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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Materials-MiIlinery-DcsiSns.

NEW YORK, September 13, 'S1
EDITOR INTELLIaENCER: - OF
course you have been thinking OF
what we are to wear this fall and
winter, aud L am happy to give you
such early information that you will
know quite as soon as the average
New Yorker.
This is i'll consequence of my having
been allowed to look over Lord g.
Taylor's sample books.
Among satins the prevalence of
plush, chiefly i'll stripes OF squares.
but sometimes, too, in large floral
figures is very noticeable. Moire or
watered satins, too, are extremely
fashionable.
In truth you can hardly misplace
moire design, for they come in
stripes extending all over the surface
i'll large or small ripplings, or united
with plush or 5rocadcd stripes. Not
| only are these rich fabrics combined
with plain satins or velvet for dressv
toilets, but they serve as touches
on fine woollen costumes, which for
such purpose variety is given by
plush combined with metal threads
that lie embedded at narrow III
tervals.
New plaided Or striped woolens are
| q hrnnThi
be combined with plaiu woods in all
the fashionable colors, bronze, gar
net, wine, dark blue or brown. These
plaided or striped woods are promi-
nent among fall importations, aud
are novel, not only by reason of the
new colors harmonlzing with the
handsome plain woois, but by new
arrangements of bars and columns.
CheviOt, too, is very fashionable.
1t has loose twill, and in small in.
distinct checks or stripes will be
made in simply shaped costumes
without combinations. Blu, more
dressy cheviot is wrought with plush
or molre satin stripes, while TO COM
pletc the outfit cloudcd cheyiot in
colors, to match, is provided. These
costumes will be very stylish, vet not
more SO than cheviots that have broad
STRIPES taking up part of The
breadth. These latter are intended
for the (plisse) plated effects that ar,
among the newest ideas.
The stripes are laid in plais, SO
that one color appears on the GU tside
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
X-O0NFEDERATES.
Their GreetIng 70 the Army OF the
Cumberland.
from the Cincinnati Enquirer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, ,Aug.4;'81.
Beyond the mere publication OF the
telegram announcing the organization
of the society, l have no recollection
of seeing anything in your columns
on the remarkable spectacle which
will be witnessed in Chattanooga
September %, 1881. Then and there
the survivors of the armies of the
confederacy will extend cordial
welcome to their southern homes to
ber.and, which holds its first reunion
south of the Potomac at that time
aud place.
Such, thing has never occurred in
the history Of. nations indeed, such
an occurrence could only be possible
III our own country. The "object"
of the temporary organization OF ex-
confederates is clearly set forth in
their circular, viz: "To extend q
soldierly greeting to the society of
the Army of the Cumberland. which
holds it's annual reunion in Chatta-
nooga in September, 1881, thereby
demonstrating that the differences of
the past which brought us face, to
face in mortal combat, are now for
gotten by the soldiers OF both sides
who did their duty aud that there is
a brotherhood which unites Us as the
patriotic citizens of q common
country"
There you have it, plain aud SIM
pie; no gush nor sentimentality; no
repentance Or forgiveness, but man.
ly welcome to brave men. worthy of
the prosperity aud peace that have
resulted from their struggles. There
may be fool or two on both sides,
who may forget their decency or slop
over into Incorporate twaddle about
the past, but the welcome contem plates
no such lunacy. II will not be .
question of whe was right or wrong
in the past but as to who can best
work and best agree in rebuilding
this glorious temple Of American
liberty. ~
1t is the united prayer Of the society
of ex-coufederates who are awaiting
their feliow-citizens of the army OF
the Cumberland d.
''Blot out the lines that would divide
And desecrats our sod.
Bind close our states. give us one law,
One Union and one GOu."
If the members of the society of
the army OF the Cumberland will
come to us in q spirit like this they
will be greeted as brethren and fell
low-citizens, heirs of the same glori-
GUS traditions aud co-laborers tor the
same glorious destiny.
Ex.CONFEDERATE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION AT
s- NOBERLY.
rFrom the St. Lon,s Republican, ;,


1t is announced that tbere will be
an assemblage Of confederate soldiers
and officers of Missouri at MOberly,
on the 2Sth of September prox. The
object OF the meeting, as it Ia fore-
shadowed, ia social and friendly in.
tercOurse between those who were
comrades and friends in the tremen.
dous era of the great civil war. 1t is
to be gathering absolutely without
political Significance, and will hsve
no reference to subjects of a political
nature. Prominent among the pur-
poses of the reunion will be the find.
ing the location and circumstances Of
such unobrrusive individuals Of the
old comradeship as have passed from
view; TO learn If there are any of the
MANNED and disabled Of the struggle
who, on account of advancing time,
are indigent and suffering; to gather
information with respect TO the Wild
Ows and orphans of the fallen to lift
up such as may need the moral and
material aid which it may be in the
power of the more fortunate to ex-
tend to those less so. These are bene-
ticent purposes which men OF all
opinions must approve. Putting the
cause out of the question for which
these Missourians fought, under con.
victions most lamenLably mistaken
as we believe, their courage i'll bat
tie, their herUlsm i'll exile. their for
titu1e and manhood in trial and suf-
fering, reflect honor on their country
men everywhere, and the credit of
these high qualities is the heritage Of
all Americans. In the nature of things
the humane objects of the proposed
meeting can only be compassed by in
dividual effort. From the state they
can seek no rewards for their scars or
pensions for their wounds. Or pecun-
larry provision for their widows and
orphans. aud have no desire to do SO.
They would reject any such sugges-
tion rs sole cism in history. The duty
which they may put on themselves as
individuals in this respect is the nat
ural prompting Of reliant aud eu-
lightened manhood.
Convened tor these purposes. and
in spirit of patriotic de-
votion, the meeting at Moberly ought
to be one from which good to those
directly concerned will spring, and
evil to nobody under the sun.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
Seven Ages of Man.
SHAKESPEARE
(From GAS You Like lt.ol

ltr0m 'A9 Ou Like lt.'I
All the worlds a stsgs,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exit and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts.
His acts beingse ages. At first heinfant,
Mewling and puking in the nurses arms.
Then the whining school-boy, with his satchel,
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
UnWiiiingly to school. And then the lover,
Signing like furnace, with woful ballad
Made to his mistress eyebrow. Then soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like pard ,
Jealous in honor, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cann0n's mouth. And then the
justice,
In fair round belly with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full OF wise saws anu modern instances;
And so he plays his part: the sixth age shifts
Into the lean aud slippered pantaloon.
With spectacle on nose. and pouch on side;
His youthful hose. well saved, world too wild.
For his shrunk shank and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward childish treble pipes
And whistles In its sound. Last scene of all.
That ends this strange esentiul history,
Is second chlldlshness. and mere oblivion.-
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans TASTE sans everything
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17

tone, and no one else heard 1t, and all
statements to the contrary are absolute
ly false. When took my position
drew from my pocket a photograph like
ness of Mrs. Cash. and, while taking
what supposed might be my last look
at the picture, Col. Shannon took his
position, and, am informed, saluted
my friends and myself. l did not see
his act, and therefore did not return the
salute. To others this may appear a
small matter, but the circumstance has
annoyed me very much, and cannot
get over 1t.
Mr.. johnson had won the word, and
it was his duty to direct the fight. 1t
would be impossible for any man to fill
any position or to discharge any duty
more perfectly or more fairly than he
When asked: "Gentlemen.. are you
ready P" Col. Shannon was the first to
reply, and never can I forget his game
cock crow OF defiance. His voice was
loud, clear, and firm. A moment alter,
responded "ready!" and Mr.. johnson
gave the signal. At .'onew ol.Shannon
fired. and felt burning sensation on
my right cheek and neck. and thought
l was shot. The fire and smoke from
Col. Shannon's pistol obscured the up
per portion OF his person, and caused a
moments delay IN my firing. fired at
''twow and saw white spot through
his black coat precisely where l had
AIMED. and yet he stood firm and un;
moved. The thought flashed upon me
that had been cheated. 1t was only
fer a moment. for he stepped forward
Coward me), then turned to his rgh'
and staggered. turned my eyes away
and saw no more.
| The friends of both parties seemed
somewhat excited. and then changed
their positions and approached the poin
where Col. Shannon had fallen.
called Mr.. Sanders back and requested
him to ask il the gentlemen were salts.
fed, as the code required he should do
to which Mr.. johnson replied, and,
think. said: my God, what more coult
we iaskp DO you know that Col. Shan
non has been shot 2" then asked Mr.
Sanders to s.take me of the field" ant
I rode of with my friend A. h. Waring
In the 6rst vehicle that was ready t.
move. at ear
4 Ne word was spoken for some con
siderable time, when l remarked t.
Mr.. Waring: 1.-THE powder from Col
Shannon's pistol struck me on the face.
He replied: mo. it was the sand from
his bullet, which struck the ground nea
yeu." That was the first idea had q
to where his ball had gone. drew
homo, about forty miles, that night.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
Footsteps of Angels.


HENRY wApswoRTH LoNGFELLow.
When the hours Of the day are numbered,
And the voices OF the night
Wake the better soul that slumberad
To 4 holy, calm delight
Ere the evening lamps are lighted,
And, like phantoms grim and tall,
Shadow, from the iifui freight
Dance upon the parlor wall;
Then the forms of the departed
Enter at the open door
The beloved ones. The true hearted.
Come to visit me once more:
He. the young and strong, who cherished
Noble lonsings for the strife,
By the roadside fell and persisted,
Weary with the march OF life!
They, the holy ones and weakly,
ho the cross of suffering bore,
Folded their pale hands SO meekly,
Spake with us on earth no more!
And with them the being beauteous
VINO unto my youth was given,
More than all things else to love me,
And Is now a saint in Heaven.
With slow and noiselesS foOtstep
Comes that messenger divine,
Takes the vacant chair beside me,
Lays her gentle hand in mine;
And she sits and gazes at me
With those deep aid tender eyes,
Like the stars, so still and saint-liko,
Looking downward from the skies
Uttered not, yet comprehended,
Is the splrit's .voIceless prayer,
Soft rebukes, in blessings ended,
breathing from her lips of air.
o, though oft depressed and lonely,
All ny i'ars are laid aside
If but remember only
Such as these have lived and died,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
DIFFERENT SORTS OF REPUBLICANS.

[From the Hudson Register, (Dcm. } Aug. 2s.)
The republican press are of course
enraptured with the report that Senator
Beck has stated that he would vote for
Senator Anthony, ga conservative re-
publican" for president pro tenn. of the
senate. Just what conservative re-
publican is we do not know. There are
republicans who get in hotel room
with strange company and there are
other republicans who mount step
ladder and peep through the transom of
the room. One class may be ''conserv-
alive" aud the other may not be, but
association with either does not improve
morals.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
BAD SPELLING.

The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
mentions what may be safely set down
as the worst case of spelling of recent
record. 1t occurred in ai''notis'' of q
'sellybrashun" to be held on the shores
of Lake Eary," and mentioned the oc-
casion as "guble.' This word
troubled the editor a good deal, but
with rare perspicscity he at length re-
solved it into ''jubilee."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
while the other shows from beneath


in glimpes only. The transitions in
color are subdued SO that they can be
worn by persons of quiet taste.
Brighter wooiens are woven in alter
nations of one plain, broad stripe and
one Of floral design, and these are dis
posed in ptsse style either the floral
stripe appearing on the outside with
the plain color peeping from below,
or vice verso. Of course there is
plain material to match.
THE NEW BONNET.
Felt is conspicuous in millinery,
and is III black, white and all new
.coiors. AS 10 shapes, one may choose
among the poke family, quaint in
outline, with high pointed crown, or
selection can be made among the
smaller cottage and capote bonnets.
In pokes there is considerable divers
ity, since some crowns are more con-
spicuousIy pointed than others, and
there are notable differences in size.
But most OF them are quite large.
Hats are often very large; having
broad, square crowns, with wide
brims turned up on the left side. Yet
again we see Derbys and turbans.
Blush or velvet are the materials used
and are laid plainly OH. the pokes and
usually on the small bonnets as we'll.
For trimming we have plush, satin,
velvet and ribbon, while by way OF
finish it is feathers, feathers, feathers.
Ostrich plumes of such length that
they must be artificially prolonged.
sweep around the huge hats, but on
bonncts a cluster of tips is prefer
red. Colors IN ostrich feathers are
frequently very jumble. two or
three mixed in hap hazard way, but
sometimes they are OF one color OF
shaded from dark to light. Feathers
are III bands, breasts with heads OF
entire birds from large dove or
paroquet down to a humming bird
are seen, but are not as fashionable
as bands. Cocks plumage ls also on
new hats, but is dyed in bronze, gar
net, olive aud other new shades.
NEW DESIGNS.
For the checked chevlots that should
be plain in outline with tailor
finish" there is nothing more suitable
tnan the Sutherland costume, having
short skirt trimmed with deep
gathering flounce. overskirt with ful
back drapery, apron trout and tucked
basque, confined by belt. Stout
people wonld do better to select 6
plain cheviot or some one of The
| new woods, either flushed will
stripes CT touches of other material
and for them plain fitting corsage is
the rather judicious choice. Here
we find the Baronne polonaise ar.
ranged over short walking skirt
trimmed with deep plating. Tht
fronts are cut in one piece, falling
over shawl shaped point at the lef
and draped high at the sides. Th'
Richmond" is a new, tight fitting
jacket, cut away below the waist
turned back in revers above an(
fastened by single large button a
the waist. The Etelka is a dressy
mantelet in circle shape, with shir
ring at the neck aud in plastrol
behind. Lucy CARTER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17

Eight New York ladies, whose hus-
bands are estimated to be worth
$500, 900 900 aggregate, dined together
the other day at Saratoga hotel, and
whenever one Of them hoisted In .
knifeful of summer squash, nobody
dared to say word.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
Seeking Rest.

From Good Words
Oh, ye that fare amid these restless places,
Spending your sonl 'twixt factory. and mart,
Ye whose quick eyes and pale and eager faces
Reveal the restless heart;
What are ye seeking in your fevered labor,
That knows no pause through all the crowded
week,
Each for himself and no man for his nefghbor,
What is it that ye seek?
"Oh, some seek bread-no more-life's mere
subsistence, -
And some seek wealth and ease, the common
quest;
And some seek fame, that hovers in the dis
tance;
But all are seeking rest.
''Our temples throb, our brains are burning,
turning,
Would Goa that what We strained at were pos.
sessed;
God knows our souls are parch'd are sick will
yearning; =
God knows we faint for rest"
He went his way, haggard shape and dreary
His hard face set toward the kindled west;
And. 10! voice; .'Come unto me, ye weary
And will give you rest!'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
September.
[philadelphla Times, September 5. !

philadelphia Times, September 81
The ripened corn its sllken plumes Is waving,
The partridge beats his drum among the trees,
The red verbena lifts its fair head. Drawing I
September chilling breeze.
The clear. warm noon succeeds the frosty morn.
ing,
The summers warmth returns 90 bless the day
But in the night the north wind sounds warn
ing
OF autumn's harsher sway.
From harvest fields the groaning wagons wend
ing
Their honeward way. and laden deep with
corn;
The peach its fair face to the light is be nding-
Its hues OF sunshine born.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
Since the late election in France,
Paris is solidly republican.

Sosson has arranged a billiard
match with Vignaux for 10000 francs,
5000 points up, to take place i'll Paris
in December.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
AND. xKNoPHoN RYLAND,
Notary Public.
RYLAND g. RYLAND,

a ryropNEYs AT LAW, Lexington, Mo.
A once over No 81, Main street. Practice
ali the Courts OF Lafayette and adjacent eoan and
ties, in the; Supreme Coert OF tae staae on,i a,a
attention given to collections and all ,oh other
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17

Tell me not of your starry eyes.
Your lips that seem on roses fed,
Your breasts, where cupid tumbling lies
Nor sleeps tor kissing of his bed,-
A bloomy pair of vermeil cheeks
Like HeDe's in her ruddiest hours,
A breath that softer music speaks
Than summer winds a-woOing flowers
These are but gauds; nay, what are lips ?
Coral beneath the ocean-stream,
Whose brink when your adventurer slips
Full oft he perisheth on them.
And what are cheeks, but ensigns oft
That wave hot outh to fields of blood
Did Helen's breast, though meier SO soft,
Do Greece or Ilium any good
Eyes can with baleful ardor burn;
Poison can breathe, that erst perfumed;
There's many white hand holis an urn
With lovers hearts to dust consumed.
For crystal brows there's naught within;
They are hut empty cells for pride;
He who the Siren IS hair would win
Is mostly strangled in the tide.
Give me. instead of beauty's bust.
A tender heart, j loyal mind,
Which with temptation l would trust,
Yet never linked with error find
Ono IN whose gentle bosom
Could pour my secret heart of woes,
Like the care -burdened honey-hy
That hides his murmurs in the rOse,-
My earthly comforter! whose love
So indefeasible might be
That, when my spirit wOnned aUOve,
Hers could not stay, ior sympathy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17
THOSZI.lDULING.

TroRNEY-AT-LAW. Lexington, Me-. Of.
"A dee with Alex Graves. Esq. over S oaoyle h0yle
4 Nevis Store. Will practice In all the courts
~ .aTayette and adjoining Counties, and IN tne
state Supreme Court. Collections promptly promptly
made, Taxes paid tor non-residents s., OF p'hefs'
Rants coliected &c. Patronage solicited.
lianlOYrO
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WABASH. ST. LOUIS AND PACIFIC.

WABASH, ST. LOUIS AND PACIFIC.
LEAVE LEXINGTON
Trains for St. Louis. st. 10 and X. G. $3.50 M
Trains for Mansas City West. .6:lOP
Trains for ST. Louis and East. 40 p
ARRIVE AT LEXINGTON
Trains from St. Louis undall pointsEast
and South. Observation-Disclosures. e 80 A N
From Kansas City and all points West. 8 30 A
From st. Louis and St. .Jo...............7:iO Jo. 40 M
N. G BISHOP, Agent.
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An inspector of schools in Scotland
named jolly, who was the most intimate
friend OF the late John Duncan, the
weaver and self-taueht botanist of the
Vale OF Afford, in Aberdeenshlre, has
just announced his intention of writing
the biography of his friend, whose work
in his ewn sphere recalls that of the
geologist Hugh Miller. Born in 1895,
John Duncan in his fourscore years OF
obscurity and poverty collected 1,130
out Of the 1,428 plants indigenous to
the soil of Great Britain at his own cost
aud by his own labor. A year ago the
old man presented these to the Univer-
slty of Aberdeen, OF which Lord Rose
berry IS rector. The Queen thereupon
headed subscription for his benefit, but
he lived to enjoy this tardy recognition
OF his sturdy merit only six months.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-17

The Boston Traveller says the Virginia
republicans by supporting Malone will
surrender no republican principles "as
regards the maintenance OF the public
faith with the public creditor" Per-
haps not. But we have been hearing
TOR years stories which led US to believe
tina, one OF the cardinal principles OF the
republican party was the preservation of
the public credit. Malone starts out
with a proposition to cheat the public
creditors OF Virginia. The Traveller asks
republicans to support Malone. Is not
this asking them to indorse repudiationp
Is not reputation a breach of faith with
the public creditor? And if the repub-
licans support Malone and accept his
financial vagaries, do they not surren-
der some of the alleged principles of
the party? And what guarantee have
they ii he succeeds in Virginia that he
will not then try to Mahonize the ma
tional debt?