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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-26
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Now that a distinct democratic
movement is being made among GER
tain colored voters, the democratic
journals declare that he is gaining in
culture and gaining sufficient know
ledge to enable him to mix in affairs.
When a majority Of him votes the
democratic ticket his millennium will
have come and he can be assured of
his franchise rights. He will then
vote as free man and have his ballot
counted as though he was white. Is
that the size of it?
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THE intelligence OF the citizen, the
average intelligence, that is, is the
safeguard of popular government.
To pauperiZe labor is to reduce the la
borer below the possibility of secur-
ing such educational advantages for
his children as are necessary to main
tain, and improve upon, the present
status of average intelligence. That
is, to weaken the safe guards of the
nation. The American people cannot
afford to do this in the interests of
Mr.. Cleveland. The American idea
the greatest good to the greatest num-
Der of American citiZens-is the idea
that must obtain in this country. This
is the only idea consistent with Amer
lean dignity, with American supre-
macy, with American development.
1t is the idea of the republican party.
1t will find expression at the ballot
box this fall. 1t is based upon the
correct idea of relation; the unity and
inseparableness of government, rep
resen tatively conducted, from the peO-
pie who compose that government
This is government by the people, Of
the people, for the people. The only
true government existing among men,
Mr.. John T. Dickinson, of Austin,
has been elected secretary of the San
Antonio fair association.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS

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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
THE APGAR MURDER.
No Light Thrown on the Mystery
Yet-Governor Warehouses;
Letter to the Sheriff.

The city and county officers are
as much in the dark as ever as tc
who the murderer of Samuel Ap-
gar is. There is absolutely nc
clue upon which they can work
and the only progress made is the
following of misty theories which
have SO far yielded up nothing.
Sheriff Atchison wrote the Gov
ernor on the morning of the mur.
der, with reference to the State of
fering reward, and this answer
was received to-day:
J. W. Atchlsor. sheriff. Mexico. Mo.
JEFFERSON Cry, NO., April Is.
DEAR SIR: Yours of yesterday
about murder of Samuel Apgar is at
hand. The Governor is not here
to-day, but it is rule with him to
take no action upon such applica-
ton until the County Court of the
county where the crime was COM
mitted have first offered a reward.
In case the Court Of your county do
offer a reward in this matter, have
the Prosecuting Attorney make ap-
plicatlon to the Governor and sub.
NIT with such request a certified
copy of the proceedings of the
Court. Nor will he be apt to Offer
a reward until he is satisfied the
officers of the county have exhaust.
ed their resources in the case.
Very Truly Yours,
v. G. YASTTs,
Private Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
rs THE ROAD LocATEDp
Adam Rodemyre, Of the Central1a
Guard, Says 1t 1s.

Adam Rodemyre, of the Cent-a.
liza Guard, was in the city Thurs.
day to attend the installation OF
Knights of Pythias, and impaired
a piece of information to the LED.
GER, which, it true, is startling.
He says trade has already been
made and that the branch of the
Wabash from Centralia to Colum-
bia is in the hands of the Chicago,
Hannibal and Springfield people.
Mr.. Rodemyre was very positive
that he knew just what he was
talking about. He said the Gen.
tralians did not intend to swell the
subscription to the line another
dollar, as the projected railroad is
looked upon sure thing for that
town. The Centralia editor thinks
the Ashland survey is merely a
bluff on the part of the railroad
folks to secure heavier subsidies
from his town and Columbia; and
he has not the slightest doubt but
that the road is already settled to
pass through Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
WANT TO BE CADETS.
Seven Candidates for Appointment
TO Annapolis From this
District.

A competitive examination Of
candidates tor appointment as cadet
at Annapolis was held Friday in the
Offices of DR.. Pinckney French and
Prof. John Gass. There were
seven applicants, several Of whom
were over age, the law providing
that the appointee shall be between
the ages of fourteen and eighteen.
The physical examination was con-
Quoted by Doctors French and
Fritts this morning. This after
noon, Prof. John p. Gass subjected
the young candidates to an exam
ination in the rudimsnts Of educa-
tion, embracing geography, algc-
gra, grammar, writing, spelling and
arithmetic. The examination was
conducted very rigidly, so that
there will be no danger of The cam
didate appointed being sent back
after being finally examined for ad-
mission at Annapolis, as was the
case in this distinct a short time
ago. Congressman Hutton will
likely not announce his appoint
ment until after his return To Wash-
iDgton next week. Following are
the candidates
L. w. Roberts, aged 10, of Rush
Hill, Andrain county.
John c. Pollard, aged is, OF
Prairieville, Pike county.
Charles f. Moore. aged IL, Of
Watson Station, Pike county.
L. s. McIntire, aged IS, Of Mex
leo,
William c. Dawson, aged IL, Of
Louisiana, Pike county.
Louis +. Bolts. aged IL, of Au-
drain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

Col. BOD. claiborne, candldase
for Governor of Missouri, is AZ
years of age, in the very prime Of
life, the son of illustrious parents
and native of that grand old
State of Virginia. He was at the
age of 10 prominent in politics, q
candidate for the Legislature OF
Virginia, a popular and enthusias-
tic private in company of local
militia, an orator of unsurpassed
excellence.
The differences between the
North and South were beyond the
possibility ofpeaceable adjustment,
the cannon's roar had called to
arms, and the brave and patriotic
sons of Virginia yielded every am
bition for civil renown to Their
country's call, and with them rode
young Claiborne, a private in the
End Virginia Cavalry. When the
war was ended he emerged the
youngest battalion commander in
the service, having been promoted
to colonel and transferred to the
37th Virginia Cavalry. At the
close of fthe war he moved to St.
Louis and began practice as Grim.
lnal lawyer. He has succeeded
with his brother, in building up 8
practice exceeded by no other firm
in.the State.
In 1876 he was elected to the
Senate, serving the 10Th and 31sr
sessions. It was Col. Claiborne
who remodeled the code that gov
erns the penitentiary at Jefferson
City, and it is a matter of commol
comment all over the United State,
that Missouri has the best govern
ed institution of this kind in th,
Union.
In 1888 he was appointed Prose
lcuting Attorney of the Court Q
Criminal Correction, and so salts
factorily was the office conducte'
that in 1886 was elected by a ma
Ijority of more than 5000 to a sec
ond term. He will shortly visi
Mexico in the interest of his CUB
/ ernatorial canvass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
Agriculture, there were in Mis-
souri, in 1884 /, $40 ,o44 sheep and

Agriculture, there we're in Mis-
souri, in 1884 /, ,542 ,044 sheep and
], $40, ,025 cattle. In 1883 there are
/ ,0S7, $50 sheep and 2, ,166, ,712 cattle.
Thus we see that during the past
four years tho number ofshecp has
decreased asa, ,354, and that tho
number of cattle has increased 49,
6s7. Assuming that six sheep con-
sumo as much food grass, hay and
grain-as one Of the COW kind, and
we account for the increase in this
Stste offs, TBS cattle. The ball
ance Of the increase is undoubtedly
due to the ordinary development
of the State. The loss in sheep 10
readily accounted for as the legiti-
mate result Of the tariff reductions
by the act Of 1888. Under this act
SO large an amount of foreign wool
was imported, both raw and in q
manufactured state, that the price
of domestic wool declined so much
that our wool growers cut down
their flocks to the extent of g.
600, 600 head during the past four
years.
Now, assuming that the entire
country has been affected in the
same manner as the State Of Mis-
souri,, and We have q million cattle
to consume the products Of the
ranch and farm that were in 1888
consumed by 5000. 600 sheep,
this extra million cattle will readily
account for the larger proportion Of
our surplus cattle. Over produc-
tion Of cattle is the cause Of the
heavy decline which has taken
lplace during the past few years.
Now the question comes right
home to the cattle men: Are
woolen clothes cheaper to them
to-day, with beef cattle 31-2 cents
to 41-2 cents, than these same
woolen clothes were under the
higher tariff Of four years ago with
beet cattle at 51-2 cents to 6I-2
cents? This statement of facts fully
answers the question whether or
not the cattle growers we're in
reality taxed for the benefit of the
sheep growers.
4 With this the natural result ofa
very moderate reduction in the
tariff what can be expected if all
foreign wool comes into tho country
free of duty and the sheep men are
compelled to further cut down their
flocks or dispose of them entirely
and engage in cattle raising or
other agricultural pursuits.
The parallel might be drawn
through the entire list Of agricul-
tural products, but this is unneces-
sary. Enough has been said to
convince the unprejudiced that any
measure or policy calculated to in
ljure or destroy one branch of agri-
culture necessarily Injuries the
whole industry and any law which
does injustice to one section of our
country is detrimental TO the
nation. Genuine tariff reform will
reduce the surplus sby such meth
{ cd as will relieve the taxpayer
: without injuring the laborer or the
great productive interests of the
country" w. s. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
THE MURDERER LOCATED.
George Mortimer Tells How
Samuel Apgar Was
Killed.
silas Fawcett the Murderer, Geo.
Mortimer and Jim johnson
Accessories = Some
Clever Work.


The murderer Of Samuel Apgar,
according to the confession of a
colored man named Geo. Mortimer,
made to LEDGER reporter at the
Jail late Saturday, is Silas Fawcett,
!" bad" colored man. Fawcett
fired the shot while Geo. Mortimer
and Jim Johnson stood guard.
Fawcett came out from the house
and said:
"I'ye killed some d--n s. of a
b.
The three then ran away and the
details ofthe capture of Mortimer
and Johnson, given below, are in.
teresting. Fawcett is still at large,
but Ii be caught. He is half
brother to Nathan Fawcett, who
was hanged here several years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THE POLICE are hot after the
burglars of this city and last night
made a good haul, and the work is
not half done yet. A dozen should
be sent to the pen and at least one
hanged. Let the good work be
pushed till the last one of the gang
is in limbo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

The counties through the State
are holding their primaries at such
times as it suits them best. The
Democratic party believes in local
government, and no State or dis
trict committee has the power TO
dictate the time or manner OF
selecting representatives to State
or district conventions. Each
county can and will look after its
own local organization.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
Missouri Presbytery Conference.

IulbSOoIt GLC6bytSAy SoAASA OA~SSs
VANpALIA, No., April 19.-The
Presbytery of Missouri convened
in open session at the Presbyterian
Church in this city tonight. DIR.
Thos. Gallaher, of Fulton, was
elected Moderator. A short ser
mon was delivered by Rev. Mitch
ell, after which the calling of the
roll was had. Some fifteen minis
tiers answered. The following
churches were represented by dea.
cons: Aurora Springs, Augusta,
Auxvasse, Bethany, Benton City,
Brunswick, Fulton, Keithsville,
Mexico, Montgomery City, West
minister and Vandalia. Services
were announced for tomorrow and
tomorrow night. Several candi.
dates viii come before the Presby.
terry for ordination as ministers be,
fore the close, which viii be about
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THE Centralia people say they
are sure the railroad is coming
there because Price, of Columbia,
told them SO. He also told them
they need not put up any more
money as the matter was fixed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

EIGHT men are arrested in Mo-
berly nearly every night for va
grancy. Ten men could be arrest
ed in Mexico every night for the
same offense. Burglaries would
not be of such frequent occurrence
if a dozen ''vags" had lodgings at
the City Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THE success of the Salamander
Company is now assured. 1t is a
home organization and some of our
best business men are interested in
it. 1t will be the means, we are
sure, of bringing to Mexico other
industries of the same kind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

The first strike in the history of
Mexico was begun to-day by the
union brick layers on the Ferris
Opera House. G. D. Ferris is a
man who generally does as he
pleases and is not likely to give in.
Unnecessary he would do the work
himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

We trust the parties who asked
the LEDGER question relative to
the voting of steamboatmen are
satisfied that this paper knows as
much about it as the st. Louis
RepEbliean.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

The above is an extraordinary
good picture of the present Cover
nor of Missouri, who is candidate
for reelection. He lives in Noda-
way county and was born in Dele
ware county, Ohio, July 10, 1885,
He is areal estate agent and stands
we'll with those who have had deal
ings with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

ONE by one the roses fall. AS
predicted by the LEDGER the di-
vision at Booth is abolished, but
the freights are to be run from
Slater to Roodhouse, and Mexico
is again disappointed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

Iris said that one of our greatest
authors wrote on a diet of onions.
From late effusions emanating
from the press, it is probable that
some editors, not a thousand miles
from Mexico, are writing on q diet
of Limhurger cheese.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

VIZ presume most every criminal
in the penitentiary has a mother,
but very few of them can promise,
in the event of a pardon, that the
press ofthe State will rally to the
support of the Governor for re-elec-
ton; that is different, you know.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

The friends of r. M. White con-
tinue 10 push him for Railroad
Commissioner. Mr. White is n
man of fine business qualities.
Under his management the Mexico
LEpeER has grown to b. one Of
The most popular papers in the
State. Whether he would accept
the commissioncrship or not we do
not know, but II he consents 70 en-
ter the race he will be hard man
TO defeat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

The following county Offices are
to be filed at the coming election
Representative. Surveyor, Colleo-
tor, Sheriff, Coroner and Judges
from the Eastern and Western
THRfR4AfH =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THs ''trutha il what hurts and
that is just what the LgpaRR pub
Rshed without any embellishments
in regard TO the manner fnaanip-
ulating young Kings pardon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

A LARGE portion of the Salaman-
der stock is taken and the success
of the enterprise is assured. This
undertaking should be finished up
at once. 1t viii prove remunera-
tive to the stockholders and a big
thing for Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

MEXICO must look after her own
affairs and stop trying to buy out
side people to do it. Mexico can
take care of herself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

RUMoR again locates the railroad
at Centralia, the city of windy
rumors. Rumors do not build
railroads, if they did the new one
could not find yard room in that
town
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

"OUR AB" says he is going to
play three or four Uncle Toms
Cabin shows to get even. He will
get even sure if he can get those he
is after into the audience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THE basis of representation to
all conventions of every kind
throughout the State is upon the
presidential vote of 1884.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
Prohibition IN Kansas.

The ruins ofItansas'ia brewery
vii! scon lie rnouidering en- the
ground, but the. .besr win so Sow
ing ON. Kansas is not mpch Of .
State for brevsriss, but Il is =
splendid market for bottled bssF4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

Buckley & Moore would like fol
the burglars who fooled with theil
safe last night to come back and
repair it for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

J. g. Robbins is home from Call
ifornia and says there is no place
like Mexico. John says he hurried
home in time for the county can
vaac
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

POLICEMEN should be appointed
for every block in Mexico but what
the burglars and murderers in this
city are captured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

A LIBERAL reward should be Of
fered for the arrest of the MUIR
derer of "Unclea Sam Apgar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

DAY by day it becomes more ap.
parent why the constitution for.
bids a Governor succeeding him.
Golf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

w. w. 4 NJ. s. Whiteside
have disposed of their soap busi-
ness to T. Il. Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THE Salamander company turns
labor, clay and wood into money.
That is what we want.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

Miss Lena Pearson is the guest
Of Vandalia friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

CLAY JunY is a candidate for
Sheriff of Monroe county. Clay is a
thoroughbred Democrat and would
make a first rate official.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

Hon. G. PITMAN SMITH, of Mont
gomery county, has withdrawn
from the race for Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

CENTRALIA should buy the old
Mexico fire engine. 1t is just what
the town needs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

"BRING on the banners and see
how the lady can jump"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

WE see no reason for not having a
spring meeting at the Mexico Fair
| Grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

IT is now very clear how SO many
darkies in Mexico live without
work
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

D. r. FRANCIS is growing
stronger with the people every
dav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

THE murderer of Uncle Sam
Apgar must be convicted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26

S. 2. Emmons will have an a,,c.
ton sale of Shorthorn bulls at
Montgomery Saturday, May 70.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
THE GANG BROKEN UP-

Saturday morning Miller, with
whom Mortimer has been boarding
since Christmas, brought lot Of
stuff down town which he turned
over to the authorities, claiming
that the prisoners wife had given
It to him since the place was search
ed Friday. Miller was arrested
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-26
JOHNSON ARRESTED

Jim Johnson, tough darkey,
who Mortimer squealed on, was
taken from freight train by the
officers this afternoon and jailed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-02
MAY GOD BLESS YOU"
A Boston Paper Hangers Trouble and
How he Got Out of It-Plain
Words from the Sunny South

When we are in trouble we cry for help. When
we are relieved we often forget to be thankful.
But not always. Mr.. W. w. Griffin of Trout creek,
St. Clair Co.. Ala. writes; II had bad attack OF
chils and fever; my system was full OF malaria
For two years was arcely able TO work at all
Some times my heart would palpltate for two
hours at a time; my legs would get cold TO the
knees and fully expected o di.. In September,
1881. / bought bottle Of shaker Extract OF Roots
or Sefcel's Curative Syrup of your agent. X, NJ.
Kin . and before had taken the inst bottle I II
better and in II short time was able 10 go tnwork
May God bless you for the good you have done
Mr., VIM J. Mccain, 30 Randall street, Boston,
writes: "six months ago began to throE up my
food after eating. thought was going into con-
sumption, | soon began to have pain IN the chest;
stomach and sides. got little sleep and woke all
tired ont. once lost five pounds in four days. /
began using Shaker Extract of Roots. or Seigel >
syrup, aud when had finished the sixth bottle
could eat three square meals q day, and go to
sleep the minute struck the bed am paper
hanger BY trade, and have worked every day since
took the second bottle, and gained eighteen
pounds. ! ought TO be thankful and am"
This remedy opens all the natu al passages OF
the body expels the poison from the blood and en-
ables nature to rebuild what disease has de-
strnyed.
shaker Extract of Roots. or Seigel's Syrup, is
sold by all druggists seud to the proprietor, A.
J. White, 81 Warren street, New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-02
Don't Give Up the Ship.

You have been told that consumption
is incurablc; that when the lungs are at
lacked by this terrible malady, the suffer
cr is past all help, and the end is II mere
question of time. You have noted with
alarm the uumistakable symptoms of the
disease, you have tried all manner Of So
called cures in vain, and you are now
despondent and prepared for the worst.
But don't give up the ship while DR..
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery re-
mains untried. 1t is not Il cme,all, nor
will it perform miracles, but it has cured
thousands of cases of consumption, in its
earlier stages, where all means had failed.
Try it, and obtain new lease of life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-02
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint. dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable, and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes con tanning 30
sugar coated pills. csc, For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John G. West & Co., s62 W.
Madison ST., Chicago, III.