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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
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ABSOLUTELY pupH
ABSOLUTELY Pure
Effects of a Force BIll In the se.th,

Elects Of Force Bill In the Senth,
What would be the direct and
immediate effects of a force bin car
ried into execution in the Southern
States4 Mr.. Hoke Smith, President
OF the Board of Education at At
ianta, answers this question in
brief and sharp article in the August
number of The Forum. After show
ing that, in his opinion at least, the
law would be unconstitutional, and.
after showing that its expense would
be not less than $40, ,000, 900 for ey-
cry election and would bringin exist
ence at least 350, 600 new office-hold-
ers, he proceeds to show that no
greater calamity would befall the
negro, for whose benefit it is argued
such a bill is needed. The develop
ment of the negro depends absolute
ly upon the kind of feeling which
exists between the two races in the
South. The enactment of force
bill would at once inspire the negroes
with an undue attention to politics,
and this, in turn, would inspire the
more emotional of the white popula-
ton with less kindly feelings toward
the blacks, and with these results
there would be in the South a re-
enactment of all the occurrences of
the reconstruction period.
This Mr.. Smith regards as a suf-
ficient argument in itself against
even agitation for another force bill,
but he goes much further. He
maintains that the industrial condi-
ton of the negro would be made
materially worse; that he would be-
come less industrious laborer in the
cotton fields, because he then was
much less industrious than he has
been since; and that in this way the
agriculture of the South would be
seriously impaired, and that the
whole country would feel the COM
mercial depression in consequence
of the social, political and industrial
confusion that force bill would
work in the Southern States. The
facts and figures given by Mr.. Smith
are a full presentation of the whole
Southern argument along every line
of thought against even the agitation
| of S,Ieb a uaaocura
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
A Modern Building.

Mexico has prided itself during
the past few years on the elegance
and modern ideas that have charac-
terized the numerous structures that
have risen to adorn our beautiful
city, but in the completion and open
ing of the Phillip building the acme
of elegance and convenience has been
reached by Mexico builders. L. Phil.
lip & Son, the well known clothiers,
will occupy the building. Every
detail is in Itself complete and Mex
leo may well be proud Of such en-.
terprising men as Lewis Phillip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
THE PRICES OF ELEPHANTS.
Steadily Increasing In the Markets Of
India.
From Harper,s Mszazine

The great fair in India for the
sale of elephants is held annually at
Sonepoor, on the Ganges, at the
time that hundreds of thousands of
pilgrims assemble there to worship
at the shrine of silva and to bathe in
the sacred river when the moon is
full in the months of October and
November. The same kind of thiev-
ing and swindling goes on among
the elephant dealers as among the
horse fraternity.
Elephants are brought here from
a long distance, some even from
BUrmah and Siam. The number
for sale seems to decrease every
year, and the prices rise enormous
ly in consequence. Cabool mer-
chants are the principal purchasers
of them in the distant provinces, and
from there they are taken for their
long weary march to India.
The prices realized by Mr.. Sander
son vary, according to the age and
temper of the captive, from about
$50 to 400 pounds, or about $3.50 to
81, 900. Elephants are bought by
the natives for display, and no ami
NAL looks SO well in a role for a
tomahsha; the pompous pace of a
procession suits him to perfection.
But for this only male elephants are
used, and then only tuskers, as they
alone seem worthy to carry the ma
tive mobiles; and the muckna, or
tuskless male, is sent with the fe-
male to do work, such as carrying
baggage, wood or fodder, and, of
course, is of immense value for
hunting purpOses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

Ex-Governor c. FL. HARDIN
was one of the Lords noblemen.
He was patriotic citizen and one
OF the best friends of the church and
school interests in the whole country
and no person in the world will
know his devotion to charity. In
all matter of public enterprise he
was always found contributing lib
orally of his means and time. His
contributions to Hardin College and
the donation of the park to Mexico
are only two out of hundreds and
hundreds Of contributions toward
public enterprise and in the line oi
public charity. Hardly day pass
ed that he was not called upon
either personally or by letter to as
slst some poor person or church.
No one was ever turned away empty
handed. Governor Hardin would
have been rich in this worlds goods
except for the thousands of dollars
ne gave away. His death is a loss
% the town, county and State. As
private citizen or public servant
! he has ajwavs boa,, ,,o.nfod 20 az
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
How Corn is Utilized.

The corn crop is utilized now
a-days at different stages of develop
ment. For the silo, when nearing
the glazing period, operations are
begun to secure the crop. For the
ear corn and fodder, cutting and
shocking are delayed till the corn is
well hardened (earlier cutting makes
better fodder). For the crib, when
it is dry and shells fairly we'll. For
fattening hogs and cattle, from
roasting ear stage on. In many
parts of the West are found farm
ers who turn their hogs into the
standing corn in the nearly ripen-
ed stage. The hogs pull and break
down and help themselves. After
the hogs have fattened on the crop,
cattle are turned in and clean up
the balance of the corn and most OF
the fodder. The field is left well
manured, and has cost nothing to
gather the crop. Pumpkins are a
valuable crop to plant with corn.
After they have run four or five
feet, pull out the unthrifty ones !;
those left will bear larger fruit. If
oats are to follow corn, it would
pay, after the corn is cut off, to sow
rye ahead of a wlde-tooth cultiva-
tor and work it in. The rye would
spring up and mulch and shade the
bare ground all winter. Clover and
also rye have been sown, when the
corn was laid by, but the corn roots
monopolize the moisture and the
stalks shade them so that the
growth is almost too feeble.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
GOV. C. II. HARDIN DEAD.
After Lingering Illness He Passes
Peacefully From Earth TO His
ReHard on High-A Just
land G00d Man.

The tollingA of the Court House
bell at 8 o'clock Friday morning an
nounced the death of Ex-Governor
Charles H. Hardin at the Ringo
House in this city. Governor Har-
din had been sick for some time of
diabetes, but died peaceful death.
AT 10 o'clock Saturday his remains
were taken to the Baptist church
in this city where they lay in
state until 10 O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, when memorial services were
conducted at the college. There
was no regular sermon preached,
but remarks were made by friends
of the deceased who were present.
The remains were inferred beneath
a pear tree near the gate in the gar
den at the Governors farm, just
north of Mexico. This quiet and
retired spot was selected by the Gov
ernor.
BIOGRAPHY OF DECEASED.
Ex-Gov. Hardin was native of
Kentucky and was born in that
State in 1920. The branch of the
distinguished family of which he
was a worthy and honored repre-
sentative, came originally from Vir-
ginia. Gov. Hardin's father re-
moved from that State at an early
day to Kentucky, where he lived for
many years. But while the son,
Charles H., was still in infancy, the
father removed to Missouri and
located in Boone county where
young Hardin was reared. Gov.
Hardin's mother, before her mar
riage, was a Miss Hannah Jewell,
also originally of Virginia, and a
sister to DIR. William Jewell, a dis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
HANDY WITH HIS GuS.
Luke Emerson Draws Revolver ON
a Fellow Passenger ON Board
Ship.

New York, July 26.--There were
l6S iackasses on the National Line
steamship England, which arrived
here from London yesterday. In
charge Of these strong-lunged ami
mails were Victor David, "a veterinary
surgeon, and Henry Resse, care
taker. The animals are the proper
ty of LukeEmerson, who owns a large
stock farm at Bowling Green, Mo.
He purchased them in various parts
OF Europe. The two men were en-
gagged to care for them on the voy-
age and afterward at Bowling
Green. Davis was to receive $3.50
and Resse 1856 per year. Maj.
Osborne, Contract Labor Inspector,
detained the men and took them to
Ellis Island for safe keeping. Davis
will probably be released, but Resse
will have to go back to Ireland.
Their detention was due to the
information of an Italian interpreter
who was passenger with Emerson
himself On the England. The in
terpreter, who refused to give his
name. said he became acquainted
with Emerson in England and the
latter induced him to take passage
ON the National Liner. On the voy-
age they quarreled and Emerson
drew his revolver on his companion.
Captain Healy took the weapon
away and Emerson behaved him.
self well for the remainder of the
voyage. The Italian got his re-
venge by peaching on the Missou-
rian.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
NORTON NOMINATED.
Kind Words For Gov, Hardin,


Il am sorry to learn that Cover
nor Hardin is seriously ILL.," said ex
Governor T. T. Crittenden to the
Chronicle. "He is one of oul
grandest men ever connected with
the public affairs of Missouri. He
has a character grander than that
of any other man in this State, and
his public career is a monument to
be evied by every man."
Ex-State Senator TT. Hathaway,
of st. Louis, was closely associated
with Ex-Governor Hardin in the
Legislature. ~ was in the House
when he was in the Senate" says
Mr.. Hathaway. "Governor Hardin
was nominated for Governor by one
sixth of vote. He had very few
votes when the balloting began, and
he gradually forged to the front in a
three-cornered fight. In the Senate
he was strong man; he was not an
orator, but he could make a forcible
speech, more of an argument than
anything else, and carry his point.
He was leading spirit in the Con-
stitutional Convention, and his su-
perior judicial mind made him the
counselor of the convention.
"When he became governor, Har-
din was deeply imbedded in the
hearts of the people. He was the
third executive to occupy the pres
ent gubernatorial mansion in Jeffer-
son City, Brown and Woodson pre-
ceding him.
''Hardin and his wife are devout
Baptists, and while they always
welcomed their guests in a quiet
way, they were unalterably opposed
to indulgence in social drinking and
dancing.
Hardin is Of retiring DISPOSE
ton, and in public life he was often
alluded to as an icicle by those who
never penetrated his official exteri-
or. The fact is, he is one of the
warmest hearted men 1 ever knew.
He is very much like our guberna.
torial candidate, w. ]. Stone, some.
what difficult to approach, but q
prince of good men when he is
known"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
IN MEMORIAM.
A Few Brief Words In Reference TO
Logan Mundy by Ron. ".
III. Kennan.

By request of friends, Hon. w.
H. Kennan made a few remarks at
the funeral of Logan Mundy.' After
reading the history of Mr.. Mundy's
life, as published in the Mexico
LEDGER, Mr.. Kennan spoke in a
feeling manner as follows:
Nothing but my respect and love
for the memory of the best and
truest friend | ever had would in
duce me to intrude upon this as
sembly with but a word in behalf Of
the life and character. of Logan
Mundy. have known him fol
nearly a quarter of a century in
timately. He wsIs my truest and
best friend. He was no ordinary
man. He possessed a mind both
quick, act te and accurate. have
often addressed him as a juror and
[ always felt that he comprehended
fully the question at issue and
when his verdict was made it was
correct. 1t is a matter of fact, wor-
thy of note, that his verdicts were
scarcely ever reversed when ap-
pealed from to a higher court on a
question of fact. He was over and
above all things a rugged, honest
man. He despised dishonesty in
men more than any man I ever
knew, and he was not slow to ex-
press his disapproval of. the
dishonest acts of men, both in
high and low places. He was a
man of strong force of charac-
ter. When he came into your
presence you felt that you had met
I a man of character and force. He
was no lick-spittle nor did he truckle
to the rich and those in power. He
judged a man not by the clothes he
wore nor the wealth and the position
he held, but by the true merits be
possessed, and there was no man
who was quicker to discern the true
merits of a man than he. He was
true, brave and courageous, as cir
cumstances demanded. He was as
careful of his word, honor and char.
acter as of his life. He was modest,
plain and unassuming, as true merit
always is. He was kind to the
poor; true and loyal to his friends.
He was a plain, old-fashioned gen.
tleman, with faults coupled with
many excellent virtues. In short,
the elements were Sd mixed within
him that all the world could stand
up and say he was 8. man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

A snake story from the Sedal;a
Basoo: "One day last week Mrs.
Alex. Meredith, of Green Ridge, who
recently resided in Sedalia, had oe-
casion to move a water barrel in her
yard and in doing so felt something
heavy attached to her apron. On
looking down she was Mortified to
find a medium sized rattlesnake at
taehed thereto and, striking at it,
she had presence of mind enough to
try and flip her apron so as to
throw the snake away from her, but
didn't succeed, and then tried to un-
tie the string of her apron, which,
instead Of untieing, got into knot.
Luckily she was able 10 break the
string and throw apron and snake
away. She then caught stick or
some handy weapon and succeeded
in killing the venomous reptile -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

AcoRREspoNDRNF of the Newly ork
lForld, who appears to be posted in
referring to the outlook in National
politics, says: Except by fraud Mr..
Harrison's election is an impossi-
bility. His chance of being elected
to the throne of France is greater
than his chance of being honestly
reelected President by the electors
to be chosen in November. 1t is
not in the cards, shuttle them as we
may. Ii Mr.. Harrison could carry
all the States he carried in 1888 he
would have 249 ont of 444, but
from the Republican column of
1888 must be withdrawn Colorado,
Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Neva-
ola and Wisconsin, total of 60
votes, allowing G votes in Michigan
leaving him but 1S9 possible
votes. To these add the Is votes
OF North Dakota, Idaho, Washing
ton and Wyoming. But even if he
carried them all-and he cannot
he would not get within hailing dis
tance of a majority He may carry
New York, Indiana and every Re-
publican State that has not gone
over to the Peoples party, but it
will be in vain.
The Republicans this year must
fight the Democrats and Nationalists
of New York, Indiana, Iowa, Hi
nois, Wisconsin and Minnesota j;
they must fight the Nationalists and
Democrats of Kansas, Nebraska,
South Dakota, Colorado, Nevada,
Washington, Montana and Idaho.
While all previous elections have
turned upon their ability to carry
the doubtful states of New York
and Indiana, they now have twelve
doubtful states in addition. There
is no rainbow chasing in this. The
silver States of the West will have
none of him. In the agricultural
states of the West and Northwest
the Republican farmer is no longer
voting with the sheep of Vermont.
The National party means busi-
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
when Daniel webster Was "Ofr."

Ben: Perley Poore's "reminiscences.
In his day Mr.. Webster had a
very vague idea of the great west.
On one occasion when he was in
the Senate proposition was before
it to establish a mail route from In
dependence, Mo-, to the mouth of
the Columbia River, some 5000
miles across plains and mountains,
about the extent of which the public
then knew no more than they did Of
the interior OF Thibet. Mr.. Web
ster, after denouncing the measure
generally, closed with few remarks
concerning the country at large.
aW hat do we want" /" he exclaimed,
with this vast worthless area? This
region Of savages and wild beasts, Of
deserts Of shifting sand and whirl-
winds Of dust, of cactus and prairie
dogs? To what use could we ever
hope to put these great deserts, OF
these endless mountain ranges, Inn
penetrable and covered to their very
base with eternal snow7 What can
we ever hope to do with the western
coast, d coast Of 3, goo miles, rock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
Religious lgotice.

The fourth and last quarterly
meeting of Mexico circuit N. &.
Church, South, win be held at Lit
tleby church, August 20 and 21.
Rev. D. G. O'Howell, P. E., win be
present and conduct the meeting.
This is when and where final re-
ports are made. Let the brethren
take due notice and act accordingly,
especially trustees Of church prop
erty and the stewards. Come, breth-
rem, let Us report every collection in
full and make such showing we
iwill not be ashamed Of at confer
ence and at the bar ,f God. Meet
ing to begin Aug. 10 at 5 p. m.
]. w. C'wEN, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
The Ledger's Baby show.

Don't forget the LEDeER's baby
show at the fair Thursday immedi-
ately after dinner. A fine silver cup
viii be presented to the preltiest ba-
by in Audrain county and an ele-
giant bouquet to its mother. There
have always been large number Of
entries In this ring and We under
stand the contest win be warmer
| than ever this year. There win be
as many pretty babies at the Mex
Iico Fair this year as fast hosses,
(which s psvi1,a ! rs,o s1eaI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

Gov. McKINLEY's dodging the
challenge for a joint debate on the
tariff, sent him by Col. A. K. Nc
Glure, by referring it to the Nation
al committee, was a mastery stroke
Of diplomacy on the part of the
father of the present vicious tariff
law, as well as a display of his lack
of confidence
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

THE st. Louis Republic uses the
following headlines in its article in
reference to Clark's nomination at
Montgomery City: Clark and Nor
ton. Both Nominated in the Ninth
District. The Deadlock Broken.
Champ Clark's Adherents Nominate
Him Regularly. Norton Men Follow
Suit. Good Nature Governs the
Contest to the Very Last. All Con-
cerned Are Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

The way to settle the Congress
ional muddle is to have a primary
throughout the entire district on the
same day. The rank and file of the
Democratic party when given an
opportunity will very promptly say
who they want to represent this dis
trict in Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
Stub Ends Of Thought.

1t isn't every dog that would
endure the treatment some women
do.
The rooster does the growing, but
the hen lays the eggs.
No woman is what any other wo-
man thinks she is.
There is a rainbow in a young
widows tears.
Great wealth is great beauti.
fer.
Those hands are the most beauti.
full which do the most good.
Men think unkind things women
say them.
While man is learning mathe-
matics woman is learning man.
ners.
Words and women are welded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

THE Paris Wooden mills are de-
sirous of locating in Mexico if the
proper inducements are offered. Mr..
l.. G. Cove, of the Famous" is
acquainted with the proprietors of
this mill and says that they manu-
facture a large amount of goods,
which would be sold in Mexico and
towns throughout the State. He
says money invested in this enter
prise would pay investors at least
3 per cent besides being of great
benefit to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

The most fastidious can certainly
find man running for Congress to
suit him in this district. There are
two Democrats running, Hon. Champ
Clark and Richard III. Norton. The
Republicans have nominated Morsey
and the Third Party Dillon. Unless
there is some change in the situa-
| ton before the people Mr.. Morsey
will likely be elected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

Joe Weimer this week bought oi
W. G. Harris, Of lIuxvasse, q fine
st. Bernard pup, paying for the
same q handsome price. + Is 9
thoroughbred aud without doubt
viii make one Of the handsomesi
dogs ii the country ne . ! grand
- ol .loe Ennaesf 61|ll 1oe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
MEXICO, MISSOURI. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1892
oeived SO votes, which is unques-

ceived 36 votes, which is unques-
tionably a majority OF So. A new
Congressional Committee was elect
ed, and the first Congressional Con-
vention of the new Ninth District
of Missouri adjourned sine die.
81 am going home tomorrow to
get some much needed rest, as ]
have been hard at work in this con-
test for four months"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04
We are sure that the Paris pap,

We are sure that the Paris papers
are sincere in their friendship for
Frank Pitts, late candidate for State
Treasurer. Frank Pitts is one of the
most popular Democrats in Missouri
and he will be nominated for State
Treasurer next time hands down un-
less his home friends ruin his pros
poets by bitter and uncalled for
tirades
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

ANDREW CARNEGIE is most
valiant defender of the rights OF
trades unions-on paper; but when
it comes to a strike in his own mills
he backs up Mr.. Frick in refusing
to recognize that they have any
rights. After this Carnegie will
probably spend more time abroad
fharo,,or
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

The Salvation army now has a
mounted corps. It's members will
probably revive the old army song,
the chorus of which was eff YOU
want to 60 to Heaven just jine the
cavalry -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

GEN. o. GUITAR, of Columbia,
Mo-, who, it is reported, has raised
$500, 900 to carry Missouri for Warn
er, was in Mexico to-day. He sure
ly didn't get much encouragement
i'm Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

The Tyler building and the Neva-
da Drug Co.'s building at Nevada,
Mo-, collapsed. Loss, $4,000. F.
M. Mead, a freight conductor, who
was sleeping in one of the buildings,
was killed. His home was at Seda-
lia. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-04

MIR. HARRIsoN's friends added
an insult TO the injury they had al
ready done to Mr.. Blaine when they
talked of offering to make him a
commissioner to the monetary con-
ference.