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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

The Nandalia Leader says: W.
l.. Wright. of Mexico, was in Van
dalia last week engaged in the pre-
liminary work of organizing bank.
He came to Vandalia Wednesday
and began in earnest taking sub
scription for the stock. The mat
ter has been thoroughly up for some
time and by Friday enough stock
had been subscribed to insure the
success of the move. Mr.. Wright,
though a stranger here, comes well
recommended. He is d man OF
considerable means and large ex-
p~erience in the banking business.
He is a former resident of Randolph
county and was for several years
cashier of the bank at Clark Sta
ton. He moved to Mexico from
Randolph county about two months
ago, he says, on account of its be-
ing a center for travelling men from
whom he could learn more readily
and accurately than any other way
of the advantages various points
offered for starting a bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
Keig Has Left Us.

J. J. Kelg, the north side tailor,
has discontinued business in Mex
leo. He complained of the strong
competition and the low prices for
tailor-made clothes which prevail in
this city. He left last night for
parts unknown and took his stock
of goods with him. He left a letter
in the post-office here to Mr.. Joseph
Lupton with a check for his rent in
closed. Init he said: eff you come
to the Worlds Fair | will see
you" Mr.. Keig went off and for
got several of his creditors. Mr..
Lupton is of the opinion Keig went
to st. Louis. He did not ship his
goods from this point, consequently
must have taken them away in a
wagon last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
Briefs.

Briefs.
Uncle Sam has30O, 900 telephones.
Rubber is made from cottonseed
oil.
London has rubber-tired omni-
buses.
India now boasts the finest land
telegraph service in the world.
For several years past nearly all
the slate pencils used throughout
the United States have been made
at one factory in Charlottesville, Va.
Orange and lemon growing by
electricity is about to be attempted
by Ralph Granger, a wealthy ranch
owner in Paradise Valley, San Diego
county, Cal.
Experiments in p~ropelling canal
boats by electricity are to be made
on the New York State canals, the
legislature have appropriated $12,-
900 for that purpose.
In the manufacture of knives the
division of labor has been carried to
such an extent that one knife is
handled by seventy different arti-
slams from the moment the blade is
forged until the instrument is finish
ed and smoothly wrapped up for
market.
A Memphis man has a patent for
an electrical vegetation extermina-
tor, which is designed to kill the
rank vegetation which grows along
the railroad beds and highways in
tropical countries. The apparatus,
including dynamo and engine or
batteries, is placed on a car and fur
nished with a current which is sent
through all the adjacent vegetation
by means of a brush when the car is
moved along the track. The same
principle is applicable, Of course, to
the weeds and grasses of a cultiva-
ted field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
The Best Bicycle Made.

New Model Columbia, Elliptical
Gear, weight all on, 80 pounds.
When you buy a Columbia you buy
the best machine on the market-a
machine that is the result of the
best material, the latest invention,
the most skilled labor and the finest
finish; a machine that carries with
it the guarantee of a company whose
reputation is peerless. Also a full
line of cheap wheels; call and see
them; now in stock. The advan-
tage in buying a bicycle from me is,
should at any time it gets out of re-
pair we can fix you up o. K. In
fact, we are Gin it" to stay. Also a
fine line of fishing tackle, boots, guns
and gun goods. For groceries they
can't down US. .
d & If w. A. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
1T D l X COAL.
A Shaft TO he Sunk at Once 20 Test
The Matter.

Mr.. Anderson yesterday attempt
ed to verify the first finding OF coal
on the Davis farm. The report at
first was that Il four foot eight inch
vein Of coal was found at the depth
of 40 feet. This was based on OBJ
servation made from what had been
taken out by a churn drill. Yes
terday a core drill was driven
through the same vein but for some
reason the core was not gotten out.
Those who are in a position to un-
derstand such matters say there is
no question but what there is a four
foot eight inch vein of coal at the
depth Of forty feet. A shaft will be
sunk Immediately to that depth to
settle the matter definitely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

The funeral services of Cora Belle.
infant daughter of s. P. Martin, was
held at the residence ofW. f. Jones
Friday, conducted by Rev. J. II.
jackson. MIR. Martin, who lost his
wife less than a year since, has the
deepest sympathy of his many
friends in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
New Suits.

The following new suits have beer
filed with Circuit Clerk for the June
term of court since last report:
Henry Hoselton ct al, VS.. Mary
E. Hoselton ct al, ejectment.
Same VS.. same, ejectment.
JAS. Murray VS.. Jos. Leheneman
damages.
J. Craven vs.. T. H. Cooley, in
junction.
VIM. Beshears ex. est. R. A.
Beshears vs.. Vandalia Bank Asso.
citation, gar. J. w. Dowell, venue
from Pike county.
APPEAL SUITS.
City of Mexico vs.. Forrist Harris.
J. r. Baker VS.. G. j. Barbour.
Maggie Wilburn VS.. Irvine C.
Leake.
Jas. Garrett & Son VS.. Fair Asso-
citation.
Henry Meyer vs.. same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

Mr.. Macarthur, of the firm Of
Woodbridge & Macarthur, was in
Chillicothe this week on business
and says that the president of Che
street car line there is taking of
putting in a street railway system
in Mexico if he can secure a fran
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
The Centraiia Co7tripr saws. HI

The Centralia Courier says: Here
is a problem for the mathematical
mind: a young lady went to the
postollice and gave the clerk 81, say
ing hat she wanted twice as NAM
2-cent stamps as 1-cent stamps, and
would take the remainder of the
money in 3 cent stamps. If you
think you are qualified for a post
office clerk, test your ability on this
problem.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

There is nothing l have ever used
for muscular rheumatism that gives
me as much relief as Chamberlin's
Pain Balm does. | have been u.s.
ing it for about two years-four
bottles in alias occasion required,
and always keep a bottle of it in my
home. l believe 1 know a good
thing when l get hold of it, and
Pain Balm is the best liniment l
have ever met with. w. B. Denny,
dairyman, New Lexington, Ohio.
SO cent bottles for sale by C. A..
Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
he beautiful May-days are hurrying by.

While Mr.. T. J. Richey of Altoona,
Mo-, was travelling in Kansas he was
taken violently ill with cholera nor
bus. He called at a drug store to
get some medicine and the druggist
recommended Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy so
highly he concluded to try it. The
result was immediate relief, and a
few doses cured him completely. 1t
is made for bowel complaint and
nothing else. 1t never fails. For
sale by G. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

Andy Bunton has sold out his
baggage transfer business to Gum.
Null. Andy will go to Shelby
county where his father now resides.
and Gum Null will remain baggage
master and hire some one to run his
newly purchased business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
In Trouble.

ff"EH tHG NtItItIIl NUHfItT.
Mr.. d. S. White, a citizen of
Audrain living near Sailing, was
arrested here Saturday on complaint
of one Woodwork of Jackson coun-
ty, Kansas. The charge is that Mr..
White sold mortgaged property in
Kansas before coming to this place.
trust Mr.. White will come
out all right as he has made friends
since arriving here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

John S]potswood on Wednesday,
May 10th, caught a cat fish in Salt
River with a hook weighing 22k
pounds. John says he had his hook
baited with a piece of coon and that
he had a terrible time landing his
fish. He went to the house and got
a rope, putting a slip moose around
the fiSh's head and threw the end to
his wife and she tied it to a tree.
Both then landed him in good shape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
NO OTHER

As good, This is the statement
of Professor Smith, Analytical
Chemist: l have analysed all of
the popular blood purifiers and
medicines now sold. Many of them
| found to be worthless, some dan
gerous to use. Sulphur Bitters con-
tains nothing poisonous, and I think
it is the best blood purifier made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

In the Russian empire there are
more than 5000, 900 Roman Catho.
lies, 3,0O0,000 Protestants, 3,OOO,.
900 Jews, $500, 900 Mohammedans,
$4,000 protested pagans and TO-.
DOC, 900 members of the Orthodox
Greek church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
Rather Stsep

Than take in any other form is what
many people think and Parks Tea is
made for just those folks. It cures
constipation and though not a cathar-
tic moves the bowels every day. Sold
by Woodbridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

If you are tired and never hungry,
Hoods Sarsaparilla will make you
feel strong and well, and give you a
hearty appetite.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoria.

The insurance on the building
owned by E. G.. and T. R. Cant,
which burned at Cant Thursday
nighnt, amounts to $500. Wallace &
Mlller's drug stock was insured for
$1,000 and Miller Bros merchan-
disc stock $1,000. The origin of the
fire is unknown. Nothing of any
consequence was saved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
A Good Cook Wanted

Wanted-A good cook and house
girl. No washing and ironing.
Good wages. White girl preferred.
Apply at this office. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
Ira ID. Sankey.

The sweet singer of Chicago uses
the Mason & Hamlin organ in pref
erence to all others. J. q. Gapen,
general agent, north side square.
d&W1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
On Easy PAYMENTS.

The Mabee Extension Bed Co. will
sell their famous extension beds on
easy time payments. Headquarters
next door to the LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

We should not recommend a medi-
Sarsaparilla is considered a superior
remedy for blood diseases by those
who have used it. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

Mrs. w. H. Richie was down
from Sturgeon Friday on a visit to
her son, Rozier Hall, of the Famous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

E. Fl. Poage has been appointed
Postmaster at Shamrock, Galloway
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

DR.. w. M. Houston has 800 head
of sheep on his farm near Santa Fe
ready to shear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

DE Wits Witch Hazel Salve causes
wounds to heal rapidly, purifies and
cleanses obstinate sores and a well
known cure for piles. French & Gar
roff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

There is no condition without its
remedy. There is no remedy for a de-
PRAYED condition Of the blood and for
restoring health equal to De Wits
Sarsaparilla. 1t cures, it repairs, and
that's what you want. French & Gar
raft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18

Piles Of people haze piles, but De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve wiU cure
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

Ricketts, & Hopkins to-day sold
two lots belonging to John Lane,
just east of the college, to Dick Car
ter for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-18
l Small Stock

may suit some firms, but the La Crosse
Lumber CO. is only satisfied to carry
large and complete stocks in all of their
retail yards, a fact which their customers
appreciate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18

1t will soon strike any one who notices
clouds have Il tendency To assume one of
two well known forms or shapes, either
heapy or globular form or that of thin
sheets or layers Clouds in the first form
are known as cumulose (cumulous, Il heap
clouds. In tile second as stratus STRATUS, Il
layer clouds. Once it is clearly understood
that all clouds be divided into these two
types as Il starting point and belong to one
or other of these types, the question of II
minute subdivision becomes, comparatively
speaking, easy, suggests IL writer in Science,
who also gives the following definition of II
cloud:
"A cloud is vapor which has ascendcd or
descended in the atmosphere from posi-
ton having a temperature or density great
CT than the portion of the atmosphere it
ascends or descends to, which is then lln-
able 10 retain it in its invisible form. Ac
cording to the physical state of the position
it is attracted to, so will be the form it will
assume on becoming condensed" 1t vii!
be seen from this that the shape of n cloud
is more o: less determined by its physical
surroundings, and consequently it affords IL
valuable index not only to the state of the
Immediately surrounding atmosphere, but
also TO the weather we may expect, and
this frequently some time before any in
strumcntal warnings are indicated.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18
PROPER POSITION,

pelllng the machine by one pedal is also
easy, and riding hand in hand-at arms
length, of course-with another rider.
All such practice serves to give one con-
fidence and complete ones control of the
machine.
There are almost hundred bicycle
manufactures i'll this country and every
year produces some Improvement ON the
wheels If the previous season. The old
solid tire is almost universally discarded
i'll favor of the improved pneumatic,
which runs more rapidly and easily. with
much less vibration. With il modern
machine, easy clothing and Il good road,
a nervous, easily worried woman can do
wonders for her health of mind and
body, and the sooner she is convinced of
it the better. Fortunately the woman's
machine can be ridden by either sex, so
If but one wheel is to be owned in the
family let it have drop frame that
the weary housekeepcr may enjoy her
share of the change and exercise occa-
sionally.
After the first expense bicycle costs
nothing except for repairs, and in the
hands of a careful rider it will take little
lHJuTg 81 lllib lllt item Ol eN lellSe Is not IL
large one, provided II scrviceablc machine
has been purchased i'll the first place.
Once more. 1t is hardly possible to he
too careful about overriding. The first
road ride should be short, and the hills
should DO taken easily. When the begin
ner comes home feeling stiff and sore, an
immediate hot bath, followed by IL short
nap, will remove IL great deal of the ia
tigue and laneness. Sooner or later the
time will come when, mistress of her nm
firing steed, she will skim along uncon-
scious of effort or WEAKNESS, threading
the crowded thoroughfares of the town
and traversing its parks and boulevards,
or will wander far afield into the pleasant
country lanes, resting in the cool shadow
of overharging trees and drinking from
the wayside spring. And returning she
will bring back great clusters of wild
wood flowers and leaves, and, better still
the cheerful face and wholesome hunger
of a healthy and rational woman.
ISABELLA PROCTOR.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18

where. But the ladies dress well and
suitably i'll these places if less flashily
than 1T some of the summer resorts. At
Narragansett, Bar Harbor Lenox and
Tuxedo the New York-Ncwport styles
prevail, with much calico and bingham
and other wash goods.
The underwear of this season deserves
special mention, as it is so unusually
dainty and delicate. The most of the
skirts are made of victoria lawn and
have two 10 six ruiflcs of lace around
them, usually vaienciennes, but some
arc OF fine torchon, some few point de
gene, and many are of oriental. These
rufiies are from to 4 inches wide ana
overlap each other closely, showing but
about an inch of each. The bottom ruff
file is the fullest.
Sometimes these ruffies are set on
quite straight, often in festoons and Of
ten in a kind of shell pattern. Corset
cover, skirt and drawers come in sets,
and frequently Il nightrobe also, and all
are trimmed to match. One suit, l was
told, used up 10 yards of lace. Tiny
ribbon bows are often seen on all these
except the skirt. Colorcd silk skirts are
worn only with walking or tailor made
gowns, and not always then, for white
lingerie is considered more refined, and
trimmed in this manner it certainly is
more costly. Some persons will not
wear thing that does not cost largo
sum. HENRIETTE ROUSSEAU.
New York,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18

The skirt should be narrow enough, so
that it will run in no danger of blowing
back sufficiently far to become entangled
in the gearing, and it should he heavy
enough not to spread and wave at every
gust of wind. AS to color and style, Il
woman's own good tasto and modesty
will teach her that the less conspicuous
she is the better she will appear while
riding. Black, dark blue and dust col
ors all look well, and the blazer suit and
shirt waist are suitable for summer wear.
Low shoes should be worn to give free
movement to the muscles of the ankles,
and a hat with brim is needed as pro.
lection against the sun
Contrary TO the prevailing notion
among nonrders, bicycling is an easy
accomplishment to acquire. Consider
ing the Experimental nature of q WON
ans dress, it is bad plan for her to at
tempt to learn without professional
teacher. The cost of instruction is not
large-;l lesson half an hour long is given
for so cents, and five lessons are often
sufficient. A woman less strong and
courageous than the average will of
course require more. Mounting and dis
mounting unassisted are tho most diff.
cult things to learn and are not taught
until the pupil has gained control of the
hlachine when in the saddle.
The first lesson usually consists in
being led about the hall on the wheel
and learning the use of the pedals. Then
come balancing and guiding, which are
at the start rather tiresome processes.
But skill soon comes, and by the fifth
lesson the pupil is generally riding
straight ahead without difficulty and
describing figure SIS with comparative
success if not with tho ease of an
accustomed rider, although graceful
mount requires longer practice. The
woman's mount is by tho pedal and is
more difficult than tho ordinary running
mount employed by men, who gain their
seat by means of small step on the left
side of the machine. There is q running
mount which may be used by either sex,
but it needs practice and is usually
learned at the cost Of Il few falls.
The first road ride proves TO DO not
quite the simple thing it appeared when
rolling over smooth floor was the learn
er's only experience Of bicycling. There
are wagons, horses. foot passengers and
other bicyclists to be avoided, ard worst
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18
LUNCHEON Suggestions.

1t is pretty idea to have the guest
cards at ladies' luncheons-which are
usually rather more dainty and fanciful
than any other variety-decorated ap-
propriately to the occasion or to the per-
son whose name they bear. The decora-
ton may be very simple, and if the host
ess does it herself the cards will be all
the more valued lis mementos. If the
luncheon is to have II japanese effect, for
instance, and the dining room is orna-
mented with chrysanthemums, paper
lanterns and umbrellas, the cards may
be in the shape Of tiny fans, with the
pame in zigzag letters done in gold
paint, and these may be hung by narrow
ribbons around the necks of the little
japanese vases that serve as souvenirs
of the occasion, or if it Is a Literary"
luncheon little channels penwiper, on
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18

After the drainage system of house has
been thoroughly constructed it will not
maintain itself, but, like any other thing,
needs constant care and supervision.
All rooms containing water closets or
other fixtures grouped with them should
he specially ventilated. 1t is good plan
to keep small gas jet burning in the out
let of n special flue, in the ceiling Of bath
room, proper provision being made for the
inflow of pure air from the outside at some
point near the door.
The waste pipes from refrigerators should
not be connected mt all with the drainage
system, but discharged into the open air
OF into 4 basin in the basement.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-18

edly not the case. There are many essen
tial distinctions between the two animals
The wildcat had short tail, which was of
equal size throughout its whole length,
and moreover the cat has been very long
domesticated 1t is described in the Egyp-
tian writings nearly 1000 years before the
Christian era, being then n domesticated
animal, and recently very remarkable
illustration of Misrepresentation by the Egyp-
tians came before the public.
The cat is we'll known rs having been mn
object OF worship i'll Egypt. The Goddess
Pasht, many of whose statues may be seen
i'll the British Museum, was always repre-
sented with the head of II cat. \ temple
was dedicated to her at Benz Hassan, which
is rs old rs the eighteenth dynasty, 1900
years b. G. The cats that died were buried
in countless thousands in pits near this
temple, having been first of all embalmed
and converted into mumInies 4 few
years since these cat pits were eXcavated
and many tons of the embalmed cats were
broken up, shipped from Alexandria to
Liverpool and there ground into manure at
the bone mills of that city. When first
dug up out of the pits, each mummy WAS
envelOpeu i'll thin cloth, as shown in the
accompanying illustration of n head with
the cloth still adhcring One cargo alone
WAS calculated to contain the remains of
not less than 10000 cats. The cxamna-
ton of the skulls proved that the cat, do
INVESTIGATED by the Egyptians, WAS really Il
north African species known to naturalists
as Felis maniculata. This is rather smaller
than our ordinary domestic cat and of a
yellowish color, with some dark stripes on
the body.
The cat came into domcstication in Eli
rope shortly after the Christian era and
the first specimens brought into England
were very highly valued Since its intro
duction rs Il domcsicatcd animal the cat
has been carried by voyagcrs to almost cv-
cry part of the habitablc globe, and it is
quite certain that it has comminglcd with
the various smaller wildcats of the coun-
tries TO which it has been taken. Thus in
Scotland it is known to have mated with
the wildcat which was formerly so
| abundant in the forests of that country In
| Africa the domestic cat crosses freely with
| the wild kailir cat and the hybrids so pro-
| duced are quite tame. In India the do
| nestle species has crossed with several of
the smaller native wildcats, and the same
may be stated regarding the eats of Amer
lea. Consequently we have Il great amount
of variation and variability in the domestic
| animal.