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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY.
Audrain County Surely FayOrs
Liberal AppropriatiOn--Our Far.
mers Solid For Churches and
Schools and Enlightenment
of all Kinds.
To the Editor Of the Ledger

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, Feb. 15.-It seems
a matter of surprise to me that any
of our rural population should be
opposed to a liberal appropriation
to the rebuilding and support OF the
State University. A graduate of
the institution and reared on a farm,
| think | al appreciate what such
a school may be to a farmers boy.
During a stay there of three years,
| can confidently assert that more
farmers boys were enjoying its bene-
fits, and fully completed its curricu-
lum than any other class. The
first honor was a carpenter, the son
of a farmer; the second and third
were farmers sons; and the fourth
was a farmers daughter. The men
who have made life a success through
that institution have come largely
from the rural Districts Such a
school furnishes the means to any
youth who has ambition to rise to
better things. We have many such
examples in II own county
In another respect, the farmer is
more largely interested in this than
many others. He is the land-holder
of the country. His prosperity lies
much in an increased value of his
land. This depends to a great ex-
tent on eastern immigration, and
this emigration is largely influenced
by facilities of education. | do not
believe thatMissour cane extend amin
vitation to the incoming of either cap
ital or labor with a good conscience,
till she can say to their representa-
tives that when you thrive with us
we can educate your sons and
daughters here at home" | do not
think that the farmers of this coun-
ty could invest money better as an
advertisement of their lands than by
permitting themselves to be taxed
for a liberal institution of learning
such as Michigan has. We have
never known the benefits Of it, be-
cause we have never had it.
I can certainly not be accused OF
any interest in this matter outside
of the interest of our State. While
I am a graduate of the University, I
am curator of another college that
comes somewhat in rivalry with it,
but | want to e our Legislature dc
something for our State Institution
that will make it a University in.
deed, and not as Carl Schurz said
when he last saw it-"A fair gram
mar school" Let it go abroad that
Missouri is in the fore front of edu-
cation as in other things,
J. NEWT. BASKET.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

We NOTICE from Santa Ana, Cal
ifornia, papers that Jas. A. Turner,
an Audrain County, boy has recently
been elected by the directors Cashier
of the First National Bank of that
place. His many friends in Au-
drain and Boone Counties will be
gratified to learn of his business
| success and of the confidence repos-
ed in him by those among whom he
has cast his lot. Jas. a. Turner
was born and raised in Audrain
County and spent the earlier years of
his manhood as a farmer in the west
ern parto of the county and later moved
to Sturgeon, Boone County where he
engaged in the mercantile business
and was afterwards made cashier of
the Sturgeon Bank, which position
he held until he determined to try
his fortune in the tar west, leaving
soon after resigning the position for
Santa Ana, California, his present
home. The bank had a prosperous
career under his management as
cashier, In fact, Mr.. Turner has
been a success in all the different
branches of business in which he
has ever been engaged and we feel
confident that the directors of the
bank to which he has been elected
cashier have made no mistake in
their selection and that he will prove
a success there as in all former en-
terprises.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE St. Louis Republic, speaking
of delegates to the Chicago NationaI
Democratic Convention, says that
among those who are mentioned in
this connection are Ex-Governor G.
III. Hardin of Audrain County
United States Senator Vest, Colonel
w. III. Phelps of Jasper County
ex-senator Waller Young of Buch-
anan County, Congressman
Charles Mansur, Z. S. Hall of Ran
dolph County, John Carroll Of
Unionville, "Colonel on the Gov
ernor's staff" Hon. Joseph J.
Russell of Charleston, Thos. Delaney
of Springfield, c. C. Mafitt of st.
Louis, Thomas Corrigan of Kansas
City and ex-congressman NJ. l..
Clardy of DeLassus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

DARWIN MARMADUKE, candidate
for Governor of Missouri, was in
Mexico to-day the guest of relatives
and friends. Mr.. Marmaduke is q
brother of a former Governor of Mis-
souri,, whose father was also Cover
nor of Missouri. He is a thorough.
bred Democrat and a man of sterl
ing business qualities, active and o
pronounced executive ability. 1
nominated he will carry Missouri by
a rousing majority and if elected hi
will give US a business administra
ton. He has many warm friends il
Audrain county, as he has all ovel
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

But when the Legislature has a
deficit to face it is the merest folly
to talk of such an appropriation as
would, under ordinary eircumstan-
ces, be considered liberal.
The newspaper that DANGEROUSLY
urges an appropriation that cannot
possibly be made does both the
State and the Democratic party a
serious injury.
The Democracy is responsible for
the management of the States af-
fairs and the public funds will be
used to the best advantage of the
people.
This article also contains figures
which claim to show that Missouri
is in dire distress and cannot afford
an appropriation, just as the same
article on February 4 contained
figures to show that Missouri's
financial condition was equal to that
of the nation. The editor of our
contemporary understands Just as
well as the writer that the question
of a liberal appropriation is not the
trouble with the member from Au-
drain, but whether he should vote
for any appropriation at all or not.
1t has been understood, and is I'M
derstood, that Mr. Medley is opposed
to any appropriation at all. The
LEDGER took and takes the position
that if he votes in this way he will
not represent Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

GEORGE r. LAYHER, who has
been freight agent on the Wabash
Railroad in Mexico for something
like a year, has been promoted to {
most responsible position at Kan.
sas City. No man who has been con
nected with any railroad in Mexico
has made more friends than Mr.
Layher. He was accommodating
prompt and polite and is made O
the kind of material of which the
superintendent of railroads art
made. We regret very much tt
have Mr.. Layher and his family
move from Mexico but congratulate
him on his promotion. He was
rewarded to-day by friends in 6
most handsome manner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Fire at Fulton.

Hon. |. W. Boulware, of Fulton
is in Mexico on business. He in
forms us that there was a $1,000
fire in Fulton Sunday. 1t tool
place just across the street from
where the old Whaley hotel used t
be. Hi Gilfoy, who was proprie
tor of ladies' bazaar, was the chic
loser. Mr.. Boulware says that ex.
cept for the water-works the loss
would have amounted to over 5000,
600.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Trustees Sale,

Whereas, John b. Jones and Emma
Jones, his wife. by their certain deed
of trust dated December. Z. 1856, and
recorded in the Recorders Office of Au-
drain county, Missouri, in book 2. page
42S, conveyed TO James FL. Winscott,
trustee, the following desc ibed real
estate situated in Audfafn county, Mis-
souri,, to-wit:
The northwest quarter of section
thirty-six 1861, township fifty-two (52l,
range eleven Ill, containing one hum
bred and sixty (160l acres more or less.
Which said conveyance was madein
trust to secure the payment of a
promissory note in said deed describ-
ed. And whereas said note is now
due and remains unpaid.
Now, therefore, at the request of the
legal holder of said ncte and under
the provisions of said deed of trust,
the undersigned will on
Friday, March 4, 1892,
at the east font door of the Court
House, in the city of Mexico. state and
county aforesaid, between the hours OF
nine O'Clock in the forenoon and five
O'Clock in the afternoon on said day,
sell the above described real estate at
public vendue, TO the highest bidder
for cash, to pay off said note, interest
and costs.
JAMES II. WlNSCOTT,
To Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
THERE seems to be more or less

THERE seems to be more or less
feeling existing in the country
against towns. This feeling pre-
walls more or less the world over,
but it does appear to US as though
the interest of the people in the
towns and country of Audrain coun-
ty are identical. Mexico is depen-
dent almost entirely on the interests
and the prosperity Of the farmers is
asureity to success to the business in.
terests in Mexico. All of our people
in Audrain county should endeavol
to overcome whatever prejudice
may exist in this particular. Nc
good and much harm can come Out
of such feeling.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
4 FEW DAYS since it was stu.

A FEW days since it was stated
that Hon. A. B. Medley would vote
against an appropriation for the
State University because he thought
his constituency favored this. It is
now said if he votes against it, il
will be because there is no money in
the treasury. We apprehend, oi
course, If Mr.. Medley votes against
the appropriation he viii have some
reason, which he thinks a good one,
for SO doing. We do not think
either OF the above reasons can be
maintained.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

w. w. Boris, one of Audrain's
brightest, most energetic and most
substantial young men, has purchas-
ed an interest in the Vandalia
Leader and viii move to that city
shortly to reside. He will not give
up the practice oil flaw. We consider
Mr.. Bolts one Of the most promis-
ing young men in this part OF Mis-
souri, and We only give him this
piece of advice and hat is, that if he
is going to be a newspaper man.
give up everything else and devote
his entire attention to it. II he is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration. with will annexed
upon the estate of Greenville Floyd,
deceased, have been granted the I'M
designed by the Probate Court of An.
drain county, Missouri, bearing date.
January IL. 1892.
All persons having claims against
sail estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the Administrator
within one year after date of granting
letters,o or they may be precluded from
any benefit of such estate, and If such
claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date they will be for
ever barred.
46-3t JOHN E KREUTEL,
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The Nicaragua canal people are
trying to bluff Congress into passing
that bill for the endorsement of its
bonds by pretending to have agents
negotiating with English capitalists
for the sale of its bonds and stock,
That is simply nonsensicai. It was
only after many attempts to catch
English capital had failed, that the
scheme to get the United States te
endorse its bonds was conceived.
Nothing win be gained by making
misstatements in this matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate of
q. nj. Earnst, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Missou-
ri, bearing date January %. 1892.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the admIinistra-
tor within one year after date OF
granting OF letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from the
date they will be forever barred.
j. T. YELTON,
3o-4-t. Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Administrators goties.

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate of
Maria Robinson, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Missou-
II, bearing date January IA, 1892.
All persons having claims against
SAID estate are required to exhibit
Them for allowance to the administra-
TOR within II year after date OF
granting of letters, or they may be
preeiuded from any benefit of such
estate, and 1T such claims be not ex-
Eioi'ed within two years from the
date they will be forever barred.
b. III. ROBINSON.
ga Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
ts0ing for Seals.

The sealing schooner, "Hattie L.
Dyer" has left San Francisco on a
trip to the North. 1t will be remem-
bered that the oyer" is the same
vessel that left three of her crew on
st. Matthew's island, for the pur-
pose of securing as many skins as
possible during the winter months.
The island is inhabited by animals
such as polar bear, blue and white
foxes, the skins of which are very
valuable. On the last trip of the
oyer" Captain Mockler remarked
that it would be a good thing if
some person would remain at St.
Matthew's island during the winter,
and the vessel would stop there on
the trip up. Three OF the crew con
sented, provided that all arrange
ments were made for their comfort.
Captain Mockler came down to
Victoria, B. c., and at that place
took on board a large quantity OF
material for building purposes, and
a large amount of provisions to be
used by the inhabitants of the cabin.
Arriving at st. Matthew's island,
the crew built a strong cabin and
stocked it with the n~ecessaries of life
and when the Oyer left the three
hunters seemed perfectly satisfied
with the contract they had made.
It is the intention of Captain Mock
Ter to start as soon as possible fol-
the island, and he expresses the be-
lief that he will find the three mem
bers of the crew in good health, and
having done a fine winters work,
Should the three men be found
alive, they will enjoy the distinction
of being the first white persons who
ever wintered on the island.
The sealing schooner, "Sar
Diego" has departed from Mission
street pier for Alaska, on a sealing
cruise. The vessel has been pro-
vjsioned for eighteen months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
SOMEWHAT CONTRADICTORY.

Ir begins to look as though the
statement often made that III eosl~
temporary would favor or oppose
any scheme, no matter how unwor-
thy or laudahle, as the ease might
be, Just To be contrary with the LEn-
GER, is true. On the 18th of Feb
ruary our contemporary published
nearly IL column editorial showing
Missouri's financial condition To be
all right. We publish several
extracts from that article as follows
From the Intelligeucer Of Fob, 4th.
The finances of no State i'll the
union are in better shape than those
of Missouri. There is no need foi
apprehending that the State cannot
meet every obligation as it falls due
and at the same time reduce the tau
rate in accordance with the constitu,
tional mandate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

VANDERGR1FT, the painter, is one
of the very best artists in this part
of Missouri and is prepared to con-
tract for any class of painting, either
plain or fancy work. He employs
none hut the best workmen and il
you desire your residence painted or
any work in his line be sure and
give "Vann a chance to figure on it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE Board of Curators has de.
cided to ask the Legislature fol
$250,0O0 appropriation for the State
University. This is a very mild re-
quest. B. R. Cauthorn, of Audrain
county, is a member of the Board Of
Curators and favored this request.
Hon. A. B. Medley is a member Of
the Legislature from Audrain coun-
ty. VIII he vote "no," or will he
represent his constituency in this
matter2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
BEAVER DAM VALLEY.


correspondence OF lne Leukefs
BEAVER DAM, Feb. 15.-The
present prospect for wheat is not
hattering.
T. NJ. Ford sold two COWS, extra
fatted, to VIII Harrison at $2.75;
also E. HI. Dicus to McCord, one
COW, weight 14O0, at $3.50.
Robert Calhoun sold to various
parties about 80 tons of hay.
Jno. Moore has bought the Doctor
Robinson farm, near Cant.
Mrs. Sam Calhoun is quite sick.
Arthur Fields is improving.
Mrs. r. A. Harrison is on the
sick list.
W. D. Wright left last week for
Dwight, Ill.
Mr.. Williamson has rented the
Sam Calhoun farm; possession given
the LIST of March.
Emery Miller is nursing a Grip
pied foot.
Mr.. Waugh believes in improve
ment. He is getting his farm in
coy shape. This looks a little sus-
picious, John, and when that solemn
vow is taken we expect a stool sure.
We express u many thanks to
the string band of the Valley for the
musical entertainment a few even
lings ago. Cali again, and if our
latch string by pulling don't open
the door, shove.
Beaver Dam Valley is becoming
somewhat noted for sheep husband
ry, and we will glance at but a few
of those that are making sheep hus-
bandry a success:
John X. Brown, who has been
engaged in the business for a num-
Der of years, has on hand $500
head, pure bred Merinos.
Nath White, about 900 head of
Cotswold and Southdown sheep.
Others who have from one to 800
head of sheep are
Sanders Lundy, Hiram Threl-
keld, Irving Calhoun, Lon Ridg-
way, Robert Boyd and L. K. Crock
EFT.
The ladies of Bethel will have
dinner to accommodate the hungry
at the public sale of j. Hit, Feb.
Is, for church purposes.
The many friends in various por-
tons of the county of I. M. Ford
are earnestly requesting him to be,
come a candidate for the office d
Sheriff of Audrain county. Mr.
Ford is one of the staunch Demo
Gratis of the county and an honest
straightforward citizen, and is fully
qualified to perform the duties O
the office of sheriff, and we think
would make a record in that office
that would be creditable to himself
and to the Democratic party. Beins
a time-tried Democrat, an old Con
federate soldier, an able and ener
getic citizen, fearless in discharge o
all duties, we know he would per
form them according to his judg.
ment and the law and would not be
biased or controlled by any
outside pressure or personal mo.
tives. Besides, this portion of the
county has not had an official fol
perhaps 20 years, and we hope
Tom, as he is favorably known.
viii kindly consent to become 6
candidate for the office.
DYrI,.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

CONGRESS should not forget thai
the people have been led to expect
that the charges which have beer
made by responsible parties against
the management of the Pension bu.
IA will be taken up and investi.
gated. That bureau disburses near.
ly or quite one-third of all the
money received by the Government,
and for that reason its administra-
ton should be above suspicion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE calamity howlers who are
endeavoring to besmirch the fan
name of Missouri by lying about hen
financial condition should be asham.
ed of themselves. There is no use
to try and revive the old cry OF
"Poor Old Missouri"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate of
Thomas Martin, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court OF Audrain county, Missou-
ri, bearing date February S, 1892.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the administra-
tor within II year after date of
estate, and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from the
date they will be forever barred.
]. T. WILLIAMS,
45-It. Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

ANOTHER war scare may be
looked for about the time the Sem
ate committee reports It lot of ex-
travagant and costly amendments to
the economical naval appropriation
bill that the House will pass. Moth
ing like fear Of war for getting
through big appropriations for the
patriotic ship-builders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

R. NJ. YosT represents the st.
Louis Republic in Jefferson City
during the extra session of the
Legislature. Yost is one OF the
best newspaper men we know of in
Missouri, and his reports will be a
credit to his paper and read with
interest all over the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Administratrix's Enaina

Notice is hUreby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate of
1hos. B.. Robinson deceased. have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
oa,e court OF Audrain co nty, Missou-
H. bearing date December 80. isgI.
All persons having claims against
SAID estate are requi ed to exhibit
.ieih for allowance to The administers
trIk within N year after date on
granting OF letters. or they NAV be
precIuded from Eny benefit of such
estate, and If such claims be not az
LaaoIaed within two years from the
u they will be forever barred.
LAURA +. ROBINSON
4@4-t- AdmiuiHtratrix
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

MEXICO is to have a ttStallion
Day. this year, as usual. On that
day a portion of the Public Square
will be devoted for the purpose OF
exhibiting the fine horses of this
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

In this issue of the LEDGER will
be found the announcement of J
w. Crow of the east end of the
county. He is an active young
Democrat and is a candidate 70,
Sheriff Of Audrain County. He is
in every way qualified for the posi-.
ton and if elected will make a good
official
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

DR.. ToALsoN fooled all the news
paper men, but as he is one of the
few men who mas not fooled the lady
of his choice we refrain from roasting
him. DIR. Toalson is one of the
most clever and popular young pro-
fessional men of our city and we
congratulate him on his marriage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THOSE who labor under the inn
preston that the city officials have
more power under the Third Glass
Charter than under the present one
are mistaken. Those who are in
favor of the Third Glass Charter
would like for other voters to thor.
oughly inform themselves.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

The charge made by Democratic
Congressman, and SO vigorously de-
MED by Republicans, that the Gov
eminent had paid out more money
during the frst-half of the current
fiscal year than it received during
the same period, has been officially
acknowledged by Treasury officials.
We forbear, comment is needless.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

In this issue of the LEDGER will
be found the announcement OF J. +.
Jesse. candidate for Collector OF
Audrain County. Mr.. Jesse is a
thoroughbred Democrat and in every
way qualified. If elected ne will
make a first class catr-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

s'DE Old Man" capturedthe Repub-
liean Convention last week at Soda
liza, and Filley now reigns supreme
in Missouri. The Convention was
Il holy terror and the Republican
paper published in Sedalia says
that ''hell reigned instead of har-
prop~ -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

IL this issue of the LEDGER will
be found the announcement of John
W. Atchison as candidate for Col
lector of Audrain County. Mr..
Atchison has served one term
faithfully and well and if reelected
will do the same thing again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

THE adoption Of a high protective
tariff by France is raising a big row
in that country. The French peo-
pie do not like the enhanced prices
of everything they need, which
naturally follows a protective tariff
any better than the American peo-
rla do
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18
Elder Martin,
From the Richmond Denocra.

Elder Martin, the famous Chris
tan Evangelist, closed his meeting
last Wednesday night, after six
weeks of faithful work in behalf OF
God and humanity. He secured
112 additions and to the end the in
terest remained undated. This
community is worked up and much
religious enthusiasm is displayed.
The hearty good wishes of the con-
gregation go with him to other fields
of labor, He left Thursday morning
for Denver.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

Our correspondent of Walker
District sends us IN a batch of items
which arrived too late for publica.
ton. He says that the outlook fol
wheat is not good in that part of the
not,pty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

Ii Kaiser Wilhelm comes to the
Worlds Fair the American girls
will teach him the first rudiments OF
Irritation in such a way that he will
wonder why he ever tried to stop
such sport in the fatheriand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-02-18

If some of the local candidates
would work as hard saving wood as
they do to get a small office they
would have no trouble in support
ing their families.