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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

We print on the outside of this issue.
by request OF Mr.. F. P. Mills, secretary Of
Davis Creek grange. the form OF y peti-
ton to congress, praying for legislation
10 regulate railroad freight rates. The
IntelIiqencer Endorses the petition and
its object, and hopes it will be freely
circulated and generally signed. 10 do
this 1t il only necessary to cut the petit
ton out OF the paper and paste it upon
some good writing paper, and pass 1t
around. What is e~verybody's business
is proverbially nobody's business. but
we hope there will be . systematic effort
in every neighborhood to procure as
many names as possible. 1t might be
we'll IN the country to have the oranges
appoint some one to attend to the mat
ter, that all the territory may be cover-
ed; and in each town some business man
should take the thing In hand. The
question of congressional and state reg
ulation of railroads is burning one.
Unless it is taken up by the people, and
that promptly, these gigantic monopo-
lies with their thousands of rami6cations
will 20 have covered the country that it
will be found impossible to throttle
them. Already a half dozen railroad
kings control tho commerce Of the coun'
try. By their simple mandate millions
of dollars can be takan from the pockets
of the producing and mercantile classes
OF the country. When some years age
the subject was agitated it was almost
entirely lett to tho farmers. and decis'
ions of inferior and superior courts which
were procured In favor of the peoples
right to control the public highways Of
the country were obtained by theil
efforts. Indeed the cases were called
"granger" cases. But now the evil Of
railroad domination has grown SO grea'
that merchants everywhere begin to ap'
preciate the importance of protector
from it, and nti-monopoly leagues are
as common in the large cities as in the
country. It is time to act; and the way
to act Is to demand Of our congressman
and state legislators that protection tt
which the people are entitled. Failing
to obtain it from present Representatives
the people will see to it that those they
elect to succeed them shall be sound
upon this question.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The commission OF militia officers of
Massachusetts sent to Richmond to in
vestigate the outrageous acts OF the 9th
regiment on the trip to Yorktown find
the charges against that regiment fully
sustained. Governor Long has ordered
Colonel Strachan to discover and dis.
charge the guilty men within thirty
days or the regiment will be disbanded.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The republican candidates for speaker
are hard at work. They confidently ex-
pect to elect though they have not a
majority, by the help OF the greenback
members, and there is no doubt In our
mind that they will. The candidates
tor clerk are Edward NJ. johnson, of
New York, Edward Mcpherson, Of
Pennsylvania, and ex-Congressman
Ralney, of South Carolina. The republi.
cans were very anxious to elect the
colorsd ex-congressmau when they did
not have the votes to do it. Now that
they have they do not seem to care SO
much tor him. John Dawson, of Cali.
%fornia, is an asplrant tor sergeant-at.
arms.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The national tariff convention which
assembled at Chicago Tuesday, was at
tended by about two hundred representa-
tive men. Ex-Governor. Bullock, OF
Georgia, was elected temporary chair
man The permanent chairman was
Hon. William Mckinley, OF Ohio.
Many resolutions and speeches were
made In favor Of building up special in
terests at the expense Of other people,
and of subsidies to enrich ship build.
ing monopolists who want the farmers
of the country to let them grow ial
from their labor.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Gulteau's trial has been in progress
this week. A jury was obtained with
less trouble than was generally appre-
heuded, the question OF the killing being
admitted and not a matter OF dispute.
The trial really turning on the sanity oil
the prisoner a great many men could be
found who had not come to any conclu.
sion regarding the matter at issue. The
prisoner has been very annoying and
unruly, trying to make speeches and
giving prepared statements to tho press,
all evidently intended to encourage the
belief in his insanity. Col. Corkhill made
the opening statement. Thursday, and
Secretary Blame and several other
witnesses were examined. There is an
evident and proper disposition on the
part of the court to give the prisoner q
fair chance to be defended, and the
judge has been remarkably %forbearine
in his demeanor when annoyed by bit
vagarles. 1t Is impossible to tell how
long the trial will continue.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The Missouri rlv er Improvement con
vention 10 called to meet at st. Joseph,
Tuesday, November 90. Lexington and
Lafayette county should be represented,
and we suggest u meeting at the court
house today at Q o'clock, p. M, to elect
the proper number OF delegates.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Conkllug got in some very pretty
work in the recent election. He helped
to shelve the transom candidate for
treasurer by $1,000 behind his ticket,
and to give the democrats the legisla'
ture. When the RAIDS want to try te
elect a president again they will be care
full to call on the boss.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

1t is predicted that in his forthcoming
message the president will recommend
the abolition Of the tax on medicines and
bank checks, with other reductions
amounting to 81 ,O0O, 900 per annum.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
The New York World is authorized

The New York World is authorized
by tho Messrs. Appleton to say:-"The
North American Review, although pub
lished by Messrs. D. Appleton & Co.,
is owned and wholly controlled by its
editor. Aessrs. Appleton & Co., in
view of recent articles that have apy
peared in it, will decline to act as Its
publishers after the close of the present
year,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

8. Loewenthal & Co., wholesale and
retail dry-goods dealers at Leavenworth,
Kan, have suspended payment, owing
considerable amounts to Chicago, Bos-
ton and New York firms. They are old
merchants there. and have the sympathy
OF the community.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The mar captured at Grand Island,
Neb., and believed to be Edward Max
we'll. alias Edward Williams, has been
Unidentified by Deputy Sheriff Knight. of
Pepin county. Wisconsin, and two broth
ers of the murdered Sheriff Coleman.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

President Arthur has appointed Theo.
S. Case postmaster at Kansas City. No
better appointment could have been
made. MI. Case is a cultivated gentle.
man. and a thoroughly qualified bust
ness man,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Cashier Baldwin, OF Newark, is un-
dergoing examination before the United
States commissioner. Mr.. Martin, a
broker in Wall street, testified that the
accused had sometimes sent by messen-
ger margins OF 800. 900 to $40, 900 for
speculative trades, and they had Dor
rowed for him blocks OF stock represen..
ting 100000. Martin ordered the
account closed because Baldwin had a
position OF trust.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Six persons were burned to death by
an explosion OF naptha on the steamer
Salway, near Kingston, Wednesday.
Two persons subsequently died from IN
lures received in the accident.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The democrats made gains In the re-
cent elections everywhere except in
Nebraska and Virginia and still the re.
publicans are Growing very loudly. They
never 20 back on their "cheek."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
Stump Fuller.

Jno. P. Hickam d Co.. OF Dov.r, having
bought the county right OF "Ths Rerculs.n
Stump Puller' will soon canvass the county
and exhibit the best stump extractor known.
Do not buy any till you have seen it. 1t
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The purchase of confederate bonds
has about ceased. 1t is o little singular
that they were not thought worth a farth-
Ing while there was a democratic con-
gress, but Immediately that a republican
congress came in a demand sprang up
Tor them,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The Biddle Market Savings pank, at
st. Louis, was robbed last Monday OF
$4,000 by a party OF four cunning thieves.
three of whom completely absorbed the
attention of the officers and employees.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Riddleberger will make a nice sena'
tor. But Rid. is Mahone's choice and
it must be Rid. Dawes is no doubt glad
to be rid OF him anyway.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Through the carelessness of a second
in loading a shotgun, a mock duel be-
tween Virginia negroes a few days ago
resulted in the death of John Jasper, OF
Norfolk county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

A northern Newspaper with no love
for the south says OF Franklin J. Moses.
ono republican governor OF South Car
olina, who has run an Infamous career
and who was recently arrested in New
York City upon a charge OF obtaining
money under false pretenses:-"He is
completely broken down, having become
a common thief and outcast. HIS con-
dition il the logical outcome of his
course of life. By pandering to the
negro element OF South. Carolina he OBJ
tanned complete control of the state. He
emptied its jails and its treasury ran
riot with women .csnspired with thieves,
lived liked a nabob, and robbed, like a
Turk. He was the darling Of the negro
vote, and, though q native of Carolina.
the northern republican party stood by
him as il he were the veriest carpet
Dagger. One may look in vain through
the history Of every state in the union to
find even a faint suggestion OF an Off
cial career go stepped In crime and yet
80 heartily a%pplauded by the politicians
OF the north. He now fits through the
police courts vi New York, living upon
his wits, the mere wreck of his former
self. South Carolina has fallen into
better hands,"
Grain market, st. Louis. Thursdays
Wheat opened lower, advanced and
closed lower; No. 2 red 81 IS to l IS
8 8 cash, 81 81 l 8 December; 81 40 1.S
January; ST. 43 IA February; sales
ranged: 81 AZ to l 81 Sd December ;
81 80 So to l 40 81 January; 81 43 SO
to l 43 So February. No. 8 do 81 ~
to l 26 SO; No. 4 do 81 10. Corn bet
ter but closed . shade off; s. 3.4 to "a
lao cash, IS to GA $40 December and
January; 6S IL to GO 1.4c May. Oats
slow; A SIC cash A. 7-8 to 45c Do.
cember; 400 NAV.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The democracy OF Boston have nomi-
mated Hon. Albert Palmer for mayor.
The present mayor, Prince, a democrat,
has filed several terms with great sat-
~isfaction to the people.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

At Scandal, Kan, DR.. W. H. Wood
ward was MORALLY shot by J. c. Hum
phrey, editor OF the Telescope.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The Virginia democrats may be proud
of their defeat. They vent down fight
ing for the right.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The democrats IN New York did we'll.
They shook off their bosses and won a
respectable victory.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

a gas-house at Hamburg, Germany.
was wrecked by an explosion. three per-
sons being killed and six injured.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Russia is way behind Japan. The
mikado has issued a proclamation OF his
intention to establish q constitutional
form OF government.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Bosses naturally DRIFT to the republi.
can party. Boss Kelly and Boss Laugh
I'm both worked against the democratic
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The promises in regard to the star
route prosecutions have not been full
filled.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The steamship Newport, of the Cuban
line, rau into a school of sperm whales
off the Delaware capes, two of which
we're completely cut in two, enc OF them
beng sixty-ive feet long,.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Not contented with the nihllistic
plague central and southern Russia are
being devastated by diphtheria, scarlet
fever, and smallpox.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The headless trunk of Miss Ella Kess-
ner, a prepossesslug young lady attend
ing the normal schoal at Englewood
near Chicago, was found secreted in
weeds about ten o'clock Tuesday night
last.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Burt Eel, of johnson county, was
shot and killed by a marshal's posse, at
Windsor, Mo-, Wednesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Ex-Lieutenant-G Governor Charles P.
johnson. the St. Louis police board and
others, are in u muddle over the gam
blets. Better quit quarreling and all
agree to cit down on the gamblers at
once. They are a bad lot.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

An incendiary attempted to destroy
the office of The Times,at Leavenworth,
the property of Colonel D. R. Anthony,
last Monday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

MIR. West, tho new Brush minister
formally presented his credentials tt
President Arthur Monday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Ed. Maxwell. alias Williams, the
murderer of the Coleman brothers has
been placed in Jail at Milwaukee, Wis.
He confesses his identity.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Tho chief of the fire department at Sc
dalia, Mo-, killed Wash Hyde one night
last week for violently resisting an at
tempt 10 arrest him.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The democrats sat down on Bossism
In New York and Brooklyn at the risk
of a loss of votes. They did we'll. In the
long run decency will prevail.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Three men were hanged for murder
last Friday:-Fellx Munshaur, at Fred
erick City. Md. Joseph Harris, a negro,
at Greensboro. Ca, and Henry jenkins,
at Fayetteville, w. Va.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

By the explosion of gas in a sulphur
mine at Gessolurgo. Italy, forty persons
were killed and forty-one wounded.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

PATHS first concert in New York was
a failure so far as attendance was ron
cerned and she was muchly mltfed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Joseph Pulitzer, Of St. Louis, editor
OF the Post Despatch, has been arrested
on a charge of criminal libel preferred
by Chief of Police Kennel. The trouble
ARISES from articles published in de.
nunciation of gamblers and their allies
on the police force.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Postmaster Stratham, of Lynchburg,
Vs.. when he assumed the charge OF
his new Office on Saturday last. was put
in great stralghts by the assistant post
master and several OF the clerks refusing
to render him any assistance. In re
Spouse to a dispatch, the postmaster il
Washington sent n OF his best clerkt
to his relief. The republican clerks DE-
not elish the idea OF being bossed by 9
5eadjuster rebel.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
MAYHEM.

The new railroad project Is attracting some
attention, and promises to be lively.
Mrs. Mary Taylor sold, to Edward Butts.
lot number six, blssk two, last Monday; price
as.
Little Fannie, daughter OF Mr.. Richard Taylor
n school but six weeks, only knowing her
alphabet when she started, can now write, anj
has written . very creditable letter to Kentucky.
Who can beat the little LADY,
Mrs. Boon and Miss sallie Rutherford hav,
opened, in glowing colors, address making
millinery and ladies' furnishing department
Some Of the Lothsrios suggest that they add 9
gsusleman's furnishing department. Miss salli,
would draw . full houses. vENICE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The greenback party did not appear
to advantage in the recent elections. Its
ally left it in the lurch.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

j. Howard Wells, who attempted to
blackmail Jay Gould by threats OF as
s%assiuation was taken before Justice Blk
bv and remanded to the tombs.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
lMA

Miss Addie 6nelser 10 visiting In Sedalia.
Miss Lille Goodwin 10 visiting In Saline
county.
Joe Smith has come here to finish his tele-
graphing.
Tho young folks anticipate = huge time soon
tripping the light fantastic.
A freight train was wrecked near our city los,
Friday night, doing considerable damage.
DR.. Thos. Field was in our town last week.
The Doctor has hung, his shingls out In Sedalis,
We wish him success.
''Jlm," our accommodating agent. has re.
snrnsd. Mr.. Henry. who has been working Ii
his absence, will 40 to Odessa. 81.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The president has given Frank Hat
toms postofice at Burlington to John
l.. Waite.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

In the Connecticut election the demo
Gratis gained 10 members of the lower
while the republicans gained 8 members
OF the upper house.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

.. A. Hadley, postmaster at Little
Rock, has been suspended for dishones-
ty. and Inspector Cameron is in charge
nj the office.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The steamer Saratoga brought into
New York from Europe, Thursday,
$1S7 900 in gold.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
IARn.

Mrs. Thomas Schooling is very low with con.
sumption.
1 hear that Major Ben. Wilson has sold .out
his place to q German.
The many friends Of James e. Gladdish will
be glad to learn that he 10 steadily Improving
since his late severe accident.
Mics Mollie Smith and Mr.. Joseph Atteberry,
were made one last Thursday. They have the
good wishes Of the community for their happi-
ness.
There are several new houses going up In the
neghborhood. Jas. Knights. Messrs. Bailey 4
Georges. and Mr.. N. Gladdish's being about
completed. Mr.. Noyes has Lis nearly ready to
put together.
Mr.. Elijah Gladdish and daughter, Miss
Mandy. are expected to return soon, from their
trip to Kentucky. Mr.. G. not having been to
Kentucky, his old home, before for ferty years.
John Tyler, IT,. arrived home Wednesday last.
with dfy head Of cattle to winter. no repo rts
great damage done to The prairie hay and corn
fodder by the continued rains in Vernon and
adjoining equities. MEMO.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Minnesota and Virginia repudiate
their state debts by aid OF the republican
party.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

A sensational telegram announcing the
arrest Of a mysterious man at Kensing.
ton, near Chicago, who was alleged to
have in his possession a mass of commu-
nications between prominent men and
Gulteau. showing a conspiracy to assas.
slnate the president, is probably manu-.
tactured out OF whole cleth. District
Attorney Corkhill, whose name was
mixed up in the matter, denies having
any sort of knowledge of it.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Mr.. Blaine has resigned from the re-
publican central committee of Maine
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

This is tho sixth day of Guiteau's
trial.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
Gambetta has formed his ca binet

McVeagh's resignation has been &C
captad.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
Weeklg gatelligenfer,
1t is a third term for Grant.

One of the Maxwell boys was arrested
neal Omaha, Neb.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Virginia bonds have tumbled 6 per
cent, since the recent election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19
CORDER.

Our coal company is doing well. 1t is now
working IS or 10 hands, and cannot supply the
demand.
Our little town continues to grow. Several
new buildings have recently been completed,
and others are in progress of construction.
Son corn 10 being delivered at % 80 per bar
rel; no wheat for sale; potatoes bring 81 pei
bushel; butter Is cents per pound; eggs 20 cent?
per dosen; feur ~ per 100 Hounds.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The propositlon~to devote the inter-
nal Improvement lands of Minnesota to
the payment of the old railroad bonds
failed, in the recent election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

The interview with Senator Vest
printed on the outside OF this issue will
prove of interest to our readers. The
senator always says something when
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-19

Jas. B. Hord. express on supplles.....
3: r. Ireland, exp. on bonds { reg. same
Warren Watson, cOpy record U. 3. Ct.
T. G. Wood, col. ~ old school note....
>. 8; Blackwell, exp. K. c. U. 8. ct. Ct.
J. w. Harrison, 800,
J A. Prather, ,,.,,,
j. A. Lockhart, $500.
Green Z Gordon, horse & boy with disp.
J. A. PrAther, 8 days co: ct. q mileage.
j. A. Lockhart, $500.