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Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

The Columbia HERALD editorial
ly says: 1.-THE highest character
istic of jefferson Davis was his
courage-as exhibited not so much
upon the field of battle or as Presi-
dent of the Confederacy, but in his
unfaltering fortitude under the
storm of obloquy and persecution
since the war. No less noble was
his refusal to acknowledge himself
in error or to apologize for his past
career. While accepting the in
evitable and advising acqulescence
in the result of the war he exhibit
ed no cringing or cowardly spirit,
but by his manly and courageous
attitude has done much to command
the respect of his enemies and to
even preserve a veneration for
much Of the doctrines of States
rights which lies at the basis OF
constitutional liberty, and which
the centralizing spirit of later years
has nearly swept away"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

Mr.. Blattner, who just moved
here recently from New Florence,
has purchased a half interest in J.
Roses grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

TIE TOMB OF THE DIVINE NENKA-RA; THE
WRITING ON THE BREAST OF MENKA-RA; THB
DRAWING FORTH OF THE TREASURE; TH8
. pwELLER IN THE TOMB; FLIGHT OF CLEO.
PATRA AND HARMACHIs FROM THE HOLY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

A TEXAS farmer wants to know what he
ought to get for "kicking cows Five
years, Ii you do it habitaally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02
CLEOPATRA.
Being an Account Of the Fall and
Vengeance of Harmaehis, the
Royal Egyptian,
AS SET FORTH BY HIS OWN HAND.
By H. RIDER HAGGARD,

Dl II. FNIDEN 1IIfOO1ff<D1
Author OF King Solomon's Mines
"She," ALLAN Quaternaain,"
Etc. ETC., Etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

aE STOOD within q
| small, arched cham
Der, paved and lined
\ with great blocks Of
. the granite stone Of
Syene. There before
us-hewn from single
mass of basalt shaped
like o wooden house
and restingon q sphinx
with a face of gold
8 the sareophagus OF
, divine Menka-ra.
|, we stood and gazed,
weight Of the silence
solemnity of that holy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

Sara an exchange: "a great man fre-
quently disappoints those who visit bin, .
Especially bill collectors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02
CHAPTER XVIII.

Illustrated by NICHoLL. after CATION WOOD
VILE and oEERFENHAaEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02
Cuticura ReSolvent

The new Blood and Skin Purifier and purest and
7stof Huinor Remedies, internally, and CUTICURA,
great Skin Cure, and GCTIcURA soar, an ex-
ste skin Beautiiier, externally, speedily, and
hanentiy cure every species of itching, burning.
-, dru-tcd, pimply, scrofuious. and hereditary
.5ssses and humors of the akin, scalp, and blood,
Sita loss of hair, from pimples TO scrofula.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
The Instructors of Northeast
Missouri Meet at MOberly.

Correspondence of the Ledger
MoBERLY, Mo-, Dec. 25.-The
meeting of the Northeast Missouri
Teachers Association was called to
order this evening by President d.
A. Mcmillan. Prayer by Rev. Mr..
Cook. Address of welcome by L.
E. Wolfe, Superintendent of Mo-
berly Schools, was we'll received
and contained many timely and ex-
cellent suggestions The response
was made by J. X. Pool, principal
of the Centralia schools, in his
usual happy, pleasing style.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26.
Opening exercises at 8 p. m.
"Arrested Development of each
ers" was treated by Prof. W. F.
Daun in a masterly manner. The
discussion was led by w. D..
Christian, w. D. Dobson and
others. During recess of ten min
utes forty-five enrolled their names
as members ''Ideais in History"
the subject of a paper by Prof. F.
N. Peters, of Mexico, was handled
IN u spirit that showed the author
To be II gentleman OF rare culture
and enthusiastic patriotism. The
subject was ably discussed by
Professors Oldham, Damn, Blanton
and others. A large number OF the
leading educators of the State are
present and the exercises are high
ly interesting and profitable to
those In attendance. ] n. G..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

Sold everywhere. Price, CuTrcuRA, soc.; Soar.
e5e.; REsoLvEsr, 81. Prepared by the PoTTER
DgUs AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
E5-Send for " How 10 Cure Skin Diseases" 81
oages, 80 illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02

.,sEEPLES. black heads, chapped and oily akin
tia prevented by CUTTcURA AzprcATxD Soar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-01-02
Clark & Potts Sale.
Errp, sha D,,rnl Iu.ri.l

ffoth TIC huEdi "bfiu
The breeders of horses in Mis-
souri, are we'll acquainted with the
men composing this firm, the esti-
nation in which they are held,
.heir financial standing, business
qualifications and the success
which has attended their annual
sales of horses, jacks and jennets.
Mr.. Potts is the President of the
Missouri State Board of Agriculture,
and Mr.. Clark is a leading director
in the Audrain County Fair AS
sociation, as well as representative
of his county in the Legislature.
They have made three annual sales
on the Fair Grounds at Mexico, all
large. all successful and we'll con-
Quoted with results satisfactory
to the consignors Such Is the
reputation in which they are held
that at the last meeting of the Mis-
souri, Trotting and Horse Breeders
Association it was determined that
the annual sale of the association
should be held in conjunction with
that of Clark & Potts and at the
same time and place. In making
these references it is with a view to
directing attention to their adver-
tisement on page Alb of this issue,
announcing their forthcoming sale,
beginning February l1th, 1890, and
OF suggesting that any one having
good stock they desire to sell may
| write them IN regard thereto,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
EX-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Is Given the Credit for the Democratic
Victory-Thurman's Son Says So.

COLUMBUS, o., November S.-Allen w.
Thurman, son of Judge Thurman, in whose
honor banquet is to be given November
l3, addressed jollifcation meeting at
Hamilton, Butler county, the home of Gov
Campbell, this evening, and gave the credit
of the recent victory to ex-President Cleve-
land, and at the same time paid him the
following handsome tribute:
''Yet this was the issue, plain and SIMPLE,
brought about by the Mckinley bill, and
TO the man Grover Cleveland, who three
years ago boldly and fearlessly attacked
this whole system, more than 10 any other,
do we owe this victory. Never, for one
moment, amidst all the abuse that was
heaped upon him, did he falter or his cour-
age fail Believing in the truth and justice
of his position, believing that the govern
ment had no right to take money from the
pockets of the people solely for the benefit
of particular class, he continued year
after year, when others hesitated to battle
for the right, and now when all are eager
to Join in the fray certainly this fact that
he dared to lead when scarcely any dared
to follow shows the metal he is made OF,
and | believe that the whole pepple will see
to 10 that he and only ne, shan be again
chosen as their leader in '92. If ever man
spoke the truth, surely he did, when he
said few days ago, NO one has greater
right to rejoice than l have"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
BUTTERwORTH EXPLAINS
Why the Republicans Were Slaughtered
So Badly in the Elections.

CHICAGO. November S.--The Hon. Benz.
Butterworth, who declined denomination
for Congress from his district in Cincin-
natl, expressed himself to-day upon the re-
suit of the election.
in nv opinion no man could have made
n successful race for the Presidency of the
United States, standing upon the issue of
the Mckinley bill, and think the high tariff
path the rockiest one to travel Tor public
Office at the present time. The people OF
this country are in such state that even
the most prosperous class will not stand
the weight of feather of tax. The worst
policy any party could pursue is TO take
the stand of favoring an increase in the
tariff when it is and has been apparent
that reduction is what has been needed
and is wanted. | think | saw what was
coming, at least my actions show
that | pursued wise course, and
other Republicans knew only too well the
inevitable consequence of the Mckinley
bill's adoption. / received letter from a
Minnesota Congressman this morning
which read: 'How terrible was the
slaughter. You saw the trouble and slid
out, but | staid like lamb and was butch
cred beautifully. The Mckinley bill and
the Farmers Alliance were too much for
me-
Il do not think that the actions of
Speaker Reed antagonized public feeling
to the extent the newspapers make out, and
nearly every one knows that the Demo-
cratic gains were made because the mass
of Republicans are becoming more and
more disgusted with high tariff teachings
Now that the prophet has spoken and a
lesson been taught, | have no doubt that
proper adjustments will Immediately fol-
low -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
A SHIP RAILWAY
TO CONNECT THE LAKES WITH THE ST. LAW
RENEE AND THE OCEAN
For the Purpose Of Uniting the Commercial Interest Of
the United States and CANADIAN lnauen-
tal Syndicate Formed to Present the
Scheme TO the Next Congress.

CHICAGO, November S.-Early in the
coming session of Congress, representatives
of syndicate composed of Chicago, Mon
treal and London capitalists will present a
gigantic scheme for a ship railway, which
is designed to connect the lakes with the
st. Lawrence river and Atlantic ocean.
The ship railway project is the first great
step toward uniting the commercial inter
ests of the United States and Canada.
Erastus Wiman is representeda as being one
of the leading movers.
Three routes have been considered,
either one of which would reduce by at
least 400 miles the distance between Chi
cago and the Atlantic Ocean and Liver
pool. A franchise for the operation OF the
syndicate on Canadian ground was secured
from the Dominion Parliament in such
shape as TO escape notice. The three
routes have been surveyed, and one OF
them has received the sanction of major
ity of the promoters of the enterprise.
The most favored route is to connect the
Georgian Bay with Lake Ontario by
means of the railway, which is TO be about
66 miles long The direct course is
through Lakes Michigan, Superior and
Huron, through the bay TO Lake Ontario;
and thence TO the st. Lawrence. The
canal, it is estimated, would cost over $780,
600, 900, while the ship railway does not
call for the expenditure of more than sl2,-
000 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
FARMERS ALLIANCE VIEW
OF the Avalanche that Fell on the Re-
publicans-Alliance Strength.

WASHINGTON, November S.-Mr. l.. l..
Polk. President of the National Farmers
Alliance, is very jublilant over the result
of the elections. In the course oil an inter-
view to-day he said: THE Democrats and
Republicans are claiming everything lust
now. but when they come to sift the chan
from the wheat they will find that the
Farmers Alliance had somethingto do with
electing fair proportion OF the GOOD men
who will have seats in the next Congress.
I'm TO the present time it is certainty that
that Congress will contain thirty-eight
straight-out Alliance men, and there are
10 or ID more who are pledged TO us.
These men are from the South and North
west-the two sections in which most of
our work was done. The Alliance in Ne
braslka. Minnesota and Iowa is not our or
ganization, has not amalgamated with us,
but il made the same fight and will join US
this winter. Our Alliance co-operated
with them; we will cooperate with any
farmers association, and in little while
have a grip on the situation in almost
every corner of the land"
1--WE are here to stay. This great re-
form movement will not cease until II mas
impressed itself indelibly in the Nations
history. Financial reform is the necessity
of the hour, and it must come. The press
and the voice OF lne stump Spedhcl WeiS
our only assistants. The Alliance had no
campaign fund, no Doodle; if we had had
money we would not have used 1t; Ihe
virtue and the patriotism OF the
people are the thing to appeai TO,
Our methods were fair and square, and
the whole world could see what we were
doing. The principles on which the ALI
ance is founded are solid and correct; we
must succeed. The fight was no small
affair. The extremists of both parties at
tackled us bitterly and gave much
ground. In the South it was the Demo
Gratis who opposed us. In the North our
most victorious antagonists were Repuoli-
cans
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
CLERK CLOUSToN CASE.
More Developments in the Wood County
Circuit Clerks Office.
the sunday Register.

Sps-iqi Tsleqrala TO me sunday Register.
P,RKERsRURG. November S.-Mr. Hill
Marshall. chief clerk of the Claim Depart
ment. with Judge McCluer and George W.
Neale. are still at work investigating the
Circuit Court Clerk 5 Office.
Mr. Marshall found that the further he
went the worse the situation became.
Vouchers for several wears back have been
received, and the investigation will so back
10 1871, the date when Mr.. ClOuston took
possession of the Circuit Clerks office. The
disclosures already are appalling. over
10000 have been found of illegal and
forged certificates, and it Is believed
that complete investigation will disclose
the fact that not less than 100000 has been
stolen from the State. In thirty-four sep
arate cases. so far Investigated, not one but
shows the gressest rascality. Each OF
these cases represents from one 10 fifteen
or twenty forged and fraudulent fees and
certificates, some Of them amounting 10
hundreds of dollars. Witness fees OF from
$40 10 500 or thereabouts, clear and un-
doubted fOrgeries, pop up almost every
where. Among the papers sent back other
letters from Rev. c. L. Caldwell, Prose
cutting Attorney, endorsing and recon-
mending payment of illegal claims,
have been found. Caldwell says nothing:
His position and actions will be analyzed
and the whole extent Of the rascality shown
up. Mr.. Marshall does not expect TO stop
until every fraud. forgery and theft is com
pletely unearthed. The coming develop
mentS win be appalling. The office, from
allegations and charges seems TO have been
deep in rascality. Mr.. Clouston has not
been arrested as vet, although the papers
are ready. At the proper time the arrest
will be made. Charges will be presented
against him before the Legislature and he
will be impeached. The committee does
not deem il necessary 10 make any further
arrests lust now.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
PRAYING ON TRAINS.
The Christian Endeavor Delegates Leave
Singing.

PIrTsBURG, November S.-Prayer meet
ings on train are rather peculiar. With
singing and praise the Eastern delegates to
the late convention of the Society of Chris
tian Endeavor departed from this city this
morning. The delegates went on special
train over the Pennsylvania road. The
train will make but. two stops between here
and Philadelphia, the points being Altoona
and Harrisburg.
On the train, before it left the station, a
praise service of some 20 minutes duration
was held. The occupants of one of the
cars began hymn, and soon the refrain
was caught up by every one on the train
of six cars The sounds of praise floated
out through the station and commlngled
strangely with the noise of escaping steam,
the Changing of bells and other noises pecu-
liar to Union Depot. Before the train de-
parted = was arranged to hold two prayer
meetings en- route East-one near Altoona
and the other after passing Harrisburg.
1t was a happy party, each member OF
which was possessed of the firm conscious
ness that no harm will overtake him during
the journey There were not few old
travellers who were deeply touched by
praise services under such strange circum-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
in FOREIGN LANDS.
CHANCELLOR Won CAPRIVI TALKS ABOUT
GERMANY'S RELATIONS WITH ITALY.
Which are Said to &c Very COrdlal-Gsrmary VIII
Not Join Austria in Retaliating on America On
Account Of the Tariff Bill-Neither
viii Italy Take Hand.

BERLIN, November S.-Chancellor Won
Caprivi, who has been visiting Milan this
morning, received deputation of the
German residents of the city, who waited
upon him TO present an address In reply
ing to the address, which was presented by
the German Consul, the Chancellor spoke
in terms OF unofficial frankness of the OBJ
jects and results of his meeting with the
Italian Prime Minister. He could give
them assurance that there had never been
such calm in international politics as the
present. He had no anxiety as to the i'm
mediate future. and was confident that
peace would be maintained FOR a long time
tocome
The Chancellor affair has been settled, as
| Signor Crispi demanded The autograph
letter from Emperor William to King
Humbert, of which the Chancellor was the
bearer, alluded 10 the Chancellor's service
in executing Germany's foreign policy, and
said the Emperor agreed with him.
The reports that the Chancellor mooted
combined reprisals against the United
States because Of the Mckinley bill are I'M
founded. They emanate from Vienna.
The Austrian papers are still hankering
after retaliation, although the negotiationf
here for a commercial coalition suited
them. Italy is least affected by
Inc jill Ot any European SlaIcS.
She would not risk offending
America to satisfy doubtful ally. The
Chancellor will return by way of St Goth
ard in time TO prepare for the opening OF
the Landtag on Wednesday. Several re-
forms that are certain TO be promised in
the speech from the throne will be serious
ly opposed. reduction in the tariffs on
wheat and rye and reform in the COM
munal laws aiming at the abolition of old
feudal rights will be fiercely contested by
the old Conservatives.
The Emperor, according to the belief in
the ministerial circle, is determined TO
make no concessions. If the lower house
refuses TO accept the projected reforms as
proposed, the government will be dis
solved without delay.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
The Stanley-Bartellot Affair.

LONDON, November S.-The PdH Mall
Gazette, referring to the Stanley-Bartellot
affair, says: "Stanley's charges against
Bartellot and Jamison cannot be allowed TO
rest, and especially as Stanley himself has
denied his own statements in advance. In
the letter dated August 81, and published
December u, he declared that the horrible
statements in connection with Bartellot and
Jamison were simply inconceivable none
sense and sensational canards In the face
of his own emphatic denial he is bound to
produce every scrap of proof that he can to
sustain the charges he now makes. -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
VIII Ee No Compromise.

CHICAGO, November Sal. Johnson, the
base ball magnate. arrived here yesterday
morning and left last night. He came tC
see Spaulding and talk over the matter OF
compromise, and also to she Mr.. Addison
and find out what he means to do with his
club He came in response to telegram
from Mr. Spaulding. In an interview Mr.
Johnson said ~ do not think there will
be a compromise. My idea is to have each
club take 30 per cent. OF the stock. This
does not suit, and we are ready to 90 on
with the fight. will 60 broke on Cleve.
land, and will set aside $4,000 to lose next
season. do not believe New York will
desert. Mr.. Auten tells me he will carry
the Pittsburg club five years 1t is claimed
that Mr.. Addison said the club here will be
put on their feet again"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
ST. CLAIRSVILLE

ST. CLIRsvIIIE, O.. November S.-AleX.
TAYLOR. while out hunting, shot a large
bird which some say was an eagle, and
others that il was a very large hawk.
Walter COwen has become resident OF
our town His many friends here are
glad to have him fellow townsman once
more.
Council met Monday night and the usual
complaint was put before them, about the
bad condition Of the payements and alleys.
Our town has been in the dark for some
nights, the gasoline failing 10 arrive was
the cause The contract with the company
that lights the town, expires in June next,
and then there will be a tight made for
electric lights.
Carlisle & Clemens planning mill is quite
busy. 1t is running all day and part OF the
night.
The grand Jury is in session and will not
he through until Monday or Tuesday.
"Rupg Buff'sr orchestra made some very
fine music on our street Thursday night.
Rugg is quite an artist with the bones, as
it was shown by his solo.
Judge briggs appointed A. A. Clarke
Court constable for this term Of court.
small fire in J. j. Renards house
caused considerable excitement and doing
hnt little damage. About $25 worth OF
was burned. In less lnan tHO minutes
there were about fifty men on hand.
Rev. Robert Alexander and wife are
visiting relatives in Pennsylvania.
Thomas Burtoff and wife, who have been
on a trip through the West, returned on
Tuesday. ,..,
J. p. McMonies. who has been out with
circus, has come home to spend the
winter.
Ell. McMillen. of Pittsburg, came down
home 10 vote.
An infant child of VIM. Ducker died on
Monday at the residence Of G. W. Ducker,
and buried on Tuesday.
once more we have the whistle OF the
so. train. To look at it when it is
running one would think that 1t did not
amount to much, but when it Is shut on
entirely. as it has been, we see what IL
amounts TO. r,,o,ho,o
Company that was going TO bring Bellaire,
Wheeling. Martins Ferry and otner places
in speaking distance TO US!
a. / Riley has commenced his residence
in Roseville. This will make four houses
that have gone up in this Saints he
pose"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-09
BELMONT OIL FIELD.
The Duncan Mystery Shows Up for Good
Well-Field Extended Up the River.

ST. MARYs, November S.-The oracle TO-
day says: The Duncan well, on j. f..
Smiths place below town, came in on We'd
nesday evening, and it has been flowing
regularly since at intervals of from one to
two hours. throwing oil over the top of the
derrick each time The well is some ! ,60(
feet deep, and has the top of the Eureka
sand. Owing TO the fact that the well was
being worked as a mystery there were nc
tanks, or oil.saver on, and therefore the oil
is going to waste Tanks, were, however
put up Thursday and the well gotten under
control. At this writing she is showing up
for splendid well, and, when drilled, may
make 100 or 1000 barrels.
The Bills well, above town, is down
about 200 feet, with the tools loose in the
hole.
Drilling has begun on the Gallaher farm.
and work will go right ahead.
The rig is well under way on the Mart
Riggs place, and the machinery on the
ground. 1t is thought drilling will begin
the first of the week
The West well, at the head of the Mar
rows, is down about 1000 feet. 1t reports
a show Of oil in the Cow run sand, at 500
feet.
The Andy Core well, back of Vaucluse
station, is down 900 feet, with the tools in
Iuc HOlc. uty drc HSulug lOT lucUl.
The Sam Stewart well is reported TO be
down on the sand, but no estimates of its
production have been furnished.
Hatfield Il Co. have new rig up at their
No. | in place of the one burned last week.
They will resume drilling in few days.
The rig is well under way for their No =,
and will probably he completed this week.
1t is reported that 100 barrel well has
been brought in by Samuels Il Ackerly, on
Chas. Green's place, one mile west of New
port. This, however, has not been con-
frmed.
The Bier well is down some 200 feet and
drilling
The Laurel Point well is not yet being
operated. Work will probably be resumed
n9xt week
The Mutual Company's well, on Rutten-
cutter, is making 80 barrels per day and has
not yet been tubed.
Hamilton, who is drilling No. 3 on the
Ruttencutter Twenty-one acre lease, eX-
poets to bring it in the last of this week.
James Hydrick has begun spudding on
the upper end of the Cochran place, and
will see if the oil follows the river from
Eureka TO Belmont
A number of new rigs will go up near
St Marys next week, one of which has
been located on the Gail property on Mid
die Island.