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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
DR.. HUGH VOORHEES,.
Writes an Interesting Letter in Refer
ence to San Juan, Porto Rico.

DR.. Hugh Voorhies, late Of Mt. Yer
non, Mo-, and a brother of @. @. V0or-
hies, Of this city, is dental surgeon in
the U. S. Army, and is located at San
Juan, Porto Rico The following is
a brief extract taken from a letter
written at San Juan, August II, to
his brother in this city;
1--WE left New York Saturday, the
third. Had fine weather and nice
voyage Most of the passengers were
Porto Ricans, but of the upper class
and could nearly all speak English.
We sighted land about 5 o'clock, and
we could see the island from end to
end, with mountains all the way
around. Moro Castle was the first
thing that loomed up; then the long
white barracks and town, then back
of all the mountains, mantled in mist
and green. 1t was a beautiful sight,
the coast line extending on either
side ornamented by tropical verdure.
AS we passed Moro big gun belched
forth the sunset hour and 1 imagined
/ was on a U. S. Man-of-War and the
Spaniards were shooting at US. AS we
rounded into barber San Juan came
to view, with its typical Spanish
houses of white, red and yellow. The
city was founded in 1913, and some Of
the houses built by Ponce de Leon are
standing yet. The streets are all very
narrow, but paved. The sidewalks,
which are about two feet wide, are
overhung by verandas and balconies.
"The barracks here are simply Inn
mense, three stories high, and enclose
a large court where the soldiers drill.
There is fine band Of forty pieces at
the post, and we have excellent music
every morning.
eThe climate here is all right.
There is a good breeze nearly all day,
but the sun is hot. The nights are
cool.
"I never saw the like of fruit. There
are fifteen different varieties Of ba-
nanas. Great cocoanut trees with
nuts on them ill the yard back OF my
room. y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

From the Kansas City Journal: At
torney T. B. Buckner says the country
is in a curious condition. County
banks are blocked with money and
there is nothin' doin'. Down at
Mexico, where ! was, " said Mr.. Buck
ner, "the 5000 population has over
100000 on deposit. At Auxvass the
500 population has glutted the bank
with 100000 on deposit. That means
that every man with shirt on his
back and a steady job is worth $3.50
real money, over and above his real
estate The depositors are buying
nothing. There is nothing for them
to buy. They sold their cattle be-
cause of the drouth and now are sit
ting thinking. l never saw the beat
Of it's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

here at once, the door Is bolted down
and a pressure of 10 pounds Of steam is
turned into it for 80 minutes, at the
end of which time the entire sub
stance, meat, bone and all, is reduced
to soup. Mule meat is used almost
exclusively In making this broth. The
soup made from the flesh Of the mules
is used to mix with the food Of the
young fowls. They are given plenty
to drink. Great quantities Of bread
are fed to the growing fowls. They
consume from 600 to 1000 loaves daily.
Shelled corn is bought by the car load
and ground by steam machinery on
the premises. The food is carted about
the place on the cars Of the little
tramway. When the track runs
through the yards, as It must in some
places, 1t is built on trestles, SO as
not to injure or disturbe the young
fowls.
There are many curious facts in
connection with the business. Little
ducks do not get along as well as lit
tie chickens. They are the greatest
towards in the world. When strang-
er enters the pen they rush pell nell
to the opposite side and pile upon
each other several feet deep. AS a
result of such a scare there will al
ways be several dead ducks and a
number of crippled ones. 1t is esti-
mated that a duck loses in weight
every time he is frightened, so 1t is a
matter of good business to keep stran-
gers away from the duck pens, and
few visitors are allowed to go there.
One Of the best ways to get flock Of
young ducks to forage for themselves
is to put young chicken among
them, They are great to follow a
leader, and when Mr.. Chicken, who is
not SO cowardly, leads off, the ducks
are after him. But they are timid
folk; light has TO be kept burning in
their pens all night. If they are left
alone in the dark it is not long until
the vivid Imagination Of one of them
will conjure up something to get
scared at. He will sound the alarm
and the panic that follows is some
thing terrible. The keepers 60
through at regular intervals during
the night. The ducks become very
fond Of the men who feed them and
care for them. The machlne-made
fowls that are raised SO systematical-
ly lack a good many Of the character
istics Of the ordinary birds, and have
some ways not common 30 the others.
The keepers have peculiar call,
which never fails to attract the fowls
from all portions of the place. They
also have another sound which is in.
tended to initiate the whirring noise
Of a hawks wings. In event OF a
storm coming up suddenly they can
clear the pen yards quicker than II
takes to tell it by sounding the
alarm.
The natural enemy Of the young
chicks and ducklings is the rat, but
several ferrets are kept on the place
constantly, and the loss from the dep.
ridatlon Of the rodents is small.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Fraternally,

Senator Coekrell has notified Gov.
Dockery that be has secured from the
United States navy department can
non captured in the Spanish-Amerlcan
war. The cannon is 70 be used as an
ornament In the Statecapitol ground:
at Jefferson City, and was secured
from the department by a resolution
passed at the last general assembly
requesting the senior senator from
Missouri 70 get It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Taanhars Rainr Examined.

A number OF the teachers or Audrain
county took examination before the
County Board of Education at the
North Side Public School building
Friday. The examinations, which
continue through Saturday, was being
conducted by Prof. ]. n. Cross, Of
this city, and Prof. R. w. Moore, Of
vandalia. Among those present were
Amy B. Hutts, Mary Houston, Car
rie Baldwin, Callie Morris, Minnie
Mcintyre, Frances Cauthorn, Char
lotte Jesse, Mary Cross, Stella L. Sni'
dow, Margaree Moore, Rose McDon-
ough, Maggie Bradley, Mexico.
Mitchell P. Fox, Callie Jackson
Centralia.
Sadie O'Brien, Skinner.
Minnie Boaz, Perry.
Mary E. Eller, Auxvasse.
Maude Fountain, Mary B. John
ston, Sailing.
Lee Horton, Martinsburg.
l.. b. supple, Edgar Lee OliVe Mae
Sipple, Rush Hill.
S. L. Mapes, j. L. Shobe, Mrs. V. B.
Bowman, Margarete De Laporte, Lad
donia.
]. W. Atkins, Worcester.
Mabel Berry, High Hill.
Callie Jackson, Centralia.
M. Louise DeTienne, Bessie Penne
we'll, Vandalia.
r. A. Shock, Cant.
Maggie r. Bell, New Hartford.
Edward Il. Shay, Bachelor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

The editor OF the Centralia Coagiel
takes a couple of more shots at the
Mexico society editress as follows: A
riot was narrowly ayerted in the Mex
leo "sawsiety" set one day last week
by a new member suggesting that a
conversation party" be given. The
idea Of anybody wanting to talk sense
when they could play cards, or eat, OF
swim, or dance was too much for the
swelldom and the conversation sug-
gester had to apologize on the spot.
1t took so inches of space In
Saturdays Mexico papers to tell Of
doings Of forty-eleven dozen la-de-la
clubs, and inches TO call union
prayer meeting to supplicate thrown
of grace to end the spiritual drouth
among the Mexico churches. Com
ment would be superfluous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29


WHILE the drouth has injured Au'
drain county and Missouri very large
ly, there is no cause for some Of the
sensational reports which are going
out about Audrain county and Mis-
souri,. The corn crop is not what was
expected; in fact, in some parts OF the
county 1t is almost failure, but there
will be a great deal Of corn raised In
this county in spite of the continued
drouth. Joe Munger, who lives north
east Of Mexico, has corn which viii
yield from fifty to seventy bushels to
the acre. OF course, this is unusually
good for the year, but shows clearly
that there will be considerable corr
in this State this season. The farmers
will have plenty Of feed to take care
Of their stock, and the citizens ano
business men generally will practice
economy for the next year, and there
is no necessity for so much calamity
hOWllng.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Audrain land.



That Audrain land is the best on
earth--just as the Herald has been
claiming for it for years-is again dem
onstrated this season. 1t withstands
a drought better, retains fertilizers
longer and with proper drainage Is
more sure of crop every year than
any other soil. AS an example Of this
we call your attention to the CROP
raised this year by John Hobson, north.
east of town, on what used to be con
sidered the hattest land in this sec
tion. John raised good oats, a heavy
crop of fax, a good crop Of timothy,
and will raise a very good crop Of corn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Closed Wednesday.

The twenty-fifth annual meeting Of
the the Audrain County Christian
Missionary Cooperation closed at the
Christian Church Wednesday night
with a sermon by Rev. E. NJ. Smith,
Of Centralia. Mr.. Smith preached an
excellent sermon on the primal
thought "Hearing and Following. -
Hisdiscourse was well enjoyed.
Before adjournment the following
officers were elected by the convention.
President, P. W. Harding.
Secretary, !. V. Williams.
Treasurer, +. w. Buckley.
These officers compose the member:
OF the executive committee, which,
with the deacons and Officers OF The
different Christian Churches Of the
county, make up the county board.
The committee on ways and meani
recommended that the executive
board combine In lending assistance u
two OF the weaker churches OF tn,
county each year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Thsir Scored 5 out.

All Sadieville, KY, was curious tc
learn the cause Of the vast improve
ment in the health Of Mrs. S. P.Whit-
taker, who had for long time, en-.
dured untold suffering from chronic
bronchial trouble. "It's all due e
DIR. Kings New Discovery" write:
her husband. "It completely cured
her and also cured our little grand
daughter of a severe attack Of whoop
ing cough" 1t positively cures coughs
colds, la grippe, bronchitis, all throa'
and lung troubles Guaranteed bot
ties soc and 81. Trial bottles free Al
Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

The Laddonla Herald agrees with
the LEDeER's advice to ''stay in Au-
drain" and says; "There may be a
better place than Audrain. II so,
many have not found it so far, and
many more who have left in the past
would give everything they now pos
ses TO once more enjoy the good things
they once enjoyed in old Audrain.
Yes, there maybe better place than
Audrain; there undoubtedly is, but 1t
is in the great beyond from whence
travellers never teturn. II you are
thinking Of leaving Audrain for a
better place, make sure first that your
baggage Is checked through without
a stop-oyer privilege
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

4 most painful accident happened
to Miss Electra Withers while out
with a picnic party on the Nichols
farm, northwest Of town. While rum
ming, Miss Withers fell and when pick
ed up and a doctor summoned it was
found that the two small bones Of the
forearm were broken near the joint
and that the large bone Of the upper
arm had a piece Of the joint broken
and turned forward by the force Of the
connecting tendons
The fractures have been successfully
reduced, but it is thought that the in
iuries may prove very serious
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

As economy seems to be the watch
word all along the line we would like
to know II Mexico could not get along
with one night policeman. II has
seemed TO us for three or four years
that one active night policeman is
enough for this town. OF couse, If
we had plenty Of money it would be
different. But In view Of the fact
that all Of the salaries Of the city
officials have been reduced, and we are
doing without light on the streets, we
feel sure that five or six hundred dol
lars could be saved by abolishing the
Office of one Of the night watchmen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Otto, the 17-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Powell, died at the home
Of his parents, 81 miles north OF this
city, at O'Clock Thursday afternoon
August %, Of heart trouble.
The young man had been seriously
m for about week. Heleft father,
mother, two brothers and three sis
ters.
Funeral services were conducted
from Rising Sun Church at 3 3o'clock
Friday afternoon by Rev. r. D. Chinni
Of Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

|ONE hundred thousand dollars Of
be Missouri Worlds Fair appropria'
|bn should not be used for a perma
knt historical building in st. Louis
! proposed. This money was appro
Plated for exhibition purposes. The
Hstorical building, when erected
hould be paid for by the State and
ecated at Columbia with the Univer
Sty buildings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Astounded the Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown, of Benefits
vile, s. c., was once immensely sur.
prised. Through long suffering from
dyspepsia" he writes, Hmy wife was
greatly run down. She had no strength
or yigor and suffered great distress
from her stomach, but she tried Elec.
trio Bitters which helped her at once,
and, after using four bottles, she is
entirely well, caneat anything. It'ss
grand tonic, and its gentle laxative
qualities are splendid for torpid liver.
For indigestion, loss Of appetite, ,stom
ach and liver troubles it's positive
guaranteed cure. Only soc at ]. f
Llewellyn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

The Moberly Monitor editorially
says Sam B. Cook, the efficient
Secretary of State, is kept busy these
days explaining that be is not in any
way connected with the Mexico In
telligeneer, which he sold about a year
ago to Mr.. Cecil Baskett. Mr.. Cook is
out Of the profession and is now de
voting all ofhis time to the manage
ment OF State affairs. He says he is
in no manner responsible for anything
that appears in the Intelli0encer..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

#oN. RHODES CLAY, member q th,
sislature from Audrain county, vii
candidate for reelection. Mr.
b made Audrain a faithful, indus
Jus and conscientious Represents
/. He paid strict attention to bis
les and was always found in his
], never Sinking or hiding from
responsibility.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

TnE Centralia Courier referring to
pc announcement Of Hon. Rhodes
Tlay regarding his candidacy for re-
|iection to the Legislature says: "Mr.
Play made a splendid record In the
est session Of the Legislature. He
Gas one Of the few men the lobby
'ould not touch. A clean, fearless,
prainy tribute Of the common people,
ne deserves to be renominated without
opposition, and probably will be-. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

The more the people Of Audraiu
learn Of the last session OF the Mis-
souri, Legislature the better are they
pleased with the acts OF their Repre-
sentative in that body. The record
made by Hon. Rhodes Clay in that
one session win make lasting history
long after many who were sent there
10 represent the people and who mis-
represented them, as some one hai
termed It, shall have passed into OBJ
tt,tc,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

RHE Centralia Guard editorlally says
Z Mexico LEDGER society editor is a
ght and viyacious writer and always
nages to make this part Of the paper
eresting Society items properly
he'd up makes interesting reading
|tter, and we congratulate the LED
B on having secured such an in
esting writer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Canned Goods Up.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. S3.-Yester-
day canned peaches advanced from
$50 TO 1885, a dozen, and tomatoes
reached 92ic a dozen, an advance Of 81
per cent The sales OF Baltimore
houses are for the most part made in
the West The advance Is attributed
TO the reports as 20 the shortage IN the
crops.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

THE jefferson City Tribune does not
believe that it is expected Of Dem
ocratic newspaper to everlastingly
abuse some Democrats, while at the
same time they "soft soap" some
Others, right or wrong. Democratic
newspapers should praise Democrats
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

AT Buffalo the Missouri Horticul-
|ral Society has an exhibit above
hich there is an inscription chal-
hging the world to match the dis
Ay Of fruits TO be seen there. The
|allenge stands unaccepted as IL is
|nerally acknowledged that Mis-.
|nri's show is far ahead Of anything
se in the fruit line to be seen there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

afE Kansas City Journal and other
'nbllcan papers befofe they make
much fuss about the lynchlng al
Zee City should call attention tc
same class Of riots which have
Irred in Republican states. Lynch.
FOR rape Is not confined to the peo-
Df any state or party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

'EFERRINa TO the third party
sement in Missouri the jefferson
i Tribune editorlally says; The
ssouri Public Ownership party is
|rreling internally. It threatens to
|pse two Of its leading members,
5 would leave three N the Mis-
b Public Ownership party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Vol. XIII.

The farmers are without crops and
without stock and their money is
idle. When times are prosperous the
money is not In the banks, but Is in
circulation. The farmers have IL In.
vested In hogs, corn and hay and 1t is
kept moving and brings results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

THE Baptist revival at Bethlehem
+ still going on. Sixty-seven have
|lnited with the church. Interest is
good This has been one Of the best
fevlyals ever conducted in these parts.
Rev Burch, though a young man, is
power and is thoroughly awake to
nlS calling. He pleads with all his
heart and more, he carries conviction.
|heY. Westbrook is musical supervisor.
Pie has but few equals as a vocalist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

If that mirror Of yours shows
wretched, sallow complexion, jaun'
dice look, moth patches and blotchei
on the skin, it's liver trouble; but DR.
Kings New Life Pills regulate the
liver, purify the blood, give clear skin
rosy cheeks rich complexion. Only
25c at ]. E. Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Hardin College, September II.
Missouri Military Academy, Septem-
ber is.
Sproul Academy, September >.
Mexico Public Schools, September 10.
Wallace s. Bolts, regular shippers Of
Audrain county Mo-, were in with a
consignment of 27 head of very we'll
fatted steers averaging 1446 pounds
that sold to Swift s Company at 1896.
From Wednesdays Lice Stock Re
porter.
Lon Powell is closing out his busi-
ness in Mexico and will arrange TO
Immediately move to Oklahoma with
his family TO reside permanently.
Ions many friends regret to have
him leave, but wish him much pros
perity in his new home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

sE Jackson Egaminer, published at
|pendence, Mo-, editorially says:
! Mexico LEDGER opposes bond is
Bob White don't believe in go
b debt and has a very strong opin-
bout men who can pay and WON'T
what they Owe."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

does appear TO the LEDGER as
sgh the young men Of Mexico
i play all the base ball they want
BIZ the six days Of the week. Sab
base ball playing Is entirely
bout excuse and should be dis
Gaged In every way possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

MRS. LAURA d. STEELE, Of this
|city, has been appointed by Captain
7 W. Reddish, Treasurer Of Captain
Thomas McCarty Camp, o. V. c., at
Liberty Mo-, on the committee to re-
eeiye contributions for the monument
% be erected TO the Confederate dead
of Clay county. Clay county lost over
Two hundred Of her men who enlisted
MIS- Steele win be glad TO receive any
contributions, however small, 70 assisi
In the erection OF this monument.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

p Columbia Mol Herald agrees
the LEDGER in reference to Sun
=ase ball and says; Sunday base
Is bad business. 1t should be
bed. II there is no law against
practice public opinion should
Ii one.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
To Save Her Child

From frightful disagreement Mrs.
Mamie Galleger, of Lagrange, Ga. ap-
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great
sores on her head and face, and writes
its quick cure exceeded all her hopes.
1t works wonders in sores, bruises,
skin eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds and
piles. 25c. Cure guaranteed by ]. f.
Llewellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Rsoord Broken In stock shinned

The Wabash broke the local recorC
for live stock shipped out during July
Thefollowing carload tiguresare given
Horses and mules, 8.
Cattle, rs.
Hogs, 80.
Sheep, o.
Live poultry, 3.
Total, Log.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29


The Mexico LEDGER very properly
urges citizens Of Audrain county not
10 get scared at the drouth and move
away 70 western states. The LEDGER
publishes a very sensible editorial
along this line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
RELIRF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Diseases re-
lieyed In six hours by NEW GREAr SOUTH
AMRRICAN KIDNEY CURE" 1t Is great sur
prise on accout OF its exceeding pfomptness In
relieving pain Ia bladder. kidneys and back, In
male or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately. II you want quick relief
and cure this Is the remedy. Sold by ]. II.
Lewellyn, druggist. Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

WHEN you find a man finding fault
with the local paper, says the Upton
i'a'si open II and ten 70 one he hasn't
al advertisement In II; i've to one he
never gave Il Job; three 70 one he
uoesn . take the paperi two 10 one he
: aelinqueae even odds he never
uOes anything that viii assist the
publisher 10 run a good newspaper
atu iorty 10 one, n the paper Is q good
one and full Of life, he IS the most
eager 10 borrow II when Il comes out
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Bowling Green, No.

EE bowling GFeen, Mo-, I3nlel
Hon. Rhodes Clay, of Mexico,
here Sunday. Mr.. Clay represent
hdrain in the last Legislature and
a record that caused every cit.
bf that county to feel proud OF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

A. BIRD, late Of the Farber
n, and a ilrst-class all-around
paper man, has bought out the
'nsburg Enterprise. Mr.. Bird is a
ii and will keep the Entespnss to
4font..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

IHktact that The banks throughout
'l'e country are iull Of money Is not
40 evidence Of prosperity. Tue corn
olOp being a partial failure, the farm.
eis sold their stock at rulnously low
pfiGes and their money is IN the banks,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Dee BRUMBAcK, OF Kansas City,
aled that playing cards and
tking dice for cigars is gambling,
Aas convicted and fined those who
been proven guilty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Jack Winters, who stole $500. 600 in
gold from California smelter, was
yesterday sentenced to fifteen years in
the penitentiary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

A. L. Forderhase, formerly Of Mex
leo, writing the LEDGER from Spokane,
Washington, says that they have fine
crops in that state this year. In fact
the wheat crop was never 50 large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Mrs. E. Hultz and daughter, Miss
Lucille, returned to their home in
Columbia to-day, after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. wilkins, Of thi:
cffv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Capt. c. T. Allen viii bea candidate
for the Probate Judgeship, and at the
proper time viii make a public an
nouncement and enter upon the can
vass fnr that Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

The Centralia Courier says; A. j.
Winscott viii be a candidate for Cir
cult Clerk Of Audrain county. Mr..
Winscott is a party worker whose
claims are worthy of recognition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Consumption

L a disease Of civilization. When the
Indian was stranger to the white man
he had no name in his vocabulary for
this dreaded malady.
without arguing as to the durability
of consumption, i may be stated posi-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

lively that Doctor
Pierce's Golden Med
icsl Discovery cures
weak lungs, hemor-
rhages, bronchitis
seated and
stubborn cough, and
other diseases which
II neglected or un-
skilifnliy treated find
9 fatal termination
In consum ptio n.
There Is no alcohol
In the vDiscovery,p
and Il Il entirely free
from opium, cocaine,
and al other mar
cotics.
Persons suffering
from chronic dis
ease are invited to
consult DR.. Pierce,
by letter, 6ee All
correspo ndsnce is
conducted under
the zeal OF sacred
eecrecv. Address