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Jm rslief ftom th numerous remedies'
2ta40ll. IaM her daughter read the
"rLlrel1t of S- Jeoobe Oil, and she
rnrebottlee. The oU wss arpUed. and
SITfte tecond bottle wss eiheuited by
"Trunin ah wa. able to walk about,
4 he) tMO .'apl"Jr cured.
11. THOMPSON, Postssastes.
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Tai Missouri Military Academy ;
Uthapride of our State and it is
aljaweek; oia.
Thk Ledger banquet to its cor-'
rispondents will come off about the
jddls ofOcto&er.
Tali about your California j
l weather. There is no climate on
I the free of the earth to beat that ot
XiiHori to take the year around, j
JUv. E. K. Miller, who made so 1
. . - i r : i. :i
jHj menus in aieiiuj nuiia
putorof the M. . Church, South,
ta'tan appointed presiding elder
of the Fayette district. I
pior L. E. Wolfe, Democratic ;
KSiinee lor State Superintendent
of Public Schools, made us a call
itdir. He says' the party is in
fat shape all over the State.
i. B. Midley, Democratic nomi-
liM tor the Legislature, was in
Mexico Saturday and has regained
kii health. He will be actively in
tbt canvass from now till election
lame.
f I would love to have some one
till Be how aDy Farmers' Alliance
endorse Oscar Barnett and hia
ifeai without kicking its own plat-
to in the river. A liberal re-
mrd will be paid to anyone who
la answer this question eatisfac-
My-
These may be a great deal in
u reports that Senator Farwell,
IrfUlinois, is a very sick man. The
B&esa that General Palmer is
Lotting with in his canvass of the
fettle for Mr. Farwell' s seat is well
Llculated to make the present
tor very sick.
1 Republican newspaper, re-
g to the victory of its party
i Maine, says: "A few more like
land the party will think it is
it
flag monopoly." Will think! If
i was ever a party that believ-
l itself to be a bigmonopolv it is
i tame Republican; a monopoly
ij and a party of monopolists.
inn locked the doors of the
Thursday to keep Demo-
Bitic members from leaving, and
Ctunmings, a Congressman
New York, kicked one ot
oS the hinges. Despot Reed
iaafair way to aet iust what
gave the door, unless he calls
halt in Jus high handed pro-
fitt people in Audrain are sub-
hing liberally to the ex-Con-
) Home and it would be a
at
"3
1 thing if this institution could
1 Stored for our county. In a
fa few years the ex-Confederates
lhave all gone to their reward
the Home will be taken charsre
the State, which will turn it
jato a chariuhU ;ot,(r,f
aitade. The matter should be
Hi after.
Juki W. Bvffum. secretary
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lr jardg locatfid m f hia nart.
lf8tate. WAR in ffitipn in tVia
""jc entertainment last night
will remain over to attend the
Balton musicale to-night.
' Buffaia reports business good
'JJMdi and has all confidence
r growth of Missouri
e .
there will be more building
lndrain county during the next
Uuu w have ever had during
"me length of time before.
le.
Iithia
CaT uf LED0B WiU
Pm, the Republican nominees
ngrws, which shows clearly
i i essentially and everlast
y Republican only this and
i """"a more. Of course he does
Pto be elected, but his
"Ue Alliance vote is ri
"rJ toe extreme. As a
Republican he repudiates
yplk of the Farmers' Al
J!J pllform. and in the same
he deserves the vote
L1'Imw' Barne" will get
W.v? P'rtiMn Republi
r v M district, mrul
fee Republicans, who are'
"rapped nn in . .v.
' " W their own intrt
fj 'Pie Barnett and his'
si
HZ
a
uwxanners' Alliance
7 la Politics, but all members
Ordas v .
WUU TQU Ika v; a t.
vote the wav
i bound to be found
mocranv J n.
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-rapiaj.
lEXICO
R. M. WHITE, Editor and
VOL. XXXII.
TUB GREAT SHOW.
The Exposition More Largely
Attended This Year Than
Ever The Great
Gilmore.
Correspondeuce of the Ledger.
e?-VT T.r.ma Mn 17
It is interesting to watch
the tide of human life
that goea ebbing out of
the Exposition buildiug, and the
flow that cornea rushing in. Men,
women and children seem to jostle
each other in happy nonchalance.
The famous Military band is with
us, and Giloaore'a entrance was the
signal of the wildest enthusiasm.
His band numbers 65 men. The
absence of Bent and Beldstelb,
first and second cornet players,
will be seriously felt, both having
left the organization. Time seems
to have made no inroads with the
great leader; full of the same bound-
ing elasticity he has his old way
of takin, hia ondinn into hia con-
fidence, as under the directions of
his baton we hear the same grac
ious notes.
By the sheer force of merit and
fair dealing, Mrs. A. H. Fuches,
milliner, has risen to the front
ranks of her profession. Her
friends were glad to welcome her
again as exhibitor. Her best and
most heroic endeavors are mani
fest in the handsome show case
filled with specimens of her handi
work and samples of the artistic
goods kept by her. Her new store,
corner Broadway and Locust.is one
of the popular salesrooms of the
city. Her work marvels in the
line of feminine headgear, and the
interest enhanced by the knowl
edge that her prices are most rea
sonable. Balmer & Weber, tuusic dealers,
are with us again with their annual
attractions. This reliable firm
needs no advertising from home
people, and so wide is their repu
tation that strangers from afar con
firm the home verdict. There is,
perhaps, no profession in which
inherited talent and early training
count more for success than in
music, and this has been Mr. Bal
mer's birthright. He has been
identified with the earliest musical
history of St. Louis, and was or
ganist of Christ Church here for
over 40 years. The German and
American press last July paid Lini
and his lovely wife many expres
sions of congratulation on the oc
casion of their golden wedding.
Although the snows of many win
ters have fallen upon their heads,
there is perpetual sunshine in
their hearts, and to-day, although
73 years of age, he stands at the
head of hia profession, while
the reputation of his house stands
second to none. Musical instru
ments are beginning to rival pic
tures as costly objects to possess
and Mr. Balmer is the proud pos
sessor of a priceless violin, over
200 years old, which he has owned
since he was 15 years of age. Hav
ing served the public with a de
gree of faithfulness unequaled his
friends and the public know they
will receive at his hands the fair
est treatment. To those in Mex
ico and Audrain who are in need
of pianos, organs or other musical
instruments, we would suggest their
patronage.
A central figure in the Sickles
Saddlery Company's display is the
red-beaded girl on her "milk
white steed." Her riding costume,
after the fashion of the Jennes
Miller Reform School, excites
much comment. In the arrange
ment of hie exhibit we have many
startling effects. An English
coupe is drawn by a girl seated in
a light wood buckboard, a life-sized
jockey, and a little boy, "Monarch
of all h9 surveys," holds the lines
over a goat.
The Wrought Iron Range Com
pany makes a splendid showing. It
does not take much imaginative
fancy to be stirred by the sight of
such practical articles as stoves,
ranges and cooking utensils; but
with the improvements in this line
we must confess to a most en-
couragiog sign of modern civiliza
tion. One feature here is a mam
moth range, 16 feet long, and pret
ty little iron skillets are given
away as souvenirs each evening.
b toStf ih. ten of Wenneke,
It will be the centre of attraction
to many, especially the children.
Here is to be seen a series of pano
ramic effects, and fairy legends
i tt - A
I nover over ii. u uuu a rugcu
mountain-side may be seen an old
English castle, lighted by electric
ity, and a bright smiling landecape
realistic with moving animals.
In a cavern near is to be seen Santa
Clans covered with toys and sweet
meats ; a cluster of water lillies are
on both sides : their forma open ia
your very presence and slowly rise
to full growth; from their open
Detals the miniature form of Santa
Claus smiles at the beholder.There
is no tradition equal to Christmas
and the heart of men. women and
children warm at the sight ot these
remembrances. Made expressly
for the Exposition, are here to be
seen tbe largest candy hearts ever
manufactured, being two feet high
and eighteen mcbea wide,
We now wandering through
lite B nlAMant wnva.
" Tls a brauUfnl world in spite of its earn,
Tts ths onl) one siren to man
Bo let a eojoj It wits thanka aa It la
Aad enjoy it ae tonf at we eaa."
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Proprietor.
He Had It.
A lady of Warsaw advertised in
the papers that she was willing to
accept proposals for marriage, and,
giving a description o! herself, she
also enumerated tbe quihlications
required in her suitor. Among
those qualifications she mentioned
that he mut be the owner of real
estate. She received many letters
in reply, but one of them was strik
ingly original. The writer sai
that he possessed all that which
the lady required in her future hus
band. He was good looking, he
held a responsible position, he had
many friends and was received in
good society and could support a
family comfortably. As to real
estate, he had that, too; he was the
owner oi a plot of ground in a cem
etery which was large enough to
accommodate him, a wife and six
children. The lady selected the
writer of this letter from the whole
number of suitors. She opined
that a young man of his position
who had thought of acquiring
graves for himself and a large fam
ily before he was married was
surely worthy of the endowment of
her hand and heart.
The English papers are discuss
ing the low neck dress again, being
moved thereto by the recent attack
of Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps on
that article of drees or undress.
Tbe general opinion seems to be
that the American lady has over
stated the case and that the evil
in England at least is not as great
as she represents it to be. The
Pall Mall Gazette, which professes
to be an authortiy in matters, says:
All the dressmakers questioned
on the subject say that they are
never asked to make immoderately
low dresses now." This is proba
bly true. No lady either in En
gland or this country would ask a
dressmaker to make an "immoder
ately low dress," and no lady in
either country will confess that she
has ever worn one. Opinions.how
ever, differ as to what is "immod
erate.' Good Trotting at Cleveland.
Cleveland, O., September, 18.
The track was still heavy to-day at
the Cleveland Driving Park. There
were three card events besides the
exhibitions by Sunol and Guy.
The California mare went a mile in
2:13 1-4 by the following time at
quarters : :32 1-2 ; 1:06, 1:39 1-2,
2:13 1-4. Guy did three-quarters of
a second better, going a mile as fol
lows: :33, 1:06 1 4,1:39 1-2, 2:12 1-2.
Palo Alto was sent around the track,
but no time was announced, for the
reason that no word was given at
the start. He will try it again this
week.
Vote For Morton.
From tbe Vandalia Leader.
The Republicans of this district
have nominated W. Oscar Barnett,
of this township, for Congress. Mr.
Barnett is well-known to our peo
ple. He is a man of fair ability, and
an uncompromising Republican.
He believes that the tariffis a bless
ing, that tyrant Reed is a model
statesman, and Cleveland an in
sincere babbler. He swears by
the Republican leaders, and will
get few Democratic votes in this
section.
Changed Hia Ideas.
A colored man calling himself
"Rev. Jackson" begun telling the
colored people of Charleston to flee
from an earthquake and tidal wave,
which he predicted for September
15. Some went and others were
going, when some hite men had a
quiet talk with the predictor. He
at once adjourned the disaster to
September 15, A. D., 2000,and also
took the first train out.
Served Him Bight.
George Schmidta, Brooklyn man,
was mad at a Newark man, and so
he wrote him : "When from your
body your breath goes, on your
grave will I spit." He was arres
ted under the p stal laws and fined
$250, and his mouth has been so
dry ever since that he couldn't
even spit over hia shoulder.
Same In Audrain.
From tbe Marshall Mews.
When Gov. Francis was here two
years ago as a candidate, many of
the stalwart democrats ot Saline
were opposed to his candidacy.
Now they are all Francis men, and
the best wish they can offer is. that
the last half of his administration
may be as successful as the first.
What to Teach Your Daughters.
From tbe Mew York World.
Teach your little daughter
science, philosophy, ethics and the
arts for her own sake or fashion's
sake, but for the sake of the man
she is likely to marry and the chil
dren she may rear, teach her how
to keep house, to keep her temper
and to keep her health.
Correct You Are.
From tbe Kansas City Star.
Jefferson Chandler nas made an
other announcement that he is a
candidate for the Senate. If it
were not for these frequent an
nouncements people in Missouri
would forget that Mr. Chandler is
stiU'on earth.
Nonsense.
From tbe Kansas City Star.
A dispatch from St. Louis says
that "well posted Republicans"
think that Senator Vest will be
beaten. Nonsense ; it is the "well
posted Republicans" who never do
any Ulking in Missouri.
WEEILY
To Our Pride ia the Fast and Our
MEXICO, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1890.
BRAVE BARNETT.
He Eaters the Congressional
Contest Only to be Unmerci
fully Slaughtered Thinks
He Will be Elected.
Interview With Eepublicam CasgTMiional
Nominee He Favori Speaker Seed's
Coorat, the aUXinley Bill and
Blaina'i Seeiprocity.
From the Vandalia Leader.
W. O. Barnett, who lives south
of this city, is well-known to most
of our citizens. He is a farmer
and something of a local politician.
We met the old gentlemen the
other day, and of course exchanged
greetings, wished him a big cam
paign and a bigger Waterloo as a
grand finale.
"I suppose you are going to Con
gress?" queried the loquacious
scribe.
"I believe I will," responded
Mr. Barnett, "but I can't tell, yon
know. I know you Democrats
stick to your men, and that makes
the matter uncertain."
"Do you intend to make a can
vass with your opponent, Mr. Nor
ton, and jointly stump the dis
trict?"
"No, no; I haven't the time
You know I hold a position in the
Farmers' and Laborers' Union,
and its duties are such as take up
the greater portion ot my time. I
have just received, without solici
tation, a renewal of my commis
sion as oiganizer for the Union,
and I shall continue in the work I
have been in, lecturing and organ'
izing."
"Isn't that farmers' oiganization
very strong in this district?"
"indeed it is, and also very
strong all over the country. This
Congressional race will test it and
then we can see whether there is
really anything in it or not. Should
some of the strong leaders of that
organization come out espousing
my cause it would make me very
strong. I understand that the res
olutions passed by tbe Lincoln
county Union some weeks ago, in
dorsing my opponent,is not the ac
tion ot the county Union, but of a
few members who assumed to
speak for the county Union with
out any real authority so to do. I
have a large acquaintance in Lin
coln county and lots of friends
among her farmers. If the farm
ers would all stick together and
but then I know you Democrats."
"What do you think of Speaker
Reed and his course in the present
Congress?"
" tVell, sir, I think Speaker
Reed is one of the grandest and
greatest men in the American Con
gress to-day. His ruling in regard
to counting members not voting is
the correct one, and it will be fol
lowed by his successors for an hun
dred years or more. Members ef
Congress are public servants, and
when they act as obstructionists,
there should be some power to
manage them."
"But what of the Speaker's
course wherein he recognizes his
favorites and party associates in
preference to others who are en
titled to recognition by precedence
or priority?"
"Well, that is all right too.
Reed is no doubt a good judge of
human nature, and he can tell by
looking at a member whether he is
an obstructionist or not. If he is
an obstructionist he ought not to
be recognized. If he is acting in
good faith, and Speaker Reed has
reason to so believe, he will be
recognized, otherwise not; and it is
right, young man. The majority
should rule. Reed is certainly a
great man. See the magnificent
majority his district gave him the
other day."
"The McKinley tariff bill, what
of that, Mr. Barnett?"
" It is a good measure; one of the
best that has been introduced into
Congress for years. Yeu eught to
be in favor of that bill it puts
more articles on the free list than
any other measure. In some re
spects I do not like it. Take bind
ing twine for instance. They ought
to have put a duty of two or three
cents more on it instead of putting
it on the free-list, and I will tell
you why I think so : The Missouri
river bottom is the greatest hemp-
growing country in the world. If
the farmers living in that locality
would get protection against this
imported sisal or whatever you
can it tney would go to raising
hemp and make millions out of it,
and sell binding twine cheaper than
it will be sold under the free im
portation act I believe in the
principle of protection. We should
have a tariff on articles the like of
which we produce here, but on
articles the like of which we do not
or cannot produce there should be
no tariff. I don't tavor protection
to increase the profits of the rich
manufacturers, but to help the
American laborer."
"What of Blame's reciprocity
idea?"
-xt is a gooa one ana l am in
favor of it, and from a speech of
Speaker Seed's in Maine I think he
is in favor of it. We want free
trads) relations with tbe South
Hope for the Future, Let TTs Add Vigorous Work to tlx Living Present.
American countries. We want a
market for our produce, and the
plan outlined by Blaine will give it
to us. It is giving us free trade
with countries which produce arti
cles the like of which we do not or
cannot produce."
"How do you stand on the silver
question?"
"I am for the free and unlimited
coinage of silver, and will vote for
it early and often whenever a
chance is offered. It is the one
supreme need of the west to-day.'
"Did you have any idea of receiv
ing the nomination when you went
to St. Charles?"
"Indeed I did not, but when I
got down there I found the conven
tion wanted such a man as myself
for the place, and it was given to
me so unanimously that I accepted.
I will speak at the Montgomery
City fair this week. Mr. Norton
also speaks there but his appoint
ment is a few days ahead of mine.
I would be glad to meet my oppo
nent and fairly discuss the issues,
but will take no part in a campaign
of ridicule or sarcasm. I do hon
estly believe I will be elected; but
when I say this I do not know how
any man will vote. No man is
more in favor of a free ballot and a
fair count than I am and I am in
favor of it not only iu one section
but all over the country, and I
want to see it prevail iu the Seventh
this year. I want no man to be
trammeled by imagining any rela
tion we may occupy places him
under any obligations to vote for
me."
And with this the old gentleman
left as happy as a lark; and as he
vanished down the stairs we
thought that,there goes a man with
a full set of Republican ideas, but
a very slim chance of getting them
embedded in our laws.
A CASE OF MURDER.
A White Woman Drowned by a
Colored Servant A Pecu
liar Case.
Fulton, Mo., September 18.
Last night Dr. W. S. McCall was
summoned to atted Mrs. John S.
Dycus, the wife of a well-to-do
farmer, living a mile and a half of
this city. The messenger stated
that she had been aln.ost drowned.
The physician went out, but could
do nothing for the woman, and she
died at 1 o'clock this morning. Be
fore her death she recovered con
sciousness and said that a negro
woman, Mattie Bush, who was liv
ing with her, had dragged her to
the pond and tried to drown her,
but she said her breast hurt and
she would tell them all about it
when she got better. Meanwhile
she died. The hired hands on the
place say that they heard calls for
help and rushed to the pond, where
they found the women struggling
in the water and dragged them out.
The negro woman tells several con
flicting stories, and says that Mrs
Dycus fell in the pond and she
tried to help her out. She was
brought to town to-day and lodged
in jail to await the action of the
Grand Jury. Mrs. Dycus' limbs
were badly bruised, and marks on
her neck show signs of violence.
The Coroner's jury verdict was
that Mrs. Dycus came to her death
at the hands of Mattie Bush. The
water in the pond was only 8 inch
es deep. Her husband was away
from home at the time of the sad
affair.
The opinion is that the colored
woman assaulted Mrs. Dicus in the
dining room and then took her to
the pond. That she is a crank
there can be no denying and the
affair is very deplorable. Mrs.
Dicus was a sister of Ezra Hender
son and was very delicate. The
family have the sympathy of the
entire community.
City Notes.
The Jefferson Street railroad
crossing needs repairing.
Clean the city of all garbage and
the people will be happy.
Never before in the city's history
has the south end had such a build
ing boom.
There has not been an arrest
made in the city for the past week.
Think of it, a city of 5,000 and no
arrests for one whole week.
There have been just 103 mar
riage licences issued since Jan. 1,
1890. Upon investigation we find
that tbe months of January and
April are the best time to marry
according to the records kept by
Recorder T. T. Torreyson, and the
poorest month in the year is July.
Those who contemplate taking a
trip of this kind will please note
this fact. The number of divorces,
22, are so diminutive as compared
to that of marriages that who can
say marriage is a failure.
The number of arrests made by
tbe city since April 1, 1890, a e :
For drunkenness 31
disturbing the peace 22
gambling , 20
carrying concealed weapons.... S
trespass.... 1
indecent exposure 1
Total ....78
Where is the city in the United
States that can show such a small
record of crimes as Mexico with
the same amout of population?
Truly oor people are peaceable
law-abiding dtisexts.
CHIVALROUS CADETS.
Fleet's Faculty Fully and
Fortunately Formed.
nOHTT-THRXK BKI6BT AJTO
nous Totnro exraxxn nr at.
nmasca at ths xissotrmi
mLIXABT ACADXltT.
Tie Already Capacious Building te be Sa
laried Xezt Spring A Handsaw
B tract ure en a Beantiful Site
Hemes of Those la
Attendance.
OU might search
the entire country
over and not find
a better school for
boys than the fine
Missouri Military
Academy, which
had such a bril
liant opening in
this city lastTues
day. The school
opened with sixty-three boarders
and twenty home boys. 1 There
were applications for about twenty
more boarders, but there Was no
room. The capacity of the school
will be enlarged by nest! year,
when it will open with 150 board
era, and at least fifty town boys.
The school building is one of tbe
best arranged in the State. It it-
large and roomy, the sanitary con
ditions being perfect. It not
only presents an imposing and
graceful appearance, but is com
fortable and finely apportioned on
the inside. It is lighted witl
electricity, heated with hot water,
neatly and substantially fournisb
ed and has telephone connection
with the city. This handsome struc
ture is located on one of the finest
sites in the State, and is surround'
ed by grounds which will make a
most delightful campus. The ca
dets are the pick of the State, and
are as bright and ambitious a lot
of boys as you will often find to
gether. The faculty, a list of whom
will be found below, is composed
of men well equipped for. the pos
ilions which they occupy. They
are all distinguished graduates,
who have had experience and are
not experiments. They have been
tried and found not wanting. Each
teacher and officer has been select
ed on account of hia peculiar fit
ness for the position which he oc
cupiea.
OFFICERS AND TEACHERS.
Col. A. F. Fleet, Superintendent,
Capt. K.G.Matheson, Command
ant.
Lieut. C. P. Williams, Prof.
Mathematics and Physics.
Lieut. H. J. Darnall, Prof. Eng
lish and Modern Languages.
Surgeons DrtJ. French and Hal
ley.
DRILLS) ARE PUBLIC
All drills are public and are held
each afternoon from 3 till 4 p. m.
So soon as dress uniforms have
come, dress parades will be given
several afternoons of each week,
and it is earnestly hoped that large
audiences will be present to wit
ness these parades.
ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS.
The demands for accommoda'
tion of cadets are considerably in
excess ot capacity, and it is ex
pected that commodious additions
will be made next spring, so as to
accommodate all who may apply
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
At present cadt-ts are organized
into three companies, officer
ed by cadets who have had
some little previous training. The
full quota of cadet officers will be
made soon as possible. In the
person of Cadet Stiles the Academy
has one of the finest buglers in the
country.
ROSTER OF CADETS.
Ashcom Roy, Huntsville.
Bell J. W.t Kentucky.
Biggs Claude, Bowling Green.
Boeckler Adolph, St. Louis.
Botts Willie, Mexico.
'Boulware Wing, Fulton.
Brock R. E., St. Joseph.
Brown I. T., Fort Scott, Kan.
Bumgardner Happer, St. Joseph
Chapman Harry, Oketo, Kaa.
'"Child J. T. Jr., Siam.
Clarkson G. W., Arcadia.
Cole A. C, St. Louis.
Cole P. V., Si Louis.
Daniel Vivion, St. Louis.
-Dalany W. H., St. Joseph.
Duvall J., St. Joseph.
Ellerbe A., St. Louis.
Ellerbe, C, St. Louis.
Ely L. B. Jr., St.: Louis.
Fleet Seddon, Mexico.
Fleet Henry, Mexico.
French H. P., Martinsbnrg.
Frey John, Sedalia.
Fry Obie, Louisiana.
Gantt Britton, Clinton.
Graen Percy, Fort Scott, Kan,
HaU J. R., Fort Worth, Texas.
Jacks R. K., Montgomery City.
Kunkel Thos., Audrain County.
t .mti ClnrAan Fort Scott. Kaa.
Leonard Li., mount L-eonara.
Msior J. H., Kearney.
McAllister B., McAllister, I. T.
McCune L., Edgewood.
-Moore G., Linneus.
Myers V., MissisaippL
Naylar.B.JL, Clinton.
$1.50 PER
Owings S., Moberly.
Patterson H., Kansas City.
Poat F., Pattonville.
Powers F. H., Linneuc
Proctor J., Sturgeon.
Proctor T. C, Monroe City.
Proctor W., Siurgeon.
Held F., Ferguson.
Reid L., Ferguson.
Reid W. A., Sbelbioa.
Ranch F., St. Louis.
Roth well R., Moberly.
""Scott Chotean, 8t. Louis.
Stewart T. W., 8turgeon.
Stiles H., 8t. Joseph.
Taylor Carl, Richmond.
Thatcher W. B., Liberty.
Tinoley E. H., Louisiana.
Tureman H., Kansas City.
Van Fossen F., Fort Scott, Kan.
Wayland Harry, Moberly.
S Woodson Silas Jr., St. Joseph.
Yates W. J., Kearney.
Yeaman M. B., Ferguson.
DAY PUPILS.
Arnold R. R., Mexico.
Baskett T. S., Mexico
Basye Otto, Bowling Green.
Beagles N. D., Mexico.
Berry G., Audrain County.
Clay Rhodes, Mexico.
Eagon W. C, Mexico.
Ferris Roy, Mexico.
Kilgore Mark, Mexico.
Larimore U., Audrain County,
Lawder Jay, Audrain County,
Mclntire Rollie, Mexico.
Wells William, Mexico.
tTucker Herbert, Mexico.
Sallee John, Mexico.
Pindall X. O., Mexico.
Pindall E. S., Mexico.
Morris F. A., Mexico.
Menefee C, Mexico.
Stacy G. R., Mexico.
Total, 83.
A SOCIAL. MEETING.
The Masons ot Mexico Entertain
Their Families A Charming
Programme Enjoyed.
In spite of the bad weather the
entertainment at the Masonic Hall
Thursday . was well attended by
Masons, several being present from
distant portions of the county
The programme, as published in
tbe Ledger, with a few variations,
was well rendered and appreciated
by all present. The short talks made
were all well received, being both
entertaining and instructive. The
Masonic order is the oldest and
strongest in the country, and the
good accomplished is seen and ap
preciated by even those who are
not Masons. -This order is in a
healthy and growing condition in
Mexico. John Abbay presided
last night with ease and dignity
Such social.family meetings as wa
indulged in last nig'it are highly
appreciated and enjoy-'! by those
who are the gueais of the occa:-ioii
R. H. Ed mo ls.
r rnm the Columbia Herald.
We understand that this gentle
man has moved irom sturgeon
to Mexico, where he has become a
member of the firm of Turner,
Jackson & Company. It is a real
loss to Boone county to be depriv
ed of such a citizen as Mr. Ed
monds. He is a man of whose
personal worth, purity of charac
ter and business integrity too much
cannot be said. In every depart
mentoflife, social, political, com'
mercial and religious, he is one of
nature's noblemen, who is an ac
cession to any community. While
we deplore his removal we un
qualifiedly commend him to the
community of which he is now a
member.
Dr. Turner is home from a two
days meeting of the Veterinary
Surgeons of the United States in
Chicago. The meeting was large
ly attended and the results were
most sa'isfactory. The business
meeting wound up with a banquet
at which Dr. Paquin of Missouri
responded to a toast. Dr. Turner
says Paauin is one of the most
prominent men in his profession
that he knows of anywhere in the
United States.
Tom Riley, one of Mexico's most
worthy and steady young men, has
gone to Little Rock, Ark., to ac
cept a responsible position in a
large jewelry house. Tom is a
reliable and skilled jeweler and
we hate to have him leave
Mexico and trust that be will
flourish in his new field. Mrs,
Riley will follow him in a lew
weeks.
J. A. Potts.
From tbe Mootcomery Standard.
J. A. Potts, of Mexico, Presi
dent of the State Board of Agrical
tore, was at the grounds Wednes
day with a fine mare in the sweep
stakes saddle ring. Mr. P. says
the Military School in Mexico
opened last Tuesday with the
rooms all full and students turned
away for lack of room.
New Salts Filed.
Wm. H. Harrison and Tudor
Iron Works vs. S.B.Cook,damaget.
City of Mexico vs. Shap Geiger
et al, bond.
City of Mexico vs. Montgomery
Geiger et al, bond.
Rumor says that all the coal land
around Harrisburg, Boone County,
has been leased and that a railroad
will be built to Mexico. We trust
that this is the oase. as Mexiov is
greatly in need of cheap tutH,
YEAR, IN ADVANCE.!
NO. 25J
Coprrffbt,usa.
AM on one tide
the offer that's made by the pro
prietors of Dr. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. It's $500 reward for an
incurable case of Catarrh, no mat
ter how bad, or of how long stand
ing. They mean what they say;
they're responsible, and the oner
has been made for years. It's all
on your side yon lose you catarrh,
or you're paid $500 for keeping it
But it's safe for them, too they
know you'U be cured.
Dr. Sage's Remedy produces per
fect and permanent cures of Chronic
Catarrh in the Head, as thousands
can testify. "Cold in the Head"
is cured with a few applications.
Catarrhal Headache is relieved and
cured as if by magio. It removes
offensive breath, loss or impairment
of the sense of taste, smell or hear
ing, watering or weak eyes, and
impaired memory, when caused by
the violence of Catarrh, as they all
frequently are. Remedy sold by
druggists, 50 cents.
BRILLIANT MUSICALE.
Miss Marion Balaton Delights
Lovera of Fine Music Miss
Pearl Williams Favored
the Audience With a
Violin Solo.
The piano recital given Friday
at the residence of Geo. A. Morris
by Miss Marion Ralston for the
benefit of a Home for the Aged was
an artistic success. Ihe pro
gramme had evidently been arrang
ed with great care and the interpre
tations given to the varied numbers
were as pleasing as they were
scholarly. The Beethoven Sonata
was Miss Ralston's best work and
gave marvelous technique as well
as the great delicacy of touch and
expression which so characterizes
her playing. Her own Romanza is a
very graceful and musical composi
tion. We understand that she will
go to Europe in another year to
continue the study of piano and
composition. She will certainly
carry with her the best wishes of
her Mexico audience. We predict
a brilliant and successful career foi
the young lady.
Miss Pearl William",who so kind
ly contributed a violin solo to the
entertainment, is well known here
and comes of a musical family.
She has certainly made rapid
progress in her short period of
violin study.
The greatest charm of Miss
Marion Ralston's wonderful piano
playing is her entire unconscious
ness of self. She seems always to
be absorbed in the music she is
rendering and lost to everything
else.
The large parlors of the Morris
mansion were crowded with tne
lovers of good musio and all were
delighted with the brilliancy of tbe
entertainment. The piano used by
Miss Ralston belongB to Miss Belle
Morris. It is a Steinway Baby
Grand and the most perfect instru
ment we ever listened to.
The C, H. & S. Railroad.
From tbe Centralis Guard.
Chief engineer Williams of the
projected Chicago, Hannibal &
Springfield Railroad, in company
with a capitalist representing a
syndicate of railroad contractors,
has just passed over the entire
route from Springfield to Hannibal,
the object being to demonstrate to
the syndicate that the business of
the towns along the route would
justify the construction of this line
The gentleman was highly pleased
with the route and we may look for
some definite action in the near
luture. The prospects are still
hopeful for the construction of this
road.
Al Uoode Arrive.
From tbe St. Lnuls Globe-Democrat.
Deputy Sheriff Al Collins yester
day morning returned from Mem
phis with Al Goode, formerly of
Mexico, Mo., who is wanted in this
city on a charge of assault to kill.
A few months ago Goode dangerous
ly cut one Ben Reynolds, at the
corner of Eighth and Olive streets,
while in a quarrel with him over
a game of dice.
The stockholders of the Mexico
Fair association are thinking of in-
creating the capital stock to $20,
000; constructing a kite-shaped
track and making other improve
ments. Mexico has the location
and many other advantages over
most of Missouri towns, and could
be made the best fir in the State
Fayette Advertiter.
The County Democratic Central
Committee has appointed the fol
lowing named persons to act as a
committee on reception and enter.
taining for the speakers for the
25 Last : Hon. Wm. H. Kennan,
Jas.G. Trimble and H. A. Ricketta.
Mrs. Dixie Tyler, of St. Louis,
well known in Audrain county, is
to be married to Mr. Joseph Wher
ry, City Register of St. Loois,
A (MmKoEsr!
The LEDGER
Is pre-eminently a family paper. It
Is oonMiratiTe and pore la lone.
Nothing of an unclean natan
ever gets into ita columns.
SThe Lxdgxb haa tbe Largest
CSrculation of anj paper
in ineroounty.
Try that maple syrup at Puroell'a.
Bom, to Mr. and
Mrs.
Wm.
Jesse, a daughter.
Geo. L. Bennett is going to move
to Mexioo to reside. ' - '
A. Hardin shipped a car ot
mules to Tennessee Saturday.
J. B. Botkin is in Ohio on aTisU
to his brother who Is Tory ill.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
Trimble on the 17th Inst., a boy.
Several new houses have been
built on East Promenade street.
BLUie Smith's stallion took the
premium at the Montgomery City
fair.
Andy Harrison has bought four
lots in Beatty'e addition from J.M.
Davis for 800.
Lan Jones, .wife and suster4nv
law are going to California on a
visit next month.
Miss Brown, of Laddonia, who
has been visiting in the city turn
ed home Saturday.
H. T. Brooks has bought E.S.
Frost's interest in tae real estate
firm of Brooks dt Frost " "' ,
W. W. Rodgers and wife are
home from a pleasant two weeks
visit to Louisiana, Me.
A. M. Harrison is going to erect . ,
a fine residence, just east Of Wm. - -Pollock's,
next spring. -
Wm. Barnhill, of Memphis,
Tenn., shipped a car ot mules from
here to that point Saturday.
Wallace & Northern shipped
onecar of mules to St. Louis Thurs-'
day night, also one car of hogs.
Freeman & Son, as usual, oar
ried off the strings for the beet
mules at the Montgomery fair.
Mrs. R. E. Lawder, who has been
summering in Colorado ana the
West, returned home Thursday.
The death ot a Jersey pugilist in
a prise fight is reported. It is a
pity that such a misfortune should
come singly.
H.C.Phillips, brother-in-law of
B. R. Cauthorn, is erecting an
elegant residence in the western
suburbs of Mexioo.
Mrs. R. M. Herron has laid off
an addition in Montgomery City
known as Rose M. Herron's addi
tion to the city of Montgomery.
Why is Glasgow floor better than
other brands? Because Howard
County produces the best wheat
grown in Missouri. At Purcell's.
There will be a sociable at the
residence of D. M. HU1, north of
Mexioo, on Thursday night, Sept.
15. It will be given by the ladies
of Sun Rise Church.
Conorkssmai Stohb speaks in
Mexico on October 16. That
would be a good day on which to
have a reunion of the Democratic
clubs in Audrain county.
Robert Rysdyk, 2:24 1-4, has a
6-year-old colt owned by D. Wood
man, of Des Moines, Iowa, which
trots in 2:24 with ease. His owner
is looking for more of Rysdyk's get.
John P. Suilioger, formerly of
this city, is an architect of promi
nence in Fort Smith, Ark. John
is a reliable, studiou young man,
and we are glad to hear of his suc
cess. R. B. Worrell left Thursday for
Hot Springs, Ark., where he will
go into the hotel business. Dick is
one of the best hotel men in the
State and a live go-ahead business
man.
C. I. Filley is at work organis
ing the Republican party of Mis
souri. Democrats should see to it,
when Filley gets bis party togeth
er, that they are all buried so deep
that they can't dig out.
Arrangements are all complet
ed for Mexico's three most popular
clerks to take their trip to the St.
Louis Exposition. The Ledger
trusts they will have a pleasant
time and enjoy their outing.
Prof. Fleet is going to Uke hie
pupils in a body to tbe various
churches in alphabetical order. He
began with the Baptist church
Sunday. Next Sunday be will
take them to the Christian Church,
J. B. Dines, purchasing agent of
the Farmers' and Laborers' Union
of America, No. 817 Olive street,
8t. Louis, Mo., was in Mexioo Sat
urday, aad met the business agents
of the Farmers' Alliance of this
county.
J. M. Gordon left last Tues
day for Colorado to join bis
wile who has been summering there
for her health. He said if the
climate proved beneficial to her
health in aU probability he would
move there.
Who ia Purcell? He was former
ly a farmer aad resided in Chariton
County, but wishing to educate his
children moved his family to this
place and embarked in the grocery
buaineaa and wishes the patronage
of the people with whom he has
cast bis lot. Drop in at his place
of business, opposite Ringo House,
and see his stock of goods.
Choice Potatoes.
W. 8. Hathaway has just receiv
ed a lot oi choiot Mifineootst)
potatoes. 4-2-v,
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