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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 3.-First race
Five iurlongs Edwin won, Duenna
second Hustler third. rimo, l;0di.
Second race-Six furlongs. Empross
Frederick won, Vashtl second, Bob
Toombs third. Time, l;2i.
Third raco--Nlile and seventy yards.
Nirgin Johnson won, Little Annie SEQ
ond, Excelsior third, Time, 1862.
Fourth race-One mile Strathmeade
won, Valera second, Joe Carter third,
Time, ;d8i.
Fifth Nce-SiN and halt furlongs.
Hespcrla won, Taylor second, Paddy
Roach third. Time, 0;hl.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

~ e. / T., Nov. s,-[sp eoial. r
III, brother Of the notorious
aere and has instituted re-
oeedings against Deputy
aplnan OF the Fort Smith
H. sSs sss Of a horse claimed
,i, soid by Chapman to En-
..io the Cofieyville, Kan,
,ies 10y When Gratis and Bob
ana Emmett was thought
IN wounded, it is claimed
,,s Nh possession of the horse
R" 'vulperiy. William Dalton
~ ~ ample proof OF the sale
F" Emmett at Hassell's
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

New York, Nov. 3.-About 5000 bank.
ers, merchants, brokers and clerks
hiied the sidewalks and streets In front
and about the sub-treasury on Wall
street to-day and listened to Republican
orators, who spoke under the auspices
OF the Republican climbs Of this city.
Capt Brainerd, chairman, introduced
the first speaker, l.. e. Chit.endeu.
Then ex-Congressman Roswell G. Horr
spoke, followed by Elliott +. Shepard
and Assistant Treasurer Ellis II. Rob.
erts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04
MIXED TICKETS
Have Been Distributed In Kansas and
Trouble is Feared


Tonelsa. Kan. Nov. 3.-The Demo
cratic state central committee has re-
ceiyed dispatches from various points
in the state confirming the reports OF
YESTERDAY that mixed tickets had been
distributed. These tickets, 1t is
claimed. can DO thrown out under the
election law of 1887 and considerable
excitement prevails about the
S,a,.ions headquarters in con-
sequence. The Democratic sand
Pepniist committees will send
instructions 10 all organizers and county
ohairmen to-day, warning them against
Voting anything except straight tick
~ The anti-fusion Democratic CEN
trail committee began sending out
tickets this morning also. Secretary
Cronch of the anti-fusion committee
said this morning that he carefully ex-
ahmed into the law and there was no
question Of the legality OF the ticket II
Inc election should turn on the vote, oil
those tickets, the contest all along the
line viii probably follow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

New York, Nov. 3.-The German
Republicans Of New York gave White
law Reid rOusing reception at a mass
meeting tonight, The meeting was
held at Cooper Union and the large hall
was filed 10 ovorlowlng. The audience
showed it's enthusiasm throughout the
evening. and tho speakers, particularly
Mr.. Reid, were cheered again and
again by the many thousands Of strong
lnngcd men. The stage OF the hall
was decorated with American flags and
portraits OF Harrison and Reid hung in
prominent places.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Houston, Tex, Nov. 3. Especial r
Tonight about o'clock three room
cottage situated on the banks Of Buffalo
bayon took slump into the turbid
stream. There were three negro
women and two white mon 10 the house
Al the time, but somehow they all es-
cAped.
The house and every piece Of furni-
ture was completely demolished
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Charged with Inducing Paupsrs to Reg
istsr Illegally.

Charged with Inducing faupers TO heE-
pter illegally.
New York, Nov. 3.-Considerable ex-
element was created among Demo-
cratic politicians this afternoon by the
announcement that Commissioners Ed
ward G. Sheehy and Charles @. Sim
mons, of the board OF charities and cor
rections, had been arrested by the
United States authorities for inducing
manners on Ward and Blackwells
Islands to register illegally. The war
rants on which they were arrested were
issued by United States Com
missioner Shields on complaint Of
United States District Attorney
Mitchell. The charge is they
Knowingly and wilfully induced
certain charity patients, paupers In
care of the city, to register fraudulently.
When the two commissioners were ar
rairned before United States Commits
sioner Shields, each pleaded not guilty
mud we're held in &, 900 bail for examina-
tion tomorrow. Judge McAdams was
qualified as tondsman for both commits
sioners.
The Evening Sun states that the
limited states grand jury at 2 o'clock
TODAY returned indictments against
fifty-eight paupers on Randalls island
for registering illegally in the nine
teenth election district OF the sixteenth
assembly district. Warrants for their
arrest have been issued by United
States Commissioner Duell.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Washington, Nov. 3.-Acting Attor-
ney-GenerTl Aldrlch to-day made an
important statement as to the authority
Of the United States deputy marshals TO
supervise elections, in which he an-
nounced that all persons who attempted
70 interfere with those officers bring
themselves within the scope Of the
criminal statutes Of the United States,
regardless OF whether or not they arc
acting under any state or municipal
statute.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov. s.-At the
Academy OF Music tonight .the last
great rally OF the Democrats Of Kings
county for the national ticket was
held. Over 5000 enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis were crowded into the building,
aud cheered and applauded the utter.
ances Of Orators Wayne MaoYoagh Of
Pennsylvania and Ex-Governor Camp
hell of Ohio.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

GERS having the arrangement OF the
ticket in hand are mostly Hoggites and
the Clark mep say the committees
action was intended TO put Clark in tho
light Of trading with Republicans.
Pasohals friends in town charge that
the local Callaghau Democrats are scll-
ing out Paschal for local Republican
support.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Midland, Tex. Nov. a.-lSpeclal. =
Hon. +. A. Mcdowell OF Gatesville
spoke TO good sized audience to-
night. He spoke under disadvantage,
this being a Hogg stronghold. He told
forclhly and at times eloquenily Of tho
faith that Is in him and succeeded in
arousing considerable enthusiasm. His
wit, argument and eloquenoe were APP
preciated by ALL The audience, regard
less of belief, was well pleased with the
speech.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov, 3.-Probahly
one OF the largest Individual bets made
during the campaign was made this
morning In this city. The combined
wagers amount TO $4,000 now in the
hands OF w. NJ. M. Singerly, stake
holder, The betting was done by VIM
Thompson, OF Gloucester, and VIM.
Rhaen representing Republican syn
dictate. The bet is for $4,000 on gen.
eral result
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Portland, Ore, Nov. 3.-The Demo.
cratic state central commit tee issued an
address to-day saying the Democratic
electoral ticket would not be withdrawn
but would remain In the field, and ask
ing all favorlug the election OF Cleye-
land and Stevenson 10 rally TO Its sup
port. The ticket is composed OF three
Democrals and one popmlist.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

in which he discussed the political is
sues Of tho hour from u Democratic
standpoint. Hc did not touch on state
but discussed national issues asserting
at the outset that he represented a
united Democracy, and stood upon the
Chicago platform. Rosenthal replied
in an hour and half sp eech.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

the Democratic fusion committee
says that the Weaver electors VIM
carry the state by 10000 and thai ,bs
fusion ticket will be elected by 20.oOO
The chairman Of the Republican state
committee says that overything Il
lovely and that Smith will be elected
governor by a majority Of 20, 600 or over
and that Harrison and Reid will get the
electoral vote Of the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

ST. Patrick's church RS u witness, for
naturalization. BY taking tho neces-
sary oath he became a citizen by swear
ing allegiance 20 the constitution and
renouncing allegiance to the republic
Of Erannn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Sherman, Tex, Nov. a.-lSpecial. +
The big Clark rally at Van Alstyne,
twenty miles below sherman, is on to-
night IN 6ne shape Tho train passing
here wac loaded with people from Dom
ison, and large number went FROM
here with tho band.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 3.--tSgeelaL =
Hon. Walter Gresham ard A. j, hosen-
thai. Democratic and Republican can
dfdates for congross from this the lenth
district, met In joint debate at hAf-
uony hall tonight
ofahan led "a in an hours- Apeeeh
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Waco, Tex, Nov. 3 Especial. REG
istrar Massey yesterday completed the
books of registered voters for each
ward. Revision Of the registration
list fixes the number Of registered vot-
ers at 1910. According 70 the COM
pleted ward lists, the vote is distributed
as follows:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 3.-The Demo-
cratic state central committee to-day
accepted the resignation Of Edward
Carroll, Democratic candidate for con-
gress In the First district, and sub
stituted for his name on the ticket the
name Of Fred j. Close, the Peoples
marty candidate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

b,s sSi, Nov. a. Special. y
MI, q 70 Of Cincinnati, to-
M IN the district court
'issaasS' ior $500. An attach
fes $500; Marx made an AZ
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

How WIN the County Candidates Vote.
HoEg or Clarke

Paris, Tex, Nov. 3,--tSpecial. 1.-THE
Democratic candidates for county OIL
GERS here were nominated by primary
held before the Houston split, and
there has up to now been no war made
on them in regard to their attitude on
the state ticket, but yesterday each Of
them received from Hon. j. L. Hodges
a presidential elector, and an ardent
Hogg man, the following letter.
Pans, Tx, Nov. 2.
DEAR SIR:-Much has been done and
said about the duty of our county nomi-
nees for the county offices. So far as
| aru concerned l shall vote for every
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Hubbard City, Tex, Nov. 3,-iSpe-
cial. I'm quarter milo race at the
race tracks yesterday the Cob Cum
ningham mare proved an easy winner
over the l.. o. Niles mare. The bot
ting was brisk, aud large amount OF
money changed hands on the result
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Tonel,a. Kan, Nov. 3.-The Peoples
party here held their final big rally ol
the campaign to-day. Az noon lnere
was big parade in which there Wero
200 farmers wagons from the country
filed with men, women and children,
In the afternoon there was sPeAkins
at the fair grounds, and AZ the oper@
house at night
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Elwood, Ind, Nov. "A great Re
publican demonstration is being held
ia this city tonight. The crowd is cs-
timated at 10000 The orators OF the
night are At,orney.General w, II. Z.
Millor and Col, A. l.. Conger OF Ohio.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 3.-Charles
Emory Smith, eX.iniuistcr TO Russia,
aud United States Senator Higgins, OF
Delaware, addressed the Republican
students OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vanin and other near by colleges to-
night. The meeting was large and
enthusiastic,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Seymour, Tex, Nov. 3.-lspecial. +
T. ID. Coz. ii Waco, addressed very
large audience here last night In favor
of Clark.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Buffalo, N. y, Nov. 3.-Chauneey NJ.
Depow addressed Il crowded meeting at
Music hall tonight and later an over
flow meeting.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 3.--lSpe-
ciai. l-Judge Clark was called upon by
many supporters to-day at his hotel
and left al 0 o'clock tonight for Luling
where he speeks Friday.
He will speak In Seguin Saturday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Laredo, Tex, Nov. 3.-iSpccial. +
The largest mass meeting ever held in
Laredo took place on the night OF tho
second in behalf Of Col. G. @. Brewster,
Republican candidate for congress.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

man who was nominated in the pri-
mary, also for the entire state ticket
known as the Hogg ticket. | believe
every nominee OF the party for
county Offices ought to do
this, yet, / have no desire to set my
Judgment upon the conscience Of any
man, but think have right to ask
and know from each candidate who has
been nominated how he intends to vote.
Please answer at once, and oblige.
I guarantee that no person shall know
your answer until after the election.
Your Friend,
j. G. HODGES.
It is rumored here that Bywaters,
nominee for collector, and Miller, nomi-
nee for assessor OF taxes, will be
scratched by the Hogg people, as they
are regarded as Clark men. 1t is also
said that the Hogg ticket will be out ON
election day with their names left of
and other names substituted.
A Hogg Republican ticket is in cir
plIlatiOn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Marshall, Tex, Nov. ., -(SpeciRl. -
Hon. W. n. Pope has cancelled hia en-
gagements 10 speak at Woodyille and
Houston, owing 10 the death Of bis
brother. Asa Pope.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Kalamazoo, Mich, Nov. 3.-Ex-
speaker Thos. d. Reed addressed a
large crowd OF Republicans here To-
night on the principal issues Of the
campaign.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Among the Local PoIislcal' Elements Of
San Antonio.
San Antonio, Tex, Nov. Especial ]
There Is a lively row among the local
political clements over the substitution
on the Australian ballot Of Henry
Terrell. Republican candidate for con-
gross, instead of r. NJ. Paschal, Demo-
crat The committee of election Off
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

turned from Fort Worth to-day whore
a fight has been arranged between him
and Joe Mayburn, to talSo place on the
18th inst.
Warren goes into training tomorrow
morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04
|OISONED ONCE,
and then Poisoned Again, the
inc He DIed-A Profound
Mystery,

~ - Noy. S.-(special.l-Afat Ar
~ ~ poisoned with strychnine
IN IeH a ago by unknown parties,
fa,,s ahu was flred al twice from
ris nights ago, was poisoned
N4' ana died to-day. All Is 4
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Washington, Nov. a-This morning
Rev. Placsdus L. ChaPpeno, Bishop Of
New Mexico, appeared before Justice
CD. With Rss. Father j. A. Walter Of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

London. Nov. a--Tha marriage Of
Miss North, the only daughter 81 Col
North, tho nitlstu king, to Mr.. LocEett,
merchant a Liverpool took place 70
dAy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Terrell, Tex, Nov. ESPECIAL +
Jim Gibbs, Of Terrell, aud Mcdonald,
colored Republicans, are actively at
work for George Clark for governor.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04
yoto Tnten onn Traln.

Seymour, Tex, Nov 3.-tSpecial. -
On a Seymour excursion train, vote
taken, resulted US follows: Clark l25,
Hogg 40, Nugent II.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04
APH NEWS
BOILED DOWN.

,,rserer, in jail at Leigh
.i |, himself to death.
Il s6ip Howe, 10000 tons,
.Ferrol, Portugal, has been
nary l to october 81 there r,
Philadelphia 1915 cases Oh
OF these 1905 were ia'ai'
h Ohio lay claim to the
LINER OF Colorado by virtue
IN a spqnish king ia years
.bIa has a mysterious case
leprosy that raises the in
ssr the disease is of sponta-
.ble in County Meath, Ire.
selzcd with a homicidai
killed a number OF persons
,,,ocling crew from Bos-
noated the British steamer
sear harrington, N. s., an
/ dispute may arise.
kps clul n. be abolished
hut Sis,ohS , folly to
the "cs d. 1Sb,8n
er city's C. - "stoyo""
the track wrecA~
hid Mississippi yalley lin
ky., and killed Dick Brun-
rineer. The COW was UNI
shlehem PA. J Iron Works a
weighing eighty-four tons,
rged into an armor plate
~, 4hiclr for the battle
tiers in Colorado, near the
ation, say that the projected
troops from Fort Duchesne
( another Meeker and Thorn
ere.
from Judge Gresham has
+ public in which he sets at
tion Of his support of Cleve-
tplains his change of con-
the Republican party's
Aaf pledge Of 1888.
Fuller, q farmer from Chero-
gave green goods swindlers
46rk $1,000 for a satchel Of
~ arrived at Pittsburg, Pa,
lsbney enough TO get home.
|'|e Smith, aged IA, Of Reading,
y 7rrested for theft, and made
||&|lpts to commit suicide by
|1f himself under an engine
fas being taken to Jail.
mith and William Edwards,
York crooks, we're taken into
Providence, r. l., yesterday,
y causicn, r. I. They were
P extensive robberies in many
rstate railway and electric
extending from Providence.
tleboro and other NIassachu-
has filed a 81 900. 600 mort
road is in opposition 70 Old
traffic.
Mccarthy, Grant Thompson,
Sis and Stephen Hittebe will
in the jail yard at Louis
on December Q. Their
fants were signed bv Cover
yesterday morning.
Blakemore. tba Pon,,,,,,oo,
h congress in tho Pi,r,ina.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

I'M iis4;, Nov. 2 Especial. r
N. tnnt, aged s.. and a
,iroe,wa var for Texas indie
~ Sspsd dead at his gate To-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

Waco, Tex, Nov. 3.-lspeciAl. r
TonmIe Warren, ieatherwelght CHAM
pion puGilist Of the United Staten, re-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

There will be Il good list OF leading
negro Republicans vote for Clark. The
rural negroes will be little divided.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-04

p.urhli cans and fopuiists wan all Carry
Kansas. 80 They say.
Topeka, Kas., Nov. a-The chairman
of ne Peoples party committee claims
Kansas for Weaver BY 40, 900 apd LA
1 evelyn viii b elected TO the ~
errorsRip By q, 200. The chairman On
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-09-01
Public Sale
Wednesday, September IA.

1 will sell at public sale at my farm,
s miles east of Mexico and 2 1-2 miles
southwest of Rush Hill, on Wednes-
day, September IA, 1892, the follow
ing described property, viz:
One hundred head of cattle, consist
ing of twenty two-year-old Galloway
steers, sixty head of two-year-old Dur
ham steers, sixteen head of Galloway
cows and calves and four Durham
cows and calves.
Seventy-three head of horses, mules
and colts, consisting of twenty-five
brood mares, eve yearling horses
and ~fillies, seventeen spring colts.
horses and FLIES; eleven yearling
mules, three mule colts, eight work
mules, three to seven years old.
-Four good young jacks, one three
years old, one two years old, two jack
colts and two jennets. One combined
saddle and harness stallion.
Ninety-three head of breeding ewes.
Twenty head of 125 ID. hogs, three
sows and pigs.
Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Dinner ON
the ground.
TERMS OF S~ALE-Sums of $40 and
under, cash over $40 a credit of II
months at s per cent. with approved
security. VIM. G. SIMS.
Jas. T. Johnson, Auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-09-01
A Victory For Mexico.

Properly adjusted spectacles and
eyeglasses are something that the
people have long been in need of in
Mexico. Prof. H. Hirschberg, the
well known optician of 629 Olive
street, st. Louis, and 80 East 18th
street, New York, has appointed J.
M. Pollard agent of his celebrated
diamond and interchangeable spec
tacle and eyeglasses, where a COM
plete assortment can always be
found. Prof. III. Hirschberg will
remain in Mexico Sept. 1,2 and 3,
and all those in need of properly adj
iusted spectacles and eyeglasses
should avail themselves of this OPP
portunity. Examination of eyes free
of charge, I'd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-09-01
Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, August 30.-The sup
ply to-day was 60 car loads. Ship
ping steers were scarce and wanted
Prices-Prime steers, SIS to 1925.
choice steers, $4.65 to $3.50; goot
steers, $4.35 to $3.50; fair to me
dunn, 81 to 1925; corn fed steers
$500 to 1920; butcher steers, $3.4(
to $3.50; choice COWS and heifers
$3.50 to $3.50.
Hogs-Market irregular for wan
of sufficient offerings and suitable
grades. Prices are in consequence
somewhat irregular. Good hogs are
wanted. Two loads were fine
butcher hogs, 237 pounds average,
which sold at $40, and about as
high a price as any hogs would sell
for. With an average supply Of
corn-fed standard hogs on sale the
bulk would reasonably have sold al
$500 to $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-09-01
A Brilliant Party.

Mexico was we'll represented Tues.
day at the "Lande Parti" at Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Boyd's, near Aux.
vase. The committee hat made
the party a success was Nora Belle
Dudley, Fannie Pierce, Fannie Hud-
d%leston, Addie Harrison, Maggie
Russell, Clara Morris, Beulah Hud-
d~leston, Jennie Harrison, Della
Peery Bessie Hatcher, Julia Dud-
ley, w. S. Trimbie, A. L. Card,
S. l.. Wright, James Davis, T. M.
Freeman, Bernard Cowles, VIM.
Pierce, r. A. Russell, Jack Swon,
w. C. Harris and J. J. Garwood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-09-01

VoTE for your favorite farmer il
the LEDGER contest. Great interest
is being shown from all parts of the
county. By sending in a new sub
seriber for the Weekly LEDGER al
$1.50 a year cash in advance, you
secure % votes for your favorite.
Any person paying arrears and one
year in advance will be allowed %
votes. The Mexico Weekly LEDGER
till January, 1898, for 80 cents.
Each new subscriber is entitled to
10 votes. Any one bringing in a new
subscriber to the Daily LEDGER, pay
ing $500 a year in advance, will be
allowed so votes. Ballots can be Sc
cured at the LEDGER office at the
rate paid for papers as follows:
Single ballot 5 cents, three for 10
cents, so for 81 so, 100 for $3.50.
This is the rate at which papers are
sold. Persons voting should write
the name of farmer for which the
vote is cast and the name of the
voter in full.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-09-01
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Correspondence TO the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Mo-, Aug. 80
The farmers are delighted at the re-
cent showers, which, if followed by
a few more, will greatly change the
prospects for corn. Oats and wheat
did not yield very largely and the
wheat ground is becoming too hard
to pillow.
Johnnie Sallee while working in
the mill accldently sprained his right
ankle.
Prof. Woodbridge commenced his
school yesterday at Chapel Grove.
Clarence Dobyns and John Clark
left Sunday night for Chillicothe to
attend school.
Mr.. Hamilton, who moved to
Mexico last spring from his farm, 2
miles northeast of here, died last
week after quite a long illness.
Messrs. Worrell and Craddock, OF
Mexico, were in the City Sunday.
Sunrise school has new slate
black-boards.
The album given by the astrono-
mical lecturer Saturday night was
awarded to Mrs. Powell.
Mr.. Arthur Lee, of Mexico, has
been employed to teach the Sunrise
school. Arthur graduated at the
Mexico high school last spring and
received the gold medal for being
best in his class.
The school house here has been
repaired and painted.
The Baptists have commenced
building their church north of the
drug store.
Mr.. Pearson, having sold his
hardware store to l.. Smith, has
moved to Mexico.