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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
AT GRAND ISLE.
Hundreds OF Lives Lost IN The storm
Nearly All OF The Victims
Were Drowned.

New ORLEANS, La, Oct. T.
The first authentic news came from
Grand Isle this morning when a
lugger reached the company canal
from the island.
The man in charge reports that
the steames Joe Weber was blown
to pieces and that several Of the
crew were drowned. The storm was
terrible at Grand Isle and Cheniere
Caminada.
Atthe latter place only two houses
are standing and the luggerman re-
ports that several hundred people
have been drowned.
The news from Grand Isle last
night was quite appalling, but there
were many person in the city fam
liar with the geographical position
of the island who were inclined to
believe that the reports trickling into
the city were somewhat colored.
1t is not the first time that Grand
Isle has been reported to have been
washed away.
The island is practically cut off
from communication and the only
mean of obtaining information is
through the regular passenger
steamer that piles between the sta
ton and the island and the luggers
engaged in the oyster trade.
Grand Isle lies directly south of
New Orleans. 1t is about sixty
miles as the crow flies from the
city and about ninety miles by the
tortuous route that is covered to
reach it.
There are two ways of getting to
the island, one by way of Socoia
Canal, down the river, and the
other by way of Company Canal,
which is about opposite the old Ex-
position Grounds. By either route
Grand Isle must be crossed.
The trip is made in from ten to
fourteen hours. according to the
wind and speed of the craft. The
island is in Jefferson Parish and
has been a summer resort for many
years, but was not literally pa
tronized because of its location and
the lack of wire communication.
There were very few people from
this city on the island. The season
does not usually last longer than
September Is, because the island
is subject to storm from hat time
on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Nearing the End.
THE GREATEST EXHIBITION KNowH
TO THE WORLD SOON 70 PASS
IHT0 HISTORY.
.,Detu Writes Of the People ehs Saw Of
the Worlds YsiT-Eoms Amusing
Ineidsnts Cisvsriy Told by
Mexico Girl.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
Mexico, Mo-, Oct. 6.-After a
few more weeks the White City
by Lake Michigan will have pass
ed into history. The palaces that
rose by the inland sea in classic
design and marble Wilderness, the
golden statue Of the Republic,
graceful in its heroic proportions and
the imperial peristyle, with its long
colonnade, were "all reared in one
happy hour to know as swift an
ending" but the lagoon, gorgeous
with its ten thousand lights, its
swiftly gliding gondolas, kaleido.
scopic historical floats, and the
magnificent colds contracted on
its banks, and beneath the spray
of the many-hued electric fountains /;
the Wooded Island, with its fairy.
like flowers, and foliage, and the
tired feet that trod its labyrinthine
paths; Midway Plaisance, with its
population gathered from every ma
ton under heaven, and the aching
heads that listened to a murmur
surprising that of Babel-all these
things will be fresh in many mem.
cries when the horologue of time
strikes the twentieth century. Other
correspondents of the LEDGER have
ably discussed the architecture and
the landscape gardening, the prac-
teal and aesthetic display, Mid
way and Buffalo Bill, "America,"
and the Ferris Wheel. Of what
shall l write? Not even the students
favorite theme-the universal broth
erhood of MANS left forme be
cause another discovered that ever
new truth at Chicago; and yet, MIR.
Editor, Unjust write, because Ipromis-
ed you that would, and my promise
must be kept, though your thousands
of resders suffer because Of the keep.
ing. The Parliament of Religions
has not been written up for you,
but I have never been able to live
one religion, and I do not desire to
afflict your readers with a reproduc-
ton of the Associated Press reports.
Thus it is that only one topic re-
mains for me-the people. Since !
have thought of it, 1 believe the
people were the biggest part of the
Columbian show. If anyone differs,
I beg to remind him that England's
great metaphysician wrote SIN the
world there is nothing great but
man."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
THE TROPHY WENT WRONG,
The silver Cup Award Of the saddle
Harse nreedertl sh0uld Have
tone to J.. A. Potts.
FROM eelmsn a Rural World.

From Goimsn' . Rural World.
The contests In the saddle horse
rings at the Worlds Fair two weeks
since, were OF an exceedingly inter-
esting character, sometimes very
close, and quite exciting, The same
judges did not tie ihe ribbons In the
sweepstakes that tied them in the
classes, hence though Mr.. ]. A..
Potts won the higher honors In the
latter over Gen. Jno. B. Castleman,
of Kentucky, the latter was awarded
the sweepstakes. The facts are as
follows: Mr.. Potts had won first on
Lee Rose in the four year old stallion
ring; second on Miss Rex in the four
year old mare ring, and second on
Mascot in the gelding ring; thus
taking one first and two seconds.
Gen. Castleman had taken first on
Emily in the four year old mare ring,
second on Claudius in the three year
old class, and third on Jefferson in
the gelding class thus taking a first,
second and third.
But when it came to competing
for the cup offered by the National
Saddle Horse Breeders Association
for "a group Of stallion, mare and
gelding," and the two gentlemen
presented the same horses to other
Judges, the cup was awarded to the
man who had won first, second and
third, and not to Mr.. Potts who had
taken a first and two seconds.
Under these circumstances the
gallant General felt as a generous
and right minded man might be ex-
pected to feel, that the full measure
of reward had not gone where it be-
longed, hence went to MI. D. L.
Parrish, another exhibitor from Mis-
fsouri, and told him so, saying:
Will you present my compliments
to Mr.. Potts and request him to &C
cept the cup at my hands, he being
of right entitled to it; his winnings
give him the prior claim. This MI.
Parrish declined to do saying, that
under the circumstances he was very
sure Mr.. Potts would not entertain
the proposition. OF curse there is
no bad blood or ill feeling between
the gentlemen, not a shadow OF it,
and the facts are mentioned only to
show how one gentleman can bear a
loss and another win a trophy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Auction sales.

The following are the dates. OF
sales to be cried by J. T. johnson,
auctioneer, Mexico, Mo-: Jake Nc
Donald's sale near Concord,
15 miles south of Mexico; Oct. 18th,
Charles Browns sale, eighteen
miles southwest of Mexico; Oct.
18th. Payton Elliott's sale, 10 miles
north of Mexico; Oct. 18th, r. G..
Calhoun seven miles south of Mex
leo; Oct. 18th, Samuel Grants sale
near Williamsburg, Galloway coun-
ty; Oct. 18th, Henry Winkler's sale
~ miles east of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
WANTED TO DIE.
GHy Hart. Tired Of Life, Took o bose
Of st~ryehnine.

TReY, Mo-, Oct. Guy Hart,
a restaurant keeper Of Mexico, Mo-,
took stryehnine here to-day and
will probably die. Hart was here
collecting for his house. Tired Of
life.
Guy Hart clerked for Mrs. shlep-
pey in the Depot Dining Hall up
till the time she sold to Mr.. Hoxsey,
the present proprietor. He has
been out on the road collecting for
several weeks. Marshal Kemp now
has a warrant against Hart for dis
turbing the peace. John Hart,
Guys brother, who is clerking for
Mr.. Hoxsey, has gone after the
unfortunate young man, who has
been dissipating the most Of his life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
What is

Castoria Is DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium. Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t Is a harmless SUBSTITUTE
for Paregoric, Drops. Soothing syraps. and Castor OH.
Re IA Pleasant. Its guarantee Is thirty years use by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aimys
Seyerishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd.
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, cures constipation and fiatulency.
Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomacn
and bowels, giving health and natural sleep. CAS-
toria is the Children's Panaeea-~the Mothers Friend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
A Serious Charge.
From the Vandalia Leader.

E. G. Cobb who has become ia
nous through the Graham-Cobb
sensational suits of some time ago,
was arrested last week charged with
open and notorious adultery. The
warrant was issued from G. b.
Moore's court and an affidavit of
James Medaris, of st. Louis county,
step-father of Cobb's alleged true
wife. The case is set for Saturday,
October 7th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

scientiousIy adone', by all, though
dynamos, generators, and amperei,
are hieroglyphic terms to many. A
placard, "chickens Matched by
electricity" attracts much attention
and nearly every one desires to see
the forces. An old sister from the
rural district was not charmed with
this late triumph Of science to say
the least. "For the lands sake"
abe said, "it's a mean shame for
them to take the hens business
away"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Rysdyk at independence.

Hon. c. f. Clark is back from
independence, Iowa, where he took
his great stallion, Robert Rysdyk.
2:13a. He left his trotter there.
George Lee leaves tonight for that
place and will take charge of the
horse. Rysdyk was entered in the
free-for-all which did not come of.
He will be entered again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

"During my term of service in the
army l contracted chronic diar-
rhma," says A. E.. Bending, of Hal
sey, Oregon" "Since then I have
used a great amount of medicine,
but when l found any that would
give me relief they would injure my
stomach, until Chamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy
was brought to my notice. l used
it and will say it is the onlyremedy
that gave me permanent relief and
no bad results follow" For sale
by c. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
POPULISTS WELCOME ERYAN.
The Nebraska Better Congratulated
by a Third Party COnfrere.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The Pop
ulist members of the House are
very much elated over the rumors
that Congressman Bryan, of Ne
braska, will renounce the Demo-
cratic party on account of the fail
ure of the Nebraska convention to
indorse his free silver position.
Representative Bowen, of Min
nesota, to-day sent Mr.. Bryan the
following telegram: Accept con-
gratulations on your gallant fight
and defeat. You are not at home
in the Democratic camp. No silver
man is. Shake"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
SEE WHAT

The well-known manager of excur-
sions to Washington, California and
the White Mountains, L. A. Whit
comb, says: | have never had any
thing to do me so much good as your
Sulphur Bitters. 1t is the best spring
medicine | ever used. | would ad-
wise all who suffer from biliousness
and dyspepsia to use Sulphur Bit
tiers, for know they cured me.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Audrain Courts.

GIReuIT GeuRFl 3D. Manday In JAM
uary, lst Manday In June, 3D. Monday
In September,
COUNTY GeHRT-lst Monday In Feb
Fuary, lat Monday In May, lat Mon
day In August, LIST Monday in Aoven-
her,
pRaRAFE GauRF-2d Monday In JAM
uary, I'd Monday In March, I'd Monday
In May, I'd Monday In September,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

ignoble strife, were standing before
a French picture. One had an en-
barassed. not to say disguised: ex-
preston, and was trying to get the
other to escome on" The elder
woman at length lost patience, and
Indignantly said: Them things
was made to look at; I've paid my
money to look at 'em, and | guess
I'll look at 'em." Certainly the ma
tional instinct to get the worth OF a
dollar MAS strong in her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

The Fine Arts Building seems to
be headquarters for queer charac-
tiers. Probably this is because for
eigners have criticized us for not be-
ing an artistic people, and, withtrue
American grit, we all plunged into
the art display, determined to re-
move this opprobrium from our ma
ton.
A Kansas man, with broad-brim-
med hat, and seedy brown coat,
whose countenance was serene from
many a triumph owe grasshoppers,
entered a section. followed by his
wife. She was a timid creature,
looking to her husband for guidance
in all things. Comparing the mum
Der of a picture with that useful pub
lication-the Official Catalogue
he spelled aloud: "F- a-u-s-t, Fust.
Marian, that's Fust-the man that
invented printing" Then they look
ed at the supposed portrait a mo-
ment, decided he was 'Equeer," and
passed on. How it would have par
alyzed the artist to know that his
idealization of the great hero of Ger
man drama was regarded as only a
portrait of a matter-of-fact printer!
Some bad boy, disregarding the
universal "Do not touch" placed a
bit of apple in the open mouth of a
statue, thinking that a lunch at the
noon hour would be appropriate.
Soon after, a woman called a Column
bian guard, asked what kind of mar
BILE the red was, and how the sculp-
tor produced that effect.
An elegantly dressed girl was ex-
planning to an old man-evidently
ner 1ather-that Louis XIV and
Louis Philippe were the same man,
but she didn't know why they had
two names for him; and the old
man was admiring the erudition just
fresh from a boarding school.
Apropos of the discussions which
have ragged as to the propriety of
some of the art displays, I heard the
following conversation. Two old
women, who were evidently wives
of thrifty farmers, and whose appear
ance indicated that they had not Of
ten mingled in the madding crowds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Dave Hubble Hurt.

Mr.. Dave Hubble was thrown from
his horse in West Mexico Friday
and was badly injured. The
physicians are administering to his
wounds as the LEDGER goesAo press.
Ii seems that Mr.. Hubble was rid
ing the horse to the water trough
when the animal became suddenly
frightened and jumping threw the
old gentleman to the ground. 1t is
hoped he is not injured seriously.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

When catarrh attacks a person
of s~crofulous diathesis, the disease
is almost sure to become chronic.
The only eficacious cure, therefore,
is Ayers Sarsaparilla, which expels
scrofula from the system and the
catarrh 500 follows suit. Local
treatment is only a waste OF time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

There were people, people, people
everywhere. The popularity was
that all the restless, seething multi
tude seemed to be of one mind.
Go into the Liberal Arts Building
and everybody was there. Step
out of the door, and you were GER
tain that a million people were
promenading. Go into the Woman's
Building, and you were sure that
every NJ on the grounds had sud-
denly gone there. Go down to
State Street, and you hadn't the
least doubt that every man, woman
and child on American soil were
assembled there in a body. /
watched the crowd till my head
grew dizzy, and 1 had no words to
express my feelings. Just then lover
heard a gentleman, who was pass
ing, remark: 81 wonder how so
many people were ever made!"
We wondered too. Had l been a
political economist l should have
adopted the Malthusian theory, and
decided that the worlds population
was so dense that we were nearing
the starvation point; but girls can't
be economists, and so l didn't have
to worry. Reasoning from a woman's
standpoint, 1 decided that there
couldn't be such an awful dearth of
silver in the land, or such an awful
stringency of the money market;
railroads don't transport people free
of charge, and hotels-even in Chi
cago-don't board people for moth
ing; and so my confidence in Cleve-
land was restored. For the most
part it vas an intelligent, pros
porous, cheerful looking crowd.
Every section of the country was
represented, and there was a won
derful unity in the diversity. The
wild and woolly ~westerner, clad. in
grey business suit, accompanied by
his wife in navy blue serge, was
hardly distinguishable from the
s'Bosting' ktterateur, as they acct
dentally mingled. Max O'Rell says
that Americans r the best inform
ed people in the world, and the Ex-
position crowd confirmed the witty
Frenchman's estimate; nevertheless
there are some funny costumes and
extraordinary conversations among
even the natives"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
The Montgomery Standard saw

The Montgomery Standard says
Rev. E. w. Reynolds and family
lett Saturday for Auxvasse, their
new home during the present con-
ference year. He will have charge
OF three churches. two in the coun-
try, but will live in Auxvasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

r. F. Reed, of the firm of Reed e.
Coons, of V~andalia, was in Mexico
this week and informs us that their
store was broken into and robbed of
about $500 worth of poke. knives
and pistols. This is the second time
this store has been burglarized inthe
same way and the proprietors are
making a strong effort to capture the
robbers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Remaining Neatly Done

If you want your watch cleaned,
or repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
r. s. Riley. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. If I. s. RILEY,
One door east OF Buckley & Moore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

The little eighteen months old son
of MI. and Mrs. Henry Wales fell
from a wagon Saturday breaking
his right arm just below the elbow.
DR.. Toalson set the arm and the lit
tie fellow is doing very well although
he suffered severely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

Maj. Thos. E. Day to-day made 9
donation of a handsome collection
of books to the ex- Confederate Home
Library, for which VIM. L.. Martin
wishes to publicly return thanks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
HOnOrs for DIR, T., ]. Turuer,

COLUMBIA: Mo-, Oct 6.-Dr. T.
}. Turner, State Veterinarian, has
been appointed by the State Board
of Agriculture, in session here, to
represent Missouri at the conven-
ton in Texas to agree upon quaran-
tine regulations and also to repre-
sent the State at the National Con-
v%ention ofVeteriuarians inChicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Children CYfor
Pitchers Casto1ia.

DR.. C. A. Rothwell left Friday
for New York City where for three
months he will attend the Post
Graduate school. He will take a
complete and thorough purse in
both medicine and surgery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Why Don't You

Use Parks Tea for headache. consti-
patton s.ndstthat tired feelingr 1t puri-
fies the blood, beautifies the com.
plexion. acts upon the sluggish liver
and moves the bowels every day. On
~ herbs and plants. safe, sure and
p~leasans. Sold by Woodbridge & Ne.
Arthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

We clip the following from the
Centralia Courier: j. C. Daniels,
one of Audrain's most thrifty young
farmers, was in town Tuesday and
paid the Courier Office a pleasant
visit. Jack and his most excellent
wife were pupils of ours and good
ones too, in our better days. May
they continue to prosper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

Mr.. s. c. Harper, a prominent
contractor of this place, has the
contract for the erection of a two
story business house in Santa Fe,
for Messrs. Rouse and Wright.
The Lacrosse Lumber Company
sold the lumber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

WE heartily endorse the following
from an exchange: Let all Demo
Gratis try to be liberal toward those of
the same faith who may differ on Fl
naneial or other subjects. They will
all vote right when the time comes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

Mr.. Hamilton, of Mexico, Mo-,
carried off second prize al the st.
Louis Fair for the best Southdown
ram two years old and over; olso
for the best Southdown ram one
year old and under two years, also
for the best lamb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Is Your Tongue

Coated, your throat dry, your eyes
dull and inflamed and you feel mean
generally when you get up in the
morning. Your liver and kidneys are
not doing their duty. Why don't
you take Parks Sure Cure. If it does
not make you feel better it costs you
nothing. 1t cures Bright's Disease,
Diabeits, and all kidney complaints.
Only guaranteed cure. Sold by Wool
bridge and Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
WAGE. ths use of raIkine

About colds and coughs In the sum-
mer time. You may have q tickling
cough or q little cold or baby may have
the Group and when 1t comes you ought
to know that Parks'CoughSyrup Is the
best cure for it. Sold by Woodbridge
a. Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

THE New York Democratic State
Convention yesterday embodied the
following in its platform: "Recent
events have emphasized and confirm
ed the %utterances of the Democratic
platforms of 1891 and 1892, and the
Democratic national platform of last
year in denunciation of the Sherman
law providing the compulsory pur
chase and storage of silver bullion,
and in %reiterating that condemna
ton we again demand the speedy
and unconditional repeal of the laws
obnoxious and injurious provision"
Every Democratic Convention this
year has endorsed the position taken
by the Administration in reference
TO the repeal of the Sherman act.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Coal! Coal!

l am now prepared to furnish
farmers and all others the best quail
ity of coal. Price, 7 cents at the
bank. d&W If G. G. DAVIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

On last Thursday night the store
and Post Office at Youngers were
broken into. About 5000 worth of
dry goods and notions were stolen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

Ignorance of the merits of De Wits
Little Early Risers is a misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liver,
cure head ache, dyspepsia, bad breath,
constipation and biliousness. French
& Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Will Stay With the Ledger.

Io N"O1 n IHtNI
R. NJ. White, of the Mexico
LEDGER, has been favorabIy men
toned as a candidate for Rail-
road Commissioner; but Bob says
he don't want any Office. While
a nan of Whites knowledge of
railroads and railroad business,
with his energy and vim would
doubtless make an efficient officer,
We believe Bob makes a better
newspaper man and are glad to
know that he will stay with the
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

All that honesty, experience and
skill can do to produce a perfect pill,
has been employed in making De
Wits Little Early Risers. The re-
suit Is q specific for sick headache,
biliousness and constipation. French
& Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

l.. G.. Adams, formerly Of Mexico,
is doing a prosperous clothing bust
ness in st. Louis. Sam Edwards is
clerking for Mr.. Adams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

All the talk in the world will not
convince you sc quickly as one trial of
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve for sca1ds,
burns, bruises, skin affections and
piles. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
The EentrY Stock

Will be opened up and for sale,
wholesale or retail, at auction rates
without the delay of auctioneering.
VIM. LLEwELLYN, in charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

We could not improve the quality
II paid double the price. De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve
that experience can produce, or that
money can buy, French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13
Our GRANDMOTHER, Wsy

Was to steep roots and herbs and
use it every night. Nothing acts as
promptly and without discomfort.
Not a pill or q eathartic but moves the
bowels every day. Sold by WOOL
bridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-10-13

druggist Tor Woods Phosphodinss u heEi
someworthless medicine in place Of thh. ksn y
dishonest store. fncloee price tn heR ~
we VIII send by return mall Pfica caspedn1;
d; !, e. One sOfs pleas, sSs pal eurG -
let II plain sealed envelope, Q cents potsA
Address Tho Wood Chemical c. /
1S1 Woodward avenue Dsn1k -
Sold in Mexico and ~everywhere b. {
una d&wly al druggists. -.