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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

1t has been said that ''fne feathers
make fine BIRDS" and whether this
proverb is correct or not we leave 1t
to u readers to decide, but every
one will agree that in the busy world
of to-day nothing contributes more
to enhance ones appearance rs an
That the people of Mexico are 80
well shod Ia a fitting tribute to the
enterprise of the above gentlemen, who
for sixteen years have labored assid-
uously to provide the citizens Of this
section footwear which shall be the
acme of style, At and finish. The popu-
lar shoe store of Griffee & Martin is
located on the north side of the square
In acommodious storeroom measuring
24x100 feet, which is neatly and taste
fully fitted up and contains everything
in the line of footwear. Fine shoes,
slippers and rubbers, for either work,
business OIL dress occasions. This
house caters to all kind Of trade and,
as they buy their goods in large guam
titles direct from the factories, they
are in a position to give their patrons
the best goods at the lowest possible
prices. Everything IL sold under their
own brand and is guaranteed. This
firms policy IL to furnish patrons with
goods possessing the best value the
acme of shoemaking o. produce for
the least money, which fact has been
no small factor in the successful man
sgement of the business. Hundreds
OF customers attest the fact that this
firm gives them better value, style
and nc than can be had elsewhere.
The exceptional great value, which
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

The Unparalleled P~roductiveness of the Soil
Establishes Its Supremacy as a
Farming Section.
BANNER COUNTY OF MISSOURI.

Here Home Seekers Can Find Health, Pleasure and Profit
Luxuriant Grasses Fatten Thousands of Thoroughbred
Cattle, Horses and Mules-The Crops of Corn, Wheat, Hay,
Vegetables and Fruit are Unexcelled in Regularity and
Plenteousness-A Farming Democracy that Welcomes All
New Corners - Lands Moderate in Price Yield Sure
Returns on Labor and Capital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Higher Education
HARDIN COLLEGE,
Mexico. Mo.

Provides a College Education For
Young Ladies-The Conservatory of
Music Equals the Conservatives
of Europe-Its Surroundings Are of
the Most Delightful n Imposing
Character-History of Its Inception
and Career-Prof. John W. Million,
praaidant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

stract the lands of a single populous
county up to a given date, and q con-
slant application of experts there
after to continue the chain of each
days changes of the record. The
system used by Messrs. Hopkins &
Ricketts, is a combination of parts of
the best improved systems of abb
stracting in use in the United States,
and hardly any better evidence of the
perfection of these combined systems
can be found than the fact that this
firm is searcher of the records for
banks and capitalists placing loans in
Audrain county.
The business of the above firm has
been a growth made from o beginning
in 1882. Their books now duplicate
every record book belonging to Au-
drain county, of deeds, mortgages,
deeds of trust, judgments and execu-
tions, thereby making the most COM
plete set of abstract books in the
county. In connection with their alb
stract department., Messrs. Hopkins
& Ricketts, do a large business in real
estate loans, and, as they command
ample capital at lowest rates, they
are in a position to close all loans
promptly.
In fire insurance this firm repre-
sents the four largest fire insurance
companies in the United States-the
Etna, of Hartford, Conn.,, the Iusur-
ance Company of North America, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, the Home Insur-
ance Company, of New York, and the
New York Underwriters Agency.
They also represent the North British
& Mercantile Insurance Company, of
London, and the Phoenix, of Hartford.
In life insurance they represent the
largest natural premium life company
in the world, the Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Association, of New York,
which is to-day the most popular life
insurance company in this country.
Reaching out after the best of every
thing, this firm is the local
representative of the largest build
ing and loan association in the State.
the Phoenix Loan Association, of st.
Joseph, Mo.
The firm consists of Richard P.
Hopkins and John T. Ricketts,, both
of whom are old-time residents of
Audrain county. Mr.. Hopkins is we'll
and favorably known throughout this
section, having been Collector OF
Revenue for the county for two
terms. He is regarded as a man OF
integrity and n of our most substan-
tial citizens. Mr.. Ricketts, has been
identified with this line Of business
for many years and is the oldest and
most experienced abstracter of land
tides in the county, understanding
every detail of the business thor
oughly.
This firms judgment in making
loans, conservative views and careful
methods of business earns public
confidence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
A Mammoth Coneern.

The La Crosse Lumber Conr..!
Mexico Branch-Buildefs' bupp4
Direct From Producer ~
Observation-Disclosures md ~,
ers in Lumber, Sashes, Door ~
All Kinds of Builders' hatef.7
Bank, Office, Church and =
Fixtures.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

any size at prices varying from $25 to
$40 per acre They do a large busi-
ness in loans, and having ample re-
sources at their command r enabled
to conclude transactions without any
unnecessary delay. In fire insurance
they represent the most substantial
and best known companies in exist
ence, among them being the Royal,
of LIVERPOOL; the "Phenix," of Lon.
don; The Irrational" of Hartford; the
"St. Paul." of st. Paul, Mimi, and the
british American of Toronto. The
firm consists of J. G. Lakenan and A.
G. Barnes, both of whom have for
many years been citizens of Mexico.
They are recognized as men of great
force and sterling character and are
among Audrain County's substantial
citizens. The following are a few
properties taken from their extensive
list:
Special No. 1-224 acre farm. 6k
miles from Mexico, IL miles from Lit
tleby Station, 81 miles from Rush
Hill, all splendidly fenced, good, new,
hog-tight wire fence entirely around
outside, cross-fenced into three fields,
on two public roads, 4-room house,
small barn, young orchard, outbuild-
ings, etc ; a very rich tract of smooth
prairie land and cheap at $50 per acre.
Special No. 2-160 acres, 10 miles
from Mexico, IL miles from Cant post
office on splendid public roads, all
prairie land except 5 or 6 acres timber
along branch, good 4-room house,
good smoke house, buggy house and
summer kitchen, fair barn; a strictly
good prairie home farm in a good
neighborhood. Price $50. so per acre.
Special No. $50 acres, 80 miles
from Mexico, i mile from school, on
public road, fenced in two fields, g.
room house, small, new barn, young
orchard, eistern on place, 20 acres In
cultivation, balance brushy pasture
land. Price, $4,000; $500 down; bal
ance on easy terms.
Amy one desiring information about
the lands of Audrain County or city
property would do we'll to commune
cate with the above firm, as they will
be found to be absolutely reliable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Worthy of Confidence.

Hopkins 4 Ricketts,, Abstracters,
Real Estate and Loan Brokers,
Make o Specially of Farm Loans
Their Facilities for Selling Real
Estate Equal Those Of Any Agency
In tho West.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

Among the many attractive features
of Mexico and Audrain county ~ .
place for profitable and safe real
Estate investment, 1t IL NO small mat
lar that buyers be assured Of obtain
in9 perfect title to lands.
Il requires the labor Of years by
expert searchers Of records TO alb
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Truly a Home Industry.
William Pollock Milling and
Elevator Co., Mexico, Mo.

Capacity $50 Barrels Daily - Fine
Buildings and Modern Roller Process
Equipment-Their Brands Known
as Daisy" Extra High Patent;
"Belle of Mexico" High Patent;
Bakers Choice" the Straight;
Famous" the Fancy; Choice"
peerless" and "Star," Low Grade,
Are Household Words.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
This Is the Place.!

To Do Your Trading. Blum, Son
& Co., Dealers in Dry Goods,
Gents Furnishings, Carpets, Dress
Goods, Notions, Etc.-North Side
Public Square, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Something New

In Ladies', Gents and Childrens'
Shoes at the Boston Shoe Store,
Crawford & Wilkins, Proprietors-
Corner of South Jefferson and East
jackson Streets, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
See Yourself!

By Having your Picture Taken at j.
P. Morris Studio, Corner of Wash
ington Street and Public Square,
Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Make Your Feet Glad,

Which You Will Surely Do II You
Visit the Establishment OF Griffee &
Martin-The Pioneer Shoe Men of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Old and ReifSble-The South
ern Bank of Mexico

Enjoys the Confidence of the People
of Audrain County-Backed By the
Prestige of Age and Honesty, 1t
Has Acquired a Solid and Prosper
Gus Business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

ITO sketch the human face divine"
Or produce a life-like photo fine,
This is his art and well he can
Thus represent the youth and nan
The peerless beauty, aged dame,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
COMMENCEMENT SENSATIONS.
STRONG FIGHT TO BE MADE TO
GUST CHANCELLOR BOGGs.

Prof. j. II. Hunnicutt Also Likely to
BE ACKNOWLEDGMENT and Sew
eraI of the Professors to Be Scored
by the Board of Visitors for Lack
of DIscipIine-A Number of
Changes in the Faculty.
Athens, Ga, June 1.-THE remaining
days of the university commencement are
sure to bring forth sensational develop
ments.
The election of chancellor ana faculty
has been postponed until Tuesday, and at
that time a number of trustees, now abb
sent, will be here.
II is beyond doubt that an effort will be
made to Gust Chancellor Boggs, and those
in a position to know believe he Will be re-
moved.
1t is also probable that Prof. ]. B. Hun
nicutt of the chair of agriculture will be
removed. 1t is being urged against him
that in his testimony before the Blalock
committee he made a wholesale attack on
certain members of the board of trustees.
His friends are making a Vigorous fight
for him, however.
The board of visitors will, in all prob
ability, score the chancellor and several
professors as to lack of discipline in the
university.
This morning it was decided by the trus-
tees TO place the fraternity chapter houses
under the strict surveillance of the facul-
ty and chancellor They regard these
houses as experiments, and while no bad
features have as yet developed still it is
thought best for the chancellor and faculty
to look carefully after them.
The resignation Of Prof L. H. Char
BONNER as professor of physics was ac-
cepted, and Prof A P Patterson was
chosen IN his stead Prof Charbonnier,
who had been connected with the univers-
ity thirty years, resigned in order 10 move
TO Augusta and live with his daughter.
Prof. Patterson has been adjunct profess
sor of physics for several years, and is
in every way qualified for the position to
which he was elected yesterday
The resignation of Prof. O. II. Sheffield
as adjunct professor of engineering was
accepted, but the vacancy was not filled.
Prof. Sheffield resigns to take up the
active work of engineering, and win prob
ably go to Minneapolis.
Leave of absence for one year was grant
ed to Prof. c. h Herty in order that he
might pursue advanced studies in Eu
rope.
Prof. c. M. Strahan was made inspector
of buildings and grounds In the place of
Prof. D. c. Barrow, resigned.
Prof. d. c. Barrow was elected dean of
Franklin College in the place of Prof. L.
H. Charbonnier, resigned.
Prof. Sheffield's resignation leaves a va
cancy that will be filled by a man who will
also be commandant of the university ca
diets
This morning the sophomore defamation
contest took place, the following young
men contesting for the silver cup: r. L.
Denmark of Valdosta, r. V. Glenn of At
lanta, w. ]. Hammond of Townsville
c. " Hohenstein of Savannah, ]. G.. Jones
of Carrollton, J. P. Mott of Johnstonville
J. S. Roberts of Buchanan, r. H. Smith
of Butler, J. L. Tyson of Garrett, s. c.,
e. B. Vail of Atlanta, c. E. Wellington
of Atlanta and w. L. Wooten of Atlanta.
The winner will be announced Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
fULToN'S SENATORIAL FIGHT.
STRONG EFFORT MAKING TO MOD
IFY ROTATION SYSTEM.

Fulton to Put Up Candidate to Run
Against the Regular Candidate
From Cobb County if No Agree
ment Can BE Reached-StrOnE
Reasons Set Forth to show Why
Atlanta should Have More Troops.
Atlanta. Ga, June 1.-THE senatorial
convention of the Thirty-ffth district
composed of delegates from Cobb Clay
ton and Fulton, counties. which met to-
day, deadlocked over a proposition to re-
wise the rotation system and an adjourn
ment had to be taken until Monday to
settle 1t.
Fulton county is dissatisfied with the TO
tation system and wants change OF some
kind that will give her representation
more frequently than the other counties
of the district.
Yesterday afternoon the delegates from
this county met and discussed the sltua-
ton and one of the plans agreed upon 10
remedy the evils was embodied In the FOL
lowing resolutions, which were introduced
at the meeting of the convention to-day by
Mr. Colville Of Fulton.
whereas the census Of 1890 shows the
incubation of Fulton county TO be $500
that of Clayton county, 1886, and that OF
Cobb county, 22,2S6, which shows
that Fulton has two and four
fifth times as great population
as CLAYTON and Cobb combined, and
whereas the controller generals report
for 1S96-97 shows that Fulton county pays
S26S. 626 in tax per annum While Clayton
nays SIS O22 and Cobb $29, 1873, which shows
that Fulton pays seven times as much tax
TO the state as Clayton and Copp COM
bined, and ~
ssWbereas, as said report shows that Full
ton county pays above one-ninth OF the
taxes of the state, which is out of all pro
portion 10 the wealth of said county anu
the state. and
.sWhereas of the 175 members in the leg
islature, Fulton county has only three
members, and
..WbeTeas This condition Of affairs
amounts TO taxation without fair represen-
tation; therefore be 1t
Resolved by this, the Thirty-flfth sena-
torial district convention, assembled, that
Fulton county is not justly and fairly rep
resented in the general assembly OF Geor-
gia And this senatorial convention Is
DESTROYS of seeing Justice and fairness pre-
vail In the matter of senatorial representa-
ton and to that end be it
Resolved, that a committee of three from
said counties be appointed by the chair TO
report to this convention, as soon as they
can agree, a fair system of representation
according to population and amount of
taxation by said counties"
The vote on the adoption of the reso-
luton was six to six. When Chairman
Frank p Rice offered to vote and thus
break the tie there was a loud protest
from Clayton and Cobb counties. the reso-
luton being that adjournment was taken
until Monday, when Chairman Rice will
rule upon his right to vote TO break the
tie. He will favor the resolution If he
votes.
If some agreement cannot be reached
that viii give Fulton the senator oftener
than the other counties Fulton will put
out candidate in opposition to Cobbs
choice Mr. MOselV.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
NEW WARRANT AGAINST MOODY.
Obtaining Goods Under False Pre-.
lenses the Charge.

Obtaining Goods Under False Pre-
lenses the Charge.
Atlanta, Ga, June 1.-Two new war
rants We're sworn out to-day by Edward
Hiler of New York, against John T.
Moody, of Moody & Brester.
Bonds were given in the sum of $1,000
each signed by a. NJ. Robinson, Hugh T.
Inman and John K. Ottley.
The charges under the new warrants
are for misdemeanors, as was the first
one on which the original arrest was
made last Saturday.
They are based on the allegation that
Moody for the purpose of defraudng
Brown & Co. of New York, whom Mr..
Hiler represents made false statements
TO the latter and thus obtained credit to
a large amount.
It is charged that Moody was fully &c
quainted with the condition of the firm S
finances and that he was a party TO a
scheme to purchase a large stock Of goods
and fail fun handed.
Moody will not be tried for several
weeks. He was to have been tried on the
first warrant yesterday, but the case was
put off till the July term OF the City Court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
Hoods Pills S Sa5s anessa co lnsFssaoI
PAYNE IN A SORRY PLIGHT.
Hound to Lose His Position in Spite
of His StraddIe.

Atlanta, Ga, June 1.-THE troubles of
DR.. George f. Payne, state chemist, who
has been accused by the friends of Col
r. r. Nesbitt of going back upon him.
continue to increase.
DR.. Payne held office for eight years I'M
der Commissioner of Agriculture Nesbitt
but in the recent campaign 1t is charged
that he tried to stand IN with both Mr.
Nesbitt and Mr. Stevens so as TO make
sure of his job whoever was successful
Up to the election day the statements of
both Mr. Stevens and Col. Nesbitt indicate
that DR. Payne succeeded in riding two
horses going in opposite directions very
well, each candidate being sure that he
was his friend.
But after the election was over there
was an explosion In the department of
agriculture which showed up DR.. Payne $
double position.
AS the story unravelled itself II appear
ed that Chemist Payne was depending
upon an alleged promise of retention from
Mr.. Stevens, in return for the attitude he
assumed toward the Terril county mans
candidacy.
To-day, however, Mr.. Stevens wired a
friend In Atlanta In reply to the direct
question, denying that he had ever prom
ised Chemist Payne that he should retain
his job If he was elected
From this it seems to be strongly indl-
Gated that DR. Payne's scalp will be one
OF the first that will be taken by Mr.. Stew
ems when he assumes his duties of com
missioner of agriculture next October
Following is the text of Mr.. Stevens dis
patch:
Dawson, June II, 1851 did not prom
Use DR.. Payne the position of state chem
list If he would hands off In the contest
for commission of agriculture On the
contrary refused 10 make him or his
friends any promise whatever.
20 Z Stauene -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
SECOND GEORGIA IN BLUE.
Appearance of the Men Much I'm
proved by New Uniforms.

Tampa, Fla, June 11-Quartermaster
Hardeman issuer to the Second Georgia to-
day blue uniforms, and the men were or
dered to get into them. They did so, and
at the afternoon parade quite a marked
improvement was observable in their APP
pearance.
The men here received word from At
lanta that money is being collected there
TO be forwarded the regiment, with which
10 purchase such supplies as are not given
out by the government.
Col. Brown to-day decided upon some of
the officers he would send to Georgia to
take charge Of the enlistment offices which
he proposes opening the coming week, but
he has not yet completed the list of ap-
poinments, and declines giving out the list
until he has finished making up the
squads. He win finish this work to-mor-
row, and the early part of the week en-
listment Offices Will be opened in Savan-
nah, Augusta and Atlanta. Three hun
dped and sixty recruits are wanted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
WE ARE STILL IN 1T.

Fancy Freestone Peaches 1Oc basket.
Fancy Georgia Tomatoes 15c basket
Fine Sweet Canteleupes cheap.
Extra Large Fine Rattlesnake Water
melons Csc.
Fancy Queen Pineapples 10c each.
Fancy Ripe Pineapples, 40c a Dozen
Fine Imported Sardines SC a can.
Best Imported Sardines, IA key, 1Oc can.
Anchovey Paste C. & B. Csc jar.
Best Imported Macaroni or Spegetti 10c
Get our prices on Gordon & Diworth S
goods We are selling them at New
York cost. Think of 1t.
Potted Ham and Tongue DC can.
Armour & Co.'S Lunch Tongue &c can.
Fancy Prunes &c pound.
1000 Best Matches made for sc.
10 cakes Best Soap and l quart Blue 25c.
7 packages Pearline for Csc.
Best Columbia River Salmon Flats 13c; z
25 cents.
Best Flat Lobster, packed 15c can.
Gelatlne &c per package; four package 25c.
Golden Rio Coffee, parched, 13c; two
pounds 25c.
Perfection Mocha and Java, parched, SOc
pound.
Fine Sweet Oranges SOC dozen.
Fancy Messina Lemons just In.
Fancy Smoked Beef Tongues cheap.
Best Ginger Snaps and Soda Biscuits &c.
Best Cream Cheese 15c pound.
Best Patent Flour, A-pound saks, Soc.
DRAYTON GROCERY CO.,
G. S. Van Horne, Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
EXPLOSION IN A NINE.

Eleven Men Badly Burned and Four
in a PrecariOus Condition.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 11-No. mine
of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com
pany, at South Wilkesbarre, was the scene
of terrific explosion at noon to-day by
which eleven men were badly burned.
1t Is not known what caused the accI-
dent but it is supposed that a heavy fan
of rock shut off the air current which
caused the gas to accumulate and the light
carried by one of the miners coming in
contact with the gas caused the explosion.
Four of the men are in a precarious con-
dition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
SOLDIER A SUICIDE.
Dependent Over Disease He Ends
His Life by Cutting His Throat.

Dependent Over Disease He Ends
His Life by Cutting His Throat.
Atlanta, Ga, June I'D. Billiard, dis
charged soldier from Company f, Fifth
Infantry, respondent from disease, cut his
throat at Fort Mcpherson last night and
died soon afterwards.
Billiard was discharged some time ago for
disability, as he was in the last stages of
consumption. From that time he had
been pensioner around the post.
His condition had become so serious that
the men about the post were expecting his
death almost hourly.
Little is known of the man among his
former comrades, as he told nothing of
himself. and following an unwritten law
among soldiers. no questions were ever
asked him.
Billiard occasionally spoke of his moth
er. but her home Is unknown. He had
been in the army for two years, and dur
ing that time made a good record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
COUNTY SITE OF WILCOX.

Hearing of the Contest over the
Election Booked for Tomorrow.
Atlanta. Ca, June 1.-THE hearing of
the contest over the county site of Wilcox
county will take place before Secretary of
State Clifton next Monday.
Attorneys Graham and Nicholson, rep
resenung Rochelle and Lawson and
Bankston. representing Abbeville, have al
ready arrived In the city ready to begin
the contest over the ballots.
In the election for the removal of the
county seat from Abbeville to Rochelle
Abbeville won on the face of the returns.
but claims that there was fraud in the
election, and proposes to continue the fight
for the court house