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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
The Cyclene Sale.

The people came from the east and
from the west, from the north and
from the south for those great bar
gain packages. See ad. in this paper.
A. B. SKINNER,
wit Skinner, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
LADDoNfA ITEMS.

Correspondents Of the Ledger.
LADDosIA, June 3o.-Mr. Riehart
opens up q new drug store to-day.
Mr.. Curt Stevens has opened up
merchandise in the building he form
eriy occupied.
Elder and Mrs. Lush, OF yandaiia,
visited here the first Of the week.
Mr.. John Riny, of vandaiia, preach
ed at the Baptist church last sunday.
II was his second sermon and the con
gregation was well pleased with 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
A Good Thing.

TIE people of Mexico know a good
thing when they see it, or read of it. /
have sold a number of those bargain
packages to people living in Mexico.
See sad in this paper.
A. B. SKINNER,
Skinner, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Hiram Bell, one OF Mexico's most
respected old darkies, died this week
of tuberculosis. Unce Hiram, as he
was familiarity known, was Sc years
old and a member OF the eoIored ME-.
Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Cadet j. O. johnson, of Benton City,
ia. home from West Point on a two
months leave OF absence. Young Mr..
johnson has two years yet to serve.
He Is looking hale and hearty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mrs. Adair, of Carlisle, KY, ac-
eompanied by her little grandson, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gale
Guthrie, of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mrs. J. A. Hollopeter is home
from a most enjoyable visit to Van
dalia, where she has been the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. w. l.. Gallop. Her
little grandson returned with her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

If you are in need of a shirt waist,
parasoI, umbrella, fan, mitts or kid
gloves, Blum's win sell them to you
for lees than anyone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Hon. w. II. KEENAN, has been invited
TO address the ex-Confederates at Co
D.. lumbia on July 4, but on account OF
bueiness will be unable to do so.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Harry Lakeland, oldest son of La
MARITIME Lakeland, is seriously i'll with
inflammation of the bowels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Go to G. A. Buckner's for machine
oil. The best there is. FROM 20 cents
to s1.50 q gallon. Satisfaction guar
anteed. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

A Missouri exchange says: Mis-
souri, has just produced n hog that
weighed 1,s00 pounds; also Q woman
s feet 2 inches high, a girl that weighs
$40 pounds, four sisters that weigh
over a ton, a Republican candidate
for Governor that has assassinated
his hat, and this year viii produce
enough corn, wheat, oats, cattle,
horses and hogs to supply three ordi-
nary States, and furnish coal,
timber, lead and zinc to the whole
world. Missouri leads all other States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mems, boys and children's straw
hats at your own price at Turner,
jackson e. Co.'s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

w. ]. Rixey and family are going to
move back to their old homestead on
the boulevard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

The best 50 hat in the city for 81,
light colors.
TURNER, JACKSON & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Go to G. A. Buckner's for machine
oil. The best there is. From 20 cents
to s1.50 a gallon. Satisfaction guar
Antaed. wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Janitor Shootmau is keeping the
court house yard in good shape. IL
the county would put water in, it
would be a handsome park.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
In Memor,sm.

Died, In this city, June s, 1895, Lo-
rena, infant daughter Of Hiram and
Ora Roberts, aged two years,
Weep not, loving parents, for the de-
parted loved one; she 10 not dead
only sleeping that sweet sleep from
which none ever wake TO weep. IL
will only be for q while, then you win
meet her again in that land where
there IL no death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Misses Nellie and Matte LOOMS,
who have been visiting the family Of
J. W. Plunkett, left to-day for Kansas
City
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Blum will sell you summe goods
cheaper than anyone, to make room
for fall goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Miss Hattie Edmonds left last night
for Louisville, KY, where she will visit
Miss Lila Lewis for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mrs. John M. Barker goes to Arkan-
sas in a few days to visit Mr. Justin
Barker, who is very i'll there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Go to G. A. Buckner's for machine
oil. The best there is. From 20 cents
to s1.50 a gallon. Satisfaction guar
anteed. wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Fred Hiner, who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. Boeckler, of st. Louis,
has returned home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

w. A. Webster, who has been clerk
ing for &. A. B%uckner, has gone on a
visit to Weatherby, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

White kid gloves with black en-
broidered backs at Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Miss Fannie Morris, of st. Louis, is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A.
Morris at "Lakeyiew.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Miss Nora Steele left this afternoon
for a visit to Perry friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

The painters are at work on the Fer
ris building and it will soon be ready
for occupancy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mexico will be well represented at
the National Democratic Convention
isl Chicago next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mrs. J.. W. st. Clair, President OF
Christian FemaIe College Of Columbia,
spent yesterday In Mexico. Mrs NJ.
Clair IL certainly q competent woman
for 80 eminent a position, and makes
friends wherever she goee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

G. A. Baker, of Sioux City, Ia, ia
visiting Brooks Johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mrs. Emma Spronl is substantially
improving her dwelling on Clark
venue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Reduction in all ladies' umbrellas at
Turner, Jackson & Cos.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
ELDRIDGE q. HOPKINS DEAD
An Old and Respected Citizen of Au-
drain and Rails Counties Passed
Away in This City Sunday.

John Abbay and brother in-law of
Mrs. Jaala Abbay, both of this city,
died at the home of his daughter here
on Sunday morning. He was "a years
old and the cause of his death was a
complicated disease of the liver, from
which he had been suffering for some
time.
A few weeks ago he came to Mexico
from his home in Rails county to visit
his daughter, and had been here but a
short time when he was taken serious
ly i'll. He gradually grew worse and
in spite of medical aid sank rapidly
until death relieved him OF his suffer-
ings.
The remains were taken oPerrySun-
day night, where a post-mortem ex-
animation was held next morning and
the funeral was held at Lick Greek
church, near Perry, at two O'Clock
Monday afternoon.
Eldridge II. Hopkins was born in
Bath county Kentucky,in August, 1882.
When he vas IL years old ne came to
Missouri and settled in Rails county,
where q few years later he married
Miss Mary s. Menefee, a sister of Mrs,
Jaala Abbay, of this city. Soon after
he married he moved to Audrain
county, where he resided for a few
years, when he moved back to Rails
county, in the northeastern part OF
which he had since lived, following the
trade of carpenterlng.
His wife died about 1875 and he mar
ried again, a few years latter, Miss
Kate Richards, of Rails county, who
has been dead several years.
He has seven living and three dead
children. Five of these, by his frs
wife, are all living. They are Mrs
John Abbay, of this city, and A. M.
| Clay, R. M. and j. K. Hopkins, all o
Rails county.
The other two, by his second wife
who are now living r Edward ant
Ernest Hopkins, both of Rails county
Mr.. Hopkins was a kind father,
loving husband and an honest man
To the bereaved children and relative
the LEDGER extends sympathy.
Go to G. A. Ruckner's for machine
oil. The best there is. From 20 cent
to $1.D a gallon. Satisfaction guar
anteed. wit
A Very Sad Case.
j. r. Yates and baby, of Fulton
were in Mexico Sunday en- route t,
their home from Kirksville, where Mr.
Yates had been to see his wife, who j
undergoing treatment at a sanitariun
there to regain her reason, which sh
lost some ten months ago under mos
peculiar circumstances.
She was in her house when tn
negro fiend was lynched in Fulton
about the time mentioned, and kne,
nothing of the affair until she heard
commotion in the street in front c
her home. Taking her baby she step
ped on the porch and there saw
wagon, stopping in front of her gate
with the dead negroes head hangin
out. The shock completely unnerve
her and since then her mind has bee
q perfect blank. She has undergon
treatment at various places and is mo-
under DIR. Stills care in Kirksvill'
When shown her baby a day or tw
ago she did not recognize it at all.
is to be hoped she car be cured.
Go to G. A. Buckner's for machin
oil. The best there is. From 20 cent
to $3.50 a gallon. Satisfaction guar
-r1k
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Harry Lakeland, son of Lamartine
Lakeland, is suffering from appendi-
citis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Miss Edna Potts, of Centralia, is Wis
iting relatives here. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

The price on all summer goods cut
in two at Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Brooks johnson is home from st.
Louis to spend a few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mrs. @. Leon Smith, OF Kansas City,
Is the guest of Mrs. n. X. Pittman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

r. Il. Denny, OF st. Louis, is in Mex
leo on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

The first sale on summer dress goods
and shirt waists at Turner, Jackson &
Co.'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Miss Maggie Barnett is clerking for
Victor Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

saling-G. w. Batterton and Joseph
Crews.
Prairie-Joel Pierce and chal. Hen
derson.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Frank Ball has returned from Lad
donia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Mr.. Graulich came up from st. Louis
Monday night and returned Tuesday
afternoon.
When seen by a LEDGER reporter
he said that Ada had told hin, where
the furniture was and that he would
hunt it up as soon as he got to st.
Louis. The value of the furniture she
took is about $3.50.
Mr.. Graulich said also that the state
ment made in the Republic about his
meeting Ada in a saloon was an en-
tire mistake, and he wished it cor
rected so as not to have it reflect
badly on the girl. He said he did not
meet her in q saloon.
MIR. Grauiich in q well dressed man
of gentlemanly appearance and said
that he regretted the affair, as Ada
was a good housekeeper, and he
thought she was being unduly in
fuenced by some woman whose name
he would not tell.
Ada Wallace is the daughter Of
John Wallace, a poultry buyer, who
resides in the extreme northwestern
part Of the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
j. b. Botkin is i'll.

Jerry w. Fowles is in Nandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
Special Sale
Ladies' Shoes.
OUR BEST Is YOUR BEST

II we can't do better by you [shoely
speaking) than others can then our
efforts have been fr~uitless, for that is
the point we have sought to attain in
this sale. Maybe it's conceft on O
part, but We honestly believe that
the Ladies' Shoes we are running at
special sale ut special price are the
best for the money you can buy In
this or any other city. Wbyf Because
we bought them ct less than market
value-a large lot--paid cash-marked
fhor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Miss Mabel Bowman entertained a
few friends last Friday night In a very
pleasant manner.
The Presbyterian ladies' served ice
cream and cake last Saturday even
ing.
If Mexico people want to be well en-
tertained let them spend the Fourth
in Laddonia.
Miss Edna Griggsby is spending a
few days with Mrs. s. Hale.
Miss May Allen, whose school has
just closed, visited a few days here last
week.
Elder Jerry Griffin and wife, OF
Wellsvilie, r visiting here. Mrs.
Griffin is giving lessons in painting
while here.
ALI owing Miss Ida Spencer win
please settle by the 10th Of July. She
wishes to thanks her many customers
for their past patronage and hopes to
merit the same in the future.
SAILING NEWS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SAILING, Mo-, June T.-Geo. Pickett
vas in our neighborhood last week.
Miss Susie Herndon, OF st. Louis, is
visiting home folks this week.
Leslie Myres, of Mexico, vas in our
neighborhood this week selling glue.
Edgar Herndon made a flying trip
to Mexico this week.
Friday was the last day of our school
and everyone there had a good time.
Plenty of lemonade and cake free for
everybody.
Mrs. Clara Robbins had a very bad
spell of cholera morbus Thursday
night.
Everybody has been busy blowing
corn and trying to kill the weeds for
the past week.
Born, to Ed. Appleman and wife, a
girl.
Ripe apples and fried chicken is the
| order of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02
Do YOU Know

That we carry the largest line Of Decorated
Fine China shown hereabouts. Ii is und0uht-
edly true, and we are now showing some very
elegant designs In the popular Wedsesood and
tue antique Gaafdon. This old Cauldon ware
with Its cream ground, deep blne decoration
and gold border makes q beautiful showing.
La After Dinner Coffees we are Offering some
pretty Tettau Cups ut - cents each.
see the French China Decor q. Dinner Set In
Qni ehaW uissinww
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Go to G. A. Buckner's for machine
oil. The best there is. From 20 cents
to $3.50 a gallon. Satisfaction guar
anteed. wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-02

Go to @. A. Ruckner's for machine
oil. The best there is. From 20 cents
to $1.5D a gallon. Satisfaction guar
anteed. wit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13
rHE DisTURBEDPOLITICsOFCHiLI
The New Conservative President Accused
of Fayoriug the Liberal Party.

The political troubles in the repuphc
of Chilli. have grown more serious since
the assembling Of Congress last week.
Al the election for President held IN
June. the Conservative candidate was
Federico Errazuriz. and ms Llberal con"
uetitor was Rafael Reyes. Ihe contest
for electoral delegates was 80 close thd'
il had 10 be referred to Congress Tor
decision and the success OF the Con-
servative candidate there was brought
about through the assistance Of some
of the Liberal Deputies. TO whom, - it
then became known. pledges were gwen
by the man whom they supported.
Upon assuming Office President Ira
zuriZ appointed 4 Cabinet OF mixed char-
acter. unsatisfactory TO the Conservative
party, though largely conservative IN its
membership. Tho Presidents FIRST cn-
tanglcmcnt was with his Minister OF the
Interior. who selected subordinate iunc-
tiouaries not in favor with the ENccu-
tive. This disagreement was OF grave
nature. and other Ministers were natu-
ally interested IN the result of IT, IL
looked as though a Cabinet crisis could
not be avoided, but as that was ex-
tremey undesirable at the beginning Of
a new Administration. 4 temporary truce
was agreed upon. not TO b. disturbed
before the meeting of Congress. II was
said that the President had laid a plan
for the betrayal Of his party
Meanwhile, those OF the Liberal Depu-
ties who had voted for Errazuriz when ne
was candidate entered into coalition.
which was formed TO sustain him against
all adyersaries. IL was a Conservative
Liberal arrangement. designed as a bull
wark against the demands of the ultra
4 t.s..l
O. IL was understood that the whole Cabi
net would resign as soon as Congress
convened. in order that the President
might appoint Ministers holding views in
conformity with his policy. There is
10 doubt that he desires a Ministry In
wnicn the Liberals snaii be IN the ascend
ant, while Congress desires one in which
both factions shall be represented
ON the hrst day Of Congress. November
I'd. the conflict OF parties began there
and the severity OF II may be understood
from the fact that = member sf the
Senate at once offered u motion providing
for the arraignment ana trial Of the
Minister of Justice IN civil court upon
Charges which, In the event OF his con-
viction. would render him liable 10 A
sentence harsher than expulsion from CT
nee. This motion was not carried when
presented. by reason OF the party diyis-
Ions IN the Senate. Ii was regarded as
undesirable that the President should be
embarrassed at that time by the adop-
ton OF 50 violent a measure
The contention ia Congress has been
kept ~ FOR q week. aud has been marked
hy language not less TanccrOu, than that
which was uttered al the time % the
election OF Errazuriz in June last
The crisis must be brought To t-rTni-
nation before long. for the executive de-
psrtment oil the Government cannon Ne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
A UTDI GTLF BETUEEN THE JOTL
FOE PRESIDENT AND GOTERNOR.
An Election Judge Dropped Lighted
Cigar in the Ballot Bo1-They Esti-
mated the Burned Ballots.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Nov. R-Special-
Coneressman-elect William W. Kitchen,
Of Roxboro, is here. He is the only
Democrat elected 10 Congress from this
State. and received great many very
hearty congratulations. He wears bis
honors very modostly. His opponent,
Thomas Settle. Will not make any con-
test II was reported that he would. but
he denies i, absolutely.
Congressman Charles II. Martin, Of tae
sixth. IS also here. lie was elected by
over 1000 majority. He i Baptist
preacher.
II will De next Tuesday before tue vote
for electors is officially announced by the
Secretary Of state There is now but
little difference between Republican and
Democratic estimates OF Bryans majority
in the state. Both give him something
like 1900 AZ 20 Russclls plurality for
Governor there is a wide difference. the
Republicans saying 1900. the Democrats
not quite 6.UCp. Ine result in this case
will not be known until Thanksgiving
Day, when the Secretary Of State VIII
add the vote.
Some of the Republican candidates IN
the Piedmont section. it turns out, prem
iscd that II the Republicans won AL
taxes on whisky and brandy should be
repealed.
ATNIoIE ELECTION METHOD.
At a precinct in Cartcret equity, whcn
the Judges OF election began 10 count the
vote one OF them. a Republican, dropped
a cigar I'm the box. There was quick
dame and most Of the ballots were
burned The judges. two being Demo
Gratis. agreed TO guess at the. number OF
vote, for each candidate, and replaced
the burned ballots with new ones. THIS
was done Now the question arises
whether ths vote shall stand.
Congressman Stroud Pop). OF this dis-
trict. SAYS he considers Martin Prtchafd
a silver man. -.
Raleigh and Portsmouth were connec-
ted Yesterday by the new long-distance
telenhone OF the Southern States Ieie-
phone Company.
The nresent strength cf tho state Guard
il Is5o The Acknowledgement says the
force Is in better shape than ever peioi''
To-day WI. Educational Day az the
colored State fair here II was well at
tended. and some excellent speeches We're
made " -,
The State printers will in sky DAYS
have a fully-eaupped once here. II VIII
not interfere with their reS''-' "'''' a.
Winston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13
HINHOP PfNich .ITsI UIEh->.
lie VIII Take Charge OF His New Parish
Next sunday Morning.

Bishop c. G Ponick. the new pastor
OF 81. Marks Protestant Episcopal
church. will on next Sunday morning take
charge OF his parish Nessrs. :. O..
rair and :. T. Bevoridge. as . COM
WItteS Oh me Nestry Of the cnurCn, 1--we
ISSUED me following addIess 10 the MEM
ptIs OF tHc congregation.
IL mas already been announced through
the press that Bishop &. e.. Penlck has
accepted the call 10 The rectorship Of St
Marx church. The vestry is confident
that. with hearty cooperation on the
part or the congregation, our beloved
church VIII soon prove 10 be one OF the
strongest in the city.
Ihe Bishop assumes charge ana
breaches at both services Sunday. No
vember 10Th. We urge upon you 10
attend these services, and TO bring your
friends with you.
In order that Bishop Pcnick shall have
an opportunity of meeting. personally,
his congregation. and friends. there Will
DC rendered him a reception wednesday
November 18th from 10 10 4. NJ, IN
the Sunday-school room. and the honor
OF your presence IS requested on that oc-
casion, 10 assist ia giving THIS great ana
good man a cordial welcome In our midst
The new year is holding out 10 u sooi
prospects. and with renewed activity anu
zeal on the part OF each ana every one
Of US. with Gods blessing. bright page
viii be written in the history ei our
church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13

exception OF four men to attend to the
garbage carts and two men at the sta
bles. This was embodied in resolution
which was offered 10y Mr.. Blanks. and
which was unanimously passed.
DR.. Oppenhimcr stated that there
We're something over 100 cases Of diph-
iberia and scarlet-fcyer reported IN the
city during the month of October and mp
to the present time in November. These
cascsc were Of mild nature at first. and
they had grown more violent. and sev-
cral deaths had resulted. and he thought
that If the street carts were ever needed.
they certainly were now. lie also read
communication from the Committee on
Health and Statistics OF the Chamber
OF Commerce. Ia which aid was offered
the Board OF Health ia the present cmer-
gcncy.
Aiter considerable discussion relative to
the matter. the committee adjourned.
Immediately afterwards a call for
special meeting of the Common Council
TO consider the appropriation was drawn
and signed by Messrs. Blanks. Hawkins
Hobson' and Williams. The call named
Tuesday as the day. and O'Clock =. NJ
as the hour for the special session
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13
THE REOUISITION HONORED.
Edward Gay White VIII he Taken to Bal
timorc To-Day By Way of This CITY.

Detective Edward Gault. of Baltimore.
with Sergeant Aleck Tomlinson, called on
Governor O'Ferral yesterday morning
and submitted the papers issued by the
Governor of Maryland for the cXtradition
of Edward Gay White, who is under
arrest in Norfolk on the charge Of having
robbed II. Dallam Newcombe. Of Balti-
more, of the sum of 5000.
Colonel Tazcwell Elicit and Judge W.
VI. Flournoy were present AT the time
on behalf Of the prisoner. but the Gov
crnor stated that he had no discretion in
the matter and he. therefore, signed
the requistion warrant Mr.. Gault left
on the afternoon train Tor Norfolk to
take Young White TO Baltimore.
The prisoner is the same young man.
who. about three years ago. came into
prominence in New York as an expert
poker player At the same time he be-
came acquainted with "A Russian fnan-
cer. who mad just returned from China,
where he had completed the construction
Of "a railroad system for the Chinese
Government. According 10 the story pub
lishcd al the time in the New York
Herald. young White one day accom-
panied the Russian 10 the race course
where the latter won several hundred
dollars on one horse. White offered 10
collect the money for his new friend who
handed him the ticket for that purpose.
When White returned 10 his friend he
told him that he had lost the ticket. and
the latter never did receive the amount
won by him.
The following telegram was received
last night from Norfolk at The Times
office:
Detective Gault. OF Baltimore. arrived
here tonight from Richmond with requi-
sition papers for Edward Gay White. in
dicted in Maryland Tor stealing $1,000
from Dalton II. Newcomb. The prisoner
will be taken 10 Baltimore in the morn
ing via Richmond.