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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

We bespeak for our Offering the careful consideration
of all who appreciate genuine bargains. Below we quote a
few articles with prices:
3 pieces Light Dress Goods, at 6 1-4c; worth 1c.
2 pieces Lace Bunting, at lOc; worth 2c.
2 pieces Black Grenadines, at 1Oc; worth Soc
4 pieces All Wool Lace Bunting, at Is 2-3c; worth 35c.
9 pieces Plain Lace Bunting, 16 9 &c.; worth 35c.
A pieces Handsome PIaids, 16 23c; worth 25c.
3 pieces Solid Gray Mohairs, 16 23c; worth 30c.
3 pieces Brocaded Mohairs, 16 23c; worth SOC.
1 piece SIk-nnd- Wool Pongee. 25c.; worth 4Oc.
piece Silk and Wool Pongee, 35c; worth Coo.
2 pieces Book-Fold Cashmere, 33c; worth SOC.
5pieces Exquisite French Plaids, 25c; worth Soc.
3 pieces 45-inch French Plaids, S5c; worth 81 25.
1 piece 45.inch Navy Blue Nuns Yelling, S5c; worth 81 25.
l piece 45inch Bronze Nuns Yelling, s5c.; worth 81 %.
3 Lace Covered Parasols, 81 IS; worth 50 80.
3 Black S%atin-Iined Parasols, So so; worth S..
4 Black S%atin-Lined Parasols, 81 so; worth SO.
Black Sain-Lined Parasols, 81; worth 50.
E2O Black Silk Parasols, 81 25 to -; about. half price.
4 pieces Fine French %Ginghams, SOC.
) Ladies' MadeU Up Linen Suits, 81 So; cost price SIS.
1 Misses Made Up Linen Suit, Toe
A few short lengths in Pekin Stripe Sains, Soc, former price 81 60.
About 900 Ladies' Lace Ties and Collars.
All very Desirable and Stylish Goods at Reduced Prices.
!5O Gents Linen Bosom, Laundried Shirts, Soc; worth 81.
50 Gents Linen Bosom, laundr1ed Shirts, ST; worth 81 %.
so Gents Linen Bosom, Iaundried Shirts, 81 20; worth 81 80
20 Gents Molair busters Tor Overcoats), 75c; worth 81.
Come, and be- made happy.
": d. III C. USL.4.veD,
Mo. 1O5 MAIN STREET.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
. GARD FROM COL. McoLELIAND.

To the Democracy OF Lafayette County:-In
making formal annoLneement Of myself as u
candidate, for your. snfrages, at tue primary
election on the 92d of July, and for the congress
sionaf nomination IN the fifth district at the con-
ysnt,on in Ksn.as City On the End Of August. |
cordial and unvarylng upp0rt in the past. %
well when 1t gas solicited as when it came to
me unsouHht.J
To the most of you l am personally known
and hence introduction and appeal are alike
needless. Essentially imbued with q genuine
sympathyfwith the people, and sensible of thu.
dutles and the labors Of any one who would
worthily represent such q district in the con-
gresa oil the United Ststes. ] can, with enlarged
experience, do no more than to pledge to you. if
nominated, q manly and vigorous conduct OF the
campaign. and. If elected. the fidelity. vigilance
anu capsci.y mat may nave cnnEsciefize,l my
lellONy-citizen. NJ, v. L. MCCLELLAND,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
Personalities

[ 49, 80"
Mrs. Nancy Corder Is very low.
: Miss Phene soholl Is to marry Mr.. Charles b.
Hughes. a
Mira. w. B.. Steele is visiting relatives in
Wsverly.
Mr.. w. v. Nichols Ii down with iuasmma-
tory rheumatism.
Miss Emma Burbridgs. of Dover. is in the city
visiting Miss Mamie Hutchinson.
Mrs. Samuel T. Ralhell. Of st. Louis. is visit
ing her aunt. Mrs. NJ. w. Withers.
Miss Sallie Sutherland. of Odessa, Is visiting
Mrs. J. w.. Remnant. IN this city.
Mrs. Virginia Bay returned fsoin Q visit to
Little Rock. Ark, Wednesday last.
Mrs. Kate Atkeison. of Conway. Ark, Is Wis
ing her fathers family. j. A. Graham.
Mrs. By Austin has returned from q two
weeks visit to relatives ut Kansas City.
Mrs. Ed. Zciler returned Monday from . visit
of two weeks to relatives At Brownsville.
Mr.. Frank T.. Chew and wife. of st. Louis.
are on = visit to the family OF NJ e. Winsor.
The Intelligencer was honoIed with u visit.
yesterday, from Opal its Wellington COR
respondent. 4.- ..
Miss Annie kirtley, of Kentucky. ia visiting
her cousin. Mrs. Sallte Long, and other relatives
and friends iu this city.
Mrs. John McFsdin took in the circus asd
side show Thursday, the first time she has al
tended since her childhood.
Mrs. Lamiza McRay, of Vernon county, wbH
was here attending the death bed IL Of her fsaher,
returned home last Monday. ~r.sslfs f..H .
Messrs. John and Charley Tyler, accompanied
by Mrs. Tyler and Mise Lizzie Tyler, were in
the city Monday visiting friends and looking
| after business matters.
Mr.. John Q. Wilson. Of Washington City,
brother OF Mrs. E. Winsor, with his wife and
son, Charles II. Wilson, are on a visit to the
families of Mr.. E. Winsor and Nj. James C.
McGrew. .-- ..t .
Richmond Democrat Misses Bessie Bay
liss and Susie Tevis, two of LeXington's hand
soonest and ~loveliest bellies. are visiting at the
paIatisl residence OF Mr.. Peter Tribble, In the
eastern part OF town." rla-. 5,
Ft. Worth e:-"Miss Flor
Eeqca Arnold, of Lexington, Missouri, is visit
ing the city the guest Of her sister, Mrs Hugh T.
Wilson. : Miss Belle Graves. one Of thu
many charming Young ladies of Lexington
Missouri. who have Frightened society here by
their presence, IL visiting the city. as The guest O
Mrs. Hugh T. Wilson. 's.u.N Eg
|. Mr.. John Powell, the Franklin street grocer,
went TO Richmond, last Saturday. and viii
probably return to-day. This is something o
an event in Mt. Powelrs life, a., we are told
he hardly gets as far as Main street once in tw'
years. We hope Mr.. Powell's tour to the elias
sic shades Of our pretty little sister city will b
OF benefit TO his health, as we have no doubt
I was made pleasant for him. -. e .- .r 10
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
FINAL

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in,sr-
~ -sted In the estate OF Sarah Ward 40
Ceased TINT the undersigned administrator. will
NJ the August term, lsSa. OF the iroIs.t. euurt
OF Lafayette county, Missouri, To be lessn and
heiu ~ the Probate court room, in the CITY q,
Lexington. ON the second Monday in Aur1,st
ISM. GEORGE W. LlpESAV
jIyl5lta AIminisir -,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
FINAL

NOTICE is hereby given To ALI rersoa, inter-
~ ested in the estate Of riEtser NJ. LYONS.
deceasei. that the undersigned, a.laAL..,strator
Will apply To make u final settleNs,.it III euii
estate. Ut the August term, lsss. eE tae. Probate
court o! Lafayette county, MinsuGrL. io he be-
gun and held ut the Probate court room. IN The
CITY Of Lexington. on the secODi Monday in
August, 1882.
BAXTER NJ. A.ANkFORD,
lkllt1 In, OF -,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
RESPONSE BY MR.. F. N. THOMAS.

Thos. Shelby. Wade Hicklin and others-Gen-
tlenen:GPermit me, hereby, to return to you
nv sincere thanks for the confidence which you
eyince mime by asking me To hecoaae y candi-
date for the democratic nomination Tor C0nsta-
BILE Of Lexington township. In accepting the
an humble one, has Its duties and resp0nslbih
ties. If elected 1 shall enleavor to discharge III
duties In snci manner a. to reflect no dIscredit
dacy.. With renewed, thanks, | an, respectful
" yOurB. RAN M. M
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
FINAL f. ENT.

NOTICE 10 hereby gwen IL all persons inter-
~ ested in the estate of Drewry Crews,
ueceAsei, That the undersigned. administration
Will apply to make u final settlement Of sad
estate Ut the August term, lsS2. of the prubut.
court OF Lafayette county, Missouri, To lie be-
gun ana held AT the probate court rDOm in the
city OF Lexington, on the second Monday in
August, 1852. JOHN A. MAIIAN.
ilyl5t5 Administrators
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
Sitting zap Nights.

Mrs. f. II. Perkins. Creek Center, N. Y.
writes she had been troubled with asthma inI
four years. Had to SIT up night after night with
it. and ultimately cured by two bottles Of
Thomas' Eclectrle Oil. Sold by {. W. Loomis,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
FINAL ENT

NOTICE ia hereby given to all persons infer.
~ ested In the estate OF Charles Homer. d..
ceased, that the Undersigned, administrators
Will apply II make u final settlement Of y, II
estate. Ut the August term. lss2. Of the Hrn-
bate court of Lafayette county. Missouri, to. ~.
brgun and held At the Probate count rotsln, m
!he city oi lexington, on the second Nl,hday
in August, 1852. ANNA HOMfSEs
.ilyl5t5 Atmini
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

No days work is more Important t"
q citizen than Is the one he owes to
his country in. attending 10 his polite
al duty The place where the weight
Of his vote 1s most felt is at the prima.
~ election of hls party so go to the
polls next Saturday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
Coal Coal!I

On aud after to-day l will deliver coal to
any part Of the city at eight cents per bush
Ell. Orders can be lett at M Office and will
receive prompt attention.
taft j. Z. MCGREw,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
"a and President
J. W. II ARRISON, Judge.
J. A. LOCKHARE, Judge.
BY SAMUEL ]. ANDREW. D. T..
STATE OF MISSOURI, L..
FINAL

NOTICE ID hereby given to all persons inter
~ esteu In the estate OF Berry Isaon, tie.
Ceased. that the Undersigned, adln.nisiratnr viii
at the Au. nst term, lss2, OF the Proba.e cour
OIL Lafayette. county, Missouri, to be- begun an.
neld Ut the Probate court room, in the city o.
Lexington, Mo-, ON the secnnI Monday in
August. 1882. JOSEPH A. WHIrSETT,
jlylb5 Administr,tor
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
FINAL SETvrI.EMENr.,

NOTICE is hereby gwen 10 all mr.. r.ons ,,,or-
~ "stei In the estate of Lop ,sn Sanders
deceased, that the undersigned, administratur
will apply TO make q lW,I settlement nj
SAID estate Ut the August tenn OF The rro,af.
court OF Lafayette county, Missouri, to lie he.
gun and held at the prof ate court room. m the
August. 1882. MOSES CH al ="
Jiylat5 hI,,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Philadelphia Chronicle:-t'Tornadoes
have commenced invading Pennsylva-
mia. We now call for a protective tariff
on Wind:"4 Well; when yen make 1t
have two big sections especially direct
to the mouths IF Secor Robson and
7 ohm Roach. =.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
oooPER uoGNTY TEACHERS MOB
NAL INSTITUTE.

Teachers OF Lafayette County:-You are invi.
ted to attend the 3rd annual session of the Coop
err County Teachers Normal Institute. meeting
in Boonvllle. July s4th. and continuing three
weeks. For Information and programme ad-
dress A. Haynes, u. A. Mcmillan, executive
committee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Skobelof. the famous Russian gener-
al, died IN Moscow last FRIDAY Of heart
disease, in his 10th year. iis' ''h;
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Democrats. you vote with little
inconvenienca at your 4nearest pre-,
oinc, at the primary election next Sat
%urday.sdl " - (,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

A little girl in Chester county, Penn.
syivania, died last week from eating
hsrse chestnut flowers. sf e. Hoit
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Tie convict. labor in the Wisconsin,
penl,en,iary has been secured for five
yaarp, at a half dollar per head per day,
by M. D.Weliss& Co., oi Chicag0.s1e
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Secretary Teller promises to have
Captain Payne summarily elected from
Indian Territory in the event of'ano,her
raid.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

The news from British Columbia con-
corning the floods is not reassuring.
In many instances houses and farms
have been feate6 of. and fences are
seen floating in all directions. A great
number of young stock have been lost.
and, in many instances utter desti-
tuition may be observed among families
who u couple ct weeks ago considered
themselves in comfoTtabls ,oircumstan-
ces. Thousands OF tons OF hay will be de-
stroyed this season. which will make
matters still worse for the coming win.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Conkling now terms Arthur ''th'
prize OK Of politics, = while Cornell i!
designated as -'the lizard of the HILL"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Rhode Islands first case under the
fifteenth amendment is that OF a color.
ed lawyer, who was refused admission
tofa skaiing;rink on account Of his
color. and procured the indictment, o
the, managers. IA
At . recent term Of the Livingston
county circuit court Judge Davis instruct
ed the grand jury that it IS as much I
violatioa Of law for a merchant to sci
goods oo Sunday as it is ,for,a saloon
keeper 10 sebl-liquor on Sunday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

The amount OF cash din the United
States treasury is $24s. 2ss. 51s; the
amount available s14o, GOA. 474; gold
ce~rtiiicates, outstanding, s66.Os6. 10.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
A Leap Into Popular Favor.

1t is not always that the world acknowledges
what il right and best; but BuriOck Blood Bit
ters, by universal acquiesence. have been
awarded the premium for cleansing the blood,
curing indigestion, constipation, regulating the
bowels. and tonins up weak nerves. Price, 81.
Sold by C.. W. LoOmis. jyl5tI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Thurlow Weed predicts the failure oil
p~rohibitory legislation in Kansas aud
Iowa, and urges California and Kan.
sas to turn their attention to VINE
making. uI-t-rln .ra#En lt ~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Gov. Critte9deu has been notified
that thefedersl goyernmenti ssreadyito
pay Missouri $e5O,O0o on account OF
militia war CLAIMS. se-, 81, VI.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

General YEutsssuai, led 5000 Egyptians
against the false prophet. losing 1900
men and 5000 rifles. The prophet is
marching on Sinnaar with 1900 men.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

A water.spout OIL Crooked creek.
Idaho, a few days ago. washed out aud
lett on land thousands OF trout. =
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Number 2 wheat IS selling In st.
Louis ut from 81 % to l 10, and 10 this
market at 80 cents, s7'ft H'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

The Wabash lines in Missouri and
Iowa have been recently subjected to
inspection by r. S. Hayes and ii. NJ.
Hoxie. This has given rise to rumors
that there is to be Il financial alliance
between the Wabash and the Missouri
Pacific. consolidation not being possible
under the laws OF Missouri.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Democratic senators are insisting
very strenuously on great reductions in
taxes. ,s,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Forty Mexican soldiers. acting under
orders OF the customs officers, attacked a
camp OF smugglers lea Piedras Negras.
Halt the troops were noun ted, the 9TH
ers firing from a rayine. Comedies. the
customs officer, was killed. and the
smugglers l st two men. Nine of the
contrabandistos were captured, as
also forty bales of goods and fort =
horses.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Such Goods and such Prices as we are Now
Offering have Never Before Been Offered in the
History Of Lexington
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

The tariff commission has engaged
rooms for July at a hotel on Consy
island. sf- fysat .Fai a.rs' a!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

We know that there is much to do
on the farm, bat every democrat should
spare the time TO go to the primary
next Saturday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Demoorats,e remember We have a
congressman to elect, and express
your choice at the primary election
next Saturday. ~ 7st sqata .oly'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Within a iimi. Of three miles of Au-
burn, Ky, live three brothers, who
three year ago married three sisters.
and who now have three children each.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Howard county instructed for Gen.
Jno. Il. Clark, Jr., Tor congress. att
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

The state democratic convention
will meet. July &c. y" r. a. ~,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Joseph Darriclurger, broadway. Buffalo. was
induced 10y his brother to try Thomas' Eclectrlc
Oil for Il sprained ankle; and with half u dozen
applications he was enabled 90 walk round again
all right. Sold 10y e W. Loonlis. jpl5tl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
Arab Pasha, the leader OF t

Arab Pasha, the leader OF tho
Eeypnan army, has. for some time,
been really dictator, setting the
Khedive at defiance, and in the interest
of reforms which be desired to insti-
tute, disregarded and eadeavored to
set aside the control which England
and France have had OF taxation in the
country, assumed because otindebted-
ness TO their citizens. His acts have
recently been overt, and alter repeat
cd remonstrance the English fleet un-
der Admiral Seymour, began, Tuesday
morning, to lombard Alexandria.
Thursday evening the place had been
reduced, and was halt in fl .mes. A
number OF Europeans who remained In
the town during the fight were massa-
cred. Arab has retired with his army to
the adjacent country and is still defiant.
The Khedive remained in the city
The allied European powers express
the act Of England to be one Of self -de'
tense, not an act OF war on Egypt the
| Khedive, or his master the Sultan, bnt
SIMPLY an unavoidable chsslisement OF
o rebel chieftain who was subvertipg
and destroying their just claims.
There are two great big sides to the
question. IN equity. but on the princi-
pie OF the big and little fish Egypt
Unjust CO." Whilst there is nothing
now In the situation positively point
ing in that direction, the complies
lions may lead to a war of extermina'
ton of the Ottoman empire. This done,
| when it comes to the '.divvy," all Eu'
rope may be laid by the ears.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15
m, oUADu DOWN SOUTH.

Three years ago the edltorso Of Mis-
souri, visited the beautlluIcity ofD Detroit
take it all in all, sc think. the. prettiest
place in the United States. There were
many things of interest to see in a
place in many respects so -dissimilar TO
the cities Of our " state. but no place
or person was 80 eagerly sought as was
sM Quad' of the Detroit Free Press.
EVERYBODY knows who I'M Quad" is.
Ills name ia Lewis and he was Q gallant
federal soldier throughout. the whole
war. fighting with distinction through
some OF its most arduous csmpaie rs.
1t is not by these. however. that he lis
known, but by the versatility, geniallty
and manliness OF the pen which be
Yields in the interest of humor, patriot
ism and truth. Mr.. Lewis is gentle
man of means. a thorough busisess man J,
a seemingly inexhaustible wal Of fun.
and a man of clear observation who
boldly tells what he sees. without fear
favor or affection. He has recently
besn making q tour Of The south, and We
to-day print a letter which he wrote to
his paper in which he denies some OF
the stock slandsss which northern peli-
ticians keep on hand from year to, year.
His exposure Of, the hypocrisy OF a
Michigan statesman whom be met, and
who is typical of his kind, is done oley-
erly and in q very lew words. His tes-
timony, 70 the irugality, industry and
w%orihIness OF southern yonug men lis
bat a just tribute to a youth which has
been struggling mantally and uncom.
plainiugly to overcome the s~dlffcult,es
which have been the unavoidable results
to their section of u war which, devasta-
tedits fields and laid many Of its cities u
ashes. Ii more northern. writer's wis
visit the south wosld rs freely and
frankly tell the trsth regarding 1T as N
Quad has done, they would. by killing
the prejudices regarding il which grow
out Of ignorance or malice. doa service
to their entire country. Tho letter will
we'll repay perusal. - sd hlu,as
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Congress will not be likely to adjourn
ill August. dla ,e ~ >5~ lr
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

A detective OF New York caught in
Havana. alter following him through
Montreal New Orleans and Vera
Cruz. Canon Bernard, who last year
robbed a Belgian bishop of 100000
francs. On the person Of the cnlpriI
we're found $40. 900 In money and tbir.
teen keys to Asafe-deposit vaults. He
acknowledged having lett 40 per cent
OF his plumber with bankers In Quebec,
where it will be recoyarad..la 49,.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

Georgia still gives away land with
IN her borders to actual settlers for
the Zee exacted in colonial times and
gfxnts head rights under the saips con-
ditions that existed III the days OF Gen.
OplethorDe.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

- -
The New York Times. the leading
republican newspaper OF the country.
looks stHihe Robson matter IN this
ligit:-.The difficulty with MI. Robe
sons Official record as secretary OF the
navy Is not thati has been assaulted. by
his enemies and ~subjected.to a'cengres-
sional investigation, but that II is inca.
pable OF v%lndlcation. The results of his
administration abide with us, aud by
them It is jndged."s Lse,H
1 -----S-s--- .
A little daughter Of Thomas Price
was horribly bitten by q vicious SOW on
her fathers farm. at Xenia, Miami
county, Ind. 1t seems the little child
approached the Pen in which the SOW,
with her litter, was confined. carrying
a small kitten. 1t is presumed the ami.
NAL mistook the kitten for one OF he,
brood and attacked her. The poor child
was terribly mangled before the parents
could reach the scene.
Il a" y AolS oolo tcpuIl4
that BY order of admiral Seymour the
British consul had stopped ships iron
entering the Suez canal. The agent o
the canal telegraphed Count de i.essep,
that he had protested against the clos
ing, and given notice that the compan,
would bold Great Britain responsible
DE Lesseps left Paris last Tuesday even
ing Tor the scene Of trouble.
II The railroads propnse to advanc,
, grain rates from Missouri river point!
August l.. We hope Capt. Dave Silver
who was here this week on his neat lit
tie boat. the Bright Light, will have
word to say in the matter. Even u lit
tie sternwheeler or two are as big ri
Jay Gould, when il comes to . waite
route. That i. where it beats sven tn,
, best brand Of steel rats.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

This congress can hardly lay any
claim to q desire to economlze the +peo
pies. money. The total of the appro.
priations proposed Tor the current fiscal
year is s2el ,469. 900. against $2l7,472,
600 last Year. 49, $1,000 s L. ..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-15

The Springfield. Mass, Republican
is one OF the ablest republican newspa-
pers ia tho colntry. but it is indepen-
dent enough 10 condemn wrong in its
party associates. Just now it is a
little indig nant at Mr.. Jay Hubbells's
style OF assessing people, and it ak
presses itself rather iercibly thus
THE grand old party that freed the
slave.y saved the Union, paid the national
debt and insures good crops-vou know
the rest, gentle reader-ls robbing the
cradle and the grave to keep itself in
power.ti 1t squeezes campaign funds Out
ofsthe little pages in congress-that's
the cradle, and demands u voluntary
contribution from a Springfield armor.
or, I've years dead-that's the grave"