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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
WAR
Quiet Year For the Army.

The secretary of war reports that the
strength of the army on the 30th day of
September last was %, enlisted men
and Z, IA officers. The total expenses for
this department for the year ending June
80, 1898, amounted to Sol $3.50, OI4. 50. Of
this sum 81 1892. 5Sl. 95 was for salaries and
contingent expenses, $23,377 SIS. 35 for the
support of the military establishments,
Sc. O1T ,033 Is for miscellaneous objects and
S20,5iS,6 3l. Al for public works. This latter
sum includes SIS, 200, $40. f6 for river and
harbor improvements and 81, 266, l4i. 20 for
Notifications and other works of defense.
The total enrolment of the militia of
the several states was on the 3lst of Octo.
Der of the current year 1l2,597 officers
and enlisted men. The officers of the
army detailed for the inspection and in.
structions of this reserve OF our military
force report that increased interest and
marked rogress are apparent in the dis
cipline and efficiency Of the organization.
Neither Indian outbreaks or domestic
violence has called the army into service
during the year, and the only active mill.
tary duty required of it has been in the
deuartment of Texas. wher. violations of
the neutrality laws OF the United States
and Mexico were promptly and efficiently
dealt with by the troops eliciting the
warm approval of the civil and military
authorities of both countries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
A OuieL III eIdinr.

Miss Mary Boyd, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Boyd of this
city, and one of Mexico's prettiest
and most popular young ladies, will
be married at the residence of her
parents in this city by Ed. w. B.
Taylor or Thursday at 2 p. m. to
Mr.. A. L. Card, a druggist of Aux,
vase, Mo. Mr.. Card is an active
pushing young business man with a
host of warm friends. The LEDGER
extends congratulations in advance.
This will be a quiet wedding only
relatives of the high contracting par
ties being present. The happy cou-
pie after a short trip east will be
rendered a reception at the residence
of the brides parents in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
HALL, The Ladies FlIlIR
Next Door to W, A ~
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Joseph ". Reed and N.
Reed, his wife, by their certain A.
OF trust dated August Z, 1883, And :
corded in the Recorders Office ~ 2
drain County. Missouri, in deed hss
No. ) for trusts, at page 100, conyssa5
to James Giliiland, trustee. The fof's
ing described real estate situstas :
Audrain County, Missouri, to-wit. .
of that part OF the northeast an.--
"a, of section thirty-six 1851. fass
ship fifty-two (52, Range SEVEN r
that is on the south side of the chiss
Il Alton Railroad. said conysvsss
was made in trust to secure paw
of a note in said deed described r.
is due and remains unpaid. -
whereas, said trustee Is unable ts.-
and by the terms OF said trust deas1
the undersigned sheriff of Ansss
County, Missouri, at the reqaes "a
legal holder Of said note, viii on
Friday the - d Y Of Dec ImI
At the east front door of the Can.
House in Mexico, Missouri, bs,sss
the hours OF nine O'Clock in thu n.
noon and five O'Clock in the sfterus.
of said day sell the above de.efss
real estate at public vendue fcs
to satisfy said debt and taxes and !.
expenses of executing this trust.
J. n. STEPHENs
I'd Sheriff of Audrain County, NJ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
New suits,

The following suits have beer
filed for the January term of circuit
court since the last report:
Jno. R. Bragg VS.. Wabash r. R.,
damages.
J. I. Davidson VS.. Hattie David
son, divorce.
Sarah Z. Coons We. Geo. W.
Coons, divorce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
hdministr ator's Natice.

Notice is hereby given that let's
of administration, with will annsls
upon the estate of Sarah E. MiEas
deceased, have been granted Tie ]
dersigned by the Probate Coufids
drain County, Missouri, bearingd d
November %, 1898.
All persons having claims ssxz
said estate are requested to sIRa
them for allowance TO the admins,
tor within one year after date ofgRs
ing letters, OF they may be pfseaaa
from any benefit of such estate, skI
such claims be not exhibited va'
two years from the date they will
forever barred.
HAMILTON HALL
35-4t Administers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
TARIFF REFORM.


After a bard struggle tariff reform is di.
rectly before ~. Nothing SC important
claims our attention and nothing 81
clearly presents itself as both an
opportunity and duty; an Opportunity
10 deserve the gratitude Of on,
fellow citizens, a duty imposed upon us by
Oft repeated professions and by the em.
phatlc m&ndaJ OF the people. After full
discussion. our cOuntrymen have snoken
IN favor OF this reform, and they have ccn-
nded the work of its accomplishment TO
the hands of these who are soiemuiy
pledged to it. If there is ANYTHING iu the
theory OF a representation in public places
OF the people and their desires, if political
oifieefs are really the servants of the peo-
pie and if political promises and profes.
stops have ans binding force. our failure
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Is ALI RiGhT.
50 says The Hon. Champ Clark Of the
Earid Bill.


EiB1A tLG ~ LcNbS isIbNS-hSr
Congressman Champ CLARK look
cd weary as he sat in the rotunda u
the Laolede Hotel yesterday after
noon. lie had been trying law eases
all the week and had to hustle to get
through SO as to leave st. Louis tor
Washington last night.
The tariff bill, as reported to the
WAYS and Means Committee, said
Mr.. CLARK, lis the best since the
Walker tariff. III course, every tei-
tow thinks he could have made a
better one, just as every reader OF IA
newspaper could give the editor
pointers Oh running the paper. But
the formulating Of Il tariff bill is a big
lob. rhenew bill embraces the sub
stance Of three bills that introduced
for free salt, free binding twine and
free Sumatra tobacco. They did
not place Sumatra wrappers on the
free list, as should have been done,
but they did cut the tariff down one
half. The sugar bounty ought to be
removed at once.
In my judgement the bill might
be improved in several other partic-
ulars. For instance, a deeper cut
ought to be made in WOODEN goods.
But on the whole the bill is a good
one. Whether with amendments OF
without, it ought to be passed as
soon as possible, both for the good
Of the country in general and for the
Democratic party in particular. De-
lays are dangerous. The country
needs relief from the burdens of the
Mckinley monstrosity and the lower
the tariff Is cut the better | VIII be
pleased.
"Yes, | am in favor of an income
tax. In fact | introduced a bill tc
that effect"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Appeal Cases.

In the Kansas City Court of Ap.
peals the State of Missouri, respon.
dent VS.. Willard Barton, appellant,
from Audrain county was affirmed
The State of Missouri, appellant, vs..
}. d. Morse, respondent, from Au.
drain county was reversed and re.
manded. This case was brought to
Audrain county from Montgomery
on a change of venue. The Cir.
cult Court quashed the indictment
holding that it was insufficient. The
Court of Appeals in reversing the
case holds that the Indictment is
good and the case will be tried in
this city,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
kdministrator's Notice.

Notice is hereby given thai laz
of administration upon the estss
Thomas r.. Cant, deceased, hsFes'
granted the undersigned by the 6
bate Court of Audrain COUNT, =
souri,, bearing date November II, u
All persons having claims aga
said estate are requested to en-
them for allowance TO the admins
tor within one year after date Of gfs|
ing letters, or they may be preclsea'
from any benefit of such estate, ssaI
such claims be not exhibited VII
two years from the date they VII
forever barred. ". p. GAM,
|. n. GAM,
33-4-t. Administsi9
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
The Grandest Opportunity

To purchase diamonds, watches,
iewelry, china ware, silver and
plated ware at low prices is offered
now. Come and make your selec.
ton and have it laid aside. Don't
forget my goods are all new and
have not been kept W for years.
Prices the lowest. Call before pur-
chasing elsewhere and compare
prices and be convinced. Geo. A.
Morris, Jr., Post-office block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that lsIs
of administration upon the estsl.
Christian Nohrnberg, deceased, ban
been granted the undersigned BIT
Probate Court of Audrain Conn
Missouri, bearing date Novtmbs /
1898
All persons having claims sgsia,
said estate are requested to exks
them for allowance 10 the admlnss
tors within enc year after date ofgas
ing letters, OF they may be preelaa
from any benefit of such estate, sii
such claims be not exhibited VII
two years from the date they viii
forever barred. 4. r. LOCKE,
j. W. FREENAE,
Slit Administrstai
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
C., {. Hat Co

JEFFERSON, CITY, Mo-, Dec. q
The Secretary of State has granted
articles of incorporation to the c. C.
Rainwater Hat Company, of St.
Louis; capital, 1925, 900. Incorpo-
~rators, C. C. Rainwater, George II.
Hazenstab and Alfred Bradford, oil
St. Louis, and Eli Koltz, of Pied.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

Notice is hereby given that |, =
sIgnee, Will. on the Sth, 9th and !
days of January, 1894, at the 2 :
of Guthrie & Gentry in Mexleo. !
souri,, between the hours Of seeS1
a. m and ) O'Clock p. m. on sad y
be present and adjust and sllos
mands against the estate Of n' !
slgnor, a. +. Gentry.
36-4t. Assignee OLA. F. Gent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

: osten frustrated through speealstorss.
vi II IS difficult t. thwart their seleN tha
ID. IN Tie CheTokre outlet, emarneing
an .EeI of 8,590.QoJ acles, tSt3ast ,agnis.
fbe Utmost care IL jrtHllAs Iorsfjons
kioa5 governing the Se1ee'1V@
frrit1G Sgllls fggops furnished an eHhlol-
lion, though pesh p IN = modified aeSf ~
ii tie mad scramble: the El9iei5eeb aEa &c
ao"loani@i previous openings Of pQpiic
/ concur with the secretary ia the DELE he
thar these outrageous lnelde1ts canno h.
.]eafireIy grcgrnGsd Without q change IN tne
IaWs on ils subject and | hope l3s fscoonr
mend.tionsi ia that direction "ial Pe
,H1- ..r-,IaP1E
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
A. d. q. W. Officers.

There was a large attendance at
the A. O. Z. w. Lodge Monday
night and the following officers
we're elected for the ensuing term:
J. V. Williams: NJ. w; d. B.
Staples, F.; Noble Barnes, O., r.
H. Herman, Recorder; J. j. Win,
scott, Fin. j. A. Spence, Rec: R.
E. Smith, |. W; J.. w. Atchison,
Guide; j. A. Harrison, o. W.; w.
III. H. Lee, Trustee. S. c. Adams,
W. R. Rodes, Med; A. S. Hoas-
ton, J. I. Bunton, Delegates G.
Lodge; P. W. Harding, J. c. Wal
lace, Alternates,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Life il Misery

To many people who have the
faint of scrofula in their blood. The
agonies caused by the dreadful run
ming sores and other manifestations
of this disease are beyond descrip-
ton. There is no other remedy equal
to Hoods Sarsaparilla for scrotula,
salt rheum and every form of blood
disease. 1t is reasonably sure to
benefit all who give it a fair trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Satisfactory Progress In CONSTRUCTION.

So III
The report Of the secretary OF the navy
contains a history of the operations of his
department during the past year and eN-
hlbits a most gratifying condition Of the
personnel of our navy. lie presents a
satisfactory account OF the progress which
has been made in the construction OF YES
sells. and makes a number of recOumen-
dalton, to which attention is specially in
Vited.
During the past six months the demands
for cruising vessels have been many and
urgent. There have been revolutions call
ing for vessels to protect American inter
est in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa t;lca,
Honduras, Argentine and Brazil, while
the condition of affairs in Honolulu has
required the constant presence of one or
more ships. With all these calls upon our
navy, 1t became necessary III order TO
make up a sufficient fleet to patrol the
Boring sea under the modu~ vivendi
agreed upon with Great Britain to detail
to that service Il vessel from the fish
commission and three from the revenue
marine.
Progress in the construction of new
vessels has not been as rapid as Was an
ticipated. There have been delays in the
completion of unarmored vessels, but for
the most part they have been such as are
constantly occurring, even Ii countries
having the largest experience III naval
ship building. The most serious delays,
- SNsAA - N'~ ~ 49,
armored ships. The trouble has been the
failure of contractors to deliver arInor as
agreed. The difficulties seem now, how
ever, to have been all overcome, and armor
is being delivered with satisfactory
promptness. AS a result of the experience
acquired by sh%ipbuilders and designers,
and material men, it is believed that the
dates when vessels will be completed can
now be estimated with reasonable accur-
acy. Great guns rapid firing guns, tor
pedoes and powder are being promptly
supplied.
Since 1886 congress has at each session
authorized the building of Il or more
vessels and the secretary of the navy pre-.
sents an earnest plea for the continuance
of this plan. He recommends the author.
ization of at least one battleship and SIN
torpedo boats.
While | am distinctly in favor Of con-
sistently pursuing the policy we have in
augurated of building up Il thorough and
efficient navy, | cannot refrain from tne
suggestion that the congress should care.
fully take into account the number OF TN
finished vessels on our hands and the de
pleted condition Of our treasury in cunsid
ering the propriety of an appropriation at
this time to begin new work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Sterling Silver Hat Pins, 5Oc
at WOrreII's.

We are pleased to announce the
arrival of our elegant holiday stock
and that we are able to show a rare
assortment of Christmas gifts for
old and young. You are cordially
invited to call and see this fine dis
play, though you do not care to
purchase. WoRRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Southern Men and Sugar.

WASHINGTON, d. c. December 2.
Southern Senator, representing
the sugar States, said to day that
the reduction in the duty OF sugar
would be bitterly fought by the Sen
ators from the sugar States. They
would consent to the abolition OF
the bounty, but wanted a tax of
| 3 / cents on refined.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

JOHN F. Mounts, formerly editor
of the Mexico Intelligencer, late ed
itor and owner of the Versailles
(Mo.) Statesman, died at his home
in Versailles on last Friday night.
Mr.. Mounts was an all-round jour-
nalist, growing up in the business,
and had many warm friends in Mex
leo who regret to hear of his death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Eo,iee nj Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given ths esse
Element of the estate OF - ]
Floyd, deceased, will be msus
January term of the Probate - : J
Audrain County, Missouri; p
at Mexico the second MonassgrL
airy, 1891. JOHN E. kkE.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Never.

No never B 4 have you been Of
fered as nice a selection of watches,
diamonds, jewelry, clocks, silver
and plated ware. (No old goods
Everything new and first-class.
Call and be convinced. Prices low
est. GEO. A. MORRIS, JR.,
Post-Ofice block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
i CLESEk Err.
Write at Oaee and Secure Fine Flew
ers and Moss fOr Christmas.

70 the Editor u the LeizeF
JACKSpNVILLE, FLoRIpA, Dec. /.
Lately | have received several letters
from northern friends asking il /
could send them something nice
from this land Of flowers for Christ
mas decorations. Now, If you Gaze
10 allow me space, l will say 10 one
and all that there is a beautiful
silyery Spanish moS which grows
here very a6undantly, which Tor
decorative uses is unexcelled and /
will send il willingly to all who wish
it if they send stamps to pay the
postage. The moss grows Ill the
tree tops, and droops down from
the branches in great festoons, often
yards in length, swaylng to and tso
with every breeze into all sorts 81
fantastic shapes. Send postage Il!
the rate of Ice. a pound. Ii YOU
wish a large t Id. package send Glc.
in stamps and l will mail that
amount to you. Four pounds is
the limit of weight allowed any one
package by mail. of course ii Il
large quantity OF moss is wanted
you can send for as many packages
as you wish, for there is plenty OF
the moss. If you would like an air
plant for your window garden you,
can hang or drape the moss any
where. Sprinkle it every day and
it will continue growing. \ merry
| Christmas to all is the wish of
Mrs. F. \. WARNER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Notice Of Final Settlemeat.

Notice is hereby given that fns :
Element ofthe estate Of Thos. DUG
deceased, will be made at thelsns|
term of the Probate Court OF Aaas
County, Missouri. to be beld 81 :
leo the second Monday IN jade
1894. GEO. ". DUDGE0A
Administers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

j. r. Hamilton, two cars of sheep
to Chicago.
j. w. Maddox, one a OF cattle
to Chicago.
w. NJ. Mundy, one car of hogs
to st. Louis and one car of cattle to
Chicago.
z. I. Hook, one car of cattle to
Chicago.
Ecton & Co., one car of stock hogs
to Carrollton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given thai :
settlement of the estate of Lacl p
deceased. will be made at the ysss
term of the Probate Court OF AN Z.
County, Missouri. TO be held as.
leo the second Monday In JAZZ
1894. j. II. BLlNCNh
I'd Administers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

Moses Baker, fer many years a
resident of Audrain county, near
Rowena, died last Monday night at
Crescent City Oklahoma, of heart
failure. Deceased vas about 60 years
old
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

AN Indian doctor near Sampson
Flat treated a woman afflicted with
consumption and failed to cure her.
His conduct was deemed unpro-
fessional and some unknown stick
Ter for the ethical code waylaid and
killed him. Still, in the lay mind
there must linger a doubt as t"
whether failure to cure is unpro
f%essional.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Daniel & Mcdonald at THOMPSON.

Messrs. Daniel & Mcdonald have
their new store at Thompson in full
operation and would be glad to serve
the public with goods in their line.
This firm carries a large stock of
general merchandise, hardware,
stoves, etc. The stock is new and
embraces a complete line of every
thing they handle. An addition
has been built to the store house
which gives the firm ample room to
display the large stock. They make
a low price on all articles and solic-
1t trade. They are clever young
men and will do a thriving business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
20 Per Cent. off on Fine China
ware at WOrreIl's.
Land for Sale.

Any parties wishing to rent Gull
tivating land for next year will do
well by calling on o. p. Jones, who
has about 200 acres Of as good land
as can be found anywhere. VIII
rent cheap and on easy terms. Call
on him at the office of w. w. Fry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Notice Of Final getiisnssh

Mice is herebygiven thai f.
Element of the estate OF EnnsI -
deceased, will be made at q
term OF the Probate Court o. 9
County, Missouri. TO be heiu
leo the second Monday Liz
1894. VI. A. SHEk.a,s|
pphIic AdmipisfDssJ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Don't Wait

Until the last moment B4 max
ing selections and find that a wiser
purchaser has carried off the prize,
but go to Geo. A. Morris, Jr., Jew
elry store and make your choice to
be laid aside and delivered as you
may order. GEO A. NORRIS R.,
Post Office block,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

Il this issue of the LEDGER will
be found President Cleveland's
message, which is worthy Of a close
and careful reading. 1t is perhaps
one of the most interesting state
papers, which has been issued for
yp3rS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

THERE will likely be several
changes in Mexico's business firms
about the first of the the year. Not
that any Of our firms are week but
some of our older business men are
thinking Of retiring. This will put
new blood to the front and if any
thing will be a benefit to our grow
ing little city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Notice of Final se~ttlen1ezt,

Notice is hereby given inss I
settlement of the estate OF MA
Clanton, deceased, will be mas :
January term of the Probate w
Audrain County. Missouri, 70 y
at Mexico the second Mondays
uary, 1894. JOHN II. WAlsss
AdministsE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

Over $13 900 were the additional
deposits in one of Mexico's banks
last Saturday. Is money scarce?
We understand the banks have
plenty of money to loan on good Sc
curity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

WORK is the law of success-real
hard, honest work. The dawdler
never reaches the pinnacles OF sue
cess. The dude and the roysterer
never catch even a glimpse ofthem.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

THERE is every prospect now that
we will have a splendid Christmas
business in Mexico. Our trade ex-
tends from fifteen to twenty miles in
every direction and our merchants
are better fixed for a more extensive
trade this winter than eyer before.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

SOME arrangement, should be
made to look after the deserving
poor in Mexico. The writer knows
there is a great deal of suffering
from cold and hunger in Mexico at
tbiS tima
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Reward.

We are authorized to pay the sum
OF 500 TO any person failing to find
relief from a cold after the trial of
one bottle of DR.. Gilman's Cohosh
and Tar.
WOODBRIDGE & MACARTHUR.
wtf j. F. LLEwELLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Notice of Final ssttle1es-

Notice is hereby given ths
Element of the estate Of MATT
son, deceased, will be mas
January term of the Progss !. Il
Audrain County, Missouri: q
at Mexico the second Mo1aSsIt
airy, 1894. b. b. h~upa.ff1]
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
Remember.

You can have your watches,
clocks and iewelry repaired during
the holidays. l have especially ar
ranged for it. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. GEO. A. MORRIS, JR.,
post-Office block
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

County Collector Jesse received
$500 in taxes at Sturgeon Tues
day. The Boone county tax gather
ers were there the same day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
r. & L. u. Notice.

The district F. & L. U. will meet
at Wellsville, Mo-, at 10 O'Clock.
sharp, Thursday, Dec. 81. A full
attendance is desired; business of
Importance to transact.
s. 0. WRIGHT, Pres.
j. MOORE. Sec,v
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
CHANGE IN FIRM.
NJ. Blum to Retire on His Laurels.

About the 18th of February Mr..
NJ. Blum will retire from active
management of the firm of N. Blum
& Co. Mr.. Blum is y years old
and has been in business in Mexico
for twenty years and is recognized
as one of our most substantial and
prosperous merchants. On account
of his age Mr.. Blum will retire on
his laurels. In the meantime this
firm will have a large reduction sale
in order TO get clear of as much of
its stock as possible before the
change takes place. The younger
members of the firm will remain and
perhaps a new member will be taken
in, but just how the firm will be re-
organized is not known, except that
it will continue business at the old
stand. The members of the firm
now, in addition to M. Blum, are
Gabe Blum, John Abbay, James
Wilkins. All of these young men
are pushing and reliable men, amply
able to look after the affairs of this
institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

Van Roberts is up from Rush
Hill. He, with his attorney, W.
W. Fry, will leave in a few days
for the west to look after the for
tune lately left him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
A Ri1 Invoice Of Candy.

A young lady in st. Louis said to
a friend: u. B. Owen. of Mexico,
bought SIS, 10000 worth of fine can
DIV for his Xmas trade while he was
in the city," d&w1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07

If you want a Christmas present
that is just right in every way and
at a lower price than it can be pur-
chased elsewhere buy it from
WoRRELL, The JeweIer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-07
mi

We mean what we say, that DR..
Gilman's Cohosh and Tan will cure
any cough or cold, however obsti-
nate. j. F. LLEwELLYN.
wifi WOODBRIDGE & Macarthur.