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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
That Glorious Convention.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, June S.-You may
think, reader, that we refer to the
monster convention which met this
week in St. Louis, the results of
which call for the political pride
of thousands, and shape the des-
TIMES of national politics but that
is not the convention. / speak OF
that nobler and grander conven-
ton which met in Mexico and
crystalized sentiment in Sunday
School work, and for the time OBJ
liberated the lines of sectarianism
and bound together all lovers Of
Sunday Schools; assisted in the
moral cultivation of the hearts ci
men, women and children, prepar-
ed them for the grand work of Sun.
day organization and Sunday
School influences. What "a feast
of reason and a flow of soul'' We
did havel The influences of that
convention should never die,
Every man, father, mother and
child, should treasure up the noble
impulses inspired by that grand
body of union Sunday School
workers, and going to their homes,
should inspire others. Surely it il
a pleasant work. Whether a pro.
fessor or not, no one could listen
to those dear old songs ofour child.
hood, sung with the feeling and
spirit of Christian benevolence,
without being made for the time al
least, a better person. They may
have had some grand martial
music and some eloquent political
appeals at the st. Louis conven.
ttion, but ours was grander and
more touching; for it bound ali
churches, all Sunday Schools, ali
political parties, professors anc
non-professors, into one grant
brotherhood of Christian love ant
philanthropic feeling.
J. v. WILLIAMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE primaries are over. The
newspapers will now furnish their
readers something besides political
rot. Clerks III the stores will stop
disgusting and driving away GUS
toners by obtruding their views in
stead of attending to their employ
'ers' interests. City officials will
now have time to attend to the
duties for which they are paid in
stead of spending every hour of
their time, or rather the city's
time, in pulling, pushing, bull
doing and even lying for their
favorites. Postmasters will pay
some attention to sadly neglected
affairs, which, when they have the
officials undivided attention, are
to be looked upon with charity to
save complaint. Doctors will
look after their patients, and pills
instead of politics will be adj
ministered. Farmers will plow,
sow and reap instead of sitting
on the fences or street corners argu-
ing with office-seekers and pap
suckers; street-brokers and note
shavers, who have even neglected to
compute interest for a week or so
will now have time to ''pop the
screws to you," especially if you
did not vote to suit them.
The ladies will stop asking busi-
ness men who they are for before
buying face powder from them. In
fact, comparatively speaking, the
millennium is here and business
will revive and Mexico will en-
Joy its former prosperity, with
the best of feeling among all class
es and factions. Every man, wo-
man and child will work for one
common purpose i.e. the prosperity
of Mexico and Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

NAT G. DRYDEN, of Troy, made
one of the grandest speeches made
in the National Convention at st.
Louis. He. had something to say
and said it in manner to captivate
the entire audience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

WE are in receipt of several COM
munications in regard to Sunday
ball playing, but have not space to
publish them. The LEDGER is op-
posed to playing ball on Sunday as
well as to Sabbath breaking of all
kinds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Hon. B. L. Locke, of Mexico,
and one of Audrain's best and most
prominent citizens, was here last
week visiting Mr.: Hugh Clark and
family and other friends. While
in the city he called to see us, ac-
companied by Mr.. Clark, and we
were much pleased with him. He
rs an intelligent, pleasant and
handsome gentleman. - Monroe
City Neus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
THE RAILROAD SITUATION.
Chief Engineer Williams Dtill Out
Of tho CityC.. 81. SI 3.

Anent the new railroad there is
not much that 10 fresh. The Chief
Engineer, w. e. Williams, is still
overin Illinois At work on the pro-
posed line in that State. Twill
run direct from Hannibal to Chi
cago. The line in Missouri ID
about completed, though theie il
much Office work to bs, 6tone. !
The Chief Engineers rooms iii the
9th Hall yet present a busy ap-
pcarance. All talk about th,, en-
terprise having fallen through il
without foundation and was started
by alarmists who have no interest
in any enterprise that will benefit
Mexico.
The Springfield Leader, a repre-
sentative newspaper of South Mis-
sour, expresses the belief thai; all
contracts will be let and diit be
a-hylng in q month, at the LONGEST.
All talk of Centralia bling in
cluded on the line has died out and
it is thought that the Me:rico Co
lumbia route will be the ons settled
upon. tits understood th,st repre-
sentatives Of the company will son-
fer with citizens of Mexico in the
near future with regard to the
proposition to the people here, tnd,
probably, revise it.
That the road will be built, there
is little or no question; that it viii
surely be built through Mexico is
another thing. Every public spir-
tied citizen should see to it that the
latter proposition be made as I'M
questionable as the first. Mexico
needs this railroad, and--if its
managers only knew 1.-THE rail-
road needs Mexico on its list of
progressive points.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
$500 Per Day.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
FULTON, Mo-, June 81 under
stand that the Local Option peo-
pie of Mexico have offered Sam
Jones 81, 600 to lecture in Mexico
three days before the election. j.
E. Bennett says if Sam can't come
he would be glad of the opportun-
ity. He says he needs the money
worse than Jones.
Respectfully. z. w. Hook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
Edward seibe.

Edward Seibe, who is now locat-
ed at Rising Sun, is one Of the
best blacksmiths in the county.
All work warranted satisfactory.
Repair work Of all kinds done.
Special pains taken with Horse
Shoeing and Plow work. All new
shoes warranted for go days. All
friends and patrons please call. IL
| can't please you my work will
cost you nothing. Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

y BALTIMORE, Md, comes forward
with the announcement that she
wants one of the National Con-
ventions of 1892. There is moth
ing like making ones wishes known
in time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Delicate persons, and all whose
systems have become debiliated,
should bear in mind that Simmons
Liver Regulator is not drastic,
purging medicine, does not weakin
or deplete the system as other pur-
gatives do, but acts gently. 1t
will invigorate like glass of wine,
but is no intoxicating beverage to
lead to intemperanee ; will pro-
mote digestion, dissipate headache,
and generally tone up the system.
Hon. Alex. Fl. Stephens, of Ga,
says: "Simmons Liver Regulator
is mild and suits me better than
more active remedies -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Our ice wagons run in all parts
of the city, supplying the very beat
ice, cut off of healthy water. BY
the season we can sell cheaper
than any other dealer. We have
five times more ice than the Others
and will finish the season. We have
ice TO give to the sick and poor,
We were first and expect TO istay: z
Ice can be had any time of dly AZ
Tom Hughes shop, next door to
Ian B. Morris livery stable.
w. X. PoTTs Il ScH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
CONVENTION GOSSIP.
"Fay" has Some Amusing Incl.
dents to Relate-The Bisons'
Hospitality.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 6.-I real
ize to-day that / have undertaken a
stupendous task, reporting conven-
tion notes; for how can a woman be
expected to talk or write politics?
What do they know of the revis-
ions of the tariff, free trade or the
Dakota contest? It is more prob
able they might be deceived over
the silver question. 1t looked
early this this morning like nature
was going to throw a wet drapery
over it all, but I was too good a
Democrat to believe that, for has
has not the expression, "Glorious
Cleveland Weather." became a
proverb here? The most brilliant
gathering that ever witnessed any
event in st. Louis was seen near
noon to-day at the Exposition
building. The hall presented a
magnificent sight, ,one sea of human
faces. The private boxes and part
of the gallery were occupied by
ladies, making it look like a bou-
quet of rainbows. At the first tap
for order, the spirit of the restless
crowd was hushed. All heads
were bowed while Bishop Gran
berry asked the blessing of Al
mighty God. At the close of his
prayer the first business of the con-
vention began. A pleasing Incl
dent was the presentation of a solid
silver gavel to the convention from
Colorado, the youngest of the
States. The gavel was mined from
Colorado mines and shaped by
Colorado workmen. The delegates
remark, that che hoped, through
its silvery tones the world
might hear of Cleveland's nomina-
tion," was the key to the en-
thusiastic outbreak which made
the walls ring. The Cleveland Club
of Buffalo is rivaling California in
popularity. They keep open
house at the Planters, while a
band of music gives open air con-
certs on the balcony All this is
but hearsay, as these receptions
are emphatically "stag" affairs. ]
saw an amusing incident to-day. A
vender Of canes appeared-canes
suspended from every conceivable
spot on his person. The Ohio
delegation purchased his entire
stock. A moments work and q
red bandanna waved from each
word was given and away they
marched. 1t was pleasant to see
the look of triumph on the peddler'E
face, as relieved of his stock, with
both hands in his pockets he strode
off, whistling "My Maryland
The races have afforded pleasurable
excitement to many during theil
visit-shall I say of profit? FAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Mr.. G. w. Battell, travelling
man representing Messrs. 8. Col
Inns Son & Co., printing inks,
after suffering intensely for two or
three days with lameness of the
shoulders and back, completely
cured it with two applications Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It
cures lameness and rheumatism
when ell other treatment fails.
Guaranteed and sold by G. r..
Gibbs. ddN +.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

The citizens of Mexico and Au-
drain county one and all are glad
the campaign is over. Now let US
forget all about politics and get
down to business again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE election of J. V. williams,
of Mexico, as one of the executive
committee of the State Sunday
School Association, is a fitting en-
dorsement of one of the most inde-
fatigable workers for the cause in
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

The leeches and political black
mailers have had a harvest. One
ward hummer, who does not even
control his own vote, "worked"all
three of the candidates for the
same office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

A WASHINGTON correspondent
says that president Cleveland is
rapidly becoming domestic man"
AS the President was married two
years ago last Saturday the dis
covery made by the writer above
quoted is somewhat remarkable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE reelection of Grif Prather as
Central Committeeman for Mis-
souri, was a fitting recognition of
his continued and effective work
for the party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE Democratic party is in glor-
ious fighting condition when men
and measures are agreed upon
UNANIMOUSLY and by acclamation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

English SPAWN Linlmert re-
moves all hard, soft, or callous,,d
Jumps and blemishes from horses,
blood SPAWN, curbs, splints, swee-
ney, STILES, sprains, sore and swcl-
len throat from whatever cause,
coughs, etc. Save $50 by use Of
one bottle. Warranted. Sold ty
Dobyns & Gibbs, druggist, Mex.
leo, Mo. 45-lm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

G. D. Rodgers has been elected
president of the State Association
of Civil Engineers. There is no one
in the profession more worthy this
honor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Go to Jim Garrett's if you want
spring wagons, surrey, buggy or
carriage. He has the best work
ever brought to Mexico. Als,,,
Minneapolis binders. Call and
look for yourselves. Large stock
of all kinds of hardware, stoves,
etc. s-lt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE s'Star-eyed Goddess of Re-
form" got to the front in good
shape at St. Louis and she sports a
red bandanna.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Maxwell is not naturalized cit
izen of the United States, and, OF
course, cannot vote in Missouri.
He will not be pardoned by Gov.
Morehouse
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

If there were few more Re-
publicans in Audrain county some
of the Democrats would behave
better during contest for the nom-
inees.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

No ONE, of course, was surprised
to find John O'Day, of Missouri,
voting with German and against
Waterson in the committee on plat
form.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

~ hs thO bAA40g>boA ~ eAO sui
frages of the people. Of all the
industrious freemen of our land,
the immense majority, including
every tiller of the soil, gain no ad-
vantage, from excessive tax laws,
but the price of nearly everything
they buy is increased by the fav-
oritism of an unequal system Of
tax legislation. All unnecessary
taxation is unjust taxation. It is
repugnant to the creed of Demo-
cracy that by such taxation the
cost of the necessaries of life
should be unjustifably increased
to all our prople. Judged by DEM
ocratic principles the interests of
the people are betrayed when, by
unnecessary taxation, trusts and
combinations are permitted to exist,
which, while unduly enriching the
few that combine, rob the body of
our citizens by depriving them of
the benefit of natural competition.
Every Democratic rule of govern
mental action is violated when,
through unnecessary taxation a
vast sum ofmoney, far beyond the
needs of an economical admins
tration,is down from the people and
the channels of trade, and accum-
ulated as demoralizing surplus in
the National Treasury. The
money now lying idle in the Fed
eral Treasury, resulting from sup
erfuous taxation, amounts to more
than one hundred and twenty-five
millions, and the surplus collected
is reaching the sum of more than
sixty millions annually. Debauch-
ed by this immense temptation,
the remedy of the Republican
party, is to meet and exhaust by
extravagant appropriation and ex-
penses, whether constitutional or
not, the accumulation of extrav-
agant taxation.
THE DEMOCRATIC POLICY
is to enforce frugality in public ex-
pense and abolish unnecessary
taxation. Our established domestic
industries and enterprise should
not and need not be endangered by
| the reduction and correction of the
burdens of taxation. On the con-
trary, fair and careful revision OF
our tax laws, with due allowance
for the difference between the
wages of American and foreign
labor, must promote and encourage
every branch ofsuch industries ane
enterprises by giving them assuran'
of an extended market, and steady
and continuous operations. In th'
interest of American labor, which
should in no event be neglected
the revision of our tax laws, con
templated by the Democratic party
should promote the advantage o
such labor by cheapening the cos
of the necessaries of life in th'
home of every workingman, and a
the same time securing to hin
steady and remunerative EN-
ployment.
Upon this question of tariff
reform so closely concerning every
phase of our national life, ant
upon every question involved il
the problem of good government
the Democratic party submits it
principles and professions to tn
intelligent suffrages of tn
American people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

We have already eaten our
"crow," and as the LEDGER is not
troubled with dyspepsia or bill.
iousness. we feel no bad effects.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Miss M. f. BRADDoN is about to
publish a novel entitled "The
Fatal Three" If she was an Amer
lean there might be reason for the
belief that her story is political
and refers to three famous "R's."
The chances are, however, that
three aces suggested the title of the
booI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

A TRIP SoUrH.-Mr. L. nj. Mar
TIM prominent Iowa railroad man,
and Superintendent of the st.
Louis, Des Moines Il Northern r.
R. says: Son my return front .
recent trip South, where the water
was very impure, l was attacked
with q violent case of cholera NOR
bus. Having heard q great deal of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy ! concluded to
try it and with the most beneficial
results; within six hours / was
completely cured. 7" No we'll relyu-
lated household should ever be
without bottle of Chamberlaila's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes. Rem
edy. Sold by
@. r. GIBBS, Druggist,
| dSw-tf Mexico. Mo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

AZ meeting of Hardin College
Alumnm Wednesday morning, the
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. S. n. Evans; vice.
president, Miss Julia Ross; pecre-
tary, Miss Matte Sullinger; treas
urer, Miss Annie French.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

The attention of the Street Com
missioner is directed to growth Of
Canada thistle on West Monroe
Street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

HARDIN College is more popu-
lar than ever; and with the increas-
ed music faculty and new chapel
will fairly boom next term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
Q. r. GIBBS, Druggiit,
d&w-tf Mexico, No.

The farmers feel very muchssn-
couraged over the prospects Of .
crop this season. Corn, oats aad
wheat are looking fine all over the
county. Another good rain would
be very acceptable at present, al
though nothing is suffering from
the drouth as vet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

MExIco's electric light service is
the best in the country for town
the size of this one. If possible it
should be extended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

The Lord Mayor of London and
the Lord Mayor Of Dublin opened
the Irish Exhibition at Kensing-
ton, London, yesterday. The
Mayors Of Cork and Wsterford and
the Sheriff. Of Lendon and Dublin
ware present,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

CLEVELAND, THURMAN and Re-
form makes the holding of the Chi
cago convention q hollow mock
cry
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

When it is taken into considera-
tion the fact that whiskey is used
largely by those who seek its med
icinal benefits, the purity and
merits of the whiskies sold be-
comes e question of great impor-
tance.
|. VI. Hdfptr's Nelson County Whisky
has been before the public for
many years, its purity is not only
guaranteed by the Distiller, but is
commented on by great number
of the most eminent physicians
in the United States. Sold by ].
T. Saunders & Co., Mexico, Mo.
I'LL Tulv <
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
WANTED |

As ! am now going 10 ship in ear
load lots, l am prepared 10 pay top
prices for live poultry and want all
! can get of all kinds. Also pay
the highest market price in cash for
butter and eggs.
THos. GIBSON,
113 North Jefferson st., Mexico No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

IT is about time for the weed cut
ting force of the city to commence
the summer campaign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE hotels, saloons and livery
stables are sorry the primaries are
over.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

THE Democratic party is now
united and harmonious, both on
men and measures.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

No MATTER who is nominated,
don't be sore-head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

The re-electlon of Cleveland is
no longer in doubt. Read that
platform.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
HURRAH for the ticket.

THURMAN and q
platform to match.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

Alfred Cauthorn has returned
from q visit Of several days in
Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

The best spring medicine or
blood purifier you can take, il
few doses of st. Patrick's Pills.
They cost Is cents q box and will
accomplish more good than u 90
invested in any other medicine.
Guaranteed and sold by
G. R. GIBBS, Druggist,
d&w-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Rev. E. K. Miller, of the Prone
made Street M. E. Church, South,
led the prayer and song service
Thursday in the absence OF
Elder j. w. Higbee.
Unfinished business was taken
up at 2:30.
W. S. Earls, of Union Star, Mo. /,
was not present to deliver his ad-
dress, "Consecrated Wealth"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
a brand New Phrase

The residents of that famous slang pro-
ducing district known as Kensington
have a brand new phrase by which to eX
press the degree of inebriety to which a
lover Of the ardent may have attained in
indulging his taste. A couple of inebri
ated chaps were vending their crooked way
up the principal thoroughfare, and one of
them in an eNuberance of spirits clapped
the other upon the shoulder and loudly
expressed his opinion of the other fellows
virtues. The shock of the blow was
enough to shake the hat from his head
and it rolled into the gutter. "Thash
SOP assented he. with drunken serious
ness. but tnic) I'sh too drunk TO stand'sh
Under my own hat" A crowd of youths
standing near at the time appreciated the
phrase. and il is now on the list as
popular slang term.-Philadelphia Call.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Slaves of the Harem.

AS for the women who were, or are still,
slaves by purchase in Persia, the bondage
is of the nominal character. They can
by no possibility be separated from their
husbands, while if, as usually happens,
they become concubines of theiI masters
and have children by him, they practically
become wives and share similar privileges
of the wives of the second grade Often
they become favorite wives and the moth
ers of men of rank. If slaves of the shah,
the child elevates the mother to the posi-
ton, perhaps, of queen dowager.
1t should be considered, in regard to the
servitude of Persian or Turkish women
who enter the harem by purchase, that
they would have but little choice if they
married by free will, not knowing their
husbands previously, and if their dowry
is small they must marry poor men and
wsk hard all their lives; whereas, if they
are purchased, it would naturally be by
men of means, and they would have an
excellent chance of reaching higher po-
sition and greater luxury under his roof
than as the wives of peasantS.-S. G. w.
BENJAMIN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Going . Little Too Far.

There was case in the paper the other
day in which it appeared that lady's
maid named Vincent had been dismissed
for refusing to lace her mistress boots.
Now, it seems to my unsophstocated
mind that this valeting. whether male or
female, and whether the valet be prison
warder or not, is a very poor business on
both sides, and quite as degrading TO the
valeted as to the valet. l don't think that
should like to be stripped or dressed by
another person I have never known
which TO pity more accurately, Morgan
setting up Maj. Pendennis or the major
being set up By Morgan. I remember
once, at little inn in the north of Italy,
/ asked for cigar, and the obIging
waiter brought it 10 me lit thought
this was going too far at the time. But,
after all, it was only the principle Of val
citing carried to its logical conclusion
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
4 WINTER ELF

Too cold it was to ride or walk:
A little elf swung on a marigold stalk,
The marigold flowers were fallen and dead,
The marigold flowers were shrouded in snow,
A bitter wind rushed to and fro,
And all the violets were abed-
The little elf's nose was sorry and blue,
But the little elf's self was jolly all through;
And as he swung from side to side,
He sang his song with an air of pride:
''Out o the wool O. the chestnut buds
My Minnie spun my hose and jerkin;
OF bats wing made my cloak,
Warm enough to wrap Turk In;
Lined them all with thistle down,
Gathered when the pods were brown;
Trimmed them with rabbits fur,
Left upon cookie bur;
Yet, in spite Of everything,
Much fea- that cold be.
Ha. ha! the spring! Ho. no: the springi
The merry, merry spring for me-"
st. Nicholas