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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-29
AT AUCTION,
L L. REAL ESTATE AUCrIoNEER

vALUABLE IMPRovEDP On TWENTY:
E nW sTKEHHTb HAZE sX iIa r IRON
no. HAS TwENTY-FIRsT sTkEET NORTH
On THURSDAY. JUNE 1. at FIVE O'CLOCK p
NJ. viii ofier for sale n front Of che rremlses sub
lot ~: square 100, being 10 - feet front on 2ist
street by $50 to alley. improved as above described
mys5-dSa. fHos. Z. wAeGAMAN. Auc,'r.
u ATCLIFFE. DARR 4 CO.. Auctioneers.
~ 90 Pennsylvania ave. W.
VERY VALUABLE UNEMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
At THE CORNER OF F1GHTrENTH sTREFT
AND OREGON AVENUE NORTHWEST BY
On THrKspAY.. IuNE FIRST. 1t rsEr-p,sr
FIVE UtLocKP NJ. We viii sell by public auction.
SUB LOTS 100 AND 1a3.
SQUARE 152
Each lot fronting 21 20 feet Gu 18th street with
depth Of 66 % feet. lot 123 being the Of
Oregon avenue making total frontage of Al 80 feet.
This propefty REGARDED among the desirable
residence pror erty in the fashionable section Of the
city. being surrounded by many costly private resi-
dences.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in and two
the deferred payments 70 he secured by deed
of trust the premises sold ard bear interest at the
rate OF six per cent per annn from the day Of SALE
pay able seni-annually. the purchaser may pay all
OF the purchase munsy In cash. at his ortioi: de-
post OF 500 required at the time of sale. Terms
De lied with in fifteen DAYS from the day of sa
and cost Of the del purchaser is reserved All
conveyanciny, recording. NC. at The purchasers
cost. RADCLIFFE, DARR 4 CO,
mya4-d&1s Auctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-29
myl1-d&ds
nUNCANsoN BROS. Auctioneer.

VERY FINE TwO-SrORY DOUBLE BRICK
DWELLING ON PRINCETON STREET BE
TWEEN l3 H AND l4Tu STREETS COLIrN-
BIA HEIGHTS. FRONTING so FEET BY $50
FEET. WITH A LAhGE STABLE IN THE
ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE SECOND,
A.D. 1897. at HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK, we viii
sell in front OF the premises the so feet front
lot three (3). block thirty three (}3), situate on the
north side Of Princeton street between 9th and 14th
streets and improved by two-story double brick
dwelling, containing IL rooms. with large stable in
the rear.
This property is located in Of the best sections
Of this rapid improving part of the city. The house
being com,nOdious and well built. Within half a
block If the cable cars and DIR. Hammonds splendid
residence. splendid opportunity to obtain good
residence and large grounds.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in enc and two
years at per cent per annum interest payable semi
annually and to lie secured by deed of trust on the
property sold or all cash. at the option Of the pur-
chaser. or other terms can be made. A deposit of
$3.50 required at the time Of sale. GOVERNMENTS
&c, at purchasers cost. Terms to be complied with
Ia fifteen days otherwise the right to resell the
property the risk and cost of defautinx purchaser
after ve days advertisement of such resale in
newspaper published in Washington, d. c.
my29-d&ds DUNCANSON BROS Auctioneers
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
A Bank Robber Bagged.

MARSHALL, Mo-, December %
The village of Gillian, twelve miles
east of this city, on the Chicago & Al
ton Railway, was thrown into high
state OF excitement to-day through
an attempt to rob their bank. Henry
Hayner, disguised in a false beard
and mustache, entered the bank and
ordered ]. r. Kirk, the cashier, to
open the vault, at the time flourish
ing 4 large revolver. Kirk started
to comply with Hayner's request,
but stated that he had forgotten the
combination, when the teller, Oscar
Brown, said that he had it in a draw
er. This attracted Hayner's atten.
ton, when Kirk jumped upon him
and endeavored to wrest the revolver
from his grasp. Brown then called
in several men from the street and
Hayner was overpowered. John Hay
ner, Henry's brother, was arrested
as an accomplice, and is now lodged
in the county Jail. The brothers re-
side nearGilliam and are well known
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
The Modern Steamship.

If the ship-builders and mariners
who have been graphing with a
problem of greater speed in ocean
transportation will kindly read the
reports of the recent accidents on
the stormy Atlantic it may occur to
them that there are still other prob
lens to be solved. Speed is in it
self the resource of safety. A ves-
sci which crosses the ocean in eight
days runs far less risk than any
vessel which crosses in sixteen.
But no matter how rapid the pro-
gress, SO long as there is any period
of it in which boat may be ex-
posed to danger, safety alone ought
to be the first consideration There
have been immense improvements
in modern steamships, but no one
of these improvements can prevent
such an accident as that on the
steamer Noordland, which hove to
400 miles from Queenstown with a
broken shaft humping against her
ribs.
Accidents of the kind are by no
means very rare, and the fact is
sufficient indication that the labor
ers in the field of nautical science
have still plenty of work before them
apart from the task of quickening
| the nsce
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
Highest Of al IN Leavsning Pove-Laes. u s. Govt Report
R.hl Bski1g B,asi1sg,!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Curious Calculations On Gouid's
Wealth.

F1Vff tue western Mail, Card1f.
DIR. Kitchens, of Eceleston square,
beigrave road, London, preaching
on Sunday night, said: "To get
some idea of the possessions of the
late Mr.. Gould, let us take" said
the preacher, ''some interesting
calculations. Suppose his millions
to be changed into pound notes, and
those notes joined together in one
strip, it would reach from London
to Moscow. Suppose you change
those notes into nsovereigns and
place one sovereign upon the other,
they would make a column seventy
three miles high. Suppose the
sovereigns were to be transferred from
one place to another, you would re-
quire an army of IL, 400 porters,
each to carry 240 pounds, or fifty
seven railway trucks. Suppose,
again, those sovereigns were changed
into shillings, it would take you
nearly 240 years, working night and
day, to give away one shilling to
each person, at the rate of ten per-
sons each minute. You would have
one shilling for every person in
the wide world"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
TIE BAcHELoR,s BANQUET.
"Dead Game Sports" Of Mexico Have
Stag Party-The Toasts We're
Appropriate to the Occasion.

G. d. Rodgers, E. II. Carter, ].
Bick, Austin Smith and DIR. Ram
say, all single gentlemen, who board
at Mrs. Browns, during her absence
yesterday arranged to give their
bachelor friends a grand banquet
last night. The hosts were the above
named gentlemen and C. D. Rod
gers presided as POSTMASTER, the
following guests being present: Bob
Rodgers. Ernest Cant, Joe Bryan,
Prof. W. B. Torreysou, W. R.
Rodes, DR.. Reed, Elon Deering,
Rozier Hall, Will Wilkins, Sam
Locke, DR.. Spence, Otis Purdy, J.
q. Trimble, Frank Jesse, Bob Nor
ris, Aylett Whitney, DR.. Pearson,
Charles Buckner, George Pearson,
Robert Worrell, Butler Guthrie, T.
J. Turner and Gus Pasqueth.
The menu was served as it ap-
peared in the LEDGER and was
heartily enjoyed.
The toastmaster, G. D. Rodgers,
announced the toasts and called on
the following gentlemen to respond ::
"Our Guests Austin Smith and j.
Bick; "The American Eagle" j.
G. Trimble; "The Sportsman, I"
Prot. Torreyson; "The Hare, F"
Frank R. Jesse; 1.-THE Pointer
Dog" Ed. Carter; "The Bachelor
at the close of Leap Year." Sam
Locke; "The Stag Party" T. ].
Turner; "The Ladies'" George
Pearson and N. R. Rodes; "Our
Hosts" DR.. Reed. The gentlemen
all responded with neat and appro-
pirate speeches, which were the
features of the evening. 1t ia un-
dsrstood the bachelors will organize
permanently and have a banque,
every Christmas, the banquet to be
paid for by members of the club
who marry during the year previous
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
A Dry Goods Box.
From the New York World.

ciOAh Slo tho" 1o1h NoHAo-
It is an undeniable fact that a
dry goods box is capable of many
things. 1t is already quite accus'
toned to being converted into q
shoe box. Such a pretty one was
seen the other day that is worth de.
scribing. The top of the box was
covered with cushion of light pink
uncut velvet bound with a heavy
cord of pale green silk. The sides
of the box were then covered with
pink silk. The front of the box wa.
removed and shelf made to fit ir
between the two sides. A pale greer
silk curtain hung before this shelf,
a dainty curtain with wild rose de
sign over the faint green background
When the curtain was pulled aside
a row of shoes could be seen. One
side of the box was ornamenteo
with the legend: "Rest for the Wea
ry, (Which inscription the owner sale
applied strictly to the shoes. Th'
shoe box was a great convenience
making it an act of comfort to but
ton ones shoes when using it as .
seat. 1t was placed in the room 0
a young woman, where all the deco
rations were in pink.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
"Let No Guilty Man Escape. %

In 1875, when Bristow, Secretary
of the Treasury in President Grants
cabinet, was unearthing the frauds
upon the revenue, and instituting
proceedings against the members OF
the "whisky ring" it was supposed
from the Presidents previous init.
macy with some of the persons i'm
plicated, that he and his secretary
were not in tull accord in the efforts
made by the latter to bring to JUS
tice all who had been engaged in
violation of the law. On letter re-
lating to the prosecution, July 20,
1875, the President made tine fol-
lowing autographic endorsement:
"Let no guilty man escape, if it can
be avoided. No personal consider
alton should stand in the way of
performing a public duty" The
matter transpired, and the words
"Let no guilty man escape" became
a popular cry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
Ed. Austin's Confession.

The farm hand, Ed. Austin, who
is held for assaulting Mrs. J. F.
Schneider, has no hesitancy in tell
ing the details of his crime. He is
not wise enough to keep his mouth
shut. Austin said to a caller al
the jail that he was sorry immediate.
ly after he laid his hands on the
lady that he had approached her.
"she fought me hard" he said,
"and begged little; l got scared
and ran. l grabbed Schneider's gun
and ran to the woods; stayed In the
timber until dark. When I came
up to the Mexico Fire Brick Works
1 was nearly frozen to DEATH
Before his preliminary bearing
Austin said he had no money tt
pay a lawyer with and would pleae
guilty and suffer the consequence
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05

DEMOCRATS in every State in the
Union except, perhaps, in Missouri
appear to be united and stand with
a solid front for favorite sons for a
cabinet position or other places OF
importance. In Missouri we are
sorry to notice that some OF the poll
ticians prefer discord to harmony
and unless they can control appoint
ments themselves would rather see
them go to other states. Missouri
is entitled to considerable consider
alton from Cleveland and if the
leaders of the party would get to-
gether and quit acting the "dos
in the manger" several very inn
portant position will be given to
Missourians.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
The Newly Married.

Following newly married couples
have spoken for rooms at the Ringo,
where they will remain:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blackburn,
who were married in st. Louis Wed.
nesday. Mr.. Blackburn is COM
mercial tourist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins, who were
married in st. Louis Wednesday.
Mr.. Collins travels for the Collin:
Bros. drug house, st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Porawski
who were married in Kansas City
Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
Cleveland's Cabinet.
FRANCIS URGES NOR.
RISON'S SELECTION.
He Thinks Hatch Should Wear Cab.
met H0n0rs for Missouri.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2S-
For Secretary of Agriculture the
President is considering the names
of Colonel w. H. Hatch of Missouri
and Ex-Governor George w. Click
of Kansas.
President Cleveland had origi-
nally slated Governor David R.
Francis of Missouri for Secretary Of
the Interior, but the flop of Illinois
into the Democratic column by such
tremendous majority, the unani-
NOUS request of the Democrats of
Illinois for Colonel Morrison's pro-
motion and the insjstency of SEN
ator Carlisle that Colonel Morrison
should be one of the executive fam
lily, caused the President to change
his mind and tender the portfolio
to Colonel Morrison.
1t is stated here that before doing
it, however, President Cleveland in
formed Governor Francis of the sit
uation and of his wishes to reward
Illinois. Governor Francis is cred
tied with writing Mr.. Cleveland one
OF the most treasured letters he
holds. In it Governor Francis not
only cheerfully acquiesced in the
arrangement, but praised the move
as the best of politics, saying Illi-
nois deserved it, Colonel Morrison
deserved it and he would regard
Colonel Morrison's appointment,
who was a warm personal friend,
with no less satisfaction than if he
had been named for the place him
self.
It is said that President Cleveland
then expressed a desire to have
Governor Francis accept the porto
lio of War or Agriculture, but Gov
ernor Francis replied that he did
not desire either place, but if Mis-
souri, was to be represented in the
Cabinet he thought Colonel W. II.
Hatch should receive the honor and
be made Secretary of Agriculture.
The President, however, is said
to personally prefer Governor Click of
Kansas, bat the agricultural associ-
ations of the country are strongly
urging Hatch s appointment and he
may yet win. Carlisle, Morrison
and Mills are said to favor Click,
and as VIM. c. Whitney secured
Cleveland's nomination, and fusion
with the Populists throughout the
west, through Governor Clicks
work the contest will be close one,
and probably the last decided.
1t is certain that Cleveland's
Cabinet will be organized through
out with the supreme idea of effect
ing at the earliest possible moment
a sweeping reform of the tariff.
1t is also generally understood
that while the civil service reform
rules will be rigidly enforced to all
departments where they legally ap-
ply there will be no hesitation in
making immediate changes in all
heads and that the Cabinet chiefs
will be given the widest scope in
| making appointments, President
Cleveland devoting his almost un-
divided attention to legislation and
enforcing the laws and rigid econ
omy in every department.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05

A curious fact has recently bee
noted by the fine steele workers at
Sheffield, England. 1t is this: Fine
edged tools assume blue color and
lose all temper if exposed for any
considerable length of time to the
light of the sun, either in summer
or in winter. A similar effect is
exercised by moonlight. a large
cross cut saw with which the ex-
perimenters were working having
been "put out of shape and its
temper ruined by single nights
exposure to a first-quarter moon."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
Splendid Property.

Judge G. B. Macfarlane, through
the agency of Hopkins & Ricketts,,
sold his residence property in the
First Ward including about two and
three-fourths acres of land, to Joseph
Boyd for $1,000. Mr.. Boyd gets 16C
feet front running clear through.
Judge Macfarlane reserving por.
tion of his ground on each side oi
the property sold to Mr.. Boyd. This
is one of the finest pieces of resi-
dence property in Mexico and sold
at very low figure. Judge Mac
farlane gives possession in March
but will likely not move his family
to Jefferson City until fall. We take
pleasure in welcoming Mr.. Boyd
and his family to Mexico but regre'
very much that Judge Macfarlane is
going to remove his wife and child
rem to Jefferson City and trust thai
he will eventually return to Mexico
where he has so many warn
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
No Delay, Nor Trimming, Nor Cow.
ardlce.
From the Chicago Herald

| From the Chicago Herald.
Every argument and pretext fol
delay in reaping the fruit of tn,
Democratic victory is a concession
to the demands of the defeated
! party. Only those who are COW.
ardly, or wavering, or mercenary
will give the pleas for procrastina'
tion any consideration.
To stop the wheels of benefcen,
revolution is to join the reactionists
and to become an enemy of pro.
gress. The people voted for reform
not the mere idea of tariff reform,
but for actual, efficient, radical re-
, form. They voted for that method
OF reforming great abuse and evil,
which is to destroy it. They did
not vote for that spurious method Of
reform which would tolerate further
the abuse and evil, postponing the
day of reckoning and arresting final
judgment.
The demand for reform was as
emphatic in relation to the time
as in relation to the principle
which was to be enforced. As in
many cases at law, time is the es-
sence of the contract into which the
Democratic party entered with the
country in its platform and at the
ballot-box.
There is no necessity nor excuse
for procrastination. Two or three
campaigns of education have been
fruitful. The people of this country,
all men who read and vote, are as
we'll instructed now on the tariff
question as they will be at any time
in the perceptible future. Con-
gressional committees can find out
nothing new ON the subject of the
tariff. A tariff commission could
not extricate from any possible
mass of testimony a single fact in
regard to the commerce and indus
tries of the people which would add
a ray of light to the common intelli-
gence. Every feature of tariff legis-
lation and its practical effects has
been elaborately discussed, and no
further period of deliberation is nec-
essary or desirable.
Every hour of delay beyondthe
period at which the new congress
can assemble and obey in its legis-
lative capacity the mandate of the
voters is an hour of cowardice. The
people have no time to wait. They
do not propose to stand in the YES
tibule and cool their heads, while
their representatives in the inner
halls are considering the advisable
ity of obeying their command.
If the Democrats in congress shall
fail to administer at once and effect
lively the commission with which
they are charged they will have
disobeyed and forfeited it. For
this infidelity to duty they will be
held accountable.
No cowardice, no trimming, no
paltering, no delay, is the demand
made at the ballot-box. 1t is the
recorded will of the voters.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05

President Harrison will not 60 to
raising chickens when he retlres to
private life, but will devote part
of his time at least to delivering lect-
ures before the Stanford university
at Palo Alto. Mr.. Harrison has a
well-stored and disciplined mind
and ought TO be valuable addition
to any university's faculty. But
there is one snbject which he should
avoid. His crude and retrogressive
ideas on the subject of the tariff
unfit him for the chair of political
economy,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
THE Reouldr BaDt;st will continue

THE Regular Baptist will continue
to be published at its Office in Mex
leo, Mo. Howard Benson, an ac
tive young journalist from North
Salem, Indiana, has taken charge
of the paper. Benson is a practical
newspaper man and while he will
cut down the size of the paper SOME
will endeavor to keep it up to its
present high standard. We well
come him to Mexico and wish him
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05

n speA or 'sscknesa
10 duo when the SYSTEMS weakened,
and the blood impure. It's what
You must expect.
But it's what you must prevent,
too. And DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery prevents as well az
cures, It invigorates the liver and
kidneys, purifies and enriches the
blood, sharpens the appetite, I'M
proves digestion, and restores health
and strength. For Dyspepsia,
aLiver Complaint" and every form
of Scrofulons, Skin, or Scalp Dis
eases, a. Salt-rheum, letter, Ery.
sipelas, or any blood-taint, it's ar
unequaled remedy.
RS not like the sarsaparillas
which claim to be good FOR tht
blood in March, April and May
At all seasons alike, and in all cases
the Discovery" alone b gudros
teed, If It doesn't benefit or cure
you have your money back.
It's the cheapest blood-purifer, nj
matter how many doses are offered
for . dollar, for you pay only to-
tho good you get. But it, ~
6Ssk 81 & couldn't - son q.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05

Owing to the fact that March 4
falls on a Saturday, the members OF
the committee managing the inau-
guration ball are in quandary as to
how to prevent prolonging the fest
ivities into Sunday morning. One
of them says that, if necessary, the
clock in the ballroom will be stop
ped few minutes before midnight.
1t would thus appear the methods
of Joshua were decidedly crude. In
the modern variation of his feat the
performers stop the course of the
sun with scarcely any trouble at all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
During the time that the neip

During the time that the neigh
bors of Mrs. Schneider were in pur-
suit of the tramp who assaulted
her last week Mr.. John Robinson
was one of the most active. Mr..
Fred Hagerdorn, who started the
alarm, tells US that they have a
good joke on Mr.. Robinson, who
rode all night excepting about three
hours of the time he was watching
thicket. He had his gun at full
cock most of the time but in the
morning, on examining it, it was
found that he had forgotten to load
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
ONE MASS OF SCALES
Afflicted 8 Years by Dreadful Skin and
Blood Disease, with Intense
Pain and Loss Of Hair.
All Other Remedies Fail. Relieved In.
stantIy and Cured In Four Weeks
by the Cuticura Remedies.

have few words TO say regarding the Crri-
cURA RExEpIEs. They have cured me In four
weeks time from Skin and Blood Disease which
fhase had for over three years. At certain times,
cracking and peeIing of In white scales. In cold
weather my face was one mass Of scales. When
in the cold air the pain was intense; It would
being In a poor condition, with o loes OF hair. I
have tried every known remedy that was recon-
mended to me, but 1t was of no use, and gave me
very little benefit. 30, hearing OF your CUTIcgRA
REMEDIES, concluded to give them trial. The
FIRST application gave almost instant relief In .
few weeks time found myself cured, and l am
thankful for what they have done for me- Your
CUTIcuRA REMEDIES are blessing to those who
may have the opportunity TO use them. can
EDMUND KERAs,
2To4i Union Ave-, Chicago, III,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05
Happy New Year.

To the bachelors who enjoyed
them'elves 80 royalty last night
May they all be married by this time
next year.
To all the Democrats on the
face of the earth; get together.
To the LEDaER's advertisers.
May they keep sverlastinsly At it.
To our exchanges. They oil show
enterprise and are worthy OF q close
perusal.
To the outgoing Governor Francis
and the incoming Governor Stops.
They are both thoroughbred Demo
Gratis and have the confidepee of the
people.
To the business men of Mexico.
May 1893 prove even more pros
porous than 1892. 1t will.
To the members of the Board of
Trade which will be organized in
the spring.
To the army of brides and grooms.
Although they are happy without
any outside assistance.
To the teachers of our Public
Schools. None are better or more
faithful.
To the management of our two
colleges. They are worthy and the
public knows it.
To the officers of Mexico and Au-
drain county. They are honest and
capable Democrats.
To those who swear off on the
first. May they stick.
To our friends. We appreciate
nothing more than true friendship.
To our enemies "Let the dead
past bury the dead"
To the rest Of mankind. 'sPeace
on earth, good will to men,"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-01-05

ONE enterprise which should be
consummated during 1893 is the
boring for coal in or near Mexico.
A good supply of coal would be
worth thousands of dollars to this
city. The expense Of prospecting
would be but a small sum.