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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
Mrs, Samuel Slower. of Butler

Mrs. Samuel Slower, of Butler,
Mo-, who was visiting her sister,
Mrs. E. B. Kealh, in southeast
Mexico, was taken suddenly i'll
Monday night about II o'clock,
with congestion of the stomach.
From the first her physicians gave
up all hope of recovery, and last
night at 1890 Mrs. Keath lost her
only sister. The deceased lady's
husband is in the Indian Territory,
and his address is not known, he
having went overland with a
brother, his object being to locate
there. His wife and two little
boys, aged 7 and 5, were to follow
after q place to reside had beer
selected. Deceased will be buried
hara
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
We ARE gratified to know t

WE ARE gratified to know that
the largely increased circulation OF
the st. Louis Republic has COM
PEELED that grand old Democratic
paper to add two new Hoe perfect
ing presses to its machinery de-
partment. The presses are being
built for the Republic, at a cost Of
$50 by Messrs. Hoe q Co., OF
New York, and will embrace this
FIRMS latest improvements in rapid
printing machinery. The Republic,
under its new management, ranks
foremost AMONG the great journals
of the world.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

Henry Shaw, of St. Louis, who
donated Tower Grove Park to that
city, and whe was the owner of
Shaw's Botanical Gardens, died
Sunday. He left a large estate.
Deceased was born at Sheffield,
England, in 1900, was a widower
without children and an author OF
some note.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
Heads Art Studto

Awarded first premium on pho
tographs and crayon work at the
last Audrain County Fair. The
leading gallery in Central Missouri.
Come and see and be convinced
where the best work is done in
photos. ink, water colors and
crayons. Prices reduced on cabinets
and cards.
S. w. Cor. Square. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

DURING July the administration
spent thirty millions-over a mil
lien a day for the whole month.
This has never been in a time OF
peace. When war emergency call
ed for an expenditure of a million
Q day, it was regarded as a marvel,
and would have terrified the coun.
try, except that war justified it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

THERE is no town in the State
where property of all kinds is i'm
proving in value as in Mexico.
New blood is being infused INTO
the channels of trade and the out
look for fall trade was never so
good. Mexico has found the elixir
Of life and no mistake,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

WORK at the Salamander pro-
crosses day and night, Sunday in
cluded. Half a dozen institutions
similar to this enterprise are what
Mexico wants and what we will
eventually have.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, Aug. 27.--I agree
with the LEDGER that our city
needs a good system of sewerage,
and I believe as soon as the work
on the streets is finished the City
Council will take the necessary
steps to give it to us. But I am
opposed to the city going in debt
s25, 600 for something we can soon
have, provided we use economy
and good judgment in managing
the affairs of our municipality.
TAx PAYER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

In SETTING up the type yesterday
on the Masonic entertainment ar
ticle, the compositor unintention-
ally left out the mention made on
the manuscript of Miss Emma
liners solo, "The Song For Me-"
which Miss Hiner rendered in a
charming manner indeed, The
LEDGER humbly asks Miss EN-,
mas pardon for the omission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

MAHoNE's unanimous nomina-
ton of Malone TO be Governor of
Virginia shows that ''the Little
Car has the big head. II will be
smaller after election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

A DAY or two ago, in Moberly,
four worthless Migrants were sold
for a term of six months at prices
ranging from 81 to So. We've got
'em here that would be outrage
ously high at SO cents, if sold on
the block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
Besr Daily
Prem the st. Charles Banner.

From the st ChartsS BaIftlef-
Bob White, of Mexico, gets out
one Of the best daily papers in the
State. His daily during fair week
would have done credit to = town
ten times larger than Mexice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

THE LEDGER has always been
solid for a good system of sewerage
and thinks as soon as the work laid
out to be done on the streets is
finished, our city dads will make a
move in this direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
Brit Harrison and a Mr.. Wrigh

Brit Harrison and a Mr.. Wright
were driving a cart Sunday, west
of town, when the mule became
frightened and Wright was thrown
from the vehicle. The mule leaped
over q cattle guard and started
down the track with q freight train
just behind. Mr.. Harrison jumped
out and the mule and the cart were
threwn into the air. The mule
was killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

THE Montgomery City Fair will
present some novel attractions-a
balloon ascension Wednesday ];
grand turnout Thursday ; $1,000
race Friday for 3-minute horses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

If this dry weather continues
much longer a fresh crop of mad
dogs may be looked for. The
rabid cur is the product, always, of
hot, dry weather. Be on your
or1ord
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

"WHo is there?" said DR.. Brown
Ssquard. 1.-THE Mexico Board of
Trade" was the reply. "Well, l
can't do anything for you. You'll
have to wait until Resurrection
DavD
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
Notice Of Final settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that ], as adj
mfnfstrator of the estate Of Annie N.
Raumhoer. deceased, will, at the Sep
tember term, 1883, of the Audrain Pro
bate Court, make my final settlement
a. administrator of said estate.
w. b. MCINTYRE,
I7-tds Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

.IF the Brown-Sequard elixir
turns out to be a success what
are "the good to do who are un-
der contract to die young?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
The imported Persheron Stallion,
e c. LAI r F.!
{No. 600 Percheron Stud Book OF France No.
4069 Percheron Stud Book OF America.)


Gray, foaled 1882. Square and
blocky, plenty of bone, good style and
fine knee action. Sire, Valiant 404, he
by Prosper 1893, he by Decide S62, he
by Vieux Pierre 874, he by Coco 112,
he by Mignon 715, he by Jean Leblanc
7s9. Dam, Judith, she by Regulus
1078, he by Pierre, he by Luther 1872,
Jean LaBlanc 739.
ECLAIR will make the fall season
of 1889 at Galloway's livery stables in
Mexico, Mo-, at $40 to insure a mare
in foal.
Care will be taken to prevent acct
dents, but will not be responsible
should any occur. Persons disposing
of mares or removing them from
neighborhood before foaling time will
be held responsible, whether with foal
or not. G, w. GALLOWAY,
till LIST of Oct,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
I7-td
Notice Of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that /, as adj
ministrator Of the estate Of A. j. Har-
low, deceased, viii, at the September
term, 1889, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement az adj
ministrator Of said estate.
w. B. MCINTYRE,
I7-tds Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

Notice 10 hereby given that I, as adj
ministrator Of the estate Of Ester Bry-
ant, deceased, viii, at the September
term, 1889, Of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement as adj
ministratoE Of said estate.
3. Il. LOCKE,
15-ft Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

81. O. Craig, Of Benton G;.y,,
took the sallcctaS premiums at
Re Fulton Fair: Fine stallion, Q
and under 3; harness mare 8 and
under 4; fine mare Q and under 8;
saddle gelding 8 and under 4; har-
oess marc 3 and under 3; harness
stallion Q and under 8.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

Thomas 8. Carter, an old news
paper man of Sturgeon, with wife
and baby, came down yesterday TO
consult Dr.. Dunbar in regard to
their little daughters eyes-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

PATRoNIzE home industries and
home industries will grow, and
Mexico will be a city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29
A Michigan girl. while picking

A Michigan girl, while picking
blackberries, met a black bear
among the berries. She turned to
run and tore her dress on q brier SO
as to expose her patent wire hustle.
The bear, installing the hustle for
q circus cage, struck for the tan
timber, leaving the girl to 60 with
out hugging until a dry goods
clerk closed his store at 8 O'Clock
the next evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-29

II you want dress goods 90 70
the stFamous.n
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
The Samoan Treaty.

So we shall have to wait officially and
formally till the meeting Of the senate
next December before finding out the
provisions of the Samoan treaty at Ber-
lin. The grapevine telegraph has, how
ever, probably given tolerably correct
outline of it. Through this source it is
ascertained that King Malietoa is to be
restored to the throne, and will govern
the islands under the joint protection Of
the United States and Germany. Should
differences arise between the two pro-
tectors, England will settle them by ar
biration II -,-s--,=.r~r
There will be parliament or congress,
composed of two houses, the members to
be elected by the Samoans themselves.
This congr, shan have the right to levy
customs duties. But the United States,
England and Germany are to be bound
by tariff schedule framed at the Berlin
conference. Germany is to receive in
demnity for losses in the late disturb
ances. It is uncertain under diplomatic
usage whether the Berlin document is to
be called treaty or an agreement.
Whichever it is, however, it will not go
into effect until ratified by the United
States senate.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
More,s tho Pity.

Very merry some witty editorial writ
ers have been making themselves over
the lofty sentiments expressed in the
college commandments. Lips with
down on them have launched forth fear
full thunders against political corruption,
bossism and the use of money and the
machine in politics. So they have! And
the pity of it is that the world jeers at
them and laughs them out of these noble
sentiments after they leave the peaceful
college walls. If they would only stick
to the heroic virtue they cherished as an
ideal during their school years, these
boys would in one generation reform
our corrupt political methods, bribery,
bossism and all. There never was re-
form made real in the world except by
those who brought into actual life the
ideals that beckoned them on in their
generous, enthusiastic youth. 1T was
Schiller who said: "Be true to the dream
of thy youth" It is because men are
not thus true that the world is corrupt
and faithless, and jeers at public virtue
and purity.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
The Cron1n Murder.

1t will beta blow at Irish interests and
Irish secret societies from which they
will not soon recover, should members Of
the Clan-na-Gael, as such, be found inn
plicated in the Cronin murder. Such. an
issue would be pounced upon and hailed
as a godsend by all the Tories from one
end of Great Britain to the other. They
would celebrate it to the utmost, as an
Offset to the Parnel fiasco, as far as it
would go. They would expatiate on it
as a fresh proof of the depravity Of the
Irish race, as fresh evidence that they
are incapable of self government. One
of the Clan-na-G Gael witnesses admitted
that the oaths and ritual of the order
might be interpreted by an excitable,
weak minded person to mean that he
would feel himself bound to commit a
murder if ordered by his superior officers
to do so. But it is sincerely to be wished
that the organization will be cleared.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
An Old Fashioned Fourth.

Let us resurrect the old fashioned
Fourth this year. It is the centennial
year of our existence as a nation.
Forty years ago every rural neighbor-
hood had its basket picnic on the Fourth.
Baskets were packed full of home made
delicacies drawn from the overfowing
abundance of fertile farms. Fathers
took their families in the great wagon
or carriage, and all hied to some green
grove, shady and sweet. Perhaps there
was procession of the Sunday school
childred along the village street in the
morning. At their head the neighbor-
hood brass band played yankee Doo-
dle' or the ''Star Spangled Banner" and
each father and mother thought their
children marched better than any others.
At the grove the procession disbanded.
The most popular preacher thereabouts
prayed eloquently that the blessing Of
heaven might be upon this country for
ever and forever, as it had been with the
fathers in times past. Then there was
patriotic singing by the church choir or
the home glee club. Then the man with
the best voice read the glorious old
Declaration of Independence to hisneigh-
bors and friends. Every year this was
done. Il was done in order to familiar
ize the children with this immortal docu-
ment. So it was thought the love Of lib
erty, sacred and splendid, would be kin
died in their young breasts and glow
during their lives It was boys brought
up on the old fashioned Fourth of July
who fought the battles Of 1851. Why
are not the children now taught more
about the Declaration of Independence?
Sometimes there was an oration. Per-
haps there were several speeches and
more singing. Then the formal cere-
monies were over. Fathers, mothers,
children and friends threw care to the
winds the rest of the day and enjoyed a
long. restfui afternoon in the woods.
Who gets any rest on the Fourth of July
now?
We have changed everything. q In cit
les the Fourth is a chapter from inferno.
The rising generation have nothing to do
but explode gunpowder, and they do it.
Boys must be boys. No more marching,
no more rural picnics, no more listening
to the Declaration and to orations that
make their hearts burn within them with
love of country. II anybody marches it
isthe police, the firemen or a show regi-
ment of the national militia. Fires are
frequent, and people are shot dead by
stray bullets; fingers, feet and eyes are
blown away. Country people flock to
the cities, instead Of having celebrations
of their own. Next day after, all who
survive gather themselves up and thank
heaven the day is over for another year.
Once more, Let us resurrect the old
fashioned rural Fourth Of July.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
proloneinr Lin.

When an Englishman writes paper
for British review, he consumes the
first half of his space getting ready for
what he is going to say in the last half.
This is what Mr.. Robson Roose has done
in The Fortnightly Review. After maxi
ing his preparations, however, Mr.. Roose
settles down to business and gives US
some useful hints about how TO grow old
comfortably, If not gracefully.
He says there is no doubt but the aver
age duration of human life is capable Of
very great extension. It is steadily
growing longer. In England and Wales
at the end of 1887 there were alive 400,-
600 persons who would have been dead
if the average mortality had been as
great from 1881 to 1887 as between 1871
and 1881.
Some of Mr.. Roose's directions for liv-
ing long and keeping well have a slight
tendency to make man slave to his
own health. A little judicious reckless
ness will often do as much as anything
Else to keep one strong and CHEEKY. But,
summed up, the best part of the writer's
advice is: Eat lightly of simple, natural
food. If one feels tight at the belt after
dining he has eaten too much. Take q
daily bath with water at a comfortable
temperature, followed by thorough rub
bing with flesh gloves or brush.
Take exercise in the open air and sun
shine. Walking is good; light garden
ing is excellent. Indulge very sparingly
in alcoholic drinks. Have some rational
hobby to amuse leisure hours-whist, Or
chids, amateur photography, or some
thing like that. Finally, keep merry and
cheerful, and keep at work. One need
not let himself down to be old for many
years.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

The death of John Gilbert leaves yet
alive only one of the famous old actors
who were contemporary with Charlotte
Cushman. This is James E. Murdoch,
the Hamlet of a past generation. Mr..
Murdoch is one year younger than
John Gilbert. His powers are undim-
med. Mr.. Murdoch is president of the
Philadelphia school of oratory.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
Fired ON by Haytian Soldiers.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, June 22.-The
schooner Baltic, of Provincetown, from
a whaling voyage, reports that while in
SANTANA bay, in May, she was fired on
by party of Haytian soldiers, but no
one was hurt. The captain was unable
to get any satisfaction, and reports that
the authorities seem unable to enforce
discipline. He viii refer the matter to
Washington.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

The electrical companies are trying to
show that electricity is not such deadly
agent, after all. For this reason they
are fighting against execution by cleo,
tricity. They fear it viii injrre their
business. It Is rather curious phase
for the question Of methods Of capital
punishment to assume.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
General Directory.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS
District Judge--Hon. G. l.. Brown

JUDICIAL OFFICERS
District Judge-Hon. c. L. Brown
COUNTY OFFICERS
Sheriff. George H. Munro
TreaSurer-A. g. Thorpe
Clerk of District Court-Thos. Thomasson
Auditor George M. Giltinan
Register of Deeds-L. III. Wellington
Judge of fProbate-George Il. Darling
Attorneys A. Flaherty
Coroner-H. l.. Hulburd
Suryeyor--D. Il. Wheaton
Court Commissioner-W. L. Colyer
County Suptof Schools-Wm. G. Bickneli
VILLAGE OFFICERS
President-N. II. Spur
Councilors NJ. Giltinan, Anton
Watzke, H b. Wolff, s G. Murphy
Treasurer-SamuelL Larson.
Recordef-W. w, Griswold
Marshal Peter Gatfney -
Justices of the Peace-John d. Gillespie,
Henry Hutchins
Assessor-D. I. Wheaton
TOWN CLERKS
Framnas-E E solseth, Jr, Nash PO
Darnen-H Bragg, Norris
Scott-P + Church, Morris
Stevens-John Daily, Morris
Eldorado-A G Mackenzie. Herman
Donnelly-John King, Donnelly
Swan Lake-O N Dohlen, Nash
Moore-Henry Fels, Hancock
Pepperton-Peter Pierce, Morris
Baker-Fred pomSrus, Norris
Everglade-F w Heller. Graeeville
Synnes-H S Schrapps, Morris
RendsyiIle-A Young, Morris
Morris-R J Hall, Morris
Horton-Dennis Dewane, Morris
Hodges-C Park, Hancock
-' F,s CHURCH DIRECTORY
. Congregational-R J B. Fairbank, Pastor
Methodist-Rev. Ellery, Pastor
Roman Catholic-Rey. Geo Gaskeil, Friest
Scandinavian Evang'l Luth'n-ReV. L. A.
of Pastor
CIVIC SOCIETIES
A.F.& A. M.-Golden Sheaf Lodge, No. 1873,
meets 1st and Sd Saturdays Of each month;
o. G. HANSON, w. M
WV. GRIswoLD, sec'y
GA. R-Overton Post, No. 80, meets I'd and
4th Fridays of each month, at 8 O'Clock @ pm pm
H. t. BEvANs, Adjt
A. o. Z. W.-Morris Lodge, No. s5, meets
each Tuesday evening at their hall
E. w. RANDALL, M. w
A. G. ScHULTHIEs, Recorder
40. H.-Division No. /, meets 1st Sun
day of each month, in it's hall. at 1880 p. m
GEO. NJ. GILTINAN, Pres't
S.A. FLAHERTY Rec. Sec'y
C.T.A. soCIETY.-Father Matthew socie-
ty, No. 760 of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Society of America. regular meetings 1st and
Sd Sundays of each month, in Assumption
Church, Immediately after Mass. Visiting
members respectfully invited.
P. A. MCCARTHY, Pres't
E. P. O'BR1EN, sec'y
MT. LEBANON R. A. CHAPTER, No. A,
meets first Wednesday of each month.
JOHN HOUSE, H. P
L. H. WELLINGTON, sec'y
KNIGTHs sTEMPLAR.-Bethe Command
cry, meets I'd and 4thMondays of each month.
d. r SUTHERLAND, E. c.
G. G. HANSON, Rec
I.O.O.F.-Crystal Lodge, NO.132, meets at its
hall on Monday evening of each week.
J.F. EDGCCoMB, N. G
]. A. JOHNSON, R. S
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

Since President Harrison has been in
office he has had one band of visitors who
did not annoy him They were 1876
Dunkard brethren, recently. Not one of
them wanted an Office.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

The American Foreign Missionary So
ciety should send its preachers and
teachers at once to labor among the no.
bility of Great Britain. If there are
more immoral, unblushing and unbeliev-
ing heathens on this globe than some Of
the high titled British noblemen their
whereabouts has not been revealed up to
date. The scandal just now attracting
attention is the trial growing out of the
accusation by his high mightiness, Lord
Durham, that his high mightiness, Sir
George Chetwynd, had been cheating at
horse racing. In the code of morals of
the sublime British nobility cheating at
horse racing is rather worse than COM
rnitting murder.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

The dam disaster Of Johnstown has
caused CONSERVATION throughout the
civilized world. The people of European
countries are now troubled about the
safety of their dams. The matter is to
be brought up in the English parliament.
Liverpool has prepared a tremendous
dam at Llanwydda in North Wales,
whence to draw her water supply. The
lake is four times the size of the Cone
maugh reservoir, and if it burst its
bounds it would destroy several cities.
It is confined by solid wall ninety feet
thick, but even that is not quite sufficient
to allay the fears of nervous Englishmen
under present circumstances. At Bir-
mingham the reservoir is 240 feet above
the town. r,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

America stands first in the production
Of gold and silver. Last year our mines
put upon the world $50. .175, 900 in gold
and S59, 195, 900 in silver. It was an in
crease of more than So, ,OoO, 900 over 1887.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

They say that Woodruff, the Cronin
murder confessor, has told at least one
truth in his multifarious stories. He has
admitted that he is an indefatigable liar.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
IrisI Railvav 1f,iciaIs Indicted.

LONDON, June ~. The coroner's jury
investigating the circumstances connec-
ted with the recent frightful railway
verdict holding five Of the officials Of the
railway responsible for the loss of life
rad charging them with manslaughter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

In all the national educational exhibits
at the Paris exposition the most promi-
nent and interesting feature is the indus
trial and manual training display.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

There are at least thirty colleges that
had perfectly quiet graduating and
commencement day. They were the
deaf mute schools.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

Admiral Porter had his 10th birthday
party a few days ago. Gen. B. T. But
Ter sent regrets.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

At last the right word has been found
for death by electricity. 1t is electricide.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26
Official Paper Of Stevens County.
The census year began June 1. 1889,
and will end May 81, 1890.

DR.. o. W. Holmes says it is better to
be 70 years young than 40 years old.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26


The Baltimore, the new cruiser built
at the Cramps ship yard, Philadelphia,
is 335 feet long, with breadth of 48I
feet, and 19a feet draught. She is one
of the most powerful vessels in existence,
the contract calling for guaranteed
engine force, under forced draught, of
f0,750 horse power. The Baltimore's
acquisitions call for speed of nineteen
knots an hour. She has q very heavy
steel deck. So the American navy Is
growing.
The supreme court Of Wyoming has
decided that where there Is a tract OF
government land completely surrounded
by private farms and lands, the private
owners have . perfect right to run
fences around their own lands, even
though the government tract is entirely
closed thereby. The government has BY
this decision the same rights as a private
owner, no more and no less. The de
cision is. of course, snbject to reversal
by. the United States supreme court
should the matter be carried there.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-06-26

MT. LEBANON R. A. CHAPTER, No. AZ,
meets first Wednesday of each month.
JOHN HOUSE, H. P
T., TT WELLINGTON, Sec'y