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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
SKINNER MUST GO.

Mr.. Skinker, the reporter of our state
supreme court, is again after the scalps
of our county judges. He hardly waited
till Judge Brewer got warm in his seat
before he fled amotion for an erderf for
u county judges to appear forthwith,
and show cause why they should not
be attached for contempt in failing to
make a levy for the payment in full of
a judgment which was included in the
terms of compromise agreed upon at
st. Louis in June 1882. This agree
ment was made at a conference, which
was held at the suggestion Of the bond
holders themselves. The members of
the conference were the bondholders
and their attorneys, the Representa-
tives of the several indebted townships
of our county, and our county judges.
Mr.. Skinker was a member of the con-
ference, and participated in its dehber-
atoms, and according to all rules of
equity or decency is bound thereby to
abide its decision. But he refuses to
agree to the decision reached, and now
wants full payment on . judgment rem
dered November first, 1881, in favor of
Valentine MINUS, for $4,454 26, on
coupons of bonds subscribed to the
Lexington, Chillicothe 6 Gulf railroad,
by Sni-a-B Bar township. Not only was
this action taken in disregard Of the
obligations resting upon him by reason
of his being a member, and his having
participated in the conference, but he
was very unjust to o court and peo-
pie when he asked a strange Judge, who
is supposed to be unfamiliar with the
status of affairs, to have our Judges
arrested and brought into court as GRIM
inals, when he well knew that q mere
notice to the judges Or to our attorney
was all that was necessary. MI. Black
we'll, who was at Kansas City on other
business, learned by accident that such
motion and order had been made, and
he Immediately applied for a modifica-
ton OF the order, which was granted.
He gave his individual pledge to pro-
duce the judges in court when wanted.
and it was accepted. Skinker was
about to send a marshal down after
them, and they would have been car
ried off az criminals, and with no
warning whatever: Our county is ex-
ceedingly fortunate in having a vieilant
attorney, who is able to keep up with
all the tricks of this very slick fellow.
Skinker must go!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
a Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, OF Mechaniesburg, Pa,
writes: II was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess on lungs, and reduced to a walking
skeleton. Got a free trial bottle OF DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, which did
NE so much good that l bought q dollar bot
lie. Afer using three bottles, found myself
once more q man, completely restored 10
health, with a hearty appetite, and a gain in
flesh Of ~ pounds" Call ut Chas. w. Loomis'
drug store and get a free trial bottle of this
certain cure for all lung diseases. Large bot
Ties $l. jan5yleOw
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
M. T. ROXLE a. SON TO THE
FRONT!

Thiss the lending Dry Goods, Car.
Pct and Stationery house of the
county, would call the attention
Oh every one to II fact that they
can not and Will not be u~ndersold.
lhey advertise NO trash for bats
ana leaders, but will give you moro
ana better goods iOr your money
than N house giving you quota.
on shoddy goods ana off
brands, One vinit to their splendid
establishment will convince you
beyond n doubt that what they say
Is strictly true, and that hey mean
shtf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

constitutionally, by education and from
political predictions, opposed to high
taxes. We believe in rigid economy
of public money; in the very least gov
eminent that we can get along with,
and in making the burdens of tax
payers as light as possible; but there
are occasions and purposes that some
times demand extra sacrifices upon the
part of the citizen. This is seemingly
q case of that kind, but In reality it is
not, for, practically, the necessary tax
alton will not be heavy. The ordinance
provides that the maximum of taxation
shall be 40 cents on the 800 valuation.
The valuation Of real estate was great
ly reduced a few years ago, since which
time it has materially advanced. Con-
sequently the tax will be more apparent
than real. Every recurring assessment
will reduce it, too, until in a very few
years it will be merely nominal. The
works will cost at least $4,000. The
likelihood is, that they will cost $780,
900. More than half Of this sum will
be expended here, in Lexington, for
labor. This money will enter into
every avenue of trade. Our readers
are all familiar with the illustration of
how many debts one ten dollar bill
will pay before it finally leaves a locali-
ty. 1t is safe to say that this sum will
change hands three OF four times here.
This expenditure will of itself leave
behind it a profit which will pay the
whole tax for two years, will give en-
ployment to a large number Of men,
and will stimulate business generally.
Onr town is now advancing in ma
terial prosperity as it has not done for
many years, and as, probably, it never
did in any one year in its history. The
necessities of its future prosperity al
most demand that we shall have wa
terworks. The proposition made for
their construction being a very favora-
BILE one, the cost not extravagant or un-
reasonable, and the time suspicious,
we hope to see all petty, selfish consid-
erations set aside, and a generous,
united and successful effort made to
carry the matter at the polls by a prac-
tically unanimous vote,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Washington correspondent X. c.
Times, 17th:-"Congressman Graves is
to be specially congratulated for his
able and successful management of the
judicial bill, by which he has defeated
for the present session at least, the eff
fort to change the Kansas City federal
district, although opposed by Congress
man Burnes and other members of the
Missouri delegation. Mr. Graves man
aged to thwart all efforts to a the
bill and Mr.. Burnes gradually acknowl-
edged tonight to your correspondent
that he was the vanquished, and his
friend, Mr.. Graves, the victor in this
contest for supremacy"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
Ladies and Gentlemen.

We ask you to read carefully our new AID
In this issue Of this paper. We want your
money, and are willing to work for it, and
will give you more goods for it than any other
house. The prices given in our ad will con-
vince anybody. Come and be made happy.
m10tf W. G, MCCAUsLANp.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
MILLINERY AND NOTIONS

-Consisting Of
SHADE AND Dress HATS,
RoSNETS. FLOWERS. FEATHERS,
SILKS. SATINS, GRAPES, RIBBONS.
NELhWEAR, LACES, HAIR GOODS.
SILK GLOVES, FILLING SILK,
HOSIERY, A~RRASENE. ZEPHYR,
EMBROIDERY SILKS. CROCHET
SUPPLIES. &c. Nc
Goods TO satisfy the matrons. adorn the mis-
SEES and please the children. Come one and an.
and make your selections while the stock is
complete. Ii It is too curly to buy. it is not too
early to selectsand avoid the rush that win com,
later. Very Respectfully,
Mrs. y. A. MO REHEAD.
Main Street, Lexington, Mo-. One
Block east of COurthouse.
sprii5m2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

The town Of GAINESVILLE Ohio was
greatly excited on the 18th inst, over
a supposed earthquake. At 10 O'Clock
in the morning a terrific crack was
heard, and about three acres Of ground
sank several feet, carrying a number of
houses, which were badly damaged.
The inhabitants of the vicinity were
panic stricken. A fissure opened about
$50 feet deep. The only plausible
theory is hat several deserted coal
mines caved. No loss of life reported.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
Lafayette County Live Stock Asso-
citation.
Take Notice, Members,

There will be q meeting Oh all the members
of the Lafayette County Thoroughbred Live
Stock Association, at Higginsville. Mo-, OH
Saturday, May 3lst, 1884. Business of i'm
portance will be transacted. All persons de-
string membership in the Association will
please make application at that time.
m24t2 FERD. Il. BATES, Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

A crazy man was shot and killed at
the city hospital in Kansas City Tues
day morning, by the physician in
charge. The maniac had set fire to the
house, cut the throat of q fellow pa
tent, and was trying to kill every
he came across.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Senator Edmonds is the owner Of the
largest tombstone mandatory in Yer
mont. He ought to have the contract
to put up the stones at the heads of the
Wall street radical dead ducks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

The editorial convention was largely
attended. 1t adjourned Wednesday
afternoon, and about $50 Of them went
on an excursion to Eureka Springs,
Ark, and about as many more went on
an excursion TO Florida. They were
all Handsomely entertained while at
Springfield.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

As the republicans are 10 fond of
naming democratic candidates for the
presidency, we take the liberty to rec
ommend to them the following from
the N. Y. Sum" For president,
Ulysses, Jr.; ice-president, Jesse.
Platform: Spend the surplus"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

The ship Colorado was recently sold
for 1856 1000. The purchaser will get
about $4,000 worth of stores, which
he found in her hull. Wonder how
much of this S25, 900 steal will be spent
for "soap," and how much will be a
F'divvy" for the knowing ones2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Put our convict labor on the county
roads and keep it there. 1t will be only
a short time before the results shown
will make q change back to the present
system impossible.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

A couple of mokes had a shooting
scrape in Richmond last Sunday. One
got a bullet in the left breast, and the
other got good lodging in Jail.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

The Post Dispatch donned a new
dress Monday. 1t is n OF the best
papers in the country, and what is
more, it can afford a new dress when it
Uonfo ono
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Every county ought to have q chain
gang and a rock pile. Prisoners can
thus pay their fines, and be healthier,
and will learn to respect the law.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

The recent collapes will make it diff
ficult to secure "soap" to lubricate the
old radical cart in Indiana.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In The Probate Court OF Lafayette cnunty-Mry
term 9Th hay-May goth, lisa.
William u. McCausland, executor Of The estate
OF William McCausland.
NOV at this day comes William q. McCaus-
IN land, executor OF the estate OF William Nc
Causlanh, deceased, and presents has petition pray
ing for AN order foi the sale of SO much OF the real
estate oil said VIM. MCCausland. AS will pay and
satisfy The remaining debts due by said estate,
anu yet unpaid tor want OF sufficient Assets. ac-
cOInpanied by the accounts, ltsts and inventO-
ries required by law In such cases; ON examin-
alton Whereof. II is ordered that all persons in-
terested In said estate be notified that appllca-
ton US aforesaid has been made. and that unless
me contrary be showno on OF before the hrst day
OF the next term OF this court. to be held on the
second Monday In August, 1884. an order will
be made for the sale OF the whole, or so much
OF the real estate OF said William McCauslsud as
Will be sufficient Tor the payment OF said debts.
AND it is further ordered that this notice be
published In the Lexington Weekly lntelliReu-
Ger. u newspaper published in the said county
Tor Jour weeks successively before the com
mencsment OF the next term of thIs court. A
true copy Attest.
m24ta Judge Of Probate Court.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Gen. Butler has accepted the nomi-
nation of the anti monopolist conven-
ton, which was held at Chicago on the
14th inst.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Confinement in Jail is no punishment
to such people as are usually found
there. Work, good, honest work, is
what will make them respect the law.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

MI. Ferdinand Wards motto seems
to have been:-"Anything to 'beat'
Grant"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

1t is rumored that Gen. B~eauregard
is engaged to marry Commodore Van
derbilt's widow. He has an income of
about $4,000 per annum, principally
derived from the interest on his former
good name, paid him by lottery frauds.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

IN my line. ut prices never before ,qualed in ihis
market Not having sufficient rusm here
tolore to make II satisfactory display, both
10 The trade and myself, | have Just COM
pltted improvements by enlarPing
and lemodrling my store, that
VIII greatly facilitate matters
IN ,his line The people OF
the CITY and county are
invited 10 call aud
tXnInint my large
stock Of
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Chas. Hamilton, sentenced to be
hung at Warrensburg, says he was once
sent to the pen. rive years from Lex
in1tOn.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

n.... 10 taik Of Jim Cummings sur
rendering. He is the last of the James
gang.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
Meeklg gutelligenfer.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
Who saws Ward is a democrat?

Ward not only "beat" Grant, but he
<tbusted" the whole family.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

on Thursday 18th inst . on the 6wHMs;
~ road FROM nly- insyille TO my IkMa3s7a|
home. a large caiiskin p~oCketbook. IW&1S
containing II lot of notes papers. nc. -
OF value 10 nobody but myself. \ liberal
ward will given Tor its return to the un,ersig
ed. Milf CHARLES II. PAYNE
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

= Novelties IN New Laces, Lace Fischus, Lace Ties. Lace
= 10 ln Linen Collars, Hamburg Edgings, Swiss Edgings. Allover
Skirts. &c, &c. WIVES Dfoioef
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
Our efforts to furnish
Goods for all the People!

nave een crowned with wonderful success; and have been b;ob,v
appreciated, as is manifest by the immense crowds which have
.htongea our store for the past six weeks. The "Bonanzas"
wnlch we nave sent ont by the wagon load, and in other GUAM
ntles,, as the wants OF oar patrons have demonstrated. have Glad
ae1ea ana cheered the hearts Of thousands throughout the town
and surrounding comfy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Our thanks are due to Hon. John b.
Clark for valuable public docume"ts'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Some were opposed to gas. Who would be
willing to do without it now? After the wa
terworks have been established one wear we
will all wonder how we ever managed to get
along without them.
"A stranger, who refuses to give his name
was committed to Jail Thursday by Squire
Clayton on a charge Of larceny In a dwelling
house. He will be given a preliminary hear.
ing next Thursday. He stole a watch and a
bundle ofclothes from a boarding house. He
was captured at Higginsville, to which place
he walked from here.
Carrollton Democrat 23d:-"Dr. J. F. Has.
sell, Sr., Of Lexington, No., will take IN
his residence and enter INTO 'co-partnershin
with his son, DIR. j. +. Hassell, Jr.. on or
about June LIST. DR.. Hassell has been a lead
Ing dentist for maay years, and our people
will find him q master workman in the pro-
fession and an excellent and thoroughly relia-
BILE gentleman" All Of which is true. We
are very sorry to lose the doctor from our
midst.
A man named Syrec claims that he WAS
"held up'' by three negroes at the covered
bridge near Maj. Ioung's, q few DAYS ago,
and that the mule that he rode became uu-
ruly and ran over one of the robbers, and
he escaped. The following Lexington tele-
gram to the Kansas City Times of the 22nd is
the latest information we have on The sub
iect:-'The posses which have been out
searching Tor the negro highwaymen who
are supposed to have attempted to hold up a
young man named Syree have returned.
Constable Jackson, of Davis township, who
had charge Of one posse of fifty men, informs
your correspondent that an examination Of
the surroundings at the place where Syree
says the attempted robbery took place, gave
no indication of any such occurrence, as the
ground was wei and muddy and not q track
of either man or beast could be seen. Syree
claimed to have had q hole shot through his
coat and exhibited it. MIR. Jackson, who is
an expert in such matters, SAYS he does not
believe the hole was made by a bullet. This
is not the first time Syree has claimed to have
been held up and the officers now discredit
the occurrence"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

There is a place in the Brooklyn navy
yard called Rotten Row. Our whole
navy department ought to be anchored
there.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

sllried TO sf1l greater efforts to please and benefit our friends
" we take great pleasure in announcing that We have added
to the long list of BARGAINS heretofore offered nv ~ md =
| s we sui have immense quantities. the following wonderfnl
drives, now in store and to arrive: .e
LOO yards Beautiful. FasIColored Lawns. at &c.
lOOo yards Beautiful, Fast-Colored Lawns. at s4c
900 yards Colored Piques, at BIC.
Wyds' White Pique (splendid value), at Gle. or 10 vds for Al
2 2o yds Checked Nainsooks (splendid value( at 1oc.
5o yds. White Victoria Lawns, zine fabricl' at loo
and 25c. ' """es oo"s At 100, Soo
4Oc and Soc. eo""'' ~ <oc, sue,
|, 10 dozen Ladies' Colored Kid Gloves, Mousonst.ia .t,,. 3
button lengths, worth 81 per pair, for Soc. 'N'o
20 dozen Ladies' Silk and Lisle Gloves oil ,.,..h. -
70 do sns L asM ana fn novel sa1sl from 25e to q So
Hose would be very cheap at 4oc per pail, for 26c. ~'''e
~ ~ aozen same goods, large Derby Ribs, for 2c.
1o dozen same goods. Silk Clicked, for csc.
dozen Chidrens Hose, French Goods fnll md ocr,.
q goods; sizes 8 to 8 worth eoc per pair, any size. for a6c.
oo,or 90 n pairs sb ladies' sill Six Hose, magnificent goods, besatiful
W Ho pairs Ladies' Brilliant Lisle Hose. all tMe new shade
q 1a o n 4sold by some Of our competitors as Silk, for 76c.
zlOO Rubber Dressing Combs, 8 inches long. worth anc - asc.
we will sell them at 1Oc each, or 3 for 25c, "e' "o''n |c 70 @0c'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
FOR SALE,
LOST.

A GOOD FARM OF go acres three -
n and a half miles south of LexlnE- -
ton. Terms reasonable. Apply to M!l
ae6tf JOHN S. BLACKWELL W
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

The democratic executive committee of the
Fifth congressional district, met Wednesday
morning and afternoon at the office of f. l..
Martin. Kansas City, all the members being
present, including j. D. Conner, of Lafayette,
George S. Young, Of johnson, NJ. W. An
derson and E. l.. Martin, of jackson. The
committee organized by the election of f. L.
Martin as chairman, and George S. Young
secretary.
The following resolutions were adopted as
a result OF the deliberations:
First-That 4 convention for the nomina-
ton OF 4 democratic candidate for congress
for the Fifth district Of Missouri be held at
Kansas City at 2 O'Clock p. NJ, Tuesday, Au-
gust IL. 1884.
Second-That the representation in said
convention shall be based upon the vote cast
for Sherwood, supreme Judge in tie election
OF 1852. And that the apportionment SHALL be
one delegate for every 200 votes and for every
fractional part thereof of 100 votes or over cast
at said election.
Third-The delegates to said convention
shall be apporlioned among the several rep
resentative districts, as follows: johnson
county, eastern district, 7, johnson county,
western district, G-l3. Lafayette county,
one district, 1G. Jackson county, first dis
trict, 10; Jackson county, second district, Z;
county, third district. IL; Jackson
county, fourth district, liza. Total number
of delegates, 6S.
Fourth-In the event any of the several
counties comprising this district shall adopt
the primary election system concerning con-
gressional matters, the candidate for con-
gress receiving the highest number of votes
In any representative district shall be entitled
to the vote of the delegates of such district
in the congressional convention.
Fifth-That the secretary be, and he is
hereby instructed to inform the chairmen of
the various county committees of the Fifth
congressional district of the action this dav
taken.
The committee then adjourned to meet at
call of the chairman.
f. l.. MARTIN, Chairman.
q. $. fOUNd,S Secretary,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

Read John Eeshr's ad.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

In conclusion, we beg to remind you again that we devote
our enhre time, our talents, our experience, our money, and our
to the Dry Goods business alone, and we want vonr
custom g. and your friendship, We want to please you, and will
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
Our line of Parasols and Fans is the most MAGNIFICENT avar
shown in this county. ee'

we invite special attention to our stock of CARPETS, Oil
Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, &c.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24
LADIES,
LEXINGTON AHEAD IN
MILLINERY, NOTIONS
FURNISHING GOODS.
VERY LATEST STYLES

inst received INV new Spri.s stock,
am now ready to otier the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-24

The best place to buy Cheap Goods is where Cheap Goods
are kept, and in large quantities. We have them bv the car
load. We are selling them, don't you forget it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-10-23
County Officers.
The Tribune Directory.
PHYSICIANS.
w. a.. Tailnnan

w. a.. Tailman.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Mineral Point. Wis.
OGce in Graber,s block. Night calls answered
at Office Office hours, II to u A. M, and to P.
~ Saturdays. at home all day
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-10-23

if that is really true--if the company
advertise low rate they will carry you
if they lose money. If there are half
dozen trains in the depot don't ask
the agent which train you shall take.
but step up TO any uniformed official
outside, tell him where you wish to 60
and he will show you your train. II
Won want to make connection with
some other road go to the ticket win
dow and before asking for your ticket
state where you want TO go, and If you
are in hurry ask the agent for the
route by which you can make the clos
est connection, and he will cheerfully
answer You.
In conclusion, if you want to see
smiling ticket agents don't ask them
for any information you can get from
other sources, and when you do ask
questions state briefly and plainly
what you want, and you will find tray
cling is more pleasant than you had
supposed. Richmond Sunday Register.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-10-23

7 'MERY LODGE, No. 81, J. o. 6. T.; meets
- every Friday evening, at their hail. on High
street. An members of the Order invited.
RUTH TREBLCOCK, See. p. ALLEN, Wet