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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
THE MILLS BILL.

The long contest in the house Is hap
PLY ended by the passage Of the tax
reduction and anti surplus bill. The
policy Of progress, intelligence and
honesty has prevailed over the pro-
gramne of reaction, bigotry and waste.
The first step has been taken toward
tightening the load OF snperluous and
oppressive war taxation by not less
than $50 600 900 per year. The vote
means that every citizens living ex-
penses shall be lessened aud every
toiler's living fund Increased. To the
producers aud manufacturing workers,
the merchants and the sLorekeepers OF
the great industrial and commercial
regions, SATURDAYS voie brings comfort
and gladness in the promise of ocean
commerce restored, domestic trade i'll
creased and home industries now Ian
gushing rendered permanently pros
porous. Every Legitimate American in
terest will be promoted when the
principles embodied in the Mills bill
become the law of the land.
What the senate will do is matter for
grave concern only because of the
power II holds to delay II happy con.
summation which the country eagerly
awaits. The people cannot afford post
ponement. 1t delay is forced upon
them, great will be their Indignation
and heavy the punishment meted out
to the republican party for the recall
citranCy OF the senate.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
A GARD.

Allow me space In your paper to say to the
people OF my county that In certain localities
It was reported, during the late canvass, that
| was one OF q commission who was required,
by military orders to collect what was called
u ''bOne tax" also that | took men from their
houses as prisoners. Now after making prop
or allowance for some per- Ons both north and
south who would smell IL liitle sour II thew
did not wave the bloody shirt. l will say, |
never took or even saw any person taken as II
prisoner during the war and that | was moi
one OF the commission aud never to m
knowledge saw any property that was taken
for that purpose. NV work was in the Office
and | had but little opportunity to know wha
was being done outside. The order 10 make
such levy met with my opposition and | as
sisted In paying Gov. Kings expenses To
Washington to have II revoked, And now
In this connection | will say TO nv friends
that | could not comply with my promise Il
make a full CANVASS OF the county on account o
The injury | received when my horse ran AVA
with me, but l heartily thank them for the II
kind Treatment ms well as in voting for me,
and will promise TO make "a more thorough
canvass The next time. But ] must especially
say to the people Of Lexington. my home, tina
] have not language to express my graft
tude for the kind support they gave me. ant
hope the good feeling may exist In the futur,
as IN the past between us. Respectfully.
nj, CHAPMAN,
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new under the SUM- and it would seem so
Just at present. il we speak from tue stahu-
point of slang" Boys and girls nave uSeu
slang ever since they were Old enough 10 BIZ
UP straight, and with their ingenious anu
original ideas. still they are very frequently
a. II loss for tho latest. 'ltats" had spiehu'u
run, and anyhow" has beat the record Dul
THAT will be all right. Jack" caps the ell
max. Girls and boys Use the expression
almost every breath, aud even theu theV nno
Il difficulty to convince you ''thatit toiH be all
right" Now, you original young Americans
come forth with your brains or you posSs'S
any and give us anew one" ior ue some
times tosary OF old faces. and when IL comes
to old 'chestnuts' they very soon become
stale. Can't you give us another from the
Hon. JanitOria Krause! He WAS the origi-
natOr The copies after none) OF the popular
song CD "Anyhow. :" and doubtless there are
many such '.treasures' lying 10 his great
mind only waiting to be called forth. Prove
that there IL something nrV anyhow"
e"
We love our sister city of HIgglnsVllle, nut
we can't help comparing her to the peafo vi.
Just let a citizen from Higginsv!lle come up
to Lexington and he walks the streets win
the air of the man who IL going to move the
courthouse when he returns. Higginsvills
can play u good second fiddle to Lexington,
but she will never lead" her "sister." The
first move they make on their arrival here Is
to take an excursion on the street cars. The
water tower inspires their hlghness, and the
electric light Is going to dazzle their eyes.
The springs are going to be pointed to Win
pride, and numerous new and beautiful
buildings will add to the beauty OF our little
city. Even their leading paper (but not the
''Leader") admits by one single paragraph In
the last issue. that HIgginsyille IL "going to
grass" Now just look al this;--'The first
thing this town knows some enterprlslng
neighbor (very likely a Lexingtonian) will
be wanting to rent 1t for a pasture. The side
walks and fences are out Of sight. and the
houses will be next" Now ''bret hren" do
you think b pdsturs Is a proper site for our
cOurthoussf don't think II advisable for
you to grunt and try to move the courthouse,
because the town clock and the new court
house ring will make it immOveable. 10 the
meantime get your scythes and sicklos and
profit by the advice of our consistent () edi.
tors-'Clean your streets"
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GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY,
Under the Auspices of the Higgins
, vile Cleveland and Thur
man Club.
Thursday, August z, 1888.

huEhuhyS huSunt 1000
There will be "a grand rally Of the demo
Gratis Of Lafayette. Jackson and Johnson
counties al the fair grounds. vt HiRglnsville,
Thursday, August 2. 1855, At which time
there will be an old fashioned basket picnic,
for which Lafayette county Is Justly noted
and speeches by some OF the most eminent
speakers OF the state. During the day there
will BIZ games of base ball for the entertain
ment Of the lovers OF this popular game. At
night there will be u grand torchIIght pro.
~cession. speeches, tre works. etc. Five brass
bands will bs In attendance. and will. during
the entire day and night. discourse sweet
music. All veteran democrats Of this and
adjoining counties, with their wives, have
been especially invited and will be present
to rally under the rcd bsndans. The middle.
aged. enthusiastic, working democrats will
be present. Young democrats, with their
sweetheartS. will be there to drink In sound
democratic doctrines, 81 eet music anu tender
words. such as none but democratic girls can
utter. The republicans are earnestly invited
to come. listen to exhaustive discussions OF
the tariff and other questions of Vital interest
TO the whole country, and be convinced. Es-
pecially are the tsx-burdened farmers and
labOrers invited. be they democrats or re-
publicans.
Hon. Sam. P. Sparks. Of " arrensburg. DIR.
Willis 2. King, Of Sedslia, and Hon. Champ
Clarke, Of Bowling Green will speak. Hons.
J. ID. Shewslter, Henry Wallace, Jno. b.
Blackwell. Ken. RYland, NJ V. l.. McClel-
land; j. C.. Tnrsney. w. II. Wallace. John l.,
Peak, of Kansas City. and W. A. Thornton
Of HIgginsville. and other distinguished
speakers will be present and address the
multitude.
The Kansas City Flambesu Club will give
9 grand display of IRE works. and 1t Is In
tended TO make this the largest and most sue.
cessful gathering Of democrats ever held In
the state. outside Of the large cities.
j. J. Fulkerson. chief marshal; Jack Brad
ley, commander of cavalry.
By order of the committee.
ISAAC NEALE, President.
| j. l.. HUTCHINSON, Secretary.
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Religious.

-
There will be no preaching at the Presby.
terian church Tomorrow.
Rev. J.. ). Lilly breaches at Wellington to.
morrow AZ the usual hours and place.
Elder G. W. Terrell will preach at tn,
| Christian church tomorrow morning and
evening.
Regular services at the Methodist church
tomorrow, Sunday. morning and evening
Rev. W. II. Mcclure. pastor.
Rev. A. W. Herman will preach ut the
German Evangelical church Sunday morning
at 1890 and 10 the evening at 1880.
Y. NJ. G. A. Tomorrow, at 3 p. M. at theil
rooms over tue Morrison Wentworth Bank,
Subject: "A message full iof Joy" John
Ia; 2:I-2; 4:8.lo-4. Mr.. W. b. Waddell
will lead.
Services al Second Baptist church tcolor-
ed) every Sunday at IL 4. m. and 8 .. m
Sunday school 1t 2:80 .. III. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday at 8. p. H.. W. II,
Howard, pastor.
Services at the Baptist church bY Rev. f.
Meneiee. every Sunday morning and night at
1l:0O and 1880. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday night at 7:30 Sunday school
every SUNDAY morning at $40.
Daily services at the Catholic church, "a
o'clock, u. M; Sunday services 81 and lOJ
o'clock, u. m, and "a O'Clock, p. M, Rev. j.
J. Lilly. officiating. excepting on the last
Sunday In the month when Father Lilly
holds service 1T Wellington.
There will be services ut the Episcopal
church Tomorrow morning at II O'Clock,
and in the evening at 8 O'Clock: Subject for
morning service: simplicity OF the Lords
Supper" LIST Cor. v:7:s. Subject for evening
service: "Christians,' who they are anil
what they are. Sunday school ut the usual
hour, $3.50 q. IN. Rev. J,W. Keeble, rector
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
Our Can d ,date for President.

lie will he nominated 10y the convention and
Will be elected 10y the people. because he viii
come the nearest To nlIlng their ideal oil II Chief
Magistrate. Electric Bitiers has been gwen the
highest place. bscause no other medicine has 81
well tlled The ideal of II perfect tonic aud alter
alive. The people have mdorsed Electric Bit
tiers and rely upon this great remedy IN all
tr0uhirs of Liver. stem tch and Kidneys. For
all NJ Ilarial FeVers und diseases caused by
MalaTiaI POIsOns. Electric Bltters cannot be toe
highly recommended. Also cures Headache
mn Constipation. satisfaction guaranteed. or
money refunded Price 5OG aud VI. at Caples
Farmer'e Drug store JuneioeVdw ~
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
NOTICE TO CoNru.CToRs

SEaLED proposals will he received at the of
- nee vi the City RcgIater until noon. on
MONDAY, AUGUST I3ru, 1888.
For bids 10 furnish the CITY Of Lexingtnn with
willows. rock and dirt To be plar,i in washout
on sth str ct west of block 10 fret pJdit on 10
the CIV OF Lexington Bids must atste IN.
price per load for furnishing and drIiserIns Inc
rock ana WILLOWS, ANA the price Der yaid for
DIRT deiiVered; aud th" rock. willows a ii dirt
10 be delivered and pIaced in such proportions
as the engineer and Improvement mmit
may order, not To exceed in cost SlCO
BIDS must he accompanied with n good and
sufficient bond, signed by two C) or more
hondsmen. lrerhoidcrs; the amount of the
bond must be fully equal TO the cost OF the work.
Bus must have IA copy OF this advertisement
fastened thereto.
The council Will decide when to ommenc
and finish this work.
Blank contractors bonds can be had at the
registers Office.
Address bids to the Mayor and CITY Council,
and state what bid ia for
biiis VIII only be paid when there Is money in
The treasury. after claims have been audited,
numbered, registered aud in rotation,
The city reserves the right TO reject any and
all bids \. 4 JOHNSON, CITY Register.
by y. WALLACE, Deputy. iy2Bl2
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

II the Mills bill, which has passed
the house, were to become a law, a
consummation not to be expected
while q republican senate bars the. way,
there would be q notable addition 10
the tree list. Lumber, salt, Jute, hemp,
tin plate, wool, and other articles would
no longer be dutible. The reduction
OF evenue in this particular would
amount to 81, ZOO, 1000. The chemical
aud the metal schedule would be re,
reduced. Sugar would pay diminished
duty. The internal tax on spirits anC
tobacco in the torn of cigars, cheroots
and cigarettes would remain, but thu
reductions on the sale of tobacco b.
the producer wonld be abolished
together with the tax on the raw pro
duct. Altogether there would be Al
estimated reduction OF some $7S,OO0,
900.
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Gard Of Thanks.

EDITOR INTELLIGRECER:-i desire TO re-
turn my warmest thanks to my many friends
who so cordially supported me In the recent
primary election. particularly since j am
aware that they did no from the most honest
motives. | went into the canvass to make a
square and honorable race, and ] came out
with the consciousness Of net having turned
aside from the purpose. And nOW a. the
county battle Is oyer | wish to say, let US all
work manfulIy for our ticket and let us roll
up the largest democratic vote for county,
tate and national candid ates that we have
polled Tor years. Hurrah for Cleveland and
Thurman. Very respectfully.
W. Boon MAJOR,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

Mr.. Jay Gould il up and about
again, but 1t 10 stated on r eliable au-
thority that he was a very sick man and
escaped q stroke of paralysis by a very
narrow shave. The worries OF the
stock market, his close attention to bus.
mess, the dropping In value OF his
tayorite stocks and the threat OF the
Kansas Pacific indictment, had unstrung
his ervou system SO that insomnia sci
in, and his constitution being under.
mined, became open to attacks of rheu-
matism, malaria and neuralgia.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

The Missouri Bar Association, at itt
late session, adopted q resolution to the
effect that the salaries OF judges of the
district courts of the United States
should be uniform and $6, 900 a year
that the salaries of the judges OF the
courts of appeal of Kansas City and
st. Louis he equalized, the amount tc
be fixed at $4,000 per year; that tbs
salaries OF the supreme judges be in.
creased to 30 200, and those of the cir
cult judges be paid out of the state
treasury at 5000 a year.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

/ The Mile bill passed the house of
representatives last Saturday by a vote
of 1862 to LAG, q clear majority OF IS
where not % than 10 was expected.
Only three democrats voted against the
bill. Randall was paired and did not
vote, Well done, good and faithful
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

An English adventurer, named
Arthur Stanley, is anxious to take a
trip I've the cataract of Niagara in u
cork suit, equipped with a parachute
lie claims that he "a glide to the edge
of the falls, then hoist his parachute
and sail Into the lower channel. The
authorities at Niagara are opposing his
little diversion
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

Gen. Harrison Is reported to be
slowly breaking down under the great
mental strain which has been suddenly
forced upon him. II takes a man of
Mr.. Cleveland's solid and majestic
proportions to stand the wear and tear
OF q presidential campaign.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
An OR NIE.

An ordinance IN relation I" eyiendlng gas dis
tTCt
| Re u ordained BY the Mayer und CITY Council
- "i The City OF Lexington, ~ follows:
SECTION ! Gas mains shall be extend, d as
ioliow5:-CommencIng ut south emf Of 18Th
htiteJ ana intersection of South itreet with said
Ioih street. thence due south three hund, ed
t1uOl iert, thence hu" cirI To Bloom street. ainD0
b'""m stIeet east To 10th t%trrct, north along 2O.1
street - middle of alley Ia block seven IA. fiat
aulltiOn, thence west along said alley to 10 h
rtrrei, thence south along l6th street TO place Of
beginning.
SIC z There shall he Two 90 LAMPS pIacei
at intersection OF l7Nh ami SOUTH stTr,ts; Two f2I
AT intersection Of 18Th and south streets, and
one DION south side vi 18Th ami intersection of
South street
SIC 3. All ordinances uad parts Of ordinances
Oh the city oil Lexington in conn Jet with this
ordnance are hereby repealed
Sec 4 THIS ordinance shall l,Le eF-ct from
ami after its psHsuge
! .fasstd and approved Iuiy 2Sl, 1858
Attest: JOHN wELBORN, Mayor
a l JOHNSON, kTyi-trT iI2aI
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

Let us see. What is it that the re-
publicans advocate this year2 We
already know about prohibitory tariff
unrestricted immigration of cheap Chi
nese labor, free whisky, dear coats,
high-priced dinner pals, more surplus
and free oleomargarIne. What else ia
there? Who will answer? Nextl
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

The republicans profess to be very
uneasy lest the democrats use money in
Indiana. Having tried that method OF
electioneering In that state, they know
the great power of ducats among the
boosters. The work of the democratic
party will not be in spending money in
Indiana, but trying to prevent the re-
publicans from spending il.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

Judge Fuller, q prominent democrat
OF California, expresses the belief that
that state will go for Cleveland and
Thurman. Hancock carried it In 1880,
and 1t Is really a democratic state.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best suiyp In the world Tor Cuts. brns.is,
Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever sores. elie'.
Chappe,i Hands. ChIlbIains, Gorns, uni All KIN
Eruptions, and positively cures PIl's. oT NO
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed 10 give perfeo
Q aust tculon. or money refunded. Price 20 cents
per box For sale by
m26vl CAPLES & FARMER
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

The issue before the country is a
square one. The democratic platform
declares In favor of low taxes upon the
necessaries of life and high taxes upon
Injuries. The republican party
pledges the party to high taxes upon
food, clothing and provisions, and de-
clares for free whisky and tobacco.
This 10 the issue in a nutshell.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

A check for 81 ,OOO, 900, drawn on a
National bank in Sheffield, Ala, re-
Gently passed between two merchants
of that place. 1t was probably the
largest check ever drawn in the state.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28

The cloud-burst appears to be super
seding the cyclone as the latest mani
festation OF the enraged elements in
this country. 1t differs from the cyclone
in being composed of more water and
less wind.
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NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.

Proposals will be received at the
Office OF The City Register, until noon ,on
MONDAY. AUGUST l3rH. ISSs.
For bids To furnish the City ut Lexington with
one hundred UOO) or more yards Of dlrl on Mum
street from tue Intersection o. Main and 1871
streets eastward Plans and spec iloitIOus can
tie had from the city engineer. Bids must state
the price per yard for furnishing dirt.
Bids must he accompanied by "A poDd and sum
cient bond, saId bond IN amount must lie luIly
equal 10 the cost of the work to he done
The bOnI must be signed by Two (2) on more
bondsmeD, ireeholders
Bids must have u copy of this advertisement
securely fastened Ia the bId
Address to the Mayor and Council. aud state
what the bId 10 for.
Blank contractors hOads can be had AT the
registers oHlce
The work must be ,ioac nm Ter th!' Auparyision
OF the engineer and improvement COMMITTEE.
The council Will hN The time To umnenc
and finish tn d work.
Bill Will only be pad when money Is IN
the treasury after claims have been audited,
numbered. registered and IN rotation.
THE cry reserves the right ~ reject any and
all bids. A 4. JOHNSON, CIV Register
BS Z L. WALLACE, Deputy. july 2S!2
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THE CROWDS And COME 70
McCAUSL..AND'S!
If YOU WANT 81 TO DO THE WORK
OF So, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.

When you see what we ire offering, and hear the prices, you will
understand what is causing the rush. The big bundles that are
going out show that the people know Il good thing when they e It,
Our aim is never to have what other merchants call Il "rull season i"
We know that there is plenty of money, at all times, to buy goods II
the prices are right, and, as we have the goods and az in a position
to make the prices to suit you, We expect 10 get u share OF your
money. We are closing out several lines of goods
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NOTICE TO CONTR.CTons-

Sealtu proposals will be received at the Office
- OF The City Register until noon. on
MONDAY. AUGUST l3ru, 1855,
For bids TO furnish the City / Lexington with
white or blue lime stone macadnm to BE- plac-
ell ON Main street from The intersection of Main
and 18Th streets, eastward 10 the distance OF one
hundred uOO) or more yards. Bids must State
the price per perch for white lime stone rock
and the price per perch Tor blue lime stone rock
The macadain must he delivered by contractor,
ard no stone to be larger than an ordinary hen
egg. Twenty-Five (2i leet TO be considered a
perch.
The macadam to be placed under order of the
engineer and improvement committee.
The council will decide when this work is to
be commenced and finished
BIDS must be accompanied by n good and sum i
Client bond. signed by two or more bondsmen,
ire"holJers, and the amount Of said bond must
De iully equal To the cost OF The work to he done.
Saiu Jid must lie accompanied 10y u copy OF
this advertisement
Blank Contractors bonds can be had at the
registers Office.
Address bids TO the Mayor aud Council, and
state what bid Is fO..
Bills Will only be paid when there Ia money
IN the treasury. after claims have been audited,
numbered, registered and In rotation.
Ihe city Reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. A. f, City Regist,r
Bv Z WALLACE. Deputy. iuN 2st2
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Hon. P. Darden, grand master of the
national grange, died at his home in
jefferson county, Miss. July II.