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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
No Bolt In Mr.. BANDS County

From the st. Louis Republic.
The impression seems to have
got abroad that the Democrats of
Congressman BANDS county of
Laclede are upon the eve of ssbolt"
from the Democratic party because
of a sectional division on the silver
question.
The Republic is assured by a
prominent member of that party in
that coutny the no such movement
as "a bolt" was ever contemplated
there. A petition has been circu-
lated and n~umerously signed calling
a mass meeting of those who favor
the free and unlimited coinage of
silver. The petition, it appears,
has been the innocent cause of
misapprehension, since it suggests
"a reorganization Of the party" a
term which the Republic is advised
was intended solely to mean a re-
vival of the country organization
OF Democrats preparatory to work
in the next campaign.
The party leaders in Laclede de-
clare in their petition that they
propose to make the silver question
an issue in the next canvass to the
end that the result of the election
may be taken as a direct expression
of the people on hat issue. Pri-
vately they declare their continued
confidence in the integrity and
honesty of President Cleveland,
and resent the imputation that they
are "anti-A Administration Demo-
Gratis" upon any other point than
that of free silver. They say they
have no other purpose in organizing
at this time than to advance the
interests of Democracy, to which
they are irrevocably attached, and
that whatever fight they may have
concerning the question of silver
will be made strictly and always
within the party lines. There will
be 70 "bolt" of any kind in Mr..
| BANDS county or district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
Mrs. Harry Dey Dead.

Mrs. Amy D. Dey, wife of Harry
Dey, of this city, died in child birth
at the residence of ]. A. Hollopeter,
on West Liberty street, Sunday
morning. The funeral services were
conducted at Mr.. Hollopeter's resi-
dence by Rev. A. A, Wallace Sun
day afternoon and were largely at
tended. Mrs. Dey was a member of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
and was much beloved by all who
knew her. The son is living but its
life is dsspaired of. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hollopeter and Mr.. Dey desire US to
tender their heartfelt thanks to
neighbors and friends for kindness
extended. The remains were taken
to Evansville, Ind, for interment
and were accompanied by the be-
reayed husband and sisters, Birdie
and Katie Hollopeter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
Last Nights Sermon.

"What is the Heart and Chow
does God Change it" are two very
important questions that had the
closest consideration of both speaker
and nearer last night at the Christian
church, as Ed. Northcutt told Of
the mysteries Of that wonderful COM
ponent of mans makeup and how
and through what it was
reached. He attributed TO the heart
the power to think-Mat. ga; to
reason, Luke 5:22; to have a pur-
pose to determine, Acts. 11:23; to
believe, Romans 1910; to love,
Matt. 22:37; to understand, Matt.
|13:15. Mans conversion was not
all a work to be done by angels,
the Holy Spirit or God; man had a
part to perform, james As. The
heart must be purified by faith,
Acts 1873, and how do Sc obtain
faith-John 20;30-31, John 1920,
| Romans 1:f6. The kind OF faith
that saves men is not faith in a
doctrine or an ordinance, but faith
in Christian ever present faith in
an ever present Saviour. Elder
Northcutt concluded his very inter-
esting ermo with a pathetic ap-
peal for action on the part OF his
audience. His feeling words had
left an impression and while but one
made a confession of faith many
went home with their minds upon
the important subject. The win
ming power Of music vas plainly
seen and felt as the audience joined
in songs OF praise. Miss Northcutt
sang most charmiBgly those beau
tiful words of Phoebe Cary: zone
sweetly solemn thought comes to
me Ger and DER, I'm nearer home
to-day than | have been before"
Rev. Eortheutt's subjects for the
balance of this week are as follows:
Wednesday evening-Whatis the
door to the Heart.
Thursday eyening-Power of a
Thought.
Friday eyening-How to Pray.
Saturday evening-Secret of Per-
sonal Influence.
Sunday at 1890 a. m.-The
Three Heavens and three Earths.
a Sunday eyening-The mission
of a true man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
Missouri Press Association.

The Missouri Press Association
will hold its next annual meeting at
Lebanon Springs some time during
1894. At this meeting it is expect
ed that arrangements will be per-
fected to take an excursion to the
City of Mexico. Every reputable
newspaper man in Missouri is en-
titled to membership and a member
ship card costing SIS is all that is
needed to entitle the holder to the
many privileges of the proposed
trip. Write to r. M. White, Cor
responding Secretary, Mexico, Mo-,
for membership that will be good
from March list, 1894, to March LIST,
1895. The excursion to Old Mex
leo will likely be the most enjoyable
trip ever taken by the Association =.
Exchanges will please copy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
WORCESTER NEWS.
,spondence OF the Ledger.

Correspondents Of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo-, Oct. 3.-Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Hodge and daugh-
ter, Lille, visited friends and rela-
tivas in Centralia last week.
Miss Onie Bunstine, who has
been visiting friends and relatives
in Mexico, has returned home.
Mrs. J. NJ. Azdell left yesterday
for st. Louis, where she will take
in the sights.
There will be a festival at the
Rock Hill church tomorrow night
for the purpose OF reviving the
church.
Miss Clara Scherer and Mr.. B. E.
MortLland were united in marriagt
Wednesday evening at 7 O'Clock al
the residence of the brides parents
The happy couple left the mex
morning for Marion county, wher'
they will visit friends and relatives
After returning they will make thei
home near Worcester.
4 There will be no school at Dy
school house this week on accoun
OF death in the family Of the teacher
WI. Wade Lott has gone to th
lSt. Louis fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05


The attorneys In the Lewis case
closed their arguments about eleven
O'Clock on Tuesday night when the
case was given to the jury. The
impression seems to prevail at the
time Of going to press that there will
be a hung jury.
The Lewis murder case from Pike
county Is up before the Circuit Court
here for the third time. At the first
hearing Lewis YVES given ten years
in the p~enitentiary. A new trial was
granted and the case was docketed
for the June term OF court. The sec
ond trial resulted in a hung jury
four for conviction and eight for ac-
quittal.
A brief history Of the case is as
follows: George Lewis, 25 years old
and living near Curryville, Pike
county, had been paying attention
to Miss Onie Brown, daughter of
VIM. R. Brown, Lewis neighbor.
The father of the young lady SER
iously objected. Miss Onie went
over to Lewis house one evening to
tell him a letter she had written to
him did not convey her sentiments ;
that it was dictated by her father,
and she was forced to write it.
While she was at the home of her
lover old MI. Brown and his two
sons came after her. Arrow was the
result, and Lewis shot and killed old
Mr.. Brown. Miss Brown witnessed
the killing of her father, and took a
decided stand against her lover.
The jury in the case is as follows:
Joseph G.. Ware, Walter Bonsell, B.
o. Porter, w. H. Fuhrer, T. G..
Henderson, Henry Howe, John
Showers, R. D. Atkinson, VIM. De-
Jarnett, Coleman Gamble, Thos. w.
Crawford and j. c. Myers. The at
torneys in the case are: For the
state, Ras Pearson, prosecuting at
torney of Pike county, assisted by
D. A. Ball and J. G. Trimble, prose-
cutting attorney of Audrain county.
For the defense, 1. c. Dempsey, ].
C. Hostetter and Edmonston & Gull
len.
When the Lewis case was called
for trial Monday afternoon the at
torneys for the state found the in
dictment had been taken out of the
papers. Careful search failed to re-
veal its whereabouts. The court or
dered the missing paper supplied
with a new copy, which was agreed
to by the defense.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
ROWENA ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
RowENA, No., October 3.-Pro.
tracted meeting commenced at An
tioch last Wednesday night con.
Quoted by Rev. Phillips.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Miller, a girl; to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charley sandsberry, a boy.
LittleNora Vaughn, while at school
running and playing, fell and broke
her arm.
Mrs. Holloway and Mrs. Martha
Adams are on the sick list.
Elijah Threlkeld is having his
house plastered. Messrs. Tack Dye
and Fleet Yount are doing the work.
Miss Bessie Doty, who has been
visiting in this vicinity, has return
ed home at MI. Leonard, accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. Annie
Hooper.
Mrs. Lizzie Clark returned home
accompanied by her friend, Mrs.
Lulu Berry.
Miss Annie Yeager has returned
home from Centralia, after a few
days visit.
Mr.. j. F. Yount has returned
home from Henry county to spend
a few weeks.
Mr.. Claude Smith left to-day for
Mexico where he has a position.
Mr.. Willie Bozart, of Oregon, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. w. G. Reid.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bruce have
gone to Moniteau county to spend
a couple of weeks.
The Holloway brothers bought
4, 600 barrels of corn in Saline coun-
ty at $1.25 per barrel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
MOrthiand-Sherer.

At the residence of the BRIDES par
ents, Worcester, Mo-, Sept. 81, Mr..
Boyd Morthland led to the hymereal
altar Miss Clara Sherer. Rev. II.
B. Rice in a brief but impressive
ceremony pronounced them one for
all joys and sorrows. After a boun-
teous supper and pleasant evening
the guests departed wishing Mr..
Morthland and his fair bride a long
life of prosperity and usefulness.
The happy couple left next day for
Shelby county where they will spend
a few days with friends after which
they will return to their home neal
Worcester, where they will welcome
their MANY friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
r e. liter and w RI III,

1. G. Liter and w. H. Ely, of
Center, Mo. have rented the Field
farm just east of Mexico and will
move there in March to reside.
These gentlemen are substantial cit
liens of Rails county and we take
pleasure in welcoming them to Au-
drain. We feel sure they will like
our people and our lands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

where he perfected arrangements for
the manufacture of the churn. Be-
fore his return he closed a contract
with the Home Novelty Manufac-
turing Company of st. Louis, for
one thousand churns which will
shortly be placed on the market.
Mr.. Settle has christened his
churn "The Best" and any one
familiar with patents will readily see
that it well deserves the name. He
has been offered a handsome price
for his patent, also a big royalty for
the exclusive manufacture and sale
OF the machine but he has refused
them all. He has also refused fnan-
cial aid from those who "know a
good thing when they see it," but he
started out on his own resources
and will so continue till he has
blazed his way to fortune which will
certainly be the reward of his
genius. When such men as
Philip Pfeil, the patent expert,
frankly acknowledges that "The
Best is the most complete churn
ever invented, it is calculated to in
spire the owner with confidence. He
not only told Mr.. Settle this, buthe
gave it as his honest opinion that
"The Best'' would at once take the
place Of all other churns.
Mr.. Settle will be stationed at
Cedar City and will be pleased to
mail terms to agents who desire to
purchase territory or machines, on
to furnish information to any one in
regard to his patent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
"rRE SPEECH OF THE DAY."
Hon. Champ Clark on the Federal
Elections Bill.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. q
Debate on the elections bill in the
House to-day was very one-sided.
The speeches made by Dinsmore of
Arkansas, benson of Alabama,
Cooper of Florida and Clark of Mis-
souri, were all from the Democratic
standpoint. The Republicans, how
ever, managed to get in suggestion
occasionally by propounding ques-
tions.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri made the
speech of the day. He was inter-
rupted several times by George
Washington Murray, the only negro
in the House.
In a vigorous speech in support of
the bill Mr.. Clark SAID:
The people did not like the idea
of United States Marshals swagger-
ing at the polls with bludgeons in
their hands and pistols at their sides
saying who should vote and who
should not vote. The mission of
the Democratic party from its incep-
ton had been to give local self-gov-
eminent to the States. Jefferson's
victories declared that years ego.
Cleveland's last victory declared the
same thing.
"If Cleveland favors local self
government" shouted Mr.. Wilson
of Washington, "why does he i'm
port foreigners as Indian agents in
the Western S~tates?"
"Perhaps there are cases where
the President cannot find men of
sufficient intelligence and integrity
to fill those places in your State"
suggested Mr.. Clark.
1.-The only scalawag," retorted
Wilson holly, ''to whom we object
was sent from your State"
MIR. Clark began a TRADE against
the pretended love of the Republic
cans for the eolored race.
"They call him Negro said he;
1--WE call him niger They give
him taffy; we give him food and
clothing
After several similar comparisons,
he said: "Let us make the best Of
a situation for which neither of US
are responsible, and solve, il we
may, the most difficult problem of
any age"
Mr.. Cannon suggested that United
States Marshals could be reached by
impeachment for violation of law.
Mr.. Clark declared that if i'm
parchment proceedings were brought
into the Senate and a case made
against Davenport every Democrat
would vote for impeachment and the
Republicans would vote against it.
G.. W. Murray, the colored Rep
resentative from South Carolina, in
terrupted to say that he had been a
Federal Supervisor and to ask how
Federal Supervisors could prevent
the election of Democrats. Mr..
Clark replied, by arresting Demo-
Gratis and holding them until the
polls closed.
Then Mr.. Murray wanted to know
what class of officials, United States
or State, made the most arrests on
election day.
Mr.. Clark said that he had never
known a man to be arrested at the
polls by State or municipal officers
except as a result of a knock-down,
drag-out fight. He said that the
color line would not be wiped out
until the colored race divided on
| economic and other issues as white
men did.
Murray asked what goodit would
do for the colored men in the south
to divide until the white men did.
MIR. Clark said that they would
not divide until the bugaboo of
negro domination was gone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

"I consider Chamberlain Cough
Remedy a specific for Group. 1t is
very pleasant to take, which is one
of the most important requisites
where a cough remedy is intended
for use among children. l have
known of cases of Group where |
know the life of a little one was
saved by the use of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy" J. ], LAGRANGE,
druggist, Avoca, Neb. SO cent bot
ties for sale by G. A. Buekner, drug.
pist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
An Audrain boys Genius.
He PATENTS 4 GHuRA THAT Is
faE ACME or PERFECTION.
From tbs MEXICO Tnts,,,.s,.ar

The iatelligeneer Ia pleased to
learn that Emmetts Settle, brother
OF County School Commissioner
Settle, and a son of DR.. Settle Of
Youngs Creek, has just secured a
patent on a churn that is the acme
OF perfection. Mr.. Settle is station
agent OF the G. & A. at Cedar CITY
and 1t was while engaged in the grind
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

DR.. P. A. Skinner, Texarkana,
Arkansas, is an enthusiast in the
praise of Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
He used it for rheumatism, and
SAYS: 81 found it to be a most ex.
ceilent local remedy" For sale by
C. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

c. V. stickley has our thanks for
Milwaukee papers containing an
account Of the C~igarmakers, Con-
Yention at Milwaukee. Mr.. Stick
ley represents the cigarmakers OF
Mexico and we are glad to see the
convention has had a most success
ful meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
DO Not Violate the Law.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
Mexico, Mo-, October 1T may
be that many dealers do not know
that they violate the law when they
sell dynamite or like explosives
without a permit. Such goods can
not be sold or bought without an at
fdavit and a permit.
J. v. WILLIAMS,
County Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
Strayed or Stolen.

From hitching rack in Mexico
Saturday, Sept. 80, a light bay geld
ing, Is hands high, 6 years old, roam
face. Had on fiat saddle. Liberal
reward for information or his re-
rum to me, 6 miles southeast Of
Mexico. J. J. KIRKPATRICK,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
Dollars For Picking Them Up.

l want 900 1000 bushels Of shell
bark hickory nuts. Will pay top
prices in cash. This is easier than
picking dollars off of trees. You
pick them off the ground. There
is nothing you have that | wont buy.
1854 SAM MORRIS,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

James Robinson vas out horse
back riding this morning and said
be was hunting his creditors. Most
Of US who have horses r trying to
get away from our creditors and we
seriously object to Mr.. Robinson's
example.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

Miss Kizzie Lowe, of Warrens-
burg, has been elected a teacher in
the Public School at Mexico at a
salary of $40 a month in place OF
Miss Ruth Phillips, who resigned
on account of sickness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

See new advertisement of Bern
hardt & Bro. clothiers and furnishers
in the Ringo block. This firm is
going to donate $50 in cash to some
church in Mexico. Read their ad-
Yertisement and Understand the plan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
HUNTING FOR BIG A N
Mr.. Sims Denies That He Accused Mr.,
Llewellyn OF shooting at Congress.
man Clark From the Rear.

to tell from Mr.. Llewellyn's track
whether he is going or coming, but
l believe he is going. He says l
misunderstood both the LEDGER and
himself. 1 didn't know, and don't
know now, that the LEDGER had
anything to do with the discussion
more than it did, in its great big
hearted wh~elle-seuled l~iberallty and
high regard for free thought and free
speech, "a principle that will live
and die with Democracy indulge
one Mr.. Llewellyn in showing
through its columns how much he
didn't know. Come, now, Brother
Llewellyn, don't try to hide under
the LEDGER table. 1 know who
knocked the chip off of my shoulder.
l did not accuse you OF a real shot
at Champ Clark. For reference see
article in LEDGER of Sept. 2Sth I'M
der heading of "Horse Hitched
Backwards" But a guilty consci-
ence needs no accuser. Sam Jones
says when you throw a rock and
hear something boiler you know
where the rock went. You cite as
proof of your fidelity to Mr. Clark
that you helped to nominate and
elect him. That comes with little
force when we remember the fact
that our Savior was betrayed by, not
a camp follower, but one of his
chosen apostles. And right here let
me inform you that I am hunting
for bear myself, but as bear seems
to be a little scarce in these parts 1
don't mind to stop and peel the
rind off of a skunk occasionally
for pastime, you know. You say
Democrats with Greenbacker or
Populjst inclinations should consider
Mr.. Cleveland. All, indeed! What
about Democrats with Republican
inclinations? Well, they have a
record for breaking pledges and eat
ing their own words unequalled on
ly by their ~voracious appetite for pie.
Your request to consider MIR. Cleve-
land is a very modest one and shall
be granted. The Globe-D Democrat
says the Administration is very for
tunate in having the able leadership
of John Sherman. The New York
Tribune says Mr.. Cleveland is a
man of wonderful career. He has
done what no other man has done u.
He has led his party-nay, driven
it-yes, driven it where the wood,
bine twineth and Democrats with
Republican inclinations hunger fol-
more pie.
Mr.. Lodge, the man made famous
by his force bill, wanted to embody
Mr.. Cleveland's recommendations
to Congress in a bill and pass it by
a rising vote. Tom Reed says,
eve Republicans have stood by
Mr.. Cleveland while you Democrats
have been kicking" Is Mr.. Cleve.
land a Republican Oh are Sherman,
Reed and Lodge Democrats? Which
horn of the animal will you take?
You seem to doubt my democracy
and I most emphatically doubt
| yours. You are not a Democrat and
l can prove it. Will you confess
judgment or will you get ready fol
trial?
With many thanks for and q high
appreciation Of the indulgence of the
LEDGER, Mr.. Editor, I am yours
most respectfully, B. D. SINS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

j. T. Mcclure, who has been
with w. w. Harper for some time,
has accepted a position as travelling
salesman for the James N. Houston
wholesale grocery firm of st. Louis.
This is a good substantial house,
and we are sure Mcclure will meet
with fine success on the road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
VIM. Barre. of Washington CO

VIM. Barre, of Washington coun-
ty, Pa, was in Mexico this week
and made US a pleasant call. MIR.
Barre was in Missouri on a visit to
his sons, who live south Of Benton
City. He was delighted with the inn
proyements which have been made
in Mexico since he was here before.
He says all that we need now to
make us a city is streets paved with
brick,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Eighty-eight fourth. class Post
masters were appointed Monday.
A Colorado prospeetor slipped
from a cliff near Ouray and fell 500
feet.
A 13-year-old boy sneaked into a
bank at Chattanooga, Tenn, and
stole $255.
An elevator and contents were
burned at Wabash, Ind, involving
a loss of $50, 900.
One fireman was killed and four
others we're injured by the Farnum
Street fire, Omaha.
Below New Orleans it is reported
that a colony of $50 oyster fishers
were lost in the storm.
Mobile, Ala, and the country
adjacent suffered fearful havoc and
some loss of life by a cyclone.
A sensational divorce suit at
Nevada, Mo-, is the sequel of the
drowning of two young ladies.
Fourteen new cases and three
deaths is yellow tever's record at
Brunswick, Ga, for Tuesday.
An old man was killed by a train
near Centralia, ILL.,, under circum.
stances which indicate suicide.
The fight over the FL Paso (Tex.)
Postmastership is prolonging the
term of the Republican incumbent.
The manufacture of cigarettes
shows a remarkable and steady in.
crease over other forms OF tobacco.
A boy about II years old shot
another fatally near Columbia, Mo-,
with a gun he didn't know was
loaded.
An important decision regarding
timber land has just been recorded
by Acting Land Commissioner
Bowers.
A gang of 20 hoodlums brutally
beat and abufed an old man and
his two daughters in Edgar County
Illinois.
John Finn, of st. Louis, wants
to be National Live Stock Inspector
for Missouri should such an office
be created.
Twelve prominent citizens Of
Bartholomew County, Ind, were
indicted yesterday for wbitecappine
and whipping Mrs. Jacob Schrader.
The remains of Prot. Richard A
Proctor, the eminent astronomer.
were transferred from an obscure
grave to a resting place BETTING hi:
worth.
Messrs. Willcott and Telle'
are, by their obstructive tactics ii
the silver fight, managing to keel
their Republican friends in Colorado
in Office.
Judge Shiras of the Federal Cour
at Sioux City has taken under ad
visement the application for a re
~ceiver for the Sioux City and North
ern road.
A young man Of Carthage, Mo.
lost his reason through the excite
ment at the opening OF the Cherokee
Strip, and has been taken to Nevad
Asylum.
1t is believed that Congressmal
Cobb, of Missouri, will be above
to name the Postmaster, Interna
Revenue Collector and District Al
torney of st. Louis.
4, The 1900 miners at Bevier, Mo.
refused to go to work Monday b.
=, cause the companies had agree
:, to pay the winter rate and restol
semi-monthly payment.
a Several lives we're lost and abol
t s1,250,000 worth Of property d.
stroyed by the storm at New o
leans. Heavy losses were al:
caused at Pensacola, Fla.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

The contract has been let for
excayating a cellar under the Court
House, in which to keep the fuel.
It is hoped the building will be
heated with a furnace inside OF a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-10-05

Otis Purdy, Butler Guthrie, En-
met Cunningham and Basil Brown
are home from a months fishing and
hunting trip in Southwest Missouri.
Thew had a glorious time.