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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

A very perfect working model of Mr..
Eads' proposed ship railway across the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec has been plac-
ed upon exhibition in the U. S. capitol,
and is attracting a great deal of atten-
ton, not only from the members OF the
committee who have the bill under con-
slderation, but also from the general
public. The model was built at a cost
of upward of twelve thousand dollars.
1t is complete in all of its details, in
Guiding cars, turntables, floating dock,
&C., and, it is thought by the friends
of the enterprise, clearly demonstrates
the practicability of Mr.. Eads' plan OF
transferring vessels across the isthmus
overland.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Gov. Marmaduke' reception to the
Cleveland and Hendricks Glee Club OF
Chillicothe and the Marmaduke GUARDS
of Kansas City, last Monday, is spoken
of as a very well managed and enjoy
oh1o ovQnt-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Three men were taken out of Jail at
Shoals. Ind, Oh the 10Th inst, and
hung to trees in the court yard. They
perhaps richly deserved their fate; but
let Indiana hold her peace when a sim
liar matinee occurs in Kentucky.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20


"The report that former Senator
Bruce, the colored statesman from
Mississippi, is to be appointed civil
service commissioner Is authoritatively
denied. His name has not been con-
sidered by the president" The above
is a specimen telegram gotten up for
the N. Y. Sun to prove that Mr..
Cleveland is looking around for colored
republicans to put in Office rather than
white democrats. He did appoint a
colored man to a prominent position
the other day, James Campbell Mat
thews to be recorder of deeds in the
District of Columbia, but the appointee
is a democrat as well as q colored man,
and succeeds Frederick Douglass, who
in resigning paid Mr.. Cleveland a very
high compliment upon his fair treat
ment of his race. Mr.. Cleveland is
brave enough to do justice to colored
men, and to do his duty as he sees it in
spite of unfair journalistic criticism.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Senator German has introduced a
bill to invite the presidents of the six
teen American republics to meet in
Washington, March 4, 1889, in honor
of the one:hundredth anniversary OF
the constitution of the United States.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

A Chicago, Rock Island V Paclnc
train was attacked by robbers near
Joliet, Ills, March IL, the e1pressman
beaten nearly to death. aud his sale
rohhad of about $4,000.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to members of the
Lafayette County Horticultural Society.
that the date of meeting will be changed
from the second Tuesday to the second Sat-
urday of each month. at the April meeting.
CHAS. TEUBNER, Secy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

The Boston Record says the presl-
dents latitude toward the senate" Is
that of a $50 FOUNDER, with his hands
on his hips and a look on his face
which plainly asks: "Well, what are
YOU going to do about it?"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Marshall Democrat 1.-THE evidence
recently taken before the railroad COM
missioners makes it pretty clear that
the Mo. P. r. R., which also owns
large coal mines at Lexington, is striv-
ing to out rival mines by freight
determinations. This furnishes q
mighty fine eason why the Short Line
railroad should be built. furnishing as
it will a competing freight line."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
Democratic Meeting.

The democrats of the various townships
are hereby requested to assemble ut their
usual places of meeting, at 9 o'clock, p. IN. ,on
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1886,
for the purpose of electing one member of
the county democratic executive committee
from each township, to serve for the ensuing
two years.
Lexington township, at courthouse.
Clay township, at Fairview.
Davis township, at Higginsville.
Dover township, at Dover.
Freedom township. at Aullville.
Middleton township, at Waverly.
Washington township,at Wheatley's.
Sni-a-bar township, at Odessa.
Democrats are earnestly urged to attend
these meetings, in order that out of free. full
and united action harmony and success may
come. Very Respectfully,
WIN. G. MCCAUSLAND,
Chairman Lafayette County Democratic
Executive Committee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

The St. Louis, Keokuk and North
western bridge over Clear Greek, near
Louisiana, Mo-, was destroyed by fre
Loot NlOndaV.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Captain Waddell of the we'll known
Shenandoah, the confederate cruiser
which captured SO many whalers dur
ing the war, is dying.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Senator Kenna, of West Virginia,
has distinguished himself in a brilliant
and unanswerable speech in defense OF
Mr.. Cleveland's administration.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

President Cleveland Is as clear on the
Chinese question as upon all things
which he treats of. He says the laws
must be respected and enforced.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

The St. Louis stove moulders have
had their wages advanced 8 per cent.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Col. Child will leave for Bangkok
April -, accompanied by his wife and
daughter. His paper will be left IN
choroe of his sOns. .
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
WANTED.

A SITUATlON-eithcr to take charge of a farm,
- or to hire by the month. Am q practical
farmer, have q email family. References given.
Apply on g. W. Baker farm. or address
Alch20t6 JAMES SELF.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

1t is pretty hard to guard the COL
umns of a newspaper against the ad-
mission OF things which should not ap-
pear in them. They escape the eye Of
the editor sometimes in spite of his
most strenuous efforts. If there is ever
even an equlvocal innuendo IN these
columns our readers may know that
it was inadvertently printed. 1t is
purpose to edit this paper go tina,
the purest, simplest minded girl may
read every word in it without a blush.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Boone county has raised about $780,
600 for the Short Line.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
NETTLEWOOD.

TINE NETTLEWOOD HERD oflN~,
highly bred SHORT HORN cattle
nam6srs ninety head Of the following
Imp. Autumn Lady. Imp. Young Mary,
=: MISS Hudson, Pearlette.
" Flora,
from Mr.. Mason, Chiffon. Eng.
Dalsy, Iup. Leonard Flor.
:" Caroline,
by EASTWOOD.
White Rose. Imp. Mandam,
" Netherby, =" Oarnation
80 Brittania.
Teeswater and Durham COW imported in lsl7
Young bulls for sale at all times
lan2Syl &. TODHUNTER, Dover Mo,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Get ready for the Short Line meeting
to be held here soon.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Miss Lena Finch has just died at
Covert, near Ithaca, after a fast of
eighty six days.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Judge Hale announces himself, to-
dsv. as a candidate for assessor.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Judge Treat opened his court in st.
Louis Monday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

The president sent to the senate one
day last week his first veto message. II
was of a bill for the relief of John H
McBlair, who was appointed first lieu
tenant in the regular army In 1861, and
shortly afterward was found to be In
capacitated for service and was retired
form the army The president subse-
quently revoked the order and placed
him upon the retired list, and upon his
presenting a claim for longevity pay,
the question as to whether he had been
legally restored to the army was refer
red to the court of Claims, and that
court decided that he had not been leg
ally restored. He then had a bill in
troduced in congress to suspend the
law regulating appointments and allow
the president to appoint him to be a
first lieutenant and place him upon the
retired list. Although the cas- Is one
of little Importance, it is as gravely
treated by the president as though ii
concerned the most important public
question. During his term of Office as
governor of New York Nj. Cleveland
sen: to the legislature about one hum
dred and fifty veto messages, and it is
thought that the message here refer
red to is but the first Of a series soon to
folloW.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

The Intelligencer has very often en-
deavored to point out to the farmers of
county the benefits of a d.
versified agriculture. For some years
our farmers have, to a very great ex-
tent, depended upon wheat for their
ready money-made it their principal
crop. Its low price, largely caused by
retaliation upon us by foreign countries
for our insane protective policy, has
rendered the cultivation of wheat un-
profitable. The reduction of wheat
acreage would have two beneficial eff
fects to the producer-it would bring
the price up to a living figure; and it
would permit the use of part of the
land for some remunerative purpose.
We are afraid that prices, generally,
of produce as we'll as other commodi-
ties, have hardly yet reached the bot
tom, but from the drift of the supply
we are led to believe that live stock
will probably hold its own as we'll if
not better than most things. Hence
we should consider it a great perma-
nent benefit to our agriculture to see our
farms more devoted to grass, cattle,
mules, horses, sheep, etc., than it has
been, while we should not advise the
entire abandonment of wheat and
other crops not germane to this end.
For instance, land suitable for hemp is
very restricted in this country. That
article for a long time was so low in
price that our people generally gave 1t
up, but of late it seems to have recov-
cred. We observe the quotations this
week to be, for Kentucky undressed
in small lots $3.50 to $3.50 per ton.
dressed at 9 to IL cents per pound,
hacked tow 800 to $115 per ton,
break tow at $40 to $50 per ton. A
large production might, and doubtless
would, break down these prices, but
a moderate one would not be likely to
do 80. Many of our farmers still have
a few acres in condition for hemp. If
devoted to this crop the land would be
improved; a diversity given to crops;
profitable work furnished to one, two
or three hands upon each farm during
the winter, who could work in the
feeding and chores between times, and
it could be made profitable all around,
to the farmer and laborer. We hope
to see a little hemp sowed this spring
on every farm that has land in condi.
ton to warrant it.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
We received, Thursday, a commun:

We received, Thursday, a commune
cation from the w. Z. T. U.of Yelling
ton, in reply to the editorial article
which appeared in the Intelligencer OF
last week in regard to the licensing of
saloons. At the time it reached US the
paper was too far under way to permit
the use of SO lengthy an article. We
shall print it next week, and as we do
not give it in this issue we shall refrain
from comment upon it until we do.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

MULES l-PUBLIC SALE!
fTNHE undersigned Will sell. to the
l. highest bidder, on the farm OF w. -
3, Steele, 81 miles south OF Mayhem,
OIL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81. 1886,
Twenty-Five head of Choice Mules, 3 and 4
years old. These Mules will be sold singly OF
in pairs 10 suit purchasers. Some OF them are
we'll broken.
Salc will begin promptly at II O'Clock.
TERMS "A credit of q months, upon satislac-
tory notes, bearing 8 per cent. interest, will be
given. WIN. b STEELE,
mch2Ot2 GEO. NJ,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

We print a number of extracts from
other newspapers on the coal treights
question, which will indicate to the
railroad commissioners the state of
public feeling upon it, and the hostility
it is engendering toward the board
itself. We are 10th to believe that the
board will prove either careless or in
efficient in this matter, aud we still
hope that careful consideration will con-
vince it of the necessity for action.
We have strenuously urged a RELOCATION
of all regulation to the board ;we should
exceedingly regret to be forced TO the
conclusion that this recourse could not
be depended on.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Pennington Times:-"The Missouri
Pacific railroad company placed such
high freight rates on Lafayette county
coal that the company working the
mines could not afford to ship coal to
Kansas City. Application was made
to the railroad commissioners of the
state asking for a fair rate, but that de-
partment of state declined to order n
reduction. Thus the railroads are
masters again, aud a great industry of
this state is crippled to prevent compe-
tition with Jay Gould's interests,
Surely it is time for the people to send
men to the legislatures and to congress
who will pass laws to bring these con-
solidated monopolies to terms"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

There is in this county a strong feelr
ing in favor of Richard Field, ESQ.,,
for circuit judge. Mr.. Field is an ex.
ceedingly well read lawyer; calm and
equable in temperament; with a judi
cial bent of mind. He is irreproacha-
BILE in his habits, and in his private life ;
is in the full vigor of his manhood, and
would make, we think, an excellent
aud very satisfactory judge. We have
now little idea what will be developed
in h canvass, but we can very safely
say, that should the judicial ermine be
placed around the shoulders of Mr..
Field it will be wnrthily borne.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
Commissioner Colman, of the depart.

Commissioner Colman,o of the depart
ment of agriculture, has received an
unfavorable report from the govern
ment tea farm at Summerville, s. c.
The severe winter has stripped the
plants OF their foliage, with the excep-
ton of a single variety. which appears
to Withstand the cold better than the
others, and from which no leaves have
fallen. The commissioner is in favor
of abandoning the experiments in tea
culture.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
For Rent.

A brick huOse; four rOOms; opposite VIM.
IL. Chiles', South street.
febl3tf Il. D.. SAUNDERS,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
SALE.

Shipped on Boats in the Missouri River. at Low
rates in Etna Insurance Company.
mch2Oi3 E. WINSOR & SON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

Inc maSnlncent ocean racer oregon,
of the Cunard line, was sunk by being
run into by an unknown schooner
about five miles out from fire Island,
which lies across the end of Long
Island, last Sunday morning, as she
was coming in to New York. 1t being
dark and the schooner having no
lights she was not seer as she came
toward the steamer until just as the
collision was about to occur when a
hand light was momentarily shown.
A very large hole was knocked In the
midship section of the steamer below
the water line, and she began to fill.
There were over eight hundred persons
on the steamer, yet not q life was lost,
thus saving the Cunard record of never
having lost the life of q passenger by
the fault of Its vessels or officers. The
steamer. her cargo, mails, baggage,
ETC., all went down, a loss of over a
million and a half dollars. The
schooner that did the damage went to
the bottom with all on board, without
a cry being heard. The passengers of
the Oregon We're placed on a passing
steamer and taken to New York.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20

M8r60atl MISSOURI
Pacific Railroad and Coal Mining
Company won a complete victory over
the individual coal mine operators of
Lexington in the recent case before
the railroad commissioners. We pub
lish elsewhere an article from the
Intelligencer, which places the matter
plainly before the people.
We have learned that there is very
serious objection to the execution of
JEFF. Wilson taking place ON the court
house square. 1t is suggested that it
be held in the county macadam yard,
under the hill, where 10 1000 people can
witness it if they desire to do SO. As
this course will entail additional ex-
pense upon the sheriff there seems to
be a willingness to defray this by the
directors.
Higginsville Post:--'There are plen-
ty of people in this county who while
not indorsing the action of the Knights
of Labor in the present strike, a not
and do not condemn them very strong
ly when they remember that the out
break has been brought about largely
by long continued and odious oppres-
sion and abuse of power, such as was
recently proven in the case of the coal
operators at Lexington"
Under the head of ''Missouri states
men," the st. Louis Republican of the
18th contained the following items:
"Judge Lockhart has declined to be.
come q candidate for sheriff of Lafay-
cite county. Hon. E. M. Ed.
wards of Lafayette county, ex.state
senator, will probably be a candidate
for the legislature. " Capt. j,
Q. P%lattenburg, of Lexington, writes
an earnest, manly letter to the Intelli-
gencer declining to become a candidate
for the legislature"
jeff. Wilson will be hanged on Fri
day, April 2. The sheriff after con.
sidering carefully all phases of the
question has determined to execute
him at the south side of the courthouse.
This will be a public place, on public
ground, and near to the Jail. The
scaffold will be erected the night be-
fore, and the execution will take place
at 1850. Wilson seems TO realize that
there is no longer any hope for him.
He is calm and earnest in his demean-
or, but does not appear up to this time
to be making much mental preparation
for death. 1t will be remembered that
he was, some months ago, baptized.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
RIVER

WI WILL INSURE N KIND
w OF k@Saza2
Goods,
Wares,
Produce,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-20
TRUSTEE,R SALE.

They respectfully askthe attention OF All To IN
articles oftheirm nufacturepledgin themselvo
to sell asoheap ~ such articles can be boughtfor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-24
CONTRACT WORK.
Paving Summit Avenue.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, I
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi. April 16, 1886.
Sealed bids win be received by the Board Of
Public Works in and for the corporation Of
the City Of st. Paul. Minnesota. at their Office
In said city, until II IN. on the 9th Gay Of
April, A. ID. 1886, for the paving of Summit
Avenue, from point 100 feet east of the
east line Of Third (3rd) street TO the center of
Selby Avenue Except Dayton Avenue). in
said city, with pine blocks, and constructing
granite eurbs, according to plans and speci-
hcations on file in the office OF said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties'in
sum of at least twenty (20) per cent. OF tbs
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President
Umcial:
r L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public workr
1O7-1i7
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-24
WORK.
Construction Of Stone Sidewalks for the
Year 1885.
OFFICE orTHr BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, /,

OFFICE OF TIE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CITY OF ST.. PAUL, Mimi, April II, 1885.
Sealed bids win be received by the Board of
Public Works in aud for tho corporation OF
the City OF st. Paul, Minnesota, at their Office
In said city until IL IN. on the Goth day of
April, A. d. 1856, for the construction, relay
ing and repairing of such stone sidewalks &C
may be ordered built, relaid or repaired by
the Common Council of the City of St. Paul,
from the 1st day of April to the LIST day of
November, 1886, according to general plans
and specifications on file in the Office Of said
Board.
A bond with at least two (2) responsible
sureties In the sum OF FIVE thousand dollars
$4,000 must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves tho right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
official:
RI. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works
lO5-1lO
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-24
CONTRACT WORK.
Paving Third Street.

OFFICE or TIE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Cry OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 16, 1885,.
Sealed bids will be received by the Board OF
Public Works IN and for the corporation Of
the City of st. Paul. Minnesota. ct their Office
in said city, until IL IN. on the 9Th day Of
April. A. d. 1885, for the paving of Third (3rdl
street, from Pleasant Avenue to the south
line of Summit Avenue. in said city, with
pine blocks and constructing granite curbs,
according 70 plans and specifications on 1le in
the office of said Board.
bond with at least two (2) sureties:in
sum of at least twenty (20) per cent. OF the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President
Uficial:
R. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
lnT-J15
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-24
CONTRACT WORK.
Paving Dayton Avenue.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, April l6, 1856.
Sealed bids win be received by the Board Of
Public Works in and for the corporation OF
the City of st. Paul. Minnesota. at their oni,sa
in said City, until IL In. on the 9th day Of
April, A. D., 1886, fer the paving of Dayton
Avenue, from the west line of Third street to
point 260 feet west of the west line of Sum-
NIT Avenue. in said city, with pine blocks
and constructing granite curbs, according to
plans and specifications on file in the Office OF
said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) suretiessiu
sum of at least twenty COZ per cent. of the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
Il. l. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
10I-I17
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-24
Assessment for Grading and GuttGrilg
Grant Street. asu .s.s.,

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, I
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, April II, 1885. I
The Board Of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of st. Paul, Mime
sofa, viii meet at their Office in said city, at
p. m. on the Sd day Of May, A. D. 1885, to
make an assessment of benefits, costs and
expenses arising from the grading and gut
terfng of Grant street, from Sherburne
Avenue to Como Avenue, in SAID city, on the
property on the line of said Improvement,
and deemed benefited thereby, amounting in
the aggregate to 81, 9T2.00.
All persons interested are hereby notified
20 De present at said time and place of max
ing said assessment and viii be heard
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
E. L.. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-24
Confirmation Of Assessment for Slopes on St Clair Street
orr1cR orruE BOARD or PUBLIC woRks,

nm.
the land
h
entwinbe hoard
description the property
benente ASSESS