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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
INTEREST IS KEEN.
Watching Operations Of the Fleets
IN West India Waters.
POSSIBILITIES OF A FEW DAYS.
WIN Carveas Try p Slip into Havana, or
inspire Dread By Continued Mysteri-
oos Movements-Dad samp-
son Walt Too Longf


LONDON, May 1A--Stratagical inter-
est in the var is at last becoming
keen. The dramatic appearance of the
Spanish fleet In the West Indies, which
Is supposed TO have induced Admiral
Sampson to postpone the completion of
his work ct Porto Rico, opens up the
possibilities OF Q very interesting game
during the next few days, which will
be awaited with The greatest ex-
peetsncy.
The Question u whether Admiral
Cervera Intends to try to slip into Ha-
vana. or to hover about with view of
inspiring the Americans with dread of
what he may do. 10 ane case the
latest news, reporting Spanish vic
tories, has greatly raised the hopes and
spirits of people IN Spain and the re-
cent talk Of appealing to the Powers
10 intervene in the interests of peace,
will quickly vanish.
The Daily Chronicle, discussing the
situation this morning, says:
Admiral Sampson seems to have
waited Just too long before attacking
San Juan.
He would have avoided all the pres
ent tangle II be had attacked a few
days earlier. At any rate, however, he
has taken the measure Of Porto Rico as
coaling station, and the Spanish
claim of victory is absurd.
The Daily News, speaking through
well-known war expert, says:
''It seems for once that Yankee cute
ness has over-reached itself in the
match against Spanish secretiveness.
In the coming contest sharp wits may
count for more than physical force.
Admiral Oerveras' adroit movement
has been executed with much judg-
ment and Spain has redeemed her
character for enterprise. What may
come of It nobody would venture to
predict"
What Measure, shaIl britain Take to Pre-
vent Abu5e OF British 1aesistry9
LONDON, May 14.--In the house of
lords yesterday Baron Muskerry, con-
servative, asked II measures would be
taken to prevent Spanish and Amert-
can vessels from obtaining provisional
certificates OF British registry, with
power TO fly the British flag, which
power be asserted, was only intended
for war purposes
The marquis Of Salisbury, in reply.
said the government was in communi-
cation with the board OF trade relative
to precautions which could be adopted
to prevent merely colorado transfer
of ownership without creating any un-
due difficulties In the way of ordinary
commerce. The matter, the premier
explained, was an extremely difficult
one to handle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
of.ered posltIon Oh ohIef pisisIon surgeon

offered Position OF Chief DisisIon Surgeon
KANsAs CITY, Mo-, May 'z.--Dr. JET
ferson D. Griffith, of this city, has re-
ceived message from the war depart
ment offering him the position of chief
division surgeon Of the United States
army. DIR. Griffith had gone to st.
Louis and his reply could not be elici-
ted
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Stumbled Against Us.

From the Memphis Commerctal-Appeai.
Spain has discovered us again; and
the second surprise was probably
greater than the first.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

The United states steamship Mo-
hican, which left Honolulu April 20,
has arrived at San Francisco.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

THE best Manila wrapper in the
world is the stars and stripes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Steamship Flying Spanish Flag Stranded
OF Carolina Beach.

WILMINGTON, u. c., May IA large
white steamship Is stranded off Caro-.
lina beach, 1s miles below Whining
ton, said to be flying Spanish flag.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

HURRY up, boys; lick 'em quick, no
you can get back home to take part in
the biggest Fourth of July celebration
we have ever had.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

BLANco confidence asserts that
athere ID q bright future ahead OF
fSpain.n And hot also.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
The spaniards were Compelled 10 With
draw After HEAVY LossesL

WASHINGTON, May 14.-During yes
terday Gen. Miles received some dis.
patches concerning the engagement at
Cabanas. They were brief and agree
with the press reports in showing that
the Spaniards were compelled to with
draw, having suffered the loss OF q
captain and several men, the humber
not being definitely known.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
EaiIufeA

NEW YoRK, May 14.--Dun's CONNER.
cial report, issued to-day, says failures
for the first week OF May have been
80, $50, against Co. ,s94 last year
and o., I3s, ,27i in 1906; manufacturing,
s1,411, 1915, against e1,9a5, $50 last year.
Failures for this week have been s46 In
the United States against ae4 last year,
and "a in Canada against 81 last year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
THE Mexico schooI hoard has II

THE Mexico school board has re.
elected Prof. ID. A. Mcmillan as super
intendent Of theMexico Public Schools.
Prof. Mcmillan Ia without rival a. q
public school man and his reelection
ID unanimously endorsed by all Of our
people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

]. Hobkirk, of Usage, Iowa, lie visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. John Duncan,
of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

Bamboo is of universal use in China.
The windows are delicate lattice work
of bamboo and the furniture is of
slender bamboo, bent and curled and
plated. The water bucket is good
big stalk, sawed off just below the
joint and made as deep as is needed
above it. For bottle slender piece
is taken and treated in the same way.
If knife is mislaid good sharp edge
of bamboo is taken and it does just as
well for everything except cutting
bamboo. Hunger is kept off by
cutting the little tender shoots just as
they peep from the ground and cook
ing them like asparagus.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

Geo. w. Daniel, of vandalia, has
gone into the grocery business there.
His many friends In Mexico wish him
much success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Mar Change Their Opinions.

From the Danvilie QllJ Commercial.
The taking Of few more ISLANDS
VIII change the Spanish estimate from
pigs to hogs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
LATEST HEARD FROM DEWEY.
Securing Guns from Sunken Spanish Ships
and Stores from the Arsenal-More
Vessels DESTROYED.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The receipt
of the following dispatch from Rear
Admiral Dewey indicates that cable
communication with Manila may have
been restored, unless 1t was forwarded
by steamer from Manila:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

B. B. RUNKLE, of the Mexico LED
GER, is correspondent of the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, while Sam Cooper,
city editor of the LEDGER, will repre-
sent the st. Louis Republic during Ser
geant Hutton's absence In the war.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

John M. Canterbury, Of Kansas City,
| n the guest Of friends and relatives
here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

Hoods Pills are easy 10 take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, bilious
ness, 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

ADMIRAL DEWEY is sixty-one years
old, but he fights like sixty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Repulsed," a. the spaniar ds
Soc IL.

MADRID, May IA, ,cordIng to an
official dispatch received here from
Hawaii last evening, three American
war ships attempted TO make q landing
at Jicetea Thursday and were com
pletely repulsed.s
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Doctors Can't
Cure 1t!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill Of the doctors. They
may dose a patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid of the disease on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. 8. s. s. is the only cure
for this terrible affliction, because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause of the disease and forces it
from the system.
was affiliated with Rlnod poieon and the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

medicIne, and fe cured me cOmpIeteIy, bulIu'
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago, have never
yet had o sign Of the disease to return.
W. r. NEWMAN,
Staunton, Va
It Is like self.destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing a stiffness and swelling of the
Joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completaly wrecking the system.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
was afflicted with Blood Poison, and tn,
best doctors did me no good, though tool

no good, though / tooE
their treatment faith
fully. In fact, / seemed
to ge t worse all tn e
while. I took aim o 9 8
every social e d blood
remedy, but they dtdnot
seem to reach the dis
ease, and had no effect
whatever. ] was di g.
heartened, for 1t seemed
that l would never be
cured. At the advice OF
q friend I then took
8. 8. g., and began TO I'M
prove. I continued the
4 me completely, build
T.. 81. . n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Not a Test of Resources.

According to a special cablegram
from London the English papers are
depressing surprise at the resources
of the American people as unex-
pectedly developed by the war with
Spain"
The war with Spain up to this time
has made no serious draft upon the
resources of the American nation. The
entire country is going about its BUSH
ness just as if Spain were not on the
map. No bond issue thus far has been
considered necessary. Uncle Sam is
paying all his bills promptly, and his
purse is still plethoric. II it were not
for the pernicious activity of the
"yellow kid" journals, which issue
extras whenever the wind changes,
the average citizen would not be
stirred very deeply by the war ex-
cept in dignified way.
The nation as a nation has not been
aroused. War with Spain doesn't
worry us very much. If some more
formidable nation stood in Spain's
shoes at this moment the United
States would make display of re-
sources which would surprise all of
Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19
Rnhart nffntt. Nnt naad.

EUDbIt UHutg Nub UBHu.
The report circulated that Robert
onutt. Of Galloway county, nephew Of
Jos. offutt, Of this city, had died in the
Kiondyke country, Alaska, has not
been confirmed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

NEWSPAPERS come and newspapers
go, but the LEDGER goes on forever.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

SECRETARY OF THE NAvY-There Is little
change In the situation since my last telegram
am transferring to transports steel breech-
loading rifles from sunken Spanish men-of-
wer Also stores from arsenal in my possess
sion. 1 am maintaining strict blockade Add
Argos to list of destroyed vessels. Ell Correo
probably Ell Cano. DEWEY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-05-19

All kinds and then some more val
encieunes Iaces at the Famous.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25
HOW THE WAR ENDED
TRUE HISTORY OF THE GREAT SPAN
iSH-AMERIcAN CONFLICT.

General Weyler, spaniard Against His
Will, Deserts to the Enemy and yigor-
ously Proceeds to Get Even. Wherein He
Succeeds Until tho Powers Intervene.
The fighting had been noisy and the en-
gagements had followed one another in
close succession. The Americans had tri-
umphed at every clash Of arms. The Span
iards had been whipped, chased, humiliat-
ed, marched as captives and treated with
every kind Of ignominy. All the usual
courtesies of civilized warfare had been
abandoned.
"We surrender!'
The commander of the Spanish forces
would make this announcement. Imme-
diately the entire force of Americans
would pounoe upon the S%paniards, throw
ing them to the ground and ''wallering"
them in the most unmilitary fashion.
This barbarous treatment Of the prisoners
Of war showed how bloodthirsty the
Americans had become.
One might suppose that after three days
Of victory the soldiers would be stated
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25
Dollar Based on Gold,

Since the United States has become
somewhat mixed up in the Philippine
islands the free silver papers have begun
their usual misleading tactics concerning
the value of silver when used as money
metal. In one of these papers of recent
date appeared the following deceptive
paragraph:
What would our government do today
II 1t were without that "5O-cent" dollar?
W. are informed that the dollar of our
fathers circulates very freely in the
Philippine islands at the rate of 100 cents
and that the people there are most
anxious to get hold of it, so much so
that Admiral Dewey In his order for
ammunition, wired over here, included
q liberal supply Of silver dollars.
The explanation of the eagerness of
the Philippine Islands to secure silver
dollars bearing the imprint of the United
States Is not difficult of discovery. They
know that every dollar In silver issued
by this government is based on gold and
is worth 100 cents anywhere in the
world, while the Spanish dollar, based
on the credit of the government, Is
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25

| worth only so much an ounce as bullion.
value is worth NJ more than the Spanish
dollar: the difference in the standard
upon which it is based alone makes the
difference in its worth as money.
Farther, the United States has no de-
sire to do away with the use of silver
as money, but a majority of the people
do not propose to furnish a profitable
market for the silver of the world at the
expense of the credit of this country
with inevitable national bankruptcy III
the end. The free silverites, by the use
of questionable argument, seek to i'm
press the idea OIL the voters that the
willingness of the people in the Philip
pines to take American silver dollars
demonstrates conclusively the theory
that all that is necessary to make money
out of any old thing is for the United
States to place its imprint upon it. 1t
is the old tiat-greenback craze under
another name.
Let the United States remove all re-
strictions upon the use Of paper and sill
yer money, that is: remove the gold
guarantee which is now back of all the
circulating medium in use, and the peo-
pie of the Philippine Islands and all
other countries will be nc more anxious
to secure American silver dollars than
they are to take the silver money Of
Spain. That is the situation, so far as
silver and ~greenbacks are concerned, in
a nutshell. and this the free silver pa
pers know full well, but with the hopes
of bolstering up their discredited cause
they attempt to foiSt falsehood upon the
voters as argument.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25
NEW MEXICO'S EXHIBIT AT OMAHA.
S~plendidly Arranged-Attracting Great
Attention and Lots of It.
Special Correspondence

tpeCltAl WI ICSPoLuCNCCs
Santa Fe, July %, 1s9S.-Few visit
ors to the Transmississipi exposition will
fail to see the New Mexico mineral ex-
hibit, which occupies a prominent place
OF the central aisle, in the eastern end
of the mines and mining building. The
commissioner in charge, Mr.. J. j. Lee
son, has had so much experience in
collecting and arranging the various
mineral products of our territory that
he is fully alive to all the opportunities
offered, and has succeeded in making a
very creditable display.
There are more than 20 cases of min
erals and ore specimens, including Mr..
Lessons private collection, which is
probably the best eXtant. In the cases
are to be found the richest gold and
silver specimens, ores or copper, lead
and zinc, numerous varieties of pre-
cious stones, finished and in the rough,
and a large number of neurological
curi0Sities.
Distributed on tables are samples
Of ores from south Santa Fe county,
Cooks Peak, Silver City, Cochiti
and Elizabethtown, gold bearing sands
from Hillsboro and the Jicarillas, coal
from the Maxwell grant, sandstone
from Las Vegas and marble from White
Oaks.
The exhibit occupies at least twice as
much floor space as that of any other
state or territory, and in richness and
variety of its integral parts is surpassed
by none. Indeed, Mr.. Lesson is so
well provided with specimens that he
jocularly has offered to lend a few full
cases to neighboring exhibitors who are
less fortunate.
Because of the difficulty in obtaining
space in the liberal arts building it is
here that are found exhibits of the work
of our public schools, that coming from
Gallup and the kindergarten at Santa
Fe being especially sp9t IS oil A feature
IhaS s4!esEaas the eyes of all visitors is
Int.e old bell from Socorro, which accord
ing to an interesting legend, was cast in
1879 of a mixture of gold, silver and
copper melted together. This old bell
was the first one rung on the American
continent. Among other relics is an
interesting group of stone idols, wor-
snlppeu ny people Vi u prehistoric aSe.
Mr.. Lesson tells me that he has sue
ceeded in having New Mexico day set
for September :, Immediately following
Oklahoma and Colorado days. This will
give New Mexicans an opportunity to
take advantage of railway rates for the
earlier dates, and is a particularly hap
Ply choice in that it will admit of a full
display of fruit and grain products suita-
BILE for the occasion. 1t is to be hoped
that a great many New Mexicans will
attend the exposition at that time, and
not one but will return proud in the
consciousness that he is a part of this
great Transmississippi country, in itself
a well grown empire.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25

The San Miguel county tax thieving
ring, through it's organ, our more or less
esteemed contemporary over in Las
Vegas, squeals loud and long. The
New MEXICAN has touched the tax
grabbing outfit in a very tender spot.
Truth hurts, to be sure. Falsehoods,
ISLANDERS and vil~lification on the part OF
the gang cannot prevail against truth,
solemn truth. Hence the San Miguel
county ring of official tax eaters yelps
and the New MEXICAN goes along in the
even tenor of its way, working for the
best interests of the territory, giving
the news and knowing the satisfaction
of doing:right. As far as the editor of'our
more or less esteemed contemporary is
concerned, he is too small to be noticed
for the present. The New MEXICAN is
too busy, but will attend to that matter
in due time.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25

with revenge, but they were not. They
were simply signing for other Spaniards
to conquer.
A difficulty had arisen. 1t seemed prob.
able that the war would have to end. The
supply of Spaniards was about exhausted.
Various soldiers of the enemy had march,
cd over to the camps Of the stars and
stripes, voluntarily renounoing their W.
flag. The whole Spanish army had been
anxious from the first to swear allegiance
to the American flag, but they had been
told that unless there was a Spanish army
there couldn't be any war. They had been
kept In line by threats, entreaties and &C.
oasional presents Of gum and marbles.
At intervals they would be compelled to
mobilize under the command of a small
freckled boy who bore the hated TILED e.
General Wiler" Immediately the whole
American army, brandishing wooden
swords, would attack them. They would
offer only the mildest resistance, for, al
though they were enacting the part of a
Spanish army, they had a mental reserva-
tlon in favor OF the United States and felt
II Q sacred duty to represent the Spaniards
AZ craven wretohes and trembling towards.
Shortly after a rally of all the forces
General Weyler made the announcement
that he was black and blue all up and
down the legs, and furthermore was tired
oart,,rad and areontad a. least 90 times.
ao,,,ns. sra .,mnrs s,nh;t,ons man h
In,ar;c.r armu nrotastad aoainst the rea.
inns,;on mt IL ssid that unless IT. was
seaantod ~ wo,,,d taka M. drnm and On
h"me A-ocordinrlv he was nerm;tted To
no,ne over to the American forces and
.or.s 80 rrsy.ta NJ sooner had he tax.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-25
THE ROSWELL NulTAey fnsSTITuTE
A First Glass School That Should Be Wsll
Patronized by the People of
New Mexico.
CLas Vegas Optic.

1t is not known to all the people of
New Mexico that the territory has a
military school-a duly and properly
equipped territorial institution, modelled
after the best schools of the same class.
in the older states.
A military school supplies not only a
thorough grade of education, covering
all the ground held in common by
schools of different purposes, though
leaning more to the scientific than the
classical; yet such q school has some
things which give it a commanding
claim to attention.
Among these we may mention the
physical development which comes from
regular and systematic military training.
Too many American boys grow up with
out any attention whatever to the laws
of their physical constitution. Stoop-
shouldered, narrow-cheSted, stumbling
in gait, awkward in carriage, without
any idea of bodily symmetry or the re-
quirements of bodily health, they reach
manhood but c~aricatures upon what
human beings should be. A military
training in youth remedies these evils.
An upright carriage, a fully developed
chest, proper breathing, graceful walk
ing, personal cleanliness, neatness in
dresS-these are some of the benefits to
be had from military training in youth.
But there are others, even more i'm
portant than these. The American boy
is sadly lacking in respect for his seniors
his superiors In age or position. He
has but little idea of system and routine,
or doing certain things at certain times,
of obeying instructions and submitting
to restraints. These things he is taught
in a military school, and they are so in
grained into his every day life, by the
discipline of the institution, that they
remain with him even afterwards, domi.
mating his disposition and controlling
for the better his entire life. There arc
many other advantages of q military
training, ever in civil life; but the men
tion of these must suffice for the present.
The New Mexico military academy is
a territorial institution, the building hav-
ing been erected by the territory and
the faculty being paid out of the terri
tOrial funds. 1t is located at Roswell,
in Chaves county, and for the coming
school year, will have a faculty of five
efficient teachers. selected with care
from similar institutions in the east.
The superintendent, Professor Jas. J..
Meadors, who was in the city this week,
is a graduate of the Washington and
Lee university, Virginia, from which he
has the highest of testimonials, as he
also has from Georgia and Tennessee,
where he had been teaching in training
schools for the last Is years. 1t may be
added that under the laws of the terri
tory each county in New Mexico is en-
titled to one cadet at the school, free of
tuition, the selection to be made by the
board of county commissioners.