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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

A New YORK convict has contrl-
buted $40 to the Republican CAM
paign fund. If the penitentiaries
do their duty, no doubt the robber
tariff will have a show.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01
The musical entertainment an

The musical entertainment and
oyster supper at the residence of
w. j. Rixey, $50 South Jefferson
street, Friday was an elegant
affair. The attendance was very
large and goodly sum was netted
for the benefit of the Promenade
Street Baptist Church.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

WATCH the Republicans as the
election draws nigh. They have
published anonymous circulars
about Francis, and we have caught
them forging lying letters on Nor
far
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

THE Republicans of Indiana
propose to raise the corruption
fund from 50 to SIS per voter, and
special agents are now in pursuit of
the floating voters.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

THE New York convict who gave
800 to the Republican campaign
fund is a loyal man, but he would
like to have the stars without the
stripes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

A great many persons who have
found no relief from other treat
ment have been cured of rheuma-
tism by Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
g. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

Poor old Republicans. They
forge letters saying that Dick Nor
toms daddy stole sheep. Why did
they not make Dick the thief while
they were about it?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

J. w. Weaver, of Molino, made
us a pleasant call this week. He
says it is all o mistake about the
Wheel going into politics, and that
the Democrats will all vote the
ticket,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

THE Public School Circular is the
name of a very neat publication
that comes to this office from Cen
tral1a. Prof. J. Kelly Pool is the
publisher.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

The Anti-Horse Thief Associa.
ton should show the public what
1t is here for. There never was so
much work for it to look after.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

THE voters are evidently looking
into the Water-works proposition
very closely and will be prepared
to vote intelligently.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01
iDressmakpT.

Cutting and making done in the
latest style for ladies end children.
MRS. BALLEw,
West Side Square, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

A HIGH tariff is necessary to
nothing but the Republican cam
paign corruption fund.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

When you desire pleasant ply.
sie, try st. Patrick's Pills. For
sale by G. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

COLE COUNTY will make great
mistake if it does not send Hon.
Ed. Silver to the Legislature.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

THE saw-maker who sells his
saws cheaper to foreigners than to
Americans shall gnaw file.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

THE Crows are going to fight the
Sioux. If there must be an Indian
fight, that's the kind to have.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

LAWYER LoRING, of St. Louis,
says: "Of u thousand marriages,
900 turn out well. The remaining
hundred are misfits.'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

FORGERY is nothing new for the
q. 0. D. or its whackers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-11-01

Ny trousers are for sale cheaper
than song. Sam Evilns. 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
-HEzvr-Rz1ys IN SEVERAL STATES

Philadelphia. Dec Il (spccial-1he heavy and In
rain which began early this morning and has
continued all day washed out the CohOcksnk sewer
this afternoon and caused the death of one man by
drowning. The trains on the North Pennsylvania
Railroad all blocked, as are the passenger cars on
the Second and Third Street Railway.
Canajoharie, N y, Dec 1.-THE heavy rains have
broken up the ice in the creeks and the MohaTk
River and the Mohawk fats are under water The
fee alarmed.
Hartford, Conn., Dec. 17.-Rain has fallen steadily
all day and the river IS rising about two and one-haf
inches an hour The ice IS rapidly breaking up The
New York boat, which had discontinued her trips be-
yOnd the mouth of the river will try to come up IN
the morning.
New.Haven. Dec. Il CspeciaD.-There has been
tremendous rainfall in this State in the last twenty
four hours. In Waterbury the fall amounts TO 203
inches All down the Naugatuck the river Is over
flowing its banks, and the water has run into the
cellar of Osborne a. Cheeseman's factory putting out
the engine fires A gang of men have been stationed
around the building prevent, If possible, tho inun
dation of the walls The cellar Of Cornell Sheltons
factory at Shelton is also full Of water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
GOOD REASON WHY THE MONEY WAS NOT
cTOT I'm

Pitssburg, Dec. II Specialize l. Magee, who re
turned from New-York, speaking Of a telegram from
Indianapolis alleging that 100000 subscribed through
the Influence Of Mr. Magee and the Young Mems Tariff
Club I'm the Presidential canvass, for use in Marion
County, Ind. had been stolen. said: " As
far as | am concerned I can mOEt emphaiicaly pro
nounoe It a fake fer the very excellent reason That no
such sum as 100000 was sent ont Of Pittsburg for
use in General Iarrisons district any part Of In
diana The money subscribed in PittsburC was turned
over TO the National Committee 10 be used Just where
lt would do the most good. All that went through
my hands to Indiana, which not great deal. was
turned over TO General Mchcner General Harrison S
right hand man. who visited me during the canvass
gave him a personal check and ,old ,im as had
10 take care Of the Allegheny County campaign IT
would be better for him to make the H0Osier Slate
collections himself. National and state committees
do not transact business SO carlessy TO make II
probable that $4,000 could be gotten with and
nothing said about it," several members of the
Tariff Club were spoken TO and they all denied th"t Inc
club he'd raised $4,000 for the campaign In Indiana
indianapolis, Dec. Il (specan.-Tho story pub
lshed in "The indianapolis Sentinel that two Re
publcans who we're sent by Chairman Huston 10
Pttsburg to get 100000 raised by Chris Magee for
use In Indiana had embezzlc1 the money, was con
tradicted by all who In position 10 have trust
worthy knowledge Of the matter. william Wallace
treasurer OF the State Committee, said to-day that the
story was wholly false. Attorney General Michener.
the only Indiana politician who + known 10 have
made a trip 10 PttsbLrg within a short time Of the
eec ton, said the story was tissue OF falsehOOd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
BOLD ROBBERY IN BRoADwAY BANK

young man with bland counenance and silver.
trimmed specscles created stir at the Chatham National
Bank yesterday afternoon by knocking down a who
was depostng money and running OF with handful
money The assaulted Howard Emerson lawyer,
Of No 2o0 Broadway. and he Just about make a
deposit of the money when 10 snatchci from his
hand The young man had followed Mr.. Emerson into
the bank and he lost tine in getting again. and
then UP Broadway. The lawyer quickly recovered
himself and gave chase and he Joined In the pursuit.
by Detective Nugent and Patrolman Lake. OF the First
Police Precinct, who oysrhaulcd the thief IN Fuonst
The money found In his pocket, and he locked
up at the Old Slip police station. He sad he
eighteen years old and plumber and gave his name
James Kelly, although he afterward admitted that this
was his real name He said he lived in Phsdcl
phia, and out OF work. lie tried 20 frshien his
pursuers by displaying o knife. but made resistance
vhsp captured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
SHOT DOWN FROM AMBUSH
SEVERAL WHITE MEN KILLED BY VENICE
Full NEGROES IN MISSISSIPPI
OTHER WHITES MoRTALLY woUNDED-CoS
FLICTING ACCOUNTS OF THE CAUsE-sTArEI

OTHER WHITES MoRTALLY woUNDED-CoN'
FLICTING ACCOUNTS OF THE cAUsE-sTATEI
TROOPS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE.
New-Orlcans, Dec ia dispatch to I" The Pioa-
yuneS from West Point, Miss says News reacheo
here this morning of horrible tragedy enacted last
night at the quiet little village of WahaaK, MISS
forty miles south OF this city, the Mobile and ONO
Railroad, in which affair four white men were kiled
outright and eight were wounded, three moraliy, by
volley OF lead. from a desperate mob of negroes
The only particulars TO be had as follows:
Some two months ago a white farmer, living few
miles from the almost desoate village, lost his gin
house. together with eight ten bales of cotton, by
a fire. which was evidently the work Of incendiary
Suspicion at directed to one or two negroes
living in the vicinity, with whom the farmer had had
some trouble. The officers. in the meantime. had
been searching for evidence against the negroes At
late hour last night sufficient evidence having been
secured, one Of the negroes was approached by an
officer who demanded that he surrender The negro
became furious and brutaly assaulted the ohcer aier
which he made his escape. This terrible outrage on
an officer of the law aroused the Indignation of tbs
few white citizens the neghborhood, who organized
themselves to capture the scoundrel The woods In
the vicinity secured. but without success. Not
trace Of him could be found, and It decided by
the posse TO act in body and surround the negros
premises
They had proceeded only few miles in the drec-
a deadly volley. Fifty we'll armed negroes composed
the mob. After every white had fallen 10 the
ground the negroes dispersed. The horrorstrfcken
people have telegraphed for aid West Point will fur
nlsh more help the necess5y advices can be
had.'
A dispatch to The Picayupc- from Macon, Miss,
says: The people here are excited over the Killing
Of Henry Maury. Cobb and Vaughn, three prominent
white in Kempcr County, by negroes, and the
woundng Of other whites, among the number Tom
Nicholson, who shot in the body and had an arm
broken. No negroes were killed or wounded twenty
young men of this city have TO the scene of the
trouble, OF them being recently of the North The
negroes are said TO be we'll armed and assembled
en- masse and seem determined fight It out Various
rumOrs exist. It is said that SIX white men were
killed and many wounded and that the trouble
originated in two negro men whipping white boy.
W 3. Hare, of NoXubee County, near the kemper
line also killed II IS feared there will be bloody
work tonight as the negroes concentrating.
Nearly every town in East Mississippi Is sending aid
TO the whites The of the killing is about seven
miles from Wahalal-'
Meridian, Miss, Dec. 17.-Reports from the scene
OF the riot are conflicting 1t IS now stated that no
negroes killed, but that twelve white men lost
their lives. special train left here at p M, bear
ing troops for the scene of the trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
COOL PAIR OF MISSISSIPPI rRA1y ROBBERS

Memphis, Tenn, Dec 17.-Oficiafs OF the Southern
Express Company say their loss by the train robbery
on Saturday night Duck Hill, Miss Will not ex-
coed $1,000. The train which followed had
S139 600 in the express car. The robbers were
evidently provided with horses at the place where they
stopped the ran and as all the telegraph wires were
down owing TO a which was prevailing, they
had full eight hours the start Of the pursuing parties
There were only two men engaged In the robbery.
The who shot Hughes was armed with two large
sized revolvcrs AftcF he had emped one at Hughes
and the conductor he coolly replaced 1t in his holster
and began firing the other When Hughes shot at him
the engineer fed leaving him alone as target, but
he boldly stood his ground until his companion had
red the express safe of all IFS valuabes. when they
walked off together into the swamp. They were pro-
vided With large sack and no doubt were greatly
dsa ppOnted at the small amount they secured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
FOR TAXING CARE or HER AGED PARENTS
MISS ALEX ANDERs $780, 900 SUIT AGAINST HER
BRoTHERs ESTATE UP ON APPEAL

MISS ALEX ANDER's $780, 900 SUIT AGAINST HER
BRoTHERs ESTATE UP on APPEAL
Chicago Dec II (speciaI.-The Alexander " aldron
romance revived in Judge Cliiford's court This
morning. when Miss serotia Alcxander's $4,000
claim against the estate of her brother, Z. S Alex
andcr, came up appeal from the Probate
Court. f. 5. Alexander came from Brattleboro, VT,
many years ago, and engaged in the paint business
amassing a fortune OF 81 100000 lie died two
years ago without children, and left his estate TO
his widow, Mrs. phine Alexander, who lived In
quiet elegance in a large marble house In Michigan
ave, near 1wcnticth-st.
To his octogenaran mother and father, Mr. Alex
ander, the paint manufacturer, beQueathed nothing
and friends of the family were somewhat scsndalzed
serotia Alexander Of Bratteboro his spnster sister,
went before Judge Knickerbocker and put In bill
for $50 600 for services I'm caring for the aged couple
for twenty years. Miss Alexander asserted that her
brother made a verbal contract with her 10 pay her
II 900 per year for taking care Of the couple, who
have been invalid and niirm for many years, and
that he had given her only few hundred dollars
but on his way to Brattlcboro to settle the ac
cumulated BILL with interest. when he suddenly died
80 800, and she appealed 10 the Circuit Court. Inc
matter came up this morning, but went over, owiis
TO engagement of counsel
After Mr. AleXander's death his widow married h.
H. Waldron. who had been married before, Dui
whose wife obtained divorce from him and sued
Mrs. Alexander for 100000 for alternating her nus
bands affections. That suit is now pending In the
Federal Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
AN INTERESTING OLD FOLIO FOUND.

City Librarian CarvalhO yesterday discovered an
engrossed copy Of the Declaration of Independence
wedged in between the walls and shelving of the IL
brary. 1t is bound I'm folio form and was signed By
Charles Carroll Of Maryland, at the time the copy
made in 1928, the only surviving signer OF the
Declaration. In addition to the autograph of Dir Car
roll were those also Of the Federal State and city
authorities of 1926. The folio appears 10 have been
presented the Common Council OF the city tw" years
later. In an address before the Common Council
I'm 1896 on the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John
Adams the Rev Dr. stephen \. Rowan suggested
that such folio be presented 10 that body Tor use
an every Fourth of July. This document accord
ngy prepared and used for several years before
It disappeared behind the shelving where Librarian
CarvahO found II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
thf. afternoon accepted the following bonds: LIS
regstered-SlO 600. 81, 900, $4,000 all at 10o 1-o
THE LAST or THE OLD DEFENDERS
JAMES CHAMBERLAIN MoRFoRD, WHO FOUGHT
THE BRITISH AT BALTIMORE DEAD
At THE AGE OF NINETY-FOUR-

THE BRITISH AT BALTIMORE, DEAD
AT THE AGE OF NINETYFoUR
Baltimore, Dec II speciaD.-James Chamberlain
Morford the last Of the veterans who deehded naiu
moro against the British in 1912, died to-day. He
was ninety four years Of age, native OF batlmore'
a wheelwrght by trade and was only nineteen When
he enlisted under Captain Henry Fowler and took
part in defending his home He was kcpuohcah
and was carried 70 the polls 10 vote for General
Harrison He leaves four married daughters, four-
teen grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and
one great great grandchld. For many years nc was
oneaged in the real estate business MT Morroru 3
death marks the extinction Of the famous Old De
fcnders Association, which for nearly half century
has been one of the best known features OF Baumoe
The association was organized In 1872 with l,2o9
members the majority Of whom Lived in Baltimore,
although a few lived in different parts OF Maryland
and as far away as York Penn. 1t was the custom
of the members to attend church in body on the
Sunday previous 10 the 18th OF september, each mem
Der wearing a cockade and piece Of Grape, the
latter out of respect 10 the memory OF the dean
comrades. on the glorious twelfth they would as
semble at the City Hail. march twice around the
battle monument and 90 TO some convenient place
out of town to eat their annual dinner. The men
marched the tune OF " The Girl Left Behind Me-
and the veteran drummer Lghtner, handled the drum
sticks until 1882 when he died. The association
dwindled rapidly away, however. Fifteen years ago
only about 100 attended the reunions. and in 1884
there only Only four Of those were able
to meet in the reunion and the association was dis
solved as the constitution provided it should be when
less than five members able were inclined to
attend.
The one remaining link that now binds the asso
ciaiun Of Old Defenders TO the living world is Mrs
Elizabeth Sands, the widow Of ono OF the band, who
for two years has been termed Old Defender by
brevet' She will be 100 years old in March Two
weeks ago Mr.. Morfor1 visited Mrs. sands and the
two aged people chatted for hours over the past
Mrs Sands said to-day that by one she had seen
the Old Defenders pass away and now that all were
gone, she would follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
LEON O. BAILEY REWARDED
CLEVELAND NAMES HIM TO SUCCEED DIS
TRICT-ATTORNEY SELLERS.
BELIEF THAT THE NOMINATION WILL BE RE-
JECTED-THE CAREER AND INCAPACI'
TIES OF THE INDIANA HELLER"

JECTED-THE CAREER AND INCAPACL
TIES OF THE INDIANA "HEELER"
Washington, Dec. II (speciaI-The nomination OF
Icon O. Bailey TO be United States DfstrctAttorney
for Indiana sent TO the Senate to-day. leading
and influential member Of the Judiciary Committee 10
which II will be referred expressed the opinion That
the nomination will be promptly rejected lie re-
CARDS the appointment not only as one eminentiy
unfit to be made,' but a personal ahront 10 inc
President elect Mr.. Bailey IS reputed TO be the
real author OF tho dollar day ne,' the cheap
coat and cheap lic,' and the militia he,'
which were industrfousy circulated by himself ana
other Democrats during the Presidential campaign,
in the hope Of defeating General Harrison Bailey
took an active as we'll as dscreditab!e, part In the
campaign and the ISLANDERS he emitted and circulated
in his attempts to injure General Harrison, as
well as his attempts to back them up by the AMI
davfts II unscrupuous and preiudlcial men, were OF
q nature to disgust decent Democrats lie is
lawyer of only the most ordinary capacity ana at
tainments and he is partisan of the most intense
bigoted and INSCRIPTIONS type. . A.,
IL IS understood that he owes bis nomination 10 tne
influence Of Senator nlrpic. That the fresidehl
should have attempted to appoint MIN, unuer Lie ii
circumstances Indicates that neither MI LieVclanus
disappont rancor has sensibly aDatcd since
the result Of the election became known 10 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
MAN.K1L11NG ELEPHANT PVT TO DEATH

Philadelphia, Dec. II (Special.-The vicious
elephant Chief which has murdered seven men within
the last three years. strangled to death yesterday
in the winter quarters Of Forepaughs menagerie, at
Lehigh-ave. and Front-st. He was forty years old
and had been in this country nine years. Chefs
takng-of effected by an ingenious method. With
much difficulty moose was slipped around his neck
the ends of the rope having been made long enough
to enable end 10 be tied to Basil and the other
to Bismarck two powerful elephants. AS Chief STOOD
waiting to meet death he was more heavily chained
Then young Adam Forepaugh gave the word Basil
and bismarck were prodded with iron hooks and the
death line began to grow taut Another signal and
the two elephants pulled with all their mighty
strength in opposite directions. Chief began TO totter
In twenty seconds he dropped 10 the ground, dead
bismarck and Basil had strangled him The body
has been sent to the University of Pennsylvania,
whore the skeleton viii be mounted and the skin
stuffed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
4 pARr1sAY LIE VAILED BY wARyER MILE

Canajoharie y. Y, Dec. IA paragraph has been
going the rounds of the Democratic papers 10 the effect
that Warner Miller was himself drinking man. while
he vas advocating High License and temperance
principles during the recent campaign. The article
also contained charges rejecting upon Mr.. MiIers
character in connection with certain liquor stores Of
Nev-York City. 4 CanaIohare man wrote TO Mr.
Miller these points. and asked for candid reply
HIS letter was answered follows:
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York. Dec. IA 1883.
Willett f. Cook
Dear Sir have yours of the 18th inst. ] have
refused to make any reply 10 the many lies circulated
regarding myself during the late campaign 10 NOT
think II wise 10 do so, but you warmly supported
my candidacy, I will comply with your request in
this case and say that the clipping you sent me was
absolutely false. do not think ! need go further.
| supported High License I'm the late campaign. be
cause ! believe It TO be the only proper method. al
nrescnf 10 reduce the evils OF Intemperance Yours.
WARNER MILLER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
ANGLO AMERICAN COMPLICATIONS.
THE sACKvILLE AFFAIR AND THE FISHERIES
DISCUSSED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

London, Dec IL In the House Of Commons to-
day, Mr.. Labouchere moved that reduction Of
81 900 be made in the salary Of the British Minister
at Washington. He then censurcd Lord salisbury
for his delay In appointing successor to Lord Sack
VILE and for his unfriendly attitude toward America
which, the speaker maintained, especially shown
In the Premlers speech at the Lord Mayors banquet.
Sir James Ferguson said he regretted the tone Of
Mr. Labouchere's remarks and that It impossible
to enter fully into the matter now, because 1t was
only within the last two days that the Government
had been placed in possession of the reasons for
Lord sackville receiving his passports. He denied
the truth Of Mr. Laboucherr's assertion that thcrc
a disposition TO snecr al America and said he
believed that the sympathy and friendship between
the two nations were too sincere TO be affected by
this Incident Of the Minister'S return No declaration
OF an intention TO delay the appointment of his
successor until the new President installed had
been made.
Sir William Vernon Earcourt pleased to hear
the last statement He urged that successor to
Lord sackville be Immediately appointed.
Mr. Macarthur asked II 1t was true that two years
ago England agreed that German influence should
be paramount Samoa Other speakers followed
Sir James Ferguson said 1t satisfactory to
know that during the last fishing season there had
been no dispute between Canadians and Americans.
1t inconvenent at present, he sad to lay before
the House the papers connected with the Fisheries
Conference Regarding Samoa he hoped that COM
pensaion might be made to those who had suffered
undcserved losses, but he not in a position to
deal with the future policy Of the island. The
Government for years had been pledged to neutrality
II was earnestly wished that some settlement might
be reached that would put an end 10 civil wars on
Tho island He thought II was not surprising that
Germany looked island so suitable for colonis-
ing purposes I'VE ought not 10 be jealous OF other
"aSHn Mr.. Labouchere then withdrew his motion.