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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06

the case, most all seem satisfied with
the results. We are in tor the whole
ticket, and will give it our hearty
support. There are few sore
heads crying for an Independent ticket,
but we arc for the straight thing, when
ever we can't support the straightont
democratic ticket we will vote straight
republican;no half way thing with us.
A man that can't vote one or the other is
neither a democrat nor republican.
The directors of district No. 4
have secured MIR. Jas. X. Gray TO
teach the winter school.
The whooping cough is raging in the
upper end of the bottom; no other sick
ness of any kind that we have heard
of.
George NJ. and William Graham OF
Wabansee, Kansas, have been visiting
their brother, Mr.. Madison Graham.
They report crops of all kinds good
in the jayhawker state.
William Finch and family, who
have been in New Mexico for the past
three years, have returned. Will says
times are terribly hard out here.
The people of this vicinity are talk
ing of having all old fashioned barbe-
cue and picnic sometime in September.
If they do notice will be given in due
time to give all an opportunity of at
tending. ZACH.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
HISTORIES OF THE CANDIDATES.

Col. Frcdrick f. Goodrich's admira-
BILE "lfe" of Grover Cleveland is now
ready; it is handsomely bonnd and
printed, and contains upward of 500
pages; it is from the press of Messrs.
Hallett & Co., of Portland, Maine. AS
rapid biOgrapher, Col. Goodrich
doubtless stands without a rival in
America, and the volume has the i'm
press of the brOadest information and
most careful attention on every page.
This is the biography that received the
inestimable benefit of the active coop
Grafton and assistance of Mr.. Cleveland,
his relatives and friends; this is the
volume that ia recommended by friends
and private secretary OF the distin-
guished candidate; it is true picture
drawn by master hand, of the life of
the statesman from the humble cradle
to the present day. and presents a strik-
ing contrast to the score of 50 called
''lives" which are to a large extent fill
led with irrelavent matter made up
from the newspapers of the day; those
who are wise will subscribe only for
the authentic Portland editiOn-the lar
gest, cheapest, handsOmest and best.
The steel plate portraits of Cleveland
and Hendricks were engraved for the
volume and are a standing rebuke to
the caricaturcs which appear i'm the
So called ''lives" with big pretentions.
| We understand that this authentic,
standard edition is outselling all others
more than ten to one, and that its
agents are meeting with the most phe-
nOnlenal success. A few more agents
are wanted by the publishers; the most
liberal terms are offered. 1t is splcn-
did chance for beginners, rs with this
grand book no one can fail to do great
business. The volume also contains a
biography of Thomas A. Hendricks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
MAYHEM.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, the starlight picnic at the
residence of Mr.. John Smith, two
miles north of Mayview, Oh the Goth
inst, was grand success. There
was a large number of guests present.
The Japanese lanterns made 4 grand
display, as there was 10 moon to de-
prive them of their brilliancy. Sup
per was announced at ten o'clock. The
table was gracefully arranged, and rep
resented the letter l.; it was we'll sup
piled with cakes. pies, jellies, ham,
chicken, turkey, etc. After the repast
was served the company proceeded to
the parlor, and were agreeably enter
tanned with both instrumental and
vocal music by Misses Maggie Bond,
Higginsville, and Laura Cuisine, of
Pleasant Hill. The chief attraction
appeared TO be a hammock suspended
by the branches Of a commanding oak
also the swing was quite popular and
afforded much amusement during the
evening. The writer's pen is not con-
tented without dropping few compli-
mentary remarks i'll regard TO the
young ladies, as they were all charm
ing and as sweet as roses. As no one
approves of parti ality will say their
gallant escorts were ditto. The host
and hostess have always been noted
for their hospitality and entertaining
qualities. The company adjo onrned at
late hour, confessing that a more
pleasant time had never been spent,
hoping to meet with them OH a similar
OCCASION, A YOUTH.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
A BLACK RECORD.
From the N. Y. World |

Benjamin +. Butler, of Massachu-
sets, will exhibit himself in Union
Square this evening as the foe of mon
Opoly, the champion of a greenback
currency and the friend of American
labor.
We print elsewhere in the World to-
day brief, partial history of the ca
reer of this mercenary while PLAYING
the role of military satrap in New
Orleans in 1862, by way of demonstrate
ing the methods by which he amassed
the magnificent fortune that enables
him to indulge the luxury of running
for the presidency as tho special friend
of workingmen.
The story does not deal with the
hates of the war. 1t is II plain record
of Buffers financial and commercial
transactions, derived chiefly from ju-
dicial sources. Tne rapaciOus way in
which he appropriated private proper
ty 10 personal uses, detrauded the gov
crnment, mOnOpolized the channels of
trade for the benefit of his brother aud
in other respects lowered the record
made by COrtcz, Marlborough, Masse-
na, Capt. Kidd and other predatory
military heroes, is enough to appal
honest men. And all in the name of
patriotism and military hecessity!"
AS we said yesterday, no good citi-
zen can read this plain narrative and
vote for Ben Butler for any Office. A
man who has such IL record of int;amy
behind him may have the sublime
cheek to stand up before the public and
preach against the wrongs of our social
and political system, but he is marvel
of obtuseness and insensibility if he
imagines that he can inspire IA general
belief that he is either All honest or a
well-meaning citizen.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
THE MOTHER HUBBARD.

Now that the Mother Hubbard gar
ment is confined TO the precincts of the
bedroom, and does not appear before
the public except on small children,
We may print the following:
The other day, when old Major Solo
maj, announced his readiness to proceed
To the church, his wife appeared, wear
ing u Mother Hubbard dress. The old
man intenily regarded her for few
moments, and asked:
call that?"
"It's Mother Hubbard, Jecms."
"Air you goin' TO wear il 10
church,"
"Why, certainly, .Jecms. The Moth
"Well, Pm glad to know it," the old
man replied "Just wait until get
ready, and we'll CO."
The old man went into the kitchen,
took a couple of meal sacks, cut the
bottom out, sewed the tops together,
and put them Oh in imitation of panta-
looms. When he returned his wife ut
tered loud cry of astonishment, and
exclaimed:
"Great goodness, Jeems, what's
thatf"
"Father Hubbard" the old man re-
piled.
"You're not a-goin' to wear them
sacks, are your"
I've got to be fashionable to keep up
with you. Pve got as much right to
wear these meal bags as you have
to go in that bran SACK"
"I'll take it Off"
All right; off goes the Father Hub
bard," and, turning away, he added to
himself: stOnly one way to beat
woman, and that is by agrcein' with
her. Ef it hadn't been fur tho Daddy
| Hubbard I'd been in mighty bad
fix"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
OORDER.

Rain, rain-but one days plowing
done Ill the last ten days.
A good corn crop is almost sure, but
wheat sowing will be late.
Judge Harrison has sold his stock of
goods to Grove Young, of Higgins
vile, which we understood, is 10 be
moved to some other point.
Mrs. Anna Thompson, of Lewis
county, who has been visiting friends
and relatives in this section, returned
home last week. She came glceful
and happy, but by the loss of her darl-
ing babe, returned detected and sad.
All these things remind us that this
world is not our home.
Rev, Starke, young Baptist minis
ter, preached to a large and attentive
congregation Sunday, from the words
ole, that is not for me, is against
me-"
The Baptists expect to hold a protrac-
ted meeting at this place, beginning
the first Sunday in September.
Two men have been seriously hurt
in the coal banks within the last week.
They are doing we'll.
John Board and Clarence COrtler
have gone to Nebraska, to look out a
farm. Several others speak of going
to that section. w.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
EGYPT.

The regular Salt river packet, Steam
er Disappointment left Ang., 18th for a
trip up Salt river with full crew
Clay township was we'll represented.
Capt.C. S. Mitchell occupied the hurri-
cane deck. Mann held the wheel.
Bouring acted as mate, and was putting
his vessel in good trim TO make his
first trip up the river he had heard of
but never travelled over. r.. G.. Craven
the accommodating first clerk. Uncle
Jessie Jefferson second clerk. Judge
A. G.Campbell as master of cabin cere-
monies, were all in their places and
smiling (down in their boots) Stuttz,
Ridings, Hill and MiIlen said they
didn't want official positions on the
boat but would work out their passage
on the lower deck. John Ilavcncr was
put in charge of the engine because he
was cool and firm OF grip. Chimn and
Ragland was on hand to bid the boys a
weeping farewell. The crew assured
their well wishes they would be back
in time to vote the tnll democratic
ticket at the November election.
Mrs. j. j. Kite lost two valuable
mich cows by lightning few days
ago. Hugh Stultz lost one at the same
time and place.
j. W. Wright lost fine horse Il
short time ago with collie.
We have had plenty of rain of late
| think we can beat the county for
corn, and if any doubt it let them come
and see. Some are thinking of just
covering their fields, thinking it would
be cheaper than gathering it. Bnt We
have concluded to gather Ours whcl
the proper time comes.
The youngsters had very nice pic
mic in Thompson's grove on the 23rd
the crowd was not large, but all had ,
good time.
The primary election passed of
quietly at our precinct though all di,
mot get their choice, which is alway,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
HOW he KNEW HER.

From the Boston Sunday Times.l
"Did you ever see my wife" asked
Flattery of Green.
"No can't say that did; but ! know
just how she looks and can tell you
all about her."
"You can?"
eyes. Shes got coal-black hair, snap.
ping black eyes, and II mighty hard
hand"
"By george! you've hit it How did
You guess SO accnrately?"
"Well, saw you coming down town
the other morning, with one black eye,
and looking as il you had made the ac
quaintance of broom handle, six roi-
ling-pins, and hard fist"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
so WAGS THE WORLD.
From the Century Bric-a- Brac.

From the Century Bric-a-Brac.
Junk-Dealer Ito pin and needle ven
der. )-There's that jimmy gone and
married jail-b burd, and her tayther's
that mad that he wont spakc to ayther
of thin. Sure whoy should Inc moind?
says L. Thin paupcrs is nearly Jail
burtls thimselves; its little differ can
see betwane, em.
FOotman Ito hOuscmaid.) y Now
think of junk dealer h'objccting be-
cause his darter's been and married
pauper! It's hall in the mud together
they hare thinks 1.
ShOp-Girl (to clerk. The airs the
servants give themselves. Jane BRYAN
won't look at that fine junk-dc3ler, and
he's handsome fellow too, and earns
as much as she does. lie owns his shop
at any rate, and she works for mis-
trcss; he's plenty good enough for her,
Tam sure.
Petty Tradesman (rcadimg his papcr.)
Tut, tut, what foolish pride is creeping
in among the lower classes. Here is II
case of girl disowned by her family,
because she married a acOachman. And
she was only a shop girl, serving Gus
toner's at Macy's. Well, well, what
is the world coming to!
Eminent Lawyer Ito friend d.)-NOw,
really, the bigotry of some people is per-
fectly astonishing. Brown is in bust
ness for himself in small way, after
having been a clerk for twenty years.
And he actually refuses to give his
, daughter to young Smith, book keeper.
Says his position units him to look at
her. Ambition will be the ruin OF this
country.
Young English Baronet (to dilto.)
Aw, yahs, b'lieve professional men
in business. Cahnt see why m'sclf. IL
We don't blong to the middle classes,
and she'd fahncy it wouldn't make
much diffcwence who ye maEiwcd, pwo-
wided 1t wasn't i'm the lower clalsess.
Princess of Royal Blood TO another
of Royal BlOod.)-I really do not see
why Lady Iiauteur should object TO her
| sons marrying that pretty American
girl. To be sure she is cOmmoner
but he ia only .baronct; not even a
lord. Now it was quite another thing
when the Princess Louise married u
subject. That shocked me, will con-
tess, and yet am not SO very conser-
vativc.
Chorus Of Angels in Heaven.-Lord,
all men are equal in thy sight. How
long, o Lord, how long before pride,
ambition, and envy vanish from earth?
Poor sinners all, forgive them, Lord,
and send us to minister them, we be-
secch thee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06

ISIHAssEf.L. once over Kriehn h.
( Meyers Shoe Store. Main mfe,f sareef' ~l1D
Lexington, Missouri. H-o--
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
HEAVIER THAN DOUGH.

"What is the heaviest thing in the
world?" asked young Sharply of Mrs.
Badger, his landlady, as he poised a
biscuit in his hand.
81 should say it was money"
"Ah" inquired the young man.
eyes, because you never seem strong
enough to raise sufficient to pay your
board when it is due"
Mr.. Sharply eats his biscuits now
without asking any conundrums
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06

Ina speech in Brooklyn Con. Haw-
ley said:-"It is true that he (Blaine)
wrote to Mr.. Fisher that he had made
a decision interesting to his road.
Now, wish he hadn't said that. 1t
would have been better if he hadn't
connected his private business with his
public business. To this complexion
has it come at last. His friend DIS ad-
nit that he was guilty of taking "cor-
rupt money! yet ask the people to vote
for him for president Of the United
States,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06

G.. p. Putnam's Sons will publish
Immediately The Life and Public Ser
vices of Grover Cleveland, by Pen
dlcton King The book will contain asuc-
cinct narrative of Grover Clevlands
career, with full record ofhis public
services; special consideration will be
given to the more noteworthy of the
veto messages, both in Buffalo and in
ALBANIA, which have attracted attention,
and are of present interest rs setting
forth the theories and principles of the
writer in connection with the RESPONSE
bilities of office. The work has been
prepared with the sanction of the
Governor.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
THE RAILROAD.
From the Carrollton Democrat.l

From the CarrOlltOn Democrat.
For several days our people have
been anxiously expecting something
definite regarding the extension of the
railroad from Bogard to this place.
The directory, it is understood, met on
the oath, and by them the matter was
to be determined. This morning
Mr.. j. II. Best, Jr., Gen. ticket and
freight agent arrived at Carrolton, and
while the decision of the directors has
not as yet been made, Mr.. Best thinks
there is no question about it being
favorable to Carrollton. Mr.. Law he
says, has made an exceedingly favora-
bic report, and this fact. together with
the further fact other influential officials
of the road who have examined into
the matter, also recommended the ex-
tension is sufficient to justify us in say
ing that we expect the cars to run into
Carrollton from the north yet this fall.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE,

Furnished weekly to the Intelligencer by
Captain j. ID. Conner, recorder of deeds of
Lafayette county, Mol
Abstract of the deeds filed in the Office of
Recorder OF Deeds from Saturday, Aug. "a,
to Saturday, Aug. 80, A. d., 1854. Only such
rs contain covenants of warranty contained
in list.
Patterson, Blackburn ct al, to w.
Y. McChesney, lot IL, block IA,
Julia +. McChesney and husband w
to w. Y. McChesney, lot 8. blk 4,
Patterson & Smiths add TO Odessa $50 90
Geo. T.. Goodwin to A. b. Slush-
er, blk 81. .4th adj to Wavcrly, exl
acre; also NV Sc and sw SO. II, 81,
"a; also pt ne sw, IA, 81. "a 9l 76-1OO
acres ................. 9,7OO 90
James Grant to a. b. Siusher, e hf ''' ~
aw, %, 81, "a, exp acre; also lots Al
and 81, 4th add to Waverly.;..: -. $500 90
A. Corder ct al, to w. Z, Miner,
pt sw ne, and pt sw ne, IA, 81. "a;
81 73-l0O acres: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 600 90
JAS. X. Martin to Ada Il. Trotter.
Inf int IN lots l3 and II, blk 81, 1st
add to Lexington ......... 40 90
Ryland aud Wallace. trustees, to
Lucy r. Cox. lots l, 3, and 4, blk
IL, Davis add to Lexington ........ 12O 90
Thomas Wood and wife TO Geo.
NJ. DOrman, W hf Sw sw, and W hf
NV sw, Is, 4s, 80; 40 acres. ....,.. loco 20
JAS. II. Jennings and wife to ID.
Alumbaugh, he ne, %, 4S. II; 40
acres. Observation-Disclosures. 4SO 90
Henry Twenle to f. II. Twente,
so acres in %, 80, 90 ............... 1000 90
W. f. Younger to C. ii. Younger,
hf int III hf Sc, 10, and acres off
8 end hf ne, 10, so, 2i. go. :...:. 1,asl 81
Robt. Taylor and wife TO l.. J.
Fitzgerald and others, sw NV, ., 4S,
70; 40 acres. Observation-Disclosures. 400 OG
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
Pansies.

Velvety, royal-robed pansies,
Glimmcring told on fold
or lilac and purple and crimson,
Azure and purple nnd gold.
How can tell your bcauties?
How shall my soul in,iite
The Thoughts that awake within me
OF pnssionless, pure delight?
Lilies and beautiful roses,
COlumbines stately and tall,
Filchsins with gorgeous blossoms,
Geran,lims brighter than all.
HOllyhOcks proud of their aplender,
SunhOweis crested with gold,
Lovely sweet peas that are rem hing
For something to cling to and nuId,
Fragrant and faithful verbena,
Forgct-me- not tender ami small,
GputIan. the flower of the mulntriu-
Sweet are the dreams ye recall
But the purple and golden eyed pansies
love with IL love 40 deep,
would have them TO blossom above me
When lie in tile grave asleep
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06

"The king of Ashantee recently died
and 800 subjects were killed to proper
ly celebrate the funeral. A new king
was appointed, but because of his hor-
riblc cruelty, the native chiefs are
praying for annexation to the English
possessions" Well, suppose England
steps in and establishes protectorate
over this benightcd heathcn country
1t would be good thing; but in twen-
ty years if she had to fight the ncighbor-
Ing tribes TO retain her dearly-bought
possession mawkish sentimentalism
would condemn her as grasping and
avaricious, Just as it is doing France
for demanding its rights in the case of
Annam. 1t would be we'll for Ashantee
for England to civilize her, or even
to half civilizc her, but as to England
l'would the game be worth the candle! !!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
A Sea Garden.
By WILLIAM nHARP.

Far down IN the green depchs see below.
The long seh-srassea waving TO and irO
With sleepy motion, plant to the tide
That steaitL,iy st calls shoreward from the wide
Deep ssa beyond Here silver-iislles CLEAN.
And vanishes quite. or. stationary. s-rm
Poised like u ciuu,lel in q liquid sky,
And clear mc,iu- u swIm past silently,
Like ocean orchids, while, with nations
Strange,
Crabs hither and thlthcr through the sea-weeds
range,
A 1.-the brown eel winds in anl out. Scarce
From twisting yrack. and like wave-worn
stone
The Hat roc rests upon a patch Of sand;
Aud on the wratiy rocks, by no win.is famed,
But sinu,,thed by under currents. rei and white
The reu-nOwers, the anrm0nes mnt bright
These songless grovc1, which only hear tile
signs
OF tides at flow and GLIB, or the sharp cries
Or wind-lashed waves when breaking, when q
Drives shoreward surging pillows multifold,
Or the long mOnn reverberant from the SEA
When dreaming OF wrath past or yet to be.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06

"Wash Jones will run as an indie
pendent candidate for governor Of
Texas, on the free grass platform.
He will endeaver to get the republican
and greenback vote, and in that way
hopes to reduce Ireland's majority"
The deuce! The idea of a man trying
to beat Ireland!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
SWEET DO NOTHING.
From the Brooklyn Esgle.l

IFr0m The Brooklyn Ea8ie.I
"It is my deliberate opinion," wrote
Senator Edmunds, ':that Mr.. Blaine
acts as the attorney of Jay Gould"
Mr.. Edmunds is now enjoying himself
at his home in Vermont. "The wealth
er is a little changeable for August" )" he
observes pleasantly, "but have never
passed season in which l felt 40 Ell.
tirely exempt from political cares and
RESPONSIBILITIES.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
The Mooking Bird.
From the Nanhattan.l

lrTOul tue nthuuhuhu.l
Oh! all the day long they food with song
The forest sha'ies, the fields of light;
Heavens heart Ia stiIled and strangely thrilled
Rv ecstnsies OF lyric might;
From flower crowned hooks Of splendid dyes,
Lone dells shatowy quiet gIris,
far echo 8 Weakening, gently rise.
An,i O'er the " OU,lland track send back
Soft answers To the mooking bnd.
The winds In awe, no gIlsty flaw
Dare breathe in rhythmic Beanty's fuce;
Nearer the pale gold clOniilets draw
Above charmed, melOdious place;
Entrancrd Nntuiu. liatenink, knows
No music set to mortal words;
Nor n.ghtingaies that woo the rose
Can vie with these deep harm0nirs
Poured from the minstrel mocking birds
But vaguely aeen through CULTS of green,
We GLIMPSE the plumed and choral thronEs
Sole poets horn, whOsc instincts scOrn
10 10 S"ng's low liest uttcrance wrong;
What e'er they sing. a sylvan art
On each wild. wO0d-lIUrn note cOnierreah
Gni'ies the hot krain aud hnrtlihg heart.
On! magic fame. whence, pulsing. came
This passion of the mOcking bird?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
He WILL Try TO STIOK.

From the Springfield Republican,
Undoubtedly if Blaine is elected once
he will seek Il reelection, for in &C
cepting place in Garfield's cabinet it
will be remembered that he assured the
president-elect that he should bend all
his energies toward securing for him a
second Term
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
HIS CONSIDERABLE PA.
IFrom the Evansville Arrus.l

IFTOm Tic EVah5VlIIt ArsuS.I
"Say, Mr.. BIinker, did you ever have
the backache?' asked Il very small boy
as he sat on the backyard fence talk
Ing to their next-dOor neighbor.
"Yes, Johnnie; | am troubled y great
deal with weakness of the back .b"ne /.
| think it is some special affiictiOn. Bat
why do yon a-k?"
"Oh, for no hing ut all, only my pa
told my ma he'd knock tho siufien out
Ell you, only he didn't like 10 hurt a
man that hadn't any backbone about
him. That was ALL"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-06
ECONOMY Is WEALTH.
From the French Fun.I

ITIOt1 1ufICu
They were reading the old farmers
will, and the nephew, the principal in.
heritor, was paying the closest atten-
ton to IFS provisions.
Presently the notary came to the
clause, "I bcqueath to the servant that
shall close my eyes 100 francs"
eli! Hello there" says the heir,
f'iust read that again, will you?"
The notary complies.
"That's 100 francs saved anyhow
says the heir; "uncle only had one eye
Got the faithful domestic that time
didn't I?n