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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24
THE COUNTY
The Democratic Ticket to be Nominal.
ed May mo Change From the
Plan Of Last Year,

The Democratic County Commit
tee met in the Circuit Court room
Tuesday afternoonM. r. X. Biggs il
the chair and J. j. Steele secretary
The action of the committee was har
monious in every particular. Tht
plan OF selecting a ticket is the same
as that of two years ago-the old
fashioned school district primary.
Saturday, the 7th day of May, was
the date selected. The delegate con.
vention will be in Mexico on the 9th
OF May, when delegates to all of the
three State conventions will be
chosen. On account of the increase
OF population of Mexico and the
doing away with the circular ward,
Mexico will be entitled to IL dele
gates, instead of seven, as hereto
fore. Voters at the primary will
vote for first and second choice for
Congressman. Voters will vote not
for State officers, but for nominees
from Congressman down. Chair
man M. R. K. Biggs appointed E.
P. French, o. Dishman, J. w. Ma
son and John J. Steele to assess the
candidates and take charge of the
business of the campaign.
The following gentlemen repre-
sented the Democracy of the county:
Wilson-T. N. Berry and J. E.
Sims.
Prairie-G. H. Edwards proxy
for E. c. Kennen.
Cuivre-M. R K. Biggs.
Linn-C.H. Cauthorn. The other
committeeman for Linn, Mr.. Thorn
berg, having moved from the town
ship was excused from serving.
Loutre-E. P. French and r. H.
Brown proxy for J. N. Stephens.
Salt River. J. Steele, J. w.
Mason, J. J. Wakefield, John E.
Mundy, R. A. Potts, o. Dishman.
Saling-The two members of the
committee for Sailing having re-
moved H. D. Gentry and Squire
Harris were elected to fill the vacan-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

MIR, Gorthwait, of Browning, Mo-,
has Just purchased two lots from
Clay Shepherd and will move to
Mexico to reside. He is a house
mover and will bring all his tools
and implements with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

We understand that the parties
who were here ca~nvassing for a tele-
phone line to Santa Fe, Mo, did
not secure enough subscriptions to
put up the line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

Horace Mundy has bought a fine
Moss Rose Saddle stallion, for which
he paid a long price. The horse
will stand at the county farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

Several business men were in Mex
leo to-day from Santa Fe securing
subscriptions to the fund to erect a
telephone line. Such a line will
prove great benefit to the business
men Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

R. l.. Stone, Of Kansas City, was
in Mexico to-day and made US a
pleasant call. He will likely move
back to his old home and locate per-
manentlv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

An exchange thinks it would be
a good thing for this country if there
was no such thing as geography in
politics. 1t thinks that time is
coming, too.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

D0TtU3n ". Ndrn2dduNe.
The above is a splendid likeness
of Darwin W. Marmaduke, can
didate for Governor of Missouri. He
comes of a family which is famous
for its gubernatorial timber. His
father was Governor of Missouri, and
also his brother, John S. Marina
duke, who made one of our most
popular executives. Darwin has a
host of friends in Audrain and in
every other county in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

A. c. Corner, of this county, Wis
tied his sister in Chillicothe, No,
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

W. e. Wilkins, brother of James
Wilkins of this city, writes from
Austin, Texas, that although the
peach trees are in bloom, snow and
sleet have killed the peaches and the
hgs. He is very much pleased with
his position there but thinks there
is no place like Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

Sam Craig, the Democratic nomi-
nee Tor City Collector, is in recent
OF several eongratulatory letters, one
containing the picture of a large
rooster. Sam isone of the strongest
men on the ticket. He is a thorough
bred Democrat and will carefully at
tend to the duties of the office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

The twin baby boys Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Wilson were buried
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

John HUFF, a young man living
south OF town, Was badly bruised
this afternoon by his horse rearing
and falling on him. HUFF was try
ing to mount the animal near
French q CARROTS drug store. He
was not seriously hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

"Sick-Headache? Beecham's Pills
will relieve"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

Miss Ida Spencer viii sell you
millinery and notions as low as the
lowest. Patterns and dressmaking
a speciality. Call at her store and
see her new goods when in Laddon-
ia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

The late snow will prove a great
benefit to the wheat crop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

NoTrcE--Mr. T. J. Whiteside, OF
near Thompson Station, Mo-, has
found ]. B. Viewers stray dog. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24
Martin in Mexico.

Martin i'm Mexico.
JETHRO MARTIN LANDED BEHIND
THE BARS IN THIS CITi-hE
IL ANXIOUS ABOUT
HIS INVENTIONS,
But Doesn't Fully Appreciate His Pre-
dicament-He Looks Pitifui anu
Talks But Little--is Glad
TO Get Back.
He Wears the Same Clothes and Shoes
That he is Supposed to Have
Wore " hen he Murdered
His Father
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

CONSTABLE SALT RIVER TOWNSHIP.
WE are authorized to announce
wv J.. 7. BUXTON
a candidate for reelection to the Office of Con
stable of Salt River Township; subject to the
rules and usages of the Democratic party.
yKJ E are authorized to ANNOUNCE
w j c. ROBBINS
a candidate for Constable of Salt River Town
ship; subject TO the action of the Democratic
party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24
For Assessor.

WE are authorized 10 announce
wv j. a. HARRISON
a candidate for election TO the office of County
Assessor Of Audrain County: subject TO the
rules and usages of the DemocEaAc party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

WE are authorized to announce
w ROBERT W. ALLEN
A candidate for election to the Office of Asses
scr of Audrain County: subject 10 the rules and
usages of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24
County Offices

County TREASURER.
w JAMES A. ARRAY .
a,+a FOR treasurer Of Audrain county
af1aat ~ "a action of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-24

manentlv
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-10
Elephant on Toast.

The young man from the country
took his green necl1tie and his best girl
into n restaurant on Woodward avenue,
md like some young men when the
girls are around he was disposed to DO
Gacetious ut the walters expense.
WAITER" he said, "bring me
broiled elephant" So
"Yassir," replied the waiter, perfect.
~ unmovcd.
and waiter, bring it on toast"
"Yassir."
Then he stood there like q statue for
n minute. 49,.
we'll" said the young man, care
you going to bring it2"
"YasSir."
"Whv don't You, then?'
"Orders is, sir. dat we has to git pay
in advance for elephants, sir Ele.
plants on toast. sir, am S1S. 0ou. 25; Of
you take IL without toast, sir, it am
only $4,000, SIR"
The waiter never smiled, but the
girl did, and the young man climbed
down. Free Press.
-. -
LEOPOLD, the king of the Bclgians, is
one Of the most inveterate gamblers in
Europe, and what he doesn't know
about hand at cards is hardly worth
mentioning. .
For several years to come the emper-
or OF Germany will reside at Potsdarn
both winter and summer. The reason
for this change Is said to bo the cmpcr-
or's intention to have extensive altera-
TONS made IN the ryoal castle in Berlin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-10
MONTANA'S QUEER MINE.
It Closes It's Own Mouth When It
IS RSiniu0.
Tho Marrow Escape or Ono or tho Hines
OWnors Who Wont Down Below
During . Rainstorm-A Nat
urAl Wonder.

Recent reference to the natural won
ders OF Montana, particularly the
chicken broth and bichloride springs,
brings to light others of equal magni-
tude, says the Omaha Bee. Col. John
Doylc's wonderful vinegar mine in
Beaverhcad county passes the domain
of doubt into the sunlight of truth. 1t
is backed by crisp af1idavits, and af-
fidavits cost one dollar each in Mon
tana. The colonel and his partners did
not confine themselves to vinegar.
They discovered mountain of pure
alum in the Beaverhcad range.
The discovery was considered ten
strike and better than gold mine
They kept the find q secret for several
weeks. during which a shaft was sunk
to the depth of two hundred feet. The
cut was made all the way through Il
solid vein of alum, and it was esti-
mated that the whole mountain was
composed of it. A large pile of stuff
was heaped near the mine ready for
shipment and the miners had scheme
to flood the market with their product
and rake in one million dollars at one
fell swoop. The other day the colonel's
partner went to town to lay in q supply
of grub and the former remained be-
hind to guard the treasure.
During the morning heavy rain be-
gan to fall and continued all day, and
in the afternoon the colonel had occasion
to go down into the mine, making the
descent Ly sliding down the rope, and
when once down at the bottom was so
taken up with contemplation of his
novel and wonderful mine that he did
not heed the fleeting hours until he
happened to cast his eyes upward and
saw that daylight had faded from the
mouth of tho shaft. He started to climb
upward, but had not proceeded more
than half way when to his horror he
discovered that the heavy fall of rain
so thoroughly saturated the alum sides
OF the shaft that rs n natural result
they had drawn together until the hole
was scarcely large enough for q man to
crawl through.
The imprisoned man recognized his
awful position, and without losing much
time struggled toward the top of the
Shaft. Every foot he advanced the shaft
became smaller. and for the last ten
feet he was compelled to dig his way up
with C poclletknifc, and when he final
ly reached the surface he was complete
ly exhausted, his clothes were torn and
his body badly bruised. The rain was
still falling, which soon revived tho
colonel, and he started toward the camp
to meet his partner, TO whom he related
his marvellous experience. Together
they returned to their mine. or OF least
tried to, for although they searched for
two days they wcro unable to find any
sight of their late possessions. Tho
rain had undoubtedly thoroughly and
tightly closed up the discovery shaft and
melted away every sign Of the alum
piled on the outside, so that to this time
it has been impossible to find any trace
of tho mine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-10
Total Disbursements.sl5,9ls IS

Bal in Treasury $50. 3o,469 90
The above amount stands TO the
credit of the several funds as per
Ireasurer's Bal. Sheet, dated Oct. /.
1892, hereto attached.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26

and one-half pound dry sweet apples,
quartered; add the pudding and STIR
Bake five hours.
Doughnuts eggs and one pint
Of mixing, consisting of two tablespoon
fuls of sour cream, three tablespoonfuls
of emptyings, and the rest buttermilk;
one pinch of salt, one.half tablespoonful
each of nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon;
pearlash to foam and -four to handle
we'll. Cut in strips, twist into six-inch
lengths aud fry in hot lard in shallow,
wide-mouthed bail kettle, swung out on
the crane over a medium fire.
vermiceli Sculptor eight people
take a quarter of pound OF vermlcelli,
which blanch in boiling water to take oil
the taste of dust. Strain it aud throw
it into some broth that is boiling, other
wise the vermicelli will stick together
and cannot be separated unless crum bled
into thousand pieces. Mind, the YER
micclli must be boiled in broth before
YOU mix it with any of the PURGE, and
take care to break the vermicelli before
YOU blanch it in the water, otherwise II
will be in long pieces and unpleasant tt
serve up.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
Electricity AMI Wator.9Owar in Ia1a7.

Japan has Tccsntly givena striking ex'
ample o. what eau be doae in the devel-
opment of water-power, with the aid Of
electricity. About seven miles fro the
city of Kioto is Lake Biwa, having al
area Of 500 square miles at al elevation
of 143 feet. From the lake to Kioto
navigable canal has been cut involving
two miles of tunnel and long aque.
duct. On reaching the city there is a
sharp decline Of lis feet. The differ
euce in level is overcome by inclined
planeways POO feet in length, on which
boats are raised and lowered from one
canal to the other. These plaueways are
operated by electric motors, which arc
driven by turbines using the fall just
mentioned. The wheels are supplied
with water from the bigh-level canal by
three lines Of thirty-slx-incb pipe, 1890
feetin length, delivering the water uu-
der a head Of 100 feet. Not only do
these water wheels furnish power to run
the electric generator for the plaueway
motors, but they also operate another
dynamo whose current is distributed to
motors which run rice mills, spinning
mills, a watch factory, ETC., anil also
drive an arc and inclndcscent lighting
plant The whole work cost about ST.
500, 900. 1t is interesting TO note that
while the enterprise was planne / and ex-
ecuted by the eminent japanese engineer
Tenabe, the water-wheels ace American,
the dynamos are American, and the mo-
tors and lights are American. Our
japanese friends have always shown
great partiality for electrical apparatus
from the United States, and do not seem
to care to buy anywhere else. New
York Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Damp poultry quarters will often cause
leg weakness.
Sulphur, copperas aud carbolic acid
cost more than grass.
Illinois station reports ATS varieties OF
apples growing on its grounds at present
for variety tests.
In some northern sections OF the
country varieties of Russian fruits are
being extensively tested.
If fowls have a large range the grain
feed may be cut once day. Let then
hustle for the rest they have.
American Gardening advises thinning
fruit. Begin with pear trees and thin
the fruit one. half, If it is thlckly set.
As a general rule, trees should be
transplanted to the same depth that they
stood in the nursery or where they were
grown.
1t is better to use preventives than
remedies for chicken cholera. The best
are perfect cleanliness, freedom from
vermin, pure drinking water and protec-
ton from the hot sun.
When the early crops are used up they
should be replaced Immediately by some
thing else. Let a crop OF snap beans
follow the early peas, and let these in
turn be followed by other crops.
Sheep left to shift for themselves will
not pay largely. With the same care
and good food that are given the horses,
COWS and hogs they will return larger
interest on the outlay than any Of
these.
Success with small fruits depends
largely upon the richness of the soil. Be-
fore planting this fall make the ground
rich enough to produce 100 bushels OF
corn pei acre. Then you will get crops
that will pay.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
Chinese Enaaqments.

A Chinese engagement dates its be-
ginning from the exchange of red cards
between the parents Of the contracting
parties. These cards in many districts
are immense documents, almost the size
of horse blanket. They are important,
for the reason that they are used as evil
dence in case Of Engagements in the
future. We seldom hear in China OF
broken engagements. Yet if quarrel
cannot be settled peacefully recourse is
had to the law, and the Judge usually
imposes fine upon the party who has
broken the contract.
The chief incident in Chinese mar
rage is the arrival of the bride in her
bridal clothes before the house OF her
chosen one. That is defacto fulilment
of the contract. The wedding day is
determined by the parents OF the groom.
The Imperial calendar names the lucky
days, and on such days the so-called red
celebrations take place, both in the cities
and country. New York World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
THE wATTEAU CRAZE.

Everything, from au evening gown 10
a tea jacket, is Watteaued. An attempt
is being made by modistes to Introduce
the Vatican in street costumes; but 1t
will scarcely succeed, as the long,
sweeping fold will make the visiting or
promenading dress look like tea gown.
But nothing is so graceful for evening
wear and very few handsome gowns are
made without it. 1t is, moreover, an
economical style, for it is particularly
easy to model at hume, and an old even
inc gown eau readily be freshened and
smartened by Vatican of tulle, chiffon
or silk. In evening cloaks the Vatican
back is most desirable. An elegant cloak
of white corded silk is tied with white
ribbons in front and has any quantity OF
white lace hummery about the neck and
shoulders. Another beautiful Vatican
cloak is of pale-lemon cloth trimmed
with white lace and lemon ribbons. The
omnipresent plai' is very pretty on
loose-6tting a-jacket, like the one pic.
tured. This jacket is of palest green
cashmere, trimmed with white lace aud
a sash OF green ribbon brought from the
nlait in the back and tied loosely in
front. There is pretty yoke OF lace and
ribbon in alternate stripes. --OnSe-A'
Week.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
In Schooi-A Fact.

What island near Massachusetts,"
John was studying his geography les
sou, and this question seemed to
bother him. He looked on the map
and found Nantucket. What funny
namel ! know / shall never remem-
Der it. He said it many times, of
the book and on the book, but in five
minutes he had forgotten the name.
The next morning he went to
school. Jack, he said, Il can't re-
member what island is near Massa-
chusetts." well, John, just think
Of an old woman who has a daughter
named Nan, and this woman wants
Nan to tuck her dress. She would
say Nantucket. Now, can't you re-
member that?" "Oh, yes, | have 1t
now. said John. 81 can't forget that. ="
He went to the class, and when the
question was asked he began to pop
his fingers and became very much ex-
cited. At length the question came
to him. "All right, john" said the
teacher. What is it," Mannheim
it," SAIL .JOhr, proudly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
ROYAL LACE AT THE "ExPo.

The Countess Brazza, writing to Mrs.
Potter Palmer from Venice, touching the
hoped-for exhibit at the Worlds Fair OF
the historical collection Of laces, the
property of the Queen of Italy, makes
several interesting statements. The
Countess says the Queen intends to send
the crown laces, ga thing never done by
any sovereign outside of her own cOun-
try. Our history of lace begins a thou
sand years before Christ with photo
graphs Of objects found III the Egyptian
tombs." The Countess guarantees the
most perfect exhibit of its kind ever
made, and stipuIates only for an ad7an-
tageous location. A drawing OF the
proposed arrangement was inclo'ed In
the letter, with a minute aud detailed
description of the exhibit.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
WATER FOR BEES.

When boes have formed the habit of
going to any place for water it is diff
cult matter to prevent their continuing
to 60 to the same place, and hence they
should be provided with water at home
early in the spring, and be "enticsd"
there for their regular supply. The ed
itor of the American Bee Journal suS-
gests that little salt in the water at the
home trough will make it inviting to the
bees, and at the same time to give
the sides of your neighbor's trough a
coat of kerosene oil would help to Guilt
vate liking for the home trough,
winch should be placed in sunny spot.
Farm, Field and Stockman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
Ihs Eondsst Hop. Of Every GeuIoulst.

Every geologist in the West, or at
least every one who says his prayers at
all, goes down on his knees every night
and prays that he may discover vein Of
Autograph stone. There is only one
quarry of this precious material in the
United States, aud that is somewhere in
the Northeast. The best stone comes
from Germany, and is so valuable and
expensive that the discovery Of even a
small vein would prove the fortune of
the finder. The biologists arc convinced
that there must be an abundance OF this
material somewhere in the United States,
aud so keep a sharp lookout on any newly
discovered stone, for a vein Of the lith-
ograph stone would be worth more to its
owner than a gold mine.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
II NOT how could she divine that a

If not how could she divine that a
letter addressed, "Senatorine, Washing
ton," was intended for Senotor Ryan,
Washington, D. c., or that "Mr. James
r. ander Wood ges banton Con Kan,
was intended for Mr.. James r. Under
wood, Gear Barton County, Kas., est.
Mulla' for Ceutralia, or "CaD Greek"
for Buffalo Creekl
Probably two of the most unique
specimeps of the "un-loss art" are the
following:
"Mr. Wilfred -, New Haven, Conn.
Please deliver this to the owner and
obledge, as 1 do not know the last part
Of his name. He mails his letters in the
New Haven Postofice. This contains
a letter that belongs to this party"
The other, of which the person ad-
dressed could not truthfully say after
DRYDEN, 1.-The welcome message made
was soon received" read as follows
POSTMASTER, please deliver this to my
SON. who works on the railroad. He
drives a yoke of red oxen, and a railroad
passes through his place.
It would seem from these extracts that
illiteracy is by no means at discOuntin
some parts of this country, and that
painstaking on the part of correspon-
dents is on the wane and far from be-
coming a time-occupying pursuit.
WASHINGTON Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
Meluhlnq BY Stone.

Measurement Of weight by the "stone"
arose from the old custom farmers had
of weighing wool with stone, says the
Newcastle (England) Chronicle.
Every farmer kept large stone at his
farm for this purpose. When dealer
came along he balanced a plank on top
of wall and put the stone on one end
aud bags Of wool on the other until the
weights were equal.
At first the stones were OF all sorts of
sizes aud weights, with the result that
dealers who wished to make living had
to be remarkably knowing in their esti-
mates OF them.
But the many Inconvenience evolved
by this inequality eventually resulted in
the stones being made of uniform
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