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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1882-09-21

The Secretary of the Treasury has
decided that the importation of goods be-
longiBgto Indians shall be free. 3
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1882-09-21

THE latest sensation in Paris is the
attempted suicide of a .RGssians actress,
named Feyghine, in the rooms of the Due
de Morny. -
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1882-09-21

THE verdict in the. case of Miner and
1Rerdell, star-routers, has been set aside, land
they have been granted new trial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1882-09-21

ELECTION returns from 4334 towns in
Maine give Tobie, Rep.) 1858; Pyaisted,
Fusion) GOSH: Robie's plurality, 1858.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
LETTER FROM ST. JOSEPH.

Mr.. Joseph B. Silver. in renewing
subscription to the Intelllgencsr,
adds to bis business letter the following.
ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, April, 1882.
EDITOR INTELIcENCER:-I arrived here
one week ago, and have made my plans
and arrangements to engage extensive
Is 10 the manufacturing of ell kinds of
canned fruits and vegetables. Am as
sociated with an eastern man who has
had long experience in the business.
We have already contracted tor about
200 acres in sweet corn and tomatoes,
and will commence getting our machin-
cry in the factory and will have every
thing ready by the time the fruit and
vegetables Gre ready. The citizens OF
st. Joe, l fluid to be kind and attentive
to strangers. and are very anxious to
have us succeed here. We have already
engaged every case OF fruit and vegeta.
bles We can put up this season.
The Jesse James excitement is rapidly
dying ont. and in q lew more weeks will
only he known IS q thing OF the past.
l visited the house in which he was
killed, on last Sunday, and there found
nearly two thousand people viewing the
place. Some were cutting spllnters
from the floor whsrs be was lying aitel
being shot; others were cutting splin
tiers from the fences. and leaves iron
the trees. all eager to get a relic iron
the place where the noted desperate
breathed his last.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
PAX vOBIsOUM.

In another place will be found the
Judgment of the circuit court in the
Turner.C lagett quo aoasyamto case
1t will he observed that the Intelli-
gencer has printed the entire judicial
record and the full findings of the courts
in the various phases OF this cause. and
that no other paper has attempted to
do so, Mr.. Turner's personal organ re-
naming satisfied to give those views
which he and his friends desired to have
believed by the public.
Mr.. Clagett had justice on his side.
There IL no sort Of doubt that he receiv-
ed a majority OF the legal votes 8 at
the election, aud no genuine attempt
was ever made to disprove this
There was a pretended effort in that d.
rection. as q matter of course. but it
was only a pretended one, as no one
will impute to Messrs. Field and
Graves, Mr.. Turner's attorneys, that
they were SO stupid as not to know
what steps were necessary to be taken
in the case from time to time.
The court says. in its judgment.
"Thomas B. Clagett received at such
election, held on said first Tuesday and
first day of June, 1880, Aforesaid, a
majority of the legal votes cast at such
election for said office OF city register
and er.o1fcio treasurer Of said city Of
lexington" and the people OF the city
will say. amen
MIR. Turner's organ now advises the
to permit the wheels OF gov
eminent again to r~evolve. and at the
time disclaims any responsibility
for the republicans in having stopped
them. Well, this was to be expected.
but it is exceedingly gauzy. and We do
not believe there Is q lawyer in town
who will lndorse the position. Mr..
Turner's counsel did not. as we have
We commend sur contemporary
for its late ac%quiescense in the finding of
the court. but if it 10 proper to obey the
court now. by what parity of reasoning
can it be made to appear proper to have
disobeyed it when it several times de-
slared Mr.. Clagett de facto register and
As our friends the enemy have OBJ
jected to Mr.. Clagstt's de Gacto title
congratulate them on having taken
the step which has beyond any sort ct
controversy given him q de .jure title.
1t 10 ended let 1t rest.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Some day the fruit will fall off badly.
Let us wait.
Wheat looks spledidly; no wire worms
| or chinch bugs in ours, yet.
Mr.. Mike Moot, of Independence. is
paying flying visits to many friends
here.
Fruit does not seem to be hurt much
yet, though leaves aud bloom show the
effects of the freeze.
Mr.. Eph. Moot is in Kansas buying
up cattle to stock his rancho there. Mr..
Moot sold his property here to Mr..
Guss Harra.
Miss Emma Axline has opened a sub.
scription school at Pleasant Pairie
school house. She is deserving of en-
couragement and should be patronized.
Everybody busy making garden aud
planting corn. Some are re planting
where the ice king and jack frost made
supper off OF corn and vegetables.
planted just a little bit too o
The Sabbath school was reorganizsd
on last Sunday John F. Renick, super
intendent. The question OF an orgau
came up, and in q few minutes enough
money was raised to purchase one.
The parents of Mr.. James Guysen
have returned from their visit to Kan
sas, and now contemplate q visit to
Illinois Don The old gentleman is
aged eighty-slx, his wife eighty-two.
Can another couple be found to match
or beat them?
Rev. James Dalton breaches here on
the third Sabbath in each month at IL
a. NJ. but he gives US the fifth Sunday
also, this month. and on that day at the
same hour will preach the funeral OF
Mrs. Ada F. Campbell. who died re-
Gently in Nevada. She was reared, edu-
Gated and married In Clay township.
The country is beautiful and fuller Of
interest now than at any other season.
80 it seems to me, and o drive through
the woods is delighttul-so soothing and
restful to mind and body. Thousands
of. wood v~iolets. white star flowers.
sweet williams, &C., call forth constant
EXPLANATIONS OF delight, and the pleas
ant, spicy perfume adds to the pleasure.
Would that every city child could share
such drives a. we do, once a year at
ACCT
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The Cincinnati Commercial puts the
cass tsrsely and truthfully when it says:
"Prohibitory laws annoy-they do not
prohibit. Laws for the enforcement OF
Sunday Observance ir~rltate-they do not
enforce" Stlli, it supports y party
which INDUCES largely in sumptuary
legislation. aud other unwise infringe
nsnts upon the 2ersoaal liberty of the
citizen.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

A baud Of Arkansas convicts encamp-
Cd near Little Rock, made a dash fer
freedom. Eight passed the guards, but
one of them was shot dead, two we're
badly wounded, and i've escaped to the
woods. This is but another added to
the many illustrations we have had Of
the folly of working convicts in gangs
away from prison walls.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

A small frame dwelling house on Main street,
above Coal street, was burned Thursday night.
1t belonged to the estate of Cbas. Homer. and
was u~noceupied. 1t was insured by E. Winsor
Il Son. for 81 600. and was valued at 81 100. A
nav roof had just been put on it, and the IRE
originated ON the outside, in the pile OF old
shingles near the walls. Adam Rupple's house,
adjoining 1t was damaged. His loss was COW
cred by insurance. One OF these nights there
WILL be such q IRE as will make people here sick,
If the city does not take steps to protect itself.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
SOUND VIEWS.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-. April 20.
EDITOR INTKLLiGENcER:-In compa-
ny with Representative Joseph Smith.
VI came down the morning OF tho 18th,
on the NJ. F. B. r, to Sedalia, and
then to Jefferson City. Upon srrlvf
ing at HigginsvilIe, before taking
the train, we learned of the hurricane
that swept through Brownsville. on the
evening Of the 18th, and found quite .
number of persons waiting for the train,
who were going down to see the work
OF the 'storm king" and to render as
sistance it needed, to those who had
been wounded. In the list of those
gong down we're: VIM. Robinett aud
lady, Drs. Fulkerson, R. e. Carter and
VIM. Harwood, and citizens, McCsnss
and Swaeker. When We arrived at
Brownsville. . short time was given by
our conductor in which we went out to
inspect the ruins. Truly the scene vas
q lamentable one The fruits of many
years OF toll had been swept, in a minute,
sway, and far sadder than this. the light
Of seven lives hal as rapidly gone out.
and = score or more Of human beings
been wounded. The particulars of the
storms work we suppose you have re-
ceived ere this. Enough 10 state. that
the town was swept from southwest to
northeast, with q destructive bosom one
hundred and fifty yards in width. SYM
patty Of Q substantial kind should be
extended to many OF the sufferers, and
sorrow for all. Mr.. Editor, cannot
some Of Lexington's scientific gentle
men tell US why these storms 90 over
certain belts of country more frequently
than over othersP 9. e, the country from
Houstonia to Richmond. Are there lo-
cal causes, or IL it accIdentalp
We are again in session here in Jeffer.
son City. As yet, we have done nothing
but organize; which vas done by reso-
lution retaining the former organization.
Some thought we should elect our
officers side novo," but q majority be-
lieved in the validity Of the prior or
%ganization, and the method adopted har-
monized all parties. w meet III caucus
to.night, and, after this.l we hope to ad-
vance slowly toward the end proposed.
bat not just yet 10 sight, Our republic
can friends show quite q tear that we
shall 80 district as that it will rebound
to their advantage. What an unselfsh
party they are! As this and their past
history has shown. Their usual cry has
been, "the voice Of the majority - thf
voice of God;" the majority here may
speak tor fourteen democratic distriets
if -. we wonder if they will give il
their pious ~ sanction?
1t shall be the aim Of your representa-,
tives to do that which may Re best for
the democratic pa.ty. regardless of thf
wishes of individual politicians.
w. ii. C.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Queen Victoria has respited DR.. Lam
sen to April %. to await the arrival OF
documents from the United States. The
high sheriff OF Surrey is ordered to ex-
plain to the condemned mau that
10 evidence hitherto submitted will
justify any interference with the SEN
tence. The London journals desire it
to be understood that the respite ID aole.
" based upon intern ational courtesy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The New England Conservatory Of
Music has secured the St. James hotel,
in Boston. on which 500, 900 is to be ex-
pended. 10 establish the largest musical
school 10 the werld. Distinguished in.
structors from London and Stuttgart
have been engaged.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Ex-senator Dorsey has at last been
found. He has appeared in court and
entered a plea of not guilty. It would
have been better il he had not kept sha.
dy 10 long after it vas known that he
vas wanted.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
Stock Notes.

st. Louis Republican. April ia:-''A lot Of
steers raised in Jackson county, this state, and
averaging lao pounds. was sold yesterday
morning ct the National Stock Yards at 81 so
per loo pounds, said to be the highest price
realized on cattle In this market since the war;"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

At Washington two men persisted in
breaking a riaed she'll with an az.
Their names were George Phillips and
John Stewart. They no longer have
any use for names. The pieces OF them
which were left we're duly and decent
IL Inferred.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Guiteau says of his relatives: "Had
they all died twenty-five years ago, IL
would have been . godsend to me-"
He might have added that IT he had
died . bornin' it would have been .
xodsend to the relatives.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The theater at Schwsrin burned on
Sunday night, the alarm being given
while the house was crowded. The
grand duke Of Mecklenburg kept the au-
diencs from INDUCING in q panic. Only
the outer walls were left standing.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

A motion to make the bill to extend
the corporate existence OF national
banks a SPECIAL order for the 18th was
defeated in the house of representa-
lives Monday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

George B. Armstrong, . newspaper
man, has been appointed to be register
of the land Office at Huron. Dakota.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

J George NJ. IRWIN. one OF the st.
Joseph bond thieves has confessed. He
ssys the job was put up by Enos Crow
ther, former republican register. who
had the combination OF the safe. Four
men are implicated, Crowther, Cox.
Scott and Irwin.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The Chinese bill with a ten-year linn
it was passed in the house, Monday,
after a long wrangle.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

/. Sweet Ada, or rather Ada Sweet. has
been appointed by the president pension
agent at Chicago.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
Spring Novelties.

Hamburg edsings and ms sriings.
Swiss edgings aud i%nsertings.
All new style %Iacss, white and scru
Spanish lsces. white, cream and black.
Stock Of white goods full. at
ALOHA hoYLE j. News.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
STRICKEN BROWNSVILLE.
be following letter explains itself:

The following letter explains itself:
MAYORS OFFICE, BROWNSVILLE. Mot
April 20, 1882.
His Honor. the MayOr-Lexington. Mo.-A
most terrific cyclone visited our city on the 18th
inst. destroying about $3.50. COO worth Of prop
erty, and thereby rendering homeless and desti-
tute very many OIL our people. Relief Of any
that can be sent to us will be most thank
fully received and judiciously applied. All
donations sent to Mason G. Brown, cashier
Brownsville Savings Bank, will be put into the
hands OF a committee and given to the sufferers.
Very truly yours, &C..
, WADE HAMPTON REAVIS, Mayor.
Mayor John and other prominent citizens of
Lexington have requested US to announce . meet
ing at the courthouse. at 9 o'clook. p. m. to-day,
for the purpose of devislng means to send relief
to our neighbors who are in distress. The
meeting should be largely attended. While our
friends on the north and on the south of us have
been visited with the awful a%fhiction Of devss-
Eating storms Lexington has been graciously
spared, and not only should we be grateful to
Almighty God for His protecting hand. but We
should show our gratitude in that substantial,
open-hesrted liberality which makes all man
kind brothers. Turn out. friends. and let US
help as We have been prospered.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
FOR MAYOR

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM B,
HAMLEIT as q candidate for Mayor at the en-
suing city election.
FOR COUNCILMAN.
We are authorized to announce THOMAS
IA y candidate for Councilman from
the First Ward ut the ensuing city election.
FOR CITY ENGINEER.
We are authorized to announce JOHN Null.
LIGAN as a candidate for City Engineer ut the
ensuing city election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Carrollton, La, a suburb Of New Or
leans, had q small cyclone Tuesday.
Several buildings were demolished but
no lives lost.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The state grand lodge of the Knights
of Honor met in St. Louis. Tuesday,
With q full attendance. j. .. Lesueur.
ESQ. was tho delegate from this city.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The mayor OF New York has contract
ed for electric lights in tho Battery. City
Hall park. and Washington square.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENTs.
CITY ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
T.. BERRlE as . candidate for City Assessor vt
the ensuing June election.
Isnnsunce myself as q candidate for Assessor
OF the City of Lexington at the ensuing June
election. JOHN G.. FALL.
FOR CITY REGISTER AND TREASURER.
announce myself as a candidate for Register
and Treasurer OF the city OF Lexington At the
ensuing June election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The steamer Alaska arrived at Pana-
ma, last Sunday, with the family n
rema,ns of Minister Hurlbut.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
YOUNG'S CHINA HALL:
Price List.

Best ironstone china plates. Z inch, per set. 4
Best ironstone cups and ~saucers. per set.... 4
Best irOnstOne covered dishes, large. per set G
Best irenstone 4 gallon pitchers. large, each 3
Bess ironstOne china meat dish, each ....... 3
Plain glass goblets. per 3
Plain glass sets. 1 pieces. 3
Plain glass tumblers, per set. ......... 2
Plain glass pitchers. s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

II locks now as il congress would pass
NO Chinese bill. the senate being deter
mined 70 amend the house bill. which
will precipitate . wrangle.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Ben Harrison has made q speech in
the senate against the levee system in
the south, and In defense Of the jetttes.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Boonville has a fight on hand between
its mayor and council.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

President Arthur recommends a liber-
nj appropriation for levees.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

H. Martin WilIiams was defeated for
the legislature in the eastern district Of
johnson county, by Samuel P. Sparks.
=
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Robt. and Charles Ford pleaded guilty
10 the murder of Jesse James in the GRIM
inal court, at st. Joseph. Monday. and
we're sentenced to be hanged. May 10,
1882, by Judge Sherman. The next day q
pardon tor both was received from the
arrested on the charge OF killing Wood
Hite in Ray county. He was taken to
Richmond and released ON So, 600 bail.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Call and look through, and we will prove
to you that it is to your interest to make pur--
chases while our stock is fresh and complete.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
NEW MILLINERY,
MRS. CHARLES FRANCISCO,

HAS now ON hand q large and well assorted
II line Of Millinery, Notions and Ladies'
in the very latest styles. She flatters herself that
she has, in her careful selection. included all
the styles that will be needed by her various
customers. and hopes by low prices and fair
dealing to receive her full share of patronage.
Dressmaking promptly attended to and salts
faction guaranteed.
She is also the agent for the best makes of
Pianos and Organs.
Store one door north Of Lee Moran's Res
taurant, aprilSm3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

Senator Joe Brown, of Georgia, i
aariouslv i'll,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

VXTILL, after June LIST, 1885,, 4 have a limited
w supply oil Pigs and Shoais, of his breeding.
warranted OF pure blood. My principal breed
ing stock is recorded in the Central Poland
China Record, volume 2; and others will be re-
corded in volume 3. Persons desiring this breed
of hogs are invited to come and examine my
herd. Satisfaction guaranteed. l have been
breeding this stock since 1874 with sue
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The startling intelligence has been re-
ceived. by way of Verkhoyansk, 400
miles north of Yakutsk, by w. H. Gill
der, Herald correspondent with the Rod
gers, who travelled 1000 versts to carry
the news, that the Rodgers had been
burned and sunk that Lieut.. Berry with
the officers and crew. t%hirty-six in mum.
Der, are at Tispka near Cape Serdze,
and that a vessel should be sent for
them rs early as possible.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

VIZ W. PRESTON, Dealer in Hardware,
w . Agricultural Implements, Tinware, Cox
and Heating Stoves. Tin Roof ng u 10Y
Higginsville, Mo. julylyl
WY H. PETERS, Photographer, is prepared
w . to do all kinds of work in his line. Call
on him. Higginsville. feb5td
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
NOTICE.

FILTERS of administration on the estate OF
II JESSE F. Atkinson, deceased. we've granted
to the Undersigned on the 18th day OF April,
1852. by. the Probate court Of Lafayette county,
Missouri.
All persona having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year after tue date of this notice, or
estate; and Il such claims be not exhibited with
In two Years they will be forever barred.
ALMIRA IL. ATKINSON
apiila2t5. Adninistrxtrix
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
NOTICE OF

Notice of tendency of petition for vacation Of
Blocks number ten and eleven In the
town of Mayview.
OTl is hereby given that there will be Q
~ petition presented BY the undersigned to
Missourl. for the vacation Of block number ten
QO and block number eleven ull :also the vaca-
leys that are in said blocks. Said petition will be
called up for hearing on the first day of the June
tern. a D., lsss of said county court. to be begun
anu heid Ut the courthouse. in the city Of Lex
ington. on the 9Th day Of June. 1882.
0pr92t4 r w RIDINGS
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The Springfield Republican asks
''How would it do to lock up Marshall
Henry until prisoner Howgale Is return.
ed to his cell ?" Pretty we'll I; lock him
up and try. The trouble about Howgate
il that he stole $4,000 II he had sto.
len q loaf OF bread to feed his starving
children the republican administration
OF Washington would have had him on
be rock pile long age. As it Is he j. toe
highsd-tonsd to be punished, and in,
stsad will probably be sent to congress
from somewhere to be the colleague o
Sscor Rebeson.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
WANTED.

A GOOD STEADY MAN, FOR THE PUR-
"A POSE Of waiting upon an invalid, working
IN garden, &c. To the right man u permanent
and pleasant position will be assured.
apr22tf ROBERT w. COX.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22

The crops in Arkansas are unusually
prom,sinp-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-22
REAL ESTATE.

We have a large number of very desirable
Farms in Lafayette County Tor sale. ranging
from Forty TO Five Hundred Acres, of various
Grades Of Improvement, and ut fair prices. Also
UNlMPRONED LANDS in Lafayette and other
counties in Western Missouri. All Of which
are now offered at low prices.
Also. HOUSES and LOTS in Lexington for
sale cheap.
We also RENT HOUSES and FARMS, and
act as Agents for nOn-resIdents and others.
Call at our Office. or write for information.
E WINCnR & CnH