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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
J. T. Byrns From Washington.

When the "hummer" came buz-
zing inlast night and stopped at the
depot gentleman clad in a heavy
overcoat and carrying a satchel in
his hand approached a hotel porter
and inquired where a Mr.. Stewart
lived in this city. One glance at
the black-bearded gentleman and a
reporter, who was at the depot on a
duty assigned to him, recognized
the form of an old Audrain pcliti-
cian-Col. J. T. Byrns. Mr.. Bryns
aud the reporter were so happy to
meet one another once more before
they "shuffle off this mortal coil, -
that they repaired to the waiting
room and entered into conversa-
ton. After Colonel B. had told
how well he liked his new home
Spokane Falls.-and of a severe
blizzard he passed through in Wy,
oming, the question of politics came
up. "Let me see; was it the Legis'
lature you was candidate for here
several years since, Mr.. Byrns?'
"Now, herel' said Mr.. Byrns
raising his hands in a perpendicular
position as if in the act of striking !,
downward blow; 'Don't bring VI
that matter-I'm weary" Mr.
Byrns jumped from Audrain count,
unpleasantnesses and said of tn
National issue: ssIf the Democrat
want to carry the day, let then
nominate Hon. John NJ. Palmer
of Illinois; he will carry the North
west solid. The State of Washing
ton, except last election a stronl
Republican State, is for the Senate
Overwhelmingly, in my estimation
they do not want Harrison and a
Blaine has withdrawn his nam
give them Palmer and they are fo
him."
/ Mr.. Byrns is here on a visit an
to look after his farm in Audrain
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

\ MOVEMENT is on foot to erect a
gymnasium at the Missouri Military
Academy in this city. The cadets
of this institution have undertaken
to raise $500 for this purpose, They
have made a liberal subscription and
will ask their parents to assist. Col.
Fleet will make liberal donation
The citizens of Mexico, we are sure,
will take an interest in this matter
and do all in their power to make
the movement a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

Mr.. J. A. Meredith, of near
Thompson Station, who was ar
rested not long since accused with
stealing corn, was vindicated in a
Justice of the Peace Court to-day.
Mr.. Meredith was charged with TAX
ing corn which was supposed to be
in the custody of the Constable in
the case of J. NJ. Squires against
Meredith. George Robertson ap-
peared as attorney for Mr.. Meredith
and showed clearly that the corn
used by him was his own, and that
he had a right to use it, and that
the Constable never did have legal
possession of it. The only corn Mr..
Meredith used, anyway, was what
was necessary to feed his horses
while working the crop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The next Governor of Missouri
should be a blacksmith, providing
the best timber available for this
office is a blacksmith. The next
Governor of Missouri will be &
Democrat and he will be in every
way well equipped for this most re-
sponsible position. His means O
livelihood, if it is honest and reput
able, we presume will not cut {
figure in the race. There are farm
ers and farmers. The farmer. wht
| works the farmer, who works tn
soil, is fast being relegated to bacl
seat in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The Laddonia Herald contains
the following sentence:
"Not a cent of the peoples
money for the University"
The Herald, we believe, is the
only paper in the State to take
such a position. Whose money
pray, if not the peoples, is to re-
erect the University? Is Missouri
to be without University? Tn,
Democratic party of Missouri vii
be held responsible in this matte
and we presume will not be fount
wanting. The Laddonia Herald i
not a Democratic paper. The Rep
resentative from Audrain County j
/ a Democrat and, we presume
knows his duty. Knowing hi
duty, we are sure he will thorough.
perform it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Pears
Soap

We perspire a pint a
day without knowing it;
ought to. If not, there's
trouble ahead. The OBJ
structed skin becomes
sallow or breaks out in
pirnples. The trouble
goes deeper, but this is
trouble enough.
Ifyou use Pears Soap,
no matter how often, the
skin is clean and soft and
open and clear.
Ali sorts of stores sell
it, especially druggists;
all sorts of people use it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THERE seems to be an opinion
among the leaders of the Democratic
party that there is danger of the
party making great mistake in its
platform at Chicago. The Neaus, Of
that city says: The Democracy
could not afford to weaken its line Of
battle on this momentous issue by
dividing its forces on the silver ques-
ton. In the language of Gov. Boies
of Iowa: ''This Tariff Reform] is
the issue, and this alone will lead us
| to victory
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

In speaking of the Mexico LEDGER
and its untiring energy in behalf Of
Mexico and Audrain county and
their various institutions, the Mon.
roe City News says: "The Mexico
LEDGER now appears printed from
bran new type The LEDGER is
owned and edited by Mr.. R. NJ
White, one of the best and most
widely known men in west 1t has
helped make Mexico and for this
alone deserves the splendid success
it is enjoying, May in continue III
prosperity
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

Mr.. BLAINE's Withdrawal from
the Presidential race should not
cause Congress to ignore the ser.
ious charges made against him y
Frank Hatton and other Rep, bli
cans. Either Hatton has malicious
ly lied or Secretary Blaine deserves
to be impeached. The people wan
the facts. Congress can at least try
to get them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

JOSH. I. BUXTON announces as a
candidate for Constable of Salt
River Township. He has filed this
position for one term in a most sat-
lsfactory manner. He is a live, ac-
tive, business Democrat, and in
every way well fitted for this office.
The office of Constable is one Of
more Importance than many people
would think and it should be filled
by an active business man and one
who is web acquainted with busi.
ness methods. Mr.. Bunton has
made a splendid official and shoule
Der e-elected without opposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Housekeepers Should Remember

The great success of the Royal Baking
Powder is due to the extreme care exercised
by its manufacturers to make it entirely pure,
uniform in quality, and of the highest leaven-
ing power. All the scientific knowledge,
care, and skill attained by twenty-five years
practical experience are contributed toward
this end and no preparation can be made
with greater accuracy, precision, and exact
ness.
Every article used is absolutely pure.
Chemists are employed to test the strength
af each ingredient. so that its exact effect in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

HARDIN COLLEGE had nothing at
all to do with the entertainment Civ
en- by the DePauw Quartette Co.
Anybody whose liver is in good or
der could not possibly base a one
column article on such an idea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

1t is estimated that the cost OF
telegraphing alone in the late Chill
ian affair will approximate 500, 900,
while the total expense will foot up
three or four millions. This means
that Harrison's campaign thunder
is an article very costly to his eonsti-
tuents, the people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

PETITIONS requesting the Legisla'
tre to vote for liberal appropria.
ton to rebuild the State Univer
sity of Missouri have been signed by
the taxpayers and citizens of this
county as they have had an oppor
tunity TO seeit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE Fulton Sun, we think, is
correct in its expression of fear that
if another road is built from st.
Louis to Kansas City, going through
Montgomery, Galloway and Boone
counties, it will tap Cedar City in
stead of Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

HENRY BURKHARr, of the Fay
cite Democrat, wants it distinctly
understood that he is no kin tc
Gene Burkhart, of Mexico, Mo,
The reason Of Henry's kick is thai
he has noticed that Gene is dele,
gate to the Sedalia Republican Con
yantion
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

Mr.. JAMES A. HARRISON announ-
ces as a candidate for the Office of
Assessor of Audrain county, subject
to the rules and usages ofthe Demo
cratic party. Mr.. Harrison was
candidate two years ago and came
within a few votes of being nominat-
ed. If elected, he will make most
efficient officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

We notice that large number OF
the Senators and Representatives of
Missouri have committed them
selves publicly in the st. Louis
Republic and are nearly unanimous
in favoring a liberal appropriation
for the State University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The Troy, Mo-, Free Pres says
The Mexico LEDGER has rugged its
ample form in bran new dress.
The LEDGER is an excellent paper
and in its new dress, presents a
handsome appearance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

IF some of the younger members
of the present Congress are not vam-
ty-proof they will be spoiled by the
silly praise that is being showered
on them by certain newspapers. Bet
ter wait until something is done by
them to deserve praise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
A simple Fact.

The next National Democratic
Convention will consist of over $50
delegates. 1t will require two-thirds
of these, or over 500, to nominate.
1t is well to repeat this simple fact
for the benefit of various politicians
who seem to have acquired the be-
lief that the seventy-two delegates
from New York will nominate the
next Democrat candidate fol
President Of the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

MAYOR FERRIS, as will be seen by
another article in this issue of the
LEDGER, will not be candidate for
reelection. He has made a splen-
did Mayor, always working for the
best interests of the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

SENATOR SHERMAN knows that
the resolution of the Ohio Legisla-
ture instructing HIM to take steps
towards ousting Senator Brice from
his seat Is loaded, and no one can
blame him for being afraid to handle
-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
OVERRIDING 1t.

The Illinois man who eloped with
his fellow citizens furniture, as well
as with that fellow citizens wife
and four children, carried the elop-
ing business too far. Every man is
entitled to at least half his own fur
niture when his family breaks up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
FOOte Bros. TrOtters.
From CoInan's Rnral World

Foote Bros, of Mexico, Mo-, adj
vertise their finely bred stations
Prince Medium 2156, DIR. Strong
10,776, and Gov. Strong, sired by
DIR. Strong. Gov. Strong is the
two-year-old champion trotter OF
the State. All three of these stall
ions are bred in the purple and
come from the best trotting strains
in the country. These young breed.
ers have lately located at Mexico,
believing it will become one of the
| great horse centres of the State
They are using their influence anG
aid in building kite shaped track
and being young men of push and
energy and brains are valuable ac
quisition to that growing city. II
breeding and developing the cham
pion two-year-old trotting stallion
of the State, they have demonstrat
led they understand their bushes.
and that they are competitors fo
turf honors that it will be difficul
to beat. The terms of their stall
ions are very reasonable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The Sturgeon Leader Gays: It's
no wonder that Audrain county has
good roads. In 1891 she paid ST.
SOB .35 for the improvement of her
county roads. If Boone county
would adopt this method it would be
money in her pocket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

J. n. Cross, Secretary of the Al
lance of Audrain, informs the editor
of the LEDGER that the order is not
opposed to the re-erection of the
State University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THIS is critical period IN the
history of Mexico. No city ever
stands still for any length of time.
1t must either move forward or
backward. If the Third Glass Char
ter is defeated, we move backwa ards
as least ten years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
MEXICO. MISSOURI, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1s, 1897

were jolly good friend, as he states
it, and never thought Of being more.
The letters to Alice's sister and
mother made public here, breathe
not word of contemplated surcide.
They are simply the letters of a
happy school girl looking forward
to the time when she will again be
with her loved ones in June; they
tell of her improved health and
give the hope that she will soon be
able to resume the studies that i'll
health caused her to abandon re-
Gently. Friends who were in Mexico
denounce the actions of Pro. Yancey
in allowing and aiding the circula-
ton of the cruel report, and point
out the numerous absurdities of the
story as told.
Miss Alice Hewlett was the
daughter of a well-to-do retired
farmer, the idol of her friends and
petted from childhood's earliest
hours by her parents. She wanted
for no reasonable thing in vain. She
was of a happy disposition, There
is no taint or suspicion of insanity
in the family. There is no known
Or suspected cause for self-murder.
Her funeral occurs this morning at
1920 O'Clock, and the body will be
followed to the grave by large con-
couse of sincere mourners, mot one of
whom believes for an instant that
she died other than through a ter
rible mistake.
Yours Truly,
| S. G.. TETwILER,
Editor Democrat, Charleston, Mo.
| The following funeral notices
| were distributed:
| FUNERAL NOTICE.
| DIED, at Hardin College, Mexico,
| Mo-. February TO- 1892, ALICE M,
| daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hewlett, of this city; aged Is years.
| Friends of the family respectfully invited
| to attend the funeral of the deceased, Services
at the NJ E. Church at 1870 O'Clock to- morrow
Friday morning; Rev. DR.. Goldman officiating
| Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
| Pail Bearers-Will Wright, R. E. L. Heggie.
Thos NJ. Oyilvie, Kirby Smith JAS. P. Bridges.
H. M Brown John D. Deal, F. B. Rice.
| Charleston, Mo-, February H. 1892.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The following from the Rolla
(AIo.) Herald is correct in every
particular: The West Plains
Gazette brings out Hon E. w.
Stephens, editor of the Columbia
Herald, for Governor. A purer,
ADLER man does not reside in the
Stata
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

PROF. C. M. WILLIAMS, of Hardin
College, is one of the most energetic
and industrious friends of that insti-
tuition. He is a man Of fine execu-
tive ability and his efforts are always
crowned with success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

r. w. ALLEN, one of Audrain
county's brightest and most deserv-
ing young Democrats, is candidate
for Assessor. If elected, he will
make splendid official.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

PRIVATE DALzELL is a candidate
for Congress from one II the gerry
wandered Ohio districts. If he gets
elected the working force of the
record will have to be doubled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE scratching of Blaine in the
big race for the Presidential stakes
encourages the entrance of many
nags that will never get past the
first quarter post.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

SCIENTISTS say that the most long
lived occupations are preaching,
teaching and market gardening, and
vet none of these occupations ap-
pear to be oyercrowded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

IT is gall and wormwood to the
Republicans that the Democratic ma
jority in the House refuses to aid in
the selection of Republican Presi-
dent this year by tom-fool legislation
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

st. Louis glories in being not
only the greatest mule market in
the world but also the center of the
rabbit industry. Consignments of
the toothsome molly cottontail be-
gin early in November, with the
first SHOWS in the back counties,
and swell into the hundreds of thou
sands during December and JAN
uary. Eight St. Louis houses alone
have handled 100000 rabbits
during the season now closing.
How many more have passed
through other houses is not known,
but the aggregate is supposed to
be enormous, amply emitting the
city to boast herself the rabbit
center of the union.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE Statesman out of a job" has
found occupation as a prophet, but
if his prophecies do not wear better
than his Craftsmanship be will soon
be on the tramp again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

PRINTING offices cannot be run
on the same principle, which make
Chinese laundries flourish. There
are people who never. find this out
until after death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THERE will be no trouble about
having a farmer for Governor. All
Of the candidates spoken OF thus lar
are farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

P. II. CULLEN, of Vandalia, an
nounces as a candidate for Prosecut-
ing Attorney. He has many warm
friends throughout the county, and
ii elected, will make a good official.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

II would be easier to prevent the
birth of fools by law than to prevent
the newspapers ridiculing prominent
people who do ridiculous things.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE Fayette, Mo, Adprt'ser has
put on a new dress. It's one OF the
eleanest, staunchest and ableSt edited
of cur exchanges.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

IT begins to look us though Hon,
Roswell 2. Flower, of New York,
might be in the race for the Demo,
cratic nominee for President.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

combination with its co-ingredients is def
nitely known Nothing is trusted to chance.
and no person is employed in the preparation
of the materials used, or the manufacture of
the powder, who is not an expert in his par
ticular branch of the business.
AS consequence, the Royal Baking
Powder is of the highest grade Of excellence,
always pure, wholesome and uniform in quail
ity. Each box is exactly like every other,
and will retain its power, and produce the
same and the highest leavening effect in amp
climate, at any time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

TIE State Of Missouri Is not gong
to let its University ont to the lowest
bidder. This is official.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The following new suits have
been filed for the June term of Cir
cult Court.
Bear, Seasongood & Co., VS.. J.
w. Shrader, attachment.
Hargadine- -McKittrick Dry Goods
Co., VS.. J. w. Shrader, attachment.
Henry Petring Grocery Co., vs.
J. W. Shrader, attachment.
Henry Petring Grocery Co., No.
2, VS.. J. w. Shrader, attachment.
Joe Lanniman VS.. J. ". Shrader,
attachment.
Joseph Bertels VS.. ]. w. Shrader,
attachment.
Theo. Ahrens vs. J. w. Shrader,
attachment.
John Steideman VS.. J. w. Shrad-
er, attachment.
w. F. Campbell vs. II. L. Berry
to set aside deed.
A. J. Douglass, assignee W. 8.
Harrison, assignment.
James Mahan vs. T. R, Hartley,
attachment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The Clarkville (Mo.) Sentinel
SAYS: The Mexico LEDGER has
rugged its ample form in bran new
dress. The LEDGER is an excellent
paper and in its new dress, presents
handsome appearance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE Mexico LEDGER, daily and
weekly, gives the news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
ooAS tioig,
A. B. MEDLEY.

We hoped that Mr.. Medley had
made up his mind on this matter
and was willing to make his posi-
ton public. We would like for it
to go out to the world as fact that
the member from Audcain county
was in favor of a liberal appropria-
ton for the State University. There
is no question but what his party
and his people and the tax payers
in this county favor liberal appro-
priation for schools. Andrain coun-
ty is noted for liberal interest in
church and school matters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The Government Chemists, after having analysed all
the principal brands in the market their reports placed
the Royal Baking Powder the head of the list for
strength, purity, and whoesomeness and thousands of
tests all the country have further demonstrated the
fact that its qualities are every respect unrivaed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The adjourned term ofeourt meets
Monday Feb. %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

In answer to a letter from the
editor Of the LEDGER to Hon. A. b.
Medley, member of the Legislature
from Audrain county, asking for his
position in reference to voting for a
liberal appropriation for the State
University, We are in receipt of the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Editor Ledger, Mexico, Mo.

r. N. White. Editor Leugef, MEXICO, Mo.
LADpoNiA, Mo-, Feb. 11.-DEAR
SIR: Yours of the 9th received. /
don't care to commit myself in re-
gard to the State University. l
shall, however, endeavor to voice
the will of the people of Audrain
county on questions that shall come
before the present session of the
General Assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-12
The British chancellor of the ex

The British chancellor of the exchequer an
nounees that his country will take part in the
monetary conference proposed by the United
State Ii has been G1at Britain's interest
to promote the single gold standard and prevent
the adoption Of the double standard. She has
found in oriental possessions and trade an i'm
portant Use for the silver currency degraded
elsewhere and makes of it an enormous profit.
So long this state of things lasts-and IL
may hast, if she pleases, SO long as
she controls the worlds commerce
England will not be in hurry to adopt the BIZ
metallic standard. Recently the chancellor Of
the exehequer has leaned toward somewhat
freer use Of silver. and as he can throw his coun-
try's powerful influence at any moment against
free coinage II is perfectly safe for him to agree
to an international conference. While the out
come Of the conference can hardly be very fl-
vofable to the extreme party in favor Of free
coinage ii Is highly probable that more definite
ideas as TO the currency needs Of the world and
the possibilities Of an eventual agreement be-
tween the commercial nations will be formed on
the occasion by the free interchange of sug-
gestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-12

Two notable points occur in the action of the
democratic convention in Iowa, the selection of
a colOred man as leading alternate delegate to
the national convention and the total and
designed omission Of reference in the resolu-
tons 10 Mr.. Cleveland. So far as the dark dele
gate il concerned il is easy to see what was
hoped to be accomplished through his appoint
ment in the doubtful northern states where the
colored voter holds the balance of power, or is
supposed to hold IT. While an alternate is not
equal to his principal in power or prestige,
his place Is nevertheless sought BY active
politicians and is considered desirable for the
honor Of the thing as well as for the special ad-
vantages enjoyed in the convention. The omis-
sion Of the ex-President's name, the first time
it has happened. except in New York. since Mr..
Cleveland was an ex-President is very easily ac-
counted for in the prominence the convention
gave TO Gov. Boies- When a state has favorite
son who is a favorite sure enough and not
simply for dress parade or to defeat the
favorite son Of some other state 1t suppresses
all reference to all other candidates Its BUSH
ness is to boom its man and not other states
men How not to do it was shown in Indiana
and Illinois. There the favorite son idea was
heavily draped in the logical candidate habili-
ments, and the features and the forms, be il
said. of the local candidates were effectually
concealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-12

The dedication today at Colorado Springs.
Colorado, OF the Cbiljs-Drcxel home for
printers. handsome and highly beneficial
charity founded BY the union printers of the
United states aided by the gentlemen named,
who originated the fund. is event of no hit
tie interest to an intelligent portion Of the
American public. Taken In connection with
the building in Washington Of a handsome
ediiee ar typographical headquarters-the first
Of its kind in the country the founding Of the
home Is evidence of a progressive spirit u the
fraternity Of printers.