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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

lr gives us pain to hear Demo
Gratis talking about Cleveland Dem
ocrats and anti. Cleveland Demo-
Gratis, silver Democrats and anti-sil-
yer Democrats, tariff reform Demo
Gratis and anti tariff reform Demo
Gratis, Prohibition Democrats and
anti-Prohibition Democrats, Popu-
list Democrats and anti-Populist
Democrats, GreeEback Democrats,
+. Il l.. U. Democrats, hard money
Democrats, soft money Democrats,
ad libitum, without sense or reason.
A Democrat is a Democrat and the
only qualifying word to be used in
connection with a Democrat should
be the word true
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
The ''Stay Law" Foolish Request.

FROM the salisbury Press spectator.
The F. & l.. U. of Audrain coun-
ty demanded that the head of the
Democracy in that county urge
Gov. Stone to call a special session
Of the Legislature to enact a "stay
law" staying the payment of taxes
and debts for one year. Such a
proposition is the next thing to re-
pudiation, and must come from a
desire to repudiate honest obliga-
tions. Why not go step further
and demand permanent "stay
law" Gov. Stone could not and
would not attempt such a
thing if all the Democrats in
the State should demand it. Once
establish precedent OF this
kind and ALLOW such fell
lows to get a taste of it, and
the flood gates would be opened and
neither debts nor taxes could be col
lected in the future. Charlton coun-
ty has F. & l.. U. members, but
they do not indulge in any such
utopian ideas as this. Gov. Stone
has taken an oath to enforce the
laws of the land, and has neither
power nor desire to see them abro
gated or "stayed." We are glad tc
see that the proposition fell still
born and that no attention is paid
to it. Grand old Audrain! We
were born and raised within her
borders and must think this "de
mand" comes from importations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
New Subscribers.

The following persons who live in
the east end of the county became
subscribers to the LEDGER this week ::
Rev. w. A. Bibb, DIR. Barton, J. A.
Rice, VIM. Mccormick, J. S. Smith,
John Bethel, rs. Kilby, TT Doyle,
L. T. Burch, E. P. Burns, J.B. Rob
ertson, J. H. Pearson, M. L. East
ham, J. D. Anderson, A. Talbot,
NJ. R. Brown, VIM. Brandon, Wat
J. Grow, F. NJ. Doyle, J. w. Kilby,
J. j. Crigler, S. NJ. Lee, Frank E.
Scrogin, Davault & Davis, John D..
Carroll, VIM. Garretson, Glynn &
Smith, H. D. Athey, E. P. Young.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
inferred at I,addOnia. Mo.

LADDoNIA, Mo-, Nov. 22.-There
is much interest manifested in the
Centralia (Ill.) murder mystery.
A citizen of Laddonia, Ezra Talbot,
formerly lived at Centralia, and
was well acquainted with old Nc
Clelland and his son who disappear
ed so mysterlously twelve years
ago. Mr.. Talbot says he saw the
old gentleman and son on the very
night they disappeared. The son,
Oscar McClelland, asked him, Tai
bot, for a chew of tobacco. The
old gentleman and son had just
shipped four cars of sheep to mar
ket. Talbot at this time was work
ing in the railroad yards at Cen
tralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Even college professors can learn
something and the faculties of other
institutions of learning will find a
valuable object lesson in the details
which precede the expelling OF three
students from Princeton for play
ing the role of barbarians under the
name OF hazing. Young men with
their penchant for cruel sport should
be able to find vent in the foot ball
team, but fellows of their stamp
generally lack the manly courage
to engage in that rough and tum-
bic sport.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

JUDGE BLACK will not be candl-
date for re election to the Supreme
bench and will retire upon his lau-
rels. He will likely engage in the
practice of law in Kansas City and
be employed by some large corpora
ton, as he is an eminent iurist. The
western part of the state will likely
claim the right to name Judge
Blacks successor and already J.
Med. Trimble and Judge Scarrltt,
of Kansas City, and w. P. Hall, of
St. Joseph, are mentioned by their
friends as probable candidates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

THE Perry (Mo.) Enterprise
makes the following editorial COM
ment: No matter what President
Cleveland does in these times he will
be criticised and abused for every
act, by certain class of papers, be-
cause their publishers have taken up
the idea that it is the popular thing
to do; and as they have no ideas OF
their own, it is as easy to condemn
as to approve the acts of the states
man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

THE Mexico Electric Light Com
pany is arranging to putin another
engine in addition to the extensive
plant already in operation. This will
prevent any possible break downs.
The very best machinery is liable to
fail at any time but with two engines
there will be no possibility of the
lights going out. If one breaks down
the other will be Immediately
brought into use. The management
of the Mexico Electric Light Com
pany proposes to spare no expense
to give us a perfect system.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

WE trust that the telephone com
pany running wires from Centralia
to Mexico will give Us local sys-
tenn. Mexico needs a first class
telephone system as much as any
thing else
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

One OF the popular club men in
New York is being sued for di-
vorce, his wife alleging extreme
cruelty. AS an evidence of his
fiendish cruelty she alleges that he
showed up at the common domicile
at 4 a. m. on one occasion, admit
ting that he had been playing poker
all night. He acknowledged hav-
ing won 1000 but would only
give her a paltry $40 of the accum-
Mated wealth. What can the
court do but lift the connubial yoke?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found the speech of Secretary Car
Isle in full. This speech is worthy
of a close study and in order to be
should be read clear
through and very closely. Secretary
Carlisle is supposed to be as well
posted on the financial situation IN
this country as any man living and
his utterances, to say the least, are
worthy of consideration. You may
not agree with him, and you may
think he is wrong, and he may be
wrong, at the same time, he is
thoroughly conversant with all the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
H0ke smith MAY Resign.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. d.
1t is reported that Secretary Hoke
Smith is to resign from the Cabinet
MIR. Smith, according to the state
ments of those who are close to him,
told a Southern friend a few DAYS
ago that as soon as he could sign a
contract to become the attorney for
a prominent Southern railroad he
would get out. The cause of the
resignation has been President
Cleveland's dissatisfaction over the
manner in which the pension rolls
have been revised. President Cleve-
land blames Smith for much of the
antagonlsm at present prevailing
against the Administration.
Secretary Gresham is also liable
to step down and out, the President
being dissatisfied with Gresham's
advice in the Hawaiian matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
There is something healing and

lneTe is sOiHetulilS uedIIIS anu
soothing in the statement of an
eastern writer on current business
affairs, who says that the improve
ment in business is so slow that il
cannot be detected from day to
day, but plainly appears from week
to week. There can be no ques-
ton that such a growth is healthy
one, and there is unspeakable con-
ISOLATION in knowing that when good
times come they will have come to
Stav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The contest for the next Republi-
can nomination for President will
be between Harrison and Mckinley.
The Democrats should prepare to
nominate man who can beat Me
kiclay
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

We notice that a movement is on
foot in some Of the Southern states
to oppose tariff reform. From the
same direction we hear a great howl
arising, claiming that the admins
tration is not standing on the plat
form. If the Democratic platform
does not favor the reduction of the
tariff we are greatly mistaken, We
need more consistency in the party
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
IF YOUR SKIN

Is rough and pimply, or covered
with blotches and sores, and YOU
want a clean, smooth skin and fair
complexion, use Sulphur Bittefs.
The best medicine in such cases |
ever sold.-C. E SCHEFFLER & Co. =,
Druggists, Lawrence, Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

THAT Hawaiian business ought to
be lesson to those who regulate
themselves by hair triggers. Itis al
ways best to save your ammunition
until there is something to shoot at.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

SOME Republicans are hard to
please. They criticise the Demo
cratic members of the House Ways
and Means Committee because they
submitted the new tariff bill to
President Cleveland for his approval
before making it public. Did these
Republicans suppose that the COM
mittee would report a bill contain
ing items opposed by the President?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

\ NEW fence around Hardin Col
lege and the street Strengthened at
the northwest corner of the campus
would make it one of the most
magnificent parks in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The Democratic tariff bill is all
right; it will give the people what
the Democratic National platform
promised them, and the sooner
Congress passes it the better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

DEMOCRATS i'll Congress and else
where should be warned by the
fact that the sole basis of Republi-
can hope for future success is dis
sention in the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The waste of powder and red
lights on the Hawaiian question was
as needless as it was enormous. The
hysterical period is now about over,
although few of the Republican
editors are still in an over excited
condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

STRIKES are always to be deplor-
ed, but if that upon the Lehigh Val
ley railroad results in raising the
price of coal, as now feared, it will
be unusually unfortunate for every
body, except members of the coal
trust
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

intricacies surrounding this most
important question. Mr.. Carlisle
occupies high place not only as
federal officer but in the hearts of his
cOuntrymen
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
EiEhI EfasnnS.

Capt. John +. Wade of Rawlins
county, Kansas, Joined the Populists
last year, but is now back in his old
party and gives Tor his action the
following eight reasons:
The PopuIist party is run by law
yers without clients.
BY doctors without patients.
BY preachers without pulpits.
BY women without husbands.
BY farmers without farms.
BY fnanciers without finance.
By eductors without education.
BY statesmen without a job.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Mr.. Clayton, father of Edward
Clayton, who married Miss Linnie
OF this city, was in Mexico
to-day en- route home from Kinks
vile where he has been successfully
treated by DR.. Still, the celebrated
oSteOtOmiSt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
She Was too Law

To steep up herbs and so she tried
pills and cathartics till she was sal
low and bilious as an opium eater.
Then she took a friends advice and
began using Parks Tea. Now she is
fresh and blooming "as daisy
Sold by Woodbridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The editor of the Sturgeon Lead
er, we presume, is carrying a large
line of life insurance as he is pub
fishing the names of those who
don't pay for the Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
d5t wi

Rev. w. S. Tucker, of Bowling
Green, a son-in-law of Rev. ". A,
Bibb, of Laddonia, died last Sat
urday. Rev. Mr.. Tucker was a
bright minister and his death is a
sad loss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

\ New JERSEY widow was mar
rled at 2 a, m. the other day. The
divorce will probably be obtained at
a more seasonable hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The Auxvasse (Mo.) Review is
one OF the brightest papers in Mis-
souri,. No town the size of Auxvasse
has any better paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

SOME arrangements should be
made for Santa Claus to visit the
deserving poor, especially the little
folks this winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

England has practically deter
mined upon the construction of a
new navy. It requires millions of
money for u first class European
power TO maintain a war footing
that will insure peace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
Stephenson Acquitted.

nj. F. Stephenson was acquitted
of perjury in Montgomery county
to-day. The case was taken from
Audrain on a change of venue. We
understand that Stephenson is going
to sue the Ritchies of Sturgeon for
$40, 900 claiming that amount on ac-
count of having been arrested and
charged with perjury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest L. Govt Report
Re-! g! Bs!<iRg BS!x5sg;!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOllTElY PURE

IHE great trouble with the DEM
ocratic party seem to arise from the
fact that representatives from the
various states desire legislation,
which would prove beneficial to their
own locality no matter how it affects
the rest Of the country. The silver
men would like to have the govern
ment buy all their ore at fancy
price and now comes the iron men
from Alabama asking for a high
protective tariff. Referring to this
matter the Post-Dispatch says:
1t is not likely that the threat of
the Alabama iron men will make
any impression upon the committee
on Ways and Means but their efforts
will not cease with the report of the
committee adverse to their claims.
Rather will their most effective work
begin with the introduction of bill
putting that ore on the free list.
United with other Southern pro-
tectionists they now demand protec-
tive duties on iron ore, coal, lumber,
rice aud sugar. There are infinite
trading possibilities in the situation.
They do not advocate free wool, but
they would, no doubt, concede high
duties oG that in return for the sup
port of the Ohio representatives of
woolgrowing districts. The sectional
interests combined for the purposes
of mutual gain might offer a strong,
perhaps effective opposition TO any
rational treatment of the revenue
question when it is brought up for
discussion in the House.
As Gen. Hancock put it, the tariff
is local question. The general
good OF the whole country and ofall
classes is not contemplated by its
advocates. Legislation once invoked
for special purposes is exposed to
the insidious influence ofevery lobby
maintained in Washington. The
total overthrow of the protection idea
and the adoption Of the income tax
as the chief source of revenue seems
to be the only escape from the tangle
ofdickers between localities and spec
ial interests.
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 are 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. 4 sore throat can nearly
always be cured in one night by ap-
plying flannel bandage dampened
with Pain Balm. 80 cent bottles
for sale by c. y Buckner, Druggist.
Buckingham's Dye for the
Whiskcrs does lis work thoroughly,
.coloring 4 uniform brown or black,
which, when dry, will neither rub,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

MEXICO must have paved streets
and a first class telephone system
before it can be city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The City Council is canvassing
the Assessors list of personal prop
erty and that body is far from salts
fed with the returns. The personal
property of Mexico, of course, has
largely increased within the last
year, at the same time the assess
ment list indicates that it has fallen
off. 1t is hard to think that our
people would make false returns i'll
order to escape paying taxes. The
city needs all the money it can get
in order to maintain lights and pay
for the water works and other i'm
provements. There is some talk
of referring the matter to the Grand
Jury, but we feel sure if any tax
payers have made an error in Civ
ing in their property they will cor
rect it. Every public spirited citi-
zen in Mexico is not only willing,
but anxious to pay his part toward
the expense of making Mexico a
city,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Marriage license was issued this
week to c. +. Goodman and Susie
NJ. Humphries Of Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Burns are absolutely painless when
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is
promptly applied. This statement is
true. 4 perfect remedy for skin dis
eases, chapped hands and lips, and
never fails to cure piles. French d
Garrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The greatest whirlpool is the
maelstrom off the Norway coast,
1t is an eddy between the mainland
and an island, and when the cur
rent is in one direction and the
wind in another no ship can with
stand the fury of the waves. Whales
and sharks have been cast ashore
and killed. The current is estimat-
ed to run thirty miles an hour.
We have some extra good bargains
in mems and boys clothing, which
we are closing out. Give us a call ;
we will save you money.
TEMPLE OF ECONOMY,
d5t wit. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The great value of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla as a remedy for catarrh is
vouched for by thousands of people
whom it has cured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

The reception given yesterday
evening by Mrs E. D. Graham and
Mrs. I. w. Carter, of St. Louis, at
the residence of the former in this
city was one of the most delightful
of the season. The married folks
were received from 2 to 6 p. m. and
the young folks from 6 to s p. m.
The spacious parlors of the Graham
residence were crowded during the
entire time. The refreshments were
highly appreciated by the guests
They were most sumptuously and
promptly served. Misses Rosalie
Moore and BERTHE Crigler presided at
the punch bowl and little Misses
Katie Galloway and Mamie Ricketts,
distributed the favors, which were
miniature photographs of the hostess
Mrs. Graham, and were highly ap
preciated by the guests. All who
attended the reception enjoyed a
most pleasant evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Every traveller should carry box
of TUFTS Pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

occur in the relative value of the
two metals.
GREATEST SILVER PRODUCING CoUN-
TRY.
| Being the greatest silver produc-
ing country in the world, and hav-
/ ing on hand a large amount of sill
yer coin and bullion, the United
States cannot be otherwise than
deeply interested in every measure
designed to enhance its value and
increase its use as money upon a
safe and sound basis. but we can
not alone maintain its unlimited
coinage as full legal tender in op-
position to the policies of the other
great nations Of the earth; and the
! country is to be congratulated upon
the fact that we have at last placed
ourselves in a position which will
enable us to preserve our own mon
etary system intact and exercise
potent influence in every movement
that may be hereafter made for the
permanent adjustment of this very
important and difficult question.
1t is a great mistake to suppose
that the supporters of our recent
Legislation upon this subject were
animated by any feeling of hos
tility to the continued use of silver
as money to the largest possible ex-
tent consistent with the stability of
our currency and the preservation
of the public faith. The wisest and
safest friends of that metal are
those who have had the sagacity to
foresee the inevitable effect of its
continuous accumulation in the
form of bullion in the vaults of the
Treasury and the courage to remove
from the statute book an expert
mental law which from the time
of its enactment was a constant
menace to the welfare of the whole
country.
In conclusion, Mr.. President,per-
NIT me to thank you and the Cham
Der of Commerce of the State of
New York for affording me this op-
portunity to meet Sc many of the
leading business men of this great
business city. Although your Or
ganization has been in existence
more than 125 years, and has pass
ed through many trials and vicisi-
tudes, it is but simple justice to say
that its counsel has always been
wise and conservative and its action
patriotic and beneficial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, con-
stipation, biliousness, jaundice, sick
headache, indigestion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
The Advertising

OF Hoods Sarsaparilla is always
within the bounds of reason because
it is true; it always appeals to the
sober, common sense of thinking
people because it is true; and it is
always fully substantiated by en-
dorsements which, in the financial
world would be accepted without a
moments hesitation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
ial interests.

Buckingham's Dye for the
Whiskcrs does lis work thoroughly,
.coloring a uniform brown or black,
which, when dry, will neither rub,
wash off, nor soil linen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

tive Of just and true measure OF
value.
GOLD Is THE ONLY INTERNATIONAL
MONEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

sented by any other member of the
union. Thus gold has been made
to support a limited quantity of sill
Yer coin at par in France, Belgium,
Italy, Greece andS witzerland, as it
has been required to do in the United
States since 1878 and it must con-
tinue to do hereafter, here and else
where, unless great change shall
occur in the relative value of the
two metals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

In its marvellous strength, purity and
other great qualities, than the paste can
take the place of an old mine diamond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30
A FRIEND

Speaks through the Boothbay (Me) Register,
OF the beneficial results he has received from
regular use of Ayers Pills. He says: 81
was feeling sick and tired and my stomach
seemed all out of order. tried a number
of remedies, but none seemed to give me
relief until was induced to try the old relia.
Die Ayers Pills. 1 have taken only one
Dox, but feel like new man. I think they
are the most pleasant and easy to take of
anything ever used, being so finely sugar.
coated that even a child will take them. 1
urge upon all who are in need of a laxative
to try Ayers Pills. They will do good"
For all diseases of the Stomach, Liver,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-30

Gold is the only international
money, and all trade balances are
settled IN gold, or, which is the same
thing, on gold basis, all other
forms OF currency being adjusted to
that standard. 1t is useless for the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-02-11
Four Corners.

AS / have not seen any thing
from the anvil of the four corners
1 thought 1 would hit it few licks
Richard Burgoon contemplates
moving to Pickaway Co., the first
of March.
David Lama will move to Iowa
the 1st of March.
Albert and Calvin Black, who
has been visiting here and at
Laurelville the last two weeks re-
turned to their homes in Morgan
county last Saturday.
The Debating Society at No. 10,
Laurel Tp., is Il success. We feel
thankful to the people of Gibson
vile for their help.
A grand surprise was held at
Mahlon PaXson's Tuesday evening
of last week. A good time was
enjoyed by all who were there, but
every body did not come to the
house but would sneak and lurk
around about, and shoot MahlOn's
dog. Boys we know you, keep
your pistols to yourselves and at
tach your selves to better society.
Ezra Grigsby says there is moth
ing in Ground Hog day as he
catched one 2 days after, and he
knows it did not see it's shadow, he
says its tail was bare; it is possible
that it was a possom or rat.
1 see in your last issue an article
headed "Good Roads," 1 most
heartily endorse the resurveying,
and instead of having three viewers
as is the general rule, have 20 and
then probably we could get the
majority to look after the interest
of the public instead of running in
to hollows, holes, CULTS and hill
side to make square fields and
we'll shaped farms, there can not
be good roads unless they are diff
ferently located my observation is
new miery places every year where
they were never known before, and
where the Roads are worn down 6
to IL feet beneath the surface it is
almost impossible to give it proper
drainage. Though 1 will admit
that our roads have not been prop
erly worked, building mole hills
and sweetpotato ridges have been
practiced too long, nothing but re-
surveying will do our county JUS
tice in the way of public roads.
G. WHIZ.