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Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Make O Guess.

At a grocery store on Church
street, Belfast, Mass, recently.
while quite a number of persons
were gathered therein. the proprie-
tor got them to guessing on various
things. finally coming to pea beans.
A number of guesses were made as
to how many were in a bushel. ne
most reckless person in the party
guessed as high as $1,000. From
that there were various other
estimates of a smaller number
We'll, SIR" said the grocer.
"there are 119, 600" OF course no
one would believe him until he ex
planned that there were sixty to a
half ounce, and proved it. "Then
how many bank notes will it take
to weigh as much as a silver
dollar?" he said. "One hundredl''
"seventy-fivel" "3OOl" cried GU,
several. "Not right" said the
grocer, "just twenty-five" which
he illustrated and proved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Interesting to Hunters.

The Revised Statutes of Missouri
provide that parties hunting in an.
others enclosure, without permits.
sion of the owner, may be fined moi
more than $40 for each offense.
That no wild buck, doe or fawn
may be caught, killed or injured
between February ] and October /.
That no wild turkey may be
caught, killed or injured between
March l and Sept. L.
That no prairie chickens may be
killed or injured between February
/ and August Is.
That no quail may be injured OF
killed between Jan. l and Oct. l.
That no woodcock may be killed
or injured between Jan. 10 and
July l.
That no dove, meadow lark OF
plover may be killed between Feb.
ruary l and August 1.
That no wild song bird or in.
sectivorous bird may be caught
killed or injured at any season O
the year.
That no prairie chickens or quai
may be netted or trapped at any
season Of the year.
That birds nests shall not be de
spoiled at any time.
A man may net quails or destroy
birds nests on his own premises
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
A Happy Occasion.

Correspondence "f lie Ledger
BEAVER DAM, Jan. 31.-Mr and
Mrs. r. A. Calhoun celebrated
their Both anniversary last Satur
day and were presented with a
very handsome tea set of Sc pieces
which showed good judgment in
the committees selections, All
brought their baskets well filled
and the dinner was first class
Puella. among the many, pro
nounced it one of the best spread.
he has sat down to for many a day
rhe following persons were pres
ent: Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Ford
Mr.. and Mrs. l. M. Calhoun, Mrs
Eliza Threlkeld, Robert Potts and
wife, Ed Thr elkeld and wife, W
A Wayne and wife, Jos. Wayne,
Jack WolIery, D. K. Crockett and
wife, Cadmus Crockett, L. K
Crockett and wife, Mrs. Mart Ford
Miss Edna Ford, Leslie Ford,
Chas. Harrison, c. H. Crockett
and wife, Frank Crockett, Y G.
Thomas and wife, Robert Boyd
and wife. j. A. Harrison and wife
DR.. c. w. Reagan and wife, Jno.
Hodge and wife, Miss Lille Hodge,
Arthur Sharp and wife, Bud Davis
and wife, George Green, Frank
Eller, Ike Burt, Miss Lille Eller
Miss Minnie Stole, VIM. Ford, ]
B. Harrison and wife, Mr. Laswel
and wife, Lamertine Lakeland anG
wife, Mrs. VIM. Reagan, Miss
Mamie Reagan, N. Reagan, Emery
Miller, E. H. Dicus and wife, Jno
Waugh aud c. Henderson.
The guests all left wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Calhoun mary such an
niversaries. PUELLA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
VOL. XXI.
THE COMING MEETING.
Mexico Should Don Holiday
Attire on the Occasion of
the Meeting of the
Horse Men.
Correspondence OF the l., dger.

Correspondence OF the L. dger.
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 20 AS the
time for holding the annual meet
Ing of the Tro,ting and Pacing
Horse Breeders Association ot
Missouri approaches, the msmbers
of the association and horse men
of the State. generally. are look
ing toward MeAico. II is more
than probable that the meeting this
year will be the largest ever held
in the history of the ASSOCIATION,
for many forces are being brough,
into PLAY to excite an interest and
stimulate enthusiasm as never be-
fore. 1t is not only currently
thought, but as we'll demonstrable
fact that since the formation of
this association the horse breeding
interest i'll the state has nearly or
quite doubled, and no one locality
has aided in the good work with
better effect than the county of Au-
drain and the city of Mexico.
Though holding no official position.
yet as representing the interest as
head of it's official organ, you will,
| hope, not think me either out of
place or presuming on other peo-
ple's duties If | suggest that ON the
C. ming occasion Mexico put her.
self in holiday attire and greet the
hundreds who will attend with Its
best bunting. Men, when they
leave their homes at this season OF
the year, seem to appreciate any
thing having the sembIance of
warmth of greeting and of welcome
much more than in the brighter
days of summer, when all nature
is glorious with its own inimitahIt
charms. Strike the chord, Mr.
Editor, and let its harmony pei
meate the county and all the coun-
try around that the local horse
men may turn out en- ntasse and
greet their brethren from abroad
and right sure am l that the grip"
will be returned with interest and
enthusiasm.
Gov. Colman is in treaty with
the railroad people, looking to the
securing of excursion rates to the
meeting, and with good promise of
success.
Very Respectfully,
GEO. LoNGMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Another Pioneer Gone.

Mrs. Sallie Talley, reIict of Wiley
Talley, one of the pioneers of Au-
drain county, died at the home of
her neice, Mrs. Alex. Clement,
this Friday at 3 O'Clock. Her
husband departed this life in 1866
Mrs. Talley was q true woman in
all the relations of life, kind and
affectionate to ell. She was life.
long member of the church OF
Christ and her home Was the home
for any true desciple of the meek
and lowly Savior. Her funeral
WAS preached that afternoon at the
old homestead by Mr.. NJ. Y. Dun
can. assisted by Ed. Headington.
Her remains were inferred b. the
side of her beloved husband.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

At the rate this country 10 set
Ting up, thirty years hence the
man who owns a quarter section Of
good land, free frem mortgage, will
be one Of the princes of the
realm. At that time the pub
lie domain viii be gone, and
the mase of the mortgaged
lands of the west will be owned by
eastern capitalists, and lands t1at
now cell for go an acre will be
worth $50. OF course it is under
stood that by that time farmers
will have understood the system Of
oppression put upon them by
existing laws, and will have ap-
piled the corrective of the ballot.
and agriculture will not be op-
pressed as now. You will do we'll
II you can make a living, and hol,i
your farm free from mortgage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

A LETTER from Geo. Longman,
Esq. editor of Cotmdn's Rural
World, relative to the approaching
meeting of the Missouri horse
breeders In this city, may be found
in this issue. Mr.. Longman sug-
gests that Mexico put her best foot
forward on this occasion. He II
right; we should give the horse
men greeting such as they
deserve. All are cognizant of what
horse men and horse interests have
done for Mexico and Audrain
county. We should etthem know
We appreciate their efforts here al
home and throughout the State.
Let us &c. our bunting out and
decorate; let the Mayor and others
OF note extend the freedom OF the
city to our visitors; let the occa.
sion be one of general welcome to
the horse men of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

A sight that attracted much at
tention at the LEDGER Office corner
this morning was Q yoke of young
oxen hauling . cart and driven by
q young country lad. He seemed
as proud as we could imagine was
Augustus Caesar whom driving in
his chariot between the marble
walls of his new Rome. The boy
stopped his gentle team and hitch
ed them with q strap. As they
would turn their mild eyes on you
and you would see their painting
sides, q desire would seize the
hardest heart to Lift the yoke from
the bowed necks. But as youth
ever was, in his young pride the
rustic lad never thought that the
COWS of the yoke, made by a
novice, were pressing on the year
lings' windpipes to hard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Christianity and Civilization.

Show me spot on this planet
ten miles square where decent
man can live in deeency and COM
fort and security, supporting and
educating his children unspoiled
and unpoiuted, where manhood is
respected, woman honored and hui
man life held in due regard. and
when skeptics can find eneh a p..lc-
where the gospel OF Christ ha- not
first gone and cleared the way, and
laid foundations, and made decency
and security possible, and then il
will be in order for the skep.ical
literati to move thither and there
ventilate their views.-James Rus
sell Lowell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Interesting Facts,


There are 2.750 languages.
America was discovered in 1892.
A square mile contains $40 acres.
Envelopes were first used in
1889.
Telescopes were invented in
1890.
A barrel of -four weighs 196
pounds.
A barrel of pork weighs two
hundred pounds.
A firkln of butter weighs fifty
six pounds.
The first steel pen was made in
1880.
A span is ten and seven-eighth
inches.
A hand (hand measure) is four
inches.
Watches were first constructed
in 1916.
A storm moves thirty-six miles
per hour.
A hurricane moves eighty miles
per hour.
The first iron steamship was
built in 1880.
The first lucifer match was
made in 1929.
Gold was discovered in Califor-
MIA in 1858.
The first horse railroad was
built in 1926 7.
The average human life is thirty.
one years.
Coaches were first used in Eng
land in 1869.
Modern needles fir.t came into
use in 1915.
The value of ton of pure gold
is 1902, 1921. II
One million dollars gold coin
weighs 8 6S5.S pounds avoirdupois
The value of a ton of silver is
s37. .7O4 81.
One million dollars silver coin
weighs So, ,929. .9pounds avoirdupoIs
Kerosene was frat used for
lighting purposes in 1925.
The first newspaper was pub.
iished IN England in 1888.
The first newspaper advertise
ment appeared In 1852.
Until 1776 cotton spinning wa,
performed by the hand spinning
wheel.
Glass windows were first intro.
duced into England in the eighth
century.
Albert Duer gave the world 8
prophecy of future wood engraving
in 1927.
Measure 200 feet on each side
and you will have a square acre
within an inch.
The first complete sewing ma
chine was patented by Elias Howe
| Ijr., iE 1886.
The first steam engine on this
continent was brought from Eng
land in 1853.
The first knives were used in
England, and the first wheeled
carriage in France in 1859.
The present national colors oi
the United States we're not adopt
ed by Congress until TIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The newspapers which are con-
Quoted on the "rule or ruin" policy
are the ones whose editors stand
on the chimney tops and roar like
mad bulls, "Let's have harmony"
We see no reason TOR anything but
harmony in the Democratic party
throughout the entire country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

MEXICO MISSOURI THURSDAY, FEBRUARY g. 1890

makes taking speech and I love
to hear him talk But if I we're he,
having II political bee whistling
around my hat and wanted to be
heard, / would make up speech
upon the "Mint Draps'' of Sena-
tor Benton; Squatter Sover-
eighty" Of Douglass; the "Union
as 1t was and the constitution as
antecedent to 1851" Something
which occurred. a fact, a dogma or
a principle Excuse this diverg-
ence. 1t shows the only foolish
thing I know of the Professor and
I felt like recording it.
The common progress of school
and college and their victories in
our next, and undes whose direc-
ton uLtil now.
w. O. FuRRIsT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

As soon as the physicians think
the scarlet fever cases are cured
they should so state, because a
good many people are staying
away from Mexico, having an idea
that an epidemic is raging here
Whatever scarlet fever there is in
Mexico is all confined to one fam
ilv-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The Nevada Mail was burned
Wednesday, but will not miss an
issue. Messrs. Speed and Mitchell
have the sympathy of the entire
newspaper fraternity in their mis-
fortune. They are both young
men of pluck, and the Mail will be
only the brighter for being tried
nv fsra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
From the Baltimore sun.


Senator Ingalls,, in his Grafton in
the Senate the other day on the
race issue, described the Southern
people as unreconciled and "rein-
forcing the cowardly and degraded
elements in the North that sympa
thized with treason.'o Blythe
cawardly and degraded elements
in the North" he meant to desig-
nate the Democrats of that section
men like Mr.. Cleveland, Mr..
Thurman, Mr.. Phelps and hun
dreds of thousands of others who
are superior TO the orator in all
the qualities that make a COED,
honest, self-reliant citizen. The
vision that sees in the Democrats
of the North only degraded ele-
ments" cannot be trusted, OF
course, to see the truth about
Southern Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Lost Two Fingers,

A young fellow named Mcdaniel,
. good looking, manly boy, was
making q coupling IN the yards late
Thursday afternoon and had the
first two fingers Of his left hand
crushed off. A LEDGER represen-
tative stepped up: to where he sat
at desk in the freight depot and
he said: 81 am from New Flor
ence and am just 81 years old. I
begun work for the Wabash last
Monday and made my first coup
ling this afternoon. 1t 10 too rough.
Had it not been for that old glove
I wouldn't be manned 80 soon, but
I'm glad it wasn't the right hand.n
Then the surgeons went TO work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Some Arc Gone.

Arkansas City has its band of
believers in Christian faith core,
and they persuaded sick woman 10
let the doctors 60 and cure herself
with their remedy. She died while
having all "faith" that che would
get we'll, and her hu.hand and his
shotgun have scattered four Of the
band 70 hunt for homes in come
other locality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The former residence of Thomas
Board, six miles south of Mexico,
burned last Thursday. Insured
with J. D, Tucker for $500
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

THE CentralIa Guard is twenty
two years old this week and is on.
of the newsiest and brightest pa
pers in the country. No town the
size of Centralia anywhere has a.
good paper. The Guard and its
editor are of the same age, so to
snooL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mexico should have a complete
system of light all over town
Llewellyn's light is cheap. The
city can afford it and the tax-pav-
ers from all portions of the city,
we are sure, favor an extension OF
the light.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
A Wonderful Coal Mine.

PARIS, No., Jan. 29-A wonder
full coal mine has been discovered
two miles northeast of Paris. The
coal has been examined by an ex-
pert, who pronounces it of excel
lent quality. The vein is seven
feet Of pure coal, and extends over
a large scope OF country. 1t is
located on the farm of Col. J..
Evans. A number of prominent
men of this city examined It to-day
and were surprised at the extent
and rlchness of the mine,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

WE hear 1t rumored that Mr.
James A. Abbay will probably b.
a candidate for county treasurer
Mr.. Abbay is one of Audrain's best
citizens and should he consent tc
make the race will have a strong
following.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

CAPITALISTS, put your money
where 1t we'll do you and your town
some good. Build residences su
that our population may increase,
There ID big demand for houses
In Mexico; there should be a
supply.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. Glen ents (wife of Mark
Twain) is sweet, lovely, refined
woman, but q serious drawback to
her husbands happiness is the
fact that she cannot appreciate his
Jokes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The Hannibal Journal, referring
to the editor of the Mexico LEDGER,
says: 'He has pushed the town
with all the vim and energy he
Do sesses and the result is appar-
ent. Make him Mayor, and we'll
give you the next meeting of the
Northeast Missouri Editorial As
sociatIon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Every Missourians's heart would
rejoice to see George G. Vest reply
to Ingalls, when the "little giant"
Is in his happiest mood. He would
skin him alive, and all the protect
ed salt in America would be re-
quired TO save his spitefui carcass.
Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The Centralia post-office is now
IA Presidential Office, and the ap-
pointment of postmaster will here
after be made by the President.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Circuit Court Notes.

Circuit Court Notes.
w. R. Cook vs. l.. 81. Redman !;
judgment for plaintiff for $500.
8. c. Hall vs. o. F. Settle case
continued generally.
w. o. Forrist VS.. Purlina Wad-8
bingham continued on account
of absence Of material witness.
Leoni Deteene ct al vs. Victoria
Brabant ct al /; suit to set ASIDE .
will jury returned verdict for de-
fendant.
81. D. Abrams ct al VS.. jeff Cum
ningham now being tried by q
jury.
Bratcher vs.. J. c. Ringo; by con-
sent of plaintiff case dismissed at
his costs.
NJ. A. Guthrie vs.. f. T. Craw-
ford; continued at cost of plaintiff.
Sophia Phillips vs.. M. J. Bass;
continued at cost ofplalntiff.
R. d. Vinson vs. w. R. jackson;
by consent Judgment of the justice
affirmed.
H. D. Abrams VS.. Jas. Cum
bingham; judgment for plaintiff
for SIS.
J. L. Swope VS.. NJ. E. Sturgeon;
judgment for plaintiff.
Robt. A. Potts VS.. Robt. Boyd;
Judgment for plaintiff for $40. 20.
James Elliott We. r. N. Hagan;
by consent continued.
Brown Tobacco Co. vs.. Arthur
Paul; judgment for plaintiff for
1896.
w. B. McIntire, administor es-
tate Millie Crawford, vs.~Fr1nk T.
Crawford; continued at plaintiffs
costs.
The grand jury reports, in case of
State vs. Collins and others, no
true bill found. Other indictments
found but are private. Said grand
/ jury ordered paid and discharged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

DIR. Adams, one Of the physi.
clans who examined Z. W. Walker,
who was taken 10 the lunatic asy-
lum yesterday said: 81 think
Walkers insanity was brought on
by money troubles and that in the
asylum he will soon regain his
right mind. He lie q member of
the Baptist Church a0d a man Of
excellent morals"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Closed Temporarily.

The Ferns Opera House will be
closed from about February 10th
Tor twenty days. while the inside
is frescoed and other improve.
ments made. Several dates have
been cancelled, among others that
of the "Deestrict skuIe." The
house will be little beauty when
reopeued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

NJ. r. Bell met Prof. Fleet at
Mexico yesterday and submitted
the plans for his school. The Profess
sor was pleased with the drawings
and did not suggest = single change.
Fulton Sun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The boys are looking up their
fishing hooks and the girls are
making their sun-bonnets-Janu-
ary 81. Missouri, there are no
flies on your climate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Every Democratic member of
congress from this state voted
against the measure to reimburse
themselves for the Silcott steeal,
but the three Republicans from St.
Louis voted for it. This vote
ought to beat them for renomina-
tion.-V,lndalia Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The ladies Of the Liberty Street
NJ. E. Church will serve dinners
and suppers during stock sale days
in the basement Of their church,
commencing the nth Of Feb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

James Carter, who lived near
Worcester, died Thursday night of
the grip. Deceased should not be
confounded with ''big" Jim Carter,
who lives in that neighborhood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

EVERY person in Mexico who
owns a vacant lot should put a
house on it. There never was
such a demand for residences
within the history of Mexico.
There is not vacant house within
the corporate limits. We know oil
. number of people who would
come to Mexico if they could &c,
houses
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

George H. Shields is very likely
to succeed Brewer as Circuit Judge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

D. s. Burroughs is home from
Edwardsville, ILL.,, where he and
Mrs. Burroughs were visiting rela-
tives. Mrs. Burroughs will not
return for some weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

CLARK & PORTS combination
horse sale week is becoming a
rival of fair week for horses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

B. B. Runkle, of the Mexico
LEDGER, paid the Reuie7o office a
visit while in town Tuesday. Bass
is genuine newspaper hustler and
has a host of friends here.-Aux-
vase ReriRan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The catalogues are out for the
combination horse sale, which will
begin Tuesday, Feb. II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
NO TRUE BILL.
The Grand Jury's Verdict In
the Collins Case-A Brief
Synopsis of the Whole
Matter.


Synopsis of the Whole
Matter.
The special Grand Jury came into
the court room Saturday morning at
10 O'Clock. Judge Hughes read the
verdict in the Collins murder
case. The jury had failed to find
a true bill against the family held
for the murder of the husband and
father, E. A. Collins. The Court
ordered the discharge of the de-
PENDANTS and release of the 5000
bond.
A RESUME OF THE CASE.
A great many of the LEDGER
readers kept up with the history of
this case, but for the benefit Of
those who did not, or who have
forgotten the details of the muir.
der and consequent proceedings, we
give brief synopsis.
Oc the morning of Sunday, Nov.
II, 1889, the country for miles
around Rush Hill was startled by
the report that E. A. Collins, one
of Audrain's most prosperous
farmers, had been murdered while
sleeping In his bed. Officers went
from Mexico to Rush Hill and from
there to the homestead, about one
mile distant from the station.
There they found the dead man
lying in bed on his back, a trifie
nearer the south side OF the bed
than the north. In the right temple
was the fatal wound. The thirty
two calibre bullet entered there and
passed through the brain on a level
and breaking the skin of the left
temple. The flesh around the
wound was powder burnt, showing
the nearness of the weapon. The
Coroner's inquest was held the
same morning. Mrs. Collins, wife
of the deceased, testified that she
was sleeping with her husband on
the north side of the bed and was
awakened at about 8 a. m. by q
pistol shot or the slamming of q
door. When fully awoke she found
that her husband was dead She
then alarmed the nelghborhood.
From different facts and suspic-
ions Mrs. Collins; her daughter,
Mrs. Scanlan; son-in-law, Perry
E. Key; the sons, Charles and
Arthur Collins, and Ed. Scanlan
were arrested Nov. 10Th and
brought to Mexico. where, rather
than 60 to Jail, they employed a
guard to watch them. A prelimi-
nary examination began Nov. 81
before Justice of the Peace Win.
scott in the Court House. F. r
] sse, Prosecuting Attorney, rep
resented the State and Geo
Robertson acted for the defense
For a week the examination con.
tinued, every question and answer
having TO be written in ink. Wit
nesses by the score testified to the
good name of the accused and their
good reputation for truth, honesty
and all the attributes of a quiet
county family. What little evil
dence that could be gathered
against the family was purely cir
cumstantial and of very flimsy
nature When the evidence was
all in and the time came for the
case to be argued, Mr.. Robertson,
for the defense. refused to argue the
case before Squire Winscott.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, the prisoner
were brought before Judge s. NJ.
Edwards, of the Probate Court and
after listening to statement of the
case by Mr.. Robertson, fixed the
bail at 5000. The bail was
quickly furnished by the neighbors
of the family and they were set
free to await the action of the
Grand Jury at this term of Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mr.. III. b. BUSH, of Wilson
township. is being urged by his
fr1ends to make the race for County
Collector. Mr.. Bush Is a good man
and would make an excellent off,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Newton Mahan was in from the
West End to, day and told repre-
sentative of this paper that if his
LEDGER ever failed to reach him
the consequences would be very
snrlOus
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. G. A..
Pearson, formerly Of this place, a
boy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. johnson and daughter;
Miss Stella, of Moberly, are the
quests of friends in this city.