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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
| neighborlng newspaper II

A neighborlng newspaper man
in speaking of a subscriber who
sent his newspaper back refused
without paying for the same six
months after he had subscribed,
says: "Let the search for the
meanest man on earth cease. The
individual who used the wart on
his neck for a collar button, and
the one who pastured his goat ON
his mothers grave, are gentleman
compared with such renegades as
these.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

A NIGHT or two since half the
State of Ohio was visited by a
black frost that ruined every fruit;
Illinois had freeze, Iowa a frost
and Kansas reports the peach
crop ruined. There are no flies on
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Sanborn in the Message.

FTOm Thf JencTS'N CIFy IfIDUUt,
Prof. Sanborn has published a
letter declaring emphatically that
he will not resign from the position
of dean of the agricultural college
farm. The assembly appropriated
S67 600 for support of the univer-
sity, conditioned that none of the
money can be used until Prof. San
born is relieved from his office
Now the board of curators must
either remove him or get along
without an appropriation for the
university.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

THE taxes are collected in Boone
county just as regular, but the peo-
pie are not allowed to know what
becomes of the money ,as the Coun-
ty Court, in spite of the law, re-
fuses to pubIish a statement.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Rock salt for stock.
VIM. LLEwELLYN,


Hardin College Closing Exercises.
Wednesday, May 30, art levee.
Thursday, May 30, coacert by
pupils of Prof. Treloar.
Friday, May 81, concert by pu-
pills of Prof. Schumacher.
Saturday, June 1, address to
graduatesb by Rev. J. w. Ford, of
st. Louis.
Sunday, June 2, Baccalaureate
sermon by DR.. vasser, of Kansas
City.
Monday, June 8, contest for the
81 600 piano.
Tuesday, June A, graduating
exercises by the class of 1889.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

have returned to Mexico and
located permanently and have
opened a harness shop on Wash
ington street, in Vests block.
Would be pleased to see all of nv
old friends. First-class work at
the lowest prices for cash.
EDWARD RaTH
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
While Dave Moore was telling

While Dave Moore was telling
his friends about town of Sam
Locke's bit Of Observation-Disclosures
in leaving his horse hitched down
town Friday night while he walked
home Sam was relating an equally
good joke on Mr.. Moore. 1t seems
that the latter read in a St. Louis
paper recently a thrilling account Of
a horrible accident that occurred
away back in the fifties, in
which one hundred lives were lost.
Mr.. Moore did not notice that the
story was merely Renaissance,
and all that day he asked everyone
he met if they had heard of the
terrible disaster. Of course they
hadn't, and 1t was not long until
they got on to the joke. Sam and
Dave are doing their best now to
see which can circulate their re-
spective stories the more exten-
| sively.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

We see it stated that the only
men of note in the Centennial
parade were the piano makers.
Were there no money lenders and
shavers in the big procession?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

SHERIFF ADAMS says parties who
have stock or goods stolen should
notify him promptly, and not wait
till the thieves are out of the State
before asking his assistance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

THE Legislature has passed bill
allowing the official court stenogra-
pher only S. per day and every re-
porter is appointed only at the dis
cretion of the court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

THE session, acts of 1886 pro-
vide that suit on delinquent taxes
must be begun within five years
after they become due, and Collec-
tor Hopkins is now at work on his
books preparatory to bringing suit
and all who owe taxes, which will
have been due five years next
a>,rck, had best pay up at once
and save costs of suit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

ARRANGEMENTS for the Fourth of
July celebration are assuming shape
and the success of the affair is as
sured. Senators Vest and Cock
rell will be among the orators in
yited.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Wood Maddox passed through
town yesterday with gray elephant
(mule) which he bought of Ben
Clatterbuck near New Bloomfield
for $500. 1t weighs 1,545 lbs, and
is II 1-2 hands high. He bought
about 80 others paying from 500 to
$500 per head. Wood handles
about 600 mules every year.-Cal-
laWay Gazette.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Sheep and Wool.

MEXICO, No.. May 25.-Having
been questioned as to the future
sheep and wool, | give the follow
ing as some of the causes which
have helped to advance prices:
Last year the uncertainty as to
whether President Cleveland would
be sustained in his proposed tariff
reform-with wool on the free list
caused wool TO be exceedingly
dull during season. Soon after the
November election wool advanced
in price about five cents pound
and the advance has been about
maintained to the present time. The
principal cause of this advance in
price was the belief that the incom-
ing administration wsuld correct
what the wool growers and manu-
factures claimed were, the unjust
and incorrect rulings of the Demo-
cratic revenue officials. This ex-
pectation has been. to certain ex-
tent, realized. The appraisers at
some ports of entry have ruled that
so called "waste" was secured and
partially manufactured wool and
should pay duty of 60 cents per
pound instead of "waste" dutiable
at 10 cents per pound as collected
by Mr.. Cleveland's appointees.
The mode defrauding the revenue
department in this so called
"waste" was to mix real waste to
the extent of ten to fifteen per cent.
with wool especially prepared for
the purpose, thus saving 30 cents
per pound duly on the prepared
wool. By increasing the cost OF
foreign wool by higher duties the
American manufacturer must by
the domestic wool at relatively
higher prices. The same thing is
true of worsted goods. Mr.. Cleve-
lands revenue collectors admitted
worsted goods at IL to "a cents per
pound duty, whereas under Presi-
dent Harrison administration, the
same officials rule that worsted
goods must pay the same duty as
woolen goods, which is about so
per cent. higher. Therefore, if the
American clethier must pay a
higher price for foreign worsted
goods by reason of higher tariff
he will pay relative higher prices
for similar goods ofAmerican man.
ufacture. The increase demand by
American manufacturers for Amer
lean weel is followed by the present
higher prices. The uncertainty as to
whether present prices will be
maintained lies in the fact that the
Treasury Department may or may
not ratify the decisions Of the sub
ordinate officials. If the depart
ment does not so decide then the
only remedy is for the next Con-
gress to reform the wool, woolen
and worsted schedules so as to
favor the American grower and
manufacturer. With these favora-
BILE changes we can reasonably ex-
pect that sheep will continue to be
better property than cattle until
the number of sheep and cattle are
relatively the same that they were
several years ago, or prier to 1888.
w. S. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Miss ELLA HELLMAN, a seven

Miss ELLA HELLMAN, a seven
, teen year old bride of two weeks,
went crazy at Columbus, Kansas,
recently. Her insanity was caused
by the sudden change from her old
woodland home in Illinois to the
boundless prairlss of Kansas. She
continually murmurs, ''no trees,
no trees; 1 shall die" Another
simple argument IN favor of Mis-
s. souri,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Fer Rent.

One hundred and sixty acre.
pasture in 2 lots. Good water and
shade. w. s. HATHAWAY,
w5t-tktd Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

1T is not too late to get in your
application for the wedding during
fair week. The first to file notice
On or after June 10th will be the
lucky couple.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Tennent, stribling 1t Ely Shoe
Co.'s school shoe Is the best on
earth. Will wear longer, fit bet.
ter and give better satisfaction than
any shoe made. In heel and wedge
heel. d&wd
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

1 will pay a liberal reward for
information in regard to two horses
stolen or strayed from my stable IN
North Mexico Monday night, April
1st. ORe was a brown mare, both
hind feet white; the other, brown
horse, crooked front left foot. 6-3t
JAMES RYAN, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Didn't Care If he Did.

! Wilson: Come up and have
something? ~
Cantwaite: Thanks; I'll take
that five dollars you owe me.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

MEXICO should have spring races
Our fall race meeting is not sur
passed by any in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
CONSUMPTION.

which is Scro fula or the Lungs, is arrested
and cured by this remedy, If taken In the
earlier stages of the disease; From its mar
when first Offering this now world-famed rem
edy to the public, DR.. Pierce thought seriously
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
medicine which, from its wonderful COM
bination of tonic, or Strengthening, alternative,
nutritiye properties, is unequaled, not only
as remedy for Consumption, but for all
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
A wheat RAISING County.
From the Kansas Guy Star.

This season will finish all that
remains of the erroneous idea that
Audrain is not a good wheat grow
ing county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

oUIDA has written story which
she calls Trottolino. 1t must be a
fish story, for, if our memory serves
JUS, trottolino Is the italian for trot
The
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
How IL Came About,

From Puck.
Gardener: "I wonder what tore
up my garden in this style?
Little boy: The old hen did it
with her little scratch.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

The farmers of the West have
their backs up and their courage to
the sticking point on the twine
trust business, and if they only
stick they will win. 1t may be at
an additional cost to them and put
them to extra trouble and expense
this season and possibly next, but
sooner or later on some one thing
they will be compelled to stand
their ground and fight monopoly
for all they are worth. The cotton
growers are doing it on the bagging
trust and wheat gro wers will have
to do it on the twine trust. Stand
by your guns, men.-Rurdl World.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
The Prize Love Letter.

A New York paper offered a
prize for the best love letter
which should be contributed to it,
Ella Wheeler Wilcox to decide on
the merits of the letters. She has
given her decision in favor of the
latter:
DEAR Miss CoLUMBIA-Make me
the happlest, proudest man in the
wsrld by accepting my care and
protection through life. I love you
as it seems no woman was ever
loved before. Your sweet lace and
noble mind have long been my
guiding star, and in giving me the
right to call you wife, you will
make this existence a heaven on
earth. While waiting your answer,
all I can say is that | love you, |
love YOU. MELNoTTE
3O6 East Fourteenth St.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
POWELL-CARpER.
An Unusually Happy Wedding
Event at the Home of the
Bride.

HE wedding at
the residence of
Alex Carter, Sr.,
north of this city
on the 23rd, in
which Mr.. James
P. Powell and
Miss Laura Car
ter were the con :
tracing parties,
was an unusually
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
All Stock Must be Restrained

MEXICO, Mo-, May 23.-Please
let me know if the laws Of Audrain
county forbid all stock from run
ming at large; or, if net, what kind
is prohibited? P. CoNsIpINE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

The ST. Louis store is making
wonderfully low prices on every
line Of dry goods. d&wt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

THE Legislature adjourned Fri.
day, sine die.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
For Sale.

Two extra good milch cows. Ap-
ply to B. r. Cauttlorn or at this Of
fice. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Choice fruits and vegetables,
Batavia brand, sound and reliable
or no cost. VIM. LLEWELLYH.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

All persons owing me will save
trouble and costs by paying same
to Ira Tincher. J, NJ. M.MENEEE.
DIT w2t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Before you buy, call on Good
stein, at the st. Louis store. d6wtf
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Books, Books,

Booksl Books.
We will meet all prices on books.
sALLEY IL CRADDocK
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

of the City of Mexico. Mexico has
a fine reputation for hospitality and
we trust the celebration will broad
en- and brighten this reputation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

1t will save you money to call
on the st. Louis store before buy
ing dry goods. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
CURES ALL HuMORs.

from a common Blotch, or Eruption, to the
worst Scrofula; Salt-rheum. Fever-sores,"
3cay or Rough Skin, in short. all disease
Jwcrful, purifying, and invigorating rnedi.
.iae. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
Is benign influence. Especially has 1t mani
Erysipclas, Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
lioi,s sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
White Swellings," Goitre, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
stamps for large Treatise, with scolored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
"FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE"
Thoroughly cleanse it by using Dr. Pferccsp
S;0estinn nsGea ss, st,,, se0very. h,,ay. ana good
strength and bodily health will be nstahlishad
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

For Stable Use. Aberdeen, OAK, July l. S.
Ikeep St. Jacobs OIL for use In my stables OF
many horses. I And IL the best ltniment for
spratns, bruises, gals, &C. GEokGk hEfTkE
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

All OF the latest summer styles at
Mrs. Shootman's. d&w1w
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

The last blow at Missouri Bald
Knobbery was struck at Ozark, Mo-,
yesterday, and it was a pretty hard
blow at Missouri democracy also.
Topeka Capital.
That is a most unfortunate para
graph. Dave Walker, the chief of
the Bald Knobbers, who was hanged
at Ozark, Friday, was not only a
republican prominent in local cir.
cles but a member of the Grand
Army of the Republic as well.
Very tough, but true. Topeka
Capital and other Kansas papers
Z please copy.-K. G. Times.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Lame-kneed Calf, New Haven o., June "a 'ss
Had . calf afflicted with weak knees; could nos
walk: sxperimentsd with st. Jacobs oil. A few
good ruhbtngs cured 1t; It runs about we'll and
strong, o. W. BYERS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Mayor Dreyfus, of Louisiana,
has ordered the cigar men of that
city to refrain from the circulation
of the indecent pictures tbas are
circulated with cigarettes. Little
boys had gotten in the habit of
collecting them and the board of
directors were compelled to expel
two boys from the public school
last term for exhibiting scme OF
these indecent pictures to the
school girls. Revised Statutes oi
Missouri, Sec. 1912 provide that
every person who shall manufac.
ture, print, publish, buy or have
in bis possession with intent te
sell or circulate, or shall sell, give
distribute, or circulate obscene
lewd or licentious book, pamphlet
picture, print, or other publication
of an indecent or scandalous char
acter shall be adjudged guilty o
Il misdemeanor, and a heavy fin,
is the penalty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

For 10 Months. Winsboro. Texas June 20, 'ss
Ny horse WAS hurt hind leg; suffered 10
months; was cured by st. Jacobs Oil; has re-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Ths Arms Palace and Stock Car Co.
The Best. St. Clair Bldg +, Toledo o., June IS
We ehserfuily recommend St. Jacobs Oil as the
best FOR general use on stock Ii. ARMS q Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Ar DRUGGIsTs AND DEALERS
THE CHARLES A. voGELER CO.. Baltimore, NJ
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
Recent, Prompt, Good Results.

Swellings. Nsponsst. Ill. May Il, 1855
Ny mare caught cold: result: sSsiled limbs:
lump between fcre-iegs and Inflammation. Cured
her with Sc. Jacobs OIL. L. 0. GARDNER
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30

Thursday a man named R. E.
Lee, formerly OF Centralia, walked
into Pitchers jewelry house and
purchased silver watch worth $40.
He rendered In payment thereof a
check on the Bank of Centralia.
The check was accepted by Mr..
Pitcher, and presented, subsequent
ly, to the Southern Bank for collec-
ton. Mr.. Pitcher got his money
and until the next morning nething
more was thought of the matter.
The check was returned to the
Southern Bank from Centralia,
with the statement that Mr.. Lee
had no money in the bank at that
place. Tne officers were at once
put to work on the case and in a
very shert time found that a man
of Lees description had bought a
ticket at the Union Depot for Gin
cinnati. 1t is supposed that he
left that night and messages were
accordingly sent to head him off.
Mr.. Wilson, of the Union Depot,
remembered that a man of Lees
description had tried to buy tick
ct to Corinth, Kentucky, but as he
could not be accommodated, he
bought a ticket to Cincinnati, re-
marking that to re-buy at that'point
would be a small matter. Lee is a
man less than six feet in height,
not very robust in appearance,
dark, sallow complexion. and a pc
culiar squint to his eyes that would
mark him among ten thousand.
There was no trouble in telegraph
Ing full description of the man
wanted to the Corinth, Kentucky,
authorities. Lee would arrive at
Corinth about supper time this
evening.
His call upon Mr.. Pitcher Fri
day was not Lees first. He drop
ped into the store a fortnight or so
ago and asked to be shown watch.
He looked over a selection, finally
picking silver timepiece that he
said suited his fancy. The price
was $40 and as he was not quite
ready to buy he would let the mat
ter run for a few days. He did so,
coming back Thursday with the
check. Mr.. Pitcher did not hesi-
tate in accepting the paper and so
the trade was made. 1t is thought
that Lee has resided in or near Gen.
tralia for some time, though nothing
, is definitely known on this score
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-05-30
BAR KARBOR,
A New Novel
-BY-
AMOS LEE.
A Story Of Absorbing Interest
Which Will Shortly Begin
Running in These
Columns.

It is illustrated in the most
graphic manner, and in its strong
and well-1aid plot and richness
Of incident is bound to prove the
most taking serial we have yet
published.
Send in your subscriptions at
once so as to certainly secure
the opening chapters of this
most excellent story.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-09-06

Then the driveway is cut down to thirty
feet, leaving ample room for vehicles to
pass along one side of the street in one
direction, and on the other side going
the other way. This leaves, on an ordi-
nsyy street, about ten feet down tn g
center for the planting of shade trees.
The effect, in merely artistic
or scenic light. is very gratifying, and as
a means of moderating the heat the plan
is charming. Then there is the health
point of view from which to regard it,
and this is more important than all.
The presence of SO many fine trees along
the center of the resident streets of city
will amazingly lessen the, death rate.
Here in Los Angeles is an opportunity to
make city of exquisite beauty by such a
treatment of the streets as this. 1t is
commended to the standing Committee
on Parks. Let us see what these gentle.
men can make out of the subject.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-09-06

IT is the fashion quite frequently to
speak of the necessity for growing things
of ordinary family consumption in Los
Angeles, and the principle is q
good one. 1t stimulates production.
1t is only just, however, to
acknowledge that there are occasional
instances of most gratifying kind in the
opposite direction. As case in point,
the little station of Nadeau, on the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road, dur
ing three months of this spring and sum-
mer, shipped eighty carloads of oranges,
seventy carloads of potatoes, forty car
loads of miscellaneous vegetables, and
thirty carloads of cabbages. This was by
the Santa Fe route alone, and had no ref
erence to the shipments by the Southern
Pacific railway which corporation also has
depot in that immediate neighborhood.
Most of these products went to Denver
and Kansas City, and they were grown
on lands that we're cattle range four or
five years ago.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-09-06

ELSEWHERE we reproduce from the
New York HerGld's London edition o
August 9TH, 1889, an article which will
furnish interesting reading to Ange
lehos. The sale of the Sunny Slope es
tate excited widespread interest here
when the fact was announced. 1t will
be seen that the pecuniary result has
not been satisfactory to the English pur.
chasers, and that they are moving for az
investigation. It is to be hoped that il
will be far-reaching, and that it's effec!
will be to re-establish confidence in in
vestments in Los Angeles county and
Southern California at large. The dis.
crepancy between the one hundred and
forty thousand pounds, at which the
British Consul at Los Angeles, Mr..
Mortimer, valued the place, and the
hundred and sixty thousand pounds in
cash paid by the shareholders, doubtless
admits Of specially interesting develop.
mente.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-09-06

TOURISTS coming to Los Angeles and
to the outlying towns this winter, will
find things much more to their liking
than at any previous period in the his
tory of this section. In all places they
will find ample hotel accommodations
and at moderate cost. In the city or in
country towns they will be able to find
good comfortable houses to rent at fair
rentals. In the city there are multi.
tude Of boarding-houses, we'll built, well
furnished, we'll ventilated and well
kept. There are also numerous good
hotels. The streets in the center of the
city are paved and sidewalked, and 8
great improvement has been made ir
many OF the roads near the city. Tour
lists will enjoy their visit vastly better
than those who came here three or foul
years ago could do, and it will cost then
a good deal less.