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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
THANKS.

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER:-I wish to
express to the democracy of Lafayette
county my deep %sensibility of the I'M
usual compliment and honor they have
been pleased to bestow upon me by a
unanimous denomination to the re-
sponsible Office of county treasurer at
the popular primary election held June
3, aud, int1exible democrat though | be,
| am duly appreciative of the kindly
feelings OF many whose party affiliations
debarred them from suffrage OH that
occasion.
To the candidates tor other positions,
whether victors or vanquished, and as
to whom delicacy and honor alike de-
manded a rigid neutrality on my part, i
beg to express my acknowledgment
of their. courteous bearing, and would
gratefully assure them that my cam
paign solitude. which they so generous.
commisserated, was happily relieved on
Saturday last by a glorious companion.
ship of some $500 votes. Very Respect,
fully, NJ. V. l.. MCCLELLAND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
SALT RIVER PACKET.

BATES CITY Mo-, June 9, 1886.
The steamer, Disappointment, leaves
to-day for a trip up Salt River. Owing
to the failure to receive full returns
from the primary, the entire list OF
crew and passengers had not been
made up last night. This morning
the craft vas fully manned. Captain
Purcell occupied the hurricane deck;
Osborn held the wheel; Thomas acted
as mate, and was putting the vessel
into good trim to make his first trip up
the river, which he had heard of but
never travelled over. G. L. Ewing was
the accommodating first clerk; Warren,
second clerk; Judge Prather as master
of cabin ceremonies. They were all in
their places and smiling-down in
their boots. Lockhart, Hale, Bellies
and Buoyer said they did not want
official positions but would work out
their passage on the lower deck. Chas.
S. Mitchell was put in charge of the
engine because he was cool and firm of
grip. Francisco, Gordon and the other
disappointed candidates, too numerous
to mention, stood in readiness to fire
up at the word of command. Conner,
Steele, Martin, Hicklin, Bowman,
Ryland, Wilson and others congregated
to bid the boys a weeping farewell.
The crew assured their we'll wishers
that they would be on hand in time to
vote the full democratic ticket at the
November election.
Amid loud cheers and the waving
of handkerchief, the boat glided up
the river and out OF sight around the
bend, to the stirring song of the deck
hands,
steamboats, coming round de bend,
Goodbye, dear voters, goodbye,
She's loaded down with lection men,
Good-bye,sweet Office, goodbye.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
Religious.

Rev. A. Dobler will preach in this city
Tomorrow.
Rev, Il. NJ. Richardson, D. D., will preach
at Wellington Tomorrow,
Rev. G. L. Leyburn, ID. D., will preach at the
Presbyterian shurch Tomorrow morning and
evening.
Usual services at the Christian church to-
morrow morning and evening, Elder G. W.
Terrell officiating.
There will be services at the Methodist
church tomorrow morning aud evening at
ting.
Daily services at the Catholic church, Sd
O'Clock, u. M; Sunday services 81 and 104
o'clock, a. H., and "a o'clock, p. M, Rev. j.
j. Lilly, c!iiaiating.
Sunday .4hool every Sunday at $3.50 q. m.
prayer meeting every Wednesday night
and song service Thursday night at 1880. p.
w., at the German NJ. f. church in this city
Rev. w. 7. Eastwood will preach at Wei
lington on the 4th Sunday in each month.
Regular prayer meeting every Wednesday
night. Young mems prayer meeting on
Tuesday night after the 4th Sunday in each
month.
Christ church. Whit-Sunday. Sunday
school. 8, q. m. Morning PRAYER with
sermon at 1880 a. m. Evening Prayer
with sermon, at 4 O'Clock, p. IN. Wednesday
evening service a o'clock, p. IN. Rev. John
Davis. Rector.
Services at the Baptist church tomorrow
morning at 104 O'Clock, and evening at
O'Clock. Presiding by the pastor, Rev. VIM
A. Crouch. Sunday school at 0 a. III.
NJ. F. Royle, superintendent. PRAYER
O'Clock.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE.
HEADQUARTERS COUNTY DEM
oCRArIC EXECUTIVE COMMIT

HEADQUARTERS COUNTY DEM
oCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE, LEXINGTON, June, -
Committee met pursuant to ADJOURN
ment. Present, Chiles, Catron, Fulk-
erson, Piattenburg, Renick and White.
The committee proceeded to canvass
and cast up the returns OF the demo
cratic primary election for county OIL
GERS held on June 5, 1886, and progress
ed with same until II M, when a re-
cess was taken until 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Committee met. Secretary Wilson
being absent, DR.. Fulkerson was re-
quested to act as secretary pro M
A communication was received from
Judge VIM. Young, chairman of the
executive committee of the 9th judicial
circuit, requesting this committee to
hold a primary election on July II,
1886, to nominate a candidate for judge
of said circuit. ..
On motion of Mr.. P~lattenburg it
was ordered that said election be held
as requested, and that the same be
governed by the present rules of the
committee as far as applicable; that the
committeeman from the various town.
ships furnish a list of judges for such
election, and the chairman OF this COM
mittee take the necessary preliminary
steps to hold such election.
All the returns of the election of the
9TH inst. having been received, cast
up and tabulated, except those from
Chapel Hill precinct, it was ordered
that the chairman and secretary be
authorized to finish the casting up OF
said vote when received, and certify to
same officially.
On motion of Mr.. White the thanks
of the committee were rendered 10 the
chairman, secretary and treasurer for
their services IN the late election.
Committee adjourned to meet in Lex
ington, July "a, 1886, unless sooner
convened by the chairman.
VIM. IL. CHILES, Chairman.
j.. j. FULKERsON, Sec'y. pro tenn.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
THE STATE CONVENTION.
official Gail Issued by the Dem,
cratic Central Committee.

official Call Issued by the Demo.
cratic Central Committee
HEADQUARTERS STATE CENTRAL1
COMMITTEE, st. Louis, June 8.
A democratic state delegate conven-
ton is hereby called to convene at the
city of st. Louis, on Wednesday, the
18th of August, 1886, at 10 O'Clock a.
NJ, for the purpose of selecting candi-
dates for the Office of supreme Judge,
superintendent of public schools and
railroad commissioner. The basis of
representation shall be one delegate for
each 800 votes or fraction of $50 votes
or yer cast in each representative dis
trict at the last general election for the
democratic nominee for president of
the United States, provided that each
representative district shall be entitled
to at least one delegate. In the city OF
st. Louis delegates may be selected by
wards.
All persons who believe in the funda-
mental principles of the democratic
party, as found in the national and
state platforms of the party, and who
are opposed to the concentration OF
power, either by the government OF
corporations, and are willing to assist
in the overthrow of all power that is
not exerted for the protection and
welfare OF the whole people, are invited
to participate in the selection of dele.
gates. D. II. SHIELDS, Chrm'n.
WIN. II. MAYO, Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
. GARD OF THANKS FROM MR..
FRANCISCO,

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER: Il take
this method of thanking the many
friends that stood by me so nobly
through this campaign. Having never
been before the people for favors l am
al a loss to know how l can pay the
many debts l have contracted; but l
stand ready and willing, with a grateful
heart and honest purpose, to do for
them that have done for me, and serve
them when and where they need me.
You need not hold the fort any longer;
| am not coming. Yours truly,
ii. G.. FRANCISCO,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
A GARD OF THANKS FROM MR..
ADAMS.

EDITOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. me
through the columns of your paper to
express my sincere thanks to the many
friends OF the western judicial district
of Lafayette county for the hearty sup
port | received at their hands at the
primary election on the 9TH of June. |
assure them, though not the nominee, |
feel proud of the support OF so many of
the voters of said district.
Respectfully.
ELI ADAMS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
A GARD OF THANKS FROM DR..
CHAMBERS.

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER:-Allow me
through your paper to return my
thanks to my many friends for their
support in my race for the collectors
office. We fought nobly and fairly.
l have no complaints to offer against
friends or opposers. | am not asham-
ed of my vote, nor am l at all discour-
aged. P. H CHAMBERS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
GARD OF THANKS FROM SHERIFF
BOWMAN.

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER - Please
allow me through your paper to thank
the democratic voters of this county
for the support which they gave me at
the primary election last Saturday. In
all modesty | may say, that since my
election l have conscientiously and
earnestly endeavored to do my duty to
the very best of my ability. 1t is,
therefore, gratifying to me to be i'll
dorsed by so large a majority of the
political party with which | affiliate.
With renewed expressions of gratitude
l can only promise to the people of the
county, that l will endeavor in the
future as in the past to serve them
faithfully and efficiently.
Jos. w. BOWMAN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME:
Defamation:
Death Makes all Men Brothers"
VIM. Ahrens.
Defamation Friends to the Flies"
W. +. Fishback.
Music.
Defamation. 1.-THE Phantom Ship"
A. L.. DeArmsn.
Defamation: 1.-The NewsbOy."
E. E. Bayles.
Defamation:
address in Behalf of the Greeks"
q. b. Silvermau.
Music.
Defamation:
'Death-bed of Benedict Arnold"
Farce: THE Music Director"
Seven Boys.
Defamation: 1.-THE Ride of Jennie Mcneil"
Coleman Buford.
Music.
Defamation: "Robert Z. Lee"
James Quarles.
Defamation: Jim Wolf and the Cats"
Clark Hyde.
Grafton: Graduation"
j. Q. Chambers.
By the Boys.
Grafton: General Grant"
E. M. Taubman.
The young gentlemen all acquitted them
selves well.
MI "cculu WIN o q Nciy pOWcilul NOiCc
is learning better how to control it, and
should make a good speaker.
The farce, in which Messrs, Litt;edeld,
HARRISON, Stricken, Bryant and Griffith
participated, was full of fun and was a pleas
ant diversion In the programme.
Master Coleman BufOrd though one of the
light weights In %avOirdupois Is a very vigorous
and earnest speaker. For a little fellow, too,
he has d good voice. His selection was al
excellent one, having in it the tenderness oil
sentiment as we'll as dramatic fire. 1t did
not suffer ut his hands. Coleman has but tC
persevere in order to excel.
Mr.. James Quarles was the orator of the
occasion. ElOquence Is a gift beyond the
reach of art 1t comes not altogether from
touching words well spoken, but from the
eye, the hand, the action Of the speaker
and especially his earnestness. Indeed earn
estness is In itself .eloquence. Noise rarely
is. Mr.. Quarles has a full, deep, well modu
lated voice. He seldom raises it high, but hi
makes himself heard, and he emphasize,
more by a pause or slower uttered word,
Than by speaking loudly. Shouting is tn,
fault not only of our school-boy speakers
but of many of their elders, and the teacher
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

of %elocution has more to do, it seems to us.
In suppressing it, than he has in overcoming
a monotone. Mr.. Quarles was loudly ap-
plsuded for his effort.
Mr.. Hyde is good with a comic piece. We
could hardly understand, though. how he
summoned up the courage to air a fellow in
his shirt tail, which he pictured as fiuttering
in the breeze as he worked his way over q
roof to interfere with the amatOry combat
of a lot of cats, before an audience of young
ladies. 1t was funny, but but maybe the
line had better be drawn high enough to
exclude it next time.
Mr.. Chambers Grafton was rather deep.for
the occasion. Mr.. Chambers Is an excellent
student, and a thinker. He excels in the ex
act sciences and his GRAFTON partook of his
cast of thought. 1t was none the less in
Unsteady meritorious for this, but to catch
the popular ear there must ever be some
thing that appeals to the emotions rather than
10 cold and deliberate reason.
Mr.. Taubman is one of the most promising
young men of the academy, as s student and
as a speaker. His Grafton was a glowing
tribute to all that was great and good in the
INK VI oCus AO was u al
times eloquent, and fell but very little short
of standing at the front as to the oratory Of
the evening.
Prof. Sellers awarded the diplomas and
medals In q few we'll chosen words.
The graduates were Messrs. j. Q. Cham
bers and E. NJ. Taubman.
The drill medal went to Mr.. T. c. Cren.
shaw with Mr.. 8 n HarrelSon as second
contestant.
The scholarship medal was taken by Mr..
J. @. Chambers; Mr.. Horace Blackwell
second.
The medal for punctuslity and department
by Mr.. L. F. Case; W. T. Wernwag, second,
The farewell drill was an exceptionally
good one, and it was witnessed by a greai
many people. ladies predOminating. There
was first, guard mounting; then battalion
drill, 4 companies; and finally dress parade
Prof. Thomas was in command; Quarles
adjutant; Crenshsw, T., sergesnt-maior;
Taubman, lst capt; Weedin, End capt.
Littlefield, Sd capt.: Case, 4th capt.
Taken throughout, with its thorough elias.
work; its high moral tone; its military dis
| cipline, and its commendsble esprit du corps,
and there can be found but few such schools
for boys in the country as is the W. II. A..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The man who is readiest to charge
dishonesty upon his neighbor is the
man that 1t will pay to watch. If a
man brings you all II OF tales
about another are you not sure that he
will tell similar tales of you? Speech
is often silver, but silence is more
often gold.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

1t is complained of by some repubII-
cans that there has been too much
"slobbering" over Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve-
land as to their marriage. Amen +!
But has not a full half of the slobber-
ing been done by republican news
papers? And has not the tittle-tattle,
i'll criticisms of empty nothings, been
almost entirely from that source?
There is evidently too much of the
gossip business in the daily press of
both parties. 1t would do well to print
less i'll many directions.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The opposition to Senator Cockrell
in and about Odessa does not seem to
have PANIED out very much. In South
Odessa Cockrell received, PIT votes;
Sherwood, z: in North Odessa Cock
rell got 1O2 votes; Sherwood, 3. In
Odessa, therefore, Senator Cockrell
received ont of 3S9 votes a majority of
379. Pretty good for one day.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Everybody can't be nominated.
Somebody has to be left. There is a
graceful and all ungraceful way to &C
cept defeat. II vas the way Frank
Cockrell threw his hat up to the ceiling
for Gov. Hardin when he was nominal
ed over him that made him senator.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

EDITOR Recommendations per-
nit me through your columns to thank
the many kind friends who supported
me in the recent canvass. I appreciate,
highly, the confidence they evinced in
me by giving me their votes, and l
hope by no act of mine eve to prove
unworthy of it.
Very Respectfully,
BENJAMIN A. GORDON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The democrats in and about Odessa
do not seem to any great extent TO have
taken the advice to refrain from voting
on senator. Out of the 43O votes there,
1876 of them expressed themselves upon
that question.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELEO-
TION.

I'm another column we lay before our
readers the full and correct returns OF
the democratic primary election held
in this county last Saturday.
We suppose that in such a contest it
is very rare that a voter secures his
choice for every Office. One who did
so might naturally be suspected OF hav-
ing cast his ballot, not from a convic-
ton of duty, or from personal prefer
ence of men, but from policy, guided
by a close observation of the political
weathercock. We have sufficient re-
spect for the democratic electors In
this county to believe that there have
been very few of such voters, and
that, as a consequence, nearly all OF
them are disappointed in something.
This result is a logical sequence Of
every arbitration. 1t 10 expected that
it shall be so. But every honorable
man who voluntarily makes himself a
party to an arbitration abides the issue.
In political a%rbitrations 1t is a little I'M
fortunate that a too strong partisan
spirit arises; that men who otherwise
consider themselves decent resort to
saying and doing things which they
would not think of other Use; and SO
undue feeling is bred. AS little of this
state of affairs existed, probably, in
the late canvass as it is usual to find,
and yet there are a few complaints.
However this may be the wisest course
is to bow unreservedly to the will of
the majority.
H0r populi, zoe Del, may some
times seem to be an extravagant state
ment, but when the DOT pOpuH is ex-
pressed as against a man in a political
contest the cases r very rare indeed
when rebellion against Its verdict a
ever benefit a dissatisfied contestant.
1t is entirely natural that the repub-
lican press shall take advantage of
every dissension between democrats,
but it will be very foolish upon the part
of the latter if they permit themselves
to be cajoled by an enemy who will no
sooner have used them than it will
turn upon them as rabidly as it now
does against the men who have been
Endorsed by a majority of the demo.
cratic party at the polls.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The Post Dispatch says that, "it is
a wise mugwump that knows its own
party" We hope we are not at this
late day, and when the democracy is
on the high tide of prosperity, to de-
velop democratic mugwumps. 1t won't
do, gentlemen; it won't do.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

1t will be observed that every candi-
date who is chosen is nominated with
ont counting the Lexington vote at all.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The democrats Of the county indors-
ed Senator Cockrell doubly-frst, by
giving him an almost unanimous vote
at the polls; and, second, by nominal
ing for the legislature a man who was
avowedly a Cockrell man.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The English governmental party was,
last Monday night, defeated on the
question of the second reading OF the
home rule bill by a vote OF 34l to 311.
Mr.. Gladstone moved an adjournment
until Thursday, and the motion was
adopted. The result was expected, and
i. is probable that MIR. Gladstone will
go to the country Oh the issue and
finally succeed. 1t is to be hoped that
he NAV nreserYe his health.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The senate, in secret session, Thurs
day, rejected the nomination of p. S.
Wilson to be superintendent of the mint
at Denver, Col. No reason is assigned
by the press dispatches.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

"A new trial has been refused the
Chinese highbjnders convicted in St.
Louis of having murdered Lou john
son, a Chinese detective.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Judge John A. Lacy, of Sedalia,
candidate for circuit judge, is in the
city. The Judge is a clever gentleman
and a good democrat, and we hope he
will become better acquainted with
our people.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The cries of coordination" upon
one side and ''ring' upon the other are
ugly on the part of democrats. They
should be left to the republicans, as
they seem to be the only ammunition
thew have,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Maxweirs counsel have been allow
ed until next Monday to file affidavits
to show that n of the St. Louis
jurors had favored hanging before the
trial.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

"Behold how good and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell together i'll
unity"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The jury in the Maxwell case brought
in a verdict of guilty of murder in the
first degree. A motion has been made
for a new trial.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The "criminator" should remember
that it is "powerful easy" to re-crimi-
nate.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The body of Frank McDermott, Of
Jamestown, N. Y, was found on the
railway track near Odessa. 1t was
thought that he had fallen from q
train.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

We print, to-day, an excellent letter
on Montana, from Lafayette Boy
1t will we'll repay perusal by all per-
IONS interested in the far west.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The Chicago & Alton paint car, full
of materials, caught fire, Thursday
night, at Marshall, Mo and was badly
damaged.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12
The w. M. A. Closing Exercises.

The W. NJ, A. exhibitions at the opera
house always bring out a good crowd. The
parents want to see how well the boys are
getting on, then there are the sisters, cousins
and the aunts; and last, but not least, there
are the girls-the girls; we'll the girls like to
see the boys, and they are always out in
force.
To this rule the closing exercises OF this
excellent institution, which took place last
Friday night, were no exception. TIL house
was crowded, so much so that seats 10 th e
gallery even were at u premium, Following
was the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Ex-Governor Garcelon of Maine, has
been nominated for congress by the
democrats of the second district of that
state.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

The Charge anti ockrell sentiment"
in this county seems to have been more
imaginary than real.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

In the approaching state convention
at st. Louis, August Is, Lafayette
county will be entitled to II delegates
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

An interesting letter from Mr.. w. u.
Musgrove will be found on the outside
of this issue.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Stop qnarreling and 60 to work for
the ticket.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

So far, as to counties, it is IL for
Cockrell to l g against him. ThatW do.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Senator Cockrell only received 1886
majority, out of a total vote of 500
at the primary election last Saturday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

John Kelly leaves all his property to
his wife.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

Belfast, Ireland, has been suffering
for several days from an Orange riot.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-12

HELD SATURDAY, JUNE S, 1886.

HEADQRTERsC oUNTY DEMRNCE xEUTNEC oMMrTTEaI LEXINGTON Mo, Jme7F h
The returns from CA Hill pmt having BEEN eeWel the chairman ds secretary proceeded tot inns ut"hn
casting up and umgd said vote with the following uH: