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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

LAH0Rs ENDED.
Extraordinary aessiah OF Congress
Games to 4 Close.

WARRINGTON, d, c., Nov. a.
Congress adjourned at 8 o'clock this
afternoon. The House closed
promptly at that hour, and the
Senate six minutes later, having
turned the hands of the Senate
Chamber clock back to the hour.
The adjournment defeated the
deficiency bill and other important
measures pending in both bodies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Friday night at 1:20 o'clock the
house owned by VIM. Edmonston
and occupied by Dave Canada,
colored, was burned to the ground.
Canada's wife was sick with the
fever, and when Canada had re-
moved her to a place of safety it was
too late to save anything else and
all his household goods were des-
troyed. This morning Canada had
to borrow clothes from friends in
order to go to work. Mr.. Edmon-
ston had the house insured for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Vest Denies Retirement stories.

ST.. LOUIS, Nov. I'm a letter to
ex-secretary OF State McGrath, Sem
ator Vest sets at rest the rumors of
his contemplated retirement, say
ing: 81 have never intimated to
anyone what | would do at the ex.
piration of my present term of SER
vice in the Senate. The statement
that L had informed a number of
friends that / would retire from
public life at the end of my present
term is absolutely without founda-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
The Vandalia Leader says

The Vandalia Leader says: l..
M. Hendrix returned to K. A.
Laird Monday, a homemade har-
ness knife which he borrowed from
Mr.. Laird twenty-eight years ago
when they lived neighbors in Rails
county. The blade is about eaten
up by rust and the gauge on the
wooden part is entirely obliterated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Prof. G. ]. Settle and wife, OF
Martinsburg, Mo-, who were married
on Nov. Q, are now in the east on
their bridal tour. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Settle are we'll known in this
city, where they have a host OF
warm friends who wish them a long
and happy life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The report circulated that Andy
Bunton had died at Paris, Mo-, is
without foundation, as his uncle,
Josh Bunton, has not received any
such news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Children Cry for
Castoria.

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. James wilkins
and Miss Letha Bailey, to take place
at the residence of the brides par
ents the coming week, and the sur-
mise is that more will soon follow
their lead in Highland Addition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

WANTED-Reliable men to sell
our choice and hardy Nursery Stock,
and Seed Potatoes, full and COM
plete line. Many varieties can only
be obtained through us. Commits
sion or salary paid weekly, and
promptly. Exclusive and choice OF
territory given. Don't delay, write
at once for terms.
ALLEN NURSERY Co., Rochester,
N. Y. 29-W-2O-t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
What is

Castoria is DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Ipfants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is q harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops. Soothing syrups, and Castor OIL.
II Is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years use by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allayS
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curds
eures Diarrhaa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, cures constipation and hatuiency.
Cassoria assimilates the food, regulates tn. stomach
and bowels. giving health and natural sleep. Cas-
toria Is the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend. J
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Horse men of Mexico are looking
out foc a new wonder in this city,
as two distinguished men are pri-
vately training a trotter after dark
and both of them think him a flyer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Card Of Thanks.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
Mexico, No., Nov. 3.-Dear Sir:
We desire to express to you our high
appreciation of your great kindness
and helpfulness to US in our meet
ing just closed. The columns of the
LEDGER did splendid service and
contributed no little to the result.
Respectfully Yours,
H. A. NoRTHcuTT,
w. B. TAYLOR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Head it--It's short.

1t tells the story. My best cab
met work will be 81 per dozen,
and guaranteed to be the best in
the city. See samples now ready.
A. J. BRUCE,
d&wtf 1917 Post Office block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Married Himself.

Anovel wedding occurred at Gale,
Ok, October %. The groom was
Rev. John Carter and the bride Miss
Lulu Dixon, and the groom acted as
officiating clergyman. He made the
usual promises, the bride respond
ed and the minister thereupon pro-
nounced himself and the lady man
and wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The Best Plaster. -Dampen a
piece of flannel with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and bind it on over the
seat of pain. 1t is better than any
plaster. When the lungs r sore
such an application on the chest
and another on the back, between
the shoulder blades, will often pre-
vent pneumonia. There is nothing
as good for a lame back or a pain in
the side. A sore throat can nearly
always be cured in one night by ap-
plying a flannel bandsge dampened
with Pain Balm. so cent bottles
for sale by G. A. Buckner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Attention, NeMspaper Men.

Printers Ink advertises that the
Lima (Ohio) Chemical Co., which
is carrying a large tobacco cure adj
vertisement throughout the country
and especially in Missouri, is not
good pay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Joe Price is building the rock road
on West Liberty street and is doing
as nice a piece Of work as we ever
saw. This will be a grand improve
ment to our streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

We understand that's professional
man of this city has a trotting
horse, which he is training to beat
Rowdy Joe. This horse is said to
be a dandy when it comes to a three
mile race. He trotted a mile race
last night in 1853.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
JUDGE SIMPSON

Of the Superior Court writes I:
From mental exhaustion, my ner-
vous system became so shattered,
and l was utterly unable to sleep
nights. Sulphur Bitters cured me
and my sleep is now sound, sweet
and refreshing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The LEDGER is in receipt of the
following wedding invitation "Mr.
and Mrs. Waller Scott Osborne re-
quest the honor of your presence at
the marriage of their daughter,
Alma Morgan, to Mr.. Montgomery
Breckenridge Pickett, Wednesday,
November s, 1898, at - O'Clock,
Ingleside, Dover, Kentucky
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Tho Vandalia leader savs.

The Vandalia Leader says: Lit
tie Misses Dovie McBee, sister of
Miss Lulu McBee, and Sallie Blythe,
niece of Miss Alice Morris, came
down Sunday from their homes at
Mexico and after enjoying a roll
licking visit of several days return
ed home Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Rev. A. A. Wallace preached the
funeral services of Mr.. and Mrs.
Farrah. Their remains were inter-
ed in the same grave at Prairie
View Church November 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Repairing Neatly Done

If you want your watch cleaned,
or repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. s. Riley. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. If L. S. RILEY,
At Woodbridge & McArthur's drug
store, North Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The Fulton Sun says: Mrs. Pas
queth and son, Ollie, of Mexico,
were guests of Mrs. Fal Black in
our CITY this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

E. A. Gibbs, of Hatton, sold John
Creed 80 barrels of corn last week
at $1.75 per barrel, shucked. Also
Thomp. Fry sold J. X. Brown 100
barrels at So per barrel, shucked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

All that honesty, experience and
skill can do to produce a perfect pill,
has oeen employed in making De
Wits Little Early Risers. The re-
suit is a specific for sick headache,
biliOusness and constipation. French
a. 10 rratf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Marriage license was issued Sat-
urday to J. T. Bridges, of Lodi,
Neb. and Miss Lillian Farrah, of Au-
drain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Mrs. Homer Bassford and son re-
turned home to-day to st. Louis,
after a pleasant visit to relatives in
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

For the liver and kidneys. The on
ly guaranteed cure for kidney troub-
les. Removes the uric acid. Cures
rheumatism. Try it. Sold by Wool
dridpa e. MeArthur
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

VIM. Black, of Hatton, has sold
the Riggs farm, 100 acres, to Gilbert
& Bellamy at $25 per acre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

A check for 95,333,6 $50 on the
Bank OF England, in payment for
the Kimberley diamond mines, is
said to be the largest ever drawn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Found, Oct. Il, on West Monroe
street, a package containing chiid's
pants, pair OF hose, "A of baking
powder, some soap and patterns.
Can at this office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

j. w. Hill and family are now
located al Los Angeles, Cal, where
they will likely spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

We could not improve the quality
If paid double the price. DE Wits
Witch Hazel Salve is the best saive
that experience q produce, or that
money can buy. French Il Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Ignorance of the merits of De Wits
Little Fairly Risers Is q misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liveI,
cure head ache, dyspepsia, bad breath,
constipation and biliousness. French
A Garrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Among those who united with
the Christian Church last Thursday
night were r. D.. Worrell and Mr..
and Mrs. Andy Winscott.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The residence of Dave Canada,
who lived in east Mexico, was burn
ed last night at II 80 O'Clock. In
sured with ]. ID. Tucker & Son for
SEO0
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

R. l.. Turner is travelling for Ed.
L.. Williams, manufacturer of fine
Havana cigars, this city. The Will
liams cigars have a fine reputation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

John Greed, of Hatton, recently
bought some fat Merino sheep from
W. G. L.esper, at So. % per hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Mrs. Robert Hurd, aged 81 years,
died at her home, ear Santa Fe,
OF typhoid fever, October 80.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

One word describes it-"perfection."
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Cures obstinate sores, burns,
skin diseases and is a well known cure
for piles. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Japanese Pile Cure is an unfailing
cur for every kind and stage Of the
disease. Guaranteed by French &
Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

II you can afford to be annoyed by
sick headache and constipation, don't
use De Wits Little Early Risers for
These little pills win cure them. French
b Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

To try Parks Sure Cure. A spe-
cifc for the I'LL of all diseases Pc
euliar to women. Ask your druggist
our guaranteed plan. Sold by Wool
bridge and Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

ALI the talk III the world will not
convince you so quickly as one trial of
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve for scalds,
burns, bruises, skin affections and
piles. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Iohnson's Oriental Soap imparts
a delicate odor and leaves the skin
soft and velvety. Sold by French &
Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Mrs. Shook, aged go years, died
at her residence, just northeast of
Mexico, October 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
TUFTS Pills Danish biliousness.

THE Business Mems Association
should meet regularly. There is
plenty of business which needs its
attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Martha Bybee has brought suit
for divorce against her husband,
VIM. Bybee, charging nonsupport.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Gale Guthrie has Oh exhibition at
Sam Evans tailoring establishment
some of the ''finest' Irish potatoes
we ever saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

A writer says that there are some
men who ought to be ashamed to
look an honest horse in the face.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
She Was too Lazy

To steep up herbs and so she tried
pills and cathartics till she was sal
low and bilious rs an opium eater.
Then she took a friends advice and
began using Parks Tea. Now she is
fresh and blooming "as a daisy"
Sold by Woodbridge 4 Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The longest canal in the world
extends from the frontier of China
to St. Petersburg, Russia. 1t is
4,472 miles in length.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Melissa Morris has brought suit
against her husband, G. O. Morris,
for divorce, claiming nonsupport.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

TIE Paris (Mo.) Appeal is IS
years old and one of the most sub
stantial, conservative and influential
papers in the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
COall COali

l am now prepared to furnish
farmers and all others the best quail
ity of coal. Price, Z cents at the
bank. d&w If G. G.. DAVIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
For Sale,

Fer Sale.
A hard coal base burner stove.
Call at this office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Cook Groves, n of Audrain
.county's most prosperous cattle
~raisers, has just sold a lot of cattle
averaging 1900 pounds for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
THE SLAYER OF HARRISON.
He is A~rraigned Before Judge Her
ton and Pleads Not Guilty.

CHICAGO, H., November Pat
rick Eugene Prendergast, the slayer
Of Mayor Harrison, was arraigned
before Judge Horton this morning
TO plead to the indictment of muir
der, which was returned against him.
He came into the court room
handcuffed to a detective and ur-
rounded by police officers.
He trembled violently as be ap-
preached the court.
He was informed by the Judge
that an Indictment for murder had
been returned against him, and was
handed a copy of it, which be me-
chanlcally placed in his pocket.
"Have you an Attorney" Judge
Horton inquired.
"No, l have not secured one yet"
Prendergast replied with a sullen
leer.
care you guilty or not guilty."
asked the Court.
"Not guilty." the prisoner re-
piled in a whining voice. He essay.
ed to say something else, but at a
motion of the Cont the officers
quietly led him out and to his cell
in the Jail adjoining.
The proceedings occupied but a
moment.
A large crowd had assembled to
get a glimpse of the prisoner, but
the proceedings were carried out SO
quietly and SO quickly that Prem
dergast was back in his cell before
the crowd had learned that the
prisoner had been brought into
court.
Scrofula eradicated and all kim
dred diseases cured by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, which by its vitalizing and
Alternative effects, makes pure blood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

No. cuKEs. -
1-Eevers, Concessions, lnfiammat1ons.. =
2-WGFms, Worm Fever, Worm Colie.... =
3-Teetiing; Collie, Crying. Wakefuinee =
4-DiaFrhea, of Children or Aduls..-sS
s-C0uehs, Colds, Bronchitis-.--"--... :
S-Neuraleia, Toothache. Faceache-..- =
S-Headaches, Sick Headache, Fertep- :
10-Dyspepsia. BIliousness. Const4patioa, = :
11-suppressed or Painful Perieds- =
12-Whifes, Too PTofuse Periods-.-a =
13-Croup, Laryngitis, HoarseneS-. 4
Rheum, Erysipelas, ErupsaonA. 3
DIFFERENTIATION, Rheumatic Pains ..- n
16-MaIaria, Chills, Fever and Ague,..: 4
19-Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In the new. =
9O-NheopinQ C0ugh-..--~.. 4
2S-kidney Diseases .-----.-. r
SS-Ner10us Debility.----..s. T.
S0-Urinary Weakness, WeFtins s1 n
HUMPHREYS WITCH HAZkLS v.
1.-THE Pile Ointment."-Trial sl1e.Z~S
n
Sold by Druggists. or sent postpaid on reeeFs
d. HUsPHRxYs' MsSuAL (lJ4 pages nArifof-s
NED co., 1i1&It3w fIiian 81, ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
Castoria

.Castoria is so well adaptedt to children tha1
/ recommend it as superior toany pra Iriptin
known to me-"
H. A. ARCHER, N. D..
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, n. u
"our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that tia
merits of Castoria has won US to look With
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL MI DIsrENsAkY,
Boston, Mon
ALLEN C. SIXTH, Pres,
urray Street, New York City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09
u M PHREY

DIR. Humphrey Specifics are scienftdu1FG
carefully prepared Remedies, used for yeaul
private practice and for over thirty yesn b. 2
people with entire success. Every single 49,
. special cure for the disease named.
They cure without dragging. purging or re1scl
the system and are in fact and deed the sesefe3p
Remedies of the World.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

The csntaur Company, II Murray Street, New York City
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-09

Scrofula eradicated and all kim
dred diseases cured by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, which by its vitalizing and
Alternative effects, makes pure blood.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Unbleached cotton sheeting may be
so treated as to make most artistic Dor
there's. Choose firm web, deep cream
in color. Cut it half o yard longer
than the height of the door, and turn
over this extra length at the top. Take
huge oak or maple leaf, lay it on
stiff paper and draw around the edge:
cut this out for pattern, and outline
on the "fall-over" of the curtain bor-
der of these leaves laid directly on the
edge; over the body of the curtain
scatter single leaves-not too many of
them, with the stems all pointing like
those on the border, slantingly up
ward. With tapestry dyes, paint these
leaves in fat tones of browns and vel
lows, not attempting to shade. When
dry, buttonhole about the edge and
vein with floss of the same shade as the
body Of the leaf The border should be
cut out along the buttonholed edge.
The leaves through the body of the
curtain are to be outlined with cable
stitch. The cost Of this is quite dispro-
portionate to its simple beauty.
lean Agriculturist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

cousin OF his who had married and set.
tied down on farm in Iowa. He re-
ceived hearty welcome, for the cous-
ms had not met since they were boys
at school together in the little red
house on the hill.
Although Jacks cousins wife was a
pretty woman, with plenty of animal
spirits and hospitable kindness, Jack
moped for the first day or two The
thought that those other fellows on the
Mirror were piling up big bills while
ne was earning nothing was gall and
NORWOOD to him. ''Pm afraid Jacks
mind is i'll at ease" Jacks cousin said
to his wife one day. "Fiddlesticks!"
replied that hearty dame, tits only his
stomach out of order. Wait till he gets
back his appetite and see what Won
think" Jack began to take long walks
about the farm. He drank in plenty of
sunshine and rejoiced in the grateful
shade Of the spreading trees. The
flowers grew brighter in his eyes and
the sweet scent of roses wet with dew
actually forced in upon his mind one
morning. with the sudden swiftness of
a revelation, the conviction that Heaven
has granted to mortals more pleasant
smelling places than printing Office.
And this slave of the case, this wor-
shipper OF SO many thousand ems per
week, stood up and said he was thank
full that there was fresh air, bright sun
shine and glorious flowers and that ma
ture everywhere was SO beautiful and
refreshing. In fact, Jacks appetite was
coming back, and with it q healthy
frame of mind.
Jack had been SO utterly selfish in |
for years that woman |
existed for him only as something he |
occasionally met with in the para
graphs he set up. Hence. when he was |
introduced by his cousin to Mary Blaue,
his cousins wifc's sister. he had hes
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
THE FIRST QUARREL.
Why the Tlniest Fracture of Family Peace
Should Be Avoided.

Why the Tlniest Fracture of Family Peace
Should Be Avoided.
Watch beginnings. There is always
point where the entering wedge
breaks in, and after this the progress
of disintegration is easy. 1t is the first
quarrel that makes possible the next,
and after one or two fights and recon
citations, those who love each other,
it may be devotedly. grow accustomed
to strife, and no longer feel horror
stricken at tho bare mention of it.
The little rift is not more than hand
breadth, but may widen and broaden
until alienation and distress and the
wreck of all household happiness fol-
low the first tiny fracture of peace.
In the union of husband and wife.
which is the most intimate and conf
Dental relationship on earth, there
must be something more than mere
superficial admiration, the one for the
other, says Ladies' Home Journal. The
two have pledged to each other life
long conservation. Nothing can affect
one without equally affecting the
other. For veal or woe they have
joined hands, and to the outside world
they present a united front.
And yet, if testimony could be taken,
it would be found that many married
people have not been perfectly happy
during the early years of wedlock.
There has been friction. There has
been disappointment. The little rift
has been suffered to open the way for
I'VE decided, said man whose long
life has been singularly tranquil and |
satisfactory-''we decided, my wife and |
|, when we were married, that we would |
never let the sun go down on any lack
If peace between us. We would ask |
Zach others pardon, II necessary, but |
We would never quarrel One or the
'ther should always give up the point
IN which both could not agree. and,
whatever else came to US, we resolved
o have no discord-" Beware Of the
ittlo rift
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
A DAINTY LITTLE DRESS.
Neat Enough and Pretty Enough
for Little Queen.
0uimpe. with an Overdress of Contrast
Ing Color and Material - Worth
the Making Many Timea
Over.

Simplicity is synonymous with beauty
In . child's wardrobe-much trimming
and adjoining being altogether out of
place on the little figures. which pos
sess sufficient beauty in themselves.
Perhaps OF all the quaint, pretty little
costumes for the wee bit women moth
ing can quite take the place of the
guimpe, with itsoverdress OF contrast
ing color and material. ITS universal
popularity and long living prove its
merits.
The accompanying illustrations show
. little costume dainty enough and
pretty enough for small queen. The
guimpe is made of soft white wooden
Grape. arranged in small plaits in front
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

the ''pinking'' gathers up to itself all
little straws and dust If the woman
is tall and slim, SO that it will be ssbe-
coming" another ruffie inside the skirt
on the crinoline gives pretty, fluffy
appearance when the dress skirt is
lifted.
There is new betting for petticoats
that is Inexpensive. -only nine cents a
yard. 1t is closely woven, of fine linen
threads, and is double, with the bot
tom edges fuller than the upper. This
graduation gives the necessary spring
for the gathers over the hips and back,
while the top keeps the skirt tight
about the waist. 1t comes only in
white and black, but these two colors
win answer all purposes.-N. Y. Adj
vertiSer