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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
NIB. STEELE FOB REELECTION.

EDITOR lNTELLIGENCER:-lt seems
to me that in the selection of county Of
fcers the first thing to consider is the
interest of the people of the county. In
turthering their interest and conven-
fence business principlesshould be OBJ
served.
AS Mr.. Cleveland has said, business
methods in public Office should be the
rule, and only those should be selected
to fill these who believe that public Of
flee is a public trust.
The idea of rotation in Office has
some arguments in its favors undey' GER
tain condhsons, but under other condl-
tons it possesses none. Each tub
should be made to stand on its own
bottom. Whatever may be said in favor
of rotation in Office, ], as citizen of
Lafayette county, do not believe should
apply to Mr.. w. B. Steele, our county
clerk. Mr.. Steele entered Office in trOub-
lous times when our county had been
t1eeced, and was still threatened by
bondhOlders and other enemies to the
peoples welfare. He fought those peo-
Pile barehanded in and out of season,
and to-day they hate him, and tive love
him for tho enemies he has made" The
more they show their animoslty the
stronger Mr.. Steele becomes with the
people. He has been faithful to all our
interests. He compelled the repay
ment of $500 fees illegally collected,
| by q former clerk.
He was the first officer to compel the
collection of taxes against the railroads
by issuing tax bills and causing the
claiming of the wheels of a train until
the company agreed to pay its dues to
the county.
He stood by the county in the bond
fight, and persistently refused to put
bond levles on the tax books with other
~levies. He was fined for this by the
U. s. court.
He has one of the most syste-
matte, simple and well-kept set of
books that can be found in any county
in Missouri, and his deputy is a man
of indefatigable energy and incorrupti.
BILE integrity.
He has turned over to the county
treasury more money i'm excess of fees
received in his office, much of which
he could with some show of law have
retained, than his entire salary has
amounted to since he has been in Of
flee and more money than has been SO
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Mr.. Taubman read q report regard
ing the water question -
To the Honorable City Council of the
City of Lexington: Your committee
appointed TO confer with the Lexing-
ton Water Company with q view OF
compromising and settling the differ
ences between said city and company,
report that having consulted with the
agents of said company. a basis of set
Element has been agreed upon which
amicably and substantially yields to
the demands made by the city, and re-
moves the Objectionable features of the
contract between said parties as speci-
fed in your instructions to US. We
herewith submit an ordinance amend
ing the ordinance of contract formerly
made by the city with said company,
as substantially embodying the desired
changes, being assured and believing
that It will be formally accepted &C.
cording to . its terms by said COM
pany upon its passage by you, and that
it will be q final and satisfactory con-
clusion of this much vexed question.
We therefore recommend its passage.
Respectfully,
JOHN TAUBMAN,
CHAs. F. HOMER.
DENNIS GAVIN,
ROBT. A. HICKLIN.
WILLIAM Young,
Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Williams the re-
port was received and filed, the ordi-
nance was read first and second time
and then went over until next Monday,
the newspapers being requested to
publish it.
Mr.. Winsor offered the following
amendment
That the Lexington Water Company
be required to macadamize the bottom
and inside of the reservoirs at least six
inches deep, the same to be firmly
beat down with heavy weights and
then thickly covered with the best
hydraulic cement.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

Judge Thacher of Kansas, late men,
Der of the South American commission,
called upon the president on Friday.
He stated to Mr.. Cleveland what in his
opinion was needed to foster CONNER
cial relations between the United
States and South America. He said
that steamship lines were required to
carry products of this country to those
parts of the world, and that such lines
could not be established unless the
government encouraged capitalists to
invest their money in this way by lib
ersl compensation for transportation Of
the mails. Judge Thacher is evidently
in favor subsidies. Coming from a
prohibition state, as he does, one
would suppose that he knew better
than to recommend stimulants to pro.
duce a permanently good effect.
The st. Louis Republican is accused
of undue Partially for the strikers, and
yet here is what it says Of a pair of
petty boycotts:-"It the men who talk
of inducing Mr.. Hoxie's baker and
butcher to starve him out were any
ways conservative in the matter Of
making themselves ridiculous, the,
would address themselves to some
puerility not so likely to attract atten,
ton. We can imagine nothing that
would be so becoming to them as max
ing mud pies. Mrs. Gray
the New York widow whose little
bakery a boycotted by the bakers
union, still says that she will starvt
before she yields. But, instead O
starving. she finds trade pouring il
upon her from all directions and hel
business increasing to IN extent sht
never dreamed of before the crusade
against her. Contrasted with so man,
examples of enforced ~pusillsnimity
the courage of this woman entities hel
to rank as the promulgator of a new
American declaration of indepen
dence." Just as likely as not some
super-serviceable friend of labor viii
o proceed to denounce the Republi
can as Mr.. Gould's organ. What W
need just now in this country is a littl
judicial reasoning, rather than to-
much partisan froth and fume.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

Taking into consideration all the ele-
ments Of opposition and those of luke
warmness that exist by reason of vari-
BUS causes we were agreeably surprised
with the amount subscribed at the first
start for the Short Line. Now, q deter
mination on the part of every man who
has subscribed to induce his neighbOr
to subscribe, also, will close the thing
up in a few days. All together, gen.
tlemon.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
A GARD.

In compliance with the request of
many of my friends and acquaintance
l hereby consent to become a candidate
in the Western District for the Office of
judge of the county court subject to the
decision of the democratic primary
election. Respectfully,
j. A. LOCKHART.
wellington, Mo-, April 10, 1886.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

Handsome White Dress Robes, Il yards of India Linen and 9 yards If
Embroidery, for So SO, worth 81.
Handsome White Robes at 81, worth Sc; and all prices up to ST. in Whit E
and Ecu.
India Linens at Iz4c, worth zc.
Just as good values at Ic, zoe, z5c, CSC and soc.
Cross-Barred Nanooks at Ioc, worth Ic.
Cross Barred Nannsooks at Izac, worth DC.
Handsomet line of Swiss, India Linen and Taconet Embroideies ever Offer
in this market, in White, Ecu and Colors.
See without fail our assortment of Full Skirts in Embroidery in White and Colo1s
Something lew in Figured India Linens, at sc, worth zc.
Cashmeres in a full line of Colors, at SC, worth SIC.
Cashmeres in full line of Colos, at Iz3c, worth zoe.
49, Brown Cotton, at SC, worth everywhere 8c.
Tourist Ruching, E yards for z5c.
Handsome Dress Prints, at SC.
All novelties in Dress Calicoes. in Red, Indigo Blue and Spring Shades.
Cinkled SeeEuckers, at Iz3c, worth I63c,
Best C0Sets in the market, at soc.
Lace Curtains at 81 50, S. 50 So 50, S., Sc and 81 50 per pair.
Oil Shades, nw designs, from 6oc o So 50.
Dress Ginghams very cheap, at SC.
Our stock of Parasols will be full. and complete in all the New Shades and Shape
Carpets in VeHet, Body Brussels, Tapestries, Ingrains, Erin Taps, Cottage r.
and Cotton Carpets, W think at less prices than
you everb bought them here.
Wall Papers in all Grades and ColoS, in x Patterns o select from.
In Ceiling Decorations W e have full. and handsome line.
Books, Brackets and Plush Goods at about half price, as w wish to close this lin
We ask ALL to call and look through. We will appreciate it very muc
and it will give us pleasure to show you all the new things in Dress Good
Broche Ginghams, Scotch Crinkled SeeHuckes, Egyptian Dimides, in Blu.
Cream and Pink, India Linens and Gable Cords, Egyptian Laces.
A full line of Notions and Staple Dry Goods.
We can fit your memorandum book, and make you money.
One and all come. We want to wake up the trade.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

While the water compromise is not
all that we should like, it secures the
substantial object sought, the provision
that when no service is rendered no
pay shall accrue. 1t is too late now to
alter or amend, and the committee,
which has labored faithfully and well,
should be sustained.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

We have received SO much adver-
Using this week as to encroach upon
u editorial and news columns. We
beg the indulgence of u readers.
and will be better prepared for it at
ter this.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

The murderous fire of the cowardly
officers of the law in East st. Louisis
to be deprecated as q crime which moi
only cost five lives, but which brings
the arm of the law into %disrepute. VIC
lence is violence no matter whence il
rOmoc
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

In spite of all that has been said to
the contrary it is historically true that
neither Lexington nor Lafayette county
ever failed to comply with any condi-
tons asked for a public improvement.
They will not fail as to the Short Line.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

The Post having succeeded in losing
the town of Higginsville to the repub-
licans, now proposes to carry the coun-
ty against the democrats. Incompe-
tent to perform a small and compare
lively easy task it will hardly succeed
in accomplishing a political revolu-
ton.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

The best piece of news of the week
is, that the st. Joseph road has been
released from the control of the Wa
bash, to take effect April "a, after
which it will be operated independent
ly. We have now a powerful ally for
the bridge and the c., B. & Q.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
BRIDGE

L construction, on
MONDAY. APRIL 10, A. D., 1856,
one Wooden Span Briige, to be built over creek
about one-half mile east of the ''Mastcrson
Bridge. - near Jas. RanEin's. Letting to take
place at bridge site at , O'Clock p. m.
Also on the following day,
TUESDAY,. APRIL %, 1856.
I will let to the lowest and best bidder, for con-
struction, a Wooden Bent Bridge, to be built
on branch about one-fourth of q mile east OF
Iron Bridge on Bates City and Odessa road. Let
ting to take place at bridge site at 10 O'Clock,
n. m. Plans and specifications will be seen at
time and place of letting. Contractor to give
bond for complying with contract as the law
directs. Commissioner reserves right to reject
any or all bids. B.. ID. WEEDIN,
aprl0t2 COmmissioner-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

st. Louis is endeavoring to bring
about a settlement of the strike by ar
bitration. 1t IS devoutly to be wished
that il NAV succeed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
A GALL ON JUDGE sTROTHER,
His ~DccIinati0n.

To the Honorable John T. &rother:
The undersigned members OF the Lexing'
ton bar and others of your fellow citizens
who supported you for the position Of judge
of the 9th Judicial Circuit in this state IN
1880, having been confirmed in their high
estimate of you ability, legal learning. sound
judgment, honesty, integrity and impartlality
as q Judge, by the able, efficient manner In
which you have discharged the duties of such
office for the last five years. take pleasure in
bearing this testimonial to your worth and
eminent ability as a Judge and citizen, and In
earnestly requesting you to allow your name
to go before the people of this circuit Tor re-
election to said office. Very respectfully,
Fl. G. Wallace, John 8. Blackwell,
John E. Ryland, Geo. M. Catron,
Win. H, Chiles, A. F. Alexander,
Xenophou Ryland, Wm. S. Price,
John Gghner, j. w. Waddell,
E. NJ. McCausland, Jno. Reid,
John NJ, Welsh, M. Chapman,
Chss. climbed, E. Chsnslor,
Isaac Neale, NJ. F. ROyle.
Lucien NJ. Major, John Z. Fall,
Geo. Landlord, T.. II. Royle,
T. j. Greene, J.F Groves.
John T.. Major, w. D.. Rankin,
a. OHNCI
A. G.. Williams, Z, S. Ffshback,
Villa V. Curtis, W. A. Gordon,
Louis S~chaunhorst, Thos. Shelby.
Louis Stinkel, A. v. Robinson,
Herman Rogge, Lewis Neale,
John B. Nelson, r. F. Waddell,
George Galloway, il. Hausam,
Andrew Cretzmyer, w. Il. Greer,
G., w. Carr, James A. Anderson,
Camillus Barnett, Geo. NJ. Vaughan,
Sami. Biggerstaff, B. D.. Weecin,
r. E. Carter, Jacob A. Price,
w. H. Bell, James n. Price,
W. r. Tebbs, Street Hale,
Seth Welborn, IsaacO D. Hays,
Geo. Billiard, J.H. Straughn,
j. W. HAYS, Geo.. P. Venable,
Thos. G. Young, C. 7. Gosewisch,
John Spears, A. J. w. Ahrens,
Ed. W. H. Ahrens, j. F. E. Winkler,
E. T. King, j. w. Rinehart,
+. NJ. Easter, M. E. Keller,
Philip Keller, Fayette Patterson,
G. o. Grimes. Andrew O'Malley,
N. w. Billiard, II. Sinauer,
j.. H. Duvall, j. P. Thornton,
Robt. Pickett, j. r. DAVIS,
T. j. Bandon, Thomas Clark,
Jos. James, S. D. LillestOn,
L. Silverman, Morris Gratz,
j. C. Young, Jr., Butler Williamson.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

The Post is getting bold in the direc-
ton of prophecy. Let us see? Did it
not prophesy a republican victory in
the town of Higginsville?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

Minnesota and northwestern Missouri
have had disastrous cyclones this week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

Up to yesterday $55,4OO had been
secured to the Short Line, before any
efforts had been made in the town.
ships,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

We advise the Post not to prophesy.
We are prepared to adduce one or two
horrible examples in that direction that
should prove a warning to the boldest.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
AN ADDITIONAL GALL ON JUDGE
JUDGE LOOKHART.

We the undersigned citizens OF the Western
district of Lafayette county, Mo-. hereby earn
estly request the Hon. John A. Lockhart to
allow the use of his name as a candidate for The
Office of associate justice of the county court for
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

WOuiu NC ny
A. Il. Asbury,
w. W. Preston,
Il. A. Collins,
L. Il. Beatie,
K. Campbell.
ID. IL. Hancock,
j. s. Prewitt,
j, W, Canterbury,
A. f, BlewItt.
W. K. JACKSON,
] L. Hutchinson,
w. J. Baiiew,
A. Wade,
j. w, Nipper.
a, .. Downing,
P. +. Ward,
A. s. Higgins,
VIM. Lowry,
j. q, Barnes,
w. A. Campbell.
J. Ii, Campbell,
w. z. Chapline.
VIM. Barry,
q. NJ. Sebree,
j. X. Whey,
j l.. Wood.
NJ. r. Crisp,
II. L. Hix,
z. G. Graves.
Clarence Ridge,
l., E. Moore,
Geo. Wyatt,
w. Malone,
Eli Oliver,
Chas. Ward,
Geo. Tate.
z. c, Games,
g. II. Sumner,
j. B. Page
Il. l.. Berry,
John Duggins,
j. +. Willssy,
A. Carter,
G. P. Wilmott,
N. A. Blewett'
G. d. Sechrest.
NJ. b. KING,
VIM. Church,
j, P. Scarce,
W. II. Robnett,
Pat Organ,
John D. Bags,
Luke DuGey,
VIM. q. Neal,
IL. l. m
Adam Reed,
j. H. S%earfoss.
j. E. johnson,
w. f Keller
E. X. Attebury,
j. K. Young,
u. +. Slime,
A. A. Bonham,
W. v. Anderson,
Eugene JOY,
W. q. rutherford,
w. Nj. Curtner,
L. B. Hagood,
q. q. Slush-r,
K. Z. Carter,
Thos. Tapp.
j Deal.
Z Hiutn,
John Field.
Jas. IL. Bowen,
John Kelley,
A. F. Swenson,
j b Vaughan,
Eli NJ. Kennedy,
John McCance,
Denis Payne.
10. IL Anderson,
A. II. Golliday.
&. F. Smith,
j. Relies,
Jerry Hogan,
Il. f. Phillips,
J A. Attebury,
w. NJ. Knapp.
Il. A. Meal,
L. j. Rag.dsle,
}. A. Field,
John T. HARDWOOD,
David Leach,
NJ +. Reinhardt,
W. Is. Neal,
Geo. A Chumblin,
j. L. Jennings,
Walter Hutchinson,
Michael Mulhearn,
Charley Mulhe arm,
Michael Howell,
w. j. Morrison,
Geo, Wilson,.
John C.. Fall,
j. K. Robinson,
Geo. Hutchinson,
Il. G. Graham.
j. ID. I,h,
y. ID Saunders,
Samuel S. LOckhart
Augustus Barley,
A. j. Lauchner,
Tho'. Il. ClaSett,
John Il. Howe,
J. A. Edmon,is,
w. Morrison,
q. W. Clark,
K. +. Lee.
VIM. j. Howe.
w. q. Eggleston.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
CONCORDIA,
w. II, BRUINS.
cONc0RDIa, no.,
PURE POLAND : China HOGS.

WILL. after June LIST. 1888, have on handx
W and for sale at all times q limited sup
warranted Of pure blood. My principal breed
Ing stock is recorded in the Central Poland
corded in. volume 4. Persons desiring this breed
Of hogs are invited to come and examine my
nerd: Satisfaction guaranteed. 1 have been
cess. feh1lyI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
COUNTY. BOARD OF EQUAL.
ZATION.

The following ia q list of personal and real
property the valuation of which has been in
creased by the County Board of Equalization of
Lafayette county, April 9Th, 1855.
The board of appeals will meet at the court
house In the city OF Lexington or the iOnrth
Monday in April. 1855; to hear Cause. if any
DO made.
Jacob Haas. lots l, 9, 3 and 4. block
A. Lieser's second addition to COrder
- Simon. lots S and q. block A., ""
Leiser's second addition to Corder,
D.. Holman. lots I and 5. block a,
Leiser's second addition TO Corder, as
Fred Llsser. lots i .. 3. i. 5. s. block
Is. Lelser's secoad addition to Corder.
Valentine jung, lots !, ), o and 10,
block b, Leiser's addition to COrder,
AA Elizabeth A: Collins. i lot l.. :ub:ji: 100 %
vision of block D.. Alma, assessed ut -. 30 %
Thomas Field, lot Z. sub-division of
block D., Alma, assessed .......... $50 90
Henry BrOckhOn. lot 3, sub division
OF block ID. Alma. assessed .......... 800 %
LohOelner Il KOppenbrink IOt4. sub-di-
vision of block ID, Alma, assessed ...... 400 90
Bank Of Alma, lot o. subdivision of
block d.. Alma. assessed q. 49,. .. $40 90
anderson Gates, lot 6, subdivision OF
Lewis &Neai;e. lot I. subdivision Of
'l % Il u k aim. ;assesss ed, :s;.i.;ai 80 90
Of block ID, Alma, assessed 800. -. 400 %
Herman Keuck, lot 9, subdivision OF
block ID, Alma, assessed ...... -. 500 20
Swanson Sidney, lot /. Jung's sub
division to Higglnsville. assessed ..... 20 90
John Weeland. lots 2 and 3, lungs
subdivision to Higginsvile, assessed -. 40 90
| Geo. lung. lots 4, s and G ,Jung's sub
division to HIgginsvilIe, assessed $500. 60 90
Scott Smith, lot Z, Jung's sub-di-
vision to HIsginsville, assessed ...... ~ 90
N. iarl isOn, lots 4. 5, 8 and 10, block
A., Jung's addition to Higginsvillc,
Joseph seigier. lots q ani7. block A.
Jung's addition to Higginsville, assess
ed 30 10
III. l.. GrOOm's estate, lot l, block Ii,
Jung's addition to HlggInsville, assesses
eu Is 90
Frank BsX, lot 2. blk Is. lungs addi-
tiOn to Higginsville. assessed ...-...... 100 90
l.. Ripple, lots 4, 8 and 4 Jung's ad-
ditiOn to Hlgginsviile, assessed ........ 200 90
Unknown, lot 3, block Il, Jung's adj
ditiOn to Higginsville, assessed ........ 20 %
Geo. Rogers, lots Il land I, block q,
lungs addition to Higginsville, ASSESS
Geo jung. lots i, ABA and s, lungs
addition to Iiigginsviile, assessed 80. 100 10
| John kinzie, lots ! ami g, block q,
Jung's addition to HigSinsville, as
sesSeu 200 90
Eliza Fitzgerald, assessed personal. IS ESQ 90
Attest: R.A.
wa. b. STEELE, sec'y. rfeslient;
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17
GOODBYE.

Having sold my stock in the Lexington In
telligencer Printing and Publishing Company
to Mr.. Ethan Alien, I wish to return my
thanks to the public generally, and to the
good people Of Lafayette county particularly,
for the patronage bestowed in past years, and
for the confidence and esteem which they re-
posed in the paper. The change Of owner
ship Of my part of the stock will effect no
change in the management Of the office. Mr..
Allen has been connected with it since its
consolidation with the Caucasian, and has al
ways had q voice in its management. Capt.
Lesueur, who own the other half of the
stock, will remain in the editorial chair,
which he has so ably filled for years. During
the many years which I have been intimately
associated with both Of the above named
gentlemen, there has never been a serious jar
to our harmonious relations. I ask for the
I~ntelligencer q continuation of the good will
and patronage heretofore bestowed, feeling
confident that the paper will always be found
zealously working for the best interests Of
the county and city, always abreast of the
times on every question Of interest.
In retiring 1 have no hesitation in saying
what modesty compelled me ~to;leave unsaid
while I was connected with the paper. The
In~telligencer has. for years, spared neither
pains nor expense to furnish all the county
news In q readable manner, avoiding every
appearance Of sensation; and its statements
have always been reliable. 1t has always
dealt fairly by friend or foe, and whether 1t
made money or lost money by the course it
pursued, has made no difference with its
management. I consider 1t the best and most
reliable county paper in Missouri to-day, and
its past record Is a guarantee Of its future
course. Mistakes have doubtless been made;
and others will be made; 1t has been charged
with mistakes when time has proven that it
was right; and the same thing will occur
again. The wisest of men err. The paper
should be judged by its past record, and by
its efforts to obtain facts, and if it be thus
judged we have no fear for its future.
In saying goodbye to the people of Lafay-
cite county, 1 do so with regret that cannot
be expressed in cold. unfeeling type. Born
and reared in the county, 1 have always felt
q keen interest in its welfare. Parting from
friends Of more than an average lifetime;
friends who AVE stood by me in days of
trouble; friends whose goodwill has not been
earned in a day, nor forfeited in an hour;
friends whose words of admonlti0n and en-
~couragement have often made me thankful
that such men and women were left in the
world in taking leave of these, my heart Is
full, and words fail to express my feelings, 1
have no desire to bid them a final farewell. 1
shall always have a kindly remembrance of
them, and hope to see them often enough to
retain a portion of their recollection and es-
TEEN.
Wishing for the people of this city and
county q speedy realization of the prosperity
which is sure to come in the near future,
remain, very respectfully,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

The Post seems to be lovingly toying
with prohibition.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-04-17

The editor has to thank the Kansas
City Times for a kindly word.