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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16
HANGED AT LAST.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August 10
Maxwell is no more. The muir
derer of Preller was hanged in the
Jail yard here at 900 this morning.
The execution was to have taken
place at $50, but was postponed
until 500, al which time all hopes
fer respite being dispelled, the
sheriff executed the mandate Of the
law. The drop fell at two minutes
after the hour. Maxwell was pro-
nounced dead in fourteen minutes,
having died by strangulation.
The reason of the postponement
was that any communication from
the British government bearing on
the case, might be considered.
THE LAST NIGHT.
Maxwell passed the later hours
of his last night on earth as cheer
fully as could well be expected.
He resorted to his usual pastime of
smoking cigarettes, and seemed to
find much relief in blowing the
fumes of smoke into the air. He
engaged in conversation with the
guards, and did not appear az if he
would retire and take any rest and
recreation. His face was haggard
and worn from the long strain of
anxiety, and it could be discerned
by the most careless observer that
he was spirit-broken and hope had
at last departed from him. His
eyes were surken in his head, but
they gave CLASSY stare, and, with
the blanched cheeks, the appear
ance was that Of man who is dy-
ing from the frightful horror and
madness of nightmare. But, nev-
ertheless, the chloroformer contin-
ued to smoke and talk, while every
hour was bringing him nearer to
the gallows. Shortly after mid
night he retired. He slept some
and at 500 he arose. He dressed
in a suit of black, which only serv-
ed to make the ghastliness of his
face the more startling. At 5:15
Father Then administered the
last religious consolation and re-
ceived the last confession. The
prisoner smoked several cigarettes
and drank coffee during the hours
before 500 and talked a little.
A TOUCHING SCENE.
Mrs. Brooks and daughter paid
their last farewell to Maxwell at
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Brooks rose from her chair,
and said:
"Well, Hugh, l guess might as
well say good-by to you."
With these words, the mother
put her arms around his neck. and
the son embraced her. The moth
er then pressed her lips to her
sons, and held him in close en-
brace for sometime. During this
scene the daughter stood near by
and looked in, while tears poured
down her cheek. The mother than
withdrew from her position, and,
with her hands on her sons shoul-
ders, looked him steadily in the
face and said again:
"Ancther time 1 say, Hugh, my
son, good-by. You might be dead,
but we are not, although it is only
a short time till 1 60 to the home
that was always SO happy, and
where sunshine was visible, to one
that will forever be desolate with
out my poor darling boy. Well,"
with a sob, "the home is now
wrecked"
Maxwell inade no reply, but two
large tears rolled out of his eyes.
Then, with his usual self-control.
he managed to straighten himself
up again and wiped away the tears.
The sister then threw her arms
about the prisoners neck. and
simply sobbed long good-by.
The pair then walked out of the
cell and from their ill-starred son
and brother forever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16
Clay For Vest.

In speaking of the nomination
OF Col. Clay, as State Senator, by
acclamation, the Troy Herald says
Col. Clay thanked the conven.
ton in a short speech and said hs
would cheerfully vote for Senator
Vests reelection should hi:
course continue as in the past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

The residence of James Andy
Harrison was entered Tuesday
while the family was at the Fair
and all the jewelry and silverware
in the house stolen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

MRS. DAVE STEELE exhibited six
cakes and took six premiums. The
LEDGER will 60 its full strength on
Mrs. Steele as a cake maker. She
never forgets the printers, either.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

Married, by Elder w. J. Jesse,
on Thursday, August 8, Mr..
Maurice J. Dudley and Miss Julia
Harrison, both of this vicinity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

H. d. Hunter, of Mexico, has
been employed to superintend the
erection of a s25 900 opera house at
Fayette, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

George Hayelin, the thief who
stole piece of silk from Harper d
Rixey, was fined $40 and costs in
Justice Winscott's court Saturday,
for petty larceny and was released.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

VERMONT has only % miles OF
railroad-less than any other state.
Its capitalists, however, are heav-
lily interested, according to Senator
Edmunds, in Canada railroads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

IT LOOKS as though Lesueur,
Booth, Selbert, Harding, Nolan,
McCulloch and Ball were in the
lead for the respective nominations
to which they aspire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

VIM. Thomas, of Centralia, has
returned to this ity and will re-
main permanent resident of Mex
100
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

George Adams and M. r. X.
Biggs, of Farber, are up to the
Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

Col. Judy says the hail storm
was at least six miles wide and did
more damage than reported.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

The LEDGER has just bought a
complete machine for blocking let
ter heads, bill heads, receipts, etc.
Bring your job work to the LEDGER
office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

We did not know there were so
many pretty babies till we saw
those entered for the LEDGER
prize. Each one was worthy a
prize.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

IT is shame that the farmers
and house wives of the county do
not take more interest in the
premiums offered in Floral Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

IF Mexico had a few more men
like G. D. Ferris it would be city
within an hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

MISSOURI should go Democratic
by at least $4,000 majority. 1t is
the duty of every Democrat to see
| that such result is obtained.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

THE circus is small potatoes
when it comes in competition with
the Mexico Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

FRANCIS did not need either St.
Louis or Kansas City. The Agri-
cultural districts were solid for the
man of brains, pluck and push.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

THE best teachers institute in
the State opened in Mexico to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

Iris all the go now to cut off
your mustache. When man has
his face shaven clean the wind can't
blow through his whiskers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

AUDRA1N sis now rivaling Bour-
bon county, Ky, as fine horse
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

BETTER rings of horses will be
seen at no Fair in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

THE best interior fair in the
State closed last Saturday and was
a grand success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

HARNESS HORSES
20 Best mare, years old and
over. aforementioned. 10 OC
Davis, Smith & Co, Galloway, cert. W
II Brown, Audrsin
II Best mare, and under f.. 8 0l
Sheely Bros, Galloway; J 7 and T Har
rison cert.
10 2 Z" d" 81. 70(
GB Blanchard Saline; cert. McCor-
mick Live Stock Co, Pike.
73 e 90 g.. 6 q
Mccormick Live Stock Co, Pike; cert
] Maddox, Galloway
COUNTY COURT PsgaIUMs.
Best COW aud calf by her side,
"a regardless of breed or ped
igTee, bred and calved in the
county. .,........,......., 10 "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-16

hibition ring, Jack Harrison, of
Galloway county, was thrown from
the horse he was riding and stun
ned. The horse fell and turned
over but was not hurt. II was
some time after Q O'Clock when
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
'rhe Nrrg AdminfstrntIon.

Az 999 o'clock on Saturday evening all
OF tne nav mayors force had assembled in
his Office. Mayor Rhoads administered the
oath to che mon. four at tine. and as
each Quartette was sworn. II retired 10 the
connecting chamber. When they all had
been sworn Mayor Harrington briefly ad.
dressed them, placing stress on the great
responsibility resting upon himself and
them. He announced that for the better
understanding OF their duties be bed drawn
up series OF rules and strict compliance
TO than would be exacted from ennh man.
Chief OF Police Swiegstt tnen announced
the following disposition OF the force for
duty:
Ter duty at once and TO remain until
o'clock Sunday Nastl evening;
Eastern district-Serrsant James d.
Tucker, with OAicers Heal, Burroughs,
Bprleigt. Updyke, Hanna, Evans, Hart
Walker; Third street bridge. Gainor.
Western district-Ssrgeant Peterson,
with 0fa GERS Broomall. Rittenhouse. Brown,
Sberer, Emmons. Ayars, McClenuaghan.
Crawford; Silverhrook. Butler; Eighth
street park. Cheeirs.
Special at the City Halle c. Weldin.
The men on the regular night turn TO go
on duty at o'clock last evening were then
announced as follows:
Eastera district-Sergeant Stetser. with
Oficers Nofhtt. johnson. Gslloway, Zsrby,
Raymond, Todd, solomon. Ehulz; Third
street bridge, McSorley.
Western district-Sergeans Blackburn,
with Officers Neely, Scott. Meredith. Rus
sci, Wilhelm, Logus. Stuart; sIverbrook,
Swift.
An immense crowd had gathered In
front OF the City Hall. blocking ths pave
ment aud entrance to the hall during the
course OF the evening. In the chiefs Office
another crogd was gathered around Mayor
Rhoads, discussing the new aspect OF
affairs, the Mayor occupying for the last
time a position bahind the rail which be
has occupied every night for three years.
About 10 O'Clock officers O'Harra and Can.
non made the last arrest Of the administra
tion. Tho prisoner was an enthusiastic
colored man who had slapped white man
10 the face and said: That's the way
we'll treat you tomorrow"
About IL o'clock the old force com.
menced to drop in and hand over their
stars, and as each man did so he would
give formal and respectful salutation Ia
the chief and mayor and bis associates.
Many yarn friendships have been formed
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
Genernl Now. OF ,he rInrnInr.

Secretary Villas has gone to Atlantic
City toiremain until next Thursday.
Jacob Baltz, Jr., son OF Bremen Balts
OF Philadelphia, was drowned on Saturday
night in the schuylkill above Belmont by
the capsiEing OF his boat.
The House committee on elections Satur-
day decided by a strict party vote in favor
OF Elliott, the sitting member. in the cleo
tion contest IN the seventh South Carolina
district
The summer shutdown OF the flint glass
factories commenced on Saturday. All the
factories in csss country have banked their
fires. and the $500 employees will take a
rest for six weeks.
Gen. Lew Wallace, author OF "Ben
Hur,n has undertaken the work or writing
q sketch Of General Hsrrison's life The
work will be pushed aG rapidly as possible
and will be published by Philadelphia
house.
The jacksonville, Fla, Times.U uion an
nounces two light sporadic cases OF sus-
picious fever at Plant City. which have
been isolated. Prece1tions have been
taken to prevent its spread. Dffgent IN
quiry discovers no Other suspicious disease
at any point In the state.
The President has informed the Gin
cinnati exposition that on account OF tbs
pressure OF public basiness be cannot &C
cept it's invitation TO attend the exposition
at this time. He has aow in bis hands $50
bills that mist be examined AMI disposed
Of during the coming week.
IL is estimated at the Treasury Depart
ment that sshere has been decrease Of
sl3,5G0, 600 in the pubic debt during the
month Of JuRe, and a decrease Of Sll2,.
9OO,O 600 in ths debt for the fiscal year end
log Saturday. The total receipts during
the year are eCtimsted az $50. 100000 and
the total expenditures at S27O, ,000, ,000, leaV.
ing q surplus Of s97 100000.
General Sheridan was removed to the U.
&. steamer Swasara on Saturday, and the
vessel sailed early in the afternoon. The
Swatara arrived in Hampton Roads about
8 o'clock yesterday mornirg, and resumed
her trip at daylight to-day. She expected
Co etop at the BreRkwster 10 the event OF q
storm. The beneEcial effect OF the SEA air
has been shown by decided improvement
in. the Generals condition.
The New York sua OF yesterday says:
'Thers were wide fluctuations Saturday 10
the downtown betting rates sn the resnll
OF the political campaign. Mr.. A. II.
Coombs bet 81. 200 to $500 with r. IL
Thomas on Cleveland aud Thurman. Mr..
Coombs has about 1850 more out Oh
/ Cleveland and Thurman on the bssis Of
/ SlcO TO $50. Immediately after the 81 00o
to $500 bet renowned Sportsman author
lied the announcement that be had from
81. zoo TO $50 600 to bet at odds Of two &c
/ one on Cleveland and the old Roman"
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
Eureka CouneiI,- cbarter.

Eureka Council, No. /, Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics recently or
Ranizad In this city has received It's charter
from the supreme lodge Il has been
framed and is on exhibition 10 Harry
Yerger's window at 4l9 shipley ST. The
charter has on either side column uphold
ing an arch. The American flag IL twined
around each column. The arch at the top
gives the coatsof-arms Of the original is
str ties. In the centre OF this arch is a pic.
ture Of Washington. over the ceutre ia
the eagle with scroll in It's mouth. On
this SCROLLS the motto OF the order. Virtue.
Liberty and Patriotism. On either coll
umn are representations OF mechanics
tools, aud near tho top OF the
charter ia a railroad train. Above
ths arch near the centre arc the fig
ures OF a woman with helmet and shield,
and a woman with spinning wheel. The
names OF the charter members are: Prank
W. Pierson. Il. A. VanTrump, Jr., c. p.
Holcomb. Frank H. Winchester. Melville
Thompson, s Q. Vandegrift. A. H. Mat
lack, J. w. Gsyer, John A. Smyth, jones
W. Geary, Jr., T. Williams, samuel E.
wler, Frank W. Mcdowell, George H.
Fisher. William B. Haddock, William o.
Lynch, William l.. Mendenhall, John J.
Graham, John K. Wier, James Springer.
Ulysses 8. Grant. Charles Gatta, DR.. Har-
vey Day.
Tho charter Is sigued BY the NatloBa
Councillor aud Secretary George ". Elbat
and Edward s. Deamer respectfully. The
regular meeting Of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
Eureka Council, Ne. /, viii be held this
evening.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
rnn Municipal conrr

Harry O'Neal and Charles HGnft, the
two young men who we're arrested in Phila
dephia and brought here by ex-Chief or
Police Loper on Saturday and who were
charged with the larceny OF watch from
Charles Bradley on the oath OF June. were
placed on trial Saturday evening aud dis
charged.
At this mornings session Chief OF Police
Swiggett appeared for the first time, and
Special Officer Weldin In a deep falsett
voice opened court according TO statute.
Lewis Pyle, the man charged with the
larceny OF clock and dismissed, was rear
rested by Officer Sherer and tried thIs
morning. Mrs Samuel Griggs identified
the clock as her property. Pyle was held
ia $500 bail for further hearing. -
William Arthurs was charged 81 and
costs for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02

In the three years by the msn. and when
the hour OF dissolution cane an sss.rdav
evening there were many regrets.
The old forco will 20 Off duty in better
shape than any for years A great many
OF the men have been saving their saonev
and have accumulated conaiderable eunna
out Of their three years' pay Most Of
them will take several weeka vacation. A
number will resums their tr0des, while Sow
eral others viii engage in business. Pa
trolman O'Harra has already opened
grocery store at "a and Lombard Sta.
oiiieer Cross will OIL position at the aims
house, and several OF the men will do
polica duty at watering places.
At 10 30 a. m. the Chief Of Police swig-
gett and Sergeant Tucker assembled the
new men who were to 90 on duty at mid
night. Each man was given his star and
several keys, and promptly at II 45 they
we're sent out TO 20 on duty. The MAYOR
with his usual faithfulness remained ON
duty until 12 OF a. m. and then quietly
picking up a basket filled with his poesess.
ions left the Office in company with a
couple OF friends. A few minutes before
midnight call was received that aght
was in progress on Market 81. above
Front, and with that strict attention to
duty that characterizes him, Officer Hanna
went at once to the scene Of the trouble
and quieted the offenders. thus performing
the last official act Of the administration.
Mayor Harrington. keenly alive 10 hts
new duties, remained in the Mayors ofnes
until a. m. He did not want any trouble
the first night and he was gratifed. ByE
a NJ. the sidewalk in front OF the hall was
clear and the rest Of his vigil was devoted
to modest rehearsal OF his interesting
and brilliant campaign, the first fruits Of
which he had just tasted.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
MAYOR HARRINGTON.
TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE
ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
How she Old Force Went Out aud
the New Came In-OnIy Three Ar
rests During the Nixht-OounciI
Passes RESOLUTIONS.

A large crowd gathered in City Council
chamber on Saturday evening TO attend
the special session called for the purpose OF
inaugurating Mayor. elect Harrington.
President Farra and all the members OF
Council were present when the gevel fell
promptly at s o'clock. Mr. Quinn opened
the ball by stating thst on Friday last the
Every Evening had made Sundry misstate
ments in relation 70 Council having over
drawn some OF their appropriations. He
asserted that Ia no ease had an appropria-
tion been overdrewn. and in proof OF his
assertion presented the following communi-
cation:
To the Honorable President and Members
OF City Council.
GENTLEMEN; Following are the amounts
unexpendeo to the credit OF the different
appropriation to date.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
Wcather.

Delaware and Maryland, l. p ms
Partly cloudy 10 fair weather, stationary
temperature.
The New York Herald weather toTecastss
The depression yesterday morning in Mia
nesota will probably advance east over the
lakes, with "warm waven in the central
states to-day aud In the Atlantic states TO-
morrow. Temperature roee in the United
States yesterday, except in the northwest
The chief minima reported we're Duluth
and Sydney. 4s degrees; Chatham, Halifax
and Yarmouth. 54 degrees, and Boston So
degrees; the chief maxima we're Mont
gomery, Vicksburg. Shreveport, Memphis,
Nashville, Omaha aud Huron, Sc degrees
North Platte and Elliott, 80 degrees. In
the Middle States fair to partly cloudy
weather and fresh southeriy winds wis
prevail, followed by local rains 10 this sec
tion. On Tuesday In this section partly
clouly to fair weather and fresh 10 brisk
southerly TO southwesterly winds viii
probably prevail, preceded by local rains
an1 followed by slightly lower temperature,
aud on Wednesday slightly cooler, fair
weather. followed by higher temperature.
Baynard's Thermometer: m., o3i ,
.. M. as; IL a. m, 7914; p. m, Is.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
r,on works shut nowr..

The old scale OF the Amalgamated Asso-
citation expired Saturday evening, and as
no agreement has been reached. the mills
all closed down. The employees finished ~
taeir work and left everything In good
order for the indefnite shut down. Among
those who are reported to have signed the
scale are the Apollo Iron aud Steel Com
peny OF Apollo. Pa; the Akron Iron Com
pany Of Akron, Ohio; the Lsrghlin Il
function steel Company at MiuFo. Ohio;
the Cleveland Hardware Company Of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Oliver Brothers e
Phillips, the largest firm in Pittsbzrg, and
the Lookout Rolling Mill Company Of
Chattanooga. Tenn. Last night Mr
McCstcheon, a prominent iron-master, said
if the manufacturers scale was not signed
very shortly q new one demanding still
greater reductions would be formulated.
ID. B. Oliver stated that their Tenth street
mill would partially resume tomorrow,
and that the other factories woRld be
started as occasion required.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
Natlonnl Gnard ornelaware.

A number Of knapsacks arrived in town
to-day for companies A., @. and f., n. G..
d from the state headquarters at Dover
Each company is entitled to 45 knspsacks.
Il is expected that CONS ammunition will
be received about July z.
At the encsmpment each company will
have seperate table Of IDS own for the
meals. DR.. John MANI, at present assist
ant regimental commissary. has been ap-
pointed hospital steward. Ia case OF his
declining the offloe, Edwin Eagle OF New
c astle will be offered the position.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02

Read to-morrow's issue Of the
JOURNAL. It will contain full account
of Mr.. Louis Fellheimer's intentions
regarding the odds and ends sacrifice
sale at the popular Economy Hail."
Evening journal., 1888-07-02

Read to morrow's issue of the
JOURNAL. 1t will contain fun acoount
of Mr.. Louis Fellheimer's intentions
regarding the odds and ends sacrifice
sale at the popular Economy Hall"
Evening journal., 1888-07-02
New Exnrena wagon.

The Baltimore ond Ohio express Office sf
this city has received a new wagon from
the Philadelphia Office. The wagon has the
words United States Express Company.
Two more new wagons will be receiseds
shortly.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02

The Pleasant Valley Wine Com
pany's champagne is undoubtedly tbs
best American wine in this marksk.
P. Plunkett & Co., 1os and ITO Es=<scs
st
Evening journal., 1888-07-02

Parker & Stanley, harness. trunks, trav
cling bags and all kinds OF korse equip
meuts Enterprise Harness Works, 8. W.
Cor. I'd and Orange Sts.
Evening journal., 1888-07-02

Balance IN bank-sani Lot s,lv5 "
Balance Ia BAnk-Paik Fund. 42l.o4
Total ......... ..-...........,..-...Sl2 40 %
Lees Board Of Education. n.............. s,gos IS
Balance IN Bank ...................... sti4Os9
Respectfully, Jonr M. rwHIL
City Auditor.
An order 10 favor OF the Board OF Eiu
cation was then drawn for So 26s 75
Mr.. Quinn offered the following resolution,
which, after some discussion, was adopted
by a viva voce vote;
"WHEREAs, The term OF Office OF his
honor, Z. B. Rhoads, mayor Of this city, is
drawing to a close, and before another
meeting Of this Council his honor and the
police will have retired to private citizen
ship, therefore be it
"Resolved, That this Council tender 10
the police a vote OF thanks for the valuable
services rendered to the public In presery.
ing order and good governments. II Cuun-
oil at any time assumed the privilege Of
calling them 70 account for any shorlcom-
ings IL was done 10 a spirit Of friendliness
TO them, es well as a desire for public
good"
The following resolution, offered By Mr..
Quinn, was also adopted;
"Resolved. That the chairman OF the
Police Committee shall, on and after July
], 1888, witness the killing OF All dogs killed
by the city dog-catcher and report the
number to this Couucil monthly; also that
no order shall be drawn in favor OF the
said dog catcher until such report is made
| by the chairman
Mr. Quinn next moved that a committee
OF two DO appointed 10 escort the mayor
and the mayor-elect to the preVident's desk,
and the mover and Mr.. Mccall were ap
pointed the committee. The COMMITTEES
coon appeared with hayor-elect Harring
ton leaning upon the arm OF Mayo
Rhoads, when President Farra showed
them TO sents on the platform. He an
nounced that Mayor Rhoads would ad
minister the oath OF office 20 the mayor
elect. The mayor then In his customar'
resonant voice preseated the oath whic
was responded TO by the new mayor wit
loud and distiuct II will. 1" and ferven
kiss OF the haiy beck. Council then ad
iourned end the rev mayor after holdin
an impromptu roce ption returned 20 hl
Office Ia the City Hall.