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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
UNION PIcK-UPs.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
UNION, Jan. 24.-Geo. Jesse is
quite sick of pneumonia.
Yeaman Byrns came near sever
ing one of his feet with an ak last
week.
G.. S. Maddox is feeding a bunch
of aged mules; also a lot of yearling
mules.
J. T. Byrns has commenced
butchering again. He bought OF
T. w. Atkins & Son one COW at
$24 and one heifer at $13.
Misses Rose and Carrie Hite and
Matte Frost, of Mexico, visited
Miss Anna Brown last week.
Distemper is raging among the
horse stock around here, although
none have died that we have heard
of.
Robt. McGee's school here closes
next week.
One of the most enjoyable affairs
we eve had the pleasure of attend.
ing was a party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Renie at their home
near here on Jan. 18th. There
were about sixteen couples present
and dancing was INDUCED in until a
late hour. 1t was a genuine old
fashioned country dance where
everybody present enjoyed them
selves. About eleven O'Clock the
crowd was treated to an elegant
spread. The Renie boys, Ed,
VIII and Gus, furnished splendid
music. WHO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
P. T. Barnum,s own Gift.

Mr.. P. 7. Barnum, the famous
Snowman, from the fact that his
great story, my Plucky Boy
Tom," has proved such an immense
success in the New York Family
Story Paper, has determined to
present to all subscribers of that
paper, while his story lasts, a beau
tiful souvenir in the shape of a
Portfolio. This Portfolio contains
illustrations of all the wildanimals
that will appear in his show the
coming season. The New York
Family Story Paper for four months
and "Barnuin's Poftfolio,n as this
beautiful souvenir is called, will be
sent to any address for the small
sum of s1.00, the regular price Of
the paper. This is certainly an
opportunity which our readers
should take advantage of. Address
Munro's Publishing House, "a and
rs Vandewater Street, New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
MUSINGS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBuRG, Jan. 25.-Uncle
Charlie Clark is confined to his bee
now, very, very feeble.
Mrs. DR.. Basket, of Mexico, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. S. A. Jones,
in the burg this week.
Chess Wilburn furnishes sport
and amusement for the people here
every day or two, and sometimes
twice each day, with his livery
teams. Without the ring of fire
bells they shoot out from some un.
seen corner, whip around corners
and Tower the heads of the people
they meets. Sometimes the driver
attends them part of the way, and
sometimes he only gives them a
start, that is all they need.
A lot of the young folks attended
the social at Mr.. Robert Sallee's,
~
south of Benton, Tuesday night.
Messrs. Wilbur, Stone, Copeland
Torreyson and Hammons, and
Misses Henson Jones, Douglass and
Overbagh.
Thos. Elder and family vacate
the house they occupy this week,
and Mr.. Ed. French and family
will move ipto it, in order that Mr..
JEFF. Cunningham may take posses.
sion.
Bud. Martin is on the sick list.
Mr.. G. T. Martin has just sold 8
lot of fine calves to a Mr. Hager'
man, bringing $40 each.
Our debate decided in favor o.
local option, but we think one o.
the judges, an impregeable ole
"bach," was SO absorbed in his "1s
year old girl" he really a not re.
sponsible for his vote. Med.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Glandon-GihhS.

Joseph A. Glandon and Miss
Mary A. Gibbs were married al
noon Wednesday, leaving over The
G. & A. for the East. The wed
ding was private. The LEDGER,
joining host of warm friends, ex.
tends congratulations Miss MAY
is one of Mexico's most lovea.
BILE young ladies, with a large
circle Of friends and admired
by all who know her. "Joe" is
well known to most of our readers
having been secretary and treasurer
of the Fair Association, secretary
of the B. & L., etc. He now holds
a most important position with the
Express Company, by which he il
held in high esteem, enjoying such
confidence as is placed in very few
young men. Few couple will star
in life with a brighter future Oh
more pleasant surroundings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Died.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
VANDALIA, Jan. 24.-Died, in
the city this a. m at the advanced
age of IS years, Tommy Graffort,
an old landmark and pioneer. De-
ceased was born February IA, 1903,
in the District of Columbia; was
reared and schooled in the State Of
Virginia; moved to Bourbon Co.,
Kentucky, in 1926, where, in 1890,
he married Mary A.Smith. In 1885
he migrated to..Pike county, Mo-,
where, through good common sense,
he amassed quite a large estate:
investing principally in the raw
prairie lands adjoining this city:
on which he settled in 1857. His
amiable wife died in 1861, leaving
ten surviving children, of whom
there were two pairs oftwins, and
six are now living. Uncle Tommy
has long been a consistent member
of the Presbyterian church and
departed life reyered and honored
by all who knew him. His re.
mains will be inferred at the GENE.
terry here tomorrow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The Audrain County Board OF
the Baptist Missionary Associa-
ton met at 10 a. M, Monday at the
Promenade Street Baptist church.
&c. H. Hardin is president, At 3
O'Clock this afternoon the State
Board of the General Association
met at the same church. Among
those present from a distance are
Revs. Reed, Vandalia; Pope Yea
man, Columbia; James, Kansas
City; Brown, secretary, Butler;
Hunt, Clinton; Brown, Fulton;
Armstrong, Westport; Hyde,
Lexington and Mr.. Mcdaniel, OF
Miami.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
CIRCUIT COURT.
Proceedings of the Court to Date
The officers and Juries.

oheers-E. Nj. Hughes, judge:
w. S. Mosby, prosecuting attorney;
]. w. Atchison, sheriff; Ben. G.
Johnson, circuit clerk.
Grand Jury-Joseph Coons, w.
w. Settle, Thomas Board, y. l,
Hit, w. T. Lott, B. F. Dobyns, E
I. Smith, Logan Mundy, John J,
Steele, James Rainey, S. C. Hill
j. M. billiard.
Petit Jury. T. Davis, R. A
Potts, VIM. c. Barley, C. w,
Givens, R. T. Byers, S. L. McCord,
II. 7. Brown, T. B. Hendrix, A. B.
Landrum, Geo. Edwards, James
F. Poor, Peter Bosard, S. NJ. Lee,
Cliff Black, John L. Ware, J. T,
Saunders, C. V. Mansfield, J. E,
Eller, John II. Conner, J. J. Will
liams, J. T. Elzea, w. B. Level.
Ign, D. W. Harrington, ]. F. Viii.
liams.
The proceedings of the court to.
day were as follows:
NJ. M. Scott VS. John M. Gordon
ct al, continued generally.
J. w. Lannius VS. S. D. Whaley
ct al, continued generally.
Hamilton Brown Shoe Company
VS. M. L. Barker, continued gener.
ally.
H. Fl. Fife VS.. Emil Reudy, ap-
peal dismissed.
J. NJ. Beshears VS.. C. & A. rail
road, dismissed at defendants costs.
w. A. Edmonston VS.. Western
Union Telegraph Company No. 2.
continued generally.
Thomas Crum, ct al, VS.. w. S
Hathaway, ct al, tried by court.
Pond Engineering Company VS.
Mexico Water-works Company.
tried by court.
Grand Jury report-Indictmen
against VIM. Gay and Sam Britt
First, petty larceny; second, jai.
breaking.
Final citizens papers granted
Richard Fryer, of Vandalia.
Mrs. L. K. Dudgeon sworn courI
reporter for Jan. term, 1888.
Jno. J. Steele appointed foreman
OF grand jury.
Geo. Nicholson VS.. Woolwine &
Greene; judgment for plaintiff fol
s159.9o.
Sarah E. Creson VS.. City Of Mo
berly; judgment for plaintiff fol
81, 200.
Matthew Fountain VS.. D. T. Lit
trell ct al; continued.
Matthew Fountain VS.. d. T. Lit
trell ct al; continued.
G. F. Brown ct al. vs.A.V. Shocl
ct al; continued.
B. r. Cauthorn, Elk. est. DAME.
Corker, VS.. Almyra S. Chase ct al.
continued.
S. G. Barker VS.. Jno. w. Spots
wood; tried by court, no decision
rendered.
Grand jury discharged.
E. D. Ireland VS.. Calvin Moore
tried by court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Ode1-Utterback

The marriage in Vandalia last
week of Mr.. VIM. A. Odell and
Miss lola G. Utterback was the
social event of the season in that
town. The ceremony was perform.
ed at the home of the BRIDES par.
ents by Rev. J. Reid, of the Bap-
fist church. Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Odell left
over the C. & A. for Marshall
where they were given a reception
by the groom's parents. From
that place they left for the West or
a wedding tour OF a fortnight. The
Vandalia Leader, speaking of Che
high standing of the couple, says:
"The groom has been acting in the
capacity of night operator for the
C. & A. railroad at this point fol
the past nine mouths, and bears q
good reputation for honesty and
integrity, while the bride is the
daughter of Geo. II. Utterback, ant
held a high position in social circles
of this city,"
DIR. Maurice Pearson, formerly O
this city, and Miss Susie Emmer
son were the attendants. The LED.
GER extends congratulations ane
good wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Notioe to Road oyerseers.

The. road overseers of Prairie,
Linn, Loutre and Cuivre townships
are requested to meet with the
County Court for settlement on
Tuesyap, February 7; and those OF
Salt River, North and South Will
son and Sailing township on We'd
nesday, February s. This will
give all more time and less con-
fusion. It
BY REQUEST OF Co. Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Can't Make Anything Like It.

Ihaye been p~racticing medicine
for twenty years, and have never
able to put up a vegetable COM
pound that would, like Simmons
Liver Regulator, promptly and
effectively move the liver to action
and at the same time aid Gnstead
of weakening) the digestive and
assimilative powers of the system,
No other remedy within my
knowledge can fill its place.
L. NJ. HINTON, NJ. D.,
Washington, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
naas1as-Iohnson.

Hinman, ESD. brother-in law of
the bride, centralia, Mo-. by Rev.
N. q, Johnston, Mr.. John w.
Reagles and Miss Ida Johnson.
Mr.. Heagles IL one of our most
entarprising farmers and atockmen.
Twenty-Five or thirty Of the elite Of
c~entralia gathered at the wedding
feast, among them Mr.. and Mrs.
Ham, grandparents Of the bride,
who have enjoyed flfty-seven years
of married life; Mrs. John Davis
and daughter, of Monroe, MI. and
Mrs. G. 4. Clark, Of Mexico, and
father, brothers and sisters of the
groom. The hours we're much
shortened by q fine serenade from
the centralia brass band, music
and we'll rendered recitations. On
Thursday evening a reception was
given Mr., and Mrs. BeagIes at the
home of the groom's father, which
was largely attended, the List Of the
guests having already Appeared in
the LEDGER.
The presents were as folews:
Hand.painted mirror, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gregory.
Silver syrup stand, Mr.. and Mrs.
Schroeder.
Pair of handsome vases, Mr. and
Mrs. Threlkeld.
Pair dresser scarfs, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark.
Carving set, Mr.. and Mrs. Hope.
Pair handsome towels, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barron.
Hand-painted apron, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bogue.
Pair toilet mats, Miss Nellie
Owens.
Silver cream spoon, J. B. Owens.
Cut-glass tea set, Miss Grace
Human.
Pair handsome towels, Mrs.
Rombough.
Patchwork quilt, Grandma Davis,
of Monroe, aged II years.
Patchwork quilt, G Grandma Ham
of Centralia, aged Is years.
Handsome towels, Miss Eta
Rombough.
Pair plush picture frames, Miss
Mary Downing.
Hand-painted toilet bottles, Mr..
and Mrs. Gregory.
Pair of toilet bottles, Miss Nora
Wyatt.
Pair of gold cuff buttons, Mr..
and Mrs. Schroeder.
Table linen and napkins, Mrs.
Human.
Elegant rocker, Mr.. Human.
China tea set, mother of bride.
Pair of Smyrna rugs, brothers of
bride.
Elegant hanging lamp, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. G. Ragsdale.
Range stove, father of groom.
Handsome table linen, Mrs. At
kinson.
Elegant bed and bedding, mother
of groom.
Silver pickle castor, Miss Minnie
Beagles.
Dozen silver knives and forks,
Monroe Beagles.
Dozen linen napkins, Miss Lizzie
Towers.
Elegant berry bowl, Chas. Hays,
colored.
Elegant stand lamp, Noah Bea-
giles.
Willow rocker, Frank Beagles.
Plush sofa, brothers of the groom.
Cake and bread box, Mrs. N. S.
Johnston.
Box of excellent cigars, Renfro
Gibbs. .
Elegant clock, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
Davis, of Monroe county.
Hand-painted plush sofa pillow,
Clarence and Bessie Davis.
Glass pitcher, Willie, Clarence
and Joe Atkinson.
Waiter, Johnnie and Floy John
ston.
These, with good wishes from
many friends, accompany Mr..
Beagles and his bride on the
threshold Unmarried life. x * 4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The trustees OF the Liberty st.
M. E. Church are having galvan.
lied tops put on the fues of the
church in order to increase the
draft. The services will be held
hereafter in the audience room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

J. M. Hudson, a prominent cut
lery travelling salesman, con-
templates a removal to Mexico. His
present home is in Wentzville. MI.
Hudson represents the Jordon Cut
lery Co., st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Hoote and shoes.

Go to Fl. H. Green, boot and
shoemaker, work done neat and
cheap on short notice, shop over
Peases old stand, opposite post
Office, Mex ice, Mo. d 137 -6t-4-4s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Charley Weimer, of Carrollton'
H., is in Mexico on a visit to MS
brother. Urban Weimer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The case of George Adams, the
survivor of the Thompson railroad
accident of June last, against the
Wabash railroad for $780, 600 DAM
ages, set for to-day, will not come
up until tomorrow or Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

E. L. Tanner, who was arrested
in this city several days ago for
selling liquor without a license in
Monroe City, has been fined 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

LUMBER FOR SALE have some
good oak lumber for sale, ten miles
north of Mexico on Salt River.
Price from $1.25 a hundred, down.
37-4t ]. E. WEMMER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

W. 0. Wilkerson, who lives near
Worcester, was kicked by a horse
Tuesday morning. His injuries
are quite severe though not eonsid-
cred dangerous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Col. James Smith, formerly of
Mexico, who killed a man in Kan
sas City a few days since, has been
put under $4,000 bond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
The Windsor Folding Bed.


The ladies of Audrain and sur
rounding counties are cordially in
vited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed,
which has no equal for easy work
ing and elegance, at exceedingly
low prices. The Windsor is the
best folding bed made.
J.. NJ. MENEFEE, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The remains of Thomas Smith,
who died in st. Louis, had scarce
been laid away when the death OF
his former partner in business, w.
II. Woodward, was announced.
Widely separated for years they
pass from this life within the same
yaek
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

T. M. Dowell has bought w. 0.
Johnson's interest in the meat
market formerly belonging to John
eson Il Dowell. Taylor will now
run the business himself. He is a
clever young man and will treat his
customers right. Read his adj. and
ave him a call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The funeral of Thos. Smith
of st. Louis, whose death has been
noted in this paper, occurred from
the Promenade street Baptist
church Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Hulett, Gem
@tralia, gave a very enjoyable leap
year party ON last Friday evening
at their home in that town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Beach & Bowers are formerly Of
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose Il Vests
and late of Hi Henry's minstrels.
At Opera House january 81. Adj
mission IS. 35 and 90 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The Supreme Court has refused
to interfere in the Maxwell murder
case and Hugh NJ. Brooks will like
ly hang.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Extraordinary

We take pleasure in announcing the faet that
we have placed before the people the largest
and handsomest line of ovERcoATs in all
sizes and qualities ever brought to this market.
Our SUITS for dress and business are eaually
as fine and durable. We certainly offer the
best Inducements in boys and children's wear.
When we say we can save you money by
buying your CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NIsH1NG GOODS we mean 1t, for we know we
do so every day. We are at all times glad to
see you. Should you need anything, and we
believe you will, we can certainly suit you in
style, quality and, above all, low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The horse breeders of several
North Missouri counties, including
Rails, Shelby, Marion and Monroe
will hold 4 meeting in Monroe City
on the second of next month 70 pre-
pare for the State Trotting Associ-
ton which meets In Mexico next
August
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

G. Kabrich & Co. will not be un-
dersold, but will sell you goods at
your own price to make room for
their spring stock. DIT 40-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H
Steppleman, a son; to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lon Smith, twin daughters; to Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Bennett, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

On the first Tuesday in the
month Mrs. r. B. Duncan, Mrs
MATHS and Mrs. ]. f. Llewellyn
will receive at the residence of the
latter from 2 to s. p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Two new lunch houses are to be
opened near the Union Depot, one
just south, the other adjoining Be
dell's billiard hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Frank Hiner has been appointed
a notary public by Governor More
house. He is in the law office oil
Geo. Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Bud Carson, formerly of this
city, was married on December 81
to Miss Addie Bowlin, of Orting,
Washington Territory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Don't fail to see ad. of Wilder &
Pearson, of Laddonia, in the week
ly LEDGER. This firm is one of the
best in the. county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

VIM. Armstrong, of Perry, was
in Mexico Tuesday and says We are
sure to get the new railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Read r.. ". Mcolelland's nd. In
the LEDGER. He is paying the
highest price for mules and will
take good care Of stock Il you want
them fed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The Mexico Machine d Music
Co., have just received a large
number of French harps and sewing
machines, now is the time to
purchase. dat Al II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

hev. T. j. Wheat Is still with the
pastor OF the Liberty Street NJ. 3
1aurch. He will preach tonight
: to-norrow night. His subject
hight will be, 1.-THE gospel Of
Int, its adaptation to all times
~ Places Tomorrow night,
sne JOY of the Christian religion
s:9ssnded for the people of this
1ssae snd Is permanent in its ma.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Ferdinand Hilderbrand, of Ben
ton City, made us a pleasant cal
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Ira B. Holt and j. I. Noel, tive
prominent Martinsburgers, attend
ed the funeral of Thomas Smith
here Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

G. Kabrich 4 Co. are now sell
ling winter goods for less than cost,
in order to make room for spring
goods. DIT 4Q3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The case of Mrs. Creson against
the city of Moberly for damages in
the sum of s., 0oo, tried at this term
OF the Audrain Circuit Court in this
city, resulted in a verdict Of 81 200
for plaintiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Frank Fry, a nephew of J. c, Y.
Baskin, is very sick of pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

w. Fl. Barton, 7. 7. Tulley and
4. A. Field compose the commit
TED on county organization of the
Union Labor Party. As mentioned
In the LEDGER heretofore, Gen.
BENZ. w. Goodhue will deliver a
lecture at the opefa House Sunday
afternoon, February 5, and an adj
dress Monday, the 9th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

See ]. w. Patton's ad. in the
weekly LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Mrs. James Button is still
seriously i'll,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Death again sent his messenger
to the family of DR.. III. A. Grier,
Of Thompson, on the 18th inst,
taking from him his 15-month old
son, Baxter Clay, to join the
mother, whose death we noticed
3 few days ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The Baptist State Board of Mis-
slons, which was in session in this
caty Monday, adjourned at mid
night, the business transacted being
q = routine order. $4,000 were
appropriated for mission work. at
liso N the evening Rev. ]. G.
armstrong, Of Westport; preached
na'very large congregation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Sam C. Baskin is able to be out
after a few days illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26
Letter Last.
MEXICO. Mo-. Ian. Is. IL
Warning.

Warning.
All persons are warned against
trading for a check for s120, drawn
by the Brown Tobacco Co., of
Montgomery City, in favor of the
undersigned, dated Dec. 90, 1886,
said check having been lost. Pay
ment has been stopped on the same.
law A. K. YANcEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Mrs. Lewis Hord is the guest OF
Sweet Springs relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

Do not shoot quails, pheasants
or prairie chickens after Feb. /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

The Chow-choW club meets with
Miss Linnie Steele Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

A fine quality of fire clay has
been struck on upper Flat Rock by
the Salamander Stove-lining Com
pany. A shaft forty feet in depth,
8 feet square, has been sunk
and mining operations will COM
mence at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

/ am authorized to pay 500 to
any one falling to find relief from
coughs and colds by the use of Co
HosH AND TAR. For adults and es-
pecialIy children, 1t Is unsurpassed.
36-13t. j. +. LLEwELLYE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-01-26

r. w. McClelland returned from
st. Louis last night.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-09

much an Improvement over the old kind
as the drawing coach is over the emf
grant car. The Humane society could
not have designed a more satisfactory
convenience for the brute creation, and
with this new idea TO begin, the accom-
mediation of travelling stock will rapidly
advance 10 the comfortable stage. Cattle
and horses have always suffered fortunes
in box cars, and | think every humane
man will rejoice TO zee endeavors made
TO assist their condition on a journey.
These cars are modelled after the ordinary
open box concern so as TO give plenty OF
air. The floor is heavy and slanting, SO
as to afford a drain. On top of the car
is 4 tank, to which a pipe on either side
connects. These run into four iron
troughs, from which the animals can
drink fresh water at every stop, supplied
from the tanks. by turning a crank the
tsoughs are turned and the old water
thrown out. Above the animals heads
are two hay racks with sliding wooden
crates, which open and shut at the will
Of the operator on top Of the ear. These
are great improvements for feeding and
watering the stock, and it only remains
for some genius to get the same number
OF cattle into the present car as is the
custom and still give them room TO lie
down.-A Stockman in Globe Democrat.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-09
Care OF Neglected Children.

One Of the most original and courage
ON attempts 10 relieve the afflicted was
made by Mrs. Cornelius Du Bots a num-
Der Of years ago, in taking twenty chill
dren, pronounced blind, from Rlndalls
Island. They were put in a comfortable
house, well cared for and the best medical
attention secured. In less than n year
seventeen Of the twenty had their eye
sight restored. 1t WAS not disease, but
neglect, that had deprived them Of it.
Imagine the Joy of these poor little souls
that had been taught they must grope
through life rs in one long night. The
light from seventeen pair Of grateful
eyes-what Z halo Tor the head Of a good
angel!
The next experiment will, to ears
polite, seem q more daring one. There
was at that time a belief prevalent that
the itch was not only contagious, but
an incurable disease, Il when Mrs. Du
Bots sent for twenty children who were
suffering from it, Randap's Island drew
a breath Of relief. and society in which
the brave woman was n leader buried its
face in n perfuned handkerchief, The
children were exceptionally depraved,
and in a state too disgusting to DO de-
scribed. Care and cleanliness took the
place OF fire and sword, the Gospel prac.
tically applied did the rest, and twenty
healthy, happy aud well behaved chill
dren grew up to call their benefactress
blessed. New York Press Every Day
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