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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

DEMOCRATS have shown substantial
gains in the city elections throughout
the entire country. The passage of
the DINGHY Tariff Bill has put the peo-
pie to thinking. At the next election
the Democrats Will have control of
Congress and in 1900 will sweep the
country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Notice Of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of John g.
Whitley, deceased, will be made at the
May term of the Probate Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in May, 1897.
j. r. JOHNSON,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice lie hereby given that fiGal
settlement of the estate of j. H.. Brat
ton, deceased, will be made at tne
May term of the Probate Court q
Audrain County, Missouri, to be heid
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
In May, 1897.
j. L. WILLIAMS,
I'd Public Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

ELECTIONS throughout the United
States for city officers on Monday
showed large Democratic gains
throughout the entire country. The
st. Louis Republic uses the following
headlines in covering the returns:
Mckinley Majorities Wiped Out in
Ohio and Michigan Remarkable
Gains for the Democratic Tickets
Shown Throughout Both States
Cincinnati, Hamilton and GAINESVILLE
Elected Democratic Mayors, as Did
Detroit, Battle Greek and Other Mich
igan Cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

REV. A. E. ROGERS, formerly of
Mexico, has been made Secretary of
the new Board of Charities at a salary
of 81 1000 a year. Mr.. Rogers is one of
the best known ministers of the Bap-
fist church in Missouri and no better
selection could have been made for
this important office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
To Loan.

Home money to loan on gilt edge
security. Also make q speciality of
negotiating large real estate loans at
the lowest rates of interest. r. L.
McFADIN, rooms 2 and 8 over Savings
Rank- d&w 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

Mr.. BAILEY, the Democratic leader
in the House, halls from Texas, and
asserts that "no true Democrat will
demean his manhood by wearing a
dress coat" He says sit is a badge
of servitude to fashion, a sacrifice of
Individuality and shows a. weakness
that places the wearer upon a level
with walters and dudes"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of T.. h.
Waters, deceased, will be made at the
May term of the Probate Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Mondsy
in May, 1897.
M. l.. WATERS,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

Notice is hereby given that fms
settlement of the estate of DR.. Z. K
Douglass, deceased, will be made Il
the May term CT the Probate Court d
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Mon
day in May, 1897.
w. F. TAYLOR,
Z a Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

EDWIN SILVER, formerly of Mexico,
was elected Democratic Mayor of JEFF
ferson City. Ed. ran ahead OF his
ticket, the Republicans capturing
most of the other officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Stallion Day..

The Horsemen Of Au-
drain county have re-
quested the Ledger to
announce that Saturday,
April 10, will be Stallion
Day in Mexico. Every
farmer in Audrain coun-
ty is requested to bring
his fine horses to Mexico
on that day. The horse
show should be a grand
success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

THE st. Louis Republic overs late
flood conditions with the following
headlines:
Five Cen in a small boat carried
through a crevasse-Members of the
Republics relief expedition narrowly
escaped death-An adventure with
snakes-The expedition rescued two
families from the waters-A storm
weakened Louisiana levees-The flood
Is coming out of the Yazoo-Suffering
among refugees is growing acute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Money tn Loan.

have money to loan in any amount
on good personal security. Short loans
q speciality. ONCE under Windsor
Hotel. E. B. TALRorT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

DEMOCRATS throughout the entire
country are picking their fints and
getting ready for 1900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

j. A. BRIGHT, formerly of Mexico,
was elected Democratic Mayor of
Huntsville, Mo. Jim viii make a
splendid Mayor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Notice Of Piual Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate OF Il. y.
Upton, deceased, will be made at the
May term of the Probate Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Mondsy
I'm May, 1897.
]. T. WILLIAMS,
I'd Public Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are for
nothing in the world but to keep the
bowels regular, the stomach free from
gas and fermentation, and the liver
active.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

EVANGELIST Dwight L. Moody has
entered upon his work in st. Louis.
He has a splendid field there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

\ Mr.. John bearing fell or his steps
Tuesday and broke his wrist. The
injury is very painful but not neces-
sarily serious.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

Mack Sharp who was seriously in
jured by a horse falling on his leg il
able to be out again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

ST. LOUIS went Republican as the
following headlines from the st. Louis
Republic will indicate:
Republican voters elected their
ticket-Henry Ziegenhein will be the
next Mayor of st. Louis-The day was
favorable and a large vote was polled
The Democrats succeeded in elect
ing only four members to the house of
delegates-The free library tax propo-
sition was defeated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Homoeopsthists in Control.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April 6.-The
Governor has removed D.. FL. Young,
of Fulton, and NJ. o. Biggs, of Bowl
ing Green, as members of the Board
of Managers of the Fulton Asylum,
and appointed In their stead George
A.. Dean, of Kansas City, and w. L.
Reed, of st. Louis, formerly of Mex
leo. H. w. MISSIONER, of st. Joseph,
was appointed as a new member Of the
board. This places the asylum in the
hands of the homoeopathists and DR.
Coombs will be selected as superin-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

DON'T forget that next Saturday is
stallion day in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

THE LEDGER still insists that the
people of Mexico are in favor of good
schools,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

Alonzo Keller, of Edwardsvilla,
H., well known in Mexico, suffered
from q stroke of paralysis this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Mrs. Frank Shoup died four m

Mrs. Frank Shoup died four miles
north OF Rush Hill this week of con-
gestion. She lleaves q husband and
one child who have the ~sincerest sym.
pathy OF friends and neiehbors. Mrs,
Shoup was q woman Of fine character
much beloved by all who knew her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

BRING your fine horses to Mexico
next Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

CHICAGO went overwhelmingly
Democratic. Hurrah for Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Bridge Falls.

Columbus Float and L. Jenkins while
hauling a load of posts last week went
through the Jackson Ford bridge, ten
miles from Mexico. The whole for
ty foot span went down about fifteen
feet. Messrs. Float and Jenkins
jumped and narrowly escaped. The
horses we're only slightly injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

T. A. McMiIlen Is painter, paper
hanger and decorator ct Rush Hfn,Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

bh0t S1S 10 ku0 AkCc mohdhoSbAAAh SSAS14A "
plug tobacco in the world, this firm alone employing more than $500 men.
Most of their "a material comes from Kentucky, Virginia and the Caroinas,
while it should be grown in Missouri.
The American crop amounts in year to 100000 tons, o about one quar-
ter of the worlds product, and the exports of American tobacco are about
$780, 900 tons.
While the III of tobacco is universal, America ranks first in its consump-
ton and her supply has diminished, rs the war in Cuba has reduced the yield
there from 100000 bales in 1895 to $4,000 bales in 1896.
A report OF the Missouri State Board of Agriculture in 1890 shows that
tobacco grown in Missouri was most profitable, although there were only
1000 acres planted in only thirteen out OF our hundred and fourteen
counties. Reports for 1892 show that the acreage was lessw while the demand
was greater.
Missouri is included among the tobacco growing states, yet in 1892, out OF
SOC, 0O0, 900 pounds grown in the United States, Missouri produced less than
one million pounds. The 2sh annual report of the State Board of Agriculture
crops. No fertilizer wa used, the crop carelessy cultivated and a large pro-
SIT would appear that the cultivation of tobacco might be extended with
profit in Missouri"
Later statistics show that tobacco carefully cultivated where the climate
and soil are simlar to that of Missouri yields a profit O $3.50 and even $500
an acre. Farmers who have followed this industry have gained in the cult-
profit, and there is vast wealth awaiting planters in Missouri who engage in
tobacco culture.
A government report shows that while tobacco wa grown in most of the
raising twenty five million pounds. The same report makes the net profit on
twelve acres of tobacco $1,000. Complete statistics of expenses and receipts
lately compiled in minute detail by experts and covering several counties
show the average net profit O even g. fair crop of tobacco to be than
$50 to s75 per acre We have still the same soil and san climate with much
better facilities and a greater demand.
Our post oak and white oak ridges, often considered worthless, will pro-
.duce the best quality of tobacco. Tobacco from such soil has taken the
sweepstakes prize over the best staple from Kentucky and Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

TIE fact is, that labor and attention beshosVca upon
tobacco euAuye IN Missouri w1X bring better cash net
of ground ooAih vouM gyowEfy bushels of corn 0viX
produce tobacco neMRsfronz three TO ten times tile broft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08

FULTON went Democratic all right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-08
Notice of Final Settlement

2-4t. Administrator.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18

Main street, extending from North t. Il "
streets
The building in which TIE WnIti titst
had local habtati1n aud name. WIS
constructed by the old lrnr Whi.s ia t. T
Harrison campaign Of 40 aud WAS |, at,
on the lot on the south side If Main s,g, {.
now occupied by the brick aud frame .,nl.
houses of John T. Bennett 1t was Il c,n.
cious log cabin, fronting 40 feet, v ~ &
depth of % feet, and Was used for puhlit
meetings. In front Of it stood lofty pole,
from " hich fl"ated the old Tippec,noe fig,
and about it were the typical same d
coon" and the barrel Of hard cider, the
familiar symbols Of the notable Harris n
campaign.
The cabin WAS erected nv voluntary CON
trihutions Of money, material aud labor by
ardent Wings. The logs If which it was
built, cut in tho woods at Red Hill, having
been contributed by the late Henry Gilpin,
father of Mr. Henry II. Gllpir, Of Elkton.
The WHIG was published several years
in the old Log Cabin, one end of the huIl =
ing being occupied as law office by jaime,
Henry .Iana,, brother of the lite Reuben
d. lamar, who an eloquent Wing speaker
and leader, many other prominent Wings
speaking there. From that building the
publication office of the WIG was remo> ed
to a frame building that Stood where Nh
X. C. Lewis store now stands, and from
which location it was removed hy Mr..
Rick etts in lS55, upon the conn letinn Of
the brick bulldog now oMn,d aud occupied
by A. l. Crothcrs, Esq as a rfsideI c..
On the death # Mr. X, ,ketts in Mare .,
| 1850, MIR james s. Crawford bought AM
continued its puhIcuion eleven months,
when Mr.. T. l. Ewing purchase il, and
afterwards erected frame Office on Z {
corner Of North aud Wing streets which
was burned in ISIS. This building Mr.
Ewing replaced with a two story brck
office, which it occupied IN 1875, when the
WIG hecam" the property If Ills PRES III
oNner, Mr. IT, \. Torhrrt. In 1882 til,
present front as added, and a comprt,
new outfit purchased. with steam power
fixtures and pr s-t>. making the plant on,
Of the most """pl,Ir weekly ne"smpe
outfits IN thr State rur huslnss "tli e,
of the WING a'r uni rIs,.iy conceded tt
be the ttr-t - TIE S,itt, outside of Tin
city Of H,ltlm L.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
THE LESSON OF CHRISTMAS.

NHROCGH long centuries by Pagan and Christian, Christmas
had been celebrated OF festivty and fasting.
The old NoIsenen, whose black sails uck
of English celebrated their Pagan
festivals at time amid burnt homesteads pundere
abteys and murdered monks Their warriors sheathed
mail around the huge fires and peed each other
tradition eOciou mrh with the bones Of slaughtered
Roman slaves had their easts in memory of the
reign and bygone golden when fed
acorns paid their subjects for the pleasure of being
them. The Slxons too, had their great
festivals when, amid cleaning tapers to the sound of
music their preaes marched in procession obed in
garments gsening with gold 50 through the Middle Ages
Christmas festival with English progenitors
was at Christmas the antagenets broke lances Smhed
gave banques Tower rode state London Bridge.
and high Westminster Abbey If the modern oh
serance the its outdoor pomp
stance it welcome holiday 1t is the
and good fellowship 1t the time open
and house, shake hands with aenaed kindred and friends
What Christmas indeed it would be il every in
land forgive enemy make person
happy besides himself on that day.
Easy forgiveness it might bea friendly smile possibly
handand before nightfa it would be
had heen proclaimed throughout the
in that SMILE that shake Of the hand
Of people would done spread practical Christianity
than pupts the land could accomplish during
thatfo flows
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
Important Industries.

The large locomotive has arrived at the
plant of the Maryland Clay Company
at North East, from the works of the Raid
win Locomotive Company, of Philadelphia
The new steam shovel is in place, and when
everything is in readiness at the works. the
Maryland Clay Company will have one OF the
largest and best equipped plants OF its kind in
the country. 1t is one of the important indus
tries of the county. and contributes largely
to the business of North East. II. A. Parr, Of
Baltimore, is president of the company. The
company was recently furnished twenty clay
cars by the Enterprise Machine Works, Of
Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
GIFT-GIVlNG AT THE CHRISTMAS TIME.

this is the Of Christmas giving, THE WING
propose the moral Of gift-givnp but
simply to emphasize the fact that unless sentiment
cordial good well inspires the OF gift-givng merely
perfunctoy worthy of the contemporary truly
sentiment counts for than the value of the
The Christmas ment good will
expressed consideration There abundance
the thought and labor required prepare appo
pirate present exactly suited or the
the recipient Such gift is designed for the graf
cation the ger because of existing CUSTOM
for the he has tried
an expression love- and such has value that
pressed dollars and may be COSTLY may
be humble unpeentous the sentiments gives it
creases which has in itself One who merely follows
tom NAV without having
Christmas spirit the other hand may brighten many
homes the light Christian charity by expenditure
a few dollars.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
FARMER MURDERED

She screamed, and this brought her brother
to the kitchen. He ran at once to the neigh
bors, and they notified the police.
The kitchen showed that Farra had strug-
gled hard to save himself.
Deputy Coroner Chandler of Wilmington,
had the body of Farra removed to the home
OF the farmers daughter, Mrs. William Day,
2O4 East Sixth street. that city. The unfor-
tunate farmer was So years of age, and was
born In Chester county, Pa. He went to Will
minRton from Cecil county about fifteen years
ago. and lived In the city until two years ago.
when he assumed charge OF Mrs Bradford'-
farm. He served during the Civil War in
Company f, 124th Pennsylvania volunteers,
and had an excellent war record. He drew
a pension OF $50 month for the loss of toes
during the war. His quarterly pension
check, for 800, arrived at the Federal build
ing. in Wilmington. on Tuesday, where II
now remains.
Mr. Farra leaves a widow and the follow
ing children: John d. Farra, of Wilmington
Mrs. Henry Rowland, OF Philadelphia; Mrs.
William Day, of Wilmington; Mrs Wallace
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
A WELCOME GUEST.

Father Christmas quickly gliding upon like
old pilgrim he is exciting universal instinct
Joy ard telling alike to rich and poor, that his short
but blessed reign has more begun
We welcome advent Of the hoary old king.
the good spirit which attends his steps
and which brings peace and COOL will in his train.
For the charitable spirit that the hard and
causes the the warmer which looks
blesses all who wish its blessing.
And who should not wish it,
opn heart and house. sha-e hands
with esanged brothers and friends whom small enves and petty
hatreds and preiudices have divided
feel home dear and to make good resolves
for the next year.
causes that life impede tranquil progress
eternity.
These ideal moments resolve good for although
they hear fruit
days indeed holy days for they give time repent
past olies, and what is better to redeem them.
may sometimes forget the higher motives of
that brought pace all mankind that established
among in that little village the olive gardens
the highest ideal that attain.
simple of the Christmas time the JOY and
good will Ignorant refined pro
fit by.
upon cync and the churl who the kindly
spirit of the Christmas Who cod selfish and superefned
deride the Joys the young and ch,
joys Of the aged
bless the kindly Christmas tide, that charity and
good 90 forth the world scattering blessings
those whom life is otentimes sad and wearisome.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE
Senator Westcott of X mt the Choice of
tn. Eastern Shore Senators for
President of the Senate.

At conference Of Ei,tern Shore State Sena
tors held on Tues lay. at the Office Of Senator
Charles T. Wescott. in Baltimore, Senator
Wescott was announced rs the choice OF a
majority Of the delegation. At the confer
ence were Senators Westcott, Dryden, 'Dodson
and Messck.
The meeting Of Eastern Shore Senators on
Tuesday, was In no sense a caucus. 1t was
conference arranged to bring out objections
to both Senators Wescott and Dryden for the
'esidency, and it was practically deter
mined by Senators Dodson and Messck,
although NO vote was taken, that Mr.. West
colt WAS the most available candidate Sena-
tor Dryden, announces. however that he is
not out of the fight and means to remail In
1t to secure all that he can for the best
interests of his people on the Eastern Shore.
The fight is, therefore, as uncertain as it was
after tn" Carrolton Hotel conference Of
December 8, when Mr. Dryden seemed to be
the choi 70 Of the Eastern Shoremen for the
Presidency OF the Senate.
The friends OF Senator Wescott are conf
dant that with the Gary backing, Mr.. Wes-
colt will win the presidency. There are
eighteen Republicans in the State Senate. or
these the following arr said to be favorable
to Mr.. Wescott: Senators Dodson, Of Talbot;
Messck, Of Caroline; Wilkinson, of st.
Mary's; Marsh, OF Calvert Gray, of Charles;
DM, Of Howard; Emory. of Baltimore
county, Dob'er OF Baltimore city, and scott,
Of Washington. The Latter will go to West
colt, it is said. to defeat Dryden. With Sena-
tor Westcott's own vote he will have ten
votes. or enough to insure his nomination to
the presidency Of the Senate.
A meeting Of all the Republican State
Senators has been called for Wednesday,
December %, when the question of Prosi-
dency of the Senate and its complete organi-
cation will be discussed and probably deter
mined upon. The call has been issued for
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
GEORGE BIDDLE.

School Examiner has devote mu, me
and great interest to the public sch. T. OF
this county, and as School Examiner is an
efficient officer Mr.. Biddle iiist btcan e
interested in school affairs as one in execu
tive authority in 1869, when he was II CT, d
a member of the Board Ct Commissioners.
lie served two years, and later in 1872, was
again elected aud served until 1893, when
he was elected examiner, in which oil T he
has continued
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, December 18th, 1897.
Regular Correspondence CECIL WING.

Democratic opposition to the annexation Of Hawaii which
has since the reassemng Congress-
fully explained by story that being told among knowing
Washington According this story the democratic
party has been sold by its leaders in Congress the
which all the willing spend amount
money prevent the annexation of Hawaii The
agreed furnish corruption fund which the democratic
leaders believe be large enough enable them
majority the House year aud democratic
1900 if the Democratic leaders succeed in preventing
the annexation Hawaii either through the ratification of the
treaty by direct legislation That is why the Democratic
Senator'S with EXCEPTIONS all working against the
cation treaty. and why the democrats of the ous
week declare against annexation But this disgrace
full deal cannot out because cannot pre-
| vent the anne xaton of Hawaii.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18

NNMAYOR Latrobe ectured in Lafayette Square Presby-
r. Church, Baltimore Monday night upon "NIun-
cipal Government" and in concluding his lecture, paid
generous personal tribute to Mayor Master who he said
old friend Of his and of sound He told
acquaintance with the present Mayor and how he partly
was responsible for Mayor Masters bidding for the construction
boat he built the iceboat c. Latrobe
construction Of the ceboat Annapolis and that
Calvert bridge all Of which to Mr.
Nslstor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18

States Agricultural Department, in referring
t. the road question in Maryland, said there
WAS room for great improvement and gave
valHa lie suggestions as to how to obtain an
Improvement in our highways In outlining
the plan OF action he said: You can't tell
,sm what you want in a geneI al way. that
Is:
First-A complete reform in the local road
administf alton, SO tlat YOU will gHt your
moneys worth for the money You now pay.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
CHURCH NEWS.
Interesting Items Concerning tie vari-
Gus Churches.

OFT Chapel sunday S,hopl closed for the
Rev. John McEImolIe, u + ton, and Rev.
Walter II. Stons, OF GLASGOW
Rev W, A. Wise, pastor OF the Norh f. st
Methodist Episcopal Church, has been invited
by tie official board to return Tor another
C n errnce year
tn" Pierson Grove sunday school will con-
tihue meeting until further notice at p. m !.
each Sunday instead of 80 p m. II, hereto
fore
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
SCHOOL EXAMINER GEO. BIDDLE.
CHRISTMAS-GREETING.

Christmas once more! The season
OF JOY and peace on earth,
When all is full to overflow
OF happiness and mirth.
When every heart with gladness
Is fain to chirp and sing,
When care and grabbed fancies fly
And kindliness is king.
To you our gentle reader.
Wh.le'r your lot is cast,
Wherever fate has fixed your home
Throughout earth's regions vast
The editor-so please you
Would in these pages send
All wishes due for Christmas cheer,
All greetings Of the closing year,
Good speed from friend to friend.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-12-18
CECIL WING BUILDING.

The office of the CECIL WING is located
on North street, occupying one of the most
desirable sites.
The first number Of the CECIL WING
was printed and published by PC Rickett,
on the 7th day of August, 1S4l, in the Log
Cabin Sin the hollow" that being then at
it is now, the designation Of the portion OF