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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Charley Kee, Chinaman, formerly
of this city late of Columbia, Mo-,
has skipped out from that town leav-
ing his American wife. Our readers
will remember that Charlie was mar
to this American girl in this
city. He leaves his wife and three
children without any means Of sup
mort
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

]. D. Mckee, directly opposite
the Office, will sell you croquet
sets and hammocks cheaper than
any house in the city. Large stock.
Call and see him. 2tw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

H. C. HALEY, of Galloway county,
brother of DIR. HALEY of this city,
Charles Richardson, of Benton City,
and Early Paisley, of Galloway coun-
ty, all left this afternoon for Wy
oming. They will visit Salt Lake
City before they return.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

John Daniel on last Saturday
sold a three year old Black Squirrel
mare to Mr.. Brewer for 5000. Mr..
Brewer sold the mare at a neat
profit to Joe Wayne.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

LYDIA Miller, until a few weeks
since a resident of this city, was
married in Troy Sunday to W. A.
Cunningham. They passed through
Mexico to-day on their way to Ma
con, Mo-, where they will reside
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Joe Williams is home from a
weeks visit to his son, Goldie, of
the Indian Territory. Goldie is
Constable of the township in which
he lives and is prosperous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01
THE LEDGER.
Do You Want Any More Time

Than you have been getting with
your old Watch or with none at all :
We have an immense stock and will
make prices that will induce you to
buy. Our elegant Gold Filled Gents
Watches with reliable guarantee for
Is or 20 years. wear, running in prices
from $40 to $40, are low in price and
highin quality. We are selling a beau
tiful Ladies' Gold Filled Watch, guar
anteed for 20 years, for only SIS, with
a Waltham or Elgin movement, dura-
bly, made and finelyjeweled. You can
buy better goods at lower prices from
us than you can from peddlers, fakirs
or bankrupt stocks, and ours is as good
IS gold. Remember the old lady's
maxim: "If you buy it from Worrell
you may depend upon 1t being good.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

The Mexico G. A. r. Post decor
ated the graves of their comrades
Sunday afternoon. Sunday morn
ing they attended services at the
Liberty street NJ. E. Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

j. S. Snidow was in Mexico this
week shaking hands with his friends.
Rumor says that he viii be q can
didate for County Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Misses Nettie and Mamie Perrin,
of Kansas City, are the guests Of
Mrs. B. F. Dobyns, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Miss Rilla Quisenberry, daughter
of W. P. Quisenberry, is home from
an extended trip to Kentucky. She
has been very i'll but is better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

The funeral of G. J. Mallory, who
was drowned, was conducted Mon
day by Rev. J.. H.. Jackson. Mr..
Mallory was one of Audrain's most
worthy citizens and his loss will be
felt deeply in the community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Quite a number Of Mexicans left
on the local freight Tuesday for
Wellsville. Decoration Day will be
observed there in a very befitting
manner. Among those who went
from here were Capt. Shea, A. F.
Reid, VIM. Keath, Mr.. Sannebeck,
james Cumberland, John Dahlem,
E. Roberts, A.G. Roberts, DR.. Watts,
J. W. Bailey, B. Baldwin, Joseph
Price, w. L. Corner, Fred Clapper,
Charley and Maj. Day and Rev. w.
M. Sapp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Chris. Smith vas up from Lad
donia to-day. His property was
severely injured in the late storm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Mr.. Mcdonald and Mrs. Cordelia
Belt, Of Vandalia, were married in
Mexico this week by Rev. j. H.
jackson,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

g.. E. Daniel, SOL Of Bird Daniel
of Thompson, is home from Column
bia, Mo-, where he has been attend
ing the University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

JAS. Hamilton is home from Chica-
go where he shipped a large number
ofsheep from Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

G. B. and Thomas Atkins we're
down from Chicago this week to
see their brother Earl, who has been
very i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

1t is now reported that Col. c. H.
Jones will be managing editor Of a
Kansas City paper but this report
we think is not reliable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

The Loomis Coal Co., of Bevier,
Mo-, has been placed in the hands
of a receiver.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01
Quarterly Meeting,

Will all the members please keep
in mind the quarterly meeting at
Bethel June 10 and II. Let all be
present. J. w. OWEN, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

James Daniel was up from Van
d lila this week and reports that
city tlourishing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Mr.. Rixey, a prominent citizen
of Plat county, is the guest Of his
brother, W. J. Rixey, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

<. G. Griggs, of Lakeport, Cal,
is in Audrain county on a visit to
his brother, John Griggs, and his
sister Mrs. Ellen Powell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01
French-POtts

About the middle of June W. H.
French and Miss Sallie Potts, OF
this city, will be married. Mr..
French is one of Mexico's most sub
stantial and wealthy citizens, being
largely interested in the Savings
Bank of this city and in other val
liable properties. Miss Sallie Potts,
sister Of J. A. Potts, President of
the State Board of Agriculture, is
well known in this city and very
popular with all who know her.
The LEDGER joins the many friends
of both parties in extending con-
gratulations in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

MIR. and Mrs. Hubbard and
daughter Of Chestertown, Md, are
the guests of Mrs. Hubbard's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Ross, of
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01
w. J. Rixey is supremeIy happv

w. J. Rixey is supremacy happy.
His grandchild, child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chambliss, of st. Louis, was
awarded the prize at the baby show
In st. Louis last week. The prize
was for the largest and healthiest
baby and was a fine gold mounted
$5O baby carriage, one of the hand.
soonest made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Miss BERTHE Boatman has been
selected to teach the Washington
school. She is a splendid teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

The funeral of G. }. Mallory took
place on Monday morning. The
remains were inferred at Sun Rise
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

c. Z. Davis is sinking a new shaft
for coal. The late storm caved in
the old one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Children's day next Sunday at
Trinity Let all give attention.
]. w. OWEN, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Creed Carter, who lives 10 miles
northwest of Mexico, was in town.
to-day and says the storm blew his
wind mill, granery and other out
buildings down. The hail in his
vicinity was severe. His wife lost
eighteen fine turkeys which have
not been heard of since the storm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Lee McFadin has rented the DR.,
Lanius residence, just east of the
Public Square,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

Theo. Garrett and wife are home
from Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

The JEWELER.

Morris Arnold spent Sunday in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-01

County Court meets next Monday
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Begging Letters.

Royal people are of course besieged with
letters from all parts of their dominions.
Politicians, too, have rather a hard time of
it, more particularly with demands for
their autographs. I remember a secretary
of Lord S~alisbury's once told me that his
popular chief received no less than 40 re-
quests a day for his signature. But the
people who suffer most from the anony-
nous letter writer are the men and women
of the stage.
Poor Mr.. Irving! Poor Miss Terry! Ones
heart bleeds for them as one thinks of the
endless and most be~seeching notes which
reach them begging for a lock of hair, a
signed photograph, a smile directed to a
certain box Of enthusiasts, the sum of 5
shillings for the benefit of a cottage home,
q timely word of advice as to whether a
woman may succeed who adopts the stage
in her fortieth year, etc. Patti has been so
pestered by the begging letter writer that
she no longer opens the envelopes directed
to her unless the handwriting be a friend
ly, familiar one: the work is RELOCATED to
her maid.-London Gentlewoman.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
ABOUT THE TICKER.

gamble with the same avidity displayed by
their sisters at the race tracks and in the
city poolrooms before the latter were closed
by law.
Bucket shop" is the nameg given to these
concerns in the slang Of Wall street, and
to those who arc versed in matters finan
cial the term conveys the knowledge hat
i'll them stock gambling can be carried on
in a much smaller way than is the case in
the offices of legitimate brokers.
Five shares of stock can be bought or
sold upon a margin equal to Il per share.
Profits are unrestricted if the Spectator is
lucky enough to make q profit. and addi-
tional margins are accepted without limit.
The bucket shop" like every gambling
game, has its percentage in favor of the
proprietor. This percentage lies in the
charge of a quarter of l per cent In the way
Of commission"
Boarding house landladies of the better
class, milliners and dressnakcrs, who can
spare a few hours from their everyday avo-
cations, are peculiarly susceptible to the in
duccments offered by the bucket shop.
AT 10 O'Clock they assemble in the stutfy,
sparsely furnished room provided for their
accommodation, and for five long hours
hang brcathlessly over the ticker, eagerly
watching the tape as it records the ever
varying fluctuations of the stock market.
These women around the ticker nave
their superstitions and will tell you that
stocks are always sure to go down on Z
rainy day and up when the sun is shining.
They look upon Tuesday as a "bull' day
and invariably expect a decline on Friday
They bear their losses quite as philosoph.
ically as the men.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
CATCHING An UGLY FISH
Plenty Of Fun to Be Had With
|. Sharks Off Florida's
Coast.
They Are voraoious, but Very Sol
dom Make Q Meal Of
. Man.
xnpiasas,s Hatred .. she Fart Of Sailors
-DIue shark Steak-Livs Coal
Diet.
Especial Correspondence

81 l@ A
KEY WEST, Oct. 27.-One Of the amuse-
mcnts Of the idlers who throng the wharf
here is catching sharks. I think the vorac-
1ty Of a shark has been greatly exagger-
ated. Those I have seen and caught off
Florida and Cuba were not the avage ami
mails we read about. There are fish in the
sea that dread much more.
We captured our first shark at midnight
off Sand Key. eight miles from Key West.
The mosquitoes, with which the hold was
swarming. would not let us sleep. The
moon was family shining, and we indus
triously ~promenaded the deck, racing with
the insect pests. One Of the boys leaned
over the rail, and in the clear water below
he saw the dark outline of a huge fish. A
second later the unmistakable fin of a
shark glanced above the surface two rods
away. We stuck a piece of pork on a
shark hook, attached a strong line and
threw the lure overheard. A billet of wood
held the bait within three feet of the top of
water in plain sight. The shark was
not far away, for at the splash he swan
slowly up, nosed the pork and then circled
1t several times. He was in no hurry for
. meal and evidently was suspicious.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
BUCKET SHOPS FOR WOMEN.
Feminine Spectators Gamble In
Imaginary Stock Margins.

IlnaE!nnry Stock Margins.
In that ''sporty'' section of upper Broad
way which skirts the famous Tenderloin
district Of New York city are half a dozen
gambling houses for women. They are not
faro banks, neither do they expose roulette
wheels nor any of the recognized gambling
implements. The fluctuations in the prices
Of stocks and grain are used instead, and
upon the quotations recorded by the ticker
the betting is done. Externally these
gambling houses are to all appearances
the same as the up town branches Of the
large brokerage firms. They are only open
from 10 o'clock in the morning until 8 in
the afternoon, and all of them offer special
Inducements to women. For five hours
daily they are crowded with women, who
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
A GOOD SIZED SHARK.

Finally we saw his white belly as he turned
on his side. Then the slack of the line ran
out, and with a jerk we drove home the
hook.
Now, we naturally supposed a shark
when treated in this manner would raise
the biggest kind of a rumpus. But this
fellow didn't. He suffered himself to be
pulled to the side of the schooner, and he
was nothing but a dead weight. When we
had taken in all of the line that we could
and had brought him under the vessels
quarter, he kicked a little. We tried to slip
q moose down the line over his head. This
necessitated lifting his nose out Of the wa
ter. Then he dashed the water into foam,
and the line cut our fingers. But his
paroxysms were short and spasmodic. He
gave up with not half a fight. The moose
was drawn tight just in front Of his tail,
and we hoisted him on deck.
Afew persons were asleep on the cabin
roof. The shark alighted in the stern sheets.
He thrashed from side to side, thumped the
cabin with his tail, banged the ships bell
and created the commotion of a cyclone.
The people on the house leaped in all direc-
tions. The moon was so low that her light
was only a sickly glare; hence the dream
ers, with senses confused and eyes heavy
with sleep, could not distinguish friend
from foe.
One man jumped squarely onto the
shark. His bare feet slid along the crea-
lures cold, wet back. He gave a horrible
yell, bolted blindly to the port side, and alb
solutely crazed by the fright struck his
head SO violently against the main boom
that he was stretched senseless on the deck.
A little water brought him to conscious
ness, but he was nervous for several days.
When the captive had exhausted himself,
the cook came aft with q lantern and an ak
and gave Mr.. Shark his quietus.
A shark dies very hard and will live out
of water for a long time. We skinned this
victim. He was a small specimen, about
10 feet long. We threw the refuse over
board, SO as to attract other members of
the family. Our efforts were rewarded by
the sight Of half a score of the animals
swimming around the vessel the next day.
We caught six. One was a big Is footer.
He gave us more trouble han any of the
others-so much SO that we did not at
tempt to lift him on deck until a well di-
rected rifle bullet made him cease his strug-
giles. A Is foot shark is a pretty big fish,
and you are surprised when he is laid be-
fore you to see how much bulk he has.
A sailors hatred for a shark is implaca-
PIE. AN indian taxes no more pleasure IN
tortnrlhg an enemy thah does d sailor III
WORKING his pleasure oh man eater: Inc
crew on poaro Oh the scnooher caught sew
eral goou slzed SHARKS. Ihey propped open
me mouth OF OIL Inc ilsh ana poured
oo"h ms thfoa1 d shoveilul OF ll'e Goals
from the galiey ire. liner tney aroVe a
grea1 "oouen wedge lntonls sulle1as tlsht-
~ as d inaile' coulu ellecC.
enash D .ee'n siail' oack' 50 that ne Can
WIN uiiicui'y ulssofse ahythlng tnaC ne
ohIe gftsps' ouI ne gov r!o Oh the pug
elu "nen IDS. seen was lashlig Vigorously
1eliuereo lran'lc ny lhe pam IN MS lhsldes.
uoup' 1io' 1na' ie soon s"uilo"eu enough
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

A good remedy and there is not anything
on the market that equals French Tansy
Tablets for the relief and cure of painful or
l regular menses. These tablets remove all
ob.truotions, no matter what the cause.
Manufactured by A. AuRendh. Paris,
France, and for sale only by Parehsn-
D'Acheul Drug Co.. Helena. Mont, sole
agents. Price 81 per box; rent by mail
securely scaled.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

The choicest and newest pro-
auctions of the most famous
European Potteries awaits your
selection. Bought direct from
the manufactures for spot cash,
and marked for sale at prices
like the following, they are
bound to sell quickly. Make
your selections now while the
assortments are complete.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Ayers ~Sstsaparills acts directly and
promptly. purifying and eniichinR the
blood. improving the appetite. strengthen
ing the nerves. and inviaoratinR the system.
1t is. therefore. in the trusst sense, an al
Tentative medicine. Every invalid should
give il n trial.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Suea Eura for RNaR.

Itching piles are known by moisture like
psrspiration. causing intense itching when
warm. This form as we'll % blind. bleed
Jag or protrudinR, yield at once to DR.. Be-
sanko's Pile Remedy. which acts directly
On parts Effected. absorbs tHmors, allayu
itching and effects = permanent on 9. 30 cts.
Druggists or moil. Circulars free. Dr..
Bosanku. P~hiladslphia. Pa. Sold by H. N.
Parehen i Co.. Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
SPECIAL.

Our New York Branch has
just forwarded us a large invoice
of Toilet Articles bought at half
price, among them are:
ALL Glycerine Soap,
per cake. 15c
Colgate's White Clematis
Soap, 3 cakes. 2oc
Colgate's Larchmont Soap,
Z CakeS... ......... O
Colgate's Pure Bay Rum,
per bottle 45c
Colgate's Florida Water,
bottle. csc
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Hnohlan,a AIniaA sAtva

TIE Best Sslvs In the world for Cuts.
Bsuisea. Sores. Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
eores, letter, Chxppsd Hands, Chilblains,
Oorns and oil Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively curss Piles or no money required. 1t
- guaranteed TO give perfect Satisfaction,
q money refunded. Price rs csrts per boz
Tor sale By y. n. PsrshSn + &c.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

In the West Indies the ~fireflies are very
large and are frequently caught and con-
fined in netting for personal ornaments. A
lady will sometimes appear in a ballroom
with red, green, yellow and blue lights on
her head and shoulders, the tiny illumina-
tions being caused by captured insects.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

The lightest possible dash Of rose or
orange water in the finger bowl is regarded
as permissible and even rather nice. But
scarcely more than a drop should be al
lowed to each bowl, for only the most faint
ly perfumed finger tips are good form.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Hand Painted China Cream
Pitcher zoe to $1.oo.
Sugars and Creams 75c to$3.
Oatmeal Bowls 2oc to soc.
Mush and Milk Sets soc to So
Salad Bowls $1.oo to $500.
Cake Plates 4oc to ST.
Lace Fruit Baskets $3.50 to
$500.
Biscuit Jars ooc to $2.oo.
Olive Dishes 25c to $1.oo.
Celery Dishes $3.50.
Water Pitchers $1.25.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Two women doctors in Buffalo, DR.. Lii
lian Randall and DR.. Mary Greene, have
founded a hospital for the medical and sur
gical treatment of women, that they may
take a more prominent part in operations
than women physicians are allowed to take
in hospitals.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

The woman who knows a trick or two in
color effects always introduces a bit of scar
let ribbon in her couture when she wishes
to secure the appearance of q tinge of red in
her cheeks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

1t Is reasonable to suppose that as Ayers
ssrsapsrilla has benefited others 1t will
benefit you. No other medicine 10 20 efeo-
tive in producing q radical change in the
blood and imparting renewed life and
energy to the whole system. 10th nervous
and physical
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

The best way to clean the thin iron spi-
ders which have become burned and black
is to boil Il little vinegar and salt in them,
when they may be easily scrubbed clean
with any good kitchen securing soap.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Hand-painted China Fruit,
Salad and Dessert Plates, of
every variety of size, pattern
and decoration, 15c to $500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
NCTICK TO OO-OWNERA-TO J, II. e1N-
~ clair. his heiHR executors. adminiafpatae.

~ clair. bis hsirA executors. sdministpstoss
and assigns:
You are hereby notified that ], Fisk J, 6haam.
your have. In accordance With soetioS
states. expended In labor and imoroys1snt
upon the Leader quarts. lode mining claim. n.
ustsd in Scratch iravsl (unorgAnizedJ minins
state Of Montana tho sum Of ens hundred iSi0SS
dollars for the pnfpsss OF holding and Fsoso.
seAting said claim according to Law Tor the ysass
sau,s to bs contributed your share Of aucS q.
pendituro, amounting g s2s for each Year, e
Lewis and Clarke. state Of Montsns *,sthiS
ninety (so) days after the service Of this notioa
by publication, your interest in ssid
fsited and become. tho property Of d. undSe.
signed. - provided BY said section z "a q -.
vt1ed Statutes OF the United btatss
.tlSk J. SHADES,
DaAsA Hsl1aA kaoA. Aa8 u ual
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Hand-pa;nted China Tea Cups
and Saucers, over 100 shapes
and decorations, every one new
this season, 25c to $3.50.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Hand-painted China Coffee,
Mustache, coffee and after dinner
coffee Cups and Saucers, 25c to
$3.50.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Catarrh Is caused by scrofulous faint In the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilia purifes the blood.
AIRY it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
ENGRAVINGS

To close out our line of fine
Engravings, Artotypes and Oil
Paintings, we offer the whole
stock at immense reductions.
They are all very good and de-
sirable subjects, and cannot be
duplicated anywhere at twice
the prices we quote.
Framed Artotypes, 75cto. $500
Framed Engraving,s 75c
to................... 400
Framed Oil Paintings,
$2.oo to.............. 500
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-10-25
SHELLS IN HER BODY.
A Woman While Looking at Fire Is
Badly Wounded.

Seattle, Oct. 24.-A Post-Intelligencer
special from New Westminster says:
IA shocking accident occurred at
North Bend yesterday morning. A
fire broke out in the tent of man
camping short distance from the sta
ton, and a number of villagers were
attracted to the spot, among them be-
ing Mrs Charles Austin, the wife OF
the Canadian Pacific yardmaster. A
box of dynamite detonators. the pres
ence of which was unknown to the
spectators, suddenly exploded, scatter
ing the metal shells with terrific force
in every direction. Half dozen per-
sons were struck, but the worst sufferer
was Mr.. Austin, who received no less
than eleven Of the shells in her head
arms, and body. They pierced her
clothing and penetrated the fiesh,. some
of them to the depth Of an inch. When
picked up she was unconscious ana heI
present condition Is critical.
Alfred Savage, employed on A. G.
Wells' stock farm was fatally gored
by a Holstein bull this morning. The
animal is a regular mankiller 1t came
from Oregon a few years ago where ]
killed a man. In the last four years II
has killed two Chinese and Savage
makes the fourth victim.