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Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The report that Earl Cunning
ham is dead ~as circulated gener-
ally about town last night by some
one who came ia from the neigh.
borhood. This WAS happily
mistake, for be 10 much improved
to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Tlanks.

From the L.ddo IA Herald.
Charley Thomas has become .
full-pledged book agent. He il
now canyassing Mexico. but says
he viii not bother Bob White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Hon. Sol HUGHLETr, we see by
the Montgomery county papers,
will likely be a candidate for Con-
press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mr.. Christopher Wolf, of ST.
CIar county, ILL.,, and Miss Louise
Henderson, of Centralia, came
down on an afternoon train from
Centralia, and applied to Recorder
Torreyson for q marriage license.
It was granted and Judge Edwards
made them one in about 30 sec.
onds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Miss Letha Lasley Is visiting
friends and relative in Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

We understand Frank Tucker,
formerly of this city, will start a
boot and shoe store in Louisiana
shortly. Tucker left the position
he at first held soon after moving
to Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

A. NJ. Trimble has bought Jas
Rowe's secondhand store at Mo.
berly and has moved his family
rbara
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Girls, Don't!


saloons. billiard pariors or Poo
rooms. Dent notice men whs
stare at you on the streets, even il
it is a well-bred stare. Doubtless
they think themselves irresistible
and you are very much impressed
with their appearance.
Don't stand at street corners
talking to young men, though they
are acquaintances.
Don't consider it a sign of your
popularity to be accompanied by
several escorts whenever you take
your walks abroad.
Don't accept promiscuous invita-
tions. II only cheapens you and
may draw you into q circle of &C.
quaintances you will regret having
formed.
Don't sanction wine-drinkinp
when out to parties or weddings.
Your simple act of declining the
proffered glass may act as a check
upon your companion. Tacit dis.
approval sometimes does more
good than the most eloquent
temperance lecture.
Don't marry a drinking man. II
the sweetheart will not give up the
dangerous habit, it is very certain
the husband will not.
Don't allow men to be familiar
with you,or to use slang or doubtful
expressions in your presence
Don't make appointments with
men, either at a friends home, in
the park. or at any place but your
| fathers house,
Don't rebel if the visits of GER
tain gentleman are disagreeable to
your mother, and she says so.
She knows best, and can see faults
and deficiencies that your youth
and inexperience would never DIS
cover.
Don't attempt to copy the man
ners and dress OF your brothers.
Nothing so unsexes a woman as
masculine ways.
Don't use loud tones in talking.
nor call men by their last names
! without the usual prefix. Men
may treat you as good comrade,
but they very rarely marry such
girls.
Don't be ashamed to help mothe,
with the housework. A practical
knowledge of bread-making, cook
ing, and the general management
OF a house is worth more than 6
smattering of music or painting
To know how to "set" the sponge
for bread is an accomplishment
that no girl need despise, and tn,
kneading of it is grand exercise.
| Don't set your mind too much OF
dress. While it Is your duty t.
look your very best with the means
at your command. it is wrong te
give SO much time and thought t.
the adornment of your person
while your mind is starving fol
want of fproper food. You need no
be a blue stocking, but a good
healthy course for reading ane
thinking is splendid gymnastics fol
your mental power.
Don't come down to break fast il
a soiled wrapper, slovenly shoes
"bangs" done up in curl papers, ,ane
back hair in a cracker knot on th,
top of your head. You will nevel
see any one better to dress for thar
those in the home circle. The,
are the ones TO be cheered by you
sweet, wholesome appearance, ant
not strangers.
| In a word. girls, try to be tru,
women, and by so doing yo,
will gain an influence which, like
sweet perfume, will shed its fra
granee upon all with whom 20,
may be brought in contact.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

N. 5. Myers is confined to his
home by illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

MIS-. w. J. Rlxey is in Jones
burg visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Van Ness, who is ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

They have just got on to the
McGinty racket over in Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. Bob Stone, of Kansas City,
is the guest of frie d. here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Several of r. C. Graham's fam
lily, who have been ill, are report
ed much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Fulton realized sl2, $40 at the
sale of s12, 600 worth of 8 per cent.
bonds recently voted IN aid to the
water works extension. Her credit
ia first class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

w c. Brown, of Laddonia, ship
ped in two cars of cattle from Iowa
last Wednesday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. Judge Lakeland is visiting
the family of E. w. Lee in Louis
lana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Ex-Councilman Thos. Board Is q
candidate for Council in the Fifth
Ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Jas. McDearmon, of Vandalia
has sold out his drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. l. c.. j.. French is home
from visit to Kansas City
relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

H. W. Engeas and wife, of Kan.
sas City, are the guests of T. V,
Campbell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Several members Of R Bakers
family, who have been sick, are
reported much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

A number of ladies met in the
basement OF the Christian Church
yesterday afternoon to take wise
measures, in case there is sc.rlet
fever in town to prevent its dis
semination.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Ned Brace, a son of Judge Theo.
Brace, has signed with the St.
Louis browns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
Mrs. NJ E. Wells is corvalescent.

Miss Susie French is visiting in
Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. Selien Brooks and chill
dren, of Jefferson City, are in Mex
leo on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Stock is still arriving for the
great cumblnation sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs. Maus is building a neat
dwelling near J. w. Towns resi-
dence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

BENZ Turner. of Sailing town.
ship, is very low.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Mrs J NJ Beagles is m uch bet
ter after a severe illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

The State Democratic Nominat-
ing Convention is likely to be held
in June this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Ben. Deering, the temperance
lecturer, will probably be IN Mex
leo shortly for temperance re-
vival. There are few towns the
size OF this which can boast of as lit.
tie drunkenness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
CENTRALIA ITEMS.
oTresponde nee of the Ledger.

Corresponds nee of the Ledger.
CENTRALIA, Mo, Jan. 30."-La
grippe" is abating. Nearly every
man, woman and child in town
has been afflicted during the past
month. y.
DR.. John Jones, of Marcelline, IS
visiting in Centralia.
Squire Early visited Mexico to-
day.
Mrs. F. Lander is very ill.
DR.. Mayes is recovering from a
severe attack of the grip.
Elder Samuel Magee is conduct
ing a very successful protracted
meeting in the Christian Church.
Several have been added to the
congregation and a deep interest is
awaken d. The meeting will con-
tinue Indefinitely.
Mrs. Clay Threlkeld is sick.
Frank Hulett, travelling sales-
man. in getting off the cars We'd
nesday morning, slipped and fell
and severely injured his back. He
is confined to his room.
White, Barron & Co., are ship
ping large quantities of oats to
Louisville. KY.
Better Than Bohemian Oats.
A Kentucklan believes he has
struck it rich. He Gays he can
produce a rain storm which will
cover a whole county and last
four hours at an expense OF s1l, for
certain chemicals, and he Is now
lmpatiently waiting for next sum-
mer and 8 dry spell to try it. If
by that time he hasn't dropped
this idea to take up perpetual
motion something coed may come
of.t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

For clover and timothy seed 20
y Hashawsy's. 42-4s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06

Miss Emma Hiner is visiting
friends IN Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-02-06
DR2yNkENNEss DRUNK
- LIQUOR HASiE.
AXAE ANk1 MEGFkyA1vAsF yAF
HRMhlEs GOLDEN SPECIFIC

FOR sale by ]. F. LIeweIlyn, Df
glst, Mexico, Mo.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
BEARS ON THE RAMPAGE.
Bruins Spring Campaign Opened on
Sheep and Pigs IN PcnnsyIynnia.

III there ever was an opportunity for
bear hunters TO distinguish themselves.
aud ut the same time become public
benefaciors, that opportunity is now
presented in the townships of Forkston
and Hawksvillc. A week ago unmis-
taxable intelligence located seven diff
ferent bears In the two townships, and
two IN Vine Valley. They were en-
gagged in nightly raids on such movable
and attainablc property as pigs and
sheep, Notwithstanding it is early in
season for bears to care for solid food
like pork and mutton, bruin usually
toning himself up by couple of
weeks diet on fresh roots and water
dclicncics in the spring before tackling
the pig pens and sheep enclosures.
But frcm the manner in which pig and
sheep stealing las been done there can
be no doubt that the bears are respon-
siblc for the thefts, and rs not less
than thirty sheep have disappeared
from the farmers Of Forkston alone
within the past fortnight, the farmers
are naturally spurred on 10 clean out
the maraudcrs
They have carried on the warfare so
successfully that three bears have Bit
ten the dust. Bear tracks, tufts of
bear fur on fence stakes and brush,
and the finding of half-buried sheep
carcasses in the woods,arc still undoubt-
ed evidence, however, that the taking
Off of their three companions has not
inundated the remaining number tn
any great degree. Bear hunts 10y the
farmers are of almost daily occurrence.
Farmer Frank Boland saw big bear
enter his shecpfold in the daytime,
seize sheep, md drag il away TO tho
woods before the farmers very eyes.
This audacious bear was quickly fO,-
lowed by Boland and two excited
neighbors, all armed. They followed
it short distance and came up TO it
not only making meal off the sheep,
but shari e the stolen mutton with an
other bear. The three farm rs poured
a volley of buckshot into the bears.
One of them fell TO rise no more. The
other one went limping and growing
away in the brush. lie was followed
easily by his trail of blood, and was
overtaken and killed.
The third bear was killed by Farmer
Holloway and his hired man one night
last week near Forkston. The farmer
and his man were returning home from
the village, and saw The bear mounting
a rail fence of field within few
rods of Hollaway's house. Hollaway
sent his man OH 10 the house after hi,
gun, while he jumped over the fence
to keep track of the bear if possible.
The bear did not appear to have any
objection to that, for he stopped in the
field, seemed to take casual inspection
of the farmer, and then turned and
hurried diagonally across the lot to the
road again. That was a very bad
thing for him TO do, as he was met by
the hired man, who cmpticd both bar
rels Of his gun into him. That dis
ablcd him, and another charge finished
him. Since then oof the remaining
six bears have been wounded by farm
ers, but they got away.-New lor.
| Sun,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
A CANADIAN OUTRAGE.
Remarkable Treatment of Clou.
ccSter SchOoner Mt Fortune Ray.

cester schooner at Fortune Bay.
A special from st. Pierre, Miquelon, to the
New York Herald, says that Capt, White II
the schooner Rapid Transit, of Gloucester,
entered Fortune Bay last month under regis
ter, with salt to procure cargo of herring,
having previously taken cargo of frozen
herring TO Boston, under bond. After his
arrival he was boarded by Customs Officer
Mulings, who, on OK mining his papers and
finding them correct, entered and
cleared the schooner coastwise, and dc.
mandcd the duty OH the salt which
White paid. He then authorized
Captain White to load, Whites former bond
being related by Collector Clinton for that
purpose. Subsequently, when Whites vessel
was nearly loaded with herring lawfully pur-
chased, arrived the revenue steamer Fiona
with judge and court. Captain White was
summoned to appear, and given so minutes
to decide whether to go to jail at llarbor
Briton for three months and have his cargo
contiscated, or retain 80 barrels of herring,
the quantity allowed fishing vessels, and pay
license fee. Captain White replied: Il
will do NEITHER but being compelled
to decide, accepted the latter OPP
ton, whereupon Captain McGrath Of the
Fiono. sent his crew and threw over
board from the Rapid Transit the cargo of
100 barrels of herring, Captain White stat
ms to him at the time: "Iou do this on
your own responsibility" He then paid $50 to
the court instead of going to prison. Intense
excitement exists among the American cap
talns now here on account of the arbitrary
ruling of the court and the destruction of
private property, involving serious loss and
damage to the owners. Captain White re-
turnes home with his empty vessel. and
there will seek redress for what he considers
fragrant wrong and an act of injustice, in fact,
another Fortune Bay outrage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
GEN GRANTS BIRTHDAY.
Mrs. Grant Listens TO After-Dlnner
Speeches.

The Grant Birthday Association gave its
third annual dinner at Delm0nieo's. Mrs.
Grant and party OF ladies sat during the
speechmaking IN the little music gallery
facing the picture. Ulysses ). Grant, Jr., sat
At one Of the tables, Portraits OF Lincoln and
Washington hung In the corners on either
side OF III, speakers table. The other
decorations were flags AMI medals. The lat
ter were on the breasts OF the diners. Every
one had been requested 10 wear all the
medals he had, and for fear any one should
have none, the committee provided for each
one n special silver medal MS big as n half
dollar, and specially struck ut the Philadet
phia mint for the occasion. So nobody had
less than ole medal, while many had their
breasts covered with gold, silver,
Porter presided. In beginning the
speeches, Gen. Porter spoke OF Gen, Grant
as "hc, who while living, knew no higher
law than loyalty TO friendship. In war he
never turned his back upon the foe; In peace
he never turned his back upon friend. II
Is true that this trait made him stand by
friends who We're unworthy OF him, but II
also introduced him. a feature OF truth and
loyalty, into public life.'
Mr.. Choate said in part; "Tonight we
meet TO celebrate the memory Of the greatest
dead soldier. Carlisle says hero worship al.
ways has existed and always will exist
among men, aud IL heroes are models OF
greatness. It is not personal admiration hui
the l0ftiest patriotic enthusiasm, that
brings you here. Truly our coun-
try Is fortunate in that Il,
three great heroes are honorcd and esteemed
by AL the world. Washington. first of men
foremost of Americans; Lincoln of patient
foritude. and unerring wisdom In hours OF
victory; Grant, who with his comrades il,
arms made It IN accomplished fact tonight
that the United States Is one single and indi
visible nation.'
Gen. Sherman said, among other good
things: 1T was no accident that made him
great. 1t was the Encouragement oil
natural causes, that ever produces the bes
results. His life il lesson Young mcr
should learn before their mathematics, first
to be ready, to know when to act, and then
when the time comes, to net, not TO tall
about it, hut to act"
Gen. Porter announced that two golt
medals had heen struck. One would III
given TO Mrs. Grant, the other he proceede,
10 pin upon "thc breast that for four lon:
years was barred TO hostile bullets and wa
Fever known to f!inch.' Mr.. Depew spok,
in his happicst style. DR.. Paxton said
'Grant was no accident. All greatness /
sired by God. The great nan Is the MAJ
who ills spae and gets there. Grant di,
both"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
The President Approves the Bill
Placing Him OH the Retired List.
President Harrison has approved the bill
making General Fremont Major-GeAeral
on the retired list of the United States

Major-General Fremont, says the New
York Herald, is now in his seventy eighth
year and resides on Staten Island, N Y. The
lovely driveway which extends from New
Brighton around the shore is lined by stately
old mansions with Corinthian pillars, as well
as with more modern Queen Anne and
Gothic cottages. In one of the latter is the
present home of John c. Fremont, the dar-
ngand half-forgotten Presidential candidate,
with whose name the country once rang
from end to end. Old he is, but feeble not
at al, He carries his years with step as
sp,ingy and form as straight as they were
when he carved a pathway over the Rocky
Mountains to the new Ell Dorado nearly fifty
years ago. His snowy white hair and
whiskers are as neatly kept as were his blond
locks in the days when he stole the heart of
pretty Jessie Benton In spite of her fathers
protest.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
STANLEY LONDON,
Bored TO Death by the Iion0rs IIeapcd
Upon Him.

Stanley has arrived In England, after an
absence OF nearly three years. A special
Nesiibn'e train, carrying Lord Wo'seN, Sir
Francis de Winton, Consu'-Gentral New,
several lords, dozen generals, score OF
baroncts and knights, 10 or On press men,
and lots of otkcr people more or less notable,
left London for Dover, Ia werome the en-
plorcr rs he set foot on british soil. There
was n tremendous crowd at Dover, and when
the special train arrived, the pier was so
densely packed that Stanlcy's friends and the
reporters had to lleht their way through,
On the way TO London S,anley's depression
Increased, and his friends had TO do most OF
the talking. The only really lively ear was
that occupied by the reporters, who drank
much champagne, smashed one window, and
wanted 10 prove that Il WAS not II case OF
cause aud effect. At Victoria station, Lon
don, preparations, usually confined TO occs-
si0ns when ROYALTY travels, were made, to do
honor TO STANLEY.
Stanley was the first TO step ont Of the
saloon car, looking as though he would have
liked to run away. 4 pair-horsed open
carriage was waiting, In which sat the
Baroness Burdctt-Coutts. The baroness has
bceu for years Stanley's kindest friend aud
patron. lie had not seen his patron since he
set out in quest OF Emin. but he simply
stepped YEARLY into the carriage, sat along
side the baroness, tried bravcly to smile,
muttcrcu teeOiN 'liOW 10 you uO!' anu re-
lapscl into silence. The people chccred like
mad. hut Stan'cy simply moved his hand In q
languid, oriental manner. The crowds, ex-
ccpt near the railway station, were not very
large, but the reception accorded to the cy-
plorcr Was Enthusiastically hearty. As for
Stanley himself, he deserves pity. rather then
blame, for his lack of enthusiasm. MS he said
to your correspondent: IL am simply bored
TO DEATH and yet the wretchcd man has
almost the whole OF the London season be-
fore him.
The Prince OF Wales honorcd Henry NJ.
Stanley by an invitation to spend Sunday ut
Sandringham. Before his departure re-
porter saw Stanley and inquired II the rumor
OF his intention to become n British subject
was correct. Stanley replied that 10 answer
that question would be premature, but added ::
''If | shall decide to do so. my heart will al
ways be with America. Circumstances often
compel man to do many things that he
would not do Of his own free will, and on
account of my future wO'k it may be neces-
sary that / should formally declare myself a
British subject. However, at present, con-
slider myself an American citizen" Mr..
Stanley dee incd 20 say what his future plans
were, but admitted that his services would
be at the disposal OF the British government.
1t is believed the British government intends
to offer Stanley the goverIor-gcncralship of
the entire British territory in Africa, as
manned ont by him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
Notice On a Church Door.

Some time ago the Congregational Society
at Stratford. CT. refused 10 indorse propo-
sition made by their pastor, Rev. Joel S.
Ives. by which he hoped to lessen or wipe
out the church debt. This action caused
some hard feeling between some of the men,
hers. especially between Deacons Samuel 7.
Houghton and Thomas Fairchild, who
took a verv conservative view of the
matter. The day after the meeting the fol-
lowing notice was found tackled on to the
church door: This church will pay 500 for
the corpses of Samuel T. Houghton aud Tom
Fairehild.'' This created decided sensa-
ton about the village, and both factions de-
nouBced i'm vigorous terms the scandalous
act. Dea. Hougbton at once rendered his
resignation. while Faircbild placed the warm
ing notice in the hands of detective. The
hand writing has been identified.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
PICKED UP AT SEA.
Five Men from the Wrecked Steamer
Italia Rescued.

The Russian steamer Ceres, from sWest
Indian ports, which recently arrived at New
lat "a deg. 80 min. Ion. w. "A deg rs min.
she picked up five of the crew and two pas
sengers Of the Norwegian steamer Italia, be.
fore T, ported wrecked on Watling's island
April ii. The rescued persons were much
exhausted. Capt. Dosen of the wrecked
steamer. " ith bis two mates, two sailors aud
two passengers, who were picked up, had
started from Watiing's island for Bird Rock
in small schooner, aud were lying becalmed
when taken aboard the Ceres.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
THE LOUISIANA FLOOD.
The Water neutrality-suspicious. Scenes
i'm the Pointc CounCe Parish.


A Baton Rouge special says The steamer
Dacotah has reached here from the over
flowed district and put off 600 people aud a
large quantity Of stock. The people were
mostly negroes. who found no difficulty in
getting employment. Several planters from
the interior were here for the purpose Of
getting labor for their plantations. The
Dacotsh went up rs far as New Texas
Landing. rescung people and stock along the
route. The boat brought about 1900 pc ople
to that side and could have brought many
more, but the people said the river was fall
Ing and they preferred to stay and take the
chances in Pcinte Coupee.
Capt. Mitchell said the break in old Nor.
gsnsea was 600 feet wide, while the break in
Grand Levec, just below, was 1000 feet wide
and washing rapidly, the soil being sandy.
AS these lcvccs are three mi es in length,
only comparatively small portion of these
great works have yet been destroyed. The
boat rescued every living thing from a
pig to the dogs and chickens. A refugee was
seen in the streets with a dog tied at one end
OF the rope and rooster Mt the other. This
was his only property. He carr led them in
his hands and arms to give them rest.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-01
HELP REFUSED.
Portuguese at st. Vincent W II NOT
Allow Castaways to Land.

Tho crew Of the British barque Ossco,
from Savannah, Jan. 81, for New England,
before reported abandoned, were rescued by
the British ship Iiighmoor from Liverpool,
March 10, for Adelaide. Some of the res
cued men were placed on board another YES
sci off Lisbon. Five of the Osseo's crew re-
fused to proceed on the Highmoor aud start
ed In their own boat for st. Vincent, sixty
miles distant from the position the High.
moor was then in. They reached the island
in safety, but in starving condition. Not
withstandipg their distressed state the Portu-
gucse authorities would give them no succor
and refused to allow them to land. The
British consul gave the men distress order
addressed to the captain Of the British
steamer Button, from Fray Bcntos via. st.
Vincent for London, directing him TO con-
vey them to England. A statement in re-
gard to the matter from the consul, another
from the men, and declaration from the
captain Of the Button have been received by
the British government