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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19


No sensible or we'll informed per-
son has doubted where Senator
Vest stands on the Worlds Fair
question, but it seems that in Kan
sas City and elsewhere irtiInations
have been whispered around that
he is not favorable to st. Louis,
and in fact is opposed to the hold
ing of a Worlds Fair anywhere
under Government auspices. How
ever these reports may have origin
ated, they are set at rest in the fol-
lowing emphatic letter from Sena-
tor Vest himself. He is for st.
Louis, and will work earnestly in
her behalf:
DEs MONIES, To-, Sept. 6, 80
My DEAR SIR: Any statement or
intimat1on from any source that I
have directly or indirectly, opposed
the location of the Worlds Fair at
ST.. LOUIS, or that am lukewarm
on the subject, or unwilling to do
anything in my power to secure
success for your city, is absolutely
and unconditionally false. These
statements come from sources so
lnimical to me, and SO unwilling to
do me justice in any matter, that I
reluctantly notice them.
When the fight is on it will be
seen who is friendly to st. Louis,
and hereafter I shall treat these
lies with the contempt they de-
serve. Truly.
G. G.. VEST.
To G. H. JONES, ESQ.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Chief of statistics Switzler has
been asked to resign his position.
Cardinal Gibbons denounces the
unveiling of Bruno's statue. in
Rome.
An average of two bodies a day
are taken from the Johnstown
wreck.
The coal miners at Brockway-
vile, Pa, have struck for an adj
vance.
An Illinois farmer was beaten
out of SIC, 600 by a three-card monte
man.
The damage by the recent storm
on the Atlantic coast is exceedingly
large.
The Salvationists have been ar
rested at Sedalia, No., to make q
test case.
Defective plans necessitate the
rebuilding of the State Capitol at
Topeka, Kas.
The whites OF Newton county,
Mississippi. are buying arms in an
ticipation oftreuble.
Statistics have been compiled
which shows an unexampled era
OF prosperity at the South.
The Tanner trouble results in
the acceptance by the President
of the Corporal's resignation.
A gang of horse thieves were ar
rested in Wyoming, and a deputy
sheriff found to be the leader.
Nicholas D. Thurmond, ofCaIla-
way county, is anxious to succeed
"Silver Dick" Bland in Congress.
P. Fl. Thomas has been arrested
near Bridgeport. ILL.,, for a murder
committed in Buffalo, Tex, in 1876.
Commissioner of Pensions Tan
ner has been suspended and given
an opportunity to resign from Office.
Gov. Beaver Of Pennsylvania has
turned the monuments over to the
Gettysburg Memorial Association.
New York's Mayor asked the aid
of Washington in securing the
Worlds Fair in 1892 and was re-
fused.
The negro man ard his daughter,
killed in Louisiana, had been Or
dered to leave by regulators some
weeks before.
The tariff reform meeting at st.
Joseph was largely attended. Ad-
dresses were made by Senator Vest
and Congressman Wilson.
Mrs. Francis Dunsfork died
night before last at Reading, Pa,
fram swallowing her teeth while
laughing at the "Old Homestead
at a theatre.
Attorney Forrest was sued for the
theft of bloodstained boards from
the Carlson cottage. No progress
made in getting jury in the Cro-
min trial.
Many lives we're lost and a vast
quantity of property has been des-
troyed by the great storm. Large
numbers of vessels are reported
ashore. mostly total wrecks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

As IT takes all kinds of men to
make a world so it calls for all
kinds of horses to suit their fancy
and requirements. Some are mean,
fearfully and wonderfully mean,
men as well as horses some are
big and burly, others little and
smart, but be they as they may
there is a necessity for each, de-
mand for all and the intelligent
man realizes this.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

The Vand'srbilts own several
faims. and ach one is conducted
on strict bu siness principles and an
account ke pit of all expenses and
lncoGe. In this way turnips are
raised at cost of So per bushel,
hay at s65 per ton and oats at
about five times what they can be
boug' ut for at the feed store.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Thomas R. Gelwicks, of st.
Louis, Grand Keeper ofthe Records
and Seal OF the Knights Of Pythias
for the State of Missouri, was
drowned Wednesday near Canton,
Ill. Mr.. Gelwicks held other inn
portant offices in the Knights of
Pythias order.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

The Vandalia coal company has
bought the Farber coal shaft and
will at once put forty or fifty men
ct work there. The Vandalia
company now employs more than
one hundred and fifty men, and the
enterprise is q big thing for that
end of Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

THE directors of the Mining
Company did wise thin g in order
ing work at the hole-in -the-ground
stopped. Appropriate title for a
thrilling story: "The Lost Tools;
or, VOLTS Woe - Abandoned at
last ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

The editor of this paper left fer
Hannibal Friday to attend the or
ganization OF the Northeast Mis-
scuri Editorial Association. The
prime object of the organization is
to induce immigration to this por-
ton of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
THE neonIe of Columhia are feel.

The people of Columbia are feel
ing decidedly blue over the fact
that half the students who have
arrived there to attend the Univer-
sity are turned away, not being
able to stand the rigid examination
given under the new management.
Twenty-Five left on one train.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Mexico is moving forward quiet
ly but speedily, and the most en-
thusiastic of our business men are
happy. There is just one thing
that Mexico would love to have
Just now, and that is a first-class
tobacco factory. Our business men
are ready to offer liberal induce
ments for such an enterprise. First
come first served.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Rev. E. Z. Miller, who is attend
ing Conference at Palmyra, Thurs
day assisted Bishop Cranberry in
the sacramental service, as did also
q number Of other ministers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

The directors of the Mining Co.
met Friday morning at the office OF
Lakenan&B Barnes. Work was order
ed stopped at the '..hole" and the
tools packed safely away. The
stockholders are all asked to pay
up in thirty days, and if it Is not
done in that time the amounts due
will be put in the hands of sn
officer for collection.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
MEXICO. THURSDAY, 10, 1889
why s. 8. Cox Was Called Sunset

Congressman 5. >. COX, VINO
died at his home in New York on
the 10th inst, was born in Zanes-
vile, Ohio, in 1924, and was the
greatest statesman-humorist of his
day. The production which won
Mr.. Cox the sobriquet of "Sunset"
was piece of descriptive writing
which appeared in the Ohio States
man, May 10, 1858, and was en-
titled ga Great Old Sunset" He
was in the composing room Of the
Statesman the evening before and
witnessed a peculiarly beautiful
sunset. AS the inspiration seized
him he picked up his pencil, and
using composing stone for desk,
hurriedly wrote the following
"What a peculiar sunset was that
of last night! How glorious the
storm and how splendid the setting
of the SUM- We do not remember
ever to have seen the like. on our
round globe. The scene opened in
the west, with a whole horizon full
of golden interpenetrating luster
which colored the foliage and
frightened every object into its
own rich dyes. The colors grew
deeper and richer, until the golden
luster was transfused into a sterm
cloud, full of finest lightning,
which leaped in dazzling zigzags all
around and over the city. The
wind arose with fury, the slender
shrubs and trees made obeisance to
its majesty. Some even snapped
before its force. The strawberry
beds and grass plats turned up
their whites to see Zephyrus march
by. AS the rain came and in the
pools and the cutters hurried away
thunder roared grandly and the fire
bells caught the excitement and
rang with hearty chorus. The
South and the East received the
copious showers, and the West all
at once frightened up in long,
polished belt of azure, worthy of a
Sicilian sky.
Presently a cloud appeared in
the azure belt in the form of cas-
tellated city. 1t became more vivid
revealing strange forms of peerless
fanes and alabaster temples, and
glories rare and grand in this mum
dane sphere. It reminds US of
Wordsworth's splendid verse in
his Excursion
The appearance instantaneously disclosed
Was of a mighty city, boldly say
A wilderness OF buildings, sinking far
Aud self Withdrawn into wondrous depth.
! Far sinking into splendor without end.
'But the city vanished only to
give place to another isle. where
the most beautiful forms of foliage
appeared, imaging paradise in
the distant and purified air.
! "The sun, wearied of the elemen-
tai commotlon, sank behind the
green plains of the West. The
great eye of heaven however,
went not down without a dark
brow hanging over its departing
light. The rich flush of unearthly
light had passed and the rain had
ceased; when the solemn church
bells pealed, the laughter of child.
rem out and joyous after the storm
is heard with the carol Of birds
while the forked and purple wea
pom of the skies still darted illumi.
nation around the Startling College
trying to rival its angles and lear
| into its dark windows"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

THE st. Louis Republic says Tan
ner was bounced, the Globe-Demo-
erat remarks that he has retired and
the Kansas City Times says he re-
signed. The LEDGER is under the
impression that the Corporal was
fred bodily. That he has stepped
down and out is certainty, SO the
reader can take his own choice as
to the manner of his going.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

~RUFE" HIsEY seems to have
III unusual boom on himself. He
r. an enterprising man day in and
day out, but Thursday Mr.. Hisey
got unusually reckless and sold and
bought property in manner that
clearly shows his confidence in
Mexico's future. More people like
Mr.. Hisey is what Mexico needs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

MRS. JAMES G.. BLAINE, yB :, has
xdecided not to go ON the stage.
J Now we believe that she was a
genuine injured wife.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
The Christian Church Parsonage
Project Abandoned.

The parsonage committee of the
Christian Church, in connection
with the officers of said church,
met yesterday evening and, after
consulting together, decided that
in view Of . pressing call in the
near future upon the church to in
duce the location of the Orphan
School at this place, thought best
to abandon ths erection of the par.
sonage. Subscribers who have
paid in their money will be re-
imbursed as soon as possible.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

TIE death of Congressman Cox, /,
Of New York, is more than a local
calamity. Every Democrat in the
United States will feel q sense Of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

GooD-BYE, Tanner; we.knew you
would go before the tools were
fished out of the hole-in-the-
ground.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
Great Curfosities.

dr66b Cur1OSlGl6bs
The spur of moment.
The horns of a dilemma.
A nick of time.
A bone of contention.
Parliamentary whips.
A man of straw.
A grain of truth.
The threads of stories.
A ship of state.
A fly on wheel.
A bee in a bonnet.
The point of a joke.
A dark horse.
A political warming pan.
A circle in which men argue.
The historic sword and pen.
The silver tongue of an orator.
The features of a pluckeC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
Nr VIM Thornas renorta ever,

Mr.. VIM. Thomas reports every
thing lively IN st. Louis, and feels
certain that the Worlds Fair will
be located there. The hotels and
boarding houses are crowded With
people there to see the Exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills.
These Pills are scientifically COM
pounded, uniform in action. No
gripping pain SO commonly following
the use of Pills. They are adapted
to both adults and children with
perfect safety. We guarantee they
have no equal in the cure of sick
Headache, Constipation, Dyspepsia,
Billiousness, and, as an appetizer,
they excel any other preparation.
For sale by q. r. Gibbs, Druggist,
Mexico, Mo. Aug. 28 1-yr.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Edward Rines, formerly Of this
city, from whom Rufus Hisey
bought the Ringo House, has gone
into the Wholesale boot and shoe
business In Sc. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

We are glad to know that Gus
Reusch, now living in Wellsville,
will shortly move TO Mexico. Gus
IL an enterprising man and will 60
into some kind of business here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

DR.. Murdoch left for Detroit FRI
day afternoon to join his family who
preceded hun. he viii reside in
Ypsilanti, Mich.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
The White house has a mortgage

The White house has a mortgage
of $50, 600 on it. George Washing
ton borrowed the money from the
Virginia Legislature TO build IL aud
it has never been paid. NJ. B. Har-
low, secretary Of the Mount Vernon
Avenue Association, holds the
claim. It was transferred 70 the
association by the Legislature.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
Impure Blood, Cause Of Rheumatism
Hoag ii Should be Treated to Effect Il
Permanent Cure,

Permanent Cure.
The supreme Importance of fpuri-
flying the blood and of restoring the
diseased liver and kidneys to healthy
action has indeed made this subject
one of great study, the results of
which have enabled US to present
to the afflicted, Hibbard's Rheum-
attic Syrup, combination of the
best known remedies. Prepared by
Rheumatic Syrup Co., Jackson,
Mich.
By cures unprecedented, it has
proven its right to the title of "The
Greatest Blood Purifier and Kidney
and Liver cure ever discovered" "
We challenge any medicine to show
an appreciation at home like that
which has been poured upon Hib-
bard's Rheumatic Syrup. For sale
by G. r. Gibbs. Sept. 8
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
THE GRAIN INJECTOR HIP.
Senator Vest Explains His In
dorsement of Burks.

MARSHALL, Mo-, September IL.
Some ten days since a mass
meeting of farmers of this county
denounced the Railroad Com
missioners for appointing Jasper
Burks Chief Grain Inspector, and
also notified the people Of Missouri
that steps were to be taken for
Burks' removal. Both Congress
man Hatch and Senator Vest in
dorsed two men for that position,
viz Messrs. Burks and Nc
Mahan. Senator Vest has written
a letter to the local Democracy ex-
planning his position. In the
course of his remarks, he says:
"I have been for years, and am
now, the friend of both aspirants.
Soon after my return from Wash.
ing I wrote to the Commissioners,
or two of them, Messrs. Downing
and Hennessy, asking the appoint
ment of Burks. Just before or af-
ter writing, l think the day before,
1 saw Mr.. Breathitt and he ex-
pressed grave doubt as to the eligi-
bility of Burks, ON the ground that
he was not a grain expert within
the meaning of the law. AS l had
never seen the statute, and have
not yet seen it, | was impressed by
what Mr.. Breathitt said and by
statements which l subsequently
saw in the newspapers purporting
to be extracts of the law as passed,
that Burks would not be appointed
because of ineligibility, and when
McMahan afterwards asked my sup.
port, I wrote a letter for him,
knowing that he had been engaged
in the grain business and was no
liable to the objection which hat
been suggested as to Burks. | an
under the impression that my let
ter for Burks conveys the impres
| sion I had received as to the Law
and that l did not undertake t.
pass upon the question of his eligi
biIity; that was question l coult
not determine, as I had not seel
the statute before endorsing Burk
for appointment. / had all the re
sponsibility my action implied.
have no doubt he will make faith
tul officer, and I honestly believ'
my friends in Saline now complain
ing of his appointment will hav'
cause to change their opinion.
How rapidly we are being edu
Gated to the draft horse on tn
farm. 1t is not only popular, bu
profitable to have a few draft mare
to do the farm work and to rails
fine colts that bring more none.
than any other stock or crop. TIL
carriage horse Is not to be neglect
ed either. No man pays a highe
price for what he wants than doe
the city man for a we'll matche'
carriage team. Here the Cleve
land Bay makes his mark becaus'
of the facility with which he stamp
his color on his colts and give
them his own high head and step
ping style-Colman's Rural World
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Centralia is on the boom. Fights
are occurring there at the rate of
two per day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

MEXICO must have the Ferlale
Orphan School. all things corlsid-
cred, it is the place for it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

A detective of Winnepeg has
valuable information connected
with the Cronin murder.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Additional particulars show the
loss of life and property, by the
storm ON the Atlantic coast, much
sreate5 than at frst believed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

Moore Il Nelson sold for Moore
Il Kennen, 80 acres Of land north
east of Laddonia, to q Mr. Glenn
from Montgomery City for $780,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
A Lie Out of Whole Cloth.

A clerk employed in the peniten-
tiary, who recently ventured to
write a letter to the Boonville I'D
vertiser, advocating the reelection
of Senator Vest, was promptly dis
charged from his position without
being told why. Is this little Incl
dent the opening gun of the sena-
torial contest?
The above is a foater going the
rounds of the press and is a lie
made of whole cloth. We make
this statement, knowing all the
facts connected with the resigna-
ton referred to.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19

J. w. Dearing has returned from
: soiourn at Wellsvills, No.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
Vest and the Worlds Fair.

Benton City. Sept. Il.
Evening journal., 1889-10-30
The Decisive Score
BROTHERHOOD PLANS.
Only Three League Players Unpledged TO
Support the New Organization.

Only Three League Players Unpledged to
Support the New Organization.
CLEVELAND. o., Oct 3O.-Albert L. John
son has made 10 a Press reporter the follow
ing authentic statement concerning the Base
ball Brotherhood and its intentions: zone
evening last summer Ed Hanlon called on
me and asked if did not have ball ground
on my street car line. told him there were
two. Then he spoke Of how the League had
broken faith with the players so often, and
said that he Ward, Pfeffer and Fogarty, on
their trip around the world, had thought Of
getting capital in each city to secure grounds
for them, for which they would allow a fair
percentage for their risk, the players to re-
ceive portion Of the profits Of the thing
that they themselves were the real cause of
making, and to try to hberate themselves
from the tyranical rule Of the League |
agreed to lend all the assistance within my
power to help them accomplish their aim.
"As each visiting club came here we held
meeting after meeting, until each League
player had heard our views and had been
given a chance to express himself, and sug-
gested whatever he thought would be for
the best interests Of such an organization.
The Plan of Campaign.
sour board OF directors will be composed
Of an equal number OF stockholders and
players, the players representatives being
elected from the members making up the
ball club in each city. While at first sight
one may be misled into thinking that Co
operation is against good discipline, We think,
our interests being identical, that with strict
rules there is a sufficient guarantee that in
stead Of lessening we will increase the
chances of better behavior ON the part OF
the men; and as we intend that the first
club shall receive 81 900, the second 5000
the third 5000, the fourth $4,000, the fifth
81 800, the sixth 81 goo aud the seventh $500
Offering no inducement to the last, there vii
be even to the end Of the season something
more than empty honor, as at present, Z
play for
Only Three Players UnpledEed.
81 know OF but three League players TO
day who have not pledged themselves q
support this organization. Feeling as I di
after having heard all the encouraging
things chat have been said to John War,
and myself in Boston, Philadelphia, Ne7
| York and Brooklyn, where I spont quite
long time trying 60 organize ana perfect thi
Evening journal., 1889-10-30
Mr.. LorInr.. Public nenuests.

BosroN, Oct 30.--The will Of tho late
Elisha Loring makes the following public
bequests; Home for Aged Men, 5000; Home
for Aged Women, 5000; trustees Of Boston
university, $1,000; for the benefit of desti-
tuto patients OF tho Massachusetts Homeo-
pathic hospital, 1880; Boston Childrenn
Aid society, $500; Massachusetts Institute
Of Technology, 5000; Perkins Institute foi
Blind, 5000, 10 be used for kindergarten
Industrial Aid Society for the Prevention Of
Pauperism, Boston Asylum and Farm school,
Charming home, 81, 500 each; North End In
dustrial school, Homo for Little Wanderers,
Free Hospital for Women, 81, 900 each; Mas.
sachusetta General hospital, $4,000; Now
England Hospital for Women and Children.
5000, Massachusetts Charitable Ego and
Ear inhrmary, $500; First parish in Dor
chester 5000; Boston Home for Incnrables.
in Dorchester, $4,000 and tho income Of q
policy Of $4,000 in the Massachusetts, Hos,
pital Life Insurance company until the
youngest grandchild OF testator becomes o.
AGA
Evening journal., 1889-10-30
IT CONCERNS YOU.
.HE SUCCESS OF ANY BUSINESS IN THESE
days of large enterprises close competition and small

TIME SUCCESS OF ANY BUSINESS IN THESE
days of large enterprises close competition and small
profits depends largely on its ability TO keep IN ad
of its competitors The important factors that
necessarily foundation of any business able to keep
in advance of its competitors are cash and brains
When in 1881 determined to locate in Wilmington we
felt that the honorable reputation for fair dealing bottom
prices and liberal terms earned by immense Philadelphia es
tablhment would for reasonable share OF the
patronage Of the citizens of this CITY, Nor dsappont
ed Our for the past eight years demonstrates con-
cusvey that the public have been slow to appreciate the
advantages have been able offer them in dealing with
Making of the judgment resulting from years Of
experience and Of purchasing that only immense
business furnish enabled to offer to purchasers in each
of many departments advantages not atanabe IN any
other house this CITY, Recognizing competitors only the
leading cash houses and in competition with such inviting
comparison of prices quality and assortment success
should be surprise being only the legitimate results Of
liberal system of credit Selling do only reliable
housekeepers making for payment liberal as
possible allow offer goods lowest cash prices
would desire that the public would confuse with other
socaed credit houses that compelled ask from IS
per cash prices for their them in
making good their offer sell anybody and everybody
Of credit that legitimate business could be conducted
You pay from SIS to 50 per cent more for goods from
such houses make good the losses caused be such loose
methods For the past eight years have extensively ad
vesed business this locality and have always based
offer and assertions facts which have invariably made
good to the letter