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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

me! your circulation is completely run
down."
'sMy circulation run down? I guess
not" -
"Oh, yes, it is! It is not over sixty
right now"
s.Not over sixtyi' howled the journal
ist. why, Miss Jennie, l am sending
out three thousand copies of the Bugle
every week to bona tide subscribers and
six hundred more to dead-heads. Is
that what you call having no circulation?
Why, my circulation is increasing at the
rate of over one hundred copies a week.
Didn't you read the sworn statement in
last weeks Bugle about our circulation,
in which I state our books are open to
the inspection of the public. The adver-
Using patronage is keeping pace with
the circulation. Just think of it! a col
umn and a half live, paying new ads in
last weeks Bugle! and that's not ALL
am solid with the sheriff and the county
clerk. and will get all the county print
ing. Why, Miss Jennie. the success of
the Bugle has been truly phenomenal"
care you sure?" she asked, demurely.
"And you are not deceived in regard to
the circulation by hallucinations, owing
to your liver complications"
81 swear I'm not. I am abundant1y
able to support a wife in style. Your
every wish shall be complied with
81 certainly think, James, that your
liver complications and the functional
irregularity of your heart need the care
of somebody who has had experience in
such matters, and if, as you say, the
Bugle is in such a fiourishirg condition,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26
Ono Question Forever Settled.

iljordan, why is it that
decision from Supreme Court is al
ways said to be ''handed down?"
Kiljordan-Because it's always about
some fuss that has been clicked up."-
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26


physicians and became quite popular
with all classes. Unlike regular doc
tors, she advertised in the local papers,
and thus she made the acquaintance of
Major Jim Edwards, the editor of the
Possom Hollow Bugle. He was an en-
ergetic, pleasant sort of a fellow, and
ne took an immediate liking to the lady
physician, who, while not very hand
some, was intelligent and entertaining,
although somewhat devoid of senti-
ment. Jim's visits to her boarding
house became quite frequent, and it
was plain to the most ObtuSe that he
ives very much in love. DIR. Jennie
Sawyer-for that was the name of the
new arrival-while polite and enter
tanning, did not give the Texas journal
&st any reason to suppose that his affec-
zion was reciprocated. Major Edwards,
FAR from being discouraged, determined
to have the question settled at once.
fae invited Miss Sawyer to take walk,
and, as soon as he had an opportunity to
do so unobserved, he promptly blurted
out:
''Miss Jennie. love you with all my
heart"
She did not seem to be surprised or
excited, for She merely replied:
81 think you are mistaken, James"
''No, I'm not! Indeed I'm not! My
heart has been aglow with love for you
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26
Like the Murderer.

Sensation Reporter-It was purely q
love match. It seemed as if fate brought
these two people together. Neither could
resist the other-and so they were mar
ried.
Friend-And how did John meet his
fate?
Sensation Unflinchingly.-
MunSey'S Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26
THERE are few drv foods that {

THERE are few dry foods that can be
used to a better advantage during the
summer than good wheat bran. and
especially is this the case with the
milk cows, says q writer. It is also
good material to use for growing calves
and pigs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

These are the prices for home and ex-
port trade of the shovels manufactured
by one of the most prominent members
of the famous Home Market Club" of
Boston. Other manufacturers of shovels
offer similar discounts. One firm in par
ticular, whose advertisement has a very
prominent place in the Australasian and
South American, gives discount on its
list prices to the ''home market, of
from Is to 25 per cent, while for the ex-
port markets its discount is 33X per
cent. For export all goods are deliv-
cred ''free on board" at Boston or New
York.
Here is long list of various tools,
with contrasted prices. in all cases the
protective duty being IS per cent:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26
How to Choose Kid Glssea
Valuable Work Done BY the Bureau a
Vegetable Pathology,

The durability of kid gloves depends
on how they are put on the first time.
Ii you want kid glove to lit buy 10
leisurely and with Judgment, and put il
on slowly, taking care to fit every part.
1t Is better not to use stretcher. The
expansion should be made by the hands.
SO as to secure q perfect fit at every
point Gloves OF the proper size need
no stretcher. Choose gloves the fingers
OF which correspond with your own in
length, work in the fingers first, then
the thumb, and finally smooth them
down until they fit every part A glove
that fits well generally wears well. III
they do not come down well or 81 tbev
are SO long as to wrinkle they will chafe
out easily. When fingers are SO small
IS to need the stretcher the BODY of the
glove is straiHed out in drawing over
the hand.-Dry Gooda Chronic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

THE price Of full cream" cheese is
quoted in the papers every day, but.ft
is easier lind the quotation than.the
cheese.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26
An IufallibIo sign.

Bronson-I think the Halseys have
deserted the woman's rights movement.
Howard-Have you heard them say
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

In the last issue of the Bugle appears
Sawyer and Major Edwards, the hand
some and talented editor of that Jour-
nal.-Alex. E. Sweet, in Lippincott's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

Bronson-No: but Mrs. Halsey is let
ting her hair grow out long and Mr..
Halsey has had his cut short.-Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

The above prices are the best offered
BY the manufacturers to the large homo
dealers for goods delivered on cars at
the factories, and to the exporters, with
out reference to quantity taken. for
goods delivered free on board at New
York
AS is the case with cultivators so with
plows- American made instruments are
sold in all parts of the world. Some
manufacturers have a very large trade
with England.
An eminent New Highlander named
Ames manufactures shovels, and insists
that the duty of As per cent is neces-
slty In his business, but these figures
seem to arouse some doubts on the sub
ject:
In Home To
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26
THE LADY DOCTOR.
How She Became the Bride OF q
Texas JOurn alist. - IL
YOUNG lady doctor

lady doctor
who had just grad
uated at . Northern
college took up her
residence in the
small Texas town of
Postum Hollow and
hung out her shin
gle, By her amia-
bility and kindness
to the sick and suf-
fering she soon
overcame the preju-
dice against female
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-06-26

Farmers, especially IN the West, use
improved plows of great power. They
are accustomed, perhaps, to believe that
these articles are sold at moderate
profit to the maker, and that the duty of
Is per cent is absolutely necessary to
protect the home manufacturer from
the product of foreign pauper labor
These truthful contrasted prices throw
. strange light upon the case:
In "Home To
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
He Had it.

A lady of Warsaw advertised in
the papers that she was willing to
accept proposals for marriage, and,
giving description of herself, she
also enumerated the au ,lltications
required in her suitor. Among
those qualifications she mentioned
that he must be the owner of real
estate. She received many letters
in reply, but one of them was strik-
ingly original. The writer sal
that he possessed all that which
the lady required in her future hus-
band. He was good looking, he
held responsible position. he had
many friends and was received in
good society and could support a
family comfortably. AS to real
estate, he had that, too; he was the
owner of plot of ground in a GEM
etery which was large enough to
accommodate him, a wife and six
children. The lady selected the
writer of this letter from the whole
number OF suitors. She opined
that young man of his position
who had thought of acquiring
graves for himself and large fam
lily before he was married was
surely worthy of the endowment of
her hand and heart.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

The English papers are discuss.
ing the low neck dress again, being
moved thereto by the recent attack
of Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps on
that article of dress-or undress.
The general opinion seems to be
that the American lady has over
stated the case and that the evil.
in England at least-is not as great
as she represents it to be. The
Pail Mall Gazette, which processes
to be an authority In matters, says:
"All the dressmakers ques ioned
on the subject say that they are
never asked to make immoderately
low dresses now" This is proba-
bly, true. No lady either IN En-
gland or this country would ask a
dressmaker to make an ''immoder-
ately low Dress" and no lady in
either country will confess that she
has ever worn one. Opinions, how
ever, differ as to what is "inmod-
erate,'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
A SOCIAL MEETING.
The Masons OF Mexico Entertain
Their Families-A Charming
Programme Enjoyed.

In spite of the bad weather the
entertainment at the Masonic Hall
Thursday was we'll attended by
Masons, several being present from
distant portions of the county.
The programme, as published in
the LEDGER, with a few variations,
was we'll rendered and appreciated
by all present. The short talks made
were all we'll received, being both
entertaining and instructive. The
Masonic order is the oldest and
strongest in the country, ana the
good accomplished is seen and ap-
preciated by even those who are
not Masons. This order is in a
healthy and growing condition in
Mexico. John Abbay presided
last night with ease aud dignity
Such social family meetings as was
indulged in last night are highly
appreciated and enjoy~d by those
who are the gue.ss of the occasion
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

DR.. Turner is home from q two
days meeting of the Veterinary
Surgeons of the United States in
Chicago. The meeting was large.
ly attended and the results were
most satisfactory. The business
meeting wound up with banquet
at which DR.. Paquin of Missouri
responded to toast. DR.. Turner
says Paquin is one of the most
prominent men in his profession
that he knows of anywhere in the
United States.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

Owings s., Moberly.
Patterson H., Kansas City.
Post F., Pattonville.
Powers F. H., Linneus.
Proctor j., Sturgeon.
Proctor T. c., Monroe City.
Proctor W, Sturgeon.
Reid F., Ferguson.
Reid L.. Ferguson.
Reid w. A., Shelbins.
Roach f., st. Louis.
Rothwell R., Moberly.
Scott Choteau, st. Louis.
Stewart T. W., Sturgeon.
Stiles H., st. Joseph.
Taylor Carl, Richmond.
Thatcher w. B., Liberty.
Tinsley e. H., Louisiana
Tureman H., Kansas City.
Van Fossen F., Fort Scott, Kan
Wayland Harry, Moberly.
Wilson c., Kansas City.
Woodson Silas Jr., St. Joseph.
Yates W. j., Kearney.
Yeaman M. B., Ferguson.
DAY PUPILS.
Arnold r. R., Mexico.
Basket T. S., Mexico
r Basye Otto, Bowling Green.
Beagies N. D., Mexico.
Berry G., Audrain County.
Clay Rhodes, Mexico.
Eagon W. c., Mexico.
Ferris Roy, Mexico.
Kilgore Mark, Mexico.
Larimore H., Aadrain County.
Lawder Jay, Audrain County
McIntlre Rollie, Mexico.
Wells William, Mexico.
Tucker Herbert, Mexico.
Sallee John, Mexico.
Pindall X. O., Mexico.
Pindall E. s., Mexico.
Morris F. A., Mexico.
Menefee c., Mexico.
Stacy G. R., Mexico.
Total, 83.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

Al on one side
the offer that's made by the pro-
prietors of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. It's $500 reward for an
incurable case of Catarrh, no mat
ter how bad, or of how long stand
ing. They mean what they say ;
they're responsible, and the offer
has been made for years It's all
on your side-you lose your cstarrh,
or you're paid $500 for keeping it
But it's safe for them, too-they
know you'll be cured.
DIR. Sage's Remedy produces per-
feet and permanent cures of Chronic
Catarrh in the Head, as thousands
can testify. "Cold in the Head !"
is cured with a few applications.
Catarrhal Headache is relieved and
cured as if by magic. 1t removes
offensive breath, loss or impairment
of the sense of taste, smell or hear
ing, watering or weak eyes, and
impaired memory, when caused by
the violence of Catarrh, az they all
frequently are. Remedy sold by
druggists, SO cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
The c., HI. & 8. Railroad.

Chief engineer Williams of the
projected Chicago, Hannibal &
Springfield Railroad, in company
with a capitalist representing q
syndicate of railroad contractors,
has just passed over the entire
route from Springfield to Hannibal,
the object being to demonstrate to
the syndicate that the business Of
the towns along the route would
justify the construction ofthis line.
The gentleman was highly pleased
with the route and we may look for
some definite action in the near
future. The prospects are still
hopeful for the construction of this
road.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
Good Trotting at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, O., September, 49,
The track was still heavy to-day at
the Cleveland Driving Park. There
were three card events besides the
exhibitions by Sunoi and Guy.
The California mare went a mile in
2:13 IA by the following time at
quarters: 80 IL; Los, 1:39 IL,
2:13 Ia. Guy did three-quarters of
a second better, going a mile "a fol-
lows: :33, LOG l. 4, 1883 IL, PIP IL.
Palo Alto was sent around the track,
but no time was announced, for the
reason that no word was given at
the start. He will try it again this
week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
A CASE OF MURDER.
A White Woman Drowned by q
COIOred Servant-A Pecu-
liar Case.

FULTON, Mo-, September 49,
Last night DR.. w. s. Mccall was
summoned to atted Mrs. John s.
Dycus, the wife of a well-to-do
farmer, living a mile and half of
this city. The messenger stated
that she had been ain ost drowned
The physician went out, but could
do nothing for the woman, and she
died at O'Clock this morning. Be-
fore her death she recovered con-
sciousness and said that a negro
woman, Matte Bush, who was liv-
ing with her, had dragged her to
the pond and tried to drown her,
but she said her breast hurt and
she would tell them all about it
when she got better. Meanwhile
she died. The hired hands on the
place say that they heard calls for
help and rushed to the pond, where
they found the women struggling
in the water and dragged them out.
The negro woman tells several con-
hicting stories, and says that Mrs.
Dycus fell in the pond and she
tried to help her out. She was
brought to town to-day and lodged
in Jail to await the action of the
Grand Jury. Mrs. Dycus' limbs
were badly bruised, and marks on
her neck show signs of violence.
The Coroner's jury verdict was
that Mrs. Dycus came to her death
at the hands of Matte Bush. The
water in the pond was only 8 inch
es deep. Her husband was away
from home at the time of the sad
affair.
The opinion is that the colored
woman assaulted Mrs. Dicus in the
dining room and then took her to
the pond. That she is a crank
there can be no denying and the
affair is very deplorable. Mrs.
Dicus was a sister of Ezra Rendsr-
son and was very delicate. The
family have the sympathy of the
entire community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
j. A. Potts.

J. A. Potts, of Mexico, Presi-
dent Of the State Board of Agricul-
ture, was at the grounds Wednes.
day with a fine mare in the sweep
stakes saddle ring. Mr.. P. says
the Military School in Mexico
opened last Tuesday with the
rooms ell full and students turned
away for lack of room.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
II. II. Edm0nGS.


We understand that this gentle
man has moved from Sturgeon
to Mexico, where he has become .
member of the firm of Turner,
jackson & Company. 1t is a real
loss to Boone county to be depriv-
ed of such a citizen az Mr.. Ed.
monds. He is q man of whose
personal worth, purity of charac-
ter and business integrity too much
cannot be said. In every depart.
ment of life, social, political, COM
merclal and religious, he is one Of
natures noblemen, who is an &C
cession to any community. While
We deplore his removal We un-
qualifiedly commend him to the
community of which he is now a
member.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

: wis issue of the LEDGER will
o0ad an interview with Oscar
'ae's' the Republican nominees
sougress, which shows clearly
10 10 essentially and everlast-
snepublican-only this and
a1us more. Of course he does
expect to be elected, but his
: % the Alliance vote is ri.
s'0os in the extreme. As a
aaa Republican he repudiates
= plank of the Farmers AL
aes Platform, and in the same
"a says he deserves the vote
- iarmer. Barnett will get
.s s Of the partisan Rspubli.
y .ais district, and no more.
" the Republicans, who are
tapped up in party to the
Of their own interests,
'spudiate Barnett and h,s
= republican ideas on the
s, We The Farmers Alliance
: 70 politics, but all memhars
!, ,,,' o,osr who vote the way
H. s.a1 J are bound to be found
" % Democracy and Demo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

The stockholders Of the Mexico
Fair association are thinking Of in
creasing the capital stock to $40.
600; constructing . kits-shaped
track and making other improve
ments. Mexico has the location
and many other advantages over
most Of Missouri towns, and could
be made the best fair in the State
Fayette Adrertiser.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

MEXICO, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 1890

American countries. We want q
market for our produce, and the
plan outlined by Blaine will give it
to US. 1t is giving us free trade
with countries which produce arti-
cles the like of which we do not or
cannot produce"
"How do you stand On the silver
question:"
81 am for the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver, and will vote for
it early and often whenever =
chance is offered. 1t is the one
supreme need of the west to-day"
"Dld you have any idea of rsceiv-
ing the nomination when you went
to st. Charles?"
"Indeed l did not, but when I
got down there I found the conven-
ton wan ted such a man as myself
for the place, and it was given to
me SO unanimously that I accepted.
will speak at the Montaomery
City fair this week. Mr.. Norton
also speaks there but his appoint
ment is few days ahead of mine.
l would be glad to meet my oppo-
nent and fairly discuss the issues,
but will take no part in campaign
of ridicule or sarcasm. I do hon.
estly believe l will be elected; but
when I say this do not know how
any man will vote. No man is
more in favor of free ballot and a
fair count than I am and l am in
favor of it not only i'll one section
but all over the country, and !
want to see 1t prevail 10 the Seventh
this year. I want no man to be
trammeled by imagi, ing any rela'
tion We may occupy places him
under any obligations to vote for
me-
And with this the old gentleman
left as happy as lark; and as he
vanished down the stairs we
thought that, there goes man with
a full set of Republican ideas, but
a very slim chance of getting them
embedded in our laws.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
Vote For Norton.
From the Vandalia Leader.

The Republicans of this district
have nominated w. Oscar Barnett,
of this township, for Congress. Mr..
Barnett is well-known to our peo-
pile. He is man of fair ability, and
an incorporating Republican.
He believes that the tariff is bless
ing, that tyrant Reed ia model
statesman, and Cleveland an in.
sincere babbler. He swears by
the Republican leaders, and will
get few Democratic votes in this
section.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

Tom Riley, one of Mexico's most
worthy and steady young men, has
gone to Little Rock, Ark, to &C.
cept . responsible position in a
large jeweiry house. Tom is q
reliable and skilled jewelsr and
we hate TO have him leave
Mexico and trust that he will
flourish in his new field. Mrs.
Riley will follow him in q few
weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

The County Democratic Central
Committee has appointed the fol-
lowing named persons to act a. .
committee on reception and enter
tanning for the speakers for the
25 inst: Hon. VIM. Fl. KEENAN,,
Jas.G Trimble and II. A. Ricketts,.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
A BRILLIANT MUSICALE,
Miss Marion Ralst0n Delights
Lovers of Fine Music-Miss
Pearl Williams Favored
the Audience With q
Violin Solo.

The piano recital given Friday
at the residence of Geo. A. Morris
by Miss Marion Ralston for the
benefit of a Home for the Aged was
an artistic success. The pro-
gramme had evidently been arrang-
ed with great care and the interpre-
tations given to the varied numbers
were as pleasing as they were
scholarly. The Beethoven Sonata
was Miss Ralston's best work and
gave marvellous technique as we'll
as the great delicacy of touch and
expression which SO characterizes
her playing. Her own Romanza is .
very graceful and musical compost
ton. We understand that she will
60 to Europe in another year 10
continue the study of piano and
C composition. She will certainly
carry with her the best wishes Of
Ler Mexico audience. We predict
a brilliant and successful career fol-
the young lady.
Miss Pearl Williams, who SO kind
ly contributed q violin solo to the
entertainment, is we'll known here
and comes of . musical family.
She has certainly made rapid
progress in her short period of
violin study.
The greatest charm of Miss
Marion Ralston's wonderful piano
playing is her entire unconscious
ness of self. She seems always to
be absorbed in the music she is
rendering and lost to everything
else.
The large parlors of the Morris
mansion were crowded with the
lovers of good music and all were
delighted with the brillIancy of the
entertainment. The piano used by
Miss Ralston belongs to Miss Belle
Morris. 1t is Steinway Baby
Grand and the most perfect instru-
ment We ever listened to.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

iHE people in Audrain are SUBJ
nsing literally to the ex-Con-
sdsfste Home and it would be a
POD thing if this institution could
secured for our county. In a
Wy few years the ex-Confederates
III have all gone to their reward
% The Home will be taken charge
aey the State, which will turn it
:" charitable institution of
pltuds. The matter should be
Nked after.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

ARRANGEMENTS are all complet-
cd for Mexico's three most popular
clerks to take their trip to the st.
Louis Exposition. The LEDGER
trusts they will have a pleasant
time and enjoy their outing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

Who il Purcell? He was former.
ly Q farmer and resided in Charlton
County, but wishing TO educate his
children moved his family TO this
place and embarked IN the grocery
business and wishes the patronage
Of the people with whom he has
cast his lot. Drop in at his place
of business, opposite Ringo House,
and see his stock of goods.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25

REED locked the doors of the
House Thursday to keep Demo
ssdc members from leaving, and
AMOS Cummings, a Congressman
nam New York, kicked one OF
hem of the hinges. Despot Reed
I'm fair way to get just what
AMOS gave the door, unless he calls
halt in his high handed pro-
Esedngs.