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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

Mrs. Rhode Noah, of this place, was
taken in the night with cramping
pains and the next day diarrhoea set
in. She took half a bottle of black
berry cordial but got no relief. She
then sent to me to see if 1 had any
thing that would help her. 1 sent
her a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
the first dose relieved her. Another
of neighbors had been sick for
about a week and had tried different
remedies for diarrhoea but kept get
ting worse. l sent him this same
remedy. Only four doses of it were
required to cure him. He saysh he owes
his recovery to this wonderful remedy.
Mrs. Mary Sibley, Sidney, Mich. For
sale by @. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
The Proposed Convention.

Mr.. Farris, chairman of the Laclede |
County Democratic Committee, Mr..
BANDS home, claims to lack only one
or two of having Il majority of the
county Democratic committees signed
to q call for a State Convention to
resolute on silver. lie will issue n call
rs soon M IS have signed. And this,
he claims, viii represent the party.
The Times maintains that whenever a
majority OF the Democrats want to
hold a State Convention, y convention
ought to be beld. But the manner of
determining whether a majority want
a convention is remarkable. In Chari-
ton county q primary election was
called. OF over 5000 DEM cratic |
voters in tho county, only 501, one in
voted for Il convention. But is that an
expression of the party? Does it not
show rather that the rank and file
care nothing about a convention?
This mar Farris, We understand, got a
bill through Congress granting him a
pension, which was vetoed by Presi-
dent Cleveland, and Farris is of course
against President Cleveland and any
thing he favors. Still, if 4 majority of
the Democrats want Il convention
they ought 20 have it. Blu it would
seem that they could put the time in
more protitably ferrotiug out some of
the facts bearing on the silver ques-
ton which tine politicians have so
studiously kcpt. from the public, and,
by the way, Il Information is that
the people are beginning to be more
interested in an Intelligent inyestiga-
ton of the facts bearing on the sub
jeetstflar they are in resolutions cook
ed up by politicians, office holders and
office seekers. And when the people
do take hold Of this question with n
determination to decide what is right
and what is wrong, what is best and
what Is not best, they will settle it
mighty quick, and they'll settle it
right, too. SO let the discussion go
on, and if 4 majority of the Democrats
OF nlisSotii ""hb W hpid NohN Sli'lohj
call q convention. But it must be plain
to everyone that such q convention
would not settle the question at all
and would not bind the conventions
that will meet regularly next year.
Would it not be better to spend the
time investigating and comparing
notes with Il view TO arriving at abet-
ter understanding so that we may be
the better united to fight the enemy
next year?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
T T KNOWN ACT
Americans can eat 5000, 900 dozen
bananas yearly.

Americans can eat 5000, 900 dozen
bananas yearly.
Nebraska farmers are going in for
sugar beets more extensively than
ever.
The Paris exhibition of 1900 is to
cost -four million sterling, and will
cover an area of nearly 1900 acres.
A new cotton pest has been dis
covered in Texas. 1t is a scale insect
and belongs to the family coccidea.
The Boston Arnold arboretum has
the largest and finest collection of Ii
laos in the country. 1t comprises $50
varieties.
Vesuvius is again active. The crater
of 1891 is rapidly filling, and a new
cone, which is already six feet higher
than the edge of the crater, is rising
at the northwestern end.
They do the lobster business on a
big scale down at Vinalhaven, Me.
One firm alone has now in a single
"pound" $4,000 of these jolly little
fellowship cargoes of two vessels
from New Brunswick waters.
A large pike was found in a rabbit
trap at Osberton, England, recently.
The trap was fully three yards from
the water, and it is supposed that the
pike had jumped at a fish, and the
force of the jump had taken it out of
the water into the trap.
Quite a profitable business is done
in some large towns of England by
lending turtles to restaurants. They
are permitted to remain in the win
dows for a few days and are then
taken to different parts of the city as
advertisements for other eating
houses.
Probably not many women know
where the powder-puffs with which
brows and blushing cheeks
are produced come from. There is a
place in Chicago where some nimble
fingered girls are engaged all the year
round in making them. The material
is the soft, fluffy down from cygnets
or young swans, and it comes largely |
from the islands of the Baltic Q a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
county, Missouri, Thursday, June 81, 1895.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Aluminium is being used in making
the bodies of cabs.

Aluminium IS De1nS usca III Xxi
the bodies of cabs.
A dog market is held every Sunday
in Paris, where it is possible to buy
anything from a black and tan to &
large mastiff.
The letter opp in the Chinese Ian
guage has l45 ways of being pro-
nounced, and each pronunciation has
a different meaning.
The observatory at Pekin is the old
est in the world, having been founded
in 1879 by Kubla Khan, the frat en-
peror of the Mogul dynasty.
In the production of steel the United
States stands first, largely exceeding
the output of Great Britain, and being
nearly double that of Germany.
Several towns in Russia have elected
women as mayors, on the ground that
they are best fitted to be instructed
with the interests of the community.
The French have devised a method
of preserving fruits by means of alco-
holic vapor. The fruit is placed in a
containing open vessels contain
ing alcohol.
1t is a strange fact that the right
hand, which is more sensitive to
the touch than the left, is less sensi-
tive than the latter to the effect of
heat or cold.
The Life Guards and Oxford Blues
Regiments, of the English army, were
formed in 1861. The Coldstream Foot
Guards in 1860. The Fusiliers were
raised in 1878.
Very fine specimens of the chryso-
beryl, a stone almost equal in brillian-
cy to the yellow diamond, have been
found in New England, New York,
Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia.
Fans, umbrellas, kites, spectacles,
gongs, bank notes, postage stamps,are
all the invention of the Chinese. Han
was the first to introduce the
umbrella into England, and he Dor
rowed the idea from China.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Told by Fitz Lee.

from tine Courier JOuFHhl.
Fitzhugh Lee doesn't mind telling a
story even if it is on him. At the
close of the wal he was at the head of
the cavalry, and these were much
envied by the infantrymen, who had
to walk through the mud and dust.
After Gen. Robert e. Lee had surren-
dered Gen. Fitzhugh Lee rode away
from A~ppomattox. While riding
through the land he met an old North
Carolina soldier.
"Ho ,therei" cried Gen. Lee, "where
are you going?"
sI've been off on a furlough, and
am now going back to join Gen. Bob
Lee," replied the old soldier.
"You needn'tg go back, but can throw
your gun away and return home, for
Lees surrendered"
HLee's surrendered"
"That's what I said" said Genera
Lee.
at must have been that damned
Fitz Lee, then. Bob Lee would never
surrender" and the soldier put on a
look of contempt and walked On.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
A Funnv Cow.

Moses VIII, of Rose Bank, L. l., has
a curious and valuable Alderney COW
She is very large and has a hollow on
her back which viii hold over a gal
lon Of water, and the COW always
stands in the rain until the hollow liz
filed. 1t is then absorbed through
the pores and she gives that much adj
ditional milk, but, oddly enough, this
curious phenomenon does not take
place if ordinary water is poured into
the hollow spot. Mr.. Wiz states that
the process is even more strange IL
there happens to be a rainbow during
the shower, az in that case the cream
that rises on the milk takes on all the
beautiful colors of mother pearl.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Farber Gun Club.

The Farber gun club will give an all
day shoot at the clubs grounds at
Beeby's grove, Farber, Mo-, on Fri
day, June %, 1895.
Empire targets and five electric
traps will be used. Upwards of 800
dollars worth of premiums will be
given away in first, second and third
prizes. No entrance fee on prize
shooting. The shooter to pay for the
pigeons. Arrangements will be made
for sweepstake shooting.
A large attendance is expected and
ample accommodations will be provided
for all who may come.
ca DAvAULT, Sec'y.
j. O.. GRAY. Pres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
At the Home of John T. Hughes.

FROM t1e auualla Ieauer.
DIR. D. L. S. Bland and sons, Leland
and Warrie, returned last week from
Kentucky. The young men graduated
the present term from the Kentucky
University at Lexington, of which in
stitution they had been students for
the last three or four years. They
made splendid records, which is very
gratifying to both friends and rela-
tives.
While in X entucky DIR. Bland visited
the stock farm of Col. John 7. Hughes,
the saddle horse king. Col. Hughes,
it will be remembered, last year pur-
chased of Col. r. T. Freeman, of Au-
drain, his champion saddle horse, Rex
Mcdonald, paying $3.50 for him. This
horse is at the head of Mr.. Hughes
breeding stables, standing at $40 with
book full. Rex is the pride of Ken
lucky and the idol of Col. Hughes.
1t is thought that the horse viii be at
Mexico this year to compete for the
81, 900 saddle stake.
Col. Hughes owns a farm of 700 acres
near Lexington upon which is a $685.
600 residence with all modern con-
%veniences. The Colonel is an unmar-
ried man and of course has everything
his own way. The Missouri visitors
were received with genuine Kentucky
hospitality and were reminded by the
Colonel shortly after their arrival or
the farm that he owned some of the
best liquor in the state, which they
were invited to sample but it was in
timated that the horses were the GEN.
ter of attraction and the Colonel die
not insist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Death of A. 7. Blake.

The st. Louis Republic says: One of
the best known and most popular men
identified with breeding interests in
this state passed away yesterday af-
ternoon in the person of A. j. Blake,
travelling representative of the Rural
World, who died, aged SO years, at his
home, 1929 Evans venue. Mr.. Blake
was the originator and secretary of the
State Swine Breeders Association.
He was also closely identified with the
poultry interests, and was chairman of
the Executive Committee of the State
Poultry Association. MI. Blake was
one of the charter members of the
State Saddle Horse Breeders Associa-
ton, and, indeed, identified with
every movement having for its object
the breeding of blooded stock through
out the state.
Every German regiment has a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
REDUCING THE STATE DEBT.
Missouri Annually Pays Less Interest
on Bonded Indebtedness.

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, June 90
State Treasurer Stephens has sent his
check to the American Exchange
Nasionai banl of New York tine fiscal
agent of Missouri, for the sum of S1s7,-
s15; S1O3, 915 of this sun is for the
purpose Of paying interest on the
bonded debt of the state, due July 1,
and s94, 900 for the purpose of redeem
ing that amount of 6 per cent. bonds
due July 1.
AS evidence of the rapid reduction
of the bonded debt of Missouri on July
1855, the six months interest charged
on the outstanding bonds amounted
to $40, $50, and to-day it is s1o3, s15, a
of s473,ssO yearly. After
the payment of the bonds due July 1,
the bonded debt will be s5,4ss, 900,
s403, 600 bearing 8 per cent. interest
and 5,os6, 900 80 per cent. interest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Missouri Republicans at Cleveland

Missouri Republicans at Cleveland.
O'Brien Moore, the Republics special
correspondent, in a report of the Re-
publican Club Convention in session at
Cleveland, Ohio, says of the Missouri
delegation: The Missourians r not
taking a very active part. They ire
comfortably housed at the Kennard
House, all except "Fire Alarm" Elan
agan, who could not be trusted away
from "De Old Man." and consequently
put up at the Hollender, the big hotel
of the town. Filley is chairman of the
delegation, of course, and G. F. Wen
neker is secretary. James II. Hark-
less is on the Resolutions Committee,
Flanagan on credentials, George N.
STEELE on rules, w. s. Hathaway or
league work and G. G. Bell on the
committee to fix the time and place
of the next convention. There are "a
members in the Missouri delegation
solid for gold and nearly solid for
MCKINLEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
j. @. GRAY, Pres.

In the vicinity of Boquet, Westmore-
land Co., Pa, almost any one a tell
you how to cure q lame back or stiff
neck. They dampen a piece of fan
mel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bind it on the affected parts and
in one or two days the trouble has dis
appeared. This same treatment win
promptly cure q pain in the side or
chest. Mr.. E. M. Frye, a prominent
merchant of Boquet, speaks very
highly of Pain Balm, and his recon-
mendations have had much to do with
making it popular there. For sale by
G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Silver in France,

From the tlnclnnaIl IlmeS-Star.
Editor L. E. Holden, of the GeUetGnd
Plain Dealer, who recently returned
from Europe, was interviewed the
other day, particularly with reference
to monetary affairs abroad. In Mr..
Holden's opinion "France is by all
odds the most prosperous country in
Europe" He accounts for French
prosperity by saying that "the French
have refused to destroy one-half of
their money of final redemption,
namely, the coined silver of the realm"
and that ''the volume of money is
about equally divided between gold
and silver, both metals being used
substantially without discrimination"
The inference is that France has been
far more liberal than the United States
in the use of silver. The free coiners
of this country are always pointing to
France as an example that we should
follow. Now, what is the truth about
the French monetary system? France
has the gold standard. Every 5-franc
piece Corresponding to our dollar is
redeemable in gold. Seventeen years
ago the coinage of 5-franc pieces was
stopped. Not a 5-franc piece has been
coined in France during this period.
The bank of France to-day holds
s43O, 900 600 of gold and 1926, 900 900 of
silver, while the United Statestreasury'
has only about 81 in gold against 81
in silver. The bank of France has
nearly twice as much gold as the bank
of England.
The entire volume of money in
France consists of 1926, 00O, 900 of gold
and less than $500, o00, 900 of silver.
The United States has o in use
almost as much silver as gold. 1t is
apparent, therefore, that this country
has been more liberal in its treatment
to silver than France.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Welcome to Mrs. Benz. j. Coil.

The Perry Enterprise, referring to
the Coil Edmonston wedding, says:
We have not had the pleasure of a
personal acquaintance with Mrs.
Coil, but from every report we are
sure that she is a talented and Guilt
waited lady, and we take this oppor-
tunity to extend to her, in the name
of the good people Of Perry, a most
cordial welcome. Mr.. Coil is not only
one of our most successful business
men, but is also one of our best citi-
zens. His influence especially is felt
in church work and educational mat
tiers. In our estimation no higher
compliment can be paid him. The En-
terprise extends congratulations to
both bride and Bridegroom and trusts
that whether while facing life's great
est adversities and responsibilities, or
while basking in the sunlight of pleas
ure and prosperity, they may find in
each a real helpmate and a true lover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Funeral Of Hon. j. p. Wood.

The funeral of Hon. James Perry
Wood took place in New London on
Thursday afternoon, June 20, and was
n of the largest funerals ever held
in Missouri. In addition to hundreds
of relatives and friends from a distance
there were in attendance some four or
five hundred Masons from all
parts of Missouri. The funeral was
preached in the yard of the residence
and the burial service was conducted
by the Masons with Rev. DR.. Vincil in
charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Pagoda Dedicated at Paris, Mo.

PARIS, Mo-, June 21.-The public
spirited and enterprising citizens of
Paris met in the public square this
evening and dedicated TO public uses
a handsome and costly pagoda, erect
ed with funds contributed by private
subscription. The structure is unique
and modern in design and highly or
namental and unequaled in the State.
Dedicatory speeches we're made by
Hon. 7. b. Gannaway and Hon. Penn
Brace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

Persons who are subject to diarrhea
will find a speedy cure in De Wits
Collie and Cholera Cure. Use no
other. It is the best that can be made
or that money can procure. 1t leaves
the system in natural condition after
it's use. We sell it. Woodbridge &
Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
The Opening Depends.

To The Editor OF the Ledger.
COTTONWOOD SPRINGS, June 90
Unless the State Committee get to-
gether again and call a State Conven-
ton there will be no grand opening at
Cottonwood this year. Times are too
hard, the country 40 unsettled and the
Treasury too low just at this time to
have ar opening. No convention, no
opening. REUBEN Dill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

THERE - q lesson for Democrats III
the talk VI prominent Republicans.
Toaman they place their hopes of Re
publican victory next solely upon
expected discussion in the Democratic
party. II rests entirely with the
Democrats whether those hopes shall
be realized or blasted.
w. $. HATHAWAY, of Mexico, was
appointed on the committee on league
work at the Cleveland Convention of
the Republican Leagues OF the United
States. Mr.. Hathaway is an active
worker in the Republican ranks, and
his appointment to represent Missouri
on this important committee will meet
with the hearty approval of the Re-
publicans throughout the entire state.
PIKE COUNTY has the reputation of
having some good wagon roads, but
the road from Bowling Green to New
London by way of FrankfOrd is per-
haps the most miserable in the world,
although il is q gravel road. The road
follows Peno creek nearly the entire
way. Most of the time you are in the
bed OF the creek, other times you are
on tho -os--oj-s5 cd iEIa EhiA way
going the distance of twenty five
miles, you cross the creek several
hundred times, more or less. One
beauty about this road IS that it never
has to be worked. Every time the
creek comes up it works itself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Missouri Fairs This Year.

Mr.. X. H. Allen is going to build an
elegant new residence facing the one
lately built by J. w. Mason, Just north
Of the Public Square. Mr.. Allen has
built several good houses In Mexico,
but Is going to make this one better
than any Of the others. Allen Ii the
kind of q man that It takes to make a
city out OF O town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
In Your Blond

Is the cause of that tired, languid
feeling which aiilicts you at this sea
son. The blood is impure and has be-
come thin and poor. That is why you
have no strength, NJ appetite, cannot
sleep. Purify your blood with Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which viii give you an
appetite, tone your stomach, and in
vigorate your nerves.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
L. NJ. Monsces' Public Sale.

In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found the public sale advertisement
of the Limestone Valley Farm at
Smithton, Mo-, which takes place on
Wednesday, July 10. Mr.. Monsees,
the proprietor, is II OF Missouri's
most extensive breeders and in this
sale are offered horses, jacks, jennets
and cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
in action and sure in effect. 25c.
Good Horse Men.

From the Auxyasse mo Review.
Tom and Jack Harrison are two of
the best horsemen in this country.
While they have divided their BUSH
ness and each is doing business indie
pendent of the other they are still in
the horse business and in 1t to stay.
Jack has some good ones that will be
heard from at the next fairs and Tom
will also be in the ring. Galloway
county is not only the banner county
of the state but Galloway horses take
the lead all over the United States.
Tom and Jack Harrison have done
more TO bring about this result than
any other two horsemen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

William b. Freeman, of the firm OF
r. T. Freeman & Son, proprietors of
the Elm Stock Farra, is handling the
magnificent geldiug, Billie Brown, and
will show him at the fairs this year.
The gelding is by King Herod, 2:171a,
and is n harness as well as a saddle
horse. Billie Freeman ranks with the
best trainers of horses in this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

j. e. Sims, Chairman OF the Audrain
County Central Committee, went to
st. Louis Thursday to consult with j..
w. Farris, Governor Stone and others
In reference to holding a free silver
convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

We recommend De Wits Collie and
Cholera Cure because we believe it is
a safe and reliable remedy. It's good
effects are shown at once In cases of
Cholera Morbus and similar COM
plants. Woodbridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. K. III. Allen win make
an extended visit to friends and rela-
tiyes In Boone county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

Arthur Browning and A. ID. Bled-
soc are home from Chicago, where
they took some cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

The st. Louis Hsrvards play ball
with the Browns here July 4th and 9th.
Two games on the 4th and one on the
9Th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

Miss Mabel Nelson, of Hannibal, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. H. Car
ter. Miss Mabel has been visiting in
Perry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27

IL the Denver preacher who said
"ten thousand people goingto hell
on bicyclcs'' will pause for Il thoughthe
will see that is n mighty small percent
age OF accidents considering the num-
her Of bikes on the road.
TUE thousand dollar stake for the
best saddle horse, mare or gelding at
the Mexico Fair has several entries al
ready. II is the largest premium ever
offered for this class of horses and will
bring together the best in the world.
THE idea that corporations have no
soles - happily discredited in the for
nation of the leather trust. This we'll
heelod combination is formed solely
with the understanding ehatthe public,
which is on its ''uppers,'' shall receive
Il lasting benefit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-06-27
This Offer is Made

THE Democrat who isn't willing to
subordinate his personal opinion to
the decision OF Il majority of his party
isn't much OF a Democrat.
II some men could exchange their
hair-triggcr mouths for the old flint
and steel kind they would be largely
ahead on the deal.
Mrs. LIZZIE CADY STANTON thinks
women are riding towards suffrage on
bicycles; but DIR. Mary Walker, who
doesn't ride a bicycle, doesn't agree
with her.
Tom REED is industriously listening
to the stories told by babbIing BROOKS
and whispering pines: he finds it less
risky than tackling the silver ques-
ton.
THE Republican League Clubs which
met ut Cleveland, Ohio, took no ac-
ton on the silver question. The Re-
puhlicans are anxious for the Demo-
Gratis 10 do the fighting over this
matter.