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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Harry Corbin, a sorrel trotting
geldlng owned by Spaulding, OF
Hunnewell, Mo-, is here. This is
the horse that is to trot with Bay
Wilkes for $500, at the Fair
Grounds Saturday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

keep more furniture and better
furniture than all the five stores In
Audrain county and will give you
goods for less money. Call and
see. If. j. M. MENErEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Gene Jones' big Sunday School,
at Groves Chapel continues to
grow,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
R.

We lave been running our business on a credit basis.
Now We are going to show the people and patrons of our
store what they can buy and how cheap they can buy it
for cash. We do not mean by this advertisement to limit
our trade to STRICTLY a cash basis, but we want to
show you what the CASH will do. We are going to sell
our entire stock of goods to those who pay cash at the
LOW RAT OF 5 TO z PER CENT. PROFIT
For instance: We have a full stock of Child's Boots
that cost us 81 .25 for S135 cash. Again, Ladies' genu-
inc Calf shoes that cost 81. rs for 81, 80 cash. Our stock
of boots and shoes is complete.
All Guaranteed Goods
Those who have been to see us know we keep good
goods, and plenty of them. This will bring the grocer
les down Cheaper than you ever bought them. Caps
and Gloves go at the same figures. Remember this
means Cash. To those who deal otherwise we will treat
you as before-sell as cheap as anybody on time. If
you don't think We mean this come and see us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The stock of groceries. formerly
owned by Theodore A. Garrett is
being sold at a sacrifice. Duncan
building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
THE LEDG
TvrRspAy OCT. %, 1885,

pop EASTERN MONEY ON LONG
TIME LOAN, AT LOWEST RATES,
.ppIy TO KlLGORE 4 HOWELL,
loan AGENTS, MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

s. II. Bell, formerly of this city,
is 10Y IL resi- dent of Nandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Duncan's building opposite the
Ringo Hotel is being improved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mr.. Peter synonds and Miss
Sh1pp, of this county, were mar
ried at the home of the groom's
mother near Worcester on Monday
night last. Justice J. P. Criglel
oficiated,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Miss Beulah Williams has &C
copied a position in Kansas City te
teach music. She is a talented
young lady of fine attainments and
will be successful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

A. G. Wheeler's two-stery frame
residence at Centralia, occupied by
DR.. W. W. Dougherty and family,
was destroyed by fire Saturday
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Rudolph Keeton has gone to
Columbia, where he will open a
drug store. Mr.. Keeten is a clever
young man and the LEDGER wishes
him
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

r. Hisey now has his office IN
the Express office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

A great horse race will be trotted
at the Fair Grounds next Saturday
afternoon. Bay Wilkes and Harry
Corbin will be the horses and they
are to trot for $500. 1 am told
that a strong rivalry has long ex-
listed between thes he orses and
their owners. They r TO decide
the relative merits of the animals
in this race. An effort is being
made by local horsemen to arrange
one to two other events fer the
afternoon. It is sure that a good
programme will be given, at any
rate. Nc gate fee will be charged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Counting the $50 by Hardin and
s25 by Clay the Mexico Cleveland
and Francis Club has sent $500 to
the National Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

/ have for sale 60 tons Of hay,
40 acres of corn and 100 acres of
grass. Good feed lot.
w. 8. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Groceries were never sold so
cheap as at the Duncan building,
T. A. CARROTS former stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

There are 1852 prisoners in the
penitentiary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

R. M. White went to st. Louis
this afternoon on business con-
nected with the Democratic Central
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
/. n. WarIfr's Nelsnn Couuty Vhiskr


Wanted, $50 ewes 10 winter on
shares plenty OF pasture and
field. Address box. III, Mexico,
Mo. 27-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Excellence OF grain, perfection Of
water, expert knowledge Of all the
best methods OF distillation, ex-
tensive experience, abundant capt.
tai, complete and expensive equip
ment and high purpose all these
are used in the making Of
|. v. HarItr's Nelson County Whisky
for Which we have secured tho sole
agency. j. I. SAGyDERs Il TO-,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The Stoddert Society will meet
with Mrs. James Pasqueth Thurs.
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, A full
attendance is desired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. William Stuart are
visiting in Paris, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Seats for Skipped by the Light
ofthe Moon'' at C~arter's book and
news establishment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The Chautauqua Circle is in a
hourishing condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Harry Easter is home from g
business trip throughout the north
west.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Died, in Vandalia, Mo-, October
10, 1888, Mamie Elmo, little
daughter of Geo. w. and Mollie
E. Daniel, aged 2 years, 8 months
and IS days. Little Mamie was an
exceptionally bright and lovely
child, and was the light of her home.
The parents have our sympathy in
the loss of their darling one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

A very enjoyable social was held
at the Liberty Street NJ. E. Church
last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

A new pension district has been
established in this State composed
Of the counties of Cole, Usage, Cal
laway. Miller, Montgomery, Boone
and Audrain. Mr.. S. 7. Shaeffer,
of Washington, D. c., has been ap-
pointed agent to examine pension
claims with headquarters at Jeffer-
son City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

w. 5. HATHAWAY.
Office and warehouse, Gill IL
Garrett building, North Jeffsrson
street. DIT W., Ct.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

You can buy groceries for a song
at 7. A. CARROTS old stand l n the
Duncan building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

"There is not q vacant house in
Mexico that will do to live in"
was the remark of a leading real
estate man this morning. "Busi-
ness is looking up with a vengeance
in our line, and 1 think new era
has opened for Mexico and Audrain
county. There are more strangers
in Mexico to-day with a view o.
locating than have seen in two
years past, all put together"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Buy your tickets for "Skipped
by the Light of the Noon from T..
H. Carter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

R. III. Herman has a history OF
the United States, written by John
Melish and published in 1916. II
is q curious and valuable volume.
The author approximates the pop
ulation of the county for successive
decades up to the year 1900. The
figures at which he placed our pop
ulation for 1880 we're only a few
thousand out of the way. The
book speaks of Missouri territory
as being a country of much prom
Use. st. Louis was then, as now,
the chief city, with a population OF
1900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mrs. Spence will return from
Kansas City Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Tickets at E.. III. C~arter's fol
Skipped by the Light of the
MOon-D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mrs. Tom w. Carter, of St.
Louis, is visiting relatives in the
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mrs. Bob Hisey is home from
Kansas CITY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
w. NJ. BoULwARE,
Circuit ATTORNEY


Endorsed by Thomas HI. Mu-
sick, foreman, who now aspires to
De Congressman from the Eleventh
Missouri district
Among the others indicted for
the same otfense at this term of
court were: Emma Cauthorn,
Lizzie Street, Almeda Cant, Doc
Gentry and Alice Gatewoed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Grain and Ceustry Produce wanted

/ am ncw buying fall and winter
apples for shipment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

MORE CIVIL LIBERTY.
The old rusty till contains man,
saffron eolored relics besides tn,
ones mentioned. Bound in fade,
red tape are indictments agains
leading citizens for perjury
Among those SO arraigned for fail
urs to take the oath of loyalty a
prescribed were: John P. Beatty
father of the present postmaster q
this city, F. NJ. sallee, Hard.
Hurdle and r. G. Gibbs.
In each of the cases mentione,
above, the capias was served b
Hamilton Hall, then Sheriff OF An
drain Couaty.
OF INTEREST TO THE IRISH.
Father Cummings, an Iris
Catholic priest was indicted, by th
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
S, NJ. Locke is in St. Louis.
J. G. TrimbIe is in st. Louis.

S. NJ. Locke is in St. Louis.
J. G.. Trimble is in st. Louis.
Mrs. Bob Hisey is home from
Kansas City.
Mrs. Spence will return from
Kansas City Friday.
The Chautauqua Circle is in a
hourishing condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stuart are
visiting in Paris, Mo.
Harry Easter is home from a
business trip throughout the north
west.
Mrs. Tom w. Carter, of st.
Louis, is visiting relatives in the
city.
Tickets at E. II. Carter's for
Skipped by the Light of the
Moon"
Buy your tickets for "skipped
by the Light of the Noon from Il.
H. Carter.
A very enjoyable social was held
at the Liberty Street M. E. Church
last night.
You can buy groceries for a song
at 7. A. CARROTS old stand IN the
Duncan building.
Seats for Skipped by the Light
ofthe Moon' at Carter's book and
news establishment.
Groceries were never sold SO
cheap as at the Duncan building,
T. A. CARROTS former stock.
At an election of directors of the
Water-works this afternoon, the
old board was again selected.
Levi Chubbuck, associate editor
of Coleman's Rural World, is in
town attending the Shorthorn sale.
Judge Edwards, of st. Charles,
the Republican candidate for Con-
gresham frem this district, is In
town.
The Stoddert Society will meet
with Mrs. James Pasqueth Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, A full
attendance is desired.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15

the session. There was a general scufile
to get the floor and the members were
greatly worked up.
DIR. Leonard, OF Cincinnati, in consider
able excitement, repudiated the idea that
there were combinations being made.
The Rev. b. L. Wheeler, OF west Wis
cousin, said that he had never entered
into any combination. There was sus-
picion in the minds Of people that combi-
nations did exist, and he could make
statements that some members would not
like TO hear, This aroused the house and
cries came from all quarters, make theml
make theml MOI Nol) DIR. Wheeler
grew excited and exclaimed: "Do you
want thcm? ] will not be blufcd out of
making them II they are asked for"
The cries increased and DIR. Wheeler
continued. He said that he knew that
combinations did exist, and that II was n
disgrace. Before the speaker could 90 on
any further his time expired, and he took
his seat.
Ex-Gov Cumback, Of Indiana, said that
II was evident that ii the discussion con-
tinucd IL would only reflect on the confer
cncc, and he moved the previous question.
A number OF amendments were offered.
When the vote was taken everything was
voted down, and the discussion was closed.
A delegate tried to bring the question up
again in another form under suspension
OF the rules bu' was voted down.
The Southern California conference Of
forod resolution that the German mis-
sions ON the Pacific coast he organized into
an annual conference. Referred TO the
committee on boundaries.
Adjourned
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THE METHopIsrs.
Yesterdays Proceedings OF tho Con.
ernl Conference.

eral Conference.
Nrw YoRE. May bishop Merrill
presided at today's session Of the Method
ut conference, and the Rev. Dr.. lcroy a.
Bclt, of the Central Illinois, conducted
the religious services. There was not 20
large an audience present ~ on previous
DAYS. The committee on cpiscopacy was
asked Ia report Tuesday upon the rcsolu.
ton TO elect the bishops for . term Of eight
years. AZ present the bishops hold Office
Tor life ~ n matter Of usage. There h
nothing la the Discipline which provides
how long they shall hold Office.
The question Of the election 81 bishops
ON Thursday was called up. ono Of the
delegates said that no one was prepared
ior II, and he thought that Il ought 10 be-
postponed. resolution WIS offered 10
lie ol,,t that the conference express nn
opinion that the Blair educational bill WIS
a cool measure
The resolution was referred 10 the com.
mittoc on the state II the church. Tho
Row. John Milcy, Of Drew Theological
seminary, read a report ~ maternal dele.
gate ~ the Methodist Church South, nnd
the Rev. lsnac w. Joyce, Of Cincinnati,
read his report ~ ifnicrnnl delegate IN the
general conference of The Methodist church
Ia Canada. resolution was Introduced
asking the committee ON cpiscopacy 10
provide for the ballollng for bishops 20
W that one candidate shall be ballOtcd for
at time.
Tho Rev. Dr. Hunter, Of central Illinois,
made speech on the resolution. lie said
that the question was oi great concern. IL
WIS not 10 be- taken in hand hastily, but
that Il should be- thoughtiully prepared.
/ ID was dishonomble Tor any man ~ trade
upon anything bot his own capital.
| Delegates should sit down on the Com.
| bino" to have man from the east, weht
or south. and when n candidate found that
/ b. could not secure the office, lac formed n
combination with one Who was stronger
! than he.
The Rev. DR.. J. NJ. Buckley offered a
| substitute a. the effect that the vote be
taken by orders that lay delegates and
ministerial delegates vote separately. Thi.
caused general discussion. II was said
/ that there was lobbying going On for the
candidates hut the members denied II.
The Rev. Dr. Cue, Of Illinois, whose namC
had been mentioned for bishop, gtld
that Il panied him 10 hear any
one ay that combination wn'
being formed. No one approached
him aud asked him TO vote for any one
llo WIS sup,ri 81 ihai snch thing should
be- brought up. a.,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15
Along the Upper Mississippi River.
Levees Break and Men Flee for
Their Lives.
Futile Efforts to Check the Rush OF
Water.
Hundreds of Thousands OF Acres
Entirely Submerged.
Four Thousand Acres OF Wheat Ruined
Flying Couriors Warn the Peo-
ple-The Fertile Sny
Bottom Inundated.

ST. Louis, Mo-, May The river is stead.
lily rising here, and the inhabitants OF tho
American bottoms are moving their stock
and portable property back TO the bluffs.
From the experience OF former years they
know the territory covered now with hun
dreds of thousands Of acres ofwaving crops
may today be under ten feet OF water. Re-
ports from the north are alarming, and II the
Sny lovcc or Madison dixie breaks, the loss
will DO millions. A regular exodus has
taken place from the Sny bottom. Tho
entire town of Alexandria, Mo-, is inun.
dated, and five feet Of water covers the
principal streets There has been no loss
Of life, but the property loss is heavy. The
people are being taken rs fast as possible
TO the highlands a couple of miles back Of
town. The shy lcvco Is now being pa
trolcd for miles by sentincls whose duty II
is TO summon assistance when any weak
spot is observed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15
All Along the Line.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May li.-Specials from
several points along the upper Mississippi
river give accounts Of great losses to the
property owners and vast foundations,
Tho eveo that protects the Sny bottoms
gave way at an early hour this morning,
and the men who were engaged In
strengthening the leveo had 10 run for
their lives. An opening 100 yards wide
was mndc, and the water rushed through
and into the bottoms with roar. Cour.
iers hastcned through the bottoms warn
Ing farmers OF the break, and there was
wild chase driving the live stock Ia the
highlands The bottoms arr In Illinois,
embrace about 100000 acres Of land,
and reach from point opposite
Louisiana, Mo, 10 point opposite
Hannibal. At the broadcast place they
| arr nearly five miles wide, and the over.
| How makes great turbulent sea. The
break occurred nj Murphy's Bay, known
| ~ Turkeys Foot. The last inundation in
these bottoms was IN 1881. AZ q o'clock
this morning the Indian Grove levoe gave
way aud submerged "A, 600 ncrcs Of low.
/, land, 5000 acres Of which was planted In
! wheat The loycc broke about six miles
above Quincy. Ills. For many hours men
worked hard 10 avc the lcvco by sinking
birgcs filled with heavy rocks, but 20 no
no avail and the break came 80 suddenly
that they were obliged 10 fee for their
| lives.
On the Missouri side the break nj Alex
nndria has caused great sea, covering
/ $4,000 acres Of land, in the midst OF
/ which Ia modern Venice, with I'm.
! promptu crafts OF all kinds and sizes.
| The water floods the town oi Alexandria
from two 10 siX feet deep. The people
were in manner prepared Tor the flood
and the suffering IL not great. The bot
tom was planted In wheat and corn and
the farming community reckon their losses
~ figures agrcwiing sjOD0O Most Of
the live stock hal been driven TO the
bluffs. Many cxcursionisls 20 by steam
boat from kcokuk 10 see the inundated
| section.
The situation ut Kcokuk l. becoming
| very serious the railroad yaUls being
entirely submerged aud many mills com.
PEELED 10 shut down. 1.-THE government
works ut . O'Clock the stage oi the water
WIS nineteen icct ard one inch, Eve
inches above nigh water mark Of 1881,
aud within twenty-five inches OF the
highest mark on record that u 1851.
AZ Clmksyillo, Mo-, the river Is falling
fast and the bottoms On the Illinois sido
rapidly filling.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15

ST. Louis, No., May 1.-THE ooniin.
nal risc In the Mississippi river Is causing
great apprehension among the dwollcrs in
the fertile sny bottoms Ia Illinois, extond-
ing from this city 10 Hannibal. Tho
leycc Is still perfectly secure and could
stand q further risc OF twelve inches, but
tho high wind lUhing the waves against
tho sides are washing the dir, consider
ably. Farmers arr beginning 90 drive
their stock % tho bluns aud preparing ior
the worst. II has been seven ycan since
the lcyco broke aud that whole section
WIS inundated; but the seven years iol-
lowing the lcyco has been strengthened
along the entire length and confidence
was restored and tho valley began 10
blossom like rose. Last year witnessed
quite boom in real estate ~ advanced
rate. and last fall thousands Of acres. weO
sown Ia wheat. A great acreage OF corn
has been planted this spring and i Is no
wonder that the anxiety over the safety OF
the lpyoo Il truly painful.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15

willing to cast his destiny with Bob Taylor
and Bob Taylor men.
A gentleman from Hardeman said three
fourths of his county was for Taylor.
Their convention was packed.
The Hon. Jesse Sparks said he had seen
all the railroad officials and they said to
him: "Tell the delegates to stay here till
Christmas on their tickets"
The Taylor caucus then adjourned and
the regular convention began to operate,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15
gue 20" ENoIgEERs.
An Important Conference 90 Take Place
m uhionRn.

IN Chicago.
CmcAGo, H., May IA great pow
WOW " the leading officers Of the Brother
hood II Locomotive Engineers aud Fire.
men Il 10 take place here this week. A
call has jus, been sont out from the gen.
cml Office requesting the chairmcn Of
grievance committees 10 ngomblo hcro ON
tho 18th Inst. Chairman llogc, Of the
Burlington grievance committee. spent
Sunday In Cleveland consulting With Chief
Arthur and returned 10 Chicago today
Tho chairmCn Of the various diyis.
ions a the go" system arc
All In dc city and win remain until
after the conference. Chief Arthur aud
Chief Sargent will probably arrive tomor'
row. Ilogc cmphatica'ly denies that the
conference ia for the purpose OF formally
declaring the strike ~ an end. II h 70
ported that the intention " to make a last
effort toward securing the interference Of
other railroad managers in behalf Of Or.
bitrniion withthe 20. officials, and falling
In this. there will be- q renewal Of open
warfare with roads suspected with being
Ina sympathy with the 90"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15

Dunuqvr, Ia, May lA-Tlic water ~
the river reached It's highest point ON s.'s-
urlay, and on that day aud Sunday was at
a stand still. Todayit has begun to rccedc
slowly and ~ Ear has fallen ono inch from
Tho highest mark Of SATURDAY, The worst
seems now 10 be over, and Il y believed
The water will continue 20 steadily tall on
until the river reaches IFS normal stand.
None Of the saw.mills will be able 10 start
M before the first Of June.
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BUSINESS FAILURES.


Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
PiSr BLUEr, Ark, May li.-Phil Myers,
n prominent clolhicr, failed today. lie
confessed Judgment 10 tho amount Of
several thousand dollars In favor OF cred
ilOn.
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nI.InH 40 keokpk.

KroKuK, Ia, May 1.-The river con-
tinucs 10 rsc at this point and Is now
nearly ono.half foot above the highest
mark reached during the food Of 1881.
No other damage than that already re-
portcd hrs bccn done. and Il isuUt thought
That the highest point viii be reached here
bolorp Wednesday. IL Is reported here
today that the shy and Indian Grove
lcyccs ON the Illinois side, broke this
morning in several places, this will cause
great loss 10 crops and stock.
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THE TuRrY-rnlRD BALLOT

kNhAhf - AhNN'f
Taylor ''''''-.'''''' ~,
Trnurdalc....... ......... ~
Mci0nncll.......'' ''ss''''''''s ~
Telegrams were poured into the conyen-
ton rs part OF the regular order OF bust
ness. and pronounced, "Noicc Of the peo-
ple.h No one even dreamed Of interrupt.
ing the proceedings 10y reading those bits
of ''yelow.back literature" until one fell
into the hands OF Col. Whitthorne. This
gentleman arose and desired 10 know the
will Of the people, but Chairman Houston
declared Il out Of order. Had the ruling
been otherwise nothing further would
have been done. The laugh was ON Col.
Whitthorne.
The Hon. Jesse Sparks read a telegram
from Republican dignitary ordering the
Democracy 10 vacatc the House Of Repro
scntatvcs hall before "Wednesday, the
date set for the meeting OF the Republican
convention. The Rutherford gentleman
explained the legal statute Of the order,
to.wie Possession was nine points OF
the law, and the untenilied would hold
an frost"
The chairman Of the Coffee county dele.
CATION rose 10 a question Of privilege, and,
ON behalf Of Coffee county Democracy,
presented Chairman Houston with young
maui, alias gavel, made from Coffee county
hickory. The presentation speech was
truly affecting aud evoked ringing ap
plausc. Hilarious remarks were made
from all quarters Of the house. Chairman
Houston returned thanks and began III,
use OF his tribute with muscular nps.
Tho chairman OF the Dckalb county
delegation wanted 10 correct the vote, bul
another member said bis chairman hat
been incorporating his county and he
supposed he had tho came privilege
Tempest In the teapot.
Hawkins county had two delegation
equally divided. The question Of proxic
rliscd by the opposition aide created
diversion for several minutes The chat
finally decided for the l.OO0th time tina
the report Of the credentials committee set
tied the matter. II was imy ior awhile
during which delegate called the aiien
ton Of the Taylor men TO n resolution
passed by them plodging them 10 mainiaiI
quiet and deeornm.
-old saddlcbags' from Grundy, tn