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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Personalities.

Mr.. Alvin Kensler was here this week.
Mr.. E. W. Abendroth has been here since
Monday.
Mr.. j. B. Fletcher was in the city a few
days ago.
Judge Lockhart paid US a pleasant visit
yesterday.
l.. R. Smith, Esq, of Odessa, was in town
yesterday.
Mr.. T. c. Crenshaw spent Sunday last
with his family.
MIR. Van Anglen, OF Marshall, was in Lex
ington Saturday last.
Mr.. G. E. Ballard has not been so well dur
ing the past few days.
Squire W. T. Anderson was In town yes.
terday and called to see us.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. A. Edmonds reached
home from Virginia, last Thursday night.
Mrs. Anna Benton, OF GreentOn Valley,
spent several days, this week, visiting rela-
tives in this city.
We learn with regret that Manville T..
Buford, Esq. Of Waverly, Is very low, and
not expected to live.
Mr.. VIM. Jamison, of st. Louis, is in the
City visiting his mother. He will renal
until after the holidays.
MIR. and Mrs. Thos. A. Mitchell were here
yesterday on business. Mrs. Mitchell was
Miss Jennie McKinnin.
Mr.. c. c. Davenport, Of Morehouse Parish
It,, spent u few days, this week, visiting hi
old friend, Mrs. Sallie Long,
Mr.. j. B. Root, of the firm of Abendroth {
Root, owners of the waterworks, WAS here
Monday in the interest of the firm
The remains of TOl Davis were removed
from the family burying ground, on the
Powell place, to Machpelah, Tuesday.
Miss Fannie Bellies, of near MAYHEM, WHIT
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. VIM. Viii.
mott, in this city for the past two weeks, re.
turned home to-day.
Letters from DR.. Smith received during
the past few days, state that Hon. VIM. H
Carter is improving physically. We hop
soon to hear that he is also better mentally
Miss Mamie Scott. OF Page City. who ha.
been visiting for several weeks in Kansa
City. has returned, and spent the past wee
in this city, visiting Miss Alice Walker an
other friends.
Miss Lizzie Shields, of Cairo, is visitin
her friend. Miss Shaw, in New York City.
St. Louis Globe Democra Llzzi
Shields gave a German on Thursday evenin!
couple participated, and Mr.. T.. C.. Hallida
and Miss Shaw were the most graceful an
efficient leaders,"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Read Miss Smiths programme.

Hammered gold finish library lamps with
patent canopy tops. are among the latest
things from Inventive genius, and make
handsome as well AS useful holiday presents,
on exhibition and sold at Young's China
Hall. nov2St4
We have an unusual large stock OF cloaks
for this season of the year. Much finer than
can be found elsewhere. To reduce the same
during the holidays we offer all garments al
one-third off of regular prices. Ahren's
Dry Goods Bazaar. dlStf
Only u few more days until Christmas, and
those who have not vet bought their holiday
gifts should do so at once. The handsomest
variety OF sensible Christmas gifts, as every
body knows, is without the least doubt, al
the Ahrens Dry Goods Bazaar. declStf
MIR. ToZer has presented US a bough from
q holly tree. With its red berries 1t Is 5
very pretty ornament. and Mr. TOzer ha;
procured quite a quantity of 1t for the ladle:
of the Episcopal church to be used in the
Christmas decoration of the church.
Sensible holiday gifts for all at the Ahreni
Dry goods Bazaar where thousands of apprO'
pirate and acceptable Christmas offerings car
be found which will result in much %happines.
to the recipient without entailIng an embar
RAISING outlay Of cash to the donor. dist
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Religious.

Rev. j. A. Quarles. D. D.. preached at
Blackburn last Sunday.
The protracted meeting at the Methodist
church was ended last Sunday night.
Services at the Christian church Tomorrow
morning, at the usual hour, by Elder Swartz.
There will be the usual services ut the
Presbyterian church tomorrow morning
Rev. G. l.. Leyburn officiating.
Elder Swartz, who has been holding q
! meeting at Rinehart, Vernon county, Mo-,
for the past two weeks, has reached home.
4 There will be services at the Methodist
church Tomorrow morning and evening at
the usual hours, Rev. D. c. Browne oficis-
ting.
Daily services at the Catholic church, 81
O'Clock, a. M; Sunday services 81 and 104
O'Clock, a. M, and % O'Clock, p. M, Rev. J.
j. Lilly, officiating.
The protracted meeting at the Baptist
church was closed last Wednesday night,
with about % additions to the church as the
| result of the work.
The German Evangelical church will have
a children's services next Thursday night,
and services on Christmas day. Mr.. Piston
will preach at Independence Tomorrow.
Christ church, 4th Sunday IN Advent.
Sunday school. $3.50, a. II. Morning Prayer
with sermon ut II q. m. Evening prayer
with sermon, 4 o'clock, p. m. Wednesday
evening service 7 o'clock, p. m. Rev. John
Davis, Rector.
Services at the Baptist church Tomorrow
morning at II O'Clock, and evening at I.
O'Clock. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. VIM,
A. Crouch. Sunday school at 0 O'Clock
q. M, NJ. F. Royle. superintendent. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening at :
O'Clock.
Rev. H. H.Wells, ID. of Cleveland, o. will
preach at the PRESBYTERIAN church, In this
city, tomorrow night, and will hold q series
OF meetings thereafter, propably running fol
two weeks or more. DIR. Wells will preach
upon the following subjects during the even
ings of the first week. to-wit: Sunday even
ing-.The Divine Government and its Claims
upon u.s." Monday e~vening-"Is Morality
alone Sufficient to Save."- Tuesday evening
"How may a Sinner be Justifiedp" Wednes.
day eyeniug-'The Gospel offer; to Whom
is It made ?" Thursday evening-.sThe
Great Assize." Friday evening-"The I'm
penitent Sinners Final DOOM" 1t Is though,
that he may be selected as synodicsl evanxel
ist for this state.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
OORDER.

Messrs. Ed. Blair and Sam vi WON,
were in Higginsville Sunday.
MIR. Chas. Burton, of Dakota, is Wis.,
iting relatives in this vicinity.
DR.. 8 Z Mel will be glad to see
his friends at Blair and Vivion's.
Mr.. Wahl and wife of Windsor Mo.
are visiting at Mr.. Jackson Corder's.
Work on the Catholic church, is pro-
crossing as rapidly as the weather
will permit.
Miss Revs and her niece spent Sat-
urday and Sunday at their home neal
Higginsville.
Mr.. IL B. Tucker has accepted g
position at Mr.. NJ. Lieser's until after
the holidays.
Mrs. Spencer, of Blackburn, accom-.
! PANIED, by Miss Mitchell of Shelby
county, visited Mrs. S%pencer's sisters
here Monday.
The candy pulling at Mr.. Starke's
last Thursday evening was quite q
pleasant affair. The guests left at y
late hour, all declaring it was the
sweetest evening they had spent for 8
long time.
Rev. Cobb filed the pulpit at the
Methodist church here Sunday m D.
ming. But preached at Dover i'll the
evening. PAUL PRY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

For a Christmas present nothing nicer can
be found than one Of those handsome Not
tingham or real antique lace curtains at the
Ahrens Dry Goods Bazaar. dec5tf
An Associated Press dispatch announces
that at a meeting Of G5 per cent Of the sto OK
holders Of the st. Joseph u st. Louis railroad
in New York, Wednesday, the directors were
instructed to prepare a plan looking to the
cancellation of the lease to the Wabash sys-
tenn. This is directly In the line of the efforts
OF our people.
The Young ladies at Central Female College
have commenced the publication of an en-
eellent little paper called The GEN." Lucy
Mckinley, editor-in-chlef; Sarah Walker and
Olive Gould. literary editors: Nav Belle
Philips. local editor; Lulu Whiteside, ex.
change editor; Lillian Goodwin and Laurs
VERIFY, business managers. We trust thu
young ladies will be literally encouraged.
P%eremptory sale Of cloaks at the Ahren.
DRY Goods Bazaar.-Kuowing that most of
the finer and better cloaks are sold before the
| new year. and In order to dispose of as many
as possible by that time, we, from now or
will sell our entire stock of ladies', misses
and children's cloaks at one-third off of the
regular prices. We candidly assure our
friends that we have never before Offered
such bargains. declstf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Stock Notes.

Mr.. L. F. Grizzell bought, u few days ago,
Of Jack Specie. 1 hog which netted 543
pounds. ut II cents net.
Messrs. Green q Gordon bought, a day or
two ago, from Mr.. Tim Waters, of Ray coun-
ty, q fine horse, weight l $3.50 pounds, at Sl35.
Messrs Green 4 Gordon will ship, to-day.
a car load of mules and horses to st. Louis.
They run from IA to 164 hands, and are all
good animals.
Kansas City Live Stock Indicator, Decem.
Der 10:-'A notable sale at the stock yards
day before yesterday was that Of two half
breed Galloway steers, which were sold by
Mouutjoy, White 4 Co. They were raised
and fed by n. r. Plat at his farm in John
son county Kansas. averaged 1000 pounds
and brought 6 cents q pounds little over
SIPS each The Scrub MIST Cop"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

New sweet oranges and choice lemons. at
j. n. Smiths. dec12t2
Plstt's finest brands Of fruits and vegeta-
bles, at J. n. Smiths. dec12t2
Don't fail to attend the Christmas tree at
the Turner Hall on the 25th. d12t2
A large stock of boys wagons and sleighs,
at A. Egle's. Franklin avenue. dec12t2
Fresh oysters for turkey dressing and for
the table fresh crop celery. at J. M. Smiths.
Remember, Santa Claus says my goods are
just the right sort for Christmas. j. NJ.
Smith. dec12t2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
December Term.

Court met, present, Hon. R. A. Bar
nett, presiding justice; Hons. H. IL
Filing, Robt. Hale; clerk, w. b.
Steele; sheriff, Jos. Bowman.
Compromise of taxes granted John
W. Brown, on 80 acres, W hf sw.. 80,
49, 25, for "a and '85, at one halt, be-
cause land would not sell for the
amount of taxes, interest and cost.
B. ID. Weedin ordered to make
bridge ON fill east of Dover.
Dram shop licenses granted to c.
Stelling, A. Lepper, Joe. Kohnenber-
ger, VIM. l.. Catron.
County treasurer ordered to pay off
bond number 405 for 800, county
compromise fund.
Road changes no. Hader, accepted by
Overseer.
School loan granted Mary D. Bar
nett, $1,000.
New road, Thos. B. Campbell, bal
ance damages due Rex heirs pal d into
court.
Contract made with Kansas City
Bridge and Iron Company to build
iron bridges for the county for two
years from date, five other companies
having submitted bids,a various prices
per lineal foot, running from $l1 25 to
S18 SO.
Collectors settlement approved.
Contract of j. w. Harrison with
VIM. Young as attorney for the collec-
ton of delinquent taxes approved, al
I per cent. OH taxes actually collected,
after suit is brought.
Compromise of judgment of Jno. j.
Craig vs. Lexington township,
$4,000 e6; costs $57,45; total issued.
81, 200 new bonds, 90 48 cash.
The following allowance were made
POOR HOUSE FUND.
Jos. H. Christy, So; E. j. Talbot,
81; II. Brand, So; JAS. Peak, So 25
Jno. raubman, Ss %; NJ. Howsare,
$131 25; j G. Russell, $l47 O5.
COUNTY EXPENSE FUND.
Jos. Bowman. 1928 SO; c. W.
LOOMS, 81 So: LOOMS Bros, IS 70;
VI. Gratz, 81 IS; Gas company,
$l2 90; Kist & Son, 1874; w. B,
Steele, $249 55; Jos. ChinD, $lO4
Royle&Son, 81 25; X. Ryland, $17 10:
Chinn = Chinn, 81 IS; Geo. Sandifer,
81 so; Intelligencer, 1874 so; N. Bull,
lard, S3 5O;J S. Blackwell, S133 50
j. W.. Harrison, 81 so; Geo. d
Barnard, $26 55; u. w. Wright
$15: R. A. Barnett, $16 %; H. II
Filing, $17 80; R. Hale, $l5. NJ v
l.. McClelland, $50 Oh county com.
promise fund.
COUNTY ROAD FUND.
E. White, 1872 40; B. w. jefferson
$SS 80; r. w. Gautier, S23; G. Ell
maker, $7S 60; Il. W. Smith, S26 80
Ira Barnes, $43 60; F. Gates, 81 so;
G. A. Sturges, - As; A. II Major
$21 IS; w. T. Hays, $40 so; T. c
Young, $40 %; Thos. A. Catron
$l45 %; Fritz Ehlers, $l26 80; E
zeysing, $40; Jno. NJ. Caldwell, SIT As
Jos. S. Simmons, 90; H. Williams
$33; Tilton Davis, 500; J. F. Neil
So; l.. Gillen, 1922 20: X. G. Bridg
) Co 1929 70: j. A. Prewitt, $l4; F. S
Wedge, $40 %; Expenses for work
house, 1886 10; M. s. Smith, $3.50
Lewis Smith, S1l; w. G Beatie
S. 55; C. Temple, $l2 As; Tor
Jones. 81 80; X. Long, 50 SO; c. S
Mitchell, $l9 10; j. A. LockharI
Sc 70; j.. u Matthew, SlG3 90; b. u
Weedin, $75; Mitchell & Mathew
$3.50; Geo. A. Albin, Sl2l IS,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

A LII my Real Estate. in Lexington. 49,
n inciudIng my residence with It's .W1
entire furniture and hxtures: three nniiI
store houses, with a suite OF tour rooms W:4
on each fiat, fieshIr renovated In good style.
lighted with gas Inc Novelty Saloon. and the
stable. occupied by Ewing & Co., on Laurel
street. The lumber yard lot occupied by e E
Ballard Desirable building grounds opposite
the residence of Hon VIM. T. Wood.
All, or any Of this property will be sold very
low for cash, favorably on terms for credit Or
exchange for lands. Prices will be fixed to
realize to render ten per cent. upon money.
or prices tor land exchanged therefor.
JOHN REID.
December 18Th. lSSJ decl9t2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Prince Bismarck was painfully IN
jured last Tuesday by the stumbling OF
his horse. The muscles of the prince 8
legs were so severely strained as to in
terfere with his walking and ne has
been confined to his residence.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Figures Tell the Story.


TWENTY Long wall miners wanted at Omio.
i Kansas. Good mining coal; Is to % inch
cents per bushel; take train to Randall Kansas,
on the Central Branch via Kansas city and
Atrhlson. dlSt2 j. W.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF LEXINGTON WAITE

OFFICE OF LEXINGTON WATER Co..
December I4;h, 1855.
MR.. j. 8. SIMMONS has this day been APP
Vl pointed superintendent of the Lexington
Water Company, and is empowered to make
contracts Tor the sale Of water at rates not less
than our regular published water Rates.
Contracts made for a longer period than one
year will not be valid
Copies of the 90 " alter Rates. can be obtained
of the superintendent.
WM MORRISON, President.
yVEN-ryuopTu Sacraturv dIJt2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

In the matter of changing the rules
the lower house of congress VIII DO
we'll to 60 slowly.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

1t is not yet determined when the
commissioners, the governor and war
den, will come to Lexington. We low
them we'll, but their mission we detest'
If they could only change the purpost
of their visit how welcome they woule
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

The silver men have the advantage
as to the Bland act. A majority is mo-
necessary to retain it, but it will take {
majority to repeal It. The silver dol
lar has come to stay.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Fayette Advertiser:-"The Licking
ing Intelligencer is very emphatic l,
announcing that the people OF Lexing'
ton do not want the branch penitentia
nv. W. are puzzled to know why an!
community should want a lot OF con
victs located III their midst" There
no accounting for tastes, you know.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
MISS JULIA SMITHS CONCERT
Hagen's Op sra House, Tuesday
Night, December az,

PROGRAMME.
|. wedding March,. ...,. Sodermauu.
Mrs. 5. E.. FoOte, Mrs. W. H. Watts,
Miss Julia G.. Smith Mrs. NJ. Il. Smith.
2. Duet: The Fisherman. ..,,., .Gabussl,
Messrs. T. F. Halioren and A. w. Smith.
Mrs. Jno. Davis.
1. Violin Concerto. De Beriot.
a Capricco Brillante, Mendelssohn.
b. Evening Star, CTanhauser) Wagner.
@ Ungarischo Tame, Brahms.
MIR. ]. Behr.
D. Bird Song" violin obl.) ...... Benedict.
Mrs. w. 81. Watts.
q. "For Thy Love ALI Danger Drawing"
(La Favorita.l
Mr.. A. W. Smith.
I. Because of Tours.
Miss Julia G. Smith.
Il. d Legende. Wieniawski.
U Anoah'e Mr p.h schubert
9. save Maria" violin obi. .Bach-Gounod.
Mrs. S. +. Foote.
10. "Laurs Mine. Rastrelli.
MIR. T. F. Halloren.
II. 1.-The Better Land Cowen.
Mrs. NJ. H. smith.
Mrs. S. E. Foote. Mrs. W. Il. Watts.
Miss Julia g. Smith.
Miss Josephine Hogs.
IA. a l"Spotted Snakes" -. .McFarren
-5"Sparrow's Twitter". Otto
Mrs. 5. E. Foote, Mrs. W. II. Waits, Miss
Julia q. Smith, Mrs. NJ. H. Smith.
Miss Ella F. Backus, graduate OF Professor
Scharwenka's Conservatory, Berlin. and
Prof. Chas. Gimbel, of Lexington, accom-.
panists.
wigs. No extra charge for reserved seats.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Tue propo sition made by Mr.. Win
sor, last Monday night, to take addi-
tional territory into the city limits de-
serves consideration, even if the move
ment should not be so sweeping as its
mover designs. The question of ex-
tension itself should be discussed. There
are certain benefits already conferred,
and other benefits that are desired b,
suburban property which makes OF the
matter one of interest. The charter
protects property owners adjacent t.
the CITY from being arbitrarily annex
rl -, there need be M hOstie step
.S.. .m.. wav or the other. TheIt
-...Ip To- tie MANY good reasons why tie
Missouri Pacific depot grounds and The
cemetery should be brought within the
corporate limits of the City Of Lexins
ton. The depot demands police pro-
lection. 1t should be made to pa!
taxes in return The cemetery need
10 ie under the contrO of the city an(
it suouiu be.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Gov. Marmaduke agrees with the
Iutelligencer i'll believing that the loca'
ton OF the penitenIiary i'll the immedi'
at. vicinity oi Lexington would Intel
fere vita its coal mining business II,
carefully avoids saying thai the con
victs will not be used to mine coal fol
commercial purposes.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Monsieur Pasteur seems to be about
the most prominent parsonage of the
earth just now, with his cure 1or
hydrophobia.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

In a railroad collision about. ffteer
miles from Atlanta, Ca, last Tuesday:
eleven persons were killed and three
persons were badly injured. The dead
died from being scalded, the engine .
one train having dashed through TIT
Pullman sleeper.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
STRAY COW.

T have at my house. 4 miles south of GSzESR
L MAYHEM, on the Warrenshurg ESSS
road, A STR AY cow: came there V&-.0-
about the 10Th inst. red; spot Of green I'aini on
left flank; split in lett ear; appears to be about
! 4 wears Old. Ow Der can get her 10y proving
property AMI paying expense 1 have been to:
| decl9i2 RUSSELL c
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

The papers in the Kelley case have
been submitted to the senate. They
seem to indicate the wisdom OF the
presidents action in the matter a
wife's religion must have nothing te
do with the acceptability of a minister
from America.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Upon the representation of Senator
Vest that many herds OF cattle en- route
north from Texas have been unavoid-
ably detained by winter weather in the
indian territory from whence it is now
impossible to remove them, Secretary
Lamar has consented that these herds
may remain until spring where they
now are.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

A son of Meissonier, the painter, has
been bitten by a rabid dog. The victim
was sent at once to NJ. Pasteur for
treatment.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Mr.. Cleveland is the executive. He
understands that; and will faithfully
execute the silver law or any other law
that the legislative branch of the gov
| eminent may deem wise.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

Large acquisitions are being made
in England for arms and munitions to
be shipped, aud at once, to Egypt
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

The art gallery of the American Ex-
position, at New Orleans, was opened
bv a reception which was largely at
tended.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

The supreme court upholds the
Edmunds' law In regard to polygamy
in the case against Angus NJ. Cannon
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Ladies, Attention Please.

worth. for.
Two beautiful brown Silk
uatelasse cloaks ......... 1872 30 $40 90
Two beautiful brown Silk
Matelasse clOaks ......... 81 so % 90
Four beautiful black Berlin
twill cloaks ............... % 90 20 90
Six beautiful black Berlin
twill clOaks .......... 80. % 80 II 80
Three beautiful black Berlin
twill cloaks. ............. 20 90 16 30
Nineteen beautiful Misses Newmarkets at
very great It ductions.
dec5tf W. G.. MCCAUSLAND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19
Wanted.

A good cook. washer and ironer: to take
the place after January LIST; good wages and
constant employment, Apply to
MRS. +. T. BATES, Bates City, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

1t is the protectionist who ascrloes
all the prosperity of the country to hi
hide-bvund dogma. No free trader ma
ever claimed for his views that carried
out they would keep the children from
having measles and prove an Alladin's
lamp to every citizen. But our on
temporary, the Post, which is fairly te
be respected on all subjects but thu
tariff and the c., 3. & Q. railroad, has
misconstrued the proper wording OF it
convincing language To be that
should have read:-''If protection i
the sure preventive and the unfailins
remedy for financial and commercial
depression and distress, and if free
trade is the inevitable cause OF tn
anne how is it that in a protectlv
COUNT like the United States the de
preston and distress are now just a
injurious as they are in free trade coun
tries like England?" See?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

1t Is reported that the Car has made
oyertures of Cancellation to Prince
Alexander of Bulgaria.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

There is more cOarseness and brutal
ity than poetry and heroism IN the
press dispatches, but c in a while
a romance is told in a few lines thai
touches the heart. For instance, this
from Macou,Ga: Ernest Atwood msrrl'
ed Stella Wadsworth in Anderson, sc.
Sunday, and they started for their ne"
home in Buchanan, Ga. When they
reached the Chattanooga river it was
found to have swollen considerably
The wagon wheel struck against some
obstacle throwing the husband into
the river. With a shrek the wife
jumped after him and locked in each
others arms they sank to the bottom
What can be added to that? She pre-
ferred death with her love to life with
out him, and with her white arms
about his neck she sent her soul to join
his. Bury their bodies side by side
and upon the tablet inscribe the story
in the fewest possible words Il
needs no embelllshmen OF rhetoric, liz
ornamentation of rhyme.
H%igginsville Post:-"Our esteemed
contemporary, the Intelligencer, In
dealing with the c., B. & Q. reminds
us of Micawber, who was always
waiting in hopes that something woulc
turn up but the thing the Intelligent
Ger expects is not apt to be n O.
them" The Micawber business il
confined to our contemporary, the
Post, which with fair round belly will
good capon lined,' hibernates, by
its own admission, until something
may, perhaps, happen. Then, again
perhaps it won't. The Intelligence
does not wait for things to turn up. Il
goes to work to aid in causing them to
turn up, whether the weather be warm
or cold; and if it don't keep wide
awake, even after dinner, the frs
thing our esteemed contemporary
knows, tho Intelligencer will have
turned up a trump.