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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
BRECKINRIDGEs osTRAcIsED.
Society at the National Capital Shun
the Kentucky Colonel and Wife
on Every Occasion.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February b.
Back in the dark corner behind the
messengers desk, near the door of a
Cabinet Minister'S official quarters,
a a yelled woman the other day.
The spectacle was not unusual; in
deed, it is very common for women to
thus wait for a chance TO gain audi
ence with these great people. But
there was something SO pathetiealiy
shrinking in this ones attitude, and
such an evident desire to escape at
tention, that more than one of the
passing stream of men stopped to look
searchingly at the soberly draped fig
ure. In a little while a snowy-haired
man with white beard and patriarchal
appearance, emerged from the Min
ister's rooms. The woman silently
arose, took his proffered arm, and
the pair moved away without a word,
The scene was repeated at another
office, the woman remaining outside
| while her companion went in to trans
act whatever business he might have
had.
Inquiry elected the information that
this couple made daily visits to one OF
more of the departments and that the
woman invariably shrank into an OBJ
scure seat in the corridors while heI
escort made his call. She persistently
refused all invi atoms to go with him
into any of the offices.
The man was Col. Breckenridge, the
disgraced Kentucky Congressman,
and the woman his wife. The two
we're almost isolated and it is clear
that Mrs. Breckenridge feels her posi-
ton keenly. The women of Wash
ington have set their faces stonily
against Breckenridge and his bearing
and have made existence for him a
social hell. They have carried their
resentment SO far that the couple have
virtually ceased all attempts to es-
tablish friendly relations in the CAPT
tai, and have drawn within themselves,
| They live as much aiono as though
they were the only inhabitants of a
| desert island.
Many of the other occupants of the
hotel at which they were stopping
have even carried their warfare, Oh
persecution, or whatever name you
may call it, to such a length that they
will not sit at the same table witt
their victims in the diningroom, ane
one especially high-collared delega'
ton of females visited the hotel ofiics
not long ago and asked if the objects
of their virtuous fury could not bt
ordered from the establishment. The
proprietor said he could not see where
in the atmosphere of his hotel wa
being vitiated by the presence of tn
Kentucky Colonel and his wife ant
suggested that if any of the guests fel
themselves in danger of deilement Oh
that account they had his permission
to go somewhere else. The delega
ton concluded to stay. Nevertheless
the erstwhile doughty Colonel is nov
ready to admit that the way of tn,
convicted transgressor is corduroy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
Administrntor,s Notice

Notice Is hereby given that lett
administration were granted tn
dersigned on the 18th day of Jan
1895, on the estate of Hiram u.
baugh, deceased, by the Probate
of Audrain County, Missouri
All persons having claims Al
said estate are required to exhibit
for allowance to the Administered
above mentioned estate, within
year after the date CT said lett
they may be prechlded from any
eft of such estate, and ii such
be not presented within two
from the time of this publication
shall be forever barred.
ED. r. DE YOU
Administrator estate OF Hira
Hinebaugh, deceased. 3
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
THE CONFEDERATE O M
Circular Letter From the Managers
Asking Contributions for This
Worthy Institution.

At the annual meeting of the Exec
| utive Committee of the Confederate
Hame of Missouri, haLdin August last,
the difficulty of supporting the Home
| by voluntary contributions was so
strongly felt that a committee was ap-
| pointed to examine the laws and as
certain if the State could legally make
an appropriation to help pay running
expenses. 1t was found that, under
the Constitution, the State could only
| give aid by acquiring absolute owner
ship and control of the Home.
At the meeting called to receive the
report of this committee, held Jan
uary 8, the Executive Committee de-
| cided that, rather tnan make an at
tempt to surrender our beautiful Home
to the State, they would learn the
wishes of u generous people in the
only practical way, which is by request
ing them to make an annual donation
to pay the running expenses.
This is the question submitted to
the public in every School District in
Missouri to-day: Will you contribute
your aid in this good work and pre-
serve the Home.
We appeal to every one to contrib
ute something-no matter how small
a sum-to prove his sympathy. 1t is
the small gifts of the many, and not
the large gifts from the few, which
count.
We are assured by gentlemen who
have visited all of the Confederate
Homes that ours is the best and most
complete, and that our working farm
system is the most successful of all the
Soldiers Homes yet started. We can
add that it is the only one built and
supported entirely by voluntary con-
tributions. 1t is, therefore, a monu-
ment attesting the generosity of all OF
u people. 1t proves that the ami
mosities of war r happily buried,
for the large sum already given-over
S100, 000-could never have been raised
without the cordial aid and encourage
ment of the citizens of Missouri of all
parties.
The Confederate Home of Missouri,
with the farm of 1852 acres and the i'm
p~rovements, has cost s67 900, and has
been running four years. We are out
of debt, but need $4,000 per year, and
this sum must be raised, or our help
less old comrades must go to the coun-
ty poor houses, where their support
will cost more, as paupers, than is
now required to maintain them, happy
and contented, in our elegant Home,
and where they retain their citizen
ship and preserve their self-respect.
This is worthy of your sym
pathy and support.
BY order of Executive Committee.
JAS. BASNERMAN, Pres.
W. p. BARLOW, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
jeff. Mornings Statement.

FIDll HI lhtuNOiila 1tTdfO
The Herald is in receipt of a letter
from JEFF. Mourning, post marked
Viola, Idaho, in which he condemns in
most emphatic terms as a falsehood
the report around Laddonia that he
had left this country for parts unknown
after mortgaging 100 head of cattle
when he had but so. Says he had the
full number of cattle and they can be
found three and a half miles southwest
of Wellsyille, at the place specified in
the mortgage. Declares that he has
not committed any crime or stolen
anything, yet if the detectives want
him they can find him at Springfield,
Oregon, at his sisters; but if they do
not want him they can find him ''at
Laddonia, Mo-, by the LIST of March, if
nothing happens"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

Notice is hereby given that
settlement Of the estate of Augd
Turner, deceased, will be made n
March term of the Probate Coul
Audrain County, Missouri, 10 be
at Mexico on the second Monde
March, 1895. En-. l.. FAUCETII
I'd. AdmInistfstd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

REPRESENTATIVE Mcintyre, of Aud
rain, has introduced a bill leaving it
optional with %juries, where the de-
PENDANTS have been found guilty OF
murder in the first degree, to provide
whether the death penalty shall be
passed or whether the prisoner shall
be imprisoned for life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
NOTICE or FINAL sErrLRmEl

Notice is hereby given that Ana
Element OF the estate of q. p. win
deceased, viii be made at the D
term of the Probate Court OF Au
County, Missouri, 10 be held at
leo, Missouri, the second Mondi
March, 1895. W. FL. FoS
I'd Administrai
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
GUARDIAN S SAL
OF
REALESTAI1

Notice is hereby given thEt In
suance of an order of sale made b.
Probate Court of Audrain Count
the January term, 1895, /, the un
signed guardian of the estate OF L
W., Joseph G.. and Henry W. He
viii, on
Monday, the 18th Day of MAJ
A. D., 1895,
and during the session of the Pro
Court of Audrain County, sell, at
lie auction, to the highest bjddei
cash. at the east front door of the @
House in the said County of Aud
all the following lands in said Cor
to-wit: The southwest one-fourI
southwest quarter of section ten
township fifty-two(62), range eigh
J. T. WILLIAMS
Guardian of Thee. w, Joseph G.,
Henry w. Hense.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
Notice of Final settiemen

Notice ls hereby given that fiial
Element of the estate OF Jerry u
deceased, will be made at the al
term OF the PROBATE Court Of Aud
County, Missouri, 10 be held Of
leo, Missouri, the second M0udsl
Aa.eh, 1885. MIKE PECK
I'd. Administfstd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

DON'T fail to read an article pub
lished in to-day's LEDGERin reference
to the fund for the ex-Confederate
Home Association. Money must be
raised for the support of this institu-
ton. The Clinton (Mo.) Republican,
a Republican newspaper, referring to
this matter, says:
"Pass the hat! II is not charity-it
is but simple justice to an old soldier
that appeals to u people. When a
man brave enough to do battle is in
want, it makes no difference whether
he wore the blue or the gray, be
should be cared for. Support the
Home-uphoId the wives and daught-
ers of the ex-Confederates of Missouri
in their noble undertaking"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

THE Laddonia Herald says: j. W.
Freeman has a shoat weighing about
IS pounds that is curiosity. On one
of its fore legs are two feet with seven
toes, and on the other are six toes.
That pig would do for a side show.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
Notice of Fina, settlemeI

Notice Is hereby given that fina
Element Of the estate of B. $. M1
deceased, will be made ut the y
term Of the Probate Court Of Aud
County, Missouri, to be held at
leo, Missouri, the second Mondss
March, 1895. DRUKY MAfEd
I'd AdfuIuissrats
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
WILLIAM H. HILL died at his HON

WILLIAM II. HILL died at his home
in Washington county, Pa, a few days
since. He was 100 years, two months
and twenty-five days old. But for an
unfortunate habit Of chewing tobacco.
which he contracted eighty-five years
ago and persevered In till his death. it
is believed he might have attained a
ripe age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
Notice Of Final settiernen

Notice il hereby given that INA,
Element OF the estate Of w. H. ~
deceased, will be made as the Ma
term Of the Probate Court Of Anal
County, Missouri, to be beld al J
leo, Missouri, the second N1ndal
March. 1885. n. p. ELLIOTT.
4t. AdmInistrsto
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

consul GENERAL T. L. Critten-
den will likely be appointed Minister
to Mexico in place of Isaac p. Gray,
deceased. Governor Crittenden is
consul 10 Mexico ard is in every way
well equipped for this most important
nl1pe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
NoIIcE or YINAL sETTLEMEsl

Notice is hereby given that final
tIemeDt of the estate 81 q. ]. se7
deceased, viii be made at the ai
term Of the Probate Court oi Andl
County, Missouri, to be hsid ct y
leo, Missouri, the second Mondal
March, 1895. &. W. EETThEt
I'd Adfninistratd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

OUR contractors inform us that the
prospect for a large number of build
ings being erected early in the spring
and during the summer is very fiat
terinp. Mexico is bound to grow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of testanentary upon the estate OF
Eliza 4. Shootraan. deceased, bearing
date of February Is. 1855, have been
granted to the undersigned by the
souri,.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent the same for allowance within
one year from the date Of said letters;
and If not presented within two years
from said date they viii be forever
barred. e. l.. LOCKE,
fit. Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration upon the estate of Amy
I. Miller, deceased, have been granted
the undersigned by the Probate Court
OF Audrain County, Missouri, bearing
date January 81, 1895.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance TO the administra-
tor within one year after date Of grant
ing letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit Of such estate, and If
such claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date they will be
forever barred. JOHN p. MILLER,
fit. Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

Hon. ISAAC p. GRAY, United States
minister to Mexico, died in the city
of Mexico Friday, from the effects ofa
sever cold contracted while on a visit
to this country recently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
Breeders Association of Light Harness
Horses at Marshall Mo Feb 0I-o3

For the above meeting the Chicago
& Alton railroad viii sell tickets TO
Marshall and return al 8 .i5. Tickets
viii be sold February Goth, 21st. 22nd
and 2srd. Good for return passage up
to and including February cath.
E. s. WILSON, Tk't. Agf,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

Ex-County Treasurer Jas. Abbay
was able to be mp to town to-day after
a severe illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

THE Hannibal (Mo.) Journal, one of
Missouri's very best newspapers,
m out in a new dress. We con-
graduate the Journal on its prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

ONLY those who are in favor of lib
eral appropriations for our public
schools, should be elected in the spring
as Directors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

THERE should be a full vote at the
Democratic Primary held in this city
March 4. Let every Democrat help to
make the ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

We are glad to see Mr.. L. c. Cove
coming back into business in Mexico.
He is an enterprising, live business
man and will help make Mexico a live
little city. At the same time we trust
Mr.. J. P. Gibbs, who sold the Temple
of Economy to Mr.. Cove, viii remain
in Mexico and r~e-embark in business.
He has made many warm friends
since he has been in business here.
Rnrn To Mr. md Mrs. IL L Er.nin
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
Farms Enr Sale

Some special bargains, in both large
and small farms. Address the Harris
IL Daniel Land Agency, vandaiia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
CHAs. BURNETT ON TRIAL.
Last June He Killed the Clerk at the
Glenn House, Paris, Mo.-Intense
Interest Manifested.

PARIS, Mo-, Feb. 19.-After two days
employed in challenging and selecting
Jurors, eviuence began TO be submitted
in the murder case of Charles A. Bur-
nett to-day. On Saturday night, the
I'd day of June, 1894, Burnett shot and
killed John Kirsch on the walk in front
of the Glenn Hotel, this city. Burnett
was out with a crowd of jewellers.
Kirsch, who was night clerk at the
Glenn, attempted to quiet and paeify
the crowd and restore order around
the hotel. One word led to another
and before anyone could interfere
Burnett had shot Kirsch above the
heart and killed him.
The State opened with a strong ar
ray of evidence, the ye-witnesses to
the deed all telling a story which places
the murderer in a bad light, although
it has developed that Burnett assisted
in carrying his victim into the hotel
corridor where he died. Burnett is a
brother to the editor of the Paris
Mercury and was foreman of the Office
at the time of the deed. He has been
hayward and dissipated, and the vic
tim of his hand was unfortunately a
quiet, in%offensive young man. Many
dramatic scene and incidents have oc-
CURED in the trial. Burnett is a mar
ried man, and his wife and two chill
dren sitting close to him lend the scene
a pathetic appearance. During all the
examination he has maintained a
stoical Indifference where minute de-
scriptions of the narrowing details of
the crime would affect most men. He
is a nervous, slender young man and
is a victim of the whisky habit. The
general opinion seems to place the
verdict at about ten years, although
Prosecuting Attorney Ragland is con-
fident of a life sentence or the death
penalty. The ease is being tried be-
fore Judge Roy, and will close on
Thursday. Hon. Richard Giles, of
Shelbina, is assisting the prosecution,
while Hon. r. n. Bodine and J. H.
Whiteeotton are conducting the de-
fanSo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21
GUARDIANS SAI
OF
REAL ESTAT

Notice is hereby given that in
saance of an order of sale made b
Probate Court of Audrain Coun
its September term, 1894, |, the NJ
signed guardian of the estate of
Hense, will, on
Monday, the 18th Day of Ma
A. D-ISp6,
and during the session of the Pr,
Court of Audrain County, sell, at
lie auction, to the highest bidde|
cash, at the east front door of the |
House in the said County of Aud
all the following lands in said Col
to-wit: The southwest one-foui
southwest quarter of section TEN
township fifty-two(52), range eig5
J. T. WILLIAMS
Guardian of ssid Lena He'd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

DIR. c. a. Ramsay is home from a
six weeks'visit to relatives in Guelph
and Ontario, Canada.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

James c .Mundyi is prominently men
toned as a candidate for Councilman
from the Second Ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

I breed the choicest strains, such as Victor
Tecumseh and Black L, =. blood. ] have a few
strictly choice males ready for service, VT. $50
pay you "a see them / also have 80 pigs for 1895
trade and - very fine sows bred to farrow in
April and May. VIII meet parties at Mexico IL
Notified H few days before coming. I am 2i2
miles north of Mexico and half a mile east OF
Powell s Ford. H.A- GRTER, Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

Born. to Mr. and Mrs. Fl. E. Craig,
an eight pound son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-21

Mrs. w. L. Corner Is home from a
visit to Centralia,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03
eERRY IAKEM no AuRuRM-
me Noted Train Robber was Working
Another Plan to Escape.


F1sHKILL LANDING, N. Y, July g.
Oliver Curtis Perry, the train robber, was
transferred from the Matteawan insane
asylum for insane criminals to the Au-
burn state prison last night. Superinten-
dent Allison, of the asylum, having ad-
judged Perry recovered from his insanity
and ordered his return TO the state prison
to finish his sentence Of ffty-nine years.
Perry left here on the New York Central
at midnight for Auburn, in charge Of Su-
p%ervisor Sandals, of the asylum, and
Keeper Patterson, of Auburn prison.
Perry said he was glad Of the change.
1t has developed that shortly after
Perry's return to the asylum, following
his recent escape, he began making plans
to again get away from the institution,
and approached the keeper who was with
him with offers of reward If he would
carry letters out of the asylum for him,
and also give him information about the
location of various parts of the institution.
The attendant informed Superintendent
Allison of what Perry had said to him,
and was instructed to humor the train
robber in the way he desired.
The keeper thereupon carried letters
from Perry to the mail, first allowing DR..
Allison to take copies of them, and led
Perry Oh to think that he was helping
him in his schemes. After the authori-
ties had learned through this attendant
what Perry was doing, and what his in
tentions were, they transferred him to his
old cell in the isolation ward.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03
Live STOCK Markets.

NEW YoRK, July 2.-European cables quote
American steers l0H41l16c., dressed weight;
refrigerator beef, 816@916c. Calves slow and
weak; poor to prime veals, 406c.; buttermilk
calves S2.5O@2.75. Sheep steady; lambs slow,
lower; poor to prime sheep, S204; ommon to
prime lambs, S3.7505.S 716. Hogs steady at
S5.l605.4O.
EAST BUFFALO, N. Y, July 2.-Receipts of
cattle light a fresh lot on sale brought, S4.75.
Hogs strong, but hardly enough doing to
make a markets Workers sold at S4.25@5. 80;
stays, S3,2504. Sheep and lambs steady; top
wethers brought S3.2503.75 fair to good mixed
sheep, S2.5O93. 40; common TO fair; S212. so;
good TO choice yearlings, S404.25; fair to good,
s3.3503.5O; spring lambs, common to choice,
S3.5O05.75.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03
General Markets.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2.-Flour weak; win
ter super, S2.SO03; winter extras, S303.25; No.
2 winter family, S3,3503.5O; Pennsylvania
roller, clear, S3.5O03.75; Pennsylvania roller,
straight, SO. 7503.9O. Wheat, dull, weak, with
7216c. bid and 73c. asked for July. Corn I'M
settled, lower, with SOC. bid and 50I6c. asked
for July. Oats dull, weak, with &c. bid and
3216c. asked for August. Hay firm; choice
timothy, Sl0.5O1l7. Beef steady. Pork easier;
new mess. Sl3.256l4. Lard dull; western
steam, 500; city, S6.1506.25. Butter steady;
western dairy, 90l4c.; do. creamery, 120lSc.
do. factory; s0l2c.; Elgins, 49,; imitation
creamery, ll0l5c. New York dairy, 1l0l7c. (;
do. creamery, l7h0lsc.i Pennsylvania cream
cry prints, fancy, 100. do. fair 10 choice, $50
lsc. prints jobbing at 2O023o. Cheese quiet;
New York, large, 6h083s,; small, 70S9sc. !
part skins, 21605Ac, full skins, lh02, Eggs
hrmer; New York and Pennsylvania, lac.
western, fresh, l2Q l3c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03
Praise for American Sailors.

WASHINGTON, July 8 United States
Consul Kemper, at Annoy, China, has
made a special official report to the state
department, prais!ng the officers and crew
of the United States steamship Machias
for saving the German steamer Tascheon9
from destruction by fire on April 20. Two
boats crews, under charge of Ensign
Scales, were G n to the assistance of the
imperiled ship. They found officers and
men thoroughly demoralized in face of the
rapidly gaining flames, but taking charge
themselves they succeeded in suppressing
the fire and averting serious loss.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03
Catholic DIrnltnries In Confarenoe.

CLEVELAND, July "A number of well
known Catholic dignitaries met in confer.
ence here yesterday to discuss church af-
fairs in the various dioceses. Among those
present were; Archbishop Elder, of Gin
c%innati; Right Rev. DR.. William McClos-
Key, bishop of Louisville; Francis S. Cha
tafd bishop Of Vincennes; John A. Wat
tersoh, bishop OF Columbus; Henry Joseph
Richter, bishop of Grand Rapids; Joseph
Ruchmacher, bishop of Fort Wayne; G.
p. Macs, bishop of Covington; Ignatius
F.. Horstman, bishop of Cleveland, and f.
Byrne, bishop of Nashville
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03

PITTsBURG, July 3.-While Julian Caus-
sian, a Belgian g%lassblower at New Ken
sington, together with his wife and two
children, were returning home in a car
riage from a picnic the horse became un-
manageable and ran away, jumping over
a bluff at the roadside. All four were
thrown out of the carriage. Caussian's
S-year-old daughter was instantly killed,
his son was fatally injured, and his wife
had her back broken and is in adying con-
dition. Caussian escaped injury. The
horse was killed and the vehicle wrecked.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-07-03
A SAILORS SUICIDAL EFFORT.
A Chief Engineer in the Navy Cuts His
Throat on shipboard,


Throat on ~shipbOard.
NORFOLK, July 3.-John L. Borthwick,
chief engineer Of the United States ship
Amphitrite, cut his throat Oh shipboard at
Hampton Roads last evening. He was
brought to the naval hospital by Admiral
Brown in his launch. He is alive, but tbe
extent of his injuries cannot be learned.
Chief Engineer John L. d. Borthvlob
ranked thirty first on the active list Of the
engineer corps of the navy, and held the
relative rank Of lieutenant commander
He has been in the navy for Uhirty-fou1
years, having been appointed third assis-
tant engineer Oct. 8, 1861. He was born
in Pennsylvania, from which state he re-
ceived his appointment. He was promoted
to second assistant engineer in 1868, first
in 1866, passed assistant in 1874 n chief
engineer in 1885. His total sea service ag-
gregated tw%enty-four years and shore duty
seven years.