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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
O'Day Candidate for Senator.


The Mexico LEDGER, usually
we'll informed in politics and all
other affairs affecting human hap
piness, is authority for saying that
Mr.. John O'Day, late yice-Presi-
dent and General Manager of the
st. Louis and San Francisco r. R.,
ais in training for the United
States Senate" A subdued whis-
per to this effect had been breathed
into Democratic ears in these parts
for sometime, no one being willing
to proclaim it in louder tones, until
it reached the Mexico LEDGER,
when Bob White couldn't hold in.
The temptation to "scoop" was
irresistible and he let the cat out
of the bag. This explains the ac-
ton of Mr.. O'Day in retiring from
the active management OF the
Frisco. He is paving the way
gently to slip into the Senate. 1t
is not stated which term he is
~"training'' for, but, presumably,
forV est's seat. In further corrobora-
ton it comes to us that Mr.. O'Day
will soon entirely withdraw from
railroading and engage in the bank
ing business in this city, where he
has invested $50, 900 in the stock
of one of our principal banks, and
will become its president. Should
these rumors prove true the Demo-
crazy of the State will ecure a
sagaeious leader, and Springfield
Sill rejoice upon tie return of one
of her sons to the paternal roof and
a number of fatted calves will be
slaughtered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
When the Voter is Alone.

The following election story is
current: Just before the election
three men were together, when two
of them fell to discussing the
Australian system of voting, while
the third man remained silent.
One thought the system a good
thing, as it would tend to the puri'
ty, privacy and the independence
of the ballet. The other was OF the
opinion that the system vas an ex-
pertinent attended with delays and
was of doubtful good. Having de-
livered themselves they turned to
the silent man and said "What
do you think Of it?"
He got himself together" and
said l don't know. When a
man is left alone with his God and
his lead pencil there Is no telling
what he may do or what may hap
pen."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
The Clay Knife.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 10
az have often seer the knife with
which Col. Swope was killed by
Col. Goodloe," said a friend of the
latter to-day. SIT Is a clasp knife
with a pointed blade about four
inches long and with a spring
which holds the blade back when
once opened. Col. Goodloe has
always carried this knife, and he
carried IT as a weapon. 1t was the
only weapon he did carry, and I
never knew a Clay who did not
carry a clasp knife. Henry Clay
carried one and all the Clays who
have come after him carried the
same sort of a knife. it is the
traditional weapon of the Clay
familv.D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
GOV. FRANCIS L
He Thinks the State Board of
Agriculture a Good Thing.

JEFFERSON City, No., Nov. s.
Gov. Francis arrived at the
Capitol this evening from Column
bia, crossing the river at this point
by ferry. Immediately after his
arrival he was beseiged by waiting
statesmen and lawyers who had
business with the executive, out
the Governor found time to say
1.-THE State Board of Agriculture
had a very interesting meeting at
Columbia. The attendance was not
as large as vas expected, owing to
the bad weather, but a degree of
enthusiasm was manifested which
promises much for the future of
this work. Interesting papers
were read by those present, among
them a highly instructive lecture by
DR.. Paquin on the "Germs of Dis
cases." and there were other
papers on entomology, the culture
of fruits and kindred topics. l
think if the farmers once learned
the advantages of such meetings
they would attend in large num-
bers. The old officers were re-
elected and were promised more
encouragement than they had in
former years."
The Governor was greatly elated
over the result of the elections and
pronounced it a great triumph OF
Democratic principles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
The King of Siam ia a magnif.

The King of Siam is a magnif-
cent object in state attire. He
glistens from head to foot with
jewels worth more than 81 900, 600.
1t is commonly reported in Bang
kok that he has 300 wives and
eighty-seven children, though the
exact figures have never been given
TO his subjects. He was a .1ather at
the age of twelve, and is now only
thirty-six years old. If he lives a
few years more he will be able to
assume the title of '.father of his
country" The King is a good
fellow, fond of q reasonable num-
Der of his children and very kind
to his 500 wives. He is very pro-
gressive and has done q great deal
of GOOD to Siam.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

REPUBLICANS around Mexico
say that only local matters were
considered at the late elections.
The Kansas City Times, referring
to this matter, says: Should
the fast mail from Chicago to New
York run over a man in Indiana
and another man in Ohio, and a
third man in Albany, they might
agree that their calamities sprung
from local causes, " but it would
be generally understood that the
great and primary cause was the
failure to get out of the way Of the
train
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
The Perfection

OF the age in the medical line is
the liquid fruit remedy, Syrup Of
Figs, manufactured aaly by the
California Fig Syrup Company.
1t is agreeable TO the taste, accept
able to the stomach, harmless in
its nature, painless yet prompt and
thorough its action. For sale in 50
cts and 81 bottles by G. R. Gibbs.
till Dec1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

A new ';fad" has struck the So
cial circles. 1t is called the ''spid-
er-web party" and is becoming
quite popular. 1t consists of run
ming as many threads as there are
guests all over the house, twisting
them about the picture over doors
and windows, etc. At the end OF
each thread is a number and each
guest is furnished with a CORES
ponding number. The guests find
their number and follow by the
threads through all their devious
windings and snarls to the end,
where a prize awaits them. The
pursuit leads to all kinds of COM
plications, and is very amusing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

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 G. R. Gibbs, Druggist,
Mexico, Mo. Aug. % Tyr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Colonel Joseph Hickey, some
times called the liking of Gala
way" believes, in common with
ninety-nine out of 100 Missouri
Democrats, that Tuesdays victories
were a triumph of tariff reform.
Colonel Hickey on the tariff is
sounder than the proverbial hick-
ory nut, and harder to crack -
Kansas City Star.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Col. W. C. Goodloe, who cut
Col. A. NJ. Swope all to pieces, and
was himself shot fatally by the
latter, in the postoffice at Lex1ng-
toll KY, last Friday, died yester-
day at nearly high noon, about the
hour the victim Of his knife was
being burned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Ex-PREsIpENT CLEVELAND will
likely visit Columbia on the next
Fourth of July, which is the 5Oth
anniversary of the laying of the
corner stone of the University
Governor Francis and E.W. Steph-
ems are assisting the alumni in
the matter, and will, we are sure,
be successful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Bucties,s srn,ca Saiye.

The best salve in the world fe.
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chiblains, Corn and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale
by J. r. Lleweilyn. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Patronize Home Industries

Mexico is to have an overall and
shirt factory, which, according to
the LEDGER, viii give employment
to from ten to 100 men. Bob
White has the first order in for a
shirt, which shows a commendable
disposition to patronize home in
dustrieS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

w. E. COLEMAN, Superintendent
of Public Schools, has issued a cir
cular to all the public school child
rem in the State, asking that they
donate something on Thanksgiving
Day to the poverty-stricken little
ones of the State, so they can at
tend school regularly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Straps Of Figs.

Is Natures own true laxative.
1t is the most easily taken and
the most effective remedy known
TO Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit
ual Constipation, Indigestion.
Piles, etc. Manufactured only by
the California Fig Syrup Com
pany. For sale in SO cents and 81
bottles by G.. B. Gibbs. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Union Sunday School Lesson.
Following is the Sunday School
lesson for next Sunday

Union sunday Schocl Lesson.
Following is the Sunday School
iesson for next Sunday:
2 Sam. %: II.
GOLDEN TEXT.--"He hath made with me an
everlasting covenant ordered 10 all things. and
sure."--2 Sam 2: IS.
LESSON PLAN.-I. The Bless
ings of the Covenant, vs.. is. II.
The Fate of the Wicked, VS.. 6, Z.
TIME.-B. C. 1O1S-1O15, not long
before the death OF David. PLACE.
Written in Jerusalem.
OPENING WORDS.
David's kingdom after his re-
storation was more strongly es-
tablished than ever before. In his
last years he applied himself with
great zeal to the preparation Of
materials for the temple which
Solomon, his son, was to build.
Before his death he secured the
succession OF Solomon by placing
him upon the throne as his associ'
ate in government. He died at the
age of seventy, leaving to his sou
Solomon a kingdom in perfect
peace. Our lesson is David's last
prophetic utterance, delivered not
long before his death-a parting
testimonial of his full reliance upon
the promise e Sam. Z: ID, 16,
concerning the everlasting domin'
ion of his posterity-a promise
fulfilled in the person and reign o.
the Messiah.
You are saving one profit by buy.
ing ct La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

LEE MERIwETHER, Labor Com
missioner, is looking after the in
terests of the oppressed miners of
the State and will not. stop until
they are freed from bondage.
Governor Francis is giving the
Labor Commissioner all the as
sistance in his power.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
jeff Davis Daughter.
froia the Chicago Tribune.

hNAhs 49, hAh~-S~ Sht
Miss Winnie Davis, daughter of
jefferson Davis, sailed for
Europe on the LaGascogne the 26th
of October. MISS Davis goes as
the guest of Mrs. Pulitzer, of New
York, who takes her abroad in the
hope OF restoring her to health.
For the last year-or, in fact, since
she made her conquest of the north
ern states-Miss Davis has not
been in good health. Her eyesight
troubles her seriously and she
suffers from a constant pain in the
side. All literary work and
even reading has been abandoned.
1t is thought that six months at the
health resorts OF Germany, prefaced
by a winter o the Riviera, will
restore Miss Davis to perfect
health.
And so, during the coming
winter, when the northern visitors
and the old southern soldiers seek
out the kindly inmates of the
Beauvoir they will miss from her
accustomed place in the wide house
hall the sprightly and gracious
young lady who was wont to fill
their hands with roses, and when
they came away gave them old
fashioned flowers for remem.
brance. 1t had never been Miss
Davis intention to attend the re.
union at Aberdeen and to read
there any letter Or speech of he1
fathers. Her health would not
| permit of this, and her best friends
understood it so; just as the best
friends of Mr.. Davis understood
that he must now live out the
mellow years of his life TRANQUILITY
under the pines of Beauvoir.
A Settler for Mrs. x.
The other day We overheard 8
table conversation substantially
like this:
"What, dear, you haven't heare
about it,"
"No, dearie, not a word"
"Why, you see, Mrs. X, a very
prominent lady. tried to get Mrs,
rs, another prominent lady, cool
away from Der, and actually Wen
to Mrs. Us house when Mrs. 2 was
away and offered the cook more
money"
"My, my What did Mrs. z dc
about it,"
"Well. the next time they me
at a state dinner Mrs. L didn'
notice her. Some one who sat be
tween them said:
"'Mrs. q, you know Mrs. \, de
you not?"
"'N-n-no,' said Mrs. z, I be
lieve not. She sometimes calls or
my cook, l understand, but l be
iieve We do not exchange those
]courtesles. Waiter, another of thu
breadsticks, please"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

There is reported from various
sections of this State a strong feel
ing in favor of Hon. David A. Ball,
of Pike county, az the next Gov
ernor of Missouri.-Sedalia Basoo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

The other night a reporter for
this paper happened to drop into
the office of the Windsor Hotel,
where he found Jim Robinson, the
champion bareback rider of the
world, RECALLING a few old friends
with one of his we'll told tales. 1t
seems that Jim was somewhere in
the South when he attended one
ofthe colored folks camp meetings,
where the highest jumping record
was being broken frequently. The
day before it had rained, SO on Sun
day it was very muddy, and when
"Brudder Jinkins" called on the
s'brethren and sistern" to kneel
and offer up thanks to the Lord,
some few were obstreperous, on &C
count of solling their Sunday
clothes. As quite a number re-
manned standing, Brother Geo.
Washington walked softly along
the a~isles, telling the unwilling
that it was "Brudder JInkins'
spress desire dat all should bow
before de Lawd." The effort was
hopeless, so the prayer begun, only
to be interrupted by a deacon of
the church crying out, ''Brudder
Jinkins, jis' stop right whar yo' is;
hyar am a hundred sinners gwyin'
straight to HI fer de lack Nv a
leetle straw, and Mars Watkins jls'
thrashed his wheat las week"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Ex-Gov. A. P. M%orehouse, in
descending from tn .caboose of a
freight. train near his home at
Maryville, stepped in mid-air, fall
ing and striking on his side on the
opposite landing. receiving serious
injury. S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Elder w. B. Taylor, of Ken
lucky, will begin a meeting at the
Christian Church tomorrow even
ing at Z O'Clock and will continue
having evening services until Sun
day, when Evangelist Cobb, of
Decatur, ILL.,, will begin a pro-
tracted meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Hurts Our Feet to Ride,

From Tue Hamilton, No., uraphac.
Since the street railway of Mex
leo, No., has been Abandoned, it is
claimed that Bob Whites corns
havegrown extra large and are caus-
ing Bob . great deal Of pain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
The Mexico LEDGER, in an able

The Mexico LEDGER, in an able
editorial. nominated Prof. J. P.
Blanton, president of the Kinks
vile Normal school, for Superin-
tendent of Public Schools of the
State of Missouri. Prof. Blanton
is emiaently fitted for the position
and no doubt would be acceptable
to all. He is a strong Democrat.
-Shelbina TorchIiGht,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Assignee's Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of w. P. Hooton that on tht
Fourth Monday in January, A. u
1889, or as soon thereafter as eounsd
can be heard, I shall apply to the Az
drain county Circuit Court for dis-
charge from my trust as assignee OF "
p. Hooton. p. L. LOCKE,
sI-st Assignee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Shall Shut Up.

1t only remains to be repeated
now and from day to day that
the Vice President must close his
bar-room, abate his Blind Tiger
and stop selling liquor until after
the expiration of his term. 1t is
not a%question of whether he wishes
to do it or not. He must-he shall
do -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Netics Of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that !, as ad;
miuistrator of the estate of John 81
Dinele, deceased, will, at the Janu-
ary term, 1890, of the Audrain Pro
hate Court. make my final settlement
as administrator of said estate.
A. G. DINGLE,
32-tds Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

AT the w. Z. T. E. Convention
at Chicago resolutions were passed
censuring the Vice-President's
gin mill, and we believe the old
man has concluded to close up his
Joint.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Asks For q New Depot.

FROM bhe Aa,lSas sfils star.
Mexico thinks 1t needs q nice,
big, new depot more than anything
else. If Mexico doesn't get things
it won't be because it doesn't ask
for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

CAPT. DAN K. SHIELDS was
drunk and dressed up in St.
Joseph again last week. 1t is about
time for him to come to Mexico
and get 81 900 more whiskey
mOppv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

MEXICO wants a male college.
When we say male college we
mean an institution which will
equal any of the colleges or uni
versities of the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

THE Dusenberry cas- draws like
an Uncle Toms Cabin show. There
is no accounting for peoples tastes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
NerYous Disorders.

DR.. FLINT'S REMEDY must
be taken when excessive or con.
tinuous muscular eGertion, excit.
ing passions, or over-indulgence
stimulating food or drink, or nerv'
Gus disorders have long continued.
Descriptive treatise with each bot.
tie or address Mack Drug Co., n,
G. A. Buckner, Druggist.
Mexico Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

A. A. LEsUEUR, Secretary of
State, will not let up until every
trust and combine is broken up ac-
cordlng to the law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

G.. D. FERRIS has an abiding
faith in Mexico real estate. As
usual, he is right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

EVERYBODY reads the LEDGER.a las
is easily shown by the answers
given by jurors when asked "what
naner do YOU read2"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice Is hereby given that ], $50
ministrator of the estate Of Il. L. ~
CURE, deceased, will, at the Januhxy j
term, 1890, of the Audrain ProhHo
Court, make my final settlement o
ministrator of said estate.
II. b. BUSH, !
sat Administratms &.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Ch1naman's Description of
Dancing.

a Description OF
Dancing.
An intelligent Chinaman thus
describes Il social custom, which
many of us regard as tie highest
effiorescence Of civilized life !:
"More particularly are there in
vitations to skip aud posture when
the host decides what man is to be
the partner of what woman and
what woman of what man. Then
with both arms rasping each other
they go in pairs and leap, skip,
posture and prance for their mutual
qualification. A man and a woman
previously unknown to each other
may take part in 1t. This they
call dancing"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

A MALE college with a full collie
giate course could open in Mexico
with two hundred students.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

THE Iowa Legislature is Repub-
lican but the Ohio Legislature is
Democratic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

AT least four candidates are III
training for the office of City At
torney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

"Jake'' has moved into his new
building and will serve free lunch
from 10 to IL O'Clock on Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

"Jake'' now has one of the finest
furnished saloons in the State.
Free lunch on Saturday from 10 to
12 O'Clock,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice Is hereby given that I, -
ministrator of the estate Of David Hdc.#
ton, deceased, will, at the yanuaiy
term, 1890, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement ~ ~
ministrator of said estate.
II. KLEEKAMP, ("
3l-td AdministratM1fE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

S. Reward!
For the return to J. d. Tucker of
a red Irish setter dog. 1t d 4 ".
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Mexico, Mo-, Nov. IA, 1883:
r IST OF LETTERS remaining In the
IPost office at Mexico, No.. for the
week ending Nov. IA, 1883, and which;
Ii not called for within two weeks, Will
be sent to the Dead letter Office AT
Washinofap n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
r. s. TURNER, PRoP'R.
LETTER LIST.

Be sure and call and inspect Ia
Crosse Lumber Co.'s etosk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

BoARDERs WANTED.-Apply to
Mrs. J. M. Bush. div
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Statement of Rev. Thss. BaIIiRger,

In the fall of 1887 my attention
was called to the medical pamphlet
published by the Rheumatic Syrup
Co., of Jackson, Mich, advertising
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. The
ingredients composing the remedy
and known to be of great medicinal
merit, led me to believe the remedy
a good one and I bought SIX bottles.
| had a soreness in my stomach and
sides and a spinal affection which
threatened paralysis. l applied
two p~lasters extending from my
stomach to my sides which l wore
for a month. ] never found any
medicine which gave me SO much
relief. | recommend Hibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters as
remedies of great merit, and, [
think, the greatest of the age.
For sale by G.. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14
Either Of the Following Items for Sc.

EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE.
Either Of the Following Items for SC.
Japaned comb case, house money
bank, brass tea bell, hand mirror, 1
bottle mucilage and brush, l quire
note paper, l package envelopes, 6
lead pencils, 5 pen-holders, l bottle
best ink, l box assorted hair-pins, 3
cakes of soap, l curry comb, dish mop,
long handled spoon, butter paddle,
screw driver, cork puller, stove litter,
fire shovel, l quart cup, l quart dip
per, wire potato masher, wire tea
strainer, embossed mug, slaw cutter,
Japaned spice box, iron handled sauce
pan.
Either Of the Following Items Tor 1Oc.
One-half gallon coffee pot, one-half
gallon covered bucket, one-half gal
Ion cup, large wash pan, iron bread
pan, long handled shovel, 3 pie pans,
6-quart milk pan, l tea canister, large
dust pan, corn pepper, scrub brush,
backing brush, hair brush, good
Ratchet, steak broiler, vegetable ladle,
lamp burner, large sauce pan, best
feather buster, 5 dozen clothes-pins, 8
| paper taeks, glass butter dish, boys
tool chest, whisk broona-holders and
glass syrup stand.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Best lantern made, SOC 4; 6-quart tin
pail, 15c S-quart tin pail, zoe; 12-quart
pail, soc l gallon oil can, 35c; Japaned
slop bucket, 35c; large mirrors, 25c,
nice lamp complete for Csc !; hand lamp
complete, 15c; glass tumblers, 1sc
per set; heavy hotel goblets, 35c per
set; one-half gallon pitcher, very
heavy, 30c. Best copper bottom wash
boiler, 81. !,
We offer the largest line and lowest
prices in Queensware, Glassware,
Tinware, Baskets, Novelty Goods,
Boys Wagons, Dolls, Doll Furniture,
Toys and Holiday Goods.
Be sure to give US a call before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
"TEMPLE OF
R. s. TURNER, PRoP'R.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-11-14

Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
Notice is hereby given that letteI
of administration upon the estate q
r. ID. Alexander, deceased, have been:
granted the undersigned, J. 7.
Williams, Public Administrator, by
the Probate Court of Audrain county,
Missouri.
All persons having claims againk
said estate are required to exhibit then
for allowance to the administrstN
within one year after the date or they
may be precluded from any benefit q
such estate, and if such claims be NOS
exhibited within two years from thn
date they will be forever barred.
30-4t Ut. WILLIAMS,
Public Administrators.
Mexico Mo. Oct. q 1855.
The national leader., 1889-01-19

HE BIT. ''Does John Smith live
hereP" inquired drayman-a na,tf
locking fellow, too-on Cass street this
morning.
''That's my name." said Mr.. Smith
with dignity.
''I have an express package for you.
sir; looks like Christmas present."
''Ah, yes," said Mr.. Smith, unbend-
ing and beaming with expectancy. "
have been looking for a box from a
friend"
The charges are Sc AS" continued
the drayman, as he took out his dellv-
cry book.
Mr.. Smith paid the bill without a
question, and the drayman departed.
Within two minutes Cass street was
all excitement and Mr. Smith was the
cause of it. He had opened his present
and found therein d card marked:
''No fool like an old fool" Only
this and nothing mUre. 1he drayman
had disappeared.