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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
THE CRADLE;

Born-In this city. April e, to the wife of Mr.
Richard Calmese-a girl.
in DAVIS township, Lafayette county
NO . recently. to the vile Of Mr., Herm an
Britnd-a boy.
- In Lexington township. Lafayette county,
mo. April Is. 10 the Wife OF MIR. Thos. Duncan
IN Dover township, Lafayette county
NO.. recently, TO tue vile of Mr.. j. II. Burns-
a girl.
IN Middleton township, Lafayette county.
Mo, recently. to the wife OF Mr.. J.. H. DeBoltL
q boy.
~ In Sn!-a-Bar township, Lafayette county.
Mo-, April 10, 10 the vile of Mr.. JAS. Grub.
ne Monte kelly-a girl
- In Odessa, Lafayette county, No.
April Is. to The wife of Mr.. c. l.. Frost-a
boy.
- In Washington township, Lafayette coun-
u, 40, Apr! i,to the vile Of Mr.-E. L. Long
bnitom-a boy.
IN Washington township. Lafayette coun-
q. Mo, April 10. 10 the wife OF Mr.. II. c.
Wcst-a boy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Minister Observation-Disclosures, is the
chief ambassador sent to this country
by Madagascar to protest agains'
French interference with the affairs of
his country. We haven't room on this
page to give the flu ! baptismal name of
this minister extraordinary. While we
have heretofore been undecided as to
the stand which the Intelligencer would
take III this wal we are now not aston
ished at the desire of France to clean
out the little island, and we shall wish
her good luck. Just think of it'll
Observation-Disclosures! Oh my jaw!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
MAJ maduke for Governor.

EDITOR MISUNDERSTANDING vents
cast their shadows before, and the interview
ofGenersl Shelby published in the Republican
Of the 4th inst, indicates the drift of public
opinion in this section upon the subject refer
red to. In that interview, that renowned
cavalry chieftain whose name is often men,
toned for governor, and who has many
friends that would gladly support him for the
position, takes positive ground for General
Marmaduke for that place at the next elec-
lion. This position assumed at this time by
one who IL 30 well known over the state, and
whose influence In democratic circles is so we'll
known, will have q telling effect In pointing
public opinion to the future candidate Of
the party. 1 fully indorse the selection made
by Gen. Shelby. Gen. Marmaduke is q mem.
Der Of an honored and distinguished family
that have long resided ia western Missouri,
who have been active participants in the
affairs of the state and whose history is
Identified with that Of the state for many
years past. Gen. Marmaduke has been a
prominent actor in the politics of the state
for more than twenty years. The part h
played In the great struggle between the
north and south Is well known, and won for
him an enviable and national reputation.
His eminent ability, unninching courage and
sterling integrity, ft and qualify him for that
high and responsible position to which his
friends now wish to elevate him.
1t 10 well known that he would have receiv- |
cd the nomination Of the democratic party at
the last election but for that timid policy thst |
has prevailed In this state since the war, that
OF nominating q union democrat to conciliate
northern sentiment in the presidential race.
That policy, II it ever was correct, has lived
Its time, and will Lo longer be invoked in
this state to influence the people In selecting
their candidates for important position. In
the future democrats will make their nomina-
Of suitable men regardless of the opin-
Ions they entertained. or the color of their
uniform during the war, and Gen. Marina
duke win no longer be laid aside because his
heart was enlisted and his hand uplifted in
behalf Of the cause Of the south.
Gen. Shelby has but uttered the sentiment
the great body Of democrats in this section.
They are for M~armaduke, and at the proper
time will make their sentiments known and
He also expressed the peoples preference for
Tou, MI. Editor, for the Office of secretary of
Your long and undertaking advocacy
# democratic principles, and your well
fitness for the important position emit
lie you to the support of all.
LAFAYETTE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Mr.. Jennings, in a cable letter to the
New York World,says that the dynam
lite scare in London is subsiding, as it
is understood by the people that the
government of the United States will
not permit any breach of International
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Republican newspapers kindly warn
democrats that they had better heed
what Mayor Harrison had to say on
the tariff. Maybe Still, it is posi-
BILE that repub lean newspapers may
not be very sincerely solicitous for the
welfare of the democratic party.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
Paint ! Paint l! Paint III

Everybody who intends to paint give me a
call before you buy. II I cannot sell paint to
you l will give it to you. I know l can make
bedrock prices. vane & Calvert's ready
mixed paints; Rubber paints; Collier White
Lead Company paints, best brands varnish-
es; oils; brushes of all patterns. Come and
zee! Come and see! 1 make paints and
brushes a specially.
aprl4tf C. E. BALLARD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
Vexed

Even the patience OF Job would become s.-
hausted were he . preacher and snusavorins 10
interest his audience while they were keeping III,
an incsssant coughing. making it impo sable for
to be heard. fot. how very easy can all
this be avoided by simply usinE DR.. n.ns's
New Di'oovsry for Consumption. Coughs ANA
Colds. Trial Bottles given sway ut C. W.
Leomis' Drug Store. Jane3sowyl-s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

The secretary of the Milwaukee
chamber Of commerce estimates that
the winter wheat crop will fall 20 pei
cent. below that of last year and 50,-
100000 bushels short or the average
for the past five
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Carter Harrison in a speech before
the 1roquois, club, the other day, stated
that the democratic party could not
afford to put q 'ttarif for revenue only'
plank in its next national platform, and
gave some alleged reasons for his be-
lief. Too much mayoralty, or an ambi-
ton to be governor in what he deems
to be a protective tariff state, hath
made this Carter mad. The only thing
the democratic party cannot afford to
do is to be dishonest, which it would
be if it trimmed upon the question of
the tariff. Carter's speech has terribly
beared the market on making national
statesmen out of city mayors.
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Politicians will do well to note that
very little trimming and lodging on
the'tariff will saw their heads off with
the people. If they don't know this
they are simply not up with the pro,
ceckion
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

The democratic party, Mr.. Priest.
would present a beautiful aspect with
Its head hidden in the sand OH the tariff
question, and with the enemy applying
the toe of its boot to its exposed por-
tons without resistance. Nonsense!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

General Lees monument at Lexing
ton. Va, will be unveiled on June S.
Jefferson Davis will preside, General
Joseph E. Johnston will be the chief
marshal, and Major John w. Daniel
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
Bucklin,s Arntca salve.

The Best salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises
Burns. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains. Corns and
all Skin Erupttons. and positively cures Piles.
1t Is guaranteed to give perfect satl sfa elton or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box. For
sa1s ~ =, w. LOOMS. mays1H
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
First Rate Evidence.

"Often unable TO attend business, being
subject to serious disorder OF the kidneys
After a long siege of sickness l tried Eurdock
Blood Bitters. and was relieved by hall & bot-
tle." Mr.. B. Turner. Of Bochester, New York.
takes tie pains to write. scld by Charles w,
LOOMS. ,qlr
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

General Crook will make an aggres-
slve campaign in Arizona, with a view
OF carrying out Secretary Teller's idea
OF wiping out Juh's troublesome band
Of Indians.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

The grand lodge of the Knights Of
Honor has been in session this week In
Kansas City.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
Roller Flour.

I keep constantly on hand A. v. Ro bins on
q Co.'s celebrated brand Of Roller Flour,
which I will sell at the lowest price.
j.. W. WHEATLEY,
pafim5 Mayview, Mo,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Mayor Harrison had better attend to
his crib and his Chicago river, and let
the leadership of the democratic party
alone. just now the rank and file OF
that party have very little use for time
Y and trimmers. If Carter Har-
rison wants to be governor of Illinois
all right. Let him attain his ambition
if he can, but in doing so, if he con-
tinues to claim to be a'democrat, let
him refrain from throwing mud upon
the democratic platform. 1t will either
rebound and disfgure the beauty of
his personal contour, or, if it should
unfortunately remain there, it will
damage him as well as others TO stand
upon it.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
Address to Ex-Confederates.

To the Ex-Confederate Soldiers of Jackson
johnson and Lafayette Counties:
AS vice-president OF the fifth congressiona
district Of the ex-Confederate Association Of
Missouri, 1t becomes my duty to secure. as fa,
as practicable. a roster of the ex.confe deratt
soldiers living in this district, and a roll Of
the honored dead, and also TO receive appli.
cations for membership to the association.
! The objects and intentions of this asso.
citation as set forth In its constitution, are as
follows:
First-To provide IS far as possible by vol
gntary contribution, the means of assisting
OF war or misfortune, been rendered incapa.
BILE Of pro'iding for themselves n their
families.
second-Top ~erpetuate truthfully the events
IN which its members haze participated, and
to correct the untruthful and spurious nara
tives which have too often been put forth in
the lame of history.
Third-To preserve those bonds of esteem
and affection which justly unite those who
served and suffered together.
They are broad, philanthropic, non.politi-
cal, non-sectarian.
All ex-confederate soldiers of Missouri, to-
gether with those Of other states resident In
Missouri. and all naval and civil officers who
served the confederacy, being in good stand
ing, are eligible to membership.
The next annual reunion of tie association
will take place at Jefferson City, Tuesday and
Wednesday, August % and %, but appIica-
lions for membership will be received 1t any
time. The following blank is a convenient
form to be filled out by applicants:
APPLICATION FoR MEMBERSHIP
In the Ex-Confederate Association of Mis-
souri,.
1........, respectfully apply for membership
In the ex.Confederate association of Mis-
souri. and make, as required, the follow
ing statement:
Name in full.
Present postoface. .......... ...........
Age: Place of nativity ............ :.
When enlisted. Where enlisted.
Company ....Regiment. 90. Brigade.....
Division 800. Where served s%ubseouently
and rank at end of war. ... Remarks. 80.
The dues for one year, one dollar, must ac-
company this application, upon receipt of
which the assistant secretary for the district
will issue to the applicant a receipt for his
money and certificate of membership.
1 have In my possession a number of pam
phlets containing the proceedings of the
meetings and the constitution adopted
at Sedalia last August, one copy of which |
will be furnished any ex~-confederate deslr.
ing it.
1t is also made my duty to solicit and re-
ceive money for the confederate cemetery, at
Springfield, Mo-, and the monument designed
70 be erected there. Ifany cause Gun appeal
70 The iiberality Of our people. regardless Of
politics or former opinions it must be this one,
Ind earnestly request a hearty and liberal
response in the way of subscriptions, which
Will from time to time be acknowledged
through the press. Papers throughout the
district are respectfully requested to publish
'r call attention to this circular.
MORRISON MUNFORD.
Kansas City, April II, 1888.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Nearly three hundred Mormons. who
reject polygamy, under the leadership
of Joseph Smith, jr., opened services at
the old Mormon. temple in Kirkland, o.,
recently. ia
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Tho department Of agriculture Is In
formed that there will be q restricted
wheat acreage In Europe this year.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

The st. Louis Republican always an
admirable newspaper-candid, bold,
clean, comprehensive doing noble
work for the democratic party in its
consistent course upon the tariff ques-
ton. Its editorial, Wednesday, "No
Danger In It," was an able article,
truthful and timely. 1t is a good time
now for ali democratic journals to
speak out in meeting on this important
question.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Mr.. Jno. G. Priest has returned to
St. Louis and been interviewed. While
absent he saw Mr.. Tilden who is robust,
mentally and physically, and Mr.. Priest
is red hot for the old man. Very
well! So far, good. But then MI.
Priest goes on to say in the same in
terview that it won't do to say in 1884,
"a tariff for evenu only Now, we
venture to say, that in thus d%ovetailing
Tilden and evasion in the platform Mr..
Priest does Mr.. Tilden great injustice.
Especially as he is known to be in Mr..
Tilden's confidence, and it might seem
that Mr.. Priests dictum was inspired
by Mr.. Tildsn. In 1876 the platform
prepared by Mr.. Tilden, from his
knowledge of the traditions and in
stincts Of the democratic party, said,
eve demand that all custom house tax
alton shall be only for revenue" Upon
that platform Mr.. Tilden received over
a quarter of a million popular majority.
Since then the doctrine, tta tariff for
revenue only" has grown greatly in
popularity, and yet we are led to, be-
lieye that Mr. Tilden desires to kick
down his own platform, thrice indorsed
by the people. We do not believe it.
And il we did we could resign Mr..
Tilden, Mr.. Harrison, Mr.. VOORHEES,,
and even Mr.. Priest, before, for one, we
should consent to have one word of the
abated. The democratic
party is for ga tariff for revenue only"
or in three canvasses it has brazenly
proclaimed q falsehood. We believe
The party is true, and that it ia some of
its would-be leaders that are false.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Judge Thoman said, Wednesday night,
to the associated press at Washington,
that the rules drawn up by the commits
sion differed somewhat, but not mate
rally, from those employed by former
civil service commissions. Until they
are laid before the president and cabi-
nent he would say nothing further re-
gsrding them, except that in his opin-
ion they would fair y test the qualiica-
tions of those competing for Office. On
being i~nterrogated as to certain state
ments credited to him, that a wholesale
discharge of government employees by
a new administration was not forbid
den by law, he asserted that what he
had said was that the civil service law
had nothing to do with removals; that
the power to dismiss from Office was
abridged by the bill, but that all
appointments to Office must be made
from among those found competent
without regard to party.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

General Fitzhugh Lee, Of Virginia,
will be the orator at the. annual meet
ing of the Ex Confederate Association
of Missouri, which is to be at jefferson
City, Tuesday and Wednesday, August
% and 20. He has been formally In
vited and has accepted, so that he will
be sure to be present.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
GARD

Having sold the Freedom Mills to Messrs,
Major = Greer we desire to thank our friend;
Tor their liberal patronage and kind treatment.
and desire . continuance Of their custom Tor orr
successors, who are gentlemen reliable In every
their mower to pleuse.
Respectfully,
J T. MAJOR,
mchl7yl D.. A. RIDGWAY. In.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21
a RED RAG.

We always read with interest wha
our friend of the Carrollton RECORD
says, as he imparts to his writings
genuine air of sincerity that is refresh
ing in these days of hollow mockeries
Still, there will occasionally cross oul
mind the thought, that even with al
his good intentions former defective
political mental training may lead him
into error. We know that q red rag
will infuriate a bull. eve hope our
friend will not find the use of the word
"buli" inelegant, as he did our use OF
the word "mum" a few days ago.l
The bull in some way seemsto have de
cided% aversion against red cloth though
it Is unreasonable, as red cloth is some
times very h ,nest and serviceable cloth,
sound in the warp and strong in the
wool, and with q dye that will stand the
chewing of the closest buying old lady.
The words Estate rights" seem to have
pretty much the same effect upon our
friend of the Record that the red cloth
does upon the bull. If anybody were
to tell him that he believed in Estate
rights" 1t would absolutely kill him.
He would expire on the spot. Still, if
the question were reversed and he was
asked, 'ssWell, If you do not believe in
state rights, do you believe that states
have no rights {" he would scarcely adj
NIT the latter proposition. We are led
to these reflections by his statement of
last week that Senator Vest has given
up his belief in estate rights" Now,
If we were writing about anyone else
in the world we might beg our friend
to ''keep his shirt on" but we have a
mortal dread of being inelegant in any.
thing we may say regarding him, con-
sequently we will simply ask him not
to take our senator from us all at once.
1t is true the republicans down in Ar
kansas all voted for the reelection of
Senator Garland but such an event as a
solid vote for Senator Vest, of republic
cans as well as democrats, would por-
tend the millennium, and however,
the millennium may be in it.
self it denotes the approaching end of
the world, and that is a thing wicked
nortals do not like to contemplate,
sven from afar. Seriously, the Record
IS mistaken. Senator Vest believes
estate rights" just as much as he
over did. His doctrine is, that the
powers not delegated to the United
States by the constitution, o prohibi-
ed by it to the states, are reserved to
he states respectively, or to the peo-
Die, and that is what the Intelligencer
believes. Whenever Senator Vest
'teps off of that platform he will step
tut Of the democratic party, but there
8 no fear that he will do so upon this
n upon any other question. Upon this
PARTICULAR political doctrine the senator
las most positive views, repeatedly ex-
PRESSED, and matured after profound
tudy and reflection. His most states
nanlike u%tterances have been his warm q
ngs to the people against the centraliz- ,
ng tendencies of the republican party,
nd i'll these utterances he has always
ppea ed to the people to preserve to /,
he states all powers not delegated by I
he constitution to the. United States. q
Does our friend really differ from our .
Jews herein expressed, or believe that !
properly represents Senator Vest?- y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

The grand lodge of the Knights of
Honor wit meet next year, at st.
Louis, on the third Tuesday In April.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

Supervising Architect Hill, of the
United States treasury department
stands charged with grave crimes and
misdemeanors by Ex-Representative
Murch, of Maine, and an investigation
into his affairs is to be had. The charges
are substantially as follows: First
General charges of corruption, fraud
and extravaganza against a ring in the
architects Office, composed of Assis-
tant Secretary French, Architect Hill,
Assistant Architect Jacobs, A. G..
Thomson, VIM. II. Powers, B. E.
Little, Cannon Church, Jordon Bart
lett, Robbins & Co., and others. Sec
ond charge-That Hill %corruptly admin
istered patronage of his Office against
the interests of North Carolina. Third
charge-That contractors known to be
guilty of fraud, are especially favored
by the supervising architect, having
been overpaid by many thousands of
dollars, and otherwise corruptly bene.
tited. Fourth ~charge-That unsuitable
and incompetent persons are knowing
ly employed in the architects Office, and
paid at rates due competent persons,
who sold %sinecures and do other work
for which they are paid. Fifth charge
That contracts have heen let, in viola
ton of law, to persons not the lowest
bidders. and that prices have been for
labor and material known to have been
eXtortioiiate and excessive. and that
vouchers have been paid for labor and
materials never furnished, and that
vouchers, bids and contracts have been
unlawfully and c%orruptly altered to the
advantage and benefit of contractors.
Among the contractors alleged to have
been improperly favored are the fol-
lowing: Cape Ann Granite company,
Dix Island Granite company, Badwell
Granite company, Hurricane Island
Granite company, Old Dominion
Granite company, Westham Granite
company, Collins Granite company and
Bartlett, Robbins & Co. One of the
specifications alleges that the persons
named in the ring and their associates
have exacted fees, commissions, per-
centages, presents, shares, etc., from
the contractors. Another specification is
that employees in the Office have used the
governments time and materials in the
and construction of private
dwellings. Among tho witnesses named
are: Secretary Folger, Senator Dawes,
A. G. Mullett, W. G. Steinmetz, T. H.
Oakshoot, j. NJ. Wilbur, Jos. Worms,
j. w. Barton, Michael Giblin, T. L..
James and T. Fl. Murch. Other charges
preferred by Whitall, Taurn & Co., oil
Philadelphia, relate to the contract for
iron shutters for the custom
house at Cincinnati. The contract was
awarded by the supervising architect
to the Boston Fire Proof Shutter com
pany at a price $4,000 in excess
of the lowest bid made, and under cir.
cumstances which indicated improper
motives. Also eleven charges are pre-
ferred against Mr.. Hill by A. B. Null
lett, formerly supervising architect, and
these have also been referred to a special
These charges allege gen.
Encouragement OH the part of Mr..
Hill in connection with the postofice
at Philadelphia and custom house at
Chicago. Evidently Mr.. Hill has no
bed of roses to lie on for a few months
to come,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

The Jesuit Fathers, last Sunday, cel-
ebrated the 250th anniversary Of their
arrival in America. ~ sa.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-21

If the democratic party should be so
cowardly as to take the advice of
Messrs. Carter Harrison and John G..
Priest in regard to the :'tarif for reve-
hue" plank in its platform it would de-
serve to die and be ~eternally damned
by all honest, straightforward men.
Either the democratic party holds this
doctrine Or it is a fraud, a lie and a
cheat. For our part we. believe the
party is honest in its professions, and
we are decidedly in favor of sitting
down pretty heavily upon would-be
leaders who attempt to make it appear
that the democratic party either says
one thing while it means another, or is
willing to attain power at the sacrifice
OF principle. Gentlemen who can see
craftsmanship in either of these courses
must have cross-eyed brains.