Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-23
THEBURLINGTON & SOUTHWESTERN
RAILROAD.

THEBURLINGTON & SOUTHWESTERN
RAILROAD.
Absolutely nothing that was at all re-
liable concerning the prospects of the
extension of this road has been attain
able for some time. until this week when
we have news to impart which we deem
of great importance, and which will very
1901 call for action on the part of our
people. On last Tuesday Mr.. John w.
Smith, superintendent of the road. &C.
companied by Mr. H. A. Summer, the
chief engineer. were in this city.
In answer to categorical questions,
with the understanding that what they
said would be printed, they gave US the
following information: First. that the
road would certainly be extended. and
that soon, from Laclede to Kansas City ;
second, that several routes had already
been surveyed, with that end in view /;
third, that no route was yet determined
on fourth, that The shortest line yet
surveyed is SO miles long. though a IS
mile line might possibly be found, and
that the Lexington route is 1O2 miles
long; fifth, that the road is now free
from all financial embarrassments, and
has the money to build the extension ;
sixth, that the c.. B. & Q. IS not the
power behind the throne, and that its as
sistance is neither asked o needed ;sev-
enth, that a meeting of stockholders is
o to be called, to consider the ques-
ton of routes. when the matters OF local
aid, availability of routes. rights OF way,
grades. bridges. cost and patronage will
all be duly weighed; eighth. that the
probabilities are that the work will
be commenced this fall.
The gentlemen were shown the envi-
rons Of Lexington. and the advantages
of the route were fully explained to them.
In connection with what is said above,
the following letters will prove of inter-
est. MIR. Elijah Smith is the receiver,
and the principal owner OF the road. and
Messrs. f. Allen and w. Mcdonald, are
the committeeman representing Lexing-
ton and Carrollton in the matter;
BURLINGTON SOUTHWESTERN Il. R. Co.,
BURLINGTON, Iowa, August iS. 1879. !
ETHAN ALIEN. Esq, Lexington. Mo.-Dear
Sir 81 received your letter OF the I'D. ult. but
| going east about that time has delayed reply.
In the matter of the extension of the B. & 8.
railway 1t is not possible yet to determine the
| route. We are having surveys made OF various
lines, and until that is completed we shall not
be able to decide positively what line will be
| adopted. The matter of local aid will have
very great influence in deciding the route that
will be finally adopted. We have always had in
our mind the route to Lexington. and should be
glad to receive for consideration any PROPOSE
lions to induce the line to be made that way.
1 hope sometime next month, when the surveys
are made, to be able to spend some time out
there, and will be pleased tomeet you or any
other Of the citizens COMMITTEES. Having this in
view and having to 60 east again IN q few days,
/ should not think it was worth while to con-
slider your suggestion of an appointment on
meeting before that time. Sh0ld I not be able
to come out there, shall be pleased to make an
appointment to see you here or at some interme-
diate paint.
Your letter indicates that the writer entertains
the idea which seems to be quite prevalent
through your country that the representative
Of the C.,B. Il Q. railway and the b. & S.
railway are the same, or that the repI esentatives
Of the C., B. 4 @. road are largely interested in
the B. 3 8. railway. which 10 without any good
foundation. Yours truly. ELIJAH SMITH.
BURLINGTON & SOUTHWESTERN r. r. Co. !
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Aug. IL, 1879. )
W. MCDONALD. ESQ.,, Carrollton, Mo.-Dea
Sir:-Mr. E. p. Ripley sent me your letter OF
the 18th oiJuly suggesting that 1 drop you q line.
as he had only acknowledged it TO say that his
parties. or the c. B.. & Q. parties, were not In
terested in it as you supposed, which idea
find is quite prevalent out in that part Of the
country, although there is no foundation for it.
! should have written you earlier, but had oc.
Gssion to 60 east, and have only to-day returned
I hauA writtA,,t. Az. Allen to dar, who address.
ed me q letter, stating that with yourself
and Mr.. CrutchIey he was on q to as
certain about the matter Of the extension. VIZ
are having sprve. madeand shall push them
forward AS rapidly as possible. and it will no
be possible to talk very definitely or understand.
ingly until that part of the business is accom-.
plished. The route we shall adopt will be largely
determined 10y the amount of aid and assistance
that can be obtained. which will need to be can
YIssed IN connection with the surveys that ART
in progress. We have always had In mind s
route through Carroll county and I am glad they
are DESTROYS about the matter of having it ex.
tended in their direction. have to go back eas
in a few days, but expect to come back early
next month to remain some time, and am il
hopes 1 can come down through that country .anG
if so shall be pleased to see you and talk over this
matter. The survey will then be further along
and we will be,able to talk better about 1t. l be-
lieve We have the road sur veyed through Carroll
county. The survey was made some years ago
Yours truly,
ELIJAH SMITH.
These letters explain themselves sc
we'll that our people can see plainly
what is to be done, and the sooner it is
done the better. Our part of the work
Is organized, all that it needs is that il
be pushed on to completion.
A Berlin correspondent reports that
statistics of crops in Russia show thai
the yield of wheat in 1879 as compared
with 1878 is the same, the yield of rye
and oats larger, and that of barley and
potatoes smaller.
A man named Thad. Baber' murdered
his mistress and her mother in St. Louis
Wednesday of last week. The old WON
an was a rich procuresa, who sold he,
daughters charms. and Baber. who hat
repeatedly tried to reclaim the latterfron
a life of shame. in a fit OF jealousy ane
rage killed both the women.
Tho Mississippi river improvement
commission met in Washington. las
Wednesday, and organized. 1t was de
terminad To make ST Innis narmanan,