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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
CYCLONE IN KANSAS.
It Breaks Over Stafford County,
With Disastrous Results.

HUTCHINSON, Kans., May IT,
The windstorm which has been rag
Ing over Kansas for the past three
days and nights eliminated in a de-
structive cyclone In the eastern part
Of Stafford county last night. The
district visited was but sparsely
settled. Had it been otherwise the
loss of life and property would been
something terrible. AS it is, there
is scarcely a yestige Of farm i'm
provements remaining. Houses
and barns were demolished, trees
torns up by their roots, and in many
places the growing crops literally
blown out of the ground. Late in
the afternoon yesterday the sky be-
came thick with black clouds and
the deep-toned thunder and fright
full flashes of lightning indicated
the approach of some kind of a
storm Of unusual severity. At
times the wind would lull as if to
gam strength, and then break forth
with renewed fury. 1t was after
one of these monetary cessations
that the funnel-shaped cloud came
dipping its remorseless tail to the
earth and o%bliterating whatever OBJ
struetions lay in its pathway. On
it came like the rush of cavalry
charge, drowning in it's roar the
peals of thunder and binding by
its darkness the forked flashes of
the lightning.
Men and women who witnessed
the oncoming tornado were para
lyzed by its awful terrors, while
horses and cattle ~piteously neighed
and lowed as they seemed to fully
realize their impending doom. This
was in the gathering shades of
night, but the moon shene through
the riffs in the clouds and added a
weird scene to the approach of the
cyclone.
Between sixteen and twenty per-
sons were killed and wounded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
1T DID NOT PASS.
The Legislature Refuses to Pass
the $4,000 Appropriation
Bill.

JEFFERSON CITY, NO., May t.
The House was the scene of a
spirited debate this afternoon, at
the conclusion of which, by a vote
of 50 yeas to 81 nays, the bill to ap-
propriate $4,000 to reimburse
Governor Francis for the expense
he went to in representing the
State at the Washington centen-
NAL celebration IN New York was
defeated. The bill wanted but
two votes to pass it.
Mr.. Cole, of Barton County,
spoke about the "spider-legged
dudes" in the militia, and said he
did not believe the State should
pay for sending them to New
York to ride over people in the
street and dance at a ball which
IA a disgrace to the nation.
Thurmond, of Galloway Endorsed
all that Cole had said besides max
ing the point that it would be I'M
constitutional to make the appro-
prlation.
Champ Clark favored the appro-
priation. He said he had voted
for it every time it had been before
the House, and that he believed if
he had not done SO the people of
Pike county would have mobbed
him when he returned home. The
display M%issouri's representatives
made at the centennial celebration
had been worth a million dollars to
the State, and the Legislature
would disgrace the State if it re-
fused to pay Gov. Francis back
the money he had paid out.
Mr.. Bodine, of Monroe, stormed
the camp of the opposition with a
powerful speech in favor of the
bill. He SAID he was proud of the
fact that the grand old State of
Missouri vas represented at the
centennial, and that she was there
in style. "When we send our old
girl on a PARADE" continued Mr..
Bodine, 81 want her to have on as
good a dress, as long a trail, as big
a hustle, as many ribbons and feath-
ers and founces, and everything
else to fit her up in style and make
her look as well as any maid or
matron in the land"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday School Convention
at Grove Chapel, May 4th and 9Th,
was presided over by Superinten-
dent L. E. Jones. DIR. T. B. Rob-
inson vas made secretary. Talks
were made by Mr.. +. E. Jones,
Mr.. J. n. Basket, Rev. Franc
itchell, Hon. John f. Hutton,
J. B. Cunningham and Or. Robin
son. Mrs. Wrench and Miss
Vance read essays. A committee
of two from each Sunday school in
South Wilson township was APP
pointed 10 form a Sunday school
teachers institute. The following
committee was selected: Salt
River, 2. r. Cunningham, DR.. T.
B. Robinson; New Hope, J.. S.
Shock, Charles Wright; Grove
Chapel, E. +. Jones, f. NJ. Sem
tell; Prairie View, E. H. Deus,
Mrs. r. n. West. The secretaries
reported Grove Chapel, 305 pupils;
Salt River, 166; New Hope, $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

| am now IN the market and will
pay TOP PRICES for Wool. Do not
forget my location, on the East
Side of the Public Square.
Bring your Wool to me.
S. GOODSTEIN,
st. Louis Store.
Trustees Sale.

80
Whereas, Emily A. Myers and A. E.
Myers, her husband, by their certain
deed of trust, dated on the twentieth
day of March, 1886, and recorded in the
Recorders office of Audrain county,
State of Missouri, in trust deed record
2, at page ia, and conveyed to John IL.
Hayden as trustee, the following des-
cribed real estate, situated in Audrain
county, and State of Missouri, to-wit:
The west half of lot number seven ~,
in block number 40, excepting and re-
serving the second story of the building
situated on said ground) all in the town
of Laddonia, Audrain county, No.,
which said conveyance was made In
trust, to secure the payment of one GER
tain note in said deed described. And,
whereas, said deed of trust provides that
in case default be made in the payment
of a note, or of the interest on said
note; or if default be made in the pay
ment of taxes, as they become due, the
said trustee, or his successor, shall pro-
coed to execute the powers therein Con-
terred, and, whereas, said deed of trust
further provides that in case of sick
ness, death, or absence from the said
county of the said trustee, or other dis
ability or refusal to act, then the acting
sheriff of said county, for time being,
snail proceed to execute said trust; and,
whereas, the said John II. Hayden is
absent from said county, and has re-
fused to act, and, whereas, default has
been made in the payment of said note.
Now, therefore, |, George w. Adams,
Sheriff of Audrain county, acting trustee
at the request of the holder ofsaid note
do hereby give notice thai l will proceed
to sell all of said real estate at public
auction to the highest bidder, for cash
in hand, at tho east door of the Court
House In Mexico, in the county of Au-
drain and State of Missouri, on
Monday, the 10th day of June, 1889.
het ween the hours of nine O'Clock In the
foreuoon and six O'Clock in the after
noon Of that day, to satisfy said note
and the costs of executing this trust.
GEO. W. ADAMS.
5tds Sheriff and Acting Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
A Title for Sale.
From the Kansas City News.

A real Italian count offers his
title for sale through the columns
of New York newspaper. The
beggarly consideration of $4,000
cash and a liberal pension for the
remainder of the nobleman's life
will secure for any wealthy Ameri-
can parvenue the title of Count
Cortl. 1t is thought that the noble
count will be able to make q trade
soon as New York society re-
covers from the effects of the CEN
tenniaI ball champagne.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Missouri Crops.

The condition of crops IN Mis-
souri,, according to the report OF the
Secretary of the State Board of Ag-
riculture, Is as favorable as could
possibly be desired. The outlook
for cereals Of all classes, for grasses,
for fruits and cotton is better than
it has been for years at this season.
The weather In all sections is high
ly favorable to a continuance OF
rapid growth and an early harvest
of wheat and cats. The agricultu-
raj industry in this State is becom-
ing more diversified, and alfalfa,
flax, broom-corn, artichokes and
tobacco are being planted this
spring in many sections where they
have not been grown before.
B. Ringo is in st. Louis on bust
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Sanboru Must Go.

JEFFERSON Cry, No., May T.
The house this morning passed the
bill approprlating s67, 900 for the
State university, with q ride pro-
viding that meme of the money
should be paid to the institution as
long as Professor Sanborn is con-
nected with it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

THE South Wilson Sunday School
Convention was largely attended
and proved a Gee in every sense
of the word. The leading spirit
was Eugene Jones, who is one of
the best Sunday School workers in
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

As WILL be seen by our report in
another column Mexico is this
spring experiencing an unusual
boom in improvement. Mexico is
growing in every respect and is
bound to be a city before you know
-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Facts Worth

We beg leave to inform the pub
lie that we are selling pianos, or
gans and sewing machines at lower
prices than ever offered before in
this city. Our goods are the same
goods as those sold by other par
ties and at prices one-third less.
Do not take other agents word but
cali and see for yourself at cur
store, 10 Jefferson street, nearly
opposite ~post-office.
Mexico Machine and Music Co.,
W. H. UPHaM, Manager.
dot w2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
An Appeal by the County Pres1.
dent Urging Township Con-
yentions.

To The Township ComiaitteeS 'f the County
Snudsy School Association.
WORCESTER, Mo-, May 6.-I de-
sire to impress on you the impor-
lance of your making the necessary
preparations for your township con-
ventions as published by order of
the County Committee. hope you
appreciate the fact that the chill
dren are looking to you as Sunday
school workers for their moral and
religious training. These children
are candidates for immortal exis-
tence. What a world of energies,
of possibilities, of intense enjoy
ment, of glorious achievements
are hidden in their Immortal
natures, awaiting development at
your hands Bound by laws in
exoraDle to develop character in
the line of personal preference and
choice, it becomes your duty to
devise ways and mean to assist
them that they may grow up to be
men and women with well develop
ed moral and religious attributes.
God calls. 1t is our opportunity
to work for Him. Humanity calls,
to save the children from crime and
debauchery. Our nation calls fer
a higher standard of morality
among it's citizens. The church
calls for q stronger and better de-
veloped Christianity. And the
children are looking and a~nxiously
longing to know the way OF eternal
life.
Now shall we move in this mat
ter, and by an organized effort try
to do more efficient work? In
stead of 60 per centum of our chill
dren in the Sunday school have 80
or more. Much good may be ac-
complished by organization and
work. The township work gives
best results. You can meet and
discuss methods and means to ad-
vance your work, and be greatly
benefited thereby. Your work is
a grand work, and should be grand
~ done.
would suggest that you have a
meeting on Saturday afternoon for
organizing and other work, and on
Sunday morning. grand children's
meeting, for all the Sunday schools
in the township to take a part, in
which the lesson of the day and
the manner of teaching shall be
exemplifed by some competent
person. We want to learn low
better to teach, how better to learn.
Then a sermon by the pastor that
breaches for you at II a. m. on
some Sunday School topic. Basket
dinner, and the afternoon spent on
some Sunday School subjects OF
the greatest Importance. You will
find a day well spent and much
good done. The county officials,
the President, Secretary, the Ex-
ecutive Committee, also J. Y. Will
liams, J. n. Basket, Derritt Hill,
J. n. Cross and others are at your
service. Good singing is very es-
sential. The County Secretary,
Miss Laura Clark, at Rush Hill,
will send you blank reports. The
papers will gladly publish your
calls and programmes. A little
we'll directed effort IN your part,
and you will be astenished at the
results. Let each Sunday School
elect one delegate to the State
Convention and is many go as pos
sible. A Sunday School train will
be run from st. Louis to Fulton at
low rates.
"Come, let US reason together
for the good of the Sunday School
cause. Very Truly Yours,
G.. H. HARRINGTON,
Pres. Audraln Co. S. S. A..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Natiea.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to Northern & Edmon-
sten will ave cest by settling at
once, as all accounts will be placed
soon for collections in collectors
hands Settle at once at Northern
& Edmonston's old stand.
3tf NORTHERN & EDMoNsToN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

MEXICO has no abnormal boom
but Is growing as she never grew
before. Our population will double
within five years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

PROFESSOR GAss has been re-
elected Superintendent of the Full
ton Public Schools. Professor Gass
is a thorough teacher and a fine
deciplinarian. We congratulate
Fulton on retaining him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

The committee appointed by the
National Legislature will meet this
summer and will look into the
"dressed beef combine" business.
Its work will be thorough and after
q report is made such action will
be taken as to meet the demands OF
the case.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

RUSH HILL is going to be incor-
porated in spite of opposition.
The former trustees appointed did
not qualify and the County Court
this week appointed new ones as
follows: G. H. Dunbar, W. I.
Kendall, J. II. Sipple, c. J. Max
well, J. Z. Kreutel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

THREE years hence "'Turn the
rascals OUT will again be the
watchword of the Democratic
campaign. The country Is getting
ready to respond to it with a
vociferous amen.-St Louis Re
amhEc-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

THE milk shake trust is now
getting in Its work. a boycott has
been suggested and will doubtless
fellow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Inducements This Week
MI
We wiH offer for Mzs week the foHo00i"g quoted genuine


so pieces Sateens, in new French de-
signs, would be cheap at u 1-2c.; our
prices this week s Use.
50 pieces special make of English Sat
Gems in latest French designs, cheap
at 15c.; u price this week, Zoe.
so pieces apron ginghams, fast %colors,
cheap at s 1-3c.; this week at 5 Lee.
A full line of Dress Ginghams, nice
choice patterns, only Z LIE.
Calico in all the new spring shades,
standard make, only 5 cts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

IT is very important that dis
trict school clerks report the
enumeration in their district to
County Clerk Williams by May
18th. Unless the report is made
by that date they get no appropria-
ton. County Clerk Williams says
this is the law and he will obey it
to the letter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

J. T. BYRNs, who is back from
Washington on a visit, says there
are no government lands in the
West worth having which are not
taken. He says those who are
at all we'll fixed in Missouri had
better stay where they are.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

MAJ. Il. +. LANDER is a candi-
date for Revenue Collector and has
the best wishes of the Democrats
around these parts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

The St. Louis Store is the place
to stretch your money. You can
buy more goods Tor the same
amount than at any other place in
town. dat wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

INSTITUTIONS like the Carberry
foundry could be made a source of
great benefit to Mexico if they re-
celved the full measure Of home
patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

Tennent, Stribling & Ely Shoe
Co.'s school shoe is the best on
earth. viii wear longer, fit bet
ter and give better satisfaction than
any shoe made. In heel and wedge
heel. d&ywtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
For Rent.

A large store room. Fine loca-
ton for feed or implement store.
Terms reasonable. Apply at once.
d&w t June l GEO. ROBERTSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
ADMINISTRATORS NoTICE.-Nstiee

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.-Netiee
is hereby given thai letters of administra-
tion bearing date Of April IL, 1859, upon
the estate Of Robert II. Lochridge, de-
ceased, have been granted to the UNDER
dersigned by the Probate Court Of Au-
drain county, Mo- All persons having
claims against said estate are hereby mo-
titled TO present the game for allowance
within one year from the date of said let
tiers, and If not presented within two
years frem said date they will be forever
barred. THos. A. MCINTYRE,
2-4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

Great bargains at G.. Kabrlch &
Co., in dress goods and staples,
they sell calico SC, gingham SC;
bleech and brown muslin Sc, Lawn
sc, worsted dress goods DC and
challey sc. 4 s.t&d2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

Ifyou do not believe the St.
Louis Store to be selling cheaper
than any other house in the city,
call and see for yourself. dat wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

kabrieh d Ce. have just bought
500 sample Hats, fine and nobby)
in Fur, Crash and Straw Hats. VIII
sell at Chicago wholesale prices.
Call early and get choice. d&w3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

PATRoNIzE home institutions
from factory to flower garden.
This is :he only way to build up a
town. Mexico has one of the best
greenhouses in the State, where
flowers can be found in or out of
season; but we notice that our peo-
pie send away from home for
flowers when the same can be OBJ
tanned at home for less money.
Mr.. Shippee now has a Mareschal
Neil rose bush on which there are
thousands of roses in full bloom.
There is only n other in the
State which can compare with it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

Hon. G. f. CLARK says the Leg
islature will likely complete its
labors and adjourn by June 1st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09


THE death of Major John N.
Edwards, which occurred at Jefier-
son City Saturday morning, spreads
a gloom throughout the State.
This child of genius, who was
known by thousands and loved by
all who knew him, was n OF
Natures truest noblemen. He
lived more for his fellows than for
himself. Ofunhinching conviction,
with q hatred for all that was sham.
he never put his pen to a sentence
that did not ring with force and
truth. Major Edwards vas a
writer whose work ives so distinct
lively his own thath he had few equals
and no superior throughout the
country. Everything to which he
placed his pen sparkled with a
quaint originality that filled with
interest every sentence that
emanated fromh his wonderful brain.
Though a writer through all his
years, the dead journalist leaves
but two tangible works behind to
stand as a monument to his skill
in word painting. His eulogies on
Conkling, Burnes, Jesse James
and other prominent personages
who have gone before, stand far
out as gems of English compost
ton. Many hearts will go out in
sorrow at the news OF this great
mans death. His career comes to
a close in the zenith of his man.
hood. Beloved and honored he
stood II. life; revered is his mem
Dry after death. This genius stood
alone among the fellows of his
profession in Missouri, and his
presence was their inspiration
Those who knew him best regret
his death the most; but of all the
mass whose acquaintance with this
king among men was confined to
perusal of the powerful and in
teresting products of his brain, no
one will hesitate TO cast a howel
upon his grave, or fail to drop {
tear to the memery of enc whit
loved the right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Rooms to Rent,

Splendid business location; sujta-
BILE for offices Of any kind. Apply
to St. Louis Store. DIST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

36-inch half wool Beige, spring color
ings, in plaids, stripes and solid color
would be very cheap at zoe; our
. price this week 15c.
SS-inch all-wool Spring Flannel Suit
ings, in all new shades, would be
very cheap at Soc; our price this
week only So cents.
3S-inch all-wool Novelty Checked Suit
ing, cheap at 60c.; our price this
week so cents.
IP Call and see these bargains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
PTRJ.IC SAFE

Ne wiU sell at public sale or the
streets Of Mexico, on Saturday, May
IL, fee good Shorthorn gearlinq bulls.
2 @. II. d J. S. BROWN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

The ST. Louis Store is packed
with the cheapest stock of dry
goods ever brought to Mexico. d4-1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

PAToNIzE home industries and
they will always be with YOU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
DR., j, E, Dunbar,

Eye, ear, catarrh and throat
specialist, will visit Sturgeon, May
10Th, and remain II days at the
Hotel Boone, where he will treat
all diseases of the eye, 10 days
free if satisfaction is not given.
Examination and consultation free.
This eminent specialist will also
visit Wellsville and remain four
days at Hotel Arnold.
ALARGE amount ofmoney (about
$4,000 is paid out every year for
the poor insane of this county, and
our county court is correct when it
looks carefully into all applications.
Only Monday an application was
made for help When on looking into
the matter it was found the party
was possessor of 297 acres of land,
clear of all incumbrance, and 500
in personal property. Audrain
county is able and will care for all
its worthy poor, sane or insane,
but should not be imposed upon.
The county court after investiga-
ton, if it find there is no mistake
In the matter, will revoke the aid
ordered in the case referred to
above.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
Shoes.

q Pair Kid Lined Shoes, reduced from
81 to 1926. .,
SO Pairs Calf Tipped London Toe, re-
duced from 81 to 50.
40 Pairs Calf and Dongola, reduced
s. to $3.50.
So Pairs Calf Congress, reduced from
S2.75 to 1926.
"A Pairs Satin Oil, reduced from $50
to 8.
"a Pairs Genuine Calf Congress, 81.
"A Pairs B. Calf Congress, S1.T5.
is Pairs Large Sizes, 60 at $50.
a Pairs b. Calf Congress Balls. at 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09
.adieS7 Shoes

French Kid Hand Welt, reduced from
S. to $3.50.
Dongola Kid Hand Welt reduced from
S. to $3.50.
Dongola Machine Welt reduced from
81 to s..
Dongola Kid, Flexible, reduced from
81 to So.
Dongola Kid, Hand Turn, reduced from
$3.50 to 1925.
40 pairs Wright q Peters Shoes, re-
duced from 81 to So.
60 pairs Flexible Dongola, reduced
from $3.50 to S1.75.
so pairs Odds and Ends, 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

60 TO W. :. Hathaway
for Wool, Irvine and sacks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

LADIES oxFoRDs AND TOE SLIPPERS.
c. S. Oxford, Extra Quality, S1.25
c. S. Oxford, Medium, 81.
Opera Oxford, Medium, 10 cents
Genuine Dongola Toe Slippers, IS cts.
Opera Toe Slippers, 50 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-09

patronage.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-21
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.

Japan has thirty-one schools Of med
icine, one of dentistry, and two of vet
Urinary surgery.
An electric launch in England re-
Gently made sixty miles without re-
charging the accumulation.
1t has been satisfactorily demonstra-
ted that the arseniteS are effective
against the cooling moth, and the tree
upon which they are used.
The new apparatus for feeding the
fires of electric-iight plants does away
entirely with the necessity OF handling
coal after it has been dumped in the
fuel room.
To add to our knowledge of terres-
trial magnetism it is suggested that
regular magnetic Observatories be es-
tablished at the Cape OF Good Hope
and in South America.
In experiments on the solubility of
of glass in water, plumbiferous flint
glass was found to be the least soluble,
and the relative resistance of glasses
was different toward hot and cold
water.
The new artificial silk made OF cot
ton or the sulphited pulp of young
wool treated with nitric acid and then
dissolved in u mixture Of ether and
alcohol is said to have Il density, break
ing strength, and elasticity that com
pares very favorably with natural silk,
while surprising it in luster.
The latest improvement in the man.
ufacture of filaments for incandescent
lamps consists in heating them to &
high temperature by burning fluid fu.
ell in IL suitable furnace, and at the
conclusion OF the operation raising the
temperature to still higher degree
for Il short period by the introduction
OF q blast OF oxygen.