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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
Sowing Less wheat.
.itchfeId Review.

llIICIIIISIU INGFItW.
The acreage of wheat in Meeker
county is much less this year than in
the past. Farmers realize that it is
poor policy to depend entirely on
wheat, and are beginning to practice
diversified farming. Instead of putting
all their land into wheat, many have
sown a few acres to rye and barley,
put in more oats than usual, and they
will sow few acres of flax.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
Bet That Hayward WON'T Hang.


ST. Peter Journal.
Christopher Adamson, of Traverse,
made trip to Chicago three weeks
ago, and says that while there a gem
tleman named Wagner, from Winona,
put up bet of 500 against another
SlO0 from an Iowa man that Harry
Hayward would not be hung. He wit
messed the money transaction between
the two stock dealers in Chicago, and
saw the stakeholder put it carefully
away. The Winona man also volun-
teered to make his Iowa friend a pres
ent of $500 in cash If he could name a
single instance where member of the
Masonic lodge had been hung. We
wouldn't be afraid to stake another
hundred dollars that this very same
man would kick like a Texas steer if
his wife asked for new dress. That
is feature of the tribe.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16

of things that has made his adminis-
tration hateful to the masses of the
American people. Mr.. Cleveland's
insinuations that the advocates of
silver restoration are based on
wicked and unpatriotic purposes
which may do for those environ
ments are such as to prevent them
from seeing and knowing the uttet
poverty and distress that is preD
vailing among the masses of the
people, but those who live in the
midst of this distress and see daily
that the people are suffering, will
repel with scorn such insinuations."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16

why did you pay me $500 on those GER
tificates, and later 81, 3O0?'
9 Because I wanted to help you out, %
said Mr.. Hangar, pleasantly.
We'll, I never asked charity from
anybody, or Minneapolis. either"
Well" said Mr.. Hangar, Mr.. Eus-
tbs asked me to do It as a. favor to
you"
re re proposition which Mr.. Bracket
made to the committee a week ago is
still in the inside pocket of Aid. Miner,
who says he will not read it until after
the evidence is all in,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16

the ninety : first
milestone in the
Journey. Of life last
Friday; but the day
being Coed Friday
and the general be-
ing n good Catho-
lie, no celebration
was held by him.
He had issued invi-
tations to the two
remaini ng col
leagues of his serv-
ice in the United
States senate to
visit him and help
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
Carlisle Anxious to sneok

WASHINGTON, April 15.-secretary
Carlisle said today that he would like
very much to take part in the approach
ing campaign in Kentucky, and would
certainly do so If his official duties
would permit. When and where he
would speak, however, were details
not yet arranged
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
Very disappointing.
Philadelphia Record.

TNlIduEIpIIId INGCUIU.
Gov. Mckinley disappointed his hear
ers in his set speech at Hartford, Conn,
this week by emitting all allusion to
the currency question. None of the
other presidential candidates are talk
ing about the currency. Their eyes are
all turned skyward, watching from the
drift of the clouds the direction of the
wind. But the currency question is
the topmost topic; and it will have to
be disposed of before any other imme-
date issue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
Washington Star.

washington Star.
YES" said the heavy-set, conspic-
uously-dressed man, '1uck's been
against me for some time past. But L
thing I've struck a scheme with
money in it."
What is it?"
I'm going to see If I can't get up
race track near Philadelphia
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
IOWA'S AGED STATESMAN.
Gen. Jones Well on Toward the
Century Mark.

DUBUQUE, To-, April Is. The vener-
able ex-senator. Gen. George W. Jones.
who has been familiar sight in this
city for quarter OF century. reached
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-16
Fun in a Barber shop.

There was considerable excitement
yesterday afternoon in the neighbor-
hood of A. d. Aldrichs barber shop.
at 2OS First avenue SOUTH 1t was said
that Aldrich had "doctored'' the. cleo
trio meter in his shop, and an officer
OF the company who went down to
investigate was thrown out of the shop
by Aldrich. He told his story to Super
1ntendent of Police Smith, and Inspec
tor Joe Ryan was sent over to investi-
gate Ryan was refused admission and
went back. The matter was talked over
briefly and then Inspector John How
went over to the. shop and stationed
himself outside where he could keen
his eye on the meter. Meanwhile the,
electric companys representative
went to Justice Smiths court, where
a writ of replevin was sworn out for
the meter and placed in the hands of
of1lcer Russell. Russell found Aldrich
IN his shop with all the doors locked.
but promptly pried open the lock on
tfe door and seized the meter. the
seal of which was found broken. AL
drlch Will doubtless be arrested.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30
Chicago Theaters Used as Churches.

1t is said that the theatcrs in the busi-
ness district Of Chicago take in more
money on an average Sunday night than
Is taken In by all the amusement enter
prises Of any other open Sunday town in
America.
If this be true, it may also be said that
probably nowhere else are so many thea
ters converted into churches Sunday morn
ing.
At II o'clock in the morning tho stage
is sanctuary, with dim light falling
through Gothic windows and minister
in plain black softly reading to an orderly
but rustllng congregation.
Exactly ten hours from that time the
same stage is hung with jeweled nonsense,
flooded by calcium light and filed with
capering ballet girls.
There is an orthodox prejudice against
holding religious services in a playhouse
but 1t has been overcome in Chicago. Ev-
cry Sunday morning there are services at
McVioker's theater, Hooley's theater, the
Grand Opera House and Central Music
hall. Sunday school is held in the Schiller
building. Smaller halls, such as may be
rented in the Masonic temple, Audito-
rum or Atheneum, are used as meeting
places for denominations limited in men,
bership. Record.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30
Lord Rosebery', Kindness.

A pretty instance Of Lord Rosebery'
thoughtfulnoss must not pass unrecorded.
On his way back from Cardiff to London
he ospied on tho Swindon platform, dur
ing ten minutes halt, poor little child
sobbing as II her heart would break. He
got out and asked what was the matter.
II want to go to Bradford" was the pite-
Gus cry, so Lord Rosebery coaxed tho grioi
laden little creature till he elected from
her tho tale of her woes. She had been
sent alone on long journey, had passed
the junction where she should have chang
ed and was stranded hundreds Of miles
from her destination. Needless to say, she
went on her right way with full purse and
light heart under the special charge of the
guard. London Lady.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30
The Capital.

"It is not generally known" says the
Philadelphia Record, "but it is fact OF
history nevertheless that Bristol township,
lying on the east side of Germantown,
had very narrow escape from being sc.
lected as the site Of the capital of the
United States. 1t was very small matter
that turned tho choice toward Maryland
and Virginia. So positive were some
members of congress that the capital was
going to be located near Germantown that
they purchased real estate there, not, of
course, as a matter Of speculation, but
simply to be near at hand when the re-
moval from Philadelphia to Bristol took
place. When the vote of the commission
ers was taken, there was tic, four being
for Bristol and four for the District of CO.
lumbia. Washington cast the deciding
vote, and Bristol township was left out In
the cold"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30

CONSUMERS MEEiji 1895 oPpoRTu
De M0RAL|zAT|0N IN
~; ',.:.z MAGNETIC.oFFERs that

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WFo nex7d
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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30
OBSTINATE SENECA LAKE.
Frozen Over In Warm Weather. and No
Ice When It IL Cold.


Seneca differs from nearly all OF Its
many sister lakes In this section Of the
state Ia tho matter OF Its seldom freezing
over. This Is duo TO tho great depth Of
tho lake and the fact that 10 IL fcd largely
by springs along It's shores, and, az many
believe, atSNs bottom. During tho sum
MGR season tho lake absorbs vast amount
of heat; but, owing To the ncnconducting
IL of In tho winter
For this reason on many cold winter
mornings the lakes surface IL covered
with vapor, which indicates that tho wa.
ter IL warmer than tho atmosphere. This
vapor Is always donsest over the deepest
portions OF tho lake, showing that the
water along the shores In tho shallower
parts has TO somo extent become colder.
AS the surface OF the lake coolsathe water
gradually commingles with that below,
and finally tho whole body Of tho lake be-
comes cooled. In addition q heavy body
Of snow melting In the spring and flowing
into the lake, especially In case Of q
freshct, tends to cool the water and render
the lake liable TO freezing II the surface Is
not too much disturbed by wind. For
these reasons the lake sometimes freezes
ONcT NCIy idbC III tnO bpIiIki CNcH Wuch
the temperature Is from 10 degrees to go
degrees "bove zero-as, for instance, a
thin film OF Ice covered tho lakes surface
on tho mornings of May 8, 1861, May 10,
1879, May O, 1873, and April 26, 1884.
In description OF Seneca lake Apple
toms Cyclopedia states that Is was never
known to be frozen over until March 22,
1855. But according to a published state
e I.A. 4
Of Burdett, he and a party Of about 20
skatcd across the lake from Glen Eldridge
to Watkins and back on the morning OF
Feb 20, 1866. The jce was then five
inches thick In the middle Of tho lake and
was clear and solid. On March 8, 1868,
the lake again froze over, and In 1876, for
q period of four weeks and two days prior
TO March IA, 1t was frozen over SO that
persons could cross 1t many miles from
the head. On Feb. 81, 1885, It froze over
from shore to shore out as far as the eye
could reach, and four days later a grand
carnival was held on the ice in the even.
ing. About !, 900 persons assembled com.
ing from Elmira and other places by train
and from all tho surrounding country In
sleighs. The moon, nearly full, rode high
In cloudless sky, and the scene was one
of a most inspiring nature. Chinese Ian
terms and torchlights lent their charm tc
the surroundings, while the glare of rock
cts and bombs lighted up the sky. Hard
ing's cornet band of Havana was present
and dancing and skating were among the
sports enjoyed.
Jan. 16, 1898, an unusually early date,
the head Of the lake froze over from shore
to shore, out distance of about 20 rods
but the ice lasted only few days. by
observation many people have come to ex
pect the lake to freeze over once in ev
cry ten years. rs.-Rochester Democrat ant
Chronicle.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30
A wonderful African Mimic.

DIR. Mofratt, the distinguished mission
ary and father-inlaw Of Dr. Livingstone,
once preached long sermon To tribe In
the ipterior of Africa. Shortly after he
had finished no saw that tho crowds were
gathering around very common looking
young savage. To his surprise, however,
tho lad mounted stone and repeated
every word of the sermon That had just
been finished. Not only was the roproduc-
tion precise as 60 words, but the gestures
and infections which tho white man had
used were put In ut tho right place with
surprising exactncss. s.--St. Louis Ropub-
lio. a.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30

In 1884 was invented the Bower gas
lamp, supposed TO be q very superior
means Of utilizing all chs combustible
portions Of the gas.
AdvsrSissla n T1D11e.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-03-30

Horse clipping by the only ipower clipper
in the city at j. III. Barter's staole. Central
Falls. Your horseIciipped wnile.you wait.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
To Meet in Mexico Dec. 26.

The Northeast MISSOURI
Association meets in Mexico Dec. 26,
81 and %, at the Presbyterian church.
The public is invited to attend these
meetings. On Thursday night, Dec.
%, at the Ferris Grand Opera House,
will be held contests for two gold
watches, to be delivered to best de-
claimer and the best orator. From the
counties represented only one person
can be representative. There is good
number of representatives for each
prize and a lively contest is expected.
Arrangements for prices and seats
have not yet been determined. The
opening session of the association will
be called at 1:30 p. m. Thursday of this
week. People VINO are Interested IN
Missouri's educational system and her
private schools and colleges should
not fail to attend these meetings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
One OF C. W. Bakers Transactions.
w. A. MORRIS.

The ease of Barrett VS.. Baker ct al,
decided last week by the Supreme
Court, an account of which was pub
lished in the LEDGER, involved some
very queer points. The Supreme
Court to-day set aside its first deeis-
ion and granted a rehearing to Mr..
Geo. w. Nichols, one of the defend
ants. In 1852 G. w. Baker procured a
certain person to give him Baker a
deed of trust for $500 upon 240 acres
of Bakers own land in this county and
then went to New York and sold the
note and deed of trust to a man by
the name of Barrett, who bought on
the representations of Baker. Baker
continued to keep the interest
paid up till in 1889, and then sold the
land to Geo. w .Nichols,o of this county,
and made Nichols a warranty deed to
it and when his attention was called
to the deed of trust, explained by say
ing that the deed of trust was simply
a mistake and entered satisfaction OF
the deed of part on the records. Bar
rett brought suit to have his deed OF
trust made a lien upon the land in
Nichols hands. Nichols claimed that
he vas an innocent purchaser. Thus
the contest was between two men.
both innocent of any wrong. By the
decision of the Supreme Court Mr.
Nichols lost the farm and everything
he had. By the granting OF the mo-
ton for rehearing the case becomes
rs though not decided and Mr.. Nichols
has another chance to save his farm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
LADDONIA ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LApDoNIA, Mo.,Dec. 23.-The ladies
of the Christian Church gave a bazaar
Friday and Saturday night. There
was an interesting programme and
many nice and useful things for sale.
1t was a success socially and finan-
cially. The proceeds amounted to
about $67.
Miss Annie Belts and Miss Ethel
Darlington came home from Kinks
vile school to spend the holidays.
Frank harrington, Lonnie Bibb and
Willie Zapely came home from Liber-
ty school.
Miss Ida Grub will spend the week
in Perry.
Miss Leila Pearson will attend
school in Fulton, after the holidays.
Mrs. Woodson, teacher in the pub
lie school, will spend the week in
Monroe City with her husband, Elder
Woodson.
Miss Maggie Torreyson returned
home to Martinsburg to spend the
week.
Miss Mabel Bowman will spend the
week with relatives in McCredie.
Mr.. Frank Spanhurst, principal OF
the public school, will spend the week
at his home in Fulton.
ElderNo rthcutt spent last week with
with his daughter, Mrs. Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Locke visited
in Mexico the first of the week.
Arthur Burch, a young man 10 years
| old, preached his first sermon yester-
day at the Baptist church to a crowd
ed house. He is a talented young
man and tits thought he will make
a success as a preacher. On January
1 he will attend school at Liberty, Mo
A Mr.. Buby and a Miss Luce were
married at the Southern Hotel yester-
day by Elder Okes. The couple
were strangers here.
Mrs. Eliza Gilliland had a valuable
COW to get badly hurt by jumping
fence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
A1len-RePd.

Tuesday, January 7,Miss Alcinda
Allen and DIR. w. L. Reed will be mar
ried at the residence of T. II. Marshall
in south Mexico by Rev. Mr.. Prltchett.
The wedding will be q quiet home
affair, only the immediate relatives OF
the high contracting parties being
present. Miss Allen is one of Next
co.'s most accomplished young ladies,
having travelled extensively and being
CO. cfo~o-ss~S~atw~Sh0is = Graat favor
tie in society and church circles. DR..
w. l.. Reed is one of Mexico's most
substantial, conservative and success
full business men. He is just finishing,
on South jefferson street, n OF the
handsomest residences in Mexico. 1t
will be completed by the wedding day.
The LEDGER takes great pleasure in
Joining with all our people in ex-
tending warmest congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
Christmas Cattle.

From the Buffalo IN. W Mercantile Review.
The picture herewith printed repre-
sents a group of probably the finest
show cattle ever offered ON this mar
ketfors sale. They were sold On Monday,
and 16 head were sold in the lot that
averaged 1854 pounds andbrought the
high price of 80 per cwt. The cattle
were raised by Shan Brown, OF Au-
drain county, Missouri, and were
shipped in by J. III. Starr, of Tulip,
Monroe county, Mo. Mr.. Starr is a
son OF Herman Starr, of Carey, Ohio,
fono or tne olo~tirm, shippuru 10 taziu
market, and "Jimmy" is a chip of the
old block. The cattle wer bought by
James Hathaway, the well known ex-
porter, and were shipped to the Lon
don markets. They were a lot of de-
horned Darhams, nearly full bred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
IN MEMORIAM.
A Lady Who Formerly Lived in Mex
leo Dies in Illinois.

From the Fulton County Qll) Democrat.
The death of Mrs. J. P. Standard in
this city Saturday evening, Dec. IA,
1895, robs one of Lewiston's fairest
homes of an Idolized and idolizing
wife, mother and friend. To her hus-
band she was more than wife and
companion. In all his affairs and cares
and loves she was his intelligent and
loyal better self. When such a wife
dies, it is indeed d~esolation. Her sons
will 60 to their graves long years
hence, we hope, with the brightest
and hottest memories clustered thick
about them of their devoted, loving,
beautiful mother. In all the higher
walks of the town she will be missed.
If a towns lamentations can help the
stricken ones, they well up from all
the homes for them.
Mrs. Standard had long been a suf-
ferer, but at last it was given to her to
die painlessly and IN great peace sur
rounded by her loved ones.
Her maiden name was Annie Cord
ner, and she was born in Pennington
4s years ago. For many years in
Lewiston and Mexico, Mo-, she was a
successful teacher. She was married
to Mr.. Standard Is years ago. Two
sons, Phonnie and viii, are their only
children. There are living Ave broth
ers and two sisters.
The funeral took place at the resi-
dence Tuesday afternoon, the services
being conducted by Rev. Messrs
Williamson, of Lewiston, and George
of Elmwood. There was a large at
tendance of friends and the fora
tributes were numerous and fine.
Relatives and friends were present
| from Canton, Yates City, Galesbure
| and other neighboring cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
A canvass among the druggists of

A canvass among the druggists OF
this place reveals the fact that Cham
berlain's are the most popular pro-
prietary medicines sold. Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy, especially, IN
regarded as In the lead OF ali throat
trouble remedies, and 81 such, 10 free
ly prescribed by physicians. Az u
Group medicine, IL 10 also unexcelled,
and most families with young children
keep a bottle always handy for instant
use. The editor of the Graphtc has
repeatedly known Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to do the work after
all other medicines had failed.-TThe
Rsmball, 8. d., Graphite. For sale at
Is and so cents per bottle by q. A.
Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
Johnson-Wright.

On last Tuesday afternoon Obie
Wright, son of 8. o. Wright, one of
Audrain's most prominent citizens,
was married by Ed. @. G. Hill to Miss
Florence Johnson, daughter of Geo.
r. johnson, of Mexico. The marriage
took place in Mexico and was a most
enjoyable affair. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright
viii reside on the groom's farm, near
Benton City. The LEDGER Joins its
many friends in extending congrat-
ulaions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
STUMPF-BUNTON.
A Home-Like Wedding But a Most
Enjoyable One.

At5p p. m. yesterday J.. 7. B~unton,
of Mexico, was married to Miss Ella
Stumpf by Rev. A. A. Wallace at the
residence of the brides parents near
Benton City. Although the wedding
was a home affair it was largely at
tended by friends and relatives. Mr..
Bunton is well known to our readers
as an enterprising young business
man, holding a good position with a
large wholesale machinery house. He
was formerly Constable Of Salt River
Township.
The bride is the popular daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Stumpf, one Of the
most substantial families of the coun-
ty. After the ceremony a most boun-
teous wedding supper was enjoyed by
the guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Bunton viii
reside in Mexico and the LEDGER,
with the rest of their many friends.
wishes them a happy, joyous and
prosperous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-26
PRAIRIE f. ITEMS.

Gorrespon0snce OF tne bcuEefs
PRAIRIE LEA, December 24.-We
wish our many friends, and especially
the LEDGER force, a merry Christ
mas and a happy New Year.
We got a full share of the big rain,
Prairie Lea was afioat.
Our school has closed for a week
during the holidays.
VIM. Yosterman, of Illinois, has fol
the past week been the guest OF
Hiram Koldehoff.
Isaac McNamy, of Santa Fe, visited
E. FL. Shook and wife Sunday night.
Miss Mollie Shellnut returned home
to Englewood, NO., Monday after a
two months visit here.
Our literary society is in a thriving
condition. 1t has already proved 8
great benefit to "your boys" We
are glad to see them take hold SO
willingly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Betz are visiting Mr.
Betz's parents in Galloway County.
Mrs. Culver, the aged mother of j,
A. Sullivan, is seriously i'll. She Ii
very old and her death is expected al
auy time.