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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-05-22
WHAT DIR NEIGHBORS SAY.
Well Executed.

Well Executed.
The G,mphir. the new republican pa
per at Kirksville, is on our table its
an eight column sheet. ably edited and
well executed mechanically. We hope
it will succeed Edna National.
Decidedly Newsy.
A copy OF the first issue of the Kirks-
vile G,uphic has just reached our ia.
bic. 1t is an exceedingly well printed
sheet and decidedly newsy-IUnion-
vile Republican.
Deserving Support.
The Weekly G,uphic is new repub-
lican paper Just established in Kinks
vile by DR.. j. NJ. Swetnam under the
editorial management of W. VI. Gill.
the first number has reached our table.
1t isa bright and newsy sheet. unob-
iectionable in tone and spirit and bar
ring its political bias. deserving Of
generous support.-ICanton Press.
A Lively Kicker.
The Kirksville Weeily Graphic was
born May day. For young thing it is
a lively kicker. With DIR. Swetnam. the
publisher, to nurse it. and DIR. John, OF
the DemOc,ut. to spank it occasionally.
we have no doubt brother Gill will bring
up the W. &. infant in the frepuhlican)
way it should go.--I Brookfield Gazette.
Full Of News.
The Graphic. the new republican pa
per, at KirksviIle. the first number of
which was issued May lst, is on our ta-
Bile. 1t is an eight column folio. and
presents splendid typographical ap-
pearance. is ably edited and full of news.
In all these respects it is much superior
to the Journal. the other republican pa
per in that town. We wish the pro-
prietor success pecuniarily to his ven
ture. but hope the democrats of Adair
may be able to knock its politics sky
high at the polls, in November next.
ii Register. Macon, Mo.
Make Up Good.
A copy of the initial number of the
Weekly Graphic, published at Kinks
vile by DIR. J. NJ. Swetnam, and edited
by w. NJ. Gill. is before us. That
makes the second republican paper pub
llshed at that place, and while we can
not commend the pesky political princi-
Piles it advocates, we wish it success
| financially. The make up and mechan-
ical execution of the Graphc is good.
and its editorial productions evince
more than GILL their superior to che
average country newspaper Memphis
/ Democrat.
Shows Ability.
The first number of the new republi-
can paper at Kirksville, the Weekly
Graphic, has reached our table. tpre-
sents neat appearance and shows abili-
ty in its editorial department We
wish it success in every respect News
| Canton.
Very Creditable.
The new republican paper at Kirks-
vile has appeared, the first number
dated Saturday LIST day of May. 1t is
an eight column paper, filed with good
things for republicans to read. The
Weekly Graphic is the name it will be
known by, and is edited by VIM. NJ
Gill an old hand at the business, who
possesses more than ordinary ability
The number row before us is a very
creditable paper, and from appearances
we believe it will be successful venture
Politically the Graphic is a bad pill. but
otherwisely. good one. We wish the
''otherwisely' part of it a success.
New Century, Unionville.
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1850.
THE
GlObe-DemOCrat.
ST. LOUIS, MO.

| The GLOBs-DE~oCRAT reDews its claims IN
popular fayer and patronage. with increased
facilities for gaining and retaining both, and
| increased determination to more than redeem
itA oftmade pledges 10 HlI the full mesurc m
reasonable expectation n political, family
and general newspaper
Political .he GiosH DExocRaT h rcroo.
nized from one end Of the country 10 the other
M the uniinchiEg champion N that Rruub.
iicanism which came into power In tine 4,
save the Union from destruction, ana hss
since devoted all fts energies 10 the pfeserYa-
ton intact Of the fruits NJ the war forced Y,.
on us by the rebels of the South aided by tie
Democrats Of the North. We have opposed
all forms Of fc0npromisc and Cancellation that
seemed to aim ut restoration To power IN
this country u the men and the organization
which involved us in the horrors u civil war.
The Democrat party II now In the field for the
next Presidential election with the doctrines
NJ State rights and notification emblazoned
upon III banner. II successfull. II will most
assuredIy carry out lis promise 10 repeal all
the legislation nccessiiatcd by the war and its
results. and Viii inaugrBats policy which will
encourage and assist an other attempt ut sec.
e.slOn and rebellion. This is what the tesst
of the Solid South +" means. There Il but one
antidote for Solid South and the untold
evils which II threatens. and that IL Solid
North united in firm purpose 10 keep the
political power Of the Nation In the section
which sent forth its loyal legions To crush
rebellion ana restore The integrity OF The
Union. Events have Enthusiastically poinfedto
Gen T., :. Grant ~ me ineyiiab'e chndidhfc
q the .cpnbiIcnn party nr TINS great contest
There are others as worIhS w. he' pnt There
seems to be no man 80 certain 10 consolidate
in his favor MI the elements ~ success.
Hence, we cbasesuppor'cd ana nrgcd his NOM
nation; kept M view soleiy thr welfare oi the
hfpubifnh party anu the esIassufnhee vi its
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GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE.
Grit VS.. Pusillanimity---SliG Lecture
to the Editor.

Seeing an opportunity approaching
for you to inaugurate the policy we
have been urging. and make it
practical, We hasten to call your atten-
tion to it. We refer to the approaching
reunion of soldiers.
Nov this we regard as the tidal
wave" on which the GRAPHIC may
mount at once, and sail successfully in
to popular favor. Our plan is the SIM
plest in the world.
As many Of the stalwarts are narrow
this feeling and give few gentle waves
of the extremity of the famous ''bloody
shirt" John, on the other hand, will
| fear the occasion will in some way turn
out to the advantage of republicanism,
will suppress the real sentiments of the
democracy, and viii simply bring out
the sprinkler, and give the proposition
shower-bath. And this will open the
way for the Graphic to inaugurate the
conservative policy which we have been
urging upon you, and afford the oppor-
tunity to lead in large hearted generos-
ity, by insisting and proclaiming that
the reunion shall include the Confede,-
erutes trith the Federuls. and that there
should be no distinction. Urge the peo-
pie by all means to contribute to the
erection of an extensive bridge over the
far-famed bloody chasm. >
| This, of course, will take the whole
community by surprise. and you will,
for the present lose some favor with the
stalwarts. but your loss will be IS
gain. And on the other hand you will
gain immensely on the bourbon side +;
for though they have to be still about it
yet they are fairly sweating to bring this
thing about. Then you should man
age to get yourself, or the proprietor of
the Graphic, on the committee OF ar
rangment, and privately intrigue lit
tie, and select for the orator of the day.
that noblest Of bourbons, the editor OF
the Democrat.
No human being on the face of the
earth would enjoy the discharge of his
duties in that case better than he : and
certainly no one in this OF any other
world. would he better adapted to the
duties OF the occasion. Nothing else so
| well prepare man to enter INTO the
spirit of his subject. as an experience
which has identified him with that sub
iect and this fact points out the afore
said editor. as alone of all others. pre-
ferable for the conspicuous position We
designate for him
You see the Grafton will have to be
adapted to the wishes and feelings of
all classes, including those who Wore
the blue and those who wore the gray /:
and then it should be adapted to all
grades of sentiment, between these ex-
tremes.
Now whoever crates on such an occa-
sion. to fill this bill! acceptablv and sue
cessfully, must be an extraordinary
man and of course must have an expert
ence OF very great versatility. And
Just such man we urge upon you for
the occasion. And you should not for
moment entertain fears that this wo'd
give the representative of the Democrat
the benefit of his prominence and sue
cess. For while he would no doubt
handle his subject with masterly ability
rceoneiiing at the same time two con-
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Persia.

LONDON, May lS.-Rev Larabcc, the well
known American missionary ut Oroon,ah
North Persia, where the famine chiefly pre-
walls, writes: Grain is selling at eleven times
the ordinary rates. Rice has risen enormous
ly, and the people are living largely on
scanty roots. Robberics are becoming alarm
ingy frequent Reports from Kurdistan re-
cciyed from helpers among Mountain
Nestroians are equally distressing. From
this city (OrOOmah) To Tigris the famine is
alike severe. May the Lord have mercy up
on the land"
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Annual Meeting of Odd Fellows.

ST. LOUIS Mo, May 1Sth.-The Right
Worthy Grand Lodge of the l. 0. o. +. met
at . o clock this morning in annual session
at the Odd Fellows Temple, Fourth and
Locust streets. The only business trans
acted was the reading of the Grand Sccretary's
and Grand Trcasurer's annual statement,
with Grand Master Of Missouri T. G. Gregory
presiding. Owing to the illness Of Grand
Master Gregory. his report was read 10y Past
Grand Master Bennett, of Hannibal, Mo
The installation Of State officers will be made
Thursday afternoon, the last day of the
session
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AnnintlllentS.

WASHINGTON, May l9.-The presi-
dent nominated Horace Maynard. of
Tennessee PoSt-master-Genera!: James
Longstreet, of Georgia, Minister to
Turkey: David NJ. Key, United States
Judge for the Eaaern and middle dis
tricts of Tennessee.
The Prince of Walks was more ready
than his royal mothehto recognize the
personal changes inevitable as the out
come of the recent elections. He called
promptly on Mr.. Gladstone. with cheer
full expressions of good will. and assu-
RANGES that he could recognize the will
of tine people in the result of the ballot
box. There is special reason why his
royal highness should feel kindly to Mr..
Gladstone, who, when he was under Il
cloud in the Morduant case, and COM
PEELED to to testify as correspondent to
a divorce bill. invited him to dinner.
and by this public patronage of him
broke at a critical moment the force of
much of the opposition against him.
Times.
Minnesota republicans instruct their
delegates for first choice Window, sec
ond choice Blaine.
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National American Association.

ST. LOUIS, May ia secret meeting
of the national American Association, a
mutual aid society, the membership of
which is confined exclusively to Ameri-
cans. was held this afternoon at the
rooms in the Insurance Building. cor
ner OF Sixth and Locust streets. Before
the conclusion of the present session,
which is the second annual convention,
officers will be elected for the ensuing
year.
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The boat race on the Potomac river,
Wednesday, between Hanlan the Cam
adam, and Courtney the, American.
was witnessed by a hundred thousand
people. Hanlan won the race, and re-
ceived check for six thousand dollars.
Courtney says he was sick.
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CAMPAIGN GRAPHIC.

The Coantzy b 3ust entering aa ex-
citing aAd neasatoas political cam
paign. Greet iauuss ase as stake and
The stueO1s tstwssa IL two great
parties q the sosntzy fx tie political
mpcaacy Win Be one one Of more
than ordinary intensity, and Of more
Than usual interest to every voter.
The 0aArxsc, ~ . live republican
newspaper, expects 70 take . vigorous
and active part in TIE contest, and
in order 70 cytend its influence, and to
enable every one to take and read il
subscriptions will Be received for the
Campaign Of 1880, At the merely nomi-
nal sum Of S0c in advance. Subscribe
now and get Tie full benefit of this lib
cral offer. Repxblicoss should subscribe
and help circulate tie documents Get
your democratic neighbors to subscribe
also, in order that they may read both
sides. Address all orders and subscrip-
tions to The WEEKLY GRAPHIC,
Kirksville, No.
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The Very --latest.
A dispatch from Springfield, states
that Illinois sends AZ delegates instruct
ed for us. Grant for president.
A Blaine Triumph in Nebraska

COLUMBUS. NEB.. May 20 The repub-
lican convention finished business and
adjourned at o'clock this morning
after an all-night session. Six Blaine
delegates were chosen. The nomina-
tions were made unanimous and all
ended harmonious.
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PEsTn MAY 1a-Thc famine in North Hun
gary is increasing: 400 persons at Szinna.
Conlital and ZempIin have no other food but
grass, nctlles and mushrooms. Troops Of
cmigrants are leaving the country. The
Government has ordered the authorities to
stop emigration and the police have arrested
some emirrantS
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WHO WILL REDEEM MISSOURI.

Republicans frequently ask tie ques-
ton ''who is to redeem Missouri from
the blighting rule of democracy 2
It's a question that interests not only
republicans. but every honest, enter
prising man who has the good of the
state at heart.
The intelligent masses in their cooler
moments admit that a change POLITICAL
ly would be for the best.
The very fact that surrounding states
with but half the natural advantages
which We enjoy, are to-day receiving
ten emigrants to our one, would con-
vince the world that something is
wrong.
Even barren. rocky, parched, and
grass-hopper eaten Kansas, receives ten
emigaants to our one. Why is this so !?
We can answer the question by asking
another. Who, even from Missouri.
wonld think of emigrating to Alabama,
Louisiana. or South Carolina no one
and why Because-because they
have too much trouble down there
The chances of making money are as
good there perhaps. as here, but even
democrats concede that things are lit
tie unsettled. The eastern states
whether correctly or not, the effect is
the same-look on Missouri in the same
way, and will continue to do SO as long
as she continues to roll up her solid
bourbon majorities. She is under the
curse of a democracy almost as bad
in its effects as that of slavery. The on
ly great impetus its immigration ever
received was when its state government
was wholly in the hands Of the republi-
cans. We will all have to admit then,
that it would be better if Missouri were
set right before she world, but who is
to do the work. Not political leaders
such as we have had in the state, for
the Y have failed. Not by migration.
for while it is so intensely democratic
a large proportion of the most desirable
class prefer the more distant but more
progressive though less fertile plains Of
Kansas. Not by coalcscing with outside
isns or new party movements. or by
rnnning a democrat as republican,
All these plans have been tried again
and again and failed, as they
should Republicans have principle
to support. and they ca:inot support
that principle by abandoning it. Then
how shall the state be saved ?
We answer. it les with the new vot-
ters the Young men of the state who
will cast their first ballot this fall.
Show them the errors and blunders of
democracy, its retarding and blighting
and fossilizing tendencies, and with the
true patriotic spirit Of young America,
they viii respond. in favor of enter
prise, progress, education and republic
an principles.
Kirksriilc boasts Of possessing the demo-
cratic editor who few years ago offered n
resolution af u county convention TO cxpel
Mr.. +. v. Nasty from the democratic party
for propagating doctrine inimical 10 the in
terests Of true democracy and tending to ar
Ouse sexual feelings in the nation. This
same cditn. has recently taken the L. s.
scnste to task for voting 10 lend souc flags
" the knights -Templars for their Chicago
celebration. Bat 10 use the gcntlcmen's own
language. He says TO the senators: But,
what did you lend flags 10 Chicago good
tsaolars for:-, Iiamiltonian.
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6a4eex4A1 dEAph1es.

Congress will probably adjourn about
the first Of next month.
A little jump mp Of over a hundred a
week on circulation is not to be sneczed
at. The baby is growing.
We print an interesting letter from
Denver in this issue, written by John l..
Rowlison.
Tice's Sunday cyclone didn't come to
time though anxiously apprchended
and watched for by many Of our citi-
zens. The cyclone has way tf calling
round without sending ahead notices,
sort Of informal like"
Mr. Bowser, of Paris Illinois, who
went west about twenty yeays ago, and
had not been heard from by his family
since, reappeared in that city last Sat-
urday.
a statue of Stonewall jackson was
unveiled at Nashville this week.
Forty buildings in the town of Can
dersport, Potter county Pa, were lately
destroyed by fire. loss 100000.
Thirteen of the men who wrecked a
passenger train in Spain last year, have
been condemned to death, and the same
number have been sentenced to twenty
years imprisonment.
We have raised our mark to two
thousand copies before November.
The Lancaster Excelsior says the W.,
st. L. & P. railroad will run special
passenger train to the Mober1y conyen-
ton on the 26th for the delegates and
others who may wish to attend.
Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, and other
Sioux chiefs are on their way to Wash
ington City for the purpose of discus
sing the proposition TO permit railroads
to run through the Sioux reservation.
The president has informed his cabi-
net that he intends to appoint Horace
Maynard, present minister to Turkey
to succeed Judge Key as postmaster
general.
Andrew Smith. the defaulting town
treasurer of North Andover, Mass for
embezzllng $29 OUU. during the ten
years he held office has been sent to
states prison for six years.
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The Walters dramatic troupe are
spending the week at Brookfeld.
Macon is considering how to induce
immigration. We could tell you how
but you would not do it.
Macon Republicnn: DR.. Atterberry,
has made famous clip this spring.
Last week from 80 cotswold and leices-
Ter sheep, he clipped 571 lbs of wool, or
an average of II = lbs to each. Ten of
these sheep sheared AZ lbs each. We
regard this as something extra in the
wool line.
The Canton shingle mill turns eat
shingles at the rate Of 25,0D day.
The stores of H. C. Macarthur and ].
C. Leach, of Memphis, were burglarized
to small amounts last week.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE

WEEKLY GRAPHIC.
KirksvlIlo, No.
W. ". GILL, Dr.J. ". swETNAM,
Editor. Prop
NEW TYPE, NEW PRESSES AND
NEW MATERIAL.
The GRAPHIC will bc pronoucsd and un-
compromising In lts advocscy Of Republican
doctrines, and will discuss aIl the political is
sues Of the coming campaign from that stand
point.
The editorial policy of the Graphic In IL
remarks, criticisms and comments, will be tc
deal ns far as possible with principles and ac-
tions, and to treat all, whether friend or op.
poncnt with the courtesy due between gentle
men.
Special care will be devoted to the depart.
mcnts Of
Town and County News,
Local and General Markets,
immigration Notes,
State News. Etc.
ns well as county, State and National Politics.
General News. and Current literature
Having no private Axe TO Grind or official
imbition TO gratify the GRAPHIC viii be en-
,bIed to deal with all questions from an m
prijudiced stand point.
TERMS
Single copy year sl.D
Clubs Of 10, one year, eacfi 125
Clubs 81 ~, one year. each 100
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Subscription Prices.

DAILY.
Including Sunday, per year. ..--...... al. m
Without Sunday. per wear. ~
Including. sunday in Clubs Of Three
and upwards. ........................ III 90
Witl,out Sunday, In Club Of Three und
TRf-WEEKLY
Tuesdays Fridays and Sundays per years. ~
In Clubs Of Five and upwards. "A
SEMI WEEKLY.
Tuesdays and Fridays s...................3m W
In Clubs Of Five and upwards. ..........2 80
THE WEEKLY
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The DEMOCRAT in speaking of what
the Republican party proposes to do
gets off the following nOnsensical stuff {:
/. They propose to establish strens
government. and how ? BY creating a
love of the whole people for the govern
ment No-but by havinga standing
army, that will always be ready to close
the speech ofs free people.
At the close of the war of the rebel
libn- there were more than a million
volunteer oldiers in the field, besides
fiffy tiscuxand regulars.
The million volunteer soldiers were
at once disbanded, and returned to their
homes, while the standing army was
reduced to less than thirty thousand
men.
And this small hody of men are re-
quired to man half dozen seaboard
forts, besides protecting two thousand
miles of frontier against savages. yet
the editor of the Democrat trembles
in his boots, and can't sleep of nights
for fear this handful of men will close
the speech of forty-fiye millions of free
people. three hundred thousand of
whom are trained soldiers
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