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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
The Time For Peace.
From the New York Sun.


We note an expression of hope in
some quarters that the crushing OF
Cervera's feet and the capture of
Santiago may lead to the opening of
peace negotiations between Washing
ton and Madrid. That is matter we
need not concern ourselves about lust
now.
Senior Moret is represented as saving
that Spain is already sick of war, and
that il vote could be taken in that
country It would be overwhelmingly
for peace. But the ex- Minister for
the Colonies is prejudiced observer;
he was one of the few of his country
men who always thought that war
with the United States would be mad
ness, because so likely to end in
Spain's ruin. Among the main body
of Spaniards we see no disposition yet
to seek peace.
AS for ourselves, it is clear that our
military work is not yet done, and vii,
not be even with the surrender of
Santiago. We went into the war re-
luctantly, after enduring for three
years the close presence of the hor-
rors of Cuba, and only when the fate
OF the Maine had rendered further
patience impossible. Now we shall
make our work thorough. When our
flag floats securely over Porto Rico
and the Philippines, 40 that they shall
be universally recognized as ours,
our work will have been done.
When the Germans invaded France
that country was not satisfied that she
had done all she could in war until
Paris had fallen. When Russia in
vaded Turkey, a few years later, the
peace OF San Stesano was not negoti-
| ated until the Russians were Mt the
gates of ConstantinopIe. In like man
ner 1T would not be surprising II, after
hostilities had ceased around Manila,
Havana and San Juan, Spain would
be brought to terms only when an
overwhelming feet was abort to wrest
from her also the Canaries. Our duty,
therefore, is TO make peace by maxi
| ing war.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Mexico Institute Reunion.

The former pupils and graduates of
the Mexico, Missouri, Institute for the
Cure of the Liquor and Morphine
Habits will hold q reunion in this city
on the 11th and 18th of July. Thia
Institute has been a success In ita
special branch of treatment and has
gained a wide reputation throughout
the state. They have treated no less
than 600 cases of dissipation and can be
complimented on having cured mosl
of their patients.
Hon. Stonewall Pritchett, OF Fay
cite, will deliver an address at the
convention and DR.. r. v. Bonham, o
New Franklin, will read q paper
showing the standing of this instituts
from q professional standpoint. DIR
8. O. Adams, the proprietor Of tn.
Institute, has procured reduced rate
on the railroads. Those attending
will be the guests of DR.. Adams ani
the hospitable people OF Mexico. Thi
reunion promises to be q most enjoy
able affair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
sPANIARDs WOULD COME OUT.
Why Sampson Blocked the Santiago
Harbor Channel.

WAsHIHGTos, June s.--It was said
by naval officer after he had read
the meager reports OF the lombard
ment of Santiago, that he reasoned
that Sampson biockaded the harbor
with the Merrimsc so that he would
not be compelled to fight the ships
and the fort at once. When he silences
the forts he will blow up the Merri-
mac and 20 in for the ships. This will
make two jobs OF II. Otherwise when
he began on the forts the ships would
come out, and he would have twice az
many guns against him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Peace Not Far OF.
From the Columbia Herald.


Indications point to the early ter
mination Of the war. The bottling up
of Cervera's fleet in the Santiago Har-
bor, the successful landing of troops
On the island, the political troubles in
Spain, that country's failing credit and
the rapid mobilization and prepara-
tion OF volunteer troops all point to the
inevitable capitulation of the Spanish
troops and the freedom OF Cuba within
few weeks. While the war has cost
great deal it has demonstrated the
resourcefulness of the United States
and the intense patriotism of our peo-
pie. No other nation of ancient or
modern times could have 80 quickly
equipped itself for a great war, and
there is not another on whose alters
che fires of patriotism burn so fervent-
ly. Europe has learned that what she
regarded as nation of shopkeepers
Is nation of warriors when the
emergency comes.
1t will be a great relief to the natior
to feel that there Is prospect for 6
close of the war and the consequent
averting of the destruction of life ant
property that would certainly result
A MONUMENT FOR DR. RROOKS
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Locusts Coming,

The thirteen-year, brood VII, oi
locusts, is expected to appear the
present year in the following counties
of Missouri: Audrain, Boone, Cape
Girardeau, Christian, Dade, Dallas
Douglas, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory
Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence
New Madrid, Usage, Pettis, Perry
Polk, st. Charles, st. Louis, Scott
Tauey, Texas, Warren, Washing.
ton and Webster.
A knowledge of the exact extent oi
each swarm or brood of the cicada 1,
of considerable economic Importance
We urge all correspondents Of thil
paper to inform this Office OF any ap.
pearance of the cicada In the count,
Of Audrain,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
AT CRICKAMAUGA.
Camped Where the Great Battle Was
F0ught-Letter From Soldier
Hanley to HIS Mother.

To Mrs VIM. Hanley, Mexico, Mo.
CHICKAMAUGA, GA, June MY
Dear Mother: would have written
home sooner but Morrison said that he
was going to write. We are now hun
dreds of miles from home, camped
upon the battlefield where the battle
of Chickamauga was fought. The
boys as they are drilling sometimes
see bullets but can't stop to pick them
up. The trees are SCARED up by can
non balls; some have the tops shot off.
went up in tower last Sunday and
could see mountains in every diree-
tion.
Close to Chattanooga We stopped
for four hours-betw cen Lookout
Mountain and Missionary Ridge, where
two other battles were fought. An
old soldier showed us the position of
the armies and location of headquar-
ters.
We are camped in park of thous
ands of acres. About fifty Thousand
troops are camped here with us. You
can easily go out among the camps
and get lost. Some of the boys go
out in the evening and don't get back
till next morning.
1t don't seem any warmer down
here than in Missouri. Idon't believe
it's as warm; it is dry and dusty. We
are wishing it would rain.
We have a big time drilling. To-
morrow we are going out to drill with
nine thousand troops. Often we see
the soldiers charging through the
woods just like they were after the
enemy.
1t seems to be healthier down here
/ than at Jefferson Barracks. The
nights are cool and refreshing. None
of our company are sick; some are
feeling little drowsy. I have not
been sick since we were called out.
We all have good appetites and eat all
we can get and try to get more.
Day before yesterday was put on
guard duty for twenty-four hours as
corporal of the guard. The duties of
the corporal are easy by the side of
the guard. l have to station my
guards and go and sit in the shade,
while the guard has to walk his beat
for two hours in the sun. The guards
are numbered and stationed all around
the regiment. If anything happens
the guard calls for the corporal and
states the number of his post. The
other guards repeat it until it is passed
to the guard house. Then have to
hustle to the post that calls and investi.
gate.
Every spring and watering place il
guarded to keep any one from poison.
ing the water. Our trip down here
was lively one. The girls came te
the cars with flowers and cakes. Al
one place i'll Kentucky they came on
with hot coffee and bread and butter
1--WE were glad to get out of Indian
Iapolis and Cincinnati, as they made 81
much noise with whistles we were
nearly deaf.
Woods are full of cactus and the
creek is lined with cane like we use
for fishing poles.
Camp life has its pleasures. All day
long dozens of bands are playing
When at leisure we go swimming ane
roam over the battle fields. The parf
is posted with historical reference.
tposition of distinguished men ant
important events. 1 will close will
love to all. Your affectionate son,
EDMUND HANLEY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
TALES OF JUDGE MACFARLANE
Stories Which Show the Noted Jur-
lists Kindness of Heart.
From the Kansas City Star.


Wherever there are bar associa-
tions In Missouri there have been
for the last two weeks or more sin
cere expressions, formal or inform
al, of sorrow for the death of Judge
Macfarlane of the Supreme Court.
He was jurist and lawyer loved and
honored among Jurists and lawyers.
His honesty seems to have been of an
unusual order according to the anec-
dotes recounted of him, Three char
acteristic stories were told of him at a
sitting of the Kansas City Court of
Appeals.
s. W. Buckley, of Mexico, one of
Judge Macfarlane's townsmen and
intimate friends, told two of them.
81 know of the first loan of money
Judge Macfarlane ever made" he
said. "He was young man then and
the loan was of his small but growing
law practice. 1t was on a piece oi
farm property near Mexico. The
debtor had hard time keeping uI
the interest and finally defaulted in il
until after several years the principa
and interest amounted to $1,000. Ths
man went to Judge Macfarlane ons
day and telling him the circumstances
asked him to take the property anG
relieve him of the debt. Judge Mac.
farlane told him to call the next day
The man was on time.
"sI have been out to see your prop.
erty," said Judge Macfarlane, land
/ cali it worth 81, 200 to me. Here ii
your note and mortgage cancelled
and check for the 81, 200 balance >
"At another time he made q loaI
secured bya twenty-seven acre tract
of land in a suburb of Mexico. After
several years this man came into hi
Office as the other had one day ant
asked that he be permitted to canoe
the debt by turning over the prop
erty. The next day Judge Macfar
lane sent for him.
"fThat tract of land is worth {
great deal more than the debt yol
owe me. 1 have selected ten acre.
of it on which to build. Here is ,
quit claim deed for the seventeen
other acres.'"
]. Med. Trimble was for man,
years the business partner of Judg,
MacfarIane.
| 81 had heard those stories and man,
others like them of Judge Macfar
lane" he said, shut we never hear,
them through him. The news o
them always came around the othe
way. His heart was most kind an,
his sense of honor most exalted, bu
he never made in the slightest way
parade of them. He never spoke O
the deeds he did. And work witt
him was a second nature.
"I was with him for hours befor'
his death. He was weak and hi
voice was almost inaudible, but a
times in his dying delirium his word
were loud enough to tell me that hi
mind was on the law and the work @
his life. Technical terms of the la,
reached my ears now and again an
told me that. Once he said some
thing that led me to believe he want
ed the door closed. bent over hir
and asked:
"Do you want me to close tn
door?''
"'No,' he said as he moved hi
hands together as if to close book
mo, close the-docket.'
"And these words, fitting and pro
phetic as they soon became, wer
almost Judge Macfarlane's last o
aarfh ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Should Read the Papers.

TTDEH talV E7uNIllB JFysH IInI'H'
Last week man named "Mr. Tay-
lor" worked farmer named Feutz, Of
Rush Hill, Audrain county, out sl5 on
the old racket of buying his farm. He
bought ~ the farm, but was called
away suddenly; borrowed si5 from
Feutz and now the latter Ia sitting be-
hind his barn using his head as a bat
tering ram, for allowing himself to be
duped. OF course Feutz does not read
the papers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

THE Sedalia (Mo.) Democrat gives q
half column write-up of X. p. Whitley,
formerly of Mexico, who has just been
admitted to the bar in Sedalia. Among
other highly complimentary state
ments the Democrat says:
"The examination consumed the en-
tire afternoon. There were quite a
number of attorneys present during
the afternoon and it was one of the
most thorough examinations that has
ever been given to any candidate be-
fore the Pettis county bar. The ques.
tions covered the whole field of juris-
diction and prOmptness and ihtelli-
gence displayed astonished and de-
lighted those who were conducting the
examination
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
A MONUMENT FOR DR.. BROOKS
A Memorial to the Temperance Work.
er's Memory Proposed.
From the Kansas City star.


The Dr. John A. Brooks Memorial
Association sent out circulars asking
for contributions for monument to
be erected to the well known temper
ance worker. Margaret Coleman, All
West Sixth street, president of the
association, has written an appeal for
subscriptions and has set forth brief
outline Of DR.. Brooks life. Subscrip-
tions should be sent to w I. Hickman
20ll East Ninth stteet,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Assistant cashler Is Married,

CEsTRALIA, NO., June s.--W. w.
Barrett, assistant cashier Of the Bank
OF Csntraiia In this city, wan married
this evening to Miss Lcrs' Davis st the
home Of the BRIDES sister, Mrs. Or. j.
C. Huien. Elder II. a. Denton Of
ficiated. They were the recipients OF
many handsome presents
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
TEMPLE OF ECONOMY SOLD.
Mr.. j. P. Gibbs Has Sold His Store to
Baker & Ragsdale. of Moberly.

Mr.. J. p. Gibbs has sold his store
here, known as the Temple of Econ
omy, to Baker & RagsdaIe, of Mober-
ly, No. The new firm will take charge
June q and viii come to Mexico well
recommended as first-class business
men. Mr.. Gibbs, we are glad to know,
will not leave Mexico permanently.
He will make a short visit to the
mountains for his health, after which
he will likely go into business In Mexico
again
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Had MANY Trouhles.

"Dizzy headaches troubled me 30
could hardly walk. also had ague
and broke out with sores every sum-
mer. l was very drowsy at times and
was troubled with sour stomach.
Since taking Hoods SarsapariIla these
troubles have all disappeared" JANE
MoULDER, Coelleda, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
FALL OF CAIMENERO.
A Great Battle Reported to Have
Taken Place There.
THE SPANISH FORCED TO RETREAT.
Preparing Cor q Final Struggle and ne-
termined Co Resist Co the Last Ex-
tremity-Ordered TO Burn the
City Before EFouating It

Copyright, 1863, by the Associated Presal
CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti. June e.-lt Is
reported here that great battle has
taken place at Caimanera, in the bay
Of Guantanamo At half-past five
o'clock Tuesday morning five ships OF
the American squadron opened heavy
bombardment of the Qualifications OF
the town
There wes @ perfect hail Of bombs In
the bay, striking and demolishing
many houses beyond the Notifications.
On the Spanish side the artillery re-
piled vigorously, maintaining for some
time stout resistance The fire from
the war ships, however, never slack
ened for On instant. It was regular
and carefully directed. sEd O great mo
jority of the shots proved effective
The spaniards were forced to abandon
their position ON the shore and retreat
to the town OF Caiamanera proper.
1t Is supposed that later they fed
from this position also with the inhab-
itants
Information has reached here that
the Spanish at Santiago and Caimanera
are preparing for final desperate
struggle and arc determined to resist
the assaults of the Americans to the
last extremity.
The commander of the district is
sued orders yesterday to burn Cal
manera before yielding 1t into the
hands of tho Americans. The latter
forced tho entrance Of the bay Of Guam
tanamo, and, according to the latest
advices from Caimanera, IL was feared
| that the Americans would mako in ef-
fort to land forces there Wednesday
| afternoon Measures to prevent this,
II possible. had been taken by the
Spaniards
The American feet Was still main
tanning Its position
Cable communication with Oube
| which had been interrupted for many
hours, was partly restored yesterday
| afternoon, but IL is still difficult and
precarious. The report Of the bonn
bardment OF Caimanera came by cable.
The bombardment destroyed a little
house which sheltered the shore con-
nection Of the French cable ut Cai-
manara, though whether by the explo-
sion of bombs from the water, or by
| explosives used by aparty sent for that
purpose, is not known. The cables uni
ting the main cable with the Office at
| Caimanera and the town OF Caimanera
with Santiago were cut, thus account
ing for the prolonged absence Of intel
| ligenee here as to operations In that
vicinity L. Is also believed that the
| cable at Santiago is cut, as no direct
news from Santiago has yet been re-
ceived at Cape Haytien since Monday
at midnight
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
GIVE The CHILDREN A DRINK

called 8rain-O. IL lie n delicious, appetizinz,
nourishing food drink 10 AXE the place OF cof-
foe. Sold by.all gr0cers and liked by all who
have Hsed IL, because when properly prepared,
II tastes like the finest coffee, but Ia free from
all it's injurious properties. Grain-O aids di.
gestion and Strengthens this nerves. e is not
q stimuiant, but health builder, and children.
well as adults, can drink IL with great l,ene-
l5c and ssyc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

SPAIN evidently is beginning to sus-
pect that it is useless to look for ma
terial assistance from confederate up
risings in the South. The confeder-
ate uprisers are leading Cuban invad-
org
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

impossible to dress him
for three years. HIS
head and body were a
mass of sores, and his
eyesight also became
affected. No treatment
was spared that we
thought would relieve
him, but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. / had
almost despaired of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice of q friend
we gave him 8. S. S.
fSwtft,G Gr,aNffyal A do
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

DEWEY from Vermont, HobsoD from
Alabama. Our great naval heroes are
simply Americans, whether they come
from the Gulf or the Green Mountains,
and that is precisely as it should be.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

Eld. ]. ID. Greer married Mr.. L. d.
Lawrence, prominent citizen of Cal
laway county, and Miss Lizzie ball, of
Audrain county, at the residence OF
the brides parents, south of Mexico,
on June /. The LEDGER joins their
many friends in extending cordial con-
gratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Scrofula, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate of blood
troubles, and is often the result of an
inherited faint in the blood. s. s. 8.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; 1t forces out
every trace of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
My son, Charlie. was afflicted from infancy
with Scrofula, and he suffered so that IL was
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

Misses MCGEE and Lille Berry have
returned to their home near Youngs
Creek, after a years visit to Las
Cruises, New Mexico, for the benefit
Of their health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

A LONDON cabIegram announces
that "Mrs. Langtry has her eye upon
q number of American thorough
breds." This government ought to
cable Chauncey N. Depew to come
home at once before It Ia too late.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

PLACER gold in the Philippines!
Well, pretty soon Tho adventurous
American goId-seeker may take his
choice-dig gold while 0ressed in thick
fur, or wash it ont attired in the airy
but sufficient paiamas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

IT locks now as though Mexico pco-
pie would have to so to Martinsbnrg
to celebrate the Fourth of Jniy. There
will be a big blowout there under
charge of the following committee,
which insures it's success: F. G..
jacob, l.. o. Kuhne, B. Fennewald
and s, E, Graves,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

. THE Kansas City World, referring
to newspaper men who make personal
organs of their papers and .endeavor
to boss the people on all nominations,
from ward delegate to Governor,
says:
All of which goes to show that an
editor, like the shoemaker, should
stick to his business and not try to
control politics for personal purposes.
For then he ceases to become an edi-
tor and is only politician, entitled to
just the consideration which is the
politicians due.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

Mr.. WANAMAKER's mistake seems
to have been that he wasted his am
munition in trying to silence the water
batteries and had none left for use
against Mr.. Quay's MORO Castle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Treasury Statement.

| WASHINGTON, June 8.-Yesterday's
| statement of the condition of the treas
ury showed: Available cash balance,
Sl92, ,529, $40; gold reserve, S16s, ,691 ,62l.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

AFTER many attempts we have az
last succeeded IN cutting all the cables
from Cuba except the one to Florida,
which we control at this end. Gen.
Greely, chief of the signal service,
made the plans which were success
fully carried out under his orders.
Blanco is now isolated sure enough.
CERvERA's courteous and generous
praise of Hobson is the praise of an
expert. In the first rank of men OF
dauntless valor stands this Spaniard
who, in the obedience to the unreas.
oning demand OF his countrymen
sailed his fleet straight into the power
of a vastly superior onemy, knowing
full well that certain defeat and prob
able destruction awaited him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

A DETROIT paper explains that in
the Spanish language MORO" means
"a big bluff That seems to be what
Spanish warfare means also.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Captured Two spanish Gunboaes.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 9.-On June 4
the steamer Roath informed an auxil-
iary gunboat off Cardenas that an
American war ship had captured two
Spanish gunboats 200 miles east of Car
denas and WAS towing them
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
Ineusts Coming.

The 10 year locust Is expected In
Audrain county this year by the
Agricultural Department. Please re-
port any appearance in the county OF
Audrain to the LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

v. A. Crawford and W. FL. Rixey
have opened a collecting agency over
Lakenan & Barnes Office. They are
clever young business men and will
take good care of business intrusted
to them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16
"sugar for stockholders.

New YORK, June o.-The directors
of the American Sugar Refining Co.
have declared the regular dividends,
including three per cent quarterly on
the common stock, payable July 2.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

BY the time the Spanish war ends
Uncle Sam win be ready to fight.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, June a-ETen
before the cables in Guantanamo bay
had been injured 50 that they could
not be worked, the operators at the
Caimanera station were forced to fee
by the fire from the war ships Up to
s:15 p. Ia. yesterday there had been no
direct cable communication from San
tiago since Monday at midnight
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

Senorete purify the blood and beau
tify the complexion-cure constipa-
ton. rs cents. Sold by Buckner &
Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

The Dolphin at mole ST Nicnoias- -
CAPE HAYTIEN, Uayti, June 9.-The
United States dispatch boat Dolphin
arrived at the Mole st. Nicholas yes
terday morning and fred a salute OF II
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-06-16

Miss Lena Pearson, of Marshall, but
formerly OF Mexico, is the guest OF
Mrs. Whaley and other friends here.