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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Missouri was admitted into the Union
as a state.
John II. Walker, at the time of the
earthquakes in 1911 and 1872, owned
an extensive plantation II the town
Of Charlottesville, in PGmiscot comfy.
The place was called Little Prairie.
1t was IA considerable village in
1911, and was II few years before II
Spanish port. Col. Walker owned
immense herds of stock, was il man OF
more than ordinary ability, well in
formed upon matters OF public interest,
and in iact was The leader of the people.
AT that time all that country was
known as Missouri Territory. New
Madrid was a town of great impor-
lance, being about the second town
founded in the territory. II was Il
great trading post. An Immense
traffic was carried on between the
French and Spanish settlers, at New
Madrid, and the various tribes of In
dians in southern Missouri and west
ern Tennessee. New Madrid claimed
and exercised jurisdiction over the ter
ritOry as far north as PelniscOt Bayou,
which runs into the Mississippi riv-
er about three miles north ofour line be-
tween Missouri and Arkansas. Walk
er owed allegiance to the territory of
Missouri as the laws were admins
tered by the authorities at New Mad
rid. He was welded TO his idols at
New Madrid.
When Missouri applied for admis-
sion TO the Union, the parallel of Sc
degrees and 80 minutes north latitude
was suggested as the south boundary
line of the new state. Col. Walker
knew hat if this line was adopted he
would be left in an unorganized terri
tory, as the line crossed the Mississ-
ippi river about twenty-five miles
north of him. Walker was a man OF
influence. His worldly means as we'll
as his indomitable pluck gave him in
huChOCs Il "OhI ~ "Oih III Oot hCo
to prevent being lett outside of all Or
ganized state. He interviewed the
| commissioners or the persons selected
to define the boundary lines of the
state. So eloquently did he plead his
| cause that the commissioners agreed to
take Col. Walker into the state of Mis-
souri,, and to that end it was agreed
that the southern boundary line of the
state should be defined as set out in
the Act OF Admission, approved March
9Th, 1920. That part concerning the Off
set reads as follows: "Beginning in
the middle OF the Mississippi river on
the parallel of So degrees north lat.
itude, thence west along that parallel
of latitude, to the St. Francois river,
thence up, and following the course of
that river, in the middle of the main
channel thereof, to the parallel of lati-
tude 80 degrees and 80 minutes /;
thence west, etc"
To Col. John M. Walker, who died
in Pemiscot county ill 1859, belongs
the honor OF securing to Missouri the
"jog" which comprises the counties of
Dunklin and Pemiscot. Col. Walker
gave me the information about a year
before his death. 1t was corroborated
by several old people who lived in that
part of the state when it was a terri
tory, and were there at the time of ad-
mission into the Union, among whom
were Matthew Wright and Nicholas
Terror.
|. think this information will explain
the ''iog" in our south boundary line.
With much respect, L am, very truly
yours, GEO. w. CARLETON.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

1t is considered to be u heinous sin
by republicans for a German to dare to
call his soul his wi by being a dem
ocrat. Gen. Franz Siegel having so of,
Tended Corporal Tanner, whose head
is very much swelled by his recent
elevation, had the old veterans office
as pension agent at New York exam
ined, with quite a flourish of allegations
that it would be found in bad condi-
ton. Nothing was found crooked,
however, or even in bad order, but
the general promptly resigned the po-
sition. He is getting a little old, per-
haps, but the old soldier is too proud
to become a suppliant at the knees OF
such a creature as Tanner.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Hon. Andrew j. Mackey, OF Charlton
county, has been duly commissioned as
colonel, for life, or during good behav-
ior. When this military title is added
to his Chesterfeldian and
graces, we feel sure there will be moth
ing further needed to complete the
gentleman's happiness. We extend
our most profound consideration and
esteem to the colonel, and sincerely
hope if his chivalric heart desires still
higher military honors that they will
come to him as did this distinction, un.
solicited and unsought.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

President Harrison has issued q
proclamation calling on the American
people to devote part of the 30lh day
of April, 1889, to prayer, that being the
centennial anniversary of the inaugur-
alton, at New York, of George Wash
inglon as president of the United
States.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20
Public Property for Private Use.

EDITOR NTKLLIGRNCER:-I wish to call the
attention of The city government and of the pub
lie to IA matter which seems to me well worth
locking after. A number Of persona are fencing
in tn. vacant lands abOye and opposite the city
to which ] do not believe they, or at least some
Of them, have IL shadow OF title.
The land In front OF the first addition was ex-
pressly reserved to the public by the Licking
ton company" Tor II street. landings, etc ,
J0yeyey' The reservations in front Of Mlndy's
and P"EerOy. HOuX \ Graham's additions do
not. in my opinion, give owners OF lois any title
whatever to accretions If this land belongs t.
the lot owner, il is In the city and should be AS
seseed and taxed. II 1t belongs t. the city and
the public no one has IL right to enclose II. The
rIpRl-Oi-waY TO the ferry IS already distracted
and will soon he cluead Entirely Those Of us
who are so poor II 10 he dependent on Il COW Tor
u part of 'ur suhsisle &c, view with alarm"
The gradual ObliIrra'iOn o. our only pasture No
man or ret of men have u rI&ht To upprOpriI Z"
what was once dedicated Tor the free use OF ! .
LARRY n e.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

We desire to say to our citizens, that for years
we have been selling Dr. Kings New discovery
ior Consumption, DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's ArnIca Salve and Electric Bitters,
ami have never handled remedies that sell rs
we'll, or that have gwen such universal s~ttIsfac-
tion. We do not hesitate TO guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready TO refund the
purchase money. if satisfactory results do not
follow their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on their merits.
ma y26eyswIy l LEROY FARMER.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The st. Louis Republic, of last Sun
day was a marvel I'VE in the marvel
GUS field of modern journalism. 1t con-
tanned forty pages, and not a..page was
dead or uninteresting matter. Its ed
itorial page, always easily the best in
St. Louis, was particularly bright, and
its news features rarely if ever excelled
by any newspaper anywhere. Its ar
ticle upon "The Apia Horror" was a
maslerful piece OF work. The word
painting in it would do credit TO a
Cooper or a Russell.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

To- morrow will be Easter Day.
We commemorate Washington days,
why not be happy that Christ having
died arose from the dead, IMPLYING the
resurrection of man from the grave,
and his final triumph over sin and
death. Be happy to- morrow, make
the children happy, remember why
yourself and see that they know what
makes all Christendom rejoice.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The city OF ST. Louis was shocked.
last Saturday about noon, 10 learn that
MIR. John Jackson had, the night before,
committed suicide by hanging himself
in his office at the st. Louis elevator.
No man in St. Louis was better known
than MIR. Jackson. lie was for years
a large wholesale grocer there, and for
a long time he controlled the salt trade
of the entire country west of the Missis-
sippi river. In more recent years, as
the largest stakeholder in all of the st.
Louis elevators, except the Merchants
he was a power in grain circles. More
recently he has dealt very extensively
in real estate. He was never much of
a s%peculator in the sense of dealing in
futures, but it seeps that of late, in Or
der TO protect some of his elevator bus
mess, he had speculated rather heavily
in wheat for his elevator trusts, and
lost. Other gentlemen were interested
with him in these, and that he should
nave lost their money appeared 10 prey
upon his mind. For two weeks. as he
says in letters to some Of his friends,
he could not sleep, and this crazed him.
On the night in question he remained
in his Office at the elevator, and some
time in the night hanged himself to a
post in the railing around the Office.
MIR. jackson was a small man. iull of
fire, vigor and energy, quick of move
ment and quick of brain. He was a
leading spirit and officer in the st.
Louis bridge, New Orleans %ietties pro-
jects and other important projects.
Even after his unfortunate death be-
cause of financial reverses the chances
are that his family will have a hall
million dollars lett from the wreck OF
his fortune.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

John Albert Bright, the candidate OF
the Liberal Unionists, was elected 10
succeed his father, the late John Bright,
as representative of the central division
of Birmingham in Parliament. He re
ceived 500 votes, against 1900 votes
tor William G. Beale, the G%ladstonian
nominee.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20
A Challenge.

CORDER. Mo-, April Ii. 1889.
EDITOR INTELLIGENCER Dear Strive
beg for space in your paper TO inform the
base ball fraternity that the Corder Clippers
have organized for this season and are ready
to meet any club in Lafayette or adjoining
counties. We would appreciate an opportunl.
ty to show the Lexington boys how to play
base bail, and we would like to hear from the
HigginsVille Scslpers. Yours truly,
PRICE PAYNE.
Captain of Corder Clippers, Champions OF
Lafayette County,.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20
STATE OF MISSOURI,

STATE OF MISSOURI, ss
tOUNTY OF LAFAYETTE.
We, Robert rauhnIam, President, anu Il IL
ireland, Cashier Of said Bank, and encn OF
us do sOicmnly swear that The ahov" statement IL
true, TO the best of our knowledge" and belief.
ROBT. Aus AN, President.
Is. Il IRELAND Cashier
Subscribed and worn 10 before me, lhIA lSti
dav OF April, A. D. Eighteen Hundred
and Eighty-Sinc.
Witness nv hand and noinriil seal hereto al
0xei, at Office, in Lexington the date last
aforesaid.
Commissioned and qualified Tor Il term explr-
ing December lst. lSSJ
WA. II CHILES, Notary Public.
COrreCt-Attest:
IOC TtRIlUNE,
JOHN JOHNSON. Directors.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Judge Jno. f. Phillips, in the case
OF the county judges of ST. Clair coun-
ty, for failure to make Il levy for the
payment of interest on bonds, last
Tuesday discharged Judges Tandy and
Hoyt, but held Judge Pedan, who, it
is alleged, has given The officers a good
deal of trouble. The judge commend,
ed the efforts of Judge Tandy to OBJ
tain u compromise and settlement.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The senate at jefferson City should
pass the house bill regulating the sale
of liquor. Some amendments might
be made, perhaps, but public policy de-
mands The passage of the main por-
tiOns Of The bill,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

There is still no new OF the 700 pas
sengers and crew of the water-logged
and possibly sunken steamship, Dan
mark. The Werra, OF the North Ger.
man Lloyd line arrived Tuesday, but
brought no news.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Among those indicted by the United
States grand jury at Little Rock, Ark,
for connection with the election troub-
les at Plummersville, Ark, last No
vember is John A. Biakeney, editor of
the Morrilton Headlight.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The house of representatives at JEFF
ferson City rather surpassed itself
last Tuesday evening. After having
spent five or six days in discussing and
amending the general appropriation
bill. IL defeated its en0rossment.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Henry Dithmar, United States con-
sui at Breslau, Germany, died recently
aged sixty-five. He was for twenty-five
years foreman OF the New York Even
ing Post.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Gov-Francis, last Wednesday, res
pited John Matthews and VIM. Walker,
the bald knobbers who were to have
been hanged in Christian county, yes.
terday, to May 10, 1889.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Pretty soon we'll see 'em driving
sadly back. Inscribed upon the wagon
cover will be the old legend:-''To Ok
lahoma or bnst," and the n
-'Busted, by gum"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Judge Ellison, of the Kansas City
court of appeals, has decided that Sun
day base ball games are illegal.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Rock salt, as clear as crystal and four
and one-half feet thick. has been struck
at King man, Kan, at a depth of 675
feet. 1t will be mined as soon as pos
sible.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The court martial of Lieutenant
Commander Book, U. s. N, for leav-
ing his post without permission, met
at Washington OH the 10Th.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

All but one of the curators of the
state university have forwarded their
designations to the governor.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The farmers are soaring up the Irvine
trust. We hope they may succeed in
soaring the diabolical combination out
of existence.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Rear Admiral Rogers Taylor died
at Washington on the 25th. He was
born in Rhode Island in 1911 and dis
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

There is a scheme on foot to first
~colonize Lower California, and then
bring about a revolution to annex il to
the United States. 1t is extremely
doubtful if the country is worth that
or any other effort to acquire it. Geo.
graphically it might be of advantage to
this country to have it, otherwise it
does not seem desirable.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Bill Ryan was discharged from the
p%enitentiary the other day, his term
having been partially committed by
Gov. Morehouse.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The southern republicans seem to be
somewhat razzle-dazzled by the pres
ident's so-called southern policy.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The contest on the liquor question lie
not, as some seem to suppose, between
high and low license. 1t is a contest
between high license and prohibition.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

More recent information in regard TO
Mr.. John Jackson's financial affairs,
shows them 10 be i'm worse condition
than was at first supposed.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Gilbert Haynes, aged eleven, son Of
Charles w. Haynes, a farmer living
two miles south of Macon, Mo-, was ia.
tally kicked by a colt recently.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The trial trip of the new gunboat
Petrol. being built at Baltimore, has
again been postponed, the vessel not
being ready.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The recent hurricane in the South
Psc life ocean swept over 1900 geo.
graphical miles.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

1t is an anomaly to hear the, republic
cans praising Mr.. Gladstone, as he
thinks the economic doctrines of their
party the veriest rubbish.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The United States district court,
Judge Phillips presiding, is in session
at Jefferson City.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Hugesson, Gladstonian, was elected
to parliament, in the Rochester district,
heretofore Tory, last Tuesday.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The rush for Oklahoma has inst be-
gun and yet it is estimated that there
will be at least ten claimants for each
quarter section OF land.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The United States supreme court
on the 10Th adopted resolutions re,
garding the death Of Associate Justice
Stanley Matthews.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Gov. Francis has appointed Hon. M.
Ramsey as judge of the newly created
circuit court at st. Joseph.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The people of the state are over.
whelmingly opposed to free whisky.
They are not now for prohibition, but
let it once be determined that they can.
not get, through legislation, high IL
cense and strict regulation, then look
ont for the delugel There is prohibi.
ton now on three sides of Missouri,
and high license on the other. 1t is
like the Indians sign of rain-though
some interested people can't see it, it is
for them cloudy all around and pour
ing down in the middle, right now.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20
SALE
E SPRING
GOODS !.
Ed. w. II. E
DRY GOODS BAZAAR
AT Prices to Discount All Competition by
From 10 to 2 per cent.
Our store lis thoroughly stocked with New Goods lin which you will find
suc a wide range OF seechonsa an prices thaty you cannot fail to be pleased.
We hav got thu goods; they JUS be sold, and W 9 will sell them rapidly IL
Yard wide Unbleached Cotton, extras good and heavy, is cheap at 7c, q -
price is5c.
Yard wide Bleached Cotton soft, good and fine, is cheap at &c, u price =
lis 6d.
Our Entire Stock of Bleached and Unbleached Cottons at Special
Prices for the Next Ten Days Only!
At Prices to Discount All Competition by
From &c to IS per cent
Our Entire Stock of Bleached and Unbleached Cottons at Special
Prices for the Next Ten Days Only!

One lot Spring Dress Ginghams, best quality and choice Styles sold every
where for l24c, our price is sic.
The quantity is limited and If you want the Bargains you must call at once.
One lot OF Towels, the Largest and Best in America for Csc; would be
cheap enough at 40c.
One lot White Crochet Qunts,extra good quality and sze s5c, worbSl 25.
Our stock o fIabe Lnens at a Reductono OF 2 per emit. rom our regular
prices; these prices will hold good for a limited time only, &C ito secure this
reduction o must call at once.
One lot Mems and Boys UnIaundied White Shirt,E Extra Good Onautv
at Doc, worth at least 7c.
One lot of Mems and Boys Cotton Socks, Heavy and Good, at Sic, worth
10 and 121c.
Extra Quality, at 1Oc per yard.
A fine selection of Real French Saines. all Beauties mn Vrv Bmt OuaI.
iy, reduced to 35c. .
Al "a rs to $S, Fine Imported Jet Wraps, open beaded net sleeves, long
points In ront and black with jet fringe, bought to sell al $6 10 $40.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The state supreme court is in session.
Judge Ray is i'll and not able to be
present.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Oh what a rush thereIl be; oh what
q crush there'll be, Oklahoma for to
see,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Gen, Sigel has r~esigned-i. g., been
kicked out by Corporal Tanner.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Mr.. Thurman called on Mr.. Harri.
son a few days ago. There's nothing
small about Allen G.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Jas. A. Sexton has been appointed
postmaster at Chicago.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The prairie schooner is "pinted for
Oklahomy."
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Massachusetts, votes on prohibition
next Tuesday.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

We alsO have Il large stock of Preserves OF
all the above varieties which we have reduc
from l5c per pound to l21ac.
a big reduction IN all our Glass and China
ware, the finest stock IN the city,
We want the farmers To drive direct to our
h use with Iheir produce. We will pay the
highest cash price Tor all tn y bring US, while
selling Them Uur goods At the lowest possible
margin In fact, Tor genuine bargains III any
thing you want to buy or sell. don't Tail 10 call
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20
Speed Ring Premiums to be Award
ed at the Fair.

Entire, close Augusta 1889. al II p. m ex-
cept in running races Purses divided into 80.
%. Is and 10 per cent. Three to enter. two to
start. RnceS governed by The American Asso-
citation rules. All horses eligible ut close Of en-
tries not barred.
For further particulars see catalogue or adj
dress. G.. VIVION, Secretary.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

OFFICE OF
j. w. RRDwAY, GEoGRAPHER.
The PALMER,
1607CHEsTNUTST. PHILADELPHIA,
PENN, APRIL 4, 1889
Ny DEAR SIR:-Can you refer me
to any authority in which | can find
the reason for the irregular jog in the
boundary-area of Missouri I have all
data concerning the time and estab-
lishment of the boundary lines, but
there must be a reason for the irreg-
ularity in question, and that am I'M
able to find, although 1 spent several
days looking over the records at
Washington. viii you kindly trans
init this letter to the proper officer2
With great respect,
JACQUES w. REDwAY.
To the Hon. Secy. of State, Jeffer-
son City, Mo.
Upon the receipt of the above COM
munication the secretary of state
searched his own Office, and Col. Nc
Culloch, register of lands, made all ex-
animation in his department for the
desired Information without result.
The secretary of state then bethought
him of Senator Geo. w. Carleton, of
Gayoso, Pemiscot county, a part OF the
territory in question, and a man who
is full of valuable Information upon all
matters of interest in southeast Mis-
souri,. Senator Carleton, upon re-
quest, kindly furnished the following
letter:
SENATE CHAMBER,
THIRTY.FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF MISSOURI,
CRY OF JEFFERSON. APRIL 10,'89
Hon. A. A. Lesueur, jefferson City,
Mo-Dear Sir:-In answer to the in
qniry as to the reason for the clog" or
more properly, the offset, in the south
ern boundary line of the state of Mis-.
souri,, l will say that / am glad the
| opportunity has been afforded me Of
putting in q tangible shape the infor
nation / possess, which is fast becom-
ing tradition, and not written history.
NY information is reliable. have il
from the lips of the old pioneers of
southeast Missouri, who years ago
passed off the stage, and now sleep be.
meath the soil of Pemiscot, one of the
counties forming the offset into Arkan,
sas. Irefer to John H. Walker, the
uncle of John Walker, our late state
auditor, to Nicholas Terror, and Mat
thew Wright. who lived in the terri
tory, now Pelniscot county, at the time
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

The Kansas City court of appeals is
in session.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-04-20

Lafayette county is good enough for
anybody.