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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
TRTST COMPANY REPORTS.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FIGURES of i"''
STATE EXAMINER AND THE LOCAL
OFFICERS

Rrooklyn bank statistcian has founo some IN
teresting information in regard 10 the coi'p 49,
.rrn,us earnings of the different local trust COM
n,as The figures which he has produced were
,aken from the annual report of the state super
an,endent of Banking made to the Senate last Feoru-
sry and are now a matter Of record. Ai'houeh u'e
erurcs have been public property FOR severa'
months no one heretofore has taken the troooie 10
make a comparative statement OF 'he surplus CO" -,
. 20 ,no yar,ous companies The table is as fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21

,. ,ros,asn, Edward D. Canning: cnai,rM,a s
CSsres Crowley secretary George A. PimS nxdng
6nancia; secretary. William McCormaSk, John II
sacra,arx THOMAS f Murray: treasurer oohr oor
Esv oSr manager g. r. Pincxney ass,stsn' r r.ns
manager. James F. Mulrenan IS rssirman Of the
Henry b. Holt. George IA. Flsner - V""
C,rn,nittee of Arrangements.
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valuable part of the statistics will be seen IN
the comparative statements between the Department
examination surplus and the report OF the surplus
earnings by the officers of the various Institutions
made on January 2. 1896. 1t will be seen that tre
State report OF the Brooklyn Trust Company. the
Kings County Trust Company and the Long Island
Loan and Trust Company show surplus earnings
greater than the reports OF the officers Of those
companies. The statement shows that the State
Examiner valued the securities Of the Brooklyn
Trust Company at sS4.600 more than 1t valued Its
own property With the Kings County Trust Com
pany, the excess is $780, and the Long Island Loan
and Trust Company shows an excess OF 1890 Inc
best comparative statement, with the exception or
the Brooklyn Trust Company is made by the Long
Island Loan and Trust Company. Its capital Is
500 o0 and like the Brooklyn Trust Company whose
capital is tWioe that amount, and the Nassau Trust
Company. its stockholders have paid in no surplus
earning As will he seen by examination OF the
first column Of the table the remaining nve COM
panes have all paid in considerable mount OF sur
plus, which, of course reduces the Departments and
the banks figures by just so much.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21

NJ. Francis Charmes. foreign Editor OF the Jour-
nal des Debats" and for a long time director Of
the political department Of the French Ministry Of
Foreign Affairs. with rank OF Minister Plenipo
Tertiary has put forward his name as candidate
for the seat In the Academy left vacant oy Inc
death OF the late N. Jules simon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21

The withdrawal Of the English from Egyp' NJ"
h.e, wandered more improbable than ever by the
discovery OF a diamond bearing tract OF country
along the Nile, In the province OF Behera, wlth'n
five hours distance by rail from Cairo. rha'
diamonds were formerly mined there Is shown =!
the traces OF workings supposed TO date back 70
the Mosaic times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
"A B. e."


The above three letters are getting
to be almost as well known as the "a
B @" of our infantile memory. There
are few individuals to-day who would
admit not having heard of ga Bowery
Girl" She has been talked about,
sang about and fought about. But
how many of us have seer herr A
similar type of character exists in
every large city in the union. But in
New York City alone does the Bowery
Girl of fame exist. Visitors to the
metropolis have come away from there
and have tried to describe her, but
words fail to do justice to this unique
character. Those who visit the Ferris
Grand next Friday night, Nov. ID, will
be able to Q and judge for them
selves how near has been their con-
ception of the makeup and person
atty of a "Bowery Girl" by witness
ing Harry Williams famous play of
the same name. There she will be
seen with all the familiar surround
ings of the Bowery, that famous
t~horoughfare of the great city, of
which she is ri%ghtfully acknowledged
queen. A drama of surprising inter-
est has been written around this char
acter, and, Judging from the reports
of its uccess everywhere, the play
| must indeed be above the ordinary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
J.. M. Gilbert, repairs Court

8. NJ. Gilbert, repairs Court
house =. i 30
Jno. ~Schuerlin, keeping indi-
gent mother-in-law.. 10 90
8. @. Hill, appropriation self
and wife, qr...... ........... 10 90
Amanda Yeager, keeping blind
SOL, Or. 10 10
B. B. Tureman, appro. for Mrs.
Minor, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 90
Louisa Campbell, appro. indi-
gent son, qr-................. 10 90
Hattie Crarey, appro. INDECENT
mother, qr.................. 10 90
Sophia Kingcade, appro. or
phan child, 10 90
P. M. Morris, Circuit Clerk,
costs State cases. .......... GOT 2s
@. K. Allen, acct. as road and
bridge commissioner. go ga
Potts & Hord, supplies Court
LAouco lU 70
Water Works Co., water at
Court House, qr............ 8 90
Water Works Co., water at the
Jail, s 80
Emma M. Gilbert, sec'y. county
inmates Industrial Home for
girls, qr..... Sc %
j. ]. Winscott, J. P. assisting
County Clerk to count vote
general election. 2 80
]. E. Sims, assisting County
Clerk to count vote general
election. 2 sc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Week of Self Denial.

VIVA
The Salvation Army is all alive and
actively engaged in preparing for its
annual self denial week, which takes
place throughout the United States
from Nov. 18th to 22nd, inclusive.
Large sums of money have been
raised in past years and it is a won
derful testimony to the Army's de-
velopment and activity. Each mem
Der of the Army, as well as the friends
of its many social institutions, is asked
to abstain from all luxuries, and in
many cases officers and soldiers have
actually determined to do without GER
tain articles of food, which are ordi-
narily. considered necessary, in order
that by their acts of self denial they
may add financial support to the
Army and its many different branches
of work.
The social operations throughout
America have been greatly developed
during the past twelve months; new
food and shelters have been opened
in New York, San Francisco and Kan
sas City respectively. AS a natural
consequence, therefore, the demands
upon the Army's funds have increased
and this will require still greater effort
to raise a correspondingly~ increased
amount during this special self denial
week. The~total aimed at is $40, 600.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Funeral of Mrs. j. C. Bassford.

The funeral of Mrs. j. G. Bassford
was held at the family residence
in this city at 2 p. m. Wednes-
day, Nov. II, Rev. Fielding Marvin
conducting the services. The pail
bearers were s. P. Emmons, s. w.
Buckley, j. W. Howell, DIR. Winans,
Thos. French and FL. A. Ricketts,. Mrs.
Bassford was born in Noble county,
Ohio, and was 30 years of age. She
had lived in Mexico since December,
1866. She leaves a husband, j. @.
Bassford, and two sons, Homer Bass
ford, who has a most responsible posi-
ton on the editorial staff of the st.
Louis Republic, and Wallace D.. Bass
ford, who was private secretary to
Hon. Champ Clark and is nov taking
a postgraduate course in medicine In
| st. Louis. Mrs. Bassford was Miss
| Kate Osborne and at the time of hel
death was a member of the M. E
| Church, South, also of the w. @. 7. u
| society. She was an earnest, noble
Christian woman, a loving wife ans
| devoted mother. No more could bs
said of any woman and nothing les
could be said of Mrs. ]. O. Bassford.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, Nov. 11.-Elder
Jesse, of Liberty, Mo-, arrived Mon
day to assist Elder Mitchell in a meet
ing at the Baptist church.
Walter Wilburn left Monday for
Texas.
Miss Odille billiard, who is attending
school in Mexico, came down Satur-
day to visit Miss Alta Davis.
Several a loads of hogs were ship
ped from here Monday night.
Miss Emma Lavender, of Shamrock,
is the guest of Miss Bette Noel this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDermott, of Wells
vile, were the guests of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Romans,
last week.
Little Iva Peyton, who has been
quite ill for several days, is able to be
out again.
Our school is making preparations
for an entertainment Christmas. With
Prof. Woodbridge as their leader, we
are quite sure ucces will crown their
efforts.
The election is over and everybody
has gone to work in earnest. OF
course, everyone is not pleased, but
we will all try to think 1t is for the
best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
B0tts-Smith.

The wedding of Mr.. Louis Bolts, SOP
of w. j. Bolts, one of Audrain's most
prominent and best known farmers
and stock ~raisers, and Miss Mary ~
Smith, one of Monroe County's fair
est daughters, was solemnized at the
home of the BRIDES mother, near
Santa Fe, on Thursday evening, NO
vember 5, at Z O'Clock, in the pres
ence of a number of friends and reia-
tives. On Friday evening a large
and elegant reception was rendered
the newly married couple at the
home of the groom's parents. Over
a hundred guests were present and
delightful refreshments were served
during the evening. The affair was a
brilliant one and will long be remem-
bered by those present.
The high contracting parties are
well known in this and adjoining
counties. Mr.. Bolts Is q splendid
young business man and has scores of
friends in this city and county, while
his bride is a young woman possessed
of many charms and loved by all who
have the good fortune to know her.
The LEDGER extends heartiest con-
gratulations and wishes for a long
and happy life to the young couple.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Academic and High schools.


The Missouri Academic Elocution-
airy and Oratorical Association win
hold its annual contest at Butler, Mo-,
for elocution ON the evening Of
Thanksgiving, and for oratory the
evening following. All academies
and High Schools In the State r in
vited to send representatives for each
contest. A cash prize OF s25 viii be
gwen for the best elocutionary effort,
and a prize of $50 for the best ora
ton. 1t is designed to awaken an In
terest In eiocution and oratory in the
secondary schools of the State. Prin-
cipals and super1ntendents are urged
to cooperate In this commendable
enterprise. For particulars address
JOHN w. RICHARDSON,
Cor. Sec., Butler, Mo-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending November IA, 1896, which if not
called for in thirty days viii be semitic
the Dead Letter Office at Washington.
Persons calling for letters in this list
will please say advertised"
E. L. Barrett, Mrs. Matte Anison,
John Bretle, H. @. Bierly, Mrs. Mary
E. Brown, Mrs. Sue Davis, Mrs. John
Furnish, Miss Adie Garretson, Miss
Tillie Gentry, Mrs. William Griffith,
Miss Bessie Griffith, Mrs. Matte Hall,
O. F. Harris, Henry Henkey, P. ii.
Holdreth, John Kerr, James A. Lee,
@. B. Matthews, s. Nelson, John Rob-
inson, Miss Bessie Russell, Miss Julia
Smith, Mrs. Emily Spoonse, Miss
Elizabeth Gentry, Edward Wills, Mrs.
]. N. Whittecar, Mrs. 2. NJ. Williams,
Miss Willie Woods, A. M. Mckinney,
George Logan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Call and Get Your Fees.

The costs in the following cases r.
low in my hands for payment:
P. M. MORRIS, Clerk.
State of Missouri VS.. Jas. Leonard.
Same VS.. Ed. johnson.
Same VS.. Clarence Edwards.
Same VS.. Dudley Higgins.
Same VS.. Proctor johnson.
Same vs.. Alfred Brown.
Same VS.. John Leonard.
Same VS.. @. Vincent and w. Peery.
Same vs.. Paul Capelle.
Same VS.. B. F. Miller.
Same VS.. Thos. Nuckles.
Same vs.. Ida Dee Reynolds.
Same vs. Paul Lehman.
Same vs.. James Gibson.
Same vs.. John Bradley.
Same vs. Dan Carey.
Same VS.. j. E. Mayhan.
Scalzo Fruit Co. vs.. T. j. Holt ct al.
Zallman & Co. VS.. same.
Barnhart Mer. Co. VS.. same.
w. ]. Templeman & Co. vs.. same.
j, & L, Pullman ys, same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Little Charley jackson Dead.

Little Charley jackson, the 6-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Abe jackson,
died of diphtheria at II O'Clock Mon
day night. The funeral was quietly
held at the family residence ut three
O'Clock Tuesday and the remains laid
to rest in the cemetery.
Charley was an unusually bright
boy for one his age and was a general
favorite with his playmates and
elders. About a week ago he was
taken sick and, though every effort
was made to save his life, the dread
disease claimed him at last as a vic
tim. The sorrowing parents and rel
atives have the deepest sympathy OF
the LEDGER in this great bereave-
mept.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Stickley's Whizzer---5c. Cigar.
Where Will You Find OneP

Well, they are j. AT Browns fastest
seller.
And then there is G. A. Buckner; he
says he cannot sell anything except
the Whizzer.
Then go up Jefferson street to ]. ID.
McKee's and ask for a Whizzer. He
wont do a thing but throw up both
hands and say, ais everybody smoking
that gol burned Whizzer ?n
French s. Garrett, the popular drug
gists, keep a box of Whizzers on top
their show case at all hours, day and
night.
J. w. Mckinley keeps them before
the people ali the time.
Hoxsey & Co. are busy pretty much
ali the time but they will stop TO talk
about the WhiZzer.
Woodbridge s Pardy keep them, too.
Wat. says they are too good to sell six
for a quarter. And he is right.
Ask for the Whizzer; Take No Other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Hon. Sam B. Cook Honored.

Hon. Sam B. Cook, Chairman of the
Democratic Committee of this State,
whose efficient work in the campaign
just ended gained for Missouri the
title of the banner Democratic State
in the Union, was highly honored by a
number of his friends here Wednesday
evening. The gentlemen gathered at
the Court House about z O'Clock and
went in a body to MI. Cooks resi-
dence, where Hon. P. Fl. Cullen, in a
short but eloquent speech, presented
the Chairman of the State Committee
and his charming wife with a hand
some set of solid silver knives, forks
and spoons, ornamented with pearl,
as a token of the esteem in which they
held his work for the party.
Mr.. Cook was very much taken
by surprise, but in a few well chosen
words thanked his friends for the ele-
CANT gift and one of the pleasantest
events of the campaign of 1876 had
taken place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Anonymoua announcements.

The LEDGER is to-day in receipt OF
an anonymous communication an
nouncing the marriage of two Of Mex
ico's most popular ladies. One is to
marry a physician Of this city and the
other a gentleman who lives at Fl.
Smith, Ark. After giving names and
particulars the communication says,
sand there are others. The boys know
this to be q sure thing. Congratula-
tions are In order.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
County News.
BENTON CRY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger
BENTON CITY, Nov. 10.-Rev. New
ems filed his appointment at the Bap-
fist church Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Harrison will preach at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning.
The Presbyterian Sunday School has
not closed, as we stated last week, but
is in a iourishing condition.
Miss Maude Johnson, of Mexico, Wis.,
tied her sister, Mrs. Obie Wright, Sum
day.
Miss Florence Kirkpatrick, who is
teaching school at Rush Hill, visited
home folks Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Harris, of C~entralia, is in town.
Messrs. Robert Hisey and Will Lee,
of Mexico we're in town Monday.
Mr.. Fred Lane, of Monroe county,
who is teaching school at Seed Tick,
visited Mr.. H. B. Painter Friday.
Mr.. Edgar Woodson shipped a car
load of hogs to st. Louis the first OF
the week.
Mrs. Bragonia, of Illinois, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Pierce, north of town, returned home
Monday.
Hurrah for grand old Democratic
Missouri! The Benton City Bryan
Free Silver rooster is still rearing its
head so feet from the ground, Growing
victory to our illustrious statesmen,
Clark, Stephens and Bland.
The boys about town have had con-
siderable fun fulfilling wagers made
over the election. John Sallee pre-
sented a laughable spectacle as he
rolled a peanut with a tooth pick from
one store to the other.
We will still march under the ban
ner of our noble leader, VIM. J. Bry-
an, who says the fight has just begun.
Our club will remain a permanent or
~ganization until he leads us to victory
in 1900.
Rev. Boatman begins protracted
meeting at Unity next Sunday.
Rev. A. A. Wallace, ofMexico, con-
Quoted the funeral services of Mr.
Charles Flittner at 1 O'Clock Tuesday
at the Presbyterian church. The re-
mains were inferred in the Benton
City cemetery. The bereaved wife ii
crazed with grief. We are informed
that she lost four children in one weeh
with diphtheria and a grown daughter
was killed by lightning. Last winter
her father died from injuries received
from falling on q pipe stem. The sud-
den death of her husband Tuesday
prostrates her with grief.
"There is never a cross SO heavy
But the nail scarred hands are there
Outstretched in tender compassion
The burden to help us bear.
"There is never a heart so broken
But the loving Lord a heal,
For the heart that was pierced on Cal
vary
Doth still for his loved ones feel"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
SAW MILL FOR SALE.
Apply at the Ledger Office.

ANY party wanting to buy a good
saw mill, two log wagons, loading
chain, shanty outfit, heating and cook-
ing stoves and everything complete
and in good shape, with plenty OF
work on hand, should apply at the
LEDGER Office. This is q splendid
opening for the right kind OF q man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
A GREAT NOVEL
of the
REVOLUTION

its leading serial feature for 1897 and
the masterpiece of its author, DIR. 8.
Weir Mitchell. The story, "Hugh
Wynne, Free Quaker purports TO be
the autobiography of It's hero, an Of
icer on Washington's stat. Social life
in Philadelphia at the time of the
Revolution ia most interestingly de-
picted and the characters include
Washington, Franklin, Lafayette and
others well known in history. II is
safe to say that the readers of this
great romance. will obtain from it's
clearer idea of the people who were
foremost in Revolutionary days, and
of the social life of the times, than can
be had from any other single source.
The work is not only historically ac-
curate, but is a most Interesting story
of love and war. The first chapters
are in the November number. How
ard PYLE will illustrate IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Mexico Hebrew CONGREGATION.

At a meeting of a number of
Hebrew residents of this city held
Monday, the Mexico Hebrew Con-
gregation was formed and the follow
ing officers were elected: President
]. Barth, vice-president Sam Morris,
secretary and treasurer Meier Victor.
Rev. A. Schoenkopff is the minister
and weekly services are held at prI-
vate residences every Friday evening.
1t is the aim of the congregation to
rent a hall in which to hold theil
services so that outsiders "a attend
and eventually to build a synagogue
in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

DR.. M. q. Parsons, 1919 Lucas Ave-,
st. Louis, Mo-, specialist in surgical
and medical diseases Of the eye, ear,
nose and throat, at the Ringo Hotel
Nov. 10th and 10th. The doctor comes
highly recommended not only by his
patrons, but by the medical profess
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
CAMPAIGNING WITH
GRANT.

BY GEN. HORACE PORTER.
Ia the title of a series Of articles which
has been in preparation for many
years. General Porter was al aide on
General Grants staff and q close
friend of his chief, and the diary which
he kept through the war is the basis
Of the present articles, which are
striking pen-pictures OF campaign life
and scenes They will be fully Illus
trated. The first one Is In the Novem-
Der Century.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Ladies' Home Journal.

That clever literary raconteur,
"Droch," who in private life is Robert
Bridges, has joined the writer's who
are fiocking in such numbers to The
Ladies' Home Journal. "Droch" COM
mences in the December issue OF that
magazine a series of "Drooh's Literary
Talks" which will hereafter be q
regular editorial feature of the Jour
nal. Mr.. Bridges will aim his work
more directly at girls and gossip about
books rather thaia review them. They
will be in short s~Iiterary talks"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Do you feel dull and bilious, a heavy

Do you feel dull and bilious, a heavy
tired feeling, bad taste in the mouth
and an aversion to food? These are
symptoms of a torpid liver and need
prompt attention to prevent the de-
velopmeut Of a serious kidney dis
ease. PRICKLy ASH BrrrERs viii set
thugs right. 1t drives out all foul
matter and impurities in the bowels,
stimulates the liver and digestion,
cleanses the system of bilious fniu-
ences, and imparts q general feeling
of health and cheerfulness. Sold by
Chas. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Mrs. T. j. Cornett, of Mexico, who
had a most dangerous operation per-
formed on her by DIR. Griffith, OF Kan
sas City, this week, Is resting easy and
1t is hoped that abe viii entirely recov-
er her health. A letter from the hos
pital to the LEDGER says: "Of course,
there will be forty eight hours OF anx-
ious waiting but we all hope that the
operation win terminate ~favorabIy."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

The Chicago Dentists, who for some
months have had an Office over ". w.
Harper's store, are arranging to move
to Chicago to reside permanently.
These gentlemen made many friends
while In Mexico and the LEDGER re-
grets to have them leave us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
j. 8. Neal Dead.

Mr.. J. s. Neal, nj of Audrain
County's best known farmers, died
near Youngs Creek on last Monday
night at the age of 55 years. Mr..
Neal had been i'll for some time with
enlargement of the liver. His funer-
al took place at 2 p. m. Tuesday and
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Sipple,
his remains being inferred at Midway.
He was a member of the Southern
Methodist Church and had been q
resident of Audrain County for rs
years. He leaves a wife, who has the
sincerest sympathy of nelghbors and
friopda
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
A pleasant Hunting Trim.

L. N. West, Newt. Davis, s. G..
Groves, Lon Wilson, Art Stevenson
and Dick Atkins, all of this county,
have just returned from a two weeks
hunting trip in Usage county. They
took a driver and cook with them and
had a royal good time, in addition to
which fact they killed two fine deer
and all the small game they could use.
They all say they are ready to 90
AGAIN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

The Bankrupt Store is in Mexico
now and il you are in need Of shoes,
clothing, dry goods, underwear or
notions attend this sale, as everything
must be sold for what 1t will bring.
This is a new, fresh and clean stock.
A force of clerks and salespeople are
engaged. Everybody will be waited
on in proper shape. Prepare your
pocketbooks and rush for the wonder
full bargains or the west side Of square
In Arnold building, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12
Announcement.


To the many inquiries OF my former
friends and patrons, ! am now able
to make this announcement:
/ have four OF the best improved
and modern greenhouses there r In
the United States. Consequently /
am prepared to fill orders quick and
with much better flowers than q man
can possibly do when he has to grow
SO many different plants In n house
together. ! therefore am able TO sell
ut a price below competition. Out
roses that / had to sell and are yet
sold at 81 to $3.50 q dozen, ] will now
cell at SOC to 75c a dozen. Out carna-
tions that are sold for 40c to zoe per
dosen I will sell now at 25c to Nc a
dozen, and all plants that sold
at 10c each, such as g%eraniums and
roses, ETC., / will now sell at SC each,
and other plants In proportion.
Thanking all my former friends and
patrons for past favors, l kindly ask
you for a continuance Of tho same.
JOS. GELvEH,
dtf st. Charles, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-12

Among the applicants Tor the Post
ONCE under the new Republican adj
ministration will be J. B. Botkin,
George Kunkel, r. Fl. Herman,
Eugene Bnrkhart, VIM. Lee and
athere are others.n Hon. VIM. Tre-
loar viii name the man.