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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

"SsSt. Joe came up smiling last week
with all increase OF 5l.O per lent IN
her ~clearances. New York is the only
city that showed a larger gain, it being
$751; per cent.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Last Friday night three Hungarians
crept into q barn in Hancock county,
West Virginia, to pass the night, and
the next morning they were found
en stiff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The Canadian treasury shows a deficit
of SO, 100, 900 in the past sever months
To keep up the revenue, it is said the
Government will re.tax tea and coffee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The senate committee on army anairs
has reported adversely the bill to allow
discharged army officers one years pay
and allowances.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The attorney OF the Missouri Pacific
railroad made the "animus" ~tolerably
plain when he said: "We1l give you
enough of it before we get through"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Thirteen inches of snow the heavl-
est ever known in interior Arkansas,
crushed in q mill root at Charleston,
last Monday, killing Louis Weaver,
bow of IA.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

An accident occurred to a frelght
train on the Wabash road at Mexico,
Mo-, Tuesday, by which six persons
were injured.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

We print OF the outside, to-day, an
article from the Globe Democrat, be-
cause it indicates that the reporter has
been assured that the c., B. & Q. rail-
road is to be extended southwest. In
minor details, however, the reporter
has, not being acquainted with all the
circumstances, naturally fallen into
error. He says three surveys have
been made to Fort Scott from Carroll
ton. The truth is, that one has been
made, There was a partial view made
of the H~igginsville route from that
place to Carrollton. No view OF the
route by Sedalia. The only route that
has been gone over, every foot Of it,by
the engineer, MI. Gilchrist, is the route
by way OF Lexington, through Pleas
ant Hill to Butler and thence to Fort
Scott. OF course the statement that
the road might run to Sedalia and
Holden both is absurd. Holden's
chance lies with Lexington or Higgins.
vile.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Six miners were crushed in a rail-
wav wreck near Munhall, Pa. ,Wednes-
day. and one of them killed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Williams Mcdonald is on trial at
Richmond, Mo-, on a charge of murder
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Railroad passenger agents report tha'
there is a big emigration from Kentucky
to Dakota.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The Servian cabinet has decided 10
purchase $4,000 rifles and zo:ooo'o0o
cartridges at once.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Severe shocks of earthquake nave
been felt lately in and about Gauda-
lOupe.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The contract for building The asylum
at Nevada has been awarded to MIR.
Tbeo. Lacoff, OF Fulton; at $l66 ,ooO'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

General Pulids, with $500 men, Is
endeavoring to incite a reDeiloh III
EcuadOr.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Lewis Willett has been sentenced 70
be hanged at Kingston, N. Y, March
70. for the murder of Edwin Holland.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13
THE WATER COMPANY.

The fire which occurred in this city
last Monday night among other results
made for the Lexington Water Com
pany a great many friends. We are
Glad of this, because there has been in
some quarters an unreasonable feeling
of opposition to the company. we
have heard some very vigorous Ian
guage used during the last few days
by persons who are now, if they have
not all the time, been friends OF the
water company. Temporarily ex-
pressed these opinions are just, because
without the water company half of the
city would doubtless have been des-
troyed; and if Mr.. Simmons had stood
upon his rights as strictly as the coun-
Gil has done he would have refused the
use of the hydrants. This is the second
time the water company has saved the
city from fire.
The Intelligencer cannot be accused
ofunfriendliness to the water company.
So long as it considered the company
III the right it defended it, at the cost
of abnse and misrepresentation.
The company placed itself in the
wrong when it formally rendered the
works to the city, knowing that dissat-
| ~isfaction existed, without first seeking
to ascertain the justice of the clty's
complaints. With the exception of its
action regarding the hose, which was
trivial and unnecessary, the council
has only done its duty in refusing to
accept the works, because they are moi
completed according to the contract.
For one we are not in favor of trying
to make a new contract with the COM
pany-of beating it down in its rental
we do not think that would be hon
est. On the other hand we do not
believe the company ought to ask the
| CITY TO accept the reservoirs as they
are. No court will consider them res
ervoirs within the meaning of the
contract. They ought to be properly
bricked up. Again, the company says
it only wants pay for work actually
performed. If so then why not amend
sections 6 and II of the ordinance sc
as to have this explicitly stated? Why
have a law suit at all? 1t is unneces
sary. 1t will make bad feeling. 1t will
cost a great deal of money. 1t will de
lay a settlement, probably for years i
it goes to the supreme court. Arbitration
might be reached by a committee of citi
zens, or, more after legal forms, by two
or three good lawyers.
The people feel kindly toward the
Water Company. They will not toler-
ate captions opposition to it as thu
thing now stands. In order to main
tain its present vantage ground, how
ever, the company must do right.
We feel satisfied that if the company
will agree to the amendments alluded
to above, and will give a proper guar
antee that they will line the reservoir
with brick, as Mr.. Abendroth, Jr.,sait
it would do, that the council will, with
out further opposition, accept tn
works.
Where there is such a radical differ
ence of opinion as exists in this matter
there should be moderation, and Their
must be Cancellation in order to reacl
q settlement.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

John D. Russell, Esq, has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Sedalia.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Within six months: Grant. McClel-
Ian, Hancock.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

When Baby was sick, VT gave her CASTORIA,
When she was n Child, She cried for
When she became hiiss, she claag to CASTORIA,
Whel she had Children. she gave them
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The Maxwell Preller case will be
tried in May.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Gen. Hancock is dead and a nation
mourns.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

They are advertising, in New York,
Miss Fannie Mills, "That girl from
Ohio" as being pretty, 20 years of age,
and "wearing number thirty shoes, the
largest ever made; Is inches long, u
inches WIDE" 1t is also alleged that
her father offers to any man that will
marry her $1,000 and a we'll stocked
farm. No wonder! If she ever ssot dat
fut' down on any of a fellows plans
they would be smashed to everlasting
smithereens,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Mr.. Michael Davitt, speaking at Hol-
lOway, a few nights ago, said he be-
lieved that Mr.. Gladstone was the only
English statesman that had the courage
and ability to grapple with the Irish
problem and establish peace between
England and Ireland. The Premier,
Mr.. Davitt said, had already settled the
question of religious inequality and had
made an honest attempt TO solve the
land problem. His failure to deal il,
a satisfactory manner with the latter
question was due to his not having gone
to the root of the matter.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Our stock of Ladies' Wooden Shawls, Double and Single, Ladies'.
Chldens and Gents Knit Underwear. Hosiery, Wooden flanne,. Cotton
,FlnneE, SC, is still asco complete as it should have been in the earlier part Of the
season.. We. therefore. are determined to sell these Goods at Slaughter Prices,
and if need be, at less than Cost
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The railroad commissioners of the
state met at the circuit court room, in
this city, Thursday, at $50 O'Clock, to
investigate the charges brought against
the Missouri Pacific railroad by Mr. j.
G.. McGrew. The railroad company
was represented by Mr.. Il. j. Ports
aud Wallace s. Chiles; Mr.. McGrew
being represented by Mr.. J. ID. Shew-
alter and Blackwell IL Stroller. A
great deal of evidence was heard, of
which we took a synopsis, but we find
it too long for use in our columns to-
day. The examination of Mr.. Tilton
Davis occupied more than three honrs,
and that of Mr.. McGrew was nearly as
long. We shall endeavor to print the
evidence next week, and TO speak fur
Their of the matter. The commission
adjourned last night to meet at Jetler.
son City some day next week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The convention of the international
press association will be held in Gin
cinnati, Feb. %, "a and %. Representa-
tlves are expected from thirty-three
states and territories. AT a meeting of
members of the Missouri Press Asso-
citation, at the Office of School and Home,
st. Louis, last Monday, delegates were
selected to this meeting and other bust
ness was transacted. President j. A.
Hudson presided, and there were
present, f. ~. Weimar, vice-president;
Jno.W Jacks, secretary; W. L. Thomas,
treasury; Jos. IL. Turner, j. West
Goodwin, j Z. Child, A. A. Lesueur,
ex-presidents; and j. Il. Mcrwin. The
following were appointed by the pres
ident as delegates to Cincinnati:-J.
r. Child, r. NJ. White, F. A. Weimar,
r.. j. Lingle, f. A. Ramer, j.. b. Mer-
win, j. l.. Payne, w. ii. Kerns, d. q.
Kennedy, Lewis Lamkln, John W.
Jacks, Thomas Irish, w. l.. Thomas,
Jos. Ii. Turner, j. a. Hudson and
Col. W. f. Switzler; ~altcrnates, j.
West Goodwin Father Graham, A. A.
Lesueur and Geo. W. Martin. The
subject of the next meeting of the Mis-
| souri, Press Association was discussed,
The time was fixed for May IL. Mr.
Jacks was appointed a committee to
visit Mexico and Sweet Springs, SET
what arrangements can be made a,
each place, and report to a subsequent
meeting of the executive committee
which will take place in st. Louis Feb
-, and settle on the place.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

In Dress Goods it Isl known fact that VI carry not only the Finest Lns
Slaughter Prices.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Missouri bonds seem to stand pretty
well. The encouragement of New
York has Just given an opinion recOg-
them AS a legal investment for
the savings banks ofthat state.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

the boil developed into a carbuncle and
fortWO DAYS Gen. Hancock was quite i'll.
OnThursday his symptomawere favor
able and on Friday he was at his office
attending to official business. On Sat-
urday, although he refrained from
going to his office, he insisted upon
giving attention at his house to official
matters of any Importance. Although
down stairs for a few minutes on
Sunday morning, he remained in his
room the rest of the day. He contin-
ued to get worse until, at 1888, p. m.
Tuesday che simply ceased to BREATH"
and a man as much loved and admired
by those who knew him intimate, as
any that ever aided to make illustrious
American history was dead.
Gen. Hancock died in a plainly fur
nished room Oh the southwest corner
of the second floor Of his house.
The face of the dead soldier was calm
and peaceful, his body, however, was
much wasted by his short though very
sharp sickness.
Had he Lived until st. Valentines
day he would have been e. years of
age, and under existing laws he would
have retired from active service upon
the same date in 1888.
Gen. Hancock leaves no property,
real or personal, of any great intrinsic
value, having always lived generously
and spent his annual pay of 81 800 as
a major-general. 1t is supposed, in
deed, that his wife's estate has become
so reduced that il will amount to COM
paratlvely little.
Tolorrono md wora rn.
ceived by Mrs. "tsneock from promi-
nent militarsskinr Il . and civilians from
all parts Of Sc. and hntry. Ofthese we
give these: "
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington
TO Mrs. w. S. Hancock-Accept my
heartfelt sympathy in your terrible
bereavement. The heroism and worth
of your late husband have gathered to
your side in this hour of affection q
nation of mourners.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Mrs. w. s.
Hancock:--I have this moment learned
of the death of Gen. Hancock, and
wish to express to yOu,my dear madam,
my deep sympathy and coincidence.
The army has lost a very distinguished
and faithful officer and the country one
of its best citizens.
P. IL. SHERIDAN.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9.-Gen. w. d.
Multiplication. Mizner has been here
and says Hancock is dead. Is it posi-
BILE? l must 60 to the Burnett house
to- Knight. Telegraph me there. Car
l do anything to manifest my love fol
him and his widow? SHERMAN.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 9.-Command
ing Officer Governors Island:-Al
parties and all classes in Virginia de.
plore the death of Gen. Hancock. III,
country mourns the loss of a superb
soldier and a noble citizen. l person
ally grieve that a dear friend has gone
FITZ HUGH LEE.
Gen. Hancock will be buried, to-day
at Norristown, Penn.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The Independence accommodation
of the Missouri Pacific due at Kansas
City, last Saturday, at noon, was de-
rallied OH the outskirts of the city and
fell over all ~embankment. Among the
injured, two were dangerously hurt.
Mrs. William Clay, of Pleasant Hill,
Mo-, was cut about the head and body,
and Mrs. w. s Furnish, of Indepen-
dence, received spinal and internal in
%juries. 1t is thought, however, both
will recover The following were also
seriously hurt: Charles Baker, Kansas
City, spine hurt and head cut Charles
Cryster, lawyer, Independence, spinal
injuries; Mrs. Nellie Smith, Kansas
City; jaw dislocated; Frank Chadburn,
independence, foot and arm crushed,
cuts on head; Miss Mary Duke, Dan
vile, KY, scalp wounds, sprained
ankle and jaw broken. The accident
is supposed to have been caused by the
breaking of a iange on II of the
wheels of the pilot truck on the engine.
The train consisted of a baggage car
and two passenger cars, all of which
were considerably damaged.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13
Gen. Hancock died poor.

Old man Pratt is a good one.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

To or customers we will say, con now, for or Stock is large, eonss
quendy W e were never in better shape to give you downright honest BTga'n''
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

Our stock of Ladies, Misses and Chldrens CLOAKS, consisting Of all
he Nov elites in Long and Short Wraps, all at about one.haf tn regular prices.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13
RoUsING BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPRImEMI

We have not she time to present to yu {. lengthy enumeration IF the
now need every day.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

The dining DON of the new
McClelland hotel, at Waco, Texas,
was, OH the evening of February 4, the
scene of a startling tragedy. Among
the numerous guests who seated them
selves al the tables were William
Lamb representing the firm OF Lee "
Co., Chicago, dealers in picture frames
and glass, and j. A. Graham, repre-
senting Il. s. Z. A. Ennis, stationers'
of st. Louis. Lamb and Graham, soon
after seating themselves at the table,
became involved in a heated discussion,
Lamb jibing and ridiculing Graham
because he travelled for a st. LOUIS
house. They were graphing with
each other before the occupants OF the
dining room were aware of any quar-
rel. Accounts are conflicting as to who
struck first, but after %clinching, Lamb
threw Graham and was pummeling him
in the face when the latter drew his
pistol and fired four shots. Three
bullets entered Lambs body-one pene-
trating tho left breast just above the
heart, another entering the left should
er and the third the neck near the
jugularvein. Lamb died at ten o'clock,
and the attending physicians say the
shot in the neck. which struck the
pneumogastric nerve, caused his DEATH.
After the shooting Graham walked out
of the dining room into the office OF the
hotel and gave himself up and was con-
veyed to Jail. Lamb was removed to
his room. He was sensible nearly up
to the hour of his death. Public senti-
ment at Waco seems to be with Ora
ham, who is a quiet, p%eaceable man,
and who evidently did all he could to
avoid a quarrel. 1t has hardly got to
be the thing even yet for a st. Louis
man to be required to stand insult and
assault just because he is not from
Chicago. Lamb was in Lexington and
sold some pictures to Messrs. Grimes
| g. Venahle onlv q short time aOO.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

As already stated, our determination is to Reduce this Immense Stock. and
do this we have inaugurated Slaughter Prices. AM II need be. less than COST
in { very department. L
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13

have crfunyex examined the foregoing astuenta md find the same to correct.
A n wATERHoUSE. auditor.
From the supusa above tmed a DKiiendw will be appntouela usual
N- yr U~n.-on tn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-13
What Does This Mean 7

1t means the Stock lust be realized upon, the Goods mst 90 even, q aacifce
and, if necessary. some Goods at your WI price.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-05-12
The ViIInae CmCe.

The smallest Italian village has its cafe, and the smallest cafe provides ice at least once or twice ip the week. Here in the summer evenings the whole air is in motion with the futter of fans. The husbands, brothers; and fathers read the single paper supplied, turn by turn, with such concentrat- ed and protracted interest that one might suppose that they were going to pass an examination in its contents if one did not know they were simply anxious to ignore the fervid glances which the ladies under their protec- ton are exchanging with the youths who are playing dominoes at tic op- posite tables. The landiord shuffles backward and forward every now and then, and the waiter moves actively about, czpectant of possible soldi. You feel at once that is only cheaper edition of the great world from which you have fled, printed on worse paper and in coarser type. Down one of the streets that led to the shore, how eSer, there is sure to be cantina. It offers nothing but tic wine Of the country ard none of the frequeAters of the cafe ever think of passing it's portals. In the daytime, it must be confessed, they are gloomy enough to frighten the passer-by, but of a1 eve ming the hugh back doors are opened, and the shop appears only portico to the orange or olive grove behind. If you are content with the light of the moon, the stars, and the firefies you can take a chair and drink your wines there; Lut if you are lover of men you will seat yourself at the rude table opposite the counter and listen to the talk of the fishermen who come in to quench their thirst and fill their bottles before starting out on their nightly expeditions. There is gener- ally something to be learned from their conversation, and, even if this is not the case, the breeze that passes through the cantina is pleasanter than the heavy air of the cafe, and the wine, rough as 1t is, more whole some than the half-melted ices flavor ed with unholy essences.-The Satur- day Review.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-05-12
'TcIegraphing Dy Enduction.


 CINCINNATI, May Il.-William L. Silvey, the young mechanic who at the age of l9 invented the induction telegraph with hick Mir. Edison has lately created such f1ror by telegraph ing from flying trains was found to- day hard at work at his bench in one of the large machine shops of this city. He is deeply engrossed iii the domain of electricity and gives promise of a wonderful future If he lives he will certainly stpplant Edison as a wizard This unknown boy perfected the iduc- tion telegraph while working on his :mothers farm near Caselton Indiana. He had wires strung throtgh the apple orchard and Un these with en- couragemy mt froth no one but his mother, devel5fed the principle of in duction Until he was able to transmit msssages from one wire to another forty feet distanre lie carried his device to Indianapolis twe've miles awaay but being witho6t means of acquaintances was unable to interest any one in it. His story that he could telegraph be- tween two wires that were strung on seperate sets of holes forty feet apart was not credited even by telegrapherS and lie was soon forced to abandon lis efforts to introddte the wonderful dis covery. Thus it lay unheard of nutil Mr. Edison got clew to it and appli- ed the principle to telegraphsng from moving trains In reply to question as to what advantags he claimed for the induction telegraph over the old style he said:
 "The advantages are many and i'm portailt with two quart cups of battery l could send a message throug a resis- tance equal to 600 mics of telegraph wire and il would be produced as loud ss any Moorse alphabet ever sounded. It would require about 600 cups of buttery 10 send message the same distance with the old Morse sounder and key Another use would be Tn sehding press dispatches. A single operator could have the induction coil, of his instrument wound with a nun Der cfcoils of wire, and by conr ecting line with each coil h6 coGld send fifty or even ote Hutdrad messages in as mahy Nays at once.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-05-12

IE we can judge of human nature, J. P. Clum's amount of cheek weighs heavier than his $25 worth of sand. Johnny, old boy, do you recollect the time that you was shaking Tomb stones dust from your ungainly feet, on a free pass east how ss tie moon showed up over the crest of the hills you could wait no longer ill the stage it was travelling to slow-you leped out of the window, crashed through the brush to the Boston mil borrowed q horse and the horring tail you told to the eastern papers. Was it wealth and sand or was Ii coNardice and check.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-05-12
Here is YOur gEesp.

Among the arguments used by those who are willing that the Chinese should go but who want them to re- main little longer, is this, "How can we get our washing done Any argu- ment on this question is solved by this answer: Purchase an A No. 1 LITTLE JOKER WASHING MACHINE" This machine is light and simple, cheap and durable, so simple that a child or 8 weakly or sickly woman can run 1t without exertion. It saves time in fact large family wash can be put out in two hours. It washes clean and does not wear out your clothes. Call and inspect one of the machines at Mrs. Grant who is the agent at the American Lodging House, Toughnut. next door to the court house, Tomb stone, A: T. 4-12-tf.