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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
ANOTHER HOLE In THE GROUND.
Diamond Drill on C. c. Davis
Farm.

There was a meeting Of the Busi-
ness Mems Association at the City
Hall Thursday with George Robert
son in the chair and W. J. McLoney,
Secretary. A contract was closed
with Messrs. Godfrey and Anderson
to bore a hole 100 feet deep with a
diamond drill for $500. A commit
tee, composed Of John ]. Steele, A.
G.. Turner and George Robertson,
was appointed to close the contract.
The drilling is to be done on c. C.
Davis farm, just southeast of Mex
leo, about two hundred yards south
of the railroad, across the creek.
Work will begin within ten days
and be pushed as rapidly as possi-
BILE. If coal is found, in paying
quantities, shaft will Immediately
be sunk and mining begun on a large
scale,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
TUE St I.ouis Post Dispdtch saws

THE st. Louis Post Dispatch says
in reference to the rule to be adopt
ed by Cleveland in reference to ap-
pointing Federal officers: eff the
rule against congressional influence
is really carried out and made per-
manent 1t is hard to see how a strong
machine can be built up in a state.
These organizations live and move
and have their being on spoils and
once deprived Of the plunder OF Of
fee will have to go out OF business
and give up the ghost. Then we
shall have political organizations
which will be clean and effective.
They will exist not for office but for
princinIes -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
Hoard OF A1ricuiture.

ess.A& Ws 49, AASsAAs8AVs
A bill has passed the Senate and
House for an entire reorganization Of
the State Board Of Agricultt tre. An
unimportant amendment pending
which will doubtless b receded
from, and with an appropriation OF
over $40, 600 at its command the
board is expected toI accomplish
something. The bill is q bite lengthy,
but the following expldins it's pro-
visions: The organization is to be
known the missouri state Board OF
Agriculture" with full power to sue
and be sued. The Govern6s, dean
Of the Agricultural College and State
Superintendent Of Public Schoob are
made ex-officio members Of the
board. As vacancies occur in the
present board, the Governor shall
appoint one person from each Con-
gressional district, representing diff
ferent agricultural interests, 80 far as
possible, az members Of the board.
The members of the board are only
to receive as compensation the actual
expenses incurred in attending meet
ings. The new members are to be
divided into three groups, holding
Office for one, two and three years,
and thereafter the term shall be for
three years. The Secretary must be
practical farmer and his salary is
fixed at 81 200 per year. The Treas.
urer is allowed 500 annually. The
annual meeting of the board is fixed
for the second Tuesday. in January.
The board is to have supervision of
all departments and institutions of
the State which are for the advance
ment of agriculture. Jurisdiction is
also extended to the board over the
State Veterinary department. 1t is
made the duty of the board, through
its Secretary, to gather crop and
stock statistics, meteorological data
and information as to the best and
most profitable means Of farming,
stock raising, fruit-growing, etc.
Such information is to be published
in bulletins as often as deemed ex-
pedient. The horticultural society
is added as feature of the board,
and this latter society is to be COM
posed Of such persons as take an
interest in horticulture and are will
ing to pay 81 per day for member
ship.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
Happy Birthday.

John M. Kelso was surprised on
bis birthday this week by his sons,
Tom and Frank, and his son-in-law,
8. ]. Duncan, and T. ]. RenfTo,
who presented him with a new suit
of clothes, and big dinner was en-
joyed. Mr.. Kelso says he has not
been SO happy since 1S46, during
the Mexican War, when he was fight
ing under General Taylor. At that
time he had nothing to wear but a
celluloid collar and a pair of spurs,
and with the rest OF the boys was
called up and highly complimented
by the General for being a good SOL
dier, and he says he was as proud
as if he had been dressed in broad
cloth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

A Tramp Attacks Mrs. Pate Morris.
Henry Mortimer, a bad looking
tramp, appeared at Thomas Morris
home, rear Thompson Station, Fri
day aud demanded his break
fast. Mr.. Morris told the impudent
caller that Mrs. Morris was i'll and
could not fix him a meal. Morti-
mer uttered a terrible oath and
pushed his way into the house. Mr..
Morris got his pistol and scared the
tramp and he ran out of the house
and went to Pate Morris house,
which is about quarter of a mile
from Thomas Morris. The tramp
picked up pitchfork before he ar
rived at the latter place and drew
it on Mrs. Pate Morris, who scream
ed for help. By this time Thomas
Morris was at the scene with Win
chester rifle which he threw in Nor
timers face and he surrendered.
Deputy Sheriff Stephens was tele-
graphed for and went to Thompson
and brought Mortimer to this city,
before Squire Winscott, who will
have a preliminary hearing of Nor
timers case when all the witnesses
can be present,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
New Suits.

The following new suits have
been filed for the June term of Cir
cult Court since last report:
Lizzie Mcdonald vs.. Harry Nc
Donald, divorce.
& ]. T. Williams, admir-, vs.. Geo.
H. Edwards ct al, attachment.
Thos. J. Hendrix vs.. unknown
heirs of E. Goodnight, to correct
title.
Lucy M. Baker VS.. e. D. Weber
ct al, suit to probate will.
Thos. Bozarth vs. E. L. Lanner,
note.
Otto Luther vs.. ] s. Brown, breach
of warranty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

A pedestrian going by the jail
Thursday captured mole. 1t is not q
very important capture, but it start
ed a discussion of the mole and its
peculiarities. One gentleman argu-
ed that "science teaches US that the
creatures once had eyes but now
a mole has no eyes, the result OF
not using them" If the mole was
ever created with eyes they have
them now and we are taught that a
mole's eye is black and very small,
capable of being partially retracted
and exerted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
A GREAT INFAMY.

From the Springfield tMo.) Democrat.
AS was said by the Democrat the
other day, Republican papers of the
East and North are crying out with a
loud voice that slavery still exists in
Missouri, because negro's services
were sold under the vagrancy act.
For instance, the New York Press,
which is next to Elliott +. F.Shepherd's
Mail and Express, in sectional yells,
says: ''It is claimed that these trans
actions merely amount to hiring out
vagrant labor for a certain period.
The most that can be said for such
a system is that it practically makes
The community slave cwner instead
of an individual. The victim is no
more the master of his labor than
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.
HIIkesmont 2aa2. 2,a7.

By reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that the
grand trotting stallion, Wilkesmont
2332 record 2:27 ,is again before the
public, a better horse than ever.
Wilkesmont is the property Of Mr..
Alph. Aymond, ST. Charles, Mo-, to
whom parties interested should write
for tabulated pedigree, terms, &C.
Wilkesmont is noted sire Of early
speed, as reference to the advertise
ment will show, and is a race horse
bred with the bottom to stay until
the last heat is trotted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

G. w. Green, ex-Secretary of the
Missouri Worlds Fair Commission
and editor of the Brookfield { Mo- }
Argus, advises the people not to take
stock in companies which propose
to entertain visitors at the Worlds
Fair. He says to keep your money
in your pocket for you will need it
when you get to- Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

THE New York preachers are a
queer lot. One of them in his effort
to create a sensation introduced in
the pulpit as an illustration to his
sermon a wood lion with mechan-
ical roaring attachment. A j. a.,
with braying attachment, would
have been more appropriate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

WHAT has become of those Re-
publicans, SO numerous four years
ago, who believe it to be unmanly
to hold office under an administra-
ton with which you are not in po-
litical accord? Are they all dead or
all holding Officer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
..GREAT DAMAGE.
A Cyclone Passes Southeast or Sails
bury, Missouri.

SALItBuRY, No., March "a
cycloYe about 100 feet wide passed
four miles southeast of Salisbury at
3 O'clock this morning. Barns,
houses and fences in It's track were
ieyeled. So far no lives are reported
lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Judge John A. Guthrie has been
prominently mentioned as a good
man for a member Of the Public
School Board. Judge Guthrie is
man of broad views and would make
a snIandid menber
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

In Ashmore Township, near Oak
land, ILL.,, both Republicans and
Democrats failed to certify to their
nominations in time, and the Pro-
hibitionists, of whom there are but
eight, In the township. will have the
field to themselves.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
q. II. HASKELL b co.
Carria4e 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, ph@tons, 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., 1893-03-30
ought to be enforced against white
and black alike.
A REPR0AeH TO THE STATE.

N~e~N~ eA@1AA st4A AASs
A REPRoAcH TO THE STATE.
From the sedala Gazette.
Another negro sold over in Mex
leo, Mo-, for $19. Lazy, noisy,
thieving, drunken negroes may de-
serve severe treatment, but the
neighborhood that can find no more
ingenious method for dealing with
these unpleasant but necessary ex-
crescences of a lusty transitional
growth, proclaims its incompetency,
and provokes the continuance of that
reproachful refrain: "Poor Old
Missouri. /"
A STATE, NOT A CITY LAW.
From the Farber Forum.
A negro was sold publicly in Mex
leo for vagrancy Tuesday for a term
of six months. Willard Potts bought
him for s19. Another one was to
be sold yesterday. Mexico is doubt
less hard up for funds.
CORRECT you ARE.
From the Louisiana Mol Press.
If Bob White of Mexico really
wants that vagrant law repealed let
him have a white vagrant put up
and let some negro bid him in.
That will stop her p. d. q.
ROCK PILE THE PLACE.
From the Moberly Democrat.
The Mexico LEDGER thinks the
vagrancy law should be repealed.
Good service on rock pile would
be more civilized and far better
disposition of such worthless char
acters.
A DISGRACE TO THE STATE.
From the Laddonia Herald.
The Mexico LEDGER wants the va
grant law repealed. The law is a
relic of barbarism and a disgrace to
the State.
SHOULD BE REPEALED.
From the Centralia Courier.
The vagrant act authorizing the
selling of human beings for certain
length of time is vicious and should
be repealed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
The Mail Lost in the River.


Thursday morning as the mail was
being brought across the Missouri
River from Jefferson City tho skifi
with three men in it was upset and
its contents emptied into the water.
The mail-bearers had quite a narrow
escape from being drowned. They
saved themselves By hanging on to
the boat until it could be pushed to
the shore. Out Of several bags Of
mail all were lost except one, but it
is possible that some Of it will be re-
covered. When the boat turned
over it was directly in the current.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

SECRETARY SMITHS example in
firing OUT Pension Commissioner
Raum first and looking for sue
cessor afterwards is good enough to
be followed in ether cases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Representative Medley returned
from Jefferson City to-day and went
to his home in Laddonia. Judging
from Mr.. Medley's care-worn look
law-making is fatiguing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
GET YOUR HORSES READY.
Clark & Potts. Sale Of Fancy Sad
dlers ANA Drivers April ss to 90 @

The reputation which Mexico en-
joys as horse market extends all
over the country. This is especially
so as to saddle and harness horses.
Clark & Potts sale of fancy saddle
and harness horses attracted large
number of buyers last year from
Chicago, Pittsburg, Indianapolis, st.
Louis and other points and as con-
sequence stiff figures were obtained
for all first-class animals. Match
teams, which brought extraordinary
prices, are going to Paris, France.
The buyers will be well represented
at this years sale and the indications
are that there will be no trouble to
obtain good prices for good horses.
1t is important, however, that both
the saddlers and drivers be in good
condition. Send to Clark & Potts
at once for entry blanks. 48-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

B. L. LOCKE has been appointed
by Gov. w. J. Stone as a member
OF the Board of Managers of the
Lunatic Asylum at Fulton. Mr..
Locke is conservative, but public
spirited man and this is a splendid
appointment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Mr.. Reagan, son Of G. W. Reagan,
one of Audrain's most prominent
citizens, has returned from Mon
treal, Canads, where he has been
studying veterinary science at the
McGill University. Mr.. Reagan was
very successful in his examinations
but claims there was toe much at
mosphere Of the ssro type lowering
around the 81. Lawrence River
during the past winter TO suit him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
If YOUR SKIN

Is rough and pimply, or covered
with blotches and sores, and you
want a clean, smooth skin and fair
complexion, use Sulphur Bitters.
The best medicine in such cases I
ever sold.-C. E SoHEYFLER q Co, !,
Druggists, Lawrence, Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

We arc glad to learn that Jay
Coatsworth Is arranging 10 rssurn
10 Mexico 10 reside permanently
with his family. He IL an active,
pushing younK bshness man and
win assist largely in making Mex.
leo q city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Ar last the question IN reference
to whether there is coal under Mex
ico in paying quantities or not is to
be definitely settled. The hole is to
be drilled with a core drill $50 feet
deep on C.. G. Davis farm in the
southeastern suburbs of the city. II
plenty of good coal is found Mexico
should double in population within
the next five years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

THE Mexico LEDGER has always
been strong advocate of a Business
Mems Association. The present as
sociation has only gotten fairly or
ganized and has arranged to settle
definitely the question in reference
to the amount of coal there is
under Mexico. Grand results will
grow out of this organization we are
SIRE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
The Mexico Band will give ,

The Mexico Band will give a
concert ON the evening OF April
1st at the Opera House in Van
dalia. The entertainment viii be
frst-class in every: particular and
we take great pleasure in recon-
mending the gentlemen of the
band to the good people of Van
dalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Some of the cranks prophesy that
the world is coming to an end within
the next twelve weeks. This is sooner
than those who are arranging to re-
vive the Mexico Fair Association
anticipate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

three years have ! suffered
with q sore head. I would
break out all over my head
with pimpies which would
form q watery matter, and
/ would have to scratch
until I would bleed. After
doctoring with two doctors
for three years, more or
less, I finally made up my
mind to try your CuricuRA
REMEDIES with result
entirely satisfactory TO me.
After using two sets OF
CUTIcURA REMEDIES, I
am entirely cured. I have
4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

ONE set the New York dailies
charges, and gets it, too, S., 900 for
q single insertion of a full page ad-
vertlsement. Think of that, ye local
advertisers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

G. B. Gray has moved from
Hazard, Mo-, to his old home
near Farber. He lie an active ener-
getic citizen and We are glad 10 well
come him back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Messrs. Dunlap and Trimblo,
prominent citizens Of Galloway ooun-
~, were in Mexico last week and
made the LHDGER . pleasant call.
These gentlemen we're delighted
with the growth and prosperity Of
Mexico, and are satisfied that the
city ie even more than is claimed
for II By the LEDGER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
To whom It Nav Concern.

Notice is hereby given that my
wife, Lille A. Rhoadman, has left
my bed and board without any
cause, hence all parties are hereby
warned not to give her credit on my
account. SAM'L. RHoADMAN.
March II, 1893. S1-2tw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

The holders Of gold are showing
their confidence in the new Demo-
cratic administration by exchanging
1t for paper money. The solid men
of the country evidently know a
good thing when they see it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Governor Stone has appointed
James r. Waddill, of Kansas City,
State Insurance Commissioner and
Henry Blackmore, of st. Louis,
State Labor Commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

SECRETARY Morton began his ad-
ministration of the Agricultural De-
partment by dropping nearly half a
hundred useless employees. That
was strictly Democratic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

1Is no disgrace to have a desire
to serve ones country but, breth-
rem, forget not that the bitterness
CT disappointment is bitter indeed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
The Hoos1ers Want the Best,

"The people Of this vicinity in
sist on having Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and do not want any 9TH
er," says John Y. Bishop, Of Port
land Mills, Indiana. That is right.
They know it TO be superior TO any
other for colds, and as preventive
and cure for Group, and why should
they not insist upon having itf 80
cent bottles for sale by G. A. Buck
I mar. druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

-The first presidential post-office
to be filled in Missouri is the one
at Boonville. The present in
oumbent has only about a week
more to serve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

T. ]. Don Carlos, Of Independ-
ence, Mo-, formerly OF Mexico, Mo-,
has bought fine farm, 4 miles
northeast of Liberty, Clay county,
Mo-, on Hannibal and st. Joseph
railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Mrs. Lou Gardner authorizes us
to say that the report being cir
culated that her father, the late
Jerry West, once bought two white
vagrants in this city is without
foundation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

dies TO several persons, and they all tell they
arc No. ]. Oar druggist is doing nice business
in CUTTeURA REMEDIES, since my cure. have
given him the privilege of using my name as proof
Of their efficiency. enclose my portrait.
A. +. GRAMM, Photographer, Mt. Horeb, Wis.
My wife has been troubled with the salt rheum
for four years. During this time doctors of Wis
consin, Illinois, and the most eminent doctors OF
Chicago, failed to give relief. bought the CuTI-
cuRA REMEDIES, and she used only one box Of
CUr1cuRA, CUTIcURA Soar, and half bottle Of
the CuTrcURA REsoLvKHr, and these have cured
my wife completely.
G. N STONE, 14l State ST., Chicago. III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
WANTED

Hides, Furs, Tallow, Wool, Pelts
Feathers, Rags, Scrap Iron, and all
kinds of country produce.
Special prices made on large lots
to butchers and country produce
dealers. Write for prices and ship
ping tags. SAM NORRIS.
W till AD 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

A Louisville, KY, paper prints
tbs following. Mrs. Ouerbacker was
formerly Miss Pearl Tucker, of this
city: "Mr.and Mrs. George Ouer-
hacker have moved into their ele-
CANT new residence, 1882 South
First Street, which has just been
completed at = cost Of $12, 600. 1t
is three story pressed brick with
stone trimmings, the interior finish
being Of natural wood and stair cases
OF solid oak. It is ono Of the most
complete houses in Louisville, hay
ing all the modern conveniencss,
being heated by natural gas, lighted
by gas and electricity, with all the
electrical appliances.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
Repairing Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned,
or repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. s. Riley. Satisfaction guaran
teed. tt T. S. RILEY,
At the Mexico Laundry window.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Bad complexion indicates an unheal-
thy state Of the system. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers are pills that will cor
rect this condition. They act on the
liver, they act on the stomach, they
act on the bowels. French & Garrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

G. W. Peasants, a prominent
citizen of Wright City, Mo-, will
move his family to Mexico to re-
side. They will live In South Mex
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
Aimest Unanimous.

from tha CoiuBbia b>-StQ.
Taking the senators and repsessn-
tatives together members Of the leg
islature from every county in Mis-
souri, except Warren and Howard
voted for the $3.50. 600 appropriation.
II could SCARCELY have been made
more unanimous-112 counties 10 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

"A little Ill, then a little pill. Tne Ill is
gone, the pill has won. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers the little pills that cure
great ills. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

The Misses Jamison, of Elsberry,
who have been the guests of ]. H.
McGee's family, left Thursday for
Fulton on q visit to relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30
MIss0URPs yAGRANT LAW.
Opinions Expressed by Some OF the
Leading Papers In the State
The "Ledger's'' view
Endorsed.
MORE HUMANE vAGRANT LAW WOULD
BE BETTER.

MORE HUMANE VAGRANT LAW WOULD
BE BETTER.
From the Kansas City Times.
The Mexico LEDGER, one of the
staunehest of Missouri's Democratic
papers,is making vigorous effort to
have the present vagrancy law of Mis-
souri, repealed. The question was
brought fairly before the LEDGER and
the people by the recent sale, ,at Fay
cite and Mexico, of several negroes,
under the "vagrant act.'' The best
thought opposes anything that savors
OF slavery. In cases where stern
-naaasnsss- Ass .seeaea something diff
ferent from the auction block might
be applied. The towns of Mexico
and Fayette, as we'll as nearly every
ether place of similar size in the
central part of the state, are affilct-
ed with a good-for-nothing element
that has long preyed on the better
classes. Sometimes these vagrants
are simply loafers and nothing
more; sometimes they become petty
criminals; and, again particularly
among the colored unemployed,
murder is done. Several killings in
Mexico within the past twenty years
have been laid at the door of worth
less blacks, and nearly every one of
the older towns has a similar rec
ord. The vagrant law providing for
sale does not apply to blacks alone;
white man also may have his
rights, time and labor disposed
of to another man for a stipu-
lated period. But while it is neces-
sary that the vagrants of the Mis-
souri, town be reminded in some way
that it is unlawful to exist without
visible means of support, the more
humane vagrant and convict laws
might serve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

" are glad to know that Prof.
c. NJ. Williams will return from
the South this week to remain.
They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Bob Lawder has just ehipped In
about 1000 head Of good sheep from
Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Mr.. R. A. Boyd will have a pub
lie sale at his farm, 5 miles north
wet of Concord on Friday, March
n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

The most intelligent people Of our
community recognize In DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers pills of unequaled
merit for dyspepsia, headache and con-
stipation. Very small, perfect In 80
tion. French 4 Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Ed. Samuel Magee, formerly Of
this county, is holding revival at
Hamilton, ILL.,, during which over
one hundred have united with the
Christian church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Max Lowenstein's fine residence
in Moberly, No., burned on We'd
uesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

Saturday, April /, is the date of
the Mexico Band Concert at Van
dalia-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-30

The best wearing collars are
handstuffed. They can be had at
Roth & Richards. AZ At.