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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28


A'JACKsoHIAN A Democrat, writing to
the Hannibal MO- Times, closes a
long and interesting letter as follows:
Recently a very free silver Demo-
crat said in my hearing that Cleveland
had violated every plank in the ma
tioual platform, and especially the
coinage plank. He seemed to think
that by that platform the party was
pledged to what IN called s'the free
coinage of silver at III to - and he
really denounces Mr. Cleveland as
traitor for not throwing the force of
the Administration in favor of such a
measure. The coinage plank of that
platform reads as follows:
"We denouuce the Republican leg
islation known as the Sherman act OF
1890 as cowardly makeshift, fraught
with possibilities of danger in the fu-
ture, which should make all Of it's
supporters as wen Us its authors anx-
ions for its speedy repeal. We hold
to the use OF both gold and silver as
the standard money of the country,
and to the coinage of both gold and
silver without discriminating against
either metal or charge for mintage;
bu. the dollar unit of coinage OF both
metals must be of equal intrinsic and
exehangeable value, or be adjusted
through international agreement, or
by sich safeguards of legislation as
shall insure the maintenance of the
parity of the two metals and the
equal power of every dollar at all
tirne' in the markets and in the pay
ment of debts; and we demand that
all PAPER currency shall be kept at
par with and redeemabie in such coin.
We insist upon this policy as especial |
iy necessary for the protection of the |
farmers and laboring classes, the first
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

Notice is hereby given that letters
administration upon the estate Of Jc
Z. Canterbury, deceased. have b.
granted the undersigned by the Y
bate Court OF Audrain County, b
souri,, bearing date March I3, 1895.
All persons having claims agai
said estate are requested to exhI
them for allowance tu the administ
tor within one year after date OF gra
ing letters, or they may he precluf
from any benefit OF such estate, .
1t such claims be not exhibited wit
two years from the date they VIII
forever barred.
W, B. CANTERBURY,
IN Al 4f,F
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Friday, the 10Th day OF April, A.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that !,
Public Administrator ofAudrainCoI
ty, have taken charge of the estate
John Reed, deceased, for the purI4
of administering the same.
All persons having claims agai
said estate are requested TO exh
them for allowance 10 the administ
tor within one year after date Of tax
charge, or thep may be precluded Fl
any benefit of such estate, and II 81
claims be not exhibited within I
years from the date they viii be I
ever barred. J. T. WILLIAMS
Public Administrst
March -, 1885. 52-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

Notice is hereby given that lesti
testamentary upon the estate
Woodford Settle. deceased, beard
date Of March y, isa5, have be|
granted to the undersigned by 4
Probate Court ui budrain Connl
Missouri
All persons having lains agai
said estate are hereby notified TO pa
sent the same for allowance win
one year from the date Of said letfea
and if not presented within two yea
from said date they viii be foreEl
barred. G.. ". SETTLE,
JU-5t. Executor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Extra Legislative Session

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 26.-
IL is now definitely understood that
Gov. Stone will issue call for an ex-
ira session of the Legislature about
Saturday and that the date of couveu-
ing will be about Monday, April sth.
Besides the fellow servants and cleo
ton bills, the Assembly will be called
upon to deal blow to the lobby.
II will be asked to pass law SINH
lar to that of Massachusetts, requiring
every lobbyist to register his name and
the measures he advocates, and max
ing it felony to lobby for obstruction
or false legislation.
The sentiment here is strongly in
favor OF an extra session.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE Iron Ore, paper published in
Michigan, is as directly interested in
iron as some of the Colorado papers
are in silver, and says:
What this country should have is
coin made from iron ere. If this was
adopted as a circulating medium there
wou'd be enough for everyone to have
n ton or two. The dollar could be
given the weight of one-twelfth of an
ounce. OF course it would not really
be worth dollar, but If the miner and
merchant would accept it, what would
be the difference? OF course foreign
nations would not take kindly to it,
but what a fine thing it would be for
the iron miner. By all means let us
have free coinage of iron ore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
A. Q. U. W. Entertainment

The entertainment given al tho
o. L. W. hall Monday evening wac 4
success throughout. Al on the nro
gramme were at their best and =,
tertained the select audience var,)
pleasantly. DIR. Hawkins. who was a.,
the programme for short talk. waJ
not present, which was a thing of much
regret, for the Doctor is always an in
teresting talker
Miss Grace Hollopeter, by specisI
request, recited selection admirable
These entertainments are always YER,
enjoyable and instructive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Missouri's Shame.


The antics of the Thirty eighth Gen
eral Assembly ought to convince the
people of this state, irrespective of
party, that they cannot be too careful
about selecting the men they send to
Jefferson City to make laws. The
masses of the people in this state are
honest, no matter whether they are
Democrats, Republican, Populists or
ingly send men to the Legislature who
will vote as a corrupt lobby dictates,
and yet it is fact that Il large number
of the Thirty eighth General Assembly
were mere tools of the lobby. The
statement was made on the floor of
the House, and not contradicted, that
eighty two members of that body were
travelling on free railroad transporta-
ton. If such statements are untrue,
why is it that all corporation legisla-
ton failed? Why did the House com
mittee on internal improvements re-
fuse to report a bill to regulate sleep
ing car charges? Why did the House
committee on labor report adversely
every bill asked for by the laboring
classes and which would in the least
interfere with the arbitrary rule of
corporations? Why did the House re-
fuse the Julian bill of tax franchises?
Let the people inquire into these mat
ters. And when the fellow w-servant
law was called up in the House, why
did some twenty-five members rush
wildly from the hall to avoid going on
record? Let the people look over the
list of absentees. They have been
published in the Tribune and will be
republished as often as occasion de-
mands, as well as those who voted for
and against the bill.
The House does not deserve all of
the peoples contumely, by any means.
The Senate killed good fellow ser
want law, street car fender law, a
subway bill. a measure to procure
cheaper telephones, and in fact about
everything the lobby asked it to kill.
Now, how long do the people of
Missouri propose TO stand this kind of
work from the men whom they send
to Jefferson City to make laws for the
state? Is infamy to be supreme in the
future and the will of the people set
aside for the demands of a corrupt
lobby? Let the people take this mat
ter in hand while there is yet time,
and see that in the future men are sent
to the legislature who will not be con
trolled absolutely by an unscroupulous
lobby. The fight is on and the press
and the people of Missouri propose TO
press it with earnestness until the
question is solved and solved right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

The editor of a paper is the most
closely criticised individual of any IN
the community. To escape criticism
he would have to be member OF all
churches and of none, prohibitionist
and drunkard at the same time a
philanthropist and a miser, genius
and fool; a hypocrite; backbiter,
rascal, and the opposite of each. No
one can fill the bill and the fellow who
tries has our sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Live Stock Market

ST. LOUIS, March 27.--The cattle
market yesterday was higher. Prices
High grade steers sold from s5. to
s6.le, medium from $3.50 to s4.so,
mixed sS.65, cows $500 to 50. SO, calves
si.50.
HoGs-Priee on hogs were also 10
to i5c higher. The pigs and lights
ranging from 100 to $50 lbs. sold at 81
to $3.50. Common to best lights sold
at s4.25 to So, the bulk at $3.50 to s4.95.
The medium weights sold at $3.50 to
$50 and packing hogs sold at $3.50 to
50. a few heavy hogs to the shipping
trade sold az s5 to s5.15.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE LEDGER does not believe it
would do any good to call an extra
session of this Legislature. You can't
change the spots on leopard. The
next Legislature will not be controlled
by Filley. We will have to possess
our souls in patience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

MEXICO has the reputation not only
in Missouri but in adjoining States, for
being progressive little city. Our
people are public spirited citizens and
in favor of progress. The electric light
proposition submitted by the City
Council is along this line. 1t will save
the city a large amount in proportion
to the service obtained and thorough
ly light it. All of the tax payers will
then have the benefit of the light.
Everybody comedies that the contract
is reasonable one. Those who now
live on the mainIstreets ndhave plen"
ty of light should not object to others
receiving the benefits from it. The
City Council expresses itself as very
strongly in favor of the proposition
and some of the members go SO far as
to say that unless this proposition is
accepted there will be no money ex-
pended for lighting the residence por-
ton of the city. Of course, if the
tax payers are opposed to having the
city lighted the Council will acquiesce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

IT don't take any more breath to
talk good times than it does to con-
tinually prate about hard times and
the result will be much more bene-
fetal and you will feel much better
yourself Try being an optimist in
stead of pessimist. The result will
surpriSe You.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Obituary.

On Sunday morning, March "a, at
$50 O'Clock, the Master took from us
the spirit of our much loved friend,
Miss Matte Doolin, aged Is years and
IL months. She had been suffering for
months with consumption, and though
death was expected, there was sadness
in every heart. Matte was universally
loved by all. She had put her trust in
God and was willing to die. The re-
mains were taken to Rock Hill church
March %, followed by a large number
of sorrowing friends. The funeral was
preached by Bro. Shelton, after whic,
they consigned the body to the Rock
Hill cemetery. Father, mother, broth
ers and relatives of tn is loved one,
weep not; Matte has only paid the
debt we all owe, and preceded us to
glory, there to welcome you as you
cross the river that now separates you
from her. 4 FRIEND.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE nude Sin art" has gone about
as far as possible. Young women are
posing in the theatres of New York
wearing nothing but smile and one
"coat" of bronze paint. The papers
say that the theatres are crowded with
"good people" Is there no decency
left in this country? 1t is worse than
disgusting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Coy. Stones Message Ignored.
THE LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS IN
UNDIGNIFIED HASTE-TwO
MEASURES NEGLECTED.
Extra Session to Consider Election
and Fellow Servant. Bills
Seems Certain.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 23.-
Thirty eighth General Assembly adj
iourned sine die tonight at o'clock,
as per resolution adopted, but it took
a considerable turning back of the
hands of the old clock to make ad-
iournment fit at the time set. The
special message of the Governor,
which was read in either branch of
the General Assembly at 4:15 O'Clock,
was not heard of or mentioned again.
The two most important measures
touched upon in the message had no
further interest for the wild, bolster
Gus crowd anxious to get through and
go home. 1t may be that in another
session not quite so dominated by the
bosses these two matters of moment
will get another hearing and fare bet
ter, but unless an extra session is
called the Thirty eighth Assembly is
through with business.
The following is the full text of the
Governors special message:
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives: am officially informed
| that it is the intention of the General
Assembly to adjourn to-day, and |
have been asked if | had any further
| communication to make to your hon
orable body.
~ desire to say that in my opinion
the Legislature ought not to adjourn
without agreeing on an election law
applicable to St. Louis and Kansas
| City that will make fraud at elections
more difficult and hazardous, if it can
not be wholly prevented; nor without
agreeing to and passing some law de-
fining fellow servants and providing
for the liability of employers for in
juries TO one servant occasioned by
the negligence of another. The enact
ment of proper election law is of
the highest Importance to the preser-
walton of the most precious rights of
free people in a popular or repre-
sentative form of government. 1t
will be unfortunate if the Legislature
| adjourns without amending and inn
proving the present law. The failure
to pass a fellow servants law will be
unfortunate if considered alone from
the standpoint of merit; but the de-
| feat of all legislation on the subject
would be peculiarly unfortunate at
| this time, since it would be a practic
| ally acknowledged concession to in
fiuences that cannot be potent in leg
islative councils without detriment to
the public right and safety.
| 'I am fully aware that Senators and
members are anxious to be relieved
of their duties here, and return to
their homes, but since subjects of
legislation to which l refer have re-
ceived very considerable attention
and have been extensively discussed
during the present session, it would
seem that an honorable agreement
| upon correct lines could be reached
with regard to them by the two
houses without long delay if an earnest
effort should be made to that end. In
response to your inquiry, therefore,
l express the hope that there will be no
final adjournment until proper leg;s
lation relating to the special subjects
has been agreed to.
Respectfully,
civilian J. STONE,
"Governor."
The message was read, but no fur
ther attention was paid to it. 1t is
within the range of possibilities that
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE Missouri Legislature adjourned
Saturday night. Nothing worth men
tioning was accomplished and all of
the proposed legislation which would
have been beneficial in it's results was
left unfinished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE open sessions of the 40. L. w.
lodge are always well attended and
the exercises are highly appreciated
bv the public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE opinion seems to generally pre-
vail that the international Bimetallic
Conference will result in great good to
the financial system of the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given tha: letiei
OF administration upon the egsase /
>aQhn &. Whitley, deceased. have bef
gransed 10 the undersigned by
Probate Iourl 81 AuGrain Com
Missouri, beaTSgg date Starch :, ~
All persons haT%Qg claims agsill
said estate are requested 70 exbi1
them for allowance 10 the adminisirS
tor within one year after fate
granting letters, or they may he fii
cluded from any benefit 81 suci esiA 1
and II such claims b." not e1hiDisf
within two years from the date b7
will be forever barred.
J. i JOHNSON,
5n-ft Adn1iniEtYal0r.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

SOME people get in such habit of
grumbling and crying "hard times'-
that they become chronic calamity
howlers. People who ought to be at
work and improving their opportuni-
ties too often bring hard times on
themselves by idleness, fault finding
and worthlessness. When the outlook
is the brightest, this class of politicians
(you might call them moan the most
dismal and cry out the loudest.
Speaking of the business outlook at
this time, the Chicago Times Herald
states the following facts: The reports
of the commercial agencies for the
past week indicate a distinct i'm
provement in general business. Con-
fidence Is returning among investors
and there is growing desire to invest
money, instead of hiding it away in
safety vaults, where it does no one
any good. One indication of this feel
ing is the increased inquiry for the
junior issues of the securities of the
better class of railroads. Another is
the widening of speculation, and some
appreciation in the value of shares
traded in In Wall street. The rise IN
the price of cotton is another manifes-
tation of healthy Improvement, and
the advance in wheat, though not main
tanned, shows how rapid the general
advance will be when confidence is
fully restored. 1t is certainly evident
on many sides that the worst OF the
hard times is over, and though conf
dence is a plant OF slow growth, it is
showing evidence Of vitality. 1t is en-
tirely evident that the whole tone of
the business situation is improved.
There remains nothing to menace
business interests. A long respite from
political or financial agitation is in
view. The prolonged stoppage of
production has resulted in the exhaus-
tion OF stocks of goods on hand and
there is every reason to anticipate now
a sharp and full recovery in all lines of
trade
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

Mark Pitcher is fixing up his store
room formerly occupied by Urban
Weimer and viii put in new stock of
jewelry by the middle of April.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
TRITSTEE'S SALE

Whereas, George ". Johnston
Eli L. Johnston, both adults and
married, of Audrain County. Missoj
by their certain deed of trust. da
August IL, 1892, and recorded In I'D
10 at page 4l0, in the Recorders of
of Audrain County, State of Missoj
conveyed To S. MLocke the follow
described real estate situated In
drain County, State of Missouri, tow
Lots five 90 and six go block twd
(12) in Lakenan Il Barnes Highl5
Addition to Mexico, which said dj
of trust was made to said s. M.Lo|
in trust to secure the payment oI
certain negotiable promissory not1
said deed of trust mentioned; ID
whereas, default has been made in
conditions and terms of said deed|
trust; now, therefore, AT the Request
the legal holder of said note and
pursuance of the provisions of 4
deed of trust, ! will. on
Friday, the 10Th day of April, A.
1895.
Between the hours of o O'Clock in
forenoon and 5 O'Clock in the aid
noon of said day, at the east doorl
the Court House, in the City OF Nh
leo, Audrain County. Missouri,
said property, at public yendue, to
highest bidder for cash TO satisfy 4
debt and the cost of executing
trust. =. NJ. LOCKE,
52-td Truste 1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

and most defenseless victims of un-
stable money and a fiuctuating cur
rency.'"
"Speedy repeal of the Sherman act
of 1890, says the platform; so said Mr..
Cleveland.
Use of both gold and silver as
standard money of the country, says
the platform; so says Mr.. Clevelandss
Without discrimination against
either metal, says the Democratic
laws; so says the President.
Or be adjusted through international
agreement, is the doctrine of Demo-
cratic authority; and Grover Cleve-
land abides by the decision.
Legislation that shall insure the
maintenance of the parity of the two
metals and equal power of every dol
lar at all times in the markets and in
the payment of debts, SO proclaims
| the oracIes of the Democratic party;
and that kind of legislation would
have received the approval of the
President.
This platform evidently recognizes
the existing unit of values-gold. Nc
country has or can have but one unit
of value. 1t pledges the speedy re-
peal of the Sherman makeshift, the
purchase of bulk silver to be stored
away and the payment for it to bs
made in gold dollars. 1t pledges coin
age and without discrimination
10000, 900 of gold and $4,000, 900 of sill
yer annually, but without partiality tt
either. 1t declared for an internationa
agreement in monetary standards by
which our commerce which shall un
der the blessings of free trade reacl
the uttermost parts of the earth in th'
disposal of the surplus of our farm
and factories may be unhampered b.
the intricacies of exchange and diff
ferences in money values. 1t de
clares for legislation that shall insur'
a parity in the purchasing and payin,
capacity of all metals and pape
promises, we call and use as money
not all that it is possible for us t.
stamp as money or to print as money
Grover Cleveland stands squarel.
on the coinage plank of the Demo
cratic party-a magnificent declara
tion in behalf of the prosperity of tn
people, the development of the coun
try's resources and the stability of it
financial standing
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Miss Doolin Dead

Mass Matte Doolin, of near Rush
hiu, aged Is years, died Sunday night
ats O'Clock OF consumption. The funer-
nj services of the deceased took
place at Rock Hill Church Tuesday
morning at IL O'Clock, conducted by
E.de- Shelton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Religious Notice.

Preaching next Sunday at Littieby
by the pastor, J. W. OWEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

Geo. Adams, Jr., was arc Ind last
week distributing turuips among his
friends. He left nice lot al the LED
GER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
"Respectfully,
CIVILIAN j, STONE,
"Governor."

''uOV6TMOr.'
The message was read, but no fur
ther attention was paid to it. 1t is
within the range of possibilities that
the Governor will at once reconvene
the legislature for further consider
alton of the two measures, both of
which are of great moment and in
which the chief executor has taken
deep interest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
Notice OF DESIGNATION Of Partnershil

IutIlE UI DIheyIULIDI q FhI tHtIyH
The partnership heretofore e1is]
ing under the hrnl name o. BodEt
& Freeman, doing a general plumpir j
business, wherein &. -. Rodgers, asl
j. p. Freeman, both ~ Mexico, ~
souri, were partners, iz this End o.
Of March, 1875, dissolved by rnla'
consent. &. ID. RODUbEs'
49-4t. J. +. FREEMAN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

l.. p. Crigler and J. G. Trimble tried
the Reid VS.. Atkinson case at Skinner
p. o. Tuesday, which resulted in
Judgment for the plaintiff, w. c.
PajJ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

THE calamity bowler should read
the following from the New York
World:
Signs of improving business are seen
in many directions. architecture and
Building notes ''an advance of 40 per
cent in the number of land purchases
in New York and 10 per cent in the
number of building permits, and 25
per cent in the land purchases in Chi
cago," and says that this city is likely
to see more work in this line started
this spring than has been undertaken
in five years before. Yesterdays dis
patches reported other tokens of the
same sort. At Uxbridge, Mass, it was
said that business in the wooden mills
had "taken decided spurt," and they
are being "pushed with orders" At
Connellsville, Pa, the 10000 coke
workers of the Frick and Southwest
ern companies were gladdened by
notice of an advance in wages averag-
ing about 10 per cent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28

Mrs. w. II. Ritchie, of Sturgeon, is
the guest of her son, r. r. Hall
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

W. b. CANTERBURY,
10 At Admiuistratt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-03-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

March -, 1885. 52-4t