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Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Excellent

health."-Mrs. C. E. Clark, Tewksbury,
Massachusetts.
81 regard Ayers Pills as one OF the
most reliable general remedies of
times. They have been in use in my
family for affections requiring a purga-
tive, and have given unvarying satisfac-
ton. We have found them an excellent
remedy for colds and light fevers."-
W. r. Woodson, Fort Worth, Texas.
"For several years ! have relied more
upon Ayers Pills than upon anything
else in the medicine chest, to regulate
my bowels and those of the ships crew.
These Pills are not severe in their ac-
ton, but do their work thoroughly. I
have used them with good effect for
the cure of rheumatism, kidney trou-
bles, and dyspepsia" Capt. Mueller,
Steamship Felicia, New York City.
ct have found Ayers Cathartic Pills
to be a better family medicine for COM
mon use than any other pills within my
knowledge. They are not only very
effective, but safe and pleasant to take
qualities which must make them
valued by the public."- Jules Hauel,
Perfumer. PHILADELPHIA. Pa,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
The Fire Department.

A reorganization of the Mexico
Fire Department last night result
ed in the election of the following
officers: J. D.. Pratt, chief; G. G.
Dobyns, assistant chief; Geo. Will
lingham, first hose director; Dave
Owens, second hose director; Jim
Campbell, Bill Barnett, Howard
Taylor, Andy Bunton, Vernon
Morris, Thos. Campbell, R. Ship,
Joe Stephenson, VIM. G. Payne
and N. Fightmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

You mustn't hoe that corn with
your face to the BASTARD" said
Farmer Sparrowgrass to his hired
man.
why not?" asked Bill.
because the old proverb says
westward no pa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Mansfield King.

The Globe Democrat says Assist
ant Cashier H. N. Otis, of. the
Denver Bank, arrived in st. Louis
yesterday. His mission is to iden-
tify, if possible, Mansfield King,
or Wells, who is IN Jail at Clayton,
charged with horse-stealing. In
April, 1888, Wells OF King, at the
point of a revolver, compelled
Banker Mofat to write a check for
S21 ,0OO, cash it and hand the money
over to him, after which he walked
out of the bank and has not been
seen since. Chief of Police Far
ley, of Denver, arrived at the con-
clusien that Mansfield King, the
self-confessed murderer and horse
thief, and Wells are one and the
same. King has confessed to the
bank robbery, but he has told SO
many sensational stories that little
faith is put in them. He is at pres
ent very ill in the Jail at Clayton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

II WAS in no en-
viable frame of
mind that Tom
turned out of bed
on the morning
folio w the
night he had en-
deavored to find
Fountain. He had
been ~unsuccess-
full. and his Shad-
ow had been un-
able to assist him
through Foun-
tain's man.
Tom was in fact
discouraged, and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
A Working Democrat.

From The bowling Green Times.
The Democrats of Audraln hold
their primary next Saturday. We
would like to see our old friend,
Cash Blackburn, get the nominal
ton for Collector. He is a work
ing Democrat and deserves re-
cognition at the hands of the
| party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
CHAPTER XVI.
i DOCUMENT THAT SHEDS LIGHT.

OLBROOK a
down to read the
document so sim
gularly brought
to his notice.
"Judge Hark-
ner has frequent
~ urged me to
make a win. ]
ought to do SO,
for my
has grown to b
large Il now
amounts by the
last inventory 10
oyer two million
dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
The Fourth of july.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, May 24-As the
county primary is over and the
congressional matter is settled, so
far as Audrain is concerned, the
people will now have time to think
of something else besides political
matters. What's become of our
patriotism? We haven't had a
real good old Fourth of July cele-
bration for many years. Why not
make arrangements to celebrate on
a grand scale this year? Have a
regular old-time barbecue; there
are lots of fine fat beeves, hogs and
sheep IN the country that would be
cheerfully donated to help out.
The town people, when called on,
will give their money literally and
time willingly. But it is no use to go
into it without the matter is carried
out IN q grand scale. 1t will take
fully a month to make the neces-
sary preparations for such a cele-
bration as Mexico would want to
have. Make it of such magnitude
that other places in this and sur
rounding counties would give way
in favor of Mexico. A crowd of
10000 people could be induced to
attend. The benefit to Mexico is
apparent, to say nothing of the sat-
isfaction and pleasure the people
would derive from social inter-
course. Let some of the leading
citizens take the matter in hand at
once. PATRIOTIC CITIZEN.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows of this State, which has been
in session in st. Louis for several
days past, closed its labo-s to-day.
Col. Thos- P. Rixey, of this city,
was elected Grand Master; Deputy
Grand Master, J. B. Jewell, Car
rollton; Grand Warden, W. =.
Manning, Schell City ; Grand Sec
rotary, E. M. Sloan, st. Louis
Grand Treasurer, w. M. Thomp-
son, st. Louis; Representative to
Sovereign Grand Lodge, r. A. De
Bolt, Trenton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

NJ ONTH had
elapsed since the
murder. 1t re-
manned quite as
much of q mys-
terry as it h a d
been in the be-
ginning. The po-
lie o authorities
were baffled in
every direction,
t hough t Ii e
chung obstinately
to their theory
t h Templeton
had been killed
for some n else.
On his way down
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
CHAPTER XyVu

TOM EXPERIENCES A SENSATION AKIN TO
A EHaCR
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

A widower with a number of
small children married a widow who
was similarly blessed. In due
time the newly married couple
added to the number. Hearing a
voice in the yard one day the
father went out to see what was
the matter.
well, what is it2' asked his
wife as he returned out of breath,
"Your children and my children
were pounding our children" was
the reply.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Land Sales.

Bryant G. Barkwell to VIM. M.
Barkwell, 40 acres, IL miles south
west of Mexico, $500.
Jas. G.. Lockridge, by heirs, to
Brooks & Frost, lots Q and 3, block
81. Ladd's addition extended to
Mexico, $500.
Mary E. Chrisman to 7. j. Low
der, lots 6 and z, block Is, Mar
tinsburg, s12.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Ayers Pills,

Or. ]. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Dealers In Medicines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

TO RE Continued
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

March %, 13t
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
A SINGLE TAX PLATFORM.

Utterances of the Convention Now
sitting at New York.
New YORK. Sept. 8.-The single tax con-
vention to-day adopted a platform pre-
sented 10 them by Henry George. The
main points were that all men were created
alike, with certain inalienable rights. No
one shall be permitted to hold property
without fair return. There shall be no
tax on the products of labor, and the rev
enues for national, state and municipal pur-
poses shall be raised by a single tax upon
land values, irrespective of improvements,
and absolute free trade. The platform was
loudly applauded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
vERMoNT's ELECTION.
The Prohibition Issue Costs the Re
publicans Many Votes.

The Prohibition Issue Costs the Re-
publicans Many Votes.
RUTLAND, W., Sept 3.-The election
passed Off quietly and smoothly except for
town representative, for whom the fourth
ballot was held to-day. p. W. Clement,
president Of the Rutland railroad, the re-
publican candidate, being the leader Of the
high license movement in Vermont. was
bitterly opposed by small minority Of the
republicans, who are strong prohibitionists.
and were determined to elect the democratic
candidate (also high license) by voting for a
third candidate. There are very significant
gains by the democrats of representatives In
the legislature. The general returns of the
state show large democratic gains in the
House, owing to the opposition of the pro-
hibitionists. and many high license repub-
hcans are elected.
RETURNS FROM THE TOWNS.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. W., Sept. g.
One hundred and sixty-six towns give Page.
rep, 25, 724, Brigham, dem., 15,024, and all
others 9@5. The majority for Page
is 9,775. The same towns in 1883
gave Dillingham;, rep, 36,927. Shurtleff
dem., 1850, and all others ,074, a majority
for Dillingham; of q ,203, showing a de-
crease in the republican vote of IL, 42S, and
democratic gain of 3747. while the pro-
hib1tion vote is less by 150
THE MAJORITY IN THE STATE.
IL the vote Of the remaining towns is rela-
lively the same as those heard from the
republican majority will be only about
Is, 900 in the whole state
There were only eighteen democrats in
the assembly in 1888. Thirty-seven have
been elected In 1856 towns already heard
from, and two farmers league candidates
An unexpectedly large number of high
license republicans have been elected.
The congressional vote in fifty-eight
towns In the first district gives Powers.
rep. $3.50. and Maioney, dem, 5.448. a
majority for Powers of 4,0S1.
In the second district fifty-nine to wns
give Grant, rep. 9.577 and Shurtleff, dem.
4.3Ol. a ma 1oritY for Grant of & 47R
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PAN-AMERIoAN PEACE.
The Recommendations of the Confer
ence Sent to Congress.

The Recommendations of the Confer
ence Sent to Congress.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The President to-
day transmitted to congress the recon-
mendations of the international American
conference touching international arbitra-
ton, together with letter of transmittal
from Secretary Blaine. In his letter the
secretary says: 'The act of congress. ap-
proved May "a, authorized the President to
invite the several other governments of
America to join us in a conference for
the purpose of discussing and recommending
for adoption some plan of arbitration for
the settlement of disagreements and dis
putes that may hereafter arise between
them" In pursuance of this invitation the
conference recently in session at this capitol
adopted three reports: |. Recommending
definite plan for arbitration for the settle-
ment of differences between American
nations; 2. Recommending the adoption Of
similar plan by the nations of Europe; g..
Declaring that the right of conquest could
not be recognized by American nations.
The President, in his letter, saws: "Ratif-
cation Of the treaties contemplated by these
reports will constitute one of the happiest
and most hopeful incidents in the history of
the western hemisphere
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MISSISSIPPI OoNVIors.
The State to Have the Right to Use
Them on the Levees.

Ano CbbJS 10 mayo Lu6 rtiRnt TO Use
Them on the Levees.
JACKSON, MISS, Sept. 3.-The constitu-
tional convention met at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon and resumed consideration of the
report OF the committee on penitentiaries,
providing for the abolition of the convict
leasing system. After two hours debate
the following proviso was adopted:
Provided. That nothin herein contained shall
prohibit the legislature from authorizing the
employment under state supervision of convicts
by any levee board on any public evees, under
such provision and restrictions as IL may from
time to time see proper to impose.
Provided, further, That said convicts shall
not DO let to any contractor under said board.
AN EXPLANATION OF SOME OF THE VOTES.
A great many Of those who voted for this
proviso, although opposed to the leasing Of
convicts TO the levee boards, did so upon the
theory that 1t Is unwise to forever tie the
hands OF the legislature on a penitentiary
system that has not yet passed its expert
mental stage. IL IL argued that while the
legislature refuse to sanction the employ
ment Of ooDvicts on levee works, it is
proper to give them power to do so, mas
much as 1t may happen that the prison
farm scheme will proveaa failure.
The convention, at o'clock, adjourned
without final disposition Of the penitentiary
clause.
The.franchise committee decided unani-
mously to vote as unit IN favor Of it's re-
port on the suffrage question.
Up 30 this time, the convention has bsen
deluged with tracts in favor Of woman suf-
frage, published under the auspices of the
Woman's Suffrage Association.
RATIFICATION NOT NECESSARY.
At meeting of the judiciary committees,
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RALLY OF THE BANKERS.

The Annual Conv ention of the Asso-
citation in Session.
SARATOGA, Sept. 3.-The annual conven-
ton of the American Banking Association
began shortly before noon In the town hall
auditorium. A large number of representa-
tive financial men Of the United States
were present. After the opening exercises
President Charles Parsons, president
of the State Bank of st. Louis
delivered his annual address He treated
of all financial questions of Importance.
particularly of the silver question. On this
latter question he argued that as congress
had already passed a law for its solution.
that law should be given chance to show
how it worked Agitating the question at
present would result in harm to the country
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ROUTINE WORK IN THE HOUSE.
Burrows as Speaker The Bridg,
Across the Savannah.

Burrows as Speaker - The Bridge
Across the Savannah.
WASHINGTON, Sept Sin the House this
morning during the absence of the speaker,
on motion of Mr.. Cannon of Illinois, Mr.
Burrows of Michigan was elected speaker
pro tenn. and took the chair amid applause
from both sides of the House.
On motion of MIR. Blount of Georgia the
bill was passed authorizing the construction
of bridge ecross the Savannah river by
the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railroad
Company.
TRIP TO THE TERRITORIES.
Mr.. Mansur of Missouri reported resolu-
tion authorizing the subcommittee of the
committee on territories to proceed to Ari-
zona and New Mexico to inquire into the
social, educational, financial and moral con-
ditions existing in those territories and TO
report whether they are prepared for state
hood; also. to visit Utah and inquire into
the extent of celestial marriages in that
territory.
Mr.. Buchanan Of New Jersey objected to
its consideration.
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HIA WATHA SCORED,
Some OF the Towns Best Blocks Laid
in Ruins by Fire.

Some of the Towns Best Blocks Laid
in Ruins by Fire.
HIAwATHA, KAN. Sept. 3.-The worst
fire ever known in this city broke QUE at !
O'Clock this morning in William Horner's
livery stable, and in less than three hours II
had destroyed two and half blocks In the
business center Of che city, causing loss OF
at least $l50,000. The greatest loss was the
First National Bank building, owned by
Congressman Morrill,. The vault, contain
ing $4,000 In currency and many val
liable books and papers, gave way
under the intense heat and
its contents were entirely destroyed. For
over two hours a furious wind from the
north drove the fire south ward, but about 3
o'clock the wind died down. There was
only one fire engine in the city. The de-
struction at o'clock this morning included
the First National Bank building, Odd Eel
lows building, and two of the best livery
stables In the city.
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KILLING OF BARRUNDIA.
Senator Call Declares IL an Insult &c
the United States.


WASHINGTON, Sept 3.-Iu the Senate this
morning Mr.. Call offered q resolution, which
was referred to the committee on foreign
relations. declaring that the murder Of Gen.
Barrundia on the steamer Acapulco by the
authorities Of Guatemala while under pro-
lection Of the flag of the United States
was an insult to the people of the United
States, and demanded prompt action bv the
government of the United States for redress
of that injury, and for security against a
recurrence Of such cases.
HARRIsoN's REPLY TO TIRE WIDOW.
Acting Secretary Wharton to-day sent
the following telegram to the widow of
Gen. Barrundia in reply to her message TO
the President Monday: 1.-THE President de-
sires me to say that he has received your
telegram announcing the death of your
husband, Gen. Barrundia. While deeply
sympathizlng with you in your affliction,
he awaits the official details of the occur
renee necessary to determine his action in
regard thereto. Tho matter, you may be
assured, will receive most careful attention. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
REED SPEAKS AT BOSTON.

His Allusions to Politics Brief he
Greets the New Englanders.
Boston, Sept. 3.-Speaker Thomas B.
Reed, of the national House of Representa.
tives, who is on his way to Maine
to participate in the political cam.
paign in that state, addressed q
large audience at Faneuil hall tonight.
He spoke but briefly upon politices, saying
that he did not come here to outline the
policy Of the Republican party, but stopped
merely 10 give the greetings and thanks OF
the Republican party FOR the help which
Massachusetts, has given TO the party dur.
ing the past year.
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PURCHASES OF SILVER.
The Government to Stick Closely &c
the Monthly Quota.

The Government TO Stlck closely to
the Monthly Quota.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The silver Offer
ings at the treasury department to-day
amounted to 2, ,OO3, 500 ouLces. The amount
purchased was 100000 ounces, as follows
One hundred thousand ounces at 81 1917 /;
200, 900 ounces at 81 1914. Secretary Win
dom and the director of the mint had con-
sultation this afternoon in regard to the
new silver law, one result of which was a
decision that the department will purchase
4,500. 900 ounces each month, reckoning from
Aug. ID, the date wien the law took effect.
1t was suggested that the department pur-
chase 81, ,000, 900 ounces year, and merely
average the monthly purchases, but this
plan was thought to be open to objection,
and it was decided to adhere strictly to the
letter of the law. This action ac-
counts for the comparatively light pur-
chases to-day, as the total purchases since
the 18Th ult amount to within 100000
ounces of the monthly quota. with ten days
remaining within which to complete it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
KANSAS REPUBLICANS.

The Incumbents In the State Offices
Renomineted.
TOPEKA. KAN, Sept. S.-The republican
state convention met here to-day. A. II.
Horton, chief justice Of the supreme court; /;
L. U. Humphrey, governor; w. M. Hig-
gins, secretary of state; A. F. Felt, heuten-
ant governor; L. B. Kellogg, attorney gem
eral, and g. w. Winans, superintendent Of
public instruction, were all renominated by
acclamation. The contest for treasurer is
brisk.
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DENNING TO BE CONFIRMED.
wanamaker Makes a Favorable Re

Wanamaker Makes a Favorable Re-
port to the Senate Committee.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Post master Ger
eral Wanamaker went carefully through all
the papers in the Augusta postoffice case to-
day and then decided not to send another
inspector 20 Augusta to reinvestigate the
charges, but instead he wrote letter to the
chairman of the Senate committee stating
that he saw no reason why Col. Denning's
nomination should not be confirmed. It
probably will be unless some change occurs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
a New Commieslonar.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The President
to-day nominated John w. Ross to be com
missioner of the District of Columbia, to
succeed Commissioner Hine, resigned. Mr..
Hine is democrat and so is Mr. Ross Mr..
Ross is at present postmaster of Washing
ton, and bis acceptance OF the commission
ership will create vacancy Ia that Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
LYNORED IN THE DAYTIME.
A Negro who Fractured Whit
Mans Skull Hanged.

Mans Skull Hanged.
ST. Loyrs, Sept. 3.-A special to the
Republic from Poplar Bluff. No.. says: Gan
alteration yesterday between Mr.. Albright,
proprietor of the Clifford House, and Thomas
Smith, negro, ended In Smith throwing a
rock at Mr.. Albright, and his skull was frac-
tured. This morning Smiths body was
found hanging to a bridge across Black river,
riddled with bullets. After the trouble Of
yesterday Smith was arrested and placed in
gail. AT $50 o'clock this morning masked
mob broke down the outer doors Of the Jail.
battered the steel door to the prisoners
cage In, and IN spite Of the mans plea for
lynohed him.
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TEXAS REPUBLICANS.
The Colored Contingent Captures the

EHo SO1Ofou CoHtIHBeHt OHptures Inc
State Convention.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. "a special to the
Times Democrat from San Antonio says:
"The republican state convention was called
to order at noon. There are something over
500 delegates present, 40 per cent. of whom
are colored. Nothing was done to-day be-
yond effecting a temporary organization.
Mr.. Wright Of Lamar county was put up
by the whites for temporary chairman, and
Quincy aud his colored following pitted r.
B. Hawley of Galveston against Mr.. Lamar
The Cuney side won, and will perhaps con
tinue to win throughout the conyention.r
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Prisoners of for the Pom.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 3.--United States
Deputy Marshal j. F. Carter left here to-
dav with three prisoners, Christopher
the United States prison at Columbus. O.
Ciarke's sentence is six years, and those OF
Gilbert aud Holden three years each.
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SOARING LIKE AN EAGLE.

Ine OemOcratle majority IN ARKANSAS
Not Less Than $1,000.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Sept. g.. Returns from
$50 out of 1,o2o townships in the state give
Eagle Nemocran for governor, gain Of
1920 over his majority in the same places
two years ago. This includes losses In
Green, Falk0er, Desha, Benton, Lincoln,
Craighead, Jefferson. Point Settle and
Crittenden counties. and includes partial
returns from forty counties. If the same
ratio holds up Gov. Eagles majority will
approximate "a, 600. Conservative esti-
mates give ~, 200 as a minimum.
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Purchaser of Ronda

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-The bonds pur-
chased by the treasury to-day aggregate
$63, $50. All are 415s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-04
RAUM'S SHORTCOMINGS.
The Committee Discusses Questions OF
Procedure,

WASHINGTON, Sept 3.-With the addi-
tion of the new member, Mr. Flick Of Iowa,
to replace Mr.. Smyser, resigned, the special
House committee investigating the charges
againt Commissioner Raum resumed its
labors this afternoon. The session lasted
two hours, and was devoted TO discussion of
questions Of procedure. No testimony was
&aIr0
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ALL UNANIMOUS.

A motion was made to adopt the major
fty rule, but a country delegate arose and
shouted: Thar hain't no majority rule
needed. All Of us here is unanimous" /"
which was the truth.
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colIl Inc cloak Of senatorial oourtasv has be.
in the q rse stencil in the nostrils and a by.word
land I0u1ns It Of all honest citizens of the
rant an - makes cloak behind which igno-
way 'I 10 AFRO arrogant wealth can purchase its
head power and then hide its cowardly
',sep. 'a1 oehind the shameless protection bro of
wbjcl wbjl'otlai oLtI silence" It means a cloak
of an o,tn uall cover up from the public gaze
mand 'jirraged people infamies which d >
the puni.h i.hhveStigation and which merit
statptas N Inent of broken laws and violated
pettv pets, e. 1t means a cloak behind which
partvs .ty olckerers may barter away the
the face principles ~ and play demagogue in
oe OF the people. 20 49,
.Tt 'A FOB PRETENDED FAIRNESS.
fairnesus, u,'1ns his CLOAK behind which pretended
secret Il ues fS lts dishonest head, while in
rights ana y y, trading and trafiicking in the
a coal ana Nd Liberties of the people. Il means
cowari,1 under which not only the timid and
politician can cover up his tracks