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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
The Country PnNtor.

We have a fast growing respect for
the country pastor as a preacher. It Is
more inspiring to preach TO country
people than 10 townsmon. The most
inspiring addresses that We have heard
during the past simmer have not boon
by the metropolitan minister's, but by
men from tho country auH the small
towns. II Is evident the Ura. brethren
are better supported, more Studious in
their habits aud more influential with
their churches than ever before It is
perfectly glorious 10 be a first class
country n"-t '--it >rris.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

The hens Of the United States alone
during the year 1902 deposited In and
around the barns and chicken houses
10000 100000 eggs, always taking care
to announce each separate deposit with
triumphant cackle, to the end that
the same might be recorded. These
white pellets brought in the markets
fully S15O,000,OOO, an amount which,
combined with the worth Of the poul-
try. s13o,OO0,0O Is nearly double the
value Of all the precious metals yield
ed up by the bosom Of old Mother
Earth during the period named and
Six times greater than all the wool
feeced from the backs of all the sheep
In this country for the same year.-St.
Louis Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

I Problem Tha. Has Sot Yet Been
DcciCed by Naturalists.
II is Il ctipmrn belief among born
whalers and n8turaists, says KnoWl-
90, that when whoies sound they
trscend to enormous depths in the
ocean. Or ". kuekcnthal estimates,
for instance, that the larger members
of the group commonly dive to a depth
CT fully q thousand yards, although the
evidence on which this rests is not
given. In Il memoir recently published
in Belgium Or, Racovitza challenges this
belief and states that, in his opinion,
hundred yards Is the maximum
depth to which any whale can dive and
that many species cannot reach any
thing like that limit He very peril
nentiy asks why should whales want
TO go to such depths. All whales sound
for the purpose of obtaining food, and
in the profound darkness of thou
sand yards what food could they getp
Those species which feed on animal
cula might perhaps obtain what they
want
But how about the species which feed
on fishes and cuttles? At a depth of
thousand yards they certainly could
not use their eyes 10 detect nonlumi-
nous species, and we have no evidence
whatever that they feed on the self
luminous deep sea fish and cuttles Qf.
indeed. there be any Of the latter. On
the contrary, the available evidence In
dicates that they feed on ordinary light
dwelling fishes and cuttles which live
In much shlllower zones.
But this Is not all. Ii is known that
the effects Of II pressure of more than
three atmospheres proves fatal TO hu-
man life, and. although we may be-
lieve that whales can stand treble this
pressure, or nine atmospheres which
would occur ut about ninety yards
depth, is ii conceivable that they could
resist the effect of ten times the latter
pressure, or ninety atmospheres? More.
over, does it seem possible that whale.
whose body is only slightly heavier
than water Mt ordinary pressure, could
exert the muscular force necessary to
propel that body to depth of a thou
sand yards?
Whether the author has so strong
case in his contention that whales new
er sleep demands further considern-
tioD. One Of the arguments in favor
Of the constant wakefulness of cetn.
ceans is that individuals will follow a
ship for days, which they could not
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Professor Haman Of Basel. an az.
thority on the subject, has afely print.
I'd q paper dealing with the eeocraph-
cal distribution of the Jews. 30 saw
The total number Of Jews is 100000
f whom two thirds nro IN Furop.
Russia has 100000. Austria Hunrarv
100000, Germany $4,000 Rouman'a
100000 and Great Britain 100000. The
United States has 1000 0G0. Asia has
10000, Africa 270,000 and Australia
1900 He says that not less than 200.
400 Jews embraced the Christian re-
igion in the nineteenth century.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
Names Biggest Organ.

The largest organ n Maine IS at the
Universalist church A. Portland In it
are over 1000 pipes the smallest. pic
colo, being half an inch long and the
largest, double open diapason or
thirty-two foot c pipe. The vox hui
mana stop alone, having sixty-one
pipes. cost $500. Tho pipe rooms, OF
which there are four are each as large
as an ordinary bedchamher. The or
gan was voiced by L. II. Brown who
voiced the organ at Westminster abbey.
1t has three manuals and is blown by q
three horse power electric motor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
They Liked Milk.

Bishop Coleman of Delaware takes a
long walking trip every summer. Usu-
ally he goes alone, but on one occa sion
several gentlemen accompanied him.
The party made tour of the White
mountains.
On an August afternoon they stopped,
warm and thirsty. at farmhouse and
bought several quarts Of milk. This
did not assuage their thirst: therefore
they bought more milk. Even then
they were unsatisfied: so the farmers
wife fetched from the spring house no
less than three gallons of milk in a pail.
Setting this before them, she said:
"One would think, gentlemen, that
you bad never been weaned."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Much surprise was caused in Sweden
4 few weeks ago by the selection OF
the historical painter Count George
Won Rosen as successor Of the poet
Snoilsky as member Of the Swedish
academy. The count was apparently
affected by the criticism evoked by his
choice and declined the honor on the
ground that his literary efforts were
too insignificant to onttle him to a
place In the academy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
Akin TO Heaven,

Miss Helen Gould was recently ems
tertaining one of the girls clubs i'm
which she is interested ut her home on
the Hudson. After the girls had
walked about the grounds and con-
servatories for time she invited them
to wander over the house and see the
pictures and objects of art. While
they Were thus engaged she overheard
one Of the girls remark conhdngly to
n companion. Say, Mamie, cvog heav-
or won't fcaze Miss Gould after THO
place"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

matter in hand. and the putnam ant
MS accomplicrs have been brought (,
ne capital for trial.-From Report o
Commissioner NcTurk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Snead Cox who is TO write biog-
raphy of Cardinal Vaughan, says he Will
be greatly assisted through the very care
full and exhaustive diary that the carii-
nal kept for many years,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

But there Is one thought Of my text
not believe many people have stopped
to fully consider ii. All fallen trees are
dead trees, Yes. But some trees which
are not fafNn may be dead trees also,
AS we have said the whole life Of the
tree ia In the bark or the outside Of the
tree. There the sap flows up and down,
There the connection is made between
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
DEADLIEsT RIFLE IN WORLD,
Ordnance Board to Test 1t at Fort
Leavenworth.

WASHINGTON, March ll.--Malor S,
e. Blunt, ordnance department, and
Captains 9. Menoher, artillery corps,
and l.. NJ. Fuller, ordnance depart
ment, comprising the board detailed
to test the new experimental army
musket at the Sandy Hook proving
grounds, have been ordered to recon-
vene at Fort Leayenworth for further
tests OF the musket under service con-
ditions, The new army musket is said
to be the deadliest small arm in mod
ern warfare. The ordnance depart
ment has for two years pused the
work Of developing this destructive
arm, which is a composite Of the
Krag-Jorgenson and Mauser and sew
eral heretofore untried devices. The
new arm is known simply as the
Springfield musket, model 1908. Sim
pIicity is one of the fundamental prin-
ciples OF the new rifle. The Buffing-
ton sight Of the Krag-Jorgenson gun
has been replaced by the Dickson
sight, in 1.-THE belief that the latter
being OF open or military pattern, will
be productive OF better marksman-
ship. The knife bayonet Of the Krag-
Jorgensen is replaced bya rod bayonet.
The velocity of the bullet of the old
Springfield gun in the closing days of
the Civil War and the standard arm
of the United States until the adop-
ton Of the Krag-Jorgensen aIfew years
before the outlook of the Spanish war,
is between 1900 and 1,40O feet a sec
end. The velocity Of the Krag-Jor-
genson is 1000 feet a second, and in
the e rifle the speed is increased to
Z. 200 Feet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
7 MAN COMING.
Would Talk Canning Factory Bust
ness With Mexico People-To
Be Here Next Week.

Col. T. II. Ensor, of Chicago, who Is
talking Of building a canning factory
in this city, in a letter to the editor OF
the LEDGER states that he would like
to meet some OF the citizens Of Mexico
some time next week and confer with
them In regard TO building a factory
In this city. Mr.. Ensor has built a
number OF fine canning factories, and
we feel sure IL his figures are right he
could interest a company in AudraIn
county in this direction. The LED
GER has written to this gentleman
that the council or a meeting Of the
citizens can be called to meet with
him and talk over the matter at any
time.
Too much Importance cannot be at.
tached TO an enterprise Of this kind,
as 1t gives a direct market to the far
mers for their crops. Asstated a few
days ago In a letter from Mr.. Ensor
farmers in Iowa average almost as
high as $26 per acre on their corn
land.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
w. w. Wilson and Miss Fannie Hi
were wed.
A new school house was being built
in the Hathaway district.
r. G. Paul sold his interest in the
firm of Paul & Jackson to Mr.. Bruce,
Married-Jobn E. Green and
Amanda Buckner, by Squire Winscott.
The residence OF Rev. Silas Smith,
colored, was set on fire by an in
cendiary.
r. II. Cauthorn purchased the
Logan Mundy farm north OF this city,
for IS, 800.
The statement OF County Collector
B. f. Dobyns showed the following
figures for the total collections for the
year 1882: $50, 037 10.
The annual statement Of the clerk
of Audrain county, showed the follow
ing figures; Receipts SIS, 4s7. 52; Ex-
penditures, sls, 1898, 95.
The Union Literary Society of the
Mexico High School elected the
following officers: Miss Matte Shea,
president, Morris Arnold, vice-presl-
dent; Miss Ella Stevenson, secretary;
Miss Eva Bush, corresponding secre-
tary; Alfred Cauthorn, treasurer; Miss
Lizzie White, librarian; Benz. Phillip,
assistant librarian.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
I axat,xe nromO Ouinine
Cures accId IN Q ne Day. Grip In 2 Days
S~ " on every
o WNDzT~ boz. 2se


ut was nearly thirty-eight years
ago." said a st. Louis paper recently,
that General Robert E. Lee received
from General o. S. Grant, hisgenerous
conquerer, a reply TO his not offering
to surrender, and rode rapidly into the
village Of Appomattox Court House to
see the representative of the Federal
forces" W. c. B. Gillispie, OF Macon,
who appears to be a stickler for the
truth Of history, has detected one
error in this statement, and writes to
the Macon Republican to correct it.
General Lee, he declares, did not ride
rapidly. He was not In a great hurry
to surrender. sit so happened, says
Mr.. Gillaspie, that was riding along
the road on which Gen. Lee was COM
ing from his camp, in plain view from
AppomattOx, riding on his fine gray
steed, at what l supposed was the
regular walking gait OF the horse, sit
tipg erect In his saddle. his white
hair somewhat long, and having that
line commanding appearance for
which be was noted
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
Is, 20 and 10 Years Ago
This Week.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
James sallee was injured by his
horse falling on him.
Arrangements were being made "a
establish a pottery in Audrain.
A horse thief, from Schuyler county,
on his way to Jefferson City was the
first prisoner In the new Jail.
A law went into effect that . cents
per mile would be charged on all main
trunk railroad lines; 4 cents a mile on
branch reads
About 1856 colored emigrants passed
through this city en- route for Topeka,
Kansas, from Paris, Ky. They we're
accompanied by a brass band.
Dr. A. NJ. Patterson, Of this city,
and Miss Hattie Sigler, OF Audrain
county, were married at the residence
of j. NJ. Marmaduke, in this city, by
Rev. Mr.. Van Deyenter.
Fashions Chenille embroidery was
used. Rose color was worn by the
first brldenaid when several attended.
Satin was the favorite trimming for
hats and bonnets. The "Lenwood'
was one Of the leading chip bonnets.
The Derby and English walking
hats we're much worn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
Largest Breweryinthe World

part in FThe Lady Of Lyons" to b
given in ST. Lofts on the evening o
April 8 at the Olympic theater by thI
Young Mems Hebrew Association
Miss Silverstone won the dramatic
medal at Hardin last year and Is re
membered by her friends as a very
talented young girl.
Eugene Leopold has returned from
Hannibal, where he assisted hi!
brother In the opening of a new cloth
ing store. There was u profusion Of
flowers, both in designs and loose DO
quets, American Beauties galore
The next day after the opening, thu
gentlemen, out OF the kindness Of
their hearts, presented them all tC
the inmates Of the new hospital there,
which was indeed a great pleasure tC
them.
Mrs. Il. s, Wilson entertained foui
tables Of duplicate whist on Tuesday.
The scores we're widely different. An
amateur thought she was most sor-
rowfully in the rear when she was
beaten live points, but when she
learned that two Of the best players in
town were beaten ten, she felt some
what passilied over her defeat. Every
one greatly enjoyed the hostess hos
pitality, as well as the delicious re-
freshments which she served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Pollock gave a
lovely progressive domino party last
evening, complimentary to Mrs. w.
|C. johnson, MI. and Mrs. Everett
Watts, Mrs. VIII Rothwell, of Mober-
ly; Miss Proter, Of Denver, Col, and
Misses Buckner, of Paris. About 40
guests we're present To enjoy the hos
pitality of these charming people in
theig beautiful home. Mrs. Pollock
was %becomingly gowned in a blue fou-
lard with white applique trimming.
Mrs. hothweil was lovely In a decol-
lette gown Of embroidered Swiss. Miss
Emily Buckner wore a black point-de-
spirit oyer black taifeta. Miss Frank
Buckner wore a dainty white gown.
Mrs. Watts was charming in a blue
embroidered Swiss with lace yoke and
trimmings. Miss proter was quite at.
tractive in a gown Of white point-de-
spirit, deliberately trimmed with dain-
ty white baby ribbon and a large cor
sage bouquet Of roses, Mrs. johnson
wore a lovely silk with black lace and
blue panne velvet. Miss Ruth Lake
nan and Mrs Watts tied for the ladies'
prize, a very pretty water color. Miss
Lakenan drew the lucky straw, but
very graciously presented the prize
TO Mrs. Watts, the visiting lady.
Eight men tied for the prize. DIR.
Ned Rodes was the lucky man. The
prize was a lovely bill book. A dainty
lunch was served.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
Stops the Cough and Works of the

Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
a cold in n day. No cure, no pay.
Price Is cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS.

Mrs. G. r. Gibbs entertained a few
friends this afternoon complimentary
TO her sisters, Misses Emily and Frank
Buckner, Of Paris.
The two plays, "Honor and the Girl"
and 1.-THE Man in the Case" to be
given at Hardin Monday evening by
the pupils in the Department OF Ex-
preston, promise to be very entertain
ing and should be well attended.
Last Monday afternoon Rev. and
Mrs. Anderson delightfully."- enter
tanned the Methodist college girls and
teachers. The time was spent In
playing a number OF amusing games,
after which most appetizing refresh
ments were served.
There was a most interesting pro-
gramme last evening, given by the
students Of Maj. Harlan, at the NJ. NJ.
A. Chapel. These programmes are given
every two weeks and those Of the town
friends who wish TO attend are always
welcome. The NJ. NJ. A. Orchestra
does some excellent playing and always
assists at there recitals.
Mrs. Oscar Martin entertained a
few friends Tuesday evening with the
exciting game Of finch. IL was great
ly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Brown, Mrs. Maggie Northern, Mr..
and MB. Poisson, Mr.. and Mrs. Cul-
len we're among the guests. Lovely
refreshments were served.
There was quite an enjoyable dance
at the M0ntezuma rooms Thursday
evening. Music was furnished by the
Georgia orchestra. About 30 young
people we're present, ch%aperoned by
MeSdames Sanford and Wilson. The
out Of town guests were Misses Emily
and Frank BuckneT, Of Paris, No,
and Mr. Babcock, Of Moberly.
The st. Louis Chronick had a splen-
did likeness Of Mis- Ida Snverstone
several days ago. She is 70 take the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.

TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Cholera was carrying of thousands
of peasants In Russia.
John Humphrey, aged 10 years, died
at his home on Il. Promenade street
of heart disease
The Farmers and Traders Bank, OF
Montgomery City, was b~urglarized tc
the amount OF about g. $500.
Bishop Chas. H.. Fowler, Of Mime.
apolis, preached to a large audience in
the Opera House in this city.
B. l.. Locke was home from Malta
Bend, where he attended the funera'
OF his brother, DIR. j. F. Locke.
w. j. Summers, of Chillicothe, and
Miss Mary Sneed, Of this city, were
married by Rev. Mr.. Middleton.
Mrs. Nancy Pulls, aged IA years,
died at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Jno. NJ. Daniel, neal Thompson.
Marriage licenses we're granted to
the following parties, w. p. Ball and
Miss Ida Coakley; G. V. Scriggs and
Laura Scriggs.
Three burglars robbed car of cloth
ing that was standing on the G. g. A.
track in this city. They we're taken
to Montgomery City where they sold
some of the goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
TULIP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
TULIP, March l1.-There we're NAM
sad hearts here last Monday morning
on receiving the sad news that Robert
Day was dead. His remains wert
brought home by his father and laiC
to rest in Union cemetery. Rev. Mr.
Briney, of Paris, conducted the fu.
neral services. Our hearts 60 out in
sympathy for the Borrowing family.
Miss Clara Brundidge has been EN-
ployed to teach the spring term Of
school in the Foreman district, neal
Cecil.
Rev. Mr.. Ferguson will fill his regu.
lar appointment here Sunday.
CrOsswhite Bros. lost a thoroughbred
Shorthorn calf.
DIR. johnson sold a cow and calf to
Mr.. Hayes for $40.
B. 7. Carter bought a team of horses
from Eugene Jones for s115. He also
sold a good horse to Robert Brown for
$50.
Miss Nora Forbis returned home
from st, Louis Saturday, after a
months visit to her sister.
Miss Bessie Sims spent last week
with relatives neal Clark.
Crosswhlte Bros. bought 20 stock
hogs at s cents per pound.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
WARD OF SHERIFF ELoPEs.
Lincoln County Official Searching for
Pretty Girl.

Slick, Mo-, March u. = Sheriff
Houston Of Lincoln County is search.
ing for his niece and ward, Miss Maude
Carter, who eloped from Slick last
night with Elmer Reddish.
Miss Carter, who is II, is a bright
and pretty girl.
She had been visiting relatives here,
and boarded the train last night osten-
slbly for a visit with friends in White
side.
She was joined ON the train by her
lover, and the couple went through to
Hannibal, No trace Of them has been
found.
To a friend they confded their pur-
pose OF being married in Hannibal,
and then leaving for some Western
point, probably Omaha.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
wakeful Children.

For a long time the two-year-old
child Of Mr.. ?. L. Mcpherson, 50 N,
Tenth St., Harrisburg, Pa, would
sleep but two or three hours In the
early part of the night, which made
II very hard for her parents. Her
mother concluded that the child had
stomach trouble, and gave her half Of
one Of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, which quieted her
stomach and she slept the whole night
through. Two boxes of these Tablets
nave effected a permanent cure and
she Is now well and strong. For sale
by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
BOND BURNING CELEBRATION.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, March r.
At O'Clock this morning the boom Of
cannon was heard announcing TO all
that this day would witness the can.
collation. OF the last bond outstanding
against the State, and at regular in.
teryals the "boom" continued until
"A guns were tired-0ne for every
million paid during the last thirty odd
years to extinguish the debt Of twenty
one millions left upon the State by
the Republican party.
People from many parts Of the State
we're here-men and women, boys and
girls, and a happy, glad, shouting
crowd they made.
The ''jubilating'' exercises were
held in the Hall OF the House Of
Representatives, and it was packed
and iammed with men and women.
Gov. Dockery presided, and on
taking the chair sketched the history
Of the debt and its extinguishment,
and made many fine shots at the
Republican leaders who had been de-
flaming the State and lying about
Democratic management Of its fiscal
affairs, and while declaring that
the masses of the Republican party,
like the masses Of all parties, were
honest and fair; he scored the corrupt
Republicans leaders who had, 10 years
gone, robbed the State.
Lieut-Gov. Lee spoke well for the
State and its future, and Speaker
Wbitecotton created quite a sensation
when be said that some things we're
done sin this hail. for which "hempr
should be used, alluding, nc doubt, to
the corrupt Vaccinations OF the
Lobby during the present session.
Senator Fields, Of Linn, made a
straight, strong and excellent talk.
His strength and rugged honesty are
acknowledged by all.
Senator Frank Farris, from Craw-
ford, the LAND Of the big red apple, /"
made a very forceful and sensible
Mayor Reid, Of Kansas City, was
well received and, as he always does,
made a fine presentation Of his views
about Missouri. He claimed that IL
was usual and right that the party
that levied the taxes, collected the
money and properly used it in liQul-
the debt should have the credit
therefor, and no other could claim
any part thereof.
Mr.. Hsmlin, OF Springfield, Con-
gresham from that district, was
called for and responded in an excel
lent little speech, after which the
meeting adjourned.
On Wednesday the House got 90 a
regular tear" over the school book
bill and elimination and recrimina
on ran riot for hours. Farley, Of
declared that he believed the
Book Trust had touched some mem
Ders.
After two or three hours Of red-hot
the House refused 10 send
he bin Davidson Bill TO engross-
nent. That mean death, unless a
consideration is had. II no legisla-
ion is bad, and no new contract
bout both is made, then things will
% on Just as they have been going on
or five years-in the hands of the !
,oOk trust. C. 4. ALLEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-19
COUNTY NEWS.
FROM ROWENA.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RowENA, March III. A. Foun-
tain, OF south Of Centralia, was a Wis.
itor here to-day.
James Daily and family will move To
Columbia. We regret to lose this
good family from our midst, but wish
them success in their new home.
t. j. Rowe purchased l6 fine cattle
at Kansas City last week.
j. d. Fountain, OF near C~entralia,
was here Friday.
John Grltton and family have NOV.
ed to the place vacated by Lee Lewis.
We welcome them to our midst.
Marvin Emmons purchased a fine
mare Of James Daily for sl2O.
II. ]. Walker passed through our
village Monday en- route to Santa Fe
to visit his daughter, Mrs. Marvin
EmmOns.