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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
Mexico Aurain County Missouri Thursday February

hotels and private residences. An
idea of the amount of business trans
acted by Mr.. Luckie can be gained
from the fact that he employs six
men in the yard, while Eve men are
constantly on the road. Mr.. Luckie,
the proprietor, is a native of this
State, and has resided in Mexico since
1873. He started the above business
in 1883, and since then has built up a
fine business, which extends to all
parts of the State
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

In this progressive age the demand
on all sides Is for Improvement and
advancement, and people soon tire of
the crude, old-fashioned styles and
ideas prevalent in times gone by.
They were good in their time and
place, but the new requirements of
the present have rendered them obso-
lete and the cry has been, "Give US
something new!n No nation has
done more to meet this demand than
ours and no individual undertaking
more than the above firm. This busi-
ness was established in 1894 in their
commodious premises at the corner OF
West Moroe street and the public
square. They own this magnificent
building, which measures 1l0x20 feet
and contains four floors, which are
stocked with a most extensive line of
shelf and heavy hardware, which We
regret space prevents US from detail
ing, but most prominent do we find
the ever-famous Jewel stoves and
steel ranges, also the Queen air-tight
heater and many others. They ham
die the leading lines of farm machin.
cry, comprising mowers, reapers,
plows and cultivators-all of which
are made by prominent manufacture
ers of the country, bearing the best
guarantees. Here you will also find
tia renowned Kingman Crackerjack
road WAGON, Weber farm wagon and
the Kid IN buggies and carriages.
Messrs. erris & Cauthorn buy
everything for cash, and can there
fore offer their goods at prices that
simply defy competition They are
prepared to fill any and all orders in
Timing, roofing and sheet-iron work
promptly and scientifically. Looking
through this entire establishment,
one soon becomes aware that nothing
but shrewd judgment, together with
energy and enterprise, could build up
q magnificent business like the
above. They employ three ASSISTANTS,
who are selected for their special
aptitude for this kind of work,
aud who ably second the pro-
ptietors in giving prompt and polite
attention to customers. The firm con-
sists of l. r Ferris and r B Cau-
thorn Both are natives of Audrain
county and are practical men who
have had experience and thoroughly
understand every detail of their busi-
ness BY hard work, enterprise and
honorable dealings they have attained
the position which they now occupy
They offer the best goods at the low
est prices aud give every accommoda-
ton to their customers consistent with
business The people of Mexico and
vicinity have only to make them q
call to prove the truth of this state.
ment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

Wndt advertising VIII accomplish
When Backed By Standard Goods
100000 Whizzers Sold Last Year.
Bulwer Lytton, the eminent writer
and historian of England, said: "He
who doth not smoke, hath either
known no great grief or refuseth him
self the sofest consolation, next to
that which comes from heaven"
If we are to judge from the amount
OF Whizzer cigars manufactured in
this city and shipped to all parts of
the State, one would conclude that
very few men "refuseth themselves
this soft consolation" 1t pehooves
us to wonder if the thoughts of these
happy smokers ever follow the clouds
arising from their cigars through airy
outlines of space until they reach the
factory which manufactures the in
spring Whizzer. The beginning of
the manufacture of this cigar, che
almost astounding increase in its sales
and its rapidly growing popularity,
reads like q romance, but it is only
a chapter of an AmerIcan's business
enterprise with his untiring push and
energy. The inception of Stickiey's
hASeoAy ohAy onuOo ooSh W WV
ber, 1895, when q. D. Stickley, after
twenty years. practical experience in
the manufacture of cigars, decided to
begin business on his own account. A
small room was hired and he began
operations without help of any kind.
Experience had taught him that to
succeed that he must manufacture
cigar suitable to the palate of the
greatest number, uniform in quality,
manufactured by expert worKmen
and at an economical price. These
were the points he desired to combine
and which resulted in the manufac-
ture of the famous 5-cent cigar, the
Whizzer, the sale of which has in
creased by leaps and bounds, until
last year Mr.. Stickley sold 500, 600
cigars. Mark the change! In the
short space of fifteen months we find
the business of this undertaking has
so increased that it now occupies a
whole floor and requires the services
of ten men, who are paid the highest
rate of union wages. 1t would be
supererogation to comment on the ex-
cellence of this cigar, because its ex.
tensive sale amply demonstrates its
quality. The tobacco used IN it's con-
struction is combination of the
tweed" known only to Mr.. Stickley,
but 1t certainly comprises everything
that goes to make lasting, enjoyable,
comforting smoke. The proprietor,
Mr.. Stickley, is a native of Kentucky,
and has a wide experience in his busi-
ness. A keen judge of tobacco and
the manufacture of cigars, he has sue
ceeded in placing before the public
what has long been called for, viz: a
scent cigar of good uniform quality
and that's the Whizzer. Every credit
is due Mr.. Stickley for the energy
and enterprise he has displayed,
which, together with honorable trad
ing, has built up this business. Mex
leo is proud of Stickley's cigar fac
tory, not only because of MIR. Stickley
being q citizen OF the community, but
because of the important factor his
operations, as an employer of labor,
are to the city's prosperity. There
is only one Mexico and there is only
one Whizzer, and, while the people
of Audrain county sing the praises of
both, still the Whizzer cigar has its
merits commented on by the people in
almost every county in the State.
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Ortiz Fruit Farm.

A Notable Example of the Suitability
of the Soil of Audrain County for
Growing Fruit-The Home of Regis
tered Holstein- Fresian Cattle, En-
glish Bloodhounds, Berkshire Pigs,
Scotch Terriers and Irish Settlers
Prize Bred Mammoth Bronze Tur-
keys, Barred Plymouth Rock Chick
ems and Fancy Pigeons-M. B Guth
rie, Proprietor, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
THE CITY OF MEXICO.
s Located Midway Between St. Louis and
Kansas City-Its Importance.
|TY IS STEADILY ADVANCING.
s NATURAL BEAUTY AND VARIOUS COM
MERCIAL ATTRACTIONS.

Center Of Prosperous Agricultural Sectional Seat of
Education and Culture Numerous Churches Point the
Way to Hsaven-Superior Public Schools-Modern Busi-
ness BlocksResponsibe Financial Institutions
Residences Many Advantages to Industries Locat
Ing in Her Mdst-Mention Of Some Of Her Enterprises
That Brand the City as Active and Progressive.
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No. 40.

tleman, whose energy and enterprise
never allow him to let an opportunity
pass whereby he can advertise his
business, the City of Mexico or the
surrounding county. When In search
of delicacies of either river, sea, field,
garden or orchard production, the
people of Mexico cannot do better
than pay visit to f. A. Same beck
on South Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
he soil of Audrain County has long

The soil Of Audrain County has long
maintained it's supremacy as pro-
ducer of cereals and a stock raising
country, and SO prosperous have these
industries been that little attention
has been given to the suitability of the
-oil for the production OF fruit. That
the soil is suitable for growing the
hardy classes of fruit has been estab-
lished beyond a doubt, and of late
years some attention has been given
to this industry In this connection
We would dirs attention to the Ortiz
Fruit Farm, the property of Mr.. M. B
Guthrie, which is located about two
miles from Mexico in a southerlv di-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
A store of knowledge.
That Conducted By j. Fl. Sallee, East
Side Public Square, Mexico, Dealer
In School Books, Bibles, Magazines,
Stationery, Wall Paper, Etc.

"Books are the true Jewelers.; gift
to all who right faithfully use them,
the society, the spiritual presence Of
the best and greatest OF our race"
The fact that the people of Mexico
support as well an appointed book
and stationery store as that of the
above gentleman, which is on the east
side Of the square, speaks well for the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

An Emporium Which Every One
Should vislt-Queensware, House
Furnishings, Dry Goods, Notions,
Toys, Etc, Always On Hand-A
Special Department For Millinery
South Washington, Street, Mex
ico Mo-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
To the Front.

The Establishment of w. j. McLoney,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Etc.
Corner South Washington and West
Promenade Streets, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
Rightly Managed.

The Mexico Savings Bank Has Built
Up n Prosperous Business-Does q
General Banking Business on Lib
eral But Sound Piinciples-Its His
tory and Names of Its Officers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
The Windsor Hotel.

The Sunday Rendezvous for Travellers
-Up-To- Date in All Its Appoint
ments-Steam Heat, Electric Light
and Sanitary Fittings-'Bus Meets
ALI Trains-Col. FL. @. Eagon, Prop.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
A Solid Institution.

The First National Bank, Mexico,
Mo Under Able and Judicious
Mauagement-Transacts a General
Banking Business-Its History and
Names of Its Officers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
The Cut-Rate Newsdealer and
StatiOner.
W. L. Craddock Deals in Periodicals,
Books, Stationery, School Supplies,
Notions and Wall Paper-Opposite
Post Office, Mexico, Me.-New Cir
culatiug Library.

In these days of transatlantic cables,
telegraphs, telephones and modern
newspapers the news of any part of
the world speedily becomes the prop
erty of the whole, and one of its great
est focalizing points is at the hand
some store conducted by w. L. Grad
dock, the well-known news dealer
and stationer, whose premises are
located opposite the post office. Here
can always be found a full supply of
newspapers, magazines, books, etc.
He also carries full line of business
and fancy stationery, school supplies,
blank books, pencils and notions OF
every variety that are common at q
first class store of Its kind. A fine
stock of wall papers, comprising the
latest and most fashionable designs
has been added. For the "lords of
creation" Mr.. Craddock provides the
best and leading brands of cigars ano
tobaccos. His immense stocks of toys,
games and picture books are OF ali
Kinds, instructive, amusing and beau
tiful and are sold at the lowest OF
prices. A thriving and ever increas
ing business ia carried on, requiring
two assistants who, in conjunction
with the proprietor, promptly attend
to the wants of customers. Mr.. w.
l.. Craddock is a native of Audrain
County and for five years was mem
Der OF the firm of Sailse & Craddock
in the book and stationery business
He is a genial gentleman and is ever
ready to accommodate his patrons. His
friends are legion and he is very pop
ular In both social and business cir
cles. Mr.. Craddock is to be congratu-
lated on his enterprise In starting a
new circulating library. 1t will con-
tain all the latest standard works OF
travel and fiction, which can be bor-
rowed at small weekly charge. This
is not a library of old books, but the
latest and best.
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A Prosperous Concern.

A. K. Luckie, Manufacturer and
Dealer In Monuments, Headstones,
Tablets, Statuary, Manteis, Thing,
Etc, Mexico, Mo.
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A Successful Undertaking.

Ferris q Cauthorn, Dealers in Shelf
and Heavy Hardware, Buggies,
Carriages, Farming Implements,
Wagons, Etc, Corner of West
Monroe aud Public Square, Mexico,
Mo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

Continued on Second Pass.l
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A Monument of Success.

Cigar Factory, Mexico,
Mo.-The Inception, Growth and
Popularity of the Justly Renowned
Whizzer-A Striking Example OF
What Advertising Will Accomplish
When Backed By Standard Goods
1000 Whizzers Sold Last Year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

t.
No no institutions worthier
ppreciation and love Of the
~ than the churches exist
midst. Identified with ito
erowth, throbbing with its
. apating In its reverses, shar-
~ prosperity, they seem to be
Nlth . personality to be loved
ahsd like one of our house
ssete has never In the history
besn an influence Of such
= that welded by the
= thees noble old traits one
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15

Washington. May 14.-It was stated
at the war department today that over
10000 volunteers have now been mus
tered II, nearly one-half of the num-
Der called for by the president. In ad-
dition, 1,S47 officers have been mus
tered.
Another transport was chartered to-
day at New York, indicating that the
move of the army upon Cuba is not to
/ be long delayed, else the government
would not go to the needless expense
Of chartering the boat Immediately.
Chickamauga National Park, Ga,
/ May 1.-THE last of the regular army
lately modified at this point, the First
and Tenth cavalry. left today for Tam
| pa. Official notice was received by
! General Brooke today from the war de-
I partment, that 81 regiments OF voiun-
teerS, s troops Of cavalry and light
! batteries of artillery have been ordered
I from their points of rendezvous in IA
! states as follows:
! Infantry Wisconsin, two regiments;
! Michigan, one; Minnesota, two; Indi-
ana, four; Illinois. two; Maine, two;
! Massachusetts,, one; New Hampshire,
one; New York, two; Ohio, four; Penn
I sylvania, seven; Rhode Island, one;
! Vermont, one.
| ATllilerg Two batteries
Missouri, one; Ohio, one.
| Cavalry-Ohio, eight troops.
j. j. D. PEBBLES, agent of the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis, re-
ceived notice that Il trains of about 200
cars, containing volunteer regiments
/ from the states of Missouri, Iowa, Min
nesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kansas
would be delivered to the Nashville,
Chattanooga and st. Louis fon trans
| portation for this city by the Illinois
Central road at Martin, Tenn, at
o'clock this evening. According to this
arrangement the IA sections will reach
this city Sunday night, the first arriv-
ing at about p, m, and the others at
| intervals of an hour
| The Chattanooga, Rome & Southern
railway lis in readiness TO move these
troops as fast as they arrive, although
some of the regiments may unload here
and march out to the park Monday
morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
CONDITION OF NEW YORK BANKS
THE DEFEAT OF BONDS MAKES
MONEY PLENTIFUL.
If the Bond Issue Is Defeated Great
Deal of boarded Cash Will Be
Turned Loose.

New York, May 1.-THE weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve, increase, s30S0, 1SG;
loans. increase, s2.592,O specie, in
crease, sS,647, 800; legal tenders. in
crease. Stops, 700; deposits. increase, ST.
102, 900; circulation, increase, $947400.
The banks now hold S45,99I ,225 in ex-
cess of the requirements of the % per
cent rule.
The Financier says: The New York
banks, according to their statement,
hold surplus of nearly SAC, 900, 900, the
largest reported since last July. The
downward tendency of the money mar
ket finds a logical explanation in the
statement, with its reported heavy
gains of cash. The movement to the
interior, which has been a constant fac
tor in the. situation for weeks past. is
almost if not wholly at an end, and
the diminishing probability of an early
bond issue has brought banks to the
point where they prefer to put their
money TO use rather than allow it to
lie idle. The government continues its
heavy disbursements, and gold imports
are also adding to the stock of money
in sight. The whole outlook. therefore,
favors an easy market, not only here,
but elsewhere.
the expansion IN loans is a taNOr-
able indication of better business con-
ditions and while some of the increase
reported for the week is due to stock
exchange activity, there is more doing
in mercantile paper, so. the banks have
not been slow to increase their invest
ment in this line at rates considerably
under those quoted for some time past.
The national bank reports now being
made are expected to show unusually
high reserves held by the interior
banks. and this will be important in
determining the course of money for the
rest of the season. In New York the
banks have fallen off heavily in prin-
cipal items, but in Chicago and other
cities gains seem to be the rule. A
reflex movement to this center. of
course, demoralizes the market, but
once it is known that a bond issue is
not to be made for some time to come
such a movement is bound to follow.
The business conditions throughout the
United States are more favorable, how
ever, for the use of a great deal of
money that is otherwise idle capital
here. The gains in deposits for the
week were made in great part by four
or five of the leading banks and the
large increase is also traceable to them,
but the causes operating to procure
them will soon be reflected in other in
stitutions with results not at all diff
cult to foreSee.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
CONDITIONS IN CUBA.
Island Is Defended By 10000 Span
ish Soldiers-Cubans Starving.

City of Mexico, May 14-Leading
Spanish residents have inside news
from Havana, brought by the steamer
Lafayette to Vera Cruz. l3lanco has
shown great energy in preparing for
the expected siege by the American
fleet and land forces. The city and
forts are proVisioned for three or four
months. 1t is believed the mortality
among the Americans from the heat
and rain viii cause the Americans to
raise the seige. Havana is now sur
rounded by entertainments for 80 miles.
The troops in the garrison number TO-
600, and like number are in the inter
Tor of the island fighting the insurgents.
The condition of the reconcentrados
ii Havana grows steadily worse The
SpaniardS ask them when their Yam
kee benefactoFS are coming TO relieve
them The mortality is increasing
among this wretched class, who have
taken to begging for morsels of food.
Nobody in Havana except q few high
was annihilated at Manila, and the re-
port is believed that the Americans
were beaten there. Blaneo allows no
unfavorable news to be circulated. 1t
is believed in Havana that the cam
paign in the island will prove enor-
meusly fatal to the American troops
and will be prolonged a year. Another
account is that food supplies in Havana
are good for a much less time, and that
Blanco is in a trap unless the Spanish
fleet breaks the blockade and allows
supplies to come in.
The Havana people continue light
hearted and the theatres put on pieces
ridieuling the American feet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
SPANISH EXPEDITION.
No Naval Vessels Available For the
Philippines.

Madrid, May 14.-From political mo-
tives and in order to make it appear TO
the people that the government is about
to take revenge for the Manila defeat,
the Madrid authorities have asked the
naval officers at CadiZ whatbvessels of
war can be made ready soon to pro-
tect the transports carrying 5000 men
to Manila
General Correa, the war minister, got
seven battalions and four batteries
ready, all armed, equipped and off,
cered. and large steamship companies
undertook TO provide what the eight
ships required. But the naval authori-
ties report that it would be impossible
to get warships ready quickly. They
say the battleship Pelayo is not fit for
an expedition to the far east and, be-
sides, that she is needed more for the
reserve squadron at home. For the
same reasons they object to parting
with the Carlos V. Cardinal Cisneros
and Alfonso XIII, first rate cruisers.
Moreover. they do not think the sec
ond and third rate cruisers here which
are available-three in all-would be
enough to protect the expedition from
the forces Admiral Dewey will have at
his disposal by the time Spanish REIN
forcements could reach Manila.
The torpedo boat destroyers-three
here at Cadiz and two at Ferrol-they
want to keep for the defense OF the
coast, together with the torpedo vessels
and the old ironclads, Numancia and
Vittoria, lately repaired and refitted
in French arsenals at great cost. I'm
less the poplar outcry overcomes the
professional and competent objection,
the government will have to abandon
the idea of sending q, relief expedition
to the Philippines
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
DEFENSE OF MANILA.
Spanish Army of $4,000 Will Resist
Our Troops

New York, May IA dispatch to the
Herald from Manila via Hongkong
says: The American victory at Cavite
and the complete collapse of the Span
ish navy have struck terror into Ma
Mia.
The blockade continues, but the pub
lie is calm. 1t thinks that the Euro
pean powers have interviewed TO pre-
vent the bombardment of Manila. The
country is quiet. The natives will not
actively or openly favor the Ameri-
cans unless assured that Spanish rule
is over forever. for fear of reprisals.
The desire TO break the Spanish rule
is general throughout the country and
the American invasion is popular as
means to gaining this in the end,
The native mind is only Influenced by
an exhibition of strength. They think
the blockade is weak and that this is
due to foreign intervention. Manila
can draw supplies from the interior and
hold out for months.
The troops at anila consist of about
10000 regulars and 5000 volunteers.
The volunteers have no instructions,
and their fire is wild and dangerous u
the troops. The artillery has no ma
chine guns.
Public opinion, which first favored
Admiral Montejo, has now changer.
The Spaniards freely criticise his de-
fense of Cavite. They say the Ameri
cans came within range of his guns,
and that his artillery was good enough
to do great damage to the American
fleet If well handled. The captain gen
eral ordered Admiral MonteJo to an
Choir his fleet off Manila and unite the
strength of his feet to the batteries.
Montejo replied that his place was to
defend the arsenal of Cavite. The de-
Tense of Manila without a fleet was
impossible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE
Spain's Fleet Escapes.
Engagement at Cienfuegos.
Expedition to Manila.
War Clouds Over Europe.
PAGE TWO.
Sixty Thousand Mustered In.
PAGE THREE.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
Utah Volunteers Presented With
Guidons.
The Mining Congress.
PAGE SIX.
In the Federal Court.
PAGE SEVEN.
State News.
Financial and Commercial.
PAGE EIGHT.
We Honor the Departing Brave.
Complete Roster of Utah's Rough
Riders.
PAGE NINE.
Fight at San Juan.
Hostility of Germans.
PAGE TEN.
Chamber of Commerce Forced to
Quit.
PAGE ELEVEN.
Dramatic and Lyric.
PAGE TWELVE.
Dick Hurley.
PAGE THIRTEEN.
In the Social Realm.
PAGE FOURTEEN.
The Dalton & Lark.
Prisoners Plead.
PAGE FIFTEEN.
With the Churches.
PAGE SIXTEEN.
Our Flag and Its Progress.
PAGE SEVENTEEN.
Challenging In War Times.
General Sickles and Spain.
PAGE EIGHTEEN.
About the Philippines.
Christopher We'd.
PAGE NINETEEN.
The Realm of Fashion.
PAGE TWENTY.
2. c. M. I.