The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-06-19

Wheat harvest is being pushed in
section.
Mr.. Isaac Dwight, one of the old.
est and most highly respected citi-
zens of this county, gave us a pleas
ant call Monday.
A little more intelligence, common
sense and regard for the interests of
the people and a little less george
Vest democracy in the legislature
would be a good thing for Missouri.
Ex.
Nearly every young man of this
city when he becomes of age, and
frequently before he gains his ma
seeks employment in other
cities.
G. NJ. Edwards and two others
made a handsome haul Of fish from
the Moreau last week. They brought
twelve of the finest cat fish to this
city that has been caught at one haul
this season.
Mr.. +. G.. Schooner, commission
and forwarding merchant of Usage
City, was in our city last Monday.
Mr.. Schooner has been for many
years one of the leading and popular
business men of the west.
Mr.. Tenny Mckinney has accepted
a position as jeweler with Mr.. II. A.
Mocauley. Tenny has had several
years experience in the business. He
is q capable and trustworthy young
man, and We hope he will remain
permanently.
The farmers alliance of Buchanan
county have subscribed $50,O00
toward a new bank and several thou
sand more for q large grain elevator
at St. Joseph. Evidently all the
farmers have not been ruined by the
"robber tariff. '-Ex.
The old road law exempted a mar
from working out a poll tax on roads
on a certificate of physician. Under
the new law he must have q certif-
cate from the county court. This
change was made on the presumption
that three Judges "a tell better if q
nan is sick than one doctor.
The commencement exercises of
Lincoln institute were held in the
house of representatives last Friday
in the presence of alarge attendance,
and was very creditable in every par
ticular. Gen. d. ii. Mcintyre de-
livered an interesting address and
delivered the certificates to the grad
yates.
The people of this part Of the state
have been electing Vest men and
Cockrell men to the Legislature for a
great many years. 1t would be q
change for the'better If a few pro-
gressive, intelligent, well-informed
representatives of the great and grow
ing interests of this section were sent
to the legislature from the Central
Missouri counties this year, Boon
vile Republican.
When considering political matters
in Missouri it should be borne in
mind that the state is not democratic,
although it has a democrat for gov
ernor. Gov. Francis did not receive
a majority of the votes cast at the
last election in this state, and is only
q minority governor. The state a
be redeemed if managed properly.
Carthage Banner. .
The democrats are figuring upon
the next election, and claim they will
have q majority of So in the next
house of representatives. This Isl
the favorite season for counting
chickens before they are Matched,
and the democrats have simply fallen
into the general habit of counting all
the eggs as sound and good. But
ever bets on a democratic
egg.-N. Y. Press.
The aggregate valuation of per-
sonar property in Missouri is $780,
223, 1856, there only being four states
make a better showing-New
Pennsylvania, OHIO and Massa-
chusetts. The largest item, SCI, $780,
800, includes money, notes and
bonds, though the great bulk of per-
sonal property in Missouri represents