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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Worthy of Constant Care and Encourage
ment


Ths department OF agriculture is so init:
rna,ely related to the welfare of our people and
thes prosperity OF our nation that It
and encouragement Of the government
From a small beginning II has grown to be
the center Of agricultural intelligence and the
source of aid and encouragement TO agricul-
tural efforts. Large sums of money are an
nually appropriated for the maintenance OF
this department, and 1t must be confessed that
the legislation relating to IL has always been
directed In the interest Of practical farming or
properly guarded against waste and extrava-
been appropriated fairly and sensibiy 70 help
those who actually till the soil, no expenditure
has been more proftably made or more gener-
ally approved by the people.
Economically administered
Under the present management OF the de-
partment Its usefulness has been enhanced In
every direction and at the same time strict
tent permitted BY congressional action. From
the report OF the secretary 1t appears that
through careful and prudent financial manage
his appropriations. aggregating during HIS in-
cumbency and up the close Of the present
fiscal year nearly one-fifth OF the entire
amount appropriated. fThese results have bees
accomplished By o conscientious study Of the
real needs Of the farmer and such q regard for
economy as the genuine farmer ought 70 ap-
preciatc, supplemented By a rigid adhereqee
should be conducted in the interest OF ~agricul-
ture instead Of partisan politics.
Exports Of Farm Product
The secretary reports that the value Of our
exports Of farm products during the last fiscal
year amounted TO &7D.000, O00, az increase OF
81, 10000 over these OF the year immedistely
preceding.
This statement Is not the less welcome be-
cause Of the fact that, Notwithstanding such tu-
crease. the proportion OF exported agricultural
products TO our total exports OF all dcgcyip-
lions fell on during the year. The benefits of
an Increase In agricultural products being as
sured. the decrease In Its proportion TO Our
total export is the more gratifying when We
consider that It Is owing 10 the fact that such
total exports for the year increased more than
s75.eoo.0a
Advantages of Consular ksport&
The large ana increasing expectation Of o,ir
agricultural producta suggests the great use
fulaess Of she Organization lately establfshed
in The department. for the purpose Of giving tc
those engaged tn farming pursuits reliable In
formation concerning the condition. needs and
advantages Of different foreign markets. In
asflueh as the success OF the farmer depends
upon Advantageous sale Of his proiucts. and
inasrn1ch as foreign markets must largely be
the destination Of snch products, IL Is quite
apparent that q knowledge OF the conditions
and wants that effect those markets. ought n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

THE Rocheport (Mo.) Commercial
in an able article comes out for Hon.
Lon v. Stephens for United States
Senator to succeed Hon. F. M. Cock
rell in 1899.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

DAVID B. HILL ought to be willing
to do almost anything for anyone who
will tell him just whereabouts he is
fixed in the political situation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
oUn SYSTEM.
Weakness and Vices OF Our Press
MStbod

Method
This reference 70 the conditions and pros-
poets OF our revenues naturally suegests an
allusion 20 the weakness and vices Of our innn-
esal method They have boon frequently
pressed upon the attention oS congress IA
previous conmunfcattona and the inevitable
danger Of their continued tolerstsoss pointed
out Without now repeating these "details, ]
can not refrain from again earnestly present.
Ing the necessity OF the prompt reform Of q
system opposed 70 evcry rule Of sound finance
and shown By experience 70 be frst1hs vita
the grasest peril and perplexity. The terrible
civil war which shook The foundations
Of our government more than thirty years ago
brought b Its train the destruction b properly,
the wasting Qf out couusryiB s~ubstknee. and
the estraneemant o. brethren. These are DOW
past and forgotsenz Ever ne dtstressthg loss
OF life the conffos eaee11ed - bnt B faored
story. which foeterp patriotic eeuttnenf and
keeps alive Q tender regard fof those sho
nobay died. And vet thcre reu5qins with as to-
day. IL full strpnstt and activity, As an Incl
dent % that trennendpus struggle. . feature OF
Its hnanciai nece0stties. NOS only unsuited 20
cur present circumstance. but naAkaifostly Q
disturbing menance 70 business sefurisy and
90 ever present agent Of monetary distfess-
Withdra walls Of Go9d OblaektBons
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
Glass.

domestic and foreign
letters and postal
cards, etc........-...
@Newspapers and Pc
riodicals. l cent per
pound ................
1Books, seeds. etc., .
cents o pound. .....
t-PareeIs, ETC., 10 cents o
pound ........... I.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

If the Republican party undertakes
to remedy the present financial sys-
tenn by increasing taxation, it will fall
into the greatest error it has ever
committed. 1t is not 30 much the
revenue department as the banking
department of the treasury that needs
attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
TWO MEN LYNCHED.
Jesse Winner and James Nelson, Held
for Murder, Hanged by a Mob
at Lexington, Mo.

LEXINGTON, Mo-, December AT
about 1 O'Clock this Monday morn
ing q mob OF Ray County farmers
broke into the county jail here, secur-
ed Jesse Winner and James Nelson,
held for the murder of Mrs. Winner
and her two babies, and lynched them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

TAKE the government out of the
banking business and thus abolish the
one hundred million gold reserve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

II. L. PRESTON, formerly editor of
that disreputable sheet, the Kansas
City Sunday Sun, has fed to Canada.
1t begins to look al though he would
escape the punishment he so richly
deserved and which he was about to
receive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

THE entertainments given at Hardin
College show clearly, the thorough
work done in this institution. The
very best teachers are employed and
the work of the pupils bear substan-
tial testimony to this fact.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

ME-. ALLISON, it is announced by
some Washington people, may be
made Secretary of State. How about
this? Is Mark Hanna to be limited to
only seven of the cabinet departments?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
PUBLIC SALE
CHINA HOGS
At my farm, 8 miles northeast OF
Mexico, near Powell's Ford,
On Tuesday, Dec. IS.

] will sell my entire herd of Thor
-oughbred Poland China Hogs and 9th.
er property as followss
Major Wilkes No. 2369z, q thorough
bred boar, 2 years old, weighs about
$50 pounds and has taken premiums
where over shown.
Grier's Model No. 1864, a thorough.
bred boar, . year old past, weighs
about $50 pounds.
Twelve thoroughbred brood sows,
registered, bred TO above boars; six
thoroughbred registered brood sows
with young pigs; IS head Thoroughbred
ahoats, bears and gifts, all entitled TO
registration.
Four head OF cattle, consisting Of I
roam milk COW, eight years old, one
red COW, three years old, n RED
heifer, two years old and one yearling
heifer. Also, / brood mare, FIVE years
old, 10 hands high.
TERMS OF SALE.-AiI sums OF eio
and under, cash; over that amounL,a
credit OF six months with bankable
note at 2 per cent. Sale begins at II
O'Clock sharp.
~. a. GRlER.
j. T. JOHNSON, Auctiopeer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

result IN SOWING more lnteliigentIy and reap
ing with o better promise of profit.
Such information points out the way TO .
prudent foresight In the selection and culttva-
lion Of crops, and 70 o release from the bond
are OF unreasoning monotony OF productten.a
rlutted and depressed market and constantly
recurring Improbable toll
0Faauieous Distribution of Seeds
In my opinion the gratuitous distrfbution OF
seeds by the department. IS Of present con-
Quoted. ought to be discontinued. No one can
rand the statement Of the secretary IN this
subject and doubt the extrsvaganoe and ques-
tionabie results Of this practtces The pro-
fessed friends Of the former. and certainly the
farmers themselves, are naturally expecteo 70
DO willing to rid . department devoted to the
promotion OF farming interests OF a. feature
which tends 30 much 70 It's dtscredtt
Tho weather Bureau.
The weather bureau, now attached 70 the de-
partment Of agriculture, has continued 70 ex-
tend its sphere OF usefulness, and by an unin-
terrupted Improvement In the accuracy Of us
forecasts has greatly increased its efficiency
rs an aid and protection 70 all whose occupa-
tions are related to weathe conditions omit
ting further reference to the operations OF the
department. I commend tho eecretary's report
and tho suggestions &c contains 70 the careful
consideration OF the congress-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.

THE metropolitan Republican papers
predict that Mckinley will surely call
an extra session of Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10
Judges Gained.

County Clerk Snidow and Deputy
County Clerk p. e. locke presented
outgoing County Judges ]. d. Smith
and J. ]. Alexander with handsome
silver headed canes. Probate Judge
8. M. Edwards made . neat presents-
ton speech, which was responded to
by the judges In an appropriate man
ner.
=. q. Burklin is templating
putting up a large grain elevator In
connection with his mill at Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

Weights Reyenu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

]. 7. JOHNSON, Auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-12-10

In the case OF The Union Pacific company,
however, the case has become especially and
Immediately urgent. Proceedings have been
instituted to forecl0se q first mortgage upon
these aided parts of the main lines upon
which the government holds q second and
these proceedings and increasing compiica-
tions, added TO the default occurring on the
hrst day Of january. 1897, a condition will be
presented ut that date, so far as this company
Is concerned, that must emphasize the man
date of the act of 1887 and give to executive
duty under its provisions a more important
aspect. ~
Therefore, unless congress shall other wise
direct or shall have previously determined
upon a different solution OF the problem there
will hardly appear to exist any reason for de-
laying, beyond the date of the default above
mentioned, such executive action as will prom
Use to subserve the public interests and save
the government from the loss threatened By
further inaction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04
SKATING IN MoNTowEsE.

 The Pond at the End of the Fair Ha-
 ven and Westville Tracks Presented
 a Happy Scene Last Evening-Hun-
 dreds of Skaters Present-The Ice
 Four Inches Thick and Smooth as
 Glass
 The pond at the end of the Fair Ha- ven and Westville Railroad company's tracks in Montowese was the scene of jolly time last evening. The pond is covered with about four inches of ice of the smoothest and best kind for skating, and as it is the only pond in this vicinity which yet furnishes skat- ing 1t was a sort of Mecca for skating enthusiasts yesterday afternoon and last evening. The ice was thronged last night until a late hour, and all those who went out pronounced the skating as fine as any they had ever seen. The Montowese cars were all filled during the evening, and nearly everyone aboard carried the steel run ners. The pond was we'll lit up by troll ley car headlights placed at intervals on the ice, and in addition to these sev- eral huge bonfres helped to light up
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04
BAY sr4rE GAS COMPANY.
Another Application for Receiver Made
 Yegterday.

Yesterday.
 Wilmington, Del, Dec 3.-Another application for receiver for the Bay State Gas company was made here to- day. The application made by the Fi- delity Insurance Trust and Safe Depos- it company of Philadelphia, executor of the late Henry c. Gibson of that city, whose estate is the holder of 2,750 shares of the capital stock of the Bay State Gas company
 In the bill the trust company ayers that J. Edward Addicks has had entire control of the company since the corpo- ration was organized and at the dicta- ton of Addicks, disposed of certain stocks of the Bay State Gas company, for an inadequate consideration, and that, if the company had been proper ly managed, it would have been able to pay interest upon it's bonds and divi- dends upon it's stock. Several other averments are made and the court is asked to appoint a receiver; to enjoin the company from making any further disposition of it's assets, and to order that the papers and books of the com pany be open for the inspection of the plaintiff.
 The court granted the complainant permission to file a bill of complaint and made a rule upon the company returnable on Tuesday. December 15 to show cause why it and its officers and agents should not be enjoined and re- strained by injunction from making any further disposition of the assets or effects of the company, until after the | further order of the court; and also why a receiver should not be appoint | ed, with the usual powers to take pos session of the assets, effects and credits of the company, for the purpose of re- | covering by proper process and under the direction of this court, such of it's moneys and other assets and property as have been disposed of fraudulently and without consideration.
 l A rule made returnable on Saturday next was also made upon the company | to show cause why it's books and pa pers should not be produced for exam ination by the complainant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04
LICENSE COMMISSIONERS DEPos-

Pawtucket, R. l., Dec, 3.-The town council of Cumberland to-day unani- mously voted to remove James H. Dwyer and Daniel J. Shea of the board of license commissioners from office. This is the result of the efforts of the Union Temperance committee, compos- ed of the clergymen of the town, by whom charges of gross incivility and inconpetency were preferred a few weeks ago The commissioners were sumoned before the council at that time and in the course of the hearing it came out that nearly all the saloons had a free access from the rear, and that the board, of which the above members constituted a majority, had illegally granted license. Extreme fla voritism was charged and testimony tending to support it submitted. The deposed commissioners were appointed last April by d previous council and two licenses granted by them have been revoked by the supreme court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04
MARRIED A NEW HAVEN GIRL.

Cyrus w. Baldwin, City Treasurer of
 Paterson, N. j.-His Picture and a
 Sketch of His Life in the New York World Of November 30.
 The New York World of November 30
 contained a sketch of Cyrus w. Bald
 win, city treasurer of Paterson, N. J.
 MT. Baldwin has frequently visited in
 New Haven and is a son-in-law of MT,
 E. B. Bradley. the well known cabinet
 manufacturer of this city. The World
 also contained a good picture of MT.
 Baldwin. The sketch is as follows:
 Cyrus w. Baldwin, city treasurer of
 Paterson, was born In Newark thirty five years ago. He moved to Paterson with his parents at the age of ten years, was educated in the public schools and graduated from Latimer's Business col lege, Paterson, and Walworth institute, New York
 Tn 1884 he was elected clerk of the board of aldermen, and served in that capacity until 1889, when he was ap pointed city treasurer by unanimous vote At the expiration of each term he was reappointed without opposi- tion.
 Although republican, MT. Baldwin enjoys the friendship and esteem of men of all parties. He is a model pub- lie officer, and is regarded as perfect encyclopedia on all city affairs, espe- cially finances.
 Since he became a. city officer five different mayors have been elected, and all have commended him for his work His courtesy at all times has made him a general faHorite.
 ''He is popularly known as 'Cy' Bald win"
 MT. Baldwin has fine and commodi- ! ous office in the new city hall of Pater- son, erected a few years ago. The city of Paterson is to build new court house soon, and plans for 1t have all ready been completed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04

the company was little over $151, 900, whereas it had ben freely predicted that the loss would reach nearly $S00,- 900.
 During the afternoon the tendency was upward, but operators were not disposed to branch out to any extent pending the publication of the presi- dents message. The grangers were strengthened by the declaration of the regular dividends by the Chicago and Northwestern directors and some 'ofii- cial statements to the effect that the road had earned it's entire dividend on the preferred for the year, the half yearly dividend on the common, and a surplus of S60,000 during the first six months of the fiscal year. Omaha common rose to 49A on the reiteration of the dividend rumors.
 Denver and Rio Grande preferred ad- vanced from 421a to 44A on the decla- ration of semi-annual dividend of 1 per cent. A good demand prevailed for the silt edged investment stocks and Lake Shore advanced to 155, Lacka- wanna F, to 160, and Delaware and Hudson 21s, to 123. Manhattan was in demand to cover short contracts and Southern Railway preferred improved on vague rumors of dividend in Jan uary.
 In the industrials Sugar was heavy, selling at 1155s@116&, closing at 116, a loss of M per cent. for the day. The stock was sold on the aggressive atti- tude assumed by the Arbuckle Bros.
 Consolidated Cast first advanced 3M, to 1641a, and then receded to 1621a La clede Gas fell from "A to 21R@221a@ 22A. Chicago Gas was strong and ad- vanced about per cent, to 765s. It was stated that the company will have a big surplus after payment of the 11s per cent dividend.
 It was also announced that a num- Der of holders of the stock who have been fighting the reorganization com mittee have at last given their assent to the plan. American Spirits was bought on Chicago rumors that trade agreement will be perfected with the outside distillers. Speculation closed strong owing to sudden rise in Lake Shore and other high priced issues. Net changes show gains of iA@2 per cent.
 Bonds were strong. Sales footed ur | $1, ,6S1 000
 Following are the closing, prices re- ported by Prince & Whitely. bankers and brokers, 46 Broadway, New York and 15 Center street, New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04
DEponrArros OF ITALIANS.
Italy Will Attempt to Prevent Her Citi.
 zens From Emigrating.


 zens From Enigrating,
 Washington Dec 3.-Commissioner General Stump of the immigration bu- reau has submitted to Secretary Car lisle a report embodying the, results of his trip to Italy to urge restricted Ital- ian emigration to this country. MT. Stump secured an interview with Prime Minister Rudini, and after conference, in which the immigration laws of our country were fully discuss ed and the reasons given for the de- portation of Italians, the ministry eX- pressed it's earnest desire that persons who would not be permitted to land in the United States should be restrained from authorization.
 In order that immediate conclusions might be arrived at, a. council compos- ed of prominent officials, expert in po- liticaI science, was appointed to con- vene on the 22d of November. MT. Stump was requested to convey to his government the assurance that no vio- lations of the immigration lawF Of the United States would be permitted, If it were in the ministry's power to pre- vent them.
 The council was convened and held two sessions MT. Stump appeared and explained our immigration laws to the council. MT. Stump was assured that immediate action would be taken upon the suggestions made.
 MT. Stump expresses the belief that other governments are likely to adopt measures to lessen the deportation of their citizens, He is satisfied that the knowledge that our laws and regula- tions have been strictly enforced, and the difficulties of effecting an unlawful landing will prevent in the future the migration of the prohibited classes from Europe.
 Commissioner Stump submits a translation of proclamation by Prime Minister Rudini, in which are incor- porated extracts of the United States laws affecting immigration and giving l in detail the classes of people who were likely to be declared ineligible upon 1 landing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04
NATIONAL rnorrI1e ASSOCIATION
Judgments Given in Many Important
 Cases by the Board of Review.

Judgments Given in Many Important
 Cases by the Board of Review.
 New York, Dec. 3.-The board of review of the National Trotting association went into executive session at the Murray Hill hotel to-day, having finished the prelimi nary work on which it had been engaged since yesterday morning. There were over forty cases decided during the six hour ses sion. among the more important being the following:
 Frank Wallingford, Boston, expelled 1891 i; temporarily reinstated 1895; reinstated per nanently.
 Frank Tate Syracuse N. Y, expelled for ringing George NJ. alias Victor L, and Zeno; temporarily reinstated.
 Ira Ryerson, Goshen, N Y, ringing Tuy- lorson, alias Tryon; temporary reinstate- meHt continued.
 George Hossack, Colorado Springs, ex- pelled for fraudulently recording Mary Gift as 2:30; temporary reinstatement made per manent.
 John c. Taylor, Chebanz III, application for recruitment of fine of Jack Curry, driver of Joe Patchen in the Patchen,John R. Gen try hippOdrome at Belmont park, Philadel- phia; application denied
 F Waithoff, Windsor, Ont, expelled for pulling Loretta F, at Rochester, N. Y.; tenl- porarily reinstated in 1895; reinstatement continued.
 C. F. Ahrens. Jersey City, appeal from decision of judges In Ella Matterson-Ger- hart match race at Goshen. \. Y; judges decision sustained
 ]. Healy, Warren, Pa. ringing Leeward Wilkes, alias J. Walter, at DanVille. Conn.,;
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-04

Healy expelled. Leeward Wilkes, owned by estate of T. 10. Wetmore, released
 J. kerVick, Worcester, Mass, appeal re- entry horse Sellx at Haverhlll, Mass, to get back hne paid under protest; money re- Sellx,
 Lair Bros. Paris Ky, charged with being parties to ringing of Dunbar In 1895; charge dismissed, as against Lair Bros, Joseph Lair already expelled for the offence, Charles Haskell, Troy. N, H., and c, l., Forbes, Below Falls, Vt, charged with ringing Oscar J, alias GlennIe; all ex-
 j, A. Jenkins, Saratoga, N, Y,, S, South ara, Sandy Ell, N Y charged ringing sn against SouthaTd dismissed.
 w. l.. Rogers and l., Lease, Tlihn, O. ringing Aleck R. alias Willie R; both eN- pelled,
 c. II, Cook, Hamden. Conn.,, expelled for ringing Wanetah, 2;1SA as Hamden Girl; application for reinstatement denied.
 Allan Risk, Willlmantc, Conn, expelled TOT TOT ringing Nellie R. alias Louise an ana s MeW w instatement denied.
 John McGuire, New York, fined for enter, ing Governor at Baltimore; entry declared forgery and fine remitted.
 Charles Kittle Mount Kisco, N Y., appli- cation for release from suspension of him self and mare Bonita; application granted. In this case the board made an important ruling; 1t was question of the date of mailing entry, and as the secretary of the Rockland County association did not for ward to the board the postmark envelop, the appeal of MT. Kittle was granted. D. II. T. Weaver, Philadelphia, applica- tion for release of suspension in the Beres- ford case; denied.
 John J. Clancy, Newburg N. T., applica- tion for release of suspension in the Miss Knox case; granted.
 R. W. sherman. Woonsocket, R. l., appli- cation for reinstatement: denied.
 NJ. F. Jacobs, Berlin, Conn.,. appeal against decision of judges at Berlin, June, 1896; dismissed.