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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
PRlos BAKING POWDER Co.,
CHICAGO,
BOSS MINER KIDNAPPED.
Missing han Returned With Thrilling
Tale of Adventure.

JOPLIN, Mo-, March 26. "A mysterl-
Gus cast of kidnapping was brought to
light yesterday when William Hud-
son, the ground boss OF the Golden
Rod mine, who mysteriously disap-
peared Sunday evening at 6o'clock,
returned home ats O'Clock this morn
ing with his hands tightly tied be-
hind his back, and almost prostrated
with hunger and thirst
Hudson says that he was returning
home just at dark on Sunday evening,
and had reached Jackson ave. and
Second street, within two blocks Of
his home, In the principal residence
portion of Joplin, when he was forced
to dismount from his wheel by three
masked men with regolvers.
They took him back to the mine,
for his shirt one Of their
own, leaving his garment, slashed
and torn, near a deserted shaft, and
then took their prisoner toward the
northeast to what he believes was
Webb City. There he was imprisoned
in cellar until released by a negro
boy who unlocked the door at the
risk Of his life.
A pay check taken from Hudson has
been cashed and the police claim to
know whoreceived money for it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

IT is rather unusual to publish poetry
in the editorial column Of a paper but
the following by NJ. C. Brown, Of the
Commercial-Necs, is 50 much to the
point that we would call it an editors
al poem:
sad the grocery man 10 the butcher man,
It really Is a sin
That you buy your salt on the Wholesale plan
And don't let me handle the Tin
Then he hied him back % bis grocery store
And quickly an order sent
For few choice hams for family use
And a box Of iish for Lent
said the the clothing man TO Che hard war mar
You surely don't do rirht
When you order a suit from az Eastern house
With ms great stock IN sight
"ll The cioihcr wants new steel range
Aud IL came as the ueiRhhors know
7" box that he tried IN The barn 20 hide
For twus marked tiocuucs Co
snail chance was there for pullinr hair
Whenever the truth vas known,
to' ilo heart Of nan be q selfish Thing
And each looks after his uan;
ana 10 lt was on every hand
Zach man who came 10 inquire
'''A rfovea himself as deep IN thc mud
A. BITS uolahbor vas "a the miro
''' business ucn called q meeting ihcn
To see where The tFoauic bay.
NNa ilcf ai arrecd Twas fhr editor.
Instead of tho desil 30 pay.
"hi Goat yua ruasi She Department stores
And The rcadlaE fake uacf said
80 .tand BY the one Who siauas b. him.
aud rive hlm bis aalv hrradi
'A'i afeN up protest ione and sirunu,
fof the editor 10 perasci
iAef waited on him uith aspcci grim
As he sliemnif dus for news
~ saiiof auEhed q greet hursc laufnt
fhe Whole Elns t1aE o. the so'sd'
p afiiteh % Chcau-loaa letter heads
hat came vita bal of Toods
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
EGYPTIAN PYRAMID.
Take Railroad Train Of 511,1l1 Cars,
2,976 Biles Long esd Take H.
III Locomotives to Draw 1t.

AADhi Nhb HthAAN1h NsiAt llibluG-
Mr.. Walter Williams, who is travel
ing in Egypt, says that one pyramid
of Egypt contains 2,300,0OO stones,
each of 40 cubic feet or total of o.
100000 cubic feet, and Mr.. N. w.
Edwards Of this city has been doing
some figuring on the statement and
has deduced the following. Each
pyramid would build column 1872
feet square and one mile high and if
the stones were laid end to end they
would reach distance Of II, ,425 miles,
more than half the distance around
the earth, would be sufficient to build
a wall 3S7 miles long, IS feet high and
3 feet thick, and II laid together in
cubic blocks Of foot would cover D.
liz acres
II built in the form of a cube would
be 452 feet long, wide and high and to
be hauled would require LII fat
cars, each loaded with stone feet
square and 20 feet long and would re-
qulre the tremendous power Of PITT
locomotives, each drawing 40 cars, and
would make continuous train >, 976
miles long.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
FINE RESIDENCE PROPERTY.
Some of the Best We Have In Mexico
Win be Sold at Public Sale
on April 5th, 1902.

Three pieces of modern residence
property, just northeast Of the public
square, also one full vacant lot on
North Jefferson street, all within
three blocks of the public square,
will be sold at the Court House in
Mexico, Mo-, at l O'Clock p. m. Satur-
day, April 8, 1902. This property is
offered for sale to the highest bidder
for cash by the heirs of X. II. Allen.
The residences will all be open for in
spection on the morning of the sale
The residences all have city water,
electric lights and bath rooms, and
are modern in every particular, and
are as good as new.
For further information address G.
X. Allen, 25O9 E. Sixth street, Kansas
City, Mo-, or j. q. Ringo, Mexico,
Mo. wtds-d5t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities of the kidneys and bladder In
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles in children. If not sold
by your druggist will lie sent by mail
on receipt of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned, DIR. e. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. box 629,
ST. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Buckner &
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
A Valuable Medicine For Coughs and
Colds in Children.

III have not the slightest hesitancy
in recommending Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy toall who are suffering
from coughs or colds" says Chas. NJ.
Cramer, Esq, a well known watch
maker, of Colombo, Ceylon. ut has
been more than two years since the
City Dispensary first called my atten-
tion to this valuable medicine and /
have repeatedly used it and it has al
ways been beneficial. 1t has cured me
quickly of all chest colds. 1t is es-
pecially effective for children and sell
dom takes more than one bottle to
cure them of hoarseness. l have per-
suaded many to try this valuable
medicine, and they are all as well
pleased as myself over the results. F" For
sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
THAT CHAPTER.

A Chapter on SCOTS Emul.
sion often holds a prominent
position in the histories Of
weak children.
The gist Of that chapter
sually reads like this:
Child weak and thin
began with small doses Of
SCOTS Emulsion three times a
day-after a week appetite i'm
proved-soon a little stronger
child more lively--weighs
more.
And SO it goes till the child
is reported we'll and strong.
Send for Free Sample.
3-.JIr & BOVINE, chemists, aoo Pearl 81. n v.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
Rrvan Ragins life in a Rarn

LINCOLN, NEB, March 26.-W. j.
Bryan held reception last night at
his new barn in Normal, a suburb Of
Lincoln. He moved into the structure
on his birthday, March 10, and will
live there while his new house is being
constructed. The barn is Of brick
and much better than most houses.
The residents Of Normal in welcom-
ing him to their town, presented him
with the freedom of the place, the
presentation being made by j. V.
Wolfe, formerly Land Commissioner
of fha state
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
A Io Restaurant soheme.

NEW YoRK, March 26. In an at
tempt to show how cheaply the human
body can be palatably nourlshed, a one
cent restaurant will be opened here
to-day. The one cent dishes are
large bowls Of soups, steamed hominy,
oats and barley. The meats will cost
from five to ten cents All Of the
cent portions contain food elements
which are said to be sufficient to sup
ply the nourishment required In a fun
meal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

souri, than in his own State of Kan
sas. He could have informed him
further that there is no county in
Missouri that has not one OF more
newspapers. while in his own State
of Kansas there are five counties which
have no publication at all
This loyal Missourian could, had he
been present, have said further to
Mr.. Allen that in his own State of
Kansas there are just the same num-
Der of counties untraversed by rail-
roads as in Missouri, and that four of
the five bear the good Republican
names of Stanton. Stevens, Morton
and Grant.
"Then this loyal Missourian could
have gone further and informed Mr..
Allen that the State he had so gross
ly slandered has the largest perma-
nent school fund of any State in the
Union, aggregating over $12, 600, 600 !;
that, in addition to the interest on
this magnificent sum, Missouri distri-
butes to her schools one-third Of her
entire State Revenue, amounting to
over a million dollars annually.
"He could have said to Mr.. Allen
that the tax rate in Missouri for
State purposes was less than half
what it is in his own State of Kan
sas; further that the Missouri tax
rate was lowest of any State in all
the Union.
"Then this loyal Missourian could
have gone still further and informed
Mr.. Allen that Missouri assesses cor
porate property 60 per cent higher
than his own State of Kansas, and
that, in addition, the fees and special
taxes collected from railroads and
other corporations more than paid the
entire expenses Of the State depart
ment-a condition very unlike that in
his own State of Kansas.
"But there seems to have been no
Missourian present who cared to de-
fend the fair name of the great Com
monwealth Instead, there were birds
of i'll omen who chartered much of
looted school fund, of ''juggled ae-
counts, and clapped their wings in
approval when their own State was
induced
Missouri has made wonderful ad-
vancement in the last few decades in
material development and progress,
not, however, because of the policy of
the Republican party leaders and Re-
publican newspapers, but in spite Of
their persistent and dishonest cry of
Poor Old Missouri Who has heard
a Republican party leader, or leading
Republican newspaper, since the days
of Joseph B McCullagh, speak in
praise Of Missouri S magnificent school
fund or of her exceptionally low tax
rate, or say anything concerning their
State which would invite a single inn
migrant or encourage the investment
of dollar of capital?
"There are many fair-minded, pub
lic-spirited Republicans in Missouri,
but it is a significant fact that the
men who shape the policy Of the par
ty do not come from this class.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

While In Charleston, S. c., last week
the editor OF the LEDGER had the
pleasure Of closely examining the Mis-.
souri, exhibits at the Charleston Ex.
position.
The exhibits are calculated to make
a loyal Mlssourlan proud of his State.
Beyond any question, the Missouri dis.
play surpaSses those of any other state
in the Uhion. The money invested in
this direction has proven a grand ad-
yertisement for Missouri. Missouri
ans have right to be proud of this
commission, which on a small appro-
priati0n of money has made such a
splendid showing.
The exhibits at Buffalo were most
attractive, and were a great adver-
tisement for the State but we CON
slider those at Charleston even better.
The commission has shown unusual
Judgment and economy in managing
its affairs. The money has not been
spent right and left, simply because it
was a State appropriation, but the
members Of the commission have
shown clearly that they think public
Office is public trust and not prl-
vate snap. The money expended in
this direction will bring splendid re-
suits to this commonwealth
MlssOuri's display at Charleston Is
not only attracting attention, but the
members OF our commission are rec
ognized as men Of Judgement, ability
and strength. Missouri is being
splendldly advertised In the South.
Missouri day at Charleston will be
Thursday, April "a. The special train
will leave ST. Louis on the evening of
April %, at O'Clock. There should
be a large delegation from Missouri
10 attend the exposition on that occa-
sion. II you desire any further in
formation you should address Presi-
dent Carver, or Secretary Yost, at the
Argyle Hotel, Charleston, S. G.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

JOHN L. CARNEs, Of Rush Hill, is
|andling some OF the very best publl-
htions of the day. His books are all
|rst-class, and should be found in the
pines of the reading people Of this
bunty. Good books are valuable to
very home, and Mr.. Carnes should be
in his work OF thoroughly
lnvassing this part of Missouri for
le hest class of notification.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

MENoo and Audrain county should
respond to the call for help for those
who are needy in south Missouri.
While the drouth has seriously effect
ed Audrain county, our people are
still able to assist those who are in
need. The farmers in some parts Of
Missouri have neither feed nor seed.
The Business Mems Association of
Mexico should look into this mater.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

THE sewer system has been com
completed at the Worlds Fair site
in 81. Louis and the great work OF
boxing in the turbulent stream, known
as the river des Peres, has been well
advanced. The site is beginning To
assume the appearance Of vast lum-
Der yard. Small workshops, mills and
Office buildings have been erected at
different points for the occupancy Of
the various contractors, and each week
adds to the immense activity at the
Worlds Fair site.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

THE Farber Forum editorially says:
Che Mexico LEDGER is forty and four
|ears old. The LEDGER is still in the
BRINE Of life, however and never
Kisses an opportunity to say some
bling right good about Mexico and
ndrain county
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
Taken to 81 Lnnis

Mrs. J. c. Berry has taken her son,
James G. Armistead, Of Galloway
county, to st. Louis, where he was
placed in the Mayfield Sanitarium,
where be will be operated on. The
young man is suffering from appendl-
cltis and peritonitis, but his physi-
clan, DR.. Gibbs, who accompanied
him, thinks his chances for recovery
are good
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

PROF. II. A. GAss, Assistant State
|uperlntendent Of Public Schools, is
DC guest OF friends in Audrain coun-
h. Prof. Gass Is most efficient
nicer and IS making many warm
fiends among the school people
throughout the entire State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

THE Montgomery Standard one Of
hIissouri's very best country news
papers, has changed its form and made
lther substantial Improvements. 1t
bright, newsy publication in
pagazine form and is enjoying we'll
Reserved progparitv.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
Prove That Old Gases of Chronic Ca
tarrh can be Cured.
A Medicine That Will
Cure Cases OF Catarrh
Of Long Standing De-
serves a Very Hig h
Place in the Annals of
Medical Discovery.
Such a Medicine is
Peruna.


THOUSANDS of testimonials are
pouring in every day of old cases
Of chronic catarrh that have re-
sisted all treatment for years, being
promptly and permanently cured by
Peruna.
These reports do not all come from
obscure places, signed by obscure peo-
pie. A large proportion Of these letters
are written by men and women promi-
nent in business and professional cir
cles and many Of them well known from
ocean to ocean.
Colonel John Franklin Waters occu-
pies prominent position among the
leading trial lawyers of Chicago. He
has probably obtained more verdicts
against corporations in suits for personal
injuries than any man of his age in the
United States, and during his practice
of over fifteen years he has not lost q
single case in the Supreme Courts Of
Illinois and Missouri. He Is hard
worker and has the energy Of four men.
For number of years he had been
afflicted with chronic catarrh and hay
ing recently been thoroughly cured of
his old affection, an interview was OBJ
tanned with him by one Of our reporters
in which he gave the following state
ment to the public:
CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. G, 1900.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o..
Genffenen--.''H gives me great
pleasure TO testify to the merits of
such a worthy remedy for catarrh as
your Peruna. had suffered for
number of years from this Very, DIS
agreeable disease and had tried many
sO-caLied remedies, but until I used
Peruna none had the desired effect. I
feel Lhaf am perfectly cured and can
eheerfnILy recommend Peruna t0 any
one suffering from catarrh." Z"
JOHN F. WATERS,
L20 e. Randolph ST., Chicago, M
Another case equally well-known in
Chicago, is reported through o letter
from n yefaran Railroad man
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

TIE Martinsburg' MOL Eate'prist
says: At forty-fiye The
hexico LEDGER is content TO know
bat II is a splendid all.around news
|hper and Bob White promises to con-
|nue TO cover the daily field with his
billy and the weekly field with the
geekly, What greater ambition
buld an editor have?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

BENZ. PHILLIP, son Of L. Phillip, Of
this city, is reported to be one os the
proprletors Of the st. Joseph Gdzette.
Herald Ben Phillip is young law
yer Of unusual ability, and man well
Informed on all public matters. We
believe that under his management
the Gazette Hefdld will become one OF
MisSourl's most prosperous and sub
stantial newspaper properties. We
take pleasure in welcoming Ben tC
the newspaper field, and feel confident
he will succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

JUDGE MARTIN G. FLYST was in
Mexico Friday for the first time in
two or three weeks. MIR. Flynt says
that his family has been so sick that
he has been unable to enter the can
|gass for the Legislature, but hopes
to be out among the voters next week.
Judge Flynt's daughter has been seri-
|pusly i'll, and it was not possible for
him to leave her bedside.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
BETTER Than pills

The question has been asked, "In
what way are Chamberlain's Stomach
& Liver Tablets superior to pills?"
Our answer is; They are easier and
more pleasant to take, more mild and
gentle in effect and more reliable, as
they can always be depended upon.
Then they cleanse and invigorate the
stomach and leave the bowels in a
natural condition, while pills are more
harsh in effect and their use is often
followed by constipation. For sale by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
Wireless Connection for City Post
Offices.

WASHINGTON, March %. - senator
Mason to-day gave notice OF an
amendment he will offer to the Post
ONCE appropriation bill, appropriat-
ing sl5O,0OO 10 connect the post ofiiSes
at Washington, Baltimore, Whining
ton, Philadelphia, New York, Albany,
Buffalo Cleveland, Detroit, Toledo
and Chicago by a line Of wireless
telegraphy or wireless telephone.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

PRESIDENT DIAz has officially noti-
fled the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
tion that in response to the request Of
President Francis of the Exposition,
the Mexican government will send to
the Worlds Fair detachmentoft that
country's picturesque cavalry known
as "Rurales," also one of Mexico's
famous military bands, and permit
them to remain during the Exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

THE Commercial Club bf Moberly is
oing some splendid work for that
town. This reminds us that the
Business Mems Association Of Mexico
Should begin to wake up for the
2nrinp work.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
Hoods JdrSdpdriLIG
and Pills

Eradicate it, positively and absolute
". This statement is based Oh the
,bousapds Of permanent cures these
medicines have wrought.
MY daughter had scrofala' with eleven ven
,o-..on her neck and about her ears. Hoods
s.r,snsrIIla vas highly recommended snd
~ took I, and was cured she Is now IN IN
- - he,Ithu Mss J. II JoSEs, Parker
City, Ind. ..... "a
-. ~ keeps the promise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

Dave Robertson, OF Mexico, now a
student at Westminster College, Eul-
ton, has been elected as a delegate
from the local Phi Delta Theata Chap
ter 10 the general convention, which
meets al Madison, Wis, during May.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

Mexico, Mo-, Sept. 10, l90l.-This is
to certify that | have been cured Of
kidney and bladder trouble by the use
of the Texas Wonder, Halls great dis
coyery. can cheerfully recommend
it TO any one suffering from that dis
ease. Yours truly,
U. II. OWINes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

THE Laddonia Herald is 19 years old
Ind one Of Missouri's most conserya-
live and successful country papers. 1t
Is enjoying well merited success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

Dr. L. II. Tincher has opened an
Office in an elegant suite Of rooms oyei
Fredendall & wilkins. lie is nicely
located and would like to have his
friends call and see him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

~ -
veteran soldier and prominent men,
Der Of g. A. r.. Camp No. 1O2.
Captain John H. Lyons, 1912 Prairie
Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
"For twenty years / suffered with
chronic catarrh but thanks to Peruna
am now entirely cured.
"It affords me much pleasure to make
a astatement in behalf of your meritorious
remedy, Peruna. have used same for
catarrh and have found 1t TO be all you
claim for 1t. had suffered for twenty
years. 1 cheerfully recommend Peruna
to anyone suffering from catarrh, as 1
believe that, as in my case, it will prove
a sure cure."-Captain John H. Lyons.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., OF
Columbus, Ohio, for instructive free
literature on catarrh.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

An amendment will be offered to
the post office appropriation bin, pro-
yiding for an appropriation Of $780,
900 to connect several large post ofii-
ces by wireless telegraphy or wireless
telephony.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

Special culture gave US fine quality,
but not usual quantity, of plants;
tested varieties; supply limited; order
early. Call at Office; or, shall we cali
on you9 NURSERY DEPARTMENT,
d&Wtf Ortiz Fruit farm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
ANNIVERSARIES
MARoII q.

MARCH 27.
1913 Ponce de Leon discovered
Florida.
ls47 Vera Cruz captured.
MARCH 2s.
ls9s. Anton seidle died.
MARCH %.
1907. Planet yesta discovered.
MARCH 30.
1856. Crimean war ended.
1870 Texas readmitted to union.
1899, Malolos, seat Of Filipino gov
ernment, captured by American troops
hinder Gen. Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

DON'T forget chat Saturday, April
bth, is stallion day. Bring all Of your
hood horses to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

1t may not be generally known that
Abdur Rahman, the Ameer Of Afghan
istan, is horse breeder on a large
scale. Some years ago he founded a
government stud, which now COM
prises about 1000 animals. TO look
after them the ameer employs an En-
glish veterinary surgeon named Gle
ments, who teaches twenty young Az
ghans his profession and imparts to
them the correct principles Of horse
breeding.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

Republican leaders may be compell-
ed TO seek Democratic support 10 get
the Cuban reciprocity measure report
ed in its present shape. The beet
sugar interests have not abandoned
their fight for the rebate plan.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03
The Ping Pong Craze.

Dealers in ping-pong sets declare
that it is difficult to supply them as
fast as called for Most of the goods
are Of English make, although some
are made in America. A set runs
from 50. so to $40 in cost and consists
of two racquets, net and dozen OF
dozen and a half balls. Wholesalers
OF sporting goods say that calls fol
large lots are coming from all parts Of
the country. "It's the roller skate
and bicycle craze over again, one re-
marked .-EX.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-04-03

General Funston grows indignant
over the charge that he violated the
articles OF war in the manner of his
capture Of Agulnaldo.