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Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Durinp
the ten minute speeches on the
financial bill in the Senate yester.
day several additional amendments
were introduced, but they were all
withdrawn before the voting began.
When the discussion closed the
Senate proceeded to vote on Mr..
Stewards amendment, providing
for the free coinage of silver, and
the amendment was agreed to
yeas 40, nays 80,
"A PURELY FREE COINAGE BILL
ADOPTED.
Their Mr.. Vest astonished the
Senate by bringing forward as a
substitute for the bill a purely free
coinage bill, which provides that
the unit value in the United States
shall be the dollar, to be coined OF
412 IL grains of standard silver, or
25 $40 grains of standard gold.
Mr.. Vest stated that his substitute
was similar to the free coinage bill
that passed the Senate last session.
Mr.. Aldrlch moved to amend the
substitute by adding thereto the
national banking feature of the
original bill-lost, yeas 33; nays,
"a.
Mr.. Vests substitute was agreed
to without division. The bill as
amended by the substitute was
agreed to-yeas, 80; nays, 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
The Farmers Alliance.

H.
! The Farmers Alliance. is the
product of indignation and despair
Aignation at the merciless ex.
actions N, >nosed on the agricultural
interests by The Republican party
and despair that the other great
National party would ever De able
to obtain the supremacy and right
the wrongs perpetrated by its
powerful adversary.
That this indignation was origin
ally we'll founded is beyond ques-
tion. 1t is doubtful if the all.im-
portant industry of agriculture was
ever subjected in any country, ex-
cept perhaps in feudai France just
before the Revolution, to SO many
crushing burdens as the Republi-
can party heaped upon it in this.
1t is also beyond question that
the despair of the Democratic
party ever coming into power was
also originally we'll founded. Tnose
who organized the Alliance saw
nothing between them and eternal
spoilation but the unaided strength
of the farmer.
Since this vista was presented
times have altered. The policy of
the Republican party has been
changed only to intensity it, and
the indignation which was origin
ally justified by that policy has
now more justification than ever.
The relief that party pretends to
give is merely illusory; the burden
has in reality been grievously aug
mented, and the hypocrisy which
seeks to sugar over the superad-
ed wrong is a fresh motive for
new detestation.
But on the other side OF the pic
ture there has been a genuine and
decided change. There is no room
now for despair as to Democratic
supremacy and the permanence Of
that supremacy. The Republican
party has had its day and must 60.
The exigency which called i, into
existence is long over. The great
party of the future in this country
is the Democratic party, and no
oppressed popular interest ever
looked to that party in vain.
Fast END NEWS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
In MenOriam.

At a meeting of the Audrain
County Medical Society last Satur-
day night the following resolutions
of respect to the late DR.. w. V.
Walker were adopted:
WHEREAS, God has called from
the busy activities of this life to
the unseen realm beyond, an hon.
ored and beloved member of this
society, DR.. w. V. Walker; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That we hereby express
our high appreciation of him as a
man and citizen, and deplore his
untimely death, realizing that the
medical profession has sustained a
great loss in the death of one gifted
as physician and surgeon, endow.
ed with high sense of honor and
manly worth.
Resolved, That as a member OF
the Audrain County Medical So.
ciety, he was faithful and true, and
labored at all times to promote its
highest interests, ever ready to
make any needed sacrifice.
Resolved, That We tender our
profound sympathy to the grief
stricken wife and children, on
whom he dotted with the tenderes,
aud fondest affection, land commend
them to God as their highest and
safest trust.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the rec.
ords of this society, and a copy be
engrossed and presented to his fam.
lily, and also the city papers fo,
publication.
r. w BERRY,
M. E. CRAWFORD,
T. P. RoTHWELL,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
IN LINE.
THE FARMEA>
<ure
Lyman at Work on q Mea.
to Assess Mortgages for
Taxation.

JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. A.
Representative Lyman, of Jackson
county, is at work upon a bill
which Patrick will introduce that
will be fought as savagely as any
bill that will be introduced this
session. The bill will provide that
in assessing the value of property
for taxation the amount of any
mortgage against the property shall
be deducted from its assessed valua-
ton, aud that the mortgage be tax
ed at the same ratio as the proper
ty. It will also provide that when
the holder of the mortgage fails to
pay the taxes the owner of the
property may pay the full tax and
that the amount paid on aile taxes
will apply on the mortgage, and
that the fact that the property
owner has paid the mortgage tax
will prevent foreclosure. This will
place a very heavy taxation upon
mortgage companies and other
holders of mortgages, who have
always escaped taxation because
the mortgages were in the names of
non-residents of the state. The
farmers are much in favor of the
bill, and it looks as if it would
pass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
LIVE LADDONIA.
The A. o. q. W. Lodge of that
Place FlOurishing-A Pleas
ant Entertainment.

The Laddonia A. o. U. w. Lodge
gave a public entertainment and
supper last Wednesday night.
which was most enjoyable affair.
The Hall was crowded with mem.
bers of the order, their families and
friends. The address of the even
ing was made by J. G. Trimble, of
Mexico, who made an hours talk
which was both entertaining and
instructive. 1t was as complete an
explanation of the objects of the
order as we ever listened to. The
order at Laddonia, officered as fol-
lows,is in a most flourlshing condi-
tion: A. F. Brown, P. M. w; R.
W. Pearson. NJ. W.; B. E. McNa.
ma, Recorder; J. C DeLaporte,
Financier; F. H. Self, Receiver; T.
W. Harris, Overseer; W. K. Gass,
Foreman; j. I. Young, Guide; j.
J. M. Smith, I. WI. ]. Summers,
o. w. The supper, which was
presided over by wives and
daughters of members, was 9
most sumptuous affair and prompt
ly served. Laddonia knows how
to entertain visitors and always
does everything in that line uI
we'll. We were glad to find the
business men of the place in the
best of spirits and rejoicing ovel
the outlook for the largest spring
trade in the history of the tcwn
most prosperous farming commun
ity we know OF anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
A "GOlden" Rule for Adver-
tiSarS.


tiserS.
"Said a gentleman, the manae-
ing man of a concern, 'the only
rule I have for determining wheth-
er or not a paper is desirable one
for our house to use as an adver-
tising medium is to ascertain il
the paper, upon examination, has
interest for me as a reader. l g.
through it's columns carefully and
consider what is being presented
from month to month to its sub
scribers and readers, and then at
tempt to conceive of the kind OF
people who are likely to take the
paper in order to obtain such in
formation or such reading matter
4 believe he continued, that this
rule enables me to weed out many
papers which have only a free
circulation anu some of those also
which do not employ editors OF
which do not make any real at,
tempt to take high rank as perlodi
calls. When I find paper that ]
think I could afford to pay for as a
subscriber on account of the mat
ter it contains, I am impressed
with the idea that it circulates
among class that l can afford to
pay for to reach with my advertise
ment,"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
AN AIR.SHIP BY RAIL.
The First One to Go to Chicago
By Express To-Day For
Exhibition.
Absolutely Pure.

MOUNT CARMEL, ILL.,, Jan. 16.-
The air-ship is not theory, but a
fact. The first ship was built un.
der difficulties. The inventor had
trouble here with one John Shell
lenberget, and has had to do the
work IN his house. Pennington
commenced operations on the
Standard ground and had only the
post holes dug when Sheilenber-
ger, who is associated with him
in the Standard Company, com.
PEELED him to stop work. Shell.
lenberger has also caused sew
eral newspapers to get into trouble
through writing Pennington up.
But to-day Pennington is on top.
The first ship is 80 feet In length
and is made for James A. Tanning
of Chicago, who will exhibit it in
the Exposition building in Chicago.
Tanning pays 100000 forit. The
buoyancy chamber is made of silk
and aluminium. The car, rudder,
propeller, ETC., are made of alum.
mum. The weight of the entire
ship is 100 pounds. The storage
batteries are under the car. It
will be taken by express to Chi.
cago, and will leave here to NOR
row morning. Work on the large
chip, which is being manufactured
IN different places, is nearing com.
pletion, and would have been done
and a trial trip made before this
had not Shelienberger refused to
allow Pennington to build on
Standard ground, but a building
has been secured and the big ship
will probably fly in short time
The small ship is a success. Il
weighs 100 pounds, and will lif1
165 pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Respecting a Mothers Request.

Respecting Mothers Request.
The poet scout, Jack Crawford,
rode into Deadwood one night
during the Black Hills excitement,
and the boys bore him on their
backs to the nearest saloon. There
was nothing in the camp too good
for Jack. He must take a drink
He declined, entreated and begged
TO be excused. They would not
have it that way. He had to
drink.
In that emergency he ordered
whiskey straight. Filling the
glass to the brim he held it aloft
and said:
"Boys, 1 love you and I know
you feel a big regard for me. You
say I must drink. 1 will obey.
But first l want to tell you a story.
My mother had cause to feel the
evil results of drinking. When
she was on her deathbed I knelt
beside her, implanting kiss after
kiss upon her trembling lips.
While fondly stroking my hair she
said to me:
"'John, have only one request
to make. Will you grant it?"
Anything, anything, mother
I replied. 'What is lt?'
Swear to me that you will
never drink Intoxicating liquor
"Clasping her hand with one of
mine and raising the other toward
heaven took the oath and she
passed away with a smile upon her
lips, the most glorious smile that
| have ever seen."
Still holding aloft the glass he
continued Now, boys, you say
1 must drink, and if you insist
upon it 1 will"
Just then there was a loud re.
port of pistol shot and the glass
was sh.vered into a million pieces
while the voice of miner rang
out sharp and clear:
"I'll be damned if you do"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Not oBrO. Bob.o

The new Methodist Church, west
of Walkersville, will be dedicated
next Sunday morning at II O'Clock
by Rev Robert White.-Shelbina
Torchlight.
For some time it has been going
the rounds of the press that broth.
er Bob, of the Mexico LEDGER,
would take to the pulpit. Surely
this looks like 1t; but not until we
see his photograph, showing feet
and face, as well as name, will we
believe it.-Fayette Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

A farmer in Holt county has
twenty-six living children, none
oi..whom are married, all of whom
are a. home. There are eleven
pairs of twins in the family. There
is no mortgage on the farm, for the
reason, presumably, that the own
er has such a good home market fer
his products-Ksnsas City Star,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Rob Rysdyk.

The writer is under obligations
to President Bolts, of the local Fair
Association, fer drive to the Fair
Grounds to see Hon. C. F. Clark's
horse, Robert Rysdyk. Robert is
in fine form for the coming seasons
work, and his local and State repu-
tation as a sire will give him all he
can attend to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
No fndeed.
From the Ioulsians Press.


No Democratic Legislature in
Missouri will ever start printing
Office in the penitentiary.-Msxico
LEDGER.
No, you bet your shooting stick J
And If it does the next Legislature
will have a smaller Democratic
majority than this one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

There is a movement on foot at
Springfield, Illinois, looking to the
establishment of stud book for
saddle horses and the secretary of
the association at that place is in
correspondence with horsemen of
this city asking their views of the
matter. This is the right kind OF
a movement and we hope the mat
ter will not be overlooked by the
horsemen of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Ex-Gov. Oglesby received the
caucus nomination for United
States Senator by the Republicans
in Illinois, much to the surprise OF
everybody. The "Big Three" say
they will not support him. AS to
the race between "Uncle Dick"
and Palmer it is said they will run
about an even race. The prospects
are brighter than ever for the
Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Rev. jesse Called.

The Baptist Church has not yet
secured preacher for the coming
wear. Brother Jesse, Of Mexico,
has been called to take charge Of
the work, but at this writing
Tuesday, We have not heard
whether he will accept or decline.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Good Move.

The City Council of Mexico pro-
poses to pass an ordinance forbid
ding the erection of wooden avn
ings and cross signs. This is a
good movement and ought to
spread. People wooden get so
cross if they didn't buck up against
the sign posts and have the little
drops of water trickle down their
backs from the awning roofs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Poor Man.

A Pike county man posted up
this remarkable sign: ''For sale
"A Jersey COW to come man who
will have a calf this fall at a bar.
gain.-Ralls County Record.
Pike county is always to the
front on "signs and wonders"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
MEXICO MISSOURI, ihonoDA1 I, 1ANOARY ~ 1891.

Geo. W. Poague were commission
merchants at Hannibal; the Rail
road Store" announced that 1t had
just received barrel of Whining
ton tar; a number of legal publica-
tions we're printed.
DR.. r. w. Bourn had a two
column article in, explaining he
was satisfied DR.. L. N. Hunter was
not the author of Squibs. Just
what Squibs was we are not in
formed. DR.. Bourn's article is
quite caustic and would be consid
cred at this day little personal.
The Doctor was young and vigor-
Gus then; his friends think it would
exert him somewhat now to write
such lengthy article. But We do
not believe this. We dare say the
Doctor looks as young now as he
did then. He told some of his
friends to day that his father wrote
the article.
The following items are taken
from the paper:
s@At last dates, Land Warrants
were worth in Washington 81 10 to
81 12 per acre.
Ex-President Fillmore was in
troduced to the Emperor Napoleon
on the 18th. by Mr.. Mason.
ag President Shannon, of the
State University, was in St. Louis
few days since on his way to Gin
cinnati
MuLEs.-Mr. S. w. Davis of this
place sold 20 head of 2 year oldS
on Thursday last tc Steel d Bishop
at $50 per head.
Bg The democrats will have in
the lower house of the Congress
about 60 members, and the Wings
and Know Nothlngs II.
DANDY.-The best saddle-horse
in State has recently been sold fol
$3.50. He is again the property
of Mr.. o. Abat of this place.
wThere are now employed on
the North Missouri Railroad, in
St. Charles county, 600 laborers,
SO stone cutters and masons, anc
200 teams.
FINE STocK.-Messrs. Level
and Harrison, of Kentucky, who
have recently purchased farms in
this vicinity, intend stocking their
farms from the best herds in that
State.
HUNG.-The German, who was
convicted for numbering a young
lady in Montgomery county, soms
four years ago, was hung in Dan
vile, on 31st ult., before about
| fifteen hundred persons,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
District Circuit.

The following are the dates fixed
for the annual fall fairs of the Mis-.
souri, District Fair Circuit:
Hannibal, third week In July.
Louisiana, fourth week in July.
Mexico, first week in August.
Moberly, second week in August.
sedaiis, third week in August.
Higginsville, fourth week in Aug.
Brunswick, first week in Sept.
Paris, second. week in Sept.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

THERE is talk among some of
Nsxico's physicians in regard to
fsrning protective association
against dead beats. The deserving
poor will be waited upon, but those
Who can and wont pay will be
blseklisted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
BYRNS DEAD.
He Dies Thinking His Wife
Alive and Likely to Recover.

Fielden Byrns, who cut his wife's
throat few days since, and then
partially cut his own, died at 10 q.
m. I thursday and was buried at 3 p.
m. in the43rown graveyard. He
was kept in ignorance of his wite's
death and died hoping she would
recover. This case is one of the
most terrible tragedies which ever
come under our notice. The Byrns
family is one of the largest, Oldest
and most respected in the county
and has the sympathy of the entire
community, in this their darkest
hour of trouble,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

James Watts and wife will likely
be reunited. Gossip was the cause
of their separation and as there is
no cause for any trouble We trust,
as sensible people, they will again
live tegether with their children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

l.
f, said that the pettiness of
Z harrison family is shown in
,slasal to invite to receptions
'ue White House those news.
s, e, correspondents at the Capt.
mo have ventured to criticise
present Administration. We
3 aes surprised at this exhibition
1cslt and, bad manners on the
So. .0' 'he President. 1t probably
a. occurs to him that it is only
vMce tha. he holds and not
Y N person that is OF con.
100 IL .hs matter,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

On July l, 1884, the municipal
Indebtedness OF Kansas amounted
tosl5, ,95l, ,929 Sc. On July 1855,
It was sl7 ,779, ,299 42. On July /,
1883, 1t had increased to s31, ,1O7.-
1850. On July /, 1890, it had
reached the sum of $50, ,49l, $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Uncle Jess. Gililland OF Laddo
MIA, says he is the oldest native
Mlssourian in the county. He was
born in Lincoln county on Nov.
IT, 1919, and says he don't feel as
though he was over 80 years old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

third state in rank. In 1880 she
moved up two notehes and become
the twenty-first. In 1840 she
jumped to the sixteenth; In 1850 to
the thirteenth; in 1880 to the
eighth, and in 1870 to the ffth-a
position she. has held ever since
and still occupies. Grand old
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Paris is excited over the appear
ance of a three-legged chicken on
its streets the other day and the
Mercury rises up in indignation and
asks the question, "What are we
coming to, anvhow2"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

In February the legislative COM
mittee of the Farmers National
Alliance will meet In Washington.
Representatives ofthirty-6ve States
will come together. They will
then take definite action on the
third party movement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Missouri paid $40, ,O7 $500 for
school purposes last year. No
wonder she gave 1900 majority
against the Harrison. Reed Quay
Mckinley combination.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

The treasury surplus, aftel be.
ing reduced to s5, 600, 900, is again
on the increase. having reached
nearly SIS, ,0O0. 600, and there will
be some more fns picking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Mrs. VIM. Creasey, who lived
west of Mexico, died Thursday OF
inflammatory rheumatism. She
had been sick for five weeks. She
leaves husband and two children,
both boys. Her remains were
inferred at Hopewell Church Fri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22
Richly hut sparsely Attired.

NFCHIy g1ut 5paESCIy HttfHCUs
Editor-"Here, Scribbler, revise
this report
Scribbler-"How, sir?"
Editor-"You say that Miss
Porkupine, the Chicago heiress,
wore nothing but diamonds, at the
opera, last evening"
Scribbler-"Yes, SIR"
Editor-"May be true; but put
something more on her."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

SENATOR MAJOR wants the ques-
ton Of holding a State consiitu-
tl0nal convention to revise the
constitution, submitted to the Vo-
hrs at the next election. The last
nnvention was held in 1875.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Lakenan & Barnes sold to D. B.
Barton, of Pulaski county, lots Z
and 8 in block 5, Lakenan &
Barnes College Addition for $50
Mr.. Barton has already broke
ground for nice two story dwell
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

PARTIES who are handling lot
isfy tickets in this city should
remember that anyone who mails a
letter ordering lottery ticket, or
ssnds a postal relating to a lottery,
u liable TO imprisonment for 10
months, or a fine OF 500, or both
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

LADDoNIA is d 1--we town and can
alsays be found in the front of the
pocesslon. Thirteen new sub
senbers to the weekly LEDGER are
snrolled from that post,otiice this
raak
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Thirteen of Mexico's sweetest
young ladies will present the
opera, "The Dress Rehearsal" at
the Opera House in Fulton, Jan.
30, 1891. They should be greeted
with a large audience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

v. A. MORRIS, the new Presi.
vent OF the First National Bank of
ae1ico, vice Judge Macfarlane re.
Aned, is representative of the
!eung and progressive blood of
asiieo. Joseph Coons, one of
w most conservative business
Aen, was elected vice. President
ny Joseph Boyd, a leading farmer
Nv ssock raiser, was placed on the
board OF directors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

. !. =. KoDEN has many friends in
Ie Fourth Ward who want him to
8 candidate for re- election. He
- served the city faithfully and
.'l. L. I. Smith says he is a
0oidase for Councilman in that
sat0 and quite a number of tax.
yefs In the Ward have been after
~ ~, Johnson to run. City politics
a M % lively this spring all along
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

L. T. CRiGLER leaves for St.
Louis this week to attend law
SCHOOL. "Leb" is an ambitious
Ioung man and there is no reason
Why be should not make a sue
esssiul lawyer. He will locate in
as1ieo when he gets through
Hhool.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

The wise merchant advertises
during this portion of the year and
cleans out his winter stock at bed
rock prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

GEO, R. WENDLING will lecture
in Mexico for the benefit of the
Hardin College chapel. He should
be greeted with standing room only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Gee. ROBERTSON, of Mexico, has
been appointed one of the trial at
.orneys for the Chicago IL Alton
Railroad and will have charge OF
the roads litigation this part
nf Niaso,Iri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

The earnings of the Missouri
penitentiary for the month of De-
cemher was BE. .555.57.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

FRANK Buckley, a son of John
Buckley, and a bright young man,
is learning the banking business
under Geo. Marshall IN the South
ern Rank
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

At its session Friday night the
Lower House of Congress passed
sixty private pension bills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

THE F. Il l.. Union of Galloway
i going to have the fee books OF
the county offices examined by a
snmittee of five.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Geo. Harlow traded his farm
near Molino to Logan Mundy for
a farm near Naylor and gave 81, 600
tn boot-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Mrs. Hewitt, of Mexico, is clerk
of a committee in the Missouri
Legislature.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

J. j. Gill to-day bought the base
balI::park for $500, and will erect
an elegant residence in the spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Holly Witherspoon, who has
been visiting friends in this CITY,
left Thursday for his home in
Lawrenceburg. XIV.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

The Littleby church, west OF
Mexico, which was burned not long
since, ia to be rebuilt at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

Judge M. e. Flynt says one OF
his neighbors is scraping out his
pond. How is that for the middle
of January weather?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

1T, WILLIAMS is about through
ssipg the census of Mexico and
,nr nop,llation Is about D 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-01-22

DALTON, OF Rails, is after the
corporations with a sharp stick and
,upsars to know just where to
'iob" his weapon to bring blood