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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
HOUCHIN CLOSES
FULTON FACTORY

Fulton, Mo-, Aug. "a.
The Fulton overall factory, owned
by James Houchin of Jefferson City,
was ordered closed Saturday. Su-
perintendent T. j. Alexander says
the shutdown likely will be only tenn
porary.
It is said Houchin will establish a
factory outside of the prison in JEFF
ferson City and employ only fair Ia
bor. He owns and operates branch
factories in Warrensburg, California,
Meta and Chamois.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

ErlIE Louisiana, Mo-, Twice-a-week
mes editorially says; "And we
3pe that the Intelligencer and other
Issouri democratic papers who can
n rise above their personal animos-
les and who are helping the Repub-
Pan politicians to traduce William
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

Joe Williams has resigned his po-
sition with Otis Purdy, the druggist
and accepted a place with the Inter
Ocean Life and Casualty Co. He
will have Howard and Boone coun'
ties as his territory.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

He appointment by President
son Of D. r. Francis as Ambas-
to Argentina is well deserved
highly appreciated by Mr.. Fran
friends not only in Missouri but
oughout the United States. Busi-
5 interests at home compelled ex-
Iernor Francis to decline the hon
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

PROF. +. B. STREET, principal
Mcmillan High School, during va
Iion, took post graduate course
the summer school in Columbia.
pf, Street is an efficient, ambi-
|us teacher who believes in keep
himself well equipped for his
lrk and teachers of this kind will
Fays be in demand at good salar'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Lawrence of
Sikeston, who have been guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Dudley and Mr..
and Mrs. M. R. Wise have gone to
Huntsville to visit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
MEXICO AUDRAIN COUNTY MISSOURI THURSDAY AUGUST 2 1914
THE TWO PRIMARY
REASONS WHY THE
ALLIES FAILED.

: There are two primary reasons
/: why the offensive movement of
(: the allies in Southern Belgium
(: failed: The nature of the ground
+: and the fall of Namur. The al
+: lies used three armies for their
I: operations. Two advanced on the
: Ardennes, one from the north
+: west and the other from the
/: south while the third army NOV
ed in the angle of the Meuse and
Sambre rivers, extending south
west from Namur.
The Ardennes is a thickly
wooded and hilly district, cross
ed by many streams. The advan-
tage to the defenders is enor-
nous, and this fact is sufficient
in itself to account for the Ger
man success against the two
French armies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

DR.. Duncan, Miss Eunice Duncan,
Joe Duncan, wife and two sons of
Molino were in town Wednesday on
their way to Calwood to visit W. D.
Wood and family for few days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
BABLER HEADS REPUB-
LICANs

At the State Republican Conven-
ton, held in st. Louis this week, the
following were reelected officers Of
the State Committee: Jacob L. Bah
Ter, chairman; W, G. Kitchen, secre-
tary; Thomas Niedringhaus, treasur-
er.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
MRS. FITZGERALD

Mrs R. M. White received letter
from Mrs. B. X. Fitzgerald of Har-
din College Monday. This letter
was written July 29th from Italy and
Mrs. Fitzgerald says she was having
a delightful rest" War was de-
clared on August 4th, and no word
has been received from Mrs fitz'
Gerald since that time although
there is no question but what she II
safe and will reach here by the time
the College opens in September
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
=. % % - 80 - -
RUSSIA ABLE TO
STAND 10 YEARS
OF WAR;

ROME, Aug. rs.
Declaring his faith in the
: righteousness of the cause of
: Russia and her Slav allies, the
: Count Witte, says that Russia
: could stand ten years war with
: out bankruptcy, thanks to the
: purely agricultural character of
: her national life and the fact
/: her women can carry on the
(: work in the fields while her men
+: are at the front. The financial
/: condition of Russia, he said, is
+: excellent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

LIMESTONE FOR FERTILIZERS
We still have few tons of Lime
stone left. Doctor up that low, sour
spot in your field.
VIM. Pollock Mill & Elev. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

HE Democratic State Committee
,lected D. c. McClung, chairman,
}. A. NJ. Dockery, Treasurer, and
,rge Middlekamp of the Ninth
trict, Secretary. The State Com
te is well organized for efficient
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

lE are glad to know that the
gs Daughters will again have
RE of the sale Of the Chautauqua
cts next year. This insures the
less of that enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
AMERICANS IN
FRANCE HAVE
JOINED ARMY.

: PARIS, Aug. 26.
The Stars and Stripes were
: seen on the streets Of Paris to-
/; day alongside the French tri-
: color, when the corps of Ameri-
F.: can volunteers, 200 strong, :
+; marched through the city to the
z: st. Lazarre railroad station to
/; take train for Rouen, where
/: they will be drilled under French
{: officers. Among the American
(: volunteers are many young
men who have been studying in
Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

OPENS NEW POULTRY HOUSE
w. L. Davenport will open The In
dependent Poultry Co. east OF the
hitch lot September |. Mr.. Daven'
port is an experienced poultryman
and will make good.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
CARD nE THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly aided us
during the last illness and at the
death of our beloved husband and
father, William Baker.
dw1 MRS. BAKER
AND CHILDREN.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

HERE are some who knock both
Fair and the Chautauqua but
does not interfer with the popu-
|y of either entertainment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

Miss Lucy Wells has returned to
her home in Louisiana after visit
with her brother, Glover, at the
Ringo, and w. F. Whitney and fam
lily.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

lHE Germans do not appear TO be
inr much, but at the same time
winning victories right along oy-
lhc allies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

REMEMBER YOUR HORSE.
Ben Middleton, with his fine new
stable on North jefferson street, has
lust the right place for your horse
on circus day. WI
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
FERTILIZERS.

Raw Bone Meal is going to be in
great demand. Place your orders ear
ly, so you will be sure to have yours.
VIM. Pollock Mill G. Elev. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
WELCOME BACK HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Cunningham
and Miss Martha Frost will leave on
Friday to make their home at Mex
leo, Mo-, to where Mr.. Cunningham's
territory has been changed. 1t is the
old family home of Miss Frost and
Mrs. Cunningham and while they re
gret giving up jackson friends they
feel their lines have again fallen II
pleasant places.-Jackson, Tenn.
| Sun.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
rrRrIIIzER For SALE.

Plenty of steam bone and raw
hone fertilizer at Hoxsey q Mich
OILS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

IEXlCo's poultry firms are pre-
Ing to advertise and go after
Incss in the right way.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
GOING TO PAINT

The barn or silo? We have a
dandy barn paint for SIS and silo in
side paint for $50.
L. Roy Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
BELcIANs DRIVE GERMANS BACK.

LONDON, Aug. 26.
An Antwerp dispatch 200 Germans bombarded Manes
fourteen of An werp and destroyed 200 hous
s The Begans the Ger back far as Vyerde TO
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

IHE War will likely do away
| King Row, no matter who wins.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
GERMANs sTILL VICTORIOUS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.
According wireless dispatches to the German embassy mere me
River semos Longwy Of the Begorench from
tier are in German said than 10000 prisoners have
been taken
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
RUSSIANS ADVANCING.

LONDON Aug. 26
dispatch Peters burg "The Germans havef*
East Prussia the face of the Russian
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

F showers we are having are help
the late corn and insure fine fall
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
Hagenbeck-WaHace Circus Team
VS.. Athletics Sunday. wi
FERTILIZER For SALE.

Plenty of steam bone and raw
bone fertilizer at Hoxsey & Mich
OILS. d2 w3t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

Mrs. r. C. Strobe and little daugh-
ter, Rebecca, are home from a visit
in New London.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
JAPAN DECLARES
WAR ON GEsAANY
TO FIGHT IN CHINA.

TOXIC, Aug. "a.
The Emperor of Japan has
declared war against Germany.
Germany failed to reply by
noon Sunday to Japan's ultima
tum that Choo-Chow be surren-
: dered.
Operations on land and sea
: have begun.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

HT all depends" replied Farmer
l., "on whether you're raisin' 1t or
|ing It for food"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

Lee Witte, of Memphis, Mo-, is
now with Otis Purdy, the druggist,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

AUDRAIN GIRL MAKES GOOD.
Miss Estelle Slonaker, of this coun-
ty, has been elected principal Of
the consolidated schools at Douglass
North Dakota, and will leave tC
take up her work in short time
Miss Slonaker graduated from Nc
MILAN High School in 1912 anC
taught a rural school in North Da
kota last year. She is the daughtel
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. M.Slonaker, VIII
live northwest of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

Mrs. John Mcintyre went to St.
Louis today.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27

John Harris is home after a pleas
ant visit in Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
FRENCH AND ENGLISH HAVE
RECLAIMED THEIR POSITION

Report From Paris Says Battle is on on
Which Hangs the Fate of France
All Troops Rushed to Belgian Bor-
der--Russians Continue to Advance
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-08-27
FINAL CLEAN SWEEP SALE

We have had big sale all during August, Now, we
want to close the month with big days We know Of
only one way and that is to give you big bargains.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
BLIZZARD HITS
 TOWN 0F FARGO
The Latest in the Past Ten Years :, Town Almost Completely Cut
 Off From Outside World.

FARGO, N. D.. March 26.-Seven inches of snow fell here last night and the town was swept by one of the worst blizzards of the year, and the latest recorded blizzard of the past 20 years. Intense cold and high winds with the drifting snow. at d time when most people were pre-. pairing for spring, took the people unawares and many have been frost bitten and a few are believed to- have lost their lives.
 Telephone and telegraph wires are down in every direction and traffic on the railroads will not be resumed for several days. although large forces of men are now working to clear the tracks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
ASSEMBLY KILLS
 GLYNN'S SCHEME
GIynn Would Aid the Unemployed to Get Jobs in the Country, But
 Republicans Object

NEW YORK, March 26.--The as Bembly today defeated the proposal of Governor Glynn that the state op on an employment bureau in order that the 5OO,O0O of unemployed in the city of New York, who have been clamoring for work, can be put on farms in the northern part of New York, where the farmers are crying for men, and where it is estimated some SOO,OOO men could be given en- ployment.
 The governor asked for an appro- priation of $5O,OO0 to open a state employment bureau and to provide transportation for the men in the city 70 the farms where they are needed.
 The assembly, which is Republican, refused to grant the desire of the governor. Many of them claimed that the Democratic party was the cause of the present large number of out of-works.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
WOULD.
 ELECT 4. MAYOR
Former Mayor SideI, of Milwaukee, Wants the Job Aoain-Fusion
 Candidate Against Him.

MILWAI'kEE, March 26,-Mayor Badins was nominated yesterday on non~ partisan ticket and former Mayor Sidel. the Socialist. will be his opponent at the coming mayoralty election The Republicans. Democrats upd Progressives have all combined to defeat the Socialists.
 Dozens of speakers of the Socialist larty from Chicago and eastern towns will come here and former Congress- man Berger will assist in helping to elect the party nominee.
 At yesterdays primaries Sidel ran $ close second to Bading in spite ut the fusion of all the parties for lis candidacy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
BOILERS EXPLODE :. :: AND SHIP SINKS
 u. s.; '.'....
Hawaiian Island Steamer Goes to the Bottom Quickly and Forty
 Lives Are Lost.

HONOLULU, March 26.-The inter- island steamer. the Maiu, was lost here last night and 40 passengers and all the members of the crew are lost. The boilers of the little ship exploded and the entire steamer was mass of flames immediately, cutting off all escape for a number of the members of the crew who were below decks.
 The explosion tore out the sides of the ship, which sank few minutes afterwards, taking down with her 40 of the passengers and crew.
 Other ships in the harbor immedi- ately sent boats to the scene and they succeeded in rescuing few sailors and passengers, who had been thrown into the water and were fortunate enough to cling on to pieces of wreck age.
 United States marine inspectors will make an investigation of the wreck and if possible discover the cause of the explosion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
ADMIRAL EVANS COMING NORTH
 .tfi-. q 4
Has Twenty-Five Passengers for VaI- dez and Big List for the
 Westward canneries., :.

SEATTLE, March 26.--The steamer Admiral Evans left here last night Hith full passenger list and plenty aCf freight. The Evans will go as far west as Kodiak with mail and pas sengers.
 Captain Blodgett, the Kodiak can- neryman, is g passenger for his home after spending the winter in the states. He is greatly improved in health.
 The help for the Seldovia and Port Graham canneries is being sent north on, jthe Evans and the fishing season will soon open. >' S~ The Valdez passengers are: w. Estes, Oscar Carter, c. Sprague, Mrs. King and son, Mrs. Cook and baby, James Craig and wife, Mrs. Gustaf- son. Charles Nelson and IA steerage.
 For Kodiak: Captain ,Blodgett.
 For Seldovia;, Thirty-thrae pas sengers. .:.,
 For Port Graham: Thirty-six pas
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
GERMANY WOULD. BUY. MORE: GUNS
Russian Scare Results in Colossal .. Plan of Modernizaton of
 the Artillery.

BERLIN, March 26.--If reports reaching Berlin today from Munich have any foundation, the Russian War scare inauSurated by the semi official Cologne Gazette, and now in full cry through the entire German press. hay ing invaded the columns of even the pacitist papers. already has borne fruit.
 These reports say that another colossal German army increase is un-- der consideration. The sum of $125,- DOC, ,OOO-half the amount now being spent-it is said, will be devoted to increasing and "modernizing" the ar tillery. The Bavarian War Minister is said to have forecast this new pro ject in the Munich Diet in February.
 Another contribution to the war scare is an article which is credited to an experienced ;diplomae just returned from Austria. The article frankly advocates that Germany and .AuSlIltt IcSOIt WliIoul uAhGSCSooAS J delay to a preventive war" in order to call a halt to "incessant Russian larrogance" in various parts of Flu rope.
 Such war is more necessary from Austria's standpoint than from Ger many's, the writer argues because it has become questionable how much longer Austria-Hungary can stand the financial burden of maintaining an army of 600,00o men.
 It is declared that genuine anxiety prevails in Vienna and Budapest in regard to the newest "extortion" which Russia is preparing to practice in April on the occasion of the next trial mobiliza tion." The feeling in the dual monarchy is that it were better to have an "end with terror" than to have terror without end" The writer argues against the theory that Russia is invulnerable or that successful German-Austrian war against her would be fruitless. and points to various malcontent nation alities and territories within and without Russia which would welcome la liberator.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
WAR DEPARTMENT
 ABANDON fT1...QAv|s
Fort Near Nome to be Given Up Is the First Step in concentra-
 tion of Troops.

WASHINGTON, March 26.--The War department has announced that Fort Davis, the military post near Nome, Alaska, will be abandoned and that when the troops leave next June no, soldiers will be stationed at the northern army post.
 Alaskans here are protesting to the department against the change and insist that troops are needed in Nome in case of trouble between the mine owners and the miners, as no police protection would be adequate.
 The War department plan to send only one reenforced battalion to Alas ka to relieve the 30th infantry and intend to abandon the post at Davis, where two companies are now sta toned. It is also expected that be- cause of the large government op- erations in the Third division, the number of troops at For, Liscum, Alaska, will be kept at the present standard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
POLICE HUNTING
 MRS. GUINNESS
Authorities of La Porte, Indiana, Are Asked for Fifth Time to Serd
 Officer After Suspect.

LA PORTE. Ind. March 26.-Fer' the fifth time since the exposure Of the Gunness murder farm and the escape of Mrs. Gunness the author.- ties of this city have been called upon to make an appropriation to send of ficers to see suspects held by the DO lice of other states.
 The police of Canada are confident they have Mrs. Guinness and have wired for an officer to come and take the prisoner and to pay the reward offered by the city and state for the apprehension of Mrs. Guinness.
 The exposure of the murder farm several years ago caused considerable of a sensation and when the burned buildings were searched the remains of eight persons were found in the building and more are believed to have been killed by the murderess and her assistants.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
CHICAGO. FIGHTS. ..
 AGAINST. T.SuBNAYS ~I .-.y', ,.. t. y..1rr5 .A.
Demands Ride in the Open Where They Can See the Sunshine
 Advertise at Movies.

CHICAGO, March 26.---The fight in this city to prevent the construction of subways to relieve the traffic con- gestion in the streets is being fought by those opposed and they are spend ing thousands of dollars to secure public support to defeat the pending legislation. At 800 moving picture shows last night and all through the day at the shows which operate in the daytime advertisements were flushed on the screens to Vote no on the subway proposition; we want sun shine transportation" ''' ''' ':'''
 It Is believed that the traction com panies are paying the bills and that they wish to arouse the public against the cellar system of transpor- tation. which would seriously crip- pie the privately owned street rail- ways now operating in the city.-
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
) MAN \ :: :.
 MAY: BE ;. : SAVED
Convicted of Murderinp Young Girl, - Leo M. Fpank May be Saved
 by New Evidence. 'i

ATLANTA, Ga, March 26.-The fight to secure new trial for Leo M. Frank, the merchant, of this state. who was sentenced to hang for the murder of Mary Phagan. 16-year- old girl, who was betrayed and then murdered, is now almost won. The new evidence secured by the attor- neys for the condemned man indicates that Frank was not the murderer, but that negro, Jim Cooley, was the guilty party, although it was largely upon the negro's evidence that Frank was convicted.
 This evidence, which is regarded a., so important, has been found on the paper on which the two notes found by Mary Phagan's body were written. The negro. Jim Cooley, swore that the notes were written in Franks office Franks attorneys insist that a close examination of the notes shows that they were written on waste paper that was in the basement of the factory, where Mary Phagan's body was found.
 It has now been proven that the two notes were written on requisi tion pads of the date of 1907, five years prior to the murder and which were lying near the body of the girl. 1t is now certain that Frank did not write them, as the serial number shows q prior date to those in his desk at he time Of the murder ani also because they are signed by q former superintendent of the factory. whose name can onl! fantly be sren.
 It is also charged by one of tE" negro witnesses, 2 negro boOtbllck, that the prosecuting attorney force him to swear to ? lie in order 10 clnch the case against Frank.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
WILL. SOON TRY ..
 JACK K0E11ERS
Charqed With the Murder of Mrs. Em- ma krafts-Police Traiied Him
 for Many Months.

CHICAGO, March 26-" "Handsom- Jack" koetters. young, tall and dis tinctly ladies man." will soon go on trial charged with the murder of Mrs. Emma Krafts. formerly of Gin cinnati
 koetters, the prosecution will Der home on the pretense that he in tended to marry her, induced her to intrust her savings to him, and then crushed her skull with hammer in a room in the Saratoga hotel on the night of November 13, 1912. He was trying his wiles on another woman in San Francisco when he was captured a few weeks ago, according to the police.
 ,The Chicago police learned that the, elderly Mrs. Krafts had fallen in love with mysterious young man. She sold her little store. her furni- ture and all her personal belongings and left Cincinnati, according to the polcie, with this man. who. she be- lieved, would take her 10 Kansas City 10 be married.
 Koetter's home was in Cincinnati Descriptions Of the man seen at the Saratoga hotel with Mrs. Krafts start ed the police on the hunt for him, but until his arrest in San Francisco one month ago detectives were baf fled.
 Captain of Detectives Halpin said today he is confident that the evi- dence gathered by his men will be ; sufficient to convict Koetters. "We trailed him all over the country by : keeping tab on the letters he wrote to his relatives in Cincinnati" said Halpin We traced him to California last May and found he had picked up another woman. He had induced her
 to invest $2,50O in hotel business
 with him and was about to get her to
 take out a life insurance policy in his favor when our men stepped in and warned her, fearing Koetters
 would commit murder. While we were passing the word to the woman Ko- etters got away.r' ...,. c.s :..' The prosecution promises to offer witnesses who will identify Koetters as the man who accompanied Mrs. Krafts to the Saratoga hotel and also i as the man who bought the hamnter with which she, was slain.sha .:s', ,S 7.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-26
NO IMPORTS .0F
 PRISON GOODS
 Gs House Passes Bill Prohibiting imports . of Prison or pauper Made
 Foreign Goods: -

WASHINGTON, March 26.--The House today by large vote passed the bill prohibiting imports of convict or pauper made goods from any coun- try into the United States. The la bor unions have been striving for many years to exclude all pauper and prison made manufs curing goods and the House today passed the bill.
 It was claimed that the output of foreign prisons was being dumped in to the United States to compete with American labor and that the cheap made prison goods was sold at a very low price.