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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
ST. LOUIS-KANSAS CITY SHORT
LINE RAILROAD RIGHTS
OF-WAY.

The liberal stock subscriptions in the
counties through which this connecting
link between the two great commercial
marts of our state is proposed TO be
constructed, has been phenomenal in
amount and sagacious liberality. This
Was prompted by a full knowledge OF
the great need of such a road, and OF
the ~incalculable natural advantages
that must result therefrom to individual
property owners contiguous to the line,
and to the county as a whole, In the vast
increment of taxable wealth that
its construction would bring.
One thing and one condition, very
far from achievement as yet, Is of para
mount Importance, and to that we
would most earnestly direct the per-
sistent personal energies especially OF
those living along the surveyed line,
ind that is the securement of all,o OF a
large per centage, of the rights-of-way.
The directors from this county were
informed at a meeting of the board in
ST. Louis, On June g., by a committee
of their number who had conferred
with gentlemen prominent in railroad
management and of recognized ability
in fiscal syndicates, that this right:of-
way question was the essential and
determinative one in the construction
of the road. They said, in effect if not
in words, "Acquire this, gentlemen,
and the building of your road may be
regarded as all almost assured fact"
1t would be superfiuous to make ar
gument, at this time. in favor of the
road, or to present statistics, as could
readily be done, of its resultant bene-
fits. Our object now is to make an
earnest appeal to all the friends of the
enterprise, and especially to those
whose property is on or adjacent to the
line to put forth, and at once, the most
active and instant efforts to secure
rights Of way in their respective
IlCIS LOOl uOtuo, IL tiluS to AOuloNO tAS
only existing obstacle to the construc-
ton of a great public highway through
our county and state that must become
trans-contlnental in multiform onnec
tons; that will add three quarters OF a
million OF dollars to u assessments
that will pay nearly one-tenth of our
taxes; that will develop VI vast coal
fields cheaper transportation; enhance
the values of our lands stimulate man.
ufactures, and cause the disbursement
of hundreds of thousands of dollars in
our midst whilst in course of construc-
ton. The prominent advocates of this
enterprise, whether As directors OF
otherwise, have given time and money
in its aid and advancement. Their in
terests and your interests are the same
no more, nj less. As there is abso.
lutte equality in benefit, let there be
equality in zeal and effort and we shall
have the road.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The Chicago Times Is not a demo-
cratic paper, and does not claim to be.
1t is, probably, the most virulent OPP
ponent to the fundamental principle of
democracy that exists. Is it natural
that a democratic newspaper would
print such wholesale %denunciation OF
the democratic party as does the Times ?
The "iraud" i'm the matter is in claim :
ing that the Times is democratic.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
PoWeil'S Price List.
At John Powelrs One Price cash store, YOU
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
FOR CIRCUIT ID

We are au thOrized to announce WILLIAM ii.
as u candidate Tor Circuit Court
Judge for the Sixth Judicial District, subject
to the action of the Democratic Judicial Con-
ventiOn.
We are authorized to announce RICHARD
FIELD, AS n candidate for the Office OF Judge OF
the Circuit tOurt. Tor the Sixth judicial DIS
trlct, subject To the action Of the Democratic
judicial Convention
FOR GRIMM Al JUDGE.
We are authorize i 10 announce Judge jon
+. RlLAND rs Il candidate for rr-ele ton Ms
Criminal Judge oil the Sixth Judicial dis trict and
Johnson county, subject to The action OF the
| democratic uart--
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Judge Theodore Brace, of Monroe
county, a most estimable gen tleman
and able lawyer, who is a candidate for
supreme judge, was in the city yester-
day, en- route to Kansas City. Judge
Brace is in every way worthy and COM
petent and if nominated will make a
safe and creditable Judge.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The democratic party in national
convention declares in favor oftariff re.
form; an over-taxed people demand
reform; justice demands it; common
sense demands it the democratic ma
jority in congress provide tor it; 1t is 6
reproach to the party that it does moi
keep its pledges; and yet, forsooth
democrats are to say nothing agains,
the Pennsylvania-led minority faction
of the democratic party which blenni-
ally turns traitor and defeats its work
upon the most important question be.
fore congress, the reduction of taxa.
ton. Stuff
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

MI. Morrison's tariff bill having been
defeated in the house by the republi-
cans, with the aid of Mr.. Randall, the
last mentioned gentleman has brought
in a bill of his own, which, as was ia
be expected, is a sham so far as tariff
reform Is concerned.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
no FOR TOPEKA.

The manager of the Normal has
made arrangements for as many teach
ers as desire it, to attend the National
Educational Association at Topeka,
Kan, July 18th to 10th. Boarding can
be had there at ST. a day, and the fare
from Odessa aud return will be one.
half the regular rates.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Democrats should take note of the
democratic committees official notice,
printed elsewhere in this issue, of a
democratic county convention, Satur-
day July II, and its purposes, which
are very important. The primary meet
ings are to take place July 10.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Of Interest to Ladies'.

The new treatment for ladies' diseases dis
covered by DIR. Mary A. Gregg, the ~di>tingu-
ished English Physician and nurse, which has
revolutionized the entire mode of treating
these complaints in England is now being in
troduced into the u. S., under IA fair and
novel plan.
Sufficient of this remedy for one months
trial treatment is sent free TO every lady who
is suffering from any disease common TO The
sex VINO sends her address and - Pct stamps
for expense, charges, etc.
1t is II positive cure for any form of female
disease and the free trial package is many
times sufficient to effect Il permanent cure
Full directions accompany the package, which
is put up in a plain wrapper; also price list
for future reference. No trial packages will
be sent after Oct. 1, 1856. Address,
GREGG REMEDY COMPANY,
july3y1 Palmyra, n. Y.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
Gen. James A. Beaver was nom

Gen. James A. Beaver was nomina-
ted for governor of Pennsylvania by the
republican convention at Harrisburg,
last Wednesday. The general was
beaten three years ago by Mr.. Patti
son, and may easily be defeated again
if the democrats are careful and wise
in their convention.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

At Bernville, Pa, on Sunday after
noon, the house of Mrs. Rhine was ell
tered in her absence by men, who seized
a three-year-old child, Minnie Haines,
and forcibly carried her off in a car.
rage.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The Puritan wins again. The trim
and handsome Yankee sloop, in the
regetta sailed of Marblehead, last
Tuesday, beat both the Priscilla and
the Mayfower, in a heavy wind and a
tumbling sea. This almost makes her
Americas champion to meet the Eng
lish yacht, the Galatea, in the contest
for the International cup. This last
race settles the fact that in a twelve or
thirteen knot breeze there is nothing
at1oat that can run away from the
Puritan.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
Keynote to Health.

Health is wealth. Wealth means lndepen-
dence. The Keynote is DIR. BosankO's Cough
and lung Syrup, the best Cough Syrup in
the world. Cures coughs, colds, pains in the
chest, bronchitis and primary consumption.
One dose gives relief in every case. Take no
other. Price 30 cents and 81. Sample free.
Sold by c. w. LOOMS. maystS
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

1t needs no argument to prove that
the dynamite influences of New York
were Tor Blaine and against Cleveland
The fact was notorious at the time.
What one or two exceptions may have
been proves nothing to the contrary,
even if the exceptions can be found
which remains doubtful.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

One of the first duties of intelligent
and disinterested democrats is, to stand
by the able, clean and patriotic admin :
~istratiOn of President Cleveland, in
order that the self-seeking politicians
may not be able to defeat it's
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Under the law for the condemnation
of inferior and adulterated grades of
imported tea, about one million pounds
were rejected by the New York custom
house authorities during the past sea-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

We are still of opinion that if there
is any dirty linen to be washed by the
democratic party in this county the
ablution would do better 10 come of
after than before November. Just now
it is the duty of democrats to fight the
enemy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The gentleman who elsewhere writes
an eulogistic article Of Judge Alexan-
derMlartin is a sterling democrat as we'll
as All intelligent citizen. Himself an
old st. Louisan he knows Judge Mar
tins high standing there as 3 lawyer
and as a man.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The dissertation at Detroit, on the oc-
casion OF the removal of the remains OF
a popular priest from one vault to
another, included the stealing of one
finger from the cOrpse.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Mr.. Randall is like Nero. To pre-
serve his fossilized Pennsylvania idea
he would fiddle while his party sank
beneath the waves of popular indigna-
ton. HAPPY his sins will not be
charged on all.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

A mob is being raised at Maryville,
Mo-, to lynch Grant Wright, who en-
tered the room OF a Mrs. Carl G.. Hum
Der at night and %personated her hus-
band.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Gov. Marmaduke has committed to
imprisonment for life the sentence of
death passed On Joel Anderson and
Laurel Bsugh of Carroll county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
Notice to Bridge Contractors o
Ray, Lafayette and Adjoin-
inc Counties.

Having added to my already large stock of
tools, a large sized bolt heading and bolt and
nut tapping machine, | am prepared to furnish
all sizes and lengths of bolts for bridges and
other structures at as low rates as st. Louis
or Kansas City. Please give me Il chance to
bid on what you may van and Oblige Lex
ingtOn Foundry and Machine Works.
WIN. NJ. JORDAN, Proprietor.
apr24tf Lexington, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Col. Jake Child has just about reach
ed Bangkok, SO the reports of his dis
content with the place are hardly OF
much account.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
A Reliable Article.

For enterprise. push aud a desire TO get
such goods as will give the trade satisfaction,
LOOMS the druggist, leads all competition.
He sells DIR. BosankO's Cough and Lung
Syrup, because it's the best Medicine on the
market, for coughs, colds, Group and primary
consumption. Price 80 cents and 81. Sam
pies free. mayStS
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

A Mrs. Baceman, on behalf OF an in
valid daughter, is seeking an injunction
against the ringing of church bells in
Logansport, Ind.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Co-education is making rapid ad-
vancement in Yale. Miss Alice john
son has received her diploma from the
law school.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Fitz John Porter is happy, the bill
for his relief having at last passed the
senate by a large vote, Jno. A. Logan
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

William Monk, a farmer of Macou-
gle, near Reading, Pa, aged eighty
years, hanged himself in his barn.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Mr.. Cleveland does not seem to have
much respect for measles, 20 years al
ter the war, as a reason for granting a
pension.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The Yale college statement for the
past year shows receipts Of $1S7 40 and
expenses of $167 1886.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Mr.. Randall's idea of craftsmanship
is to abolish the tax on tobacco while
retaining the tax On blankets.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

A fearful wind and hail storm did
damage to crops and buildings at Grant
City, Mo-. OH last Monday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

At Baltimore, Wednesday, occurred
the::ceremony of presenting the scarlet
beretta to Cardinal Gibbons.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

We said there was peace; and sure
enough there is, practically. Pretty
soon there will be peace, unanimously.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

When the majority OF the democrat
ic party decides anything that should
be conclusive as to good democrats.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
There's nothing half so sweet in life

There's nothing hall so sweet IN lie
Next to the JOYS of home and wife,
AS fragrant breath, and pearly teeth,
With hard and rosy gums beneath
And see these charms of which we sing
Have from sweet SOzodOnt their spring
lrreprOachable.
Not one word of censure can justly be
uttered against Sozodont. No other denti-
frice makes the teeth so white, and yet none
is so entirely free from every Objectionable
ingredient.
What Spaulding's Glue has joined cannot
be put asunder. junel9t4
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The Des Moines land bill was passed
by the senate owe the presidents veto,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Where is-the compliment to Federal
valor in granting a pension to all i'm
poster, not entitled to it by services
rendered.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

When Baby was sick. we gave he: CAST0RIA,
When she was Il Child, she cried for C~ASTOEIA,
When she became Kiss. she elan. to CA5TDRIA
When she Lad CLiidrea, snr gaSe fheIu CASTORi.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Judge David Davis died at his home
in Bloomington, Ills last Saturday from
carbnpcles
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

A. A. Talmage is talked of for pres
ident of the Bee Line.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The state supreme court has adjourn
ed to the October term.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

1t seems to be hard to get jurors to
try the Chicago anarchists.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The public debt was decreased 81,
O61 1897 last month.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
Primary meetings next Saturday.

The president has signed the Fitz
John Porter bill.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The little cruise the president took
with Representative Scott was not out
side Of the United States, as has been
asserted, simply down the Chesapeake.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Mr.. Cleveland killed Twenty-Five
more pension frauds with his little
veto, on St. Johns day. That made
seventy-six in all. y, he's a daisy is
our Grover.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Democrats, remember to attend the
primary meetings at your several vot-
ing precincts, next Saturday, July 10.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Boonville NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Martin has carried Galloway and Moni.
teau counties. with nearly all the Others
that have held conventions. Why moi
make it unanimOus?"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

Wool Wanted.
We will pay the highest market price, in
cash, for wool of any grade.
LEHMAN & Co.,
may22tf HigginsviIle, Mo-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
#eeklg gntelligeafer.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC IlCkET.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
ROBERT A.
FOR SHERIFF,
JOSEPH W. BOWMAN.
FOR COLLECTOR,
JAMES W. HARRISON.
Foa TREASURER,
MATTHEW ". l.. MCCLELLAND.
FOR PROSECUTING
WILLIAM b. WILSON.
FOR ASSESSOR,
JOHN B. SANTEMYER.
FOR COUNTY CLERK,
WILLIAM B. STEELE.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK,
CLIFTON B.. DANIEL.
o RECORDER,
JACOB D. CONNER.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE,
XENOPHON RYLAND.
FOR
DR.. w. j. MCDONALD.
FOR PRESIDING JUDGE COUNTY COURT,
JOSEPH F. SMITH.
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE COUNTY COURT,
Western District-RICHARD H. BENTON
Eastern District-HERMAN H. ELLING.
Township Officers.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Clay Townshlp-THOMAS .; CHM.
c.. j.
Davis OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CARTER.
WARD.
Dover Township-J. A. HARDWOOD
j. W. TOMPKINS.
Lexington Township-DAVID CALLAHAN.
Z. s. CHANDLER.
THOMAS YOUNG.
Township-JOHN
JOHN HALL.
Sni-a-Bar Township-J.J ]. BROWNING.
NJ. c. RYLAND.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S. WHEATLEY
ROBERT MATHEWS
CLAY Township-DAVID ID. MARTlN.
Township-WILLIAM Il.
Dover ownship-JOHN X. PLATTENBuhG
Lexington Township-EVAN YOUNG
Township-W. s. THOMAS.
Sni-a-Bar Township-G. S. HILLOCk.
Township-J. c. MOORE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON
VENTION!
HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC EX- I
ECUTIVE COMMITTEE, LAFAYETTE !
COINTX Mo InIu 1893 |

HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC EX-
ECUTIvE COMMITTEE, LAFAYETTE
COUNTY, Mo-, July l, 1886.
Whereas, q Convention has been called to
meet at Sweet Springs, Mo-, July 10, 1856, to
nominate q Judge of the riminal Court: and.
meet at Sweet Springs, Mo-, August 4, 1856,
to nominate a Judge of the Circuit Court;
and,
Whereas, a State Convention has been
called to meet at st. Louis, Mo-, August Is,
1885, to nominate a Judge of the Supreme
Court, Railroad Commissioner, Superintend-
ent Of Public Instruction and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may come be-
fore it; now, therefore,
By order of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Lafayette County,
A OEMOCR ATTIC COUNTY CON.
VENTION
is hereby called to meet at the Courthouse, in
LEXINGTON, Saturday.JuIy, II.
at IL o'clock, q. N . for the purpose of select
ing twelve delegates to each said Criminal
Judicial and State Conventions, and fifteen
delegates TO SAID Circuit Judicial Convention
and
Democratic Primary Meetings,
to elect delegates to such county Convention,
are hereby called In the various voting pre-
cincts in said County, ut 2 O'Clock, p. M, on
SATURDAY. JULY 10, 1886.
The several Precincts will elect delegates in
number as follows:-.Alma, .; Aullville, 3;
Bates City, 9; Concordia, 1; Corder, 3;
Dover, 4; Ferguson's SchOOlhouse. 2; Green.
ton, 9; Higglnsville, 8; North Higginsville,
2: Lexington, Is; MAYHEM. 4; Napoleon, =;
Odessa. Z; North Odessa. 3; Page City. l;
Schoolingville. 1; Walnut Row SchoolhOuse
3; Waverly, 4; Wellington, 4, and Wolfen :
bargers' SchOolhouse, 3, according to the
ratio Of representation rs fixed by the Com
mittee. VIM. H. CHILES, Chairman
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

The prohlbltionists of Illinois have
organized and will put a ticket in the
field for state offices.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

to be placed on the pension rolls by
the bureau to which he properly ap-
piled should be an actual loser by rea-
son of a special interposition of con-
gress in his behalf"
And 40 Mr.. Cleveland examines each
case upon its merits and decides it &C
cordingly. In the rejection of the
fraudulent and unjust claims he is right;
so m~anifestly right that no honest ques'
ton can arise about it. The country,
south as we'll as north, has been liberal.
even generous to the meritorious soldi-
ers of the late war, until the pension
expenditures have become stnpendous
and appalling. 1t is time to cry IL halt,
and the demagogues of the "soldier
vote" will find out after a while that
there are no men who more honestly
think so thar the true and tried veter-
ans of the Union army.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
Buggy For Sale.
Wool Wanted

A good second hand buggy 1t a bargain,
Apply to mh27tf W. +. kERDoLFF JR.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
Il BIGGEST DRIVE IN SWISS EMBROIDERED ROBES
FLOUNCINGS, ALL-OvERS, &C.,

That was erm made in this city. will be made for the next 80 days. Our stocE
OF Embrolderies, as every lady knows, list the largest in town, and those who
are in need of anything, from the narrowea and cheapest Edgngs, in Swiss on
Cimbrics, to the widest Flpuncings, with AlLOvers and Inserings ito MATCH
will do well t o call at ~ce. 1t is impossible to numerate ali prices and
widths, but simply to give you a ain conception Of what we propose to do we
quote b. following:
Embroidered Robes, complete dress, %; o at s. q
3 Embroidered Robes, complete dress, 81; now at 81 so.
and 81; o at 81 25, So. 81 Is, ST. so and 81 %.
q inch Swiss Flouncings, the same we sold at 81 rs, 81 so, ST. and GOO =
now or 81 25, 81, 7c and Coo. Il
Every piece of Hamburg in the house, both White aud CoOred, reduced
III tn same proportion. 4
which is only half price.
Our stock of Imported and Fine Dress Goods, aso of Black Dress Siksi
Satms NJ Summer Silks at corresponding reduction.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03

lnay22tf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-03
/ OEMOCR ATTIC COUNTY CON
VENTlON

at IL O'clock, q. N . for the purpose of select
ing twelve delegates to each said Crimins
Judicial and State Conventions, and fiftee
delegates 10 sand Circuit Judicial Convention
and
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-04-21

Murdsrers Lynched.

ANTHoSY. Ks. April 19.-This morning
the city of Anthony was the scene OF most
tragic affair About two monthe ago fight
occurred in the village of Danville, near this
place, between two brothers, named Weaver,
and a man named Abel Shesrer. The latter
was fatally wounded, and the Weaver boys
were arrested and hurried away to avoid mob
violence. Last week they were returned for
trial, but their cases were continued for the
term with bail fixed at $4,000 each. At
o'clock this morning mob of forty or more
armed men surrounded the residence OF the
Sheriff where the prisoners were under guard.
The guard hearing them, rushed the prison
ers out of the back door and into the base
ment of the new school building. The Sher-
if was taken prisoner by the mob and
guarded. The deputies finding it useless to
resist, surrendered. The Weaver brothers
defended themselves, in their struggle for
life. with revolver, which they had taken
from one OF the deputies. They were finally
oyerpowered by the mob and disarmed.
Ropes were placed about their necks and
preparations was made to hang them to the
rafters, but the trample of approaching feet
frightened the mob, so they fired fifteen or
twenty shots into each man, literally shoot
ing them to pieces, and mounting their
horses rode rapidly away. The mother of
the boys, and the wife of one of them, wit
messed the entire tragedy.