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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
REPRESENTATIVE Barnes the ar

Representative Barnes, the au-
thor of the bill offering 500, 900 for
a sure cure for yellow fever, is re-
ceiving letters from all over the
Union from people who seem to
think that heis the one to apply to
and that he will pay out of his own
pocket. Mr.. Barnes desires to ex-
plain to the United States at large
that he proposes that congress
shall appropriate the s100, 600. He
adds that he hopes to secure a ia
vorable report from the commerce
committee, to which his resolution
was referred, and also to get il
through the house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

The papers report that James
U. Blaine will not speak at New
Albany, Evansville and the Tippe-
canoe battle grounds in Indiana, as
had been announced, the Republi.
cans fearing that his talks on the
tariff would hurt them much more
then help them in that State. Il
Mr.. Blaine is permitted to speak
IN the State it will merely be be.
cause the managers tear to offend
and do not desire to humiliate him
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
A Big Straw.

DEs MONIES, To-, Oct. A.
National Committeeman Clarkson
has written confidential letters to
all the principal towns in Iowa beg
|ging in the strongest terms for
money. One of the principal pro-
tected manufacturing establish
ments got one of these letters,
which was shown to the writer to-
day. Itsays: awe hope to carry
New Nork. Our latest advices
from Indiana are encouraging.
Connecticut is certain to give her
electoral vote to Harrison if
properly aided, but I fear that we
have no hope of carrying New
jersey" Four years ago Mr..
Clarksen was much more sanguine
than this letter shows him to be.
He even telegraphed here two days
after election that Blaine had
carried New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
Platte County Bonds Found.

PLATTE Cry, Mo-, Oct. 5.-The
$4,000 in Platte County bonds,
which were supposed to have been
stolen from J. w. Coots, County
Attorney, Wednesday, were found
In the County Clerks office this
morning, having been overlooked
when Mr.. Coots placed the bonds in
his valise Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

The following is recommended
as a cure for neuralgia headache !:
Squeeze the juice of a lemon into
small cup of strong coffee. This
will usually afford immediate re-
lief in neuralgia headache. Tea
ordinarily increases neuralgia pain,
and ought not to be used by per-
sons affected with it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

The Union Labor Leader Prophe-
sizes Republican Death.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, October A.
The Hon. Anson ]. Streetsr, Of Ill
inois, union-labor candidate for
President, arrived here this morn
ing and this afternoon spoke for
two and half hours to large au-
dience on the public square. He
assailed the financial record of the
Republicans, went all over the
financial question from a greenback
standpoint and characterized the
so-called credit strengthening act
of 1869 as an outrage and robbery
of the people which was made still
more aggravating by the subss-
/ quent denomination of silver in
the interest of bondholders and
money power. He bodily charged
that the only relief the Republicans
in their platform the present cam
paign afforded the people was in
free whisky and tobacco, which
neither the manufacturers or con-
sumers of those articles had asked
for or desired. Continuing on this
part of his speech Mr.. Streeter
said: "Since the National Repub-
lican Convention at Chicago / have
not seen their platform printed in q
single paper. Tho average Repub-
lican is ashamed of his platform
and no doubt heartily wishes il in
hades."
Referring to the Democrats the
speaker claimed that the reliefthey
offered the people was in the Mills
tariff fbill. Before closing his speech
he confidently predicted that the
Republicans were making their
last campaign, and hereafter that
party would be sngulfed by the
union labor organizations.
At the close of the meeting the
speaker was rendered an enthusias-
tic reception by his union labor
friends. He also spoke at the
frisco Opera House tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

THE female editor of a temper.
ance paper at Effingham, ILL.,, pub
fishes every month a list of the
men seen drunk in the streets OF
the town. A citizen whose name
appeared in the list denied that he
was drunk and sued the woman,
who was fined five dollars by a
justice. She appealed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

IT SEEMS to US like Mexico, as
large town as it is, ought to have
a good cornet band. We have an
abundance of musical talent at
command; all we need is the
horns. The boys are anxious and
willing to form an organization, and
some of them are experts on brass
instruments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
SET AT LIBERTY.
The Grand Jury Fails to Find q
True Bill Against Stephenson
and Wife.

After being busy on the Stephen
son case since Monday, the LIST. the
Grand Jury failed to find a. true
bill against Mark Stephenson for
the killing of Prosecuting Attorney
Mosby, and Mrs. Stephenson,
who was arrested as being an ac-
cessory, and both were set at lib
erty last Friday by Sheriff Atchi-
son. About seventy-five witnesses
were examined, and the Jury gave
the matter a searching investiga-
ton, with the above stated result.
On being let out of Jail both Steph.
enson and wife went at once to
their home in Southeast Mexico,
their children were sent for and the
family was again united. AL
though in confinement but short
time, Jail life had begun to tell
on Mrs. Stephenson and, upon
stepping forth free woman, she
looked pale and careworn. Mr..
Stephenson repeatedly stated that
he desired a thorough inves,iga-
ton of the case, as did also James
Mosby, brother of the dead at.
torney. This has been done and
the matter is now forever settled,
it is to be hoped. 1t was an un-
fortunate affair, parallel of which
might never again be enacted in
this community, the particulars o.
which are we'll known to nearly
every person in the county and
need no repetition here. We
trust all parties concerned are salts
fed with the result of the Crane
Jury's faithful work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

We find the following in the
Rural World, credited to the Sedalia
Democrat
Ayres' Hambletenian, the winner
of the 2:35 trot of Wednesday, and
also the 2:4O trot of Thursday, is a
fine brown stallion, six years old,
the property of William R. Carter,
of Mexico, Mo. The handsome
animal is a graceful movre, and his
appearance on the track elected
favorable comment. On several
occasions the popular feeling for
HIM found expression in hearty
eheers-approval of his square,
honest trotting. This noted
animal appeared on the track again
yesterday in the free for all trot,
and won additional laurels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

GARNER" w. Fl. Barton is
home from Warren county, where
he organized Wheels at 81 each, c.
%. D. Barton has evidently struck
a vsritable picnic. He is making
mere money that he ever did be.
fore since we knew him, and is get.
ing in some work against the Dem.
ecratic party, which he cordially
hates
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
A great many ladies all over the

A great many ladies all over the
country have been wearing mems
hats for some time. In them they
look real cute The latest fad,
however, is suspenders. Just how
they wear them is a secret as yet.
Adding to these mems collars,
waistcoats, canes, ETC., we are
forced to the conclusion that the
era of woman's rights has fully set
in, and that man, poor fellow, in
self defense, must don the corset
and hustle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Mrs. Ella Stokes, wife of the
editor of the Great Bend, Kansas,
Democrat, has been nominated for
the office of county superintendent
In Barton county and her husband
refuses to support her for that Office.
1t is not stated where Mr.. Stokes
takes his meals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
AUSTRIA has the HIGHEST tariff q

AUSTRIA has the highest tariff OF
any country in Europe, and her
working people are paid lower
wages than are paid in any country
on the other side of the ocean,
Mexico has the highest tariff in
America and the lowest wages on
this continent. Yet IN the face Of
these two facts the Republicans
are erecting tariff scarecrows a,
every cross road in the country
and proclaiming that a high tariff
means high wages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

MEXICO is getting stronger in the
way of business men of enterprise
and pluck. G. C. andJ. M. Davis,
who have bought R. Hisey's inter-
est in the mill, are beth substantial
men of influence, who will prove
quite an acquisition to Mexico in
all matters of public enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

GEORGE G. VEST, J. Med. Trim.
BILE and Chester Krum have been
invited to address the Democrats al
the rally ON the 18th Of October.
Francis, Norton, Smith and other
speakers will also be on hand in
the evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Cur people ask relief from the
undue and unnecessary burden OF
tariff taxation now resting upon
them. They are ofered.--free
tobacco and free whiskey. They
ask for bread and are given a sts'ne.
'-cleveland's Letter of Acceptance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

MISSOURI will elect thirteen out
of fourteen congressman in Novem'
Der and have fighting chance fo1
a solid delegation, though the odds
are rather in favor of the Republi
cans in the Thirteenth district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

J. w. PLUNKETT, of Bevier, is
down attending court. He says he
can lick the man who says he was
drilling Harrison Club. Pomp
has one of the best drilled Cleve-
land and Francis Clubs in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.--The sur
gson general Of the Marine hospi-
tai service has received reports of
one new case of yellow fever and
one death at Ferandina.
Jacksonville reports ~ new cases
and six deaths during the last "a
hours; total cases ~ date 1856,
deaths 270. The situation at Jack
son, Miss, Is reported unchanged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Chas. W. Erbs vs.. Nancy Erbs;
dismissed.

~~s'sAAA ~SAs
S. M. Locke VS.. G. w. Galloway;
venue granted to Circuit Court of
Pike county.
Joe B. Botkin vs.. Frank Moydel;
continued at cost defendant.
State rel J. s. Muster vs.. Clay
Davidson; dismissed by order
plaintiff.
J. J. Day VS.. C. & A. r. R. Co. :;
now being tried by a jury.
Northern & Edmonston VS..
Trimble, interpleader; verdict for
interpleader.
j. II. Mack ct al. vs.. c. G..
Stevens ct al; judgment by default
for defendants for 81, ,142.45.
A. w. Clapp & Co. VS.. c. G.
Stevens; same entry $7O5.50.
Wilson, Obear & Co. vs.. same;
same entry for $137.75.
Burke Medical Co. VS.. C. Black
burn & Bro; continued.
D. M. Osburn & Co. VS.. C. l..
Graham ct al; continued at defend
ants cost.
H. F. Woodward VS.. Willard
Barton; continued by consent.
A. c. Sox and wife VS.. T. B.
Branstetter ct al; decree of sale ac-
cording to prayer of petition.
Joseph Botkin VS.. Mexico Fair
Ass'n continued at costs of defend
ant for want of notice of appeal.
Fleety Palmer VS.. Geo. w. Pal
mer; continued, No. 2.
Geo. w. Woolwine ct al. VS..
John Bick; judgment for plaintiff
for s175.
Sarah G. Robinson VS.. Alma
Hughes; tried by tho court; no
verdict rendered.
J. A. Rutter VS.. Joseph Davis !;
dismissed.
E. H. Cook, Prussia; first papers
granted.
J.J. Day VS.. G. & A. R. R. Co.;
judgment for defendant.
State of Missouri VS.. William T.
Whitemire; indicted for assault to
kill.
Harrison Scott VS.. J. R. johnson
ct al; continued generally by con-
seat.
Michael Hays VS. C. & A. R. R.
Co.; dismissed at defendants cost.
Sarah I. Sparks VS.. w. B. McIn-
tire; judgment for property sued
for.
Sarah I. Sparks VS.. w. H.Wood-
ward, ct al; same.
Sarah 1. Sparks VS.. Enos Jack
son ct al; same.
Sarah I. Sparks VS.. George Rob-
ertson; same.
Sarah I. Sparks VS.. Warren Bell;
same.
Sarah 1. Sparks VS.. Harriet
Thomas; same.
Sarah I. Sparks VS.. Simon Spurs,
same.
J. w. Wisdom VS.. M. A. New
berry ct al; plaintiff enters re-
mittur of SS.
w. F. Reed VS.. Laura and Robt.
Steele, dismissed.
George Robertson ct al vs.. Rachel
Cardwell, tried by court.
Liberal, a little village in Barton
county, is probably the only town
in Missouri that has no church.
The population is made up of men
and women who assume to be
following the lines of advanced
thought, and who claim that super
stition is the mother of devotion.
The bible is tabooed as a work of
fiction and ancient superstition.
There are no ice cream or oyster
festivals, no pink teas, no crazy
suppers, no mite societies and no
bright, smiling Sunday school
children are ever seen upon the
streets. There are no genial, To-
quacious BARRIERS there to brighten
life, for the men all wear long hair
and the women cut their own.
The butchers are lean and pessi-
mistic because all of the people are
vegetarians and confirmed victims
of the oat meal habit. There has
never been a boom in real estate
there and there will not be, for no
sensible man wants to buy property
in a town that is owned and run
by people who are wiser than the
prophets, more righteous than the
apostles and who discredit, with
high blown wisdom, the accepted
scheme of creation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Gov. MoREHoUsE has appointed
Samuel Levi, Hebrew, justice of
the Bates County Court. This is,
it is said, the first Hebrew ever ap-
pointed to an Office by Governor
of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
Rufus Hisey has seld his inter-

hufus Hisey has seld MS inter-
est in VIM. Pollock a. Co.'s roller
mills to J. M. and G. c. Davis, Of
Santa Fe, Monroe county, for s21,-
coo. The firm name will not be
changed. The Messra. Davis viii
become citizens of Mexico, Jno. NJ.
in a few days and @. c. early next
year. Mr.. Hisey gives possession
next week. s0
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
THE WHEEL ALL RIGHT.
If Kept Out of Politics An Or
ganization With Good Ends
IN View.
From the Jefferson City Tribune.


While the Democratic State Con.
vention was in session in this city
last August an editorial appeared
in The Tribune calling the attention
of Democrats to the fact that the
Republicans were negotiating with
such members of the Wheel as they
could influence to make the Or
ganization tool Of the Republican
bosses in this State. Later on a
number of editorials appeared in
The Tribune relating to the same
subject. But never once did we
assail the organization as an or
ganization. We did apply the
lash vigorously to the men who
have attempted to sell the organiza-
ton out to the Republican bood-
lers, and any epithsts applied were
directed solely at such individuals,
as any person gifted with the in
telligsnce of an ordinary idiot can
ascertain.
Not single Democratic paper in
the State has condemned either the
Wheel or Alliance as organizations.
The Tribune has repeatedly stated
that "there is nothing in the con-
stitution of the Wheel to condemn,
but much to csmmend," and this
view is still adhered to. But it is
a well-known fact that in half a
dozen counties in Southeast Mis-
souri, certain members of the
Wheel have disgraced the organiza-
tion by repeatedly tryingto force it
into an alliance with the Republi-
can party. The sole aim of the
te-Democrat in sending a special
man to Southeast Missouri is to
pat certain members of the Wheel
on the head and call them good
fellows, to assist the Republican
boodlers in making the contract as
binding in Missouri as it was a
short time ago in Arkansas.
To the honest farmer who joined
the Wheel for the purpose of secur-
ing such beneficial results as
should flow from an organization of
the kind, we have no words of GEN.
sure to publish. But to the pot
politicians, the sore-heads, the
demagogues, the boodlers and
tramp politicians, who are now try
ing to use the Wheel for mercenary
purposes, we assure them of
our continued disrespect, and we
will endeavor to make matters as
disagreeable for them during the
of the campaign as pos-
sible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

MEXICO should have a corn show
this fall. The LEDGER will guar
antee S25 as first premium for
the best display.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Mr.. Stephen A. Dillon and Miss
Callie Lee Spence were married
Wednesday, Oct. Sd, at the resi-
dence of Temple Wayne.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

The Democrats will have over
l 900 torches and 100 fambeaus in
their line of march on the night of
the 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Col. CLAY and F. R. Jesse made
rousing speeches before the Cleve-
land and Francis Club of this city
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

THE Brookfeld Argus is six
years old and a daisy. 1t is one of
the brightest papers in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Arrangements are being made 70
disinter the remains of Sam Fletch-
er. David Fletcher and -
Marshall, who were killed in 1868,
at Martinsburg, and bury them
in the cemetery at Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

c. F. CLARK and George Robert.
son will address the Cleveland anC
Francis club next Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

THE Republican tariff bill ad-
mits acorns free. "Johnny, get
your gun, get your gun"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Lewis Davis died Thursday
night, the 4th inst, at his hepae, 1oI
miles northwest of town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Dave Moore and wife, vf Laddo-
MIA, will move to Mexico some
time this month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

Tom TRIMBLE is making a red
hot readable paper out of the Perry
ENTERPRISE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11
A. Edwards and ]. A. Smi

J. A. Edwards and ]. A. Smith,
living on the J. L. Smith farm, 9
miles north of Laddonia, will have
a public sale Of horses, cattle, hogs,
&C., on Thursday, Oct. 18. Jno.
w. Atchisen, auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-11

All business connected with an auc-
tioneer promptly attended to. Parties
can ecure my services by postal just the
same as seeing me personally.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-11
The Right Hand and the Left.

As stood ON the curb talking with an ac-
complished anatomist the other dav be
offered to bet me that could not tell which
was my right hand. Immediately held out
my right hand for the wager But he OBJ
jected. He said he did not offer to bet me
that / could not show him my right hand. or
extend him my right hand but that could
not tell him which was my right hand-that
is, that could not describe it in words 50
that one who never heard of the distinction
we make between the right hand and the left
would be able to find it. thought that that
would be easy enough, also, until thought it
over, ard then had to give it up.
Said the anatomist: There are plenty Of
criteria within the body which define its
place such as the heart the liver and the
duodenum- But on the outside of perfectly
formed human being there is nothing to dis
tinguish the right hand from the left. and no
one can describe il in words so that an icnor-
ant person can find it. II people were am
bidextrous, and were not taught, from child
The other, it would be almost impossible for
them to know which is which. | often think
of this when l hear any one say 70 some one
whom be wishes 10 ssigmatize as fool that
he can't tell his right hand from his left as
/ do also when ! read that God said to Jonah
about Nineveh. in which be said were more
than six score thousand persons that can not
discern between their right hand and their
left hand. Chicago journal
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-11
Tho Turks Love Of Ease.

Judging by the thousands of soldiers whom
/ saw after the emeute in Bulgaria In 1888,
and by the physique and robustness OF those
who, every Friday pass our ieSatlon on
their way to the Salemlik, think that the
average Turk is in a contented and healthy
state He shows an equitable temper and a
regular life. His religious observances and
grave countenance give to his habitual re-
serve. not merely the outward sign, but the
inward kindness Joined with an easy man
ner. Suppose he has the love of ease. sup
pose he is deficient in our ethics and educa-
ton: suppose his mental faculties are not
fully developed and sophisticated; suppose
he does Toll upon divan and pass the time
with his guests in talking of Indifferent
things suppose he is content with his CHI
bou9ue and coffee, his mosque, bath and
repetitious prayers, his game Of chess or
backgammon; suppose he Is eager to listen
to the old tales. proverbs and parallels, or
revels in the enjoyment of his astroiogies and
his pilaf-it may be said CT him-.that when
he comes down to work as mechanic or
merchant he is honest and fair In his labor
and dealings
As a farmer be serenely plows his fields
and reaps his harvests amid the vicissitudeS
of his lot and his trials with the tax gatberer.
At home he is model of domestic tenderness
toward his family. and loyal to his sovereign
and religion In summing up his character.
the qualities Of patience, candor, content
ment and resignation are conspicuous beyond
those of any other race upon the footstooL Ii
the religion of the Koran pervades every act
of his life and mixes with his every occupa-
ton: if his PRAYER BY its frequent dropping,
wears away the stoniness of his heart, still
he preserves the refinement and hospitality
that belong to the orient He VIII give to
his guests all that he Ias--''eggs, fruit, cof-
fee, bread, fish, honey with Scio wine, and
all for love: not money. n-Diversions Of
Diplomat in Turkey.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-11
TRAINING FIGHTING DOGS.
fmprovin: Their Grip, Reducing Fle<
and Cultivating Wind and Limb.

lmprovin: Their Grip, Reducing Flesh
and Cultivating Wind and Limb.
A man who owns several fighting dogs and
who also owns barroom not many blocks
away from Washington square, explained the
method of training dog to reporter, as
follows: well, take my dog Grip, for ex-
ample. Say make a match for him to fight
at twenty-four pounds. He has been hang
ing about the bar doing nothing but eat and
sleep for six or eight months and is conse-
quently fat, short winded and lazy, as well as
ten or twelve pounds over weight.
Il must put him to work at once so as to be
ready, but must begin slowly Every morn
ing before breakfast take Grip ont and walk
him around Washington square half dozen
times at brisk walk and then back to the
house. With a rough towel give him good
rub down and sponge out his mouth with
clean sponge. He is now ready for break
fast, generally piece of raw beef In the
afternoon l give him another two or three
mile walk. rub down and sponge his mouth.
Giving him three times day good substan-
tial meal
"a few days of this and Grip is feeling as
bright and clipper as you please. Then the
walks become longer, with an occasional run,
and l add some exercise in the house This
consists principally Of chasing the ball III
show YOU
Here, Grip. and fat. lazy looking bull
dog came lazIlv from behind the bar 4 rub
Der ball. about half the size of a baseball.
was taken out of box and sent spinning
across the floor and Grip went after it. He
picked it up and brought it to his master,
giving it up with wag of the tail as natur-
ally as a well trained setter.
When he is in training keep him at that
work for two or three hours a day,, con-
dnued Grips owner, besides the walking il
gets the flesh of Of him and gives him good
wind. After the training has gone on for a
couple of weeks ! give him long runs and
slack up on the walking. Sometimes I'll hitch
him under light wagon and drive at a
smart jog up TO Central park and back. He'll
make it after two or three trials without
turning hair
Another essential thing has to be looked
after, his grip. The way this is cultivated IS
by taking heavy crash towel and making
the dog bite it. The way that bull dog will
hang on is something marvellous can make
that one take a towel and eau drag him all
over tue place, or even Lift him of the flor
and carry him the length of the roor,. pro-
vided his jaw is IN good condition and the
towel holds. He gets anywhere from hal,
an hour 70 two hours of this work every day.
and after he has been at il for two or three
weeks he'll hold ON until you XIII him or his
trainer tells him TO ie; go
" It generally takes about month 10 -a. a
log like Grip into first class shape, and when
% Il tAArA h Is fst Ia 6Hht kar a mans nfA =.