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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

Ladies, if you want a pure, deli
cate soap for the complexion, drug
gists will always recommend john
sons Oriental Medicinal Toilet
Soap. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

Early Risers, Early Risers, Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, sick headache, dyspepsia
and nervousness. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Gibbs, son.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

Call and get a McLean's almanac
for 1894 containing Hicks predic-
tions. E. S. Frost, Post-office
block. 37-2t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

No better aid to digestion,
No better cure for dyspepsia.
Nothing more reliable for biliousness and con
stipation than De Wits Little Early Risers
the famous little pills. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

Mrs. W. A. Hamilton, who in
quired through the LEDGER not long
since, if there was any one living
around here who was with General
Doniphan in Old Mexico in the lat
ter part of 1916 or early in 1S47, is
informed that Charley Johnson,
Conductor on the Wabash Railroad,
was with Doniphan in his Mexican
expedition. Mrs. Hamilton, by
corresponding with Mr.. Johnson,
might learn something of the his
tory of her husband, who was wit b
Doniphan,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21
d r ERANCIs

Administrator of the Estate of S.
R. Francis, deceased.
C. C. Voorhies, Of Mexico, Mo,
is the general agent for this COM
pany and has written more insur-
ance in Audrain county during 1893
than all the rest of the companies
combined.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21
Twenty-Five Killed.
FRIGHTFUL LOSS OF LIFE BY THE
FALLING OF A BRIDGE SPAN.
A Large Number Of WOrkmen More or
Less iBjured-A Wreck OF an Ex.
press Train In Pennsylvania.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15.-A special
dispatch received here this afternoon
says by the fall of a span of the
Louisville and Jeffersonville bridge
this morning twenty-five of the sixty
men at work on the bridge at the
time were killed and large number
injured, some of them very badly.
A LATER REPORT.
A later report from the scene of
the disaster says that the list of kill
ed may be more than double the
first estimate. 1t is impossible at
this time to tell just how many are
killed.
DISASTROUS RAILROAD WRECK.
The West Brownsville Express on
the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charles
ton railroad was wrecked at 6:45
this morning at BamfordStation, Pa. :,
and over score of persons injured,
but none fatally.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21
SMOOTHLY WORKED,
A JOKE flayed ON Jokers-flax Meal
Turned into Salt.

The scene-around the stove in
Woodbridge d McAr.hur's drug
store. Mayor Lupton, VIM. Pas
queth, a travelling gentleman, the
firm and one or two others present.
Wat. Woodbridge was suffering from
the toothache. He had some salt
wrapped in paper holding it to the
fire and applying it to his jaw. All
1.-The by-standers were trying to per-
suade him to have it pulled. Mr..
Woodbridge insisted that warm salt
and nothing else would help it. He
laid the paper of salt down in his
chair for moment and repaired to
the rear room after something. Dur
ing his absence Mr.. Macarthur slip.
ped the paper of salt away and in
its stead placed a similar paper of
flax seed meal.
Mr.. Woodbridge returned and
picked up the paper and commenced
applying it to his jaw again. He
declared it was helping his tooth
and that nothing else would do it.
By-standers laughed and said salt
would help an aching tooth no more
than anything else that was warm.
Wat. said salt was the only remedy.
Finally the travelling man wagered
the cigars for the crowd that he
was not using salt. MIR. Woodbridge
said be thought he knew what he
knew and took the bet. He then took
the package from his jaw and care
fully unwrapped it. Lo and behold
it was salt. The crowd was simply
paralyzed. After all gained con-
sciousness and were smoking at the
expense of the travelling man Mr..
Nc. admitted that it was 'bunco'
game to sell cigars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1893-12-21

The Clinton (Mo. )Democrat says:
The meanest man in Missouri lives
at Farber, Audrain county. He not
only whipped his wife but boasted of
it in the justice court, and was fined
800. His name is Charles Shot
well and be has been somewhat
prominent in that section Of the
country.
The 2-year-old child Of Mr.. Geo.
Hall, who lives in south Mexico, died
Wednesday Of spasmg. The funeral
was held Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
Now 10 XII, the witch Grass.

A farmer in Amesbury. Mass, describes
as follows his successful eff,At, Mt exercising
witch grass This is the wdy proceed to
cast out witch grass select lot for my
late cabbsges (any other crop
one can defer planting until about
June 10. will do ~ welD plough as soon
as can after the frost is out and the ground
is dry enough, turning in stable manure
at the rate Of 8 or 10 cords per acre. After
ploughing let it remain week or two, or
until the witch grass shows itself freely
through the burrows. Then run through
it with a harrow or cultivator--the culti-
vator 10 the better-until the grass roots
are well torn up. In week or two up
comes the witch grass again fresh and
smiling. The cultivator covers 1t and
tears up its roots sgain, and this process
repeated as often as the pest gets good
start, will by June 10 so exhaust its vitality
that ii is practically exterminated. In the
spring of 81 had half an acre completely
overrun by this dreaded foe of clean cul-
ture, but by this treatment not hatful grew
on the piece after June 10. Last year
sowed It to beets and carrots, and there was
not handful of witch grass roots on the
entire piece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

We published some YEAR, ago an account
of limited experiments with kerosene applied
to trees affected with the black knot. But
care was taken first to cut out the knot, anil
apply the kerosene to the cut surface. 1t
appeared to answer well, and we had but
little trouble. We now observe in the pub
lished statements that the spread of the
disease has been checked or prevented by
applying the kerosene directly to the knots
without cutting, and that the operation has
been successful. In whichever way
the kerosene may be used, caution is needed
to prevent the oil from running over the
healthy b,rk. 1t may be applied with a
brush, the size of which should correspond
in some degree with the size of the trees or
branches, and two brushes of different sizes
carried together for this purpose. II may
be desirable to use the kerosene several
times in season, and to ueat the freshly
swelling knots before they have fairly bro
kea open. This experiment is 90 easily
performed, and the materials always Mt
hand, that we trust a thorough trial will be
given to it, now that the blackknot is so
prevalent. Gentleman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

The sad death Of J. W. Mitchell, in the
very prime of his vigorous young manhood
carries with it = lesson in the importance OF
caution that may well be needed. Every
summer it is our sad duty to chronicle a
number Of drow ming accidents large pro-
portion Of which are due to carelessness.
Strong swimmers are very frequently
the victims. Mr.. Mitchell was an excel
took the chances which resulted in his I'M
timely death. Because person is able to
swim il does not follow that be should take
needless chances in the water. He need
not venture beyond bis depths to enjoy a
good swim, with the accompaniment of
safety that comes from wise caution. An
attack of crsmp may suddenly overpower
the best Of swimmers. IL is therefore i'm
por,ant not only TO keep in comparatively
shallow water when bathing but to refrain
from going into the water at all unl~ss sc-
companied by companions. In 60
ing away alone to enjoy swim
in a swift flowing river, whose waters were
moi yet free from the chill of late spring,
Mr.. Mitchell took most serious chances.
He doubtless did 1t thoughtlessly, and with
full confidence in his own strength and
skill. His lack of precaution cost him
his life. Had he been in company with
others at the time the cramp seized him he
could have probably been saved. We trust
that people will exercise such care the pre-
sent season about the water that the papers
viii have few drowning accidents to record.
The great majority of these sad events
would never occur were people more
cautious in incuring risks. Parents
especially sbould exercise the most vigilant
care over their children, and warn them
against taking any risks in the water. We
will remember a few years ago the sal sight
of father riding away from the river bank
above the dam carr, ing in his arms the
body of his only son. We trust such a one
may never again be seen in our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

pssnsssss sesssmy. This i especially
tus u ssed fssis. II = ~ epSniss that
u hyisg TaIfosd roads DE- ssnniss dass
shssH noe b ussd. an coavincsd, hon
ny on psaesfeaI expes;ence il foad tsid-
ing, thas ~ 80 tak<s two u tbrse yssxs
out Of de life Of ~ street. IL mech
better 70 ssep vith slse iass layer Of ane
rock. Ths ssxees vii lock Iiffie sssssge
d FIRST. but, II It has been thoroughly steam
rolled, Il viii never csuse any ineonven-
fence. Srficienf stone dust will speedily
Be formed, from the wear Of the street "a
oil up sii interssices, and the road bed viii
be in condition to give satisfactory wear
for long term Of years. II Augusta fol
lo~s up the policy Of lsying little Tslfosd
road bed every yesr, she will eventually
secure system Of irss-ciass streets and
the resuh viii be found to be great econ
omy In road expenditure. Once buiIs These
streets viii cali for little II any
outlay for many years and the result viii
be that the annual appropriations for road
Improvement can be concentrated on street,
that need to be put in similar condition.
These are the opinions Of skilifui ensi
neer WIN has had long and successful
experience in practical road
building. and Who has. moreover. 3 per
sonsl interest in the city Of Augusta. VIZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

Many times insect pests get the start of
US because it is 80 much bother to prepare
the remedy. The preparation is really
simple. For white worms lime water is u
quick remedy. Take chunk of new lime
a. large a. teacup and dissolve in pail
full of water; when thoroughly settled and
clear pour into bottles, ready to be used at
the first appearance of a worm. Some
claim that sprinkling air slaked lime over
the soil will answer the same purpose.
Tobacco tea is good for killing lice, aph-
iies, and other insects above ground.
Mike bottle of the tea by having it boiled
down until as thick as syrup, then when
needed dilute a tablespoonful in gallon of
water.
Kerosene emulsion may be quickly made
by putting cupful of boiling hot soapsuds
in bottle. adding two cupfns Of kerosene
and shaking five minutes. little OF this
diluted in from 10 to Is times its bulk of
warm water and sprayed on the plants will
finish almost any insect. As regards the
preparation of kerosene emulsion Prof.A.
j. Cook says hard" water must be
avoided in making the emulsion. He
dissolves one quart soft soap, or one-quar-
ter pound hard soap in two quarts of boil
tDK WAtef. W neu tfie 10 uissoiNea, iemoNe
from the FIRE, add one pint of kerosene, and
agitate violently for three minutes by pump
ing the LIQUID back into itself with force
pump. This violent agitation is imperative.
1t all mixes permanently and looks like rich
cream; it will not separate upon standing.
It is now ready for use as explained above.
For lice on plants this should he diluted by
adding water till one fl fteenth of the whole is
kerosene. If farmers will only try the remedy
they will never thereafter permit vermin to
torment their faithful animal friends. Prof.
Cook applies it with brush to lousy horses
or cows; to treat a hog one may use spray
pump. or wash them with cloth or sponge !;
to kill ticks, the newly shorn sheep or
lambs should be dipped into the emulsion.
There is one other remedy which some
call an unfailing one for thrips. mealy
bugs, aphidcs, lice, white worm, and all !;
the remedy is castor oil, and a lady who
used it said: THE bugs not only left but
stayed away" A very little too much is
liable to kill plants as well as insects; for
worms in the soil drop three or four drops
on the soil at the edge of the pot as far
from the plant as possible. For use on the
foliage make quart of suds and in it mix
thoroughly teaspoonful of the oil; wash
the plants with this and then with clear
ater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

The people of Maine may well feel
thankful that tuberculosis has practically
been eradicated from this State. But TN
ceasing vigilance is the watchword. The
people of foreign countries are awakening
to the dangers from tuberculosis. 1.-THE
prevalence of tuberculosis among cattle. y
thinks the London Farmer, lis very much
larger than is generally supposed. En-
aminstions made at the absttoir in Leip-
zig during the years 1855 to 1892. show that
no less than &c per cent, of the animals
were tuberculols. A great deal Of attcn-
ton is being directed to this matter in
Germany at the present time, and expert
ence shows that the more inquiry is made
into the subject the greater is the infected
number of cattle found to be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

The ls,est report that China will rctsliate
for the Gcsry Law is that in some parts of
the Chinese empire proclamations have
been issued against American kerosene. If
the report is correct, which may be doubted
NJ the Chinese minister has assured our
government that there would be no retslia-
tim, ii would be good policy for China to
w.'t until the Geary Law is enforced before
IL makes such cruel discrimination against
the Standard oil Company. THE Heath
eu Chince" wouldn't fall short Of his Anglo
Ssxpa brethren in point Of doing unto others
'r~they do unto him should he rctslistc.
Yet while Wun Lung continues the laundry
business at the old stand and asserts his
A mericapised independence by insisting on
40 checkec no shirtee" the Oriental gorge
needn't rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

Il would be really interesting to know CT
acsly how much ha, been expended during
the last twenty years in repairs upon
State street. Doubtless the amount. could
il be asce,taiued. would he found to be
large one. In spite Of all this continued
outlay the street has been, and from the
very nature of its location will continue to
b, one Of the worst in the city until ii 10
.ither paved or macadamixed. Among the
r,nst Interesting exhibits in the
4 galleries Of the Mining building, on the
worh's Fair grounds. is that of the largest
a'phalt paving company in the world. In
.lafxe Of this exhibit is civil engineer. .
Mr.. Hall. who informed the writer that he
vac . native of Maine aud that, in ls6l. he
- resident Of Augusta. He vas naturally
ieseressed to know what had been done
t.waris securing permanently good streets
'a his old home. The writer told him of
tie excellent beginning that he'd been made
IN Grove street and he replied. That was
the ~,sest move that could have been made.
In the long run it will prove an ccono-
my. Naturally I believe in asphalt
ssreets. l don't think anyone, informed
% The subject viii deny that they are the
kses in the world. For city of the size
ofAususts however they would prove too
rapeasire. A costiy plant is nece. sary to
insuG1fAte them, and unless there il . large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

A decision Of Judge Sanborn Of the
United States circuit court at Minneapolis
II suatsiued will work needed re-
form In the Lag suffrage laws Of some of
the states. which allow aliens to vote before
they become natufaiized. Judge SsnboPn
bokis that foreign horn resident remains
. foreign born subject until he has
fully complied With tbs federal statutes,
and therefore il IL not in the power of the
State TO denstionalize him by admitting him
p,em.turely to citizenship. Whether the
dscision b. sustained or not IL 10 q Just one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

Canada in some respecss Is npe for an
nexsiion. They have herssy trial nov in
progress. Rev. Ds. Campbell, professor Of
church history in the Montreal Presbyt-
Sian college 10 on trial before the local pres
bytery. The reverend doctor doesn't. how
ever. have interest enough 70 attend the
NAL and " eaioyine Q vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

A. II the Worlds Fair attractions
which the mind is unable to comprehend
in . months time. were not enough this
week series Of fetes are being held on the
Exposition grounds. France and Spain
havr had theirs, and Thursday the Germans
we're the centre OF the fet~ attractions. As =
At,ing Close to the week Of fetes Msssa-
chu.et,s on Saturday afternoon celebrates
Bunker HUI day. The patriotic interest in
the celebration of the battle Of Bunker Hill
ought TO relieve Eulalis Of a little Of the
strain Of absorbing all the public attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

To those who have read abou. the Ford
Theatre horror and the scenes at the in-
qses following, . government cierkship
appears In more undesirable light than
ever before. H. filed with political ambi-
tion be candidate for . post Office rather
than government cierkahip. There isn't
20 much chance Of getting Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
GRADUATION PARTS.


The class of '93 at the Cony High School
10 busily engaged in preparing for " sfsd'
uati,n. Az previously Published IN W
JorssAL, the exercises will be The ~"
elaborate for many years. :.
On next Sunday, the 18th, the class Wv
procede in body to the CongresauoaA
church, where . baccalaeureate sefn"
will be delivered by the Rev. y. c. Css
mings Of this city.
Onthe night Of Tuesday. the 2osb'
graduating exercises will be held 10 WIG
Opera house.
Graduating parts have been ass'gne' :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

A Belfast sea captain was seen the other
day placing egg shells on the top Of bean
poles in his garden. On being asked Why
he did II he replied, ''Oh, like to see the
birds light on them and slip off,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
Deserves Congratulations.
Bangor Wing and Courier.

one of the most prominent officers of the
navy, in a recent letter to Congressman
Boutelle, says: II believe you are to great
Extent responsible for the reputation gained
by the State of Maine by the performance
of the Machias, through your encourage
mcnt of the ship building policy--so please
accent congratulations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
Facts csse.rai., pss,sry.

Don't forget that the hens need some
bulky. green food and lawn clippings will
be reIished by them Provide them with
plenty Of such food and you will not likely
be troubled with feather pulling among the
bid,Iies,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

June "a, i777, one hundred and sixteen
years sso Wednesday, Congress decided on
the nag Of tbis Union and since that time
On Glory hasn't hsiied 10 tke dust on this
coo,insns. HonolaIu's dust 10 still upon il
th0ush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

A Belfast man got mad the other day.
He was standing round watching brick ma
sons work, when be- slipped over backwards
into bed Of mortar. The masons were
mArvelously polite and neatly scraped his
back with hoe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

The refusal Of an offer Of Ave thousand
dollars year for a permit to establish q
liquor saloon in the Brooklyn tower Of the
big bridge is all right. Everybody who
goes across the bridge necessarily gets
half seas over" as it is--at the middle Of
the Journey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

There il big demand for Red Beach
granite among tombstone makers. Maine's
stofehouses contain such An assortment that
there is alwzys to be found that which will
satisfy the public demand for the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

A few more iron posts N rings in the
Water street curling would afford conven
fences for hitching that would be greatly
auusef5aked By Ii public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
Cant Tell Malt the Truth.


Republican papers have to deal gently
with the blunders of the Democratic party
for fear of hurting the country still more by
exposing the iucompetency of the admins
tration.
Always Use Pistt's Ch"i"rides
for household disinfectiOn. You will like it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
4 Good Finish.
New York Tribuue.1

tNeW Iork lrDuHe.l
The cowboy racers appear to have made
up their minds to run the gauntlet Of the
laws against cruelty TO animals. We hope
that their finish line will be just inside the
doors of strong and well guarded Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16
Not Afraid Of the Platform.


IVHIUHKU iHter VceaH.
Ohio Republicans are not afraid to stand
squarely upon the Minneapolis platform Of
1892. Let us see whether Democracy will
step up briskly onto the wildcat Chicago
platform of the same year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

Deer Isle has a resident who IL reported
to rival Tom Thumbs diminutiveness. His
name Is johnny Robbins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

Biiiefofd linda that il il likely to need
some Of that police force il cut Oh in . fl
Of temper over the passage Of the police
bill by the last Legislature. 1t gave the
police something 70 do 10 qaeii the incipieni
not Of Wednesday if reports are true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-16

IPOrt1and Fress.J
A man in California has invented de-
vice that will prevent gas from escaping
when it is blown out. and we commend it
to the attention of travellers from the State
of Maine. Boston Herald.
1t is true that the electric light has come
into very general use in Maine.