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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Meyic0ss Musical Talent.

The Paris Mercury in an article
writing up the Odd Fellows celebra-
ton in that city last week, speaking
of Mexico lady, says: Mrs. Joe
H. Rodes sang a solo which elected
the attention and great applause.
Mrs. Rodes is surely an accomplish
ed singer, her voice being soft and
sweet and highly cultivated. Miss
Pearl Williams, of Mexico, accom-
panied on the piano by her sister,
Mrs. J. II. Rodes, rendered a
charming selection on the violin.
She received prolonged applause,
and the audience was only induced
to subside by her reappearanee,
when she played Pop-Goes-the-Wea-
sci. For young lady of seven
teen, she is an excellent violinist.
The Hereurg also adds: "While
we have splendid schools and
churches in Paris we have to go tc
Mexico when we want prima donna
or violin solos"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Words Of Coincidence.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Al
mighty Creator to call from our
midst our worthy brother, c. P.
Wade.
WHEREAS, Mexico Union, No.
3949, has lost a devoted friend and
brother and his children kind and
affectionate father.
Resolved, That we, the members OF
Mexico Union, extend to the mem
bers of the bereaved family our
heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be transmitted to the
family of the deceased as a token OF
our respect and yeneration for the
manly character of the worthy broth
er gone to his rest and the interest
felt by his brethren in our Union
and copy be sent to the Union
Banner and also each of the Mexico
papers for publication.
G. n. WALES,
S. w. SANFORD,
JOHN GILLIsPIE,
Committee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Highest Of an in Ieavenng Power-Latest Govt Report
Re! e! Bssi9g Bsxdsg'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE


Mr.. WM. LLEwELLYN is heartily
in favor of organizing a Merchants
Club in Mexico on the same princi-
pie that our Board of Trade was es-
tablished. There is no question
but what an organization composed
of the business men of Mexico
would prove of vast good to the city.
A Chamber of Commerce or q
Merchants Club should exist in
every town, especially towns as en-
terprising as Mexico. To such an
organization any movement forward
or proposed enterprise could be re-
ferred. If worthy they could receive
the hearty and cordial support,
which would insure their success.
The actual worth of such an institu-
ton as suggested by Mr.. Llewellyn
can not be computed in actual dol
lars and cents. We see no reason
why a meeting should not be called
at once to organize in this direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
The Flock Surrounded the shepherd.

The parsonage of the Christian
church, on Clark e,in Mexico,
was the scene of one of the happiest
events of the season Friday night
for perhaps there was never a pastor
more generally beloved by his men,
bers and the good people of our
city than is Ed. w. B. Taylor.
His life, home and family have be-
longed to the church since he first
came among us-three years ago.
In consideration of the love they bore
him and his noble wife, the men,
bers from II years to IS years old
met at the residence of DIR. Fritt's,
convenient to the parsonage, and
marched in solid column to the par
sonage. The door bell was rung and
Ed. Taylor met the head Of
this odd procession with Mr..
John L. Clark and DIR. Hous-
ton, two old gray-haired veterans in
the lead. The procession filed in,
each one carrying some tangible
token of tender regard. The par
sonage was full to overflowing.
Ed. Headington made neat
speech, explaining that they did not
come as a mob with evil intention
but simply to contribute to the hap.
piness of the inner man, &c. Ed
Taylor thanked them in a tender
and touching talk for this and the
other many manifestations of ap
| probation shown him and his wife
We noticed almost every variety O
the table and dining-room necessi
ties. Suffice to say Ed. Taylor ha:
every prospect of square meal &
day for some time to come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Call ut The Ledger Office and Get
Blanks.

There should he Democratic
Club in every school district in Mis-
souri. We are very anxious that
every school district in Audrain
county should have a Democratic
Club. We have received blanks
from President +. w. Flemming
and Secretary John A. Knott. Any
one who desires to organize clubs in
this county can secure blanks by
calling at the LEDGER office. The
members of the State Central Conn
mittee are in hearty accord with this
movement. Geo. T. Dunn, of
Troy, member from this district, is
especially anxious that Audrain
county should be properly organ
i1od
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The House viii take up the first
tariff measure for passage on Tues
day, March s.
Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., was
the only witness on the stand in her
suit for divorce at Deadwood. She
produced an excellent impression.
A Democratic Legislative caucus
of Virginia determined not to pass
a bill now pending, providing for
separate coaches for the whites and
blacks.
Democratic c Committeeman Phelps
of Carthage, Mo-, says that on ac-
count of the New York wrangle
Governor Boies, of Iowa, may get
the Presidential nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
James Jeffrfes' Surprise.


PAYNE SCHOOL House., Feb. Is.
The good people of our neighbor-
hood gave Bro. Jeffries grand sur
prise on February 13, it being his
Goth birthday. The day was very
fine one, seemingly prepared for the
occasion. Sister Jeffries would make
a good general, or it seemed SO from
the way she and some other ladies
planned this birthday surprise. Mr..
Stephenson got Bro. Jeffries to go
to his house that morning to help
him fix poultry house. About
noon he came home when, to his
surprise, he found a house full of
friends and neighbors. The table
was weighted down with good things
to eat. To say that he was surpris-
ed would be putting it mild. We
soon repaired to the table, and after
thanks We're returned Mr.. Jeffries
raised his plate to find the form OF
a silver mine coined into silver
pieces of various sizes. Among
those present we noticed Mr.. and
Mrs. P. Dalby, Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
Beatty, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Carter,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Sisenbury, Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Cunningham, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Woolery, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. B. Drown, Mr.. and Mrs.
Is. E. Drown, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Der. Wade and Mr.. John Carter and
mother, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Jenkins,
Mrs. Botkin and other. The affair
was hugely enjoyed and all went
home happy, wishing Mr.. Jeffries
many more such pleasant anniver
| saries. A GUEST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
THE LAST CALL.
For Outheir & Sons Great Sale,
March 2 and 3.

Remember the day and date, and
it you want bargin, don't fail to be
at Maryville, Mo-, on those days.
35 Stations; Shires, Percheron, Bel
gians, Cleveland Bays, and Standard
Trotters; also 80 Imported and Reg
istered Black Spanish Jacks and 8
Imported Jennets. This stock is all
first class in every particular, guar
anteed average, sure foal getters,
and will be sold without reserve or
by-bid. If you want a square deal,
a good animal, and a valid guaran-
tee, you will get it at this greatest
public sale of Imported Stations
and Imported Jacks ever held in
America. Free hot lunch for 2OOO
people at barn at IL: 80. Sale to
commence at 12 O'Clock sharp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Education I'm Missouri.

1t is to be hoped that the Legisla-
ture in special session assembled
will deal with the question of pro-
viding for the State University with
out giving Missouri a black eye.
There viii be fear, until the ques-
top is met and settled, that a GER
tain variety Of member who is only
down on Columbia, or who merely
wants to pose as stuffed watch
dog of the treasury, CT who does
not know exactly what he does
want, will get to making speeches
that will seem to be defenses of
mossbackism and eulogies of ignor-
ance. As sure as this happens the
State will suffer-however unjustly
in reputation. This style of
speech will be copied and comment
ed on abroad as evidence that Poor
Old Missouri" is poorer and older
than ever and is welded to a log
school house with puncheon floor
and slab seats. This is not true
and there should be no occasion
given for any belief in it. The very
appearance of evil should be avoid.
ed. If members will look forward
and not backward and leave the
business of deriding higher educa-
ton and modern Institutions of
learning, and "book larnin'" gen.
orally, to some other and less con-
spicious occasion, it will be a good
thing for Missouri.
The. State gave its name fifty
years ago to the University located
at Columbia. That institution is
and has been for half century the
University of the State of Missouri.
1t has survived the uncertainties OF
legislation, what may be called the
caprices of Legislatures, and the
shocks and ravages of war. The
| University has got fairly "out Of
the woods" and the State had be.
gun to understand the value and
importance of the institution, and il
| evidence of that appreciation haC
turned over to the school the $780,,
600 received from the United States
when one of the buildings was burn
ed down; that is, the State lost ont
of its buildings. The State has but
one duty to perform, viz: to rebuile
its house and 60 on with the worl
begin fifty years ago. There is NJ
need of delay in this, and especially
there should be no time consumed
in talk for talks sake, only servin.
to put the State sof Missouri, it.
Legislature and people in a falls,
| light.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
BR0NCHIN E
For Coughs & Colds, 25c.

The Galloway Gazette says: The
proposition of Senator Major of
Howard to add Audrain to our iu-
dicial circuit is agreeable to Gala
way. Audrain used to be kind of
daughter of Galloway before she got
able to paddle her own canoe and
drew some of her best men from
this county. Our girls have married
their boys, and their girls have mar
ried our boys until from being moth
er and daughter the two have be-
come sisters-in-law. Yes, let Audrain
come in, and we viii keep her giddy
girl straight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
The Ideal Baking Powder
is
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder.

For more than fifty years Cream of Tartar and BIZ
carbonate of Soda have been used for eavenng purposes
with sufficient -four added preserve the strength of the
powder unimpared and this with addition of whites
of eggs comprises this pure and wholesome eavening
agent that has been the standard for 10 years In its
pure wholesome and delicious food always assured
Makes cake and biscuit that their moisture and
while they faky and extremely light they fine grained
coarse and full of holes made with ammonia baking
powders latter dries quickly Alum powders leave bit
ter taste in the bread or cake
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder used always used
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE Mt. Carmel, Monroe comfy,
F. & l.. U. passed the following
resolutions last week:
WHEREAS, We regret the liquor
traffic as one of the worst, in view
of the evils that follow in its train OF
all crimes. 1t is the foe of progress,
of industry and of Christian civiliza-
ton. The victim of the drink habit
is more than his own enemy-he is
a menace to society; therefore, be il
Resolved, That we are in favor oi
druggists complying with the law in
the sale of all intoxicating liquors
and that we will Use all honorable
means for the enforcement of sale
laws.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

AUDRAIN County should have at
least one representative at the Con-
vention in Springfield, Mo-, May
%. This convention is to be held
in the interest of good roads in Mis-
souri,. The people in Audrain coun-
ty are interested in this matter and
should send a delegate there from
each township. While We are or
this subject we would like to say
that Mr.. VIM. Llewellyn, who is
Secretary of the Road Improvement
Society organized in Mexico, is ii
consultation with President j. A
Potts and a meeting will be called
at no distant day in Mexico. Every
district should organize throughout
the county and work in accord with
the organization in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE Kansas City Star says in re-
ference to the University matter ::
"Only the advance guards of the
cities which will fight for the new
State University are on the ground,
but they are working hard. Already
the cry Of poverty has been started
by some "reformer" and some Of
the farmer members are saying that
it will be impossible to make any
appropriation at all. A liberal
appropriation will be made, how
ay-or -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Why Talmage Shaved.

rTVui tLit NEW SOrk
The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage has
at length cleared up a painful
Brooklyn mystery by telling a re-
porter why he shaved off his whisk-
ers. There was vague suspicion
that DR.. Talmage had acted from
some religious conviction, but such,
he frankly explains, is not the case.
DR.. Talmage shaved off his whisk-
ers solely in the cause of art. He
had an idea that he would look bet
ter clean shaven than with whisk-
ers, and that was the whole secret of
the mystery. He also explained
why he grew whiskers originally.
He was so very thin when young,
he said he grew a beard in order to
help him cast a shadow. He at
that time considered it necessary to
cast shadow.
DR.. Talmage is not so thin now.
He cast a shadow without the aid
of whiskers. So, having accom-
plished its sole purpose in life, the
beard had to go. DR.. Talmage did
not shave to make himself look
younger. He thinks that such arti-
fees are in vain, and that no one is
deceived.
DR.. Talmage shaves himself every
morning except Sundays. His
Sunday shaving he does onSaturday
night. He has a number of good
razors, and he says that good razor
will sharpen itself if let alone for a
few davs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
By ELLA I. STEVENSON.


Hark! I listen and it seems that
can hear
The patter Of two little feet;
But it's only a phantom, q thought,
wild and drear,
For there's no little baby to greet.
He came to our fireside, our pathway
to cheer,
To brighten life's weary day;
But, alas ere we knew it, the sad
hour drew near,
When our Jewel was taken away.
Death came and snatched from us our
Joy and our pride,
The fioweret e'en ere 1t cou d bloom;
But who would have thought that our
baby so bright,
Would SO soon be asleep in the
tomb.
The dear dimpled hands 50 often
caressed,
No longer life's burden will bear,
But are beckoning us on, to the realms
of the blest,
Where the joys OF Heaven We'll
share.
The mind that seemed active, so ready
to learn.
And for which great achievements
we'd planned.
Is now being trained in the Heavenly
school,
And belongs to a numberless band
Our darling has left us, the parting
seemed more,
Than our troubled minds could bear
But the voice of the Comforter came t
relieve,
And bade us on Christ cast our care
Jewels mission was ended, though
the time was so short
o, why were our ties so soon riven
He was called from our midst in ife'l
early morn,
To wean US from earth inte Heaven
We can go to our darling, he cam
come to US,
For he's gone to his Heavenly rest
Why the lesson was given, We'll leav.
it to him,
For we know, that "God knoweti
best"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
His First Dress Suit.

See a Kansas man in his first
dress suitl Gaze on himl Feast
your eyes on his tout ensemble !!
Observe his hands-his restless,
homeless hands. So undetachable
80 obstinately therel He knows
them but cannot place them. His
trousers have no pocket at the side,
one leg feels longer than the other
and his feet are in his way. This
is his first appearance in swallow.
tail. His mortal frame he ne'er be.
fore hath decked in a toggery like
this. Upon his face he wears q
smile-a wan, appealing smile-s
smile that budded and then froze te
death and stuck fast where it died
Look at that smile and then &C
xraa,,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

FARMERS sons have especially
been benefited by Universities, no
matter whether in Missouri or not.
The farmers sons of Audrain Coun-
ty have received more benefits from
the University by long odds than
have town BOYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

B. r. CAUTHoRN, a member OF
the Board of Curators from Audrain
County, Missouri, represents the
Seventh District when he fayors a
liberal appropriation for the State
University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
The Montgomery CITY Standard

The Montgomery City Standard
says: The Mexico LEDGER is out
in a new dress, and looks now in
keeping with the new Office SO re
Gently put in by its editor, Bob
White. There is not a man in the
State more thoroughly in love with
his business, or more popular with
the fraternity than the genial, hust-
ling editor of the LEDGER, and we
are glad to note this evidence of his
prosperity. If Bob would make
the LEDGER quarto instead of a
folio he would add much to its
looks, and we believe increase its
popularity (if that were possible)
with its readers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE friends of Miss Ciemmie
Coakley are bringing her to the
front in the race for the most popu-
lar teacher in Audrain county.
Something over $50 voves were cast
for her to-day by friends in and
around Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE determination of the farmers
of the cotton raising States to grow
more food and less cotton is level
headed one, and if lived up to, will
soon have its effect on the market
price of cotton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

Mr.. B. r. CAUTHoRN is home
from St. Louis where he attended
the meeting of the Board of Cura-
torg of the State University. Mr..
Cauthorn is representing his con-
stituency by doing all in his powe,
to forward the best interests of the
University. He says there is nc
question but what a liberal appro-
priation will be made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE Kansas City Star says that
the Laddonia Herald is the only
paper in the State, which is opposed
to the University. 1t begins to look
as though one other paperis going to
agree with the Herald, but this will
not affect the result at all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

J. G.. ROBBINS announces in the
daily and weekly LEDGER as a can
didate for Constable of Salt River
township, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party. Robbins is well
known to those of our readers who
live in and around Mexico, as he
has been a resident of the northwest
ern suburbs for sometime. His
friends and supporters are very
earnest in his behalf and say that il
he is elected he will make salts
factory officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

Hon. a. B. Medley correctly rep
resents the Democrats of Audrain
county, in an interview when he
SAYS: eff went to the convention
as a delegate l would vote for Cleve-
land. My second choice is grand old
John NJ. Palmer of Illinois"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

STATE Senator Cochran says ::
Missouri has plenty of money and
is undoubtedly able to rebuild the
State University in most creditable
manner" The Senator is indignant
to think that any person, especially
Democrat, thould endeavor to
circulate such slanderous reports
about grand old Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Too Bad.

De Jinks Cooking at his shoes)-
/ had these patent feathers varnish-
ed to-day.
Hoffy-What's the matter-leath-
er worn out?
De Jinks-No; the patent has
expired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

w. P. Albert has arrived and is
at the Ringo Hotel. He
will open a large dry goods store
just north of L. Philips clothing
store. Mr.. Albert comes to Mexico
well recommended as an active
progressive business man, just the
kind of man we cannot have toe
MANY af
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

SAM MAJORS has introduced a
re-districting bill, forming new
judicial districts. He makes the
Eighth District as follows: Au-
drain, Randolph, Galloway, Howard
and Boone; population, 115,512.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THERE will be no necessity for
plowing up and planting the Uni
versity grounds at Columbia. The
Legislature will make liberal ap-
preparation to rebuild the Univer-
sity and make it commensurate with
the needs of the great State of Mis-
SnI1ri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE Democrats in Congress are
on the right track; they were sent
to Washington to reduce the public
expenditures to an economical
basis, and the people expect them
to do it, and will back them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE daughter of an American
senator was married to French
nobleman in great style the other
day. 1t is now in order to offer a
prize for the nearest guess to the
date of separation and application
for divorce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE Republicans will find the
Hill Democrats, the Cleveland Dem
ocrats, and all other Democrats
fighting shoulder to shoulder for the
nominees of the Chicago convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

The Missouri counties are being
heard from with their big boys.
Greene presents the name of Frank
McCorkle, of Clay township, 20
years of age, six feet three in his
socks, and weighing 2s3 pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
Committee on Programme

I J. E. Martin, the new freight
agent of the Wabash, viii occupy
the Geo. Layher property when va
Gated. The Wabash road has been
fortunate in securing clever gentle
men to represent it at this point.
Mr.. Martin, we are glad to welcome
you as resident of our city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

Up to date bre'r Harrison appears
to have the Republican machine
well in hand, the opposition to his
denomination being very much
scattered. Should this opposition
unite upon any one man there is
still a possibility that it may pre-
vent Mr.. Harrison's getting the
dearest wish of his heart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25
MULES FOR SALE.

have for sale, 10 miles east of
Mexico, Is mules 2 years old, COM
ing 3, from Is to 161a hands high.
These mules are in good condition.
I will sell them single or in pairs
for cash, or on six months time.
w. T. ToALsoN,
Asst Martinsburg, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

JAY GOULD is not a safe silent
partner for anyone, and least of all
for the President of the United
States. If Mr.. Harrison does not
know this now, he probably will a
little later on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

SENATOR CLAY, in conversation
with the editor of the LEDGER this
morning, said he was most assuredly
in favor of liberal appropriation
for the State University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

THE fund commissioners, consist
ing of Governor D. r. Francis, At
torney-General Wood, Auditor Sci
bert, Treasurer Lon V.Stephens, say
that the report of any necessity
arising ''to meet a deficiency in the
funds of Missouri is not well
founded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

PARTIES desiring to organize
Democratic Clubs in Audrain coun-
tv should call at the LEDGER office
for blanks. They will be furnished
free OF charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

HtGER's friends must consider
him Sin it, - by the way in which
they are defending his military rec
ord. No one else does, however.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

TURNER, Of Clinton county, has
introduced bill re-districting Mis-
souri, as to congressional districts.
1t places Audrain in the ninth dis
trict, as follows: Audrain, Frank
lin, Montgomery, Pike, Rails, st.
Charles, Warren and all of St. Louis
county, except Carondelet township.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

It now appears that the Louisiana
lottery is going to remove to the
city of Mexico where it will be more
welcome. That is assigned as the
reason for its abating its effort TO
have its charter renewed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

The Montgomery county Leader
says: Bob White added much to
the looks of the Mexico LEDGER in
purchasing a new dress of type. Il
is one among the best papers in
north Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

w. F. Reed has leased the Ringo
Hotel from Mr.. Rufus Hisey for five
years. Nh. Reed says that during the
time he has had this hotel its husi-
ness has been unprecedented and
that he is going to continue to run
first-class house and will endeavor
in the future to merit patronage
even more than in the past. Some
valuable improvements are likely to
be made in connection with this
house some time soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-25

Missouri can he made to have
solid Democratic Congressional Dis
tricts without making the gerry
manier ''shoe-string. y