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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
All For Cleveland and Hill.


1t must be borne in mind that no
differences within the Democratic
party of this city can affect the
Democratic vote in the State or
the Nation. Every Democrat,
whether he be County" or
"Tammany" or whatever the
various halls may be called, will
give his honest vote for Grover
Cleveland and David B. Hill. 1t
is not Of the slightest importance
whether Abram Hewitt hates or
loves Cleveland. Mr.. Hewitt will
vote for the President as the chief
representative of the Democratic.
party, and 80 will every other
Democrat. Where there is one
Democrat who "hstes Cleve-
land" there are q million others
who like him, both for himself and
for the cause he represents; but a
personal like or dislike is very
trivial matter. The Democrats Of
this city may disagree as they
choose as to local affairs-that is a
Democratic local privilege, and
the Democrat who hasn't the fight
ing instinct is not sufficiently Dem.
ocratic; but as to general results
there is not pair of Democrats
that are not as one man for both the
National and the State Democratic
tickets. That is the case with
Tammany Hall. 1t is SO with
the County Democracy. 1t
is SO with all Democrats
the country through. When a
Democrat says the differences in
the party of this city imperil the
result in the State or the country
he contemplates mischief, and he
would make it dangerous if he
could; but he can't. 1t is the
privilege of every man to give his
opinions, but when a representa-
tive of any local Democratic insti-
tuition talks about the influences
of a Democratic civil war in this
city on the result anywhere else he
talks feolishness and might for his
own sake better keep his mouth
shut. No matter who is for Hewitt
or who is for Grant, or who for
somebody else every Democrat is
for Grover Cleveland and David B.
Hill
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
ROBERT RYSDYK.
This Prince of Trotting Stations
Now Owned in This City by
G. F. Clark.

Robert Rysdyk, No. 5000, the
seven year old trottings stallion,
owned by Frank J. Grigsby, of
Maryville, Mo-, has passed into
the hands of c. F. Clark, Of this
city, in consideration of 8, SUM
neighboring six thousand dollars.
Robert Rysdyk is grandson of
old Rysdyk's Hambletonian and
was foaled in Kentucky. When a
colt he was brought to Missouri by
Mr.. Grigsby, who purchased him
of Col. Pepper, the well known
Frankfort, Kentucky, horseman,
and owner of Onward. Rysdyk is
sixteen hands high, a beautiful
dark brown, with much finish and
style. He is one of the best, if not
the best, trotting stations in the
State.
w. R. Carter, of this city, who
drove Robert Ryskyk at the St.
Louis fair races, says the animal is
truly a wonder. He says he is
capable of making a mile II less
than twenty, and his bursts of speed
at times are simply remarkable
He has trotted quarters in thirty.
one seconds, and the last quartz,
in one of his St. Louis heats was
trotted in thirty-three seconds. He
trotted the track at the fair grounds
here in 2::25 IA, which is equal tc
a twenty clip on mile track.
Robert Rysdyk will make g
limited season this fall at $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

ADAM FoREPAUGH's offer to put
up $4,000 even on Cleveland's E
election has not been accepted, says
the Kansas City Star. Nor has
Mr.. Frost's offer of 100000 even.
The best Tom Ochiltree can do
is to offer $50 to 500 on Harrison.
Betting proves nothing, but we like
to be able to cite these instances
when local Republicans talk big
about how sure they are of Harri-
sons election. Nobody's money
seem to be sangulne on that side.
and if betting proves nothing, talk
proves less.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

JAMES G.. BLAINE is to make his
last campaign speech in Boston on
the night before the election. Four
years ago he did the same thing
and the event was one that Boston
will long remember. 1t was a
beautiful night and Mr.. Blaine was
in one of his best and most brilliant
moods. The crowd was immense,
enthusiastic, confident and in
great good humor. The address
was one of the Maine statesman's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

No MAN in this country can tell
what the American people are
paying to-day in indirect taxes.
That is the secret of the popularity
which the system of war taxes en-
joyed up to the day when Presi-
dent Cleveland's message tore the
mark from the protective tariff and
taught the people of this country
that it was their duty to sit down
and figure up the amount they
were paying on what they wore ano
what they ate and what they useG
in their every day life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

AS FAR as we can learn, one boy
withdrew from the fambeau club
because he did not like the name
given it. The HtelHgencer takes
this opportunity gladly to abuse
Democrats of this city who did net
know anything about the matter at
all and cared less. The Democrats
he abuses are as usual spending
their time and money to increase
the majority for the ticket from
top to bottom, regardless of per.
sonal preference which may have
existed before the nominations
were made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
A CLEVER FORGERY.
George Cole Gets $54.75 Over the
Name of William w. johnson.

One day this week-Wednesday
or Thursday-am man named George
Cole entered the place of business
of E. III. Carter, under the Ringo
Hotel, and taking blank check on
the Southern Bank, filled it out for
S54.75, payable to David Williams
or bearer. He signed the name
of w. w. Johnson to the paper.
When Cole entered the store Mr..
Carter was busy waiting on a
customer, but before Cole had
reached the signature on the check,
the customer had left and the pro-
prietor of the store walked over to
the desk. He reached Coles side
Just as the latter was affixing John
sons name to the check and it was
impossible for him not to see that
the name was not that of the
writer. Cole looked up, and
noticing that Mr.. Carter was look
ing at him, took the check from
the desk with the remark: "I am
authorized by Mr.. johnson to sign
and collect this check and pay the
money ts Mr.. Williams.
Though it struck Mr.. Carter as
funny that Mr.. Johnson should
authorize Cole, who had been en-
ployed as his farm hand, to sign his
name to a check, he said nothing
until to-day. Mr.. Johnson dropped
into Mr.. Carter's place of business
this morning and the gentleman ask
ed about the check. 1t was a revela-
ton to Mr.. Johnson and he at once
went to the Southern Bank to in
vestigate the matter. The check
had been cashed, having been pre-
sented by Cole himself. Mr.. John
son pronounced the signature a
forgery, unauthorized by him. He
took the check to Mr.. Carter, who
identified it as being the one filled
out in his presence few days ago.
Cole has not been seen for day or
two and has not been in Mr.. John
sons employ for sometime.
Just before leaving Mr.. Carter's
store the other day, Cole subscrib-
ed for the weekly Globe-Democrat
and paid for it year in advance.
1t is said that Cole has served a
long term in the penitentiary. He
is man about 45 or so years of age
and does not look like criminal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
The Home in Winter.


Make home as CHEEKY as pos
sible, it is the only heaven we will
enjoy this side of the grave. Not
only must we do our utmost 10 be
affectionately disposed one toward
another, but TO exhibit our love by
our anxiety to make all as comfor-
table and happy az possible. Are
the windows tight and free from
draft ? Will the doors close, the
latch catch and SO prevent the in-
gress Of cold when it is not want
ed2 Ventilation is good in its
place but there are proper ways Of
securing fresh air without cracks,
crevices, and openings, at every
window and door. Many a cold
and much rheumatism and other
sickness may be avoided by a little
attention to these things now.
Paint used now retains its color
and otherwise lasts longer and bet
ter than if put on in the heat of
summer. Rooms not papsred may
be made mora CHEEKY all winter If
whitewashed now. The roofs and
clapboarding can be examined and
repaired 10 advantage. Cellars
need to be cleaned out, and the
doors and windows looked to.
These are but a few of many sug-
gestions that might be offered TO
the men who love 10 make their
homes comfortable and pleas
ant, and their wives and children
healthy and happy. Health fol-
lows happiness much more closely
than we imagine ard it is these
little deeds ofkindnass, little words
of love, that make our earth an
Eden like TO that above.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
POISONED HER MOTHER.
Ungrateful Jennie johnson
and Her Crime.
A Colored Girl Poisons the Woman
Who Has Been o Mother to
Her For Years-The
Details.

"Aunt Mary" Johnson is one ol
the good old celored women of this
town. She lives with her several
children in a part of the coloreG
Methodist Church in Africa. One
member of her family is a girl who
is not blood relation, but who fol
years has lived under the ole
woman's roof and eaten at hel
board, until now she is known a,
"Aunt Mary's" daughter. Th'
girl is known as Jennie johnson
and it is by reason of the ole
woman's charity and the girls ex
istence that this article is written
The old woman is now lying a
the point of death, the effect o
poisoning by "Rough on Rats. ,
She cannot possibly recover, ant
the question is, how did she come il
her present condition Old "Aun
Mary" entertained "the preacher
yesterday and the event was cele
brated by big dinner. After tn,
meal was over the old woman in
structed her adopted daughter Jen
ME to clear away the things from
the table. The girl was rather
dilatory In her work and the ole
woman spurred her up bit with
sharp words. The girl did not an
swer, but finished her work anc
went to school. Supper passed ant
the girl seemed quite agreeable
She cleared the table as usual in the
evening, placed the victuals il
their wonted places. At 9 O'Clock
last night "Aunt Mary" became
hungry and going to the pantry
took plate of cabbage therefron
and began to eat. After she wa1
satisfied she retired for the night
only to awake at IL o'clock, suffer
ing greatly. The girl was called
to make a fire. She got up ant
did as instructed, after which sh,
left the house. Since that tim,
she has not been seen.
The old woman grew rapidly
worse and doctor was sent for
The physician who responded pro
nounced the case one of poisoning
The old woman told the docto
what she had last eaten and tn
cabbage dish was brought out an
inspected. There was no trouhl
| in seeing white powder plenti
fully mixed with the vegetabl
and there was just about as mucl
trouble in determining that it wa
"Rough on Rats"
Old "Aunt Mary" is very sur
that the girl she had befriende,
was guilty of the attempt on he
life. Jennie is a bright LOOKING
colored girl about dozen years @
age, who does not look capable Q
crime.
The old woman is at the point O
death and will surely not live. TIL
girls missing but officers are il
search of her. The poisoned cab
bage is in the hands of Prosecutin
Attorney Gordon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

IT pays to raise apples. G. B.
Spence, of Boone county, brother
of Joe Spence, of this city, has four
acres of apple trees, which yielded
900 bushels. He gets 80 cents a
bushel in the orchard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

masterpieces, lie spoke az
though the mantle of the Presi-
aeney had already fallen ON his
shoulders. He believed that he
was virtually elected, and SO did
his friends. Faithful Joe Manley
was with him, and when the meet
ing was over score of preminent
Democrats, everyone of when was
to vote against him on the NOR
row, sat down with him and a
number of Republican friends at a
cosy, quiet supper before he
started for his home. When the
repast was ended Joe Manley and
Mr.. Blaine took special train for
Maine, and when the sun rose he
was in Augusta. How the hopes
and ambition that surged about his
heart on that midnight ride home
were wrecked and broken all the
world knows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
To my old Friends nnd the Public
in General.

Having again located among you
to make this my permanent home,
l hereby would respectfully invite
you to call on me, assuring you a
hearty welcome. We have opened
Q very fine bar-room in the West
block, stocked with the very
choicest old liquors, wines and
cigars; Lemp's beer always ice cold
on tap. The place will be known
as before as "Jake's saloon" In
addition to this we shall made
! specially TO supply the public
with liquors, wines and beer for
family use. The stock is very
large and consists of all the lead
ing brands. We offer the same by
The gallon at wholesale rates.
Trusting TO receive ;ln early call i
am your obedient servant.
III. JACOBSON, Manager,
15-f with M. MAyPIELD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
MEXICO MISSOURI, uRsDAY, OCTOBER 1s 1888

then We may well suppose that day
light has already broken on the
morning of the 18th at Lucknow,
at the hour when Mrs. w. had her
midAight dream at Cambridge and
her husband met with his death. -
Richard A.. Proctor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
Police Court.

Mike Kieth was fined sS.S5 by
Judge Riley this morning for
drunkenness. He paid the amount
at once.
Jacob Glass, a Csntralla citizen,
created amusement and disgust fsr
a crowd on Jefferson street, in front
of the Ringo, this afternoon. He
was locked up in the City Hall by
Officer Lane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

C. r. Jones, Of Audrain county
has left with US few specimens Of
a mammoth pear grown on his
farm. The pear is of the dwarf
variety, and measures 16 inches in
circumference, weighing four
nds.-Middletown Chips.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
Her Hands ? Oh, No.

An electric girl in Iowa can hold
a 30O-pound man in chair with
all ease. Any of the pretty girls of
Kansas can hold a man of any size
in chair, or even on piano stood,
whether she's electric or not, aud
she need not so much as put her
hands on him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
MoberIy at Court.

Miss Mexico Ito Mr.. Moberly
Missouri, recently returned from
abroad): 81 suppose you were at
court while in London ?" Mr..
Mobsrly Missouri (uneasily):
"Well-er--yes, Miss Mexico; but
only once, and then / got of with
a merely nominal fine"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

FIFTY-FIvE lives were lost in an
excursion train wreck in Pennsyl-
vania this week. VIII the pleasure
and profit derived from a thousand
excursions offset the result of this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18
Nellie Whites Little Joke,

We understand that little Miss
Nellie White got off a good thing
on the new "Chautauqua Circle"
She asked her mother if she was
going to ssThs She Takers"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

"OLD HUTcH" cobbled shoes
during his youth and early man
hood; and there are a good many
people in this country who wish he
had remained at the bench.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

THE life of the street car driver
is never a very happy one, but it
is worse than usual just now in
Chicago, where he is target for
deeaye6 vegetables and paving
StoDaS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

Such accidents as the burning of
the seven year old child of Harry
Boyd, colored, are inexcusable.
Babies should not be left alone
with fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

Our reputation for fine horse
flesh is improving all the time.
The addition of Robert Rysdyk is
a triumph for our stock interests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

FATHER Schleyer, the inventor
of Volapuk and slayer Of the En-
glish language, is dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-18

The Marshall Neos will appear
as morning paper in the future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-02


THE New York Post at last confesses the
painful truth" that il doubts IF a single in
dependent voter in this, State. of thesthou.
sands who supported President Cleveland ia
1884. any longer attaches any importance to
the utterances of the members of the admin
istration on the subject of civil-servics re-
form, or any longer refuses to believe that
the Presidents promises and professions have
been violated or ~disregarded, on great scale,
with the utmost sboldness, in sundryi. places
and in divers manners" The Post does not
condescend to explain why tho Presidsnt's
promises are to be believed or his professions
accepted in regard to other matters, since he
has proved false in ore case; but nevertheless
it viii support him for a second term. On q
former occasion this remarkable paper elimi-
mated personal chastity from among the es-
sential characteristics of a public official, and
apparently it now wishes to be understood as
having struck honesty and v~eracity from the
list. The ability Of the faithful mugwump
to adapt himself TO circumstances has seldom
been excelled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-02
NJ AND OPINION.

WHISKY II expensive. 1t costs Q man dollars
and sense. -Yonkers Statesman.
THERE will be an onice-holder here and there
IN the Democratic cuEvention.-St.s Louis Post
Dispatch.
IT is just like the Prohibition party to be
wraneline over the suffrage of women who
haven't any. milwaukee Sentinel.
Thu woman suffrage question is . thorn in the
side of the Prohibition party. The third party,
however. employs all the women it can get hold
of to do its political sweepine.-Detroit Tribune.
If the Democratic politicians think that they
will make free trade acceptable to Ohio farmers
by putting Thurman on their ticket for Vice
president they are eereRiously mistaken.
Every sheep in Ohio would laugh at such . tick
OF as Cleveland and Thurman with free wool for
a platform .-Chicseo Journal.
THE third party Prohibs raised quite . little
dust at indianapolis yesterday. They expect to
muster enough strength TO elect Mr. Cleveland
again. in which event they would rejoice with
exceeding great Joy. The success Of their own
candidate, Of course. 10 merely q secondary con-
Observation-Disclosures State Journal
THE statements Of the Detroit Free Press that
of the men who struck on the 20 road seven
have committed suicide from despondency, and
many who had homes partly paid for have lost
them, illustrates the traeical aspects Of such .
movement, and indicates the measure Of respon-
sibility which rests upon agitators who occasion
it-Boeton Journal.
THE great glory of James G. Blaine 10 that he
refuses 10 be the candidate OF the Republican
party for the second time. 90 that the prospects
Of the party ana the cause it represents may
not be impaired through any revival Of the par
sonal sntagooisms and passions and scandals
which led 10 its defeat with Mr.. Blaine ~ It's
candidate four years aeo.-New York Sum-.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-02

The Philadelphia North American, which
paper announced that Wharton Barker was in
favor Of the nomination of Judge Gresham
for President, is compelled, of course, to re-
tract the ridiculous statement But, in doing
so, it says, respecting Mr.. Bankers remark
that Indiana declines to put him in nomina-
ton" that it is IAN unfair imputation, FOR,
had It net been for the friendship to Senator
Harrison of Judge Gresham him
self, the delegates . from that State
would have disputed with Illinois
the honor of presenting Gresham's name.D
The Journal reprints thiu as a sample piece of
the goose food fed to people through certain
newspapers. It viii be news to everybody in
Indiana; and it suggests again the inquiry
what possible good can these impertinent and
ridiculous outsiders expect to accomplish l.
attempting to show q division ptveen the Re-
publicans of this State! In whose interest is
it madei Certainly it is not in the interest of
Judge Gresham.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-02

What excuse can there BE- for thus insulting
public intelligence and classifying current his
toryi The man who offered the resolution
knew It recited a lie. and those who voted for
Il knew the same, or did not know enough to
be intrusted with the work of representing
honorable and intelligent people. If there is
any one fact better known than another, it is
that the Republican party has. for years. ex-
erted every effort to secure the admission of
Dakota. 1t is a wonder the convention did
not denounce General Harrison for his efforts
to disfranchiss Dakota Does the work of
smashing the Republican party necsssitate
such contemplate falsehood as thisi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-02

the spirit, the enthusiasm, the hope, the
energy Of Indiana Republicans, If it could be
that the convention should pass over such q
man and make another nomination with the
suggestion Of the votes Of this State being
the objectivef
In addition to these facts, having special
reference to Indiana, where can . man be
found moro satisfactory to Republicans every
where than Benjamin Harrisoni What flaw
is there in his character, record, or available
ityi Whersi is be wsakf Who is stronger There
may be older soldiers, but where better onesi
Who can impeach his Republicanismi What
doubt is there as to his opinions and standing
on any or all of the important issues of the
timef Who has been q more eloquent or eff
fective advocate of themf Measure General
Harrison by any man named. no matter who,
and where does he fall below the stature of re-
quirementf What man can g q syllable
against himf As the State convention Of the
Sd of May last said: e
IA Republican without equivocation, al
ways in the forefront of every contest, de-
voted to the principles of the party with which
he has been identified since its organization,
prominent and jealous in all its campaigns.
wise and trusted in its councils, serving with
honorable distinction in the military and civil
service of the government, his great abilities,
long and distinguished public life, and the force
of his high character and unblemished rep
utation, combine to make him one of the best
equipped and most available men that could
be chosen to lead the partyin the coming con-
test" asfss srere
As such Indiana presents him to the con-
sideration of the Republicans of all the
States.