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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Bland, the free-silver leader, is
one of the p~lainest men in the
House, writes the Washington cor
respondent to the New York World.
He al a close-cropped dark
beard, tinged with gray, and his
high cheek bones iut out under his
swapping dark eyes. His hair is
almost as thin on top as Harter's,
but generally has an unkempt ap-
pearance, which doubtless arises
from the fact that the Missourian is
always running his hands through
it. His nose is rather thin and his
voice has a nasal twang hat at
times makes his words almost in
distinguishable. His dress might
be homespun, but it is not. 1t is q
rather loosely fitting ''hand-me-
down" suit. Bland does not care
for style. He is a great worker,
and rises at an unearthly hour every
morning, and sits up late at night.
His early experience as a farmer III
Missouri has made it impossible fol
him to sleep after the roosters III
his neighborhood begin to crow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Yes and No.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, March S.-DEAB
SIR: Please inform me through
the columns of the LEDGER if there
are any candidates out for repre-
sentative of the Seventh district, also
if Hon. U. S. Hall is a candidate
for Governor of Missouri, and
oblige, VIM. HIRTH.
Hon. K. III. Norton will be Il can
didate for Congressman from the
Seventh District. L. s. Hall is not
a candidate for Governor of Mis-
souri,, but is & candidate for Con-
gress against Charley Mansur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

MEXICO has as good schools as
there are anywhere in the country,
and much of the eity's good reputa-
ton grows out of the splendid man
agement of our schools. 1t. will be
necessary, at the spring election, to
vote a 20 cent, levy for school pur-
poses, and there is no question in
regard to this meeting with the
appreciation of the majority of our
tax payers. Mexico proposes to keep
the schools up to the present STAN
dard, no matter what amounted tax
es may be necessary. The worth Of
good schools can not be compuaed
IN dollars and cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

in Missouri, under which the far
mer is the potent factor in party
management, would not dare mis-
lead its readers: That journal says
editorially:
Probably no other state in the
Union has SO young a treasurer as
Missouri, and certainly no other
state has one in whose efficiency
and integrity the people have fuller
confidence.
The states of the South and West
have been unfortunate in their
treasurers. Some seven or eight
states have suffered by the defalca-
lions of their treasurers, and when
it became necessary for Governor
Francis to appoint a man to fill the
~unexpired term of Treasurer-elect
holland, he was careful to select a
man of the highest integrity and the
best known capacity as a financier.
Though Mr.. Stephens was not a pol
itician and was a younger man than
is usually selected to fill so respon-
sible aposition all the circumstances
pointed to him as the man safest to
appoint.
He had recently acquitted himself
in winding up the affairs of the
Fifth National Bank of this city in
a manner that attracted the attan-
ton of the fnanciers of the whole
country. This bank had made a
bad failure; its affairs were in a
desperate condition and the total
amount involved ran into the mil
lions. To wind up the affairs Of
this institution in the shortest time
and with the least expense, and get
the largest available returns out OF
the assets, and protect the creditors
from loss, required extraordinary
financial skill. Mr.. Stephens was
equal to the emergency and distin,
guished himself by the manner in
which ne accomplished the work.
With this record, the Governor
felt that no one in the State would
make a more satisfactory treasurer,
and no one will question the correct.
ness of his Judgment in making the
appointment.
Thus with the newspaper mer
and the farmers to stand by him
and his brilliant record at his back.
Mr.. Stephens bids fair to gain the
goodwill and support of the whole
people in his campaign for election
to the office he now holds by ar-
pointment.
The Montgomery Standard says
Mr. Stephens, while a compare,
lively young man, is a born fnan.
cier, and his ambition lies in thai
direction. Having given up hi:
private business to straighten the at.
fairs of the treasurer's office and
having the financial affairs of the
State well in hand, it is his ambi
ton to fund the outstanding indebt
edness of the State at a lower rate o
interest and he is already turning
his attention to that end. Durin.
the next term OF the State Treasurer
from 1898 to 1896, about S., 0O0,00t
of State bonds win be in condition
for refunding, and Mr.. S. thinks h,
can float them at 8 per cent, tn
lowest rate of interest known on
State bond. Here lies his ambition
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Hon. w j. stone.

Col. ". J. Stone was born three
miles north Of Richmond, the ooun-
ty seal ri Madison county, Ken
tacky, MAY 9TH, lS4S, He passed
the greater part OF his boyhood on
his fathers farm, where he was
born, engaged in such employments
and having such advantages as Vert
common at that period to the sons
of Kentucky farmers in moderate
circumstances,
When about seventeen years oi
age he came to Missouri and settled
in Boone county and was there edu.
Gated at the University, After
leaving school he read law and wa,
admitted To the bar by Judge Burk
hart. In 1870 he moved to Nevad,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Audrain and the Court of Appeals.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, March T.
In the Senate this afternoon Senator
Clay called up his bill attaching Au-
drain county to the st. Louis Court
of Appeals, and quoted from the
Governors message to show that
the extra session was authorized to
enact such a law.
Senator Major held that the bill
did not come within the purview OF
the call, and asked that it be re-
committed for further consideration.
Senator McGinnis agreed with
Senator Major.
The bill was referred back to the
committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Mr.. SnidOw Declines.

RowENA, Mo-, March 9.-Messrs
Taylor Berry, Jerry Peck, J. W.
Lee, Ben. c. Johnson, G. W.
Adams and others: Please accept
my sincere thanks for the very fiat
tering public call you have made
upon me to allow my name to be
used at the Democratic primaries of
Audrain county for the nomination
for Representative of Audrain coun-
ty in the next General Assembly of
Missouri. | assure you that I truly
appreciate this public manifestation
of your esteem and confidence. |
would like very much to crafty
your wishes in this very important
matter, but l frankly confess to
you that my financial condition is
such, together with the condition of
my wife and family of five girls of
tender age, that my closest and con-
tinued presence is required at home.
Again thanking you gentlemen for
this mark of friendship, l am,
Very Respectfully,
J. S. SNIDOW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
hart. In 1870 |.

and begun the practice Of his profes-
sion. He rose rapidly to prominence
at the bar, and soon become one Of
the leading men of the country. He
took an active part in the fierce po-
litical battles fought here in the Fall
Of 1870, and again in 1872. In 1874
he--canvassed the entire Senatorial
district, composed OF Vernon, Bar
ton, Jasper, Dade and Cedar coun-
ties. at which election, after a ter
rife contest, Hon. CHI. Morgan was
elected to Congress and Hon. S. A.
Wright to the Senate. During that
wear he was married to Miss Louise
Winston, daughter OF Col. W. X.
Winston, at the old family home
stead about ten miles southwest of
Jefferson City, Cole county. In 1876
he was the elector on the Tilden and
Hendricks ticket for the 9th Con-
%gressional district, composed of four
teen counties in Southwest Missouri,
and made a thorough canvass of the
district. In 1873 he again canvassed
the entire district on behalf of the
Hon, James r. Waddill, the Demo
cratic candidate for Congress. In
1880 Mr.. Stone dissolved alaw part
nership which had existed for near
ly ten years between him and Judge
Charles r. Scott, Ga son of the old
Chief Justice), gave up a lucrative
practice, and moved out on his farm
east of Nevada, which was and is
one of the best farms in Vernon
county, and where he had large in.
~terests requiring his personal atten'
ton. Col. Stone has for many
years been one of the largest stock
raisers and feeders in this section O.
the State. He still owns about sixty
head Of registered shorthorns, al
though he sells off a large number
every year at annual sales made by
him. But whether at his law office
or on his farm, he never for a mo.
ment lost interest in public affairs
In 1880 and 1882 he put himself al
the command of the State Commit
tee, and under its direction wen
into different parts of the State
fighting the battles of Democracy.
In 1884 he was nominated anC
elected to represent the 18th distric'
in Congress, and was reelected il
1886, and again in 1888. In 1890
when strongest in the esteem anc
confidence of his constituency, h
declined denomination to the 52nt
Congress. But, although not Il can
didate, he canvassed a large part o
Missouri, andmade several speeche
in other states
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Sale Hinder Deed of Trust.

Whereas, William Burkamp and
Frederike Burkamp, his wife, did on
the 10th day of December, 1890, execute
their deed of trust TO the undersigned
as trustee upon lotsNo. seven "a, eight
(S) and nine (9l of block ten 10, OF
Lakenan & Barnes Highland Addl-
ton to the City of Mexico, to secure
a certain note in SAID deed of trust de-
scribed, and which deed of trusts re-
corded in book V, page 1873, in b
office of the Recorder of deeds for All
drain County, Missouri, and whereas,
said note is now due and unpaid, and
whereas, the said William Burkamp
is dead and has been dead for the
period of more than nine months, now
therefore, under the powers of said
deed in me vested, in order 10 pay said
note, 1 will, on
Thursday, the 31st day of March,
at the east front door of the Court
House in Mexico, Missouri, sell said
lands to the highest bidder for cash
in hand. HIRAM A. RICKETTS,,
47-tds. Trustee.
February "a. S92
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

JUDGE S. E. KENDALL, who has
served so faithfully and well as
member of the County Court from
the Eastern District, will not be a
candidate for reelection. Judge
Kendall has been public-spirited in
all matters and at the same time
conservative, and it is just such of
ficials which give a county like Au.
drain the standing and reputation
we have,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

RECIPROCITY for political use only
is the kind this administration is
giving the country, as Senator Vest
recently demonstrated by presenting
official figures showing hat no bene-
fit whatever had accrued to this
country under any of the agreements
made by the State department
Real reciprocity, which means al
equitable exchange of commodities.
is what the Democrats believe in en-
ioying with the whole world, and
what this country must get before il
reaches the prosperity to which it is
entitled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

DEMOCRATS abusing Democratic
candidates for the Presidential NOM
ination is doubtless very amusing
for the Republicans, but it is hardly
the proper way to start a successful
campaign. Suppose you think
about this the next time you feel
inclined to say something's about
the candidate who is not your per.
sonal choice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate of
thomas Martin, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Missou-
RI bearing date February S, 1892.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the administra-
within one year after date OF
granting of letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and if such claims be not ex-
hlbited within two years from the
date they Will be forever barred.
J. L. WILLIAMS.
4D-3t. InoinfStrotnr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
n, : sx,now one al Audrain

Mr.. ]. :. SNIpow, one OF Audrain
eounty's most substantial citizens
and a thoroughbred, aggressive and
active Democrat, i'll Il card found III
to-dav's LEDGER declines to be a
candidate for the Legislature from
Audrain county. Mr.. Smdow ap-
preciates the honor and Importance
of this office as well as the latter
ing call he received to become n cam
didate. but his financial condition
and his family duties require him Ia
remain at home. Mr.. Snidow would
have made Audrain county a splen'
did representative. He is Il sturdy
straightforward man, just such III
Audrain county takes pride in honor
ing. At some future day, we ar,
sure, he will either accept this o
some other more remunerative ot
flee at the hands of the people o
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate Of
Hiram Hunter, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Missou-
ri, bearing date February 20, 1892.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the administra-
tor within one year after date of
granting of letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and if such claims be not ex-
mbited within two years from the
they will be forever barred.
j. It. WILLIAMS.
AT-4 DT hIia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
A Remarkable Cure for Rheumatism.

Mess. Cage and Sherman, OF
Alexander, Texas, write us regard
ing a remarkable cure of rheuma-
tism there as follows: THE wife
Of Mr.. VIM. Pruitt, the Postmaster
here, had been bed-ridden with
rheumatism for several years. She
could get nothing to do her any
good. We sold her a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and she
was completely cured by its use.
We refer any one to her to verify
this statement" 80 cent bottles
for sale by c. A. BUcKNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

In the LEDGER, Daily and Week
", will be found the advertisement
Of NJ. R. Platt, Kansas City, Mo.
Don't fail to read this advertisement
of the largest herd of pure bred
Galloway cattle in the world. 1t viii
pay you to read this advertisement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Call and See Him.

After travelling for three years,
am better satisfied than ever that
Mexico is one of the best towns in
the country, and have associated
myself in the grocery business with
Mr.. Gentry, where l will be glad to
see my old friends, whether they
want anything in our line or not.
Many thanks for past favors.
dot wilt. j. B. OWEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Cleveland's Nomination no Longer
Probable.
From Harper s Weekly

ANN@A NDS . eNhA1
1t is quite pathetic to see how
resolutely the newspapers that wish
to see Mr.. Cleveland nominated in
sist that he will be. We should
gladly see his nomination, but as
honest observers and reporters of
the signs of the times, we cannot
profess to expect it. If the Demo-
cratic party were solely intent upon
tariff reform, a sound currency, and
a reform civil service, it would, of
course, nominate Mr.. Cleveland.
But it has other purposes than
these, while Mr.. Cleveland's views
upon some. of these questions are
not those of his party. That is
the reason, not the force of personal
iealousies and intrigues, which seem
to make his nomination improbable
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
AdminiSfrator.s Notiea

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration. with will annexed,
upon the estate of Greenville Floyd,
deceased, have been granted the un-
dersigned by the Probate Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, bearing date.
January IL. 1892.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested 10 exhibit
them fer allowance TO the Administrator
within one year after date of granting
letters,o they may be precluded from
any benefit of such estate, and if such
claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date they will be for
ever barred.
46-3t JOHN E KREUTEL,
innfcfr.fo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THE friends of Ex-Governor I. /.
Crittenden throughout Missouri, and
they are legion, are actively at work
to send him to Chicago as a dele
gate at large to the National Demo-
cratic Convention. Governor Crit
tenden, if elected to this position,
will creditably represent the Demo-
cratic party of Missouri when choos-
ing the presidential nominee. Ex-
Governor Hardin and other warm
friends of Crittenden in this county
favor him as one of the four dele
gates at large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

A POINTER for the Democratic
leaders in Congress: Have a list OF
the Democratic ~absentees made pub
lie every day, whether there is a
vote taken or not, in order that the
Democratic voters may know who
to call to an account for neglect oil
the duty they have sent them to
Washington to perform.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

FREE sugar increased the con-
sumption of that article "a per cent.
and it is expected that a like in
crease in the consumption of wooden
goods would follow the enactment of
the Springer free wool bill into a
low
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

JEFF CUNNINGHAM, OF Martins
burg, n of Audrain's most pros,
porous farmers and prominent
Democrats, was in Mexico this
week shaking hands with friends.
jeff is one of Audrain's most sue
cessfuI farmers and stock raisers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
Douglas Murray, deceased. have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Missou-
ri, bearing date February S, 1899.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requi ed to exhibit
them Tor allowance TO The adninistra-
tor within one year after date of
granting of letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within two year from the
date they will be forever barred.
CALEB BERRY,
4T-3t Administrator,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate of
Robert McClaughy; decd, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Missou-
ri, bearing date March :. 1892.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the administra-
tor within n year after date of
granting of letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from the
date they will be forever barred
SAMUEL GRAY,
4g-4-t administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

GEORGE WASHINGTON DRINKARD,
lecturer of the +. & J.. U. now at
work in Audrain and adjoining
counties, says he is satisfied from
what he can see and hear that the
Mexico LEDGER has the largest cir
culation of any paper in this part of
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Dissolution Notiep-

Notice is hereby given that the part
nershlp heretofore existing between
Geo. A. Frank and W. J. McLonev
has this day been dissoIvad brnaa+nn
consent. The business in tba fatuaa
will be conducted nv w r McTnnat,
who will collect all hills and r.- III
w ]. MST0SEy"
GEO. a. FRANK,
Mexico, No., Feb. 2Gth, 1892. 4s-it
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

A SCIENTIFIC publication says a
man is composed of Is chemical
elements, and goes on to name
them; but as it omits alcohol we de-
cline to accept it as a correct inven-
tory of the makeup of some men
in this locality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

4 NEWSPAPER woman has very
modestly given to the world a new
version of the ten commandments.
There is nothing that a newspaper
woman cannot do-on paper-pro-
vided, she has a "mash' on the
managing editor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

FOREIGNERS all regard the Worlds
Fair as being run by the United
States government, and for that rea-
son, if for no other, Congress should
help to make it a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Gard of Thanks,

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MExIco, Mo, March S.-I desire
through your columns to thank my
friends for the kindnesses rendered
during my late wife's illness, and
also for their sympathy in the hour
of bereavement.
SAMUEL TURNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THE Moberly Democrat congratu-
lates Mexico on adopting the Third
Glass Charter and says: Mexico is
one of the best towns in the State for
her size and will do better under the
new than under the old charter rule.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

SENATOR HILL denies the report
that he is about to get married. tie
might do many worse things than
getting married
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

An Englishman who has Just in
herited a title and a million dollars
is said to be in New York hunting
for an American wife. This is, il
true, reversing the usual situation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Ketiee Of FINAL se,tIer,s,,

Notice IL hereby given that final
of the estate of ahner
deceased, Will be made
at 'ne next term Of Probate Court M
county, Missouri, to be held
az mexico on second Monday In.
March, ls92- SARAH L. GRIMM
Administrative.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THIS is the season when pale and
haggard young Strawberries first
make their appearance in the mark
ct. In swell circles they are eaten
with a fork, powdered sugar and a
check book,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THE New York Herald doesn't
want the earth; it only wants to
name the National ticket for both
parties this year. If its advice were
followed which ticket would it sup
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THE school board at its meeting
last night ordered a levy Of 20 cents
for school purposes. All friends OF
first-class public schools will favor
this assessment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

The Nicaragua ship-canal scheme
is not making much headway, not
withstanding Republican editorial
efforts to popularize it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
ret,es AZ FinsI se,,l.ua.

Notice IL hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of levi
Mills, deceased, viii be made at The
March term Of Probate Court of Az
drain county, Missouri, to be held a4
Mexico ON second Monday In March
1877 s. L. McGREW.
dyptuf.f~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Eotlss Of Final settlement,

Notiee Is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of ]. NJ.
Beshears. deceased, will be made AT
me next term OF probate our of An
9fain county, Missouri, to be held at
Sexico on the second Monday in
Mareh, 1892. G.. q. DANIEL,
Adminisfrotor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Notice Of FINAL Settlement

Notice Is hereby given that final
of the estate Of James
Galloway, deceased, will be made at
the March term of probate court of
Audrain county, Mo-, to be held at
Mexico on second Monday in March.
isSZ. n. a. RICKETTS,.
kEDMAN CALLAWAY.
I'll dnafpfGfra.o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Edison's phonograph in Buck
ner's Drug Store is becoming more
and more popular. He is going to
have some of PATHS music in a few
days and as we understand the mat
ter, has made arrangements to have
Jim Johnson talk into it for an auc-
ton sale to take place shortly on a
day where Jim has a previous en-.
gagement. In this way Jim can cry
two sales in one day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Capt. Jim Buckner has bought
Mrs. Browns property on east Mon
roe street. This is a splendid piece
of residence property,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
The Famous Chillicothe Normal

Business and shorthand college is
the most popular school in the State.
All who have ever attended it speak
in the highest praise of the work il
is doing. 1t is the school to attend.
1926.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
H. c. SHEPHERD, Secretary.

The new Woodbridge gun, under
construction at Watervliet Arsenal,
is expected to throw a 5o0-pound
proieetile twelve miles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Hoy. A. B. MEDLEY will not be a
candidate tor reelection to the office
of Representative of Audrain coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THE Mexico Building and Loan
Association is the best managed and
most prosperous Of any in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

IF ANY one Of the candidates can
secure the support Of all the others,
he Will have a pretty good start
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

So NEAR and yet so far-Mr-
Harrison and the Presidential NOM
ination of his party.