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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
Deaf as u Post.

Mrs. W.. j. Lang. Bethany, Ont, states that
for fifteen months she was troubled with q dis
ease in the ear, causing entire deafness. In ten
minutes alter using Thomas Eclectric Oil she
found relief, and in a short time she was entire
ly cured and her hearing Restored. Sold by c.
W. Loomis. ~juue2ltl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

independence correspondence Kansas City
Times 1.-THE many friends OF Miss Annie
Groesbeck Of Kansas City and Lexington will be
glad to learn Of the mutual good fortune of Miss
Annie in obtaining so desirable a field for the
cultivation OF her rare musical talents. and of
Elizabeth Aull Seminary al Lexington in secur-
ing so accomplished q teacher for its vocal de-
partment. Miss Annie has few equals in artIs-
tic excellence as q vocalist, and Is one of the
best trained performers that has recently gone
out from the schools. having graduated ut the
Cincinnati Conservatory OF Music. and been
awarded . certificate of The highest honors from
that institutlOn.' '
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

so. Wnat we oppose ID 'uo
by any body, convention, society. as
semblage, or what-not. consisting OF
democrats good or bad, Of a ticket TO be
voted for al the duly authorized prima-
~ election, when such body, convention,
society. assemblage or Tammany is not
first authorized by all the democrats OF
the county through their duly accredlt-
ed action. In other words. we oppose
dictation to the democratic party by any
set OF men Of any particular views what
ever, whether they be u views or not
And we say this in NO bad feeling
with no h%arshnsss, but calmly and in
the friendliest spirit. We do no,
ask anyone to indorse word we say, ex-
cent az reason shall bear 1t out. but it II
necessary sometimes to speak plainly
! We do not assert that the gentlemen en-
gagged in this movement are bad demo
Gratis. No doubt some OF them are very
good democrats. but we think they have
gone the wrong way about securing
their objects. Ii they desire to defeat
third.term,sm in the democratic party
of the county, they have no star-cham
Der, no caucus, no ring or clique to lear
or to appeal to; their appeal lies to the
mass of the democla attic voters who are
the sole and only arbiters. Why did
they not appoint speakers and ask . full
and TAR discussion before these arbi-
ters? Candidates could have been
brought out in the usual way. and the
question could have been fairly tested.
Indeed We think it has been already very
fully tested so far as the movement to
forestall the action OF the primary cleo
ton is concerned, and most completely
aud thoroughly snubbed by the mass OF
democrats.
We would say to the gentlemen who
have SO vigorously assailed our modest
and mild little editorial of two weeks
ago, that We are not to be deferred from
expressing our opinion by threats, aud
that they are not in coed taste. We are all
democrats. let us hope. and despite a lit
tie difference of opinion just now, earn
estly desire the success of the democrat.
ic party in its great purposes, con-
sequently when the party speaks its
voice at the ballot box whoever II indor-
ses. whether it be this man or that, let
harmony and unity and good-fellowship
exist, and let there he no Hlaggards or
skulkers. but loyal soldiers. all valiant
" pressing forward to see who can
strike the most vigorous blows against
a common and always alert enemy.
We assure the gentlemen who are
now decry,ng US 30 loudly, that should
a majority Of tho democrats at the prl-
mary election choose their friends, no
factor in Lafayette county politics will
be more zealously welded for their
success than will be the columns of the
Intelligencer. On the other hand, let
there DO on their part less acrimony,
and as full and unreserved a declaration
Of loyalty to the behests of the majority,
and all will yet be well. The very
strong assertions OF fealty to tue party
which the gentlemen havo made forbid
our thinking they contemplate any other
course.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

A Sure Cure found at last! No one need suffer!
A sure cure Tor blind, bleeding. itching and
liberated piles has been discovered by DR.. Will
liams'. ian Indian remedy. (! called DIR. Williams
Indian Ointment. A single box has cured the
worst chronic cases Of ~ or 80 years standing.
No one need suffer Eve minutes after applying
this wonderful soothing medicine. Lotions,
and cleGtuaries do more harm than
good. Williams Ointment aDsorbs the tumors,
,llays the intense itching. particularly at night
after getting warm in bed, acts As II poultice,
gives instant and painless relief. and is prepared
only Tor piles. itching OF the private parts, and
for nothing else. Read what the Hon. j. NJ.
Cofiinberry. OF Cleveland says about Dr.. Will
liams' Indian Pile Ointment: 1 have used scores
OF pile cures. and it affords me pleasure to say
that l have, never found an ything which CAV
such immediate and permanent relief rs DIR. Will
lIams' Indian Ointment. For sale by all drug
gists or mailed on receipt OF price, 81. For
sale by Charles w. LoOmis, Lexington, Mo.
"a" HENRY 4 CO, prorrietors.
.octa3y1 Cleveland. ohio.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

A cyclone which ravaged .Leaven-
worth early on Saturday morning took
but twenty minutes to effect a damage
OF 5000, 600. The wind blew at the rate
seventy miles an hour. Four young la
dies were killed in Sc. Mary's academy.
The lower story aud three upper floors
of the Kansas Central elevator were
blown away.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

DonuS.. ...... 1S,15O w
These calculations are made up to September 1.
1882. If new bonds, 5-28s or l0-2Os at 6 per cent.
per annum, to be issued under the rounding act
of 1879. properly executed and dated September
!, 1852, be deliyered 10 me on or before Septem-
Der Is, 1882. in lieu of the above obi cations. I
will accept them in iull of the old indebtedness
at the following per centage OF said indebted
ness, tO-Wit: .
In Lexington township-For Judgments, AZ \
per cent; for bonds and coupons, IS per cent.
In Washington township-For Judgments. af
per cent. for bonds snd coupons, IS per cent.
In Sni-a-Bar township-For judgments. 32K
per cent. bonds and coupons, 80 per cent.
In Davis township-For judgments, 80 per
CENT. for bonds and coupons. IS per cent.
In Freedom township-For judgments. so per
CENT; Tor bonds and coupons, 70 per cent.
In Middleton township-For judgments, &c
per cent.
This proposition is made in so1ido. and ia moi
to be binding unless adopted in each OF the
townships Affected.
l am not to he precluded from the privilege Of
accepting the bonds in any one or more oil the
townships accepting my proposition. although
the proposition may be refused in others. but
an not to be compelled 10 accept in one unless
voted in all. Yours truly,
L. r HENDERSON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Clifton r. Breckenridge, second son
of.the late Gen. John G. Breckenridge,
Of Kentucky. has been nominated by the
democrats OF Arkansas Tor congressman
from the state at large.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Capt. John Brand, formerly OF the
Carrollton Record, a veteran newspaper
. died at Butler, Mo-, on the 10Th
inst. aged GO years. His remains were
lnterred at Carrollton.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

The most destructive cyclone to life
and property of which we remember
any record. visited Grlnnell, Iowa. last
Saturday night. In and about the place
between IS and 100 persons were killed.
and between two and three million dol
lars worth Of property was destroyed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
THE TOWNSHIP BOND CONFERENCE
IN ST. LOUIS.
A Dstailsd Report.
OFFICE OF JOHN b. HsNDEssos.

OFFICE OF JOIN b. HENDkRsoN'
ST.. LOUIS, june 20. 1882. !
Pursuant TO notice y meeting Of The county
court of Lafayette county, Mo-, and represent
tatives from Lexington. Washington. sni-a-
Bar. Middleton, Freedom and Davis townships,
with the owners and representatives ofsthe In
debtednesso Of said townships was this daycon'
yened ut IL O'Clock, for the purpose OF discuss
ing the question of compromising said indebt-
edness. 10 .-I.F> 1,ft ~ LIt;
There were present at the meeting. Judges j:
A. Prsther, j. W. Harrison, Jno. A. Lockhsrt;
Jno. 8. Blackwell, prosecuting attorney; W. 5.
Steele, county clerk; B. B. Ireland. county
treasurer: Robt Taubman. Jno; 9; Worthln4-
Goodwin, Jno. y. Jones. Jno: B.: Henderson,
J IL. Overall, T. X. Skinker. Tllton Davis, ].
": Owens. J. P. Colby. H. T: Kent and :" =.
on motion of Hon. Jno. B.. Henderson. Judge
j. A. Prather WAS called to the CHAIR, anu on
motion Of W. B.. Steele, W. G. Little was sp-
ME-. Steele was then called upon to make q
statement Of the financial condition Of the coun.
ty, as well as that Of the townships: tie stated
undertaken, the total Indebtedness amounted to
about 81, 3Sl QUO. to which add the outstanding
warrants OF SIS 900 would make = TOTAL OF VI
property in the county OF $1,oOO,OOO, an eiection
was ordered on the following propositions. to-
Lafayette county straight 6 per cents. at 70
20. carried by ! ,575 majority.
Lafayette county straight 10 per cents. at 30.
carried by l ,575 majority.
Lexington township 10 per cent. debt at &c.
carried by 1886 majority.
washington township 10 per cent. debt at so.
carried by IS majority.
Freedom township 10 per cent. debt at 30, car
riea by 1856 majority. /,
Davis township 10 per cent. debt ut 30. carried
by 133 majority.
SnI-a- Bar township 10 per cent. debt at 40.
carried by ITO majority.
Middleton township 10 per cent. debt at 80,
carried by ia majority.
He stated that upon the decision OF the U. S.
supreme court IN the Harshman case, which oc-
CURED a snort time after The said election, the
township compromise was not carried out. nor
any part thereof. but the county debt compfo-
mise W as proceeded with and about 80 per cent.
OF same has been settled upon the terms as
stated, leaving = county Indebtedness now out
standing as follows: -.r.. N-ssly f--..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

We are authorized to state. that 1t
nominated at the democratic primary
election on July %. Hon. w. h Carter
will be a candidate for representative
from Lafayette county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Fulton ,Telegraph:-"Ford Thistle,
who cut young Dunn with a razor. in
this city, several weeks ago, is in Den
yer, Colorado"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Time over and again Thomas Eclectric Oil has
proved q ~salutary friend to the distressed, Asa
reliable curative for Group in children. sore
throat and bronchial affections, and as a posi-
tive external remedy for pain, 1t is a never-fail-'
ing antidote. Sold by C. W. LOOMS. 2in
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

The congressional committee of the
9th district of Missouri will meet at
Kansas City, June 70, to fix the time
and place for the convention, and to do
other necessary things to be done.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

A communication lfavoring Col. Nc
Clelland for congress may be found on
the first page. a
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24


BY DR.. Frazler's Magic Ointment. Cures as If
by magic, pimpies. black heads or srGbs,
b!o:clies and .Iuptions on the face, leaving the
skin clear, healthy aud beautiful. Also cures
itch. BARRIERS Itch, salt rheum letter. rinsworm,
scald head, chapped hands, sore nipples sore
lips, old, obstinate ulcers and sores, &c.
SKIN
+. Drake, ESQ.,, Cleveland. o.. suffered be-
yOnd all description from u skin disease which
appeared on his, han,ls. head and face, and
nearly destroyed his eyes. The most careful
dOctoring .aile.i 10 help him, and after all had
failed lie used DIR. Frazier's Magic Ointment
and was cured by n flew applications. g.,
The iirst and only positive cure for skin dis
eases ever discovered. Sent by mail on receipt OF
prlce, 80 cents. HENRY Co, Sole Propr's.
Cleveland, Ohio.
For blind, bleeding, Itching or liberated
piles. DIR. Williams Indian Ointment Ia Il sure
cure. Price 81 by mail. For sale by druggists.
T.. W. LuUmis, Lexington, Mo. Uci29yl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

To-day is the time appointed for the
township bond election, in pursuance OF
the action Of the meeting recently held
for this townahip, but iss the. action Of
the conference in St. Louis renders this
vote useless. the election will not be
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Five Of the principal gamblers of st.
Louis-among them Robert G. Pate,
Peter Manning and Henry c. Pate have
pleaded guilty ,and.have been sentenced
by Judge Laughlin to six months in jail.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

It is stated 10 a Washington dispatch
that Don Cameron made a campaign as
sessment 81 81, 900 each one leven Besse-
mer steel companies of Pennsylvania.
and that only Que of the number dared
refuse to pay but that finally yielded.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

There is talk of building another rail
road bridge across the Mississippi, neal
st. Louis.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

The Chicago Inter Ocean issued a "
page paper one day last week. This large
issue was necessary to publish the delln-
quent list. With seven columns to the
page, and $50 names to the column, they
have 10000 dellnquents in that viii
lage. Poor Chicago!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
NOTICE TO

0EALED% proposals will be received ut the Of
- flee OF the City Register and until noon on
the 10th day of July. 1882. for the delivery OF
good, round unbroken limestone rock at the City
Caiaboose, or in any part of the city, rs may be
required.
Bids to state plice per perch, and to be de
livxred at such times and in such quantities as
the City Engineer may direct.
The City reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. JOHN TAUBMAN, City Register.
LeXlngtOn, Mo-. June 23n, 1852. iue2IIn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
Six more days Tor Gulteau.

MI. j. L. Buskett. Roila. is a candi
date for railroad commi ssiouer.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Richmond Conservator :-"The CHI
csgo. Burlington s. Kansas City road
has been completed to Cunningham, on
the Wabash road. and 1T will be pushed
to Kansas City as speedily as dollars and
muscle combined with brains and steam
can do so. From the outlook it will
pass through Ray county and the fertile
sWacands offers inducements that must
prove potent for its permanent loca-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED proposals will he received at the Of
- flee of the City Register until noon on the
10th day Of July 1885,. for hauling cut the broken
rock from the City Calab0ose to any part OF the
City, as may be required.
Buds to state the price per perch for hauling.
The City reserves the right TO reject any and
all bids. JOHN KAUFMAN. City Register.
Lexington. Mo-. June SAi. 1882 inp1l,d
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Michael Davitt landed; at. New York
Saturday morning, and was quietly
driven to a hotel, all the projects Tor a
reception having miscarried. His plans
include . lecturing trip OF twelve days.
in which he will visit Chicago. lie ex-
pressed regret that he had lett Portland
prison. and will not again enter parlia-
ment. His first meeting was IN ova-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

A st. Louis dispatch, dated June g,
says:-ssMr. Obey Owen, receiving tell
er Of the third national bank, this city,
was arrested about - o'clock tonight
on the charge of having enbezzled
$4,000 of funds OF this bank. Very
little is known Of the affair at this writ
ing. but it is said Owens operations
have extended over q period of several
years, and have been very carefully
concealed"
We elsewhere print the official record
of the township bond conference held in
st. Louis last Tuesday and Wednesday.
We have not space to discuss the mat.
ter in this issue, but we unhesitatlngly
say to the people OF the various town
ships, however hard the terms may
seem in some instances, that it will De
the part OF wisdom to accept them. We
firmly believe that our repre- sentatives
did the very best that could be done Tor
MS, and that q refusal OF the adjustment
indicated will lead to costly litigation
and financial losses to the county great
or than the sums involved. Every tax
payer should read the report, aud be
careful not to decide adversely to a
compromise until he shall have very
thoroughly weighed all sides Of the
question.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
THRESHING
INSURED
Against Prs, Lightning, Storm. Tanaaets and
Cyclones.

stored In barn. Write to us ut Lexington aud
we will give you terms.
e. WINSOR & SON.,
i24ml Insurance Apents LsxInpion Nn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
Certificate.

II have used Burdock Blood Bitters with great
benefit for midi estion and constipation of the
bowels" - CD. EAsIoN,
= IS Is. Hamilton, Ont.
Price 81. Sold by C. w. LOOMS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24
THE TOWNSHIP BOND COMPROMISE
LETTER FROM HON. ]. B.
HENDERSON.

The following letter explains itself: Pug
ST. LOUIS, NO. June q. 1882.
Hon. J. A. Prather (Chairman)-Dear Sr:-
represent the following amounts against the
townships OF Lafayette county, to-Wit:
Against Lexington township, judgnents4Q. 900 90
BOQdS .,,,... Z. 5000 90
$+5,OOO 0O
Against Washington twp, judgment II 600 90
Against snl-a-Bar twp, judgment -. ISIS 90
BONUS. ! wv w
Total .....S 1925 90
Against Middleton twp, Judgment. 5 ,O54 90
Against Freed0 20 township. judgment
and bonds. a. 500 90
Against Davis township. judgment and
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

Mr. Little being called upon agreed to recon-
eqness 10 accept 80 per cent. IN new s per cent.
bonds. and those OF, Dayis TO accept 80 per cent.
in new g per cent. bonds, the same Icing ON q
OF property. including the n,p ,uka' part of
county debt for which the townships are re-
spectiyely bound, and also agreed to recommend
lngton townships to accept the came as, sug-
grsted by Mr.. Skinker, viz: 81 per cent. for
bonds not in judgment, and Is per cent. tor
judgments. nj -- - tET az n H. .
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-24

We are authorized to announce BENJAMIN
ELLIOTT as . candidate Tor reelection to the
Office Of Sheriff Of Lafayette county, subject u
the action of The democratic primary election.
DECnDnER mr. nENno f H EHt
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-11-27

Arrested.
New Yoik, Nov. N-John Tobin, ex-
president of the Hudson River railroad
and at one time power in Wall street,
was arrested Saturday evening, near tho
Staten Island ferry. for drunkenness.
He was locked up in the precinct sta
ton and yesterday was taken before
Judge Morgan ,at the Tombs police court
who discharged him with reprimsnd.
He was formerly millionaire and . man
whose operation Get the stock exchange
in an uproar and influenced speculation
all over the country, but he has become
an utter wreck physically ~ we'll ~
financially. In the days Of his prosperi-
ty bis speculative schemes were on the
scsies 81 thoseof Cornelius Vanderbilt
and Daniel Drew, and he dealt in shares
by the hundreds of thousands. Now he
is little better than q beggar, and the
police say he is rarely seen sober.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-11-27

will not include the contemplated ora
tion, and will be confined to President
Arthur declaration that the fair is open,
which will be made from the pagoda in
the center of the capitol rotunda. The
cabinet will I've present, also the justices
of the supreme court, members of the
diplomatic corps, general of the army
and admiral OF the navy. Preparations
are complete and the display will be
beautiful and varied. Several weeks Of
constant work and an outlay OF $4,000
has been required to put this great pa
tional fair in complete order for the
opening. Several thousand dollars were
expended on pictures and other valu-
ables. There has been q very general
response from all the states, most of
which have booths in the old represen.
taive hall, some have two booths, and
some combine their efforts, as in the
case of the southern states, which with
the exception of Kentucky and Tennes-
zee. have Joined in erecting and furnish
| ing one large booth in the centre. The
two states excepted have displays of
their own. In addition to the exhibits
by states the Chinese and Japanese leg
ations have loaned their most precious
articles Of pottery, and the British
legation large picture of the queen.
Private individuals and mercantile
houses make up the remaining part ol
the exhibit and many costly articles
are given to be sold at the booths. The
rotunda is devoted exclusively to the
art exhibition, the old hall of represen.
tatives to state booths and department
exhibits and the crypt below to thu
industrial exhibit. Visitors to the fai
are arriving in considerable numbers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-11-27

The postmaster general has made .
contraet With Leo Ehrlich, Of st. Louis,
for the use Of his recent ingenious inven-
tion Of . combination letter sheet and
envelope. BY the middle Of January
tks Ehrlish invention will be On sale in
the principal postoffices in the country,
in the shape Of letter sheet, envelope
and stamp, all for three cents, and . cir.
oular letter and envelope and stamp for
.ons osnt adding cost Of papss.g The
single letter sheets are manufactured
With gummsd Aaps, which, whom the
sheet Il folded. lap over two open edges
aud secure the missive. Tho government
stamp il TO be embossed on one Of thess
Gaps which comes over like tho flap on
! On envelope, and tho whole thing 4
licked, stamped and sealed with the SAINT
motion. This brings the stamp wher'
ths old waisss and seal used 10 bs, in
stsad oi bsing upon the upper righ
hand corner. The postmaster will no
bs compelled 10 apply the cancellation
stamp, - lsttsn cannot bc opened. NO
~ snbosssd stamp removed vithou
Destroying Tn stamp.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-11-27

North Dakota Capital: "The vote of
.stutsman county - compared with other
counties throughout the territory indi-
Gates our rapid and substantial growth.
Yankton county, the Oldest county in
the territory. ~ believe. the seat of gov
ernment.' and having city Of 5000 souls
only cast 1888 votes, while Stutsman
county polled over 1000 votes. North
Dakota is growing, and Stutsman county
leads them all" sYankton county has q
city of 1000 inhabitants. But one ticket
was in the field at the late election. and
more than one-third Of the voters Of the
county failed to go to the polls. Yank
ton county can poll 1900 honest votes to
day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-11-27

Parker New Era: Jerry Murphy re.
turned from Calliope on Tuesday, where
he went to settle for his four-mile grad
ing contract southeast Of Parks..s Mr.
Murphy .esyp thstthe average eoE per
mile for grading between Calliope and
Parker is about $4,000; that the contrac-
tors have eighteen miles Of grading com.
pleted from the Sioux northwest; that
the bridging has been completed q dis.
tsnce Of 1--WE miles from Calliope; that
the track layers are following close aftel
the bridge builders; that the chief con
tractor, Flynn. is very gentlemanly
person to deal with; that oalhope and y.
Hawarden are booming, and that he ha'
tho money at Swan Lake to complete
settlement with his men.