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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Correspondence of the LEDGER.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Most
every family in the neighborhood is
being visited by the grip. None are
seriously sick.
FL. 0. Craig had a sale of fine
horses last Thursday.
Mr.. B. F. James sold a nice
bunch of hogs Monday to parties in
Mexico for 81. Is per hundred.
Mr.. c. @. Mallory has traded his
farm for one II miles north of Mex
leo, in the vicinity of Moline.
The open session of the Alliance
was poorly attended on account OF
tad weather.
Elburn Rice visited friends il
Galloway county last week.
w. r. Luckie went to Marshall
Sunday.
Mrs. Martha hidgway, of Benton,
is visiting Mrs. J.. Brashear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mallory attended
the funeral of his sister-in-law near
Rowena last week. They were ac-
companied home by Miss Sophia
Threlkeld.
Mr.. Joseph Brashear and family
have returned from a pleasant visit
to relatives in Portland.
- Some of our young folks attended
a spelling match at Liberty Friday
night. They can boast OF some
good spoilers over there. Mrs.
Fred Tompkins vas the champion
speller OF the evening.
We are sadly in need of q larger
school house, not only for the bene-
fit and comfort of our school but also
for others who gather here. At the
last meeting of our literary society
the room was crowded to suffoca.
ton and many could not getin side.
The exercises were all good. Quite
a pleasant surprise was in store fol
us in the form of a paper by Mr.,
George Ward. Question for next
meeting: "Resolved, that the sign:
of the times indicate the downfall o.
the Republic" The feature of ths
evening will be a paper by Mr.. Ell
bern Rice and Miss Rose Woods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
Christmas at yandalfa.


Messrs. Blackburn & Jamison,
the enterprising druggists at Van
dalia, have made extra prepara-
tons for the holiday trade in the
way of fancy articles of all kinds,
as well az a large stock of useful
goods for Christmas presents. Books,
fine pictures, albums, plush goods,
fancy china, and everything nice
one would want can be found at
Blackburn & Jamison's in great pro-
fusion. Prices lower than any
where else. Go and see the beauti-
full display of Xmas goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
~ScharWenka's Treat.
HIS PIANO RECITAL AT HARDIN
COLLEGE A CAPITAL ONE.
An Immense, brilliant and Apprtcia-
tive Audience Enjoyed The
Charming Event.

Prof. Yancey, the experienced
president of Hardin College, having
perfected an arrangement with Herr
Scharwenka, Royal Prussian Pro-
lessor and Court Pianist to the EN-
peror of Austria, devoyiing on him
the charge and supervision of the
Conservatory connected with this
institution, whereby he agreed
to visit the college at least twice a
year, giving a piano recital on each
occasion and examining the pupils
of the music department at the
close of the school year. We think
it a commendable idea of Prof.
Yancey to bring about this connec-
ton with such distinguished artist,
who is equally renowned as vir-
tuoso, composer, conductor and last
but not least as teacher. While con-
Quoting his famous Conservatory
(founded by himself) in Berlin,
Herr Scharwenka earned a great
reputation not only in Europe but
also in America, owing to the fact
that a considerable number of Amer
lean students graduated there dur
ing the past decade. AS composer
his name became specially renowned
through his Polish Dances, of which
it is said that no less that one mill
lion and a half copies have been
sold on this side of the Atlantic.
Saturday night Herr Scharwenka
gave his first piano recital here in
the elegant and spacious Concert
Hall Of Hardin College. A very
large and fashionable audience, in.
vited by Prof. Yancey, including the
members of the College, filled the
ball and honored the great virtuoso
on the occasion of this, his first visit,
by appearing in full dress. The
great musician played a lengthy
programme, including compositions
of the classic, romantic and modern
schools, thus giving a complete re.
view of the whole range of piano lit
erature. Thanks are particularly
due him for not restricting himself
to a few virtuoso pieces, aiming
merely at brilliant success, as is the
fault of so many concert players
The programme showed the fine
master musician. Beethoven wa:
represented by his stupendou'
sonata Appassionata, op. 81, thu
rendering of which was charaeteriz
ed by earnestness and the deepes
passion. In Chopin and his owl
writings S~charwenka is perfect,
charming, and he displayed a com
plete mastery Of Schumann ane
Mendelssohn. The artist seemed Il
, us at his best in the brillian
Polonaise by List, which he played
in such a virtuoso style as to maxi
{ us forget that we heard must
through the mere mechanism o
piano forte. Scharwenka's charac
teristics are perfect ease, evennes
of finger technique, beautifully clea
and "feathery" octave, and firm
resonant chord playing. His toucl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
= Crusade Commandery No. 90, X. T.

Crusade Commandery No. 90, X. T.
The following officers were elected
at the regular meeting of Crusade
Commandery No. %, X. T., Tuesday
night:
E. c., ). G. Trimble.
G., B. C. johnson.
C. g., T. E. Day.
E. p, S. NJ. Edwards.
Treas, ]. A. Guthrie.
Rec, J. j. Steele.
s. W.. NJ. Marmaduke.
J.. W., D. A. Mcmillan.
st. B., Urban Weimer.
Sw. B., Fred w. Panhorst.
W., d. C. Wright.
Sentinel, J. NJ. Riley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
THE MEXICO POST-OFFICE.
One OF The Busiest Places In Our City,
Especially ut This Time.

The amount of mail handled in
the Mexico p~ost-ofice is weekly
growing larger. We presume that
no town the size of Mexico in the
State receives or sends out more mail
than Mexico. The following is a
brief statement of the business of
the office for one week. This does
not include the immense amount Of
newspapers handled, both coming in
and going out, nor the money Or
der business, which is very large:
Amount of mail matter handled in Mexico post
Office for week ending Dec. Is, 1888:
Letters and postal cards came in and
distributed ........... ..+....-,..- 1850
Letters and postals ma IL tr )fice
going out........-.... ----..-...- U,uH
Packages mailed N II 4a gks going
out. .....-.....,..., %. ..,-....'-'. Si
Total. .,............. -.......... 10, s53
The above does not include newspapers OF
periodicals received or going ont of office.
1. G. BURKHART. Postmaster,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Senator Clay is home from Mis-
sissippi to spend the holidays. The
Senator has large property interests
to look after in Mississippi and he
finds the climate most pleasant
there in the winter. At the same
time be finds no place he likes better
than he does Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
EncaIIpd For Letters.

Letters addressed to the follow.
ing remain in the Mexico post-offiee
uncalIed for: DR.. r. H. Chrisler.
Matte Buckner, E. r. Brown, Tilly
Cook, Lew Callen, w. B. Canter'
berry, Samuel Calbreth, Jas. w.
Dowell, R. l.. Davis, sudie Davis,
W. E. Hover, Erwin l.. Logee, W
H. Johnson, S. F. Keys, Minnie
Logan, A. L. Moore, Paisley Mitch.
ell, Jake Smith, Joseph Shall, Bill
Strom5ery, VIM. Woods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
THERE'S NO END

To our Rings, and they are SO
delightfully."- tempting you can
hardly keep your fingers out OF
them. We have rings for ba-
bies, bellies, beaux and every
one in Audrain county.
Baby rings, SOC. to $3.50.
Children's rings, 75c. to $3.50.
Ladies' rings, $1.0O to $4,000.
Gents rings, $500 to $4,000.
And every ring we sell is a solid
gold one.
WoRRELL, The JEwELER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
The Shoe Maker.

l have opened a boot and shoe
making shop over Sam Evans, the
tailor. l am prepared to mend your
boots and shoes or make you new
ones cheap. 1 buy only the best
sole leather and will treat you right.
Over Sam Evans, South side square.
3S-2t F. w. NILES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Ed. Harrison carried off several
premiums on poultry at the state
meeting at Warrensburg, Nc. He
got first and second premiums on
pullets and third on breeding pen,"
beside others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Lynch, of the west
ern portion of the county, were in
Mexico last Saturday with a two
year old orphan boy, which they
were DESTROYS of sending to the poor
farm. Perhaps some one would
like to adopt the child. He is a
bright little fellow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Mr.. Geo. A. Morris, proprietor of
the Lakeview herd Of Jerseys, has
sold to H. NJ. Donnelly, of New
London, Mo-, a magnlfcently bred
young bull, which has been shipped
to Phoenix, Arizona.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

There will be at least eight we'd
dings in Martinsburg before Jam
uary LIST. We know of four young
ladies-two of them sisters, also
three young men. The joke is that
the home girls are not going to
marry the home boys. "a prophet
is never without honor" etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Joe and Ed. Pitcher at Nandalia
have an elegant line of watches,
diamonds, silverware and small ar
ticles for Christmas. The Pitcher
Bros. carry a stock Of goods that
would do credit to a town three
times the size of Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

LosT-On Thursday afternoon, a
black leather pocketbook containing
a SIS bill and three silver dollars and
some small change. The finder
will please leave same at this office
and be rewarded. wit dit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

A Christmas ball will be given by
the Mexico Band on Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 26, at their music ball.
Music by Graham's Orchestra. All
are cordially invited. The band will
do all in its power to make all pa
irons enjoy themselves. Admission
10 cents; for each set danced, gen.
tlemen will be charged 10 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

John Peasants or his heirs of Au-
drain county, can learn of something
10 their interest by calling on w.
". Fry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Marriage licenses were granted
this week to Robert Smith and Miss
Fannie Reynolds, Vim. A. Hage-
man and Miss Laura Reed, all Of
this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Scott Hawkins, of Warren coun-
ty, charged with murder, who was
given a change of venue to Mont
gomery county, is in the Mexico
iail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Marriage license has been grant
ed to Laura A. Reed and w. A.
Hagerman and J. E. Maneghan
and Bessie Baugh.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Miss Laura A. Reed was mar
ried Dec. 2Uth at the residence of
her parents, south of Laddonia, to
W. A. Hagerman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

We have for sale on easy terms a
farm of 81 acres of excellent land,
situated twelve miles northeast of
Mexico, Audrain county, Mo. For
the next thirty days only at a greatly
reduced price. Don't miss this bar
gain. SHEA & WADDINGToN, Real
Estate Agents, Mexico, Mo. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

There will be an oyster supper at
Rock Hill church, Audrain county,
Thursday, Dec. 18th. The public
is cordially invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Hardin College was dismissed to-
day for the Christmas holidays.
The school will take up again on
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1894.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
RetI,,ious Notice..

Preaching next Saturday at Z p.
m. and Sunday at IL a. m. and 7
.. m. of Oliyet. All are invited.
J. w. OWEN, pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

You can find nearly everything
you can think of for holiday pres.
ents and prices at the lowest at the
Temple Of Economy. d&w4f
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
Special Excursions 10 Texas,

The Chicago Alton and Wabash
Railroads will sell excursion tickets
to all points in Texas at fare
for the round trip. Dates of sale
are Jan. 8, Feb. Is, March ID.
April 10 and May s, 1894. Tickets
good for return passage 80 DAYS
from date Of sale.
ELS. WILSON,
Tiki. Ag't.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

ID. A. and G. B. Gray, of Farber,
No., have gone to Seffner, Fla,
to spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

The society people OF Mexico are
going to have a grand Christmas
ball.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Don't forget the prices Blum's
are making on underwear, hosiery,
clothing, shoes, carpets and por-
tieers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
The Ninth Congressional Districr

The MINI congressional DlstrIct
F. & L. U. will meet at Wellsville,
Mo-, on Thursday, December 21st,
at 1 O'Clock p. m. A full delegation
is desired from every county union
in the district. An effort to organize
a tornado and fire insurance COM
panv will be made at this meeting,
and committees from a number of
the counties have been appointed,
to be known as the Insurance Com
mittee. All the counties are urged to
send committees with proper creden-
fials-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

B. B. Tureman is already in re-
ceipt of some handsome Christmas
presents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

THE PROGRAMME

l. Fantasia, OPP. a.
NOcturno, OPP. Is, ..............Fr FIR. Chopin.
Scherzo, Op. 3l,)
2. Sonata, OPP, 7,.............L V. Beethoven.
3. Erzaehlungen am Cla-1
vier. OPP. 5, No. H..
Novelette,, OPP. e.. ia'er ochaf"ehSa
Valse Caprice, OPP. 81,
4. Impromptu a l'hongroise, IF. Schubert
ARRANGED by Xaver Scharwenka.)
Novelette,, F major...)
Nachtstueck, F major, ......R. Schumann
Two Fantasiestuecke..
Rondo Capriccioso. OPP. IA, F. Mendelssohn
5. ~Ricordanza,
Polonaise Llsz1'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

II YOU want dress goods, trim
mings, furs, ETC., Geo. kabrieh *
Co. will sell them at half the price
others sell them for. dt25-wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

W. 0. Lakeland, of Honolulu,
has our thanks for late papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
25 Pounds sugar for S1.OO.

That strange and extraordinary
things do happen we all know, but
every one is not aware that J. D..
Frazier is now selling 25 lbs. of the
best open kettle N. o. sugar in Mex
leo for one dollar and all other gro
ceries at prices that would astonish
the oldest settlers. Call and get
prices before buying. n. E. corner
square. d&wlt
Mr.. o. Bishop, of New Florence,
Mo-, has leased the E. D. Graham
livery stable property on the north
east corner Of the public square.
He has also purchased Mr.. Pickett's
stock of horses, buggies, ETC., and
will add several new rigs. Mr..
Bishop has come to Mexico to stay
and is delighted with our prosperous
little city. We feel sure that he
will do a nice business here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Foote Bros. shipped one OF their
fine trotters to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa,
last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
SHOES FOR YOUNG AND OLD

For all weathers and occasions, to suit every
taste and the pocket book of each person in
Mexico, are in stock at Griffee & Martins Shoe
House. They represent the best work of the
best factories, and were bought at advantageous
prices. AS a friend remarked: They are a
surprise exposition in leather, = and a very at
~tractive one. The prices-they please and sur
prise they are so low. Be good to yourself by
calling at Griffee & Martin for high grade
shoes at low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Remember everything goes, moth
ing reserved in our slaughter sale at
cost or less. G. KABRfcH Il Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Remember the prices Blum's are
making no dress goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Fikenscher, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Wood Maddox is able to be out
after a three weeks spell of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

James Moss, of Columbia, Mo-,
was in Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
o SHIPMENTS.

Wallace, Northern & Co. shipped
one car load of hogs to st. Louis.
Ed. Kendall shipped n car
load of mules to st. Louis.
POULTRY.
T. J. Gibson shipped one car
load of dressed poultry to ST. Louis.
He also shipped one car load Of
geese to Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

The City Treasurer received S59.-
80 in fines Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

If you wait a cloak at a bargain
call at Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Marshall, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

The above does not .nclnde newspapers OF
periodicals received or going ont of office.
E, G. BURKHART, Postmaster,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21

Bethuel Eubanks is not expected
10 live.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-21
The JEWELER.
r. H. Edmonds is i'll.

R. H. Edmonds is i'll.
A. Canterbury has been very i'll.
Blum's are making the prices on
Bethuel Eubanks is not expected
to live.
If you wait 4 cloak at a bargain
call at Blum's.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Marshall, a son.
The City Treasurer received $50
80 in fines Monday.
James Moss, of Columbia, Mo-,
was in Mexico Sunday.
". o. Lakeland, Of Honolulu,
has u thanks for late papers.
Wood Maddox is able to be out
after a three weeks spell of illness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-01-13


Different states in the west and south
as follows:
Missouri Wheat. l.9is.sss acr,s. 81 ssseo
bushels: va'uei at slt sn5. "a Corn. ; -.6Ns
acres. liz. ~, u0 bushels: valued at So III ~
Oats. l.-ystw acres. 2s.Cs3Oo bushels: valued
at s.e.. ~,
Ksnsss-w heat. 4.c7o.:ss acres. .aSaro
bushels: valued at Sc. s5l .sii. Corn. 5.o5sd.
acres. l:5.se5 70, bushels: valued =, sii. asa
Outs. l.ss7. LIS acres. "a. Gs .UU bushels vAla-a
at sii.4ss.t6.
Indiana-wheat. 2..Iacc acre.. .o.sS5m
bushels: valued nj ST.. So e5l. Corn. ~ ~
acres. Ixs340Sp bushels: valued at Si.Y-is1
Oats. i.lSee acres. -. I-5.s0 bushels vaiEs1
at S9.9i9 sDs
Texas Wheat. ss5.cs5 acres. 5e"hushels:
valued Mt 81. les. go Corn. 3.ssl.eii sores q.
esero bushels. valued at SS,l2s 81, oats
$3.50 acres. l5.l...oc bushels; valued AT s..
20. la
Arkans1--w heat. iss0ss acres. H.m
bushels: valued at 81 06o. col Corn. ! ssi es
acres. "a .3at. uO bushels. valued at SIG. "a
Oats. 81. CD acres. .ess. 90 bushels: valued at
81 e5ssI
Tennessee Wheat sesels acr.s. s:s1m
tnsh.ls: value at s5s6e2l Corn. S0is 81
acres. 81 .2.anD bushels: valued Mt ss6.Js.ssa
Oats. "a Hj acres. 40. 30 bushels: valued At
81 q. GO
Illinois--whest. Isl, 10 acres: % 3o0o
bushels: vsu-i at si..s.32s. Corn. 6.si0,c
acres: los ~ 600 bushels: valued at 81! Isi ~.
o,fs. asst. io5 acres; IS $500 bushels; vslu-i
at S.. ess. sis
fowa-whert. sii.oc3 acres: :2s..0G bushels;
value NJ sa.35s.ss's Corn. s.0ss ~, ac-.~: 9p-
81 mo bushels. valued at A.0s0-s6 SO Osts a.
1854 scres; o. sai.0D bushels: valued .
sgsal-S.O
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-01-13
BEN MUST PAY.

Gen. Butlcr's Technical Defense Against
Paying - Promi-sory Note swept Aside
by the supreme Court of Massachusetts
BosToS. Jan. 1.-The full bench Of
the supreme court has sustained. in a
decision handed down yesterday the
superior court judgment in a verdict Of
&ld.9.l against Gen. II. r. Butler. in
the suit brought by the Prescott ma
tional bank Of Lowell. Mass.
Gen. Bntler indorsed. in 1885,. note
for sl2. 500 and discounted il ut the
bank. receiving its value. Gen. Butler
presented two grounds Of defense. lie
contended that a national bank could
not legally buy n promissory note on
the market. and. in the second place
held that the note was made on the
Lords day
The full bench. referring tn the first
ground of objection. says that there is
conflict Of authority. but that the
maker and indorsers cannot he reliev
from their contracts tn pay the holder
the amount promised in the writing.
Concerning the Lords day" objcc-
ton. the court SAYS that the contract
relied npon is the contract between
the defendant as rndorscr and the
plaintiff. That was not made on the
Lords day. although the contract be-
tween the makers and the indor~ers
NAV or may not have been. The yer.
diet includes interest and costs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-01-13

Operations NJ the bureau ut Animal In.
dustry for the Past Year ~ shown ~
the Report of Secretary Rusk-fleuro-
Pneumonia Enectuaiiy stamped Out and
Oh" lsavages of Texas Fever Mintsaisea
-Esp~ssss % ~ Buresa sOr the Wear.
WASHINGTON. Jan. According 70
the report of Secretary Rusk ON the
operations Of the bureau Of animal in
dustry for the year 1892. laid before
the senate yesterday. the work OF
stamping ont plcuropneumonia has
been carried on as rapidly ms was pos
sible under the prevailing condi-
tions Of the country and the dis
ease has completely disappeared. 1.-The
scope of this branch Of the work Of the
bureau. has therefore," Secretary Rusk
adds. "been complete. And this
dangerous and much-dreaded disease
has been eradicated from our soil. and
the United States is the first Of the
large nations of the world which. hav-
ing been once extensively affected. has
been able to completely extirpate it.
The time required was only abort five
years. and the total expenditure liz
tie in excess of $1,000. 900.
1.-THE regulations for preventing the
dissemination Of Texas fever have not
hindered the shipment of cattle from
the infarted districts 10 the markets
for slaughter, nor have they deprc-
ciated the value Of these cattle. Tho
numerous outbreaks of this disease
which have been the rule in former
seasons. have not occurred. and with
the exception Of an outbreak i'm west
ern Texas and one in Lyons and ad-
joining counties in Kansas. none have
been reported
II is shown that one Of the main
causes of the appearance of the fever
among export cattle is the shipment If
animals in cars which had not been
disinfected. and the prevention of tn.
disease. the secretary says. will not hs
absolute until congress enacts some
legislation that will compel railroads
to comply with regulations for clean
ing and disinfecting cars. During ls9,
there We're reported l3l head Of cattle
in the export trade affected with this
disease. as compared with 524 during
1891.
Animals imported from Canada are
inspected owing tn the prevalence Of
foot -and-mouth diseases and pleuro-
pneumonia in Europe. and the constant
importation Of animals from Europe
into Canada. There is no authority to
inspect imported horses. but ms these
animals. are liable tn I've affected hy
contagious diseases. the secretary says
that some provision should be made for
their inspection. THE work Of meat
inspection has more than justified the
hopes of its promoters and fully war
rants the comparatively small expense
incurred by the government for its
maintenance" says the secretary on
this subject. The total cost Of this
bureau for the year has been s64s.4i9.