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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21

We notice that all those of our
people who deal in cotton have q
broad smile about them since the
report of the government have pla-
ced an estimate on the cotton crop
mnch below that reported by the
spectators, which have caused the
price to go up considerably, which
means good deal of profit for
those who hold the cotton. The
cotton seed and cotton seed oil
have taken an upward tendency,
and the market for these products
is rising. and all indications point
to continued firm market.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21

The cold wave that struck this
section Saturday evening caused
the thermometer to fall rapidly
stopping far below the freezing.
point, aud Sunday morning, every
thing was frozen hard, and remain
ed frozen until Wednesday when
the temperature began to rise. La
some exposed places tho ice was
three end four inches thick. The
ccld was severe, bat fortunately
for stock, the weather remained
dry, for rainy weather with the
temperature below the freezing
poir w,nld have caused great iu
jnr, i, he farming interest. The
eanr was frozen SO hard that the
mills had to stop, they could not
extract any juice from the frozen
cane. The planters opinions are
that the cane which is yet stand
ing will be lost, as it will sour very
soon after the sun strikes 1t.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21
Food Changed To Poison.

Food Changed 10 Poison.
Putrefying foodin the intestines
produces effects like those of arse
mic, but DIR. Kings New Life Pills
expel the poisons from clogged
bowels, gently, easily but surely,
curing Constipation, Biliousness,
Sick Headache. Fevers, all Liver,
and Bowels troubles. Only 25c at
T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21
Says He Was Tortured.

Il suffered such pain from corns
1 could hardly walk" writes 81.
Robinson, Hillsborough. Ills, "but
Bucklen's Arnica Salve complete
ly cured them" Acts like magic
on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores,
boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of
skin diseases and piles. Cure qua
ranteed by 7. j. Liable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

in things except money, food, an achs
ing tooth and the collie. The charla-
tan is an old inhabitant and entered
the Garden Of Eden, crawling ON his
abdomen, at his old tricks to deceive
the unwary. All three are pretenders
and live by deception and fatten on
ignorance.
The medical profession does not
make war on religion or religious
opinion. 1t has no harsh words for
those who believe that a Divine hand
is keeping them in health and happi-
ness. Whatever there is in any mans
religions belief that makes him bet
ter man, neighbor and citizen, no one
will condemn or ridicule. But when a
cult arises under the name of religion
and would set aside the practical ex-
perience, the ripe scholarship, and the
laws of health; when such cult
would overthrow the laws Of nature,
expose the human race to pestilence
and contagion, ieopardizing the lives
of children, then it becomes the duty
of the State to stretch forth and pro
tect the unwary and innocent. In the
name of religion the HindOo mother
offered up her child to the River Can
ges; and Mormons practiced pologamy,
but the strong arm of England said
to the Hindoo mother, STOP the
American Congress said to the Nor
mon, stop" and to the Mormon Con-
gresham, "get out" The claim to
heal as a religious privilege, indepen-
dent of skill or knowledge, is an insult
to religion. 1t appears that some men
would glorify God in sacrllige and by
falsehood. If it is a matter of religion
to heal the sick this measure before
the Legislature makes ample provis-
ions for gratutious service. Aye, but
there is the rub. The fee seems to be
an important factor in this Christ
like (?) spirit of healing. The Chris
tian Science healer makes no claim to
a knowledge Of disease, nor anatomy,
physiology, or any Of the functions Of
the body. Yet he would treat them.
He is a peculiar being, he eats and
sleeps, fills space, would rather sit
down in a street car than hang on a
strap, yet does not believe in being
tired. No disease, no pain, no seat,
no car, not even strap. If 1t is a
wrong to have medical legislation,
then it is a waste of time and money
to build colleges, to educate the youth
of the land-it is folly to study, skilled
labor is a sham-the investigator a
fraud. If the reasoning the Chris
tian Scientist healer is true let us re-
turn to an Eden, put on the fig leaf
close the gate against the serpent
There is no grief, no heartache, nc
pain, no suffering, no injustice, nc
liars. But it has been my experience
and observation that the world is moi
an Eden, and that a dose of opium
will cure the bellyache in a Christian
Scientist as readily as in an ordinary
mortal who is not so ETHEREAL ant
! vaporV
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
THE RIGHT THING 10 PUT ON.

From the natural impulse TO "put some
thing on" a painful spot all applications
for the relief Of pain have arisen.
The most successful have ever been poul-
tees or plasters, and the best of these is
Benson's Porous Plaster.
No other has anything like the same
power as q curative agent; il is highly and
scientifically medicated, and its standard
is advanced year by year.
Use Benson's Plaster for coughs, colds,
chest diseases, rheumatism, grip, neuralgia,
kidney trouble, lame back, and other all.
ments that make Winter a season of suffer.
ing and danger. II relieves and cures
quicker than any other remedy.
Do not accept Oapsioum, Strengthening
or BelladonnA plasters in place Of Benson's,
Is they possess none Of its curative power.
Insist on having the genuine.
The people Of every civilized land have
testified for years to the superlative merit
of Benson's Plasters; and 5000 physicians
and druggists Of this country have declared
them worthy Of public confidence.
In Official comparisons with others, Ben.
sons Plasters have been honored with
Nty.frs highest awards.
For sale by all druggists, or we viii pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States on tbs receipt Of 25c. each.
Accept no imitation or substitute.
ssAbury a johnson, Mfg Chemists, MI,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Judge James Jamison Dead.

To the Editor of the Ledger
MEXICO, Mo-, March 6.-Judge Jas.
Jamison, better known in Mexico as
"Jim" Jamison, died in Oakland, Cal
ifornia, on December Is, 1900, of heart
failure. He was raised by his uncle,
Sanford Jamison, of Galloway county,
When quite young man he clerked
for Clark s. Hanson, of this city.
On the 10th day Of April, 1850, he
with 131 others, started for the gold
fields of California. There are only
four survivors Of that party, as far as
the writer knows. They are: r. S
Pearson, Mexico; R. A. Byrns, Au
drain county; Jas. A. Mahan, north Of
Centralia, and the writer.
Judge Jamison lived in the state O
Nevada for a time, and was elected
district judge, and acquitted himself
with credit. He returned to Cali
fornia and had been connected with
the railroads lin the offlce) for the last
fourteen years.
When a boy he enlisted in the tenn
perance cause, and many a young man
owed his success in after life to his
counsel and influence.
He had wonderful memory for
dates, facts and events. Among his
friends he was walking encyclopedia,
to whom all doubtful questions were
referred. His kindness of heart, his
broad sympathies, his genial and re.
fined nature, drew to him all who
knew him. This, with his good ma
ture and unfailing fund of anecdotes,
made him delightful companion.
Judge Janison was a first cousin of
Mrs. Jos. Boyd and Mrs. I. ]. Baskett
Of this city. M.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Audrain Bow a Lieutenant.

The Vandalia Maa and Express says;
'Ben Morgan received a letter from
his brother, Fred, who il at Orani,
Baton, P, l., in Company f, 32nd q.
S. volunteers. They are having good
weather now. On Jan. l3 his COM
pany engaged in a fight in the noun
tains in which so insurgents were
killed or wounded. -Four regiments
are to be mustered out scon. Fred has
been appointed lieutenant with sal.
arv Of sI25 per month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
HE LIKES DAKOTA.
August Hubert Writes the Ledger an
Interesting Letter.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
HECLA, SOUTH DAKOTA, March t.
This has been one of the finest winters
in South Dakota we have ever had. /
have been out here for eighteen years
and never saw finer winter. We
have had snow all around us, but only
one inch has fallen here. 1t has been
so nice that the cattle have been
running out all winter and getting
their feed, and are doing we'll. Henry
Shuttle, who came out here last spring
from Missouri, said that he never ex-
perienced such fine weather. He got
$50 per month last spring and 50 day
during the harvest, and he and his
wife made $3.50 per day during the
threshing season. We expect better
wages this year, because there is a
good prospect for big crop and help
is scarce on account of the war South
Dakota is to furnish five hundred men
soon. If there are any men loose in
Missouri they can get work out here
this spring and lots of it, too. If the
wheat crop is good here this year
wages will be better than they were
last year. Has Mrs. Nation been in
Missouri yet? Don't let her break up
my friend, VIM. Kemper. Henry
Shuttle sends best regards. Yours
truly, AUGUST HUBERT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

The meeting Of the Missouri Press
Association In ST. Louis on March 7th
and sth was one Of the best attended
and most successful meetings in the
history Of the association. There was
a large attendance of Missouri country
newspaper men, who take an interest
| In the success of their profession
There will likely be another meeting
Of the association some time during
the SUMMER, when an excursion viii
be taken to The Buffalo Exposition
The winter meeting is for business
and the summer meeting combines
business with pleasure. Every editol
in Missouri should be member Of thu
Missouri Press Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Hail Medical Practice Bill Passed

JEFFERSON Cry, NO., March L.
The Senate to-day passed the Hal
medical practice bill, which has beer
strongly opposed by the Christian
Scientists OF Missouri since 1t began
its course early In the session. The
bill is ready for the approval or veto
Of the Governor. Although Cover
nor Dockery declines to express him
self on the subject, it is believed that
he will sign the measure, despite the
pressure which the Christian Scien'
fists will bring TO bear to induce
him to veto 1t.
Senator Whaley, an allopathic ply
sician, led the fight, Senator Hayes
led that against. He presented amend
ment after amendment and spoke il
favor of each. All were voted down
Whaley was helped by Bradley anC
Walker, Haynes and Matthews.
Biggs, Of Audrain voted for the
measure.
A large lobby of doctors and Chris
tian Scientists heard the closing pro
ceedings on the bill, which has at
tracted more attention than any
measure presented at this session, ex
cept, perhaps, the franchise tax bill
Senator Lyman, of Kansas City, ant
James LOgwood, Of st. Louis, were
leaders for the Scientists, while DR.
f. S. Lutz was leader in advocacy o.
the measure.
Senator Haynes made the point o.
order that the bills had not been dis
tributed in printed form, and had moi
been placed on the members desks
The point of order was overruled
Senator Bradley answered Senator
Haynes, declaring that the proposed
law would not violate the Constitu
tion, or that it interfered with relig
| iOuS belief.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

lister in his soft, flowing, silken skirts,
the Turkish Minister in his "fez, "
and the Russian Minister in flaming
scarlet velvet, were certainly pictur-
esque, Just as the President, escorted
by Chief Justice Fuller, er,approached the
stand, the gentle rain, which had been
falling several minutes, changed into
a rapid down-pour, to the destruction
of spring hats and the damage Of uni
form equally dear to the masculine
heart. Amidst this unexpected
shower, the Chief Justice, in full robes
of office, administered the oath, and
the handsome President, in clear tones,
promised to support the constitution
tho he was silent as to whether 1t
follows the flag to Puerto RICO and
the Philippines). Most Of the crowd
then sought places of shelter, and Mr..
Mckinley read the inaugural address
to few hearers. When the march to
the White House was begun Mr.. Nc
Kinley and Senator Hanna rode to-
gether in the Presidents handsome
carriage drawn by four horses. Mr..
Hanna, by the way is handsome old
gentleman, with pleasant smile, and
bears very little resemblance to the
cartoons of him clad in dollar suits.
The Vice-President smiled from the
second carriage as happily as if Mark
had not showed him aside when the
hero of San Juan proposed to ride
with the President. Admiral Dewey
and Gen. Miles (resplendent in gold
trimmings) divided the honors of the
day with the presidential party.
Undaunted by the rain and cold the
long lines of men, marching fifty and
sixty abreast, occupied the entire af-
ternoon in passing the Presidents re-
viewing stand in front of the White
House. Luckily for him, this was
surrounded by glass windows. The
long lines of regulars, with the red
trimmings of the artillery and the
yellow trimmings of the cavalry, al
ternated with the graver hues Of the
marines from the little fleet anchored
in the Potomac.
The West Point cadets, handsome in
blush gray and white, and those from
Annapolis in darker blue, drilled
faultlessly and received the homage
due to youth. The dusky skined
Puerto Ricans also drilled faultlessly
and were favorites with the spectators
because they represented our new pos
sessions, State militias and civilian
organizations were out in many colors
with many kinds Of bands.
We have been accustomed to think
of the Latin races as having the most
artistic tastes and the greatest fond
ness for display, but as we contrast
the recent elaborate ceremonies at
tending the accession of Edward VII
with the Quieter ceremonials of Vic
toria, and the gorgeous functions Of
yesterday with the simple inaugura
ration of Jefferson a century ago, Il
would seem that the Anglo-Saxor
nations are growing fond of pomp anC
pageantry. Mrs. W. L. REED.
Please accept our thanks for thu
LEDGER you so kindly sent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
FOR A CHILD

who is mot doing well"--the
condition occurs now and then
with all children.
SCOTS emulsion Of cod-liver
oil is a food that begins to
build you up at once-of
course, it don't show at once.
Not doing well" means
that the child is not getting
the good of his food. Not
today, or this week; it may
have been going on for :
month; before it begins tc
show in the child's condition.
You want him to get bach
to turning his usual food intC
strength.
You want the food tha
begins to build, up at once.
Well lssnd you little TO NJ. Il yOu Iiks.
SCOTT & BOVINE, go Pearl street, New fefk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
AppoRTIoNMEEr BILL PASSED
The Counties Comprising the Ninth
District-A Gain in Demo-
cratic Majority.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 9,
p. m.-The Congressional appOrtion
ment bill passed theIHouse to-day. II
will go to the Senate Immediately.
The Ninth district, under the bill
passed by the House, is composed Of
Audrain, Galloway, Rails, Lincoln
Pike, Montgomery, Franklin, Gascon
ade Warren and st. Charles. The
Democratic majority Of the district
is increased 1900 by the apportlon
ment. RHODES CLAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Rehearing Granted.

A rehearing has been granted the
plaintiff in the case of W. A. Edmon-
ston VS.. E. E. Jones by the st. Louis
Court Of Appeals. The case, which has
run up about 5000 in costs, is brought
to settle the question Of ownership Of
a bunch Of hogs alleged to be worth
s2OO,and was first tried in the Audrain
Circuit Court at the September term,
1898. A verdict was found for Mr..
Edmonston for s25. Mr.. Edmonston
obtained a new trial and a verdict was
found for Mr.. Jones. The plaintiff
then took the case to the st. Louis
Court Of Appeals and the judgment in
the lower court sustained. A motion
was then filed to grant a new hearing
which was affirmed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

Ex-G0yERNoR d. r. FRANCIS was
one Of the most active workers for the
Worlds Fair bill in Washington City,
and IS receiving congratulations from
al parts OF The country on his admir-
able work for this enterprise, which
promises 10 give Missouri the grandest
Worlds Fair ever held. Along this
lIae the st. Louis Chroaicie says: 'Ex-
Cor. Francis IS the hero Of realty row,
which fesounds with his praises John
4. Peck. of Stephen Peck & Bro.i
stated that there was talk among the
agents 1i honoring the ex-governor's
return Win magnificent street page
ant and nanquet. lie said he would
glxe literally 10 such demonstration
Of gratitude On The part Of the real
estate men. Chas. +. Nogel is also ia
favor 1f marking the governors return
% fhz city With a fitting celebration
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Banker Routs a Robber.

J. r. Garrison, cashier of the bank OF
Thornville, Ohio, had been robbed OF
health by a serious lung trouble until
he tried DR.. Kings New Discovery fol
consumption. Then he wrote: at
is the best medicine / ever used for d
severe cold or bad case of lung
trouble. l always keep a bottle on
hand" Don't suffer with coughs
colds, or any throat, chest or lung
trouble when you can be cured so easi'
ly. Only SOC and 81. Trial bottles
free at Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

l, II. Cant, a farmer residing in
Sailing township, has executed a deed
Of assignment to Chas. W. Settle, of
Centralia. The papers were filed in
the Recorders office in this city on
Wednesday and he surrenders all real
and personal property for the benefit
of his cree tors.
The property assigned consists of Il
head of horses and mules, valued al
81, ,O40; As heifers and steers, valued al
81, $50, and other stock, valued al
81, ,42O; also equity in land, insurance
policies, ETC., amounting to several
thousand dollars. The liabilities are
not given.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

THE Auxyasse Mo- Rerieo enters
upon It's fourteenth year under most
prosperous conditions, and we congrat-
alate Col. Harris, its editor, on the
success attending his efforts TO give
the people OF Auxvasse and vicinity
1 substantial, Conservative paper. We
also congFatulate Col. Harris upon the
tact. Is We Understand it, that he win
shorlly be appointed to responsible
position under the State administra-
Ilpn. Col. Harris will show his efficiency
and honesty Of purpose in public mat
Ter sas he isconducting his private busi-
ness. Such men deserve promotion
|and prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Told to Boil the Foreigners.

VICTORIA, B. c., March 6.-Accord-
ing to advices received by the steamer
Empress of India documents found by
the foreigners in Pekin show that the
Chinese were ordered to take alive as
many foreigners as possible and then
carry them to the Temple of Heaven
and there put them through the pro-
cess Of being boiled The Pekin cor
respondent Of the Hongkong press
says the documents show that instruc-
tions were sent to the viceroy of Nan
kin, Lin King ri, to attack and mas
sacre the residents Of Shanghai.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on @. #.
Collier, of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his
kidneys. His back got SO lame he
could not stoop without great pain
nor sit in a chair except proped by
cushions. No remedy helped him un'
til he tried Electric Bitters, which
effected such a wonderful change that
he feels like a new man. This mar
velous medicine cures backache and
kidney trouble, purities the blood anC
builds up your health. Only SOC al
Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

The preliminary debate to select the
three speakers TO represent the Uni
yerSity Of Missouri in the annual de-
bate with Nebraska University will
take place March 10. There are four
teen contestants, one being Walter
Burch, Of Laddonia, who represents
the NJ. S. u. Debating Club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
vandalia May Have a salOOr

There is a pretty well founded re-
port that Z. Kahn, a saloon keeper Of
Centralia, will apply to the Audrain
County Court for license TO operate a
dram shop at Vandalia. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Kahn, who was in
Mexico to-day, has been in Vandalia
looking the field over.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

Obie Wright, who was with the
Houston s. Grow Lumber Company,
is now with the Lacrosse people, and
cordially invites all of his old friends
and customers to call a see him. Mr..
Wright is a clever business man and a
genial gentleman. He will be found
at the old stand and will be glad to
see Won. d3-W2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

DIR. AND MRs. w. L. REED are home
rom delightful visit to Washington
ity and the East. Mrs. Reeds let
srs to the LEDeER in reference to the
Inauguration are attracting great
leaI OF favorable attention. Mrs. Reed
) = lady who not only sees, but appre-
iates, and in addition to that she can
write ard talk about it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

JunaE BENJ. BURROUGHS, of
adwardsyille, H., brother Of ID. 5.
Burroughs, Of this county, is promi-
lentlg mentioned mentioned as a
candidate for Supreme Judge OF
Illinois Judge Burroughs is splen-
| lid lawyer and has made fine
reputation IS a Circuit Judge. He
viii have strong backing from all
parts Of the state, and his many
friends predict bis nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

The Auxvasse Rerie,o says: A bill
has passed the Missouri Legislature
creating the Office Of pardon clerk at
salary Of $500 per year. Capt Allen,
OF Mexico, is an applicant for the
place and should he secure the ap-
pointment he will make an excellent
Official,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Rs,nlt Of CITY Primaries.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, March AT the
Democratic primary election held here
today the following nominations for
city officers were made; Mayor, Moss
2. Parker; Marshal, J. L. Slate; City
Attorney, George II. Barnett; Asses
sor, T. A. Frklin; Collector, Henry
Silver; Treasurer, J. W. Sapp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

The cut on the cheek Of Emperor
William Of Germany, inflicted by a
sharp piece of iron thrown by an ire
sponsible epileptio, is Of such serious
nature he will be obliged to keep his
nom for several days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

RErisEsRNrAfIvE CLAY's bill, re.
ting to liens for keeping horses and
ID other animals, has been signed by
i9eaker Wlitecotton Of the HOUSE
id President Lee Of the Senate, and
cnow ready for the signature Of Gov.
ssnor pOckerg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

THK Paris Domocrats have decided
IA an aftef-nlght primary for this
|prine and the polls will be open from
l;s0 p. M until 0:3O p. m. Although
is not to be dark lantern affair
here will be plenty of lanterns used.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

At the Shorthorn cattle sale at Kan
sas City Tuesday NJ. B. Guthrie, Of
this city, paid s625 for Violet ~ and
bull calf, dam 3 years old. The cow
and calf came from the herd of T. J..
wornall, of Liberty Mo-, and are fine
oupS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14
Millions of Women Use Cuticura Soap

Assisted
lying the skin for cleansing the scalp cru scales
rough hands the form OF baths
and for all the the toilet
Of
rived from CUTCURA the
compounded
be
the toilet
the Ski and
plexon toilet in the
Complete External Internal Treatment
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

IlhrRasENrATIvE CLAY's resolution
= 4 constitutional amendment to sep
1a1e the assessment and collection of
|=ste and local revenues, which has
ssed the House, was probably re-
fled favofably to the Senate today
the comnIttee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-03-14

h. r. BucKNER's sale Of mules was
|=plendid success, the stock being in
Nod condition and bringing splendid
Ices. Good mules are worth good
pney at this time. In fact, good
oek of an kinds has advanced ma
|aiaIly IN price.