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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
ARRESTED FOR ARSON.
Proprietor and SaIeswoman Charged
With Having Burned q Store TO
Get $4,000 Insurance.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. is.-Joseph
Bauer, a dealer In furnishing goods, at
1864 South Broadway, and Matte
johnson, his saleswoman, were ar
rested last night on q charge OF arson.
They were seen leaving the store by q
back way at ] O'Clock yesterday after
noon and ten minutes later the place
was in flames and was destroyed.
Bauer carried $4,000 insurance, which
is thought to largely exceed the value
OF his loss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

The Chicago General Railway 90.
viii operate the heaviest trolley car
ever used. The new car weighs 230,-
600 pounds, and has a seating capacity
OF forty-four persons, but, according
to established street q ethics, ID Will
carry l5o persons easily, and Is per-
sons a ride on either of the plat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
RUSH HILL ITEMS.
pondenca OF the Ledger.

| Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, No., Feb. 1o.-Rev. FL,
B. Rice filed his regular appointment
here Sunday.
NJ. L. Travis bought the west half oi
the Collins farm, one mile east of town
Price paid $50 per acr He also rented
the east part for this
Denver Moore returned to Fulton
last week after an extended visit to
relatives here.
Mr.. Ora Green, of Rush Hill, viii
leave Saturday for Cripple Greek, Col.
Miss Lula Jerman has been giving
the young ladies of this city lessons in
ornamental picture frame work.
We are not lonely ~ the candidates
drop in and keep us company.
Mrs. Peter Woodward, of Moberly,
Mo. ,is the guest of her daughters, Mrs.
Henry Stuart and Mrs. W. B. Scott.
The Rush Hill camp of M. w. A. is
increasingly its member hipveryrapidly
1t has thirty-seven members and is
just one year and one month old and
has II candidates ready for initiation
Thursday night.
j. F. Green went to Monroe City
Wednesday on business.
8. w. Davis and E. j. Hamilton, OF
near Perry, bought two car loads of
stock cattle in Kansas City last week
and unloaded at this place.
Faunt Vaughn shipped four loads
of sheep Monday to st. Louis from the
Hill.
James Waltz, Of this city, moved to
Mexico Tuesday. Mr.. Waltz Is work
ing for an insurance company.
Harvey Sarles received a message
from his father Sunday stating that he
was dangerously i'll. Harvey took the
first train for Illinois.
The corn market was rushing Tues
day. Corn is 1919 cents.
Miss G. L.Smart and Thomas Diggs,
both of near Laddonia, came to this
city Sunday afternoon on the search
for Rev. II. B Rice and found him and
made their business known briefly
Tom says, "We want you to say them
few words for u.s." and they went tt
the residence of J. B. Clark and were
soon pronounced man and wife and
went on their way rejoicing. We sx'
tend congratulations.
n,~ nar~a;p
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Rev. n. r. Pittman has gone to
Boonvflle to attend the funeral Of
Capt. James Thompson, who was a
brother to Mrs. Pittman's mother. He
was prominently identified with pro-
gressive enterprises in Cooper County
and In Boonville for than a half
century. He has made his homo a
number of years with Speed Stephens,
his son-in-iaw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
New Suits.

The following new suits have been
filed with Circuit Clerk P. NJ. Morris,
to be tried at the June term of Circuit
Court:
s. M. Locke VS.. j. G.. Downs, on
note.
Irvine Maddox VS.. j. G.. Downs, on
note and attachment.
Gaier- Stroh Millinery Co. vs. Ida
Rosamond, attachment.
John L. Boland Book and Stationery
Co. v 9 Luckie & Hutton, on account.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Secretary Gwynn Retires.

]. K. Gwynn, who, during lis two
years connection with the st. Louis
Fair Association in the capacity OF
Secretary, by his happy personality
and efficient business qualities, made
himself ~deservediy popular with all
who came in contact with him, has
resigned his position. he made known
his desire to withdraw from the Office
more than q week ago, but the Board
of Directors of the Fair Association
did not give its acquiescence until yes.
erday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Feb. 1s.-Miss Mag
gle Torreyson, of Laddonia, spent
Sunday at home.
Ahrens and Younsblood shipped 8
car load of fine mules from here this
week.
There is an almost continual ship
ment from here of mules, horses, cat
tie, sheep and hogs, to say nothing OF
grain, etc. We defy competition with
any town of its size in the State.
Mr.. Pollard will likely NOV to
Wellsville to reside.
Miss Bertha Gary, one of our little
home girls, is very dangerously sick
in Mexico, where she went to be
treated by Schrader.
We understand that Ed. Scott, one
| of our most substantial and respected
| citizens, will have a sale the Goth anl
will probably move to Nebraska.
Mr.. Worcester Morse, of Warren
ton, was up to attend the Hagermar
| sale.
Rev. Mr.. Bassford preached at thu
NJ. E. Church last Sunday. He yer.
recently united in marriage MI. Nor
Lance and Miss Lulu Morse, daughte,
of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Morse.
Geo. NJ. Brown and wife, of st
Louis, have recently been up perfect
ing plans for a handsome and com
modious summer resort at the hom'
of his father, Mr.. James Brown.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, of Wellsyille, viii
preach at the Baptist Church on mex
Lords Day.
We had the pleasure of visiting GU
public school during examinations las
Friday and found the students hard q
work and progressing finely under tn
management of Prof. Blankenship ant
Miss Nellie Broughall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
T. w. Pratt's Funeral.

The funeral of J.. w. Pratt, who died
on Saturday, was held at the family
residence at 4 O'Clock Sunday after
noon. The services were conducted
by Revs. W. M. Sapp and LII. Pritch-
EFT and the pail bearers were L. N.
Bass, Chas. McBee, A. M. Trimble, j.
M. Barker, R. S. Mckinney and s. p
Emmons.
Mr.. Pratt was one of Mexico's oldest
citizens and left a large family, among
whom are j. D. and VIM. Pratt and
Mrs. ]. B. Botkin. He was formerly
a member of the City Council of Mex
leo and was for years the leading
blacksmith of our city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Kills Her Lover and HerseIf.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 16.-Barbara
Kossei, a pretty German girl about 10
years old, Tonight shot and killed
John RohlHng, her lover, and then
with the anne weapon, q cheap revolt
yer OF 81 caliber, fired a bullet into
her own brain, dying instantly,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
D~ressmaking Done to Order,

have opened a dressmaking es-
t%ablishment in rooms over j. d. Nor
ris & Co.'s store, and would be glao
to have a share of the public patron.
age. Satisfaction guaranteed.
otd-1tw Mrs. SALLIE Cox.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
POURED OIL ON R
-Four Year Old Son of an Oil Dealer
Burned Beyond Recognition.

MUNaEN, O., Feb. ia terrible
fatality occurred here this morning.
Fire was discovered in the house oc-
cupied by John Ireland, an oil man,
and his 10 year old daughter and his
year old sou. Ireland was at work and
the daughter was at a neighbours. The
daughter ran to the house and made a
frantic effort to save her brother with
out avail. Some time later his re-
mains, charred beyond recognition,
were taken out. 1t is supposed the
child poured oil on the fire. Two
houses and barber shop were burned
entailing a loss of $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
New Stnre-New Goods.

Victor Victor is in the East buying
an elegant line of dry goods and no
tions. Mr.. Victor is arranging to open
a new store with a complete line of
new goods next door east of Buckley
& Moere's. Mr.. Victor viii have a
large and complete stock fresh from
the eastern markets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

N me weekly LEDGER viii be found
- announcement OF r. S. (Shanks)
a1Alnney candidate for Surveyor of
a1aaan county; subject to the rules
-4s usages of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Fined One Cent and Costs.


J. F. Poore, of Laddonia, was tried
for the third time in Justice Riley's
court yesterday afternoon on a charge
of disturbing the peace. The charge
made against him was a peculiar one.
He was arrested for making an I'M
usual racket around the depot at Lad
donna in trying to get people to come
to his hotel, which is in violation of a
city ordinance.
AT his trial yesterday he was repre-
scented by lawyers Cullen and Grubb,
while Prosecuting Attorney Trimble
appeared for the State. The case was
tried before a jury, which brought in q
verdict filming Mr.. Poore one cent and
costs. The costs will amount to about
$40.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Oswald Nerlinger, q German, mazda
a cup of common pepper corn, whic,
holds 1900 other ivory cups, with q
handle to each, all gilt on the edges,
with room for 400 more.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Goodwin Creason announces him.
self in the Mexico daily and weekly
LEDGER as a candidate for Represent
alive of Audrain County, subject to
the rules and usages of the Democratic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

In the weekly LEDGER viii be found
an advertisement OF the Farmers' Fire
and Lightning Insurance Company of
this city. This organization 10 meet
ing with splendid G and ID
worthy OF the patronage Of our people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
M-ARTTNSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, Feb. 1s.-Elder
Bassford, of Wellsville, filed his ap-
pointment at the M. E. church Sum
day.
Our Sunday Schools are very well
attended considering the bad weather
and roads.
Adaway Davis returned Friday from
Mississippi, where he has purchased
a farm. Mr.. Davis expects soon to
make his home in the sunny South.
Quite a crowd of young people came
up from Wellsville Sunday at noon,r re-
turning on the afternoon train.
Miss Northoutt, of ForisteD, is the
guest of Mrs. Powell.
DR.. Blaine, of Wellsville, was here
Sunday.
Frank Davis, accompanied by his
daughters, Alta and Eula, went to
Mexico Monday.
Miss Ollie Whitehead visited rela-
tives and friends in WellsvilleM onday
and Tuesday.
Miss BERTHE Douglass, of Benton, il
| visiting friends here.
H. G. King, of Mexico, visited his
sister, Miss Cora, Sunday.
Several car loads of stock were
shipped from here this week.
Mrs. Burchard is on the sick list.
| Miss Carrie Wilburn is visiting in
town this week.
Miss Gary, of Mexico, was the guest
| of Miss Cora Watkins Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

On the steamer Scotsman, Of the
Dominion line, which sailed from
Portland for Liverpool the other day,
went the largest load Of live stock
that has ever been taken from thin
country. Arrangements were made
to export 1900 head Of cattle and
I 800 sheep.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Miss Sara Armistead has returned
nom q visit to Mrs. Bob Roddy, at
uentralia. Mrs. Roddy was formerly
mas Belle stephens, q student at
Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Victor Victor is going to open a dry
goods and clothing store east OF
Buckley & Moore's grocery store.
Messrs. Potts and Lupton r re-
modelling and fixing up the room fol-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Messrs. Pat. J.. Barron and John Il.
Hinman will have q combination sale
of saddle and harness horses and
matched teams at C~entralia on March
"a, 25 and %. Everything offered lie
guaranteed to be sound and without
blemish.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

u.s.. Luckie, in the Weekly LEDGER
offers the ane coach stallion, Excel
sior, for sale or trade. Read the ad-
~sertisemens; you may want the horse,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

New York has more Germans in its
population than any city of the Ger
man empire except IL; more French
than any city in France except Is;
more Italians than live in any city in
Italy except eight, and more Irish
than live in any city in Ireland except
two.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

The worth of a thing is what it viii
bring. One bottle of Kerr's System
Renovator is worth q gold mine, but
ia sold for sl.0o by French s. Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

At the Fasig sale in New York City
the other day, Eliza K, 2:11A, PAGER
by Robert Rysdyk, 2:134, sold for
ISI.I76
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

1t is a curious coincidence noted IN
Great Britain that the New Prince OF
York came into the world on the an
niversary of the death Of his grand
father, who died on Dec. II, 1851. 1t Ia
also remembered that the birth of the
new Princes little brother was an
nounced on the same day-Juue "a,
1ss4-as President Carnot was killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
JACOB r. MCDONALD
n candidate for Assessor of Audrain
County; subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Joseph Brown Is moving into the
White property on east Promenade
street which he purchased recently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

The Hungarians have an irreconcil-
able aversion to the name of queen,
and consequently whenever a female
succeeds to the throne of Hungary
she reigns with the title of king. Thus,
in 1888, when Mary, the daughter OF
Charles Duras, came to the crown,
she was styled King Mary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

George Burch, a prominent citizen
of Laddonia, was taken to the Insane
Asylum this morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Y. I. Shireman is home from a bus
,ness Trip east where he purchased q
Aree supply OF clothing. The Shire
man Clothing Co. is arranging for a
'Asgely increased business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Misc Edith Meredith, of Hutchinson,
Ras., who has been visiting Mrs. A.
Gary, has returned home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
TAYLOR BERREY
a candidate for County Assessor o
sAudrain; subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Don't fail to see the beautiful lace
berthas and fichus just received at
Halls. If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

A married man wants a situation on
a farm. Apply at s21 North Water
street, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Sailor collars and cuffs are the latest.
See them at Halls. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
s. A. PULLS
acandidate for County Assessor of Au-
drain; subject to the rules and usages
Of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Our new Dress Goods
have arrived. Come and
see them. Famous.

7. ]. Cornett, of this city, has a
curious and valuable cane, which was
presented to HIM on Christmas by a
brother-in-law, who lives in Marshall,
Mo. The cane is made of 1877 pieces
of polished buffalo and steer horns
and is a pretty as well as an odd cane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
l.. NJ. HENDRIX
Of Prairie Township, a candidate for
Assessor of Audrain County; subject
to the rules and usages of the Demo-
cratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Rev. ]. s. Shouse is home from Van
dalia, where he has been holding a
meeting for two weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM L. KENDALL,
of Rush Hill, u candidate for County
Assessor of Audrain; subject to the
rules and usages of the Democratic
party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Have you seen those new cut jet
and illuminated garniture dress trim
mings ct Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Mules For Sale.

| have ten spans of three-year-old
mules for sale on time, if desired.
GEORGE w. ADAMS,
wit Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Go to BIum's for house furnishings.
They carry a full line Of carpets, mat
tings,iace curtains, portieres, window
shades, table and couch covers, linoie-
um and door oil cloths.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

There is a sect in Orissa, in the Ben
gal presidency, who worship her ma
jesty Queen Victoria as their chief d.
vinity. Col. Graham discovered that
her majesty was also an object OF wor-
ship in the temple of the Phodong-
Lama, at Tumloong, In Thibet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

In the weekly LEDGER will be found
the announcement of J.. Alex. Roberts,
candidate for Judge of the Western
District of Audrain county; subject to
the rules and usages of the Demo-
cratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

On Friday Lakenan & Barnes sold
for d. P. Bradley, q tract of land in
the northwest part of the city con-
tanning about four acres. The pur-
chaser was r. P. Collier, OF Rush Hill,
and the price paid was $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

G. C. VOORHEES, is home from a short
business trip to Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Fined $40 and Costs,

j. F. Poor, of Laddonia, was fined
So apiece and costs on two charges of
disturbing the peace,in Justice Riley's
court Monday afternoon. The fol-
lowing citizens of Laddonia were here
as witnesses:
J. s. Quisenberry, III. S. Barker, G.
A. Torreyson, A. G. Stotler, A. B.Hale,
III. Beai, E. Beebe, A. l.. Bruton, VIM.
Wilcox and G.. Beal,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce
GEO. W. RIDGEWAY
a candidate for Sheriff of Audrain
County; subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to
r. S. (SHANKS) M'KINNEG
a candidate for County Surveyor of
Audrain; subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

John r. Gentry, 2:o334, the champion
pacing stallion, formerly owned by
Gentry & Ramey, sedalia, Mo-, sold at
public auction in New York on Feb. Ii
for 81, 800. He was bought by VIM.
Simpson, of New York City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

We T authorized to announce
A. 7. ELLIS
q candidate for Surveyor of Audrain
County; subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
q. K. ALLEN
Il candidate for County Surveyor of
Audrain; subject to the rules and
usages of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

The finest line OF fancy waist silks
ever shown in the city at Bium's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Highest market price paid for eggs
and poultry at the Temple of Econo-
nnu Wff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
JUDGE WESTERN DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce
J. ALEX. ROBERTS
n candidate for County Judge OF the
Western District; subject to the rules
and usages of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Services at Olivst Saturday at 10 a.
m. and 7 p. m. and the sacrament ad-
ministered at the Sunday morning
service. Quarterly meeting at Trinity
Feb. 90 and March 1. Rev. E. K. Mil
lar will ha preaent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Mrs. B. P. Hutchinson is able to be
out again. Mrs. Hutchinson injured
herself severely not long since by a
fall
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
COUNTY ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce
j. A. HARRISON
q candidate for reelection to the office
of County Assessor OF Audrain; subject
10 the rules and usages of the Demo-
cratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

Guerrita, who is now the first bull
fighter in Spain, has appeared in Sc
fights this season, and is engaged for
10 more. He receives $1,000 for each
performance. His clear income
amounts to more than 100000 a year.
besides the presents made to him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
GEO. f. DANIEL
of Wilson Township, a candidate for
County Surveyor OF Audrain; subject
to the rules and usages of the Demo-
cratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

See the new De Joinvilles and Club
House ties at Halls. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20

We are authorized to announce
j. G. WOODS,
OF Salt River Township, a candidate
for Sheriff of Audrain County; subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-02-20
Sale,

R. r. Hall has received an elegant
line of neckwear for ladies. If
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hfcn identical, ail X 70 90 ial 20 gold.
rhsfe ia nothing cInne0art with our
money, therefore, 10 account for this
tuidtu anu aggravated Industrial
change. Whatever II 20 DO deprecated
In tur finances. must be- every " here
admitted that cur money has been Oh
aplutely ROUI anu has brought neither
iuir nor Inconvenience 10 it, holdofs,
A deprec atod currency has notoxisiri
10 further vcx tho troubled business
situation.
A pretonse IA made 10 attribute the
hard times 10 the fact that all our cur.
fency IL 0n a gold tasif. GD1d money
never made times harJ. Those who
assert tunt our present tnduatfial ana
flba olnl depression 10 tbs result Of a
gold standard have not read A merican
history aright, or been careful students
of events Of recent yeaie. We never
had greater prosperity IN this county,
In every fUiJ ot employment aui IN.
dustry, ihan In tue bisy years from
1850 10 1892, during an 90 which time
this country was ON gold basis and
employed more gold money In its fiscal
anu business operations tnaH ever be.
fore. We had, too. a protective tarlii,
under which ample revenues we're
collected for the government nnc nu
sccunulatiug surplus which was con.
sanity applied 90 the payment VI pub
tic debt. Let " mold fnet 20 that which
we know - Voui. IL is not mere money
VIZ want. WHAT We want h b put ihr
money We already hHve at work. When
money ie employed, men are employ Cd.
Both have always ueeu ntcadily and
remuuofailvoly engaged during all the
ytars Of protective tnnu lrgislati1n'
when those WIN have money lack
confidence tn the ttibility OF values
AMI Investments they viii not part
with thuir money. Buaiuees IL stag
mated, thu lifo.blO0i " trade 10
checked aud congoslcd. We caunoi
restore public confidence by an ao,
which would fevolutiouizs ell statutes
or an nc. which entails u deficiency ~
! the public revenues. We cannot Ia.
spiro o9nfiio1us by advocating ropu'
diation or rfaoliciug dishonesty. We
Cannot restore confidence either 90 tue
Treasury uf 10 tue people without q
change ia our present iarin legitlA'
/ ton.