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ANOTHER STATESMAN GONE.

George H. PendletOn, Ex-Mlnister to
Germany, Died in brussels.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 26.-Hon. George II.
Pendleton. ex-miuister of the United
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ATTORNEYS.

4 F. 4 E. I. BURNAM,
ATTORNEl-S -AT-LAW,
RICHMOND, KENTUCKY.
Office, No. llls Burnam's Building, First
Street. g.
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THOMAS B. AYRES.
Real Estate and General
Collecting Agency.

~ Special attention paid 10 The sale
and exchanges Of Real Estate. and 20 ne
coieclion 81 81 kinds Of aceopn.s. $50.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
The Sweet Girl Graduate.
From the Chicago Mail

RUM Aiic NHtidSt Aiii
The oaustic newspapers have
been having a lot of fun with the
sweet girl graduate, who at this
season of the year modestly blesses
the worlds desert air with her
sweetness. She is the sweetest
thing that the early summer time
brings. No rose of June is half SO
fair as the rose which blooms in
her fresh young face as she mounts
the platform, attired in her incest
white dress, and unties the blue
ribbon from her essay. The essay
may not be profound. 1t certainly
is not pessimistic or cynical. Ii
may not show much originality OF
thought or treatment, but why
should 1t? Humanity is the same
as it was hundred years ago;
youth has the same confidence,
aspirations, ambition and un.
dimmed imagination. The essay
probably is not, as literary docu,
ment, at all valuable, but it breathes
forth the hopes of youth, un-
weakened by contact with the
rude world, and the world is the
better for it. The sweet girl gradu
ate is good. and sweet, and whole
some--a thing of beauty and a per
ennial iov.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
It's D-d Hot.

"It's id hot" was the remark
of the great Beecher as he entered
his pulpit one sultry Sunday morn
ing. His congregation was shock
ed. The preacher mopped his
his brow and read the lesson and
then announced the hymn. Pres
emily, after leading IN prayer, he
advanced to the edge of the plat
form and again said in distinct
voice: "It's id hot!" The peo-
pie were again more startled than
before, and began to wonder what
was the matter with their great
leader. After few moments OF
dramatic silence he explained that
he was merely quoting the Ian
guage of ii gentleman who made
the remark at the entrance OF the
church few moments ago. he
then delivered sermon on profan-
ity, which Is regarded as classic,
and was pronounced at the time
one of the most theatrical and
effective bits of pulpit oratory ever
heard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
Gov. Francis Cour Sc.

Gov. Francis has approved the
grain inspection bill, a measure
which it is believed will protect
farmers from unjust grading of
their grain, and thus insure good
grain the grade it is entitled to, and
prevent it from being mixed with
inferior products of the same kind.
1t is not out of place to say that
Gov. Francis has now been in office
long enough to refute every state
ment ever made against him to the
effect that he would not honestly
and conscientiously use his power
for the benefit of the producers of
the State as well as all other classes
of citizens. He has at all times
acted upon the true theory that the
voice of the people is the safest
guide to good government. Up
to date he has made no mistakes,
and while it is impossible for a
human being not to err, it is equal
ly certain that if the policy now
being pursed by the Governor is
continued, he will have no occasion
to apologize when his term of office
expires,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
A Fatal Dose of Rat po,son.

FULTON, No., June 2S.-This
morning at 1890 o'clock Mrs.
Elizabeth, the wife of John Ander-
son, of this city, died from the
effects of dose OFFS rough on rats. I"
administered by her own hands.
Mrs. Anderson was about 60 years
old, and for few years past has
been in rather poor health. She
has threatened suicide several
times. Last evening about 7
o'clock she and her husband were
seated on the back porch of their
dwelling enjoying the evening
breeze. Mrs. Anderson mixed
something in glass and drank it.
She stepped up to her husband,
kissed him, ana said she had taken
poison and was going to die. He
thought she YVES joking. She then
went cut and visited two of her
neighbors, and came back about s
o'clock.
Soon after she returned home the
poison began Its fatal work. A
docter was sent for, but no relief
could be given. Before she died
she told what she had taken and
how she prepared it, and that she
intended it to kill her. She ex-
pressed no regret for her rash act.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson are old
residents and own considerable
property in the town and country,
but have no children.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
Editor The Republi

The Laddona Herald, speaking
of the Magee matter says: "The
Mexico Daily Imtelligeneer raised a
profound commotion in that town
and Centralia Tuesday of this
week by publishing an article of a
very sensational character reflect
ing upon Ed. Samuel Magee, pas
tor of the Christian church at
Centralia. The Intelligeneer said
it got its information from q very
reliable source, and the pastor was
charged with the excessive use of
liquor and improper proposals to a
servant. X To fully exon
crate itself from all blame it ought
to publish the names of the per-
sons who furnished il the informa-
ton, and under the circumstances
it would not be bad faith to do SO.
An article rejecting on a mans
character in such light is ser
ious matter"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
Built IN q Day.

The Kansas City Times Guthrie
correspondent gives the following
description of that thriving Okla
homa city: "Graded streets; wa
ter-works in operation; ten thou
sand people IN comfortable homes;
an electric light franchise granted
and light to be furnished in thirty
days; street car franchise granted
and cars to be running in sixty
days; public buildings erected; ten
acres set apart and neatly fenced
for the future territorial and State
capitol; not a murder committed
aid no infractions of the public
peace worth mentioning. and but
one death by apoplexy since the
city was organized; 963 business
houses, 30S lawyers, twenty-five
doctors; a $4,000 bank building
being built; six banks; three brick
yards in full blast; two schools In
operation; all church denominations
organized. Such is Guthrie, the
; magical city, iii ths first sever
weeks Of It's history"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
MEXICO MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1889.

lain addressed the convicts in a
voice audible in every portion of
the chapel. His theme was the at
fractions of Christ and His Gospel.
These he unfolded and illustrated
by selections from both Testaments
and especially from the teachings
and history of the Saviour. He was
listened to respectfully, and it is
more than probable that some then
and there for the first time heard
of the incidents narrated to them.
1t is impossible that the means ap-
pointed of God should utterly fail.
They will show fruit in eternity if
not in time. The Chaplain has a
hard task like most others connect
ed with the penitentiary, but he
works with will to the best of his
ability, ;,l.d on that account de-
serves and most probably has the
sympathy and good will Of all
right minded men. X.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
LIGHT SUMMER DRINKS.
What the Thirsty Souls are Drink
ing this Season.-The Cost
of Them.

'Gimme milk-shake; quick!''
"Ten cents, please"
"Ten cents? How's that?
never paid but five for a milk
shake"
"Can't help it; that's our price
this season."
"Well, it's a darned swindle,
that's all; let me have some soda,
with a little raspberry and lemon
in it."
That is what the dispenser OF
summer drinks has to undergo
fifty times a day. 1t was learned
that at five cents no money could
be made on a milk-shake, and SC
the price was hoisted to a dime.
As a result, the milk-shake is be.
coming an extinct beverage.
Of course the favorite summer
drink here is soda. Good soda,
iced and favored with fruit Juices
is really a hard drink to excel,
Ginger ale probably follows soda
for popularity in Mexico, while
the old fashioned lemonade, with
a straw or two in it, stands good
third. Mineral waters, phostone,
root beer and bottled soda are also
having fair sale at the restaurants.
An interesting estimate of the cost
Of these drinks has been furnished
by one who knows. 1t is as fol-
lows:
A glass of PLAIN soda costs lilo
of a cent.
One glass soda water, with fruit
syrup "a cents.
One glass mineral water / cent.
One glass phostone l cent.
One glass root beer / cent.
One glass ginger ale L IA cents.
One glass lemonade 2 cents.
One bottle of favored soda IA
cents.
From this it would appear that
the dispensing Of summer drinks
is profitable business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
CARD FROM ELD. aRANFIELD
He Made no Charges Against
Elder Magee.
To the Editor of the Ledger.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
Troy, No., June %, 1885,
Whereas, it is has been whispered
that I am the foul author of the
scandalous report concerning Elder
is. Magee, of Centralia, I reply
most gladly.
One of the most prominent citi-
zens of Centralia, whose profession
is the highest of all earthly callings,
IS my author, and every word he
spoke was IN the presence of enc OF
Audrain's best and noblest Chris
tian men. These familiar names
are now in the possession of the in
jured party. To these Christian
gentlemen I sacredly appeal, and,
in the name of justice. ask, Who is
the author of this unfortunate af-
fair?
My sad mistake was in speaking
of it regretingly at the Mexico depot
to friend, and a reporter soon had
it in type. l had no thought of its
publication, and hence all this wal
of elements over an innocent party
whose heart is bleeding and whose
life's power for good may be dam.
aged by this rush into print.
l am gratified over the hearty
endorsement of Bro. Magee's Chris.
tian character by the full board Of
his church officers, which rescues
his honored name, and contradicts
every statement aud whisper agains,
his noble character. 1t affords me
very deep pleasure to certify thai
our relationship bas ever been o.
the most fraternal character-and
that We have co-operated harmoni.
ously in protracted meetings, and
as never saw or knew anything
wrong in his character | always re.
ljoIced in the privilege of working
with him.
| Bro. Magee is young man o.
talent, well educated in classical
and theological lore; and his mar
vellous success and bold attacks
upon sectarian bigots and infide
heroes, have possibly aroused som,
venomous reptiles, whose sting:
may sometimes bite and burn. o
lthese he must be on his guard.
| Hoping this is satisfactory to tn,
public and praying for a calm uper
the troubled waves, l remain ;
staunch friend of justice and vim
dicator Of noble, Christian charac
ter. D. NJ. GRANFIELD.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

Ex-Gov. G. H. HARDIN, who has
just returned from q meeting of the
Board of Curators of the State Uni
versity, informs US that the busi-
ness of that institution has all been
Strengthened out and that its affairs
were never in better shape. On
account of i'll health ex-Gov. Har-
din has resigned his position on the
board, the resignation taking place
July the first. He was one of the
best men on the board and it will
be hard to fill his place. We have
heard the name of Judge G. B.
Macfarlane mentioned in connec-
ton with the question as to who
would be appointed to fill the va
cancy. If Judge Macfarlane would
accept no better appointment could
be made.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
A Fine Physician.
From the Auxvasse Revi- W


DR.. w. T. Lemon, of Kearney,
Clay County, Mo-, will be here the
last of this week to locate perman-
emily. The doctor comes highly
recommended as a physician and a
gentleman. He will occupy DR..
Harris Office and succeed him in
the practice. DR.. Harris will then
answer no calls and earnestly re-
quests all his friends to call on DIR.
Lemon, whom he has known fer
ten years, and says that he can
endorse him to the fullest entent
morally and professionally.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
ANOTHER VIEW OF 1T.
Elder Granfield has q Word to
Say CorcernIng the Masee Libel.
af the LEDGER

Correspondence af the LEDGER.
CEsrRALIA, Mo-, June 2S.-El-
der Granfeld, of Troy, on whom
Sam Cook saddles the responsible
ity for the villianous outrage per-
petrated upon Elder Magee's
character, has been heard frem.
He says: "Iheard some passengers
on the train last Monday excitedly
using the good name of Brother
Magee in connection with the
Christian church at Centralia, etc. -
He further states: "At the Mexico
depot l was talking to a friend oi
what lad heard on the train, and
a reporter Of the Intsltigeneer over
heard psrt ofit, and I then ssaraee
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
The Outing Season.

fr"in the New York World
My wife to-day
Is far away,
Swelling on my half years pay.
On her dolc.
And yet gleat
To think She is so far remote.
Mypipe and jug,
My shaving mug
Are scattered free from shelf to rug;
My papers, too,
And books stIew.
As man has ever longed To do.
Swift DIS a flash.
drive and dash
Adown the street TO make mash,
Aud as l whrl,
A smile unfurI,
To gladden. every pretty girl.
And better still,
At some gin m:ll,
My system every night I fill;
And poker play
TIL break of day,
When, light of purse. homeward Stra,
Old friends meet
Upon the street,
Aud swift we HE from treat to treat
Then lie abed
With aching head,
! ike jolly men yet unWed.
heard not If
Ny wife shall sniff
We always flew from tift to tiff.
All sweet relief
But. oh, the grief
Her summer season is so brief.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

Since the breaking of the great
Conemaugh dam, there has been
considerable expression of fear for
the safety Of the Water-works en-
bankment. In order to make as
surance deubly sure, Superintend-
ent Cunningham has had force OF
of men at work improving the dam
so that now there is no danger
whatever. The dam is sufficient
ly strong to Withstand the pressure
of twice the volume of water con.
tanned in the Water-works reser.
voir.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
UNCLE FRANK SMITH DEAD.
One of the Oldest and Best C1ti-
gems of Mexico Passes Away.

Rev. J. F. Snith, familiarly
known as "Uncle Frank" one of
the oldest and best citizens of Mex.
ico, died near Lexington, Kentucky,
Thursday after an illness OF
several days. Deceased was born
near the scene of his death, over
sixty years ago, and was on a visit
amid the scenes and asso-
Citations of his childhood at
the time of his death. He was
accompanied ON his visit by his
estimable wife.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
Sam Wouldn't, Y know.


Work has been commenced upon
the Mexico street car line. The
Optic would like very much to say
something about the enterprising
spirit of Mexico's wide-awake citl-
zens in this connection, but it's a
dead sure thing there would be a
fight between Bob White and Sam
Cook as to which one should copy
the item and claim it as original,
and we don't feel like shoulderine
any such terrible responsibility.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

Squire L. N. Bass informs us
that the stolen horse sold to San
derson, was taken from sanderson's
possession by the City Marshal
without any authority, and that
suit will be brought against the
Marshal. Sanderson and Bass were
on the lookout for the thief when
the horse was removed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

show that the LEDGER had not been
fair in its editorial regarding that
paper and Elder Magee? Ii
Magee is innocent then our con-
temporary had better cork up and
quit If he is guilty, don't act like
a driveling idiot. You make the
public tired.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

The delay in pushing work for
the street car line is occasioned by
the inability of the company to
secure iron. The rails are TO come
from a Bellevilie, ILL.,, establish
ment that is far behind with orders.
As a result, Gen. squires, the
superintendent of construction, has
been compelled TO stop work, as
he does not care TO tear up the
streets long before the ties are
ready for the rails.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

DIR. W. T. LEMON, formerly of
Mexico, has located at Auxuasse,
Me-, to reside permanently. DR..
Lemon is a worthy gentleman and
; nrst-class physician, who will
eon make friends and hold them.
e wish him success in his new
Held.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
Good Advice.

The Mexico Lntelligeacer and
LEDGER are at war; they speak hard
words of each other, which is not
very lady.like. There is room in
that good town for two papers,
therefore, they should not be jeal.
Gus of each other. Quit fighting,
boys, tell US all about the hole in
the ground. Also something about
the .sSalamander Brick Co. ;" street
railway, boulevard, college, DC.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

A Chicago paper says that ''gen-
tlemen do not sit down to their
meals in their shirts 1t is q
queer freak of etiquette that COM
pels a gentleman to remove his
shirt before sitting down to his
meals, and it is doubtful if tbs
fashion obtains outside of Chicago
.-Norriatewn Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

WM. CULLEN, formerly OF the
Vandalia Leader, is now editor OF
the Louisiana Journal. We regret
losing Mr.. Cullen from the small
but brotherly band of Audrain
journalists, but congratulate Pike
county on its acquisition. Cullen
is strong and earnest worker and
will boom the Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
Encouraging.
From the Perry Enterprise

N. P. Rodgers was in Chicago
last week and called at the Office of
the c., II. & S. r. r. Co. He says
the company undoubtedly intend
to build the road, and if it is not
built, they will be the parties most
severely disappointed. Ar. Rodg-
ers further said that what he heard
was very encouraging, and he feels
almost confident that work will be-
gin on the road very soon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

Yesterdays di spatches told the
tale of a woman hanging in Penn
sylvania. Possibly it is the first
that ever took place there; that GER
tainly is to be hoped. Someone
has said that the poorest use man
can be put to is to hang him. If
that is true concerning a man how
much truer concerning a woman?
There is in such an execution
something utterly repugnant to
every sentiment of human nature
and to every decent instinct. The
civilization that could endure or
permit it is but half enlightened.
To hang woman is to turn back to
the dark days when witches were
burned in New England.-St. Joe
|
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

THE Salamander works are prov
ing big thing for Mexico and this
enIkrprise results from the hole-ln
the-ground, as Wolf discovered the
clay while boring. If nothing else
is found the sS, 600 is we'll spent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04
A BUDGET FROM BENTON

CORE spondence of the Ledger.
BENTON CRY, Mo. June CIV,
W. TRULY is visiting his parents al
Sturgeon.
J. A. Lanig bought of Henry
Shoats, one lot, price s75.
Miss Mary Boyd, Of this place,
has just returned home from a visit
to friends and relatives In Mexico.
o. P. Jones, of this place, has
bought three lots on Main street,
of the Rollens heirs, and will erect
a large brick house at once.
There is a good prospect for a
drug store and hardware store in
this place pretty soon.
Chas. Cox has built quite an ad.
dltion to his dwelling, which adds
very much to the looks.
| Mrs. Neeiey is having her hotel
painted.
Chas. ID. Rodgers, of Mexico,
made our town a flying visit yes.
terday.
We understand that Mr.. @. Krie.
ger, of Martinsburg, is going to To-
cate in our town pretty soon.
H. o. Craig, of this place. is fix
ing up some eight or ten fine horses
for the fairs. He has some good
ones.
Crops around here are looking
finely at present. Wheat cutting
is now in order.
Mrs. James Harrison's funeral
service was preached at the Pres
byterian Church, in this place, or
last Tuesday.
John Hum, of this place, has
just got OH a lot of mowers ano
self binders.
James Powell shipped car o.
hogs from here last Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Jones passed
through town to-day, on her way
home from visit to her sisters ir
| GnIn1io
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

A New YORK philosopher fig
ures that 3 900 men could be killed
off in the United States and leave
the country twenty per cent. bet
ter off. He refers to loafers,
drunkards and nlueuslies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

A TELEGRAM from Centralia to
the Globe-D Democrat says that Elder
Magee is going to institute suit at
once for malicious libel, on account
of the lies which have lately been
published on him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

A FRENcHMAN tried his flying
machine in the suburbs of Paris
the other day. He few off barn
and it will be several months be-
fore his broken legs will allow him
to canter around as blithely as be-
FIVE
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

The editor OF the Intelligencer in
to-day's issue consoles himself in
his tribulation that once upon a
time the editor of the LEDGER was
punched by book agent. We
guess the editor of our contempo-
rary is taring even worse than we
did; at least, he does more crying
about the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-07-04

A CHICAGO divine says that il
everybody was good and honest
and upright, and the weather was
always fine, and no calamities hap.
pened, none of us would live hal
as long as we do,