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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
Gard from T.. 81. Marshall.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
Iwish to call the attention of
the public to the law concerning
county treasurers. Sec. 1892 of
the revised statutes reads as fol-
lows:
Son the Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, one thous-
and eight hundred and eighty, and
every two years thereafter, there
shall be elected by the qualified
voters of the several counties in
this State, a county treasurer, who
shall be commissioned by the
County Court of his. respective
county and shall hold his Office for
the term oftwo years, and until his
successor is elected and qualified
unless sooner removed from Office,
provided that no person shall be
elected to said Office of treasurer
more than two successive terms"
/ have been elected but once.
Mr.. J. D. Morris in his card an
%nouncing his candidacy for Office
says that democratic usage in
Audrain county has always given
an officer two terms when he does
his duty" believe it is gener.
ally conceded that / have done my
duty in all respects as an officer.
l therefore ask a second election
in accordance with the Democratic
usage referred to by Mr.. Morris.
TT RI MARSHALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
G.. G. Vest in 1891.

To the Editor OF the Ledger
MEXICO, No., April 26.-I SEE
from the LEDGER of the 25th in.
slant that Col. Green Clay has con.
sented to become a candidate fol-
State Senator from this the Ninth
Senatorial District. Col. Clay is 6
man of energy and fair ability and
doubtless, will make afaithful rep.
resentative of the people.
The State Senators elected in 81
will hold for four years, and viii
in 1891 vote for United States
Senator. At that time the term o
Senator G.. G. Vest will expire. 1
we are to judge from expression
from a certain quarter, an efor
viii be made in this county to de
feat Senator Vest, whom l regart
as one of the truest and ablest Sen
ators from the West. / think thu
people should lose no time in ask
ing Col. Clay how he stands fol
United States Senator, since, i
elected, he viii have a vote il
1891 for some one to succeed Sena
tor Vest. The people should, il
this District, keep this in mind.
A VEsr DEMOCRAT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
Help For CcnvaIescents.

A German baron is said to have
secured a place as waiter in a New
York restaurant. 1t is only natu-
raj that he should take to the fod-
derland.
No, the billy goat is not affected
by the Oleomargarine law. Though
very strong, he may be a good but
ter, nevertheless.
Proper method of putting a
rising vote at a fat mems conven-
ton: "All who are in favor Of
the motion will remain seated u
aThose who are opposed will
please RISE"
"I say, Jim, if a fellow took
suphuric acid what would you give
him" "I'd give him up"
Teacher-What is the first thing
to do in a case of drowning? Small
Boy-Run and tell the coroner.
1t would no doubt shock many
an actress who considers herself q
astar" did she ever by accident
happen to read that word back.
ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
Card from j. ID. Norris.

10 the kdiief al the Ledger.
MExlea, Mo, April aa.-In my
card published in the city papers
/ did not intend to intimate that
Mr., Marshall was not eligible to d
reelection, / simply referred to
the usage Of the body to give the
treasurer TIVE terms, And mas
much as MIR, Marshall will have
practically held the office two
terms-for about three years and
nine months at the expiration Of
his present term-and five years
and nine months If he should hold
another term, ! thought | was
violating no usage OF the party in
announcing myself a candidate for
the office, though ] might be OPP
posed by Mr., Marshall.
The usage may have been taken
from tho law quoted by Mr.. Mar
shall in his card of the 26th in
slant, but it appears that the
spirit if not the letter of the Law
only intended that a treasurer
should hold his office four years
and not six, Certainly neither the
letter nor the spirit of the usage
gives one person the right to the
office a longer period than foui
years. This card is only intended
to explain the one / made in an.
nouneing myself, which seems te
have been Inexperienced by Mr.,
Marshall and possibly by others,
Not to be misunderstood, again
Will say, that while l recognize the
right of Mr.. Marshall under the
law to hold the office two more
years, still, under the usage of the
Democratic party, it is under ne
obligations to elect him for another
term; and in offering myself as {
candidate / violate no usage of thu
party. j. d. NORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union of st. Louis, having
learned that certain men who are
opposed to Women Suffrage have
stolen into the prohibition party,
adopted the following:
BE IL Resolued, That we, the
West End w. G. T.. U. view with
extreme distrust any man o. men
who adopted the policy of the
dram-sellers and their political
supporters, pretend to believe wo-
men unfit to use the ballot and,
be it further
Resolped, That we look on such
men as wolves in sleeps clothing
working in the interest eff the greal
enemy, alcohol; and we hereby
caution our sisters to beware o.
their advice ard devices as I'm.
worthy of trust or consideration
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
A Holiness Preacher Hurt.

CENTRALIA, Mo-, April 26.-Rev.
F. M. sumpter, a Holiness preach
er of Chillicothe, Mo-, engaged a
brother preacher to trim his hair
to-day and temporarily left his
seat. Rev. Sumpter, who Is a
large man, or resuming his chair
did not notice that his brothe,
preacher and the hand holding the
scissors resting on the back of the
char, and in sitting down the
point of the scissors penetrated his
back, passing between the ribs
clear into the cavity, causing q
serious wound, which may prove
fatal, as the hemorrhage was great.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

entrance to the grounds is at the
northwest corner-at the right is
the ladies' grand stand, on the left
are the seats for gentlemen. The
field is laid to the southeast, the
pitchers box facing the entrance.
Away off in the northeast corner of
the grounds is the club house, a
neat structure of two rooms, one
above another. Visiting clubs will
have the use of the lower room,
while upstairs the Browns will
hold forth. One thousand persons
can be accommodated on the grand
stand, on which foot rests and shell
ter are to be erected.
The uniform of the club is very
pretty. In a few days the new
suits will be here. They are OF
maroon. Across the breast in old
| gold letters is the word "Mexico,''
while stockings and belts of the
same color viii be worn. A cap Of
old gold and maroon stripes com.
pletes the uniform. The club will
retain its old name. Following is
is the regular nine engaged for the
season:
Harry Hollopeter, catcher; CLARK
Harrison, pitcher; Andy Winscott.
first; Squire Winscott, second:
Charlie Stewue, third, Ross eau.
thorn, short; Tony Buckner, left
George Kunkle, centre; Charlie
Cardwell, right.
W. A. Morris is president; Geo
FL. Kunkel, secretary; S. J. Buck
ner, treasurer, and A. j. Winseot
manager of the Mexico Base Bal
Association.
The first game will doubtless b.
played about the middle of May
with Jefferson City's crack team
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
Audrain County Hangings.


The probability ofarope stretch
ing matinee here soon after the
June term of Circuit Court suggests
a short history of the legal hang
ings that took place near this city
several years ago. Three men
were hanged, two colored and one
white. This was the only time
capital punishment was eve in
fiieted in this county. The white
man was hanged first, a few
weeks before the execution of the
colored murderers.
Walker Kilgore, a mere boy, on
the 9th day of January, 1879, shot
and killed L. Dow Willingham.
Kilgore at once gave himself up
and then began a long and tedious
trial, resulting in the death SEN
tence being passed upon the &C
cused. December 5, 1879, was
fixed as the date of the execution,
but a postponment until March 5,
1880, was secured. The hanging
took place east of the city and was
witnessed by over 5000 persons.
Kilgore died without a struggle, al
though his neck was not broken.
Jacob Muldrow and Nathan
Fawcett were hanged on the same
gallows as Kilgore a little over
month later-April 1e- Their crime
was the brutal, deliberate murder
of Octave Inflow, On the night o
Thursday, December 80. The Kill
ling of Inflow was the result of
fuss between Emma Prilley, a dis
dilute white girl and the murdered
man. Inflow slapped Emma in thu
face ON the morning of the murder
for which she said she would ge
even. She was with Inflow tina
night east of town and about II
o'clock, while they were walking
together through the woods, tn
man was shot. He died on tn
following Sunday. Emma Prilley
Joe Hicks, Jacob Muldrow ant
Nathan Fawcett were arrested TO
the murder. Hicks was cleared
Muldrow and Fawcett hanged ant
the girl sent to the ~penitentlary 70
twelve years, where she afterwart
died.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
ALap Busters
rAss cssors: win wAsh.
"a Horse Sheets
Are made up strong.
"a Horse Covers
WIN ts<p niss on
MHy Nets.
r>auA and AfrauA

Don't spoil your girls dress by
buying apoor, loosely-woven car
rage duster. 81 Lap Busters for
carriage use have the stock and
work put in them to make a first
class article. The new patterns Of
embroidery, flowers, birds, scenery,
etc, are we'll worth seeing. One
hundred different designs at prices
to suit all. For sale by all dealers.
copyrighted 1883. by VIZ. ARIES soss.1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
U CRACK CLUB,
specimens Park The Browns
Bali Grounds just South of
Hardin College.

Not in the State and lew places
West is there a base ball park TO
compare with the M just com,
pleted south of Hardin College by
the Mexico Browns Base Bali club,
an organization that three years
ago fairly won All interstate fame
by numerous victories in contests
of the diamond. That that repu-
tation will stand through the COM
ing season there is little question.
The reconstructed Browns may
feel q little proud of their spank
ing new suits, beautiful grounds,
club house and all that. but the old
ball playing spirit viii be there
and viii be well displayed. Three
and one-half acres of nicely situat-
ed grounds a couple of blocks south
of Hardin College have been fenced.
on which every needed improve
ment has been made. The main
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

The funeral of Beverly Williams
took place from the residence in
South Mexico at 10 O'Clock
Saturday, conducted by Elder
Sears. Deceased was one of the
best citizens in the county and his
loss will be severely felt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
d q. B. Macfarlane.

The bar of Mexico are giving
Judge G.. B. Macfarlane their sup
port for Judge of the Court of APP
peais at Kansas City. Judge Mac
farlane is an able lawyer, q man oil
ripe experience and no better man
could be chosen for the place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

John A. Guthrie, John Ware,
Rev. A. M. Vardeman, Rev. ]. F.
Smith and Elder J. S. Jesse went
to Laddonia Friday to attend
the Audrain Bible Institute, which
was in session at that place until
Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

At a meeting of the Knights Of
Pythias Wednesday the following
visitors were present: R. s. Crab.
tree, Adam Rodemyre, M. s.
Bush, r. T. Willis, ]. r. Holmes,
and T. B. Murdoch, Centralia; Jas.
Burnes, Slater, and G. Austin,
Detroit, Mich.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Elder James Bradley left Thurs
day for Tennessee, where he
viii canvass for the Regular Bap-
list Magazine. Elder D. E. Null
Inns will have editorial charge OF
Magazine during his absence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Please, SIR have you seen a
gentleman without a little girl2''
ssWell, and what if I have, little
one22n "My uncle John has lost
me, and / thought if you'd seen a
gentleman without a little girl you
could tell me where he was"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

j. A. Potts has planted 300
trees on either side of the Bouie-
ward from Clark Avenue to the
Fair Grounds. The fund for the
improvement of the drive is not
swelling as rapidly as it should.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Mrs. Matte Brown has purchased
the Bayless Collins property or
East Monroe Street 70, s2100. Mr.
Collins with his family, will locate
In Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

chas. D. Rodgers, OF this city,
will read a paper on "Road Lands
of Missouri at a State meeting Of
civil engineers to be held in Co.
lumbia May 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

John NJ. Daniel has one of the
best Black Squirrel colts in the
county. John says there is not a
better colt in these parts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

C. H. Fry of Hatton, was in Satur-
day and says the creamery is all
ready for work as soon as the ma
chinery arrives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Suits aggregating over $500
have been brought against the
Salamander Fire Brick and Stove
lining Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Edward J. Hambidge, a rising
young local artist, has just COM
pleted a splendid picture Of B. L.
Locke, which has been placed in
the County Clerks Office at the
Court House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Mrs. T. j. Kelso has the thanks
of the LEDGER for some fine bread.
Mrs. Kelso's bread is on sale at
Luckie 81 Hubbard's,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Several elevators ON Jefferson
Street viii be operated by water
owe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Tom Campbell has bought a
stopper that the boys can't pass
easily on the Boulevard. The
horse is said to be a troSter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

"Woman feels where man Thinks
says a writer, and an exchange
says, eyes that's what makes man
bald"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
Don't Want Anything.

From the Fayette Advertiser
The Sedalia Democrat says that
"timidity" is neither part nor par
eel of the composition of Bob
White, of the Mexico LEDGER, and
that if Bob wants an Office he is in
the habit ofspeakin' out in meetin',
And we say further that if he does
want an Office he will make the
man hustle who beats him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

J. D. McKee's many friends will
be glad to know he is able to be
out again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

w. II. White has bought the
residence of JAS. Bush, on Promen-
ade street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

No marriage license has been ap-
piled for in this county since
April Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

The new Ferris opera house is
going up rapidly and will be open
ed about the first of August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Born, to. DR.. and Mrs. r. w.
Berry, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
THE LEDGER.
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1883.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Howell, adaughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

0IinnF0n ARE YOU MoRTGAGEp
NAHsfM paying heavy rents or run
tOSVVIOOsn ing behind ? Can yop
move to new location? Excellent lands, cheap
which will increase in value several fold in FIVE
years. No other such opportunity existing. Full
particulars, free, upon application to @. III.
WARREN, General Passenger Agent, st. Paul,
Minnesota.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

Jim Robinson, formerly of this
city, has associated himself with
James Ginley, Pete Conklin and J
B.. Ginley and viii at once put q
mammofh eircns on the road
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

u SHLOHI Northern Dakota and Min
tlesota. Maps and full particulars regarding
lands, prices. etc. sent free. Address G. IT.
WARREN, General Passenger Agent, st. Paul
Minnesota.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

A. H. Biggers, of Perry, is here
He says contracts of 50 miles Of
the c., Fl. & s. have been let
Whether the line is to IN to Cen
traIia or Mexico he don't know.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03

lust look at my dress. 1t is
almost spoiled. We had one Of
those small sieve busters. They
are no good"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
ssllna swaIIoM does NOT make

One swallow does not make @
summer 2 but itmay have occurred
to you that one grasshopper makes
more than q dozen springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-03
Denunciatery.

J. II. zEILM& co, Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
s7ocK EXCHANGE OFFICERS ELECTED
THE REGULAR TICKET sUCcEssFUL-A NOVEL CIR
CuIAK ISSUED


CULAK ISSUED.
The annual election of the Stock Exchange took
place yesterday and whilo the result was not made
public there was doubt pressed OF the complete
success Of the regular ticket These were the nomnar
tions President W. l. Bull secretary, George W.
Ely treasurer D. c. Hays: chairman, James Mitchell ;
vice chairman Alexander Henriques; trustee OF the
-Gratuity Fund, S. J. Harriot members OF Governing
Committee to servo four years, A. M. Cahoono,
A. G.. Hodges, John H. Jacqueiin, James ssigman,
r. b. whittemore, John Hone, tr, W. b. Lawrence
c. X. Randall, Z. c. Homans, j. NJ Amory; to serve
three years. p W. Harding; to serve two years, H. h
Pomroy A. H. de Haven; to serve one year, W. IL NJ.
6istare, ii. X McIiarg
The only opposition was directed against o few OF
the governors but there seemed to be no special sig
niicance In IT, The ticket headed Reform Nomi-
nations For the long term, W. V. Carolin, c. q.
Peters and +. G. Renner substituted by the OPP
position for Amory G. Hodges, John H. Jacqueln and
James Selgmsn; In the two-years class, ". b. LOCK-
wood for A. III. dc Haven, and In the Oneyear class,
W. IL Glider and g. I. Peabody for W. IL NJ sistafo
and IL X. McHarg.
circular presumably issued In the interest Of the
opposition candidates some Of them, suggested the
creation of class OF registered brokers' who should
be entitled by the payment of $500 year to the priy
lcge OF having their business done by regular members
for a commission OF 1-16, instead OF 1-9 per cent
The profits that would accrue from this policy we're
carefully figured and IL urged that at once 10000
persons would act agents for the Stock Exchange and
bring II the business TO which 1t alone was entitled
II could not be learned that many brokers entertained
the hopeful estimate OF the scheme hwch the author
OF the circular made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
END OF 4 SUIT OYER 4 BURYISG-GRoUYD

The Court Of Errors and Appeals Of Newark yesterday
decided the city had right to use the old ouryng
ground property public market for any public use
About year ago Common Council ordered the bodies
be removed and the ground prepared for market pur
poses. The last intcrment made in 1914, and the
place has since been q public nuisance. The property
granted the city over century ago for public
cemetery relatives persons buried there contendng
that city had right to disturb the bodies the
ground for any other purpose except that specified In the
grant, procured Injunction from the Chancellor who
gave decision asserting the involabiy OF the tract
The Court Appeals decides that 1t never intended
By that the ground should be forever used
place burial All the judges concurred. The decision
gave great satisfaction in Newark yesterday The plot is
of business centre 1t quarter Of
block and is OF immense value. 1t is probable that
the city will sell the amory building and court house
property, and that spacious public building will be
erected the site acquired, for city and county
Offices, the courts. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
Jersey CITY.

The suit OF John Launder and James McCiosAey'
the Pavonia Ferry gatemen whose mon'niy wases
ee withhold on account Of alleged discrepancies In
their accounts to recover their wages, was tried yes
,erday. Judgment given for the plaintiffs for
s5s 81 in ono case and $50 81 in the Other
The Central Branch Irish National League, have
arranged for a reception TO Sir Thomas Esmondc'
NJ p. in Odd Fellows Hail. Hoboken next Sunday
night
In the case Of william and Magdalena Kruse, who
caused the arrest last week Of Mrs. Matilda Freeman
charging her with throwing vltrol on them, the ev
dence yesterday demonstrated that there was no vrioi
thrown, and the complainants were sent 10 snaAe
HllL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
HENRY A. DANIELS. NJ. D.,

JAMES CREERY & co.
Announce for this week the fol-
lowing Linens, marked at unusu-
ally low prices:
Huckaback Towels, $3.50, So,
$2.4O and So per dozen.
1000 dozen Table Napkins, dim
ner size. 1925 per dozen. Half
Bleached Table Damasks at Soc,
4Oc., 45c. and SOC. per yard.
Bleached Table Damasks at 5Oc.,
75c. and 81 per yard. Table
Cloths, a little soiled, i'm all sizes,
and remnants of Bleached and
unbleached Table Damasks.
Three numbers of Linen Sheet
ings, 90 inches wide, at Soc, 95c.
and $1.1O per yard. Hand Hem
stitched Linen Pillow Cases at
$1.75, $500 and 1926 per pair {;
also Bolster Cases and Sheets to
match.
Handsome BrOche Lunch Sets,
81. 3 and 81 yards long, at 1915,
S5.75 and 1918 per set.
JAMES McCREERY & CO.,
Broadway and 18th Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
BROOKLYN,

The Unity Unitarian Sundayschool has declined
invitation from tho Central Congregational Church
to join in tho parade on Anniversary Day
Aaron Brinkerhof, now Deputy City Controller,
and formerly Controller celebrated his golden wedding
yesterday. He is seventy-two years Old
An inquest in the case OF Mrs Dora Ammon, OF No.
e23 Broadway, yesterday, showed that she committed
suicide on last Thursday.
John H. Alderman, q wcllknown amateur actor,
and formerly president of the Arcadian Dramatic So
ciety, died on Saturday ct No. l62 Madisonst. He
had boon In Ill health for some time.
Mrs. Nancy N. Abeel died yesterday at No. SEQ
wilioughby- ave. at tho age Of ninety-throe
While irving grain wagon In Central-sve.. near
GDve-st, John Louf, age twenty nine, Of No. COZ
scboies at, fell of yesterday and tho wagon passed
over him, causing his death almost Instantly. Hs
wss employed by Mr. schaefer, Of No. 163 Boerumst.
The Excelsior Club Of Brooklyn has decided to In
troduce restaurant and cato service into tho club.
house. Thu Innovation upon the practice OF thirty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
HOME NE MS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. s. H. Hammond, OF Geneva,
n r. and Isaac McConIhe, Of Troy. EVERETT-Ex-
Attorney General Denis OBrien, oil WATERFOWL. NJ \.
FIFTH AvENUE-Edwin Booth, Lawrence Barrett, ex-
Governor D. Bullock, Of Georgia, and Alfred H. Sui
ioway Of New Hampshire GILSEY-John ii. Stewart,
H. S. Consul at Antwerp and Senator John Foley OF
Saratoga HoFFMAN-LieutenantCo Governor Edward f..
Jones' State Controller Edward Wempe, Labor Commits
Charles r. Peck. OF Albany, and State senator
John ]. Linson. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. o. Prince,
secretary the Democratic National Committee. WEST
MINSTEn-Atoiney- General Charles f. Tabor and Con-
gresham Charles Tracey OF Albany. and Congressman
Henry Bacon, Of Goshen, N. Y. acknowledgements
Leopold Morse of Boston, and Hamilton Harris, OF
Albany,