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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
LIBERAL DONATIONS.
The School Districts OF Audrain Conn.
ty Give Handsomely to the Elk.
Confederate Home.

MEXICO, Mo-, April 19.-DEAs
SIR: The following sums have been
reported and paid to me as collected
from the various school districts
herein named in Audrain county,
for the Confederate Home at His.
ginsville, Mo.
In looking over the list of con.
tributors, which is too long to pub,
fish, find the ex-Federal soldiers
have contributed literally of THEN
means for the support of the Home.
attach to this report a receipt from
Maj. IL. A. Ricketts,, Treasurer Of
the Confederate Home, showing
the amount | have turned over to
him.
April Il, 1892.
Cash John w. Rutter, 4-6 5l-9&l0. 81.
Cash Charles Armstrong, HedgeGrove,
81.
Cash Alb. Bledsoe, individual, 81.
Cash \. L.. Neil, s-52-10, $40.
Cash Jas. Andy Harrison, $500, $40.
Cash j. NJ. Russell, 3-52-5, 81.
Cash III. @. F1ynt, 650-l0&II, S..
Cash I. S.Wisdom, j. j. Phillips ct al,
Cash J. H. Canada. 4-52-1a. s..
Cash r. NJ. West, l-5O-lO, 81.
Cash Albert White. $500, 1915.
Cash r. NJ. Powell, 5-51&52-9. 81.
Cash Thomas Roberts, 2-5l-7, S11.
April I, 1892.
Cash W. R. Cook, 5-52-7, $3.50.
April 8, 1882.
Cash Taylor Berry, 5-52&5s-1o, S6.25.
Cash A. II. MeClintic, 1927, SIS.
Cash c. III. Cauthorn, 1-5l-7, $3.50.
April II, 1892.
Cash Thos.A. Mcintyre, 2-5o-9, $40.
Robert Steele ct al, 4-51-6, $40.
April II, 1892.
Cash Ben Crump, S..
April 10, 1892.
Cash John r. Britton, s-51-6, $3.50.
Cash John w. Renner, 1925. 50.
April IS, 1892.
Cash 5. G. Crawford, 1929, $50.
April Is, 1892.
Cash John NJ. Smith, s..
Cash Il. t. Burch, 2-5l-6, $3.50.
Cash S. II. Douglass, 3-5o-8, 81.
Cash Enoeh Turner, 2-52-l2, S2.45.
Total Audrain county, S172.20.
Cash ALI. Dauvault, New Florence,
Mo So.
Cash John Koelling, Clerk County
Court, Warren county, S4s.
February "A, 1892.
Cash Hon. Fred Grabbenhorst, ST.
Charles county. SS.25.
April Is. 1892.
Cash J. K. McDearmon, st. Charles
county, $35.
Cash A. t. jameson ct al, Pike county,
$3.50
Total collected and turned over to
H. A. Ricketts,, Treasurer &C., $2s7. 20.
Received, Mexico, Mo-, April
18th, 1892, of w. H. KEENAN,, Vice
President Ninth Congressional dis
trict, the sum of two hundred and
eighty-seven dollars and twenty cents
for Confederate Home.
H. A. RICKETTS,,
Treasurer Confederate Home.
With many thanks to those who
have SO literally and generously
contributed Of their means for this
charitable purpose, and to you for
publishing this report, l Lam,
Respectfully,
w. HI. KEENAN,,
Vlce-President Ninth Congressional
District.
The following sums raised by
various school districts in Audrain
county were paid directly to HI. A.
Ricketts,, Treasurer Confederate
Home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

to see a lot of numbers tackled on to
a horses name, and then, we may
explain, the scope of selection was
not bounded by any such arbitrary
rules of fashion in breeding as have
since grown to be popular under the
guidance of pedigree-keeping and
record-making. In these modern
times the breeder is looking for the
horse hat is backed up by pedigree.
The mystic numbers must also be
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Purlina Waddingham Alive.

Mrs. Purlina Waddingham writes
the LEDGER from 1874 Chene street,
Detroit, Mich, stating she is not
dead, neither is she asleep. She
expects to live longer than the old
man if possible, and the vigorous
manner in which she writes would
90 to show that there is no trouble
about her as being able to sign a re-
ceipt for the $50 a month alimony
she gets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Live St8ek Market.

ST. LOUIS, April 20-There was
a tolerable good supply Of native
cattle on hand, but still the offerings
we're not large. Prices-Choice
steers s4.35 to $3.50, good steers
81 to $3.50, medium steers, 1915
to $3.50, corn fed, 1915 to "a, good
butcher steers, 3d. Is to 1926, choice
COWS and heifers So TO 1925.
HoGs-Common hogs, pigs. ETC.,
sold at go and 81; inferior to fan
mixed 81 to 1870 and included
heavy hogs inferior in quality.
Good packing grades $40 to s4.55,
and some select hogs, 240 and DIS
lbs average were sold to packers al
-$4.57k and A.60; good butcher
grades A5Ta to s4.621 good
lights to butcher tops sold at SAC
to s4.55.
III. T. Warden is in Perry on bust.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets
beyond the the reach of medicine.
They often say, "Oh, it will veal
away" but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced
to try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on 6
positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose,
Price 80 cents and 81. Trial size
free. At all druggists. 52-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Perpetual Motion jones'" who
came so near shaking the earth from
center to circumference with an in
vention while living in Mexico, now
lives in a secluded spot in st. Louis
Seclusion from this jarring world,
Jones thinks, superior to Thomas a.
Edisonrs sphere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Miss Bessie Crump, of Jeffer-
son City, and Mr.. Fleming, for
merly of Mexico, now of Cedar City,
were united in holy wedlock at the
home of the brides parents, IA
South Lafayette street, April II.
Miss Crump is one of Jefferson
City's most prominent young ladies.
Mr.. Fleming is now employed in
the U. S. mail service from Cedar
City to Jefferson, transferring it over
the river. The couple was greeted
by a host of friends. Rev. Harry
Sappleton, of Jefferson, officiated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Horses Outside of Audrain.

The Mccormick Live Stock Co.
offers to the public Marc, standard
and registered, by Electioneer 1875,
the sire of Sanol, 2:0Sk, first dam
Marc by Piedmont. Also Grampian
9131, by Gambetta Wilkes, 2:26,
sire of II in the 2:30 list at 10
years old; first dam Nautura by
Nutwood. Aytoun 140SS, 1884,
1.-THE sire of Miss Cleveland, 2:25A
at 8 years) by King Rene, and Blu
ford 107S2, by Gambetta Wilkes,
are also on this farm. Cigar 1922,
by G. f. Clay, 2:1S, is another fine
trotting bred horse owned by the
McCormicks. Anglo 1922, by
Nailor by the great Sultan, can be
found there. The animals mention
ed are the best stock in the west.
MoNTRosE STOCK FARM.
This breeding farm Is near Aux
vasse, Galloway county, and is per.
sonally managed BIZ 7. s. and !.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Candidates Speaking.

There will be a speaking at the
South Salt River Democratic Club
at Union school house Tuesday,
April 26, at 7 O'Clock p. m. All the
candidates for the various offices in
the county are invited to be present.
j. S. ATKINS, Pres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
s. D. BYRNs, Sec'y.

A marriage license has been
granted to DR.. w. E. Cornett, Of
Worcester, Mo-, and Miss Ida Der.
nv. DR.. Cornett is one of Audrain
county's most prominent physi.
clans, being a genial gentleman as
well as a splendid doctor. Miss
Berry is the daughter of Caleb Ber-
ry, who is one of our most prosper
GUS farmers, and is a favorite with
all who know her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Miss Maggie keane, of St. Louis
who has been visiting her uncle, Mr..
JAS. Madden, of Martinsburg, re-
turned home Sunday and many of
her friends were at the depot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

DIR. ]. F.. Dunbar, the celebrated
eye, ear and throat specialist, is now
at Vandalia where he is enjoying a
splendid practice. DIR. Dunbar is
one of the most successful practi-
TONERS in his speeialties We know of
anywhere. He goes to Paris, Mo-,
ON the 1st of May for a two weeks
engagement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

The members of Andy Harrison's
family were taken sick Sunday, his
wife especially i'll. They are now
out of danger. The physician
thinks, perhaps, they were poisoned
by eating canned goods. Mr.. Har
|rison thinks this is a mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Miss Drusie Balls school at
Prairie Lea will close next Friday.
Miss Ball has been engaged to teach
another term, having made such an
excellent record for two terms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Frank Sannebeck bought the
Monroe Gooch property on West
Liberty street Saturday and paid for
1.-THE same $1,200.75.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

there. The sad
die horse men Of
this eountry,rec-
ognizing this to
be q necessity
formed an or
G ion e
Gently, and now
nearly every
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

The case of Hiram Hunter VS..
City of Mexico, which was reversed
and remanded by the Supreme
Court, viii be retired, or rather the
suit will be brought in the name Of
his wife. The widow viii now bring
suit against the city, claiming that
death resulted from injuries said to
have been the result of falling on
the sidewalk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

VIII Lee, formerly with Daniel
Bros, this city, went to Wells
vile to-day, having accepted a posi-
ton in a hardware store there. He
will move to that place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Marriage license has been granted
Mike Fitzpatrick, of Audrain coun-
|ty and Miss Winnie Green, of Nom
|rOe county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

In answer to the question from a
subscriber of Rush Hill, Mo-, we
would say hat $40 would buy 500
coupons in the LEpGER's popular
Teacher contest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

There will be a candidates meet
ing and speaking at the Duly School
next Saturday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Audrain's Horses.
A BRIEF DIRECTORY FOR THE AID OF
BREEDERS AND PATRONS.
County in Missouri Has Advanced SO Rapidly
in the Horse Industry as Our Own--The
Ledger's Annual Write-up--Where
Many Good Horses Can be
Found This Season.

A short time
has wrought a
most wonderful
change in the
breeding of the
horse in Mis-
souri,. A few
years ago it
seemed strange
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

George Gross, wife and sister, of
Ferguson, Mo-, are in Mexico on a
visit. George is one of the most
popular statesmen on the road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

There will be a business meeting
of the members of the Christian
church at Rock Hill at 3 O'Clock
SATURDAY..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

The primary election in st. Louis
off Wednesday, April 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

James B. Smell, formerly mayor
bf Fulton, and well known in this
fity, died at Washington City this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

The Easter Ball given at liners
Hall on Monday night was a sue
cess in every sense Of the word.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

w. J. Rixey is going to build an
Elegant residence on his lot Just
of C. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

1t rained on Easter Sunday, which
is said to mean that it will rain on
the next seven SUNDAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

r. W. Lawder is arranging to
shear a couple of thousand sheep in
the next few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Buy your dry goods, boots and
shoes, clothing and carpets, of
the Ricketts, & Emmons Dry Goods
Counanv Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
A HIGHLY BRED YouNGsTER.

A HIGHLY BRED YoUNGsTER.
Mr.. W. H. Brown, of this city,
owns n of the best bred trottine
colts in this part of Missouri-Henry
Kirk by Nuncio 1866, record
2:32a, trial 1928. The dam oil
Henry Kirk is by Woodford Alb.
dallah, 2:29, who sired Kenilworth,
PISA. Nuncio, Henry Kinks
sire, is by the great Nutwood with
sc in the list; Nutwood by Belmont,
the sire of Wedgewood, 2:19, &c.
The speed lines represented in Mr..
Browns young horse are: Mana
ger, 2;16k, Belmont Boy, 2:l5;
Orange Girl, 30, Nutwood 2:1SA
and a great number of other
trotters with low records. Henry
Kirk was bought from Minton &
Thornton, Lebanon, KY, was foal.
ed in 1889, is 16 hands high, a
beautiful bay, and will make a trot.
ter sure, if breeding goes for any
thing. He is in charge of @
gentleman near Cant for the season,
after the close of which he will be
given light exercise on the track by
a competent driver. Next year he
will be put in training and it will be
no surprise to those who know him
when he develops the speed expect.
ed and makes a creditable mark
His breeders think he should &c
into the 80 list at no great distant
day.
ELM STOCK FARM.
The most extensive stock farm
and breeding establishment in Au
drain county is Elm Stock Farm
owned by Messrs. r. T. Freeman &
Son, located 81 miles south o
Mexico. Every animal on Bot
Freeman's place is first-class and hs
cans go any moment to his books
and give you numbers and extend
ed pedigrees. His phenomenal sue
cess in the breeding line is due t.
knowing exactly what kind of stool
to handle and in always treating thu
public fairly. On his farm is The
fine Kentucky saddle and harnes.
horse, Duluth Chieftain $50, by ole
Duluth by Cabel's Lexington. As
sire he has gained renown; as al
individual he is perfect.
Grand Master 112, a fine Cleve
land Bay by Newton [2:16], is alst
in the stable of the Freemans
Grand Master is a sire of coach anc
carriage horses that is hard to excel
Tipperary, Jr., is another finely
bred saddle and harness horse OF
this farm, who has proven what h,
is.
When it comes to jacks Bob Free
man is OF top. At his barn can b.
seen Sweet Singer, Sam Jones anG
Excel. There are few if any better
See advertisement in the LEDGER.
WOOD MADDox's TRoTTERs.
Billie Carter, the well-known dri
yer, is in charge of Wood Maddox
Ayres' Hambletonian, 2:29A, ane
Light Hall, 2:25A, at the fail
grounds. Ayres is the sire of Echo
2:314, and is a sure enough race
horse, as game as the best of them
W. H. Mckinney gave him hi
record, which he will doubtless lowe,
this fall. Ayres is by Voluntee:
Goldsmith by Goldsmith by Ham
b~letonian 10. On his dams side
too, he comes Of a speedy family.
Light Hall lisa young horse b,
Vatican, 2:291, the sire of a mum
Der of trotters with low records. Hi
dam, Nell, 2:25A is a producer o
speed, having several in the list
For extended pedigrees Of Mr.. Mad
dox's horses see advertisement.
IT HOME FARM.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Vandalia, one of the thriftiest
in the country, has electric
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

In the weekly LEDGER will be
found an advertisement of DIR. r. J.
Tilton, of Carlisle, KY, who will
sell at Engleside Farm, Columbia,
Mo-, on May 9TH, twenty-five head
of standard trotters. For catalogues
address the above or Jesse II. Tai
bert, box 1913, Columbia, Nc. Horse
men should net fail to read this ad,
yertisement and attend the sale il
possibfe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
JethrO Has a New Idea.

J. J. Martin, a cousin of the de-
mented Jethro, came up from Mar
tinsburg Monday and called at the
Jail to see the "egg-eater (?).
Jethro Martin wrote to his brother
Simon, at Martinsburg, last week,
and said: "Come up and see me
/ have a new invention. 1t is a
patent oats sower; will sell for SO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

Votes in the LEDGER contest are
pouring in from every direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

CONSTABLE SALT RIVER TOWNSHIP.
IyLTE are authorized to announce
w j. T. BUXTON
Ia candidate for reelection to the office of Con
stable of Salt River Township; subject to the
rules and usages of the Democratic party.
VIZ f are authorized to announce
w J. c. ROBBINS
IA candidate for Constable of Salt River Town
|ship; subject to the action of the Democratic
@party.
f are authorized to announce
w JAS. H. BILLIARD
Ia candidate for Constable of Salt River Town
subject to the action of the Democratic pri
binary on Saturday, May Z.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Miss Bessie Crump. of Jeffer

Audrain county's total contribu-
ton to date. $271 IS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
COTTAGE HOME R


Foote Bros. are trotting horse
breeders and have some good ones.
In their stable near the Fair Grounds
can be seen DR.. Strong 10776, by
Athlete 1851 sire of First Call,
.2:21A, by Almont. The DR.. is bred
up close to the best in the land.
Foote Bros. also have the double
gated fellow, Prince Medium (trot-
ting, 2:39 4; pacing 2:41) by
Happy Medium 400. We oil know
that old H. M. was the sire of more
than sixty in the charmed circle.
This firm has standard stock for
sale. Foote Bros. are nice gentle
men to transact business with and
the breeding of the stock they han
die shows what kind of horse men
they are.
ROBERT MANTELL, 2:30A,
is a recent importation from one
of the renowned breeding establish.
ments in Kentucky by John D.
Hinde, Jr., to the farm of his uncle,
DR.. FL. K. Hinde, 6 miles north.
west of this city. Audrain is always
glad to welcome the trotter, and
especially this one, for he is a well
bred fellow and, like the fayerite be
was named for, is a good actor. He
is by Pretender by Dictator by Rys.
dyk's Hambletonian. We predic,
for Robert Mantell a much lower
mark than he has. Read his
extended pedigree.
The w~ell-known Gold Dust har.
ness stallion, Rolla Boy, property o.
Chas. D. Rodgers, will make the
present season at the old Galloway
livery stable near Coatsworth's ium
Der yard, in this city. RolIa Boy i.
by Lexington Gold Dust by Dorsey
Gold Dust, the sire of several from
I2:164 TO 2:25. Rolla comes of q
family Of trotters, having seven
launts and uicles that trotted In
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

DIR. Mitchell, of Laddonia, isdead.
Born, to W. B. Walton and wife,
1 son.
DR.. Samuel Poague, of Shamrock,
Mo-. is dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

XIyE are authorized to announce
Wv J. n. STEPHENS
a candidate for Sheriff of Audrain county; sub
ject to the action of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

WE are authorized to announce
w j. II. LANE
a candidate for Sheriff of Audrain County: sub
iect to the action of the DEMOCRATIC party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

WYE are authorized to announce
w L. z. CRIGLER
a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Audrain
county; subject to the action of the Democratic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

WE are authorized to announce
w P. II. CULLEN
a candidate for election to the office of Prose
cutting Attorney of Audrain County: subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-07-01
A FIoater Found.

Yesterday some Of the mill hands
at Whitney, Braden & Co.'s saw
mill discovered the body of man
floating down the slough which
empties into the river just above
the mill. 1t proved to be the body
of Charles Lyons who, with man
by the name of Sullivan, was
drowned near the mouth of the
Yahk two weeks ago to-day.
The men were drowned while at
tempting to come down the river on
a raft made of logs. The raft upset
at the mouth of the Yahk. Three
Of their companions escaped.
Lyons lived at Defiance, Ohio.
Both he and Sullivan were work
ing on the Great Northern. Sulli-
vans residence is unknown and his
body has not been recovered. Lyons
had $235 on his person when found.
He was buried above Eatonville
yesterday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-07-01
Slugger Cheney.
yesterday

An agent selling a patent process
for making whisky called at the
wholesale liquor store of Brewster
& Cheney one day last week. r. L.
Cheney, the junior member of the
firm was there to receive him. He
promptly informed the patent ven
der that he had no use for his re-
ceipts, but the fakir was persistent.
A few words passed when the fellow
was indescreet enough to let a re-
Election fly at Mr., Cheney, who
promptly resented it with John
L. Sullivan blow. The patent
whisky man was knocked out in
just one round, which lasted not to
exceed one second, and gathering
his shattered remnants together he
sailed for the lake country the next
day.
With this issue begins Volume 2,
No. 1 Of the KooTENAI HERALD.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-07-01

demand of the democracy of the
country is so strong, so insistant,
that the convention would bow to
it even if it was adverse to the ex-
president, as it is not. No combi-
nation of politicians, no adroit set
OF managers can affect matters .
Bayard declared in regard to the
fight in the state of New York
that this was the opportunity of
Hills life, and he believed that as
soon as Cleveland was nominated
he would turn in and help carry
New York for the nominee.
When the ballot was taken the
vote stood: Cleveland, GIG; Hill,
112; Boies, 103; German, 95; Stev-
enson, is; Carlisle, Is; scattering,
IL.
The Tammany crowd bitterly op-
posed Cleveland to the very last,
declaring that he could not carry
New York, and just before the bal
lot was taken, Burk Cochran, the
great Tammany leader, made a final
protest.
The one supreme figure in the
convention was William G. Whit
ney, of New York, Cleveland's sec
retary of the navy. Whitney was
the organizer, the general, and his
management of Grover Cleveland's
interests elected the warmest adj
miration from all sides. To Whit
ney probably the successful candi-
date owes his denomination
For vice-president General Adlai
e. stevenson, a relative Of ex-Gov-
ernor Stevenson of this state, was
on the first ballot.
Boies would not allow the use Of
his name. Gray, Of Indiana, was
Stevenson's principal competitor,
but the New York delegation was
Gray, and Ia Difference to
their wishes Stevenson was nomi-
mated. Before the result Of the
ballot was announced enough states
had changed their votes to result
in Stevenson's nomination by ac-
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-07-01
Outrageous Lies Published By
Uuscrupulous Sheets.
CITIZENS JUSTLY INDIGNANT
The Spokane Spokesman and the
Post Falls Post Report the
Town Washed Away

Last Mondays mail brought to
Bonner's Ferry two newspapers
that contained articles which Justly
aroused the indignation of our citi-
zens. For pure, unadulterated lies
they cap the climax. Read the fol-
lowing:
BoNNER's FERRY, June %
The Kootenai river at this point is
twenty-five feet above low water
mark, and portions of the Great
Northern track have been washed
away. The eastern portion of the
town is completely submerged and
people have been compelled to aban-
don their homes and take refuge on
thehigh ground between the railroad
track and the river. If the flood
continues over one hundred houses
will be sweptaway. Over two-t thirds
of the town is under water
Sinnet's saw mill has been washed
away. The log boom has broken
loose, and it is estimated that $4,000
worth of logs have been carried away
A large force of men are engaged in
ballasting the Great Northern track
with rock, and will probably save
it if the water does not raise any
higher. The food was caused by
the warm weather melting the snow
in the hills. The outlet Of Kootenai
lake il too narrow torcarrv off the
increasing volume Of water, and if
the water continues to rise the peo-
pie will be compelled to flee for
their lives. Bonner's Ferry now
resembles a huge lake and unless
the flood subsidies the town will be
completely washed away. There is
no indication Of a change, and the
gravest fears are entertained.
This outrageous report has been
sent broadcast throughout the land
by the Spokesman, and in small
way by the Post. That there is
not true statement in the article
is known to all persons who are at
all informed upon the subject, but
there are many who will read the
article who have no other means of
knowing and who will suppose it
true, much to the detriment of this
city.
If the papers above referred to
have one particle of principle about
them they will give denial to the
report as much publicity as they
have given to the libel itself.
Every mail brings many letters
Of inquiry wanting to know the ex-
tent Of damage, and even one char
liable party wanted TO know if
assistance was needed. All this is
irritating and, Of course, damaging
to our city.
For the information of those liv-
ing outside our city we Will say:
That the eastern portion of the
city was not submerged.
That no one had to abandon
their homes.
That there was no danger at any
time of houses being washed away.
That no saw mill was washed
away and no logs were lost.
That the article was evidently
written TO injure this town and
was published by sheets that care
more for a sensation than for news,
even to the extent of bringing
financial injury to a whole COM
munity. People ought to chop off
their subscriptions to such bush
Whackers.