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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
THAT SACRED FUND"

The ~postofice "ring editor has made
a bad break in opening up the question
of losses to the school fund. Only at
the last term OF the circuit court, Messrs.
Graves aud Blackwell took judgment
against a good republican, William Hix-
ON, formerly county clerk ON " or three
school notes for about Ii aggregate
amount Of twenty nine hundred dollars.
his securities, NJ. l.. Denote. LOUIS
Hixon; ALI Brant and c. E. Ballard be
ing released upon their plea OF fraud
practiced upon them by a republican
court, in changing the character OF the
first security. Here. then. We have
four stalwart republicans, to say moth
ing Of the republican court. mixed up
10 this loss OF $500 to the school fund.
There has been something like twenty
thousand dollars lost by the republican
court, in loaning money to favored re-
publlcans, on insufficient security.
In record 10. page 191, will be found
the following entry:
Nov comes NJ. L. Denote. aud proposes
that he will pay to the county s75. upon the con-
dition that he shall thereby be released from all
liabilities on q judgment In favor of Lafayette
county and upon q note to the school fund, sign
ed by Chris. Schaefermeyer L. Davis and himself,
The said NJ. L.. DeMotte also proposes TO pay to
the county the sum Of $50 Is. upon the condition
thai he shall be released from all liability on q
judgment rendered upon q note signed by E. q.
Holmes, D.. Jones, 1. H. Wieman and himself.
Whereupon it is ordered. that, upon the pay
ment of the sums above specified, the said II. L..
DeMotte be and he is hereby released from all
further liability on the notes and judgments be-
fore described"
The Schelermeyer. DAVIS and De-
Motto judgment was for 1913 IL; the
other judgment was for SOL 81.
There are. 10 use an expressive, if not
elegant term, just Goodies" Of such little
"reminiscences OF the 'trustworthiness' OF
officials.
II there has been . single loss to the
school fund from insufficient security
since the democrats came luto possession
of the county court we do not know OF
1t, and we challenge anybody to name it.
This school fund business is quite an
interesting one. We have four pages Of
a fair sized newspaper to devote TO it in
q month Or two, II it becomes necessa-
~. 1t is refreshing to honest people to
reflect that the old set and their abettors
haven't the reins now. Just think of 1t !
The county not only loses Hixon's g.
900. but his republican securities. one Of
them at the time OF the loan editor
Of the Register, plead in bar OF re-
covary against them the fraud OF their
own court in dealing with this ''sacred
fund.-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The legislature adjourned at noon
yesterday. having done its work as ex-
pedItiously and we'll as ~contending in
tsrests would permit. Our own members
have, as usual. been assiduous and faith
ful In The discharge of their duty.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Robert Scott, II of the Northamp-
ton bank robbers, has just died at the
Massachusetts penitentiary OF consump-
ton. from which disease he had been .
sufferer for about a year. His body was
forwarded at once for burial to his
mother at Warsaw. ILL.,, where his
brother. Walter Scott, also resides. His
mother visited him three months ago.
and his wife, who resides in New York
City, has been 9 frequent visitor at the
prison.. The CRIME for which Scott was
sentenced was a most daring and sue
cessiul job. Eight men participated,
among them being Edison, the man who
built the locks for the plundered safe.
In the dead Of night the cashier was
taken from ais bed and a rope placed
around his neck by the gang. He was
led to the bank, and on the penalty OF
death he revealed the combination upon
which knowledge the safe was easily
opened by Edison, who was masked, as
were the rest Of the gang. The robbers
coolly selected from the contents of the
vault only such securities as were easily
negotiable, aud the proceeds of their
bold venture was q cool million and q
half, most OF which was in United States,
railroad, aud other bonds, none OF
which were registered. These they
placed in a valise and departed. After
Edison betrayed his partners in crime
the gang broke up, and Red Leary and
Draper, two of the worst of them. are
said TO have joined with Billy Porter.
Johnny Irving. Gil Yost. and jimmy
Hope, who, with Worcester Charley,
cleaned out the Manhattan bank, and
another at Rockford. Conn. Charley
and Hope were afterward suspected Of
completely in the Dexter. Mo-, bank
robbery, in which cashier Barron met
his death. Worcester Charley has not
been heard OF since, and Hope is now
serving a fifteen years sentence for a
bank job in California. Tue Northamp-
ton bank has recovered $500, 900 OF the
money stolen from its safe. through
Leary. Draper and Connors, and the
whereabouts OF the balance of over
81, OOO, 900 Is supposed now to be known
only to Dunlap. So this Renaissance
brings the fact wildly to lAind that there
are thieves and murderers elsewhere
who are as bad as the James boys, and
whose 'swag' has been much heavier.
At the Royal Academy banquet in
London last Saturday evening. SIR
Frederick Leighton. in a toast to;''Lit-
erature." mentioned Mr.. James Rus
cell Lowell's name. aud said that
wherever a work Of Mr.. Loweli's
was opened it showed passionate pa
iriotism and burning sympathy with
sufferers Of wrong. Mr.. Lowell, who
was present, said that this was too fiat.
tering a portrait; it was SO different
from some spirited pen-snd-ink
sketches which had been lately receiv-
ed from America that he had some
doubt which of them he might re-
eemb'0.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Tho public debt was decreased in
April Ga. 415, 1928. The total indebted
ness is now $1,945, 526, 800. Deducting
the cash in the treasury vaults. there
remains outstanding $1,711. $50. 1913.
Secretary Folger has issued q call for
the remaining 6 per cents of 1881,
amounting to $11,200.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Green B. Raum is announced as q
candidate for the senate to succeed
David Davis.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

"A dispatch to the press association
from Dublin says the report that
Isssrs. Parnell. Dillon aud O'Kelly
are to be Immediately released is
false. A brother of Nj. Redmond,
II. p, and two other persons have
been released from Kilmainham.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

] We print elsewhere Judge Sherwood's
dissenting opinion In the Green county
bond case. 1t is interesting reading to
eur people jast now. Lafayette county
folks will wonder why they have here
tofore. been such jealous advocates OF
Judges Raw and Norton.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

A collector of curiosities two years
ago bought two pieces Of enameled
iewelry at Brescia. for which he paid
1900 francs. He has just sold them
to q Frankfort amateur for lOO.OOO
franco.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The funeral Of tho late I'm tied
States minister to Peru. Stephen A.
Hurlbut, took place Sunday at Belve-
dere, III. Highly euiogistic resolu-
tions of the deceased were passed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Chicago Times:-"Mr. Green B.
Raum that he fancles himself
q big enough man for David DAVIS
shoes. Is Illinois running down at the
heelsp
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

There is a regularly organized tribu-
nal OF arbitration in Cincinnati to which
all differences between employer and
employs are referred. There should be
everywhere that there are large mum,
bars of Work-people.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

At San Jose. California, John Brett
and wife were burned to death BY their
residence taking fire IN the night.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The Grand Chapter, At St. Louis, this
week, elected the following %oficers:-
Erwin Ellis, Grand High Priest; Alex.
M. Docksry. D. q. II. F.; Rev. =. c.
Woods, G. K; Lee A.. Hall, G. s.; Jno.
W. Luke. G. T.; VIM. H. Mayo, G. $.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
A.. Call.

lfJsms Q. McGrew will consent to become a
Candidate for councilman from the Third Ward,
he will rece We the support CT
m6tI MANY VOrEnc
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Grand Lecturer Allen Mcdowell re-
fused this year to be re-appointed for the
chapter, having his hands full with the
blue lodges.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

General Forsythe, with seven osmpa-
MES Of infantry. is still on the trail Of
the Apaches. and proposes to follow it
into Mexico.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The article on the first page entitled
..Knights Templar," is from the San
Francisco Examiner. and as it outlines
the arrangements for the great Templar
celebration to take place in August.
1883, it will be read with interest by
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
REAL ESTATE.

We have n large number of very desirable
Farms IN Lafayette County Tor sale, ranging
from Forty To Five Hundred Acres, of various
grades al Improvement and at fair prices. Also
UNiMPliONED LANDS in Lafayette and other
counties in Western Missouri. All Of which
are now offered ut low prices.
Also, HOUSES and LOTS in Lexington for
sale cheap.
We also RENT HOUSES and FARMS, and
'ict as Agents for non residents and others.
Call AT our Office. or write for information.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Six new brick business houses at Dem
ton, Texas. valued at 100000, were
swept away by flames on Sunday even
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Hanlsn rowed a match with Trickett
ON the Thames Saturday for 9l.00O and
beat hln BY n%inety.one seconds.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Nothing will make hens lay so we'll
as seeds scratched from q neighbours
garden.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06


We have but q poor opinion Of that
kind OF political warfare which endeav-
ors to associate the dominant political
party of a state with Its crime. We
think 1t thelmeanest kind Of ~demagog-
ism, for the mass Of all parties that
amount to anything in this country is
honest, but this has always been q fa-
vorite weapon with republicans. from
their unpatriotio congressman down to
the Globe-D Democrat. Especially are
they habitually concerned Ca Ia Hayes)
with outrages upon a-poor black brother,
whom they regularly vote at the polls.
but always neglect to vote for when an
accident places his name upon some
party ticket. More especially do they
rant and rave about mob law and
ruffianism in the south, SO That it seems
quite odd to read in q northern news
paper such headlines as these:-"A
dangling darkey-iynohing of a Sene-
gambian rapist at Gallon. o.. by the
populace-tke fellow fully identified by
his victim before beng strangled to
death-vengeance wreaked with the
concurrence Of neary every person in the
place." So it gossl No doubt the
fellow deserved death, but ii be had
been hanged in a southern city for =
similar crime, the very newspaper
which applauds this deed would have
condemned the other. Such Is tue con-
sistencY which grows out of sectional
nreiudfcA.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The regular democratic ticket was
elected in North Carolina.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
FOR THE RELIEF OF BROWNSVILLE

The following letter explains ITSELF
James Wentworth Esq., Lexington Mo-,
Dear Sir:-Your esteemed favor OF the
LIST inst. is received. enclosing the sd
contribution of one hundred and fitty.nlne
and iorty-five. n hgndredths dollars to
the fund tor the relief of those who are
rendered destitute by the recent tornado
at this place. The generous minifesta-
ton of sympathy by the citizens of Lex.
ington, is received by our people with
feelings of the warmest gratitude.
Respectfully yours,
M. G. Brown, Cashier.
The previous drafts were, one for
800, and one Tor $500, making a total
Of $3.50 45, and MIR. Wentworth has
collected a few dollars since RENTING.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
OFFICE EXCEL IRON Works

OFFICE EXCEL Iron WORKS.
LEXINGTON, Mo-, April %, 1882.
EDITOR hHALD:-Deeply sympathizinz with
Your citizent IN their great misfortune, and
wishing to c~1tribute my mite in assisting them
10 rebuild, propose to receive any broken
iron work an replace same With new, allowing
double price pr old and changing cost price for
new; or VIII hke old iron for cash, paving St.
Louis prIces. Respectfully,
CHAS. A. MORRISON.
The citizentof Brownsville have taken ad-
vantage OF =. MOrrisOn's offer, and he ie
doing the worl for them.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The Press Association OF the state will
meet al St. Joseph next Tuesday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
AGENEROUs OFFER.

lFrdn the Brownsville Herald
The following brief note speaks for itself. and
Mr.. MOrris.n' g kindness will be mi
by our strickn people. We publish il as a mat
ter of genera information, and on behalf of the
community return thanks to the generous
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The London Observer says II
believes that at the cabinet meeting
Monday, q draft Of a bill dealing,
with rrear of rent in Ireland was
submitted; also, that it was decided
that steps should forthwith be taken
for the release of all of the suspects,e x-
cept nos who were arrested on SUI
picion Of having been personally con-
cerned in Qutrages.
In the middle of the third column
on our fourth page will be found the
answer entered by the county court in
the F. A Crook case. and upon which
Judge Krekel released the judges.
This answer shoulS be read by every
tax. payer in the county, a. it throws
a good deal of1ight upoa the present
Slku8LlOQ.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Go to j. q. Platlsnburg's for stylish and
fashionable goods In every line. uIm3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

General Sheridan has ordered the 3rd
cavalry to Arizona.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The twenty first annual session OF
the Missouri state Teachers association
will be held at Sweet Springs. browns.
WILEY Saline county, June 10th, 2lst and
22d, 1882. Every friend OF education is
requested to encourage, by his presence.
the objects of the association. Many OF
our best educators will deliver address
es upon subjects Of vital interest.
and all present will have the privilege
OF participating in the discussion.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

WILL. after June LIST. lSS2, /; have II limited
w supply of Pigs ana Shonts, Ofhis breeding.
warranted OF pure blood. My principal breed
ing stock is recorded in the Central Poland
China Record, volume .; and others will be re-
corded in volume ). 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
rnss- f..l1l\l
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

The Chicago Times thus pays its com.
plimsnts to the gentleman who holds
the third position in the gilt OF the
American peopls:-''It IS said that Mr..
Furay, q we'll known editor, has declin.
ed all invitation to become the private
secretary OF Speaker Keller. An editor
who knows anything knows enough no,
to ally himself with SO very cold a
corpse as keiter." Poor Keller! He
gets as many kicks as does the fraud OF
Fremont.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

Call and look through, and we will prove
to you that it is to your interest to make pur-s
chases while our stock is fresh and complete.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06
NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

Jackson, Johnson and Lafayette are
hereafter to be united 10 their political
fortunes. So be it. Let us dwell to-
gether in unity. especially IA democrats.
Let us. for instance, elect an able. pure
and upright Lafayette county democrat
to congress. W. have long worked
faithfully in the ranks, we haYe never
had a congressman, a governor, or q
senator. We do not complain. We are
not in The party Tor Office, but, still. il
we present q man OF whom every county
In the district will feel proud, We ask
fair confederation for our choice. We
shall announce his name in three or four
weeks, as soon as would be thought po-
lite after our recent union.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

VIZ W. PRESTON, Dealer in Hardware,
w . Agricultural implements, Tlnware, Cox
and Heating Stoves. lin Roof ng u "y
lIigginsville, Mo. julylyl
wy II. PETERS Photographer, is prepared
w . to do all kinds of work in his line. Call
on him. Hiyginsyille. feb5td
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-06

In these Companies we will write. Policies OF
Insurance on ALL KINDS of Buildings or Prop
erty against fire and lightning, AT The OWES
lNSUlsABLE RATES.
Our long experience in tins business, ~justiiieS
us in say ing that all Policies written by lis may
be depended upon rs perfectly correct in all
particulars. and not found 10 he defective when
fires come To H. I their validity.
If Yen want SOLID, itE.i.lA REINSURANCE
NJ the lowest rates call on us and you Will get 1t.
E. WINSOR E. SON.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-02

it IL true TO the uadsr-
standing and real to the heart and life.
Al in tho eyes Of Noah rainbow shown
from the clouds Of storms, 90 on every
place of gloom in every age, those Who
watch have beheld signs and promise Of
our God. But the life here still has tears
and heartache. The bow is broken and
cut off by dark horizon. It is dimmed
by declining sun. Let up go with John
and peer into his great revelation. Tho
throne of God is there and about it rise the
clouds. What! are these clouds and storms
in heaven! Clouds We may see, but
there are no storms, for the clouds are
made of incense. They are the prayers
of tho saints. Tokens are they of need
and blessing, and upon them in. complet-
ness round about the throne, there shines Q
rainbow in sight like int an emerald.
There all tears shall be wiped from all
faces. Beloved what We know and enjoy
not now, we shall find hereafter.
DR.. Smith announced that in three
weeks another pastor would probably be
present: but made no reference to his
work during the three years, and no other
allusion to his departure.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-02
Wanted It Just Right.
brooklyn Eagle.l


GLOW much will this cost in your
paper?" asked quiet-looking man, as
ne handed in the following advertisement
1t the counting. room:
''SM1TH- trace, in this city,
Just after dinner, Mary Smith, wife OF
The undersigned, and daughter of old
Sim Pratt, the leading blacksmith of
Denver, Col. The corpse was highly
respected by the high-tonedest families,
but death got the drop on her, and she
:ook the up-bucket with perfect conf
lence that she would have square
,how the other side of the divide. The
plant transpires this afternoon at her
boarding house on Willow street. Gene
,ne, come all.
dearest Mary, thou hast left US,
For you on earth there wasn't room;
But It's heaven that has bereft US,
SnatcEed our darling up the fume.
denver papers please copy and send
oil, or draw ut sight.
By her late husband, P. Smith"
II don't believe you want it in just
that way, do you?" asked the clerk, rub
bing his chin obviously.
"Why, not, stranger" asked the quiet
nan.
cit don't read quite right, does it,
sked the clerk.
"Was you acquainted With the corpse,
stranger?" demanded the quiet man.
'<Was you aware Of the lame1ted while
The was busting around in society at
fhat boarding. heass?'
a--A .a~A A>~ -
responded the ctrk.
$50 I rsckoaed, ledge. You wasn't
Up 10 the doosasad vhen shs vas In the
living business. New, Jsdge, The de-
saased wrote tA2* sgaAio1 harsah sfeEs
de died, and Ivant it In. Do yea hook
'.but Il int eur style Of notice." 3D.
ssAaa the Glsrk.
'eNer nins, na6fhar," aoQsiasoed thu
l16st uaa. II vas fer having picture
& her and lot moro tafk, but che said
line wanted it ssist and nodast, 20 she
1hsepsd that up. Say, stranger, Is il
gong mt. yen vaisasls space without
h6s1fy?"
81 asn't know" saia the clerk, dole.
.lny.
II kzsv, partner. This celebration
ssnass eli tD-RoFrev afnr1oon, and that
is going n II Tie nerning, Il it goes n
Ut Of s1nOa. I gst griaf enough On
ny hands nov, sinsAger, without erect.
ing fOrt q the 9I3oWalk, but If you
want war, I got the Implements right II
he back part Of 6ass mourning clothes.
What dye think, Jedgsa"
Epes?" asked The slerk.
ri want it IN he paper" said thu
nomaer. 'tand it's going IN If It takes q
spile-arivsr. Tkiak yea twig my racket
stEangery'
"Ah right" replied the clerk, Ell
PIT it in the Salad anong other mourn
ful remarks. Pour dellars, please"
'eThat's business" and the quiet mar
paid the money. 'H yoa amt busy
come around to-mexrOw. Tn going +
give the cid woman . geed send-of, and
Il that gospeller dopt work up . pretty
good programme before be gets to th1
doxology, his folks viii think he's beer
doing considerable business with . saw
mill. She was good one, Jedge, AND
she was pious from the back Of her need
10 the bunien on her heed; you can tel
that from the notice." and the mourning
widewer wiped his eyes on the sly, and
later in the day, was fined ten dollars fol
hrashing the undertaken who had pui
silver handles on the casket instead 81
cold One
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-02
Rer. C.. e. Cline.

Yesterday was Rev. c. E. Clins's last day
at Grace N. E. church this city, he having
been transferred by Bishop Simpson to H.
inois and stationed at Jerseyville near his
old home; pending his departure the
quarterly conference of Grace church
passed the following:
Rcsolred-That we express our apprecia-
ton and regard for Bro. G. E. Cline for his
untiring labors in our midst during the
past year; his work among us has been at
tended with more than ordinary success as
evidenced by the number of conversions
and accessions to the church during his
ministry among US. We shall part from
him with feelings of deep regret and
wherever his lot may be cast wish him
abundant success,