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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

perfectly still until your lunch is brought
| upstairs. 1t is now a trnie after n
O'Clock. What is YOU maids name!
Blanche, is it not2f
eyes, replied Natalie, looking up at her
friend with some surprise. 'iHowc amey you
to know itF'
"Oh, I know everything, my dear"
Calling out ~eheerfully. "Blanchei
Blanchern She soon heard from below,
the answer,
"Coming, Madarnoiselle."
"Never mind about coming upstairs,
now. Only hurry and bring up the lunch"
Blanche, wondering who was the owner
of this strong but commanding voice, went
into the kitchen to prepare lunch. A note
soon came to her from Fairfax, bidding her
| be in readiness to depart lat a moments
notice" 1t informed her that the Lady
Lydia Broadacres, hereafter, would assume
the management Of affairs.
at must have been the Lady Lydia who
| spoke to me-" said Blanche to herself, Won
deringly.
Lydia, meanwhile, sat down and penned d
hasty line to Miss Gulnare. 1t read thus:
"Ihave not only been successful in my
efforts, but nave found, as I was inclined to
suspect, Miss Rochefort an old friend Of
mine. will lunch with her and be with
| you later in the afternoon"
Lydia said nothing with regard to Fair
fax or the abduction and, Of course, Natalie
did not refer to either.
Gradually the color eturned to the Prin-
cess checks, and she came to a realizing
sense of the present. But, even n anon,
| Lydia observed that some chance remark
would remind her Of the past and that saue
weary, piteous look would again return to
her face. For a moment she would forget
herself and murTnur in an absent-mInded,
lingering manner. This was not the Natalie
Of old. Where was the staid reservea That
gentle firmness2 That perfect self-control
and admirable dignitys
Lydia began to think over the matter.
"If Natalie really loves him ] must bring
about a reconciliation. The effect Of a
union with him would, I know, he conster-
nation in and fat d-isownment by her WI
family; but a disappointment to Natalie
would mean gradual decline and death, /
believe. say, then, that if there is to be
suffering, her family can better endure it
than she.
"On the other hand, if her present de-
preston should chance to be only the result
of pining under confinement, or d~isappoint-
ment in misplaced friendship, the sooner
she leaves here the BETTER
Thus reasoned the practical, yet warm
hearted woman. And she resolved to make at
least one attempt to bring them together
again.
But no one with any degree of certainty
can lay plans for the future.
The Greeks say there is an avenging
Nemesis on the track of an uniformly lucky
man, and that when he seems most fortu-
nate the man is oyertaken by his Nemesis,
and from that moment begins his downfall.
The Nemesis had at last caught Fairfax.
Everything as before it had seemed TO IA
yor. now seemed to initiate against him.
Trn RE CONTINUED
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
Mexico Fair
From the Centralia Guard,

TEUIii tic StitTdiid uuhTu.
The editor of the Guard and son,
Edgar, took in the Mexico Fair on
Saturday last. There was an i'm
mense crowd present, and there
vas some fine racing. The horses
were among the best in the State,
and we have seldom witnessed
better running anywhere. The
Fair is generally recognized as one
Of the best in the State, and as a
consequence more fine racing stock
can be found there than at any other
country Fair. The premiums are
liberal, the track is excellent and
the officers are courteous and hon
orable in their dealings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
STARTLING EVIDENCE
OF the Cure Of Skin Diseases whom oil
other Methods Fail.

Psoriasis s years, covering face, head. and
entire body with white scabs. Skin red,
itchy, and bleeding. Hair all gone.
Spent hundreds of dollars. Pronounced
incurable. Cured by Cuticura Remedies.
My disease (psoriasis) first broke out on my
left cheek, spreading across my nose, and almost
covering my face. 1t ran into my eyes, and the
physician was afraid i would lose my eyesight
altogether. It spread all over my head. and my
hair all fell out, until ] was entirely baId-headed
It then broke cut on my arms and shoulders, until
my arms were just one sore. 1t covered my entire
body, my face, head, and shoulders being the
worst. The white scabs fell constantly from my
head, shoulders, and arms; the skin would thicken
and be red and very itchy, and would crack and
bleed If scratched. After spending many hundreds
of dollars, 1 was pronounced ineurable, l heard
Of the CuT1cURA REMEDIES, and after using two
bottles CuTIcURA REsoLvENT, I could see achaDgei
and after / had taken four bottles, ] was almost
cured; and when ! had used six bottles OF Curl
cURA REsoLyENT and one boz of CuTIcURA, and
one cake of CUTIcURA Soar, l was cured OF the
dreadful disease from which I had suffered for five
years. I thought the disease would leave a very
deep scar, bus the CuTrcURA REMEDIES cured 1t
without any Gears. 1 cannot express with q pen
what I suffered before using the CUTIeURA RENE
DIES. They saved my life, and / feel 1t my duty to
recommend them. Ny hair Is restored as good as
ever, and 90 10 my e~yesight. / knew of q number
of different pefsons who have used the CUTicURA
REMEDIES, and all have received great benefit from
their use. GRs. ROSA KELLY,
Rockwell City, Calhoun Co, W
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
EYerYbOdY Take Notice.

We have opened a new grocery
store in the Mexican building three
doors north of the LEDGER. We
bought out a grocery store in st.
Louis and consequently are over
stocked with some goods which we
will sell at nearly one-half the
regular price for a month or so.
Gunpowder tea, 40 cents regular
price, 80 cents; Baking Powders,
10 cents per pound regular price,
80 cts; Brooms, 8 cts; regular
price, 20 cts; Mixed Bird Seed,
s cents; regular price Is cents
S%ardines,S cts; regular price 10 cts.
Canned goods of all kinds very
cheap. Coal oil and Gasoline low.
er than ever sold before. Flavor
ing Extracts less than one-half the
price ever sold in Mexico. ALI
goods warranted first-class. Give
US a call and save money.
FERRIS & Son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
exico, Mo-, July 26, 1889.
AssIGNEE's NOTICE

To all the creditors of Linnie Sloan,
assigned:
Notice is hereby given that L, as as
signee of Linnie Sloan, will sit at the
office of Probate Judge, in the Court
House in Mexico, Missouri, on Monday,
August %, 1889, Tuesday, August q,
1883, and Wednesday, August 2S, 1889,
at 8 O'Clock a. m. and continue the
same until 3 O'Clock p. m. of each of
said three days, where L will adjust
and allow demands against the estate
Of Linnie Sloan, assignor. All parties
not having their claims allowed at said
times will be precluded from the bene-
fit of said estate.
SAMUEL s. CRAIG,
lott Assignee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
Queer Items in a Funeral Bill.

Mary A. Leerfus, of Ellinsville,
who died a short time ago, was the
widow of a soldier and drew a pen.
sion at regular intervals. During
her illness Hook took care of he1
and after her death, according to
his tale, gave her a splendid burial.
For his services he sent an item.
lied bill to VIM. III. Dewitt, pen.
sion agent for Ulster county amount.
ing to $942.5O tits for attempting
to collect this amount that he was
arrested. The items in the bill in.
clude one for priests services, SIT;
ground in cemetery $40; digging
grave, SO; day attendance, $500;
car fare, $3.50; pail bearers, 500;
whisky, s25; cigars, SIS; personal
EXPENSES. 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
AS GOOD AS SHE IS PRETTY.

know q giri-a handsome girl
Isometimes think the hanusomest
That it has been Ny fate to meet,
she's quick and ready with a Jest;
She's stylish, ladylike and bright;
She's educated and she's witty;
Ny heart would be her own tonight
Were she rs good Is Sue Is pretty
But i have seen those scarlet lips
Dsfgured by 4 sneer OF scorninS
Those same sweet lips that smiled at mo
With so much witchsry this morning,
I've seen them curve with proud dlsdain,
When, had they worn a smile OF pity.
/ would have lovsd her-O! / wish
. She were as good as she is pretty.
As q companion for my life,
I'm sure i would not seek another,
But I have seen her toss her head
And speak unkindly TO her mother.
Yet one more sweet to her young frisnA
You can not find in all the city;
And she would be m hearts delight
Were she as good as she is pretty.
She charmed me so the other night,
The fatcful words were almost spoken.
Until she gossiped of her friends,
Al hen-ah, well, the charm was broken
A lover would be most unwise
TO wed a vixen. o, the pity!
Fer she would be my hearts first choice
Were she as good as she is pretty.
-HiGians Fsith, ia N. ]. Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
Census -Enumerators.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, NO., August Ito
whom and how shall I apply to gel
the position of census taker?
F. D. FL.
The census enumerators will be
appointed next spring. They will
be elected by District Superintend'
ents of the Census, who have YET
to be named. General information
regarding the work OF enumeration
and appointment of enumerators
can be obtained by addressing
Robert P. Porter, Census Bureau
Washington, D, G..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
~to1en.-S25 Reward.

Stolen from the hitching-rack in
Mexico, Mo-, on the night of July
26, 1889, a dark brown horse, II
years old, Is hands high, with
small saddle mark on back; three
windgalls on hind leg; fat and shoe
all around about a month ago. HaC
on saddle almost new, with large
stirrups. I will give $25 reward
for horse and thief-$1O for horae
and S15 for thief.
THOMAS HICKMAN,
1Stf Mexico, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration bearing date of July
q, 1883, upon the estate of George III.
Dunbar, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned by the Probate
Court of Audraln county, Mo. All
persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified TO present the
same for allowance within one wear
from the date Of said letters. and ifnot
presented within two years from said
date they will be forever barred.
D.. p. MOORE.
lo-3t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that let
tiers of administration upon the es-
tate of James III. Wallace, deceased,
have been granted the undersigned,
w. III. Wallace, by the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit them
for allowance to the administrator
within n year after the date, or they
map be precluded from any benefit Of
such estate, and If claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from this date
they will be forever barred.
w. H. WALLACE,
17-4t Administrator.
Mexico. Mo. JuIy DC. 1880.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
A Blood Purifier for 25 cents.

While the merits of the various
blood purifiers are being shown up
to the best advantage possible 10y
their several manufacturers, we
would suggest to persons feeling
the need of such a medicine, that
they try a dose of st. Patrick.
Pills, and assure them that they
will not only be surprised but de-
lighted with the result. Those
who wish to feel the animation
buoyancy and observation-disclosures Of
youth should take St. Patrick's
Pills. For sale by G. R. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
The ONLY Perfect Remedy.

For habitual constipation, dys-
pepsia, and kindred ills is the fam.
Gus California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. 1t strengthens as
well as cleanses the system; it is
easily taken, and perfectly harm.
less. For sale In so cts and $1.N
bottles by G. R. Gibbs.
Septenaber
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

The room was darhened. 4 figure, with
ioosened hair streaming down over her
back, with clasped hands and head bent
down to the eoverlid, was kneeiing ut che
bedside. II was Natalie.
Lydia stopped down and whispered to
Dolores to go and speak to her. The child,
placing her hand on Natlie's shoulder, said:
"'Little mamma, wake up. Aunt Lydia
wants to see you.n
Natalie slowly turned a pallid face toward
Dolores. Her eyes were dimmed by weep
ing, and her cheeks tear-stained. Slowly
arising, she ab~seut-mindedly took the child
by tho hand and moved languidly toward
h window. apparently absorbed in thought,
ind not aware of the tall figure standing
motinnless in the doorway. She raised the
curtain and sat down in a chair beside the
window, with Dolores in her Ap, oblivious
to all about her, and talking rather TO her
self than the girl, in u half-conscious,
dreamy state.
DOLORES, my dearest, we must 60. Do
lores, we shall sec him never again i~neveri''
b added, emphatically, and, unconsciously
began to repeat the refrain of an old ballad:
"For love that from the heart hath fled
Returns again no more.
No more again, no more"
"Natalie!' said IL clear soft voice, "Are
you not going TO speak 10 met"
Even this did not seem to awake her from
her revere, Shc slowly and wcarily raised
her head and looked mechanically and IN
intelligently at Lydia, not appearing to
realize who it was.
"Natalie!h again said the same voice, q
little sharply, and with a tone of alarm in it.
'Natalie, arous yourself. 1t is /, Lydia,
come to take YOU away"
".Little mamula.' u broke in Dolores, ait is
Aunt Lydia come to make you we'll"
Natalie appeared to be waking from a
stupor. She stared, rubbed her eyes, and
then a CLEAN of intelligence shot over her
face. She cried out:
LYDIA and attempted to arise and rush
toward her friend. But she tottered,
turned deathly pale, and fell forward into
Lydia's arms. The latter laid her gently
upon the couch, and, by dint of mild restor-
atiyes, had the pleasure of seeing the poor
girl return to consciousness The eyelids
opened again, and the dark, lustrous e,
recognizing the good Samaritan, beamed
with affection.
4 have been foolish, very foolish, dear
est" said the invalid. "Have / not. lido
not think | ever tainted more than once be-
fore in my life" Then, as if the same I'M
pleasant thoughts returned, she added:
"And you will help me to get away from
here, viii you nota l must go-taiast."
Here she attempted to rise from the
couch, but found, to her surprise, that she
felt extremely weak.
'Young woman said Lydia, very play
fulIy So nv command 10 that Won liz
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

W. S. Hathaway is the sole
agent in this city of the celebrated
Buckeye Harvesting Machinery,
made at Akron, Ohio. His stock
Is large and your inspection is in
vited.
Mr.. Hathaway also has an i'm
mense stock of binder Irvine, which
he will put on the market at a very
low firure
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
Cbean Uaryest ExeursIons

Will be run via the Wabash Line
to points in Kansas, Nebraska, Ok.
lahoma, Dakota, Colorado, and all
parts of the West, ON August 9Th
and 10th, September 10th and Oath,
and October Sth, 1889. Rate One
Fare for Round Trip. For particu.
lars, apply to nearest Wabash Tick.
ct Agent. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Alien O'Rear and wife, of Au.
drain, spent the 10th and 18th with
the family of S. d. Turner. Their
pretty little daughter, Ethel, &C,
companied them home, having
spent a week with her grandma
Centraiia Guard
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

In the 2:37 class trot at Moberly
yesterday, yalisco won first place,
Charleston second Nellie McGrsgor
third and Ayres Hainbletonian
fourth. Best time, $50, made by
J~alisco, which makes him a stand
ard animal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

DR.. Fritts has come to the con-
c%lusion, from experiments, that
the '~'elixir" is nothing mere than
a temporary stimulant, having
baout the same effect as a drink of
whisky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

w. A. Morris and E. B. Keath,
Jr., were out driving east of town
yesterday afternoon when the
horse, "Old Doc," became frao.
tious and elected the gentlemen
from the vehicle rather forcibly
Beyond some bruises, they were
uniniured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Charley Lewis is building a fine
residence at Maple Grove, three
miles west of town. w. L. Mar.
tin, carpenter and builder, is the
contractor. "Billy" is a good
workman and will do a good job.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
afecLuNa Mu1crHD.
He and the Woman Travelling
With Him q Tough Couple.

Jno. T. McClung, who, it will
be remembered, was arrested in
Sedalia a week or SO ago and
brought back here to answer the
charge of victimizing the Ringo
House to the extent of a good size
board bill he and a woman, whom
he passed off as his wife, had made
at the hotel, Thursday pleaded gull
ty in Squire Winscott's court and
was sentenced to ten days in Jail
for the offense. Later on McClung
and his''friend" will be tried in the
same court upon a charge of adul-
terry. The following letter to an
official of this city from q Justice
of the Peace in Parsons, Kan,
gives every evidence that both man
and woman are hard characters !:
PARSONS, KAs., Aug. 6.-DEAR
SIR: Yours IN regard to John L.
McClung at hand. l remember
that he made an affidavit for a mar
rage license before me to Matte
A. Nelson. This was in the winter
of 1887 or 1888; | don't remember
the day. He did not procure the
license On that affidavit, for if he
had it would be on file in the Pro-
bate Judges office. | don't think
they are married, although they
pass for man and wife. 1t was said
here that she had a bad character
and he is a thief. The Nelson's lived
near my house and | have seen
John McClung come out of there
several times very early in the
morning. John was arrested and
brought before me once on a charge
of obtaining goods under false
p%retenses, but the case a COM
promised in some manner. 1t is
safe to say they we're never mar
ried in this county they are both
frauds. | am informed they are
wanted west of here, in Kansas,
for horse stealing.
Yours, &c, R. NJ. HART.
P. Sin order for parties to get
married in Kansas, they have to
procure a marriage license from the
Probate Judge of the county, and
the Probate Judge of this (Labette)
county will not issue unless an afi-
davit is filed by some one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Capt. D. H. Mcintyre is over
from Jefferson City on a visit and
his many friends will be glad to
know that his eyes are all right
and his general health is much
haffar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

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ing, bleeding, burning, scaly, elotchy, and pirnpiy.
diseases Of the skin, scalp, and blood. with loss o.
hair, from pimples 10 ~scrofula, except possibiyien
thyosis.
Sold everywhere. Price, CuTIcuRA, Soc. soar.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
Idy UH MS SdUuIt IIdIV.

Ed. Renie, of this county, got
the certificate at the Fulton fair
yesterday on his saddle mare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Do to-day's duty, fight to-day's
temptation, and do not weaken and
distract yourselfb by looking forward
to things which you cannot see,
and could not understand if you
saw them.-Charles Kingsley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

DIR. J. E. Dunbar, the occulist,
aur1st, catarrh and throat special.
list, has arrived and is at the Wind
sor Hotel. He will be here a
couple of weeks. His rooms are
crowded with parties wanting to be
treated. Consultation free. Call
early.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

A ten year old daughter of Rebt.
Powell, who lives three miles north
Of Mexico, died Saturday noon,
of typhoid malarial fever. The
funeral took place Sunday at Sun
Rise church, and was conducted
by Elder Granfeld.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Simon Phillip leaves to- morrow
for a weeks visit in Kansas City
and ST .Joe-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

LIGHT CAKE.-One cup of sugar,
one-half cup Of butter, stir to a
cream, one-half cup each of corn
starch and milk, one cup -four, two
teaspeonfuls of baking powder and
four eggs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
Notice Of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that /, a. adj
ministrator of the estate Of Ester Bry-
ant, deceased, will, at the September
term, 1889, Of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement as adj
ministrator Of said estate.
B. L. LOCKE,
T-4t Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST.

ooA1 MAZE o6Lo We 41lto4
WHEREAS, w L. Fowles and Nam
ME NJ. Fowles, his wife, by their deed
of trust recorded in Book Y, at page s.,
for trusts of Audrain County Records,
conveyed to the undersigned to secure
the payment of a certain note in said
deed described and to secure certain
other conditions therein set forth the
following described lands, to-wit: The
east half of lot thirteen f13) and the
southeast quarter of lot twelve (12l, Of
Sarah 1. Sparks addition TO Mexico,
Mo. And, whereas, the payments of
said note are more than six months
overdue, according to its terms. Now,
therefore, by virtue of the authorityin
me vested by said deed of trust, I will,
on
SATURDAY, AUGUST31, 1889,
at O'Clock p. m., at the east front
door of the Court House, in Mexico,
sell said land to the highest bidder for
cash, to satisfy the terms of said trust.
HIRAM A. RICKETTS,,
Trustee.
August |. 1889. l7tds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
For Hard Drinkers.

DR.. Flint's Remedy is the only
safeguard which hard drinkers have
against the bunting or loss of sen.
sation, the arrangement Of the
sense of taste, hearing, and sight.
and the stimulation of the enc.
tions which hard drinking brings
Descriptive treatise with each bot.
tie; or address Mack Drug Co.
N. Y. For sale by c. A. Buckner
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22
BAR HARBOR.
A Wild, Weird Tale of Love
and Adventure.
by AMOS LEE.
PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH
THE AUTHOR.
CHATTER xxIIL-CoNrINrEp.

copyrighted, 1887. BY O. " Di,iin51am - All
Rights Ressyred.l
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Maj. ii. A. RICKETTS, ID in Sweet
Springs On q weeks lay of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

Charley Douglass has sold his
restaurant, on the West Side of the
Square, back to B. Fl. Tuttle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

The wedding at the Moberly fair
Vas a big drawing card and the
happy couple had a picnic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-22

NIPPLES. blackheads, red. rough, chapped an
ftM oily skin prevented by CGTscuRA SOAP.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-13
SETTLED BY ARBITRATION.
A General Strike OF English Coal
POrterS Averted

A General Strike OF English Coal
Porters Averted.
LONDON, Dec. IA conference was
held at the Mansion house this after
noon between Sir Mark Wilks Colist,
Sir John Lubbock and Lord Mayor
Isaacs. acting as arbitratOrs, and repre-
sentatives of the gas companies and
their employees. The conference re-
suited in al. amicable arrangement of
the existing troubles. and general
strike of the coal pOrters is thereby
avprted. The coal porterS in the employ
of the South Metropolitan Gas company
will not. however, return to work until
the agreements entered into by some Of
the men to work for the company for a
year, and tor signing which the men
were paid a bonus, and Cancelled. The
Sailors union. the Firemen'S union. the
Gas StOkerS' union and the Coal POr-
ters union are acting in concert against
the South Metropolitan company. The
gas stokers Issued a manifesto to-day
stating that the employment of soldiers
to take their places would result IN q
social revolution.
STOKERS ON STRIKE.
The secoud shift of mpn employed in
the gas works sGruck at Ii o'clock to-
night. There was no disturbance and
they went out in an orderly way. The
company is engaging ''blacklegs' in the
provinces. 1t offers bonus of So for
the first week and el week for each
succeeding week during the strike in
addition to the regular Wages. The
pickets working for the strikers got hold
of nearly 20O men brought up from
Portsmouth by the company and in
duced them To desert. The committee
organizing the strike has appealed to
tue public for funds.