in order
that the devil may have chance
to go to church. AS our devil did
not wish to attend divine services
We issued as usual.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

Louis Maupin, the man who
killed deputy Sheriff Watson In
Howard county one or two years
since, will have his trial at the
December term of court at Fayette.
Maupin was confined in Jail here
for safe keeping until he was given
his first trial, which resulted in a
hung jury, and the prisoner was re-
leased on heavy bond He came to
this city recently and, as will be
remembered, created a sensation
by attempting, while intoxicated,
TO clean out the Ringo House. A
gentleman from Howard county
stated this morning that the public
of Howard county was not in SYM
pathy with Maupin.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

THE news of the conver sion of a
newspaper man IN Kentucky is
being received throughout the
length and breadth of the land with
much rejoicing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Nav Recover.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. Is
A special to the Euening Wisconsin
from Racine, Wis, says the eondi-
ton of Jay-Eye-See, the celebrated
trotter, which nearly bled to death
in the pasture from a cut inflicted
by a piece of glass, is still very
critical. The animals life will
be saved if hemorrhage does not
set in
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When BABY was sick, we gave her castoria,
when she was Child, she cried for cassoria.
when she became Miss. she chung to eassorss.
nnenshehad Caildren. shseaye them c.sori,.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Not Used to Travelling.

Stranger Cat hotel bar)-Best
whisky, please.
Bartender (severely)-This a
prohibition town, sir.
Stranger-Ah, excuse me. (Mov-
ing away.
Bartender (excitedly1 - Great
Scott, stranger, haven't you got
sense enough to get sick.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

ELBERT Z. kIMBALL could not
be elected Governor of Missouri
and has accepted the Presidency
of a Nevada, Mo, bank.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

MAGNETIC Jim Blame is to edit a
new magazine. His name is to be
depended on to attract readers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
yaIyuIar Disease ef Heart.

DR.. Flint's remedy, in cases of
chronic valvular disease of the
heart, should be used to remove
the affection and abolish the pain
which is felt with or without mns-
cular exertion. Descriptive treatise
with each bottle; or address Mack
Drug Co., n. Y. G. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

A new filter is being placed in
position on the Water-works
grounds. A separate building for
its enclosure has been erected just
east of the pump house. Superin-
tendent Cunningham will in the
future be enabled to guarantee the
purity of the water supplied.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
He Was a Crank.

A man about thirty years of age,
giving his name as J. c. Mohan,
applied to officer Bun.on last night
and asked to be placed under ar
rest. He said he was a burglar
wanted in Alton, Ill. He also told
Il wild story of having broken In
to the Office of the Pantdgraps,
Bloomington, and stealing print
ing press. Encouraged by the Of
Ificer he continued his stories oi
burglarous exploits, finally con-
Tossing having had hand in the
famous Jim Cummings express
robbery. As he appeared to be
harmless, the officer allowed him
to go.
Miss Anna Crawford, of Bairds.
town, Kentucky, is the guest O
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
The Best of Reasons.

"Bub, "said a teacher, chow many
pounds make d ton ?"
II dent know" replied the boy.
eyes, you do, for I have told
you a dozen time. Come now, tell
me how many pounds make ton. ~
81 know, but | dasn't tell," said
the boy.
"Why can't you tell ?"
"My fadder is a coal dealer an
he'll lick me if tell"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

THANKSGIVING was fittingly OBJ
served in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Reducing the Surplus.

The disposition of the Surplus
In the U. S. Treasury engages the
attention of our Statesmen, but a
more vital question has our atten-
ton, and that is the reduction of
the Surplus Consumptives. Since
the discovery and introduction of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, there has been a marked
decrease in the mortality from this
dreaded disease, and it is possible
to still further reduce the number
of Consumptives. How? By
keeping constantly at hand a bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery and
using according to directions, upon
the appearance of the first symp-
toms, such as a Cough, a Cold,
a Sore Throat a Chest, or Side
Pain. Taken thus early a cure is
guaranteed. Trial bottle free at J
T. Llewellyn drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

Miss Alhe Morris is home from
st. Louis, where she has visited for
sometime.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06
Hutton on the Outlook.
From the Kansas City Times.

Mexico, No., Nov. 27.-Con-
gresham Hutton left for Washing
ing to-day to be present at the con-
vening of Congress Monday. He
is anticipating a spirited session.
He says that an effort will be made
by the Republicans to pass the
Dakota bill, making two States of
the territory, and also the direct
tax bill refunding to the States
money paid to the government
during the war. The Democrats
will probably not oppose the ad-
mission of Dakota as one State,
but they will fight to the last the
bill admitting the territory divided.
Democrats generally will approve
the direct tax bill, the object of
which is to reduce the surplus in
the treasury and thus avoid any
reduction of the tariff.
County Clerk j. V. Williams
entertained large number of
friends at his office in the Court
House Thursday from 8 to 1890.
A box of choice Havanas was laid
open and by the time its contents
were consumed the large Office was
rendolent with the fragrant weed.
Mr.. Williams is continuing a
practice originated by ex-clerk
Locke. For many years it was
Mr.. Locke's custom to invite his
friends to smoke with him on
Thanksgiving morning. Mr..
Locke smoked only once a year
on that day. The originator of
this novel and friendly practice
was one of Clerk Williams most
honored guests.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-12-06

Miss Carrie Hite is home, after
an absence Of several months in
Kansas and Colorado.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
BElOIT VETERANS.
General Harrison Visited BY Veteran.
From Northwestern Kansas.

General Harrison Visited BY Veterans
From Northwestern Kansas.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 1l.-LaSt even-
ing special train OF ten coaches, hand
somoly decorated, brought GOO veterans
AID their wives from Northwestern Kan
sas, in the vicinity of Beloit. Shortly
before eight O'Clock they assembled in the
rotunda Of the New Denison Hotel, with
their banners, and as General Harrison
appeared on the landing of the stairway
the veterans gave one great cheer, or
''Kansas yell, as one of them said. Gem
ersl W. II. Caldwell, of Beloit, corps COM
mander, made a brief address on behalf OF
his comrades and was followed by Colonel
Will Whitney, commander of the first
division, who assured his audience that
Kansas grew more corn and more ba-
bies than any other State in the Union and
promised General Harrison u majority of
$4,000. Colonel Wh;tney's speech aroused
groat enthusiasm. General Harrison in
response said: / have a choice to make
and you have one. can occupy the few
moments have to spare either in public
address or in private personal greeting.
think you would prefer, as 1 shall prefer,
to omit the public speech that 1 may be
presented to each of you. [Cries of ''Good,
good."l | beg you, therefore, To permit
me only to say that very heartily appre-
ciate this greeting from my comrades OK
Kansas. The bond that binds us together
as soldiers of the late war is one that is en-
during and close. Noparty considerations
can break it; it is stronger than political
ties; and we are able thus in our Grand
Army associations TO come together upon
that broad and high plane OF fraternity,
loyalty and charity. IApplause and cries
of ''Good, good."l Let me now, if it be
your pleasure, extend comrades hand to
each of you. lApplause.l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

THE bill introduced by Representa-
tive Oates to amend the Naturalization
laws, provides, among other things,
that NJ alien who has ever been con-
victed of any nefarious crime or mis-
demeanor involving moral turpitude,
or who has immigrated to the United
States in violation of the laws thereof.
or who can not speak the English Ian
guage or read the Constitution of the
United States in English, or who is a
polygamist. anarchist or communist,
or who belongs to any society or .asso-
ciation of such, shall be naturalized
or adjudged by any court to be citi-
zen of the United States or any State;
nor shall any alien be naturalized who
has not for the six years next preced-
ing such adjudication resided in the
United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
JACKSONVILIE'S PLAGUE.
Decrease of the Number OF Cases-Many
Mild Forms.

Decrease of the Number OF Cases-Many
Mild Forms.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. 1.-THE Off
cial bulletin for yesterday reports only -
new cases of yellow fever for the twenty
four hours ended at six p. m. and six
deaths. Total number of cases to date,
646; total deaths, 20. There is still
great want of physicians and nurses. One
hundred more nurses are needed. The
mortality is still very light where cases
are promptly and properly treated and
nursed. Several have died from want of
proper nursing, being in charge of field
hands who professed to be nurses. The
board Of health has issued a circular Civ
ing formula of self-treatment that will
be the occasion of much good. 1t is esti-
mated that there has been thirty per cent.
more cases, principally very mild. than
have been reported to the Board of Health.
The order of the board that yellow flags be-
placed only at houses where relief is re-
quired has caused several physicians who
heretofore concealed cases to report.
Probably there have been nearly nine hum
dred cases in the city, three or four hun
dred are under treatment now. The dis
charged are not now reported except from
the HOSPITALS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has written to a
TREND denouncing as q falsehood the
statement that he believed in free trade
as he believed in the Protestant religion"
SOkE 500 members of the Irish American
Republican League of Chicago visited
General Harrison at indianapolis on the
18th.
CLEARING house returns for the week
ended September II showed an average
increase of 81 compared with the corre-
spending week Of last year. In New y York
the increase was SO.
BUSINESS was active and prices irregu-
lar on the London Stock Exchange during
the week ended September Is. In Paris
prices declined, three per cent. rentes
showing decline of thirty centimes. In
Germany prices were weak and business
was dull.
CHARLES A. PERCY, of Rochester, n. Y,
went through the whirlpool rapids at
Niagara successfully in boat on the 10Th.
His boat capsized on striking the rapids,
bur righted itself soon afterwards.
MRS. HARRIET BEEcHER STOWE was re-
ported much better at Hartford, Conn, on
the 10th.
CALVERT Bros, extensive woolen factors
ties of S9D0. .0Ol
THE entire business portion of Florence,
Wis.,, was destroyed by fire recently, caus-
ing total loss of S775,oo0. on which the in
surance was only $4,000.
ADvIcES from India say the widow of a
Brahmin villager near Cawnpore recently
burned herself to death upon the funeral
pyre of her husband. She mounted the
4 FsL
funeral party.
A DISPATCH from Paris of the 10th says:
In consequence of a municipal decree low
ering the price of bread the bakers of st.
Dennis have closed their doors The work
ing people, becoming iucensed. plundered
some of the shops aud few have been re-
opened. Great excitement prevails. Many
arrests have been made.
A NEW reward of $4,000 has been Of
fered by the widow of millionaire Smell,
of Chicago, for the arrest of Tascott, ac-
cused of his murder.
OUTRAGES ON colored people have been
reported from Breux Bridge, La. Much
indignation has been expressed by the
white residents, who have pledged them
selves to punish the perpetrators of the
crimes.
A FREE fight occurred in the Wes.nin-
sser Presbyterian Church at st. Paul,
Minn., after services on the 10Th, caused
by factional feeling arising over the
alleged immortality of the pastor, Rev. W.
II. Roberts.
In conflict between striking workmen
ana the military at Pierre Buffiere, France,
the other day. several persons were
wounded. Many strikers were arrested.
IHE Imperial Bank of st. Petersburg has
oeen authorized to issue new credit notes
redeemable in gold. The first issue will
aggregate Il. 5.oo0, 600 roubles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
By command, WILLIAM WARSnR
Commander-in Chief.
ANOTHER 6. A. r. ACCIDENT.

A Derailed Baggage Car Causes q Serious
Accident on the Baltimore 6 Ohio Road
Two Killed, Two Fatally and Many Sc
riously Injured.
CLEVELAND, o.. Sept. 15.-On the Balti-
more 6 Ohio railroad early yesterday
morning at Ankenytown station, about
thirty miles south of Mansfield, freight
train had gone upon side track to let the
northbound express pass. The latter,
which was loaded with returning G. A. r.
veterans and other passengers, was run
ming 1T full speed over the switch when
the baggage car left the rails and collided
with the locomotive of tho freight, ,slidingup
over the top of it and tearing off the steam
dome. The remaining cars of the passen-
ger train with the exception of the sleepers
were jammed around the wrecked engine
and baggage car, and the greatest con-
fusion prevailed, the escaping steam
binding and scalding the frightened pas
sengers. Baggage Master David Wilson,
of Sandusky, and Engineer Henry TomlIn-
son, OF the freight, who lived at Newark,
were killed outright, and William Grinsley,
of Shawnee, o., and Aaron Dickson, of
Defiance, o., were fatally injured,
The others who were injured We're: E.
C. Valentine and wife, Chicago, scalded
about face and hands; Fred Lucas, express
messenger, cut on head; A. T. Beckhill,
Ayer.ville, o., scalded and thigh broken;
J. D. Thomas, Shenandoah, Pa, burned
and ribs fractured; l.. D. Blue, Ayers
vile, badly scalded; John Brsckhill,
Ayersville, cut. bru sed and scalded: John
Brant, Fontana, Kan, scalded; w. II.
Brudenbaugh, Brumberg. o., badly
scalded; f. Daily, Trey, N. Y, scalded;
William Grinsley, Shawnee, o., brakeman,
badly scalded, will probably die; Aaron
Dickson, Defiance County, Ohio, terribly
scalded, will probably die; Jacob Daz,
brakeman, badly jammed and severely in.
jured in the head. Twenty others re
ceiyed injuries more or less severe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

James L. Babcock, of Ann Harbor,
Mich, will meet with smiling encourage
ment from mothers with marriageable
daughters, for by the death of his uncle
he inherits $50, 600 upon condition that he
marries within five years. Luther James,
the deceased uncle, resided for many years
at Lima, Mich, and became one of the
wealthiest men in the county. He was q
bachelor. and, in fact, woman hater.
His brothers and sisters married and had
families, and the old bachelor uncle grew
to love and admire his nephew and nieces.
He finally selected James Luther Babcock
as his particular fevorite, whom, as he
grew TO manhood, the old man helped and
put him in charge of bank at Ann Arbor.
The favorite nephew prospered. He
fell in love with a beautiful girl and was
accepted. The wedding day was fixed,
but the dream of happiness was doomed to
fade into mist. The uncle opposed the
union and James Babcock broke off the
match. He is now forty-fve years old
and still unmarried, but some would say
that his uncle's viii has recompensed him
for the loss of his bride. The banker can
now marry If he pleases, and if he decl- mes
to fill the condition, the property is to be
given to the sisters, nephews and nieces,
equally. By the will, which was probated
in Ann Arbor, the two sisters and twenty
one nephews and nieces receive 5000
each, the residue going to James Luz
ther Babcock on the odd condition
named in his eccentric uncle's will.-M
7. San.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. 15.-Yester-
day was another sad day in the history Of
Jacksonville's epidemic, the general gloom
being made intense by grief at the loss Of
two of the noblest OF Florida's native cit
izens-Louis 1. Fleming, whose son and
namesake was laid to rest only three days
ago. and the Hon. Henry A. Leule, cashier
OF the Bank Of the State of Florida, e--
Treasurer of State, and lately the heroic
and indefstigable chairman of the COM
mittee on sanitation of the citizens asso-
citation. No man stood higher in Florida
as q man and a lawyer than Louis L
Fleming. He was the elder brother of the
Democratic candidate for Governor. Hon.
II. A. Len!e was one of the most active and
public spirited citizens, a near relative of
Mr.. Fleming, man devoted to principle
and of sterling integrity. Both dind Of
yellow fever near the same hour.