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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
A Few Facts and Figures.
ONLY A SMALL SURPLUS THAT
COULD BE USED FOR ALL
KINDS OF STREET
WORK.
With or Without Rock Streets the Ex
penses in the Street Department
Will be Heavy-If Bonded On
ly $1,000 Would be Left
to Work With.

To the Editor of the Ledger
MEXICO, Mo-, June 17.-Would it
not be we'll to inform the people as to
the status of our obligations and in
come? What are our fixed annual Ii
abilities and our resources outside of
saloon license, and amount of said Ii
cense?
A man, before incurring a debt,
should sum up his sure resources and,
If they will carry him through, it will
be safe to go ahead. Doubtful re-
sources should hardly be considered
unless to add strength to the sure.
If we all knew as to the above men
toned matters we could talk and act
more intelligently. Yours,
A. K. LUCKIE.
City Clerk Thos. M. Gill, at the re-
quest of the LEDGER, furnishes the
following figures relative to the above
question:
Total amount expended on the
streets and sewers from April 1, 1892,
to June IA, 1897, is s26,sO4. This is five
and one-fourth years and the average
per year amounts to $5,105. Two
thirds of the time the revenue from
saloons was 81, 800 greater than now,
and two thirds of the time the cost OF
electric light was 81, 900 less than now.
This makes 50, 200; two-thirds of $3,-
200 is about 81, 100, consequently if we
wish to get the surplus at present
which the city can put upon the
streets, we must deduct this amount
from the amount per annum which
has been spent, including the total
cost of the sewers and the land bought
from ]. w. Atchison for sewer pur-
poses, part of which has gone back
into the treasury. This will leave the
surplus now available to use on the
streets, say S3,005.
The LEDGER adds that if we paid
the interest on $4,000 bonds and re-
tired one bond annually there would
be little more than 81, ,O05 per annum
to use on streets and for accidents ant
emergencies of all kinds. 1t can read
lily be seen where we would be If ont
or two saloons dropped out.
1t would be well to bear in mint
that at the time of April l., 1892, from
which this statement commences
there was a cash balance on hand il
the city treasury of $4,000. Now, i
this fact be taken into consideration
which amounts to nearly $500 per an
mum of itself, for the five and one
fourth years averaged, and to-day th'
treasury is empty-not even sufficien
funds on hand to pay the claims al
ready allowed-a tolerably correc
idea can be formed in regard to th
surplus of the city per annum for an.
purpose.
There has been, we believe, an in
crease in the assessed valuation, th'
principal part of which occurred il
1898.
II 1t is true that the city has paid som
81, 500 in damage suits and costs in tn
past FIVE years, but is it safe to assum
that this will be any less in the mex
five years, while it may be more? w
, lhaye one damage case on hand now
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

. THE present revenue of the city
which could be put to the purpose of
street work being, say $1,000 per an
mum, In which, of course, is included
any grading necessary for the putting
down Of macadam, which is very con-
siderable iu cost, would leave less
than 5000 for working and ditchine
where not macadamized and for put-
ting in crossings, cleaning streets,
making grades and buying rock. Now,
II the cash on hand April 1, 1892, be
taken into account there would be ON.
iy y, 400 available for all these pur.
poses at present. II any of our largs
revenues should be cut off-which Il
more than likely-it would knock u
higher than kite, even without an,
bond issue.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
KILLED HER TRADUCER.
Texas Teacher Also Wounded Her
Brother in the Fusillade.

PARIS, TEX, June 17.-This morning
at 10 O'Clock Ed Kigore was shot and
killed at the depot In Ladonia. He
was sitting in the gentlemen's waiting
room talking to friend, when Miss
Fannie Jackson entered and fred a
shot from a revolver, which went wide
OF the mark and struck her brother,
Bodie Jackson, making wound In
his forehead. Kilgore ran out Of the
building pursued by Bud, Charles and
Fannie, who fred perfect fusillade at
him. Kilgore fell, fairly riddled with
bullets. After he had fallen the young
woman walked up to him and fired
| three more bullets into his PROSTATE
form, exclaiming as she did 50:
"You coward, You have siandered
me enough"
The Jacksons are excellent people
and stand high. The young lady has
been employed in some Of the best
schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

THE Baltimore american seems to
think that the negotiation of short
time loan by the city at 21&% interest
is a sign of prosperity, but it doesn't
strike us that way. On the contrary,
it was because of the uncertainty of
profit in any business investment that
the owners of the money were glad to
loan it to the city for such low interest.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Crothers-Whitely.

The following invitations have
been issued:
MIR. and Mrs. Horace W. Gleason
request your presence at the marriage
of their daughter, Fanny Maude
Whitley to James Ernes Crothers,
Wednesday evening, June twenty
third, eighteen hundred and ninety
seven, at half past eight O'Clock. Six
hundred and one West Love Street,
Mexico, Missouri.
Miss Whitley is a most charming
young lady and by her sweet and
vivacious manner has made many and
warm friends in Mexico during her
few months residence here.
DIR. Crothers is one of Omaha's most
successful dentists and is to be con-
graduated upon having won 80 great
| q rrizn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
West Point Eadetshin.

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo-, June 16.-
At the competitive examination held
here yesterday for appointment Of
cadet to West Point, there were %
applicants, nearly every county in the
district being represented.
W. W. Edwards, of st. Charles, son
of the late Judge w. W. Edwards,
made the highest average, and was
recommended by the Examining
Board to Congressman Champ Clark
for the appointment. ]. H. Craig, of
Pike, stood next and is the alternate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

In the matter of bonding the city 1t
is we'll not to lose sight of the fact
that it has heretofore frequently hap
pened that some emergency has arisen
which has compelled the city to sus-
pend, for time, all street work and
use the money elsewhere. If the bond
ed debt was upon US the expense
could not be stopped; it would 60 on
to the detriment, most probably, OF
every other interest of the city. But
IL the town is to be bonded let it be
for both sewerage and macadam.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

J. w. PATTON, who has been placed
by the Intelligencer in the column of
those who are in favor of bonding the
city, says:
II am not I'm favor OF bonding
the city for $4,000. but be-
lieye ID would he a good thing
10 borrow about 5000 to ex-
Dend Oh the streets"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
A Pretty Compliment.

In speaking of the high honor
conferred upon Miss Mabelle Lang
Hathaway at Hardin College this year,
the Montgomery county Republican,
edited by d. W. Majors, says:
Miss Mabelle Hathaway was a MEM
Der of the graduating class of the
Mexico High School, year 's4, when
the editor of this paper was principal
of the High School and he is not sur
prised to hear of her carrying off such
distinguished honors at Hardin. Miss
Hathaway is daughter of Hon. w.
s. Hathaway, of Mexico, the man
whom Mckinley will honor, no doubt
soon, with distinguished official ap-
pointment. Miss Mabelle takes con-
siderable interest in public affairs and
Is well posted on the political issues
of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
She Found Her Brother,

Miss Ella Murphy, member of the
Salvation Army of this city, is very
sick of consumption at the home Of J.
T. Stanley. The young lady is an or
phan, but she has brother and sis-
ter. Until now she did not know
where either one of them was located.
Through Fred Woods, of the Army,
she has learned that her brother was
living in Galloway county. He was
notified to-day of his sisters condi-
ton. The other sisters whereabouts
is unknown. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
are taking good care of the sick girl,
who has the sympathy of the town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
DR.. Winans to be Absent.

Any person wishing to see me be-
fore / attend the international meet
ing of Homeopathic Physicians, which
convenes at Niagara Falls June 29th
will please call before that date.
shall leave Monday night, June %, to
be absent from the city two weeks.
DIT wit THEO. III. WINANs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
At Waterloo,

1t was just previous to the battle of
Waterloo. The Duke of Wellington
was eating. Before he finished his re-
past he remarked: "I enjoyed that
meat, especially the Bonaparte, and
now of Corsican go some pastry. Bring
be q Napoleon"
After the battle was over he said OF
the opposing general: "Waterlooser
ho uanD
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
BIcycles Interfere With SundaySchool!
From the Boston Herald.

BICYCLES Interfere With SundaySchools
From the Boston Herald.
The forty sixth annual meeting of
the Universalist Sabbath School Union
was held in the Every Day Church
yesterday afternoon and evening.
The Union is composed of nineteen
schools, in which there are 500 officers
andtteachers and 3,13s scholars. Some
of the schools show falling off In at
tendance, and there was considerable
discussion as to its probable cause and
possible cure. The fact that scholars
were not looked after, the Indifference
of parents, removals from one part OF
the city to another, were all advanced
by way of explanation, but the greater
part of the blame was laid to the BIZ
cycle;
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
RohinsOn-PrOctOr,

DIR. Archie Robinson and Miss Edna
Proctor, both of Sturgeon, were mar
ried Wednesday at the home of the
BRIDES parents.
DR.. Robinson Il a bright young
physician, having just completed his
medical education in the st. Louis
school of medicine, and will practice
In Sturgeon.
Miss Proctor Is the beautiful ant
accomplished daughter of ]. M. Proc
tor, of Sturgeon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
A June Snow in Idaho.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, June IA
special to the Tribune from Pocatello
Idaho, says: ga severe cold wave
swept over southeastern Idaho yes
terday. Three inches Of snow fell al
Soda Springs yesterday morning."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
LIVERY STOCK FOR SALE.
L. B. Morris Offers His Livery Stable
for Sale on Reasonable Terms.

On account of moving away from
Mexico will sell on reasonable terms
my livery stock. Good horses, splen-
did rigs and everything in first class
condition. Call and examine stock and
get terms. Opposite City Hall, Mex
leo, Mo. d&w tt L. b. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Hiccoughed for Six Months.

CENTRALIA, Mo-, June 7.-Miss
Lucy Marshall of this city, who was
taken with hiccougbs on December
%, 1895, has not recovered, and her
weight has been reduced from 104
pounds to 70 pounds during her all
ment. She has only had relief once
and that only for about two weeks.
She was supposed to be permanently
cured until yesterday, when she had
a relapse, and hiccoughed violently,
until relieved by the administration
of morphine.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

Now that the thermometer is dane
ing about the s6 spot every afternoon,
we trust some people are content, II
not perfectly happy. They are no
longer compelled to wear their winter
clothes that are ragged, but can wear
those summer togs that have been in
waiting 80 long. Nor can they COM
plain any longer of wet feet and the
necessity Of carrying a rubber coat
every day. When you are inclined to
find fault with the heat, please re.
member that only a few days ago you
were finding fault with the cold
You can't have them both at the
same time, though in our climate Vol
can have them very close together.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Who is Jacob BrownP


The st. Louis Post Dispatch of June
18th says:
Jacob Brown arrived from Mexico
Mo. He went out to see the sights.
Brown was roped into the house oi
Bessie Williams at 217 Chestnut
street. When he reached the street
he was minus big diamond stud and
a roll of money. A policeman wen
with Brown back to the house.
There were six white women there
and the same number of black men
All were arrested. William Morris wa
searched and BROWNS diamond wa
recovered. The money was not found
Among the others arrested we're VIII
liam Mitchell, William Webb, Fam!
Mitchell and Marie Brown.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
County News.
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
CHAMP, Mo-, June 17.-Rev. Sipple
filled his regular appointment here
Sunday morning. Children's services,
which were held in the afternoon, were
good and highly enjoyed by all. Quite
a number were present from Mexico
and Auxxasse.
Mrs. II. 8. McCune, of Kansas City,
is down for a few weeks visit to her
children, F. W. McCune, Mrs. w. A.
Sharp and Mrs. T. A. Threlkeld.
Miss Amy Hutts has returned home
after pleasant visit to friends and
relatives in Jefferson.
Crops are looking fine, though a
good rain would help things wonder
fully.
MIR. F. Cox and wife,o of Centralia
spent Sunday with Mrs. .Cox's mother
Mrs. Sallie Ford.
Children's day will be observed the
first Sunday in July at Beaver Dam.
The people of Champ and surround
| ing community regret very much tt
learn that they are to lose their doctor
r. D. Hudson, who will return to hi
home in st. Louis in few days.
Born, to Perry Riggs and wife, Jun'
12, son.
Miss Louetta Sanford has returned
to her home in Mexico after stay o
four months with Champ people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

MANY of the most enthusiastic ad-
yocates of the bond issue say the
proposition will not carry if it is sub
mitted to a vote of the people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

The next annual session OF the
North Missouri Baptist (colore6 Sun
day School Association will be held
in this city, beginning Wednesday,
June %, at 10 O'Clock a. M, and con-
tinuing over the following Sunday.
B. L. Douglas, of this city, is presi-
dent of the association. The meeting
will be largely attended by delegates
from nearly all the colored Sunday
Schools in the North Missouri Dis
l. frs
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

THE Republican Senators recog-
nizing the indefensible nature of the
sugar schedule had sense enough not
to try to defend it from the numer-
ous Democratic attacks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

The Bowling Green Times says: The
Audrain Advertiser, new paper start
ed at Mexico by Rev. L. F. Linn,
reached this office recently. Rev. Linn
has had some experience preaching;
he will now learn how the newspapers
scramble to keep the devil from TAX
| ing charge of things.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

BY proper manipulation of the navy
the public attention might be dis
tracted until the administration de-
cides what it wants to do.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT-It is terrible
accident to be burned or scalded; but
the pain and agony and the frightful
disfigurements can be quickly over
come without leaving a scar by using
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Caused by the Grip.

"The grip left me in a weak condi-
ton. l read so much about Hoods
Sarsaparilla I thought I would try a
bottle, and before had finished 1t L
began to get better. 1 continued tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla until was as
well and strong as usual and cheer
fully recommend this medicine. miss
MINNIE MARTIN, Versailles, Mo.
Hoods Pills are the best after din
ner pill; assist digestion, cure head
eha DC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

Some for ten, some for twenty and
some for thirty years have suffered
from piles and then have been quickly
and permanently cured by using De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
remedy for piles and all forms Of skin
diseases. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purf1y.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
He is q Hustler.

]. Frank Sutton, who Is we'll and
favoraoly known in Mexico, has
opened sign writing and carriage
painting establishment on Washing
ton street, two doors north of the
NLEDGER Office. Frank, who has, un1 i
til recently, held a position as finisher
of railway coaches with the Memphis
Coach Company, at Memphis, Tenn,
does sign work in platinum, alumni
mum, gold, silver and nickel. He is
just finishing a contract of about 150
sign boards for a merchant in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

The total receipts of the ex-Con-
federate home at HigginsvIlle for 1896
were over $4,000 and the expendi-
lures slightly less. The home was
maintained mainly by the products of
the farm and private contributions
until 1t became a state institution a
few months ago.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

d. G. Barrick has lost two county
tax receipts for 1896 and il any person
has found them he requests them re-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

Mrs. Emily II. Gary left this morn
ing on visit to her old home In
Louisville, KY. Before returning
Mrs. Gary will visit relatives in Nash
Vile, Tenn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Adiutaut General Fred NJ. Bell

Adjutant General Fred NJ. Bell is
making strong effort to revive the
once famous Jefferson City brass
band and convert it into regimental
organization. II Fred doesn't have
the Governor drilling the militia in q
few months, it won't be because he
didn't try to.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

II the Warrensburg ball team won
any twenty-three games, as they
claim to have done, they must have
won them from mines composed OF
15-year- old boys.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Forces Opposed to Sunday Base Ball

Keep it as quiet as you may, 1t is
nevertheless a fact that the stop
ping of that ball game on Sunday last
was brought about by union of the
ministers and the saloon keepers.
There was no convention of these two
elements held. No resolutions to
which they subscribed in common
were passed, but they both wanted the
ball game stopped; they are both OPP
posed to Sunday ball playing. The
ministers and the saloon keepers both
want the people who attend ball gamef
to come to their places on Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

THE LEDGER has no quarrel with its
evening contemporary over the bond
question. 1t can be discussed in gen.
tlemanly and intelligent manner. This
paper in this, as in all other public
matters of like character, believes
that healthy and fair discussion of a
question by the people is the way to
get at the public pulse, therefore it
opened its columns to the voters to
express their own views in their owr
words. Indulging in silly personali'
ties in this matter in no way promotes
the cause advocated. The question
under consideration, it is we'll to beal
In mind, is: Do the people want te
bond the city? AS heretofore stated
the LEDGER will impartially report al
opinions submitted for publication.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

IT may be necessary for Mr.. Nc
Kinley and his Secretary of the Treas
ury to get little nearer together or
the money question before long.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
Life and Property Destroyed.
FATAL ELECTRICAL AND WIND
STORMS IN ILLINOIS, IOWA
AND INDIANA.
-Four. Children at the Illinois Asylum
for the Feeble Minded We're
Killed-Six Others
Injured.

LINCOLN, ILL.,, June 1s.-Four chill
dren were killed and six persons were
injured to-day by a tornado that de-
stroyed the barn of the Illinois Asy-
lum for the Feeble Minded. The tor
nado passed on to the northeast, do
ing great damage, the extent of which
la not known, The storm divided in
to sections and covered a wide terri
tory. 1t is feared that the loss of life
will be greatly enlarged when reports
are received from outside the city.
TORNADO AT JOLIET.
JOLIET, ILL.,, June 1s.-A heavy
wind and electrical storm struck Jol-
lot at O'Clock this morning. At that
hour it was as dark as at midnight.
Trees, awnings and plate glass win
dows were wrecked. Lightning struck
many houses.
TWO CYCLONES IN IOWA.
OTTUMwA, To-, June 1S.-A small
cyclone passed over Rose Hill this
afternoon, touching the ground in
several places just outside the town.
The damage done was confined to
trees and outbuildings.
Another cyclone of somewhat great
er violence passed six miles east of
Oskaloosa. It's path was over two
miles in length and about 30 yards in
width. The damage, however, was
slight.
The storm struck Naperville, Mat
toon, Arcola, Macomb, Pana, Taylor
vile, Nokomis and other places in
Illinois; Louisville, KY, several cities
in Indiana and Sedalia, Mo. At Mum
Gle, Ind, four persons were killed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

If there ever existed any sentiment
In favor of a bond issue it is fast dying
out, and by the time the ordinance
submitting the question to vote of
the people comes up for passage in
the Council, the matter will be as
dead as a door nail with the people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

Mr.. CALHOUN returned from Cuba
more than a week ago, but Mr.. Nc
Kinley still says wait. No wonder
the people are getting impatient.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24
WI, Beshears has traded his

V. L. Beshears has traded his drug
store, residence property and half in
terest in the building occupied by
Hughlett Bros, all worth $4,000, and
gave S11, 900 in cash for 500 acre farm
in Illinois. The other party In the deal
is DIR. Moore, Of Fairfield, ILL.,, at
which place the farm is located. Mr.,
Beshears' property is in Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

THE action on the Hawaiian treaty
definitely commits the administration
to annexation and the completion OF
: the policy outlined by President Har-
rison. The project has been picked
up and hurried through in a manner
which suggests that the administration
has special reasons for its course.
There has been but little public in
terest in the proposed action, and SO
far as known there is nothing at the
present time which makes the Ha-
waiian problem radically different
from what it was when President
Cleveland dealt with it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

Attention is directed to the adverA
tisement of the American Baptist
Publication Society, of st. Louis,
which offers for sale the life and
writings of the late Ex-Governor
Charles II. Hardin. The price of the
book is 81. 90 and it can be had from
the publishing company named above.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

We are gratified to find that, with
very few exceptions, the merchants
and business men of Mexico are per-
fectly willing to express themselves on
the question which is now attracting
80 much attention among our people
This shows that our citizens are in
terested in what concerns the best
interest of our town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

William O'Hearn, by his last viii,
bequeathed to his wife, Kate, all oi
his estate, real and personal. Said
Kate is appointed executrix of thii
will.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

The Moberly Democrat says: Miss
Mamie Wright, of Mexico, who has
been visiting Mrs. Fl. w. Reed, at the
Merchants, left Saturday for Hanni-
bal on O visit Of q week to friends and
relatives In that city,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1897-06-24

THE New York preachers had bet
ter make their contemplated crusade
against the crime that causes lynch
ing than against Iynching.