Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-15

ucChy, Il III LIE olst IuCtluA VI nv uhN O.
in the projection of other enterprises OF great
pith and moment to the state. Around all such
inVes tments we should place the panoply Of just
laws, extending to them no more and no less
legislation than Is given to society in general,
giving the investors to understand that u recos-
milton of, and an obedience to, the laws of the
state will be required, svcn to the mInutest de-
mand. and in return such investments Will be
protected to the strictest letter and spirit OF the
law. We shoald make no determinations in our
laws against those making such Investments,
nor will capital be permitted to discriminate
against our people in the management of their
investments. A mutual regard for the rights Of
each will be productive of the greatest good to
all, There are vested rights in society as well
rs In corporations, and there is a remedy ior
the violation Of the one as Of the other. It'll
rratifying to learn that the limited means iurn-
ished by the legislature and citizens OF the state.
TO PROMOTE IMMIGRATION
has done go much good. urge upon this oody
the wisdom of supplying greater means ana
greater facilities for accomplishing TINS emo. NO
money can be more wisely used. ana II Wisely
used more fruitful of excellent results. missouri
should have one or more intelligent Representa-
tlves In Europe inviting immigration to TINS
state. We should not be behind other states In
LILLE HUOktBu
wise to have one located In the city Of New
York to meet, consult with and advise thsim-
migrants daily landing at that port. Compared
to the capacity Of the state, it ia quite sparselV
populated. II populated as densely as Mas
sachusetts, 1t would have 1l.OOO, OOo oil people.
There are two essential causes that Will make IL
one OF the foremost states OF the Union. First'
having all the necessary ingredients TO make II y
manufacturing state Of great proportions II
will inevitably become SO. Second, its bound
less pastoral and agricultural resources Will
MAINTAIN 1t In the forefront of the states. FROM
being ranked as the 2Srd state In 1921, win a
population Of g. ISL 1t Il now the 9th state, win
q population of ESQ 900. In the name OF the
state I cordially invite the honest. intelligent
and industrious immigrant OF any nationality to
cast his lot IN our midst at this auspicious time,
and he will fnd his new home surrounded by
good schools, excellent church and MALTA
~cilities, moral society, and as broad political
and social PRIVILEGES as can be found in any
land. Gov. Fletcher former republican gov
ernor Of this state. recently said In q pubic ad-
| dress: ssThat nowhere is the
| PERSONAL LIBERTY Oh POLITICAL fPRrvELEaHs
| of the citizen better assured by constitutional
| provisions and legislative snactment; that no.
| where on the earth are the political rights Of the
| citizens held more invlolate,or more uninterrupt-
eddy enjoyed by every class, condition or color
OF citizens, than in Missouri" This standard
Of protection shall not be lowered during my
administration. The educational interests OF
the state are fixed upon u arm foundation. and
should be sacrededIy guarded and wisely tos-
tered. Parslmony toward education Is liberal
ity towards crime. Let us preserve the univer-
sity Of the state. the normal schools; that also oil
metallurgy, and the common schools with vigi-
lance, and If prodigal at all in expenditure OF
the peoples money, let 1t be IN the interest," OF
education. Education Is contagious and every
facility should be given tor us ainusion. Urine
As inevitably gives way before the marcn Oh Gu
ucation As the Indian, the wolf and buffalo 10
great until its educational facilities are great
and at the door OIL the poor boy In tue caoin' as
49,. nhars =. NJ .h.snsr d.ssns: tn a com.
~ = s"a .a,ar sn,warr mors unla,i;ns
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of wood, iron and steel, and it makes it's recip
;.rt. RI. bo,Ies. defenders of the right and III.
enls 4 oo.uess a"sa.Sa. ~ he .s,ona
repeai again an earnest recommendatlo
If ,b,s spbi.ct to this honorable body
no patience too .xhaustlng; and mo mean.
~, .rd,or. ~ .x,ona i, r. .,Ic,.seas IF soc,.tv
Let us s1uiblt to the nation the noble spectacle
Of Missouri educating as she should, her SOM
and d.n.ht.r. .da;,s Tho or.ca and n.v.rs
"nu daughters "ooins ~ e"N
and virtues Of cultivated minds to their I'M
natural qualities and those who have contribute
cd to bring about the results. will be entitled l. t
the lasting gratitude Of posterlty. append t.
this address the following statistics on educa,
III, ,.k.n from IN. rsnort ~ onr snner,nt.rd
..Lu. ,... .-gI
; ens Oh RupilS scnoois'
EDUCATION IN MISSOURI.
49,. 80 ~. .,.t. .u,or,n,ana.nt ~ ,,hii
, sch,o,s.
~. ,.s +. @ %.
s,bl
!. No. ~ fcninr.S c achno, su opersIn0n s'ia
II -
Iotal s.6i
years OF age.... 6sl. 80
, o o. coiorea cnildren. between 8 and
-,-o
{ 1913. 4s
l 40 Of .eaoners emPloYed. ll,6s
} year. pAt"' 11A NY aeo no
Attendance Of colored pupils durlng the