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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Cor. A r FLEET ia home from

Col. A. F. FLEET is home from
Michigan, where he attended a meet
ing of the committee to arrange a
schedule of Greek and Latin studies
in the various colleges in the coun-
try. Col. Fleet is very ambitious to
make the Missouri Military Acade-
my equal to the Michigan Universe
ty, which has $500 students and
over 200 teachers. This institution
is 55 years old and one of the grand
est in the country. If Col. Fleets
school succeeds in the future as it
has in the past, 55 years from now it
will be much larger and better than
the school referred to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Popular Vote.
To the Editor of the Ledger.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo, Jan. WAS there
a candidate elected President of the
United States who did not get the
popular vote of the United States,
from 1854 TO 1876? Who got the
popular vote for President Of the
United States from 1876 to 1892,
and by how many votes? L. M. ID.
There was no successful candidate
for President between 1854 and
1876 that did not get a plurality OF
the popular vote. Tilden had 250,-
935 plurality in 1876; Garfield
had 7,0lS in 1880; Cleveland had
62,6S3 plurality in 1884, when he
elected, and 9S,O17 in 1888,
when he was defeated. The exact
popular plurality of MIR. Cleveland
in 1892 is not yet determined; it
will be given as soon az received.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
g. NJ. Il & CO..
Carriage Makers and Repairers.

Headquarters for carriage and
buggy repairing. Carriage trim
ming and painting. Horseshoeing
and blacksmithing all kinds. We
have also a fine line of buggies, sur
ries, phsetons, carts and spring wag-
ons. You are especially invited to
call and examine our spring wagons.
We thank you for past favors. We
are still located at the old stand and
are better prepared than ever to do
all kinds of work in the blacksmith
ing line. GIN. HAsKELL& Co.
Southeast corner Jefferson and Lib
erty Street, Mexico, Mo. 2-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Rumor says that Mexico is to
have another real estate and in
surance agent. The gentleman re-
ferred to is a hustler and will do
an active and prosperous business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The Centaur Company, II Murray Street, New York City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Western ReDartee.

A man from the west was doing
a bit of society in the effete east,
and he was cornered by a New
York
You western people are so orig
inal," she twittered.
eyes, We say things sometimes"
he reElied.
you are very good at repartee, I
understand"
Come again, please, he said, put
ting his hand up over his ear.
"You are good at repartee getting
in on your adversary, as 1t were,"
she explained.
"Well, yes, we amt Slow" he
admitted, "when our guns is in
good working condition"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Henry Prochnow and wife left
Thursday for Portland, Oregon. In
future that will be their home. The
LEDGER will follow them and give
the tidings from their former home.
w. P. Quisenberry has purchas.
ed the Ringo. Cigar Store and invites
his friends to call and see him. He
has added a new stock of cigars, to.
bacco and smoking articles. He
has nothing but frst-class goods.
dDfwdt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The success of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy in effecting a speedy
cure of colds, Group and whooping
cough has brought it into great de.
mand. Messrs. Pontius & Son, Of
Cameron, Ohio, say that it has
gained a reputation second to none
in that vicinity. Jas. NJ. Queen, OF
Johnston, w. Va, says it is the
best he ever used. B. F. Jones,
druggist, Winona, Miss, says:
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
perfectly reliable. / have always
warranted it and it never failed to
give the most perfect satisfaction"
so cent bottles for sale by C. A.
druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
A Den of
From the Auxvasse Review

While Henry Nunnely and Thos.
Holland were removing the sawdust
from an old ice house last Tuesday,
they unearthed a large number of
black snakes. Many of the snakes
were six or seven feet in length and
none of them shorter than 20 inches.
Fifty-one full grown black snakes
Were killed. Uncle Logan Scott,
who was present and saw the snakes
killed, says they showed consider
able vitality for winter time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
What the Hon. George G.. V,

What the Hon. George G. Yes
says in regard to the superiority of
Hirschberg's diamond and nom
changeable s~pectacles:
II am using glasses which I pur-
chased from Prof. Hirschberg and
they are the best | ever tried.
cit affords me great pleasure to
recommend Prof. Hirschberg as an
excellent optician and his glasses are
simply unequalled in my ex-
perience. g.. 6. VEST"
These glasses are for sale by j. NJ.
Pollard. d&w-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Installation OF Officers.

I. 0. 0. F. officers installed by
District Deputy, J. G.. Trimble:
G.. II. Nichols, N. g.; J. D.
Pratt, V. G.; D. c. Owen, Rec.
Sec'y; A. NJ. Trimble, Treas. Fla.
Sannebeck, Per. Sec'y; VIM. Ware,
Warden; r. S. Mckinney, conduc-
tor; W. L. Ely, R. S. N. G.; J. c..
Robbins, L. S. N. G.; J. I. Bunton.
r. S. Y. g.; E. III. Mcdonald, L.
S. V. c.; S. NJ. Gilbert, R. S. s.;
c. c. Wilburn, L. S. ed. Moore,
|. G.; C. E. Rodgers, O. G.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
%GaTden,Farn and Field.
BY JOHN j. GILL.
In undertaking to furnish the

In undertaking to furnish the
LEDGER with a weekly article upon
the "Garden, Farm and Field" the
undersigned has fears that he will
not be able to accomplish his task
satisfactorily to all of its patrons.
Neither gardening nor farming is an
exact science. In other industries
the operator can calculate with GER
tainty upon the result of his labor.
The carpenter a build a house the
exact counterpart of his model; the
blacksmith can fashion as many
horse shoes precisely similar as he
pleases, but the agriculturallst's ex-
perience is quite different. Give
him always similar soil, season and
seed and he, too, might forecast re-
suits with certainty. But these he
never gets. With him soil, season
and seed vary with each recurring
year and the consequence is that al
most every farmers experience diff
fers in some respect from that of his
neighbor. Indeed, it may be said
with truth that the results of
each year in gardening and farm
ing disappoint expectations based
upon the experience of former years,
since during no two years of the gar
dener's or farmers life are his soil,
season and seed exactly alike. His
soil is either improving or deteriorat-
ing. His seed requires to be con-
stantly renewed and the seasons
are proverbially as tickle as the
moon. Add to this the insects that
destroy his crops and the wonder is
that the best results eve wait upon
his labors. 1t can be easily under
stood, too, how, with such differing
elements, varying systems of cultiva-
ton, each short of an average and
desirable model, may be equally
successful. Under such circum-
stances it can be readily seen how
utterly impossible it is to present
systems of gardening and farming
not open to seemingly fair and just
criticism. The most that can be ex-
pected are average systems that will
give the best average results and at
the same time improve the land
upon which they are tried.
JOHN J. GILL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

"In buying a cough medicine
for children" says II. A. Walker,
a prominent druggist of Odgen,
Utah, "never be afraid to buy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
There is no danger from it and re-
lief is always sure to follow. I
particularly recommend Chamber
lain's because have found it to be
safe unreliable. 1t is intended espe-
cially for %colus, Group and whooping-
cough" so cent bottles for sale by
G.. A. Buckner, Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Clothing TO be Closed Out.

I have charge of the clothing de-
partment at the Temple of Econo'
my with instructions to close it ou,
in the shortest time possible. The
prices | will offer these goods at will
convince you that we mean what
we say, if you will only come and
see. Call early and get what you
want in prices that no fair minded
person can object to.
E. S. FROST,
Too-1o ~ Eoo-a-,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Constable Josh T. Bunton is still
at work a%uctioning off the VIM.
Llewellyn stock of goods and will
likely not be through for several
days. Josh is a splendid auctioneer
and is getting good prices for the
goods. He is not only a good talker
but knows the value of goods and
sees that they bring what they are
worth and for this reason is in great
demand to cry sales.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

E. S. Wilson. ticket agent at the
Union Depot in this city, will erect
a neat residence in the spring on
the lots just purchased from the
Baptist church in this city, joining
the parsonage on the north.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The Laddonia Herald says: The
Laddonia Coal Company opened
up business last June. During
that month they mined 26, 25O
pounds of coal; in July they mined
rs, 120 pounds; in August, 152 $40
pounds; September, 223 $50
pounds; October, 254, 715 pounds;
November, 37S $50 pounds; Dec
ember 3s7,2s5 pounds we're mined.
The hole is equal to a little over 750
tons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
What is

Castoria is DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. It is q harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops. Soothing Syrups, and Castor OH.
II e. Pleasant. It's guarantee is thirty years use by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aliays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd'
cures Diarrhua and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
seething troubles, cures constipation and hat"iehcy'
Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels. giving health and natural sleep. Cas-
soria il the ChiIdren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
seventh annual Sale.

Clark & Potts will begin thei,
seventh annual sale February 81,
1893, and continue from day to day
until all the stock is sold. Books
are now open to receive entries.
Send at once for terms ard entry
leo, Mo. If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Will and Rob Mayes, East Liver
pool, Ohio, who have been visiting
their cousin, Mrs. R. T. Stevenson,
received a telegram yesterday an
nouncing the sudden death of their
mother. They left Immediately for
their home, accompanied by Miss
Sue Stevenson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The Wellsville News says: MIR.
and Ms. G.. w. Blackburn were
here Saturday and Sunday. They
left Sunday for Mexico where they
will make their future home. They
carry with them the well wishes of
a large circle of friends here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

For pains in the chest there is
nothing better than a flannel cloth
saturated with Chamberlain Pain
Balm and bound on yer the pain.
1t will produce a counter irritation
without blistering, and is not so
dlsagreeable as mustard; in fact is
much superior to any plaster on ac-
count OF its pain-relieving qualities.
II used in time it will prevent pneu.
monia. 80 cent bottles for sale bv
G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
MYsteriOuslY Missing.

Geo. Shaffler, a grocery merchant
OF Fulton, became in~solvent and ran
off. He kissed mis- wife good-by
and mysteriously disappeared. A
gentleman from Fulton is authority
for the item.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Cole County Senatorial Contest.

JEFFERSON City, Mo-, Jan. A.
The Democratic mass meeting to
select delegates to choose a candi-
date for Senator in this Senatorial
district was held here this afternoon.
General D. Ill. Mcintyre and Edwin
Silver of Cole we're the two candi-
dates. Silver beat Mcintyre in the
mass meeting and will have the
support of the county in the con-
vention to be held here Friday.
The election is to be held on the
2Sth of January.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

"For the past two OR three years
| have been subject to cramping
pains in the stomach" says Mr.. w.
A. Baldwin, a hardware merchant
of Boonville, Dallas Co., Iowa. Il
have tried a number of different
remedies; the best one being
Chamberla;n's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. One or two
doses of it always cures me-"
Sold by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Force of Habit,

The Magician-''Will some gen.
tleman in the audience kindly lend
me his wateh?"
The Chicago audience then rose
to its feet with one accord and threw
up its hands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

George Runkel, formerly of this
city, a shoemaker by trade, died in
Seattle, Washington, on the 10Th of
December. He leaves a wife but no
children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

There was a reunion of the Shell
and Ellis families at the residence
OF JEFF Ellis on Youngs Creek
Wednesday, Jan. A. 1t was a most
pleasant occasion to all who at
tended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Ed. H. b. Davis Dead.

Elder H. B. Davis passed from
earth to heaven at his home in Mo-
berry Friday morning at 6 O'Clock.
Since Dec. 81 he had been stricken
with paralysis, which affected his
brain. He died without any signs
of pain. The deceased was born in
Clayborn county, Kansas, June 10,
1914. He was well and favorably
known in Mexico, having been pas
tor Of the Christian Church here be-
fore Ed. w. B. Taylor, the present
castor. He served the church at
PARIS, Mo-, for nearly four years.
Ed. Davis was a Knight Templar
Mason and stood high among his
fraters; he was an able and good
man and many hearts mourn bis
death. He was esteemed so highly
at his home in Moberly that Mayor
Ragsdale issued a proclamation, re-
questing that the citizens of Moberly
unanimously, as nearly as possible,
lay aside other engagements and,
from - o'clock noon on Sunday,
Jan. s, until 2 o'clock p. m. of that
day, attend the funeral to be held at
that time, as a mark of respect and
honored remembrance to the de-
parted. The deceased left a wife
and two sons, Harry and Jefferson.
Rev. Samuel Mcdaniel, of War
rensburg, conducted the services,
after which the corpse was taken
IN a special car to Paris for inter-
ment beside a daughter who is
buried there.
To Sink a Coal Shaft.
A large number of the stock
holders in the Mexico Mining and
Manufacturing Co., is signing a Pc
tition, which is now in the hands of
Mr.. J. F. Llewellyn, asking that the
money left over from that raised to
bore the hole in Flat Rock be used
in sinking a shaft for coal at the
water works. The water works
company bored for water there last
summer and we understand drilled
through a good vein of coal which is
thought will pay well to work. Mr..
Llewellyn informs us that if the
Mining and Manufacturing COM
pany will appropriate the cash left
over for this purpose that the bal
ance of the money necessary will be
raised without any trouble. There
are 100 stockholders and all of
them who have been seer favor
this movement. Those who favor
this enterprise and have not been
seen should call on MI. Llewellyn
and attend to this matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
BOOMING DAVE.
The Legislature Endorses Governor
Francis for a Portfolio in Cleve-
lands Cabinet.

Correspondence of the st. Louis Chronicle.
JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. Elm the
course of the regular proceedings of
the Legislature this morning Rep
resentative G. C. Fogle of Schuyler
county offered a resolution to in
dorse Governor D. R. Francis for a
Cabinet Office. Representative j.
H. Tatum of st. Louis City, on be-
half of the Republican minority of
the House, seconded the resolution,
saying that as the campaign had
closed here cheerfully, he, with other
Republicans above party prejudice,
Endorsed the business-like admins
tration of Governor Francis. Rep
resentativs ]. F. Davidson of
Marion offered an amendment of a
Missourian for Cleveland's Cabinet.
Mr.. Davidson said he Endorsed
Francis as Governor, but he knew
of other Missourians who were
as equally deserving of Cleveland's
recognition. Representative Bond
of St. Louis spoke in favor of
Francis Endorsement. Representa-
tive Jos. R. Edwards of Cole county
also defended the Francis resolu-
ton. Thos. W. Mabrey left the
chair and took a seat in the body
of the House.
When the vote was taken only
six votes were cast against Francis
Endorsement, but before the vote
was announced by Speaker Mabrey
the opposition was withdrawn and
the vote was made unanimous.
With four exceptions the Republi-
cans supported Francis. The vote
for him was 1874.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The man who can play cards,
with his wife as a partner, and never
scowl during ali entire evening, may
as well order his halo at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The farm residence and outbuild-
ings belonging to Lee McFa ddin ,on
his farm 10 miles north of Mexico,
burned Jan. 2. The property was
valued at something 81 900 but was
only insured for 1925.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Allen Moore, A, M,

Has established at Chillicothe.
Mo-, the largest, cheapest and best
Normal Business and Shorthand
College in the west. Next term
will begin Jan. 18th, though stu
dents a enter at any time. Send
for free catalogue. WIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Luke Emerson has just import.
ed a car load Of Catalonian Spanish
jacks. He says they are the best he
has ever imported.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

DIR. J. NJ. Riney, 20 years ago a
resident of the East End of Audrain
county, is now practicing medicine
in Mead county, Kas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Pony Taken LIN.

Ihave at my place, 2 miles north
OF Mexico, a stray brown pony,
rather wild, shod all around. Took
her up last Monday. Owner should
call and get her.
It'd. 1t-w, Louis BURGER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Col. Waddingham was up from
st. Louis this week to look after his
various interests in this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

There viii be held in Mexico a
District Union Sunday School Con-
v%ention, composed of S. S. workers
OF the second district in the counties
of Boone, Galloway, Rails, Pike and
Andraip, on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, Jan. % to IS. Every
Sunday School should send a dele
gate with a full report of school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Sage Advice.

Noviee-l'm going to play foot
ball this afternoon. Give me a poin-
ter.
Veteran-As you're green at the
game, kick early and avoid the rush.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

The good resolutions of the last
National Democratic Convention
are a good enough New year outfit
for the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

One hundred and twenty acres 81
miles southwest of Benton City.
Call on I. S. Combs on the farm.
26-9-mo-w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Holly Witherspoon
have the thanks of the LEDGER
for a liberal supply of wedding
oaka
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Butler Guthrie sold to-day 10
James R. Hamilton lots 1872
and 1873, block "R," Beatty's addi-
ton to Mexico; consideration $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Miss Jennie Hunter has returned
to Fulton, after a visit to friends in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Edward Smith, brother of Austin
Smith of this city, was in Mexico
to-day while on his way from Boone
county to Chicago, where he viii
school. He is studying to
become a Presbyterian minister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Ten prisoners are confined in the
county Jail. Two murderers are
among the gang and one rapist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
At Temple of Economy.

Pat Devlin has sold his farm,
Joe Fennewald getting 100 acres of
it and Joe Scott 80 acres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

WALLACE ]. DAVIS, of Fayette has
taken charge of the Pike county Post
and viii keep it up to its present
high standard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

MI. Rogers, of Palmyra, has rent
ed from r. r. Arnold the room now
occupied by Mr.. J. W. Mckinley Tor
a drug store. Mr.. Mckinley is not
ready to say where he will move to,
but has about completed arrange
ments. Several other changes will
likely he made at the same time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Quite a number of our business
men are arranging to change their
locations within the next few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Joseph Potts and children are
home from Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

When Baby was SICK, We gave her Castoria.
When she was . Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Mia, she chung to Castoria.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
For Sale.

One hundred and seven and a half
acres of the best land in Audrain
county. Farm four miles from
town. GUTHRIE Il GENTRY,
3S-d-2t-w-2t. Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

New house of five rooms and lot
6Oxl2O feet, close in, cheap for cash.
viii take a pair of mares on same.
d. c. SHEPHERD,
I-W-d 4-w-w. LEDGER Building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

A few more weddings will be ready
for publication shortly. 1t is said
one of them was set for this week,
but was postponed--defnitely how
ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Children Cyfor
CastoFla,
Repairing Neatly Done.

Ii you want your watch cleaned.
or repairing of any kind done neat
" cheapiy and promptly, call on
L. 3. Riley. Satisfaction guran-
teed. rs RuEx
At Beck's Jewelry Store
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
House and Lot For Sale.

II you want rent a house apply
to G. D. Ferris. #
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Watch out for fires.
Pity the poor and help them.
The plumbers are prospering.

The Messrs. Hurd, of near Santa
Fe, have gone to Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
CaStorIa.

sCastoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
De-. G. c. Os6ooD,
Lowell, Mass.
sCastoria Is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mother will consider the real
fuserest OF their children, and use Castoria IN
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
aeeuss down their throafs, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. j. F. KNcEELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Some of those who made new res
olutions the first of January are still
living up to them. Those who re-
solved not to work any o are
sticking first rate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Preparing For West Point,

Mr.. Frisselle, of Cape Girardeau,
Mo, is newly enrolled upon the list
of Missouri Military Academy ca
diets. He received the appointment
to West Point and is here preparing
to enter that school. The at
tendance at the Missouri Military
Academy is larger than when the
school closed for the HOLIDAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

Jouett Tomlinson & Co, clothiers
and matters, will begin business in a
few days in the Kahrich block. The
new firm will carry a complete stock
of goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12

A LARGE number of divorce suits
are being brought at the next term
of Circuit Court than usual. The
usual number is much larger than it
should be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-12
Castoria

"Castoria is SO well adaptedto children that
1 recommend 1t rs superior to any prescription
known to me-"
Fl. A. ARCHER, II. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. 7.
"our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly OF their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although We only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
produces, yet we are free to confess thai ths
merits of Castoria has won US to LOOK with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AMI DIsPESsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN G. SMITH, Fres.,
,,,rov ESreaf. Neur York CiSv.